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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1932
Page
4
Vague newspaper fragment notes a post office notice about second class mail rates and local subscriptions. Mentions liberal reductions for advertisers and cross-county delivery, with unclear dates and terms.
A collection of brief items reports incidents and events across area towns. Notables include Hogarth broken arm from a fall, a Sunday papers sale in Gettysburg, discussions on forming a new Reformed church in Abthdtown, a seven foot two inch bald eagle shot near Mt Pleasant, plasterwork on homes at Harri gan Leviner and new houses under construction at Sugartown and Bonneauville. Local deaths include Martin Hagerman age 24 and Harvey W Gable age 19. An accident at Geo Hollinger’s barn injured Samuel Duncan. Deatrick died in Martinsburg. Annie Warner moved a millinery shop. Beneficial Society funds Catholic church with seventy five dollars at St Joseph. Robberies reported at A S Feiser residence and E Haar cellar and Eagle hotel. chickens stolen from Mrs Elizabeth Marshall. Memorial Day parade postponed. Rev Bhindle spoke at G A R hall. Mrs W G Smyser visiting from Topeka. Harry Starner moved to Glen Rock. May party at Brush Run schoolhouse. marriages May 9.
The page notes a marriage near New Oxfordford on June 4 involving Pewee Gee and Miss Ora K Geisbert of Baltimore. It lists a paralytic stroke affecting Hartzell of Straban township and various academy graduates and fishing plans to Hog Island Virginia. Carpenters and weekend visitors are mentioned along with a divorce proceeding in York County and a school closure upcoming. The report includes farm, medical, and local business updates, with several names from Mt. Pleasant, Bonneauville, McSherrystown, Irishtown, and nearby towns.
Bernard Strausbaugh a 40 year old recluse of McSherrystown was arrested by Police Chief William Trinier after allegedly chasing neighbors with a butcher knife and hurling threats. He denied intent and surrendered several knives. a board of examination may determine his sanity.
The third bi monthly labor report shows 1,056,949 unemployed statewide in March, up from 1,001,004 in January. Unemployment rose in most counties except Forest, McKean and Venango, with York at 17,233 and Adams at 2,853.
Adams county commissioners vote to replace woodwork on the steel bridge over Piney Creek on the Kingsdale to Menges' Mill road. A new floor piers and runners will be constructed. Bridge span 52 feet roadway 14 feet.
Arendtsville York Springs New Oxford Girl Reserves will meet in Littles Town Gettysburg Saturday for their annual event from 10 30 to 12 30 with a picnic at Spangler s Spring. Afternoon program in Christ Lutheran social rooms features a conference led by Miss Myrtle Deardorff.
New Chester area residents plus visitors from Gettysburg York and Harrisburg spent days with local families. Many names including Hippensteel Groupe Shank and Shank relatives traveled between Hanover New Oxford East Berlin andMechanicsburg during Memorial Day weekend and Memorial Day visits. Preaching scheduled at St John s Reformed Church Sunday at 10 AM.
Fire destroyed a chick house near Biglerville last week killing about 250 chicks. Mrs. Herman Snyder and son Ralph of Cessna, formerly of the area, have died. Several farmers lost entire herds amid cattle concerns. Local residents visit relatives in Belmont and Scranton. A church song service and conference are planned at Chestnut Hill school on Sunday June 5 at 1 30 PM standard time.
Mrs. Lewis S. Monimbecile becomes ill after dinner trouble. Masian Dyer of York, an artist, is relieved after a dining incident. The report notes improvements and community updates from Abbottstown.
Hampton remembers with Sunday memorial services in the Hampton cemetery. The Rev Glatfelter Little and Houtz spoke as the drum corps and J C U A M participated. Invitations go out for the Helen Wolf and Wilfred Bailey wedding in York with Rev Dre G Sorber to officiate at Bethany Reformed Church.
Sergeant Joseph R. Rice of McSherrystown graduated from the U S Army Quartermaster School in Philadelphia. The issue also lists prize winners at a St Mary's hall card party, local illnesses and recoveries, injuries from accidents, road work between McSherrystown and Littlestown, trolley track work, legal notices, a large Catholic school procession, and other community updates.
Insurance agent G M Johns aged 46 died suddenly at a Conewago Creek cottage near McSherrystown. Coroner attributed death to dilation of the heart with pulmonary edema. Survived by four sisters and two brothers. Funeral held at St Mary's church with mass at 9.
Edgar Becker aged 15 of Hanover R D 3 was arrested Sunday evening on a charge of operating an unregistered motor vehicle without a operator's license after a collision on a side road off the listed pike near the Bethlehem mines. A Ford touring car driven by Becker and a Dodge sedan driven by Burnell Rhodes of Baltimore Pike collided. Becker's car bore 1930 plates and damage was estimated at $50.
The Rev. Daniel J. Crowley assistant rector of St Marys Catholic Church McBherrystown departs Sunday for Buffalo New York then New York City to sail Saturday on the Conrad liner Carinthia to Cobh Ireland. He will visit his Cork relatives and attend the Dublin congress opening June 23. In his absence Rev DeSales Divelkatte Q R of St Francis College Borette Pa will serve as assistant rector at St Marys.
A birthday party honoring Evelyn Prances Ford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G F R Ford, was held Saturday at the family home. Relatives and friends attended, with mock orange and pink azalea decorations and a white birthday cake with nine lighted candles.
Cedar Ridge Harold Herman of Port Washington is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Ira G Herman. Clarence Stiner and family are spending time with his parents Mr and Mrs L A Stiner. Miss Aileen Gebhart, recent New Oxford high school graduate, plans to enter Mercy Hospital Baltimore as a student nurse. Miss Eva Wagner will enter York Hospital as a student nurse. Mr and Mrs Nelson Stauffer of Walkersville Maryland spent the weekend with Mrs Stauffer's parents. Dr aid, Mrs J L Sheetz Center Square.
A fragment references legal action tied to violations and a 1932 DeSoto four door car. Mentions a Plymouth dealer in East Berlin and a 1982 first edition ad. Pairing suggests a classified notice or legal notice tied to vehicles and enforcement.
A youth from Baltimore identified as Jack Schriver was admitted to Warner Hospital after contracting a severe illness described as a dread disease. Medical staff immediately began aggressive treatment while the family remained nearby on Lis Cot hway, East, as the case drew attention to the hospital’s response.
Good Bros Motor Co lists a 1931 Plymouth sedan a 1930 Chevrolet a 1929 Ford Tudor sedan a 1928 Oakland coupe and other Dodge and Ford models with open evening hours at 325 Frederick St Hanover Pa for buyers seeking classic era autos.
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