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PAGE TWO THE NEWS-COMET. EAST BERLIN. OCTOBER. 12, 1934. NEWS-COMET Acriia Spring.

One Dollar Per Year evcrr.FrMfcr br New Oxtottl Itcta Company. Herbert L. Grimm I Annual Rtetest to Start Oct. 15th MUST REGISTER Treasurer Henry J. Smith tmnt in The annual tuberculin retest of cattle in the 21 townships of ams county under the modified accredited area plan will get under way next week, according to word tWO not wud, within, Ute.semr, NO way CA discontinued unless at roc eived from Dr.

Ray O. Whipple, option of the publisher mnti! .11 arrear- 01 une paid. order i district agent of the bureau of ani- continuance at of time paid for will be considered a new engagement. to out-of-county per, annum in advance, or $2.00 If not paid within the year. at the Postoffice at East Berlin necond mail matter on May 12.

1898. J. HARHY SIOTTKR Editor "No Trespassing" signs at this mal industry, Harrisburg, by County Agent M. T. Hartman.

Arrangements are being made by the local township committees to be ready for the test. On Monday, October 15, the retest will be started in Cumberland, Mount Pleasant, Reading and Tyrone townships. On October 19 the retest will be started office, 5c. each-- or 50c. for 12.

jn Buj ei straban, Mount Joy and Under the law, as we understand Menallen townships, and Franklin it land must be posted the township will be started October 22. premises," but it is advisable to ad- vertise it, too. STATEMENT OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT Required by the Act of Congress of August 24, 1924,. of the EAST BERLIN ,1 Published Weekly at East Berlin, 1. That the publisher is the New Oxford Item New Oxford, that" thq -editor and managing editor is J.

H. Sinner, East Berlin, Pa. 2. That the owner is: New Oxford Item Company, a New Stockholders owning one per cent or more of total amount of stock: and News Publishing Company, Gettysburg, Krst Nat. Bank, depository; Herbert Grimm Samuel G.

J. Price Oyler, E. P. Miller, Edmund W. Thomas, J.

McC. Dickson, Gettysburg, SINNER, Editor and Manager. Swornrand subscribed-before me this llth day of Octover, (SEAL) W. RESSEB, Notary Public. BOROUGH OF YORK'SPRINGS, ABAMS COUNTY.

PENNSYLVANIA. ELECTION NOTICE INCREASE'OF INDEBTEDNESS Notice ia hereby "siren to all electors of the of Springs. Adams Courity, and, by a'trfbority -of an ordinance of the Town Council of York Adams Pennsylvania, passed on the 20th day 'of September, A. 1034. and duly approved, by" the Burgees, that a public election be toeM qn the "6th- day of Novonber, 19J4, "between the'' hours of 7:00 P.

at the usual voting places, municipal elections to York Springs, for purpose of the assent of the qualified electors of the said Borough of York Springs, to an increase in the indebtedness of the said Borough of York Springs. j. The Town Council of Borough of York" Sprinii by" a "Resolution duly passed, approved by the-Burgess, ar April 1SOC signified its desire'for mien increase of indebtedness. The amount of taxable, in Borough of York Springs, 'Adams County, Pennsylvania, is $144.675.00.. The total, amount, of exist debt of the said Borough of York Springs is S800.00..,, amount the proposed increase in the "indebtedness of the said Borough of and federal bureau of animal industry, a veterinarian is provided to apply the tests.

Herd owners must bear the expense of ear tags, disinfectant material, and supply transportation for the veterinarian. A county-wide meeting of the 21 township committees will be held at the court house on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock for the purpose of discussing plans and policies for conducting the tests. All cattle in Adams county ate tuberculin tested and this is the first time an annual retest will be applied to all cattle in the 21 townships. Meeting Tonight A meeting of the Mount Pleasant' township committee will be held this evening at 8 o'clock at the Bonneauville fire hall for the purpose of making arrangements for the annual retest of all cattle operating under the area plan. Bids for transporting tht veterinarian, will be received oy uae committee until the time of the meeting and the committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Members of the Mount Pleasant committee are J. B. Zimmerman, chairman, Gettysburg R. Charles F. Myers, Gettysburg R.

