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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1930
Page
5
Various community items list births in Irishtown and Philadelphia families, hospital discharges for New Oxford and Hanover residents, and a note that Dr. Mountain will practice in the former O McC Dickson residence in Gettysburg. Also mentions estate actions, school duties, and upcoming reunions along with bridge work and road improvements.
A parade of relatives and friends from Cashoc ton Ohio Hagerstown Md Philadelphia York Springs New Windsor and New Oxford visited homes around town and nearby suburbs over the weekend with gatherings at Mrs W D Myers Hanover street and Mrs J N Hersh Lincolnway W. Attendees include the Groves Gentzlers Howe Rittase DeLamater Miller Slagle and many others. The note lists travels to Hershey DuPont Del Strasburg Va and Penn Grove camp among weekend activities.
The Oxford township school board elected Oscar Stambaugh secretary to fill an unexpired term. Wheat price stood at 80c a bushel at Duttera’s warehouse. Continuous pumping at two Bittingers quarries supports New Oxford’s water supply.
Through the efforts of Representative George D. Sheely of near New Oxford Adams county gains an extra 24000 for state aid road work. A Gettysburg courthouse conference with the state highway engineering branch county commissioners Oxford township supervisors and Sheely agreed to use the funds to continue the Irishtown to New Oxford road toward Sponseller farm with plans to finish later.
Mrs. H I Taylor and son Dr Francis I Taylor of Altoona were callers at the Item office on Thursday. Mrs. Taylor is a daughter of Mrs Mary McDermitt of Qualityville. Roy Hanes of Flint Mich visited his uncle Edn Millhimes and Mr and Mrs L L Klinefelter west of New Oxford. Hanes also visited cousin Mrs Ivan I Breighner in Gettysburg. Mae Beamer near New Oxford visits grandparents Mr and Mrs William Taughinbaugh, Hunterstown. Lyla Mary Smith Carlisle Street spends week with grandparents in Columbia. Catharine Maloy of Lansford visits Mrs Henry J Smith, Carlisle Street.
Eight bids were received for concrete curbing on Lincolnway East and West. Bids ranged from 68 to 692 cents per foot, with contractors Martin & Frownfelter Paul R Hostetter Samuel Kline Wagaman Construction J C Felty Wm H Webster Peters Cement Brinton Beshore. The contract letting was deferred to the August 5 regular Council meeting.
Special session convened to elect a borough engineer. J R Fleming of Hanover elected on motion by Gilbert and seconded by Griffin. Carried.
Donald Mickley near Granite station sells his residence to William E. Leffert of Westminster Maryland. The sale was conducted by Paul M. Sterner, Granite station and Hanover real estate dealer.
The Sunday School and Missionary Society of St John s Reformed Church New Chester expresses sorrow at the death of Mrs Nevin Harbolt a valued co worker and faithful member. Resolutions will be recorded in minutes sent to the bereaved husband and printed in the New Oxford Item.
Mrs. Mary Ruff Menges 62 6 26 died at the home of her sister in law Mrs C A Ruff New Oxford after a illness. She was a daughter of John A and Nancy Snyder Ruff and survived by two sisters in law and one nephew Russell Ruff Pittsburgh. Funeral was held at Mrs Ruff's home Hanover with Rev Winfield Harman of Grace Reformed Church. Interment Mt Olivet Cemetery Hanover.
Carrie Musselman travels from Gettysburg to Traverse City Michigan for the funeral of Howard A Musselman age about 65 beloved son of A C and Lucinda Musselman. He moved from Fairfield to Grand Rapids in 1894 and rose to prominence in Traverse City business life as president of the First National Bank. He leaves a widow a daughter two sisters and a brother J Elmer Musselman among Gettysburg residents Carrie and Alice Musselman.
Mrs. Georgia Robinette Griest of York Springs wife of George W. Griest died Thursday night from dilation of the heart at 76. She was a longtime milliner and is survived by her husband son Joel and son Harry of York Springs and one grandchild. Funeral Saturday at 2 30 pm at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Moody officiating, burial in the Presbyterian graveyard.
Martin Emanuel Gulden of New Chester died Friday at 3 am from complications of diseases. Aged 69 years, he was survived by his wife Mary Taylor Gulden, a son Lawrence C. of New Oxford R D 3, two daughters Mrs Gregory Bolin and Mrs John Bolin of Hanover, a sister Mrs Reuben Hoffeins of York, and five brothers. Funeral services were held Monday at the Reformed church, New Chester, with Rev H D Houtz officiating, burial in Salem United Brethren Cemetery.
The funeral for Jacob K. Toomey who died Monday last week at his daughter Mrs Pius Long’s home near Cross Keys was held Thursday morning at St Marys church New Oxford. Rev Joseph N Whalen officiated with interment in St Marys cemetery McSherrystown. Pallbearers were Earl Long Charles Trone Jr George Wise Elmer Toomey and Ralph Toomey.
Mrs Rebecca June Klepper 87 widow of Jacob Klepper died at her Arendtsville home after two weeks of age related infirmities. Born in Butler township she had lived in Arendtsville 30 years. Survived by three daughters Annie Walter Sarah Jenkins Ella Klepper a son Ira J B Klepper seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral held Monday.
Funeral services for Charles Sager, age 2, who died from a gunshot wound at his New Chester area home, were held Friday. Burial followed at Mauertown, Virginia. The cortege formed at 6 a.m. at the Sager residence for brief services. Continued on Page Four.
