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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1940

Page

9

Guernsey Bull Sold in Peterborough Thetreemont Count

The American Guernsey Cattle Club reports the sale of a registered Guernsey bull Treemont Count 292,993 from A Earl Shipley to Hartranft Stockham near New Oxford. Santa Claus to visit Grove's Grocery Carlisle Street December 21 with hours 3–5 and 7–8:30. Awards at Grove's December 23 2 p m.

American Guernsey Cattle Club Peterborough N. H A. Earl Shipley Hartranft Stockham New Oxford

While They Last 5 lb Box Assorted Chocolates

Promotion notice for a 5 pound box of assorted chocolates sold by Shears at 11 Balto Street Hanover Pa. Limited time offer while supplies last.

Shears Balto, St Hanover

New Oxford High School Yale Program

New Oxford High School presents a Christmas music festival Friday at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium open to all. The program features band selections many Christmas songs soprano soloists ensemble numbers and a mixed chorus with pieces including Silent Night Deck the Halls and Santa Claus is Coming to Town.

New Oxford High School Lisha Holmes Repaz H. J. Lincoln Santa Claus

Public Meeting on New Oxford Shoe Factory Revival

The New Oxford Chamber of Commerce sponsored a Tuesday evening meeting in the high school auditorium open to business men and citizens. About 125 attended as plans to reopen the New Oxford shoe factory were discussed. cards were distributed for public input. The Cannon Shoe company of Maryland, which runs a McSherrystown plant employing 600, bought the former New Oxford Shoe company through Chamber efforts. Alterations are under way and 150 to 175 new workers are expected.

New Oxford Chamber of Commerce New Oxford Chamber of Commerce Cannon Shoe Company Maryland McSher

St Pauls Reformed Church Elects Officers At Party

The Christmas gathering of Class No 4 at St Pauls Reformed church on Hanover street included a business meeting with officer elections. Mrs W Hafer Miller was named president for the year, with Mrs C Clark Brown vice president, Mrs David J A Sheely secretary, Mrs R M Wolfe treasurer, Mrs C A Ruff teacher, and Mrs S J Haverstick assistant teacher. A Yuletide music program and gift exchange followed, with refreshments served by the hostess.

St. Paul’s Reformed Church Karl S. Hoffmeister Hanover Street W. Hafer Miller C. Clark Brown David J. A. Sheely R. M. Wolfe Treas C. A. Ruff

Red Cross Sewing Room Schedule Adjusted For Holidays

The Red Cross sewing room will be closed on Tuesdays December 24 and 31 for school vacation, opening again Thursday January 2. Finishing items must be turned in by Friday noon for shipment to Gettysburg, including one shawl six men’s sweaters four women’s sweaters four children’s sweaters 20 baby blankets six dozen diapers five girls dresses and 18 pairs of men’s outing flannel pajamas. The organization thanks helpers for toys distributed at Christmas.

Red Cross Gettysburg

Always Faithful Class Officers Elected at Lutheran Church

The Always Faithful Class of the First Lutheran church met at Mrs. Cletus Barr’s Littlestown home on Tuesday to elect 1941 officers. President Wilbur H. Miller. Vice president Ernest Knight. Secretary J. R. Hamm. Assistant secretary Beulah Millar. Treasurer J. L. Kratzert. Refreshments followed. many members attended.

First. Lutheran Church Cletus Barr Littlestown Wilbur H. Miller Ernest Knight J. R. Hamm Beulah Millar J. L. Kratzert

Divorce Action Filed for Desertion in County Courts

Benah Naomi Millar of New Oxford files for divorce from Peter Jacob Millar on grounds of desertion. Attorney Daniel E. Teeter, Esq., notes libel action. subpoena issued and returnable January 37.

Daniel E. Teeter Benah Naomi Millar New Oxford Peter Jacob Millar

Holiday visitors and local notices from town

Local residents including William and Harold Sanders and Elizabeth Ann Sheffer spend holidays with family in Philadelphia York and nearby towns. A Christmas morning newspaper delivery will occur. A Christmas dance at the high school, with Dick Feeser’s Club Royal orchestra, is open to the public. Moves and residences of Bighams and Hagermans are noted.

