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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1940

Page

6

Community Notes From Hanover Area Observers

Local residents and visitors are listed with brief health, travel, and social updates. Mrs. Raymond Sneeringer returns home after appendicitis surgery. Ira G. Herman recovers from a heart attack at home. many families visit relatives in Newport York Oxford and surrounding towns. The piece also notes a St Marys Catholic church picnic, new apartment occupancy, hospital discharges, births, and a home economics teacher appointment.

Raymond Sneeringer Bonneauville Hanover Hospital

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Leo F. Smith

The family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for assistance during the illness and after the death of Mrs. Leo F. Smith. They also thank supporters for sympathy, flowers and the use of automobiles.

Leo F. Smith

No One Injured in Crash Near New Oxford

Two cars collided at 1 10 Sunday morning at the Lincoln highway and Bonneauville New Oxford road a half mile west of New Oxford causing about 365 dollars in damage none of the occupants were hurt J T Balmer Gettysburg and E Raymond Potts York were the drivers Potts was charged with failing to yield the right of way Justice Leo A Storm Pleasant township investigated by Officer K Yemzow Gettysburg.

Lincoln Highway Bonneauville New Oxford Road New Oxford J. T. Balmer Gettysburg E. Raymond Potts Smyser Street York Mr. Balmer Potts Justice of the Peace Leo A. Storm Pleasant Township K. Yemzow

Property Transfers Report From Various Pennsylvania Townships

Executors and heirs across New Oxford East Berlin and surrounding townships record multiple property transfers. Listings include Weikert to the Sadlers in Oxford township. Kuhn to Straban in Mt. Pleasant. D Heldibridle tracts totaling 11 acres in Union township. Shaw to Whitaker in Beverly Hills California and New Oxford R D. Mummert estate sale in East Berlin to Huntsberger along Conewago creek. Myers family transfers in Reading township. and Smith estate transfer to Smiths in East Berlin at West King and Fifth streets.

Mervin Creager Elizabeth J. Weikert New Oxford George W Elsie M. Sadler Oxford Township Carlisle Street A. J Emma H. Kuhn Mt. Pleasant Charles Straban D. Heldibridle Union Township Court House Mary Louise Shaw Oscar Shaw Grace Elizabeth Myers Reading Township Harry A. Myers Dora M. Myers Hampton Alice Chapman Lulu Lerew C. E. Smith Peter C. Smith East Berlin Annie M. Smith Philadelphia West King and Fifth Streets

Mrs Goldie M Bower Named New Oxford Postmaster

President Roosevelt has sent to the Senate the nomination of Mrs Goldie M Bower as postmaster of New Oxford. She is the widow of former postmaster Chester E Bower and has served as acting postmaster since his death last winter.

Roosevelt Senate Goldie M. Bower New Oxford W. A. Mahone Near Glenn Plank United States Navy Emory Plank New Chester

Doctor Bowersox Opens Barn Hospital for Horses

Dr J F D Bowersox veterinarian renovates the rear barn at 409 Carlisle Street Hanover into a hospital for horses and smaller animals and plans a home laboratory. Vernon Rife of near New Oxford handles interior decorating.

J. F. D. Bowersox Carlisle Street Hanover

New Oxford items note sales, parades, and baptisms

Local notices include farm sale changes and neighbors selling property along Lincoln Highway. Fire Company plans Fairfield parade participation and carnival receipts reach $1153. Births and baptisms are reported for Caroline Elizabeth Jenkins with godparents named, and Miss Leila Becker visits. Camp Conewago enrolls full week with multiple New Oxford campers from Troops 85 and 86.

Carroll Co. Fair Opens Sunday at Taneytown Md

Carroll County Fair at Taneytown Md opens Sunday and runs through Friday August 16 with day and night events. The Death Dodgers thrill show appears Sunday afternoon starting at 2 with a two hour program, and new beauty personality and talent contests are added for Monday and Tuesday nights. Children free on Tuesday day, Horse pulling contests prize cash, Wednesday features a public wedding at 8 pm, and Thursday hosts Political Day with state candidates present. Fireworks Tuesday to Thursday nights, 4-H Day Friday, and a newly built horse barn for 60 animals boosts the largest 4-H exhibits in fair history.

Carroll County Taneytown Jimmie Lynch Death Dodgers Frederick County

Softball results show lopsided wins and a rain delay

Wednesday the Social club beat the Dramatic club 24 to 2. Thursday the Junior Mechanics earned their fifth win in the second half with a 9 to 5 victory over the Reformed team. Friday the Fleet Wing remained undefeated with an eighth win in the second half by defeating the Dramatic club 8 to 7. The Social club vs Alwine Brick game, scheduled for Tuesday, was postponed due to rain.