W. H. Fisher, Gettysburg R. Albert Whistler, Gettysburg R. Quintin Rebert, Idttlestown R.

Harry Myers, Hanover R. Harry S. Weikert, IJew Oxford R. Floyd Harman, New Oxford R. Charles Baker, Gettysburg R.

B. F. Gallagher, Hanover R. 5, and William Harner, Gettysburg R. 8.

Arrest Two on ALL Sheriff Wible Thursday called attention to the national firearms' June 26, 1934, and effective August 26, which requires every person possessing a firearm to register their weapons. The term "firearm" as used in the federal act means a shotgun.or rifle having a barrel of less than 18 inches in length, or other weapon, except a pistol or revolver. The persons possessing such weapons must register the firearms, the numer or other identifying mark, together with the residence and occupation of the owner. YORK SPRINGS NEWS EVENTS (Continued from Page One) York Spjrinsi, is County, Pennsyl- percentage of the proposed increase' in the indebtedness of said Borough of York Springs, (computed the last assessed valuation) is 6.428 percent. The proposed iiferease oC indebtedness of said Dorotkgh York Springs, is for the purpose of erecting" and operating a water works said Borough.

By, of The and. Town pt the Borough of York Springs," Adams County. Pennsylvania. P. H.

President of Council. -GEORGE H. DEATRICK. Burgess. ATTEST: F.

JBRltiKERHOFF, ESTATE OCTOBER n. I P. M. PUBLIC SALE L- SATURDX'Yt Pursuant to an issuing out of the Orphans' Court of Adams County on September ,17. 19S4, the administrator of eatatc of Blmcr A.

Asper, late of Latimore Township, Adams County, deceased, will ofter -t public ale in Latimore and Reading Townships, County, the two farrosT said decedent," Ecribed as follows, to TRACT 1, Being" a farm'. situate along the. public road leading from the Carlisle Road, to Two Churches Lnti- more conta'ining" 99' acres 35 perched more or lees, about 70 acres under 4 about 4 of good timber, remainder pasture, land. Land is- improved with two story dwelling house of 8 rooms, frame bajik barn, acetylene light plant in house and barn, wagon-shed, hog-pen, auto shed, and other outbuildings, running, waterf at nouse and barn. Thits, farm adjqins, Alex Myers on the West, Gcorsc Coulnon place on the South.

John Wolf on the East, and Mrs. Albert CriaweH on the. North, located near church and school, land in good state of cultivation. TRACT fta. 2.

Being a situate along the public road from Old Springs Road' to Hampton, in Heading Townnhip, containing 75 acres and 103 perches of land, more about 55 acres under cultivation, antl the balance timber, and pasture land. Land improves with w'eathcr board house of 8 rooms, frame bank barn, hogr-pon, wagon- "and other outbuildings Thib adjoins E. K. Lcathcrman on the North. Furman Myers on the West, Hiltarf Brown.

on the 3outh. and Maurice Bosserman. the Bast, land in good state of cultivation. Trmct No. 1'will be offered for' sale first.

on tl)e premises in Latimore Township. Adams County, at 1 o'clock, P. Saturday, October 13, and immediately, after sale Tract No. 2. will be offered on" the premises in Reading Township, Adams County, on came date.

October 13, when terms and conditions win be made known by the '-uMexififeat. CHAJRLE8 A. ASPER, Of estate of Elmer A. Affeer. Liqiior Charge Charges of operating a car while under the influence of liquor, driving without an operator's license and without having his car inspected were lodged against Charles Carey, 41, Gettysburg R.

6, following an automobile accident one mile north of Centre Mills, Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Carey, driving a light roadster, traveling toward Centre Mills when his machine collided with a sedan, operated by E. A. Walker, of Aspers, who was going north, according to Patrolman B. E.

