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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1933

Page

15

Parthemore transferred to Carlisle as Gettysburg store gets new manager

W. M. Parthemore leaves Gettysburg A and P Store after a year and a half and will be replaced by 8S. B. Danfelt of York. Mrs. Parthemore is related to Mrs. R. M. Straley of New Oxford. Also noted are Thanksgiving visits, local hospitalizations, a newborn son at New Oxford, and various community notices including church and Lions club actions.

W. M. Parthemore Gettysburg Carlisle B. Danfelt York Parthemer R. M. Straley New Oxford Helen Snyder Harper W. Snyder Oxford Township Robert Patterson Harry L. Baker Freedom Township Warner Hospital Daniel Wagner Katherine Wagner John Wagner Mildred Bushey Arendtsville Burgess Arthur McGuigan Springs Grove Lions’ Club East Berlin Roy H. Sling Hanover Lions Club Pius Alwine Irishtown Hanover Hospital John A. Geesey Lincolnway East William Parr Littlestown Sallie Altland Spring Grove Lloyd Wolf Guy Smith Harry Smith Joseph William Smith Jane Henry Frank Bernard Smith Mary Jane Edge Grove Georgia Fink Mamie Krise Amanda Shriver Jenmie Roth Leon William Philip Smith Trishtown Ed. C. Staugh Robert E. Fisher Register and Recorder Munday Cletus Millhimes New Chester Jennie Ruff Henry Rinehart Minehart Clearview School Edith McCubbins Anna Mae Leech Peggy Geisler Virginia Alwine Helen McCubbins Carrie Geisler Geneva Dugan Marcella Alwine Betty Dillman Evelyn Peterman Hazel Sipe Naomi Wolf Mae Breame Eloise Dillman Anni Catherine Alwine Irene Wolfe Mary Grace Brame Bernell Deardorff Malcom Erb Clair Bentzel Roger Hoffangle Henry Leech William Peterman Agron Pressel John Hoffangle Kenneth Rabenstine Clyde Rinker Kenneth Sadiley Glenn Sponsecker Charles Waltman Paul Warnick Guy Sponseller Luther Brame Walter Brame Kathryn Weller

Attendance records show high November attendance in N C Public School

November attendance rose above year’s levels with an overall 97 percent rate. Grades 1 through 11 exceeded the group average, Grade 1 at 100 percent and Grade 11 at 99.29 percent, reflecting one of the state’s strongest monthly marks. lists of students with perfect attendance follow, along with a Thanksgiving program held November 29 in local schools.

Nancy Acker Anna Jane Bollinger Rena May Bower Mary-Lou Markle Jane Rickrode Carlyn Sebright Betty Jane Wildisin Edgar Bower David Dennis Harry Emlet William Geisler Edward Wolf June Lupp June Sebright Marilyn Sheffer Anna Slagle Carl Kepner Clyde Sanders Neal Hinkle Helen Byers Arlene Chronister Mary Haar Doris Miller Betty Neel Dorothy Sedler Jan Spangler Richard Krug James Stock Robert Wehler Dale Wilkeson Albert Hinkle Emma-Jane Gable Dorothy Hensel Lottie Kohler Percy Miller Julia Noel Thelma Sebright Gilpin Cook Kenwood Fair Richard Herman Dale Rickrode George Sheffer Charles Wolf Minnie Menges Dorothy Miller Lucille Rickrode Emma Sebright Harriet Spangler James Herman Blaine Miller Henry Stock Lloyd Stock Lauren Sheely Donald Wagner Marion Deatrick Betty Jane Haar Evelyn Herman Pauline Klingel Freda Noble Mary Sanders Robby Higinbotham Richard Wolford Ruth Klingel Catherine Menges Evelyn Myers Margaret Myers Sara Orndorff Maribel Rickrode Ruth Jean Wortz Earl Byers Charles Byers William Gable Richard Holtry Harold Sadler Leroy Schriver Eugene Sheely Dale Shultz Robert Slaybaugh Marland Zeigler Arlene Bowers Mildred Hull Catherine Miller Virginia Orndorff Harriet Sadler Elizabeth Ann Sheffer Fred Feiser Leon Gable Clair Mummert Charles Noble William Stock Stephen Weaver Marie Butler Mildred Carbaugh Dorothy Cashman Josephine Felty Ruth Haverstick Eleanor Miller Ruth Sheely Sara Slagle Carolyn Sponseller Clyde Garber Glenn Haar Daniel Krug Vernon Lamberson Raymond Myers William Sanders Donald Sheely John Gladys Fleshman Anna Kohler Marion Lingg Ehrehart Miss Auker God the Pilgrims Mary Hurr Fourth Prac June Spangler Grale Boys Poan Robert Weheler Arlene Chromster Mcel Pagm