Dramatic Club Fleet Wing Social Club Alwine

Old Home Day at The Pines Celebrated by St. Pauls Church

The annual Old Home picnic of St. Pauls The Pines Lutheran church occurs this Saturday with a fellowship dinner at noon in the parish house, games, contests, a baseball game, and music by the New Oxford High School Band. Evening festival features chicken corn soup and homemade desserts, followed by a memorial service Sunday at 7 30 featuring special choir music and a sermon by the pastor.

St. Paul's St. Mary’s Parish New Oxford W. Armory Centennial Fire Company Smith's Grove Centennial Trail Pals W.F.M.D Frederick Bermudian Valley York Springs Bonneauville Salem A. B. Church Geary Kermit David O. March Admr Sarah Emma Staub Idasie M. Staub Tyrone Township New Chester F. X. Colgan Mcs&kerrystown Bee

Irene and Trene at the Earl Theatre This Weekend

Irene the girl in the Alice-Blue gown stars with Anna Neagle and Ray Milland in a Herbert Wilcox American production shown at the Earl Theatre this Friday and Saturday. The film promises bright melodies, charm, and entertaining appeal, urging audiences not to miss this engaging picture.

Irene Anna Neagle Ray Milland Earl Theatre

Deaths John P Fleagle Dies At 78 In Bonneauville Area

John P Fleagle a retired farmer died Monday evening at the home of Mrs E J Altland in Mt Pleasant township near Bonneauville at age 78 He was twice married surviving are his second wife Sarah Ann Weaver and four children from his first marriage Charles Fleagle Ella Claiber J A Lippy and Marie Fleagle all of York He also leaves a brother William Fleagle of York and a sister Mrs Elizabeth Patterson of Spearfish SD Funeral services will be held Thursday morning a requiem high mass at 9 oclock in St Josephs church Bonneauville with Rev Leo J Krichten as celebrant Burial will follow in St Josephs cemetery Friends may call at the Altland home from noon today until funeral time Holy Name society members will meet at the home this evening at 8 for rosary

Wm. H. Snyder, Jr Lincolnway West Newport W. W. Straub Farm Theatre Rex Gilbert Ocean City New Cumberland C. S. DeLamater Janet Adrian Mich Lynne W. Grove Center Square DeLamater Grove West Virginia Ohio Michigan Mr. DeLamater Atlantic City W. D. McLaughlin Near Town Clyde Cleveland N. C Suzanne Louise Kiser Nancy Gouker Hanover Marie Carbaugh C. A. Brashears Water Street W. R. Russell Orange Street Harrisburg M. Regis Mercy Convent M. Josephine M. Isabelle Waynesboro Harry J. Sterner St. Mary's Catholic Church Abbottstown Farmers’ Grove T. H. Johns New York City Nellie Hoffnagle Leroy Thoman Johns Livingston Shoe Factory W. D. Myers Hanover Street W. H. Boyden Martha Lincolnway East Donald Klick York York Hospital Edward Eugene Alto Baltimore Albert Smithsons James Jack Berlin Street Bethlehem Smith William Lawes Fort Hoyle W. R. Snyder Carlisle Street Ernest Lawes Snyder E. R. Trimmer F. S. Smith Samuel Warner Lineboro T. S. Warner Treva Warner Fred Krauk Dundalk Harriet Cook M. G. Colestock Chauncey Colestock Philadelphia John Colestock H.E. Melhorn Marsh Creek Heights A. F. McCadden McCadden Lena McCadden Souderton Madelyn McCadden Mt. Alto John McCadden Lansdale John Yantis McSherrystown Leo J. Staub West High Street Aileen Wolford Johnnie Williams Fayetteville H. M. Carpenter Pleasant Street W. R. Miller Linda Allen Rank Reading C. B. Shaffer Caledonia John F. O'Donnell Caroline Elizabeth Edward Jenkins Edge Grove Oscar Kinneman John Liversberger Caroline Jenkins Order of Charity Guardian Angel Mark Smith Harry J. Smith Henry James Smith William E. Carley Chapel Point Bel-Alton Brother Carley Guy Thomas Cook Gettysburg R. D Mark Stock Leila Becker Spring Grove Myr Earl Weaver Christine Elizabeth Burnell Grimm Hamption St. Mary’s Church John B. Carbaugh Robert D. Hartnett Everett M. Vester Charles Groft Berlin Junction Earl Theatre Stuller Nadine Groft Gabriel French Elizabethtown Frank Barries Will Hardin French Tom Branger Irene Smith Helena Breighner Victory Noel Huntington Ind Order of Missionary Catechists Helena Smith Stanislaus Smith Irishtown Camp Conewago Hanover District Oxford Wiliam Flaherty Earl Rohrbaugh Myron Warren Robert Wehler Francis Noel Richard Robinson Earl James Schrader Richard Smith John P. Fleagle E. J. Altland Mt. Pleasant Township Bonneauville Nicholas Fleagle Altland Fleagle Josephine Smith Sarah Ann Weaver Charles Fleagle Pittsburgh Ella Claiber J. A. Lippy Marie Fleagle William Fleagle Elizabeth Patterson Spearfish South Dakota St. Joseph's Catholic Church Holy Name Society St. Joseph's Church Leo J. Krichten St. Joseph's Cemetery

