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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1946

Page

5

Local notes and obituaries from Hanover area

Robert Felty recovers mobility after illness while not much changes in community life. Mrs. Annie Wingert of York to mark 88th birthday August 1. Marcia Wagner in York visits Dicks’. Lieut. Eleanor Munch guest of Miss Mary Wagner. Robert H. Smith works on Huntington pipeline. Mrs. Sneeringer discharged from Hanover hospital. Charles Trone arrested for reckless driving in York County. Mrs. Wilson Starner admitted and treated in Hanover hospital. Roland Groft arrested for reckless driving. New Oxford couple welcomes a son at Hanover hospital. Former WACs sought for clerical work in Europe. Emanuel Mandell cited for stop sign violation. ten-day notice issued. Sgt. Martin Weaver returns to Fort Meade after furlough. Lieut. George E. Sheffer Jr. leaves for Fort Benning after leave. Spencer I. Myers retires from York shoe firm. to live in York. Eston Carper family visit from Fredericksburg. Mandell case again noted with 10-day notice. Rev. Hartnett attends Novena in Canada. Jesuit Fr. Forby substituting. Dr. Hemminger marks eighth anniversary of Rexall Drug store in New Oxford. announces Factory-To-You Sale next week. Aldes Frants sells farm near Hoffman orphanage to S. C. Mann. Banns read for Dorothy Weaver Karl Klunk and Evelyn Todt William Bennett at Immaculate Conception. Mrs. Wagner hosts surprise birthday party for her husband. Green Springs defeats Abbottstown 20 2 at Abbottstown diamond. Laughman shines with no-hits and a home run, team record now five wins two losses behind Manover All-Stars.

Marie Carbaugh Center Square Leonard Becker Spring Grove Eleanor Munch Walter Reed Hospital Washington, D. C Mary Wagner Robert H. Smith Curtis Smith Carlisle Street Huntington Paul Sneeringer Kohler Hanover Hospital Charles E. Trone New Oxford York County Wilson Starner Shrader Dorothy Bevenour Wacs Europe Army Court House Gettysburg Emanuel Mandell Pittsburgh Gerald Orndorff Martin J. Weaver Fort George G. Meade Urban Robinson Pleasant Street George E. Sheffer, Jr U.S. Army Fort Benning Geo. E. Sheffer Lincolnway East Spencer I. Myers This Place York Eston Carper Carol Fredericksburg Carper D. C Father Hartnett Toady R. E. Hemminger Rexall Drug Aldes Frants Hoffman Orphanage 8. C. Mann New Oxford R. D Little Wagner Green Springs Abbottstown Laughman

Veterans Welcome Home Observances Begin In Adams County

Plans advance for V J Day anniversary events in Adams County with a 1 30 PM parade and General Jacob L Devers speech at the college stadium followed by a 15 minute memorial service for more than 100 local World War II dead. A baseball game of the National Colored Baseball league starts at Nixon Field and an all star veterans softball game follows with free suppers served to veterans and families.

Adams County General Committee Court House College Stadium Jacob L. Devers Army Ground Forces York Rabbi Good North Atlantic Patrick F. McGee McSherrystown Harvey D. Hoover Gettysburg Lutheran Theological Seminary National Colored Baseball League Nixon Field College Exservicemen Veterans of Navy Duty Army Gettysburg College

All Women and Children's Leather Wallets at Out Rate Store

An advertisement from Carlisle Hanover promotes beautiful leather wallets and key cases for ladies and men at a heavily discounted price. It lists Mark and Trone Jewel Baltimore and Hanover, Pa as possible sellers or names connected to the sale.

Mark &. Trone Jewel Baltimore Hanover

Mother of Five Killed in Gettysburg Area Shooting

Mrs. Hilda Marie Klunk Sanders aged 26, wife of William Sanders, Gettys burg R. 5, and mother of five, died after a .22 rifle discharged in a Straban township living room when a hunting accident ricocheted a bullet through a pine door striking her temple. An inquest is set for Thursday at 3:30 PM in the courthouse. state police continue the investigation. Burial followed at St. Joseph's cemetery Bonneauville after a requiem mass led by Rev. Leo Krichten.

