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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1931
Page
2
New Oxford item notes second class mail terms at $1.50 yearly advance or $1.60 in arrears, with $2.00 after a year for out of county subscribers. Discontinuance requires publisher option after arrears. Advertisements offered at reasonable rates with liberal discounts for contract advertisers.
Thirty years ago McSherrystown residents recounted a strange find when four men fishing near Robert's mill discovered a dead infant and returned the body to the creek to avoid trouble. The town also noted roof work, illnesses, property sales, marriages, church appointments, school board elections, and community events across Abbottstown, New Oxford, and Hanover with mention of local families and businesses.
Two Gettysburg residents were naturalized by Judge Donald P. McPherson in a Monday session. Walter Theodore Balmer, Belfast native and Gettysburg grocer, arrived from Canada in 1923. Henry Cordes, a furniture designer from Neuminster, Germany, also naturalized in 1923. Henry Tonil of Gettysburg, a Black man, received probation for illegal liquor possession.
Mrs William A Schaeffer of York died in York hospital after an accident on the Lincoln highway one mile east of Abbottstown. She was 59, injured in a crash when her car swerved to avoid a preceding truck and overturned in a ditch.
In the state department of highways Samuel S. Lewis condemns loading payrolls with relatives after an inquiry found widespread use and at least one district with twenty five relatives on the payroll.
Clarence Stough and family of Harrisburg and others visited Harry Stock and family. Baron Nickey and family of Hampton John Nickey and family George Criswell and wife from East Berlin visited Frank Myers and family. Miss Hattie Myers and Emory Myers visited Melvin Sharrer and family.
John I Weaver recovers from influenza and is out again. Mr and Mrs Harry Smith announce the birth of a son. St Joseph's parish children receive their first Holy Communion at the 7 o'clock Mass on Sunday morning.
Sixteen year old Wesley Ladley from 5229 Addison Street Philadelphia arrived at a New Oxford service station with a chin wound he could not explain. A local surgeon treated the laceration as state police investigated. Ladley’s parents wired funds for travel to Gettysburg substation and took him home.
Local social notes report dinners hosted by Mrs. Walter Thom and Mrs. Elizabeth Brown with Oliver Hoover in Hampton. Area residents visit relatives in Aspers York Springs and Carlisle. The Reformed Ladies Aid plans a Thursday meeting at Mrs Jonas Wolf’s home. York Springs high school held commencement with Edgar Wolf as second honor student. Church services timed across Brethren Lutheran and Reformed congregations. Fourth district Sunday School convention slated for June 14 across Hampton churches. Proceeds from a recent Aid festival totaled 115.41. Memorial day guests and weekend visitors are listed among multiple families. Address change noted for W. W. Leib to 57 Lake Street Bridgton NJ. Multiple visits by Hanover Philadelphia Baltimore residents.
Albert McClain of Baltimore formerly Hanover and Agnes Myers of Littlestown were married May 16 at St Thomas Catholic Church Baltimore by Father Brandley. Beatrice Weaver of McSherrystown and Kermit Cluck of Seven Stars were wed at Hagerstown last Saturday by Rev A H Festerman.
Miss Frances Eberhart daughter of Mrs Charles M Wills Gettysburg and Earl M Raffensperger son of Mr and Mrs Harry W Raffensperger Sparrow's Point Md were married in the Lutheran church at Bentleysville by Rev Mr Coble.
Miss Anna Tuckey daughter of Mr and Mrs Wailbie Tuckey and Harry J Dunlap son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Dunlap both of Menal Jen township were married Saturday evening at York Springs Methodist Episcopal parsonage by Rev J Pittenger.
Obituary item notes two survivors: George Deardorff of Philadelphia and Charles Kauffman of Goshen Indiana. Also mentions Mrs Ellen Wentz widow of Henry Wentz of Hanover and her burial in Mt Oliver Hanover after services at her Manchester home.
Mrs Mary EB Floyd 76 widow of Henry Floyd died at her daughter Mrs Charles W Win gert home Harrisburg R 1 from complications The family lived near Bendersville in the same region of Pennsylvania.
Jacob H Stover 60 proprietor of the Blue and Gray roadside stand on Emmitsburg road in Freedom township died in his sleep at 3 a m Wednesday. He was a Gettysburg native and Adams county resident all his life. Surviving are his widow Mary McKenrick Robinson of Gettysburg a son Ralph H steel of Glenolden a coach at Upper Darby High School a daughter Mrs Rufus Bushman of Gettysburg two stepdaughters Mrs Frank Trout and Mrs Fred Cronican both of Carlisle two grandchildren four brothers and five sisters. He left numerous relatives in York and surrounding towns.
A San Francisco correspondent lauds Fleetwing pitcher Bevenout for a striking shutout against Fairview A C noting fifteen strikeouts three hits and no walks. He sends best wishes to Manager McCadden and the Fleetwing players and compares Bevenout to greats like Wee Willie Sherdel and Eddie Plank.
