Auto Crash on Gettysburg Harrisburg Road Injures Couple
Mr and Mrs Clay Gain of Lincoln Way West escaped injury when their car driven by Mr Gain crashed into a culvert on a sharp curve on the Gettysburg Harrisburg road near Gettysburg Sunday morning. Front end of the car badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Gain
Lincolnway
West
Gain
Gettysburg-Harrisburg
Emmiteburg
Emmitsburg Garment Company
Louis Cooper
New Oxford
John “Tucker” Myers
Cristobal
Panama
G. W. Fyock
Astoria
Mtvlinois
C. Wagaman
Square Corners
Bernard A. Wagaman
Autographic Register Company
New York
Reading
Wagaman
Leo T. Brown and Son
Washington, D. C
H. C. Slaybaugh
West High Street
John Miller, Jr
Center Square
Nelson Stauffer
Walkersville
Maryland
Rupp
H. D. Hoover
Ottysburg
Andaughter
Paul Ensrud
Newberry
South Carolina
New Oxford Christmas Pageant Delights with Band and Plays
The New Oxford public schools stage a Christmas program featuring a wide array of performances. The event showcases the high school band, multiple playlets, solos, choral numbers, and recitations by students across grades from third through twelfth, including the "Remembrance of Colonel Minor" and "A Xmas Crazy Class."
Fire Destroys Ellicker Shop Near York Springs
Flames of unknown origin swept Frank Ellicker’s frame black smith and wood working shop near York Springs at 3 a m Saturday causing about 2000 dollars damage with only 125 dollars insurance. The York Springs fire department could not save the building and a turning lathe valued at 300 dollars was lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ellicker
York Springs
Ellicker
Carlisle- Baltimore Pike
Dinner gathering hosted by the Moores for Christmas
Mr and Mrs James Moore of Berlin Avenue entertained at a Christmas dinner with family members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Moore
Berlin Avenue
Mrs H E Lough Hosts Hanover Street Bridge Party
Mrs. H. E. Lough of Hanover Street entertained friends at a bridge gathering, hosting a polite afternoon of cards and conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Lough
Hanover Street
Bridge
Hogs to be kept in sanitary pens in New Oxford
The Board of Health of New Oxford requires all residents who keep hogs within borough limits to maintain sanitary pens. Signed by W. I. Myers, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health of
New Oxford
Board OF Health
Myers, Seo
Deaths Miss Anna Shannon funeral held in York and New Oxford
Miss Anna Shannon 25 daughter of Mr and Mrs John Shannon died last Wednesday at Westville New Jersey. Funeral was held Saturday at 8 30 am at her grandparents home in York with high mass at St Rose of Lima 9 am Rev H J Howarth officiated. Interment in St Marys cemetery New Oxford. She is a grand niece of H W Carbaugh Berlin Junction and survived by a sister Mary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Shannon
John Shannon
Westville
New Jersey
John A. Carbaugh
York
Rose of Lima Church
H. J. Howarth
St. Rose of Lima Church
Mrs Louisa Catherine Young Dies in Hanover
Mrs Louisa Catherine Young widow of William J Young died Wednesday at her Hanover residence. Daughter of the late George and Sarah Diehl Eichelberger she is survived by seven daughters and three sons including Ida M Brough Cora Y Alleman Annie J Jenkins Carrie Young Helen Young and Henry W Young with her husband having died February 22 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Catherine Young
William J. Young
Hanover
Young
George
Sarah Diehl Eichelberger
Ida M. Brough
Cora Y. Alleman
Harry C. Naill
Annie J. Jenkins
Carrie
Helen Young
Henry W. Young
Mrs Esther Gardner 17 Dies After Childbirth in Gardners
Mrs Esther Rex Gardner wife of Clarence Gardner 17 of Gardners R 1 died at Warner hospital early Thursday after giving birth to son Clarence W Gardner Jr who also died. Survived by husband parents Raymond Rex and Maud Rex two brothers Hiram Rex Orion Rex and sister Maud Rex. Grandparents H L Bendersville and Annie E Ross. She belonged to Bendersville Lutheran church. Funeral at home Sunday 1 30 pm and Mt Victory United Brethren church officiated by Revs Coble and Snyder with interment beside the Mt Victory church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther (Rex) Gardner
