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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1910

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1

Local items note illness, visits, and civic notices

Stanislaus Smith, Irishtown, has recovered enough to go out after five weeks of illness. Several residents report illnesses, bed confinements, and birthdays including Mrs. Annie Slagle turning 75. The Berlin railroad area sees a deed transfer to Charles H Becker and Helen I Becker. Community activities include missionary society meeting and a St Joseph’s Academy girls basketball trip.

Stanislaus Smith Irishtown W. R. Snyder Carlisle Street Paul D. Weaver Mount Carmel Charles H. and Helen I. Becker Oxford Township Berlin Court House Annie Slagle Lincolnway East William McClain, Jr Washington, D. C Ed. Ballew Abbottstown R. H. Smith Smith's Grocery Smith J. A. Sheppard Betty Jane Robert Washington H. A. Jones Hanover Street Charles Beckley Harrisburg Jones G. M. Spangler W. D. Myers Samuel Warner Lineboro Theo. E. Warner Treva Warner Albert Gulden Jennie Myers Mildred Morgan Cleveland Ohio John Bollinger Newville H. E. Lough Frank Fleshman San Diego Calif Canada Mexico Ida Sheely Maggie Duttera Mary Rittase Charles Weaver Vernon Rife Town George E. Sheffer Maury Yeagy Augustus Noel Clarence Sills Wanda Null Earl Haverstock Etta Deardorff Donald New Oxford Raymond Herman West High Street Marian Shipley North Peters Street Philadelphia BE. C. Stough Carl Stough, Jr Lincolnway West

Rexell February Birthday Sale at Hemminger's Drug Store

Advertisement notes a birthday sale at Hemminger's Drug Store during February with references to circulars and promotional pricing. The copy emphasizes value deals and the Rexell brand in a local retailer context.

Rexell Hemminger's Drug Store

Littlestown Captures Doubleheader Wins at New Oxford

Littlestown high school swept both games Tuesday at New Oxford. The boys defeated New Oxford 33 to 27 after a stiff battle with Dehoff standout for Littlestown while Sieg and Stock contributed for New Oxford. The Littlestown girls rolled to a 30 to 10 victory, building a 21 to 3 lead in the first half.

Littlestown High New Oxford Dehoff Littlestown Sieg Stock New Oxford Ge P Bareneebay Openagenveen Herman Geanres Yingling Smith Perri Agecaaemaren Benseuescaonenoeseneeren Carbaurh Deeeneee Anneens Sane Sheffer New Oxfor Eteere Littlestown cc Bryan Gable Livingston Richstine Eenee Cullison Hovery Venivasios Jacobs L. Semtz Shadie Escs Clewel Ess Ess Eepeeeerronreen Eereeranoneree

New Oxford Alumnae Edge Littlestown In Overtime Bout

New Oxford Alumnae defeated Littlestown 15 to 13 in a tight girls basketball game at New Oxford. An overtime period was needed after a 13 all tie at the end of regulation. Non-scoring players included Slagle Spunseller Groft Kubler Fleshman for New Oxford and Staley Snyder DeHoff for Littlestown.

New Oxford Littlestown

New Oxford Man Takes Haines Gettysburg Store Post

Charles W. Cook of New Oxford becomes manager of the Haines shoe store in Gettysburg succeeding George R. Martin who resigns. Martin has led the Gettysburg Haines outlet for 21 years after 22 years with the chain and a first year in Harrisburg.

Charles W. Cook New Oxford Gettysburg Harris Brothers Haines George R. Martin Spencer I. Myers York Martin Harrisburg

Two Bright Boys Opens at Earl Theatre

Freddie Bartholomew marks five years in America by co starring with Jackie Cooper in Universal's Two Bright Boys opening Friday at the Earl Theatre. Also in the cast are Alan Dinehart Melville Cooper Dorothy Peterson and J M Kerrigan.

Freddie Bartholomew America Jackie Cooper Universal Earl Theatre Alan Dinehart Melville Cooper Dorothy Peterson J. M. Kerrigan Freddie

Reading man posts bail in serious charge case

Curvin Dennis of Reading township appeared before Justice John H. Busehere and posted $500 bail for a Thursday hearing before the Gettysburg justice. The case involves an 18 year old Bendersville girl and is brought by Steward Myers Gardners R2. Constable Glenn Guise served the warrant.

