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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1932
Page
6
Local brief notes cover eye injury recovery of Robert Billman, the Billmans moving to Littlestown, birth of Robert De Jano Myers, and various legal matters including threshing gear suit against Harry Dixon. Community visits, gas station construction, illness updates, social events, and Thanksgiving activities are listed with multiple residents named and dates implied.
The Service circle of the Methodist Episcopal church will hold a food sale in the Ditenhofer building on Saturday December 3 at 3 o'clock.
Prince Takeo Ito of Japan visited Beale's restaurant in New Oxford hosted by a Philadelphia silk mill owner. The guest praised the chef's steak dinner, called it second to none in the United States, and kindly signed autographs for Miss Delores Beale.
Democrats in New Oxford staged a large victory parade along Hanover Street and Center Square for a victory celebration second only to a major Washington event. The procession featured the East Berlin and New Oxford bands, floats, decorative banners, and a spirited show with rain ending the march. John W. Herman led as chief marshal with Joseph O'Brien and aides, while local figures and supporters rode and cheered amid peppered jokes and promotions.
The New Oxford public schools present a December 8 program of vocal and instrumental music at eight o'clock in the Reformed church. The high school glee club directed by Miss Mary Margaret Rupp and the New Oxford school band led by Paul Warner practice diligently for a fine performance. The program opens with readings and closes with the Christmas cantata Childe Jesus by Clokey Kirk.
The New Oxford girls basketball team begins its season December 2 with a first ever meeting against Dover High School. Under new coach Miss Garrett they expect keen competition and a strong season. A Hershey Chocolate company tone picture about the chocolate industry was shown at New Oxford High School Wednesday morning using their apparatus.
Dorothy Noel and her siblings Bernard Noel and Marie Noel were arrested after a state police trooper and deputy sheriff recovered dishes glassware and statuary taken from Dorothy Noel. Dorothy lodged the complaint with Justice of the Peace John C Shearer who issued a search warrant.
Sister Cyprian and Sister Loretta Joseph from Lykens visited their parents Mrs. N. Lingg and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Brashshears this place on Saturday.
Theodore Markle of New Oxford R C played for the Drexel Institute varsity eleven in Philadelphia, finishing a five win, one tie, one loss season. Thanksgiving events include visits, illnesses, and family travel across Hanover, Gettysburg, Abbottstown, and York, with community notices on births, injuries, and local sports.
Miss Etta Adella Myers dies at her father John P. Myers residence in Hampton after a months long illness from multiple diseases. Survived by her father and sister Mrs Dorothy Bucher. Aged 40 years 7 months 3 days. Funeral Thursday at 1 PM from the house with interment at Hampton Reformed Church officiated by Rev H D Houtz.
Mrs Mary E Kline 80 widow of John Kline died at Warner hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon meeting at the Jacob Lobaugh home Gardners at 130 PM with services at Upper Bermudian Church conducted by Rev Ira W Trostel. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by son Joseph Kline Gardners R D two brothers Adam Lobaugh Gardners R 1 Jacob Lobaugh Gardners R 1 and two sisters Mrs John C Cline and Mrs Emma McKinney both of Gardners R 1.
Miss Ella Myers daughter of Willis Myers East Berlin R D died at Warner hospital at 5 20 Tuesday after two operations She had been a patient for thirteen days Surviving are her father and stepmother one brother Milton J Myers York Springs three stepsisters Cora Kimmel Wellsville Martha Snyder Hampton and Mary Myers at home one step brother Wilbur W Myers Hanover Brief funeral services at the home Friday 10 o'clock with services at Two Churches Rev L B Hafer officiating Interment in the cemetery adjoining the church
Charles B Keller formerly of Littlestown died in Youngstown Ohio on Monday at age 69. He was a son of the late Jacob and Lizzie Keller and is survived by two brothers Harry Keller Littlestown and Clayton Keller Newton near Philadelphia. Interment at Littlestown.