Hilda Marie Klunk Sanders William Sanders Gettysburg R. 5 C. G. Crist Court House James Walsh Charles Downey Sanders William V. Klunk Gettysburg R 8&J. Joseph's Catholic Church Bonneauville

Out-Rats Shoe Store Opens in Mansover, Pa

A new retail entry, Out-Rats Shoe Store, opens at 43 Cassisle Street in Mansover, Pennsylvania. The shop offers footwear for men, women, and children with a focus on affordable casual and dress shoes.

Out-Rats Shoe Store Cassisle St Manover, Pa

Birth notices and local visits in New Oxford area

Local residents announce births including a daughter for Mr and Mrs Frank Bly in New Chester and sons for Mr and Mrs Leon Gable in Essex Baltimore. The community notes visits from state College to New Oxford, trips to New York and Boston, and family arrivals. Fire company meeting planned for August 7 at 8 pm.

Frank Bly New Chester

Mrs Lillie Brown Hurt In Auto Crash

One person was injured and three vehicles damaged in a collision on the Lincoln Highway about a mile east of Abbottstown at 6 o clock Monday evening. Mrs Lillie Brown 65 Abbottstown R D 1 sustained possible rib fractures and contusions of the right leg after her car struck the rear of a standing truck driven by William Wampler 68 Hanover who had stopped to turn left. The Brown car then veered into the eastbound lane and struck a new car driven by Samuel Barkdoll Chambersburg, causing considerable damage to the Barkdoll vehicle.

Abbottstown Lillie Brown Abbottstown R. D David Thompson York William Wampler Hanover Lincoln Highway

New Oxford Band Sets Busy August Engagements

The New Oxford High School band has a full summer schedule with four remaining engagements. On August 3 they play at Farmers' Grove, August 10 at The Pines near New Chester, August 14 join county musicians in Gettysburg veterans homecoming parade, and August 18 finalize at Farmers' Grove.

Farmers’ Grove the Pines New Chester Gettysburg Parmers’ Grove Buchanan Valley Merle Evertts Stony Mountain Boys Irishtown Irishtown Fire Company Centennial Fire Company Conewago

Birthstone Rings for Ladies and Men

Mare and Trone, a jeweler at 4 Baltimore Street and Hanover, Pa, advertises birthstone rings for both women and men.

Mare &E. Trone Baltimore &T Hanover

Hand Made Auto Serves New Oxford Official

Leo R. Staub, New Oxford borough secretary, despite a lifelong disability, received a custom three wheeled roadster built by local craftsman Glenn Chronister with Richard Wantz during wartime. The vehicle fits Staub’s small stature and mobility needs, complemented by hand made furniture and a bantam rooster as a constant companion.

New Oxford Leo Glenn Chronister Hanover Littlestown Navy Glenn Chronister Richard Wantz Staub Leo R. Staub

Miss Martha Weaver Weds S Sgt Richard Newhard

Miss Martha L Weaver daughter of Mrs Edith Weaver West High and S Sgt Richard J Newhard son of Mr and Mrs LaMont B Newhard were married Friday July 26 at 10 in the New Cumberland post chapel by the post chaplain Lt James Allen Pittsburg attended by Marjorie Bowers and Sgt Ritz The couple left for a brief honeymoon to Sailors Lake Sailorville in the Poconos with rifles forming an arch as they exited the chapel.

