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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1929

Page

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Christmas Dividends and Local Community Notices

Farmers and Merchants Bank stockholders receive a special two percent Christmas dividend in addition to the regular five percent and an extra one percent. Christmas events include St Marys Parochial School vacation from Monday afternoon to January 6 and a Parochial Hall entertainment at 7:30. Local activities cover shop sales transfers fire company officers 1930 and New Oxford school and group meetings with Santa at Rupps and a turkey giveaway at 2 p.m. on Monday.

Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank New Oxford Item St. Mary’s Lester Hoover Pine Run William Kling Ralph Earl New Oxford George Lillich Raymond Jeremiah Lillich Heimer Hoover Arlene Burlye Dorothy Hamilton Township B. A. Ruth Abbottstown Joseph Strausbaugh Hanover Donald Rhodes Irvin H. Sterner Rhodes Leo J. Staub Berlin Junction Russell Staub Green Ridge C. T. Hersh Lincolnway J. H. Little Gettysburg Superior John Albright York R. D the Oaks New Oxford Fire Company Pres J. H. Plymire V. P Wm. McClain Sec A. P. Wagner Treas Jas. Robinson, Jr Guy Klingle Jas. Small Jas. Keiser Curtis Funk New Oxford Boy Scouts E. C. Livingston Geo. F. Rabine Linecolnway Business Girls’ Club E. E. Cashman W. High Street Jos. I. Weaver Hebron Lodge No Clarence P. Keefer Richard W. Livingston Merrill A. Yohe Curtis Sponseller Raymond M. Baugher Wm. C. Alwine Edgar T. Auker George A. Klingel Grand Lodge Charles E. Alwine Santa Claus Rupp’s New Oxford Radio Club Harry M. Milley Ralph Miller Lee West End State Highway Department Reformed Kathryn Alwine Harry Weikert J. F. Sanders William Alwine, Jr W. ©. Alwine, Jr G. H. Howe H. C. Stock E. E. Ditenhofer S. F. Keeny Grace Miller Beatrice Steffan

Local Residents Report Illnesses and Recoveries Across Towns

The list notes diphtheria cases in East Lincoln Way and Gettysburg area with several recoveries. Pneumonia and grip illness affect individuals in Gettysburg Hanover and York Springs, while others recover from quinsy and a bad cold. Notable figures include John E Nace of Nace's Music Stores and George Benner with a paralytic stroke.

Hanover William Benner Gettysburg Benner Heagy John W. Young Mr. Young Claude Laughman Henry Wise Green Springs Jas Carns Abbottstown

Births List Celebrates Many Newborns Across Towns

Mr and Mrs Guy Lawrence Irishtown report an eleven pound son. Mr and Mrs Jerome Noel Hanover announce a son Robert Jerome. Mrs Noel formerly Grace Marie Lawrence. Clyde Group Upper Huntington has a son. Henry E Mowers Harrisburg announce a son Henry Earl Mowers Jr born at Polyclinic hospital. Zoe Har Lan links to Huntington township. Guy Mullen Gardners has a daughter. Herschel Alwine Hanover has a son at Warner hospital Gettysburg. Louise Collins is listed as prior name. Nicholas Murphy Hanover reports a son Joseph Francis. S Clarence Overbaugh McSherrystown has a son. J William Sholl Hanover has a daughter Mildred Naomi. Clifford Baughman Hanover a daughter. Russell B Smith Hanover a son Richard Curvin. Alfred B Kuhn Hanover a daughter Helen Theresa. Helen M Brown was Kuhn before marriage. Lloyd Sharetts Reading has a son. Marvel Rice of Bendersville listed as mother. Sharetts is Gettysburg native.

Guy Lawrence Irishtown Jerome E. Noel Hanover Robert Jerome Noel Grace Marie Lawrence Clyde Group Upper Huntington Henry E. Mowers Harrisburg Henry Earl Mowers Polyclinic Hospital Mowers J. William Sholl Mildred Naomin Clifford Baughman Russell B. Smith Richard Curvin Alfred B. Kuhn Helen Theresa

Marriage Licenses Granted in Gettysburg and Hanover

Arnold E. Hickman and Alice M. Thompson of Gettysburg receive a marriage license. Harold A. Slaybaugh and Kath ryn A. Brown, both of Hanover, are licensed to wed. John Dundore of York and Treva M. Markle of Hanover also obtain a license.

