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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1946
Page
7
Local garage hours set for Thursday. New Oxford public schools resume Monday at 8 30 A M. Christmas services were well attended with good weather. Various residents visit relatives and engage in holiday activities. The town council meets Monday to wrap up year end business. Post office hours and rural delivery details noted.
The following New Oxford stores will be closed all day Christmas December 25 and New Year’s Day January 1 High Street Grocery Rohrbaughs Grocery Winter Gardens Food Market yers Grocery Noels Meat Market New Oxford Meat Market R H Smith Grocery Bollingers 5c and 10c Store
Miss Lena Zinkand Hartzell daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Jeremiah Hartzell east of Gettysburg and Rosas Forcey son of Mr and Mrs Bernard Forcey Overbrook Hills were united in marriage at 5 30 o clock Christmas Eve in St James Lutheran church. The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev Dr Ralph R Gresh.
Miss Phyllis Elvira Eiker daughter of Mr and Mrs George A Eiker Gettysburg and Clarence Monroe Swinn Jr son of Mr and Mrs Clarence M Swinn Jr were married December 21 at New Cumberland PA by Rev R C Sloop. Mrs Swinn works in the Inductive Equipment corporation office.
Fred Richard Hull son of Norman and Mildred Hull and Thersa Nadine Louise Becker daughter of Luther and Beatrice Becker married December 24 in East Berlin with Rev. Alvin J. Perry officiating.
Miss Gladys P Wildasin daughter of Mr and Mrs Winfield A Wildasin Hanover married Raymond J Baughman son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Baughman Littlestown in Manchester Massachusetts Rev Alton M Leister officiated Miss Pearl Kuhn Hanover and Clair Small McSherrystown attended the double ring ceremony The bride employed by Autokraft Box Corp The groom a Navy veteran with 41 months service including three years in the South Pacific and employed by the York Corp
The New Oxford Lions club hosted 385 children and accompanying adults at the public school auditorium Saturday for a Christmas party. A series of educational films entertained the children before Santa arrived to give each child an orange and candy. Remaining gifts were sent to Paradise Protectory near Abbottstown.
Teachers at Pratt's Music Studios hosted their annual Christmas party Sunday evening in Hanover. Attendees enjoyed games and refreshments and exchanged gifts. Moments of the gathering included Mr and Mrs Robert Rodgers with children Bobby and Betty Jane, Mr and Mrs William Young, Joanna Brodbeck, Theresa Schuchart, Melvin Nace, Russell Berwager, and Mr and Mrs Harold Pratt with Dennis and Gregory.
Fred Rhoades of St Denis Maryland was arrested Thursday by Gettysburg state police on Route 4 north of Cross Keys for failing to stay to the right and nearly forcing a police car off the road. He was fined 10 dollars plus costs by Justice of the Peace Claude Straley of New Oxford.
Charles Martin aged 70 of Hanover injured in a late evening collision near Red Hill schoolhouse two miles south of New Oxford. Rafael Sanders said his sedan struck an obstruction or ditch and he is unsure of subsequent events.
1048 income tax returns filled out call if you wish appoint ment C. Straseby J. of P. Line Colaway West New Oxford Pa.
Local items note Jim's Restaurant open on New Year's Day and St. Mary's Parochial School reopening January 2. Various arrivals and illnesses are reported among Hanover area residents, plus Christmas stays and hospital discharges. Community events include the 500 club meeting and Boy Scouts campaign leadership.
Fragmentary report notes O10 electrical restoration by Roth Bros and Broadway Jewelry in a crash impacted area. Mentions Jim's Restaurant and a likely repair timeline. Details are incomplete but indicate local business disruptions and restoration efforts.
In Gettysburg two witnesses testified before Justice Snyder that Rita Dryer 23 admitted to confessing to lies to doctor Lefever and asked to see him claiming she had little time to live. Lefever and Miss Myers portrayed Dryer as stating her charges were false and seeking her husband back.
The will of Charles W. Olinger of Mt. Pleasant township is entered for probate at the county register and recorder's office. Francis B. Olinger of Hanover is named executor of the estate valued at over $20,000. The deceased formerly worked as a chaser by Dr. J L Sheets of New Oxford.