Martha L. Weaver Edith Weaver West High Street Richard J. Newhard LaMont B. Newhard Quakertown New Cumberland James Allen Pittsburg Majorie Bowers Sgt. Ritz Sailor’s Lake Sailorville Poconos

Miss Schrader and Joseph Lawrence Wed in Sacred Heart

Miss Mary Elizabeth Schrader and Joseph Fabian Lawrence were married at Sacred Heart chapel Conewago in a 7 am nuptial high mass. Rev. Cletus Wagman officiated as Loretta Schrader served as maid of honor and Harold Lawrence as best man. A breakfast followed at the Victory lunch in Hanover.

Mary Elizabeth Schrader Raymond I. Schrader New Oxford R. D Joseph Fabian Lawrence Fabian C. Lawrence Sacred Heart Chapel Conewago Cletus H. Wagman Loretta Harold Lawrence Hanover

Filter Queen Vacuna Cleaner debut shown today

Demonstration showcases the Filter Queen Vacuna Cleaner priced at 84.50 with a 30 day delivery option. The LEINHARDT BROG store in Hanover presents the product and delivery terms.

Leinhardt Brog Hanover

New Oxford Cub Officers Elected And Promotions Noted

At Cub Scout Den No 2 meeting James Haverstick Merrill Yohe and Richard Hoffnagle elected as Denner Assistant Denner and Keeper of the Buckskin. Pack No 85 notes program A Circus with games side shows and a campfire welcome Merle Smith Bobcat Richard Crouse promoted to Scout Troop 86. Awards go to Jay Lough George Spangler James Haverstick Wolf Badge Donald O'Brien Silver Arrows Richard Crouse Merrill Yohe Jr Webelos. service stars for Kenneth Benedict Burnell Smith John Kratzert Jr Merrill Yohe Jr Richard Crouse Dherald O'Brien. Next meeting August 25 at Sharrer's Mill 4 to 7 p.m.

Cub Scout den No 2 Denner James Haverstick Merrill Yohe The Buckskin Richard Hoffnagle New Merle Smith Leon Smith Richard Crouse R. E. Crouse Thomas O'Brien Burnell Smith Jay Lough George Spangler Donald O’brien Merrill Yohe, Jr Webelos Kenneth Benedict John Kratzert Dherald O’brien Sharrer's Mill

Pastor Faulk Returns From Union Seminary Study

The Rev. Paul Levi Faulk pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran church Hanover returned Friday from New York City where he had pursued a two weeks course at Union Seminary.

Paul Levi Faulk St. Paul's Lutheran Church Hanover New York City Union Seminary

Bird Bathw and Garden Pottery at Cross Keys Pottery Shop

A local shop named Cross Keys Pottery is advertising bird baths and garden pottery. The notice highlights decorative items for outdoor spaces and promotes handmade ceramic pieces from the shop’s catalog.

Bird Bathw Cross Keys

Frozen Foods Complete Variety at Center Square Hanover

Center Square Fruit Market in Hanover advertises a complete assortment of frozen foods including produce meats and ready meals. Shoppers are offered a wide selection and competitive pricing at this local market.

Center Square Fruit Market Hanover

Deaths Mrs Anna Laughman 174 dies after lingering illness

Mrs Anna Mary Laughman aged 174 wife of Sylvester Laughman died at 12 30 p m Monday at her New Chester home after a lingering illness. She belonged to the Church of the Brethren. Survived only by her husband. Funeral Thursday at 2 p m DST from Mummert Meeting house near East Berlin with Elders J Monroe Danner and Paul Miller officiating. Interment in the adjacent cemetery.

Anna Mary Laughman Sylvester Laughman New Chester Laughman Church of the Brethren Mummert's Meeting House East Berlin J. Monroe Danner Paul Miller

Five-day-old Ellen Victoria Spangler dies in Straban township

Ellen Victoria Spangler five day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Levi Spangler Gettysburg R4 died at 11 o clock Wednesday morning at home in Straban township Surviving are the parents and a brother Graveside services were held this afternoon in the cemetery of the Great Conewago Presbyterian church at Hunterstown with Rev Robert M Hunt Gettysburg Presbyterian pastor officiating

