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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1933

Page

6

Transfer At Gettysburg A and F P Store Manager Named

Local notes report W M Parthemore transferred to Carlisle after a year and a half in Gettysburg. He will be succeeded by 8 B Danfelt of York. The item list includes hospitalizations births and community updates from New Oxford Arendtsville and East Berlin areas.

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 Nothig 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 Jennie Roth Leon William Philip Smith Trishtown Ed. C. Staugh Carlisle Street 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 Anna Catherine Alwine Irene Wolfe Mary Grace Brame Bernell Deardorf Malcom Erb Clair Bentzel Roger Hoffingle Henry Leech William Peterman Agron Pressel John Hoffiingleo Kenneth Rubenstine Clyde Rinker Kenneth Sadler Glenn Sponscher Charles Waltman Paul Warnick Guy Sponseller Luther Brame Walter Brame Kathyn Weller

Public School Attendance Records Highlight November High

The November attendance reached 97 percent overall with grades 1 2 3 4 5 10 and 11 posting higher rates. Grade 1 achieved 100 percent while Grade 11 and Grade 3 followed with 99 29 and 99 3 percent respectively.

Smith McKenley marriage at Conewapo chapel

Myrna C Smith daughter of Lewis Smith and Misery wed Elwood McKenley son of Caroline Slagle at Conewapo chapel by Rev J F O Donnel. Couple will reside at the bridegroom's home in McSherrystown for now.

Lee-Eckert Marriage in Littlestown Ceremony

Miss Mary E. Eckert of Littlestown and Charles Lee of York wed on Wednesday in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Dr. H Hartman of Littlestown.

Mary E. Eckert Littlestown Charles Lee York

Willis R Schwartz Weds Evelyn Welkert in Mt Holly Springs

Willis R Schwartz son of George J Schwartz Gettysburg R D and Miss Evelyn Welkert daughter of Mrs Mary Welkert Gettysburg 2 2 were united in marriage Thursday in the Lutheran church parsonage at Mt Holly Springs The Rev Ralph Scop pastor performed the ceremony They were attended by Henry Weikert brother of the bride and Mary Leef Herner Granite Station

Willis R. Schwartz George J. Schwartz Gettysburg R. D Evelyn §. Welkert Mary Welkert Gettysburg Hursday Lutheran Church Mt. Holly Springs Ralph Scoppastoy Henry Weikert Mary Leef Herner Granite Station

Bisbing and Dayhoff Wed in York at Christ Lutheran Parish

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

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

Slaybaugh-HRice Pair Wed in Gettysburg Area

Miss Hilda M. Rice daughter of Mrs. Calvin Rice Biglerville and Harold E. Slaybaugh son of Mr and Mrs William Slaybaugh Biglerville were married by Dr Henry W A Hanson president of Gettysburg College at the Hanson home The bridegroom formerly taught at Hanover High School and heads the science department at Westwood High School New Jersey

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

Bechtel Bechtel- King Wedding at St. Marys Church

Bechtel 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 reside at the bridegrooms father home along the Littlestown Westminster 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 married Miss Mildred F Keeports daughter of Mrs Ida L Foust at Zion Reformed Church Chambersburg on Thanksgiving Day. Rev Irwin Hendricks officiated in front 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

Jefferson Stoner Tie The Knot In Gettysburg Church

William Jeffcoat son of Norman Jeffcoat of Gettysburg and Miss Eve lyn C Stoner of Cumberland township were married Thursday at 10 AM in the rectory of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church by Rev Fr Mark E Stock. They will reside at the groom's parents home in Gettysburg.

