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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1948

Page

4

Adams County League Scores Across Weekend

Adams County League results show Monday action with Gettysburg, Fairfield, Littlestown, Hanover and others posting scores. Highlights include Orrtanna and York Springs drawing 5 to 5 in the morning and Hanover 6 Gettysburg 4 in the afternoon, plus several rain affected games. Weekend visitors from Washington and Lincolnway East joined local residents at various homes.

Gettysburg Fairfield Littlestown Hanover Bendersville McSherrystown Emmitsburg New Oxford Orrtanna York Springs

Bentzel’s Poultry and Egg House Opens in York

Poultry business at 230 West Philadelphia Street York Pennsylvania announces eggs and poultry selections under the name Poultry Of a D Kinds Eggs Egggs Eges.

Eges Bentzel Philadelphia St York, Pa

Elected Head of County Club in Adams County

Horace Waybright was chosen as president of the Adams County Senior Extension Club at a Biglerville meeting to succeed Myles Starner. Charles Cashman became vice president Evelyn Hikes, secretary Harriet Geiselman, treasurer and Myles E Starner editor of the club paper. The club year begins in May and aims to foster leadership and cooperation among county youth and connect recent graduates.

Horace Waybright Adams County Biglerville Myles Starner Waybright Charles Cashman Evelyn Hikes Harriet Geiselman Myles E. Starner

Noel couple celebrated silver wedding anniversary

A surprise party was held last Wednesday evening for Mr. and Mrs. James Noel of West High Street to mark their silver wedding anniversary. Guests included Harold Noel and daughter from McSherrystown, Henry Rang and family from Hanover, John Robinson, Paul Staub, Harry Trone, and James Noel with their families from New Oxford.

James Noel West High Street Harold Noel McSherrystown Henry Rang Hanover John Robinson Paul Staub Harry Trone New Oxford

Bream-Fiscel Nuptials In St James Lutheran Church

Miss Viola Catherine Fiscel daughter of Mrs Lulu M Fiscel and the late Calvin D Fiscel married Maurice E. Bream son of Mr and Mrs Harry Bream in a double ring ceremony at St James Lutheran church Gettysburg R1. The bride wore blue with pink accessories and a pink rosebud corsage. Maid of honor Nina Fiscel wore pink silk. Best man Harold Bream. A 15 minute organist recital preceded the ceremony and a reception followed at the bride's home. The couple left for Niagara Falls and will reside in Gettysburg. The bride is a graduate of Gettysburg High School and Shippensburg State Teachers College and is employed in Littlestown.

Maurice E. Bream Harry Bream Gettysburg St. James Lutheran Church Ralph R. Gresh Paul Fiscel Nina Fiscel Harold Bream Richard Shade Niagara Falls Gettysburg High School Shippensburg State Teachers’ College Littlestown

Two Local Marriages Held in McSherrystown and Midway

Miss Alice Mae Orendorff wed Thomas James O'Donnell at St Pauls Lutheran Church McSherrystown in a double ring ceremony. Miss Julia Thersa Hockensmith became Mrs Paul Henry Klunk at St Vincent Catholic Church Midway with reception at Irishtown Fire Company hall. The brides and grooms plan to reside with families after a Ohio trip.

Alice Mae Orendorff Edgar C. Orendorff Hanover R. D Thomas James O'Donnell John O’donnell North Street McSherrystown St. Paul's Lutheran Church Edward K. Stipe St Paul's Julia Thersa Hockensmith Henry I. Hockensmith Midway Paul Henry Klunk Francis A. Klunk Irishtown St. Vincent’s Catholic Church Joseph G. Gotwalt

Surprise 15th Birthday Party Held for Eva Kuhn

A surprise party was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. James Kuhn in Bonneauville on Saturday evening for their daughter Eva as she marked her 15th anniversary. Guests brought gifts and enjoyed refreshments and games.

James Kuhn Bonneauville Eva

Abbottstown Births and Community Notices

Abbottstown residents report a speeding arrest for John Pisher of Abbottstown R 1. St Johns Lutheran Sunday school class meets at Mrs Dale Hoffheins home. Abbottstown Library summer hours begin Wednesday 7 30 to 9 30 p m with new books for all ages. Oscar Griffin honored at dinner hosted by son in law and daughter Wilbur Little in Waynesboro. Twin daughters born to Mr and Mrs Harry Crawford Abbottstown. George Ruth announces birth in East Berlin RD 3.

St. John’s Lutheran Sunday School Dale Hoffheins Abbottstown Oscar Griffin Wilbur Little Waynesboro Griffin Harry Crawford George Ruth East Berlin

Bids Wanted for Tar Base Bituminous Material Contract

Oxford Township Supervisors in Adams County Pennsylvania seek sealed bids for 12 000 gallons of tar base bituminous material meeting DH2 DH3 or F 3 specs to be delivered in 1000 gallon lots with one bid bond equal to 50 percent of the contract price. Proposals due 7 p m EST June 36 1948. The Supervisors reserve the right to reject all bids.

Oxford Township Adams County Penna F. Riser New Oxford R. B E.S.T Pennsylvania Department of Highways

Ruth Alleman Weds in Local Ceremony

Ruth Alleman, daughter of Rev and Mrs Snyder Alleman of this place, is noted in a local social item recounting her marriage to the son of a longtime resident. The brief notice highlights family ties and community connections.

Ruth Geraliine Alleman Snyder Alleman

Retires as Dye Chemist From Du Pont Division

Gettysburg native Dr. John H. Sachs retires as manager of the development division in Du Pont organic chemicals at Wilmington after 31 years with the company. He is the brother in law of Mrs Elizabeth Steacy of New Oxford.

John H. Sachs Gettysburg Gettysburg College DuPont Organic Chemicals Department Wilmington, del Dr. Sachs Elizabeth Steacy New Oxford

Property Sale in Straban Township for Over $2000

M Helen Galt of York sold nine acres in Straban township to Harry C Musel of Straban. Deed stamps indicate a sale price just over $2000.

M. Helen Galt York Harry C. Musel Straban Straban Township

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Adams County League Pred C. Alpers Washington, D. C George C. Sheffer Lincolnway East Marilyn Sieffer Mrs. Alpers Clifton Herman Samuel Higinbotham Phylis Sheets Hanover Street Pet Lattlestown Eevee Orrtariia Eee Eeeeres York Springs Eavese New Oxford Eeeereee Eeeeree Bendersvisie Eervecen Pairfield East Market Street Compall Tareet Street Bates Broadway Hanover, PA Tess Davis Tire Circle Arrow WBAL Wiesrern Auto Associat F. B. Walter Baltimore St Bream Miss Viola Catherine Fiscel Daugh Lulu M Fiscel Calvin D Fiscel Anna D. Hoyer The New Oxford Fire Company New Oxford High School S &H High Street Market Thomas E. Smith Shippensburg College Littlestown Junior High School O'Donnell Orendorff Klunk—Hockensmith Mae Hockensmith Robert Klunk Curtis Klunk William Klein Irishtown Fire Company Ohio R. S. Pitts Manufacturing Company Hanover Shoe, Inc E. Market ST Baltimore Street Ually Apparel John Pisher Abbottstown R. 1 Clirtt Mtain Catt Loree Ah Eee Kay Dunhills Georgianna Fracks Trudy Hall, Jr Trudy Wall, JR Mary Shultz Bennie Smith Lincoln Way East New Oxford, PA Conclusive Ladies Shops Pat Baltimore Gclusive Ladies Shops York. Pa York Street L. Culver
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