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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1956

Page

8

Wounding Story Is Hoax Thefts Charged In York Case

James Eugene Staub 20 Dover route four was labeled a hoax by state police after a claimed wounding. Staub faced larceny of a gun from Irvin Hunt's home and fraudulent car conversion. He reportedly wounded himself when a revolver discharged during a struggle with a youth on Bull Road. Staub, stationed with the Army at Fort Jackson, allegedly borrowed and sold Nace's car for $50. He is jailed in York County awaiting court bail.

James Eugene Staub Dover R. 4 Staub Harold W. Eckenrode Irvin H. Hunt York R. 1 West York Justice of the Peace Lee F. Reary Eckenrode York Hospital Bull Road George H. Nace Jr Red Lion Nace Fort Jackson D. C York York County West York Borough David F. Houck

Stork Shower for Mrs George N Ruth

A surprise stork shower honored Mrs. George N Ruth at her East Berlin home on Sunday evening. Guests included Mrs. Robert Lau Mrs. William Burgard Mrs. Harold Gross Florence Hull Sara Lou Grace Mary Hull Mrs Archie Dalheimer Mrs Elwood Alleman Mr and Mrs Morgan Ruth Mr and Mrs George Lay Sabrina Jo Mr and Mrs Martin Alleman Evangeline Rev and Mrs Snyder Alleman daughter Annie Ruth George Ruth and children Dennis George and Jeffrey. The centerpiece featured a three tier cake with green and yellow icing and a tiny stork basket. Favors were miniature storks. The cake was baked by Mrs Morgan Ruth Hanover. Mrs Ruth received many gifts.

George N. Ruth East Berlin R. 3 Robert Lau William Burgard Harold Gross Florence Hull Sara Lou Grace Mary Hull Archie Dalheimer Elwood Alleman Morgan Ruth George Lay Sabrina Jo Martin Alleman Barbara Steven Snyder Alleman Evangeline Annie Ruth George Ruth Dennis George Jeffrey Ruth Hanover

12 Year Old Hunter Wins Big Buck in Cumberland County

Eddie Little, 12, an eighth grader at Gettysburg Junior High, hunted with his father William Little and relatives on opening day. He shot a 9 pointer near Lewis Rocks around 10 am, with the deer dressing 105 pounds. Eddie stood out as the only hunter in the party to take a buck, after failing to harvest last year.

Eddie Little Gettysburg William Little Eddie Lewis’ Rocks Cumberland County

Kidwells in Gettysburg Face Larceny Charge and Bail Citations

Mrs Delma Kidwell of Gettysburg R 4 was charged by borough police with larceny from several Gettysburg stores and given a hearing before Justice Robert P Snyder. In default of bail she was jailed in Adams County prison for court. Her husband Carl Kidwell, also of Gettysburg R 4, was jailed on an assault charge but released Saturday.

Delma Kidwell Gettysburg Justice of the Peace Robert P. Snyder Justice Snyder Adams County Carl Kidwell

Fall Injury Confines Pine Run Resident to Home

James V. Staub remains homebound after injuries from a fall at his residence. Mrs. Julia Baker of Hamilton Township, ill, stays with her daughter Mrs. Gertie Wisler. David B. Eckert spends the week deer hunting in Lycoming County. Artie A. Golden injured his right hand on a corn picker Friday morning. two fingers were amputated at Hanover Hospital and he was discharged. Samuel E. Baker, Hamilton Township School Director, celebrated his 72nd birthday on December 3.

Julia Baker Hamilton Tnp Gertie Wisler David B. Eckert Lycoming Artie A. Golden Hanover Hospital Merrill S. Wisler Mr. Gulden Abbottstown R. I Samuel E. Baker Hamilton Twp Ivory Ensor Pauline Myers Melody Ann Mellia Myers Hanover Orson Miller Melvin Hoover Gettysburg Hospital

Mrs Laughman 85 Dies in Cumberland County

Mrs Lillie Gertrude Laughman widow of George H Laughman aged 85 of Hanover Route 5 died Wednesday a week in Cumberland Two Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery Gettysburg Funeral services were held Friday at Hanover with Rev H W Sternat of Benders Lutheran Church Biglerville officiating Pallbearers were Albert Benedict Fred M Dodson Charles Meckley and Vincent Breighner