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

Miss Evelyn Weikert Weds Willis Schwartz at Mt Holly

Miss Evelyn S Weikert daughter of Mrs Grant Weikert of Taneytown road and Willis R Schwartz son of George J Schwartz Gettysburg R 1 were united in marriage on Thanksgiving Day morning at the Evangelical Lutheran church Mt Holly with Rev R C Sloop officiating. The ring 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 Willis R. Schwartz George J. Schwartz Gettysburg R. 1 Evangelical Lutheran Church Mt. Holly R. C. Sloop

Dairy Farmers to Meet Friday at Red Hill School

A public gathering of nearby dairy farmers is slated for Friday evening December 8 at 7 45 at Red Hill school house Oxford township The meeting will explain the present milk code and a newly proposed code and is urged for all dairy farmers and friends to attend to make it worthwhile.

Red Hill School House Oxford Township

Bible Conference Opens at Great Conewago Church

The first in a monthly series at the Great Conewago Presbyterian Church Hunterstown will be held Thursday afternoon December 14 at 1 30 oclock led by Reverend FE Grace The conference theme is Fourfold Portrait of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Great Conewago Presbytean Church Hunterstown Grace Lord Jesus Christ

In Burn Accident A Brush Run Boy Admitted To Philadelphia Hospital

A young son of Mr and Mrs Paul Martin near Brush Run was admitted to a Philadelphia hospital Friday for treatment of throat burns received while playing at home after coming into contact with lye solution.

Paul Martin Brush Run Philadelphia

Two youths convicted in first degree murder case

In a Washington County verdict rendered after about four hours of deliberation, Elvin E. Park 22 of Gettysburg was found guilty of first degree murder in the September 27 slaying of Reuben N. Sollenberger at a gasoline filling station. The jury did not recommend mercy. sentencing could be death or life imprisonment.

Wagerstown Elvin E. Park Gettysburo Wulley Reuben N. Sollenberger Emanuel “Babe” Bingaman J. Ellis Grove Hancock John Wagaman Bingaman D. Eaple Wolfmeer Fair W. Bruce Downin Robert Taylor Cahn Fair Charles Clopper Sollenberger Cal J. Loyd Harshman Martin L. Ingram William Peters Emmett Baltimore Washington Captain Emmert Howard Street Hagerstown Gettysburg Fur Bingen Fairmount Potomac Avenue Mlay Norfolk and Western Railroad Janke Babe Ayennanme Bipaman

Christmas church services and programs announced

The Rev. George B. Sheffer leads Sunday worship at 10 15 a m and 7 p m with church school at 9 a m The morning theme is The Sacred Writings and the evening theme Amos the Prophet of Social Righteousness Special music by the regular choir Luther League meets at 6 p m Catechism Saturday at 1 30 The present class enrollment is 34 and attendance Saturday was 30.

Amos Luther League

Forty Hours Devotion at St Marys Church Schedule Changes

Forty Hours devotion begins at St Marys with a high mass at 7 a m Sunday replacing 7 30. Masses follow Monday and Tuesday at 5 and 7 45 with devotions Sunday evening at 7 and Monday Tuesday evenings at 7 30. A Re demptorist from Ephrata will conduct the services and visiting priests will attend the closing devotions Tuesday evening.

St. Mary’s Church Ephrata

New Oxford Reformed and St Pauls Churches Invite Worshipers

New Oxford Reformed Church calls Rev. H E Sheely as pastor and St Pauls in New Oxford holds Sunday services at 9 a m church school and 7 p m universal Bible Sunday with sermon Still More Hidden Treasure Visitors welcomed Emmanuel Abbottstown offers 10 a m service with same sermon subject Still More Hidden Treasure All are invited to make a church home.

New Emmanuel Abbottstown

New Oxford Methodist Episcopal Church Weekly Schedule

The Rev. R. B. Dysart presides with Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by E S Hager. Worship at 10 30 a m. Cottage prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m. Bible study Friday 7 30 p m at Miss Nettie Swartz apartment in the telephone building. All cordially invited.

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

York Springs Lutheran Charge Sunday Services Schedule

York Springs Lutheran Charge lists Chestnut Grove and Lower Bermudian churches. Sunday school at York Springs 9 30 a m and Chestnut Grove 1 00 p m with services at 10 30 a m and 2 00 p m respectively. Lower Bermudian begins at 9 30 a m.