Notice states a change of address for New Way Dry Cleaning from Smith's Barber Shop to Harvey Smith's home on Lincolnway West effective January 1.
Obituaries from New Oxford report the deaths of Mrs. J F Gallagher of New Oxford RD 2 and Mrs. Betty Ann Miller of New Oxford. Gallagher leaves husband Joseph F Gallagher Sr and seven children with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. services held at the Church of the Immaculate Conception with interment at St Patrick's cemetery York. Miller, 29, survived by husband Roy Miller mother Mrs. William Riley and three brothers. funeral at Immaculate Conception Church New Oxford with a requiem mass and burial at St Mary’s Cemetery New Oxford.
Mrs. Josephine E. Yeager 75 died at her son Henry L. Yeager's home in Waynesboro Route 4 Wednesday. Surviving son Charles Carbaugh of Thomasville. Three brothers including Lewis Wagaman of Hanover and sister Mrs. Mary Strang of New Oxford also survive.
Mrs. Mabel J Harner Miller died at her Straban township home after a six month bedfast illness. She was 65, wife of John W. Miller and mother of five daughters Charlies Cowan of Lancaster Clarence Cool of Hanover Walter Trostle and Lawrence Guise of Gettysburg John Hull of Gettysburg R D Loy E Herbert Melvin Glenn and Eugene of Gettysburg R D, plus 20 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 30 p m from J W Little and Son funeral home Littlestown with Reverends Nevin Frantz A endentsville and H W Sternat Biglerville officiating. interment at Benders church cemetery. Friends may call Friday evening 7 to 9 at the funeral home.
Sarah Ellen Carl, 68, died in Cumberland township on Christmas morning. A native of Two Taverns, she was a daughter of the late Henry and (name missing) Carl and lived in Adams County all her life. Survived by son Charles Cook of York, daughter Mrs Frank Fissel of Gettysburg, and brother John Carl of Adams County. Funeral from Bender funeral home Friday at 2 pm with Rev Harold Myers of the Foursquare Gospel church. Interment at Two Taverns. Friends may call Thursday after 7 pm.
William Ogden of Gettysburg grandson of Mr and Mrs J Robert Hartman formerly of New Oxford Pitman New Jersey was cured of rabbit fever by streptomycin and discharged from Warner hospital as a patient.
Advertisement from Leinhardt Bros Hanover PA promotes Ladies Diamond Rings priced at 625 dollars. Mark E. Trone, a jeweler at 41 Baltimore St Hanover, is noted. The brief notice signals a seasonal retail push for diamond rings in Hanover.
Mrs Rhoda H Koontz 36 wife of Albert Koontz Gettysburg and Joseph Edwin McCauslin 30 Gettysburg Route 2 were killed when two cars collided on a straight stretch at Greenmount midway between Hampstead and Manchester Carroll County. Alfred Myers 37 Dorothy Koontz 17 and Lester Carter were injured and in Hanover hospital. Myers suffered skull fracture and facial lacerations. Dorothy Koontz concussed with chin laceration. Carter forehead laceration and possible skull fracture. Investigation by Maryland State Police indicates McCauslin drove a 1937 Chevrolet with Koontz in front seat. Myers in a 1941 Dodge. cause undetermined. Funeral arrangements pending.
Harry Gunnet of York, 50, to be charged before Justice of the Peace Gerald Orndorff in Oxford township with driving on the wrong side after a collision three miles north of Hanover on Cross Keys road at 9 PM Monday. Gunnet was treated for forehead lacerations by Dr W R Miller in New Oxford.
A Saturday collision at the York Springs intersection involving a trailer driven by 23 year old Lewis E. Druckenmiller of Lewistown and a car driven by 61 year old Robert E. Rice of Mechanicsburg caused about 100 dollars in total damage. Police say the trailer attempted a left turn from the Gettysburg Harrisburg road into Cross Keys road when struck by Rice who was northbound on Cross Keys road.
The will of C H Bittinger of Berwick township was admitted to probate with Earl Bittinger and Robert C Krug of Hanover named as executors. The estate, valued at over $70,000, includes the Cross Key hotel property.