Clarence W. Gardner
Gardners R. 1
Warner Hospital
Clarence W. Gardner, Jr
Maud C. Rex
H. L. Helen
Bendersville
Annie E. Ross
Mt. Holly Springs
Gardner
Samuel J Small Dies at 70 in McSherrystown
Samuel J Small a noted McSherrystown grocer died at his home on Wednesday at 8 am after a Saturday stroke He was 70 and survived by his widow and a daughter A funeral Mass was held at St Marys with burial in St Marys cemetery Pallbearers included Jerome Small Paul Liversberger and others from local parishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Small
McSherrystown
Mr. Small
James
Louisa Small
Matilda Bunty
McSherrystown Lodge
Holy Name Society
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Beneficial Societies
Sacred Heart
Edge Grove
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Hanover
New Oxford
St. Mary's Cathec Church
William Buffington York
Katherine Buffington
York
Catherine Small
L. A Reudter
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Jerome Small
Paul Liversberger
Pius Breighner
Edward
Harry
Clarence Slagle
Edwin Benner 79 a longtime Adams County official dies
Edwin Henry Benner a former director of the poor in Adams county and prominent Mt. Joy township resident died at his home Wednesday evening at 8 o clock from complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Henry Benner
Adams County
Mt. Joy Township
Mrs Ethel Peters Dies After Childbirth in Gardners Area
Mrs Ethel Cline Peters 35 wife of Zeal Peters of Aspers R D died at Warner hospital Monday evening at 6 50 after childbirth which also died She is survived by her husband five children Rodney June Janet Miriam and Shiney all at home and many siblings from Gardners R D Funeral services set for Thursday at 1 pm at the Peters home with further rites at Heidlersburg United Brethren church and burial at Bigler cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel (Cline) Peters
Zeal Peters
Aspers R. 1
Warner Hospital
Bruce Cline
York Springs
Mary Cline
Alta Cline
Paul Cline
Ruth Cline
Samuel McBeth
Violet Cline
Robert Cline
Clair Cline
Gardners R. D
Peters
Mt. Tabor
Willian Gilbert Confined to Bed on Carlisle Street
Willian Gilbert remains confined to his bed on Carlisle Street due to illness. no further details are provided about his condition or care arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian
Gilbert
Carlisle Street
Adams County Gets Its Liquor Store Manager and Clerks
Harrisburg announces Adams county's state liquor store No 0101 will open soon with Earl A. Deatrick as manager and clerks Jacob Britcher P Emory Weaver and Russell E Darone. Deatrick to resign from Western Union and move to Harrisburg for instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Earl A. Deatrick
Gettysburg
Western Union
Jacob Britcher
P. Emory Weaver
Littlestown
Russell E. Darone
East Berlin
Deatrick
Telegraph Company
Adams County
Chambersburg
Gettysburg High School
Western Maryland
Luther Deatrick
Britcher
Gettysburg College
First National Bank
Center Square
Luther S. Sachs
Sachs
Last Communion Service Planned at New Oxford Lutheran
The Rev. George E. Sheffer announces Holy Communion at 10:15 a.m. and 7 p.m. in the old church for the final time. Sunday school meets at 9 a.m. Preparatory service is Friday at 7:30 p.m. A Christmas pageant titled The White Christmas was performed by the choir and church school audience filled the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford Lutheran Church
George E. Sheffer
First Lutheran
Herod
Mary
Mother of
Jesus
Minnie Colestock
Ella Ehrhart
New Oxford Reformed Charge Services Announce Year Begin
The Rev. H. E. Sheely pastors St. Pauls New Oxford. Church school 9 a m worship 10 a m. Sermon subject New Year Resolutions. Annual election of church officers held immediately after the service. Invitation extended to all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford Reformed
H. E. Sheely
St. Paul's
New Oxford
Emmanuel Church Sunday Services in Abbottstown
Church school starts at 9 a m and worship at 7 p m. Sermon titled New Year Resolutions. Church officers to be elected immediately after the service. All welcome.
