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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1948
Page
11
Local families welcome births and note illnesses in New Oxford and Hanover areas. A son was born December 5 to Mr and Mrs Arthur C Trish. Several residents, including Mrs George Frank and Miss M Kathryn Winand, are on sick lists. Holiday events and school plans announced as New Oxford public schools close December 23 and reopen January 3.
All persons reserving Sunday papers must call for them, or they will be responsible for them. Joseph I. Weaver
Christmas greetings from the home community paper offer a yearly subscription for distant readers. The item promotes winter garden products including dressed and drawn turkeys chickens and ducks as featured offerings for the season.
A new gift shop opens in New Oxford promising monthly offerings through the holiday season. The store aims to attract shoppers with varied seasonal items and regular arrivals each month ending at Christmas.
The New Oxford Lions club plans a Christmas party for children aged 12 and under in the public school auditorium from 3 to 5 pm on Friday December 24. A movie program and treats funded by the club will be provided at no charge with no tickets required.
Miss Jean Millar daughter of Mr and Mrs John Z Millar New Oxford R D 2 wed Clarence Merrit Ford son of Mr and Mrs James E Ford New Oxford R D 1 in a double ring ceremony at the home of Rev Herman Beatty Chambersburg The couple planned a three day trip to New York City. Also married were Miss Gloria Jean Dubs Hanover and Marvin J Stine Hanover in St Matthew’s Lutheran church with Rev Dr Harry Hursh Beidleman presiding.
Miss Doris M Warehime daughter of Mr and Mrs Morian M Warehime of Silver Run and Robert H King grandson of Mr and Mrs Robert A King of Hunterstown were married Tuesday evening at St Marys Reformed Church Silver Run Md The Rev Edward A Price officiated Their attendants were Mr and Mrs Glenn Ohler A bridal luncheon followed at Richard McAllister hotel Hanover They will reside at 501 East King Street Littlestown Mr King a Littlestown Shoe Company employee and WWII Navy veteran The bride attended Westminster High School and worked for Beacon Steel Products Co Westminster
Miss Reba Mae Kessler and Victor C Ault were married November 27 at St Pauls church Hanover in a double ring ceremony performed by Rev A M Hollinger. Maid of honor was Velma Dubs and best man Franklin Ault. The couple, now residing in Brodbeck R D 1, will honeymoon in Washington DC and New Jersey and both work at Hanover Wire Cloth Co.
New Oxford boys erased a 20-12 deficit against Manchester with a 25 point burst in the final five minutes led by J Miller and G Mummert. The win marked the fourth straight for New Oxford with a 5-1 stretch in six games. The junior varsity won 31-23. alumni game set for Friday.
Smiths Men’s Shop advertises nightly hours through Christmas with gift packages wrapped and boxed. Located “On the Square” in New Ou, OFG.
A daughter Sharon Grace was born to Mr and Mrs Francis Moore Irishtown last Wednesday. Mrs Paul Harbaugh and infant Linda Kay discharged to West High street home. Mrs Calvin Elder and infant son discharged. Mrs Albert Smith discharged from Warner hospital. Mrs Nannie Belle Patrick is a Hanover hospital patient after a fall. Quarantines listed for scarlet fever include Delores Dennis Jean Rider and Kathleen Breighner. Fire auxiliary party planned Thursday at 7 30 PM in New Oxford fire hall. Vincent Bosserman recovering at home. Wedding announced for Nadine Elizabeth Myers and John Wesley Herrell at First Lutheran Church New Oxford Saturday 5 PM. Mr and Mrs John C Geiselman celebrate 61st anniversary December 15. Fire destroys a home in Leesburg Fla. three children perished and cousin Linda Ogden died later of burns. Adolphus E Frock injured at Bethlehem quarry and treated at Hanover hospital. Fires reported at Cannon Shoe factory and Orndorff home. Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality welcomed 24 new members at Sacred Heart Conewago with Benediction. Home Economics Extension club taught pressing and spot removal. next meeting January at Mrs Curtis Sponseller to discuss remodeling clothes. Mary Jane Mickey leads meetings.
Bargain alert for engagement rings with value offers at THOS H EMITH Jeweler located at 46 Frederick Street Hanover. Special prices promise fair value on selected styles for brides and buyers seeking quality pieces.
Gloria Jean McCartney five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs David McCartney Hunterstown was struck by a pickup driven by Mrs Nancy A Kammerer of Gettysburg R 4 in front of the McCartney home at 430 PM Tuesday She was dragged by the truck which rolled over an embankment pinning her between the frame and ground She was taken to Warner hospital with contusions and abrasions State police said the child ran onto the road No arrest made Kammerer escaped injuries The truck remained undamaged
Miss Nellie Dennis at Warner hospital and 24 hour service now at Stough Motors on Lincolnway West. Carol singing atop G W M Stock tower on Center Square canceled. Mr and Mrs Ray Doyle relocate to Hanover street after purchasing from Mrs Marguerite Trone. Hebron Lodge plans St Johns Day banquet December 29 at 6 30 pm at St John Lutheran Abbottstown. Annual election and installation of officers set for Monday at 7 30. Ladies Aid First Lutheran elected officers at Mrs M G Cole stock home Hanover street with E C Livingston president Amos Little vice president and others.
