Postmaster Reappointment Sought For New Oxford
Congressman Haines recommends C A Bower for reappointment as postmaster of New Oxford with term expiring in February. Senator Guffey endorses. local office hours will close 10 a m to 4 p m on Monday January 2. Rupp's grocery gave away a turkey goose and rooster to residents on Carlisle street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Bower
Haines
New Oxford
Guffey
Rupp
Carlisle Street
H. T. Brown
John Colestock
Harrisburg
M. G. Colestock
Hanover Street
Frances Barnitz
Pittsburgh
James W. Barnitz
William Zellers
E. R. Trimmer
F. S. Smith
St. Mary’s Dramatic Club
Clayton F. Smith
Hanover, Street
Francis Smith
Hanover
Carl Hagerman
Harry Lucabaugh
Arthur Weaver
Long Island
N. Y
Corrine Weaver
Stephen Weaver
W. D. Myers
Monroe Anthony
East Berlin
G. Harper Howe and Son
Near Town
Jennie Myers
John E. C. Miller
Lincolnway West
George H. Leaks
John
Margaret
Nelson Stauffer
Walkersville
John W. Sheetz
Columbus
Ohio
A. F. McCadden
Berlin Street
John Yantis
Robert Brady
Bernice Brady
Frank McCadden
McSherrystown
Lena McCadden
Souderton
Mae Smith
D. E. Winebrenner
Kew Gardens
W. D. Himes
Winebrenner
M. R. Freed
Charles W. Sterner
A. M. Sterner
Mervin L. Sterner
Marie Jane
Helen
Geraldine
Gettysburg
Mary Catherine Yingling
Four Injured? Uninjured In Hanover Train Car Collision
Four occupants escaped injury when their car collided with a west bound freight train at the Broadway crossing in Hanover Tuesday night. The car struck by the engine was dragged 25 feet and landed on the City hotel terrace. Vehicle owned by Joseph I. Weaver and operated by Charles I. Weaver. other occupants were Leona Anthony Vivian Arentz and Bernard Moore. Train crew included Conductor Lee Harper and Engineer J W Taylor. Local police officer J Frank Mulhern and detective Milton Tipton are investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Hanover
City Hotel
Jos. I. Weaver
Poplar Street
New Oxford
Charles I. Weaver
Leona Anthony
East Walnut Street
Vivian Arentz
Baltimore Street
Bernard Moore
Lee Harper
J. W. Taylor
Hagerstown
J. Frank Mulhern
Hanover Police
Milton Tipton
Gettysburg
Western Maryland Railroad
New Oxford Schools Set to Reopen After Christmas Break
The New Oxford public school will reopen Monday January 2 and St Marys parochial school Tuesday January 3. Local families and visitors from York Hanover and Pittsburgh shared Christmas visits and celebrations across Hanover Street Lincolnway West East and Center Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
St. Mary's
James Baugher
Roselle
N. J
R. M. Baugher
Lincolnway West
Wm. F. Sheely
Lincolnway East
Grace Graeff
York
Uriah Graeff
Edwin Snyder
New Chester
H. E. Lough
Hanover Street
Thelma Ritter
New Oxford High School
Sewickley
Arthur Aiken
Laslie Mae Bender
J. H. Duttera
Church Notices at St. Paul's New Oxford in 1939
The Rev H E Sheely pastor at St Pauls New Oxford announces Sunday services Church school led by Charles E Alwine at 9 am worship 7 pm with sermon Retrospect and Prospect Visitors welcome Holy Communion observed January 8 at 10 am No special preparatory service during Week of Prayer by local churches Members urged to attend Week of Prayer services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Sheely
St. Paul's
New Oxford
Charles E. Alwine
Public School First to High Grade Honor Roll
December punctuality noted across all grades from first to senior. The report lists named students in each class with full attendance and tardiness records for the month. A high school dance sponsored by the junior class featured Dancing Silhouette Orchestra and local students performing Christmas carols afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Jones
Donald Kemper
Charles Millhimes
John Noble
Junior Sebright
Nancy Gable
Gwendolyn Hamm
Joan Smeltz
Gloria Klinefelter
Beulah Chronister
Kathleen Schriver
James Miller
Wallace Sieg
John Schriver
Morris Wagner
Mary Ann Cook
Charlene Marquet
Regina Mummert
Sylvia Sebright
Eva Klinefelter
Robert Wehler
Blanche Arnold
Arlene Chronister
Jane Humor
Anna Mae Leach
Dorothy Sadler
Dancing Silhouette Orchestra
Court Hears Dispute Over Will In Heist Estate
Attorneys for both sides argued before Judge W. C. Sheely in a Berwick township case about a purported will found on a recipe page in a book from Orpha Kemper. The Jacob Heist estate is valued around 1600 dollars and heirs seek to determine if the administrators may remain or if letters should be revoked and the will executed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin R. Bigham