St Mary’s Church Masses Schedule for Feast Day
Masses at St Marys Church on Monday for the Feast of the Circumcision at 5:00 AM and 8:00 AM. Sunday services held at the usual hours.
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St. Mary's Church
St. Mary’s Church
Carlisle Highway Closed at Mt Holly
Adams county motorists face a longer detour due to a new bridge at the south end of Mt Holly Springs. The route from Gettysburg now goes via route 16 to Dillsburg then route 74 to Carlisle, about 34 miles longer.
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Adams County
Carlisle
Mt. Holly Springs
Gettysburg
Dilllsburg
Dillsburg Square
New Oxford Methodist Church Pastoral and Holiday Schedule
The Rev. R. B. Dysart is pastor of New Oxford Methodist Church. Sunday services include Sunday school at 9 30 led by E S Hager. Christmas exercises at 7 pm. Bible study Friday at 7 30 at Miss Nettle Swartz home Lincolnway East. Fourth quarterly conference set for Tuesday January 9 at 7 30 in church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford Methodist Church
R. B. Dysart
E.S. Hager
York Springs Lutheran Charge Sunday Services Schedule
York Springs Lutheran Charge lists Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and preaching at 10:30 a.m. in York Springs, with a 7:00 p.m. service, Chestnut Grove offers 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Springs
Lower Bermudian
Chestnut Grove
Arrest of Henry Kang on Surety of Peace Charge
Henry Kang 38 of Midway was arrested by state police on a surety of the peace charge. George Buffington, a Midway barber, prosecutes. Kang posted 300 bail for a hearing before Justice of the Peace John O Shearer Thursday at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kang
Midway
George Buffington
Kang
Justicea of the Peace
John O. Shearer
Adams County Game Protector Seeks Help With Winter Feed
Leo Bushman of Gettysburg Adams County game protector asks Countians to feed game during snow cover. He has quail and squirrel feed to distribute to any resident who will spread it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Bushman
Gettysburg
Adams County
Glen Rock Reserves to Play New Oxford at Gettysburg Thursday
The Glen Rock Reserves meet New Oxford at Gettysburg this Thursday in a preliminary game ahead of the Glen Rock Fleet Wing matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Rock
New Oxford
Gettysburg
Adams County CWA chief pledges probe of hiring
James R. McConaghie county CWA administrator promised an investigation into reports that ineligible workers were hired under the Civil Works Administration. He noted speed in launching the program and said findings would lead to immediate dismissal of those who gained work through false statements. Payroll last week totaled $9,817.68 with projects proposed in Willow Grove school and Arendtsville school buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
James R. McConaghie
CWA
Mr. McConaghie
Harrisburg
Willow Grove
Cumberland Township
Arendtsville
Staub and Erb Meet in Christmas Morning Home Wedding
Harold Staub son of Charles Staub Hampton and Miss Martha Erb daughter of Mr and Mrs William Erb York were married at the bride's home Christmas morning at 7 oclock by Rev Norman Ort pastor of the Full Gospel Lighthouse West York A dinner followed at the bride's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Staub
Charles Staub
Hampton
Martha Erb
Willam Erb
York
Norman Ort
Full Gospel
West York
Cashman Zepp Couple Wed on Thanksgiving in Maryland
Arthur G. Cashman son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Cashman near New Chester wed Mabel I Zepp daughter of Mr and Mrs John Zepp York Springs on Thanksgiving day November 30 by Rev Traver Frederick Md They reside at the bridegrooms home currently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cashman—Zepp
Arthur G. Cashman
Harvey Cashman
New Chester
Mabel I. Zepp
John Zepp
York Springs
Traver
Frederick
Weidner and Velma Anthony Marry in Westminster Parsonage
William Weidner and Velma Anthony of East Berlin were married at the Methodist parsonage in Westminster on Wednesday afternoon by Rev. J Earl Cummings. The couple was unattend.
