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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1935

Page

4

Local residents undergo tonsil surgery and community notes

The article lists multiple residents of various York area streets who had tonsils adenoids removed at Dr. Harry J. Jordan's office. It also notes a March 15, 1867 letter found by Lewis Gotlob in New Oxford and addressed to a man in New Holland. Norfolk, family visits, hospital training entries, and local social updates fill the page.

Harry J. Jordan Marie Noel Mt. Misery Mary Noel Carlisle Street Eugene Jackie Sanders Fleasant Street Rita Smith Irishtown Frances Robinson Poplar Street Vincent Burke Pittsburgh Lewis Gotlob York Schmidt & Ault Paper Company New Oxford New Holland Lancaster County

Firemen To Hold Picnic At New Oxford Hall

New Oxford fire company holds a regwar session with nine members present. Emory Smith proposes W A Mahone for membership. A committee to investigate includes Emory Smith George Polst and H E Lough. Dues delinquents DeLamater Wortz and Denton Fair dropped. Two blinker lights ordered. Annual picnic set for August 31 at Alwine's Grove. Soliciting committee listed. music funds capped at 15 dollars. Treasurer reports 225.65 balance. several small bills approved for payment. Meeting adjourned.

New Oxford Vernon Rife Guy Klingel Allen Brashears Emory Smith H. S. Sheets Joseph Kaiser Treasury Small C. A. Bigham Ed. T. Auker

Start Drive Against Riding Outside Cars

Pennsylvania highway patrol vows to end passengers riding on running boards. Robert G. Nace of Hanover was arrested in Abbottstown for permitting Charles Hamme to ride on a running board. Hamme leaped as a patrolman approached, was thrown from the car into a ditch, and suffered arm and shoulder bruises.

Pennsylvania Robert G. Nace Hanover Abbottstown Charles Hamme Justice of the Peace Butter Gettysburg Lincoln Highway Hamme Nace

Cigar Firms Challenge Tobacco Processing Tax in Adams York

A group of cigar manufacturers and individuals from Adams and York counties filed suits claiming the tobacco processing tax is unconstitutional. Temporary restraining orders were issued by Federal Judge Kirkpatrick in each case. Plaintiffs include F. X. Smiths Sons Company in McSherrystown at $1 172.54 and H N Heusner & Sons Inc in Hanover at $2 386.22 plus several others with smaller amounts.

Adams York Counties Kirkpatrick Peter F. Smith F. X. Smith’s Sons Company McSherrystown H. N. Heusner & Sons, Inc Hanover G. A. Buddy Littlestown Joseph I. Miller Lincolnway Cigar Company New Oxford Jacob C. Kling E. L. Golden Bonneauville Sylvester J. Collins

Viewers Schedule Damage Viewers Named for Oxford Road

The court appointed three road viewers to assess Ada B. Hulls damages from a township road project in Oxford. They will view premises August 20 hear August 21 and exhibit schedules August 22 in the court house arbitration room. Viewers are Robert E. Wible Leroy Winebrenner and George D F Duttera.

Court of Quarter Sessions Ada B. Hull Oxford Township Court House Robert E. Wible, Esq Leroy Winebrenner George D. F. Duttera

New Oxford to Host Back-to-Back Games This Weekend

The revived New Oxford squad in the York Adams league will play McSherrystown on Saturday at 2:30 PM on the local field and Hanover on Sunday at Old Mill Field. Fans anticipate two solid showings after a tough week.

New Oxford York-Adams Loop McSherrystown Hanover Old Mill Field New Oxford Boys

Sister Narrates Trip and Injury at Paradise Protectory

Sister M Calvaria visiting her mother Mrs. Caroling Robinson on Orange Street returned to Philadelphia after a stay at Paradise Protectory during which she sustained a severely sprained ankle.

M. Calvaria Caroling Robinson Orange Street Philadelphia Paradise Protectory

Deaths Mrs Annie Mary Eltz at 61 in McSherrystown

Mrs Annie Mary Eltz 61 died at home 161 Second street McSherrystown Wednesday morning. She was wife of John Eltz and mother of five children Mamie Hull Roy Eltz Raymond Eltz Cyril Neiderer and John Duttera. Burial in St Marys cemetery followed a Requiem High Mass at St Marys Church. Six nephews served as pallbearers.

