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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1939

Page

3

10 Employes to Help With Yule Mail Rush

Gettysburg post office adds ten workers for pre holiday duties as mail volume rises with Christmas rush. The list includes clerks Walter Swisher Alfred Gilbert Rex Gilbert and carriers John E Deardorff Robert H Fischer Francis T Snyder Erle R Deardorff and parcel post staff C William Zeigler Jr Fred Little Clarence E Woodward. An accident at the scene left Mrs Fohl bruised and Mr Fohl bumped. Taylor suffered a facial cut. A reckless driving charge was filed against Taylor before Justice of the Peace John H Baschore.

Gettysburg C. A. Williams Gettysboro Walter Swisher Alfred Gilbert Rex Gilbert John E. Deardorff Robert H. Fischer Francis T. Snyder Erle R. Deardorff Parce Post C. William Zeigler Fred Little Clarence E. Woodward Mrs. Fohl James B. Goyne Mr. Fohl Mr. Taylor Taylor Justice of the Peace John H. Baschore Culp

Heidlersburg Church Flowers Honor Luther Cashman Memory

The Young People’s class placed flowers in altar vases at the Lutheran Church in memory of Luther T. Cashman, longtime Sunday school superintendent. Several local residents visited, stayed with relatives, or hosted gatherings over the weekend, including Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Weigle hosting a birthday dinner for grandsons Edward and Rodney.

Luther T. Cashman J. E. Haverstick Emma Rhoads Town Guy S. Robert Near Wood Side Clyde Robert Alvis Wampah Yee F. S. Davidson Harrisburg W. J. Yohe Viola Herman H. G. Haverstick Dolores Minskey York Springs R. D H. G. Haverstock David Shults York J. C. Brame Near Town Freemont Weigle Chestnut Hill Mark Knouse Carlisle Irene Fissel Denton Fissel Harry Lischey Frank Lischey E. L. Weigle Edward Rodney Weigle Frank Weigle Frank, Jr. Ward Houck Gettysburg

Three injured in Gettysburg intersection crash

A collision at a Gettysburg intersection left three people injured and two cars badly damaged. Mrs Minnie A Fohl of Arendtsville drove east on Broadway when P A Taylor of Aspers ran the northbound stop from North Washington Street. Both vehicles mounted the center plot before stopping.

Gettysburg Minnie A. Fohl Arendtsville Broadway P. A. Taylor Aspers Washington Street

Wedding reception honors Raymond and wife at Slusser home

A Saturday reception at Mr. and Mrs. Turnie Slusser's Centenniel home celebrated the marriage of their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Little. Numerous relatives and friends attended including Dennis Little family and others, with Francis Sanders and Paul Bunty providing music. A Sunday dinner for the couple was held at Mrs. Raymond Little's parents with a large guest list.

Turnie Slusser Centennial Raymond Little Dennis Little Turnle Slusser Charles Slusser Clifton Woerner Famesly Joseph Murren Dennis Bolin Bud Stanley Edward Brillhart Richard Becker Savilla Adams Mildred Neiderer Margaret Smith Mary Genevieve Helen Murren Catherine Mary Angella Salome Pohlman Sara Todt Helen Little Genevieve Slusser Raymond Leo Todt Herbert Wildasin William Adams Robeert Ku

Blessed Virgin Sodality Elects Officers in St Marys School Hall

McSherrystown M. J. Tawney, confined by illness, shows improvement. Blessed Virgin's Sodality met at St. Marys school hall Friday to elect officers for the coming year: Margaret McCaney president and first prefect, Charlotte Hagerman second prefect, Helen Weaver third prefect, Rita Lawrence secretary, and Dolores Lawrence treasurer.

M. J. Tawney Midway The Blessed Virgin's Sodality St. Mary’s School Hell Margaret McCaney Charlotte Hagerman Helen Weaver Rita Lawrence Dolores Lawrence

Adams County Tax Revision Board to Meet for Hearings

The Adams County Commissioners announce a tax revision hearing schedule from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. to review assessor valuations under Pennsylvania law. Meetings occur December 8 Gettysburg, December 11 Arendtsville and Biglerville area, December 18 Littlestown and McSherrystown region, December 18 Oxford area, December 20 Mount Pleasant and Straban, December 22 York Springs area, December 27 Franklin Township.

