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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1939

Page

3

Two Injured as Driver Dozes Near New Oxford

Two motorists were injured when their car veered left of the Lincoln highway about three miles west of New Oxford around 3:20 am Thursday. Steve Silko 22 Conemaugh Pa driving an expensive convertible coupe fell asleep sending his car into Hanover truck and trailer. Silko will face reckless driving charges. His companion Tony Rusher 27 Conemaugh is in Hanover General Hospital with multiple injuries. Roy E Cramer 23 Hanover R 3 driver of the opposing truck said he veered off the road to miss the collision. Damage totaled about 675 to vehicles.

Tro Cambria County Lincoln Highway New Oxford Hanover Steve Silko Conemaugh G. R. Wagenseller Geettysburg State Motor Police Glen F. Henry Silko Wilbur Miller Tony Rusher Hanover General Hospital Kusher Miller Roy E. Cramer Hanover R J. William Krebbs

Adams County Christian Endeavor Convention Speakers Named

The Adams County Christian Endeavor convention will meet Thursday and Friday evenings at St. James and Mt. Joy Lutheran churches with the theme He Is Able Arch McQuilkin speaks Thursday on Christian Leadership and the Essentials of Christian Endeavor Rev Seth C Morrow speaks Friday at Mt Joy on church leadership Dean Stoner and Vivian Brungard of Littlestown were elected president and vice president to succeed Chester Byers and Ralph Ruggles.

Adams County Christian Endeavor St. James Mt. Joy Vivian Brumgard Littlestown Chester Byers Ralph Ruggles

Local Social News Highlights From New Chester Area

Sunday visits populate the scene as families from Heidlersburg Hanover Gettysburg Strasburg York and Strasburg areas spend time with relatives. Notable households include the Weavers Winands Trimmers Snyders and Deatricks with extended family members noted for weekend gatherings.

Boner Estate Accounting Sought in York County Court

Charles F. McCaffrey of Littlestown through attorney Richard A. Brown filed a bill in equity against Iha Boner executrix of Emanuel Boner’s will. He seeks a partnership accounting from 1932 to present for livestock trading with Boner supplying capital and McCaffrey services. An execution on judgments by Mrs. Boner led to a sheriff levy prior to a court Stay.

Charles F. McCaffrey Littlestown Richard A. Brown Cour of Common Pleas Boner

Abbottstown High School Holds Twenty-Ninth Graduation

The Rev. Irvin M. Lau of York gave the commencement address at Abbottstown Reformed Church. Nine graduates received diplomas from Richard C. Lighter as the glee club performed. Names include Lillian Brown, Fred Brownwell, Irene Crowl, Nellie Gise, Josephine Hafer, William Haverstick, Clyde Laughman, Julia Markle, and Jack Smith.

Irvin M. Lau York Abbottstown Reformed Church Richard C. Lighter Gettysburg Adams County John R. Brrevig Abbottstown Doris Bowser Julia Markle Jack Smith Charles Price Elmer Crowl Ervin Butt Lillian Brown Glee Club Lau H. E. Sheely Fred Brownwell Irene Crowl Nellie Gise Josephine Hafer William Haverstick Clyde Laughman

Drivers Lose Licenses For 50 Mile Speed Violations

Among auto drivers whose licenses were suspended for 90 days by the state accident prevention division for speeding violations were Stephen C. Smith of McSherrystown Samuel H. Robert of Littlestown John S. Weaver of McSherrystown Harold Wortz of Fairfield and Donald Reigie of McSherrystown.

State

SEE FOOT DOCTOR HECK Arch Supports Made Direct From the Impression of Your Foot

Hanover Pennsylvania advertisement for foot doctor Heck offering arch supports made from a foot impression. Shoes and repair shop owned by Charles Berkheimer at 14 East Chestnut Street promotes comfortable walking.

Doctor Heck Charles Berkheimer Chestnut St Hanover

Sheriff Sale Of Berwick Farm At Courthouse Steps

An 8 acre Berwick township farm owned by Edison E. J. Wolf was sold at a sheriff s sale Saturday at 10 o clock on the courthouse steps. Deputy Sheriff B E Bixler conducted the auction. The Littlestown National Bank purchased the property for 1000 dollars.

Berwick Township Edison E. J. Wolf B. E. Bixler Littlestown National Bank

Fox replaces Schneider Optical at York business

Dr Jos D Fox becomes successor to Schneider Optical Co at N George St York Pa. Offers economical eye care and service with free parking and air conditioned rooms. Hours 9 A M to 6 30 P M Tuesdays Thursdays until 8 P M Phone 5764.

Schneider Optical CO N. George St York Pa

Choir Meeting Presents Hymns And Recitations

Teresa Staub Na dine Groft Mary Noel Eleanor Miller and Lorraine Weaver sang Mother Tell Me What Am I To Do. Mary Miller gave a My Mother recitation and The Family Album reading preceded May hymns. Mrs Chester Gravatt accompanied. Fifty two members attended.

Teresa Staub Nadine Groft Mary Noel Eleanor Miller Lorraine Weaver Mary Miller Chester Gravatt

Harrisburg Announces Stenographers and Salaries

Among the appointments in Harrisburg are Harriet I. Deatrick of Aspers named stenographer with a $1,020 salary and Betty Jane Thomas of Arendtsville named stenographer with a $1,020 salary.

Harrisburg Harriet I. Deatrick Aspers Betty Jane Thomas Arendtsville

Highways Department Reports 52 Appointments and 62 Dismissals

Harrisburg May 27 the department of highways announced 52 appointments and 62 dismissals. The dismissals included district No 8 Harrisburg Mary W Nau Gettysburg senior stenographer salary 1200 dollars.

Harrisburg Department of Highways Mary W. Nau Gettysburg

Mrs Mary Cleaver Fractures Hip After Fall at Home

Mrs Mary Cleaver aged 82 of York Springs suffered a fracture of the left hip in a fall at her home on Saturday. Dr Robert Stoner of York Springs treated her.

Mary Cleaver York Springs Robert Stoner

Carnival at Irishtown Firemen Grounds June 9 10

Friday and Saturday events at Irishtown Firemen's Grounds include a Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival on Friday and a Fried Spring Chicken Supper, Chicken Platter Suppers, and a Parade of York Adams County Firemen at 7 PM on Saturday. Amusements for all ages and free parking near the grounds.

Irishtown Firemen’s York-Adams County

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