Notice states a cleaning task at the Barber Shop located on South Street transfers to Harvey South at Lincelaway West, with January as the target month for completion.
Multiple area churches list their schedules for Sunday school worship and catechism. The notices cover catechism at 2 pm baptism on Communion Sunday and Week of Prayer services from January 5.
Emanuel Reformed Hampton holds church services at 9 a m with Sunday school at 10 a m.
The Rev Elmer Drumm pastor of St Pauls The Pines announces Sunday worship at 9 00 am Sunday school 10 00 am Junior choir practice Friday 730 pm Catechetical class Saturday 2 pm St Marks Heidlersburg offers Sunday school 930 am church 1030 am St Johns Hampton has Sunday school 630 pm church Young Peoples classes meet Friday at the home of Mr and Mrs Lester Starner
The Rev. Robt D. Hartnett serves St Marys Church in New Oxford. Sunday services include low Mass at 7 30 a.m High Mass at 10 00 a.m Sodality at 7 00 p.m and evening devotions at 7 30 p.m.
Acting Pastor Rev. Cletus Wagman leads Masses Sunday at 7 and 9 30 a m with the Blessed Virgin Sodality and Benediction at 7 p m.
The Rev. Chester Leszewski, pastor of St Marys Paradise, conducts Sunday Masses at 7 00 and 8 30 in the Protectory church.
Wm McClain Jr of Washington DC formerly of New Oxford was accidentally shot in both legs by an unknown hunter during a party of ten. He was treated at Williamsport hospital from December 7 to 22 then moved to Abbottstown to recover before returning home. He remains under doctor care for weeks but is recovering.
Mrs Maury Wagner of Lincolnway West hosted a Monday evening birthday party at her home in Carlisle street honor of Miss Eleanor Muller. Several guests attended and gifts were exchanged with refreshments served. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Thomas French Mr and Mrs Nelson Orndorff Mrs Thomas Glatellter Mr and Mrs Donald Groft Charles Groft Maury Groft Mrs A P Wagner Mary Miller and Paul Wagner. Also mentioned are Parker Sheaffer and Everswarp Pen and Pewell Sets from Mark E Vrone Jeweler Baltimore Street Hanover PA.
A local restaurant named Jim's faced a note about ice cream stored in gallon containers. The incident highlights storage and labeling practices at the establishment.
The NCCW at Immaculate Conception parish held its monthly gathering in Parochial hall with Rev. Robert Hartnett leading prayer. Members discussed December activity, planned a January 15 card party, and a charity drive for baby clothing. A Christmas program featured carols, a skit, and Santa distributing gifts, followed by refreshments and youth caroling.
Mrs. Gilbert T. Saetre directed the Tennessee B S girls chorus in Bristol Tennessee for Handel's The Messiah presented December 8 sponsored by the Bristol Lions Club. The soprano soloist delivered the difficult numbers including Rejoice Greatly Come Unto Him and I Know My Redeemer Liveth. Mrs. Saetre, former Alma Myers of New Oxford, received acclaim.
A compromise settlement in Common Pleas court York on behalf of minor Allen Laughman by his parents Tempest and Mary L Laughman Hanover R D 1 against Lewis Breighner Jr McSherrystown was approved by Judge Anderson. Breighner paid 288 50. The suit arose from injuries when Laughman driving a car was hit by Breighner on highway route 24 three miles north of Hanover on June 8.
J C Penney department store workers in Hanover held their annual Christmas party at the Richard McAllister hotel on Thursday evening. Santa distributed gifts followed by a buffet dinner, games and dancing to recorded music. About 73 people attended with Regina Smith chairing the entertainment committee along with Ross Dunman Richard Weaver Nadine Blettner Charlotte Hershey and Ruth Bradley assisting.
Roy Brotherton of Rogersville Tennessee was arrested December 18 for speeding a tractor trailer at 60 mph in a 30 mph zone. He paid a fine and costs. Desire Istre of New Oxford Route 1 was charged with reckless driving December 21 following an accident on the Lincoln highway. He received 10 day notice.
Sale listing for Beverly Twin Marke Q Wagner on the old Pike two miles north of Elizabeth town eight miles south of Hershey with live stock and valuing items offered for sale.
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