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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1939

Page

6

Local News Briefs Add Events From Oxford Township

The New Oxford Item reports on the Alwine Brick company purchasing farmland adjoining the brick yard in Oxford township. Local residents, church groups, theater schedules, births, visits, and social events populate the page with notices of residents in Hanover and surrounding areas, church activities, and school events.

The Alwine Brick Company Oscar Stambaugh Oxford Township Stambaugh Samuel Stock Hampton Harry C. Stock

Ridinger To Be Deputy Again

Clerk of the Courts Roy D. Renner announced Ridinger will be retained as deputy clerk for a second four year term starting January.

Roy D. Renner Harry D. Ridinger Renner

County Official Announces Appointments in Gettysburg Area

Ridinger is the son of the late Harry H. Ridinger and Mrs. Fannie A. Ridinger of Gettysburg. Mr. Renner is the first county official elected last month to announce appointments to about 32 county jobs spread by the boards and officials.

Ridinger Harry H. Ridinger Fannie A. Ridinger Gettysburg Renner

N. O. Fire Company Nominates Officers

The December meeting of the New Oxford Fire Company nominated officers for the coming year including President Philip E. Alwine and Vice President Clair Lockenbill. Election will occur at the January meeting. auditing will follow. Receipts totaled 840 in dues, with a 322.55 balance in the checking account.

New Oxford Fire Company Philip E. Alwine Frank Higinbotham Clair Lockenbill George Poist H. E., Lough Bernard Robinson Guy W. Klingel Emory Smith Eugene Overbaugh George D. Sheely Allen Brashears Joseph Kaiser Joseph Robinson William Miller Ways and Means Vernon Rife A. P. Markle J. R. Hamm William Benchoff Leo R. Staub Thomas O'Brien James A. Robinson Charles Weaver Kermis Sebright Francis Shrader H. E. Lough Phillip Alwine

Dramatic Club Elects Officers At St Mary's

At a Friday meeting of St Marys Dramatic club William Weaver was re elected president for the coming year. Teresa Staub Eleanor Miller and Mary Noel were elected vice president secretary and treasurer. The president and vice president will also serve as dramatic director and music director respectively. A one act play Cousin Deborahs First Luncheon was performed by Frances Smith Teresa Noel Mary C Miller Lea Smith Regina Moore Mary Noel and Agnes Weaver. Plans were made for the annual Christmas party.

St. Mary’s Dramatic Club Wiliam Weaver Teresa Staub Eleanor Miller Mary Noel Deborah Frances Smith Teresa Noel Mary C. Miller Lea Smith Regina Moore Agnes Weaver

Father of Merchant Falls Downstairs in Philadelphia

Michael Harris of Philadelphia, father of Abe Harris of Gettysburg and owner of Harris Bros. store, was admitted to a city hospital after a fall down stairs. He was discharged Monday. He recently spent time at his son's cottage near Piney Mountain Inn and Abe Harris once lived in New Oxford.

Michael Harris Philadelphia Abe Harris Gettysburg Mr. Harris Piney Mountain Inn New Oxford Harris Bros

Father Stock Improves After Sunday Attack

The Rev. Mark E. Stock pastor of St. Francis Xavier's Catholic church Gettysburg suffered a slight heart attack while saying mass at 7 am Sunday. He finished the service with difficulty then retired to the rectory. Monday morning his condition was reported considerably improved.

Mark E. Stock St. Francis Xavier's Catholic Church Gettysburg

Out West Gift Shop Opens in Gettysburg

Samuel J. Leicey, a native of Lancaster County, has opened the Out- West Gift shop in the Hotel Eberhart building, Gettysburg. The proprietor previously resided in the Midwest before moving to Gettysburg.

Samuel J. Leicey Lancaster County Gettysburg Mid-West

New Oxford Council Concludes December Session

The New Oxford Town Council met Monday in the council chamber with President Freed presiding. Bills paid totaled 936.09 including payments to Service Supply Co and Allen Brashears. Transfers involve the Deatrick mill property fund, with a special December 26 meeting planned to wrap up the year. Cash receipts for November amounted to 2,684.33 with funds from water rents and various labor payments.