Richard A. Brown
W. C. Sheely
Judicial Chambers
Jacob Heist
Berwick Township
Orpha Kemper
Heist
Boost Sheely for State Job
Harrisburg December 22 Direct ors of the Pennsylvania Farmers union urged Governor elect Arthur H James to name George D Sheely of near New Oxford as secretary of Agriculture The group spoke after a milk committee session proposing state inspectors precedence over milk company inspectors no unreasonable milk restrictions and a consumer producer milk cooperative push
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Farmers’ Union Today
Arthur H. James
George D. Sheely
Near New Oxford
Sheely Former Adams County Assemblyman
Former assemblyman Sheely, a political figure from Adams County, is referenced in historical records. The note highlights his prior role in state government and ties to the Adams County constituency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheely Is
Adams County
Maryland Woman's Car Skids Near Cross Keys
At about 7 pm Mrs Ettie B Sausaman 56 of Laurel Maryland lost control on an ice covered Hanover Carlisle road three miles south of Cross Keys and struck Wilbur Mays 19 of Hanover R3. Her car spun off the highway causing $15 damage while Mays vehicle sustained about $70 in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettie B. Sausaman
Laurel
Maryland
Hanover-Carlisle
Cross Keys
Wilbur Mays
Hanover R
Baltimorian Pays Motor Code Fine in Adams County
Phillip Nottingham of Baltimore spent about two hours in Adams County jail as money to cover a $10 fine and costs was telegraphed from Baltimore. Nottingham, a truck driver, was arrested by a state motor policeman and charged before Justice of the Peace C. S. Straley with driving a truck not equipped with a proper muffler. In default of immediate payment he was jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Nottingham
Baltimore
Adams County
Nottingham
Justice of the Peace
Straley
New Oxford
Property Transfers in York County Boroughs
Cletus A. Staub and Annie Staub transfer to Treva R. Warner all of New Oxford an Orange street property in this borough. Janet L. McKeehan transfers to Dr. Robert R. Stoner and Grace E. Stoner all of York Springs a Main street property in that borough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cletus A
Annie Staub
Treva R. Warner
New Oxford
Orange Street
Janet L. McKeehan
Robert R. Stoner
Grace E. Stoner
York Springs
Mrs Edward Jenkins Battle With Arthritis at Edge Grove
Mrs Edward Jenkins of Edge Grove suffers from arthritis. The notice notes her condition and location without additional context or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Jenkins
Edge Grove
Gettysburg Woman's Brother-in-Law Dies
Mrs. Wilbur J. Stallsmith of Gettysburg learned of the death of her brother in law Edward Beall in Frankford Indiana from complications of diseases. Surviving are his widow Dora Frommeyer of Gettysburg and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur J. Stallsmith
Gettysburg
Edward Beall
Frankford
Indiana
Dora Frommeyer
Cludren
Clean Thinking Emphasized At Gettysburg Masons Banquet
Karl E Richards Dauphin county judge urged moral clarity at the St Johns Day banquet of Free and Accepted Masons Gettysburg Local 336 noting corrupt thoughts yield corrupt acts and urging individual reasoning over accepted dogma Dr Henry W A Hanson Gettysburg College president spoke briefly and new officers were installed with toastmaster William E Voorhees leading group events and recognitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl E. Richards
Orphans’ Court
Dauphin County
Good Samaritan Lodge
Gettysburg
Judge Richards
Hanson
Harrisburg
William E. Voorhees
Henry W. A. Hanson
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg Lodge
A. E. Hutchison
Fred Pfeffer
Mr. Voorhees
Edgar A. Moser
Ray J. Kitzmiller
State Nurse Engaged To Wed Patrolman
Announcement states Miss Sarah M. Rodgers of Altoona is engaged to Private Glenn F. Henry of the Gettysburg motor police detail. No wedding date is set. Rodgers, a state nurse with the state health department in Adams County, formerly trained at Altoona High and Women's Hospital Philadelphia. Henry hails from Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah M., Rodgers
E. B. Rodgers
Altoona
Glenn F. Henry
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania Motor Police
Miss Rodgers
Dorothy Brindle
Altoona High School
Women’s Hospital
Philadelphia
State Health Department
