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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1941
Page
5
Navy man James Herman leaves for duties this Wednesday after visiting Center Square with his father C. J. Herman. Many families announce holidays visits and hospital updates while local clubs plan events and post office hours for New Year’s Day.
Philco radio tubes available at Leon Smith's Barber Shop on Hanover Street. Free tube testing offered to customers.
Gettysburg College will receive up to $100000 from the will of the late Dr Merle Stauffer Boyer of Penfield who died December 10. The estate names the college as a residuary legatee with the exact amount to be determined by executors. Dr Boyer was a 1893 graduate and a longtime alumnus and friend of the college.
Five hundred free tickets have been distributed to Grade school children in the borough and nearby townships who will be guests of the New Oxford Lions Club at the Wednesday afternoon Christmas party in the Earl Theatre. After the movie Santa will hand out presents and Christmas baskets will be given to the needy in New Oxford and vicinity.
A three vehicle crash in Hanover late Sunday involved Guy Shelleman driving a car that swerved to avoid a oncoming vehicle and struck a parked truck. The truck then hit Robert J. Klunk’s car, with Klunk Brothers’ truck also involved. No injuries were reported.
Vehicles operated by Richard J. Neiderer 18 Hanover R 4 and Francis D. Palmer 18 New Oxford R 2 collided as Neiderer tried a left turn while Palmer attempted to pass a quarter mile west of New Oxford Thursday. Palmer was treated for a cut over the left eye. Private R L Dunham investigated the mishap and estimated total damage at 90 dollars.
Clayton F. Smith of Hanover street moved his shoe repair shop to the rear building and will open a new and used furniture store in the room vacated by the shop. The building was formerly Robinson's restaurant.
One thousand fishing licenses were put on sale at the county treasurer Ray J. Kitzmiller's office at the court house. If sales do not improve next year, the 1942 supply may suffice. only 870 licenses had been sold this year per office records.
An annual greeting from Shears Cut Rate at 11 Baltimore Street Hanover Pa wishing customers a merry Christmas and a prosperous upcoming year.
Advertisement notes real pearls grown by the oyster offered for sale by Mark E. Trone at 44 Baltimore Hanover Street, with price and contact details likely provided.
Partial OCR text from a religious manuscript mentions the star in the east and the Magi’s joy at the house, hinting at a nativity scene with lines about their arrival and worship.
Rev Paul L Foulk pastor of St Pauls Lutheran Hanover reveals he will keep the medal received from Japan in 1936. He cites Japan's failure to keep promises and plans to keep it with a scrapbook of mementoes from the 1930s goodwill tour.
Local businesses and institutions announce holiday closures including Smiths Grocery John E George Cross Keys and Twin Keys Diners and Hanover General Hospital staff. Schools schedule changes and holiday events at St Marys New Oxford High School parochial and Methodist churches detailed.
Continued on page 4 promotes Hemminger’s Handay Lotion with a money-back guarantee for a 25 cent bottle.
Irving W. Livingston aged 63 prominent retired New Oxford businessman died suddenly at his Lincolnway West home from a coronary embolism. He once ran a West End restaurant and opened the town's first motion picture show, later building a successful ice cream business. Surviving are children and relatives, with funeral services held at the New Oxford Lutheran Church.
Citizens may contribute to the Red Cross War Relief fund at the New Central hotel office in Hanover. Receipts are provided for all contributions.
Joseph I. Miller known as Jack Miller died at his Lincolnway West home Saturday at 5 10 am after a six week illness. He was a New Oxford cigar manufacturer and former baseball pitcher, later a Republican county committee supporter. Surviving are wife Mary H. Smith one son Wilton Miller one granddaughter Linda Miller a brother Jacob E. Miller two sisters Mrs Mary Seasly and Mrs Sadie Trostle. Funeral services were held at St Marys Catholic Church New Oxford with burial in St Marys cemetery. Pallbearers named were Benjamin Liversberger William Acker man Charles Weaver Joseph Groft Grover McKinney Frank Shra der.
Mrs Rebecca J Myers widow of Lemuel Myers died at 12 40 am Tuesday at her Hampton home from a coronary embolism suffered December 15 She was eldest member of St John s Lutheran church Hampton and survived by nephews and nieces including Maude Wierman Kennedy York Springs Harry Cashman The Pines and Samuel Wentz Middletown Funeral at St John s Hampton Friday at 1 30 pm officiated by Rev J Harold Little with Rev Elmer Drum assisting interment in nearby cemetery calls allowed at Myers home Thursday 7 to 9 pm
Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy star as two buck privates in 20th Century Fox comedy Great Guns to be shown at the Earl Theatre Friday and Saturday. Sheila Ryan Dick Nelson and Edmund MacDonald join the cast in a riotous military spoof filled with slapstick antics and chaotic generals.