New Oxford Town S. F P. Keeny J. H. Duttera Good Pump Co Muller & Co Steacy-Wilton Co Cletus Billman Oscar Zeigler E. E. Cashman Clarence Klingel Arthur Peterman Allen Brashears G. E. Fink A. P. Wagner Bernard Robinson George W. Sadler Metr. Edh. Co Keefer and Livingston Deatrick Mill Livingston and Duttera Deatrick

Miss Maust and Bachensky Wed in St Francis Xavier Rites

Miss Ann Lucille Maust daughter of Mr and Mrs A A Maust Get tysburg and John J Bachensky son of Mrs Frances Bachensky Philadelphia were united in marriage Thursday morning at 10 30 o'clock in the rectory of St Francis Xavier Catholic church.

Ann Lucille Maust A. A. Maust Gettysburg John J. Bachensky Frances Bachensky Philadelphia St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

York Bank Transfers Land to Howard Eyster in Jackson Twp

York National Bank and Trust company transferred two tracts of land in Jackson township to Howard Eyster. A daughter Priscilla Jane born December 2 to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Yohe Pine Run at Hanover hospital. Veronica Wagman Dallas town visited sister Mrs Preston Smith Cross Keys weekend. Paul Wagner returned to his parents Lincolnway West. Mamie Weaver daughter Agnes and son William Hanover street spent Sunday with Harry Felty Reading. Birthday party for Amy Moore Carlisle street at Kathryn Wehler Hanover street. B A Wagner and son Nicholas York visited latter's parents A P Wagner Lincolnway West. J Reilly Humbert admitted to Warner hospital Gettysburg.

Edwin Lough Bedford H.A. Lough Hanover Street H. A. Rupp Carlisle Street Hanover Richard J. Stock Stock Elizabeth Taughinbaugh New Oxford Gettysburg Service Circle Methodist Church G. Mervin Spangler Lincolnway East Wm. R. Russell Florida Harry Spitz Philadelphia W. Ralph Miller North Peters Street St. Paul’s Reformed Church Roy Bollinger William Albert J. R. Whitaker Lincoln Heigts Washington, D. C Ladies’ Aid Society First Lutheran Church Luther Orndorff Berlin Avenue D. F. Slentz E. C. Livingston Granville Slaybaugh H. E. Lough Parent-Teacher Association of the New Oxford Public Schools Z. Ruth Sponseller Lottie E. Hulick Trishtown Fire Company Robert E. Manley, Jr York Manley Products Corporation Manley Kate Himes Ladies Linus Bevenour Berlin Junction P. C. Fleshman Paul A. Smith Justice of the Peace W. D. Brown Hunterstown Earl Hagerman Cross Keys Arthur Noel William Wolfe Potter County Elizabeth Weikert Mary Lou Spangler Board of York County Commissioners Republican County Committee Eyster Charles N. Schildt Oxford Township Alvin S Irene Ports Hanover R. D M. Bessie Gardner Mae Gardner York Springs Frank W. Higinbotham West High Street Hanover Hospital Randall Weadon Higinbotham Dorothy Gable John Melhorn Berlin Street Melhorn Ruth Brothers John Francis, Jr Leroy S. Thoman Helen Ruth Nellie Hoffnagle Lincolnway West Nelson Stauffer Walkersville J. E. C. Miller Miller Stauffer Hugh Scott Knoxlyn Mills John Joseph Endler St. Michael's Monastery Union City N. J St. Mary’s Catholic Church Robert D. Hartnett Rhoda Myers St. Petersburg Fla Mite Society St. Paul's Reformed Church Harry C. Stock Ray Bollinger Secy Treas Agnes Perry Graduate Hospital Orange Street Earl Theater New Oxford High School York National Bank and Trust Company Howard E. Eyster Jackson Township Priscilla Jane Kenneth Yohe Pine Run Veronica Wagman Dallastown Preston Smith Paul Wagner A. P. Wagner Mamie Weaver Agnes William Weaver Harry Felty Reading Ralph Groft Harrisburg Frank Groft Town Amy Moore Kathryn Wehler Leah Smith Emma

Squire Orndorff's Court Happenings

Anthony Kwasiborski of Philadelphia was fined 10 dollars for speeding at 75 mph on December 3. Irvin L. Dunnington of Lancaster Ohio paid 10 dollars and costs for 60 mph on December 2. Clarence H. Yinger of York received a 10 day notice for driving on the left on November 23. Robert J. Adams of York faced a December 4 charge of 60 mph. Harry Keller of Shrewsbury was fined 10 days’ notice for 62 mph on December 4.