Smith and McKenley Married at Conewapo Chapel

Myrna OC Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Smith wed Elwood McKenley son of Mrs Caroline Slagle MecSherrystown Friday evening at Conewapo chapel. They will live at the bridegroom’s home for now.

Myrna OC. Smith Lewis Smith Misery Elwood McKenley Caroline Slagle MecSherrystown Conewapo Chapel J. F. O'Donnel

Lee and Eckert Wed in Littlestown Ceremony

Miss Mary E. Eckert of Littlestown and Charles Lee of York were married by Rev. Dr. H I Hartman of Littlestown on Wednesday. The couple announced their union in a small town ceremony conducted by the local clergyman.

Mary E. Eckert Littlestown Charles Lee York H I. Hartman

Schwartz-Weilert Willis R Schwartz United in Lutheran Rite

Willis R Schwartz son of George J Scawnartz of Gettysburg R D and Evelyn SS Weikert daughter of Mrs Mary Weikert of Gettysburg were married on a Thursday at the Lutheran church parsonage in Mt Holly Springs. The Rev Ralph Sisop officiated. Henry Weikert brother of the bride and Mary Lee Ferner of Granite Station attended.

Schwartz—Welikert Willis R. Schwartz George J. Scawnartz Gettysburg R. D Evelyn SS. Weikert Mary Weikert Lutheran Church Mt. Holly Springs Ralph Sisop Henry Weikert Mary Lee Ferner Granite Station

Bisbing and Dayhoff Wed in York City

William Edgar Bisbing and Anna Evelyn Dayhoff of Gettysburg were married Saturday morning at York by Rev. Gerald Neely, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church, at the parsonage in York.

Bisbing—Dayhoff William Edgar Bisbing Anna Evelyn Dayhoff Gettysburg York Gerald Neely Christ Lutheran Church That City

Slaybaugh and Rice Wed at Hanson Home

Slaybaugh Rice marriage performed by Dr Henry W A Hanson president of Gettysburg College at the Hanson home on Tuesday. The bride Slaybaugh is daughter of Mrs Calvin Rice of Biglerville and Harold E Slaybaugh, while the groom formerly taught at Hanover High School and heads the science department at Westwood High School in New Jersey.

Slaybaugh—Rice Hilden M. Rice Calvin Rice Biglerville Harold E. Slaybaugh William Slaybaugh Henry W. A. Hanson Gettysburg College Hanson Thesday Hanover High School Westwood New Jersey

Bechtel and King Couple Wed at St Marys Reformed Church

Ralph M Bechtel son of Murray Bechtel and Esther P King daughter of Roy J King were married Thursday at 4 pm in the parsonage of St Marys Reformed church Silver Run. The Rev Felix B Peck performed the ring ceremony. The couple will live at the bridegrooms father’s home on the Littlestown Westmin ster road.

Bechtel King Ralph M. Bechtel Murray Bechtel Littlestown Esther P. King Roy J. King Menges Mills St. Mary’s Reformed Church Silver Run Felix B. Peck

Phreaner Keeports wed in Zion Reformed Church

Dr. Richard M. Phreaner of Littles town and Miss Mildred Foust Keeports of Red Lion married at noon on Thanks giving Day in Zion Reformed church Chambersburg with Rev. Dr. Irwin Hendricks officiating in the presence of families and friends.

