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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1933
Page
12
Hanover residents attend hospital and social visits as hearts improve and birthdays are celebrated. Irishtown Fire Company plans a parish hall party this Thursday. A dozen local families welcome visitors and report health, travel, and community news with several births, reunions, and civic notes.
Seven people injured in a Lincoln highway crash one mile west of New Oxford at 9 15 PM. Miriam Klinefelter 3 suffered a fractured skull and head lacerations but improved. others include Mrs Mabel Klinefelter Ira Klinefelter Paul Staub Margaret Brady and Dolores Small. Victor Klinefelter and Paul Staub drivers reported as injured. three cars wrecked. Emergency crews and state patrol investigated.
Seventy unmarried jobless men aged 18 to 25 from Adams county are to report to Harrisburg on Friday for enlistment in the Civilian Conservation Corps. Twenty seven depart from Gettysburg with others from York Springs and McSherrystown. They must supply transportation and will undergo medical exams before two weeks of training. Six married men from the county are already enlisted at Pine Grove Furnace camp.
Mr and Mrs W G C Leib of Mt Holly spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs I Smith on Hanover street in a quiet family gathering.
Mrs. Arthur Roth of Gettysburg is set for discharge from Warner hospital within a day or two, as she recovers from her recent illness.
Mrs. Ruth Herman Krug of Center Square has been ill, with officials noting her prolonged sickness. No further details are provided in the record.
Guy Lawrence Jr of Irishtown had been confined by illness but now can move about again revealing a successful recovery and return to daily activities.
New Oxford and vicinity observed Memorial Day with a community tribute to fallen soldiers. Threatening skies reduced attendance, but participants honored departed heroes. Rev. Geo. EB. Sheffer delivered the oration at the cemetery as veterans groups and schoolchildren joined a parade and flag ceremony.
Marshall C Owen, 44, who had been missing from Gettysburg since May 16, was found on David Ford’s farm near New Oxford R D 4. A caller told Chief R A Wolford of the sighting, and the state police were notified. His wife Charlotte Owen later received a letter from him confirming he had found work on the farm.
Dr H M J Klein head of history at Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster spoke at the New Oxford public schools commencement. A large audience gathered in the First Evangelical Lutheran church auditorium to hear the address and enjoy high quality musical and literary numbers.
Miss Ruth Osborne daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Osborne and Calvin Elder son of Mr and Mrs Charles Elder were married Saturday at 10 30 by Rev Paul Gladfelter at the Lutheran church in Abbottstown They will live in the Jacobs property on Lincolnaway West The groom works at the New Oxford shop factory
William D Sherman fourteen, son of Mr and Mrs John W Sherman of Aspers R1, was kicked on the head by a horse this morning. He was admitted to Warner hospital with contusions and head lacerations.
Isaiah Krumrine aged 80 died suddenly from a heart attack and embolism in his yard in Midway near Hanover Friday evening at 7 20. He was known in York and Adams counties for selling commercial products over many years. Adams County coroner Dr. Edgar A. Miller ruled death from myocarditis and embolism.
Mrs Anna Josephine Haverstock 76 widow of Isaac Haverstock died at the home of Mrs Cretora Guise Gettysburg after about six months illness. She leaves daughter Mrs Alice Thomas Biglerville and three sons Franklin A Haverstock California Harman and Jacob M Haverstock Gettysburg, one grandchild. Funeral at Bender funeral home Monday 10 am Rev George B Ely Arendtsville officiating Interment Pines church cemetery.
Miss Cora Elizabeth Parr age 54 of White Hall died Saturday evening at 10 20 at Warner hospital from complications She leaves four sisters A B Lehman and Milton McKenzie of Fayetteville A K Stock Littlestown and A G Breighner near Littlestown Funeral held Tuesday 930 from J W Little and Son Littlestown with Rev H H Hartman officiating Interment at St Luke s church cemetery near Bonneauville
Elmer Kuntz Jr of East Stroudsburg died Saturday after a prolonged illness in his sixteenth year. He leaves his parents Professor and Mrs Elmer Kuntz and three sisters. Mrs Kuntz was formerly Miss Mary Wierman of Adams County.