Ellen Victoria Levi Spangler Gettysburg R. 4 Straban Township Great Conewago Presbyterian Church Hunterstown Robert M. Hunt Gettysburg Presbyterian

Mrs Rebecca Bell Downie dies after illness at Hunt erstown

Mrs Rebecca Bell Downie age 65 wife of Rev Seth Russell Downie dies at her Hunt erstown home after a lingering illness. She was born near Hunterstown daughter of Jacob Watson Taughinbaugh and the late Mrs Taughinbaugh. She leaves a daughter Mrs James P Rachel Oxford New Jersey a son J Richard Philadelphia and two sisters Mrs Franklin B Weaver Hunterstown and Mrs J Marshal Linton Philadelphia. Funeral services Thursday at 2 pm from Bender funeral home with interment in Great Conewago Presbyterian church cemetery Hunterstown.

Rebecca Bell Downie Seth Russell Downie Hunterstown Jacob Watson Taughinbaugh Taughinbaugh Great Conewago Presbyterian Church James P. Rachel Oxford N. J J. Richard Philadelphia Franklin Weaver J. Marshal Linton Bender Funeral Home

Infant Fleming Dies Seconds After Birth in Hanover

Leroy Joseph Fleming Jr. infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy J Fleming of Gettysburg R4 died Thursday at Hanover General Hospital within hours of birth. Survived by parents, paternal grandparents Harry G Fleming of Gettysburg R4 and Mrs Grace Reese Fleming, and maternal grandmother Mrs Grace Reese. Graveside rites were held Friday at Mt Olivet Cemetery Hanover with Rev R S Daubert officiating.

Leroy Joseph Fleming, Jr Leroy J. Fleming Gettysburg R Hanover General Hospital Leroy Joseph Betty Jane Reese Fleming Harry G. Fleming Grace Reese Hanover Mt. Olivet Daubert Grace Evangelical Church

Dolly Beamer Straining Dies at 67 in Shiremanstown

Mrs. Dolly Beamer Straining aged 67, wife of Harry Straining, died Friday at home in Shiremanstown after a stroke three years ago and recent illness. She was born in Adams county, survived by her husband, one sister Mrs. William Smith, four brothers William, Chester Beamer, Howard Beamer, Granville Beamer. Funeral services Monday at 2 p.m. from Myers Funeral Home Mechanicsburg with interment in St. John's Cemetery near Shiremanstown.

Dolly Beamer Straining Harry Straining Shiremanstown Straining Adams County Hanson Sarah Beamer Salem

York office manager dies of leukemia at 52

Clark S. Aldinger 52 of York, Medusa Cement office manager, veteran of World War I, died Tuesday at York hospital after a Sunday admission. Survived by widow Bertha Freed Aldinger and eight brothers. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. from Etzweiler Funeral Home with viewing Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. Entombment Mt. Rose Cemetery mausoleum.

Clark S. Aldinger York Medusa Cement Company York Hospital Aldinger Bertha Freed Aldinger 8Ix Brothers Mary Jane Freed Elmer E. Freed New Oxford St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Etzweiler Funeral Home East Market Street Mt. Rose Cemetery

Samuel A. Snavely dies at 74 in Gettysburg home

Samuel A. Snavely, 74, died Monday morning at the home of his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs F E Spangler in Gettysburg.

Samuel A. Snavely F. E. Spangler Gettysburg

Firemen's Carnival in Bendersville August 8 9 10

The Bendersville Community Fire Company announces its Firemen's Carnival scheduled for August 8 9 and 10. Proceeds support local firefighting and community programs with events, games, and rides.

Bendersville

Off Original Price Shares at Hanover Shoe Store

Fragmentary notice from OCUT RATE SHOE STORE in Hanover Pennsylvania indicates price reductions or discounts. Readable text names Carlole Bt but lacks full context or figures.

