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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1932
Page
21
While demolishing a shed on Lincolnway West to build a Sunoco station, Joseph Caragh of Berlin Avenue was struck by a falling stairway and received head injuries. The note also lists local social events, visits, and community notices from New Oxford and nearby areas.
The N QC Public Schools report lists students who were neither absent nor tardy in November. Included are names from first through senior classes such as Alice Deatrick, Marilyn Sheffer, Gilpin Cook, Ruth Klingel, Annabell Baugher, Marie Butler, Glenn Feiser, David Alwine, and Philip Alwine among others.
Gettysburg Gas Corporation will petition the governor on December 22 to alter its charter. The amendment would state the company is formed to manufacture and supply gas for heat light and fuel to the public in Adams county towns and townships including Gettysburg and surrounding boroughs and areas not yet served by gas.
Coffman-Fisher’s department store in Gettysburg will host an Open House this Thursday. The event invites the general public to view the decorated interior with no sale taking place.
Bernard and Marie Noel of Mt. Pleasant township faced a larceny charge with Dorothy Noel as informant. Justice John C. Shearer heard the case and withheld a decision, ordering bail renewal for the defendants.
A humorous tale from Gettysburg Pa describes a marriage license offered for sale after a couple failed to pay cash. Clerk C F Palmer refused, keeping the license, while the would be buyers offered payment terms. The incident highlights a cash only policy in the county clerk’s office and the curious attempt to bypass formalities.
At Friday's New Oxford fire company session a committee was named to find a suitable engine house and youth club space with entertainment capacity. Reports show 23 members attended. receipts 30 cents and expenditures 45.90 dollars. Nominations were made for officers and a call issued for full attendance at the January meeting.
The note expresses mutual appreciation for Mr. O'Brien's past three years of service and the pleasure of serving alongside him.
The New Oxford Fleet Wings face St Patrick’s of York on their floor this Thursday evening. New Oxford also schedules a Monday game at Gettysburg against Bigleryville before the Gettysburg House of David clash. About sixteen visiting priests attended the Forty Hours closing at St Mary’s Tuesday with sermons by Father Kappell. Mr and Mrs Major of New Oxford R D 2 travel to Pottsville where he manages a poultry farm. Mrs Henry Reinhart of Irishtown shows improvement after an infected hand. Mrs Charles Kalbaugh of Newville visited Centre Square with the Sheetzes.
Obituaries note the death of 83 year old Mrs Susan Staub widow of Joseph Staub at her daughter’s home near New Orford from complications of diseases. Funeral in New Chester Reform church with Rev Harry D Houtz officiating. Also reported are funeral services for 74 year old Harry Edward Lerew a retired farmer and miller died of a heart attack near Granite Station with services conducted by Rev E J Croft and burial in New Oxford cemetery. Surviving relatives are listed for both families.
Jacob Franklin Miller 75 retired undertaker died at his son in law and daughter’s home in Bonneauville after ten days of illness. He was born in Mt. Pleasant township, lived in Adams County, ran an undertaker and furniture business, and was a member of St. Joseph’s church and the society. Surviving are three daughters Mrs Melhorn Mrs Harry E Melhorn and Mrs Fabian Staub and a son John J. Miller with twenty three grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. Funeral was held at St. Joseph’s church with interment in its cemetery. six grandsons served as pallbearers.
C Wagner of Hanover died Tuesday at his parents home Dr and Mrs Charles Wagner after a 20 week illness. He was a salesman for Melhorn Buick company Hanover. Survived by widow Esther Wagner two children his parents a sister Mrs J A Hanson Hanover and four brothers William C John C B Carver and Fred Wagner all of Hanover
Mrs Elsie Harlacher Nell aged about 50 wife of Irvin Nell and daughter of the late John and Delilah Harla cher died at home in Van Nuys California Friday Surviving include husband and siblings Mrs G Curtis Spangler Rev G W Harlacher Miss Mayme E Harlacher Rev D Bucher Harlacher J A Harlacher and John Harlacher The body to arrive Harrisburg Thursday morning for East Berlin funeral director Harry Emig Funeral services set Thursday at Redmount Church near Bermudian led by Revs C L Baker J E Trimmer and Mr Day Continued on Page Four
The Marcus Brothers of Baltimore may open a women’s coat factory in New Oxford within six weeks. The Farmers and Merchants Bank discussed site options at the former Fri bush building with plans to recruit 125 workers. Local applicants from East Berlin Abbottstown and nearby towns are signing up, aided by the Adams Transit Company’s offer of low commuting rates. Bank officials say labor supply is ample and final arrangements could be made this week.