William and Harold Sanders Temple University Philadelphia J. Felix Sanders North Peters Street K.S. Hoffmeister Prudence Winne Hanover Street York Harry M. Miller Lebanon Elizabeth Ann Sheffer Gettysburg College George E. Sheffer Lincolnway East William Gable West Chester State Teachers’ College R.S. Gable Carlisle Street Francis Shenberger P. C. Fleshman J. Z. Rudisill Esther Wolfe Jeanne White Hall C. A. Ruff Elwood Myers Jeffersonville Doctor Myers Rhoda Myers Joseph I. Weaver Oscar Stambaugh New Oxford R. I South Mountains Dick Feeser Club Royal Orchestra Norma Hutton C. A. Bigham Lincolnwal Edmondson Ave Baltimore Bigham Earl Hagerman West End Bighams Mrs. Hagerman Nellie Hoffnagle Lincolnway West

Farmer's Union Elects Officers at New Oxford Meeting

The Educational and Cooperative Farmers' Union No. 63 held its annual reorganizing meeting in the high school. Officers elected include President Harvey S. Walker and Vice President James E B McFarland. Additional posts assigned to W. A. Mahone, E. L. Wehler, Paul Moul, and Wm. G. Buehl with a board of directors and purchasing committee. Next meeting set for Jan 9 at the high school.

Educational and Cooperative Farmers’ Union New Oxford Harvey S. Walker Hanover R. D James EB McFarland W. A. Mahone E. L. Wehler Paul Moul Abbottstown

F. F. A. NEWS 4 H Club beef round up at Carlisle market

The 4 H Club baby beef round up on December 12 at Carlisle Live Stock Market drew Junior and Senior agriculture classes from New Oxford High School. Volunteers from Adams Perry Cumberland and Mifflin counties exhibited stock. A Father and Son venison supper followed in the agriculture room. Attendees included Warren Baugher and son Harry R H Smith and son Richard Prof C P Keefer Clair Smith Harry Smith Carson Lamberson Junior Walter Dale Rickrode Vernon Haar William Millar James McFarland Kenneth Griffin and Prof J L Kratzert. A county F F A meeting at Biglerville High School featured a one act play Hiram s Hired Hands.

Carlisle New Oxford High School Adams Perry Cumberland Mifflin Warren Baugher Harry R. H. Smith Richard C. P. Keefer Clair Smith Harry Smith Carson

Becker-Becker Nuptials at St Mary's Reformed Parsonage

Miss Henrietta Romaine Becker daughter of Edwin Becker West High street New Oxford and Robert Lee Becker son of William Becker Hanover were united in marriage Saturday evening in Silver Run by Rev C Earl Gardner at St Mary's Reformed parsonage. Bridegroom works for Hanover Cordage Company and they will reside at the groom's home.

Henrietta Romaine Becker Edwin Becker West High Street New Oxford Robert Lee Becker William Becker Hanover

Texaco Motor Oil Sold in Sealed Cans at 4-Bquare

Reminder notes that Texaco Motor Oil is always sold in sealed cans at the 4-Bquare location.

Texaco

Charles Weaver Named New Oxford Draft Volunteer for Training

Charles Ignatius Weaver, 21, of New Oxford, son of Joseph Weaver ex postmaster, was chosen as the third volunteer to start a year of military training. He will report to the draft board Monday before leaving for Harrisburg. Joseph E. Smith, 23, Centennial, was accepted for Army service while John David Hawk, 26, Littlestown, was rejected for medical reasons. District No. 1’s first quota moves forward as Draft Board No. 2 completes classification of 450 registrants.

New Oxford Harrishire Adams County John David Hawk South Queen Street Littlestown Harrisburg Joseph Eugene Smith Centennial Draft Board Charles Ignatius Weaver Joseph Weaver Draft Board No. 2 First National Bank

Dies Suddenly in Hanover Lodge Room

Ralph G. Hertz aged 49 of New Oxford died Sunday afternoon in the Hanover Home association rooms. Cause given as a cerebral hemorrhage, following weeks of ill health due to a heart condition. Survived by wife Anna. mother May Hertz. children Leon Lillian George Frances Norman Dorothy Charles Catherine Anna Ralph Jr. Also a sister and two brothers. Funeral was held Thursday at home then Conewago chapel with Rev. John F. O'Donnell. Burial Conewago chapel cemetery.

Ralph G. Hertz New Oxford R. D Hanover Home Association Order of Eagles Hertz Frank P May Klunk Hertz Anna Hemler Hertz Leon Hanover R. D Lillian George Frances Norman Dorothy Charles Catherine Anna Ralph Jr Leo Storm Bonneauville Earl Linden Avenue Lester John F. O'Donnell Conewago Chapel

Liquor Board Suspends N E Rider License at New Oxford

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board on December 11 suspended Nevin E. Riders Park hotel license in Center Square New Oxford for 30 days from 7 am December 18 to 7 am January 17 after a hearing on sales to minors and improper dining room illumination. Rider may avoid the suspension by paying $10 per day or $300 with the condition of adequate lighting before reopening.