Anthony Kwasiborski Philadelphia Irvin L. Dunnington Lancaster Ohio Clarence H. Yinger York Robert J. Adams Harry Keller

Clear View School November Nonabsent Students List

The month of November record for Clear View School lists Shirley Albin Richard Geisler Charles Sipe Nelson Small Marie F uckinger Elaine Shultz Jean Snyder Jean Harbaugh Roland Cloucher Velma Fuckinger Merle Shultz Dorothy Brame Gayle Rickrode Madelyn Small Lois Wolfe Charlotte Harbaugh Janet Kohr Alice Jane Stock Melvin Small Dolores Kuhn Lavere Kine Arthur Muller Cletus Zinn Mary Grace Brame Jane Rickrode and Henry Hoffnagle as students with no absences or tardies. Teacher Kathryn Wehler.

Clear View School Shirley Albin Richard Geisler Charles Sipe Nelson Small Marie Fuckinger Elaine Shultz Jean Snyder Jean Harbaugh Roland Clousher Velma Fuckinger Merle Shultz Dorothy Brame Gayle Rickrode Madelyn Small Lois Wolfe Charlotte Harbaugh Janet Kohr Alice Jane Stock Melvin Small Dolores Kuhn Lavere Kine Arthur Muller Cletus Zinn Mary Grace Brame Jane Rickrode Henry Hoffnagle Kathryn Wehler

Death of Samuel J. Cashman in Highspire accident

Samuel J. Cashman 75 native of Adams County died in Harrisburg hospital from injuries after being struck by a car in Highspire. Driver Lewis Rubinstein said Cashman walked into traffic from behind a parked car. Survived by widow and two daughters Mrs Williams Highspire and Mrs Leas Springdale. Funeral at New Chester Reformed Church with interment in church cemetery.

Samuel J. Cashman Adams County Harrisburg Highspire Lewis Rubinstein Catherine Street Middletown Cashman George Cashman New Chester Ralph Williams Williams C. A. Leas Springdale New Chester Reformed Church Church Leas Rubinstein

Death of George Washington Smith Hunterstown farmer

George Washington Smith age 175 died at his Hunterstown home Tuesday at 8 45 from a complication of diseases after two years of failing health and three months bedfast. He was partially blind then totally blind and moved to the county 21 years ago. Survived by widow Hannah E Veatch and numerous children including Mrs James Ford C Harold Smith Preston D Smith Durward Smith Vaughn W Smith Rollo L Smith serving on Ranger and Mrs Melvin Laughman along with 26 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 10 30 from H B Bender and son funeral home conducted by Rev Harold E Millard with interment in Evergreen cemetery.

George Washington Smith Hunterstown Bedford County Hannah E. Veatch Everett Everett R. 1 Mary A. Barthalow Hyndman David Smelser Martinsburg Elmira Cornell Amaranth Barbara E. Lewis Claysburg R. 1 Maggie Baker Baltimore H. B. Bender and Son Funeral Home Harold E. Millard York Springs Hunterstown Methodist Church Evergreen Cemetery

Death of Ira A. Kohler in Houston Texas

Word has been received that Ira A. Kohler died in Houston Texas on November 18 after a hunting trip accident near his home city. The note states his wife remains in hospital with injuries from the crash on November 17. He was 49 and leaves a wife a son Dr Ira L Kohler of Houston and a brother William of York plus a cousin Mrs Mattie Ramer of Hanover.

Ira A. Kohler Houston Texas Hanover Littlestown McSherrystown Gettysburg William York Ira L. Kohler Mattie Ramer

Sarah Frommeyer Dies in Brooklyn After Long Illness

Sarah Frommeyer 68 born near Gettysburg died Saturday in Brooklyn New York from complications of long illness. Daughter of the late John and Joanna Frommeyer she lived in Brooklyn for 30 years. Survived by brothers Leo Bonneauville John Lawrence and sisters Mary Ella Delasy and Mrs Charles Mullen all in Brooklyn and Miss Anna Frommeyer Baltimore. Funeral services and interment held in Brooklyn Tuesday morning.