Annie Mary Eltz John Eltz Second Street McSherrystown Andrew Agnes Wilt Eltz Mamie Hull Roy Eltz Raymond Eltz Cyril Neiderer Hanover John Duttera Littlestown

Sister Mary Zita Krepps dies at 73 in McSherrystown

After an illness, Sister Mary Zita Krepps aged 73 died Thursday at St Josephs Academy McSherrystown. Born March 25 1862 she entered the convent in 1887 and served at Corpus Christi Convent Chambersburg for thirty years. Funeral Saturday at 9 at St Josephs academy. Interment in the Convent cemetery. Pallbearers included Earle Mark Paul Albert Krepps and others.

Mary Zita Krepps St. Joseph's Academy McSherrystown Zita Casper Krepps Littlestown St. Joseph's Convent Corpus Christi Convent Chambersburg Ignatius Krepps Jerome Krepps Seaside Park New Jersey John Small Hanover M. Bernadette St. Joseph’s Academy Earle Mark Paul Albert Krepps J. Preston Smith Claude Wagaman

Topper Brothers John and Samuel Die in Maryland Area

John Topper 83 and his brother Samuel Topper 1 died in Emmitsburg after living in Gettysburg New Oxford and Aspers R D. The obituary notes John was the brother of Amanda Breighner.

John Topper Amanda Breighner Gettysburg New Oxford Samuel Topper Aspers R. 1 Emmitsburg

Burgard and Slaybaugh Wed At Abbottstown Church

Miss Beulah M Burgard daughter of Mr and Mrs John L Burgard East Berlin married Bruce W Slaybaugh Abbottstown at St John s Lutheran Church Abbottstown The ring ceremony was led by Rev Paul Gladfelter in a large crowd of relatives and friends The couple plan to reside in York in the near future.

Beulah M. Burgard John L. Burgard East Berlin Bruce W. Slaybaugh Abbottstown St. John’s Lutheran Church Paul Gladfelter Slaybaugh York

Neauman and Dell Wed in York Ceremony at Faith Reformed

Miss Margaret Elizabeth Neau man daughter of Mrs Renna Neauman and Harman William Dell son of Mr and Mrs William O Dell of Hanover were married Saturday afternoon in York by Rev J Edmund Lippy at the parsonage Faith Reformed Church They will live with the bride's mother for now Dell works at C B Shaffer clothing store in Hanover

Margaret Elizabeth Neauman Renna Neauman Harman William Dell William O. Dell Hanover York J. Edmund Lippy Faith Reformed Church Del C. B. Shaffer Clothing

Shiremanstown Choir to Sing at Salem U B Church

The Shiremanstown United Brethren men's chorus and choir will give a sacred concert Sunday at 7 30 pm in Salem United Brethren Church at Galdens. Directed by Mr Schwamm the concert features Rev J F Snyder delivering the sermon. Sponsored by the Salem Otterbein Guild a silver offering will be collected.

United Brethren Church Shiremanstown Salem United Brethren Church Galdens Schwamm J. F. Snyder Shiremanstown Church Salem Otterbein Guild

Adams County Democratic Meeting at Palmer Home

The Ladies' Democratic club of Adams county invites candidates wives members and friends to a gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs C F Palmer near Littlestown on Thursday evening August 15.

Ladies’ Democratic Club Adams County C. F. Palmer Littlestown

Woodchopper Suffers Deep Head Wound At Home

Frank Bly of New Chester sustained a severe gash in the head while chopping wood when the axe caught in washboard. He required twelve stitches and was admitted to Gettysburg hospital on Wednesday morning. He left the hospital after the examination.

Frank Bly New Chester Gettysburg

East Berlin Woman Dies by Own Action

Mrs Josephine Bosserman Brown 49 of East Berlin was found hanged in the attic of her home by her sister Grace Bosserman Abbotsown after returning from a Baltimore area sanitarium. Survived by husband and siblings. funeral plans incomplete.