Liquor Board N.E. Rider Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Nevin E. Rider Park Hotel Center Square New Oxford

Comedy Drama “He Stayed For Breakfast” at the Earl

Melvin Douglas and Loretta Young star in a fast paced comedy drama at the Earl this Friday and Saturday. Police search for Hines drives Douglas to seek refuge in Youngs apartment as the plot unfolds with rapid dialogue.

EARL Melvin Douglas Loretta Young Hines Douglas

Christmas Furniture Sale Expands in Hanover and York

Retailers Leinhardt Bros advertise a Christmas furniture sale with locations at 33 Baltimore Street Hanover and 281 West Market Street York promoting discounts on home furnishings during the season.

Leinhardt Brob Balto. St Hanover W. Market York, Pa Leinhardt Bros York

Deaths Mrs Weigand and Mrs Harriet Blanche Weigand

Mrs. Harriet Blanche Weigand of Reading township died at home Thursday at 4 30 AM at 64 after two years of ill health and three weeks in bed. She was born December 24 1875 and was a daughter of John and Harriet Klingel. Surviving are husband Jacob, two children Mrs Joseph Dissinger and Christian, two grandchildren and a brother Archie Klingel. Funeral Monday at 1 PM at home then Mt Joy church with burial in Mt Joy cemetery. Pallbearers named Geo Binder Charles Livingston Charles Spangler J C Chronister Mervin Jacobs John Haar. She was a niece of Geo A Klingel of New Oxford.

Harriet Blanche Weigand Jacob Weigand Reading Township Weigand John Harriet Null Klinger St. John's Lutheran Church Hampton Joseph Dissinger East Berlin R. 2 Christian Weigand Archie Klingel Peoria Mt. Joy Gettysburg Harney J. Harold Little Hanover New Chester Geo. Binder Charles Livingston Charles Spangler J. C. Chronister Mervin Jacobs John Haar Geo. A. Klingel New Oxford

Death of Mrs Mary Staub of Bonneauville

Mrs Mary Staub wife of Jacob Staub of Bonneauville died at her son George Staub’s Baltimore home after a year of illness. She was nearly eighty and survived by her husband several Staub children including Kathryn George John Joseph Anna and four grandchildren. Siblings listed include Mrs William Redding Mrs John Slusser Joseph Smith Peter Smith and Samuel Smith. A requiem High Mass was held at St Joseph's Bonneauville with burial in St Joseph's cemetery.

Mary Josephine Staub Jacob J. Staub Bonneauville George E. Staub Edmondson Avenue Baltimore George Smith Centennial Kathryn Connolly George John Joseph Staub Anna Staub William Redding Gettysburg John Slusser Joseph Smith Chambersburg Peter Smith Canton Ohio Samuel Smith St. Joseph's Catholic Church Father Toolan St. Joseph's Cemetery

Death of Miss Rachel A. Staley in Straban Township

Miss Rachel A. Staley died at her home in Straban township on Monday December 16 at 1 p m from a complication of diseases. She was 76 and born in Adams county. She taught school in the county and was a member of Great Conewago Presbyterian church Hunters town. Surviving are three brothers and one sister Edward B Mary J John I and James M all of Straban township. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 from the Bender funeral home Carlisle street with Rev A A Guss officiating. Interment in Great Conewago Presbyterian cemetery.

Santa Claus Grove’s Carlisle Street Grove's John E. George Cross Keys Twin Keys Paul Walker Baltimore Maryland General Hospital Roy Harman Town A. F. McCadden Berlin Street John Yantis Frank McCadden May Smith Donnie Brady McSherrystown Stephen Weaver Lincolnway West Hanover Hospital Everett Wester Lincoln Heights Ohio A. P. Markle John L. Kratzert Lincolnway East Tioga County Harriet Spangler John C. Geiselman Hanover Street St. Mary's School New Oxford Naomi Hulick Masonic Home Elizabethtown Ida Sheely Raymond Gable William Gilbert Anna Gilbert Joseph Kegel Frederick Millersburg George Steffan Charles O. Grofit Berlin Junction Barbara Alvin R. Nissly Hanover Realtor Leroy Schriver East High Street Hot Springs Lulu Miller South Peters St Jack Kaiper York Clarence Sills Harrisburg William Stock Willamson Lloyd Stock North Peters Street Missionary Society of St. Paul's Reformed Church J. E. C. Miller Nellie Hoffnagle J. M. Hulick Alexander Kinneman Haniover Herman Teaman Robert M. Caler Edward Zinneman Charles W. Newman Frank H. Brame Charles Kuhn New Oxford John A. Kleinginna Grace Reformed Church Rachel A. Staley Straban Township Miss Staley Adams County John W Sarah J. (Brinkerhoff) Staley Great Conewago

