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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1938
Page
2
The document lists names Herbert L Grimm John D Ketth and RENRY J SMITH with a reminder that subscriptions cost Permie 81.00 per year in advance while an additional 1.804 or 1.86 rates apply for out of county. it warns that discontinua nce may occur if arrears are not settled and outlines ad rates and discounts for contract advertisers.
Twenty years ago Guy Miller of Hanover leaves shipyards at Chester for a job with an express company in Steelton. Local marriages include Edna Haar and Dale March in Hampton, Dorothy May Willet and Paul Krepps of McSherrystown, Alta Straley and Wilbur Robert of Two Taverns, Samuel Swamiey and Edith Carter of York, Ruth Livingston and Harry Noble, Bernard Staub and Dorothy Scott of Philadelphia, with Paul Miller moving to York and L. V. Straley taking over a vacated property. Noted moves include Rev C C Brown relocating from East Berlin to the Round Hill store stand, Bert Hamme family moving to Hanover, and Chas E Mauss becoming Steelton office manager for an express company. Military notes list several wounded or discharged service members. Obituaries include Rev Harry E Clare and Mrs George Brown and Mrs John Laughman. Wheat price listed at 2.20 per bushel.
30 years ago a marriage license was granted to Samuel H. Witter of New Chester and another party. The brief notice records the authorization while omitting second party details.
Mary A Lesser Hunterstown and George Anthony Abbottstown suffered light paralytic strokes. Mrs Francis Carbaugh near Berlin Junction sprained left ankle. Joseph Hagerman near Mr Rock fell Christmas morning breaking right leg. Aloysius Noel Mt Pleasant township paralyzed. Conewago Grange officers elected for year: Eckert master Diehl overseer Hemler lecturer Shearer steward Shultz asst steward Wehler chaplain Hartman treas Hoffnagle sec Ginter ceres Mrs Diehl pomona Mrs Weaver Flora Miss Eckert Lady Asst Steward Mrs Eckert. Joseph Markle 77 near Abbottstown died Friday. Martha J Bell 48 died Christmas at Hunterstown. Hebron Lodge officers elected: W M Rev Geo N Lauffer J W J R Hartman J W George W Baker Sec James W Barnitz Treas Z H Cashman Trustees W F Sheely Geo A Klingel W H Emmert Rep Grand Lodge J M Hulick. Wheat 98c per bushel.
Forty years ago Harry E. Lough wed Dollie Buckminster in Hanover. Rider Roy Taughinbaugh was alit when his horse fell, injuring his right leg. Carbaugh children near Irishtown sent to Dromgoole Institute by Prof. J F Maguire. Pension raises granted to residents Jacob Rummel Samuel A Warner Hiram Albert and Sarah Cashman. J F Dodge moved residences. Local deaths include David Lingg and Virginia Lingg. Clergy changes note Father Hemler becoming rector of McSherrystown. Local marriages listed Edgar Chronister with Mary Stambaugh Florence Young with Maurice Baker Carrie Myers with George Fickes. Listed obituaries include Mrs. Susan Freeman. Wheat price 69 cents per bushel.
Helen Agnes Lawrence and Louis Edward Small of McSherrystown and Hanover couples listed, plus Joseph George Livelsberger and Mary Jane Kellenberger of Hanover, Donald R. Hare and Ida Elizabeth Hankey of Gettysburg, and George Washington Sawyer of Spring Grove with Viola Stover of Littlestown have filed for marriage licenses in York.
Gettysburg firemen answered a chimney blaze at the residence of Fred Kriembring on Sunday afternoon at 1 45. No damage was reported.
Miss Gladys Irene Dentler and Hugh Spittal were married in a four o'clock ceremony at the Dentler home in Biglerville with Rev. J Clair Peters officiating. Maid of honor was Kathryn Dentler and best man Robert Forge. Both families note education backgrounds and teaching careers in Biglerville and Lewistown.