Adams County General Assembly of Pennsylvania Gettysburg Commissioners’ Office Arendtsville Biglervile Butler Biglerville Littlestown Union Germany Shottie’s Hotel McSherrystown Conewago McSherryotown New Oxford Oxford Township Hotel Oxford Mt. Peasant Straban York Springs Tyrone Latimore Huntington Franklin Township Polling Place Cashtown

Campaign Spending By Local Officials In Last Month

Campaign expenditure reports filed with the county board of elections show Roy D. Renner of Littlestown spending 525.56 with 375 paid to the county Republican committee. Other filings reveal varied amounts for county offices including associate judge John C. Bream 230.50 and commissioner-elect J Arthur Boyd 308.85 with 200 to the Republican committee. The article notes Thursday is the last day to file reports.

Roy D. Renner Littlestown County Board of Elections Court House Republican Committee Luther C. Thomas Conewago Township Register and Recorder LeRoy H. Winebrenner Gettysburg Hiram H. Thomas Reading Township Francis Worley Latimore Township Justice of the Peace John C. Bream Highland Township Democratic Committee P. S. Orner Arendtsville Robert D. Bell Strahan Township J. R. Hartman Reading Samuel G. Taft J. Arthur Boyd Winfield G. Horner Cumberland Township Register and Recorder Elect George P. Taylor Menallen Township

Hunters Across Counties Report Multiple Bucks Killed

The roundup lists numerous hunters from Adams Gettysburg Hanover and nearby areas who shot deer Friday and Saturday in counties including Cumberland Lycoming Centre and Bradford. Bucks range from three to twelve points with weights from about 100 to 170 pounds.

Sam H. Benford Hanover Stanley Boutson Merril Yohe New Oxford South Mountains Wilson Starner New Oxford R. D Big Flat Starner Claude Klinehinst York Springs Jesse M. Gregg Roger Baile Cameron County John Spangler Lycoming County Oscar Stambaugh Jesse Fissel Arendtsville S. L. Baltzley Orchards Orrtanna Fred McDonnell Harry J. Rothhaupt Gettysburg Mt. Hope Fred Williams C. W. Epley Mt. Newman Buck Williams Roswell L. Myers William E. Stine Hanover Bradford County Alvin Meckley Clinton County D. M. Altiand George Martin J. C. Shank Kermit John Deardorff Centre County Martin Shank

Olive Hoke Stroke Patient at Warmer Hospital

Miss Olive Hoke a Gettysburg telephone operator suffered a stroke at her home Monday evening and was admitted to War ner hospital where her condition today was reported improved.

Olive Hoke Gettysburg Warner Hospital

Injuries Reported in Green Springs Incidents

John Harman received two stitches after a stone struck his forehead while playing. Dan Null’s address update notes Gettysburg R D. Bertha Frock, 21, suffered first degree facial and chest burns tending a furnace when coal gas ignited causing flames. She was treated by a Hanover physician.

John Harman Dan Null Gettysburg R. D Bertha Frock Adolphus E. Frock Green Springs Hanover

Mrs Paul Golden Discharged From Hanover Hospital

Mrs Paul Golden was discharged from Hanover hospital recently. The report notes her release following treatment at the facility and returns her to her home community.

Bonneauville Paul Golden Hanover Hospital

Fairfield man pleads guilty in theft case

Stanley F. Boltz of Fairfield Station admitted a theft plea Monday before Justice John H. Basehore after being jailed for stealing 30 bushels of corn from a Mt. Pleasant township field. His bond rose to 1000 dollars as he returned to jail. He faces charges from Walter W. F. Crouse of Gettysburg for breaking into a Battlefield hotel cigarette vending machine on Oct 14 and stealing cigarettes and cash.

Stanley F. Boltz Fairfield Station Mt. Pleasant Township Justice of Peate John H. Basehore Boltz Walter WF. Crouse Gettysburg Battlefield Hotel Crouse Bottz

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