York Springs Lutheran Charge York Sprines Chestnut Grove Lower Bermudian

New Chester Lutheran Charge Services Announced

The Rev. J. Harold Little serves as pastor for the new Chester Lutheran charge with services set for Sunday at The Pines 10 a.m. Heidlersburg 2 p.m. and Hampton 7 p.m.

New Chester

East Berlin Reformed Charge Service Schedule

The Rev. H. D. Houtz, pastor, announces services at Red Run nine in the morning Bermudian ten thirty and East Berlin seven in the evening with a Jefferson chorus musical program. Everyone is invited to all services.

East Berlin H. D. Houtz Red Run Bermudian Jefferson

Mellow Moon Minstrel Presented by New Oxford Association

The New Oxford Athletic Association presents the Mellow Moon Minstrel at Parochial Hall on Thursday and Friday evenings December 14 and 15. Cast includes Interlocutor Sam Wiginbotham ends Astor Fred Weaver Butter Cup William Alwine Jr Cactus Richard Higinbotham Dandelson Albert Staub Evergreen Roger Britcher Elax Jacob Marquetquartet soloists M G Q Dent Mek Ralph Miller Granville Slaybaugh Curtis Sponseller Chorus members John Poist Carroll Hageman Glenn Sponselles Raphael Smith Frank Higinbotham Lawrence Bevenour Cyril Bullman Dave Sheely Glenn Zelpler Frank McCadden Ed Sheely pianist Nadine Miller music by Ingh school orchestra, directed by Samuel Higinbotham. Sketch Says Cohen o Casey Cohen Harry Trone Casey Gea Benmer

New Oxford Athletic Association Sam Wiginbotham Astor Fred Weaver Butter Cup William Alwine, Jr Cactus Richard Higinbotham Dandelson Albert Staub Evergreen Roger Britcher Elax Jacob Marquet M. G .Q. Dent- Mek Ralph Miller Granville Slaybaugh Curtis Sponseller John Poist Carroll Hageman Glenn Sponselles Rapheal Smith Frank Higinbotham Lawrence Bevenour Cyril Bullman Dave Sheely Glenn Zelpler Frank McCadden Ed Sheely Nadine Miller Ingh School Orchestra Samuel Higinbotham Says Cohen O Casey Cohen Harry ‘Trone Casey Gea Benmer J. F. Rickrode Nadine Hanover Street Vetus Rickrode Littlestown Robert McSherry Hagerstown Maryland H. M. Snyder Janice McClure Philadelphia George E. Sheffer Georgie Kohler Lincolnway East Robert Wolf Palmyra Earl Kohler Akron Ohio Charles Trimmer Joseph Peterman New Chester Edgar Bevenour Hampstead Pauline Bevenour Kohler New Oxford Biglerville Leo T. Brown Washington, D. C Nelson Stauffer Walkersville J. L. Sheetz Center Square Stauffer Margaret Miller West High Street T. E. Warner John Corbin Westminster N. Listzy West William Himes, Jr George School W. D. Himes James K. Baugher Roselle Park New Jersey Ady Richard Smith Emory Smith Grip J. M. Hulck Carlisle Street Henry Osborne Harry Fleshman Waynesboro John Fleshiann W. High Street Fred Fleshmaui Oat Temple Mary Spangler York Springs Curtus Sponselle Jules Marie Sponseller Seven Hundred Myrna Butler Hazel Clendenin Margaret Clendenin Belly Mae Hankey Ruth Hankey Ruth Harman

Consistorial Conference at St Pauls New Oxford

Gettysburg Classis holds a consistorial conference at St Pauls Reformed Church New Oxford with a banquet at 6 30 pm hosted by church women about 100 new attendees expected and led by Rev H E B Sheely of Pauls as chair in a clergy missionary and stewardship session

Gettysburg St. Paul's Reformed Church New Oxford The Cluasis H. EB. Sheely Pusch Bi. Pauls

Firemen Hold Monthly Meeting in New Oxford

Regular meeting of New Oxford fire company presided over by President Klingel with 18 members present. Treasurer reports $3604 balance and $240 receipts. delinquent members noted. A bingo party was approved for December 20 to fund the treasury. Officers and ways and means committee nominated for 1934. next meeting January 5, 1934.