Earl Absolum Hoover and Annabelle Dorothy Baugher were married Saturday in a Church of the Brethren ceremony performed by Elder G. Howard Danner. The couple are from North Codorus township and Hanover rural routes, with families listed as Mr and Mrs Jacob H Hoover and Joel W Baugher.
Miss Phyllis Irene King of Waynesboro and Woodrow Wilson Eckert of Gettysburg, formerly Hampton, wed at 6 o clock Sunday in St. Francis Xavier rectory Gettysburg. Fr Mark E Stock officiated with Edward and Mrs Klinefelter as witnesses. Bride attended Waynesboro High School. groom worked at Majestic Theatre. They now reside at their respective homes.
Miss Jaene Staub daughter of Mr and Mrs I M Staub of Mce Sherrystown and Robert Weller son of Mrs Mabel Weller Tawney of Midway were married at St Marys Catholic church McSherrystown after the midnight mass. Rev Patrick McGee officiated with Mr and Mrs Walter Baker Jr as attendants. The couple leaves for a Florida wedding trip.
Miss Betty Elmira Wolfe and Dale Leroy Sell wed Thursday at 8 pm in the bride’s home with Rev. H W Sternat of St Pauls Lutheran officiating. Mr Sell works for C H Musselman Co and Mrs Sell has worked at Biglerville telegraph office. The couple will reside with the bride’s family.
William Grayson Clinedinst of Gettysburg and Madeline Virginia Martin of Gettysburg were married in Bonneauville on Tuesday by Rev. Leo J. Krichten. They are the children of Mr and Mrs. Robert J. Clinedinst and Mr and Mrs. F. C. Martin respectively.
Marlin Henry VanDyke son of Mr and Mrs Harry J VanDyke of Get tysburg Route 3 wed Miss Virginia Elizabeth Nickol daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Nickol of Altoona. Ceremony held Saturday at 8 30 pm at First Lutheran church Altoona conducted by Rev Luke H Rhoads. VanDyke a Gannon graduate.
Miss Emily C. Bly daughter of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Bly Biglerville and Robert A Thomas son of Mr and Mrs James Thomas Biglerville were united in marriage Monday in Altoona by Rev C J Switzer. The ring ceremony followed a powder blue gown for the bride. Both graduates of Biglerville High School with 1937 and 1935 class years respectively. After January 1 they will reside in Altoona.
McSherrystown news reports Mrs. John Lawrence and Mrs. F XX Weaver returning home after hospital stays. About 2000 attended St. Mary's Church Christmas Masses. Richard A. Brady, injured in October, discharged from Hanover Hospital. Nancy and Jerry Hemler ill. Local firemen responded to a chimney fire at Middleburg home. New daughter Sylvia Ann born to Leo Groft. Joseph Murren ill at home. Mary F Noel and Robert Wierman improving. Blessed Virgin's Sodality collected extensive food and toys for the needy.
Raymond McWilliams moved to the Jacob Heist property while John Rabenstine takes the vacated McWilliams home. William Kline remains homebound due to illness. Donald Gouker was admitted to Elizabethtown State hospital for treatment of a leg injury. A child’s September automobile fall left them ill. Jack Hetrick tore ligaments in his right leg playing football at Green Springs school.
Abraham Roth, confined to bed for two weeks, is able to be about. Henry Rodgers, near town, reports his son Ammon, who had a broken leg and was treated at a Philadelphia hospital, has returned home in good condition.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Willis in E. Livingston Aspers at the hospital on Wednesday. A son named David Fred was born to Mr. and Mrs. Donald S. Heagey in Gettysburg. The Heageys, classmates of Gettysburg High School 1935, will reside on the bridegroom’s father’s farm along Gettysburg Route 3 and will be at home after January 1.
Herbert M. Arentz son of Mr and Mrs John W Arentz Brushtown and Louise May Sheaffer daughter of Maurice Sheaffer were married Sunday morning at 8 in Trinity Reformed church with immediate family present The Reformed ring service was conducted by Rev Dr Marsby J Roth Uffelman Eltz Clarence C Uffelman Jr of Hanover and Doris Mary Eltz of McSherrystown were married Saturday evening by Justice John W Duhks Penn township in the presence of their immediate families
Noah Muller Strevig son of Mr and Mrs John A W Strevig Littlestown and Ruth Kathryn Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles W Miller Littlestown were united in marriage on Saturday by Rev A R Longanecker Littlestown vibe.
