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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1940
Page
1
Local news records visits and movements of residents and guests across Hanover and near towns. It notes travels through southern states, new address for J W Withers, and several hospital and camp updates. It also covers marriage license applications, a Golgotha film showing, speed fines, and real estate transactions including a home sale and land purchase.
Summer dresses and hats offered at reduced prices on Hanover's Square. M C Nace Store invites shoppers from Hanover and surrounding area to browse the clearance selections for summer fashion.
Earl O. Harbaugh 27 son of Mr and Mrs J B Harbaugh Gettysburg R1 California died from injuries in an automobile crash. A Gettysburg High School 1931 graduate and ex sergeant in the coast artillery corps he married Viola Richards Christmas 1937 in Martinez California. Funeral services and interment were held at the Presidio San Francisco Army post.
Mrs. Breighner recovers after ruptured appendix operation at Gettysburg hospital. Community members visit, travel, and announce births, banns, and engagements including weddings planned at St. Marys and St Joseph's. igraphs note auxiliary meeting and family travels to New York World’s Fair.
Softball results show Fleet Wing defeating Jr Mechanics 3 to 2 to remain first. Reformed earns fourth straight victory by beating Social Club 3 to 2 after a rain delay. Alwine Brick Co. defeats Dramatic Club 11 to 9. Pleet Wing beats Reformed 16 to 10. Jr Mechanics top Alwine Brick 9 to 4. Standings list Fleet Wing 7 0 1.000, Reformed 4 3, Jr Mechanics 4 3, Alwine Brick 3 4, Social Club 1 5, Dramatic Club 1 5.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Slaybaugh hosted a Sunday picnic dinner in honor of the recently married Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Bucher of Biglerville and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Roth of York Springs. Guests included families from Gardners York Springs New Oxford and Washington D C with the brides nieces of the hosts.
Fleet Wing days will be held at Forest Park in Hanover on August 2 and 3 from 9 a.m. to noon. Free rides prizes games and contests await attendees with free tickets available at Fleet Wing service stations. Sponsored by Aero Oil Company and dealers across southern Pennsylvania and northern Maryland.
John George proprietor of the Cross Keys diner announces the opening of the Twin Keys diner along State street at York Springs. The eatery has a fresh paint job and a new kitchen and rest rooms. Meals and short orders will be served 24 hours a day.
Friday and Saturday are Community Dollar Days in Gettysburg with merchants offering hundreds of super-values. See the advertisement for a list of participating stores and specials.
The family thanks neighbors and friends for assistance during Mrs Albert J Gulden’s illness and after her death. They also appreciate kind words, flowers and the use of automobiles.
Texaco Crystalite kerosene now available at the 4 Square Filling Station. Customer options include direct purchase at the pump and in-store pickup with standard pricing and hours posted.
The County Convention of the Patriotic Order Sons of America in New Oxford backed displaying the United States Flag at polling places. Officers were elected for Districts No 1 and No 2, with plans to move legally to require flag display in all 42 election districts on November 5, 1940, and seek 1941 legislation to make it statewide.
Jack Weiner of New York City was apprehended by a York substation patrolman on July 27 for speeding 60 mph and paid $12.25 in fines and costs. Richard Guster of Canton Ohio was fined for speeding 70 mph on July 28 and paid $12.25 in fines and costs.
Plans advance for the Irishtown Firemen picnic to be held in the Conewago Chapel grove this Saturday. An old-time roast chicken supper with trims and chicken and beef platters will start at 3 30 PM, with refreshments, music, and entertainment for all. The Hanover bus will shuttle visitors from the chapel. Everyone is invited.
Hanover clothing store clerk Al Slagle collapsed while fishing at Breezy Point near Center Square Breezy Point is in Hanover Chesapeake Bay was calm. Slagle had recently earned a blue ribbon for feeding the fish rather than catching them and allegedly worried about serving on a battleship in the new navy.
Earl O Cassett of New Chester had disorderly conduct and assault and battery charges amicably settled before a Friday hearing before Justice L G Kuhn in Conewago township. The papers were filed by William Jago of Mt Pleasant township and his daughter Madeline Jago.
Charles L. Eppleman of Aspers R D was freed on $300 bail after Betty R. Lauchman filed a serious charge before Justice of the Peace Robert P. Snyder. At a hearing before Justice Snyder Tuesday evening the case was continued to August 8, and the defendant renewed bail.