Brown Ezra Brown East Berlin Grace Bosserman Abbottstown Baltimore Mr. Brown The Brethren Huntsdale Mrs. Brown Emig Lewis Bosserman Reading Township Alice Boserman Cooperstown New York Anna Bosserman Brooklyn Chester Boss

Woman Dies Suddenly at Home in Edge Grove

Mrs. Mary Alice Sneeringer 28 died at home in Edge Grove Saturday at 6 30 PM from a hemorrhage after plans to visit her physician. She was born December 2 1906 daughter of Alphonsus and Clara Smith. Survived by husband Carroll a son Donald her parents and nine siblings. Funeral Tuesday at Conewago chapel Folge Grove with Very Rev John F O'Donnell officiating burial Conewago chapel cemetery pallbearers listed.

Mary Alice Sneeringer Carroll Sneeringer Edge Grove Donald Alphonsus Smith Centennial Raymond Smith Hanover Paul Gebhart George Smith Bernadine Smith Leo Smith Cornelius Hemler Stanislaus Lawrence Irishtown Curtis Smith Brushtown Herman € Hireman

Junior Sons of Veterans organize at Camp No. 60 Armory

The Junior Sons of Veterans association formed at Camp No. 60 Armory with Earl Moore as president and Burnell Gebhart as vice president. Charter members include Richard Robinson Robert Staub Robert Hockensmith Richard Smith Edward Sanders Richard Kuhn Harold Noel Joseph Noel and others. Joseph I. Weaver serves as advisor to the senior group. The next meeting is set for August 20.

Sons of Veterans Association Camp No. 60 Earl Moore Burnell Gebhart Richard Herman Gilpen Cook Bernard Sma Robert Felty Paul Rabbine Joseph Noel Richard Robinson Robert Staub Robert Hockensmith Richard Smith Edward Sanders Richard Kuhn Harold Noel Joseph I. Weaver

Miss Mary Obele’s ce reus plant bursts into bloom Saturday

Miss Mary Obele of McSherrystown formerly New Oxford reports a ce reus plant that burst into bloom at Saturday midnight. The unusual bloom event drew local attention from residents and garden enthusiasts.

Mary Obele McSherrystown New Oxford

Hanover Fire Company Drill Team Picnic and Music Event

A Saturday picnic in Farmers' Grove hosted by Hanover fire company drill team No 1 with music by Hanover P O A and Little German bands. Children’s events at 2 p.m. Also New Oxford Athletic Association picnic planned on Public School grounds North Peters Street Saturday August 17. Sons of Veterans set annual picnic at the Armory South Peters Street on Saturday September 4.

Farmers’ Grove Hanover Fire Company Hanover P. O New Oxford Athetic Association North Peters Street Sons of Veterans Armory South Peters Street

Nominating Petitions Filed Across Adams County Politics

Adams County officials report filing nominating petitions from Democrats and Republicans for multiple local offices. Candidates include Norman J. King for prothonotary, Frederick G. Rife for director of the poor, R. M. Straley for justice of the peace, and several others across Oxford Reading and McSherrystown townships, New Oxford borough, and surrounding districts.

Farmers' Organization Picnic Set for August 15

The Farmers' Organization of York and Adams counties will host its third annual picnic in Farmers' Grove between E. Berlin and Abbottstown on Thursday August 15 all day and evening. The event aims to surpass last year's crowd with speakers including Congressman Harry L. Haines Judge Henry C. Niles and Wilbur Moffett and Milk Control Board members. Efforts are underway to have Governor George H. Bearle attend as a guest.

Farmers’ Organization of York Adams Counties Farmers' Grove E. Berlin Abbottstown Harry L. Haines Henry C. Niles York County Wilbur Moffett Chester County Bureau of Milk Sanitation The Milk Control Board George H. Bearle Pennsylvania

Hanover man charged with assault at Shanks restaurant

Arthur Weaver of Hanover was arrested Friday by Trooper John E. Fessler and Deputy Sheriff J Sterling Bollinger on assault and battery charges. The case was presented to Justice C J Weidner by Chester Shank, Weaver’s father in law, with a hearing set before Justice Weidner Wednesday after Weaver posted bail.

Arthur Weaver Hanover John E. Fessler Gettysburg J Sterling Bollinger Justice of the Peace C. J. Weidner York Springs Weaver Chester Shank John W. Dubs Penn Township York County Weidner

Wishes for Mrs James Sheely on Eighty-Sixth Birthday

The notice extends best wishes and congratulations to Mrs James Sheely near town on the occasion of her eighty six birthday Monday.

