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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1949

Page

9

Local Notes Include Births Departures and Hunts

Miss Eleanor Miller returns home to Carlisle street and resumes work at Farmers and Merchants bank. Adams county hunts yield bucks for Henry Coble and Richard Bevenour while 7100 yellow perch are stocked in Gettysburg and New Oxford ponds. James Deisley jailed for desertion. J Francis Yake named master in Hull Hull divorce suit. William Anderman to assist at St. John's charge while studying.

Eleanor Miller Carlisle Street New York Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank Fred F. Feiser Clark Rosina Ann Lincolnway West Herschel Shortridge Drexel Hill Guy Noel Hanover Near New Oxford Hanover General Hospital Lulu Miller Ida Miller Town V. Ralph Miller Philadelphia Robert Shrader Shrader Gloria Horn Richard Bevenour Cumberland County C. W. Noel New Oxford Noel Madge Rightmire F. E. Rightmire St. Paul's Reformed Church M. R. Freed Adams County Brick Yard Gettysburg Alwine's Pond Robert Weaver McSherrystown Eugene Sheely James N. Deisley Justice of the Peace John H. Basehore Deisley Lancaster J. Francis Yake, Jr Adams County Court

Jewelry Ad from THOS. H. SMITH in Hanover

Christmas gift prompt from THOS H SMITH jeweler opposite Sears Hanover PA. Emphasizes home community paper as thoughtful gift, highlights any key for car or home made while you wait at Sunoco Gardens.

Thos. H. Smith Sears Hanover, Pa Sunoco Gardens Walt Sunoco Gardens

New Oxford Lions Club Turkey Party Wednesday Evening

The New Oxford Lions Club hosts a turkey party December 14 at 8 pm in the high school auditorium. Prizes include dressed turkeys and a country ham door prize. Proceeds fund the community playground. a large turnout is expected.

New Oxford Lions Club New Oxford High School Crusaders New Chester Pines Coor Hampton Hampton Fire Company Jesuit Mission Buchanan Valley VFW Post Homes New Building Pleasant Street Hanover VFW Post and Ladies’ Auxillary Oxford High School

New Oxford Students Present All Month Attendance List

The New Oxford public schools report November attendance with a list of pupils present every day. Named students span grades I through VI, including William Collins and Douglas Alwine, with many others across grade levels.

New Oxford Public Schools William Collins Bradley Groft Burnell Humbert Jerry Kuykendall John Michimes Lloyd Rummel Patrick Rutter Jimmy Wetkert Dennis Wentz Harold Wolf Jimmy Hippensteel Carla Alwine Sandra Berkheimer Laura Jane Estep Linda Heldbridle Sharon Fallin Carolyn Sadler Lucille Sager Nancy Sieg Mary Ellen Yeagy Tina Cassatt Patricia Estep Sandra Flegal Lila Mae George June Hippensteel Judith Martz Kathryn Millhimes Jane Spangler Joan Staub

New Oxford Library Adds Titles and Expands Access

The Kathryn Winant estate contributes sought after titles while Get tysburg library transfers broaden the collection. Patron usage rises with 392 current readers in Adams county and over 300 November circulations. Open hours are Wednesday 7 to 9 pm and Friday 3 to 5 pm with Mae Gilbert and Mrs. George E. Sheffer staffing.

Kathryn Winand Adams County Mae Gilbert George E. Sheffer

Marriages Spongeiler Cool United in Emmitsburg Church

Mildred Cool daughter of Mr and Mrs George Cool near Emmitsburg wed Warren Sponselier son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Sponseller Gettysburg R D 5 at St Joseph s Catholic church Emmitsburg The ceremony was performed by Fr Francis Stauble The bridegroom works at Cannon Shoe Company New Oxford They will reside at his parents home Meanwhile the B and B Store advertises Christmas shopping with a bicycle giveaway prize.