William P Noble died Saturday at his father in law Philip Wentz home in Pleasant Hill from myocarditis after a six week illness. He was 26 and worked for the state highway department. He is survived by his parents wife Ruth E Wentz daughter Janet Lorraine three sisters three brothers and step siblings. Interment was in St David's cemetery.
Mrs. Alice Joanna Weaver 81 widow of Jeremiah Weaver died at home along the Lincoln highway east of Gettysburg Sunday night at 10. She was born near Arendtsville and lived in Adams County. husband died 14 years ago. Survived by Edgar Weaver at home Mabel Epley of Granite one son three grandchildren four great grandchildren. Funeral was Wednesday at 1 30 pm at the home with Rev IL S Fox of Trinity Reformed Gettysburg. Interment Arendtsville Cemetery.
Birth notices report a son born Monday at York hospital to Mr and Mrs Justin S Resser of East Berlin and a son born Monday to Mr and Mrs Joseph EB Smith Hangover R D 5 Elmer Vitus A son to Mr and Mrs James A Kuhn near Bonneauville Anson born to Mr and Mrs Jacob IW Snyder Straaban township A son born to Mr and Mrs Roy Sawyer Biglerville at Warner hospital Monday
Fabian Lawrence of Irishtown is described as sulluring with an infected Qager, a local report notes his condition and the unusual ailment affecting the resident.
Memorial Day results in Adams County show New Oxford defeating McSherrystown 5-4 on the afternoon diamond after an earlier rain-shortened morning game. Arendtsville swept New Oxford in a doubleheader 4-1 and 4-2 at Arendtsville.ublic notices and local season openers highlighted a busy baseball day with Hanover Independents vs New Oxford planned.
Saturday scores include Gettysburg 11 Fairfield 4 Arendtsville 6 New Oxford 3 Bendersville 2 Cashtown 1 and Cashtown at 1 1 2 0 0. McSherrystown at Centennial postponed. Sunday McSherrystown 7 Centennial 3.
Cashtown 7 9 Arendtsville 3 3. Bendersville 1 1 Fairfield 4 0. New Oxford 5 McSherrystown 4. Gettysburg Centennial game noted as rain.
Cashtown visits Centennial and Gettysburg plays New Oxford in a trio of Friday style football or basketball slots with four area routings listed Cashtown Centennial Gettysburg New Oxford Fairfield Arendtsville McSherrystown Bendersville schedule details implied.
The 61st annual session of Po tomac Synod of the Reformed Church in the United States will convene at Hood College Frederick Maryland from June 5 to 8. Dr Robert E Speer will deliver the opening address and a service will mark the 40th anniversary of Dr Joseph H Apple as Hood College president. Delegates from the New Oxford charge include Charles W Albert and Rev H E Sheely.
A Wednesday conference among New Oxford town officials Chamber of Commerce and local citizens plus a New York garment maker yielded no definite commitment he requested two thousand dollars to cover training losses and left the plant relocation issue unsettled.
Marilyn Sheffer fell from a fence at her Lincolnway East home Sunday evening and broke her right arm. A collision near Cross Keys on the Hanover Carlisle highway damaged M. G. Colestock's car and a Göttingen driven machine, tearing off a wheel. Numerous local visits, arrests, school trips, and church events fill the rest of the week as residents attend ceremonies and gatherings across New Oxford and nearby areas.
Heilidersburg held memorial exercises Tuesday evening at 6 30 led by the Sunday school and P O A with the York Springs band. The Rev J H Little gave the address. Several locals and visitors are noted including Mrs Fritz of Frederick Md visiting Mrs Jacob Byers and Mrs J I Saum plus Ardmore. Funeral attendances for Mrs Kate Brame and Mrs Josephine Haverstick are recorded with interment at The Pines. The store property of G J Bowers was sold to the Dillsburg bank and post office service will shift to rural carriers after June 15.