Carlole Hanover

Tragic Drowning of Young Father at Dicks Dam

John Myers Benson thirty one, of New Oxford R1, official at Bethlehem quarries, drowned at Dicks Dam during an early morning swim with three Hanover companions. Believed cramps caused the death. body recovered by Joseph Bollinger after a night search. Survived by wife Marjorie Mott and two daughters, with multiple relatives. Funeral arrangements made for Duluth, Minnesota. He belonged to Hebron Masons and Hanover Elks.

John Myers Benson New Oxford R_ 1 Bethlehem Dicks’ Dam Hamilton Township Benson Berlin Road Minnesota Walnut Hill Roger E. Johnson Harold Hemler Lawrence Kuhn Hanover Dick's Dam Joseph Bollinger Hanover R. 3 Hanover Fire Company C. G. Crist Marjorie Mott Pauline Mary Anthony F Gertrude Benson Virginia Minn William Benson Wakefield Mich Mary Benson W. A. Feiser York Duluth Hebron Hanover Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

New Oxford Lions Name Committee Heads At Club Meeting

New Oxford Lions appointed chairmen for active committees during a lawn meeting at H Alvin Jones home. R H Smith the new president announced leaders for all areas including education C P Keefer and citizenship R W Livingston. Guests Prof Wentz Rev Archie Rohrbaugh and Dr Raleigh attended.

New Oxford Lions Club H. Alvin Jones R. H. Smith C. P. Keefer R. W. Livingston F. W. Higinbotham William C. Alwine Maurice Miller Harland Staub R. E. Hemminger P. B. Dallmeyer H. B. Flaherty John George Clair Mumper Lions Education Ivan R. Mechtly Charles A.wine Fred Klunk Prof Wentz West York High School Archie Rohrbaugh New Oxford Reformed Church Raleigh New Oxford

Softball Scores From July 25 to July 30

Scores list shows Socital Club 11 over Alwine's on July 25, Fleetwing 9 over Abbotts town on July 26, Irishtown 3 over Abbotts town on July 29, and Fleetwing 7 over Alwine's on July 30. No further context or standings provided.

Socital Club Alwine’s Fleetwing Abbottstown Irishtown Alwine's

August 6 Irishtown at Fleetwing Aug 8 Alwine's at Abbottstown

Schedule snippet lists two upcoming matches or events with locations Irishtown versus Fleetwing on August 6 and Alwine's at Abbottstown on August 8. No further context or outcomes provided.

Irishtown Fleetwing Alwine's Abbottstown

Oscar Rippberger Treated After Scaffolding Accident

Oscar Rippberger of Gettysburg was treated at Warner hospital Thursday for contusions and abrasions to the back after falling against a brace on a scaffolding while carrying a bucket of cement.

Oscar Rippberger Gettysburg Warner Hospital

Cut-rate Shoe Store offers 33 percent off shoes

Hanover Pa based advertisement notes 33.13 percent off original price on footwear at 41 Carlisle 8b and mentions Glider Cushion Covers waterproof slip-ons priced at 65.96 from Leinardt Brogb in Hanover with nearby Os.

Carlisle Hanover Leinhardt Brogb

St Marys Church in New Oxford Mass Times and Devotions

The Rev Robt D Harnett pastor of St Marys Church New Oxford announces Sunday low masses at 7 30 pm and 10 00 am with evening devotions and benediction at 7 30 pm faithful invited to attend prayers and services.

St. Mary’s Church New Oxford Robt. D. Harnett

Emery Methodist Church Sunday notice

Rev. Orville V. Warner, pastor, announces no public worship this Sunday with Sunday school at 9 00 a m. in the Emery Methodist Church.

Emery Methodist Church Orville V. Warner

Sunday church services and Sunday school times listed

Church schedule includes East Berlin churches led by J Monroe Danner and Mummert and Trostle, with service times from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mummert's and Trostle's churches offer 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 10:30 a.m. or 3:30 p.m. services. St Johns Reformed in New Chester led by Rev Alvin J Ferry lists 9:30 a.m. Sunday school but notes no services this day.