The Rev Paul Levi Foulk begins his fourth year as pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church Juniate near Littlestown. Services of November 27 mark the church year and donation day. Over three years, about $2000 in improvements were paid, benevolences exceed $5500, current expenses reach $15000, Sunday school gifts total $4000, missionary $750, debt payments $2700, totaling over $30000. The Sunday school has supported an orphan at Loysville for two years. Church finances consolidated from twenty bank accounts to one with independent fund control. Communion membership rose from 469 to 556 in three years. Since 1930 the church has housed a well baby clinic. Trinity Lutheran relief committee formed as a notable forward step.
The Ladies Aid of First Lutheran Church New Oxford plans its annual chicken supper in mid February. Proceeds will be given to the church council to fund a new tin roof, replacing prior plans to boost the building fund. The group asks for generous support.
The Rev. D. J. March of the United Brethren church Scotland Pennsylvania will be the guest speaker at revival services in Salem United Brethren church near Gulden's Station this Thursday evening at 5 30. Dr. John H. Ness superintendent of the Pennsylvania conference will preach Friday evening and preside at the first quarterly conference for the conference year after the service.
I express sincere appreciation to the New Oxford fire company for their prompt response and efficient work on the recent fire in the shed behind the warehouse. I also thank all other persons who came to my assistance.
An editor's note states the card of thanks was ordered by Mr. Duttera after the fire but the copy was misplaced.
The column records the birth of Laurel Noreen Myers in Louisville to Rev John W Myers and his wife formerly Eilene Sealkop, updates on several local residents, illness recoveries, and social visits. It notes marriage and engagement news, a shoe factory relocation interest, gas service expansion plans, and community events at Abbottstown and New Oxford.
The New Oxford public schools present a Thursday evening program at St. Pauls Reformed church at eight o clock. The program features a school band chorus glee club cantata selections and instrumental numbers with many named students and conductors performing various Christmas music pieces.
Judge McPherson upheld the summary conviction of Joseph L. Hockensmith for improper passing at an intersection linked to a fatal crash. The case of L. D. Pritchard ended in summary conviction and dismissal. Bernard Small received probation for starting a lumber yard fire. Claud Kessier and Truman B. Myers faced fines and jail terms in related statutory arms and liquor offenses.
The Hinkle family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance during illness and after the death of Mrs. Susanna Staub. Special thanks to those who sent flowers and lent cars for the funeral.
The Rev George E Sheffer leads church services with Sunday school at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 15 a.m. and 7 p.m. The Christmas program and youth class activities are noted with additional services at New Oxford St Pauls Emmanuel Abbottstown.
The Rev. R. B. Dysart presides with Sunday school at 9 30 led by B. S. Hager as superintendent. Worship at 10 30 am and a cottage prayer meeting at Mrs Rhona Myers home on Lincolnway E at 7 30 pm on weekdays.
The Rev Paul Gladfelter conducts services at Abbottstown East Berlin Lutheran. Sunday worship starts at 10 a m while weekday schedule lists 9 a m. The message notes regular congregation routines and timing.
East Berlin Reformed Charge Red Run at 9 a m Bermudian at 10 30 a m and East Berlin at 7 p m Christmas services follow New Chester and Red Run December 24 at 7 30 p m Zwinek East Berlin December 25 at 7 p m
The Abbottstown congregation schedules a special service of old songs at 7 p m followed by Sunday school at 9 a m.
Salem United Brethren Church announces a December 18 program at 7 p m in Galdens. The event features a pageant The Promise and a three act play The Fulfillment.
York Springs: Sunday school 9 30 a m preaching 1 30 p m Chestnut Grove: Sunday school 1 p m preaching 2 p m Lower Bermudian: Sunday school 9 30 a m
In several bankruptcy cases creditors met with officials to elect trustees. Grover C. Myers of Gardners became trustee in the John P. Bream case with a $5000 bond. Oscar Hinks estate trustee E Bixler of Littlestown was chosen with a bond noted as fixed. Other appraisers and trustees were appointed in Gettysburg area proceedings.
The Harasore Amateur Radio Association announces an electrical show at the Penney Building Haney December 8 9 and 10 with noon and evening sessions. It will feature 1 4 0 sets including 9 04 wave receivers and transmitters. a first display of ultra high frequency devices and an auction of 150 plus articles each evening at 8 15.
The item extends felicitations to John Melhorn of Berlin street who celebrated his 93rd birthday on Tuesday.
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