St. Joseph's Catholic Church Emmitsburg Mildred Cool George Cool Warren Sponselier Arthur Sponseller Gettysburg R. D Francis Stauble Cannon Shoe Company New Oxford

Bulova ELGIN WATCHES Watches and many others

THOS. H. SMITH, Jeweler Opposite Sears' Hanover Pa offers a selection of Bulova and Elgin watches among other timepieces for customers seeking reliable brands and classic styles in Hanover Pennsylvania.

Elgin Watches Thos. H. Smith Sears Hanover

Local births and community notes from Hanover and Gettysburg

A roundup of births including Janet Faye rife and others, hospital operations, discharges, and newborns at Hanover and Gettysburg areas. Residents move homes, hunting notes on deer, and local births. Community events include lodge dinner, garden club gathering, and council meeting postponement with charity gift plans.

J W Taughinbaugh 100th Birthday Observed at Hunterstown

Jacob W. Taughinbaugh celebrated his 100th birthday on the farm near Hunterstown where he was born. Relatives gathered as he recalled Civil War days and meeting Lincoln. A Republican, he served Adams County as sheriff elected in 1887. his wife Alberta Bell died in 1935.

Jacob W. Taughinbaugh Hunterstown Gandchildren Mr. Taughinbaugh Richard Kammerer Kammerer Taughinbaugh Jacob Taughinbaugh Gettysburg Lincoln National Cemetery Adams County Alberta Nancy Bell Frank Weaver J. Marshal Linton Philadelphia

New Oxford Gift Shop Promotes A Beautiful Watch

A listing from New Oxford Gift Shop highlights a beautiful watch as a featured item. The ad promotes the gift and notes availability at the shop.

New Oxford

Shop Center Square Fruit Market Hanover

Local Hanover outlet advertises quality fruits vegetables and grocery items at Center Square. The listing emphasizes a broad selection and fresh produce for everyday shopping.

Center Square Hanover

Sunoco Advertisement for Spare Car and Home Keys

An ad promotes making spare keys for cars or homes at Sunoco locations. It highlights convenient, quick key duplication services potentially at gas stations or partner shops.

Pastor Leister Begins Third East Berlin Pastorate

The Rev Alton M Leister begins his third pastorate serving the East Berlin Evangelical and Reformed Charge. A Carroll County native, he attended Hanover public schools and earned a BA from Franklin and Marshall in 1939 and a BD from Lancaster Theological Seminary in 1942. He was licensed in 1942 and ordained the same year, serving Grace church Mt. Carmel and Manchester charge before East Berlin. Married to Doris E Myers in 1942, they have two daughters and a son, living in the East Berlin parsonage.

Carroll County Hanover Eichelberger That Place Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster Theological Seminary St Mary's Evangelical and Reformed Church Silver Run Alton M. Leister Trinity Church Mercersburg Grace Church Mt. Carmel Manchester East Berlin Mr Leister Doris E. Myers Mary Edna Ruth Ellen Arthur Philip Zwingli Leister

East Berlin E R Church launches new pastorate and program

The East Berlin Evangelical and Reformed charge inaugurated a new pastorate with Rev. Alton M. Leister leading five churches and St Paul union Lutheran and Evangelical and Reformed in Red Run. An assistant pastor program funded by multiple bodies will support local ministry and train students like William H Anderman Jr. at Lancaster Theological Seminary.

East Berlin Evangelical and Reformed Church Alton M. Leister Manchester St Paul Union Lutheran and Evangelical and Reformed Red Run York County Board of National Missions of the St. Louis Mercersburg Synod Lancaster Theological Seminary Lancaster

New Oxford Gift Promotes Ronson Lighter as Christmas Offer

A local retailer advertises a Ronson lighter as a Christmas gift item in New Oxford. The notice highlights the present as a popular, practical present ideal for holiday shoppers in the community.