Sgt Edwin H Thomas of the Hanover recruiting station announced ten men have enlisted in the army and air force in the first two weeks of December. Enlistees include Vernon Penley Glen Rock R D one year in the army Mello Wagaman Hanover R D 4 three years in the air force with sergeant rank as an airplane and engine mechanic Robert Aughinbaugh Gettysburg three years in the army assigned to Aberdeen Proving Grounds Md Raymond Hollabaugh York Springs R D 2 one year in the army Albert Kunn Gettysburg R D 5 21 months in the army Edgar Hess Hanover three years in the air force with corporal rank as an airplane and engine mechanic James Frazier Aspers R D 1 21 months in the army Carl Fidler East Berlin R D 2 three years in the air force Donald Luckenbaugh Hanover three years in the air force and Charles Smith Gettysburg three years in the army
Christmas goodies arrive at Hemminger's Rexall Drug Store in New Oxford offering boxed candies and wrapped treats for holiday shoppers.
Local retailer Leinhardt Brothers invites shoppers to buy at lower prices near Hanover Square. The announcement emphasizes discount terms and a storefront presence in the town center for their value-focused offerings.
A subscription to the old home community newspaper is offered as a lasting gift. The ad promotes a year long plan ensuring continuous local coverage and keepsake value for recipients.
William D Myers 8 a retired teacher and farmer and former justice of the peace died at 6:50 pm Monday at his Hanover Street home New Oxford He was a lifelong resident and member of East Berlin Reformed Church Surviving are four children Rev Dr John W Myers Mrs John E Gentzler Sr Mrs G Harper Howe and Mrs J Monroe Anthony four grandchildren and a great grandchild Funeral 2 pm Thursday from the late home conducted by Rev A C Rohrbaugh Friends may call Wednesday 7 to 9 pm
Isaiah Samuel Geisler died Sunday night at 10 at the home of his son Roy Geisler in New Oxford R D 1 He was 80 and a son of William and Lucinda Geisler His wife Annie Butcher died in 1937 Surviving are children Clair F Geisler Mrs Harry Weikert Mrs David Leach Roy Geisler and Mrs Leo Golden thirteen grandchildren fourteen great grandchildren one brother William York and two sisters Lucinda Lehr and Minnie Strine York He retired as a farmer about 30 years ago Funeral services 10 30 Wednesday morning at William A Feiser funeral home Hanover Rev Archie Rohrbaugh officiating Interment in New Oxford cemetery
Mrs. Mary Ellen Shultz age 48 died Saturday at 12 55 PM after long illness. She was a seamstress at Abbottstown Garment Co and member of Abbottstown Emanuel Reformed Church. Survived by husband Paul R Shultz mother Mrs Mary Berkheimer two siblings John W Sheely and Mrs Daniel Hinkle funeral Tuesday at Abbottstown Reformed Church with Rev Archie Rohrbaugh and Rev H E Sheely officiating interment New Oxford Cemetery
Lester E. Sterner 58 husband of Mary Little Sterner of Hanover died at 4 55 Sunday at Hanover General Hospital He belonged to the Hanover Eagles Hanover Moose Hanover Home Association and Hanover Fire Company 1 Survived by wife brothers and sisters Cler Sterner Jacob s Mill Paul Sterner Hanover Mrs Lloyd Mowrer and Harry Earl Clyde Sterner all of Hanover R 2 Richard Sterner Hanover Syrell Sterner Red Hill Mrs Robert Swartzbaugh New Oxford and John Sterner Hanover Funeral services at 2 o'clock Wednesday from W A Rev Paul L Foulk pastor of St Paul s Lutheran Church officiated Interment Rest Haven cemetery
Mrs Regina Mary Groft 55 widow of Henry G Groft of Hanover D Edge Grove died Sunday at Hanover General Hospital. Survived by six children Edgar L Groft Mrs Thomas Miller Francis John Groft Cyril and others five grandchildren one sister Sister Mary Redempta Raleigh and one brother Carroll Sneeringer Edge Grove. Funeral Wednesday 8:30 at home then 9 am requiem mass Conewago Chapel Rev Harold E Keller celebrant. Burial Conewago
A brief note promotes pearls as timeless fashion and suitable for gifting at the New Oxford Gift Shop, highlighting their appeal for style and generosity.
