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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1949
Page
25
Local residents celebrate births, marriages and visits as Adams county sportsmen stock ponds with yellow perch. Obvious guest appearances include Miss Eleanor Miller returning home and resuming work at Farmers' and Merchants' bank. James Deisley faces jail for desertion and non-support.
Advertisement for THOS H SMITH jeweler opposite Sears Hanover offering ready for gift purchases and car or home keys made while you wait at Sunoco Gardens. The copy urges readers to use the home community paper to reach relatives.
The New Oxford Lions club hosts a turkey party on Wednesday evening December 14 at 8 in the New Oxford high school auditorium. Prizes include dressed turkeys and a door prize country ham. Proceeds aid the community playground. another large turnout is expected.
The report lists students across Grades I to VI who were present every day in November at New Oxford public schools. Names include William Collins, Bradley Groft, Burnell Humbert, Jerry Kuykendall and many others across all grades, reflecting consistent attendance.
The Kathryn Winand estate provided titles including Careers After Forty and The Strange Death of President Harding. New titles arrived from Gettys burg library such as Immortal Helen and The Great Meadow. 392 patrons use the library. 300+ books circulated in November. Open Wednesdays 7 to 9 p m and Fridays 3 to 5 p m with Mae Gilbert and Mrs George E Sheffer supervising.
Mildred Cool daughter of Mr and Mrs George Cool near Emmitsburg married Warren Sponseller son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Sponseller Gettysburg R D 5 in St Josephs Catholic church Emmitsburg The Rev Francis Stauble officiated The groom works at the Cannon Hoe Company New Oxford The couple will reside at the groom's parents home.
The B and 8S Store promotes a large Christmas display with a special offer. A $55.00 bicycle is advertised as a giveaway, with details available at the store.
Thos. H. Smith, jeweler opposite Sears in Hanover offers Elgin watches and a wide range of timepieces and jewelry for sale to local customers.
Notices show births at Hanover and Gettysburg areas including Janet Faye Rife on December 2 and a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence on November 30. Deer were harvested near Big Round Top by Ward Shields and William H. Plank. Hospital updates list patients in Warner hospital and a few residents’ moves and illnesses. Local clubs and council note St Johns Day dinner plans and postponed town council meeting plus Garden Club activities and charitable gifts to Mt Alto sanatorium.
Former Adams County sheriff Jacob W Taughinbaugh nears his 100th birthday at the Hunterstown home where he was born. Family gathers for a quiet observance as he recalls Civil War memories and Lincoln’s Gettysburg address. His wife died in 1935 with two daughters surviving.
A New Oxford gift shop promotes a stylish watch suitable for him or her as a versatile accessory. Shoppers can view a selection highlighting classic and contemporary designs in timepieces.
Center Square Market in Hanover advertises a selection of quality fruits vegetables and grocery items. Local shoppers find fresh produce and daily essentials in the store known for affordable everyday needs.
A local locksmith promotes a spare key service for car or home security with a quick turnaround and priced options. The ad highlights convenience and on-site key duplication for customers.
The Rev Alton M Leister begins his third pastorate as minister to the East Berlin Evangelical and Reformed charge. A Carroll County native, he studied at Hanover public schools, graduated from Ecclhelsberger Senior High School in 1935, Franklin and Marshall College in 1939, and Lancaster Theological Seminary in 1942. He was licensed to preach May 21, 1942, ordained June 11, 1942, and first served Grace Church Mt Carmel, then the Manchester charge in 1944, now East Berlin. He married Doris E Myers May 30, 1942, with two daughters and a son, residing in the East Berlin parsonage.
Emma Elizabeth Mumma 48 of Hanover General Hospital died Sunday after a long illness. Surviving are two daughters, siblings, and two brothers and two sisters. Funeral with a requiem mass at St Joseph's Church Hanover. Martha Estelle Costella 69 of New Oxford R 2 died Tuesday morning after extended illness. Surviving are eight children and numerous grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. from her New Oxford residence. interment in New Oxford Cemetery.
On November 15 Rev. Alton M. Leister moved with his family to begin duties as pastor for five East Berlin congregations and St Paul Red Run. An assistant minister William H Anderman Jr. has joined as part of a new field training program supported by the Evangelical and Reformed Church national missions, Mercersburg Synod, Lancaster Theological Seminary, and local leadership.
A Christmas gift suggestion highlights a Ronson lighter for men. The item is presented as a practical keepsake suitable for holiday gifting in a New Oxford setting.
A holiday feature highlights Christmas dolls and various games sold at Little Joes News Stand. Shoppers browse a assortment of seasonal toys and board games as stores prepare for Christmas rush.
Mrs Minnie Gertrude Miller wife of Charles W Miller dies at 6 30 am at her son Arthur's Wellsville R I age 74 She is survived by husband son two brothers sister and three grand children Funeral services held at Clemens funeral home Dillsburg with Rev Arthur Kaup officiating Interment in church cemetery Pallbearers Fermin Myers Chester Bentz Russell Byers Edward Bentz John Yohe Harry Kinter
Russell Ernst of Penn street Han over was arrested for operating a vehicle with the load spilling contents. He received a ten day notice. Alvin H Price of Endicott New York was arrested for making an improper pass on December 1st and given a ten day notice.