Phreaner-Keeports Richard M. Phreaner Littlestown Bess Phreaner Philadelphia Mildred Foust Keeports Ida L. Foust Red Lion Zion Reformed Church Chambersburg Irwin Hendricks

Jeffcoat and Stoner Tie in Gettysburg Catholic Ceremony

William Jeffcoat son of Norman Jeffcoat of Gettysburg and Miss Eve lyn C Stoner of Cumberland township wed in a Thursday 10 am ceremony at St Francis Xavier Church rectory officiated by Rev Fr Mark E Stock. The couple will live with the groom's parents in Gettysburg for the time being.

William Jeffcoat Norman Jeffcoat Gettysburg Evelyn C. Stoner Cumberland Township St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Mark E. Stock

Weikert and Schwartz Wed Thanksgiving Day at Mt Holly

Miss Evelyn S Weikert daughter of Mrs Grant Weikert Taneytown road and Wills R Schwartz son of George J Schwartz Gettysburg R 1 were united in marriage Thanksgiving Day morning at the parsonage of the Evangelical Lutheran church Mt Holly. The Ying ceremony of the Lutheran church was used. The newlyweds will reside at the home of the bridegroom's father.

Evelyn S. Weikert Grant Weikert Taneytown Road Wills R. Schwartz George J. Schwartz Gettysburg R. 1 Evangelical Lutheran Church Mt. Holly R. C. Sloop

Dairy Farmers Meet Friday in Red Hill School

A public meeting of dairy farmers will be held Friday evening December 8 at 7 45 in Red Hill school house Oxford township. The milk code and a new proposed code will be explained and the gathering urged to attend to make it worthwhile.

Red Hill Oxford Township

Bible Conference Opens at Great Conergo Presbyterian

The first of a monthly series will be held at the Great Concergo Presbyterian Church in Hunterstown on Thursday December 14 at 1 30 pm led by Rev Roy E Grace. The theme is Four-fold Portrait of the old Jesus Christ.

Great Concergo Presbyterian Church Hunterstown Roy E. Grace

Boy Burns Throat After Handling Lye At Home

A young son of Mr and Mrs Paul Martin near Brush Run was admitted to a Philadelphia hospital Friday to receive treatment for throat burns after handling lye solution while at play at home.

Paul Martin Brush Run Philadelphia

Fair Convicted Of First Degree Murder In Gettysburg Slaying

A Hagerstown jury found Elvin E. Fair, 22, of Gettysburg, guilty of first degree murder in the September 27 killing of Reuben N. Sollenberger at a gasoline station. The verdict, reached after about four hours of deliberation, carries possible death or life imprisonment. The trial also featured Emanuel "Babe" Bingaman, 19, facing a similar charge.

Hagerstown Elvin E. Fair Gettysburo Reuben N. Sollenberger Emanuel “Babe” Bingaman J. Ellis Grove Hancock John Wagaiman Bingamen D. Eaple Wolfinger Fairy Fair W. Bruce Downin Robert Taylor Charles Clopper Sollenberger Cal Pennsylvania Bingaman Emmitsburg Washington Clarence G. Emmert Emmert

Sunday church services and schedules from the Rev George Sheffer

The article lists church activities with services at 10 15 a m and 7 p m led by Rev George Sheffer plus Sunday school at 9 a m. It notes Christmas shoppers and calls for Christian crowds, special music by the choir, and themes The Sacred Writings Amos the Prophet of Social Righteousness. Luther league meets at 6 p m with catechism Saturdays at 1 30. Current class enrollment stands at 34 with 30 in attendance.

Amos Chor Luther League

Forty Hours Devotion Begins at St Marys Church

Forty Hours devotion starts at St Marys church with a high mass at 7 a.m. Sunday. Masses follow Monday and Tuesday mornings at 5 and 7:45. Devotions Sunday evening at 7 and Monday and Tuesday evenings at 7:30. A Redemptorist priest from Ephrata will conduct services. Visiting priests attend closing devotions Tuesday evening.