Death of John Hykes 77 in East Berlin

John Hykes aged 77 died Thursday at his sister Mrs Emmanuel Bakers home in Hamilton township near East Berlin after a year of ill health. He was a son of George and Susanna Hykes and lived in the East Berlin area. Survived only by his sister. Funeral Sunday at 1 30 pm at the sister home with Rev John R Strevig officiating. Interment at Mummerts Meeting House cemetery near East Berlin.

John Hykes Emmanuel Baker Hamilton Township East Berlin Hykes George and Susanna Jacobs Hykes John R. Strevig Abbottstown-East Berlin Mummert’s Meeting House

Four Injured When Auto Leaves Road Near Hanover

Four persons were injured when their car left the Hanover Carlisie Pike one half mile north of the Lincoln highway, crashed into a corn field and overturned. Ervin Gouker, 59, suffered a severe laceration to the right forearm. Mrs Bernice Gouker and six year old Donald Gouker sustained minor burns and bruises. Charles Gouker, 53, also injured, received brush burns. The party was taken to Hanover by passer-by William Chronister. The vehicle was driven by Mrs Gouker who said she lost control.

Hanover-Carilisle ‘Pike Lincoln Highway Ervin Gouker York Street Hanover Bernice M. Gouker New Oxford R. D Donald Gouker Charles M. Gouker New Oxford R. D William Chronister

New Oxford High School Band Plans Tuesday Rehearsal

The New Oxford High School Band will rehearse Tuesday evening at 7:00 in the school building. Members are urged to attend for important items. Summer engagements include August 10 Pines Church picnic, August 17 Mt. Wolf Firemen's Parade, and August 24 concert at Littlestown.

New Oxford High School Pines Mt. Wolf

Dr. R J Wetzel Buys Orndorff Property

Dr. R J Wetzel of Hanover purchases a two story home and three acre woodland tract one mile east of Hershey Hill in the Pigeon Hills Berwick township from Claud L Orndorff of Hanover R D 3 The sale reflects a private real estate transfer in the area.

Hershey Hill Pigeon Hills Berwick Township R. J. Wetzel Hanover Claud L. Orndorff R. D

Marriage Licenses for Dolliver Mahone and Louise Rineman

William Dolliver Mahone of New Oxford and Louise Anna Rineman of Hanover obtained a marriage license.

William Dolliver Mahone New Oxford Louise Anna Rineman Hanover

Gladioli Fresh Cut Daily in New Oxford PA

Curtis J Miller of Hanover Street New Oxford Pennsylvania advertises fresh cut gladioli available daily at his location.

Curtis J. Miller Hanover Street New Oxford

Jalopy and Model T Races at Williams Grove Speedway

Amateur drivers entered for a Jalopy and Model T race program at Williams Grove Speedway will practice Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with time trials. More than a hundred entries are expected as 80 have already submitted, with cars ten years old or newer and stripped to reduce wind resistance for the half mile oval. The field includes a 1929 Windsor, Rolls Royce, Dusenburg, Nash, Ford, Maxwell, Reo and Chevrolet among others.

Williams Grove Speedway Roy E. Richwine Emmitt Shelley Richwine Windsor England Rolls Royce Dusenburg Nash Ford Maxwell Reo Chevroolet Hupmobile

Ivy R Myers and Lt Charles A Boettner wed in Virginia

Announcement of the July 28 marriage of Ivy R Myers daughter of Mrs Lucy Myers Get tysburg formerly of New Oxford and Lt Charles A Boettner Culver City California at Stafford Virginia by Rev O D Lambert pastor. The bride a New Oxford High School and Philadelphia Methodist Hospital nurse now with Friends Hospital staff. Groom attended University of Pennsylvania and Webster School of Law and is a First Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps stationed at Camden New Jersey. They reside in Philadelphia for now.

