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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1925

Page

3

Notable Moves and Local Happenings In New Oxford Area

Chas E Runkle and family moved from New Oxford to Harrisburg. St Pauls Reformed church plans a minstrel show April 16 17 directed by John A Bollinger. Local sales new Oxford and area residents including Jacob Mummert and families. Community events include a high school musical program January 30 and banquets February 3.

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 Henny” Slaybaugh Myers Jacob Mummert Square Corner Mummert York East Berlin Carline A. Walker Hunterstown Francis Wm. Kuhn Kohlers H” Square Club Hanover Park Cafe Hams Baseball Club Brush Run Amanda Schriver Carlisle Sr Anna Schriver Glen Rock George Lawrence St. Mary's Parish McSherroystown St. Mary’s Church Geo. L. Rice New Oxford Town Earl Weaver Carlisle Street Hanover Council Knights of Columbus James D. O’connor Philadelphia John P. Keiser Edw. Keiser Bonneauville St. Paul's Reformed Sunday School Pau H. Carbaugh Berlin Junction de H. Burkholder Lizzie Burkholder Straban Roy C. Taughinbaugh Joseph Rutter Ira McDowell Rutter New Oxford Oard of Harry M. Miller A. P. Wagner H. S. Sheets

Hampton items and community notices from January market

Local Hampton area notes record births visits and social events. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. John C. Leinert on January 22. Box social at Oak Grove schoolhouse January 31 and a church chicken supper at J. Q. U. A. M. Hall January 31. Numerous visits and gatherings detailed with residents from Abbottstown Hanover Green Ridge Heidlersburg Camp Hill York and York area. Church services listed with times. A free cream party was held at O H Rickrode's with multiple attendees.

John C. Leinert Hampton Oak Grove Gayle Rickrode The Reformed Church Lillie Mae Kemper Margie Kepner Ruth John Ehrhart Helen Wolf Ruth Ehrhart Geo. Mummext Hanover M. D. Neidick Pauline Stock Samuel Stock Ervin Ditzler Kathryn Ditzler Ruth Rickrode Elwood Jacobs Lewis Shelleman William Shelleman Abbottstown Jewel Shimmer Baltimore Samuel Sipe Reuben Sipe John L. Myers John Green Ridge Harry Hulet New Oxford Savilla Myers Augustus Thomas Geo, Kemper Philip Lillian Ellen Harbolt Mary Chronister Daniel Hartzell Lena E. G Arthur Simpson Claude Fee Ser C. O. Chronister Tillie Chronister York Willis Herman Heidlersburg Frank Hinkley Krall Chas. Bentz’s John McKenley Tara Westfall Camp Hill Henry Heinard Roy Maeser Harrisburg Hoffman P C. Hoffman Snowseller Ervin Win, Decker H. B Ticks Martha Dicks John Neatrick Anna Betty Ahert Benedick Lehman Thomasville Rickrode Mervin Kauffman Viela Ehrhart Marie

Local residents visit homes and relatives around town

A series of short notices lists Arthur Donohue and John Weaver visiting homes near town, Francis, Mary McDermitt, Ethel Stock, Marion Bievenour, Ruth Haar, Emma Felty, Esther Feiser, Lau family, Georgianna Kohler, Elizabeth Diehl, W Aldes E Frantz, Harry Stambaugh, Marion Stambaugh, and Margaret Ulrich visiting family and spending weekends or holidays in nearby towns and townsfolk homes.

Arthur Donohue John Weaver New York Peters Street Mary McDermitt New Oxford Frank Iron Springs Ethel Stock Lincolnway Gettysburg Marion Bievenour Kohlers McSherrystown Ruth Haar Pine Run Pauline Jacobs Spring Grove Emma Felty Hanover J. R. Weaver Hanoverst Esther D. Feiser R. N Harrisburg H. I. Smith A. G. Lau Baltimore Jos. B. Weaver S. Peters St Georgianna E

Wanted 100 Organs With High Tops and Mirrors

Trade offer from 2t Nace's Music Stores Inc seeks 100 playable organs with high tops and mirrors. Entry states they will accept in trade only.

