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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1932

Page

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St Marys Parochial School Christmas Event Planned

The St Marys parochial school will stage a Christmas entertainment on Thursday evening December 22 in Parochial hall. All are invited to attend.

New Oxford High Girls and Boys Open Home Schedule

New Oxford High School hosts Emmitsburg High School in opening home games. Admission 10 and 20 cents, band music between halves. Boys lose 50 7 with Herman scoring all New Oxford points and Kintzing leading Hanover with 20. Girls tie Hanover 11 11 after a strong second half effort.

New Oxford High School Emmitsburg H. S New Oxford H. S Hanover Herman Kintang NEW Oxford G FT T. Yingling Small Brady Kintzing Crabbs C. O Sterner Shultz Bixler Witmer Hanover Girls New Oxford N. QO. Lassies N.O.H.S Dorothy Herman Peggy Ogden G. C Florence Rife Janet Hull Hanover H Mildred Bankert Joe Anthony Dorothy Emiet

Christmas church services and local notices in Heidlersburg

Christmas exercises will be presented at St. Mark's Lutheran on December 25 at 7 30 p m. United Brethren church plans Christmas exercises on December 21. Local residents noted for medical issues moves and visits including Mrs Peters in serious condition and Ed Stahle with wife moving to Garnet house near Biglerville.

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church United Brethren Church Clarence Shull Allen Kelley East Berlin William Peters Biglerville Edmund Stahle Hartlaub Clarence Ecker John Haverstick Heidlersburg H. G. Haverstick Latimore Glenn Weidner Franklintown William Yohe

Montgomery Ward Opens New Typewriter Department

Hanover Montgomery Ward announces a new department to handle rebuilt Underwood typewriters. Two factory experts will assist customers with problems and discuss models. All Underwood models will be on sale in this department. In York two men were fined 250 dollars each for disorderly conduct after a minor auto accident.

Hanover Montgomery Ward York William B. Gemmil Cranty P. Z. Hoffheins William E. Speck

Deaths and obituaries from Gettysburg area

Obituaries note Mrs. Jennie Etter Hafer 62 wife of Rev L B Hafer died at Gettysburg from heart conditions. Also listed are Robert F Stambaugh Hanover barber shop proprietor 55. Mrs Annie E Baughman Huntington Twp 67. Clara A Mowery Biglerville resident recent Harrisburg hospital death. Samuel J Meckley Abbottstown area 65 from stroke. Funeral services and survivors detailed.

Robert F. Stambaugh Hanover Mr. Stambaugh Jacob and Sophia Bollinger Stambaugh New Oxford Elsie M. Dobbs Robert F Stambaugh C. J. Smith Gettysburg Mildred L. J. Forney Marian L. Stambaugh Amelia Geiselmen Emory Rife Mary Keagey Grover Frock J. Harry Stambaugh Clara A. Mowery Biglerville Harrisburg Susan A. Mowery Bigierville Marie Oberholtzer W. E. Kapp Samuel J. Meckley Yorks Pike Abbottstown Mr. Meckley Amos and Rebecca Kaibaughes Cheney Maggie Hleti Go ‘Linger W. Meckiey York Ley East Berlin

Marriages Ledger Reports Four Local Weddings

Pauline Zeigler and Harry Shriver wed in Westminster with Rev. Paul W. Quay officiating. Margie Hunter and Paul Kraft married after securing a license and church ceremony with Rev. O G Robinson. Howard Mellott and Helen Geiman united at Greenmount parsonage by Rev. R A Strasbaugh. Nadine Conewago Township received a marriage license in West Manheim County as listed in licenses.