Sprenkle, of the Chambersburg sub-station of the state highway patrol, who investigated. Walker told the patrolman that he saw machine approaching, in the center of the highway, and turned his own car to the extreme right side of the highway to avoid being hit. Carey was committed to the Adams county jail to await a hearing before Justice of the Peace John Deatrick, Biglerville. Under $500 Bail No one was hurt in the accident. Damage to Walker's machine was estimated at $15 and to Carey's car at $8 by Patrolman Sprenkle.

Another alleged drunken driver, Ira Smith, Gardners 3, was arrested, Saturday evening, by Patrolman Jeffries, of the Gettysburg substation Smith, tenant on the farm of Henry T. Bream, near York Springs, was taken before Dr. Robert Stoner, York Springs, who pronounced him under the influence of liquor. Later Smith was committed to the Adams county jail for the week-end. Monday morning he entered a plea of not guilty before Justice of the Peace John C.

Shealer and was released under $500 bail for court. Recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. J.

Griest included- Mr. and Mrs Charles Houck and daughter, Mummasburg; Mr and Mrs. Ross Koons and daughter, Carole, Gettysburg; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Angeil, Clear Springs; Mrs Minnie Pfaltzgraff and Mrs.

Fannie Hersh.York; Miss Annie Griest, Eiglerville; Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Nebinger and children, Landisburg, and Edward Tyson, Flora Dale.

Mrs. Mary Wolf, widow of the late G. J. Wolf, this week celebrated her eightieth birthday at her home in this place. She is in splendid health at the present time.

Mrs. Wolf has one brother, Henry Naylor, of Illinois who is in his 85th year. Mrs B. Harlacher, Mrs. Harold Fair and daughter, Patsy, Junior Harlacher, Lawrence Harris and Miss Eleanor Wolford spent Tuesday evening at Landistaurg, as guests of Mr.

and Mrs. Arthur Eolze. Mr. Bolze is head of the Landisburg schools. While there the York Springs people also called on Dr.

and Mrs. R. A. Nebinger. They reported Dr.

Nebinger busy, with a large practice in that Perry county community. Criswell has been elected a trustee of the Gettysburg Rebekah lodge. Mr. and Mrs. John Gochenour announce the birth of a daughter.

W. Roy Starry and son, David Starry, attended a schoolmen's banquet at the Fenn-Harris hotel, Harrisburg, Wedriesday evening. One of the addresses of the evening was delivered by Frank Hawks, noted A boosters' meeting was held at the Latimore Order of Independents' hall Wednesday evening, with a large crowd of members assembled. The Weigle boys furnished the music, and refreshments were served later in the evening. Among the speakers were John Ellicker and Roy Coulson, of Dillsburg; Frank Hemminger, Camp Hill; A W.

Morret, West Fairview; John McDonnell, Gettysburg, and J. Ernst and George L. Brough, Latimore. The 4-H club held a meeting at the high school building on Monday evening. Members present a' the meeting were Lena Kennedy Cannot Boost Fruit Prices Prices of finished apple products do not justify canners paying higher prices for apples, representatives of Adams county canners told growers at a lai-gely-attended meeting of the Adams County Fruit Growers' association at Biglerville, Monday evening, About 125 fruib growers attended the meeting at which H.

M. Weigle, of Aspers, president of the growers' association, presided. LATIMORE Mrs. Parker Lerew accompanied Mr. and Mis.

Luther Lady, of Arendtsville, to Indiana, where they are attending the state Sunday school convention. Mrs. Lercw is secretary of the fifth district, which she represents at these sessions. N. D.

Starry has a force of men harvesting his large crop of apples. The condition of Henry C. Strayer remains unchanged. Miss Sylva Johnson, professional nurse, is in attendance. Mr.

and Mrs Pies Aulthouse, of York, recently visited the latter's COUNTIANS FACE CODE VIOLATIONS The committee, appointed by the mother, Mrs. Lydia Brough, and association last Saturday evening, family. to interview canners and packers relative to prices being paid for apples, also gave its report at the meeting. The growers' committee and the canners will hold another conference, Wednesday evening, and a report will be given to the association at a later meeting. The fruit growers' association protested vigorously at a meeting last Saturday evening the prices they are being paid for apples by canners and packers, pointing out that the county crop is the best in 25 years and that prices are lower than last year.