New Oxford High School will hold its annual Christmas concert Thursday December 23 at 8:00 pm. The program features Junior and Senior choruses, a fifth and sixth grade chorus, the school band, and soloists with pieces from carols to modern tunes ending with It Came Upon The Midnight Clear.
Glenn W. Brown of New Oxford was apprehended December 7 for failing to stop at a thru traffic stop. He received a 10 day notice. Christian H. Gembo of East Berlin R C paid a fine for failing to stop at a stop sign on December 13. Arthur J. Hull of East Berlin was apprehended for failing to stop at a thru traffic stop highway and paid fines. William Haar of East Berlin R2 was apprehended for driving under the influence and posted bail. A Gettysburg driver connected to Ellis Smith garage was apprehended December 4 for illegal parking. Laura Booth of Gettysburg was apprehended December 13 for failing to stop at a thru traffic stop highway and given a 10 day notice. Roy W. Myers of Hampton was arrested for operating with a revoked license and posted bail.
The will of late John W Lucabaugh of Berwick township filed for probate names executors Stewart A Lucabaugh M T Hartman and J Francis Yake Jr. The estate valued at 55000 in personal property and 35000 realty includes a farm on Abbottstown Pike left to the son with options on three more farms. Residuary estate divided equally among the son Leah Stambaugh Florence Lehigh and Edia M Burns.
A correction notes that the athletic club donated warm-up mill forms to the New Oxford high school basketball squad, not to the Athletic Association as misreported in the November 18 issue.
Dave's Photos at 50 Chambersburg Street Gettysburg Pennsylvania offers eight minute home movies for rent at fifty cents per night per reel.
Evangelical and Reformed Church events list Wednesday Women's Guild at 7:00 p m gift exchange. Thursday children's rehearsal at 7:00 p m. Sunday worship at 9:00 a m with 10:00 a m Christmas program. Includes elections to elders and deacons, carol service, and cantata rehearsals across Emmanuel's Abbottstown and related activities through December 26 and Christmas Eve.
First Evangelical Lutheran Church outlines family classes and Christmas activities from December 22 to 26 including Junior-Intermediate party Saturday 2:30 to 4:30 and Always Faithful class party Monday 7:30. St Marys offers masses and devotions with sodality and benediction. Week of Prayer spreads across three churches beginning January 2.
Elmer R. Nunemaier leads Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and church worship at 11:00 a.m. George Dunstan and Miss Peggy Moul will perform Christmas selections. Prayer meeting is Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Hunterstown church school at 1:30 p.m. preaching service at 2:30 p.m.
Kalamasco offers a range of Kalamasco Electric Refrigerators and Gas or Electric Ranges for holiday cheer. Contact WM. O. Mundorf between Five Points and Broadway Hanover Pa at phone 5275 for details. Kalamasco Quality Leaders since 1901.
Price and value details for engagement rings offered by THOS. WN. EMITH, jeweler, located at 45 Predevick. The notice highlights shopping options for rings and emphasizes value.
Smith's Barber Shop in New Ouferd, Pennsylvania advertises large pipes of distinction for sale, highlighting a special presentation event and inviting customers to view the collection.
The New Oxford public schools present a Christmas program by Grades 1 through 4 at 7 30 p m Tuesday The program features group songs recitations and a pageant with roles for Wise Men Shepherds and angels and includes performances by students such as Douglas Alwine Aaron Pressel Sara Kitzmiller Jeannie Winebrenner Bobby Miller Joan Harman and many others.
The Girl Scouts schedule a Christmas party at the public school this Thursday at 7:00 with mothers invited. The Leadership training wraps Friday at 7:30 in the public school, led by Miss Marian Tupper. Brownies host a Christmas party Monday at 4 PM and thirteen members plus Miss Mary Mellinger attended the recent New Oxford fire hall meeting.
At the New Oxford Lions Club meeting at Cross Keys Diner the group voted to donate clothing magazines tobaccos and more to the Adams county home They also will buy a radio and arrange ice cream for residents Sewing kits are needed Residents may contribute by calling Preston Dallmeyer New Oxford 110 R 2 All donations welcomed
Class No. 3 of S J Pauls Reformed church held its annual Christmas party and elected officers at Mrs W Hafer Millers Lincolnway East home. Elected were Teacher Mrs J Haverstick President Mrs Hafer Miller Vice President Mrs Ralph Miller Secretary Mrs David J A C Keely and Treasurer Mrs R M Wolfe. Santa Claus attended and carols were sung. Refreshments followed.
A December sale at the 321-F. M. Anderson Livestock Market three miles east of York Springs featured Susquehanna and York Adams County cows, a truckload of steers bulls and heifers, along with additional cattle consignments.
A weekly event every Thursday at 6 PM in the New Oxford fire engine hall raises funds for the building project. Proceeds from each party go to the building fund.
A brief note advertises ear rings as the highlight of a New Oxford gift sale promising color and gaiety for shoppers seeking affordable adornment.
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