Ivy R. Myers Lucy Myers Gettysburg New Oxford Charles A. Boettner Culver City Calif Stafford O. D. Lambert Methodist Church New Oxford High School Methodist Hospital Training School For Philadelphia Friends’ Hospital Frankford University of Pennsylvania Webster School of Law United States Army Air Corps Air Corps Training School Camden N. J

Scottish bride weds Fairfield pastor Emmett Colestock

Miss Hazel Craig of Scotland Pennsylvania marries Rev Emmett G Colestock pastor at Fairfield Lutheran church in a ceremony at St Luke's Lutheran Scot land The Rev Elwood Johnson officiated The bride wore white satin and a finger tip veil The couple will reside in Fairfield after September 1 A reception followed at the bride's home with a motor trip planned to New York and New England states The wedding featured music by Donald C Reed and Helen McClear and an organ recital by Miss Helen McClear

Hazel Craig Scotland Emmett G. Colestock Fairfield Lutheran Church St. Luke's Lutheran Church Elwood G. Johnson Mr. Johnson Blake Hammond Lock Haven Marcus A. Markley Westfield New Jersey John Colestock Harrisburg Mr. Walker Baltimore George Gelbach Hagerstown Maryland Harold E. Craig Donald C. Reed Helen McClear Miss Craig W. L. Craig Shippensburg State Teachers’ College Waynesboro Gettysburg College Gettysburg Lutheran Theological Seminary Colestock Scotland Lutheran Church Fairfield Johnson Maurice G. Colestock New Oxford New York New England

New Chester Lutheran Charge Sermons and Sunday Schedules

The Rev. Kenneth D. James presides as pastor at St. John's Hampton with divine worship at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. St. Mark's Heidlersburg holds Sunday school 9:30 a.m. and worship 10:30 a.m. The Sunshine Guild meets Thursday at Maude Noel's home. St. Paul's The Pines lists Sunday school 6:30 p.m. and memorial service at 7:30 p.m.

New Chester Kenneth D. James St. John's Hampton St. Mark's Heidlersburg Sunshine Guild Maude Noel R. D New Oxford

Harvest Home Service at First Evangelical Lutheran Church

The Rev. George E. Sheffer presides as church school meets at 9 a.m. with C. P. Keefer superintendent. Worship at 10 a.m. features the choir and the theme Doing All Things Well. Harvest Home on Sept 8 and empty fruit jars for orphans are requested. jars available Saturdays. Church council meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. to study the new constitution.

First Evangelical Lutheran Church George E. Sheffer C. P. Keefer Ministry of Music Harvest Home

St Marys Church New Oxford Sunday Mass Schedule

The Rev. Robert Hartnett lists Sunday Masses at 6 30 and 9 00 a m with 7 30 p m devotion and benediction. Miraculous Medal devotions are held Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

St. Mary’s Church New Oxford Robert Hartnett

St Marys Parish Services Schedule Announcement

The Rev William J Burke pastor. First Mass Sunday at the Protectory at 7 am, second Mass in the parish church at 8 30 am. Evening devotions at 7 15 o'clock.

St. Mary’s, Paradise William J. Burke

Abbottstown Lutheran Charge Worship Schedule

The Abbottstown Lutheran Charge led by Rev. John R. Strevig holds services at 9:00 a.m. with a sermon titled The Apostle Philip. Sunday school starts at 10:15 a.m. Luther League meetings are suspended for the summer.

Abbottstown Lutheran John R. Strevig the Apostle Philip Luther League

Emanuel Ref Church Hampton News Summary

The Emanuel Reformed Church in Hampton announces no worship service this Sunday. Sunday school will be held at 9 00 a m with Rev. Richard Shaffer pastor.

Emanuel Hampton Richard Shaffer St. John's Rev. Church New Chester

St. John's Rev. Church in New Chester

The Rev. Richard Shaffer serves as pastor at St. John's Reformed Church in New Chester with active parish duties and community outreach.

Emory Methodist Church Service Sunday Schedule

The Rev. H. E. Millard ministers Emory Methodist Church with Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. and morning worship at 10:00 a.m.

Emory Methodist Church H. E. Millard

Sunday Church Notices At St Pauls And Emmanuel

The Rev. H. E. Sheely, pastor at St Pauls New Oxford, announces church school at 9 a.m. with Charles EF. Alwine as superintendent and no worship service this Sunday. Emmanuel Abbottstown follows a 9 a.m. church school led by C. J. Meck ley with no worship service this Sunday.

