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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1940
Page
8
At the St Pauls Reformed church monthly meeting the Mite society elected officers for 1941. President Mrs. 8. J. Haverstick, vice president Mrs. Harry C. Stock, treasurer Mrs. Nellie Hoffnagle, and secretary Mrs. Roy Bollinger.
The poll shows more residents naming the fire chief as top performer over local rivals. Voters highlight leadership during emergencies and steady crew coordination at the filling station.
Alfred J. Rider 21 of Carlisle died after an 80 foot fall into a Bethlehem Mines quarry along the Hanover Carlisle highway. He died at Hanover General Hospital sixteen hours after the accident from internal hemorrhages and a fractured pelvis. Riders companions alerted company workers and an ambulance carried him to the hospital. Funeral services were held at Ewing parlors with burial in Westminster cemetery.
The will of Harry Eyler a Thurmont Maryland livestock dealer formerly of New Oxford lists an estate around 25000 dollars. A thousand dollars goes to widow Mrs O Ruth Eyler. Executors Joseph H Eyler and Charles William Eyler are directed to sell livestock and place proceeds and bank funds in Detour Bank for widow’s life interest. Real estate held in trust for widow life. upon death residue divided among children or heirs. Date June 25 1935.
Harrisburg on November 28 reports the Department of Highways inviting bids on a 3.16 mile Adams county right of way project along U S Route 30. The project relocates Western Maryland railroad tracks to remove two grade crossings on the Lincoln highway between New Oxford and Gettysburg as part of 11 projects valued over 3 million dollars.
The Red Cross continues its sewing class on Tuesdays from 1:30 to 4:30 in the high school. Wool is available for knitting sweaters. Membership drive totals 142 members with $280.30 raised. People with discarded toys for Christmas should contact Mrs. R. W. Livingston, Lincoln Way West, to arrange a pickup.
Emma D. Kuhn at 130 Chaliberepury Street Gettysburg Pa advertises winter millinery for the holidays at surprisingly low prices.
A stream of notices records births on November 29 at homes of Costello and Carbaugh, a job change for Fred Livingston at Han over, and moved plans for Bloser and Hoffnagle families. Deer hunters named from Potter County include Garber Haar and Haar. Plus social events, Miss Hemminger’s college visit guests, and a near accident at home.
Three day oyster sale announced for Thursday to Saturday December 5 to 7 at R H Blemmith's Grocery Center Square New Oxford. Prices listed include strictly fresh oysters extra standards 19c a pint and extra selects 24c a pint with counts 34c a pint, all discounted from higher prices.
The New Oxford Lions Club met at Cross Keys Diner to arrange a Christmas party this month with baskets distributed around town and a theater trip at Earl Theatre. Committees were named for leadership, purchasing, soliciting, recommending, packing, theater party, delivery, and a Santa Claus chair. Donations of cash or merchandise are welcome to the listed committee members.
The Pines Lutheran charge of Hampton and Heidlersburg in Pennsylvania extends a call to Rev. Elmer Drum, a Gettysburg Seminary graduate and Glasgow pastor. The decision followed a joint councils meeting at Hampton after he preached there recently. Drum, a Susquehanna University alumnus, previously served Sunbury and Glasgow, succeeding Rev. Kenneth D. James who moves to Littlestown.
Dr. Arthur N. Breuer of York and Grace Keasey McGuigan of York were married December 2 in Clerk of Courts Roy D. Renner’s office after a license was issued. The couple plans to reside in York Springs.
Miss Ruth A Belz daughter of Mrs Anna Belz of Mc Sherrystown and Walter G McKinney of Gettysburg were married on November 21 at 6 30 am in Bloomsburg Roman Catholic Church. The ceremony was performed by Rev Louis Yeager.
Miss Gladys Margaret Sanders daughter of Mr and Mrs Commore Sanders and Charles W Meckley son of Mr and Mrs Charles Meckley were married Saturday evening in the rectory of St Marys Catholic church McSherrystown by the Very Rev Patrick F McGee pastor. Attendants were Miss Gladys Lawrence and James Klunk.
Miss Catherine Louise Storm and Charles Donald Miller were married Saturday at St. Joseph's Church Hanover in a nuptial high mass officiated by Rev Edward J O'Flynn. The couple will live with the bridegroom's parents in McSherrystown for the present.