Adams County
Henry
Lancaster
Beamer Posts 300 Bond for Hearing Saturday
Berman Beamer 25 Aspers R1 was released after posting a 300 bond before Justice John H Basehore for a Saturday 7 pm hearing in Gettysburg on charges of resisting arrest and striking a Bendersville police officer. Officer Paul J Hoffman filed the reckless driving charge. Arrests were by Constable Glenn Guise and Private Joseph F Bushey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berman Beamer
Aspers R. 1
Bendersville
Justice of the Peace
John H. Basehore
Gettysburg
Justice
Paul J. Hoffman
Beamer
Glenn Guise
Joseph F. Bushey
State Motor Police
Justice Basehere
Professor Pepp Comedy by St Marys Dramatic Club
St Marys Dramatic Club presents the three act comedy Professor Pepp in Parochial hall on January 11 and 12 at 8:00 p m. Admission is 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Pepp
St. Mary’s Dramatic Club
Death of William Henry Miller in Mt Pleasant township
William Henry Miller 75 of Mt Pleasant township New Oxford R D 2 died at home Saturday at 115 AM from a heart condition. Born October 13 1863 he was a farmer. Survived by wife Mary Johnson son Johnson O Miller three grandchildren sister Mrs John Kime New Chester and brother L A Miller York. Funeral Tuesday at 130 PM at home with Rev W G Group officiating. Burial in New Oxford cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henry Miller
Mt. Pleasant Township
New Oxford
R. D
Samuel B
Eliza Malcum Miller
Mary Johnson
Johnson O. Miller
John Kime
New Chester
L. A. Miller
York
W. G. Group
New Oxford Cemetery
Mrs Mandilla R Trone 78 Widow Dies at Codorus Home
Mrs Mandilla R Trone 78 widow of Oliver Trone died Thursday at 5 55 am at the Codorus home of George J Myers where she had served as housekeeper nine years. Death was due to apoplexy. Surviving are four children Andy L Trone Glenville Maurice G Trone J Claude Trone Spring Grove Sister Agnes Shanafelt New Oxford nine grandchildren and one sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandilla Rabenstein Trone
Oliver Trone
George J. Myers
Codorus
Trone
Stone Church
Andy L. Trone
Glenville
Maurice G. Trone
Glen Rock R. J
J. Claude Trone
Spring Grove
Colonel Copenhaver
Agnes Shanafelt
New Oxford
Officers Elected By Hanover Woodmen Of The World
At a Hanover meeting last week Hanover Camp No 667 Woodmen of the World elected officers for the coming year. Instalation is set for January 17 with Vernon G. Rife as consul commander and a slate including Stewart W. Deardorff as adviser lieutenant and Floyd R. Wagner as banker. Other officers include Burnell K. Deardorff as escort Harvey A. Wentz as financial secretary Clyde H. Bortner as watchman Dr Edward W. Stick as physician and auditors Jonas H. Wolfe Willis S. Boyer and George M. Menges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Vernon G. Rife
New Oxford
Leutenant
Stewart W. Deardorff
Floyd R. Wagner
Burnell K. Deardorff
Harvey A. Wentz
Aero Oil grants Christmas bonus to all employees
M. D. DeTar president announces two weeks' salary as a Christmas bonus for Aero Oil workers totaling about 1300 dollars. A dividend of one dollar per share is declared by the local concern. 1938 sales exceed five million gallons with volume around 80000 dollars. Alwine Brick pays 2200 dollars as Christmas bonuses to 48 employees on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. DeTar
Aero Oil Company
Alwine Brick Company
192 Acre Meadow Valley Farm Sold in Cumberland Township
A deed recorded at the county courthouse shows the transfer of Meadow Valley Farm No 1 a 192 acre tract along the Gettysburg Biglerville highway in Cumberland township to John S Galbraith of Gettysburg. The transfer was executed by the New York Joint Stock Land Bank Rochester New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Township
Court House
Meadow Valley Farm
Gettysburg-Biglerville Highway
John S. Galbraith
Gettysburg
New York Joint Stock Land Bank
Rochester
New York
Friends Help G P Taylor With Farm Work
A dozen neighbors of George P Taylor from Menallen township spent a day cutting hauling and shredding wood and fodder at his farm. Taylor lost his left hand and forearm on November 26 while shredding fodder. Sheriff B W Spence participated and Ira Pitzer’s tractor was used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Taylor
George P. Taylor
Menallen Township
Taylor Farm
Mr. Taylor
B. W. Spence
Ira Pitzer
Auditors To Meet For Annual County Accounts Review
