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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1952
Page
6
Local ads announce a fourteenth anniversary clearance at the B and B Store with drastic price cuts through Aug 16 and back to school goods. Community notices include naval veteran Dale Martin returning home, parish laymen’s retreat attendees, social events at the New Oxford club, and a John Deere display at Adams County Fair.
Francis X. Brady 77 formerly of McBherrys town and William Penn High School in York is named football basketball baseball and track coach at Washington Township High School. He will be paid 3250 with a temporary health and physical education certificate granted by Franklin County Superintendent Dr. R. G. Mowery. Brady can teach social studies geography or English and succeeds James R. Martz who moved to Waynesboro Mont Alto. Brady is a Hanover High School 1943 graduate and studied at Franklin and Marshall Villanova Dartmouth Shippensburg Penn State with Navy V-12 during WWII and later earned a bachelor’s degree. He married last June.
White green red and brown children's sandals priced at 91.60 with 6 to 3 sizes. Cut Rate Shoe Store located at 43 Gassisle and Manover, PS.
Albert Henry Englebert 38 of Gettysburg R 4 Hunterstown was arrested after posing as a Harrisburg detective and deputy sheriff to search Harvey's Inn on the Lincoln Highway near Gettysburg He was freed on $1000 bail pending a hearing before Justice of the Peace John H Basehore Thursday on impersonating an officer He told the innkeeper his wife and customers he searched for a woman who allegedly issued forged checks
The Hampton community reports weekend visits from the Kepner and Moul families plus local friends at various towns. Notable guests include Meckley Markle Moul Rudisill and Kime. The Hampton Firemen plan a Thursday 8 p.m. meeting to map carnival plans.
Joseph Tonsel of Gettysburg was treated for a left wrist fracture after falling while leaping over a tennis net at Warner Hospital.
The Baker family reunion will be held at South Mountain Park in Arendtsville on Sunday. Contests and prizes are planned for attendees.
Lynn Toot of Hanover was charged with making an improper pass July ath. A disorderly conduct charge was brought by Locust Inn proprietor against Provence Dell of Hanover. The defendant paid a fine and costs and was released.
An action in divorce was filed last week in Gettysburg by Sara Louise Yingst Riggs against George H. Riggs. The defendant is listed with a last known address in McBherrystown.
Readable ad item shows a display in Adams County with a contact at 877 Broadway Manover Pe Francis Rabine New Oxford Rep. details are limited but identify a local business listing and contact person per the readable fragments.
The Granite 4 M Club and Brushtown Club meet this Monday and Wednesday with members Carol Beral and Julia Hufnagel. The Shriver's Corners and Edgegrove Clubs set Thursday and Friday meetings with Red and Gun clubhouse and Carol Poist. Straban Township School Board reports a $7,533.78 treasury balance and $79,272.30 receipts with listed expenses including tuition and transportation.
The annual Old Home festival and picnic will be held at The Pines Lutheran church near New Chester this Saturday. The Rev Samuel Clarke announces activities in the afternoon and evening with music by the New Oxford high school band. Food and refreshments will be served. everyone is welcome.
The 22nd annual Wehler family reunion will be held Sunday starting at noon in the Holtsschwamm church picnic grove social pavilion. Special music by the Wehler family orchestra and prizes will be awarded. Attendees are asked to bring noon donations for a family style picnic lunch served at 12 45 p.m. The event marks the 274th anniversary of Hans Heinrich Wehler’s 1749 Philadelphia landing.
York city man Marry Gregg of Pershing Avenue was apprehended for driving to the left of Center Square on August. Rodney P. Wagaman of McSherrys Town was charged with driving to the left and increasing a railway August.
John W. Rexroth of Gettysburg R 3 posted 9600 bail Saturday for August court on drunken driving charges. He was arrested by Gettysburg police Saturday a week earlier and jailed in default of bail following Revert P. Gnyder.
Borough council met Monday in the New Oxford Fire Company building with President Fred G. Kilunk and members present. Ordinances adopted include Water Street, East High Street extension, and Pfeiffer Lane. The town plot will be revised, lighting added, and track tires funded. Finance reports show receipts of 6229.96 and a balance of 4671.00 after disbursements.
A 23 year old Maryland truck driver held for Adams County court on involuntary manslaughter and aggravated assault and battery by car after a crash at Cross Keys on July 4 that fatally injured his wife Wanda 22. Simon H Harris of Cockeysville released on $1000 bond after coroner's inquest. State police said Harris ran a stop sign at Cross Keys and was struck by a vehicle driven by Roy E Gross of York. The inquest jury ruled Mrs Harris death an unavoidable accident.
Plans are complete for the annual public picnic sponsored by the Sunday School of St Luke's Union Church near White Hall. Roast chicken and ham suppers start at 3 30 p m in the social hall served by the Ladies Aid Society. Music by the Knights of Pythias band Hanover and children games. Refreshments on sale. Rain or shine.