Mrs Jennie Strausbaugh Dies After Ill Health

Mrs. Jennie Strausbaugh widow of Charles B. Strausbaugh died Saturday morning at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs J M Rider Cumberland township from a complication of diseases She had been bedfast three years and was born near Round Top The Riders formerly resided in East Berlin

Jennie Strausbaugh Charles B. Strausbaugh J. M. Rider Cumberland Township Round Top Riders East Berlin

Death notice for Harry J. Henschke in Irishtown

Harry J. Henschke 60 of Irishtown R2 died at home Thursday December 12 at 12 04 am He worked 40 years as a cigarmaker before retiring six months ago He belonged to Holy Name society Conewago chapel Fraternal Order of Eagles Irishtown Fire Company Surviving are his widow Emma Klunk one brother Lawrence Henschke Brushtown and one sister Mrs William Smith Irishtown Funeral services were held Monday at Conewago chapel with a 9 am requiem mass Burial Conewago Chapel cemetery Pallbearers were Francis Klunk Guy Smith Edward Smith Paul Smith Charles Lawrence and Elmer Shrader

Harry J. Henschke Irishtown New Oxford Henrya Alice Martin Henschke Holy Name Society of Conewago Chapel Order of Eugies Hanover Irishtown Fire Company

Athletic director at Gettysburg suffers relapse

E. Bilheimer III Gettysburg College athletic director has relapsed from a serious illness and is confined to his home in Gettysburg.

Cc. E. Bilheimer III Cc. E. Bilheimer Gettysburg College Gettysburg

History of New Oxford Water Plant and Bonds 1895 1896

At a Sept 20 1895 meeting New Oxford Town Council discussed increasing indebtedness by 14973 with bonds of 100 each at 4 percent. Election favored the plan 111 to 19. Land and plant work followed including purchase of land for 30 and 150 price offers, bids from Chandley Bros Co for 11850, and issuance of water bonds totaling 5100 by May 5 1896.

New Oxford James W. Barnitz Council Kenley Baltimore A. S. Himes Mollie Dittenhafer Little Conewago Myers Mill Road Mr. Himes Chandley Bros. & Co Beaver Falls H. H. Diehl

Christmas Party Set By Lions Club For Tuesday

The Lions club of New Oxford plans a 2 pm theatre party at Earl theatre with free tickets for all local and parochial school children. After the movie Santa Claus will give presents and baskets will be distributed in New Oxford and vicinity.

Lions Club of New Oxford Karl S. Hoffmeister Carlisle Street Earl Theatre H. E. Sheely Hanover R. E. Sheads P. B. Dallmeyer Alvin Jones Frank Higinbotham Hoffmeister Santa Claus Lions Club

Storm Opened New and Used Furniture Store in Hanover

Austin J. Storm opened Storm's New and Used Furniture Store at 12 East Chestnut Street Hanover in the former Acme Extract building. The shop sells used ranges heaters room furniture rugs mattresses and other household items. Storm, a former Hanoverian and son of the late Mr and Mrs Francis X Storm, also runs a similar York store at 11 North Newberry Street with several years in business.

Austin J. Storm New Orford East Chestnut Street Hanover Acme Extract Company Storm Francis X North Newberry Street York

More people favor fire chief for top performance

Voters or officials rate the fire chief highly for leadership and operational performance at the four-square filling station, reflecting a push for strong firefighting governance and reliable service.

Christmas Bells at St Pauls and Emmanuel Abbottstown

Christmas pageants to be presented December 24 by Sunday schools with guest ministers and recitations. St Pauls New Oxford holds worship at 10 a m after 9 a m Sunday school. Emmanuel Abbottstown worship at 9 a m with school in charge. Public invited.

St. Paul's New Oxford Charles E. Alwine Emmanuel Abbottstown

First Masses Set at St Marys Parish Paradise

The Rev. William J. Burke announces Sunday Mass at 7 a.m. in the Protestant church and 8:30 a.m. in the parish church. Evening devotions at 7 15. Confessions Tuesday 4 to 5 30 and 7 to 8. Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve at 12 01 in St Marys Abbotstown parish church. Additional Christmas masses at 7 a.m. in the orphanage and 8 a.m. in the parish church.

