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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1925

Page

2

Noted Moves and Happenings in New Oxford Area

Chas E Runkle and family moved from New Oxford to Harrisburg with his pastoral post. St Pauls Reformed plans a minstrel show in Crystal theatre on April 16 and 17 directed by John A Bollinger. Local sales include Jacob Mummert estate at 380.40 and Wm Kuhn sale at Kohlers totaling 823 with mules cows and chickens sold. Friday January 30 an attractive literary program at the High School auditorium features a one act play Not According to Schedule.

Chas. E. Runkle New Oxford Harrisburg Runkle M. E Men’s Association of St. Paul's Reformed Church Crystal Theatre John A. Bollinger Lincolnway Jas, Myers Bitlingers R. I Henry” Slaybaugh Myers Jacob Mummert Square Corner Mummert York East Berlin Carline B. A. Walker Hunterstown Francis Wm. Kuhn Kohlers H” Square Club Hanover Park Cafe Hams Baseball Club Brush Run Orchestra Amanda Schriver Carlisle Sr Anna Schriver Glen Rock George Lawrence St. Mary’s Parish McSherrystown St. Mary’s Church Geo. L. Rice New Oxford Town Miller’s Hall Earl Weaver Carlisle Street Hanover Council Knights of Columbus James —P. O'Connor Philadelphia John P. Keiser Edw. Keiser Bonneauville Met. Paul's Reformed Doh Carbaugh Berlin Junction Ane Te H. Burkholder Lizzie Burkholder Straban Roy C. Taughinbaugh Joseph Rutter Youth Ira S. McDowell Rutter New Oxford Oard of Health Harry M. Miller H. F. Goeken A. P. Wagner

Community Notes From Hampton Area Jan 31 Events

Jan 31 events include a box social at Oak Grove schoolhouse hosted by Gayle Rickrode and a Reformed church chicken supper at J. Q. U. A. M. Hall. Local birthdays and visits are listed with many neighbors visiting relatives in Abbottstown Baltimore Hanover and York. Church services Sunday at 10 am with a show at 9 am precedes an ice cream party hosted by H Rickrode featuring several families.

Local residents visit homes and relatives around town

Arthur Donohue visits his home near town. John Weaver from New York visits his parental home on St Peters street. Mrs. Mary McDermitt of New Oxford visits her son Frank at Iron Springs. Miss Ethel Stock spends weekend with friends at Gettysburg. Marion Bievenour visits McSherrys town. Ruth Haar spends weekend with Pauline Jacobs at Spring Grove. Emma Felty spends weekend with Mrs J R Weaver Hanover. Esther D Feiser visits mother Mrs H I Smith Lincoln Way. A G Lau and wife of Baltimore visit Mgr and Mrs Jos B Weaver S Peters St. Georgianna Kohler visits daughter Mrs Robin Wolf at Palmyra. Elizabeth Diehl, a nurse in Carlisle, visits her home on Lincolnway. Aldes E Frantz, student in Orsinu s college, Collegeville, spends vacation at Lincolnway. Harry F Stambaugh and son Marion Pine Run attend State Products Show in Harrisburg. Margaret Ulrich of Littlestown spends week with sister Mrs Raphael Smith W High Street.

John C. Leinert Hampton Oak Grove Gayle Rickrode the Reformed Church Lillie Mae Kemper Margie Kepner Ruth John Ehrhart Helen Wolf Ruth Ehrhart Geo. Mummeat Hanover M. D. Neidick Pauline Stock Samuel Stock Ervin Ditzler Kathryn Ditzler Ruth Rickrode Wiwood Jacobs Geo, Kemper Philip Lillian Ellen Harbolt Mary Chronister Daniel Hartzell Lena BE. G Arthur Simpson Claude Fee Ser C. O. Chronister Tillie Chronister York I. S. Ditzler Kathryn Ervin Paul Chronister Wm. Ensor Morris East Berlin Chas. Thomas Albert Augustus Thomas Preston R. Myers Myers Trene Herman Willis Herman Heidlersbureg Frank Hinkley Kralltown Chas. Bentz's John McKenley Tara Westfall Camp Hill Henry Heinard Ray Maeser Harrisburg BE. J. Hoffman P QO Hoffman Snowceller New Oxford Win. Decker H. B. Dicks Martha Dicks John Deatrick Anna Betty Ahert Benedick Abbottstown Lehman Thomasville Ance H. Rickrode Melvin Kauffman Viola Ehrhart Marie Arthur Donohue John Weaver New York St. Peters Street Mary McDermitt Frank Iron Springs Ethel Stock Lincolnway Gettysburg Marion Bievenour Kohlers McSherrystown Ruth Haar Pine Run Pauline Jacobs Harry F. Stambaugh Marion Margaret Ulrich Littlestown Raphael Smith W. High Street

Wanted 100 Organs for Trade at Nace's Music

Nace's Music Stores Inc advertises for 100 playable organs with high tops and mirrors. Trade only purchase offer stated by the store.

