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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1946
Page
5
Phyllcis Alwine visits relatives in Spring Grove as Evelyn Middleton moves to Hanover hospital. Births at Hanover hospital include Kenneth Sadler’s son. Announcements cover weddings, baptisms, anniversaries, and local court fines. Multiple residents cited for moves, jobs, and community events.
Readable text notes ladies' gowns on sale with colors and values listed as $4.48 $1.48 and 63 cents. Mentions store at Carlisle Street, in Pennsylvania, plus a clock repair shop. The fragment suggests a local shop ad for apparel and services.
The New Oxford town council met Monday with President Higinbotham presiding. Members Walker Atwine DeTar and Krat sert attended. July treasurer's report showed cash balance 4 047.64 receipts 2 507.78 1 301.96 5.85 2 disbursements 722.18 ending balance 7 143.02. Council voted 100 to the New Oxford library. Citizens Alwine Hockensmith and Lillich sought a grade to finish property improvements. Action taken to file with Federal Works Agency to obtain funds for advanced planning of water systems and public utilities. Adjourned.
C A Bixler manager of Get tysburg and Hanover district of United Telephone and president of Warner hospital board married Catharine E Blair in Hagerstown. Ceremony by Rev Edward P Heinze with attendants Mrs Heinze and Miss Mary Bender. Mrs Bixler works as book keeper in York.
Miss Bertha I Kohler daughter of Mr and Mrs H R Kohler New Oxford Maryland and Paul B Leppe Jr Hanover were married in a double ring ceremony at Emanuel Lutheran Manchester Maryland Rev Louis H Rehmeyer officiated The bride wore a white eyelet dress with red rosebud corsage They will reside on King Street York where the groom recently discharged from four years army service including two years overseas with the Second and Twelfth Armored Divs He is employed by York Ice Machinery Corp
In a Saturday evening ceremony at the Hoffacker home in Hanover the bride Miss Mary H Hoffacker and James H Spalding exchanged vows in a double ring rite performed by Rev Floyd Carroll. A 15 minute music recital preceded the service. The couple receive congratulations from relatives and friends as plans for a reception follow.
Continued listing marriage license filings includes Leo J. Krichten of McSherrys town and Sylvia Roesilie Wagaman of Mr. Pleasant township, and Charlies P. Kepner of Fairfield with Kathryn I. Cullison of Gettysburg in Frederick.
Mark and Tron, jeweler, 4 Baltimore and Wanover, Pa, offers birthstone rings in sizes six and up for both men and women.
A series of residence changes and visits across Hanover and surrounding towns are noted. New porches rise on Lincolnway East in front of the Wilbur Bible property. families move between Hanover Street, Pleasant Street, and Brush Run schoolhouse. Several residents return from hospitals, join relatives, or relocate including the Staub and Slaybaugh families.
More than $400 removed from a hidden compartment at 8 F. Pappy Swope’s service station in Gettysburg was found Tuesday. The cash and checks were folded and placed inside a cigar box in the same compartment as the money bag. Julius Swope discovered them Tuesday afternoon when opening the box for a customer. Police had investigated Monday night.
A Hanover store at 41 Carlisle Street advertises colored goods with prices listed as 64.48 to 1.48 and 1.98 and 63.48. The item involves ladies' play shog and related colors and values.
Stewart W. Walker and Norman E. Griffin of New Oxford purchased 19 acres between Abbottstown and East Berlin known as Farmers Grove at a public sale for 21600 dollars. They aim to develop an amusement park with a skating rink and swimming pool, using grounds formerly tied to the Farmers Fair reunions.
The Irishtown Fire Company plans a big fundraiser picnic on the Firemen's grounds to support a new fire truck. Roast meats and refreshments will be sold from 4 p.m. with games and entertainment. If rain interrupts, the event shifts to Sunday August 19.