St. Mary’s Church Ephrata

New Oxford Reformed Church Services Notice

St. Pauls New Oxford invites the public to Sunday services at 9 a m church school and 7 p m worship. Universal Bible Sunday features a sermon titled Still More Hidden Treasure. Pastor H E Sheely extends a cordial invitation to visitors.

New Oxford Reformed Chase H. E. Sheely St. Paul's New Oxford

Emmanuel Sunday Service Invites Community

Emmanuel in Abbottstown holds Sunday worship at 10 a m with a sermon titled Still More Hidden Treasure. Everyone is welcome and invited to make this church home.

Emmanuel Abbottstown

New Oxford Methodist Episcopal Church schedule

The Rev. R. B. Dysart pastor leads a Sunday school at 9 30 with E S Hager as superintendent and a 10 30 worship service. A Wednesday cottage prayer meeting at 7 30 and a Friday Bible study at 7 30 in Miss Nettie Swartz apartment in the telephone building. All cordially invited.

New Oxford Methodist Episcopal R. B. Dysart E. S. Hager

York Springs Lutheran Church Sunday Services

York Springs Lutheran Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 for York. Chestnut Grove hosts Sunday school at 1 00 p m and preaching at 2 00 p m. Lower Bermudian schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m.

York Springs Lutheran Chirge York Spyres Chestnut Grove Lower Bermudian

New Chester Lutheran Charge Services Schedule

The Rev. J. Harold Little will lead the new Chester Lutheran charge with services Sunday at The Pines at 10 a.m. Heidlersburg follows at 2 p.m. and Hampton at 7 p.m.

New Chester

East Berlin Reformed Charge Services Announced

The Rev. H. D. Houtz, pastor, announces services at Red Run 9 a.m. Bermudian 10:30 a.m. and East Berlin 7 p.m. A Jefferson chorus will render a musical program at the evening service. All invited to all services.

East Berlin H. D. Houtz Red Run Bermudian Jefferson

Mellow Moon Minstrel at Parochial Hall Dec 14 15

The New Oxford Athletic association presents the Mellow Moon Minstrel in Parochial Hall on Thursday and Friday evenings December 14 and 15. The cast lists inter locutor Sam Higinbotham and many named performers with a high school orchestra providing music. Director Samuel Niginbotham oversees sketches including Says Cohen on Causey.

New Oxford Athletic Association Sam Higinbotham Ends Astor Fred Weaver Butter Cup William Alwine, Jr Cactus Richard Higinbotham Dandelson Albert Staub Evergreen Roger Britcher Elax Jacob Marquet M.S. Dent- Mek Ralph Miller Granville Slaybaugh Curtis Sponseller John Poist Carroll Hagerman Glenn Sponseller Rapheal South Frank Higinbotham Laawrence Bevenour Cyril Billman Dave Shorely Glenn Zeigler Frank McCadden Ed Sheely Nadine Miller High School Samuel Niginbotham Says Cohen Causey Cohen Harry Trone Cusey Gea Benner

Consistorial Conference at St Pauls New Oxford

The Gettysburg classis will hold a consistorial conference at St Pauls Reformed church New Oxford starting Thursday evening with a 6 30 banquet served by church women. Nearly 100 new prospectives are expected. The conference is led by the missionaries and stewards leadership committee of the classis with Rev H E Sheely presiding.

Gettysburg St. Paul's Reformed Church New Oxford H. EB. Sheely

Firemen Plan Bingo Fundraiser At New Oxford Meeting

Regular New Oxford fire company meeting notes a bingo party on December 20 to raise funds. Delinquent members noted as financials show $3604 balance with $240 receipts for the evening. Officers to be elected include Wagner and Klingel with a three member ways and means panel to serve the next year.