Nace’s Music Stores, Inc

Radios We Sell Atawater Kent Mag Navox Freed Isemen

Nace's Music Stores Inc advertises a range of radios including Atawater Kent Mag Navox Freed Isemen and Silver Set models. The notice promotes dependable radios available from the store.

Magnavox

Local notices and community events in New Chester area

Allen Dennis moves across properties in New Chester. A school association meeting on Wednesday February 4 will elect a trustee and treasurer. Mrs. W S Kennedy admitted to Harrisburg hospital. Local births, illnesses, and banquets are reported along with a large sale at Kennedy’s sale. Athletic events include the Big Bull match at New Chester with shotgun and fox chase. Various visits and social activities are listed among residents of Heidlersburg Five Points Hamp ton and surrounding farms.

Allen Dennis J. G. Hoffman Creaser New Chester William S. Kennedy Harrisburg Hospital William Trimmer John Trimmer St. Mark's Lutheran S J. Frank Houck Heidlersburg William King Gettysburg Earl Guise Hampton School William Yohe Willing Workers St. Mark's Lutheran Church Heicillersburg Lillian Mortimer Walter Ben Hare Adams County Willis Cook Ammen Stephens Joseph Foust Franklintown Kate Weaver Clarence Kennedy Ed. L. Weigle Luther Cashman Blair Cashman and Son Stone Jug

Churches split New Oxford and McSherrystown Lutherans form independent charges

The First Lutheran church New Oxford and St. Pauls Lutheran church McSherrystown vote to separate becoming two independent congregations. McSherrystown 59 26 11. New Oxford 118 32. Rev W M Allison departed Jan 1 to Grace Mt Carmel. meetings led by Dr J A Singmaster and Rev Dr George W Nicely.

First Lutheran Church New Oxford St. Paul’s Lutheran Church McSherrystown Herertofore J. A. Singmaster Lutheran Theological Seminary Gettysburg Singmaster George W. Nicely Hanover West Pennsylvania Synod Synod

East Berlin Items Reflect Local Purchases and Social Events

In East Berlin, Elsesser of York bought Curtis Leib’s double house, and James Myers acquired the Berkheimer property beside David Sell’s home. A summer carnival is being planned with profits split between a Baltimore promoter and the local fire company. Also noted are hospital recoveries, multiple deaths, marriages, and community meetings across East Berlin and surrounding areas.

New Oxford Base Ball Board Elects Treasurer and Directors

The New Oxford Base Ball Association board met at Straley’s Friday evening. Treasurer elect Allen Brashshears replaces R. Miller who cannot serve. James Small joins as director and Cletus Staub to the finance committee. L. D. Stock is named property custodian and ground-keeper. Negotiations continue for new fast players as fans urged to support. Next meeting set for Friday Feb. 6 with full attendance requested.

New Oxford Base Ball Association Board of Directors Straley R. Miller Pres. Wagner Allen Brashshears James Small Cletus Staub L. D. Stock New Oxford

Final Chance for New Oxford Fire Truck Fund Drive

Citizens are urged to contribute to the New Oxford fire truck fund drive. Although the truck is paid for, ongoing upkeep requires donations and every dollar will be spent wisely. The soliciting committee's last meeting is next week and names not yet listed may be added to the minutes.

New Oxford Lire Ed. T. Auker

Church Services and Sunday Schedules Noted in Several Local Congregations

Preparatory service Friday at 7 30 p m conducted by Rev Paul Foulk at First Lutheran New Oxford. Sunday Holy Communion at 8 9 a m and 10 a m administered by Rev L B Hafer. G ettysburg Y P S C E at 6 p m. Immaculate Conversion Church holds masses at 7 30 and 10 00 a m with Rev Fr Rice. St Pauls Reformed New Oxford lists mission band at 2 p m catechization 3 p m Sunday School 9 a m and worship 7 p m. Emmanuel Reformed Abbotsown led by Rev A P Frantz B D with Sunday School 9 a m worship 10 a m. Local M E church announces no preaching Sunday with Sunday School 9 a m and Epworth League at 6 p m. All are welcome.