Lillie Gertrude Laughman Hanover R George H. Laughman Cumberland Hanover H. W. Sternat Bender’s Lutheran Church Biglerville Evergreen Cemetery Gettysburg Albert Benedict Fred M. Dodson Charles Meckley Vincent Breighner

Motorist 18 Given Sixty Day Jail Term

Percy L Laughman of Hanover was convicted by a jury in September of drunken driving and sentenced to 60 days in jail with a $200 fine. Judge Ray P Sherwood ordered the term to begin Monday. Attorney John F Rauhauser Jr requested a deferral to help harvest a bumper corn crop for Laughman’s employer, while DA George W Atkins opposed another delay citing past continuances.

Percy L. Laughman Hanover R Ray P. Sherwood John F. Rauhauser Jr Laughman George W. Atkins

Auto Collision Slightly Injures Three Near Spring Grove

Three persons were slightly injured in a two car collision on Menges Mills road west of Spring Grove. Harold Werner 50 of Jefferson suffered a cut lip Paul M Diehl 51 of Menges Mills bruised chest and his wife Mary 50 cut on forehead. All treated by Dr S T Shue. Diehl car damage estimated at 500 Werner auto 350.

Menges Mills Spring Grove Harold Werner Jefferson Paul M. Diehl New Oxford Mary S. T. Shue Diehl Werner Auto

Hampton Readers Plan Christmas Show At Fire Hall

The Reading Two PTA cancels its regular meeting this month and schedules a Christmas entertainment for three local schools at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Hampton Fire Hall. Cub Scouts will run a paper drive Saturday, urging residents to place papers at the curb.

Dorothy Bucher Laurin Sheely Lor! Lou Maybelle Davis Bendersville Reading PTA Hampton Fire Hall Cub Scouts of Hampton

Churches plan World Day of Prayer in York Springs

Representatives from six York Springs area churches met at Mrs. John Roy Diehl Jr. home to plan the annual World Day of Prayer service to be held March 8 at York Springs Lutheran Church Attendees included Mrs. Lloyd Hoffman Ground Oak Mrs. Murray Jacobs York Springs Lutheran Mrs. Lloyd Decker York Springs Church of God and Mrs Diehl York Springs Methodist.

York Springs John Roy Diehl Jr

Improved ruptured men truss offers 30 day trial

A Kansas City advertisement touts an unobtrusive, comfortable rupture truss that requires no leg straps or springs. It promises easy wear and invites readers to request a free descriptive circular and receive a $3.50 truss gift upon reporting back. Include address 9051 Koch Bildg 2906 Main Kansas City Missouri.

Kansas City Koch Bildg Main Missouri

Kenneth Livelsberger Receives Webelos Badge

Cub Pack 82 met in Conewago Parish Hall on Sunday as Kenneth Livelsberger became the first to receive the Webelos badge. Cub master James Eviler presented the award while other members earned lion, bear, and wolf badges along with arrows. The den performed skits themed Life in Puerto.

Cub Pack Conewago Parish Webelos Kenneth Livelsberger James Eviler Kenneth Rodney McKim John Livelsberger Bran Livelsberger Donald McKim Lawrence Staub Alan Little Den Puerto

Christmas Party Plans Made For This Month

Plans were made for the Christmas party to be held this month.

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Wallen couple sells Tyrone Township property to Shull

Cecil P. Wallen and Elisabeth L. Wallen of Tyrone Township sold a Tyrone Township property to Clarence T. Shull for 200 dollars. The transaction is recorded in the local land records.

Cecil P Elisabeth Lascille Wallen Tyrone Clarence T. Shull

Estate of Margaret A Pekert in Adams County Pa

Notice of probate grants Letters Testamentary for Margaret A Pekert late of Oxford Township Adams County Pa. The First National Bank of Gettysburg is named executor with Bigham Raffensperger Attorneys handling the matter. Creditors and debtors are urged to present claims or make payments promptly.

Margaret A. Pekert Oxford Township Adams County Pennsylvania Register of Wills First National Bank OF Gettysburg Lincoln Square Margaret A. Eckert Bigham & Raffensperger First National Bank Pennsylania

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