State police at York report Elmer G. Wonder Hanover R. 3 and Richard Laughman Hanover R. 3 were arrested for operating during suspension and no registration respectively.
A compact classified notice invites readers to see our display at 8717 Broadway in Hanover Pa. Franc Rabine, New Orleans representative, promotes the service with contact details for local inquiries.
Gary J Favorite dies at home in McSherrystown at age one after nine months of illness. Survived by parents Leo and Helen Favorite a sister Fay Favorite and grandfather Robert Favorite. Funeral held at Annunciation church McSherrystown with Msgr Patrick F McGee officiating. interment in parish cemetery. Pallbearers were Kenneth Sanders Francis Krichten Wayne Smith and Dugene Groft.
Mrs. William Robinson of Harrisburg and a native of McSherrystown died Friday at age 53. Survived by husband two daughters four grandchildren five siblings including Mrs. Charles Dillman Gettysburg and Jacob Althoff Fairfield R. 2. Funeral services were held Monday morning in Harrisburg.
The Rev Dr J Marshall Linton longtime pastor of Disston Memorial Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia died suddenly Wednesday night at Franklin Hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage. He was 36 years in the parish and is survived by wife Abigail V Taughenbaugh three children Katherine A Robert H and Mrs T Walter Herbert four grandsons and one brother Ross.
Baptisms at the Church of the Annunciation mark Kathy Bradner and Eileen Keffer as infant daughters of local families with sponsors named. Legion events include Bernard Noel and wife attending a Philadelphia convention with post and auxiliary representation. News also covers banns, births, a speeding fine, surgery, and the death of 95 year old Anna Nolan with funeral details.
Mrs E B Lewars recovered from a fractured skull and other injuries suffered July 27 in a fall on a stairway at her Gettysburg home. She was discharged from Warner Hospital to her home on Monday, a week after admission. Mr Lewars' father, Dr J A Ringmaster, was the hospital's first president.
Robert Donohue of 11 Lincolnway East New Oxford offers quick watch repair services. Keeps accurate timepieces serviced with attention to detail and reliable turnaround.
An Oxford shoe sale advertises children’s footwear from $1.98 at 43 Carlisle Street, Manover. The brief notice promotes school ready footwear with low prices for kids.
Adams County Christian Youth Council announces a weekend retreat August 15 to 17 at Camp Thompson open to county youths aged 14 and up. Rev Holingsworth will lead the Saturday service, Cy Bucher teaches Sunday school, and Rev Laverne Rohrbaugh will oversee communion. Registration contacts are listed by town.
The Pines Church hosts its annual Old Home picnic on Saturday August 9 with a family supper and seaside treats. An afternoon baseball game, children’s games, and horse shoe pitching precede an evening concert by the New Oxford High School Band led by Paul Harner. Benderville Firemen plan a week long carnival August 11 to 16 with nightly entertainment and 77 prizes on August 16 to fund the new engine house.
Mr and Mrs William F Anderson of Miami announce a six pound son born July 29 at St Francis Hospital Miami Beach. The baby is their second child joining Walter Bruce. Spangler family of Gettysburg announce visits to Miami. Warner Hospital births include Magnus Fians Jr son and Donald Staub daughter. Hanover General Hospital and Warner Hospital record several newborns to Currens Cluck Brown Burnell Naugle.
Mrs Willis Rice 30 and Mrs Garnett Rice 35 were admitted to York hospital with bruises and lacerations after their car skidded on a rain slick road and struck a utility pole near Cross Keys. Willis Rice lost control while traveling toward York and the two were moved to hospital by Hanover ambulance.
Automobiles operated by Robert Staub of McSherrystown and Walter Geoffrion of West Springfield Mass collided in Hanover Sunday night. Both drivers escaped injury. Geoffrion’s bumper struck Staub’s left rear fender. Total damage estimated at 76 dollars.
Readers can have their car restored at TEXACO SERVICE STATION with complete Simoniz service. Contact the station by phone for details and appointment.
Amos D. Meyers, pastor leads York Springs worship at 9 00 am with Sunday school at 10 00 am. Hunterstown holds Sunday school at 9 00 am and worship at 10 00 am. New Oxford lists Sunday school at 10 00 am and worship at 11 10 am.
The Rev. Lee J. Cable serves as guest minister at St. Paul’s in New Oxford for worship at 9 00 and Sunday school at 10 15. Emmanuel’s in Abbottstown also hosts worship at 9 00 and Sunday school at 10 15 with Rev. Cable as guest.
The Rev. Francis P. Mignot announces Sunday masses at 7 am in the protectory and 8 30 am in the church with benediction to follow immediately after both services.
The Rev. Harold V March presides at Salem EUB Church Gardens for worship at 9 am with Sunday School at 10 am.
The Rev. Harold Keller pastors Conewago Chapel with Masses at 7 and 9 30 a m Sunday and evening devotions at 7 o'clock.