St. Mary's Paradise William J. Burke Abbottstown

Christmas Mass Schedule at St Marys Church New Oxford

The Rev. Robert Hartnett outlines services at St Marys Church New Oxford with First Mass 7 30 a m High Mass 10 00 a m Benediction 7 30 p m Miraculous Medal devotions Wednesdays 7 30 p m Midnight Mass Christmas Eve Masses Christmas morning 7 30 and 8 00 a m Children’s choir at 8 00 a m and followed by Benediction Organist Mrs Chester Gravatt arranges Mass music Carols at 11 40 p m before Midnight Mass Seasonal decorations planned

St. Mary's Church New Oxford Robert Hartnett Chester Gravatt

Prince of Peace Sunday at First Evangelical Lutheran Church

The Rev. George E. Sheffer leads services with church school at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. The Christmas program, “Christmas Carols Around the World,” is set for December 24 at 11 p.m. Catechism Saturday at 2 p.m. Donations for orphans in Loysville are being collected by the Always Friendly class.

First Evangelical Lutheran Church George E. Sheffer C. P. Keefer Ministry of Music Luther League Ehrhart Loysville

Christmas Day Masses at Conewago Chapel

Masses in Conewago chapel on Sunday and Christmas Day celebrate by Rev. John F. O'Donnell. Services include 1 a.m. 10 a.m. and 7 a.m. Benediction. Christmas Day Solemn High Mass at 5:30 a.m. followed by two Low Masses at 9:00 9:30 and 10:00.

Conewago Chapel John F. O'Donnell

Abbottstown Lutheran Church Christmas Services

The Rev. John R. Strevig leads catechism Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Sunday school begins at 9:00 a.m. Christmas exercises by Sunday school children on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. Lutheran League meets at 6:00 p.m.

Abbottstown Lutheran Church John R. Strevig Luther League

Christmas Pageant Planned At Emory Methodist Church

The Emory Methodist Church announces a Christmas pageant scheduled for Sunday evening December 22 at 7 o’clock. Church school begins at 9:00 a.m. and all young people are urged to meet for practice this Friday at 7:30 p.m. under Rev. H. E. Millard.

Emory Methodist Church H. E. Millard

Christmas Eve Pageant at St Luke's Church

The Rev. A. E. Shenberger announces a pageant at St Luke's Union Church on Christmas Eve at 7 30 o'clock. The event features the church parish and community participation in a festive program.

St. Luke’s Union Church A. E. Shenberger St. Luke's Church

Local Business Listings For Leinhardt Bros

At Leinhardt Bros 33 Baltmo Street Hanover Pa and 281 West Market Street York Pa operate as local merchants offering a range of goods and services. The notice lists storefronts and street addresses for shopper reference and contact.

Midnight Carol Service at First Lutheran Church

A midnight carol service will be held at First Lutheran Church New Oxford on Tuesday at 11 o clock with the church choir performing a program of carols and festive music. The service features international carols with soloists and choral oversight, a prayer, offertory, and a recessional to Joy to the World.

First Lutheran Church New Oxford Diggle Chubb Matthews J. Felix Sanders Sara E. Orndorff Geo. E. Sheffer Italy Austria Bohemia France England Bethlehem Doreene Clark America Kohlman Mrs. Sanders Mr. Sheffer Sicily Fred Gable

Pastor Elmer Drumm to Lead The Pines Group Parish

The Reverend Elmer Drumm of Glasgow will take charge of the New Chester Lutheran parish on January 1. The Pine Heidlersburg and Hampton churches called him, with the move to the parsonage due December 30. Drumm trained at Gettysburg Seminary and Susquehanna University, holding a BA 1935 and BD 1938, prior to serving Zion Lutheran Sunbury.

Elmer Drumm Glasgow Altoona New Chester Luther Place Memorial Washington D. C Mr Drumm Glasgo

Christmas Party at the Earl Theatre Details

The Earl Theatre hosts a Christmas party on December 25 between the first and second shows. About twenty merchants cooperate with Mr. Snyder to donate merchandise for giveaways. Gifts are on display in Hulick’s store window on the Square. Frank Higinbotham acts as Master of Ceremonies. Mr. Snyder thanks the community and local businesspeople for support.

Earl Theatre Snyder Hulick Frank Higinbotham Heling

Pre-Christmas Fire Fundraiser and Public Sale Notice

A pre Christmas party at Bon neauville Fire company invites all to a Friday evening event. Mount Pleasant Township Board of School Directors offers a brick Cone School building for public sale on Saturday at 1 00 p m along the New Oxford to New Chester road about 10 miles north of New Oxford. A big shooting event at Munterston Gun club includes live birds clay birds and prizes of turkey geese pigs chickens and beef.

Assorted Chocolates Bargain Display at Shears

While they last a 5 lb box of assorted chocolates is offered at 68 cents per pound at Shears store in Hanover. The advertisement highlights limited stock and a short sale window.

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