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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1940

Page

8

New Oxford Lions plan Wednesday cross Keys meeting

Local news notes a New Oxford Lions Club gathering this Wednesday at Cross Keys Diner to plan a community Christmas party. Reader items include visits and activities of local residents, church events, and wildlife sightings in Adams county.

New Oxford Lions Club Cross Keys Betty Diehl Lincolnway West Eric Larson Gettysburg C. P. Keefer Shippensburg C. A. Bixler Lincoln Heights Baltimore W. A. Bream Harry Hershey Reading Robert Hershey Ambler Evelyn Cashman New Oxford Shoe Company

Fire Chief Tops Public Favorite in Local Performance Poll

A local survey shows heightened approval for the fire chief amid praise for top activity at the Four Square Filling Station. Residents favor strong leadership and swift emergency response.

New Oxford to Have Wet Cage Quintet

New Oxford high school unveils a six returning lettermen basketball squad under coach Jack Miller with only guard Don Sieg lost to graduation. Key players include Ed Carbaugh George Sheffer John Yinging June Stock and Richard Herman plus Jim Herman Jack Smith Dave Dennis Blaine Miller Harold Noel and Henry Hoofnagle. A 12 game schedule opens with a January 10 home game vs Fairfield and includes Delone Glenville Arendtsville Littlestown East Berlin and other early season contests.

New Oxford High School Jack Miller Don Sieg Ed Carbaugh George Sheffer John Yinging June Stock Richard Herman Jim Herman Jack Smith Dave Dennis Blaine Miller Harold Noel Henry Hoofnagle New Oxford Arendtsville Fairfield Delone Glenville Littlestown East Berlin

Farmers Union Elects Officers at County Meeting

A county wide Farmers Union meeting at New Oxford high school auditorium elected officers including President W A Mahone and vice president Wm G Buehl. Talks by Edna Snyder and Mervin Jacobs highlighted youth and junior work. A re organization meeting for Local No 63 is set for Thursday in the school building.

Farmers’ Union New Oxford High School Edna Snyder Seven Valleys Mervin Jacobs East Berlin W. A. Mahone Wm. G. Buehl E. L. Wehler Harvey Walker Russell Myers New Chester James E. McFarland New Oxford Paul Shultz Monroe Nell Ray Sterner Uniontown No. 63

St Marys School Prepares Christmas Entertainment

The Sisters of St Marys School organize a Christmas program for children to be shown Wednesday evening December 18 at 8 o clock in parochial hall. Acts include Children of the Inn by grades seven and eight A Good Scout by grades five and six Is Santa Real by grades three and four The Little Lost Doll by primary children plus Christmas recitations and carols performed by the pupils.

Sisters of St. Mary’s School

Smoke From Leaves Causes Two-Vehicle Collision

Smoke drifting from burning leaves south of New Oxford confused two drivers about eight o clock and caused a sideswipe two miles south of New Oxford. Private H M Cullen of the Gettysburg detail investigated and no injuries were reported. No charges were filed. Harry C Moose of Dillsburg and George M Deardorff of New Oxford were involved in the crash in front of Amos D Shank’s residence.

New Oxford-Hanover Road New Oxford H. M. Cullen Gettysburg State Motor Police Harry C. Moose Dillsburg George M. Deardorff Lincolnway East Amos D. Shank Hanover R

Frock Attends International Harvester Truck Meeting

Lester H. Frock of Frocks Garage Hanover attended a large dealer meeting of the International Harvester motor truck organization in Harrisburg. The event announced a new line of International motor trucks featuring the Green Diamond engine, the latest in engines built exclusively for trucks.

Lester H. Frock Frock Poplar Street Hanover International Harvester Motor Truck Organization Harrisburg International Motor Trucks International Harvester

Squire Straley's Court Happenings

George Walker of New Oxford was arrested November 30 for driving a truck without rear lights and received a 10 day notice. D Kent Witherow of Gettysburg was fined 10 dollars plus costs for operating an auto with improper registration plates on December 8.

George Walker New Oxford D. Kent Witherow Gettysburg

New Oxford Chamber Plans Public Meeting on Shoe Factory

The New Oxford Chamber of Commerce schedules a community meeting Tuesday at 7:30 in the high school auditorium to discuss reopening the New Oxford Shoe factory. A large turnout is expected with the New Oxford High School band to perform.