Nace’s Music Stores, Inc

Radio Sales At Nace's Music Stores Inc

Local store advertises Atawater Kevt Mag navox Freed Isemen and Silver Set radios. Customer urged to visit for dependable sets. Nace's Music Stores Inc. promotes brand names and reliability.

Atawater Magnavox

Allen Dennis Moves Between Properties in New Chester

Allen Dennis relocates from J. G. Hoffman property to former Cregar property in New Chester. A meeting is set for Wednesday evening February 4 at the old schoolhouse to elect one trustee and treasurer of the School association.

Allen Dennis J. G. Hoffman Creager New Chester

Churches Split to Form Two Independent Congregations

At separate congregational meetings on Sunday First Lutheran Church New Oxford and St Pauls Lutheran Church MecSherrystown decided to separate from the New Oxford Lutheran charge and operate as two independent churches. They voted to pursue independent operations and governance.

New Oxford St. Paul's Lutheran Church MecSherrystown Herertofore Hach

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Sick list and community notices from St Mark's Lutheran Heidlersburg include a birthday celebration for J Frank Houck, sale totals near $900 with Shoats at $8 and top horse $50, and local illness and accidents. Worship at Pines Lutheran Church and various social events are noted along with school news and church meetings.

St. Mark's Lutheran St W. Si Houck Gerald Robert Heidlersburg Harrisburg M. S. Kennedy J. Frank Houck William King Gettysburg Earl Guise Warner Hospital Pines Lutheran Church Mary R. Stauffer L. G. Stauffer Wolf Gayle Rickrode Oak Grove New Chester Hampton School William Yohe Willing Workers St. Mark's Lutheran Church 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

Church Notices From New Oxford Area

Local churches announce schedules for Sunday services and events. First Lutheran New Oxford holds preparatory service Friday evening at 7:30 with Rev Paul Foulk and Sunday activities including S S at 9 a m Holy Communion at 10 a m by Rev L B Hafer. Church of the Immaculate Conception to say Masses at 7:30 and 10:09 a m with Rev Rice. St Paul’s Reformed Church lists mission band at 2 p m catechization at 3 p m and worship 7 p m with C BE at 6 p m. Emmanuel Reformed Abbots Town pastor Rev Frantz. No preaching at local M E church Sunday but Sunday School at 9 a m and Epworth League at 6 p m.

First Lutheran Church New Oxford Paul Foulk S. S&s L. B. Hafer Gettysburg St. Paul's Reformed Church R. P. Frantz C. BE All Welcome Emmanuel Reformed Church Abbottstown A. P. Frantz Eastor M. E Epworth League

Farmer Writes Letters Reflecting Tax Burden and Fairness

A farmer correspondent asserts the senior editor of the New Oxford Item once farmed and understands the farmer’s need to pay taxes. He praises the paper as one of the state’s best and most newsy and notes its U S subscriber rate of one dollar per year.

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Victrola Bargain Stock Offer Comes Your Way

Local store advertises affordable Victrola phonographs now in stock. Buy now to save on classic models and enjoy timeless audio at a budget price.

Irene Sanders Suffers Foot Infection Requiring Surgery

Irene Sanders of Pleasant Street is reported to have an infected foot that necessitated surgical intervention. The condition prompted medical attention and treatment at a local facility.

Irene Sanders Pleasant St

New Oxford Base Ball Board Elects Treasurer and Directors

The New Oxford Base Ball Association board met at Straley's on Friday evening. Treasurer elected Allen Brashhears after R. Miller declined. James Small named director, Cletus Staub joined finance committee, L. D. Stock set as property custodian and ground-keeper. Next meeting scheduled for Friday Feb 6 with full attendance urged.

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

New Oxford Fire Truck Fund Drive Tops Week

This week ends the campaign to raise funds for New Oxford's new fire truck with a final meeting of the soliciting committee. Citizens are urged to contribute as upkeep remains, and every donation will be carefully spent. Ed T. Auker, chairman, asks residents to ensure their names appear in the minutes.

New Oxford Lst Lire Ed. T. Auker

Dare store robberies linked to suspect arrest in Harrisburg

Ammon L. Boltz, Dare's son in law, watched a suspect enter a private office then directed police to a house. Francis Fink, 17, of New Oxford, is charged with felonious entry in connection with six months of robberies at J E Dare coal and automobile accessory dealer in Harrisburg. Fink's father works for Dare. the youth sometimes visited the shop.