Marian Ball Weds William Dentler At Cashtown Home
A wedding was held Saturday at 6 PM at the home of Mr and Mrs James Ball in Cashtown. Marian J Ball became the bride of William L Dentler son of Mr and Mrs J A Dentler of Biglerville. The ring ceremony of the Reformed church was performed by Rev G Howard Koons.
Week of Prayer Observed by New Oxford Churches
Protestant churches in New Oxford begin the Week of Prayer on Monday January 3 and continue through Saturday night. The annual event draws strong congregations with services led by Reverends Dysart Sheely Sheffer and others, starting Monday night and inviting all to worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
R. B. Dysart
M. E. Sheely
G. E. Sheffer
H. FE. Sheely
G. E. Bhieiler
Mail Hauling Contract Awarded to Earl Weaver
Earl Weaver of Crriisle street received the contract to haul the mail between the Western Maryhuid station and the post within OC. A. Feeser of Hanover dairy reduced milk prices to nine cents a quart and five cents a pint. M. S. Yohe of Lincolnway West suffered multiple fractured ribs at the Cross Keys while at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Weaver
Crriisle Street
Maryhuid
OC. A. Feeser
Hanover Dairyman
Yohe
Lincolnway
West
The
Cross Keys
Christmas notes and social visits fill New Oxford town
The New Oxford area enjoys a busy holiday season with visitors from Columbus Germantown and Harrisburg. Local events include Knights of St George officers elected and upcoming installations, courtships, family visits, school reopenings after Christmas, and a village gathering with the Kohler family hosting Carol singing. Multiple residents travel from Philadelphia Elizabeth and Gettysburg to visit relatives here and in Hanover Street.
Potter Family Narrow Escape From House Fire
Fire started by an exploding oil lamp destroyed the nine room Potter home near New Oxford. Charles D Potter his wife and sister in law were rescued from the second floor with help from neighbor John Butler after flames trapped them on the stairs. Loss is estimated at 3500 with insurance, furniture burned and only night clothes saved. The family plans to rebuild and currently resides at the Oxford hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Potter
New Oxford
William Mahone
Potters
Miss Loftus
Potter
Oxford
Mahone
Local notables share Christmas visits and health shots
Amid Christmas observations in the Heidlersburg area several residents report health issues and visits. David Kemper remains bedfast with vertigo. J R Byers family hosted friends. A son and daughter-in-law, Milt Groscost and son John, plan a move to Mrs. Grant Asper’s near Round Hull.