New Oxford Chamber of Commerce Oxford New Oxford High School

Texaco Motor Oil Reminder At the 4-Bquare

A brief note notes Texaco Motor Oil is always sold in sealed cans at the 4-Bquare location.

Texaco

New Oxford High Opens Basketball Season With Practice Game

New Oxford High School begins its basketball season with a Friday practice game against Arendtsville High in Arendtsville. The season features returning lettermen in forward and guard spots and upcoming Christmas program and alumni games. An operetta The Governors Daughter is planned for January 15 and 16 with about 175 students involved in rehearsals and leads selected.

New Oxford High School Arendtsville High School Arendtsville New Oxford Wakeman

Gene Autry at Earl Theatre Showcases Melody Ranch

Gene Autry stars in Melody Ranch at the Earl Theatre with Ann Miller and Jimmy Durante. The film features Autry’s The Same Dream Twice written with Fred Rose and songs by Jule Styne and Eddie Cherkose. The $500000 production plays Friday and Saturday at Earl Theatre.

Ann Miller Jimmy Durante Earl Theatre

Knights of St. George Elect 1941 Officers

The Knights of St. George Branch 191 elected Leo Poist as president Nathaniel Miller as vice president A P Wagner as secretary and treasurer and Henry Carbaugh as marshal for 1941 A committee named N C Miller James Small and Leo Poist will arrange the installation in early January A banquet with Ladies night will follow and district organizer Kramer of Harrisburg will deliver the address.

Knights of St. George Leo Pojst Nathaniel Miller A. P. Wagner Henry Carbaugh N. C. Miller James Small Leo Poist Kramer Harrisburg

New Chester Students With Perfect Attendance

November perfect attendance at New Chester school honors pupils including Harman Milhimes Ruth Bly Lucille Weaver Grayson Deatrick Jane Hippenstill Alma Milhimes Viola Miller Melvin Crushong Ted Groupe Glenn Cooley Charles Deatrick Ethel Bly Jimmy Benton Dick Milchimes George Weaver Irene Heller Hazel Heller Marion Starry Margaret Wolf Fred Groupe Charles Stitt Margie Deatrick and Jean Stitt. Ruth E Bricker teaches the class.

New Chester School Harman Milhimes Ruth Bly Lucille Weaver Grayson Deatrick Jane Hippenstill Alma Milhimes Viola Miller Melvin Crushong Ted Groupe Glenn Cooley Charles Deatrick Ethel Bly Jimmy Benton Dick Milchimes George Weaver Irene Heller Hazel Heller Marion Starry Margaret Wolf Fred Groupe Charles Stitt Margie Deatrick Jean Stitt Ruth E. Bricker

Squire Orndorff's Court Happenings

Leroy Corbin of Eagle avenue Han over was apprehended by a state patrolman December 8 for operating an auto at 62 miles per hour. He was given a 10 day notice. Mervin Hippensteel and Donald Howe of New Oxford R D 3 were apprehended November 30 charged with larceny of ducks from John 2 Millar of New Oxford R D A hearing will be held later date.

Leroy Corbin Eagle Avenue Hanover Mervin Hippensteel Donald Howe New Oxford R. D John 2. Millar

Estate of Harvey F Boose Filed for Administration

The estate of the late Harvey F Boose of Mt. Pleasant township was filed Tuesday afternoon at the court house by Estella K Boose widow of the deceased and administratrix of the estate.

Harvey F. Boose Mt. Pleasant Township Court House Estella K. Boose

Deaths Alexander Kinneman 88 Hanover area

Alexander Kinneman 88 formerly of New Oxford died at his Hanover home Monday at 2 30 am after a brief illness. He was born March 1852 to Adam and Catharine Kinneman and belonged to Grace Reformed Church. Surviving include his wife Amanda Bollinger daughter Minnie Kinneman Baltimore step son H P Cashman Hanover five grandchildren and one brother Emanuel Kinneman New Oxford. Funeral held at his residence with Rev John A Klinginna officiating. Burial in New Oxford cemetery.

Hanover Mr. Kinneman Adam and Catherine Steffen Kinneman Grace Reformed Church Washington Camp Patriotic Order Sons of America New Oxford Hanover Cabinet Company Amanda Bollinger Minnie Kinneman Baltimore H. P. Cashman Emanuel Kinneman John A. Kleinginna

Jury verdict upholds New York mutual life claim in Adams County

In Adams County Court, The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York won a jury verdict against Mrs. Margaret Borden Gettysburg Route 4 for total disability benefits dating from 1934. Borden received $40 monthly until October 1939 when payments stopped over refusal of medical treatment. The trial focused on whether surgery, including thyroidectomy, was a prudent step given risks. The verdict concluded the November term of court.