DEATHS -cd from First Page) are six daughters. Interment was made at Dillsburg, Thursday. Harry A. Newbold Harry A Newbold, York, died Wednesday from a complication of diseases after a lingering illness He was forty years old. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Helen, at home; a step-daughter, Violet Detter, and his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. John C. Newbold, York. The Newbolds formerly liver i Paradise township, near East Berlin. Harrison Kimmel, East Berlin, is Mrs.

Newbold's father. Funeral services ill be held at Satuday at 1 p. Mrs. William Trostle and daughter, Mrs. Rhodes, of Lemoyne, visited friends in this place.

Mrs Joseba Myers has been visiting relatives and friends in York M. Lerew and Mrs. Annie Trostle visited Edgar Trostle and family, Beavertown. Mr. and Mrs.

Jacob Qleim and two friends, of Boiling Springs, visited Mr and Mrs E. E. Brough and Mrs. Mary Brough. Mr.

and Mrs. Bruce Clme and Harold Davis visited Mrs. A. Gardner and Mr. and Mrs.

A. M. Lavanture. Mrs A Coulson visited her son and Mr. and Mrs.

Elmer Coulson, York Springs Mr. and Mrs H. L. Junkins and son spent Monday in Gettysburg. Evangelistic services are in prog- St the Latimore Brethren chrrch, under the leadership of the Rev.

John Zook, of Palmyra. A Sunday school convention will be held at the Lower Bermudian church Sunday, October- 21. On account of the Farmers' day celebration at Dillsburg, the Saturday evening session will be omitted. Mrs. Annie S.

Lefever Mrs. Annie S. Lefever, sixty-five ears old, died on Saturday at the lome of her daughter, Mrs. L. B.

Stager, Harrisburg. She is sur- ived by three children, David Law- Reading; Mrs. L. B. Stager, Harrisburg, and Mrs.

H. C. Stager, Dfflsburg. Margaret Cashman, Evelyn King Nellie Gardner, Betty Leer, Helen King, Ida Miller, Kathryn Myers Adelle King, Mary Worley and Betty Karper. The next meeting will be held at the high schoo building on October 20, at o'clock.

Ah action in assumpsit has beei instituted in the Adams count; courts by the York Corrugatinj company against James C. Her map, New Oxford, tinner. The Yor firm claims $372.05, with interes from July 15, 1933, on material sold to Herman, according to th statement of claim filed in the fice of S. L. Allison, prothonotary by W.

Clarence Shecly, Esq." An affidavit of defense in the re- plevin action brought by Ludwig Keller against Mrs. Oliver Kuykendall was filed in the office of S. L. Allison prothonotary, Saturday on behalf of the defendant. Keith and Sheely, represent the defendant.

HORSES At All Times Let Us Know 'Your Wants H. Pa ith interment emetery, York. in Greenmount William F. Spangler William F. Spangler, 86, died at home of his son, Mervin E.

Spangler, Aspers R. Sunday morning at 12-45 o'clock, from a complication of diseases. He had been, an invalid for two years. He is survived by his wife, Susan Spangler, and the following children: Mrs. Emma Fohl, of Harrisburg; Mrs.

Annie Hinnelberger, of Lebanon, and Mervin E. Spangler Aspers R. D. ROCK CHAPEL CHURCH'S 161ST ANNIVERSARY Approve Three More Projects, Mrs. Harold Slaybaush, of Big- Approval of four additional lervillc, is charged with failing to projects, two of them so-called stop at a through traffic stop sign 'white collar" projects, was received and driving an automobile without last week by M.

W. Bushman director of the local works' division of the state emergency relief board. One of the projects, calling for a survey of local historical records pertaining to the battle of Gettysburg, will put three persons to work for 18 weeks, with a total labor cost of $1,18080. The entire cost of the work will be borne by the works' division. Miss Margaret McMillan, secretary of the Adams county Red Cross chapter, will be given the assistance of a helper in working up old age pension lists for Gettysburg and Adams county by another project.