Curvin Dennis Reading Township Justice of the Peace John H. Busehere Gettysburg Bendersville Steward Myers Gardners R Dennis Glenn Guise

Veterinarian Dr J F D Bowersox Relocates to Hanover

Dr J F D Bowersox, noted veterinary physician and surgeon, has moved to 409 Carlisle Street Hanover. New telephone number is 162 21.

J. F. D. Bowersox Carlisle Street Hanover

Local residents named in varied Harrisburg area notices

A compilation of brief items reports Horace Wolbert’s speeding apprehension in Berwick township, a 10 day notice, and a court filing. It lists social events at multiple homes, hospital discharges, weddings, birthdays, moves, work changes, and numerous local people and families attending gatherings and religious activities.

Cecelia Myers Chosen "Scarlett" for Adams County

Cecelia Myers daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl R Myers of Arendtsville was chosen Scarlett O Hara for Adams county in a Majestic theatre contest to resemble Vivien Leigh in Gone With the Wind Miss Myers will be guest of honor at a Hotel Gettysburg dinner and then be introduced on stage She will wear a dress used by Vivien Leigh during filming Other contestants included Beatrice McGlaughlin Pearl Brown Ann Dobbs Anna Beard Kathryn Musselman Doris and Dorothy Shearer Dorothy Weikert and others Miss Sheffer from New Oxford and judges were Mrs J Francis Yake and Henry T Bream Gettysburg

Horace C. Wolbert Harrisburg Berwick Township Gerald Ornderfy Clarence Bittinger Lincolnway East M. R. Freed Carlisle Street Claude S. St Charles Becker Georgia Geisler Hanover George Smith New Oxford Glenn Watson Hanover Hospital Hampton Harry Weaver North Peters Street Joseph Rabine Friends Ivy Myers Friends Hospital Philadelphia W. R. Kitzmiller Waynesboro Children's Hospital South Mountain Kitzmiller Ethel Wehler Francis Todt Centennial Sarah Judy Weigle Grayson Weigle York Springs Harrisbore Gerald Smith Maurice Smith Hanover General Hospital George Weaver Williamson Trade School Mamie Weaver Hanover Street Charles Rinehart Fred G. Klink John Irvin Gettysburg P. C. Flesh- Man Guy Witter Manchester H. A. Rupp Fred Livingston Shippensburg E. C. Livingston Lincolnway West Robert Stauffer Lancaster Amy Moore Dorothy Miller Pleasant Street M.Q. Deatrick Palmyra Albert Smith Berlin Street Margaret Mary Smith Roy Smith Francis B. Kaminsky St. Vincent’s St. Mary’s Catholic Church Camp Conewago Wnder Paul Wagner Bernard Small William Bevenour Robert Carl Shrader Burnell Gebhart Harold Noel Raymond Small Edward Sanders Carl Stough Richard Billman John Yingling Arthur Richard A Richard J. Smith Francis Noel Charles Miller Robert Smith Cecelia Myers Earl R. Myers Arendtsville Scarlet, O'Hara Adams County Majestic Theatre Vivien Leigh Miss Myers Miss Veigh Miss McGlaughlin Pearl Brown Ann Dobbs Anna Beard Kathryn Musselman Willard Loper Doris Dorothy Shearer Dorothy Weikert Ae Benner Carolyn Forisch Elizabeth Anne Sheffer Mary Jane Wolff Jane Curren Miss Sheffer

Red Cross Plans Instructors Course in Gettysburg

Robert G. Zubrod, Red Cross life saving instructor, will lead a 15 hour instructors course in Gettysburg the week of March 11. Entry only for adults over 19 with prior training and plans to teach certificated life saving classes. James Ware hosts a preliminary course at Gettysburg College pool with 28 students plus one more.

Robert G. Zubrod Red Cross Gettysburg County Red Cross James Ware Getetysburg College Zubrod Ware

Fifteen Get First Aid Certificates in Gettysburg

Fifteen WPA foremen and laborers completed a 20 hour standard first aid course in the Red Cross Building Gettysburg taught by William L. Walker. Eleven will receive Red Cross certificates after the national headquarters in Washington processes the list and mails them here.

W.P.A Red Cross Charles E. Aughinbaugh Robert Baum Grover K. Bream Charles Haner Thomas G. Moss Robert G. Rose M. E. Stock Malcolm Williams Gettysburg Elijah Getty George D. Shearer York Springs R. 2 Melford Sanders Iron Springs

Adams County Healing Arts reports relief medical costs

The January report shows a $150 state allocation for medical care for relief families, covering 46 percent of bills. Physicians billed $879.29, pharmacists $23.31, dentists $20, and nurses $20, with higher payment shares in previous months and declining coverage.