The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York Adams County Margaret Borden Gettysburg R. 4

Mrs. Lilly May Wolf Rites Held in New Chester Cemetery

Mrs Lilly May Wolf aged 71 died at her East Berlin home on December 8 after a illness. She was the wife of Adam Wolf and mother to nine children including John W and Guy R Wolf and Mrs Earl Sponseller. Surviving siblings, grandchildren and great grandchildren are listed. Funeral services were held at the L C Pittentorf and sow funeral home York Springs conducted by Rev Kenneth James of Littlestown. Interment was in New Chester cemetery.

Lilly May Wolf Adam Wolf East Berlin R. 1 Cyrus and Barbara (Peterman) Miller St. John's Lutheran Church Hampton John W. Wolf Guy R. Wolf Earl Sponseller Pierson M Wolf E. Wolf Dillsburg Charles E. Wolf New Oxford L. A. Krout Littlestown Charles Miller York Haven Isaac Wolf Jacob Yohe L. C. Pittentorf and Sow York Springs Kenneth James New Chester Cemetery

New Oxford C O C Holds Annual Banquet

The New Oxford Chamber of Commerce held a turkey banquet at the Cross Keys hotel. President Frank Higinbotham presided over a business meeting electing H A Jones as president P B Dallmeyer as vice president W C Alwine Jr as secretary William Benchoff as assistant secretary and Mrs Georgie Fink as treasurer. Travelogue movies replaced a speaker and were provided by E J J Gobrecht of Hanover. Holiday lights on the square were turned on Friday by the chamber, adding festive decor.

New Oxford Chamber of Commerce Cross Keys Frank Higinbotham H. A. Jones P B. Dallmeyer W. C Alwine, Jr William Benchoff Georgie Fink E. J. J. Gobrecht Hanover Chamber of Commerce

Alderman Denies Paid for Bond in York Case

Alderman W. W Mauss of York denied receiving money for securing the bail of Charles Keeney a WPA worker charged with surety of the peace. He said Keeney’s boss wanted him on the job and a bondsman was contacted. Five dollars was paid to Russell Ziegler who posted a $200 cash bond for Keeney. After the hearing York prosecutor Charles Breston presented the case, and Keeney was discharged.

W. W Mauss York Adams County Charles Keeney WPA Mauss Keeney Russell Gross Ziegler Charles Breston

Mrs Ellen Nace Rites Held For Hanover Resident

Mrs Ellen Nace died at her home Friday at 12 55 pm after years of illness. She was 70 and survived by husband Elmer L Nace four children and seven grandchildren plus two great grandchildren and one sister. Funeral Monday at Trinity Reformed Church with Rev Howard E Sheely officiating. Burial in New Oxford Cemetery. Her parents Mr and Mrs Abraham Lough Teri ger once lived on the farm now owned by Ralph Kopman near New Chester road.