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

Pianos at a Bargain At Nace's Music Stores Inc

Bargain piano sale promises savings from 50 to 100 dollars on second hand pianos. Nace's Music Stores Inc advertises real gains in used instruments to attract buyers.

Nace’s Music Stores, Inc

East Berlin real estate moves and carnival planned

Elsesser of York buys the Curtis Leib double house in East Berlin. James Myers purchases the Berkheimer property next to David Sel. Arrangements are under way for a carnival in East Berlin next summer.

Pp. A. Elsesser York Curtis Leib East Berlin James Myers Berkheimer David Sel

Local notes include hospital return and several deaths

Miss Lizzie Renoll returns home from York hospital after a delicate operation. Mrs. Jacob Baker of Farmers dies at 90 after a year ill and is buried at Holtzschwam. Howard Haas and Catherine Wehler wed at Muhlenberg Lutheran parsonage. Various injuries, baptisms, relocations, and church notices follow, with several community figures named and dates sparse.

Harrisburg Lizzie Renoll Kralltown York Hospital Jacob Baker Spring Grove Fred S. Geesey Mervin Winand Warner Hospital Eugene Elgin Winand Robert Jacobs Ladies’ Aid Society Luthéran ¢ Church R. Reynolds William Reichert East Berlin Reuben Slothpart Hamilton Township John Hoffman Bigmount Hoffman Sabilla Myers Henry Sunday Myers Charles Grove Samuel Mummert C. B. Krall Red Mount Wm. W. Resser Commonwealth Resser C. E. Bilinsinger Jeanette Mt. Ilverne Delaware County Lewis Ramer Jirvin Hoover William Ramer John S. Hoover Holtzschwam Church O. P. Schellhamer Raymond Altland P. H. Gladfelter Paper Company John S. Trone Smith Station Curtis Trone Thomasville Anna EB. Culp Gettysburg Clara Frank Hoke & Son Hanover Allen Burgard Kimmel’s School Mabel EB. Wallace Bermudian Reformed Church I. S. Ditzler George D. Wagner A. L. Bubb George Coulson A. L. Lesserman William Gibbs Edgar Chronister Hed Run Bermudian Abbottstown Church of the Brethren

Hartman Murder Trial Underway At Gettysburg

The Hartman murder trial in Gettysburg opened with extensive juror screening as Judge McPherson seeks a final panel of twelve. Prosecutors and defense questioned potential jurors about prior accounts, opinions on capital punishment, and secret group membership as Hartman sits with his counsel awaiting a full jury.

Menallen McPherson Shearer Talesman Adams County Court House Philip A. Hartman Franncis L. Haley Pennsylvania Gettysburg Hartman Inver Bixler Ku Klux Klan William H. Sharretts H. W. Sowers Farmer Latimore Township Edward Peters Manufacturer Hugh Mccllhenny 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 Sleeshey Charles Riley C. W. Kane Geo. Johnson P. A. Lerew John Lower W. P. Slaybaugh W. A. Chritzman Edward Hall Kenneth Stine C. N. Smith BE. J. Brough Calvin Basehear John S. Wolfe Sheriff Shearer M. C. Tanner Daniel Sell Herbert Koontz E. J. Altland Jacob Hulick John H. Wolf Howard Hartzell S. E. Manahan C. A. Stoner John McMaster Eugene Melhorn Albert Hawn Mervin Boyd Charles Little Edward Sponseller Samuel Snyder Walter Shoemaker Jamory Collins W G. Hood Roy C. Watson Walter F Foulk James McDonald Charles Wolf R. F. Lott Maurice Warren J C

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Hampton Items Elizabeth Diehl Carlisle W. Aldes E. Frantz Orsinus College Collegeville Ade Harry F. Stambaugh Marion Margaret Ulrich Littlestown Raphael Smith W. High Street Nace’s Music Stores Inc Sanferstown Tfidlersburg NEW Chester Items Carmel J. A. Singmaster Lutheran Theological Seminary Singmaster George W. Nicely West Pennsylvania Synod B. B. Board
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