Arnold E. Hickman Alice M. Thompson Gettysburg Harold A. Slaybaugh Kathryn A. Brown Hanover John Dundore York Treva M. Markle

Clearview School Entertainment Tuesday December 24

Clearview school schedules an entertainment on Tuesday December 24 at 7 15 PM with a silver collection to follow. Mary M Daum is noted as the teacher involved in the event.

Clearview School Mary M. Daum

Gifts for Men Travel Kits and Shaving Sets

A concise catalog line from Smith's Drug Store offers gifts for men including traveling kits manicure sets military sets brush sets shaving sets and stands priced from 3.50 to 15.00, arranged for home or travel use.

Smith's Drug Store

Perfumes on display at Broadway Hanover

New and attractive perfume packages fill shelves with popular brands such as Houbigant Coty Caron Hudnut Azura Roger and Gallet. Especially at Christmas time perfumes make pleasant gifts with prices from 25 cents to 15 dollars. Broadway Hanover Pa.

Houbigant Coty Caron Hudnut Azurea Roger & Gallet

Ills and recoveries mark week at Warner and Hanover hospitals

Hospital notes list multiple discharges and admissions across Warner and Hanover facilities. Lewis Moore, Fred Eicholtz, and others leave Warner hospital. Howard Shaffer, Geraldine Dunlap, and several residents move or seek care at Hanover hospital or home. A child, Geraldine Dunlap, aged 3, had grain removal from her ear after an accident.

Petry and Mummert Married at St Pauls Church

Earl L. Petry and Iva R. Mummert united in marriage at St Pauls church with Rev O C Dean officiating. The couple will reside at the groom’s parents’ home in Hanover.

Earl L. Petry Charles F. Petry Iva R. Mummert Aaron Mummert Hanover St. Paul’s Church O. C. Dean

Couple Ties in Gettysburg Chapel as Gar man Marries Taylor

Miss Vivian Maurie Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs George L Taylor Gettysburg and Thomas B Garman of Pittsburgh wed in Brunchapel Gettysburg with Dr Charles F Sanders philosophy head at Gettysburg College officiating. The couple will reside at Mt Lebanon where Garman serves as supervising architect for the Virginia Manor project.

Vivian Maurie Taylor George L. Taylor Gettysburg Thomas B. Garman Pittsburgh Brunchapel Charles F. Sanders Philosophy Gettysburg College Miss Taylor Garman Virginia Manor Mt. Lebanon

Rineman-Meyers announce upcoming marriage in Baltimore

Announcement states Miss Oneida K. Rineman of Littlestown will wed La verne Myers of Hanover on November 19 in Baltimore, with the ceremony conducted by Reverend Way.

Oneida K. Rineman Elmer Rineman Littlestown Laverne Myers Irvin Myers Hanover Baltimore Mr. Way

Merry Christmas Greeting From Your Home Paper

In a festive community message the paper wishes readers a merry Christmas and notes the joy of sharing good cheer. It emphasizes that while everyone cannot greet every person, the home paper has the privilege to extend season's greetings to all households.

Yuletide

Warren Palmer nuptials set for December

Announcement on Wednesday states the marriage of Elmer Luther Warren of Gettysburg to Miss Lucille A. Palmer of Conway occurred on December 9. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. C. F. Catherman at the Gettysburg Methodist Episcopal parsonage and the couple will establish a home in Gettysburg in an apartment.

Elmer Luther Warren George E. Warren Gettysburg Lucille A. Palmer Conway C. F. Catherman Gettysburg Methodist Episcopal Church

Mason Couple Announce Son Marriage in Tennessee

Mr and Mrs W G Mason near Gettysburg announce the marriage of their son J R Mason to Miss Virginia Gleason of Princeton West Virginia. The ceremony was performed November 28 at Bristol Tennessee. The Masones expect to reside in Gettysburg.