Kate W. Himes Center Square David Earl H. Clayton Costello St. Mary’s Church Joseph M. Miller Costello Rosella Rabine Robert D. Hartnett Fern Null Cross Keys Jerome Edward John Carbaugh Carlisle Street Edward Carbaugh Mary C. Overbaugh Taft Benton New Chester George L. Leech Harrisburg Joseph Schmitt Carlisle Propagation of the Faith Robert Hartnett St. Mary's Church Katherine Auker Lincolnway West Naomi Hulick Elizabethtown Mary Bream Charles Diehl William Herman Amy Diller Jenny Roth Raymond Wisler Lorna Fay Petersburg Wisler Edna Beale Charles Crushong McKean County George Stock Hershey Stock Mamie Weaver Hanover Street Allan Rank Wyomissing Wilton R. Miller Lincolnway East Alban Smith Lititz I. J. Tender Brooklyn N. Y Joseph I. Miller Emory Lookenbill Fort Dupont Delaware Harry Lookenbill Adams County Sergt David M. Taughinbaugh Highland Park Mich P. C. Fleshman Town Harry Noel Mae McDonnell Elmer Slade Washington, D. C Francis Shenberger Joseph Stavely York Joseph Pohlman Christine Salome John Irvin Gettysburg Women’s Missionary Society of St. Paul’s Reformed Church R. E. Sheads Emma J. Hall Oxford Township Winfield G. Horner Court House L. J. Hull Hanover R Hunterstown Huber Englebert Nevin Englebert Vernie Criswell Leren Sanders Richard Beaver Donald Brown Chuck” Myers Brushtown Lock Haven George W. Hensel Hanover Green Grocer Myers Social and Athletic Club Persident Fred Klunk Paul Staub Fred Weaver St. Paul's Reformed Church Karl S. Hoffmeister Clifton Harman Buffalo Jennie Sheets Harman Philadelphia N.C.C.W. Study Club Earl Weaver St. Mary‘s Church James Noel West High Street Neely Taughinbaugh Ida Sheely Marsby J. Roth Trinity Reformed Parker W. R. Russell Bernard Robinson Sanford Russell Raphael Smith Beverly Harriet Victoria Lingg Maryland General Hospital Sons of Veterans Gerald Orndorff Lincoln Bay East Louis Shultz Sue Ann Virginia Stahl Richard Markle Hanover Ellen Nace Elmer L. Nace Nace Abraham and Lovina Lough Teriger Maurice Heiser George Nace Paul Martin R. D Earl Nace New Chester Road New Oxford Cemetery

Neon signs adorn Columbia Jewelry in Hanover storefront

A neon sign installation 18 feet long and 21 inches high has been erected in front of Columbia Jewelry store in Hanover. The Triangle Sign Company of Baltimore supplied a single and double letter sign with red letters and green double dashes on both ends. Three additional small neon signs in green are placed in front of the store—one in each display window and one above the door.

Columbia Jewelry Hanover Triangle Sign Company Baltimore

Christmas Pageant Planned By York Springs Church

The Rev. H. E. Millard reports church notices for York Springs New Oxford and Hunterstown with Sunday schedules. York Springs holds school at 9 30 a m Epworth League 6 30 p m and evening worship 7 30 p m a Christmas pageant is set for Thursday December 19 at 7 30 p m All invited. New Oxford has school at 9 a m and worship at 10 a m with a pageant Sunday December 22 at 7 p m Young people urged to meet at the church Friday December 20 at 7 30 for practice. Hunterstown school at 2 p m worship at 3 p m.

H. E. Millard York Springs Epworth League Oxford—Church Hunterstown—Church

Abbottstown Lutheran Church Christmas Events Schedule

The Rev. John R. Strevig announces church activities. The Sanctuary Hour is Wednesday at 7 30 p m Catechize Saturday at 1 p m Sunday school 9 00 a m Luther League 6 00 p m Candle Light Service 7 00 p m Children’s Christmas exercises Sunday evening December 22nd.

Abbottstown

New Chester Lutheran Charge Sunday Services Schedule

The New Chester Lutheran Charge lists St. Pauls The Pines worship at 9:00 a m with 10:00 a m Sunday school. St Mark s Heidlersburg Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m. St John s Hampton Sunday school at 7:00 p m and worship at 8:00 p m. A guest minister will lead worship in the churches.

New Chester St. Paul's, “the Pines St. Mark’s Heidlersburg St. John’s Hampton

Masses in Conewago chapel to be celebrated by Rev. O'Donnell

Masses in Conewago chapel on Sunday will be celebrated by the pastor Reverend John F. O Donnell at 7 a m and 10 a m The Blessed Virgin s Sodality and Benediction follow at 7 a m

Conewago Chapel John F. O'Donnell

St. Mary’s Church New Oxford First Mass and Mass Times

The Rev. Robert Hartnett pastor. First Mass at 7 30 a m High Mass at 10 a m Evening devotions and Benediction at 7 30. A class of boys and girls will join the Blessed Virgin Sodality at 7 30 Sunday. Miraculous Medal devotions every Wednesday at 7 30.

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

St Marys Paradise First Mass at Proctory Sunday

The Rev William J Burke Pastor holds the first mass at the protectory at 7 am and a second mass in the parish church at 8 30 am Evening devotions follow at 7 15 pm indicating a new parish schedule consistent with Catholic practice.

