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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1930

Page

3

Arnold Gives Wood Permits For Unemployed Men

Miss Mary Grove welfare worker outlined to unemployed men how to obtain wood cutting permits on state forest lands for winter fuel. Permits allow cutting as much wood as the family needs and must be obtained from a state forest ranger. The nearest ranger to Gettysburg is C F Arnold Orrtanna R D 2 who lives on the Lincoln highway near Cashtown.

Miss Mary Grove Miss Grove Gettysburg C. F. Arnold Orrtanna R. D. 2 Lincoln Highway Cashtown George Kane R. W. Wentz John R Williams Graeffenburg

Alton Perry Nabbed On Check Charges

Alton Perry 29 of Alfentown was arrested in New Oxford after police traced checks he allegedly wrote. A check for 12 dollars to New Oxford was tied to Perry and others including 14 and 15 dollar forgeries. a Gettysburg contact and a West End restaurateur were named in the investigation. Perry was apprehended after Pittsburgh postal authorities detained him at the mail window.

Mton Perrys Alfentown New Oxford Tame County Harrington State Police Wilson Shin Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Post Office John C. Myers Perry Broughthy John H. Wolf J. He. Duttera Wolf Duttera A. Perry

Littlestown News Roundup Christmas Plans and Local Events

Redeemer's Reformed Sunday School schedules a Christmas Eve offering for Hoffman Orphanage and a Christmas morning service. St James Reformed, St John’s Lutheran, and St Paul’s Lutheran plan Christmas programs. Birth announced for Maynard William Richards. Fire damage minimal near Littlestown foundry. Largest parcel post mailing from Littlestown office sent. Nurses Catherine Eline undergoes appendicitis surgery in Baltimore. Union services planned Jan 4–9 across five churches. Bankett hosts Hustler’s Sunday School class gathering.

EB B. Collins Goveral Harry Vien Rhs W. Bickster Littlestown Simpre ‘J St. James' Reformed Church St. John's Lutheran Church St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Eugene Richards Hanover Hospital Maynard William Harry Spalding Littlestown, Hardware and Foundry Company Stanley Sell Catherine Eline Theodore Eline Mercy Hospital Baltimore St. Aloysius Foeppel Holy Guardian Angel A. Marie Buddy Ministerial Association of H. H. Hartman Wilbur A. Bankett Hustler’s Redeemer's Reformed Church

Local families share meals and visits across towns

Round Hill, Miss Emma Myers, New Chester, Hanover, York and other locales are mentioned in a string of social visits and dinners. The Lutheran Sunday School changed its Christmas program to Friday evening. Mrs Francis Metz's funeral was held with pastors Monroe Danner and Paul Miller officiating. Several births recorded include a son born December 18 to Mr and Mrs Albert Thomas and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Charlie Spangler.

John Kime New Chester Larvey Terman C. C. Brown Thomasville Ira Masemer York T. B. Dicks Jtutheran Deatrick Iota John David Prioge Daniel Dale Paul Little Hlanetti Harry Chomister Reading Alex Englestine Charle Spangler Airs Albert Thomas Richard Yingst Iva Yingst Melvin Griest Charles Moose Maurice Zinn Hanover Charles Paul Kahler H. Richrode John Tinker Baltimore Walter Garmon Famiy Carlisle Ind Brance Harry Raymond Small Hanover Hospital Newark Sherrystown J. Joyce Mt.Rock Road Charles H. Bubb Anna Louise Rice Violet M. Rice F. X. Smith & Sons William Orndorff Knights of Columbus Melhorn Buick Brushtown Itanover

Abbottstown Lutheran Sunday school to present cantata

Abbots­town residents hear that the Abbottstown Lutheran Sunday school seniors and juniors will render a cantata on Thursday evening December 25. The report notes Christmas trees cut from Harry Meckley’s barn were stolen, and Berwick townsfolk report Mrs E Shellenberger’s slow improvement after illness.