Sarah Frommeyer Gettysburg Brooklyn New York John Joanna Frommeyer Leo Bonneauville Lawrence Mary Ella Delasy Charles Mullen Anna Frommeyer Baltimore

The Ideal Gift A Year’s Subscription to the Paper

Offer a year’s home community paper subscription as a thoughtful gift. This gift supports local journalism and delivers monthly updates on neighborhood news, events, and services directly to the recipient’s door.

New Oxford High School Notes on York-Adams Conference

Twenty eight members of the Silhouette Staff attended the York-Adams press conference at West York High School. The group, guided by Mrs. Thelma I. Alwine, enjoyed a four to six meeting, banquet, and party afterward. Attendees included Prof. C. P. Keefer H. Edgar Moul and J. R. Hammso with staff members listed by grade, and an assembly program led by Mrs. Vesta Cooke featuring choral and instrumental performances. The attendance roll shows students from first through seniors with many names across grades.

Silhouette New Oxford High School York-Adams West York High School Thelma I. Alwine York C. P. Keefer H. Edgar Moul J. R. Hamm Nso

Sheffer Sale Keeps Home at 253 Baltimore Gettysburg

A deed filed in the courthouse shows Howard W. and Emma E. Sheffer selling their residence at 253 Baltimore Street Gettysburg to Charles L. and Elizabeth Eicholtz of New Oxford. The Sheffers will continue to reside there.

Court House Howard W Emma E. Sheffer Baltimore Street Gettysburg Charles L Elizabeth Eicholtz New Oxford Sheffers

Fish Sale at Smiths Grocery in New Oxford

Strickler's Strictly Fresh Fillets offered Thurs Fri Sat at 10 cents per pound. Buy good fish cheap at Smiths Grocery Center Square New Oxford PA.

Strickler Smiths Grocery Center Square New Oxford

Gettysburg High School Ends Player Bill Bigham Final Game

Son of Mr and Mrs C Andrew Bigham of New Oxford, Bill Bigham, a Gettysburg senior end, played his final high school football game Saturday. He started for two years, played every game this season, and scored the tying touchdown against Mechanicsburg High.

C. Andrew Bigham New Oxford Gettysburg High School Bill Maroons Mechanicsburg

First Evangelical Lutheran Church Notices

The Rev. George E. Sheffer presides with church school at 9 a.m. led by Prof C P Keefer. Morning worship at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. themes Depart in Peace and An Outline of a Christian Life. Every-member Visitation Sunday afternoon. men commissioned at morning service. Men meet Friday at 7 p.m. Luther League 6 15 p.m. Marilyn Baugher leader. Boys lead in contest.

First Evangelical Lutheran Church George E. Sheffer C. P. Keefer Luther League Marilyn Baugher

St Marys Church New Oxford schedules masses and devotions

The Rev. Robert Hartnett announces Sunday low Mass at 7 30 a m and high mass at 10 a m A girls class joins the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary during Evening Devotions at 7 30 p m Miraculous medal devotions occur each Wednesday at 7 30 p m Feast of the Immaculate Conception Friday December 8 includes 5 30 and 8 00 a m Masses

St. Mary’s Church New Oxford Robert Hartnett Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Reverend Burke Leads First Mass at St Marys Protec tory and Parish Church

The Rev. William J. Burke rector presides over the first mass at the Prote ctory at 7 a m and a second mass in the parish church at 8 30 a m on Sunday in St Marys Paradise.

St. Mary's, Paradise William J. Burke

Abbottstown Lutheran Church Christmas Social Notice

The Luther League hosts a Christmas social Friday evening December 8 at 7 30 in the parish house. Rev John R Strevig ministering catechise Saturday at 1 pm Sunday school 9 am Universal Bible Sunday 10 15 am Luther League 6 pm included.