Fabian S. Weaver of Hanover R1 was charged before Justice of the Peace L. G. Kuhn in Conewago Township with parking on the highway. The charge was brought by a state motor policeman from the Gettysburg substation.
Mrs Ruth Hankey Spangler 38 wife of Harvey Spangler of East Berlin died at Annie Warner hospital Gettysburg Friday afternoon at 345 from diabetic coma and mellitus. Survived by husband daughter Charlotte and sons George and Harvey Jr parents Luther and Luther Hankey sisters and brothers. Funeral held Monday at 130 at Lutheran church East Berlin Rev John R Strevig officiated.
Crist S. Pittenturf of Aspers 77 former Adams County school teacher and rural mail carrier died Friday morning at 1 05 in Warner hospital after a long illness. He taught in Tyrone and Straban townships and as a rural carrier from the Aspers office for 17 years. He was a member of local veterans and patriotic groups and active in Aspers Lutheran church. Surviving include widow Annie Deatrick Pittenturf a daughter and five grandchildren two sisters and other relatives. Funeral Monday at 2 from the Pittenturf home with Rev J Harold Little officiating. Burial in Biglerville cemetery.
Samuel M. Baker 75 of 1839 West Market Street York died Monday afternoon from a complication of diseases after a year of failing health. He leaves a son Morris K. Baker York a brother John Baker Bonneauville and four grandchildren. Funeral services 9:30 AM EST Thursday at his residence and Mummert's Meeting House near East Berlin with Rev. W G Group and Rev L G Stauffer officiating. Interment in cemetery beside Mummert's Meeting House.
The administration bond for the estate of Ida J. Albright of Hamilton township has been filed. Beulah M. Nickey, Abbotstown R D 1, a daughter of the deceased, is named the administratrix.
A R LeVan and son of Gettysburg plumbers were awarded a $2010 contract to furnish and install a heating plant and stoker at the county home administration building by the Adams County Institution district. Other bids were Rider 2032 Plank 2045 and Crouse and sons 2135.
Miss Jean Winpenny daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Winpenny of Upper Montclair and Bay Head N J married Henry DeHaven Manley son of Robert E Manley York and grandson of Mrs Kate W Himes New Oxford in All Saints church Bay Head Rev Robert G Gribbon officiated Best man was Robert E Manley Jr brother of the groom Bridesmaids included Miss Katherine Walker Baltimore and Mrs Robert E Manley Jr Haverford Ushers included Morgan Cooper Walker Baltimore The Walkers are grandchildren of Mrs Himes
Announcement states Miss Jane Sparks daughter of Mrs. Frank E. Williams Gettysburg and Ivan Cassatt son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cassatt Bonneauville were married May 29 in Frederick Maryland with Rev. Benjamin Weeks performing the ceremony.
Reuben Sipe of Hampton paid fines totaling 15 dollars and costs before Justice Hartman on charges of reckless driving and disorderly conduct. M D Neidick of Hampton filed the informations. Officers W L Ramsey and Ray E Oberheim of the Get tysburg state motor police arrested Sipe after residents urged him to stop circling the square. He was taken before the squire following the incident.
Private Ray E. Overheim of the Gettysburg detail investigates theft from Bethlehem Steel company property along the Carlisle pike north of Hanover. Readily stolen items include 14 pints of milk 20 gallons of gasoline and 15 gallons of kerosene valued at 5 dollars.
Reports from York Springs describe George Day who about twenty years ago grafted tomatoes onto potato stalks and grew both crops on a single plant. Day later moved to Carlisle from York Springs.
The sixth annual Geiman reunion will take place at Geiman s park on Biglerville road north of Gettysburg. A 10:30 a.m. morning session precedes a 1:00 p.m. start after lunch for the afternoon gathering.
John Arthur Wolfe of Hampton and Alice Romaine Stremmel of Hanover have applied for a marriage license in York.
Sunday church school at 9 a m with Professor C P Keefer as superintendent Children of the church at 10 a m for all under twelve Teachers include Mrs J R Hamm Juniors Mrs Clare Lockinbill Primary Mrs E C Livingston and Miss Carrie Slagle Beginners Worship service at 10 with sermon The Pharisee and The Publican Choir led by Miss M Kathryn Win and Mrs J F Sanders organist Harvest Home service on the second Sunday in September at the morning service Jars to fill for the orphans.