Abbottstown Lutheran Sunday School O .Gantata Harry Meckley Berwick Townsly Meckley E. Shellenberger John Jacoby Berwick Township Pneumona Hawiang Haimilton Paradise Townolubs George Markle Sarah Breighner William Allands Cletus Alland Lewis Moul Samuel Smith Abbottstown R. I Mr. Smith Cletus Alt

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Obituary and Local Notices From York Area

Herb B. Kain died at 51 of acute indigestion after fainting at the courthouse. he led the Society for the Protection of Children and Aged Persons. Administrative actions include Peter Kready’s estate. Albert H. Kready’s death prompts new executor. Penn Township taxables exceed a million. York events include auto show charity season and factory holiday schedule.

Herb B. Kain Society For the Protection of Children and Aged Persons York Weath Court House City Peter Kready Orrtanna Jacob Kready Co. G. Taughinbaugh Register and Recorder Albert H. Kready Kready Sikeston Missouri Penn Township Borough of Hanover Me York Hanover Shoe Factory Boonville Oil Company Quakola Bottline Company Ocean County Electric Company W. S. Owen and Brother Storks United States Military Park of Gettysburg Warren Gilbert E. E. Davis Wenksville John Wenke Robert Smith Asper’s Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad Company Mr. Smith Arendtsville High School

New Chester Social Roundup From New Oxford to Hanover

New Chester and nearby towns report Sunday visits among families including Jacob Myers and Frank Myers. Har risburg trip noted for N F Shank and daughter Madalene. A 518 pound hog slaughtered by Daniel Hinkle. Names from Golden ville Bethlehem Media Orrtanna Sikeston Mo Hanover and more appear in this community’s daily life roundup.

Jacob Myers New Oxford Frank Myers Lewis McCadden Goldenville John Miller A. W. Frymyer Bethlehem Madalene Shank Me‘dia N. F. Shank Daniel Hinkle Madalene Ross Fatterson Calvin Musselman and Family Hanover CG. A. Brame Katheryn Winand Esther Loss

Santa's Advance Man play set at St Marys Parochial School

McSherrystown reports a Christmas program with students from St Marys High School presenting Santa's Advance Man at St Marys Parochial School hall on Tuesday morning for grade pupils. Local sports note Littlestown beat St Marys 22 to 20 in basketball at St Marys hall.

St. Mary's Parochial School St. Mary's High School Littlestown High School St. Mary's Hall

Rees Named Defendant in $2418 Damages Suit

Edward C. Rohrbaugh sues A F Rees of Hanover for 2418 damages from an auto crash on September 16 on the McSherrytown Edgegrove road. Rohrbaugh alleges his car was ruined beyond repair and seeks compensation. Counsel for plaintiff is Hince G Ports.

A. F. Rees Hanover Edward C. Rohrbaugh McSherrytown-Edgegrove Rohrbaugh Heince G

Frank Knox Held On Wife Charge In Gettysburg Case

Frank Knox of Gettysburg was arrested Saturday by his wife Minnie Knox on charges of assault and battery and non support. The assault arose from a quarrel at Walter Angell's home Friday morning. Knox was bound over for the grand jury on assault and battery after arraignment before Justice Shearer. Bail was set at 300 dollars on the assault charge and Knox posted 300 dollars for the January term on non support.

Frank Knox Gettysburg Minnie Knox Knox Walter Angell Grand Jury Justice Shealer

Meeting of creditors in Resh bankruptcy case

A meeting of creditors in the bankruptcy action involving Howard C. Resh of Berwick township will be held at the office of Attorney J Deonald Swope referee in bankruptcy on Friday January 2 at 10 o clock. Resh was adjudged bankrupt December 5 with debts totaling 9234.45 and assets around 5000.