Miss Mildred Geraldine Fleming of near New Oxford will wed Patrolman H. S. Roberts of the Gettysburg state highway patrol at Warner Brothers State theatre Hanover on Thursday at 9 pm. They plan a Chicago honeymoon after a ring ceremony performed on stage with organ music and patrol motorcycle escort.
Nora Sowers alias Nora Ackerman, 410 Orange Street, arrested on larceny charge after Edw. Donson home on 11 W. Newton Avenue. Prosecutor J. C. Myers says $50 wallet slept away by Sunday morning after visit. $30 missing. Bail posted for hearing.
Mahlon N Haines and companions returned to Crisfield Md with a 375 fish haul from a day long fishing trip aboard the yacht Seniah. Guests included EB Livingston A P Marker C A Gain John Myers H B Flaharty of New Oxford Purnell Davis and William Howard of York.
Chester R. Topper of Latimore township and Myrtle I. Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs David Mil Joy of Mt. Joy township obtained marriage licenses in a local county office.
Earl Chrismor 18 of Gettysburg RF was admitted to Warner Hospital Monday evening and underwent immediate surgery for acute appendicitis.
Mr. and Mrs. William Lawman and Miss Evelyn Laufman of Cleveeland Ohio spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. J W Barnitz in Hyanover Bireck.
Church services schedule includes Sunday school at 9 a m with classes for all ages. A congregational meeting at 10 16 a m and 7 p m services on the theme Controls of Life. Luther league at 6 p m on What Is the Church led by William Stook. Children’s day program under development possibly June 11. Synodical Sunday school convention set for June 8 at First Lutheran Chambersburg with three sessions.
The Rev. H. E. Sheely presides at St. Pauls New Oxford with church school at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. The sermon is titled Baptized with the Spirit of Jesus. An invitation is extended to all to attend.
Church announces Sunday events with church school at 9 a m and service of worship at 7 p m. Sermon title is Baptized with the Spirit of Jesus. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The Rev. R. B. Dysart presides with Sunday school at 9 30 led by EB S Hager as superintendent. Worship at 7. Cottage prayer meets Wednesday at 7 30. Rev E J Rutman of a Harrisburg broadcasting station will preach Friday evening June 9 at 5 30.
York Springs Lutheran Charge schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m for York Springs. Lower Bermudian holds Sunday school at 1 00 p m and preaching at 2 00 p m. Chestnut Grove conducts Sunday school at 9 30 a m and a Children s Day service at 7 30 p m.
The Rev. J. H. Little leads worship at The Pines at 10:00 a.m. Heidlersburg services follow at 2:00 p.m. Hampton gathering concludes the day at 7:30 p.m. A Memorial service is set for The Pines on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
The Adams County Christian Endeavor union holds its annual convention in Hampton on Thursday afternoon and evening June 15. Rev H W Sternnt of Biglerville leads the afternoon conference on Practical Christian Living with a second conference led by a state officer. E L Eslinger of Gettysburg Methodist church speaks at the evening session. XYLOPHONE music by N Ross Beist of Mechanicsburg. Alma Miller of Hampton serves as county registrar.
The opening of Earle's sea food restaurant operated by W Earle Buehl in the Tipton building at 20 Chambersburg street Gettysburg is announced in today’s The New Oxford Item advertisement. Daily fresh seafood will be served, with draught beer and fry tap barrels headlining beverages. Mr Buoh formerly ran a business at 66 Chambersburg street.
Ralph 8 Forry, previously of Waynesboro, purchases the plumbing heating and tapping business of the late Dr Shultz and will operate from the Hanover shop. Mr Forry and his family moved to Hanover last Thursday and he has over seven years in the trade.
George F. Eberhart, proprietor of the Eagle hotel in Gettysburg, announces the opening of a tap room and private dining room at the new hotel. The tap room will be supervised by Arthur Kuglaws of Gettysburg.
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