Local events list diverse community happenings in Gettysburg area
The notice covers Alpha and Omega fraternity events in Gettysburg, travel itineraries of local families to Shanghai via San Francisco, ongoing road resurfacing projects near New Oxford, arrests for a bad check in Littlestown, repairs to the Carbaugh property, fishing feats by a Reading visitor, antique car bits in local trades, hospital notes on Mr Gain and Mrs Seal, the centennial print history of the New Oxford press, and a May 24 birth in York with paternal grandparents named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Baker
Gettysburg
Emerly
New Oxford
Alpha An Omega Fraternity
H. R. Huff
Nealnway
San Fancisco
Honolulu
Japan
Shanghai
China
Ry WY
Lieut. Huff
S. Marines
Paul R. Emig
Dicks Dam
Ore
McSherrystown
Howard Reinecker
Betty
Altoona
R. M. Straley
Linnway
East
Alien
Whorley
Pennville
Efer
Littlestown
Yerss
Iger
Lincolnway
Reading
Mr. Feiser
Elmer Dillman
Steegel Glass
L.A Sheely
Martinsburg
W. Va
James Eely
Chas. H. Deatrick
Robert Seal
Esther Feiser
R. N
New Cumberne
H. I. Smith
Lincoln Ly
Park Hotel
H. S.uth
Item
Harry C. Otto
Igaret
Lillian Otto
Baltine
Mt. Aanke
Wiss Nettle Swarts
St. Petersburg
United Telephone
Jeason Brown
Abilene
Kansas
United Telephone In
Raphael’ Rbaugh
York
Rodney Ernest
F. A. Carbaugh
Berlin Junen
Memorial Services At The Pines Parade And Rites
Memorial services and parade details outline two divisions led by marshals John Herman and M. M. Sharrer. Events include flag duties, Sunday School programs, P O S of A Band performances, a prayer by Rev. Geo E Sheffer, oration by Dr. A R Steck, firing salute, taps, and benediction, with floral tributes by Sunday School scholars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Herman
V. Drum Corps
New Oxford
Theo
M. M. Sharrer
Roy Brock
A. Band
Hanover
Hunterstown
Heidlersburg
Hampton
Old Cemetery
Geo. E. Sheffer
America
Lethol
A. R. Steck
S. of V
J. H. Little
New Oxford High School Holds Final Assembly
The final Wednesday morning assembly featured the senior and junior classes with devotions by Lillian Staub. Students performed a mock trial with William McClain and William Beale as lawyers and Irene Miller as defendant. The jury dismissed the case, ordering the defendant to pay court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford High School
Lillian Staub
Miss Bart
William McClain
William Beale
Judrge
Glenn
Robert Schriver
John Miller
Blanche Haar
Fairy Staub
Irene Miller
Walter Sponseller
Helen Rife
Harriet Miller
Beatrice Steffan
Phillip Alwine
Richard Higginbotham
Oniq
21st Annual Fourth District U.S. Convention Here Sunday
The 21st annual Fourth District U S Convention is set for Sunday at a local venue. Delegates from the district will attend, with programs and speakers announced for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
George Washington bicentennial notes deficit and festival plans
The George Washington bicentennial committee reports receipts of 191.50 and expenditures 233.49 leaving a 31.99 deficit. A festival on Center Square is planned for June 25 to cover the shortfall with any surplus to New Oxford relief committee. A June 15 meeting will arrange details and citizens are urged to attend and contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Adams County
Henry J. Smith
Gettysburg
New Oxford
America
Denton Fair
Pleasant Street
Kenwood
Harold Gable
George Sheffer
Richard Herman
Russell Myers
Gilpin Gook
Ted Acker
Robert Wehler
Dorothy Miller
Richard Miller
Enwood Fair
Center Square
Methodist Church
Hanover
McSherrystown
Abbottstown
Paradise Protectory
Milton Wagner
Carlisle Street
Bixler
Jennie Myers
Lincolnway
Arthur E. M. Yeagy
Gettysburg College
Phi Bet Kappa
Marie Carbeagh
First Snakes Appearing In York Springs Area
In Sunny Side Cemetery York Springs on Sunday morning C E Pearson of New Oxford stepped on a large black snake sunning itself. The snake slithered away after the incident as Pearson escaped unharmed. Nearby residents and visitors from Harrisburg Carlisle Delanco Manchester and Wilmington are noted in local social items. A local steel finger injury occurred at a fical shoe factory and the Ok Timers won 6 to 5 over New Oxford. Community concert plans and local business notes follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunnyside
York Springs
C. E. Pearson
New Oxford
H. A. Rupp
Carlise Street
Guy Witter
Manchester
Maryland
Rupp
Carey McSherry
Delanco
New Jersey
Ethel Null
Wanda
Harrisburg
W. Ralph Miller
South Peters Street
Guy Smith
Irishtown
Gerald Cassell
Wilmington
Delaware
Lucy Myers
West High Street
Emanuel Harner
Joseph Harner
Taneytown
Frank Shrader
Dorcas Higerbotham
Mear
Town
Roy Smith
Lincolnway
Ok Timers
New Oxford Club
Meadowfield
York
Russell J. Ruff
Pealer Rossman
Hayes
Pittsburgh
Ruffs
Jennie
Hospital News Highlights Local Admissions and Discharges
Mrs. Robert Kuhn of Bendersville and Hobart Wilson with Mrs. Ralph Bere of Aspers were admitted to Warner hospital. Gettysburg high school athletic director George Forney of Biglerville underwent an operation after admission. his condition is reported good. Wilbur Weaner of Aspers was taken to the hospital by the Gettysburg ambulance. Mrs. John Leese of New Oxford and Mr and Mrs Harry Saxton of Lewistown were discharged after an automobile accident near Biglerville. John Paxton of York Springs was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kuhn
Bendersville
Warner Hospital
George Forney
Biglerville
Gettysburgh High School
Wilbur Weaner
Aspers
Gettysburg
John Léeesé
New Oxford
Harry Saxton
Lewistown
Hobart Wilson
Ralph Bere
John Paxton
York Springs
Deaths John Strausbaugh of Hamilton Township
John Strausbaugh of Hamilton Township died Tuesday at 1 45 PM after a recent stroke. He was 63 years four months three days old. Survived by wife Sarah A Hersh, two sons Harvey and Lawrence, one sister Mrs Amos Baublitz Spring Grove, a half brother Wilson Strausbaugh York, four half sisters Mrs Millie Harman Mrs Rufus Kopp Mrs Daniel Neff and Mrs George Meckley. Funeral Friday at 930 AM EST at home with Rev H W Bouts officiating. Interment in Hampton cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Strausbaughb
Hamilton ‘Township
Joseph
Sarah
Trone} Strausbaugh
Sarah A. Hersh
Harvey
Lawrence
Amos Baublitz
Spring Grove
Wilson Strausbaugh
York
Millie Harman
Rufus Kopp
Daniel Neff
George Meckley
Hanover
H. W Bouts
East Berlin
Hampton Cemetery
Worthless Check Charge in Littlestown Case
Harvey Good of Pleasant Township was arrested Tuesday by Deputy Blaine E. Bixler for allegedly passing a $15 worthless check to George Kump of Littlestown. Kump filed charges with Justice Charles Mayers. Good was released on $100 bail for cheating on June 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Good
Pleasant Township
Blaine E. Bixler
Good
George Kump
Littlestown
Justice of the Peace
Charles Mayers
Rev R O Musser to Lead Service at New Oxford
The Rev R O Musser and a musicians group will hold a service at New Oxford Methodist Episcopal church on Thursday June 9 at 7 45 p m The Rev Mr Musser broadcasts over WCOD Harrisburg Friends may meet him in person after the service All are welcome The rest notes births illnesses travels and a synod convention update follow with local names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. O. Musser
New Oxford Methodist Episcopal Church
Musser
WCOD
Harrisburg
Coming Events at First Lutheran Church Soup Sale
The Sunday school class of the First Lutheran church led by Mrs. George E. Sheffer will host a chicken corn soup and food safe in the Dittenhofer building on the square this Saturday June 4. Calves Wanted weekly by Gettysburg Produce with top cash prices paid by MM. R. Freed New Oxford phone 67. contact 52-2.
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First Lutheran Church
George E. Sheffer
Dittenhofer Buiding
MM. R. Freed
New Oxford
Gettysburg
Local News Highlights From New Oxford Area
Readable items include a family trip to Valley Forge and a Memorial Day incident with a motorist fined by a Squire Myers. Notes on local sports players, school graduates, club activities, and a two week Vacation Bible School announced by First Lutheran. Memorial Day parade honors war dead with Sons of Veterans participation and a Harrisburg drum corps appearance.