Miss Hilda Cecelia Lawrence and Robert Joseph Staub were wed in a Nuptial High Mass at St Vincent's Catholic church Midway. The wedding was conducted by Rev William Huygen with attendants Mrs Lavern Staub and John Livels berger. After December 15 they will reside in a newly furnished apartment on Krug avenue Hanover.
Harvey F Boose of New Oxford RD 2 died at home Saturday morning at 9 45 his wife Estella Bechtel survives two daughters Beulah Millar Mildred Boose five grandsons a brother Alvin and sister Minnie Myers. Funeral Tuesday at J W Little Son Littlestown with Rev Howard E Sheely officiating pallbearers named Mark Stock Robert Howe Henry Costello Charles Deardorff Roy Stock Frank Myers
Brief interment services were held Thursday afternoon in St Francis Xavier Catholic cemetery for Mary Sarah Roth infant daughter of G. Henry and Sarah Agnes Roth. Rev Norbert Sulkowski officiated. The child born about 2:30 AM at Warner hospital died two hours later. Survived by parents, grandparents Arthur and Sarah Roth, great grandmothers Stallsmith and Roth, and great grandfather Harry J. Sterner of New Oxford.
Funeral services for 71 year old Mrs Eliza beth A Gross of Lancaster were conducted at Sacred Heart Church Monday morning at 9. Interment followed in Lancaster. She died Friday November 29 after a long illness and is mother to Mrs Edgar P Hamilton of Gettysburg. One of her 15 children is Sister Damian who taught at New Oxford parochial school.
Charles D Laughman 66 Read ing township East Berlin R 2 died at his home Saturday morning at 5. Dr C G Crist Adams county corner investigated and attributed death to coronary thrombosis. Survived by widow Alice Mummert three children Mamie Trimmer York Springs R 2 Albert E Laughman Hampton and Blanche Dubbs East Berlin R 2 seven grandchildren one sister Mrs Jacob Melhorn York and three brothers Peter Wesley Laughman New Chester and Albert Laughman York. Funeral from the late home Tuesday at 9 30 with services at Mummert Meeting House by Revs Monroe Danner and Paul Miller. Interment in adjoining cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
William Alphonsus Golden died November 30 at 4 30 at his sister Mary Golden's home in Bonneauville from a complication of diseases. He had lived in Lester Pennsylvania 35 years and was visiting for three months. Survived by widow Ella, daughter Mrs Adam Stief and three grandchildren all of Lester, and brothers Emory Mary Theresa Anna Golden of Bonneauville A J Golden of Baltimore Joseph H Golden of Lester. Funeral Monday at 9 00 a m in St Josephs Church Bonneauville with Rev Leo J Krichton celebrating. Interment in St Josephs Cemetery.
State motor police reported that the car of Lewis G. Snyder of Hanover was stolen Sunday evening from Ruth avenue and found abandoned along the New Oxford New Chester road Tuesday. The vehicle was in a ditch and undamaged though the fuel tank was empty.
The New Oxford Town Council met in regular session with President Joseph Duttera presiding. Minutes were approved and bills totaling several hundred dollars were paid. Receipts for November shown include water rents taxes fines and repairs leaving a cash balance of 4122.65. Delinquent water customers were urged to pay by December 21 or risk disconnection. Light and tree issues on Water Street were referred to committees. The meeting adjourned at call of the president.
The Mite Society of St John’s Reformed Church in New Chester met at the pastor’s East Berlin home for December. The event was led by the president and followed by a social hour with refreshments. Attendees included Rev Richard Shaffer and Mrs Shaffer, numerous members, and several guests.
Rural patrons urged to buy stamps in advance and affix postage on first and third class mail including greeting cards. Mail early and use special delivery where available to speed processing and prevent delays. cooperation appreciated by rural carriers and the Postmaster.
Randolph Scott and Kay Francis lead Universal's frontier epic When the Dal tons Rode at the Earle this Friday and Saturday. Brian Donlevy Broderick Crawford Stuart Erwin and Andy Devine headline the Dalton brothers cast with Francis in her first outdoors role as a Coffeyville telegraph operator.