James Sheely

Mark Shanebrook Relocates to Connor Prop Ort

Mark Shanebrook moved from near Hampton to the Connor prop ort at New Chester, indicating a local residence change and potential property association in the area.

Mark Shanebrook Hampton Connor New Chester

Sheely Heads Adams County P O S of A at 27th convention

George D. Sheely of New Oxford was elected president of the Adams county Patriotic Order Sons of America at the twenty seventh annual convention in Heidlersburg. Other officers include Robert Stover Littlestown as vice president and Gervas W. Myers Gettysburg as secretary. Eight camps exist in the county with about 60 members present. The 1936 convention will be in Arendtsville with a 1986 date noted for planning.

George D. Sheely New Oxford Adams County Patriotic Order Sons of America Heidlersburg Eugene Elgin East Berlin Robert Stover Littlestown S.M. Staub Gervas W. Myers Gettysburg C. E. Stallsmith J. Blaine Bushey Arendtsville Doctor Elgin Ljettlestown Hunterstown Bendersville L. B. Hafer Maryland P. O. S. of A

Adams County Hopefuls Named for State Posts

The Gettysburg Times reports from an unofficial source that three Adams County residents are favored for state positions. Dr. T. C. Miller would become health officer at Adams County, replacing Dr. Eugene Elgin. Harry Bucher is proposed as health officer replacing John Deatrick. Joseph Weaver of New Oxford is named for a Capitol watchman post formerly held by him. Local leaders could not confirm, but another source suggested more candidates were sent to Harrisburg.

Gettysburg Times Adams County Times T. C. Miller Abbottstown Eugene Elgin East Berlin Harry Bucher Biglerville John Deatrick Joseph Weaver New Oxford State Capitol Weaver Harrisburg Dr. Miller Marian Wolfe Minnie Colestock Hanover Street Wildwood New Jersey Columbia George Felty Leo Sterner John Brashears Stanley Lawrence Fabian Lawrence Romesberg York Watkeys Philadelphia Florence Watkeys H. S. Sheets Wilbur H. Muller Sarah Louise Wilbur and Hobson, Jr Lincolnway West C. C. Brownell East John C. Myers C. P. Keefer Ed. T. Auker Solomon's Island Chesapeake Bay E. C. Livingston St. Paul's Reformed Church W. D. Myers Burt Griffen Cleveland Ohto Cross Keys J. L. Sheetz Center Square C. L. Eicholtz Atlantic City Allen Sheely Martinsburg West Virginia James Sheely Harry Hockenberry Bermudian Mackley Brush Run Ralph Taughinbaugh R. S. Taughinbaugh George Kraut Berwick Township John H. Deatrick Charles W. Rinehart Oxford Township Pennsylvania Department of Property and Supplies Baugher Arendtsville Union Park Arthur Yeagy Mary Margaret Rupp Lancaster Yeagy A. W. Kelly Joan Pauline Munchell W. H. Carbaugh Berlin Junction H. D. Houtz Groscost Brothers Heidlersburg Genelle Lucille E. Grant Asper Reisterstown Maryland Donald Eugene Jann E. Miller Rock Chapel Ida Timmins Mary Russell Conewage Chapel

Church Services at New Oxford Lutheran Church

The Rev. George E. Sheffer leads Sunday with church school at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 15 a.m. The theme is The Office of the Messiah. Invite friends to share a meaningful visit and conversation for weeks ahead.

New Oxford Lutheran Church George E. Sheffer

New Oxford M. E. Church Service Schedule

The Rev. J. A. Turner is pastor at New Oxford M. E. Church. Sunday school begins at 9 a m and the preaching service follows at 7 30 p m.

New Oxford M. E J. A. Turner

Mass and Benediction Schedule at St. Mary’s Church

The Rev. D. P. Reardon, pastor, announces Sunday Masses at 6:30 and 9:00 a.m. Benediction will follow the late Mass.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church D. P. Reardon

East Berlin Reformed Charge Services Schedule

The Rev. H. D. Houtz pastor. Services at Hampton at 10 a.m. and New Chester at 7 30 p.m. Harvest Home will be observed at Hampton.