First Lutheran Church New Oxford Paul Foulk L. B. Hafer Gettysburg Church of the Immaculate Concersion Fr. Rice St. Paul's Reformed Church R. P. Frantz All Welcome Emmanuel Reformed Church Abbottstown A. P, Frantz Nastor M. E Epworth League

Farmer sympathies noted by New Oxford Item editor

A reader claims the senior editor of the New Oxford Item once was a farmer and understands farmer and laborer struggles with taxes. The letter praises the paper as one of the state’s best and newestsiest and notes a subscription price of $1.00 per year for U.S. subscribers.

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Victrola Bargains In Stock For Budget Buyers

Local shop offers affordable Victrolas for sale with several models available. Consumers can choose from a range of prices and features to fit a tight budget.

Irene Sanders Seeks Surgical Care For Infected Foot

Irene Sanders of Pleasant Street is suffering from an infected foot requiring surgical attention as detailed in the notice.

Irene Sanders Pleasant St

Dare store robberies head toward solution in Harrisburg

Ammon L. Boltz the son in law of J E Dare aided by suspecting intruder Francis Fink 17 known in New Oxford was arrested for felonious entry after Boltz tailed the thief to the Dare premises Harrisburg News notes Fink is son in law of an Dare employee and that Boltz hid in a private office to confront the intruder. Nearby report of a drunkenness case in West York and a Saturday collision near Conewago Chapel outlines local disturbances and a sleigh accident with minor injuries to Turnie Slusser and family.

J. E. Dare Harrisburg Ammon L. Boltz Dare Francis Fink New Oxford Boltz Fink Harrisburg News Harry C. House Helton Okla Burgess M. W. Mundis West York House A H. Leppo Leppo William Axe City Hall Conewago Chapel Turnie Slusser McSherrystown Mr. Slusser

Pianos at a Bargain at 2t F Nace's Music Stores

Bargain piano offer promises savings of 50 to 100 dollars on second hand pianos. Advertisement from 2t F Nace's Music Stores, Inc highlights real bar gains and discount pricing to attract buyers.

S Music Stores, Inc

Hartman murder trial opens in Gettysburg reaches jury stage

The Hartman murder trial in Adams County opened with jurors questioned for bias. Philip A Hartman pleads not guilty to killing Trooper Francis L Haley near Gettysburg on October 14. Judges ordered more jurors as selections continued amid a crowd in the Adams County Courthouse.

Hartman Talesman Emory Sachs Mt. Joy F. J Rider New Oxford Roy, Watson Gettysburg Walt. Fouoth Menallen McPherson Shearer Adams County Court House Philip A. Hartman Franncis L. Haley Pennsylvania Inxler Bixler Ku Klux Klan Klan William H. Sharretts H. W. Sowers Latimore Edward Peters Hugh Mellhenny Straban Allen Knouse Highland Township William Rittinger Franklin Township H. T. Brown Oxford J. (. Riley Lloyd Decker Edward Cgebhart Leo Miller William Weaver John Wible Robert King Charles Timmins Lehman Heeshey Charles Riley C. W. Kane Geo. Johnson P. A. Lerew John Lower W. PP. Slaybaugh W. A. Chritzman Edward Hall Kenneth Stine C. N. Smith Br. J. Brough Calvin Basehear Johns. Wolfe Sheriff Shearer M. C. Tanner Daniel Sell Herbert Koontz BE. J. Altland Roy Taughinbaugh J. C. Birely Lynne Crewe John Staub William Emory George J. Benner Butt J. Donald Swope A. F. Dahlstrom Peters

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hampton Items Elizabeth Dieh Carlisle W. Aldes E. Frantz Orsinus College Collegeville Nace’s Music Stores Inc Imberstown Fidlersburg NEW Chester Items Pp. A. Elsesser Curtis Leib James Myers Berkheimer David Sell Baltimore Wilbert Myers Lizzie Renoll York Hospital Jacob Baker Fred S. Geesey Mervin Winand Warner Hospital Eugene Elgin Win Robert Jacobs Ladies’ Aid Society The Lutheran Church E R. Reynolds William Reichert Reuben Slothpart Hamilton Township John Hoffman Bigmount Sabilla Myers Henry Sunday Service Samuel Mummert C. B. Krall Red Mount Wm. W. Resser Commonwealth Resser Holtzschwam Church O. P. Sechellhamer Raymond Altland P. H. Gladfelter Paper Company Spring Grove John S. Trone Smith Station Curtis Trone Anna B. Culp Clara Frank Hoke & Son Allen Burgard Kimmel’s School Mabel EB. Wallace Bermudian Reformed Church J. S. Ditzler George D. Wagner A. L. Bubb George Coulson A. L. Lesserman William Gibbs Edgar Chronister Hed Run Bermudian Church of the Brethren B. B. Board
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