Oxford

Christmas Dolls and Games A Little Joes News Stand

A compact feature on holiday toys at the Little Joes News Stand highlighting popular Christmas dolls and games. The item emphasizes seasonal offerings and local shopping options for families.

Little Joes

Death notices for Emma Mumma and Martha Costello in Hanover and New Oxford

Emma Elizabeth Mumma 48 of Hanover died Sunday at Hanover General Hospital. Survived by two daughters, two brothers, two sisters, and other relatives. services held with a requiem mass at St Josephs Church. Martha Costello 69 of New Oxford died Tuesday after long illness. eight children and many grandchildren survive. funeral Thursday at her late residence with Interment in New Oxford Cemetery.

Emma Elizabeth Mumma Hanover Hanover General Hospital David I Bernadine Weaver Mumma Jean Janet David Mumma Felix Gunter Harts Mumma Harry Swartebaugh Ecclock St Joseph's Church Robert C Gribbin St Joseph Martha Fstello Costella Henry C Costella New Oxford R Costella John Amelia Hough Bosd Curtis Writt Shepherdstown W. Va Clayton Castehn New Oxford Virginia Hough Hanover RD Clarence Rhodes John W. Ralph James N Costello Mary Katherine Brown Abbottstown R Robert Boyd Berryville Lee Boyd Rippon John Boyd William Lichlider Waihe Marcus Round Hill George E. Sheffer Costello

Mrs Minnie Gertrude Miller Dies in Wellsville Home

Mrs. Minnie Gertrude Miller 74 wife of Charles W Muller died at her son Arthur Miller’s home in Wellsville R I at 6 30 am Thursday She was daughter of the late Henry and Lovina Crone Albert Survived by husband son two brothers a sister and three grandchildren Funeral services were held at Clemens funeral home Dillsburg at 2 pm Sunday Rev Arthur T Kaup officiated Interment was in the church cemetery Pallbearers were Fermin Myers Chester Bentz Russell Byers Edward Bentz John Yohe and Harry Kinter

Minnie Gertrude Miller Charles W Muller Arthur Wellsville R. I Henry and Lovina Crone Albert Miller Muller Charles Albert Abbottstown R. D George Albert Aldan Jane Tschop Huntingdon Clemens Funeral Home Dillsburg Arthur T. Kaup Barrens Reformed Church Fermin Myers Chester Bentz Russell Byers Edward Bentz John Yohe Harry Kinter

Squire Straley's Court Happenings

Russell Ernst of Penn street Han over was cited for operating a vehicle with contents leaking or escaping. He received a ten day notice. Alvin H. Price of Endicott New York was cited for making an improper pass on December 1 and was given a ten day notice.

Russell Ernst Penn Street Hanover Alvin H. Price Endicott N. Y

Dogs Kill Two Goats Valued At Forty Five Dollars Each

Dogs killed two goats valued at 45 dollars each at the home of Alexander T Kijak Kotner Mill dead ear Saturdas H Cr Ouane. Dog investigator is investigating Anton E Maaske chief of peace. State that all dogs licensed or unlicensed running at large after sunset are liable to be destroyed.

Alexander T Kijak Kotner Mill Ead Ear Saturdas H Cr Ouane- Wii Anton E. Maaske

Tamarkin Elected Officer in Central Pennsylvania Optometric Society

Dr Frank Tamarkin of York and Hanover was elected state representative of the Central Pennsylvania Optometric Society. The win was announced at a Tuesday evening meeting at the Harrisburg hotel attended by members from five counties.

Frank Tamarkin York and Hanover Central Pennsylvania Optometric Society Harrisburger Hotel

Amputation Injury Reported At Warner Hospital

Mrs Edgar King of 39 East Berlin R 2 was treated for a traumatic amputation of the third finger of her left hand after an accidental contact with a grinding tool while butchering. The incident occurred at the Warner hospital.