Mrs. Caroline Kuhn wife of Edward V Kuhn of Hanover died Monday at 6 am from a stroke, aged 50. Born November 2 1882 she was a daughter of Aloysius and Annie Groft. Surviving are her husband six children her father six grandchildren and many Groft siblings. Funeral with a 9 am mass at St Vincent's Catholic Church will be held Thursday. Interment will follow at Conewago Chapel cemetery.
William H Spangler aged 77, father of Mrs Clinton Kline of Hanover, died Sunday night in North Codorus township near Hanover. He was a longtime resident of the Hanover area and his passing followed a period of illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
Mrs Matilda Blouse of Shrewsbury died Monday at age 77. She was the mother of Oliver Blouse and Han Over. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Funeral services for Scott R Brandt a retired farmer who died at his niece Mrs Melville Shench home in New Cumberland Friday evening were held Monday Burial occurred in the Presbyterian church cemetery York Springs He was 81 years old.
George A E Spangler proprietor of the Spangler print shop died Wednesday at his Hanover home from a complication of diseases. He was 64. He was son of Augustus and Charlotte Spangler and learned the printing trade with the Hanover Spectator. Surviving are his wife Jennie Hamme and brother Roy W Spangler. Funeral held Friday afternoon.
Henry J Rang aged caretaker at St Josephs academy and convent is mentioned in a continued item on page four.
Prof and Mrs Clarence P Keefer journeyed to Durham North Carolina to see Bernard Wagner a Duke University student. Several residents recovered from illnesses seasoned visitors and family groups filled Thanksgiving week with visits to New Oxford Carlisle Street and Lincolnway addresses. Many local families hosted relatives from Philadelphia Atlantic City and New Jersey while Mrs Manley and Mrs McKinley planned a Florida winter.
Miss Nellie E. Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs John D Miller of Gardners married Adolph Yeska in Maryland on November 21. The couple will reside in Philadelphia.
Miss Margaret Moritz and Arthur D Cluck wed at Fairfield Reformed church parsonage with Miss Margaret Cluck as attendant. Also Mildred Criswell and Myles Deardorff married at the Criswell home in Arendtsville by Rev George B Ely.
Miss Alliene DeChant daughter of the Rev Abner S De Chant and Mrs DeChant and the Rev William V Seltzer home missionary pastor of Calvary Reformed Bethlehem were quietly married Thanksgiving day at the bride’s parents home by the bride’s father the Rev Dr DeChant pastor emeritus of Emmanuel Reformed Hanover assisted by the bride’s two brothers the Rev Clement W DeChant and the Rev John De Chant
Willis Smith of York marries Miss Mary A Adams daughter of Henry Adams of Centennial. The ceremony was at Conewago chapel Tuesday a week at 7 o'clock performed by Rev J F O'Donnell. Miss Savilla Adams brides maid. Edward A Adams brother of the bride serves as best man. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride's parents home. They will reside in York after a wedding trip.
Miss Crucie Mae Metz daughter of Mr and Mrs David E Metz of Virginia Mills and Clyde Henry McGlaughlin son of George McGlaughlin of Fairfield were married in Hagerstown November 18 by Rev F G Coleman. The couple plans to set up housekeeping at Virginia Mills in the spring.
Miss Ruth Swartz and Richard Bankert of Hanover were united in marriage Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church Westminster in the parsonage ceremony conducted by Rev. Paul W. Quay.
Miss May E. Kerrigan daughter of Mr and Mrs James J Kerrigan Gettysburg and Robert Leidigh of Carlisle were married at Frederick on Saturday.
Miss Edith L. Weikert of Fairfield married J. Taughinbaugh of Hunters town Thursday morning in a ceremony conducted by Rev. J. M. Davies at the Great Conewago Presbyterian Church Hunterstown.
Dorothy A Weaver and John L Sneeringer united in a nuptial Mass at St. Aloysius Church Littlestown. Rev Fr John H Melchoir officiated. Bridesmaid Pauline Sneeringer Best man P Emory Weaver. After ceremony a dinner at the bride’s home followed a wedding trip through northeastern Pennsylvania.
