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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1956

Page

12

Miss Camilla Roth and Ronald Smith Wed in Hanover Church

The marriage of Miss Camilla Mose Roth to Ronald Joseph Smith took place Saturday at 9 am in St Joseph’s Catholic Church Hanover. The double ring ceremony was officiated by Rev Charles E Park with organist Mrs Francis Quigley and soloist Francis Carbaugh.

Camilla Mose Roth Genevieve C. Roth Hanover James C. Roth Ronald Joseph Smith John A. Smith St. Joseph's Catholic Church Charles E. Park Francis Quigley Francis Carbaugh

Man Found Dead On Top Of A Box Car

Andrew L. McCarty a 48 year old brakeman with Western Maryland freight was found dead atop a box car in Gettysburg shortly after 9 45 Saturday morning. Crew members reported he appeared to still breathe briefly before dying. Dr C G Crist cited a probable heart attack and the Gettysburg Fire Dept rescue unit removed the body.

Andrew L. McCarty Maryland Hagerstown Gettysburg Reading Yards McCarty C G. Crist Gettysburg Fire Department

Engagement of Shirley Ann Cashman to Edward Sheridan Jr

Mr and Mrs William W Cashman of Lancaster announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley Ann to Edward T Sheridan Jr son of Mrs Edward T Sheridan Jr Plainsfield NJ and the late Edward T Sheridan The bride to be is a McCaskey High School graduate and a Gettysburg College senior majoring in psychology She belongs to Psi Chi Kappa Delta Epsilon Phi Sigma Tau and Shi Omega She is engaged to a Gettysburg College senior majoring in business administration and member of Phi Kappa Psi The wedding is planned for the Christmas holidays

William W. Cashman Lancaster Shirley Ann Edward T. Sheridan Jr Plainsfield N. J Edward T. Sheridan Cashman Near New Oxford McCaskey High School Gettysburg College Psi Chi Kappa Delta Epsilon Phi Sigma Tata Shi Omerga Phi Kappa Psi Social Fraternity

Bequeaths 500 to St Francis Church in Gettysburg

The will of Mrs Mary A Bevenour of Hanover probate in Gettysburg lists a minimum estate of 100 with multiple relatives named Anna Elizabeth Kuhn De Sales Kuhn Mark Kuhn Roger Kuhn Frederick Kuhn Eugene Kuhn and Simon G Kuhn. She leaves 500 to St Francis Xavier Church Gettysburg for Masses for herself and family. Simon G Kuhn Gettysburg seeks testamentary letters. Will dated October 23 1952.

Mary A. Bevenour Hanover Office of the Register and Recorder Bevenour Middle St Gettysburg Anna Elizabeth Kuhn de Sales Kuhn Mark Kuhn Roger Kuhn Frederick

Miss Emma Myers Admitted as Surgical Patient

Miss Emma C Myers, Gettysburg R F5, was admitted Wednesday to Hanover Hospital as a surgical patient. Pennsylvania is cited as the home of the Conestoga Wagon, which later became the Prairie Schooner of the great west.

Emma C Myers Gettysburg R Hanover Hospital Pennsylvania

Guise Re-elected President by Straban Board

Ralph W. Guise was re-elected president of the Straban Township Board of School Directors at the annual reorganizational meeting held Saturday evening at the secretary’s home. Hugh C. McEilhenny was chosen vice president to succeed Levi J. Spangler. Committee assignments include Guise and Wilson on Joint School. Guise on Finance and Planning. Wilson on Transportation. McEilhenny on Teacher. Spangler on Supply. Willam A. Raber and Transportation. The board approved monthly transportation bills and authorized a $5000 payment to the joint school district treasury. The district’s share of the proposed $45,000 site cost for a new elementary school in Gettysburg would be $5,500 if the purchase proceeds.

Ralph W. Guise Gettysburg R Straban Oren H Wilson Hugh C. McEilhenny Levi J. Spangler Gettysburg Guise Wilson Hugh C McKhenns Willam A. Raber New Osford Spangler

Bailed for Court in Aspers Man Charged with Juvenile Delinquency

Robert P Smith of Aspers R 1 faced charges of contributing to the delinquency of minors and furnishing intoxicants to juveniles. He pleaded guilty and posted $500 bond at a hearing before Justice of the Peace Robert P Snyder on Wednesday afternoon. Smith is to be sentenced February 9 and was arrested by state police that day.