New Oxford Fire Company Klingel Allen Brashears Uniform Committee J C Felty James Small J. C. Felty H E. Lough Treasury H. &. Lough Wim. McClain David O'Brien Joseph O'Brien Bernard Robinson Emory Smith Raymond Lookenhbill William, Miller Nathaniel Miller Allen Bra- Shears Wm. McClain H. E. Lough

New Oxford School Board Reorganizes and Elects Officers

A special meeting of the New Oxford school board on December 4 1933 re elected officers. J F Sanders sworn in as president C A Bigham chosen president vice president A P Markle named vice president Clair Slagle as treasurer Exiting members J H Duttera and J F Sanders. Meeting adjourned at 8 35 a m.

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

Heart Exchange Play At St Marys Parish Hall

St Marys church New Oxford hosts high school students from Langport college presenting Heart Exchange in Parish hall on Thursday and Friday evenings. Arthur Princeton and Ralph Dartmore, after a mix up, run a matrimonial agency front to cover finances later aiding a government agent to crack criminals in illegal sales. The production promises lively, entertaining comedy for an evening out.

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

Wills Filed for Clunk and Golds in Probate

The will of Mary M. Clunk of Conewago township was entered for probate by executors Charles A. Clunk Regina Smith and Bertha Custer, valued at 6000 dollars. The will of Alley E. Golds Borough wife of Etraban township was entered for probate with estate valued at 2200 dollars. The Jundies Aid Society of the 1st Lutheran Church hosts a sauerkraut supper this Saturday September 9 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Livingston Building.

Mary M. Clunk Conewago Township Robert &. Misher Register and Recorder Charles A. Clunk Regina Smith Bertha Custer Alley E. Goldsborough Etraban Towanship Goldsborough Jundies’ Aid Society 1St Lutheran Church Saverkraut Livingston Building

Overcome by coal gas at Carlisle Street home

Mr and Mrs Isaiah Geisler of Carlisle street extended were overcome by coal gas from a stove. They retired Monday night and were found by their daughter Mrs David Leech about 10 o clock Tuesday morning. Mrs Geisler remains bed bound while Mr Geisler can be about.

Isaiah Getsler Carisle Street Dauhter David Leech Geisler Mr. Geisler

Local Residents Note Moves and Visits Across Towns

Miss Elmira Ruf relocates from Gettysburg Times apartments to Hummels town. Several families travel among Hanover, Littlestown, and Akron Ohio for visits and holidays. New Oxford High hosts a Biglerville game. bingo planned at parochial hall December 20. Deer hunting trips, social club meeting, and multiple Thanksgiving and visiting gatherings are listed with many local names and towns.

Elmira Ruf New Oxford

Two Die as York County Crash on Lincoln Highway

Two women died and three others were injured when a two car collision at the Lincoln highway and airport road intersection near York Springs occurred Thursday afternoon. Victims were Mrs. Mary Landis and Mrs. Rosie Sloat. injured include Jacob Schall and Mrs. Minnie Boyce and FP M Anderson. driver Anderson claims Sloat turned into his eastbound car.

Lincoln Highway York Nire Mary If Landis Stony Brook Rosie Slont John Slocat Jacob Schall York County Partners Orgvn Minnie Boyce York Snrinegs R FP. M. Anderson York Sprints R Landis Schall York Hospital Sloat Shia York Springs R. 2 Aire Port Road Sloug Airport Road Anderson Sara Zech Patrolmag Miss Dull Slog Mr Schall York City Amy Balance Lareisig Ant Jobo Mesuiian York Walaing Siew Blong Fy Thuoband

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