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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1933
Page
5
Local page reports Mrs. Alverta Roth recovering after a heart attack in Hanover. Irishtown fire company plans a Thursday Parish hall party. J Clayton Hoke in Gettysburg marks his 76th birthday. Various visits, illnesses, and community happenings across Hanover and nearby towns are noted.
Seven people injured near New Oxford when a rear collision and head on impact on the Lincoln highway left one child with a fractured skull. Victims include Miriam Klinefelter 3 and Mrs Mabel Klinefelter 36 with facial lacerations. Drivers Victor Klinefelter 37 and Paul Staub 19 hospitalized or treated. cars towed. investigation led by Corporal R M Stroh and state patrolmen.
Memorial Day services in New Oxford and vicinity honored local fallen servicemen. Attendance was impacted by threatening weather, but past and present residents joined in decorating graves and listening to Rev. Geo E Sheffer’s oration. Veterans groups from Hanover camp participated alongside schoolchildren and civil war descendants.
Isaiah Krumrine 60 dies suddenly of a heart attack and an embolism in the yard at Midway near Hanover. He was known in York and Adams counties for selling commercial products in rural districts. Coroner Dr. Edgar A. Miller cites myocarditis and embolism as the cause.
Mrs Anna Josephine Haverstock 76 widow of Isaac Haverstock died at the home of Mrs Cretora Guise Gettysburg after about six months illness. She was born near New Chester Adams county lived in Arendtsville before moving to Gettysburg two years ago. Surviving daughter Mrs Alice Thomas Biglerville three sons Franklin A Haverstock California Harman Haverstock Jacob M Haverstock Gettysburg and one grandchild. Funeral from Bender funeral home Monday 10 AM Rev George B Ely Arendtsville officiating Interment Pines church cemetery.
Miss Cora Elizabeth Parr 654, daughter of the late William and Amanda Parr of White Hall, died Saturday night at 10:20 at Warner hospital from complications. She is survived by four sisters, A B Lehman and Milton McKenzie of Fayetteville, A K Stock of Littlestown, and A G Breighner near Littlestown. Funeral was held Tuesday at 9:30 from J W Little and Son funeral home Littlestown. Interment in St Luke's church cemetery near Bonneauville.
Elmer Kuntz Jr of East Stroudsburg dies after a prolonged illness in his sixteenth year. Survived by his parents Professor and Mrs Elmer Kuntz and three sisters. Mrs Kuntz formerly Miss Mary Wierman of Adams County is remembered in the notice.
Local jobless report notes 70 unmarried men ages 18 to 25 from Adams County were notified to report to Harrisburg Friday for enlistment in the CCC. Twenty seven will depart Gettysburg with others from York Springs and McSherrystown, after a physical exam. Some married men from the county are already working at Pine Grove Furnace CCC camp.
Marshall C. Owen 44, missing from Gettysburg since May 16, was found working on David Ford’s farm in New Oxford R D 4. The first hint came in a call to Hanover Chief R A Wolford who notified state police. A letter to his wife Charlotte confirmed employment on the Ford farm.
Dr H M J Klein head of history at Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster spoke at the New Oxford public schools commencement. The program Friday evening at the First Evangelical Lutheran church drew a large audience of patrons and friends as musical and literary numbers impressed throughout.
Miss Ruth Osborne daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Osborne near New Oxford wed Calvin Elder son of Mr and Mrs Charles Elder of New Oxford Saturday at 10 30 in Abbottstown church with Rev Paul Gladifelter. They will live in the Jacobs property on Lincolnway West and the groom works at the New Oxford shop factory.
William P Noble aged 26 died Saturday at his father in law Philip Wentz home in Pleasant Hill from myocarditis after six weeks illness. He worked for the State highway department and is survived by his parents, wife Ruth E Wentz, daughter Janet Lorraine, three sisters and three brothers plus step relatives. Interment in St David's cemetery took place Monday.
Mrs. Alice Joanna Weaver 81 widow of Jeremiah Weaver died at her home along the Lincoln highway east of Gettysburg Sunday night of infirmities and complications. She was born near Arendtsville and spent her life in Adams county. Survived by son Edgar Weaver at home, one grandson and four great grandchildren. Funeral held Wednesday at 1 30 p m at home with Rev IL S Fox of Trinity Reformed Church Gettysburg. Interment in Arendtsville cemetery.
Mr and Mrs W G C Seth of Mt Holly spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs I B Smith on Hanover Street.
Mrs Arthur Roth of Gettysburg is anticipated to be discharged from Warner hospital within a day or two.
Mrs Ruth Herman Krug of Center Square has been on the sick list but is improving.
Guy Lawrence Jr of Irishtown, previously on the sick list, is able to be about again.
Willan D Sherman fourteen son of Mr and Mrs John W Sherman of Aspers Route 1 was kicked on the head by a horse this morning. He was taken to the Warker hospital with contusions and lacerations and admitted as a patient.
The notice reports births to Justin S. Resser of East Berlin at York hospital a son. Joseph EB Smith of Hanover R D 5 a son Elmer Vitus. James A. Kuhn of Mr. Pleasant township an eleven pound daughter. Jacob St Snyder of Straban township a son. Roy Sawyer of Biglerville at Warner Hospital a son born Monday.
Fabian Lawrence of Irishtown is described as sulluring with an infected anger in a regional report. The event centers on his conduct and a local perception of temper.
New Oxford won 5-4 over McSherrystown on the local diamond in the afternoon after a rain-shortened morning game. Arendtsville beat New Oxford in a doubleheader 4-1 and 4-2 at Arendtsville. Cashtown delivered a pair of wins over Arendtsville in Memorial Day play.