Shriver Mellotti—Geiman Howard A. Mellott Helen R. Geiman Hanover Greenmount U Greentmount. Md R. A. Strasbaugh Nadine Conewago Township West Manheim Unty

New Oxford Council Allocates 100 For Fire Hose

December 7 1932 council meeting with all members present approved bills totaling 680.44 then moved to allocate 100 to New Oxford fire company No 1 for purchasing fire hose. Also approved rebuilding line fence at water plant property and adjourned.

al Brashshears Mueller L. Byers C. A. Brashshears S. J. Haverstick Department of Revenue Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company Mueller Company P. A. & S. Small Company Steacy & Wilton Company Stone Slaybaugh & Stough S. F. Keeny William L. Peterman John C. Myers William L. Kohler Metropolitan Edison Company Emory Melhorn John H. Duttera Guy A. Klingle New Oxford Fire Company No. 1 Eicholtz Herman Wolford Ficholtz W. D. Myers

Hospital News Roundup From Hanover and Gettysburg Area

Mrs Louise B Newman of Hanover was removed by ambulance from Hanover hospital. Mrs Carroll D Erb underwent appendectomy at Hanover Hospital on November 29 and was discharged. Norman Wildasin had cataract removal in Baltimore. Mrs Walter Wright returned home from Keystone hospital in Harrisburg. Thomas McGaughy of Cashtown and Martin McSherry of McSherrystown admitted to Warner hospital. Grace Sachs of Gettysburg and Elmer Mayers of Littlestown discharged. Frank Bream and Maurice Fisher admitted to Warner hospital. Mrs Dennis Boyd and Mrs Arthur Sponseller admitted to Warner hospital. Mrs Clarence L Reinecker of Gettysburg discharged after a broken leg. Mrs Luther McDonnell of Gettysburg discharged from Warner hospital. Brady Brown of Gettysburg R D admitted to Warner hospital. Anna Ficholtz of Gettysburg discharged.

Louise B. Newman Hanover Hanover Hospital Carroll D. Erb Norman Wildasin Baltimore Walter Wright Biglerville Keystone Hospital Harrisburg Thomas McGaughy Cashtown Martin McSherry McSherrystown Warner Hospital Grace Sachs Gettysburg Elmer Mayers Littlestown Frank Bream Gettysburg R. D Maurice Fisher Dennis Boyd Arthur Sponseller Warner

Fire fatal for Emma C Noel in Gettysburg home

Mrs. Emma Crosta Noel, 70, burned to death after a fire at her Gettysburg residence. Firemen fought the blaze from 1:45 AM until it was controlled, later locating her body on the first floor debris near the foot of the stairs.

Emma Crosta Noel Gettysburg Noel Robert Gilbert Anne Mast AMS Bingaman Raymond Dayhoff George Pitzer Singaman

Man Stricken Dead In Auto User William A McClure York Dies At Wheel

William A. McClure of York died instantly when struck by a cerebral hemorrhage while driving. He was 59 and left a sister, Helen G. Spotz of York. He had earlier skidded on a slippery highway near Hanover without injury. Dr. L A Zech, York County coroner, ruled natural death. McClure worked over 40 years as a salesman for the Lefean Candy company.

William A. McClure York McClure Helen G. Spotz Hampton Hanover L. A. Zech York County Lefean Candy Company

Bail Posted After Assault Charge in Straban Township

Post 3300 bail was set for A. B. Martin charged with assault on his hired man Jesse Cuilers. Deputy Chester M. Spence arrested the defendant Tuesday. a hearing with Justice John C. Shearer is scheduled for 2 pm. The report also notes a local Girl Reserves program and a December birth announcement in nearby communities.

Jesse Cuilers A. B. Martin Straban Township Chester M. Spence Martin Justice of the Peace John C. Shearer

New Oxford Fleet-Wings Win Opening League Game

The New Oxford Fleet-Wing five defeated St Patrick's club of York 40 to 29 on the local floor Saturday evening.