Adams County

Charles E Deatrick Returns Home After Stay

Charles E Deatrick of Biglerville who had been a patient at the West Side planitarium in York for some time returned to his home Wednesday.

Charles E. Deatrick. Biglerville West Side Planitarium York

Fire Chief Gasoline for Faster Starts at Piling Station

A brief note describes the 4-Square Piling Station adopting gasoline for quicker engine starts under the guidance of the fire chief. The item emphasizes speed and readiness.

Death of Charles Joseph Near East Berlin

Charles Joseph, about 70, of East Berlin, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon after stopping at a friend's home to watch a butchering. A heart attack is blamed. Funeral from his home Friday at 1:30 pm, with services at Holtzschwamm Union Church conducted by Revs Strasbaugh and Leas. Burial in adjoining cemetery. Survived by his widow and two brothers, Jacob of West York and Milton of Dover R D.

Charles Joseph Charles Joseph East Berlin Burtus Eisenhart York Street Roy E. Smith Holtzschwamm Union Church Strasbaugh Elmer Leas Jacob West York Milton Dover R. D

Mrs. Alvildia Laugerman 64 Dies After Illness

Mrs. Alvildia Laugerman of Hanover died Thursday after a two year illness. She was the wife of Charles Laugerman and mother of Francis, Mrs. Chester Gouker, Mrs. Claude Easley, and Lloyd, with seven grandchildren. She leaves sisters Miss Lizzy McConley and Mrs. Charles Wilt and Canton McConley. Funeral Sunday at 1 30 p m from the family home and at the Church of the Brethren with Revs. Baugher Myers and Stauffer officiating.

Charles Laugerman Alvildia Laugerman Elm Avenue Hanover Eli Sara (Grimm) McConley Francis Laugerman Chester Gouker Claude Easley Lloyd Langerman Lizzy MecConley Charles Wilt Hanover R. 1 Canton McConley Guldens Station Church of the Brethren Fulton Street E. I F. Baugher J. E. Myers J. M. Stauffer Brethren

Miss Annie Yeingst Died At Home After Long Illness

Miss Annie J Yeingst died at her home Gardners Route 2 after a year of illness and two weeks bedfast She taught 40 years in Cumberland and Adams counties most in Cumberland County She was a member of Uriah Evangelical Church Surviving are two brothers Richard East Berlin William Gardners Route 2 and sister Miss Catherine Yeingst Funeral from the Willum Yeingst home Gardners Route 2 Monday at 1 30 conducted by Rev R L Lundy Interment Idaville Cemetery

L. M. Bridge Inez Virginia Bridge IL. M Bridge Hanover R Gabriel Z2edenick Hanover L. U Zech York County Bridge Red Hill Oxford Township Adkins County Great Cone R. D. Dick Mr. Fry York Salem United Brethren Church Clinton Ferry Alvin Ferry Melvin Shank Paul Miller Adolphus Frock Lawrence Adams Washington Rebecca (Smith) Smith Salem Methodist Church Westminster J. W. Little and Son Funeral Home Littlestown J. M. Myers St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Bonneatville Annie J. Yeingst Gardners R. 2 John W Nancy (Mundorff) Yeingst Cumberland Adams Cumberland County Uriah Evangelical Church Richad East Berlin William Gardners Catherine Yeingst Willum Yeingst Guardners R R. L. Lundy Idaville Cemetery

Cornerstone Relaid At G Springs Church

The Green Springs Evangelical church re laid cornerstone ceremony Sunday marking basement completion and ongoing improvements. Bethlehem Evangelical pastor George Frey Jr spoke on The Church My Garden as reopening services run nightly with events including Men's and Women's nights, oyster supper, drama Bathane, and a Sunday school rally led by Rev C B Robey.

Green Springs Evangelical Church R H. Dick Hanover George W Frey, Jr Bethlehem — Evangelical Church York Green Springs Church R. H. Dick Grace Evangelical Church Evangelical League C. B. Robey Stewartstown Methodist Church

Harmon and Kriembring Unite in Gettysburg Marriage

Maurice Edward Harmon son of Earl L. Harmon Cashtown and Gloria Mae Kriembring daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Kriembring Gettysburg were married Saturday week in the Methodist parsonage Gettysburg. Rev D Perry Bucke performed the ceremony in the presence of immediate family and a few friends.