New Oxford Fire Company Klingel Allen Brashears Uniform Committee J. C Felty James Small J. C. Felty H&e. Lough Treasury H. E. Lough Wm. McClain David O'Brien A. P. Wagner Clay Cain Guy Klingel G. W. Sadler Nathaniel Miller Rodger Brutcher Clyde Smith James Shover

New Oxford School Board Reorganizes State of Officers

A special meeting of the New Oxford school board re elected officers. J F Sanders sworn in Bigham as president Clair Slagle named temporary chair Slagle elected treasurer Markle elected vice president Duttera and Sanders retire from the board The board will meet again December 13

New Oxford J. F. Sanders Clair Slagle J. H. Duttera E. C. Liveingston C. A. Bigham Raymond Gable Sanders Bigham E. C. Livingston Gable Mr. Slagle Mr. Livingston A. P. Markle State Workman's Insurance Co Raymond S. Gable

Heart Exchange Play At St Marys Church

St Mary's church New Oxford presents Heart Exchange in Parochial hall on Thursday and Friday evenings. Langport college students Arthur Princeton and Ralph Dartmore pretend to run a matrimonial agency to solve debts, uncovering a crime ring and aiding a government agent in capturing criminals. An entertaining evening awaits.

St Mary's Church New Oxford Heart Exchange Arthur Princeton Ralph Dartmore Langport College

Wills Filed for Clunk and Coldie Estates

The will of Mary M Clunk of Conewago township was entered to probate by executors Charles A Clunk Regina Smith and Bertha Custer. estate valued at 6000 dollars. The will of Mrs Alice F E Coldie of Strakhan township was also entered to probate with Hue gone to Goldsborough as executor. estate valued at 1200 dollars. The Ladies Aid Society of the First Lutheran church will hold a sauerkraut supper this Saturday December 9 from 4 to 8 p m in the Livingston building. public invited.

Mary M. Clunk Conewago Township Robert E Misher Charles A. Clunk Regina Smith Bertha Custer Alice FE. Cioldie Bureough Strakhan Township Hue Goldsborough Tadies’ Ald Mirst Lutheran Church Livingston Building

Overcome by Coal Gas At Carlisle Street Home

Mr and Mrs Issaiah Golaler of Carlisle street extended were overcome by coal gas from a stove at their home. They retired about 9 PM Monday and were found about 10 AM Tuesday by their daughter, Mrs David Leech, who lives nearby. Mrs Geisler remains confined to bed while Mr Geisler is able to move about.

Issaiah Golaler Carlisle Street David Leech Geisler Mr. Geisler

Community Moves and Visits Highlight Thanksgiving Week

Miss Elmira Ruff relocates from Gettysburg Times apartments to Hummels town while families from Hanover street and Lincolnway West host and visit. Thanksgiving weekend includes travel among New Oxford and Westminster residents, with resident hunts and a New Oxford High School basketball game at Biglerville.

Elmira Ruff New Oxford

Two Die in Lincoln Highway Crash at York Airport Road

Two women were killed and three others injured when a westbound Sloat car and an eastbound Anderson vehicle collided at the Lincoln highway airport road junction. Victims were Mrs. Mary Landis 65 and Mrs. Rosie Slent, both of Stony Brook. Injured included Jaco Schall 70 of Stony Brook, Minnie Boyce 37 of York Springs R2, and FP M Anderson 36 of York Springs R2. Schall, Landis, and Slent were using the Sloat car. Anderson was driving the other. The crash occurred as Sloat attempted a left turn into the airport road. The highway was recently widened and the fatalities were the first on the new concrete stretch this summer.

Lincoln York Fire Port Mary Landis Stony Brook Rosie Slent John Silent Jaco Schall York County Farmers’ Orieii Minnie Boyce York Springs R FP. M. Anderson Landis Schall York Hospital Sloat Miss Dull Anders Son Minnie Spoyce Earl Harbeld York State Highway Patrol Lincoln Highway Aire Port Road Soutoe Mobile Airport Road Anderson Zech Patrolmag

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