Robert B. Myers 82 a retired miller died Friday at 5 15 p m at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs William H Allison Arendtsville He had been ill for a year and bedfast a week He was born in Adams County near Breams Mill He served as a miller at several mills and retired in 1933 from the Arendtsville rolling mill He belonged to Trinity Lutheran Church Knights of Pythias and Royal Arcanum He was twice married and survived by children and grandchildren Funeral services were held in Arendtsville and Mt Holly Springs with interments in Gettysburg Evergreen and Mt Holly Springs cemeteries.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Smith of Littlestown receive a telegram announcing the death of William D Smith in Garden Grove Iowa at his home on Tuesday evening He was son of John and Elenora Zook Smith formerly of Littlestown brother of Mrs John H Leas late of Littlestown Born in Keokuk Iowa he lived in Adams county with the Smucker family He is survived by his wife a son Charles Smith a grandson and one brother Joseph Smith of Hubbard Oregon
The Rev. Charles Frederick Floto 80 a retired Lutheran minister died at his home on North Baltimore Street Mt Holly Springs He lived there 14 years serving as pastor of the local church and previously led congregations in Bendersville Biglerville Hellam and Goldsboro He is survived by his wife Emma and four daughters Mrs Harold Zimmerman Mrs Sewell Kapp Mrs H B Scharf and Mrs W P Nell along with two sons Frank L and Harry Koto all of various cities.
Infant James Nelson Clapsaddle son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Clapsaddle Hanover dies Wednesday at nine days. Survived by parents two sisters Shirley Pauline Monroe brothers grandparents Luther Clapsaddle Howard Snyder and Ellen Collins great grandmother. Funeral held Thursday 11 a m at First Methodist Episcopal Hanover graveside Mt Olivet Cemetery Hanover.
A long list of visits and holiday gatherings spans Emmitsburg Gettysburg and surrounding towns. Families including Stallsmiths Kennedy Littles Haverstock Weavers and Burgers spend Christmas and Christmas Eve with relatives across Twin Bridges Fairfield York Gettysburg and Harrisburg. People travel from Carlisle New Oxford Dillsburg and Harrisburg to share meals and festivities.
Geraldine Davidson of Harrisburg spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Harry M Haverstock of York Springs R D. Dolores Minskey spent Monday at her Harrisburg home. John Stailsmith family from Twin Bridges and Edward Stailsmith from Biglerville visited Hanover Saturday. Lloyd Ecker hosted a Christmas dinner for local residents, including Slaybaugh Ecker children and Janice Ecker. Pauline Hoover spent weekend with friends in Philadelphia. Harry Kopp family, including Kathleen, visited William Albright in Rock Chapel. Harry Guise and sons celebrated Christmas with Joseph Sandoe family in Biglerville.
In Philadelphia a sobbing wife tells an undertaker she wants a poison liquor funeral casket for her husband. Police find the husband alive but unconscious after the wife admits drinking the liquor all day.
Police Magistrate Willis Brightmire launches a 1939 Christmas fund by fining lawyers who bicker 25 cents per dispute. A coin box on the bench labeled not to be opened till Christmas collects the fines, which go to the Evanston community chest.
The Dudley Barnett family fears an enemy or bad luck after the 13th fire in 13 months struck their Baltimore residence yesterday, destroying a carriage house an automobile and farm equipment.
Richard Gilbert of Gettysburg was taken to the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. At Warner Hospital Mrs. Robert Blocher of Biglerville was admitted for acute appendicitis and several patients were discharged after treatment.
A regular feature in The American Weekly distributed with the Baltimore Sunday American outlines tested recipes and valuable meal preparation suggestions. On sale at all newsstands.
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