N. C. Fleet-Wings Oxford Fleet-Wing St. Patrick’s Club York New Oxford Miller's Hall Rex Hook and Ladder NEW Oxford Gft Menzie Kling Sponseller G. Taughinbdaugh Geesey Linten

Local Notes from Cedar Ridge and Surrounding Areas

Born Thursday to Mr and Mrs Clarence Koontz near Cedar Ridge a son. The Willing Workers of St Pauls Reformed church met at Mrs W H Kiing s home. A young son of Mr and Mrs George Groft Irishtown is recovering after swallowing a metal hook. Mrs Earl Strasbaugh Carlisle street entertained at cards. Miss Emma Feliy Hanover street stays with sister Mrs Frank Smith near Edre Grove. Mr and Mrs Horace M Leckliter and daughter Mary York visited Mr and Mrs C A Brashshears. Mrs John Hyson and sons Wesley and Joseph returned from Irishtown to Washington. Banns proclaimed at St Aloysius Lidlestown between Miss Gertrude Dillman and Urban Bedford. Mr and Mrs Ralph Groft and mother Mrs Annie Weigle Harrisburg visited Frank K Groft near OF.

St. Mary's Hanover Center Square Superior W. D. Myers Hanover Street John Lough Bernard Livingston Cloyd Taughinbaugh Fred Fleshman Beaver College Jenkintown John H. Weaver Philadelphia John S. Weaver Guy Miller Nathaniel Miller Lincolnway Harry M. Miller New Oxford Leo R. Staub York H. M. Leckliter Mite Society of St. Paul's J. T. Brown H. C. Stock Roy Bollinger Louise Higinbotham Washington, D. C Raymond Spangler Harrisburg Elmer Dillman Lincoln Way East Cornelius Hemler Irishtown Neil Clark H. H. Beamer Gettysburg John Gentzler East Berlin Sun- Gay New Oxford Public Margaret Weaver Amanda Shriver Frank Ruber Smith & Overbaugh Lewis Milheims Latimore Township Latimore Threshing Company Barry Dixon York Springs Justice of the Peace Dixon Clarence Koontz Cedar Ridge St. Pauls Reformed Church W. H. Kiing George Groft Earl Strasbaugh Carlisle Street Emma Feliy Frank Smith Edre Grove Horace M. Leckliter Mary C. A John Hyson Wesley Joseph George Nicholson Washington St. Aloysius Catholic Church Lidlestown Gertrude Dillman Urban Bedford Dillman Ralph Groft Annie ‘Weigle Frank K. Groft

Auto Crashes Into Engine Near New Oxford

C Clair Overbaugh, 40, of New Oxford, escaped with bruises when his eight cylinder car struck the side of a Western Maryland locomotive at the Hanover street crossing in New Oxford. The collision dragged the car about 45 feet after Overbaugh failed to stop at the crossing despite warnings from engine crew and a witness. He had been returning from a turkey banquet trip and forgot his ticket.

C. Clair Overbaugh New Oxford Maryland Hanover Street New Oxoni Overbaush PG Seitwartz Oxford Overbiigh J. S. Baumzardner Hanover C. A. Arter York Arter Overbausch Overbaugh McSherrystown D. G. Sebricht Qerbaugh

Christmas Church Schedule Across Several Charges

Church services range from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. with Sunday school at 9 or 9:30. Christmas programs, catechism sessions, and special music are planned across First Lutheran, New Oxford Methodist, Reformed, Lutheran, and United Brethren churches.

New Oxford Reformed H. &. Sheely St. Paul's New Oxford Church School Emmanuel Abbottstown East Berlin New Chester Hampton J. H. Little the Pines Heidersburg York Springs Lower Bermudian Chestnut Grove

Testing Cattle In Hamilton Township

Plans for bovine tuberculosis testing in Hamilton township were finalized by 50 herd owners at Pine Run schoolhouse. Arthur Gulden was named township president with J A Nestor as vice president G F Gebhart secretary R H B Hoover treasurer and D R Miller on the township committee. Testing began Monday with about 700 cattle to be tested and John W Slaybaugh awarded the transport contract at $2 per day. The fee is $1.50 per first cow and 10 cents for each additional cow. Six townships have been tested and Latimore and Menallen prepare for the first annual retest.