Dogs killed two goats valued at $45 each at the home of Alexander T Kijak. An investigation is underway led by Anton E. Maaske, chief of police, who notes all dogs whether licensed or unlicensed and running at large after sundown may be destroyed.
Dr Frank Tamarkin of York and Hanover was elected state representative for the Central Pennsylvania Optometric Society. The officer election occurred Tuesday evening at the Harrisburg hotel with members from five counties in attendance.
Mrs Edgar King of 38 East Berlin R 2 received treatment at Warner hospital after a causage grinder injured her left hand causing a traumatic amputation of the third finger during butchering.
B and S Store promotes Christmas shopping with a large display and a bicycle giveaway valued at 5500. Shoppers are urged to ask for details at the store. The ad encourages gifting through the local holiday paper and notes keys are made while you wait at Sunoco Gardens.
The Mews Brotherhood of St Pa Evangelical Reformed Church in New Oxford hosted the Brotherhood of Redeemers from Livneston. C P Keefer chaired and was re elected president with Robert Sleichter as vice president, Clair Mummert secretary, and Richard Higinbotham treasurer. A Christmas party for the Primary department was planned for December 20. A travel lecture on California and the Pacific Northwest followed a discussion on Can One Be A Good Christian Outside The Church. The event included slides by Charles Albright Hanove, a social period, a card throwing contest won by Redeemers, and refreshments by Clyde Spangler Clair Mummert and Caver Clousher.
The New Oxford high school boys lost their opening game to North York 43 30 on Friday evening at New Oxford. In the preliminary game North York reserves won 41 36. Scotland Industrial handily defeated New Oxford 58 27 Tuesday night on Scotland’s floor. The New Oxford team also dropped the preliminary 37 27 Friday evening. N O S will host Red Lion.
Church notices list New Oxford Evangelical Reformed and First Evangelical Lutheran activities with worship times catechism classes and Christmas programs. Additional entries cover St Mary’s New Oxford St Johns Hampton Emanuel Reformed and other charge churches with masses, Sunday school times, and upcoming consistory elections and rector duties.
Dr Logan B Emlet head of Oak Ridge National Laboratory operations outlines early uses of radioisotopes at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers 42nd annual meeting in Pittsburgh. He cites cheaper fuels and better plastics from atomic leftovers and notes industrial gains in pipeline cleaning with radioactive cobalt tracers.
November attendance at Clear View School Oxford township highlights include pupils with perfect record such as Larrys Beaver Donald Bowser Kenneth Klinedinst William Reindollar Myrtle Hockensmith Cindy Hockensmith Gladys Noel Sally Noel Mary Jane Trish Sarah Trish Carol Warnick Kenneth Bream Lee McWilliams William Noel Jean Rummel Anita Corbin Gerald Beamer Larry Gorman Robert Mathias Ronald Milchimes Harry Rummel Myrna Lee Bream Bonita Laughman Betty Lou Payne and Pegegv Ann Yingling Kathryn Donohue.
In November at Run schon Hamilton township a list includes Edward Staub Geraldine Staub Loraine Harman Charles Reynolds Mary Rinehart Kyle Hughes Lorrs Sul ivan Barbara Staub Helen Walker Richard Diehl Barbara Jones Ruth Staub Peggy Haar Ronald Hankey Elizabeth Hoff Joan Haar Wayne Stock Richard Walker Robert Diehl Priscilla Yohe Joyce Runk Gerald Staub and Mary Swope. Gerald Orndorff is the teacher.
Miss Smiley slipped on a pavement on November 24 and learned Tuesday she fractured a bone in her left foot. She was treated at Warner hospital for the injury and is now listed in stable condition.
Hanover reporter notes Dick Anthony, famed outdoorsman, on a hunting trip in Tioga county. He reportedly missed with Claw Tate Hunterstand then bagged a ten pound Ki pomnt Duck, attempting to restore his status after a prior boast.
The New Oxford high school band seeks 5000 dollars for new uniforms. It has raised 2939.37 to date from annual fairs and was recently aided by a 350 dollar donation from the New Oxford Lions Club. A committee meeting approved a donation target of 1800 dollars to complete the goal. Excess funds will remain in the band account for instruments. The drive begins immediately across all districts of the jointure.
A reception for the new pastor Rev Alton Leister and assistant William Anderman Jr will be held Thursday evening in the parish hall of St Johns Reformed church at New Chester. Members of five congregations St Pauls Red Run Zwingli East Berlin Mt Oliver Bermudian St Johns New Chester and Emmanuel Hampton are invited.
The Crusaders of New Chester Lutheran present Two Days to Marry at The Pines parish hall on Friday December 9 at 8pm with tickets at the door. A Jr OA MU M supper benefit for Hampton Fire Company is Saturday December 10 at 3 30pm. Also a turkey supper at Old Jesuit Mission Buchanan Valley December 10 from 4 to 8pm with tickets one dollar? An event at the VFW post on Pleasant street Hanover runs Mondays at 8pm. A December 14 turkey party at New Oxford high school auditorium at 8pm offers prizes and a ham door prize to support the community playground.
Edgar L. Groft estate extending Regina M Groft real estate and personal property sale. Dec 17 Clayton Pissel sale at west end of Abbottstown within borough limits includes farming implements and household goods.
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