H. E. Sheely St. Paul's New Oxford Charles EF. Alwine Emmanuel Abbottstown C. J. Meckley

St Marys Annual Picnic Planned On Grounds

Plans advance for St Marys summer picnic to be held on the Sons of Veterans grounds on Friday and Saturday. A Monday meeting of the general committee and solicitors led by James R Robinson Joseph I Weaver John R Staub Leo Poijst Carroll Rider and several noted local residents discussed arrangements.

St. Mary's Sons of Veterans General Committee Solicitors James R. Robinson Joseph I. Weaver John R. Staub Leo Poijst Carroll Rider Chester Gravatt Preston Smith Charles I. Groft Fabian Strausbaugh

Dollar Day Friday and Saturday in Hanover

Friday and Saturday are Dollar Days in Hanover with hundreds of everyday items at substantial savings. The committee promises this event will surpass former Dollar Days and urges shoppers to visit every participating merchant on the list.

Hanover

Brushtown Fishing Club Sees Mixed Results

The report notes that Chuck Myers Brushtown club improves with more fish caught yet Kingfisher needed more fishermen to show the rise. The data remains somewhat confusing from last week’s item.

Chuck” Myers Brushtown

Monthly Mite Society Meeting at St. Pauls Reformed Church

The Mite Society of St. Pauls Reformed church met on Monday evening at the church to conduct their regular monthly gathering.

The Mite Society St. Paul's Reformed Church

Auction Notice for Green Grocery and Fruit Sale

Robert Dellinger of Hanover street will hold a green grocery and fruit auction Friday night at 8 o clock at the old foundry.

Robert Dellinger Hanover Street Old Foundry

Texaco Crystalite Kero Sene For Sale At 4 Square

Texaco Crystalite kerosene Sene advertised as available at the 4 Square Filling Station. Details emphasize stock and location for customers seeking kerosene product.

Texaco 4-Square

New Oxford Town Council Monthly Meeting Report

The New Oxford Town Council met Monday evening with President Joseph Duttera presiding. Bills approved include payments to Matherson Alkali Works, Central Garage, New Oxford Item, Met. Ed. Co. and others. tax bins turned to treasurer. poll tax rate to be discussed with United Telephone Company. Treasurers reported July receipts totaling $1,574.63 and a cash balance of $2,221.37. Meeting adjourned at call of the president.

New Oxford Town Ray Eply Donald Myers Steacy- Wilton Co Wm. Kohler Fidelis Lingg George Motter & Son New Oxford Item P. A. & S. Small Co M. R. Freed Allen Brashears Stough Motors J. H. Duttera Bargett & Son Service Supply Co Penna. Landscape Service Met. Ed. Co Leo Staub Squire Straley Fink H. B. Millar Charles Eicholtz

Drivers Face Charges After Crash Near Hanover Carlisle Road

Two motorists face charges after a Sunday afternoon crash half a mile south of Cross Keys on the Hanover Carlisle highway. Charles Zepp was cited for parking on the highway and Roy Dickensheets for driving too fast for traffic conditions. No injuries. total damage estimated at over 85 dollars.

K. Yemnow Gettysburg State Motor Police Cross Keys Hanover-Carlisle Charles Zepp Centennial Avenue Hanover Roy Dickensheets New Oxford R. 3 Yemzow Zepp Dickensheets Marlin Reed Bendersville

Summer events and sales in Adams County communities

Community notices list multiple August gatherings from St. Marys New Oxford and nearby towns. Picnics and festivals in Smiths Grove, New Chester, Buchanan Valley, Bonneauville, and Salem A B church include music, dancing, and food. Public livestock and estate sales are scheduled near York Springs Tyrone and McKerrystown.

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Ira G. Herman Ida Freed Herschel Alwine Miss Ream New Oxford School Board Elizabethtown College Mansfield State Teachers’ College Emersonian Literary Society Sigma Zeta Kappa Delta Pi National Honorary Society In Education Omicron Gamma Pi Marion Spitz Wayne Jeanne Ream Charles Sponseller Frank Hetrick Griest New Oxford Fire Company Clair Luckenville Jr. Mechanics Reformed Alwine Brick Co Livingston N. 0 H. S. Band Wms Boettner—Myers Craig Hlies of the Valley Mrs. Markley the Pines New Oxford Evangelical and Reformed Charge N. O. Council United Telephone Company Burgess Klinger Centre Square
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