Robert P Smith Aspers R 1 Justice of the Peace Robert P Snyder Smith

Rank Franklintown Couple Retired From Ohio Trip

Mr and Mrs Charles Rank of Franklintown have retired from a trip to Ohio. Their journey included travel with family and a return home to their longtime residence. The couple plans quiet days following their travels.

Charles Rank Franklintown Ohio

Gburg Shoe Firm Leases Building in Boyertown Area

Louis Lignelli of Boyertown and Julius Moscotti of Madeira Beach Florida have leased their Harrisburg Road building to Gettysburg Shoe Company. The site, used for hosiery manufacturing for the past four years, was formerly owned by a county egg cooperative.

Louis Lignelli Boyertown Julius Moscotti Madeira Beach Fla Harrisburg Rd Gettysburg Shoe Company A County Egg Cooperative Association

Young Republic Club lists 200 members in Adams County

The Young Republican Club of Adams County closed its charter at a regular meeting at the American Legion home in Gettysburg. Attendance was 38 of 200 members, led by President Sebastian R. Hafler. An executive committee was elected: Donald G. Oyler, John D. Thrush, James Pitzer, Charles Lawyer, Chris Angiorlis, and Cyril Rickrode. A combined December and January annual dinner is planned for January 16.

Young Republican Club Adams County American Legion Gettysburg Sebastian R. Hafler Donald G. Oyler John D Thrush James Pitzer Biglerville Charles Lawyer Chris Angiorlis Cyril Rickrode New Oxford

Nisslys Honored At 59th Anniversary Dinner

Mr and Mrs Alvin R. Nissly were guests of honor Sunday at a dinner celebrating their 59th wedding anniversary. The event was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs James B Baker in Hanover.

Alvin R. Nissly James B Baker Hanover

Catholic Scouts Plan Annual Adams Hanover Outing

Plans for the Catholic Boy Scouts annual camping and religious program in the Adams County Hanover area were outlined at a Gettysburg meeting held at St Francis Xavier School. The event is set for June 14 15 and 16 and includes details on the Ad Altare Dei church sponsored award. Rev Andrew Marinak Hanover area chaplain described the award requirements and urged promotion within troops. Charles Weaver Hanover area lay chairman presided.

Adams County Hanover St. Francis Xavier Catholic School Gettysburg Charles Weaver Andrew Marinak Catholic Scouts

Lacerates Thumb Injures Worker at Table Rock Plant

Ronald Grim 25 of Table Rock suffered a laceration to the left thumb while using a meat saw and was treated at Warner Hospital.

Ronald Grim Warner Hospital

Farm Women Plan Xmas Party at EB

The local Farm Women's Society Unit 13 met Wednesday at Mrs Frank Hetrick's home. A Christmas wrapping demonstration by Mrs Mary Carman from Glen Rock was featured. Delegates appointed to attend the state Farm Women’s Society in Harrisburg include Mrs Edward Cunningham, Mrs Frank Hetrick, and Mrs Charles Schrivier as alternate. The party is set for January 14 at Harrisburg with plans for a Christmas party at the East Berlin Evangelical and Reformed Church next Friday. The next regular meeting is December 19.

Farm Women's Society Unit 13 Frank Hetrick Mary Carman Glen Rock Farm Women's Society State Farm Womens Society Edward Cunningham Charles Schriver Harrisburg East Berlin Evangelical and Reformed Church

Property sale at Reading Two changes hands for 200 dollars

At the home of Mrs Grace Holtz apple Harry A Lauchman Reading Two sold to Melvin A Lowe and Rosie Mary Lowe of Hanover for 200 dollars a property in Reading Two

Reading Two Melvin A Rosie Mary Lowe Hanover

Pranklintown UB Sunday School Meet at Parsonage

The Pranklintown United Brethren Sunday school gathered at the parsonage of Rev and Mrs Milton Sheffer in Dillsburg R D with Mrs Glenn Wonders in charge of the program.

Pranklintown Milton Sheffer Dillsburg R. D Glenn Wonders

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