Edgar King East Berlin R 2 Warner Hospital

Brotherhoods host exchange at St Pa Evangelical church

At the New Oxford church meeting the Mews Brotherhood of St Pa Evangelical Reformed hosted the Brotherhood of Redeemers. CP Keefer was re elected president with Robert Sleighter as vice president. Clair Mummert named secretary and Richard Higinbotham treasurer. They planned a Christmas party for December 20 for the Sunday school Primary department.

Brotherhood of St Pa Evangelical-Reformed Church New Oxford Brotherhood of Redeemers Church Litiests Sn Steaon CP Keefer Oineers Keeter Robert Sleiwhter Clair Mummert Richard Higinbotham California Pacific Northwest Charles Albright Hatove Reedeemer’s Oxford

New Oxford Boys Lose Opening Tilt

The New Oxford high school dribblers fell 58 27 to Scotland Industrial on Friday night. North York reserves beat New Oxford 41 36 in a preliminary game. New Oxford varsity also lost 43 30 at North York as Red Lion is set to visit.

New Oxford Boys New Oxford Hgh North York New Oxford Coeur North York Reserves Scotland Oxford High School Dribblers Oxford tJavnee

Clear View School November Attendance Leaders

Clear View School Oxford township reports November attendance perfect by pupils led by Larry 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 Peggy Ann Yingling Kathryn Donohue teacher.

Clear View School Oxford Township Larry 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 Peggy Ann Yingling Kathryn Donohue

Notable Names at Rum School in Hamilton Township

In November at the Rum school in Hamilton township several residents including Edward Staub Geraldine Staub Loraine Harman Charles Reynolds Mary Rinehart Kyle Hughes Larry Sullivan 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 Rank Gerald Staub and Mary Swope were listed with Gerald Orndorff named as the teacher.

Rum Hamilton Township Edward Staub Geraldine Staub Loraine Harman Charles Reynolds Mary Rinehart Kyle Hughes Larry Sullivan Barbara Staub Helen Walker Richard Diehl Barbara Jones Ruthetta Staub Pegey Haar Ronald Hankey Elizabeth Hoff Joan Haar Wayne Stock Richard Walker Robert Diehl Priscilla Yohe Joyce Rank Gerald Staub Mary Swope Gerauld Orndorff

Fracture in left foot after November slip

Miss Smiley slipped on the pavement on November 24 and only learned Tuesday that she had suffered a fracture in her left foot. She was treated at Warner Hospital for the injury.

Maatwrtet Sune Ciel Dury moNew Ber Guba Goiter Pat Peerator Aie Bet Warner Hopital Tutsans Smiley Ana Tell

Hanover hunter Dick Anthony visits for prestige hunt

Dick Anthony, famed for a celebrated pheasant shoot, returns to Hanover area for another hunting trip. The report notes his dramatic hat toss and a separate local deer bag weighing ten pounds near Tioga County.

Dick Anthony Hanover Oastord Town Eddy Uway Fred Uhd Misstead

Emlet Reports On Atomic Research Advances At Pitt Conference

Dr. Logan B. Emlet of Oak Ridge National Laboratory spoke at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers meeting in Pittsburgh about radioisotopes and their uses. He cited cheaper fuels, better plastics, and industrial benefits such as detecting pipe jams with cobalt tracers.

Pittsburgh Logan B. Emlet Oak Ridge, Tenn National Laboratory Emlet Rena Bond Emlet Hanover New Oxford John M. Emlet E C Bond West High South Bolton Streets E.C Bond American Institute of Chemical Engineers Bat

Drive Starts For New Band Uniforms

The New Oxford high school band seeks 5000 for new uniforms. So far 2939.37 has been raised from annual fairs and a $350 donation from the Lions Club proceeds. A committee meeting set a 1800 goal, with excess funds kept in the band fund for instruments. The drive begins immediately in all districts of the jointure.