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Deatrick
Lincolnway
George Deatrick
Carlisle Street
Valley Forge
Center Square
Squire Myers
Joseph Miller
Hanover Hospital
Lawrence Bievenour
New Oxford
Star
John A. Cashman
Mervin Cashman
Mary Louise Stambaugh
Harrytambaugh
John Coulson
Levi Coulson
Business and Industrial Girls
Kling’s
Chambersburg
St. Thomas A. A
St. Thomas
Fleet Wing Nine
Wild Cats
Williamsport
Maryland
Earl Staub
Mary Louise
Earl, Jr
Fred C. Little
Betty Jean
Deloris Gail
Rolling Springs
Shippensburg
Red Bridge Park
First Lutheran
First Lutheran Church
Loysville
William D. Miyers
Hanover Street
Pine Run
Kettle Creek
Potter County
Raymond Billman
Tarrytown
New York
Cletus J. Billman
West High Street
John Frishman
Caughters
Pauline
Harriet
Bvemore
John Winnie
Elizabeth
New Jersey
Sons of Veterans
Harrisburg
York
Lancaster
Memorial Day Reflections in New Oxford Cemetery
The community gathers to honor the dead at New Oxford cemeteries. Veterans from Civil War to World War I share memories as flags, drums, taps, and flowers mark the solemn day. The ceremony recalls Gettysburg, Keys, and national patriotism guiding future actions. Continued on Fifth Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
Sons of Veterans
Drayman
Francis Scott Key
Fort McHenry
Church Services in New Oxford Area Weekly Schedule
The notice lists multiple area churches with pastors and Sunday schedules. New Oxford Methodist Church and Reformed and Lutheran charges provide service times, Sunday schools, and special events. Details include Rev. George EZ Sheffer MA BD at New Oxford, Rev. R B Dysart, and Rev HE Sheely, with services at 9 30 am 10 am and 7 pm across St Pauls Abbottstown Emmanuel York Springs and Chestnut Grove locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orford Letheras
George Ez, Sheffer
Luther League
St Paul's Reformed Church
New Oxford
New Oxford Reformed
HE. Sheely
St. Paul's
Emmanuel
Abbottstown
Church School
New Chester
York Springs
Lower Bermudian
Young Ag Seccies
Chestnut Grove
Dr Wentz Speaks At New Oxford Commencement
The Friday evening commencement marked the close of New Oxford public schools with musical and literary numbers of high quality. Dr A R Wentz held the audience’s attention throughout his address as a high point of interest. A large crowd of patrons and friends attended to support their children’s welfare.
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New
Oxford Public Schools
A. R. Wentz
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Mt. Pleasant Township
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Ginter
Henry Moore, Jr
Fourth District Sunday School Association
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H. E. Sheelymors
Laanees
Dr. Rudisill
G. M. Diffenderfer
Carlisle
G. E. Sheffer
Musie
Haines
Oxford Grads
John I. Miller
Glenn M. McKnee
Walter A. Sponseller
Beatrice A. Steffan
Robert B. Schriver
Glenn W. Alwine
William H. McClain, Jr
S. Harriet Miller
Irene E. Miller
Blanche R. Haar
Helen E. Rife
Eva E. Wagner
Sara J. Miller
Myrtle Belle Herman
Pearl A. Yohe
Lillian M. Staub
Eileen A. Gebhart
Fairy M. Staub
Jos. Miller
Inear Cross Keys
Hospital News
John Strausbaugh
John Greenholt
Paul M. Roger
Red Lion
Harry J. Sterner
Donald
Clarence Bittinger
de Lamater
Plainsfield
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of
West Pennsylvania
St. Peter's Church
North York
Pennsylvania
N. O
Eev. BE. B. Dysart
DR. Wentz
St. Mary’s School
Carolyn Frances Rice
Marion Goring Clark
Elizabeth Langley
Johnson Hall
Lucy Robinson
Magnolia Bimpson
Elizabeth Weaver
Hetty Perkins
Doris Billman
Matilda Jerusha Green
Helen Poist
Bernice Julien
Pauline Myers
Ethel Fenleigh
Nadine Graf
Clementina Clarissa Chester
Toodies
Kathleen Noel -Iva Smith
Clarice Long
Joyce Miller
Kitty Emerson
Betty Meili
Olive Arlington
Jane Anderson
Bernice
Iva Smith
Elisabeth Weaver
Charies Hensel
Joseph Miller Jovegh Poist Prancis
Eveent Yingting
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