This project specifies one person for 18 weeks. The labor cost, $316.80, will be borne by the works' division. Hundreds of persons from. Adams and neighboring counties participated in the one hundred and sixty-first anniversary of the founding of Rock Chapel Methodist Episcopal church, near York Springs The Rev. E.

J. Croft is pastor ol the church It is planned to have a yearly pilgrimage to this historic edifice. The opening prayer at the service, Sunday, was given by the Rev. William Moses, Of Camp Hill, who, 5 years ago, was pastor of the York Mr the Two State Projects Approval of two projects on state forest lands in the South Mountain have been received by Mr Bushman from state headquarters. Both projects were submitted by district foresters.

One of the projects calls for road cleanup in the Piney Mountain block in the Michaux forest, putting fifty-three men to work for eleven weeks. The total cost of the project will be $7,201.70, of which the local works' division will pay $7,013.70 for wages The remainder of the cost will be borne by the state department of forests and waters. Fifteen miles of fire trails, nine feet wide, will be constructed in the Mont Alto forest under the second project This work calls for the employment of twenty-two men for seven weeks. The total cost of the work will be $2,494.10, of which the will pay $2,218.90. Missing Youth Is Found in Baltimore A seventy two hour vigil of a distraught and heartbroken' fattier for his missing soii ended at 12:30 o'clock Wednesday morning tions laid before Justice of the when Dr.

C. G. Crist, Gettysburg, received a telephone call froni Dr. an operator's license in informa- Peace L. D.

Sell, Hanover, by Officer Thomas Murpliy, of Hanover. Mrs. Slaybaugn's husband also was charged with permitting an unlicensed driver to operate his car. Democratic Club Meets Friday Night Democrats of Gettysburg and Adams county will assemble in the court house, Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock to hear democratic speakers. John D.

Faller, of Carlisle, will be the principal -speaker. Others who will talk include Sta.te Senator John S. Rice and Dr. H. M.

Hartman, democratic candidate for re-election to the state legislature. Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the program. P. D. Flynn, resident physician at Mercy hospital, Baltimore, that the former's son, Eddie, 17, had been admitted there "in a stuporous condition." The long vigil, beginning" with Eddie's mysterious disappearance from Lawrenceville academy, Lawrenceville, New Jersey, at 12:05 o'clock last Saturday afternoon, the discovery of his absence at 10 o'clock that night, and the notification of Doctor Crist about two hours later, ended with the Gettysburg physician on the verge of a nervous collapse.

The doctor and his son returned to Gettysburg." Y. S. CLASSIFIED FOR SALE--Sweet cider every Thursday. W. E.

Grove, YorE Springs. Charles Darr, who resides along Carlisle pike, two miles from York Springs, reported the theft of '5 chickens from his farm, Tuesday night, to state police at Gettysburg, Wednesday. An mvestiga- is being conducted. The chickens were valued at $60. Springs charges.

The Rev. Gibson, of Dillsburg, read Scriptures. Deliver Addresses Addresses were given by the Rev A. S. Williams, of Harrisburg, dis- superintendent; the Rev.

Edwin L. Eslmger, pastor of the Gettysburg Methodist i a church; Fred P. Corson, new president of Dickinson college, Carlisle, and the Rev. Mr. Moses.

The Rev. J. A. Turner, of New Oxford, pronounced the benediction EAST BERLIN NEWS NOTES (Continued from Page One) Dr. Elgin attended a citizens' conference for the revision of our state school system at Harrisburg.

L. C. PITTENTURF UNDERTAKER YORK SPRINGS, PA. NEW EQUIPMENT Calls Answered Anywhere Day or Nljcht--United Phone H. B.

BENDER and SON Funeral: Djjectors TRESPASS NOTICES--For sale at News-Comet office; 6 for 25c 12 for 50c. Add 5c. for mailing. Phone York Springs 23-R-2. Apple butter for sale at all times.

WILLIAM DAVIS, York Springs. 10-5-2t APPLES FOR SALE--Bushel or truckload. Cider apples, 10 cents per bushel. HENRY SHEAFFEB, near. Latimore.