Saturday games showed Gettysburg 11 Fairfield 4 and Arendtsville 4 New Oxford 4 while Bendersville 2 Cashtown 6 and McSherrystown 2 6 at Centennial was postponed. Sunday results had McSherrystown 7 Centennial 3.
Tuesday results show Cashtown 7 to 9 Arendtsville 3 to 3. Bendersville 1 to 1 Fairfield 4 to 0. New Oxford 5 McSherrystown 4. Gettysburg Centennial noted with rain.
The schedule lists Cashtown at Centennial Gettysburg at New Oxford Fairfield at Arendtsville McSherrystown at Bendersville.
The 61st annual session of the Potomac Synod of the Reformed Church in the United States will be at Hood College in Frederick Maryland from June 5 to 8. Dr Robert E Speer will deliver the opening address and a service marks Dr Joseph H Apple’s 40th anniversary as Hood College president. Delegates from the New Oxford charge include Charles W Albert and Rev H E Sheely.
A Wednesday conference involving the New Oxford town council Chamber of Commerce and area residents plus a New York garment maker seeking to locate a plant produced no firm agreement or funding. The discussions included a requested $2000 to cover training losses, with no definite outcome. Nearby social notes list visits and stays by local families and notables at several addresses.
Marilyn Sheffer daughter of the Rev and Mrs George KE Sheffer of Lincolnway East fell from a fence at home Sunday evening and broke her right arm. No other injuries were reported in nearby collisions on Hanover Carlisle highway Friday afternoon involving a New Oxford rural carrier and an unidentifiable Hanover machine operator.
The Heidlersburg community held memorial exercises Tuesday at 6 30 led by the York Springs band with the Sun day school and P O S of A in attendance The Rev J H Little gave the address and several local residents were noted for visits funerals and gatherings The store property and farm of G J Bowers was sold to the Dillsburg bank and after June 15 the post office will be discontinued with rural carriers serving patrons
Miss Mildred Fleming of near New Oxford will wed Patrolman H S Roberts of the Gettysburg state highway patrol at Warner Brothers State theatre Hanover Thursday at 9 pm. They plan a Chicago honeymoon visiting the Century of Progress fair.
Nora Sowers alias Nora Ackerman, of 410 Orange Street, arrested on larceny charges after Myers says he awoke to find $30 missing from his $50 wallet while at Edward Donson’s home on Newton Avenue. Bail posted for hearing. warrant issued by Alderman C A Cameron. Prosecution by J C Myers of New Oxford.
Mahlon N. Haines and a group returned with 375 fish after a daylong outing aboard the yacht Seniah near Crisfield Maryland. Guests included E O Livingston A P Markel C A Guin John Myers and H B Flaharty of New Oxford Purnell Davis and William Howard of York.
Chester R. Topper of Latimore township and Myrtle J. Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs David MIlley of Mt. Joy township obtain marriage licenses in the county.
Earl Chrismor 18 of Gettysburg FR was admitted to Warner Hospital Monday evening and underwent immediate surgery for neuro appendicitis.
Mr and Mrs William Laycfman and Miss Evelyn Laufman of Cleveland Ohio spent Tuesday with Mr and Mrs J W Garnitz in Hanover district.
Sunday services include Church School at 9 a.m. and a 10 16 a.m. congregational meeting. Evening services at 7 p.m. feature a program titled Controls of Life with special choir music. Luther league meets at 6 p.m. on What Is the Church led by William Stock. Children’s day program is in development and may be observed at the 7 p.m. service. The Synodical Sunday School Convention will be in First Lutheran Church Chambersburg on June 8 with morning afternoon and evening sessions.
The Rev. H. E. Sheely of St. Pauls New Oxford leads Sunday with church school at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. Sermon subject Baptized with the Spirit of Jesus. An invitation to worship with us is extended.
Church school begins at 9 a.m. and worship service at 7 p.m. The sermon titled Baptized with the Spirit of Jesus, invites all to attend.
The New Oxford Methodist Church outlines Sunday school at 9 30 with E S Hager as superintendent and worship at 7. Cottage prayer at 7 30 Wednesday. The Rev E J Rutman of Harrisburg broadcasting station preaches Friday evening June 9 at 5 30.
York Springs Charge lists Sunday school and preaching at York Springs 9 30 and 10 30 am Lower Bermudian 1 00 pm Sunday school and 2 00 pm service Chestnut Grove 9 30 am Sunday school and 7 30 pm Children's Day service
The Rev. J. H. Little will lead services at The Pines at 10:00 a.m. Heidlersburg church follows at 2:00 p.m. and Hampton at 7:30 p.m. Membria holds services at The Pines Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
The Adams County Christian Endeavor Union plans its annual convention in Hampton on Thursday afternoon and evening June 15. Theme is To Know Him and to Make Him Known. Rev H W Sternet of Bigerville leads a practical living conference. Rev E G Eslinger of Gettysburg preaches in the evening. musical numbers feature xylophone by N Rosas Beistne. Alma Miller of Hampton serves as county registrar.
The New Oxford Item notes the opening of Earle's sea food restaurant at 20 Chambersburg Street Gettysburg operated by W Earle Buehl. The tavern offers daily fresh sea food and draught beer from tap barrels. Buehl formerly ran an establishment at 66 Chambersburg.
Ralph 8 Forry, formerly of Waynesboro, buys the plumbing heating and sanitary business of the late Burton Shultz and will operate from the Hanover shop. Forry and family moved to Hanover last Thursday and his former partner Posyhead served over seven years.
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