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David Kemper
Murrell
Mumma
Fulton ‘County
George Mumma
State College
Verna Shull
Belmont
Secker
J. R. Byers
Stone Jug
Paul Brodbeck
Brodbeck
S. Clyde Orner
Bendersville
Margaret Louise
Warener Hospita
Orner
Ruth Linah
Tyrone Township
Oscar German
Mickiey
Race Horse Alley
Gettysburg
James Starry
Bermudian Park
William F. Shull
the Pines
J. H. Little
John C. Brame
Near Here
Mark Knouse
Carlisle
Clarence Tanger
Near
Five Points
Parvin Bower
Mary Janeinn
Mil
John
Grant Asper
Round Hull
Thanks for Help After Frn Gas Home Fire
Thanks to friends neighbors and the New Oxford Fuel Company for its assistance at the Friday gas home fire. We extend sincere gratitude to the Red Cross for valued aid as well. Charles D Potter and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford Fue Company
Frn
Red Cross
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Colonel Minor
New Oxford High School
Betty Jane Wildasin
Grandma's Formas
Jane Rickrode
Mary Lou Markel
Anna Jane Bollinger
Rena Bower
Nancy Acker
Carolyn Sebright
Janet Lampter
Clara
Ruth Taughinbaugh
Eva
Peggy
Lavena Walker
Tip
John Melhorn
Meg
Ruth Kopman
Old Sim
Gloria Plank
Mrs. Poggs
Ruth Kohler
Miss Tripp
Santa
Waye Yohe
Ben
George Griffin
Ralph Miller
Elton Gable
Nelson Gable
Karl Orndorff
June Lupp
June Sebright
Marylin Sheffer
Anna Slagle
Clyde Sanders
Edward Wolf
Junior Haar
Harry Emlet
Carl Kepner
Ruth Klingel
Mildred Boose
Ruth Brothers
Doris Ballew
Arlene Bower
Leroy Schriver
Raymond Myers
Hall
George Sheffer
William Sanders
Dickens
Reader
Ethel Sheely
Scrooge
Clair Wolford
Leo Ecker
Young Cratchits
Doris Miller
Jane Spangler
Janet de Lameter
Cratchit
Fairle Kinneman
Belinda
Marian Lingg
Bob Cratchit
Martha
Gladys Fleshman
Peter Cratchit
James Herman
Tiny Tim
Harold Gable
Donald Warner
Hark
Herald Angels
Miss Prim
Pauline Klingel
Mr Rich
Lawrence Himes
Jack
Dorothy
Eleanor Miller
Nora
Carolyn Sponseller
Mrs. Brown
Josephine Felty
Jessie
Mildred Carbaugh
St. Nicholas
Holly
New Oxford School
Ellicker Shop
Babe
Edwin H. Benner
Ethel Peters
Earl Deatrick
Mgr
Emmanuel
Abbottstown
MT. Holly
Staub—Erb
Mercury
Allen Shrader and
Columbus
Wallace V. Peters
Germantown
the Intler
John N. Hersh
Tdincolnway
C. P. Keefer
Keefers
Palmyra
Knights of St. George
Leo Poist
Nathaniel Miller
A. P. Wegener
Cletus Billman
James Small
David O'Brien
Henry Carbaugh
Joseph N. Whalen
Guy Miller
John Winne
Elizabeth
Robert Seal
New Cumberland
Rosa Smith
East
George Billman
William Himes
William D. Himes
Lincolnway W
George School
William
Aoide
Esther Haverstick
Clarence Sills
Peters Street
Annie Buckminster
William Yealy
Dicks’ Dam
Gettysburg Hospital
John B. Potter
Julian I. Potter
Glenn Falls
N. Y
John Gentgler
Monroe Anthony
W. D. Myers
Paul Royer
Leo Sterner
Red Lion
Harry J. Sterner
Poplar Street
James Baugher
Roselle
N. J
R. M. Baugher
Lincolnway West
Geo. H. Leaks
Margaret
Robert
J. E. ©. Miller
Alma Myers
Susquehanna
Fred Fleshman
Temple
Bernard Wagner
Duke
Betsy Himes
Swarthmore
Wm. Himes, Jr
Alma Sheely
William Snyder
U. of P
New Oxford Public Schools
Kathleen Slaybaugh
Philadelphia
Charles Slaybaugh
Lincolnway East
Edna Alwine
W. C. Alwine
Harry Sterner
Roy M Weaver
Lebanon
Katie Weaver
Heidlersburg
Violet Landermulch
Hershey
Weaver
Stuart Dunbar
Troy
Jennie Grove
Norman Lehigh
Berwick Township
Paul Laughman
Laughman
Lehigh
Robert Wolf
Alvnn Rudisll
Alain McVorkle
Carlsle
Georgia Kohler
Charles D
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