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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1940
Page
2
The New Oxford Item Company announces subscription terms and arrears policy for the New Oxford area. Subscriptions cost 1.00 in advance with 1.60 after a year, with out-of-county rates 1.50 in advance or 2.00 after a year. Continuance of service requires all arrears to be paid. Editorial staff listed in Gettysburg and New Oxford.
Curtis Kint and family moved to a recently purchased farm near Duttera’s station. Jos H. Miller of Tulsa underwent a blood transfusion for his brother Cloyd in Kansas City hospital. Sister Eliza and Lydia also ill in Tulsa. John Herman moved near town. Chas M. Stough moved to a farm near Gardners. S E Wentz moved to Taneytown for a miller job. Pius Robinson occupies the J R Weaver residence. Miss Gladys Dicks injured after falling through a trap door at Circle Cafe. Harvey Freed hosted a turkey dinner for daughter Miriam’s marriage to A A Carbaugh. C M Gilbert moved to the Sam Shull property near Hunterstown. John and Deatrich family, Wilbur-Eckert, and Charles Haar plan to move to Cromwell Oklahoma for work with George Warner. Contractor Groupe nears completion on D H Sharrer’s new house at Sharrer’s Mill. Sharrer rents his farm to John Boyce and moves April 1. New Chester school perfect attendance list named. George Y Hemler, 86, former Adams County commissioner, died in McSherrystown. Charles W Stock, 48, died in Edgegrove. Mrs Louise Wolf stricken with paralysis. improving. Miss Ella Willet listed as sickest. Rodney Slagle’s son contracted scarlet fever. Harry Stock and Miss Martha Keeny married and plan to live on Carlisle Street. Continued on Page Seven.
The list of November perfect attendance spans grades from first through senior, featuring students across multiple schools. East Berlin High hosted York Adams annual press conference with about 400 faculty and students attending, followed by a rally program, a faculty list, and a circus performance for the student body.
Plan now for Christmas with a Weaver Vert Mignon piano promising beauty and tone. Encourage children's musical training for mental growth and social advancement. Secure a cheerful modern teacher and enjoy pleasing music in months to come at Weaver Piano Store, 15 East Market Street, York, PA.
Numerous families from Hanover street and nearby towns hosted relatives over Thanksgiving. Posts note visitors from Harrisburg Lock Haven Newport Newport and York with many staying at homes on Lincolnway West Peters Street and North Peters Street. A birth is announced for Charles Thomas Chrismer born November 20 and deer hunting success reported by New Chester hunters.
The item lists wheat corn oats and rye prices per bushel with figures for Burley and two eye color counts. Readable values show small commodity prices and eye counts per dozen in a compact market notice.
Church notice continues from page one listing services at 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. The Blessed Virgin's Sodality and Benediction are scheduled at 7 a.m. as part of the morning services.
Sunday school 9 a.m. with C. P. Keefer as superintendent. Worship at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. theme mornings “Every Inspired Scripture.” Universal Bible Sunday and Every Member Visitation Sunday observed. Eleven two-man visitation teams will canvass homes Sunday afternoon. Evening theme “A Piece of New Cloth and an Old Garment.” Luther League 6:15 p.m. Men’s visitation instruction Friday 7:30 p.m. Church council meets next Wednesday 7:30 p.m.
The Rev. William J. Burke, pastor, lists services at St Marys Paradise. First Mass at the protectory at 7 a m second mass in the parish church at 8 30 a m with evening devotions at 7 15 o'clock.
Adams county draft boards meet Thursday at 1 p.m. to classify registrants from questionnaires. Board No 2 mailed the last 50 forms, reaching No 450 on the order list. 300 men classified, with daily notices for physical exams. Nineteen men are in Class 1-A, ready for a year of training, including William S. Eskridge who has been finally accepted for Army service. two more volunteers have been accepted since.
Mary Lee Swann explains how the humble meatball and hamburger hide behind French names in upscale menus. The American Weekly Magazine Housewife's Almanac page, with the New York Journal American, ships December 8.
The Oasis Cabaret on Baltimore Street advertises Smokey as the chef known for groceries wines and liquors with no menu. It notes celebrities as regular patrons and invites guests to visit and request thicker steak portions. Open nightly 6:00 pm to 2:00 am including Sundays.
Draft officials warn hundreds of Sel ective Service forms are incompletely or incorrectly filled. Married men must list dependents and financial contributions. unmarried men need supporting affidavits and reasons for dependents. Include property equity and citizenship details. Do not sign before an authorized official. Return by the stated five day deadline.
Weaver Piano Store at 15 East Market Street York Pa offers pianos from 130 to 1575 with demonstrations and no obligation. Liberal allowances for old pianos and convenient terms appeal to buyers seeking value across price ranges.
Property transfers show multiple land exchanges across Conewago Mt Pleasant Tyrone Mt Joy and Gettysburg areas. Notable deeds include Ellen Noel estate to Kathryn Wildasin 35 acres sold by Mein inger to Emma Mickley and Woods to Norman Miller 95 acres. Other transfers cover 19 acres in Mt Joy and Germany townships and 87 7 and 123 acres in Mt Joy.
The Upper Bermudian Lutheran church presents a Christmas cantata on Sunday evening December 15 at 7 30. An ensemble will perform seasonal music for the community in the church sanctuary.
Helff-Naill Motors lists many recon ditioned used cars and GMC trucks with prices between 100 and 150 dollars. The catalog includes 1939 Oldsmobile Sedan 1938 DeSoto Sedan 1938 Plymouth Sedan 1938 Plymouth Coach 1938 Dodge Coupe 1937 Plymouth Sedan and more. Also advertised are 1932 Ford Panel and 1936 Dodge Panel with tank prints and V license.
Just received a lot of mules aged 18 months to 7 years, plus colts and horses. Will buy all kinds of livestock as well as hay and straw. H. B. Trostie’s Stable, Hanover, Pa. Phone 637. FOR SALE candy tobacco and men's clothing H Easley rear 22 E Middle St Hanover. 12-12
At our new location used cars at special prices feature models from 1929 to 1940 including Willys Plymouth Pontiac De Soto and Chevrolet. Numerous sedans coupes coaches roadsters plus Goodyear tires and batteries offered with no-obligation viewing at 43 Baltimore St
Good investments include multiple frame and brick houses on Pine Elm Broadway and Baltimore Streets. Properties feature single double frame, all convs, and large stone or brick houses with barns on various acreages and state road access.
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