W. G. Mason Gettysburg J. R. Mason Virginia Gleason Princeton W. Va Bristol

York Springs Elected Officers and Local News Summary

The York Springs M E Sunday school elected officers led by E S Guise as superintendent and Russell Gardner as assistant. Wedding dinner hosted for Russell Smith, and YWCA Adult Group visited Dora Smith with gifts. Local hunters report deer and buck kills, including William Guise and Stuart Kennedy. Alumni banquet planned for December 27 at Mary Jane Inn. Road accidents damaged cars near Wellsville and Kralltown. TB testing found seven tubercular cows in Michael Leer's herd. three young cattle free.

York Springs M. E E. S. Guise Russell Gardner Ethel Lerew Martha Manspereger Geo. Schaeffer Harry Dixon Home Department Paul McVey Margaret Sadler Parvin Bowers Arlie Morrell S. J. Pittinger Thesta Spearman Margaretta Sadler Elmer Coulson C. M. Townsend Stuart Kennedy York Springs High School Mary Jane Inn Benton Jenkins Harry Jenkins Wellsville Kralltown Hetrick Gus Lerew Joseph Lerew Lancaster Lerew Brubaker T. B A. B. C. Williams Lewis Willams Ervin Warbold Raymond Topper Raymond Dick H. H. Starry N. D. Starry Dr. Moyer Mechanicsburg Michael Leer

Whitman's Candies Gift Boxes In Special Xmas Wrappings

Whitman’s Candies offers regular line goods in Xmas season wrappings and a Gift Box line featuring metal etched boxes and leather vanity boxes in Hanover Pennsylvania.

Estate of Ellen A. Wildasin Opens in Conewago Township

Letters of administration issued for Ellen A. Wildasin late of Conewago township with George H. Wildasin named as administrator. Estate valued at 180 dollars, consisting entirely of personal property.

Bethlehem Mines marks first anniversary without lost time

The Bethlehem Mines Corporation celebrates one year with no lost time accidents. Elwood Jacobs died in an electrical accident exactly one year ago. Safety motto Be More Careful is taught to all workers. Edw. Gouker becomes local agent for Washington Insurance. Red Hill notes pork production and a small lard yield from two 11 month 18 day old hogs. Red Hill school to present a Christmas program. Mrs. Henry Jacoby suffered a severe hand cut in meal prep.

Bethlehem Mines Corporation Elwood Jacobs Edw Gouker Red Hill Washington Insurance Company Walter Crowl Marburg

Charles C Butt Dies in Illinois Auto Crash at 38

Charles Curtis Butt of East Berlin died from injuries after an automobile accident near Bloomington Illinois last Thursday. He was 38, survived by his widow and parents Mr and Mrs Charles E Butt. Funeral arrangements set for Friday at 2 pm at the Brown home followed by services at East Berlin churches. Interment in East Berlin Union Cemetery.

Charles E. Butt East Berlin Charles Curtis Butt Bloomington Mr Butt Grace Brown Butt Curtis Brown Betty Jean Leroy Eisenhart James McIntire Oscar Reynolds George Butt Chester Free and Accepted Masons Harrisburg Indian Refining Company York Ill Harry Emig Brown Paul Gladfelter H. D. Houtz East Berlin Union Cemetery

Local Items Note Address Change and Visits in Hanover Area

Mrs Sarah Cole stock changed address to East Berlin. Spangler Hetrick and guests visited from New Oxford R2 and York. St Johns banquet set by Hebron Lodge in Hanover. Toys stolen from car of Mr and Mrs George Markle. 1930 license plates appeared. Mercury hit 69 degrees Saturday.

Sarah Colestock New Oxford R. 2 East Berlin Spangler Hetrick Water Street Sylvester Hetrick Rinehampton N. Y Frank Hetrick York Ray Kohler Kohler Hanover Smith & Overbaugh Ethel B. Resser New Oxford Theo, E. Warner Thos. E. Warren George Markle Lincoln Way East J. H. Wolf and Son Florence Trayer Carlisle P. C. Hoffman North Peters Street John Square Corner Mary Wolford West The Mercury

Deaths William H. Fickes 50 Harrisburg

William H. Fickes 50 died at his Harrisburg home of diphtheria. Former postmaster at Bendersville, he moved to Harrisburg fourteen years ago. Survived by wife C Ella and five children. Funeral Thursday and burial in Bendersville.

