Christmas entertainment at St Marys parochial school
Christmas program at St Marys parochial school will be held Thursday evening December 22 in Parochial hall. All are invited to attend.
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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1932
Page
10
Christmas program at St Marys parochial school will be held Thursday evening December 22 in Parochial hall. All are invited to attend.
New Oxford High School girls and Hanover girls battled to an 11 11 tie on the Hanover floor Friday evening as the New Oxford sextette held the hosts 5 to 7 at halftime and surged with more energy in the second half. In the boys game New Oxford fell to Hanover 50 7 with Herman scoring all New Oxford points and Kintzing leading Hanover with 20.
Obituaries report Mrs. Jennie Hafer of Gettysburg aged 62 dies after long illness. Other notices list Hanover barber shop owner Robert F. Stambaugh, 55, and others including Annie E. Baughman, Clara A. Mowery, Samuel J. Meckley, and Mrs Charlize L. Brownell Ward, with details on birthplaces, families, and funeral arrangements.
Christmas exercises are planned at St. Mark's Lutheran church on December 25 at 7 30 PM and at United Brethren church on December 21. Local residents report several illnesses and routine moves including the Hartlaub and Deatrick families relocating, and Ed Stahle and wife moving near Biglerville.
Hanover Montgomery Ward announces a new department to handle rebuilt Underwood typewriters. A factory expert will assist customers with typewriter questions and all Underwood models will be sold in the department. Two York men, William B. Gemmil and P. T. Hoftheins, were fined $2.50 each for disorderly conduct after a minor automobile accident.
During the December 7, 1932 meeting the New Oxford council authorized a $100 grant to the fire company for fire hose. The session includes numerous bills paid totaling $680.44 and orders to repair water plant line fence.
Mrs Louise B Newman of Hanover is moved by ambulance from Hanover hospital. Mrs Carroll D Erb underwent appendicitis surgery at Hanover Hospital on November 29 and was discharged. Norman Wildasin had cataract removal in Baltimore. Mrs Walter Wright returned home to Biglerville after weeks at Keystone hospital Harrisburg. Thomas McGaughy Cashtown and Martin McSherry McSherrys Town admitted to Warner hospital. Grace Sachs Gettysburg and Elmer Mayers Littlestown discharged from Warner. Frank Bream Gettysburg R D and Maurice Fisher Gettysburg admitted to Warner. Mrs Dennis Boyd Gettysburg R 5 and Mrs Arthur Sponseller Gettysburg R were admitted to Warner. Mrs Clarence L Reinecker Gettysburg who broke her leg discharged. Mrs Luther McDonnell Gettysburg discharged from Warner Tuesday. Brady Brown Gettysburg R D admitted to Warner. Anna Eicholtz Gettysburg discharged.
Pauline Zeigler and Henry Shriver wed in Westminster led by Rev. Paul W. Quay. Margie Hunter and Paul Kraft married after securing a license and wedding at Centenary Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. O G Robinson. Howard Mellott and Helen Geiman tied the knot at Greenmount parsonage with Rev. R A Stresbaugh.
Emma Crovin Noel, 70, died in a Monday morning fire at her Gettysburg residence. Firemen found her body on the first-floor debris near the stairs after a long night of searching. authorities believe she succumbed to smoke on the second floor and fell down the stairs. Neighbors and relatives, including Emanuel Bingaman and Laura Robinson Bingaman, aided others as the two-story brick house burned, with Noel missing until the flames were brought under control.
The New Oxford Fleet-Wings opened league play by losing to St. Patrick's of York on the local floor, 40 to 29, Saturday evening.
William A. McClure of York, age 50, collapsed at the wheel from a cerebral hemorrhage while driving. He drifted to a parked car causing no injuries to himself. He had earlier skidded on a slick highway near Hanover. Dr L A Zech York County coroner ruled natural death. McClure worked over 40 years as a salesman for Lefean Candy Co.
Charged with assault and battery on Jesse Cullers by his hired man A B Martin Straban township. Deputy Sheriff Chester M Spence arrested him Tuesday. Bail set at 300 dollars for a hearing before Justice John C Shearer at 2 this afternoon. The Girl Reserves of New Oxford gave a program in the Methodist church last Tuesday with a twelve member recognition service.
Born Thursday to Mr and Mrs Clarence Koontz near Cedar Ridge a son. The Willing Workers of St Pauls Reformed church met at the home of Mrs W H Kling. Irishtown in the news, Mrs Earl Strasbaugh entertained at cards. Miss Emma Feliy spending time with her sister Mrs Frank Smith near Edge Grove. Mr and Mrs Horace M Leckister and daughter Mary York visited Mr and Mrs A Brashshears. The banns proclaimed at St Aloysius Littlestown between Miss Gertrude Diliman and Urban Bedford. Mr and Mrs Ralph Groft and mother Mrs Annie Weigle Barrisburg recently visited near town.
New Oxford baker Overbauch escaped with bruises when his car struck the locomotive of a Western Maryland train at Hanover Street crossing in New Oxford at 3 45. He said he tried to brake but feared he could not stop in time. Engine crew engineer J S Baumgardner and fireman G U Arter confirmed the collision and described warning attempts.
Testing of bovine tuberculosis planned for Hamilton township after a meeting of 50 herd owners at Pine Run schoolhouse. Arthur Gulden was named township president and J A Nestor vice president. About 700 cattle will be tested with Latimore and Menallen ready for retest.
Bernard Small ten year old son of Fire Chief and Mrs James Small New Oxford is sent to Glen Mills School for Boys Delaware county after confessing to starting a warehouse fire at J H Duttera New Oxford on November 19 causing about 5800 in losses. A juvenile court hearing led Judge Donald P McPherson to place him in parental custody temporarily before ordering transfer to Glen Mills with Probation Officer Miss Margret McMillan present.
Theodore David Markie known as Tel Markle, veteran tackle at Drexel Institute in Philadelphia, elected captain for 1933. He is 5 feet 10 inches, 180 pounds, Hanover High School graduate, living near Dickham, succeeds Edward Marsh who graduates in June. Born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Charles Groft, a daughter Barbara Lowse.
Church schools and worship services scheduled for Sunday with themes "Rejoice in the Lord Always" and "The Wise Men's Question" plus Christmas programs on December 25 and 18. Catechism sessions noted. Missionary society meetings and various lines of service listed for New Oxford, Abbottstown, East Berlin, New Chester, York Springs, and Chestnut Grove with multiple locations and times.
The state Bureau of Motor Vehicles revokes Harold Woritz of Fairfield and George B. Wortz of New Oxford for allowing or driving under the influence of liquor. An earlier Harrisonsburg crash is linked to the actions, but details remain sparse.
Letter from B A Chronister of Tulk New York expresses gratitude for a subscription payment and describes missing home in Adams County and moving to New York State. He praises the response and notes prices not high, hopes for better times.
Health officer John H. Deatrick quarantined a Bisterville home after a child pupil Curtis Miller at Conewago Chapel Parochial School on Pleasant Street showed diphtheria symptoms. The boy has grip symptoms as well.
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