Howard C. Resh Berwick Township J. Deonald Swope Resh

Auto Thief Ray Wagener Sentenced In Hanover

Ray Wagener of Hanover pled guilty to four charges of operating automobiles without consent. He received four months in jail and a $25 fine on each count, to run concurrently. A mental examination found him oriented but with limited will power and obligation, leading to the earlier delay in sentencing. He habitually used any automobile he found handy for short trips.

Ray Wagener Hanover Wagner Milton Cohen

Notice to officers for Adams County Oyer and Terminer session

The sheriff of Adams County commands Goroners Justices of the Peace and Constables to appear in Gettysburg on the fourth Monday of January the 26th at 10 30 a m with records recognizances and examinations to perform duties in the Court of Oyer and Terminer General Jail Delivery and General Quarter Sessions under D P McPherson and Charles W Johnson and W H Stock judges.

Goroner County of Adams D. P. McPherson Courts of Common Pleas 51St Judicial District Fulton Court of Oyer and Terminer Charles W. Johnson W. H. Stock Gettysburg

Local Families Affected by Thursday Mishaps

Land and daughter born to Mr and Mrs Phares Reichart on Thursday morning. William Reichart and family plan to move from East Berlin to Harvey Alwine property in Hamilton Township. Aaron Kinneman slaughtered two hogs on Wednesday weighing 588 pounds dressed. Phares Retchart injured his right thumb while cranking his car.

Breighners Sue York Motor Express for 3260 Damages

Mary V Breighner and Edward Breighner of Hanover sue York Motor Express for 3260 after an Oct 15 Lincoln highway collision between Hallam and Wrightsville. Plaintiffs claim 1050 vehicle damage and 1000 each for injuries with rest covering personal expenses.

Mary V. Breighner Edward Breighner Hanover York Motor Express Lincoln Highway Horace G. Ports Hallam Wrightsville Breighners

Temperance Leader Reelected at Houston Convention

Mrs. Ella A. Boole of Brooklyn Maryland N Y Brooklyn was re elected president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union at the Houston Texas convention continuing leadership of the group in the reform movement.

Ella A. Boole Brooklyn N. Y Woman's Christian Temperance Union Houston Tex

Hunterstown Gun Club Pig Chase and Shooting Match

Hunterstown gun club plans a December 25 afternoon pig chase and shooting match. Two porkers weighed 403 and 418 pounds butchered by Charles Galloway. November school attendees listed include Kenneth Brown Horace Criswell Junior Criswell Earl Fleming Roy Fleming Dale Ford Maurice Kemper Richard Beaver Ralph Reedy Alton Reedy Roy Reedy Kermit Sterner Robert Sterner Donald Stitt Donald Weaver Robert Ford George Taughinbaugh Myrl Taughinbaugh John Taughinbaugh Elsie Fleming Edna Groscost Helen Groscost Nancy King Ruth King Edna Kearns Frances Mathews Margaret Milchimes Evelyn Reedy Louella Sterner Hilda Stitt Eleanor Taughinbaugh Mary Jane Taughinbaugh Gladys Taughinbaugh.

Charles Galloway Hunterstown School Kenneth Brown Horace Criswell Junior Criswell Earl Fleming Roy Fleming Dale Ford Maurice Kemper Richard Beaver Ralph Reedy Alton Reedy Roy Reedy Kermit Sterner Robert Sterner Donald Stitt Donald Weaver

Monster Hog Ordered to Outsize All Farm Pigs

A giant hog, weighing 821 pounds dressed and measuring feet tip to tip, killed at EB Carson’s Iron Springs farm. Charles Mills, the Fairfic butcher, was injured on the forehead when the animal kicked him during the attempted knife. Seventy five spectators came from miles around to witness the butchering after the animal broke records for size.

EB Carson Iron Springs Charles Mills Carsonia Carson

Farm bargain list offers trimmed land deals across townships

An OCR list catalogs numerous farm tracts and acreage offers priced from around 8000 to 92000 across Conewago Dover Hallam East Manchester and other townships. The entries include multiple parcel sizes from a few dozen to thousands of acres with trading hints on city property and local references.

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