Oxford High School New Oxford Lions Club Jointure

Reception for new pastor and assistant at St. Johns New Chester

A reception for Rev Alton Leister and assistant William Anderman Jr will be held Thursday evening in the parish hall of St. John's Reformed church New Chester. Members from five congregations St Paul's Red Run Zwingli East Berlin Mt Oliver Bermudian St. John's New Chester and Emmanuel Hampton are invited to attend.

Alton Leister William Anderman, Jr East Berlin

Sale Register for Groft and Pissel Estates

The notice lists sales of real estate and personal property. Juil-Edgar L Groft, ext of Regina M Groft estate, Edge Gruuve. Dec 17 Clayton Pissel, west end of Abbottstown, borough lands, farming implements and household goods.

Edgar L. Groft Regina M Groft Edge Gruuve Clayton Pissel Abbottstown

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G. Pa Marlene Cathleen Harold Buckey Buohl Locust Street Buohl Anna Mae Good Brush Run W. G. Buohl A. J. Kimmel South Mountain Creamery Jerry Sanders Robert Sanders Eldad Stremmel Wilbur Eckert Taneytown Wayne Hill Richard Golden Roo Ida Sheely Frank Feiser Catherine Sherman Annie Hoffman Clara Rinehart Emory Hammer Arthur Cushman Theresa Small Harry VanAucken Gettysburg R. 4 Eva Heltzel Milton Bollinger New Oxford R. D William Brown William E. Smith Irishtown Helen Dennis Janet Myers Near Town Lions N.O. Public Schools Warren Fallin Kenneth Klinehunst Arthur Lopez Noel Taylor David Winebrenner IV Wilma Anderson Rebecca Gobrecht Patricia Groft Mary Kitzmiller Rosalie Laughman Gary Cassatt David Higinbotham Donald Kuykendall Eugene Kuykendall William Millhimes Jan Sponseller Dale Trump Robert Walker Ramona Baker Mary Lou Chronister Joan Dockey Jo Ann Humbert Janet James Oxford Library Notes of Spongeiler Bulova Edgar Rife Janet Faye Francis Moore Hanover Hospital David Sterner Charles Lawrence Hanover R 3 Lincolnway East Gloria Ann Curtis Miller W. C. Spicer Gettysburg R Ward Shields Big Round Top William H. Plank Ed Meckley J. A. Cashman G. D. Morrison Gettysburrg R Hebron Lodge A. M First Lutheran Church William Zeigler Sara Zeigler Dora Zeigler Williamsport Marilyn R. Sheffer Washington, D. C Robert D. O’connell Manhassett Long Island New J. W. Taughinbaugh E.B. Ev Alton M Leister Ister Evangelical and E.B Emma FE Mrs. Henry (C. Costella Minnie G. Miller Squire Straley DR. Tamarkin B & SS Brotherhood Richard Hisinbotham Clyde Spangler Cover Clousher N.O HS Red Lion Pine Run Clair Tate Hunhterstowh Tioga County Hanovers Newe Broadway WM A Sanderes Stuud Chevrolet New Oxford Evangelical-Reformed A C Rohronagh Pau Ruelie Wolfe Henry Shoew Charlies Henry Steck Fanimabie Atrewatoon First Evangelical Lutheran Church FE Schietler Universal Bible A. Om Charles H Wolf Luther Gettysbury College Eddie Plank Memorial Gymnasium St. Mary's Church Robert D Hartnett Elmer Rountmaker York Springs Board of Education St John's Reformed Emmanuel Reformed Altor M Leiper Worhip Subeaas Church of the Brethren Abbottstown Lutheran Charge Leater Karscamer Luther League Conewago Chapel Har Maot Ssabetass JO Wess eVeldlig Salem Vo Maren New Chester Lutheran Pastorate Sameer MO Claire Jobes Hampton Church Soult Ralmett Soudas Colene LO A St Pauls the Pines Mooi YSO Ourvice Sermlun Sut Ram St Marks Heidlersburg
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