Abbottstown Lutheran Church John R. Strevig Universal Bible Luther League

New Oxford Evangelical and Reformed Charge Services

The Rev. H. E. Sheely presides at St. Pauls New Oxford with church school led by Charles E. Alwine at 9 a.m. Service of worship at 10 a.m. Sermon titled What Is The Straw to the Wheat. Youth Fellowship meets at 6 p.m. Visitors welcome.

H. E. Sheely St. Paul's New Oxford Church School Charles E. Alwine

Christmas Programs At St Marks and St Johns Hampton

St Marks Heidlersburg schedules Sunday school at 6 30 p m and worship at 7 30 p m with a one act Christmas play Through Other Eyes on December 31. St Johns Hampton plans 7 30 p m Christmas program December 24 featuring cantata The Greatest Christmas Song of the Ages with a combined church choir and Sunday school group. A watch night service is listed at Hampton church.

St. Mark's Heidlersburg New Chester

Lions Club Plans Christmas Parties in New Oxford

The New Oxford Lions Club held a meeting to organize a Christmas party on December 22 with town basket distributions. A theater party for ticketed children ages 14 and under will be at the Earl Theater on December 23 at 2:00 PM. Committees named for soliciting, purchasing candies and boxes, oranges and nuts, packing, hand-out, police order, basket, and emergency duties were listed.

New Oxford Lions Club Aero Oil Company New Earl Theater C. P. Keefer K. S. Hoffmeister Robert Hartnett William Kohler H. W. Shhutz Dr. Hoffmeister P. B. Dallmeyer Frank Higinbotham H. B. Flaherty Alvin Jones H. E. Hemminger Richard Livingston

Placed on Probation Tried to Drown Wife

Albert Hugg of Riverside pleaded guilty to pushing his wife Helen into a bathtub and attempting to hold her head under water. He received three years' probation after a prior nine month sentence was suspended by Judge Frank A. Hendrickson. The couple's separation and the prosecutor's statements framed the case.

Holly N. J Albert Hugg Riverside Hugg Helen Frank A. Hendrickson Howard Eastwood

Huegg’s Late Brother George Linked to New Oxford

Huegg’s brother George, once a resident of New Oxford, is noted in connection with the family history.

Huegg George New Oxford

New Oxford FFA Holds November Meeting at Bair Home

The New Oxford FFA chapter met November 29 at Theron Bair’s home. Harry Baugher was absent due to six weeks illness. The group thanked members for aiding Bair’s Kansas City trip with an oyster supper. A postmeal meeting approved a constitution and by laws and planned a thrift bank before games.

New Oxford The Future Farmers of America Theron Bair Harry Baugher Kansas City

Squire Straley's Court Happenings

John P. O'Brien Jr of West Virginia was arrested December 2 by a state patrolman for driving 62 mph. He paid a $10 fine plus costs. Stanley Wurtz of St Louis was fined $10 plus costs for speeding 64 mph on December 1.

John P. O’brien, Jr West Virginia Stanley Wurtz St. Louis

Conewago School November Attendance Report

Conewago School reports students not absent in November. Names listed include Henry Costello Joel Miller George Noel Wayne Noel Edward Rodkey Jack Horner Billy Hoffacker Robert Hoffacker Nancy Horner Burnell Hoffacker Lian Pope Charles Miller and Doris Horner. Ruth McDonnell is the teacher.

Conewago School Henry Costello Joel Miller George Noel Wayne Noel Edward Rodkey Jack Horner Billy Hoffacker Robert Hoffacker Nancy Horner Burnell Hoffacker Lian Pope Charles Miller Doris Horner Ruth McDonnell

Upcoming Community Events and Fundraisers

A Friday night party at the Firemen’s hall Irishtown benefits the Irishtown Fire Company. New Oxford High School to stage Closed Lips on December 8 for the Athletic Association. Adams County Township Supervisors meet December 18 at 10:30 a.m. Xavier Hall Get tysburg. Irishtown Fire Company to present This Night Beware a three act mystery comedy on January 34 to 26.

Firemen's Hall Irishtown Irishtown Fire Company New Oxford High School The Athletic Association Adams County Township Supervisors Association Xavier Hall Gettysburg T. Bower Table Rock Barry Colbert

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