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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
12
A Friday town hall meeting of New Oxford officials and air raid wardens reviewed civilian defense steps and an air raid alarm plan. Officials plan to educate residents on rules, with warnings via siren three to four minutes and an all clear of two minutes.
The court report by J. Francis Yake indicates a divorce decree was recommended in the Ida R. Shull versus Eugene W. Shull case. The master discussed grounds of desertion and the decree was placed on file last Friday in the Prothonotary’s Office of Lee M. Hartman.
Russell Myers was named president of Farmers Union No 11 of New Chester. Elected officers include William Wolf as vice president Mrs Mervin D Jacobs secretary treasurer Paul Wolf as assistant Glenn Stump conductor Milton Wolf doorkeeper and Mrs Paul Wolf junior leader. Thirty six members attended.
A look back from page 4 notes the Brushtown covered bridge roof blown off and carried away. Local farming reports include a 1,350 pound beef killed by Robert Moul near Pine Run. Multiple marriages and births are listed, with several residents ill or hospitalized. Notable: W. Howard Dicks, longtime Adams County judge, finished his last court session at age 83. Wheat price recorded at 1.02 per bushel.
30 years ago Joseph Klunk of McSherrystown underwent an operation at York hospital on Monday. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Noel of Carlisle street. Mrs Walter Spangler of McSherrystown returned from the City hospital Baltimore after an operation. George Grove sold his Straban township farm to O Myers for 3000 dollars and plans to move to Gettysburg. Jacob Menges of Qualityville, famed angler, cited seven large suckers from Conewago creek. A buggy accident involving Paul Chronister and Miss Nannie Elder of Abbottstown caused minor injuries. Mrs David Howe, 73, of Hampton, died Saturday. Elizabeth Sneeringer, daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Sneeringer of Waynesboro, died Saturday aged 6, a granddaughter of Mr and ...
Mrs. F. J. Sneeringer of Bonneauville and Peter Ginter north of town were struck by paralysis on Monday. A son Sampson Kepner of Hanover street was born to W. H. Kling and wife at New Oxford Flouring Mills. Sampson Kepner bought a brick house in Biglerville now occupied by Raymond Wolf. David A. Fisse and Miss Fannie Lee of Hampton were married on Thursday. Daniel B. Straley recently graduated from the Law Department of Washington and Lee University. Wheat stands at 89 cents per bushel.
40 Years Ago Born on December 16 to Mr and Mrs George F Rabine a son. A silk mill may be started at Abbottstown. Born to Mr and Mrs J F Magure Philadelphia formerly of this place a son. Machines for George A Mays new shoe factory have arrived. Jacob Lockenbill Abbottstown robbed of 12 dollars worth of hides. About 40 chickens stolen from D S Raffensperger McSherrystown. Gilbert and Son have placed a 15
Meat theft at Klunk butcher shop. injuries from chicken coop accident. two hospital admissions in Philadelphia. several real estate and ownership transfers in York area. School board awards 30 dollars for breach of contract. multiple illnesses. Local lodge officers elected and a baby’s death noted. Wheat price listed. candy sale advertised. health update on Dr. Weaver.
New Chester residents learned the St Johns Reformed Sunday school will present a Christmas service on Christmas Eve at 7:30 PM. Report mentions multiple local families visiting relatives, including Boone, Stevens, Cooley, Eckenrode, Groupe, Tavior, Herman, Kime, Beamer, and Leer in communities such as Abbottstown Han over Biglerville Bendersville Hampton Fast Berlin Gettysburg R D.
A 4-H Club gathering occurred at her home last Wednesday evening with nineteen people present. The informal event focused on club activities and fellowship among members.
Mrs. Emma Hull returned Sunday to her Arendtsville home after days with Miss Z Ruth Sponseller on Lincoln Way West. Dr. T C Miller of Abbottstown came back Tuesday from a week with his son Dr. Morrell Miller in New Orleans La.
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