Adams county auditors will gather Tuesday morning at the courthouse to begin the annual inspection of county accounts. The work starts January and offices close January 2 for a holiday. Auditors listed are H. H. Thomas BP A. T. Bower and Samuel C. Lott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Court House
H. H. Thomas
A. T. Bower
Samuel C. Lott
William S. Shearer Fatally Stricken at Hanover Plant
William S. Shearer, 72, died of a heart attack at the Modern Furniture Company plant in Hanover Tuesday morning. A veteran janitor at Hanover High School, he collapsed after saying he felt ill. Survived by two children, two grandchildren, and a sister, his funeral was held Friday at St Matthew's Lutheran Church with burial at Mt Olivet cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Furniture Company
Hanover
William S. Shearer
Mr. Shearer
Shearer
David R. Shearer
Minnie Stenour
Hanover High School
Dale W. Shearer
Lloyd R. Shearer
Daniel Shearer
Mays Landing
N. J
Harry Hursh Beidleman
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Christmas Houseconst Exchanging Guests Across Towns
A series of holiday visits and gatherings across Hanover Street Lincolnway West Arendtsville and Center Square are noted. Families including Warners Himes Hoffmeister and Selen hosted relatives and friends from Maryland York Littlestown Atlantic City and Frederick with toasts and meals during Christmas week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Kohler
Atlantic City
Ella Kohler
Lincolnway West
Annie Thomas
York
Clarence E. Bittinger
Lincolnway East
John Bittinger
Arendtsville
Joseph H. Himes
Katrina
Frederick
Himes
Susan Himes
Karl Hoffmeister
Center Square
James Harris
McConnellsburg
Hoffmeister
Ivan Hoffmeister
Highspire
Swen G. Selen
Lebanon
Forest Park Skating Rink Announces Scheduled Parties
Forest Park Skating Rink lists private parties including East Berlin Community Skate Party on Jan 19 and public events with WBAL's Happy Johnny and His Radio Crew for New Year's Eve. Serpentine party on Dec 31 and Flying Dutchmen Motorcycle Club event on Jan 13 are also planned. Bleacher admission will apply on Sunday nights. instructors will coach beginners at no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park Skating Rink
East Berlin
Happy Johnny
WBAL
Baltimore
Flying Dutchmen Motorcycle Club
Hanover
Charge 138 Withdrawn in Gettysburg Case
A surety of the peace charge against Fred Trimmer of Gettysburg, filed by his father‑in‑law Walter Angell, was withdrawn before Justice John H. Busehore Tuesday evening. Angell paid the costs. The postponed CHUDE hearing date had been set for Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Trimmer
Gettysburg
Walter Angell
Justice of the Peace
John H. Busehore
Angell
Chude
Emmanuel Church Invites All to Sunday Services
Emmanuel at Abbottstown announces Sunday worship with church school led by superintendent C. J. Meck ley. Service at 9 a. m. Worship and sermon at 10 a. m. Sermon subject Retrospect and Prospect. Cordial invitation extended to all. Everyone welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmanuel
Abbottstown
C. J. Meckley
New Chester Lutheran Charge Schedule and Christmas Program
The Rev. Kenneth D. James leads at St. Paul's The Pines with 9 30 a m worship and 10 30 a m Sunday school. St. Mark's Heidlersburg offers 9 30 a m Sunday school and 11 a m worship. St. John's Hampton hosts a Christmas program Sunday at 7 30 p m featuring The Light of Men candle service by local youth group under Mattie P. Shannon. Public invited to all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's
the Pines
St. Mark’s. Heidlersburg
St. John's
Hampton
Mattie P. Shannon
Church Elections Nominated For Next Year
The First Evangelical Lutheran Church announces a committee has been appointed to nominate officers for the next year. Elections will be held this Sunday morning after the 9 a m church school session led by Professor C P Keefer. The Rev George E Sheffer presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
George E. Sheffer
A.M
C. P. Keefer
Wor
Week of Prayer to Open January Across New Oxford Churches
Protestant churches in New Oxford announce a Week of Prayer starting January 2. Services run Monday and Tuesday at the Reformed church, Wednesday and Thursday at the Lutheran church, and Friday and Saturday at the Methodist church. Each service features sermons by local pastors and a guest preacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
Reformed Church
Church Schedule With Morning and Evening Themes