In August Alwine's defeated Irishtown 3 to 1 while Social Club climbed past Fleet Wing 4 to 3. Social Club beat Abbottstown 5 to 4, with Irishtown visiting Social Club on August 9 and Alwine's at Social Club on August 12. Abbottstown faced Fleet Wing on August 13 and Irishtown played Abbottstown on August 15.
E E Hamm announces the Baltimore Street Hanover store is again open for business after remodeling and redecoration. The shop, entering its 31st year, offers a large furniture display and a model four room bungalow with multiple complete room displays.
Cletus R. Zinn, 20, of New Oxford R 1, was injured when he drifted asleep at 2 am on the Lincoln highway near the Five Mile House. He ran off the road, hit a detour sign, and his car stopped behind the Five Mile House. Dr. David I. Thompson treated him at Abbottstown. vehicle damage estimated at $100.
White tan or black Buster Brown children shoes available at Strine's in the State Theater Building Hanover.
August 8 to 10 festival highlights a beadersville event with the My Fire Company providing crowd offerings and community entertainment. The carnival features rides stalls and local demonstrations for residents and visitors alike.
Ernest Ohler 58 died suddenly at his Gettysburg home from a heart attack. He was foreman for Gettysburg Gas for 34 years and lived in Gettysburg for 41 years. Survived by widow Lula Menchey and two brothers. funeral Monday at 10 from Bender funeral home. Also noted are the deaths of Eva C. Tate 81 near Table Rock and Anna Mary Laughman of New Chester with services held at Deatrick brothers and Mummert's Meeting House respectively.
Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Bender funeral home for Mrs Rebecca Bell Downie 65 wife of the Rev Seth Russell Downie who died at her home in Hunterstown Monday a week. The bearers were Richard Kammerer Paul Moser John K Lott Hugh C Mcllhenny Donald Boyer and William Lott. Interment was in Great Conewago Presbyterian cemetery Hunterstown.
The Warner hospital releases include Frank Slonaker Gettysburg and several Gettysburg residents. Admitted patients include Edward Redding and John E Deardorff among others.
First Lt. Maurice S. Weaver of Gettysburg will return to Gettysburg College this fall as a senior to finish his education after more than three years in the service. He was separated from the Army on July 17.
The annual dinner of Citizens Oil company roofing division was held last Friday evening at Schotties restaurant. Twelve members attended. A round-table discussion covered plans for expansion and improvements in service.
Mr and Mrs Paul Plenk Jr of tysburg Route 2 announce the birth of a son at Warner hospital Monday morning.
Emma D. Kuhn of 130 Chambersburg street Gettysburg Pa lists a new fall millinery assortment. The notice promotes fashionable hats and headwear now in stock at her Gettysburg shop.
Local listing highlights Cross Keys Pottery Shop offering bird baths and garden pottery. Promotion emphasizes decorative and functional garden wares for outdoor spaces.
Prozen Foods offers complete variety at Center Square Fruit Market in Hanover. The display highlights fresh fruits and assorted produce selections. Local shoppers can browse a broad range of seasonal goods and daily specials.
Adams County prepares a large Veterans Day celebration in Gettysburg the day after V J Day anniversary. War veterans and families get free suppers, with a 1:30 PM parade, church services, memorial tributes, baseball and softball games, a 3:30 PM music program, a veterans dance, bands, and a 200 piece aerial fireworks display, all weather permitting.
Patrons showed continued interest in the New Oxford Library during July with 6 juveniles and 9 adults registering this month, bringing total registrants to 206. Ninety two juvenile books and 146 adult books were drawn, along with eight magazines. The Adams County Free Library New Oxford branch committee will meet Thursday at 8 p m in the library room. all members are asked to attend.
Durable water proof cushion set for gliders priced at $14.95. Available from Lein Hardt Brog in Hanover.
Heavy red rubber canvas loafers and oxfords priced at 1.00 per pair offered by a discount shoe shop. Local ads promote bargain footwear with emphasis on low cost and bulk sale.