St. Mary’s, Paradise William J. Burke

J Monroe Danner Pastor Ill Focused Schedule

East Berlin hosts Sunday school at 9 30 a m and church service at 10 30 a m Pastor J Monroe Danner presides Trostles church holds service at 2 pm locally referenced in the area timetable

J. Monroe Danner East Berlin

Evangelical and Reformed Charge Sunday Services

St. Pauls New Oxford led by superintendent Charles E. Alwine holds Sunday school at 9 a.m. and worship at 7 p.m with a guest minister in charge. Emmanuel Abbottstown offers worship at 10 a.m with a guest minister leading the service.

St. Paul's New Oxford Charles E. Alwine Emmanuel Abbottstown

Permit Issued for Eyster's Warehouse Construction

The city engineer's office in York issued a permit to Howard Eyster of York to erect a one story warehouse at Princess Street and Pershing Avenue on the Moravian playground site. The York News agency will be housed in the building with a cost of $7,000. Eyster is Kathryn Winand's brother-in-law of New Oxford.

York Howard E. Eyster Princess Street Pershing Avenue Eyster Kathryn Winand New Oxford

Lane Cedar Chests Offered at 16.95

Leinhardt Bros promote Lane cedar chests priced at 16.95 with sales points at 33 Balto St Hanover Pennsylvania and 281 W. Market St York Pennsylvania.

Lane Cedar Chests Leinhardt Bros Balto St Hanover W. Market St York

Petition to sell real estate in West York at private sale

York Trust Company as administrator of James L. Menough filed in Orphans court for an order to sell No 1109 West Poplar Street West York to Helen M McKinley of New Oxford for 2000 dollars. Hearing is fixed for December 30.

York Trust Company James L. Menough Orphans’ Court West York West Poplar Street Helen M McKinley New Oxford

Church notices outline services and events for December

The Rev George E Sheffer A M D B Pastor presents Sunday church school at 9 am with Prof C P Keefer supervising. Worship at 10 am and 7 pm with themes The Expected Messiah and The Christian Use of the Sabbath. Luther League at 615 pm invites youth. Christmas practice for children Wednesdays and Fridays at 4 pm. Donations for Loysville orphans accepted this and next Sunday. Children's program December 22 at 7 pm. choir plans Christmas Around the World on Christmas Eve. Monthly meeting held at Mrs William McClain’s home with lesson by her. Continued on Page 4

George E. Sheffer C. P. Keefer Luther League Loysville Women’s Missionary Society William McClain McClain

Two men chosen to fill Board No 1 quota in New Oxford

At a Monday meeting in New Oxford Draft Board No 1 selected John David Hawk and Joseph Eugene Smith to fill the district two-person quota. They report next Monday and will be sent to Harrisburg for induction. The board also classified 48 registrants and mailed 425 questionnaires as it nears the first year end.

Harrisburg John David Hawk South Queen Street Littlestown Joseph Eugene Smith Hanover R Draft Board Center Square New Oxford Laura Freed Thea Draft Board No. 2 First National Bank

Meyers and Bowling Wed in Westminster Catholic Rite

Irene Bowling of Gettysburg and Wilfred Meyers of New Oxford exchanged vows December 7 at St. John's Catholic Church Westminster. Rev Fr Mc Court officiated. Attendants were Glenn and Mrs Weishaar. The couple left for a wedding trip following the ceremony.

Glenn Weishaar

Luncheon for Aero Oil Dealers at Cross Keys Hotel

About fifty Aero Oil Company dealers from New Oxford attended a Tuesday evening luncheon in the Saf fron room at the Cross Keys hotel. The event featured a tire auction using stage money and prize awards. Honored guests included Harry C. McCreary, president of McCreary Tire Company, and Ralph McCreary of the same company.

Aero Oil Company New Oxford Cross Keys Harry C. McCreary McCreary Tire Company Ralph McCreary

County Treasurer Receives 1941 Dog Licenses for Sale

Five thousand 1941 dog licenses were received late Tuesday afternoon by County Treasurer Ray J. Kitzmiller at the courthouse and placed on sale Wednesday morning. Sales during 1940 numbered 3,918 about equalling the 1939 business.

Ray J. Kitzmiller

Pre-Christmas Party and Public Livestock Sale Notice

A pre Christmas party is planned Friday evening at Firemen's Hall Irishtown for Irishtown Fire Company benefits. F M Anderson will hold a public sale of livestock at Bermudian Valley Stock Farm Latimore Township three miles east of York Springs on Thursday December 1.

Firemen's Hall Irishtown Irishtown Pire Company F. M. Anderson Bermudian Valley Latimore Township York Springs H. Se

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