Harmon—Kriembring Maurice Edward Harmon Biglerville R. 1 Earl L. Harmon Cashtown Gloria Mae Kriembring Fred Kriembring Gettysburg D. Perry Bucke

Logan and Bixler Wed in Leesburg Virginia

Miss Sally B Logan of Gettysburg daughter of Charles R Logan and Mrs Logan and George Rus Sell Bixler of Gettysburg son of Mr and Mrs George C Bixler united in marriage Thursday at 12 15 PM in Leesburg Virginia Methodist church parsonage Reverend Moore officiated The couple resides in Gettysburg Mr Bixler is employed at Butts restaurant.

Sally B. Logan Gettysburg Charles R. Logan Washington, D. C George Russell Bixler George C. Bixler Hanover Methodist Church Parsonage Leesburg Virginia Moore Bixler Butt’s

Local Hanover Couple Wed In Leitersburg Ceremony

Miss Sarah Little daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Little of 117 Fulton Street Hanover and Blake Keller son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Keller Gettysburg R D were married Saturday in the parsonage of St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church Leitersburg Maryland. The ceremony was performed by Rev I D Worman. The bridegroom works for the Byron Heel and Innersole Company in Hanover. They plan to set up house soon.

Sarah Little Herbert Little Fulton Street Hanover Blake Keller Joseph Keller Gettysburg R. D St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Leitersburg Maryland I. D. Worman Byron Heel and Innersole Company

Mary Harner Weds William Burkee Jr in Miami Florida

Mr and Mrs William Harner of Crouse Park Littlestown announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Mary Harner to William Burkee Jr of Taneytown Maryland. The couple wed in Miami Florida and have returned to Littlestown to reside with the bride's parents.

William Harner Crouse Park Littlestown Mary Harner William Burkee, Jr Taneytown Maryland Miami Florida Florda

Eight Year Old Henry Harman Taken For Eye Exam

Eight year old Henry Harman of Muncinsburg road was taken to Wills Eye hospital in Philadelphia for an examination. He was accompanied by William Beales chairman of the blind work committee of the Gettysburg Lions club. The boy lives with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Reuben Harman. He is nearly blind.

Henry Harman Muncinsburg Road Wills Eye

Firemen Quell Chimney Blaze in Gettysburg Residence

Gettysburg firefighters extinguished a chimney blaze at the residence of A. M. Staley on Wednesday around 10 45 o clock. No damage was reported.

Gettysburg A. M Staley

First Evangelical Lutheran Church Announces Anniversary Services

The Rev George E Sheffer preaches at 10 a m and 7 p m with hymns by the choir. Sunday school at 9 a m led by Prof C P Keefer. Sunday March 10 marks the church’s sixth anniversary with Dr H D Hoover of Gettysburg as morning speaker.

First Evangelical Lutheran Church George E. Sheffer A.M D.B C. P. Keefer P.O.S. of A Ministry of Music Luther League Church Council H. D. Hoover Gettysburg

Abbottstown Lutheran Church Services Notice

The Rev. John R. Strevig serves Abbottstown Lutheran Church with catechism Saturday at 1 00 p m morning worship Sunday at 9 00 o clock theme Sin Evil Emotions Sunday school 1015 Luther League 700 p m

Abbottstown Lutheran Church John R. Strevig Luther League

Emory Methodist Church Sermon and Sunday School Schedule

The Rev. H. E. Millard presides at morning worship Sunday at 10 a m with church school following at 11 a m. The service and classes are held under the Emory Methodist Church banner.

Emory Methodist Church H. E. Millard

St Marys Church New Oxford Services and Lent Activities

The Rev Robert Hartnett pastor at St Marys Church New Oxford announces weekly masses including 7:30 a m low mass and 10:00 a m high mass with 7:30 p m devotions. Miraculous Medal devotions Wednesdays at 7:30 p m and daily 8:00 a m Mass during Lent. Thursday Stations of the Cross for children at 3:15 p m and parish Stations at 7:30 p m.

St. Mary's Church New Oxford Robert Hartnett

St Marys Parish Opens with First Masses at Protectory

The Rev William J Burke rector announces a first Mass at the protectory at 7 a m and a second Mass in the parish church at 8 30 a m on Sunday.