Mr. and Mrs. Irvin H Houk of Hanover attended the Army and Navy football game in Philadelphia as guests of B F Goodrich Rubber Co The trip with expenses paid was awarded to Mr Houk after his service station topped 160 dealers for the ten highest producing sales last month
Universal Bible Sunday observed at York Springs New Oxford and Rock Chapel with worships at 10:45 a m 7:00 p m and 9:30 a m Church schools meet at 9:30 a m and 10:30 a m A Christmas program is planned for December 20 at York Springs and December 22 at New Oxford Also announcements for a Father and Son Banquet on January 3 and a Woman's Society meeting on December 12 in York Springs
The Rev. John R. Strevig leads catechism Saturday at 1 PM and worship Sunday at 10 15 AM with Sunday school at 9 AM and Luther League at 6 PM. The Sanctuary Hour continues weekly Wednesdays at 7 PM through Easter.
A guest minister will lead worship at New Chester Lutheran charge churches. St Mark's Heidlersburg shares 9 a m service with 10 a m Sunday school. St John's Hampton offers 9 30 a m Sunday school and 10 30 a m worship. St Paul's The Pines has 7 p m Sunday school and 8 p m worship.
Church of the Brethren notice lists J. Monroe Danner as pastor. East Berlin Sunday school 9 a.m. Latimore Sunday school 9 30 a.m. church services 10 30 a.m. at Latimore.
The Rev. Richard Shaffer leads worship at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Reformed Church Hampton.
St. John's Rev Church in New Chester holds Rally Day at 9:00 a.m. with the church Junior choir. Guest speaker William A. Sinner of East Berlin. Rededication at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Harvey D. Hoover of Gettysburg. Homecoming service at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. Harry S Kehm of Read ing. Zwingli choir of East Berlin offers special music under Marton R. Himes.
The Rev Robert Hartnett pastor leads the parish with a 7 30 a m first mass and a 10 00 am high mass plus 7 30 pm evening devotion and benediction weekly Miraculous Medal devotions are held every Wednesday at 730 pm
The Evangelical and Reformed Charge at St Pauls New Oxford led by Charles By Alwine holds Sunday school at 9 00 a m and an Annual Thank Offering service at 10 00 a m with Rev M J Roth of Hanover as guest minister Emmanuel Abbottstown opens with church worship at 9 00 a m and Sunday school at 10 00 a m Rev M J Roth also featured in the report.
Conewago chapel will hold Masses Sunday celebrated by Rev. John F. O'Donnell, pastor. The service details and times were announced for parishioners and visitors.
A brief reminder notes TEXACO MOTOR OIL is always sold in sealed cans at the 4-SQUARE store.
The Cannon Shoe company of Maryland, owner of the McSherrystown plant employing 500, buys the former New Oxford Shoe factory. New Oxford will reopen with 150 to 175 workers, with 150 to 175 jobs filled starting Monday. Harry Wildasin to run office and employment.
New Oxford Fire Company held its meeting in the engine house with Philip Alwine presiding. Nominees for president include Frank Higinbotham and Bernard Robinson, with Clair Lockenbill and Vernon Rife as vice presidents and a slate of other officers and a ways and means committee listed for upcoming election. The next meeting and officer vote is set for Friday evening January 3.
The Clear View School in Oxford township reports perfect attendance for November. Students listed include Dorothy Daum Mary Flickinger Elmer Appler Charles Sipe Robert Reichert Margaret Daum Nancy Pope Jean Snyder Richard Geisler Nelson Small Nancy Benedict Delores Groft Roland Clousher Ray Pope Preston Stambaugh Velma Fillickinger Charlotte Harbaugh Lois Wolfe Donald Pope Janet Kohr Nae Reichert Alice Jane Stock Delores Kuhn Lillian Pope Lavere Kline Arthur Miller Cletus Zinn and Grant Pope under teacher Miss Kathryn Wehler.
Mr and Mrs Geo A Raffensperger of Straban township entertained their family at a Thanksgiving dinner Saturday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Edgar Getz and sons Edgar J and Joel Kingston Mr and Mrs Donald P Raffensperger children Donna Shirley and Ronald Millerstown Mr and Mrs John Snyder New Chester Mr and Mrs Harold E Raffensperger and Constance Raffensperger Straban township and Donald Raffensperger Jr Gettysburg.
Edgar S. and Philip G. Smith administer the Blanislaus F. Smith estate will hold a public sale of valuable personal property on Saturday December 7. The Pines Lutheran church New Chester Ladies Aid Society hosts a chicken and oyster supper December 7 at 4 p.m. Homemade cakes pies and candies will be sold. Salem United Brethren church offers a Pork and Sauerkraut Supper on December 7. Everyone invited.
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