Geneva Cooley 5 year old daughter of Harry Cooley returns home after bowel obstruction hospital stay. Heidlersburg parade canceled due to rain. The festival raised about 70 dollars for Rev. Daum at St Mark's Lutheran. Several local families attend Henrietta Hersh funeral in Altoona. Fidler family travels from Aspers and other residents visit Heidlersburg amid various local happenings.
Born May 25 to Mr and Mrs Paul H Smith Hanover R 5 a son John Peter. Born to Mr and Mrs Wim Roth near McSherrystown on Thursday a son. Born to Mr and Mrs Paul Smith Centennial May 25 a daughter. Mr and Mrs Warren K Enck Biglerville announce birth of 2 daughters Sunday. Mr and Mrs James Bolen Biglerville announce birth of a son on Saturday May 30.
Mrs Sallie Mae Bender joins Mr and Mrs Arthur Aki Mr and Mrs Charles Bender and their son Chartles Jr along with Misses Spotz and Louise Duttera of York as they were guests of Mr and Mrs J H Duttera in Liuwolnway
The Hanover Country Club laid pipe from the Water Company main to multiple course points for drinking water. A newborn son arrived to Mr. and Mrs. Archie Leib. Postmaster James B. Carns completed the rural route annual inspection with minor exceptions. Mrs. John T. Fissel and Mrs. Louisa Ditzler show improved health. The Ladies auxiliary meets Thursday evening at Firemen's hall. Charles Hamme fractured his right forearm at the Hanover country club. Dr. T C Miller treated him. Memorial Day exercises were well attended with a parade and cemetery decorations led by Paradise Proprietary Band. Reverend Paul Glatfelter gave the address. Reverend Howard Sheely led devotional services at the Lutheran cemetery. Abbottstown junior baseball lost 11 to 17 to Gettysburg at Gettysburg Friday.
Misses Bertha Alta and Pau Frock entertained the Armour Bearers Bible class at Charles Barr's home in Hanover. Bethlehem Mines Juniors lost to Batesville 12 to 10 at the Bethlehem Mines diamond. Sunshine class of Green Springs held a Friday program and a Sunday party at Edith Warnick's home with fifty four attendees. The Bothsville team meets Bethlehem Mines at 2 pm Sunday on their diamond.
In re estate of Emma B Wolford deceased Mt Pleasant Township Adams County a auditor is appointed to distribute the balance held by Emma C Lain administratrix and trustee to sell the real estate shown in the final account filed and confirmed April 25 1931. The auditor will hear at the First National Bank Building Gettysburg on Friday June 19 1931 at 10 30 AM. All interested parties should attend. JOHN D KEITH Auditor.
The Orphans Court of Adams County Pennsylvan ia appoints a trustee to sell a ninety acre Hamiltonban Township tract with a log dwelling and outbuildings, on a 1:30 P M sale with 25 percent down and balance by Sept 1 1931. Also listed are copper and iron kettles and multiple estate accounts for confirmation on June 15 1931. Local auctioneers and attorneys named.
Several Gettysburg area residents are admitted or discharged from Warner and Hanover hospitals. Among them are Mrs E W Little of Hanover recovering after treatment at the Kelly Institute in Baltimore, and multiple patients from Gettysburg and surrounding towns admitted for appendicitis or observation. The Federal Land Bank of Baltimore sold a 60 acre fruit farm in Butler township near Biglerville to H A Shearer of Aspers who has taken possession.
York Pa store lists living room suite at 10 dollars rocking chairs 1.75 kitchen cabinet 25 dresser 66 metal bed 3.50 metal springs 3 new cotton mattress 6.95 oil cooking stove 5 china closet cheap closing out ranges and heaters hand washing machine 5 dining room table 8.50 buffets and side boards 12.50 up wooden cribs 2.95 high chairs 1.98 breakfast suite 10.50 many other useful articles on sale phone 41436
The undersigned offers for sale at his Hampton residence a large assortment of household goods including beds, furniture, a Singer sewing machine, Edison Victrola, kitchenware, rugs, dishes, and a wash ing machine along with two milk goats and poultry. About 65 chickens, garden tools, wood, and vehicle parts are also listed. Sale starts at 12 o clock sharp with cash terms. Clerks listed.
The article names candidates for various county posts including prothonotary S L Allison Fairfield sheriff Perren W Rebert Seven Stars auditor Lois W Wagaman Mt Pleasant, commissioners Nek O Franklin and Norman J King Latimore, clerk of the courts Abraham C Keefer H S Thomas, director of the poor C E Sawyer Idaville and Wilbert G Buchl Mt Pleasant for the local ballot.
The listing shows candidates including Erney Myers of Gettysburg John C. Shealer R. Stoops of Hamiltonian Township Neill Gibson H W Pohl of Biglerville and George P Smith of Huntington Township for positions in the register and recorder race.
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