An unnamed youth nearly escaped Adams county jail by digging out with a file and loose bricks but a sick inmate in the yard prevented the attempt. Sheriff Morrison and Officer Keller investigated after a yard guard reported irregularities and found loosened bricks and a hidden fire in a cell area. Three friends implicated in earlier coal cellar work are suspected. the youth had few unpaid fines blocking his freedom.
Raymond Wilt of Midway and Miss Bertha Craig of Westminster wed July 29 at St. Mary's Catholic church rectory in McSherrystown. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wilt of Brushtown.
Miss Dorothy C. Sowers and Chester M. Spence, both of Gettysburg, wed Tuesday in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Charles W. Baker. The bride is the daughter of C. L. and Mrs. Sowers of Liberty township, and the groom is the son of B. W. and Mrs. Spence of Highland township.
Miss Ethel Bowman of Hanover and Harry Bollinger of Westminster were secretly married July 23 in the Grace Lutheran Church parsonage Westminster by Rev. Paul W. Quay.
Lloyd H. Williams of Washington D C formerly Gettysburg and Clementine Hunsberger of Warrenton Virginia were married in Washington on July 27 by Rev Allen F Poore. Williams is the son of Mrs A D Weikert Gettysburg and has managed a Washington chain store.
C C A Bixler business manager of the Bell company Gettysburg will lead the merged telephone operations with expanded territory after unification. Harry W Hart Cumberland Valley business manager will run the Hanover office with jurisdiction over additional areas. Unification expected shortly after October 1 with all current employees retained. Toll services likely from the Bell exchange.
Mr and Mrs Daniel E Miller Hanover announce a son Phares Donald. Mr and Mrs Edward W Stetter Hanover July 31 a daughter Charlotte Louise. Mrs Stetter formerly Miss Mabel Gelman. Mr and Mrs Luther H Becker Hanover July 28 a son Robert William. Mr and Mrs Merle L Weikert Gettysburg Thursday a son. Mrs Weikert formerly Miss Goldie Bollinger. Mr and Mrs Ralph E Fisher Hanover a son John Edward. Mr and Mrs Clarence Eltz McSherrystown July 29 a daughter. Mr and Mrs Charles Sanders Gettysburg a son. Mr and Mrs Jacob Myers Gettysburg a daughter. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Swope Lewistown former residents of Gettysburg a daughter Shirley June July 23. Mr and Mrs Arlington Spangler McSherrystown August 4 a twelve pound son.
The bulletin lists admissions and discharges at Warner and Hanover hospitals. Patients include Alice E. Wierman Gettysburg admitted. several from Gettysburg and surrounding towns discharged after treatment. A motorbike accident injured Lester Murtorff East Berlin. others underwent appendicitis operations and tonsil removals.
Michael Livingston, long time New Oxford resident, marked his eightieth birthday at Restawhile cottage along Conewago. The Livingston reunion drew family members from New Oxford and former residents, plus six Lutheran ministers and their families, sharing a birthday dinner hosted by the Livingston family.
The fifth annual Cashman family reunion gathered 182 attendees at Abbottstown. Special honor was given to Mrs. Albert Bell of Gettysburg by her son Dr. W. A. Bell of Frederick. Mrs. Bell and her daughter-in-law had just sailed to France to visit the grave of Rev. Albert Bell, killed in World War I. Officers elected: J. E. Reary president, Charles Cashman vice president, Harvey Cashman treasurer, Vergie Musser secretary.
Evangelical Lutheran Church led by Pastor George E Sheffer offers Sunday School at 9 am and a worship service at 10 15 am with a sermon The theme The Worshippers Delight invites those with no church service to attend St Pauls Reformed Church Pastor H E Sheely takes a month’s vacation no August service Methodist Episcopal Church with Pastor J B Dysart has Sunday School at 9 30 am and no preaching service
The Rev J Harold Little pastor leads services for the New Chester Lutheran Charge. Sunday schedule includes The Pines at 10 A M Heidlersburg at 2 P M Hampton at 8 P M with all offerings conducted in the local church communities.
Hampton Reformed Church schedules Sunday School on Sunday morning at nine o'clock.
The Pines church in New Chester hosts the annual Old Home Day and Picnic this Saturday. Married and single men play a forenoon ball game, dinner at eleven, games from one to two with prizes, a two o clock program headlined by Rev H D Hoover, special music, supper from four, and Gettysburg Boys band all evening. Former residents, many returning from afar, attend the event.
A York Gazette dispatch notes Hud Jordan of Westmoreland County set a mercantile appraiser record by receiving no complaints after publishing this county's list. Adams County appraiser H W Kline is praised for two years without complaints and plans to extend the quiet period to two more years to avoid misrepresentation.
Paul Dennis a seventeen year old youth from New Oxford R 4 suffered a fracture of the right collar bone and minor bruises after running into a sedan driven by H Z Arney of Chambersburg on Lincolnway West near Hotel Datad Friday at 8 30 pm. Dennis was treated at the office of Dr. Allen Kelly after the injuries were pressed. Arney was cleared of blame in front of Patrolman Bingaimas of the state highway motor patrol based at Gettysburg.
Henry Suaybaugh suffered a toe injury when a crank shaft dropped on it on Wednesday. Paul Wagner of Lincolnway cut his left foot while swinging at Livingston's recently. Tetanus antitoxin was given by a local surgeon.
August furniture sale at E. E. Hamm's 408 Baltimore Street Hanover now ongoing. Better values offered than ever before.
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