Church of the Brethren J. Monroe Danner East Berlin Mummert Trostle St. John’s Reformed New Chester Alvin J. Ferry

Emanuel Reformed Hampton Sunday School at Nine

Emanuel Reformed invites members at Hampton to attend Sunday school at 9:00 a m. The brief notice notes the time for worship preparations and encourages punctual arrival.

Cenewage Chapel Services Schedule Revised

The Rev. Cletus Wagman acting pastor leads two Sunday masses at Cenewage Chapel at 7 and 9 a.m. A Blessed Virgin Sodality and benediction are set for 3 p.m. All parishioners are invited to attend these services.

Abbottstown Lutheran Charge Sunday Schedule Update

The Rev. Snyder Alleman is the pastor with Sunday school at 9:00 but no church services or Luther League planned.

Abbottstown Lutheran Snyder Alleman Luther League

Sale Register Listing Multiple Aug. Auctions Near Gettysburg

Aug 3 sale events near Gettysburg include H H Beamer on Harrisburg road 6 miles from Gettysburg. Farmers Grove tract of 19 acres between Adbbotts town and East Berlin. Aug 13 Clara E Slaybaugh extrix and Milton L Slaybaugh at Emory W Slaybaugh residence near Center Mills Butler township personal property. Aug 3 Mrs Arabelle Deatrick Eltz at Deatrick home Hampton antiques. Aug 3 Miss Elizabeth Dilthey real estate household goods and antiques of Miss Eleanor Kalbfleisch Gettysburg 200 N Washington St Aug 10. Mervin D Jacobs three tracts real estate in Hamilton and Reading townships.

H. H. Beamer Gettysburg Harrisburg Farmers Grove Adbbottstown East Berlin Clara E. Slaybaugh Extrix Milton L Slaybaugh Emory W. Slaybaugh Center Mills Butler Township Arabelle Deatrick Eltz Hayden G. Deatrick Hampton Elizabeth Dilthey Eleanor Kalbfleisch Washington Street Mervin D. Jacobs Hamilton Reading

Engagement of Pearl McFern to Allen Perrar in Gettysburg

Mr and Mrs Roy McFern announce the engagement of daughter Pearl M McFern to Allen A Perrar of Gettysburg. No wedding date is set. Miss McFern graduated from Gettysburg High School and worked at a Gettysburg cleaning establishment. Perrar is a World War III veteran planning to open a garage at Heldlereburg.

Roy McFern Gettysburg R. D Pearl M. McFern Allen A. Perrar Miss McFern Gettysburg High School Perrar Heldlereburg

Also Mentioned on This Page

Robert Felty Annie M. Wingert Marcia Ann Wagner Wagner's Cottage Guy Miller State College Harry M. Miller Lebanon Marion Bsevenour Paul H. Moore Boten Street Raymond Staub Susan Marshall Plainfield A Soon Merle Riley David Glatfelter Kathleen Columbia Thomas Glatfelter Poplar Street Paul Moore Earl Bowers Boston Thomas Kelly New Oxford Fire Company Robert Donohue Hanover Street Naval Hospital Kathryn Donohue Bernadine Sterner James Bernard Noel Gwendolyn Freed Roger Peeling Finksburg J. Arthur Donohue Leon Gable Essex Daniel E. Brennan Bridgeport University of Pennsylvania Goldie Bower N. Peters Street Detroit Car Mr. Staub Leo J Philomena Robinson Staub Lawrence—Schrader Cub Mrs. Sylvester Laughman Ellen Victoria Spangler Mrs Leroy J. Fleming, Jr Mrs. Harry Straining New Oxford Lions Trishtown Evangelical and Reformed St. Paul's Emanuel Church First Evangelical Lutheran Church G. E. Sheffer A. Yohe Herbert G. Hohman Tyrone Emanuel Reformed
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