Morning service at 10 with the theme Over a New Road and an election of church councilmen before worship. Evening service at 7 themed A House not Made with Hands with choir music. Luther League 6 15 p m led by Evelyn Cashman. Holy Communion Sunday January 8 with baptism at 2 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Evelyn Cashman
First Masses Held at Protec tory and Parish Church
The Rev. William J. Burke rector. First mass Sunday at the Protector y at 7 a m and second mass in the parish church at 8 30 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Burke
St Marys Church New Oxford Schedule
The Rev. Robert Hartnett serves St Marys Church in New Oxford with Sunday Masses at 7 30 a m and 10 a m. Evening devotions and benediction are at 7 30 p m Sunday. Miraculous medal devotions occur every Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
New Oxford
Robert Hartnett
Emory Church Sets Sunday Services and Sunday School
The Rev. Harold E. Millard leads Emory Methodist Episcopal Church with Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. and church services at 10:00 a.m. No further events or activities are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory Methodist Episcopal Church
Harold E. Millard
Fair Officials to Meet January 10
The South Mountain Fair association guarantors announce an annual meeting for Tuesday January 10 at 7 30 p m in Arendtsville Vocational school building. Officers will be elected and 19 fair dates set. Discuss plans for next year after a weather affected financially disappointing 1938 fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Mountain Fair Association
Arendtsville
Mrs. Robert Seal Narrow Escape Near York Springs
Mrs. Robert Seal R N of New Cumberland had a narrow escape when her car skidded and overturned north of York Springs after a road watchman signaled suddenly. Road crew members freed her from the wreck. She then drove to York Springs for repairs and continued to her mother Mrs H I Smith in Lincolnway East. A few Christmas dishes slid from the rear seat to the front unbroken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. I. Smith
Lincolnway East
Robert Seal
R. N
New Cumberland
York Springs
Santa boots prove stubborn as Ridinger fills Santa role
Deputy clerk Harry Ridinger substituted as Santa at a school event Friday afternoon and became wedged in a pair of boots. Efforts to remove them failed until a Blaine Kitzmiller service station visit for grease, with Ivan Kitzmiller aiding, finally freed his feet without grease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Harry Ridinger
Blaine Kitzmiller
Blaine
Ivan
Ridinger
Nightlife Shutdown Orders Across State Implemented
Night clubs hotels and barrooms statewide must close by midnight to mark the New Year. Officials enforce a uniform curfew effective at 12:00 am across venues to curb noise and public disturbances during holiday celebrations.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. H. Duttera, Jr
Guy Sponseller
Washington
St. Mary’s School
Williamson Trade School
Donald Sheely
George Weaver
Merle Sebright
William Stock
A. A. Hall
Arthur
Wendell
E. L. Brillhart
Reisterstown
Robert E. Sheads
Ruff
W. E. Jacobs
Kenneth
Ivy Myers
Methodist Hospital
Wm. McClain
Washington, D. C
Ed. Ballew
Earl Wright
New Oxford R. C
Stan Smith
Irishtown
Philip
William
Leon
Edgar
Mary Sneeringer
Atlee Robert
Register
Quintin D. Robert
White Hall
State Forestry School
Mont Alto
George Smith
Hunterstown
Hanover Hospital
W. Cyril Smith
Smith
Sara Emmert
Ralph Miller
Menges
Mary Rittase
Maggie Duttera
Joseph Duttera
Janet
Town
Harold Turner
New Oxford Evangelical and Reformed Charge
N. C
Esten Carper
Harold Gable
Harold Hannigan
Harold Noel
Richard Sheely
George Sheffer
John Yingling
Anna Alwine
Gladys Bower
Mary Breighner
Helen Crites
Emma Jane Gable
Rosella Garber
June Houser
Lottie Kohler
Ruth Krug
Grace Lawrence
Mary Long
Gladys Miller
Relda Miller
Treva Myers
Blanche Rummel
Thelma Sebright
Leah Smith
Evelyn Staub
Anna Thompson
Evelyn Wentz
Boost Sheely
Baltimorian
Wiliam H. Miller
Mrs. Mandilla Trone
Woodmen of World
Wim. S. Shearer
Theo. Warner
Treva Warner
Samuel J. Warner
Lineboro
Mary Jane
Dallas
Joseph I. Weaver
Charles
Frances Robinson
Margaret Smith
Nadine Rickrode
Littlestown
E. C. Livingston
Christmas
Harry Naill
Nora Jones
Howard Eyster
Catherine Winand
Richard Livingston
Forest Park
Kenneth D. James
St. Mary’s Paradise
Santa
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