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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1929
Page
8
Two unmasked bandits staged a daylight holdup at the Grantley Inn in York, securing only 35 dollars. Investigators believe the robbers misjudged the loot, possibly targeting workmen from nearby United States Chain and Forging Co who cash paychecks at local stores.
A son of Robert Robert of Cash Town shot an eight prong deer. John Gardner of York Springs, son of the postmaster and Mrs H M Gardner, shot a seven point buck near the Harper Smith home Thursday. Charles Snyder took an eight point near Upper Pike Schoolhouse. Addison Leer shot a seven point buck on Thursday. Maurice Lansinger and family moved from Littlestown to Hanover to reside.
Amos Basehoar formerly of Littlestown, escaped from Washington County Hospital Hagerstown while awaiting trial for an oil station robbery attempt. Now in Ohio State Prison Chillicothe, he is identified by fingerprints as Robert White and faced with Maryland detainer for robbery. He fled with a stolen car after Stockslager shot during the December 31 1927 holdup.
Traveling by train through towns one sees lighted Christmas trees and wreaths in homes. Snow falls on green branches as towns display cheer with a central tree. The decorations bring joy to travelers, brightening dreary rain and spreading a pine scented Christmas spirit.
Irvin O Wolgamuth, 48, of Yoo York county, was jailed nine to eighteen months for stealing four hams from his uncle David Wagner in Latimore township last September. Three hams were found at Wolgamuths home. the fourth remains missing. All sentenced by Judge Donald P Mc Pherson with incarceration to begin September 26. Other paroles included William Thompson on six months probation for evading a board bill and Harry Lyles on six months probation for drunk driving. S Clair Trestle bagged a 108 pound buck.
Hanover reports include Earl Grove bagging a five pronged buck in the South Mountains and ground breaking for Murphy Five and Ten Cent store on Center Square and Broadway. Str glatt and Thimis open a barber shop at 36 Broadway,shoe shining rooms now with twelve chairs.
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