East Berlin H. D. Houtz Hampton New Chester

Hospital News From York Springs

Mrs Paul Wolf of York Springs underwent an appendectomy at Hanover hospital on Friday. Mrs Ray Leer of York Springs was admitted to Hanover hospital Friday for observation and treatment.

Paul Wolf York Springs Hanover Hospital Ray Leer

Adams County CE Picnic Set for Biglerville Grove

The annual Adams county Christian Endeavor picnic will be held in the Firemen's grove Biglerville Thursday afternoon and evening.

Adams County Christian Endeavor Firemen’s Grove Biglerville

Allen Diehl Heads Major Dam Project Crew Near Pittsburgh

Allen Diehl left Monday to supervise building of a government dam on the Allegheny north of Pittsburgh. The article notes Diehl and crew photo in charge of the Butler state route 8 section as featured in Construction Methods magazine. Several locals secured factory and service jobs, and residents multiple towns spent time in Wildwood New Jersey.

Allen Diehl Allegheny Pittsburgh Butler

New Oxford Town Council Approves Bills and 4000 Dollar Note

In regular session President Hensel led council members Griffin Wolford Staub Wolfe Himes and Herman with Burgess Klingel present. Bills totaling 4219.73 including 4000 notes and interest were approved for payment and actions ordered to contact the school board and Chester Bower for reports and settlements. Water repair and property mowing were also authorized. Treasurer Fink reported July receipts of 787.26 in water rents and 1695.41 in taxes with cash on hand at 5156.05.

New Oxford Town Hall Hensel Griffin Wolford Staub Wolfe Himes Herman Burgess Klingel Met -Ed. Co Right C. A. Bigham Cas Oll New Oxford Item P. A. & S. Small Co Slaybaugh Stough John E. C. Miller Allen Brashears Andrew Trone Allen Sprashears William Miller New Oxford School Board Boate Chester Bower Council Lane J. O. Swartz Fink John McCadden A. P. Wagner

Two Cars Sideswipe Near Edge Grove No Injuries Reported

Sunday at 11 near Edge Grove two cars collided as both drivers Becker and Little slowed for parked vehicles. Becker 20 from Hanover drove a northbound sedan. Little from Hanover R4 drove a southbound old coach. No injuries. minimal injuries reported and Little’s car deemed non repairable.

Edge Grove Carl J. Becker Hanover New Oxford Charles A. Little Little’s James Warren Little Becker

Democrats Choose Boro Candidates for County Primary

At a New Oxford Democrats committee meeting the ticket for the county primary was set with candidates for council, auditor, inspector, judge, school director and justices of the peace. Names include M. R. Freed William Beales John Wagner Cletus Bullman M. J. Brenner David Sebright N. C. Miller Marks Wolford R. M. Straley and W. D. Myers.

New Oxford Democrats M. R. Freed William Beales John Wagner Cletus Bullman M. J. Brenner David Sebright N. C. Miller Marks Wolford R. M. Straley W. D. Myers

Adams County teachers institute at Gettysburg high school

Professor J Floyd Slaybaugh Adams county superintendent of schools completes plans for the annual Adams county teachers institute at Gettysburg High School on August 30. A second institute is set for January 24 according to Slaybaugh.

J. Floyd Slaybaugh Adams County Institute of Gettysburg High School Slaybaugh

Marriage Licenses Granted in Gettysburg Area

A license was issued in Gettysburg on Saturday to Mark F. Hare of Littlestown and Rita P. Smith of Pleasant Township. Also listed are Austin LeRoy Etzler of Hanover and Mary Ida Cassatt of McSherrystown as applicants for marriage licenses.

Gettysburg Mark F. Hare Littlestown Charles L. Hare Rita P. Smith

Riffle Named Manager at King Shop in Hanover

Harry D. Riffle of Hanover accepts the post of manager of the King Shop on Center Square, replacing Richard Shulzer. He previously worked as a receiving clerk at Montgomery Ward & Company.

Harry D. Riffle Hanover King Shop Center Square Richard Shultzer Rifle Montgomery Ward & Company

Arthur Smith Seen With Robert Eyser in Brushtowy

Arthur Smith of New Oxford is spending time with Robert Eyser of Brushtowy, noted in local observations as they meet and converse in public.

Arthur Smith New Oxford Robert Eyser Brushtowy

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