William H. Fickes Harrisburg Fickes Bendersville C. Ella Fickes

Mrs. Alice M. Douns dies in Baltimore

Mrs. Alice Musselman Douns wife of Grant Douns a former Gettysburg resident died at her Baltimore home on Tuesday. She was the daughter of the late R. M. Musselman and of the late Mrs. R. M. Musselman who lived in Adams county for years. A brother James Musselman of Fairfield is named.

Alice M. Douns Alice Musselman Douns Grant Douns Gettysburg Baltimore R. M R. M. Musselman Adams County James Musselman Fairfield

Gift Sets and Trees Listed at Smiths Drug and Emory Smith

Amber peacock blue orchid old rose and pearstone toilet and manicure sets priced 7 to 35 dollars come with green trading stamps with each purchase. Smiths Drug Store Broadway Hanover Pa Hanover Street also confirms Christmas trees for sale with applications to Emory Smith New Oxford.

Smiths Drug Store Emory Smith New Oxford

Mrs Mary Messinger Dies in Sacramento at 30

Mrs Mary Messinger wife of Preston L Messinger died Tuesday at her Sacramento City home California at age 30 She is survived by her husband son of William A Messinger Littlestown and by one daughter.

Preston L. Messinger Mary Messinger Sacramento City Calif Wm. A. Messinger Littlestown

Pianos Offered At Low Prices From Naces Music Stores

Low priced pianos advertised by NACES MUSIC STORES in Gettysburg and Hanover Pennsylvania. Offers include models from $50 with limited stock and seasonal discounts. Local shoppers urged to visit stores for demonstrations and financing options.

Naces Music Stores Gettysburg Hanover

Christmas Holiday Closures At New Oxford Post Office

The New Oxford Post Office will close on Christmas Day by order of the Post Office Department. The lobby will stay open for drop mail at 8:43 am and 4:46 pm while windows are closed. From December 16 for ten days stamps must be affixed. mail without stamps will be attended to only when possible, potentially delaying dispatch. V Ralph Miller, P M.

Oxford Post Office Department

Wisler 96 Dies in Mummasburg Adams Co

Jeremiah Wisler 96, longtime Adams county resident, died at his daughter Florence Wilsons home in Mummasburg after a long illness. He was blind for nine years and worked as a stone mason. Survived by two daughters, a stepson, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral held Tuesday.

Jeremiah Wisler Adams County Florence Wilson Mummasburg Mr. Wisler Gettysburg John McClellan Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Wisler Henry Salome Altland Wisler Ida May Wisler John D. Freed Abilene Kansas

Stallsmith Spends Week With President-elect Rubio in New York

P W Stallsmith of Granite returned home Sunday after a week in New York accompanying president-elect Pascual Ortiz Rubio and his wife Mrs Rubio. Stallsmith and his daughter attended a banquet at the Hotel Astor while Rubio recovered in Johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore. Rubio plans a visit to his sons at Gettysburg Academy after hospital discharge.

Pascual Ortiz Rubio Mexico New York City P. W. Stallsmith Mr. Stallsmith Baltimore Rubio Johns Hopkins Hospital Stallsmith Louis Quintanila New York Mexican Chamber of Commerce Hotel Astor Quintanilla Senora Rubio Ofelio Pascual Eugene

Special Christmas Service at St Pauls Reformed

A Christmas night service at St Pauls Reformed Church features a children’s day program titled The Christmas Garden and a cantata The Heart of Christmas performed by the young people. The event promises joy and fond memories and invites all to attend.

St. Paul's Reformed Church Jesus

For Sale Fresh Guernsey Cow

For sale a fresh Guernsey cow. Apply to Harvey Boose, R. 2, New Oxford, Pa.

Guernsey Harvey Boose New Oxfourd

Christmas Church Services Schedule and Events

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day church services listed for First Evangelical Lutheran St Marys Methodist Episcopal St Pauls Reformed noting church school hours sermons Bible hour cantatas and pageants. A midnight mass and special Christmas events are scheduled across the local churches with shifts in service times due to the season.