The Rev. H. E. Sheely pastor announces no worship service this Sunday. St. Pauls New Oxford holds church school at 9 a.m. under Charles E. Alwine. Emmanuel Abbottstown also has a 9 a.m. church school led by C. J. Meckley with no worship service this Sunday.
The Rev. Kenneth D. James presides at St. Mark's Heidlersburg with worship at 9 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. St. John's Hampton holds Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. St. Paul's The Pines offers Sunday school at 7:30 p.m. and worship at 8:30 p.m.
The Rev. John R. Strevig leads Abbottstown Lutheran Charge with Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. worship at 10:15 a.m. sermon titled The Apostle John and Luther League activities at 7:00 p.m.
The Emanuel Reformed Church in Hampton announces Sunday school at 9 00 a m and evening worship at 730 o clock led by Pastor Rev Richard Shaffer.
St John’s Rev mentions worship at 9 00 a m and church school at 10 00 a m in New Chester with scheduling details for Sunday services.
The Rev. H. E. Millard serves as minister with Sunday school at 9:00 a m and evening worship at 7:00 o'clock.
The Rev. Robert Hartnett, pastor at St. Marys Church New Oxford announces Sunday Masses at 6 30 and 9 00 a m with evening devotions and benediction at 7 30 p m Miraculous Medal devotions held Wednesdays at 7 30 p m.
The Rev William J Burke pastor announces Mass at the Protatory at 7 am and a second Mass in the parish church at 8 30 am Evening devotions follow at 7 15 pm for St Marys Paradise
Autry and Jane Withers star in Shooting High at the Earl Theatre this Fri and Sat with 20th Century Fox color action romance set in the West. Fans doubt the script would show a kiss at the final fadeout and await the answer.
Lippys store moved Wednesday from the Eckert building on Chambersburg street Gettysburg to its former site on the same street. The location has been completely remodeled and a formal opening with fall styles is planned shortly after Labor Day.
A well baby conference is set for Thursday at 3 PM in the Green Springs schoolhouse under Dr. Paul R. Estep of Abbottstown and the county nurse. Mothers are invited to bring their preschool children.
A motor policeman announced a reckless driving charge will be filed against LeRoy Cullison of Biglerville R. 2.
The Gettysburg salon offers a permanent wave special with a regular guaranteed price of 6.50 and a realistic oil wave for 4.50 from July 29 to August 9. Telephone 503 W.
A 20 member group from Arendtsville vocational school departs at 6 am for a 9000 mile journey to the Pacific coast. In charge are Clyde McCauslin and Charles A. Smith. The trip by truck targets a late August return with mail ahead from Ames Iowa on August 5. Participants include Ernest Robert Delroy Keller Mack Raffensperger Earl Baumgardner Richard Oyler Charles Woodward Clair Ford Clyde Orner Claude Stoner Clair Mickley Robert Taylor Earl Stum William Kane Eugene Pitzer Lloyd Hawbaker William Dubbs Jervis Currens and Buster Summerkamp.
List of Adams county residents enrolled at the summer session of Shippensburg State Teachers College. Names include Frank Basehoar Littlestown Sara Basehoar Littlestown Margaret Bowers Gettysburg R D Mildred Bushey Biglerville Genevieve Cluck McKnightstown Jessie Crouse Gettysburg Frances Gilbert Gettysburg R D George Glenn Fairfield R D Ruth Ehrhart Hampton George Inskip York Springs James McDannell New Oxford Mrs Loretta McDannell Fairfield Alma Miller Hampton Edgar Moul Abbottstown Mrs Velma Nichols Gettysburg Winifred Potts York Springs Robert Reindollar Fairfield Rose Righbour Gettysburg R D Wilson Wenk Aspers R D Margaret Wentz McKnightstown Miriam Zepp New Oxford R D
Bonneauville defeated Berlin Junction 8-0 with Chrismer on the mound before rain stopped play in the Adams Junior league game at Berlin Junction after five innings. The Mummasburg Brushtown game was also rained out and will be resumed Wednesday evening.
James Waddles of Gettysburg received a 15 day jail sentence after a Tuesday hearing before Justice of the Peace Robert P. Snyder on a disorderly conduct charge brought by Borough Officer Charles Culp.
A compilation of upcoming local events. Green grocery auction at the old foundry Friday night at 8. Numerous church picnics and fairs set for August 3 8 9 and 10 across Hanover Irishtown St Marys Abbottstown and Centennial area with meals amusements and music.
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