Mr. Hersh of the Lafayette club confessed to York police that he drove the wrong car and later returned it. The vehicle had been reported stolen by Harry A. Wisotzkey Jr of York on Saturday evening, who then notified authorities after the mixup.
A burning cigarette tossed carelessly by a passer-by started a grass fire on the farm of Miss Blanche and Ellis Miller at Brush Run Sunday afternoon around 2 30. The New Oxford fire company was called to extinguish the blaze which spread rapidly in dead grass.
The directors of the Hanover Trust Company announced a semiannual dividend of one and a half percent on the $250 000 capital stock. It is the twenty fifth such dividend and will be payable December 31 to stockholders of record December 25.
George F. Eckenrode a well known McSherrystown bakery proprietor died Saturday morning at his home aged 71 death fol lowing illness survived by wife two sons and a daughter funeral services will be held at a later date in McSherrystown vicinity
Mrs Aldrich wife of Captain C W Aldrich of Philadelphia and Mrs Thomas Larson of Philadelphia visit Hanover and stay with Mr and Mrs C J Reeder at the New Central hotel. Mrs Aldrich is sister of Mrs Reeder. A dinner party was held at the Reeder cottage at Dicks on Sunday.
A midnight cantata titled On Wings of Angel Song will be rendered at First Lutheran Church New Oxford this Wednesday evening from 11 to 12. The program is organized by the choir and the Ever Faithful Sunday school class.
Local ad promotes Fostoria Crystal as the ideal gift from Mark E Trone of 44 Balto. Street. The message highlights a selection of crystal pieces suited for gifts and special occasions.
Melhorn's Jewelry promotes glassware and linens with a focus on American watches from Hamilton Elgin and Waltham. Located at 44 Balw Street, the ad invites shoppers to buy American timepieces.
Zerone, touted as the world’s largest selling anti freeze, is now on sale at Square Filling Station. The notice highlights the product and location with a brief sales push.
Christmas Eve midnight mass at St Marys New Oxford features carols at 11 40 p m and benediction after the 8 o clock mass with children's choir and special organ music Teresa Staub leads a 7 30 and 10 am Masses and devotion at New Chester Lutheran St Pauls The Pines hosts A King Is Given cantata Christmas Eve 10 30 to midnight union service with three churches St Marks Heidlersburg St Johns Hampton hymn carols pageant practice 9 30 Sunday school 9 o clock service 10 30 am 7 pm pageant invites to all.
The Rev. Earl N. Rowe leads worship with a church school at 9 a.m. and a worship service at 10 a.m. The public is cordially invited to attend.
The Rev. Dobbs F. Ehrman pastor at St. Pauls Church New Oxford notes Sunday school at 9 a.m. and worship at 7 p.m. Emmanuel Church Abbottstown lists Sunday school at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. Sermon for both churches is How the Shepherds Returned.
The Red Cross war fund for Adams County exceeds 500 dollars toward a 13 000 quota with a 558 87 total announced by Rice Trew and Rice of Biglerville. A list of contributors includes Jow Rice Trew and Rice 25000 Myrtle Bell 100 Henry Roth 50 00 and many local groups and individuals. The drive is paired with church activities at First Evangelical Lutheran and other local churches with services, elections, and Week of Prayer events planned for early January.
The Rev. Snyder Aneman leads Abbottstown Lutheran Church activities with a Christmas pageant this Thursday at 7 PM. Sunday School meets at 9 AM, worship at 7 PM, and Luther League at 6 PM. the public is invited.
Local business Leinhardt Bros at 33 Baltimore Street Hanover Pennsylvania and 273-2285 and W Market Street York Pennsylvania extend season greetings to customers and community with holiday wishes and service updates.
A brief item notes watch and clock repair services offered at Melhorns Jewelry Store. It mentions repair expertise, likely in-house service, and potential availability for customers seeking maintenance or restoration.
Local notices announce a shooting match at Hunterstown grounds on December 25 and January 1 with live and clay targets and prizes of poultry. A blue starting match runs Saturdays at Yinglas Store on the Gettysburg road with prizes of turkeys geese and oysters. Public sales include Nye stock at Bermudian Valley Stock Farm near York Spring on December 29 and a live sale by Harvey S Walker on March 12 at Berkhouner farm between Hanover and New Datash.
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