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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1925
Page
5
The board authorized a November Dollar Drive during institute week to raise funds from Adams county’s small contributors with aim to involve all students. Directors emphasize broad county coverage and will have collectors in schools. plus approval to buy a fire escape for the two story hospital.
Mr and Mrs Luther Spangler of Littletown visited Mr and Mrs Joseph Spangler on Monday. Philip Houck stayed with relations in York. Clarence Bush of Kansas spent time with George McCans. Sunday visitors at C M Conover’s included Robert Author and Charlotte with three sons, Bair and daughter, Ida Conover, Morton Conover, and R S Hill. Emory Wierman and Julia Ann and John Wierman from Harrisburg joined E M Wierman. E G Bricker and family hosted Dale Pearle Ruth and others visiting A N Fohl in Gardners. John R McFelridge of Pittsburgh, lately at E G Bricker’s, returned home.
Sealed proposals will be received at the Gettysburg County Commissioners Office on October 20, 1925, for painting masonry and new concrete floor on the Weishaar Bridge on Middle Creek in Freedom Township Adams County. Plans on file at the County Commissioners Office. Bid bonds at least 10 percent of bid. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. By order of County Commissioners.
Five occupants of a Scranton car were injured when their Studebaker rolled over on the Littlestown pike near the Maryland line. Mrs Mary Hotton the driver suffered a fractured collar bone and was among the most seriously hurt. Mrs Bertha Swingle also injured and taken to Warner Hospital Gettysburg. A passing motorist aided at the scene as the car was damaged and skidded into mud.
The Democratic Women's Club of Adams County met in Gettysburg with Lily Dougherty presiding. George J. Renner, candidate for judge in Adams and Fulton counties, spoke urging strong female turnout in the upcoming election and stressing the impact of women voters. A followup talk by Renner was announced for a future gathering.
Dr J Riden of Littlestown was summoned home to Reedsville by the sudden death of his father R J Riden. The death occurred unexpectedly prompting family and friends to mourn.
On Saturday October 24 1925 a public sale will be held at the seller’s residence along State Highway midway between York Springs and Hampton. Ten Holstein milk cows including two with calves, two springers, remaining fresh with calves, are offered. Also two Holstein bulls aged eight and fourteen months.
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