The Abbottstown Lutheran Charge lists Rev. Lester Karachner as pastor. Worship begins at 9 15 a m with Sunday school at 10 30 a m and Luther League at 6 p m.
The Church of the Brethren in East Berlin led by Elder J. Monroe Danner hosts Sunday school at 9 30 am and church at 10 30 am. Trostel's church offers 9 30 am Sunday school and 10 30 am service with revival begins at 7 30 pm by Evangelist Ollie Hevener of Lititz. Evening services run nightly at 7 45 pm.
St Marys Church in New Oxford announces Sunday masses at 7 30 and 10 30 a m with evening devotions and benediction at 7 30 o clock led by Rev Robert D Hartnett pastor.
The new Chester Lutheran Charge led by Rev Samuel M Clarke at St Mark s Heidlersburg will hold 9 a m worship with a sermon Triplets and 10 am Sunday school St John s Hampton offers 10 05 a m worship 11 05 a m Sunday school The Pines St Paul s The Pines hosts 10 15 a m Sunday school 11 15 a m worship with Triplets A Old Home Picnic is set at The Pines Saturday with a noon picnic lunch games and evening festival featuring the New Oxford high school band
Rev G E Sheffer and Mrs E C Livingston lead at 9:15 a m church school and 10:15 a m worship in a service themed Providing for the Future.
The bulletin notes Sunday services at Emmanuel's Hampton and no services at St John New Chester this Sunday. Reverend Alton M Leister leads 9 a.m. Sunday school and 10 15 a.m. worship at Emmanuel's. St John New Chester reports no Sunday activities.
Shirley M Renoll daughter of Mr and Mrs Melvin B Renoll Hanover R 3 and William E Zambrum son of Mr and Mrs John L Zambrum Hanover R 1 were married in Immanuel Lutheran church Manchester Md at 7 oclock Saturday evening The Rev A M Hollinger officiated The couple were attended by Miss Helen M Messinger and Marlin L Thoman The bride wore a pale blue lace and net street length dress They will reside with the bride's parents initially
John E Hamilton of Hagerstown and Anna Theresa Topper of New Oxford R 2 Eugene Hertz of McSherrystown and Janet E Klunk of McSherrystown are announced as engaged or recently joined in marriage in this regional record listing.
J and Amy B Shutts of Hamilton Township sold a property in Hamilton Township to Paul K and June M McIlwee of Reading Township. The deal names the buyers and locations, reflecting a local real estate transfer record.
An advertisement for Ruth Kay promotes fitting and the most comfortable corset or girdle, located in the McAllister Hotel Building in Hanover.
Parcel notice for ams County Parr. H. N. RANGE S17 located on Broadway in Hanover Pennsylvania. Property details appear in a damaged OCR fragment with limited readable data.
Plans for the fifth annual Adams County Fair include poultry hogs and cattle exhibits filled while needlework fruits and vegetables remain open. A tractor contest Friday 1 30 supervised by Prof John L Kratzert. Kiddie Day Saturday afternoon with rides reduced to 6 pm Ranger Joe and his Palomino To paz appear 4 pm. Evening shows 8 and 11 pm booked through Cooke and Rose. Rhythm Rascals entertain Thursday from WKBO Harrisburg. Two nightly free entertainments promised. 4‑H and FHA members eligible.
Col Bradford T Schantz assistant commandant of The Adjutant General's School at Fort Benjamin Harrison has been assigned to the Far East Command as corps adjutant general. He departs August 20 for Seattle en route to Korea. His wife Viola Schantz and sister reside in Buffalo during his absence.
The New American Weekly The Comic Weekly and Pictorial Review are distributed with Sundays New York Journal American Read Marriage Map of the United States Those Years in Uniform I Dont Need A Gun Mystery of Echoes from the Past and more plus two large color comic sections and Pictorial Review all featuring great writers and all in one Sunday package
Thirty eight attended the annual agriculture teachers picnic in Caledonia. Richard C. Lighter, supervisor of agricultural education for Adams and Franklin Counties, presided at a brief business session alongside the gathering.
Adams county court appointed Attorney S. M. Raffensperger of Gettysburg as master in the divorce case of Clarence R. Hartlaub of West Confederate Avenue Gettysburg against M Gladys Whistler Hartlaub of Gettysburg Route 6.
Paul Keller age 24 from Gettysburg was treated at Warner hospital for minor scalp lacerations after being struck on the head by brick tongs.
Ruth 8 Leathery Center Square New Oxford household goods Aug 16. Mrs Charles J Miller Biglerville R2 valuable real estate and small amount of farm machinery Aug 9.
Readable text shows a discount store on Carlisle Street listing blue and red canvas straw shoes for children in sizes 8 4 to 3 6 1 8 with reduced price offerings. The line indicates a bargain shoe display at the local "Cut Rate Shoes Store."
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