Judge W C Sheely leads a call for a general V J Day anniversary observance next Wednesday. Gettysburg merchants and county firms are urged to close all day or from noon to let employees and owners join the Welcome Home celebration for World War II veterans. Musselmans Biglerville closes at noon. Knouse Peach Glen closes all day. county banks and courthouse offices close at noon. many merchants will also close at noon. a few may close the full day.
Church School at 9 15 a m supervised by M A Yohe worship at 10 15 a m theme Standing With out church council meets Tuesday after Home Coming service A county wide veteran home coming service set for 8 pm at First Lutheran New Oxford Revs Warner Rohrbaugh and Sheffer to lead All World War II veterans invited General Gettysburg committee urges Adams county churches to join Picnic of First Lutheran cancelled for Aug 13 Caledonia church school picnic postponed to Aug 31 bus departs 1 30 pm from church for Caledonia all school members invited
The Rev. Archie Rohrbaugh at St. Paul’s New Oxford leads Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. and church at 10:15 a.m. Emanuel Church Abbottstown offers services at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday school at 10:15 a.m.
The Rev. Robt D Hartnett, pastor, announces Sunday law masses at 7:30 a m and 10 a m with evening devotions and benediction at 7:30 p m at St Marys Church New Oxford.
The Rev. Orville Warner, pastor, presides as Sunday school begins at 9:00 a.m. and public worship follows at 7:00 p.m. at Emery Methodist Church.
The Church of the Brethren announces Sunday activities with J. Monroe Danner as pastor. East Berlin holds Sunday school at 9 00 a m and church services at 10 30 a m. Latimore hosts 9 30 a m Sunday school, Trostle 9 00 a m.
The Rev Elmer Drumm pastor at St Johns Hampton presides over 9:00 a m worship and 10:00 a m Sunday school For St Pauls The Pines Sunday school starts at 9:30 a m and worship at 10:30 a m St Marks Heidlersburg hosts Sunday school at 7:00 p m and services at 8:00 p m The Sunshine Guild class plans a picnic supper at Mrs Mary Orners home this Thursday at 7:00 p m
The Rev. Snyder Alleman will lead church services at 10 15 a m with Sunday school at 9 00 a m at Abbottstown Lutheran Charge. Dr. A A Kelly to be guest minister. No Luther league this Sunday.
The notice lists St. Johns Reformed New Chester with Rev. Alvin J. Ferry as pastor. Sunday school is at 6 30 p m and evening worship at 7 30 p m.
Emanuel Reformed Church and Mampton hold worship at 9 00 a m with Sunday school at 10 00 a m on Sunday.
A church announces Sunday services with mass times at 7 and 8 A M and a blessing and benediction at 3 P M under parish patronage.
A coroner's jury found Claude Roser responsible for the death of Francis W. Kuhn in a June motorcycle car crash near Thomasville. The verdict cites violation and negligence by Roser as the cause, with Kuhn killed instantly and companion James Noel Jr. injured. Further investigation by the District Attorney's office will determine potential additional charges.
Williams Grove park and speed way announces three key events this week. Roy Richwine says the wild west show and rodeo opens a four day run on August 8. The American Motorcycle Association gypsy tour arrives August 10 for a two day stay with thousands of riders. The final event, motorcycle races, is set for August 11 after weather delays.
Auction notices list Mervin D. Jacobs selling 3 tracts of real estate in Hamilton and Reading townships on Aug 10. Martin and Wagaman selling livestock between Hanover and Cross Keys at the Robert Krug farm on Aug 10. Park C. Sheesiey selling Holstein cattle on Route 33 east of Harrisburg on Aug 18. Revert Co. Trimmer selling The Cure Church, livestock and household goods.
Readable fragments show a note about a play activity for children at 41 Cartiele Street. Names and full details are unclear from the OCR but indicate a children's event or notice.
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