Methodist Episcopal Church J. R. Stoudt Chis Orr

Emmanuel Reformed Church Christmas Program Notice

Emmanuel Reformed Church Bottstown invites all to Sunday services at Cl School 9 a m and 7 p m with a Christmas sermon. A Christmas Eve program on December 24 at 7 30 p m features children presenting the Nativity story.

Emmanuel Reformed Church Bottstown

Services Sunday at The Pines and Heidler

Holy Communion at The Pines at 10 a.m. Preaching service at Heidler at 2 p.m. Evening sermon at Hampton at 7 p.m.

the Pines Heidler Hampton

Hampton Brethren Church Service Schedule

Hampton Brethren church holds Sunday worship at 10 am local time with daily attendance and a brief sermon. The note invites members and neighbors to attend and participate in services and fellowship.

Hampton Brethren Churches

York Springs Lutheran Sunday School and Christmas Services

The notice lists York Springs Lutheran with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m plus Christmas candlelight services Monday evening at 7 o clock. Lower Bermudian has Sunday school at 1 00 p m and service at 2 00 p m with Christmas night at 7 00 o c. Chestnut Grove hosts Sunday school at 9 30 a m and Christmas service at 7 00 p m.

York Springs

East Berlin Reformed Char Services at New Chester

Services held in East Berlin and Hampton on December 22 with broad attendance across both locations. Members attended both services as listed with evening and afternoon times.

East Berlin New Chester Hampton

Christmas Program At Pauls Lutheran Church

The Christmas program at Pauls Lutheran Church in Merrystown will be held Sunday, December 22 at 7 oclock. A cantata titled The Twelve Gifts was presented with special musical selections to be included in the program.

Paul's Lutheran Church Merrystown

Salem U B Church Service With Pastor Re L Stine

Salem United Brethren Church led by Pastor Re L Stine hosts a communion service at 1 p then Sunday worship at 2 p m with a special sermon and congregational gathering.

Salem U. B Re L. Stine S. S

Midnight Mass Expected in Conewago on Christmas Day

A Midnight Mass is expected to be celebrated in Conewago on Christmas morning drawing local worshippers and visitors to the church for a traditional holiday service.

Conewago cl

Christmas Services and Cantatas in Abbottstown and East Berlin

Abbottstown churches plan a Christmas program with a brigade and primary department rendering a service at 7 o clock and a Sunday School cantata titled A Jolly Joke on Santa The Greatest Promise will be performed by St Johns Lutheran. East Berlin Trinity Lutheran will hold a Christmas service titled In Quest of the King at 7 o clock replacing the regular Sunday service.

First Evangelical Lutheran George E. Sheffer George Little W. Norman St. Paul’s Reformed Church H. E. Sheely Abbottstown

Christmas Dinner at Coulson's Restaurant Hanover Inn

Eat your Christmas deer at Coulson's Restaurant on Carlisle Street. Hanover Inn and all the fixings are offered for $1 from 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM.

Coulson’s Carlisle Street Hanover ‘Inn

Also Mentioned on This Page

Broadway Hanover, Pa Hospital News Lewis Moore Fred Eicholtz Biglerville Warner Hospital William Dusman Hanover Hospital W. J. Harris Hopper Motor Company Herman Whitemore Walter Sensenig Henry Rang McSherrystown W. P. Stoner St. Mary’s Hospital Philadelphia M. M. Mummert Helen Becker A. R. Becker William Krichten Geraldine Dunlap Raymond Dunlap William Ambrose Petry—Mummert Garman—Taylor Myers—Rineman Merry Christmas Warren—Palmer Mason—Gleason Mrs Curtis Bushey Russell Smith John Naugle Dora Smith William N. Guise Keystone Andy Miller Clinton Lehigh Whitman Ellen A. Wildasin Conewago Township C. G. Taughinbaugh George H. Wildasin William Mathews Hunterstown Allen Fairview School Straban Carper Myers Harry Weaver Bonneauville Verne J. Criswell Gettysburg American Legion Post M. G. Baker Eugene Kuhn Conewago Chapel Earl Orndorff Bella Hemler Charles Noel William Irvin Irvin Hanover Street V. Ralph Miller P. M Pres. Rubio ST. Paul’s St. Mary’s Church St. Mary's c Jos. N. Wrector
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