P. Dillsburg, 9-22-tf R. D. I. Advertising in this newspaper brings quicfc Try it! See Kunkel for Trusses, Abdominal Supports and Elastic Stockings, with proper fittings at no extra charge.

138 N. Hanover Carlisle', Pa. Stop'Pick Outs and Feather Pulling See the New Manuel Pickguard at Tanger's Hatchery York Springs, Pa. Advertising in this newspaper pays! Norman 3. King.

Clerk. Protect Your Eyes Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted' DR. B. L. LEVIN OPTOMETRIST to, rir.

H. O. Ulrich West High Street PA. I It will be to our mutual vantage to make an appointment for services that arc not immediately necessary--the fitting of Rlasscs, for instance. I treat medicinally and surgically diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat only.

J. Hoffman, M.D. Specialist DILLSBURG, PA. LADIES HATS Latest Styles and Shades And A Large Stock to Select From is M. G.

Altland OTCT the Hardware Store Pa. Auction Sale at. the Latimore Valley Fair Grounds Midway Between Dillsburg and York Springs EVERY THURSDAY EVENING 'A FULL LINE OF ALL KINDS OF GOODS Dry Goods, Groceries, Furniture, Meats. EWloffna, Etc. Bruce Wagner USED FURNITURE A good selection of Quality Furniture.

Not'junk as in most second-hand stores. C. S. MUMPER Near College Campus N. WashinRton Street GETTYSBURG, PA.

Bruce S. Klugh Funeral Director Furniture Store -Picture Framing Repairing, Upholstering Phone 24-R-12 Dillsburg, Pa. For the Hunting Season Including All the Nationally Known Makes At Low Prices AMMUNITION For Every Make Gun GEO. M. ZERFING Hardware on the Square GETTYSBURG, PA.

CIDER--Made every Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Sheaffev's o-ess, near Latimore. 9-7-tf Roy Coulson General Insurance Dillsburg, Pa. HERSHEY'S 5c and fOc Store YQRK SPRINGS COOL' WEATHER 5 NEEDS 15c pr A Large Variety of Other Gloves at Very Good Prices You' will find in our line of Lumber Building Supplies" just the things you'll need for your fall and repair worjc. E. FISHER Lumber Building Supplies Dillsburg Penna.

Keep Your Clothes Cleaned arid Pressed DRY CLEANING and TAILORING 52 Chambersburg St. Ladies' and Misses' Fast Color A Men's, Women's and Children's Shoes Sweaters and Underclothing Big Line of Floor Coverings if Kapp Seibert DILLSBURG, PA. Junked! HESE a as the result of The same late may overtake your car. Insure against all hazards. C.

M. Pensyl Insurance BIGLERVILLE, PA. Phone 62-R-3 WE HAVE WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR IN DENTISTRY Plate Work made in my own laboratory, Fillings Gold, Porcelain or Silver. Bcidgework Porcelain or Gold. eX-Rays To find hidden bad teeth.

Free Examination Extractions 50' Asleep or Awake COMPLETE DENTAL SERVICE AT PRICES YOU CAN AFFORD Visit Dr. Rech for Complete Dental Service DR. RECH Above PcAples Drug Store A. P. M.

A. P. M. GETTYSBURG PHONE 84 Stove and Furnace Pipe, ElboWs and Dampers Furnace Cement, Flake Asbestos, Window Glass, Roof Paint and Plastic Roof Cement Best Quality Fodder Yarn M. C.

ALTLAND, Hardware Dillsburg Penna. LOOK OUT! Look in! be sure you see Estate HEATROL A on the outside of the cabinet. And the Inten- si-nre Air Duct on the inside. Then you'll be sure you are getting the genuine Heatrola, built only by Estate, sold only by us. H.T.

MAKING 37 Baltimore St. Gettysburg Pa. Battery Service Opposite Postoffice, Gettysburg Offers the people of Adams County a Complete Radio Repair Service. Agents for Crosley and Atwater-Kent Radios Battery Troubles Corrected by thoroughly experienced mechanics. We do all our work right here in our own shop in tysbiirfc.

This enables us to the quickest of service. Public Address Systems Rented fSPA-PERI.

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