St. Mary's, Paradise William J. Burke

New Chester Lutheran Charge Activities and Services

The Rev Kenneth D James pastors St Pauls The Pines with 9 00 am worship and 10 00 am Sunday school An Adult Catechetical class meets Friday 8 00 pm at the parsonage St Mark s Heidlersburg offers 9 30 am Sunday school 10 30 am worship The fourth Lent mid week service is in Heidlersburg February 28 7 30 pm with a joint choir afterward St Johns Hampton has Sunday school at 6 30 pm and worship at 7 30 pm

New Chester St. John's Hampton

Rev H E Sheely Leads St Pauls New Oxford Services

The Rev H E Sheely pastor at St Pauls New Oxford announces Sunday events including church school at 9 a.m. and worship service at 7 p.m. with sermon Refuge or Reality. Visitors welcome and Youth Fellowship meets at 6 p.m.

H. E. Sheely St. Paul's New Oxford Church School Charles E. Alwine

Emmanuel Church Sunday Service

Emmanuel church in Abbottstown hosts church school at 9 a.m. led by superintendent C J Meck ley and a worship service at 10 a.m. The sermon titled Refuge or Reality invites all to share in worship and fellowship.

Emmanuel Abbottstown Church School C. J. Meckley

Adams County considers costs for court house basement storage

Adams county commissioners at the court house weekly session ordered an investigation into the approximate cost of fitting four basement rooms for storage of semi official papers and records and for indexing court records. The board also heard about child welfare activities, planned repairs to public toilets, and highway plans for a new bridge on Table Rock road.

Adams County Court House Elsie Robertson County Child Welfare Association State Highway Department Table Rock Road Hess Farm Schriver’s Crossroads George P. Taylor

Couple Applies for Marriage License in Littlestown

George Richard Knipple of Littlestown and Marlon Louise Jacobs of Littlestown have filed a marriage license application. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Knipple and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luke H. Jacobs.

George Richard Knipple Littlestown George W. Knipple Marlon Louise Jacobs Luke H. Jacobs

Arthur Roth III Confined Home With Flu in Gettysburg

Arthur E. Roth assistant cashier at the First National Bank is confined to his Gettysburg home with an attack of flu. He is a native of New Oxford.

Arthur E. Roth First National Bank Gettysburg Mr. Roth New Oxford

New Oxford High School Alumni Hold Second Meeting

The New Oxford High School Alumni association held its second meeting in the school auditorium. The president chaired as committees reported. a 50 cent annual dues motion passed. A March 23 dance and card party was set, open to all attendees with an orchestra. A general dance committee was formed and bylaws review groups named. The next meeting is March 9 at 6 30 p m.

New Oxford High School Alumni Association Presient David Alwine William Sanders Stephen Weaver Phillip Alwine Mildred Boose Carolyn Sponseller Mary Dutterna Mildred Carebaugh Frank Higinbotham Samuel Higinbotham Sean Gable

Maring's Gettysburg Store Opens Modern Kitchen Display

H T Maring announces a grand opening later this week at his Gettysburg store on Baltimore street. Howard T Maring, in business 32 years in Gettysburg and since 1920 at this location, has redecorated the interior and rearranged stock to expand floor space for display. A model kitchen will let housewives inspect a complete modern setup while the store offers a full range of kitchen fixtures and supplies. Souvenirs and a door prize will be given during the display days.

Maring Baltimore Street Gettysburg Howard T. Maring

Large crowd at fourth annual Fish and Game show

A large attendance marked the opening night of the fourth annual sportsmen's show in Gettysburg at the Stock Building. The event, sponsored by the Adams County Fish and Game Association, runs through Saturday with live game exhibits, old firearms relics, and mounted deer heads on display.

Gettysburg Fish and Game Association of Adams County

Community events and sales announced for February to April

A series of public affairs in New Oxford and surrounding townships include a Hunterstown Gun Club shooting match on Feb 22 and a Boy Scout public card party in New Oxford High School on Feb 29. Numerous livestock and farm implement auctions are slated for March 2 to 16 across multiple farms with organizers including Erb & Company Middletown and C A Swope farm. The New Oxford Senior Class plans a three act farce Oh Promise Me on March 15, and Irishtown Fire Company features a three act comedy Meet My Wives on April 10 11 and 13 at the Firemen's ball Niellown.

Hunterstown Lillie A. McGuigan Straban Geo. A. Kinter Workys Nurserica C. Raymond Shaeffer East Berlin New Oxford High School Lloyd.l. Swope C. A John W. Tate Tyerone Irishtown Fire Company Jay Tobias Niellown

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