Baltimore firm plans a sewing factory in the former Fribush building on Bolton Street New Oxford with experienced sewers wanted. Farmers and Merchants Bank seeks applicants to gauge available help as the community welcomes new employment after the Fribush closure.
The Aero Oil company held a hotel banquet to honor Fleet-Wing dealers of Adams and York counties. M. D. De Tar announced a new winter lubricated gasoline to be marketed in the territory at no extra cost, promising advantages and a remarkable improvement in motor car operation.
Harry E. Lerew, 68, died of a heart attack at his Granite home on the former G R Thompson farm at 10 30 Wednesday. Dr Edgar A Miller, Adams County coroner, said death was due to a heart attack. He is survived by his widow and one daughter, Mrs J Clair Sanders of Straban township. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Tuesday morning clerk Clayton F. Palmer issued licenses to Minerva F. Lobaugh of Huntington township and Melvin Mentzer of Haywood Iowa. Frank O. Martin and Mable Good, both Mt. Pleasant township residents, received licenses as well.
The annual thank offering service of the Woman's Missionary society and the Light Brigade held at First Lutheran church drew fine attendance. The Light Brigade presented Let Us Give Thanks written by Mrs. Ralph Baker of South Williamsport. Firemen will canvass for discarded clothing for the outdoor relief committee. Ellii N. Stambaugh of Hamilton township was adjudged bankrupt in the federal court for the middle district of Pennsylvania. Debts listed at 3 61 39 and assets at 774.50. Girl Reserves will present a surprise program and ceremonial on December 6 at 7 45 in the Methodist Sunday school room. Various local residents made short mentions of travel and visits.
The Rev. George F.E. Sheffer presides as pastor with Sunday church school at 9 a.m. Attendance remains strong. Worship sessions are at 10 15 a m and 7 p m with the morning theme The Advent Key note and the evening theme Taking Up Our Cross to Follow Jesus. Special music by the regular choir. Luther league gathers at 6 p.m led by Mrs Jack McLaughlin's class.
The Rev H B Sheely presides at St Pauls New Oxford with church school at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. Sermon titled The Truth About Prohibition invites all to attend and hear the unanswerable facts.
Sunday church school at 9 a.m. worship service at 7 p.m. Sermon titled The Truth About Prohibition. All welcome to attend.
Church notices announce services in East Berlin at Hampton 10 a.m. and New Chester 7 30 p.m. on Sunday with worship times listed for the two locations.
The Rev. Jos. N. Whalen rector notes Sunday Mass at 7:30, 10 p.m. Sunday evening services at 7. Monday and Tuesday Masses at 5:30 and 8 a.m. with evening devotions at 7:30.
York Springs Lutheran Charge sets Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m Lower Bermudian. York Springs offers 9 30 a m school and 7 00 p m preaching. Chestnut Grove shares 9 30 a m Sunday school.
The Rev. J. Harold Little pastors the New Chester Lutheran Charge with services at Hampton at 10 a m The Pines at 2 p m and Held lersburg at 7 p m as part of Sunday worship activities.
The Rev R B Dysart is pastor. Sunday school starts at 9 30 with E S Hager as superintendent. Worship service at 7 pm. A cottage prayer meeting is planned for Wednesday at 7 30 in the parsonage.
New Oxford Fleet Wing trailed after a strong start by Arendtsville at Gettysburg on Monday. Jack Menzie led New Oxford with twelve points as Raff’s long shots sealed a late three point deficit.
The Hanover Y basketball team visits New Oxford on Wednesday evening for a closely matched game on the local floor. New Oxford aims to ride momentum from a season best against Arendtsville and hopes the Fleet-Wing opener sparks a victory at home.
Letters of administration on the estate of Louis H. Miller of Oxford township were issued in the office of Robert E. Fisher register and recorder to Nathaniel C. Mier and Frank T. Miller. The estate is valued at 4560 dollars.
A sewing factory is ready to commence operations in New Oxford. The company invites experienced sewers to apply for positions at Farmers' and Merchants' Bank for the hiring process and employment filing.
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