Hamilton Township Pine Run Arthur Gulden Abbottstown J. A. Nestor G. F Gebhart East Berlin R. H B. Hoover D. R. Miller New Oxford John W. Slaybaugh Hamilton Latimore Menallen

Boy Confesses Fire Totals Warehouse in New Oxford

Bernard Small a 10 year old son of Fire Chief James Smail of New Oxford was taken to Glen Mills School for Boys Delaware County after police say he confessed to starting a warehouse fire in New Oxford on November 19 causing about 5800 in damage. A juvenile court hearing Judge Donald P McPherson placed him in parental custody temporarily before ordering the Glen Mills placement. He was escorted to the school by probation officer Miss Margaret McMillan of Adams County.

Bernard Small James Smail New Oxford Glen Millis School For Delaware County J. H. Duttera Bronday Donald P. McPherson Glen Mills Afiss Margaet McMillan Adams Country

Drexel Dragon Captain Crowns 1933 Football XI

Theodore Dang Markie, veteran tackle from Philadelphia, elected captain of the 1933 Drexel Dragon football team. He weighs 180 pounds and stands 5 feet 10 inches, succeeding Edward Marsh who graduates in June. Barbara Lowse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Groft, born Saturday near town.

Theodore Dang Markie Drexel Tast Tate Philadelphia Walter Halas Stanfos Une A Dumer Hanover Hith Charles Groft Town Daugh Barbara Lowse

Licenses Revoked For DUI Ties to Harrisburg Crash

The state bureau of motor vehicles revoked Harold Wortz of Fairfield and George B. Wortz of New Oxford for operating and permitting a driver under liquor influence. An auto accident near Harrisburg weeks ago is linked to the revocations, but details are unavailable.

State Bureau of Motor Vehicles Harold Wortz Fairfield George B. Wortz New Oxford Harris—risburgy

Appreciation Note From B A Chronister Expresses Hopeful Outlook

A letter from B A Chronister of Tulk, New York, pleads for subscription renewal and reflects on long absence since leaving Adams County for New York state. Chronister notes improved times ahead as prices rise slowly and residents have behaved well over the year.

B. A. Chronister Tulk, N Adams New York State

Diphtheria Quarantine After Child Diagnosed In Irishtown

Health officer John H. Deatrick quarantined the home of Henry Shrader in Irishtown after six year old William E. Shrader was diagnosed with diphtheria. William is a pupil at the Conewaro chapel parechiat school. Curtis Miller on Pleasant street had suffered from the grip.

John H. Deatrick Biderville Henry Shrader Irishtown William E. Shrader Conewaro Chapel

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H. S. Basketball News Montgomery Ward L. B. Afer Jennie (Etter) Hafer L. B. Hafer Hafer Lemasters Franklin County George W Mary A. Etter Annie E. Baughman Sherman Funt Huntington Township Punt Home Jacob Kohr Floren Frank Theodore George Chauncey Baughman Detroit Charles Kohr Arthur Kohr Bucklock Lottie Mack Westfield M. A. Huff New Cumberland Bre Minster Eae Steele Tiernoon Poe Detion Stal News N. O. Council Hospital News Emma C. Noel Methodist Church Maple Leaf Girl R. S. Saby Conexazo Chapel Genevieve Liversberger Harry Livelsberger Grove Paul Tressier Charles Tressier H. D. Hoover Columbia South Carolina Paul Ensrud Jr James Liversbereer Irishtoown New Oxford Boys NEW Oxford G. F T. Menzie F. Seetee Fleshman Beamer McClain Taughinbaugh Cree Sponseller Bucher F. Ee Nees Wright Thomas Hourz Shank Thrush G-burg Arendtsville Ata New Oxford Lutheran George E. Sheffer Luther League Kathryn Wehler First Lutheran Sunday School Missionary Society of the First Lutheran Church Amos Little Lancolnwey West Salem United Ted” Markle Fo Drexel Curtis Miller Pleasant Street
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