Local Hanover notes report thefts, visits and events
The column lists seven gallons of gasoline stolen from Rob ert F. Smith of Columbus Ohio and various local social visits. It notes painters at C E Pearson property, a parade of Ford cars in New Oxford, birthday honors for Jacob Hoover, clergy licensing at the West Pennsylvania Synod, and several residents traveling or hosting guests in Hanover and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Smith
Columbus
Ohio
Memorial Services At The Pines In New Oxford
Memorial services announced with parade formation at 6 p m in the New Cemetery. Chief Marshal leads divisions with local veterans and organizations including S of V Drum Corps and P O S of A. Band. Readings, oration by Dr Geo M Diffenderfer, firing salute, Taps, and benediction conclude services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Herman
V. Drum Corps
New Oxford
Theo. Pfeiffer
J. H. Little
Geo. M. Diffenderfer
Geo. E. Sheffer
J. M. Davies
H. D. Houtz
Luther Cashman
H. H. Bamner
Geo. Taughinbaugh
P.O. S
A. Band
Hanover
Hunterstown
Heidlersburg
Hampton
Old Cemetery
Geo. F. Sheffer
S. of V
America
Curb Assessments Bring Up Arguments
Local notice discusses curb charges on Lincoln Highway and Water street grade disputes involving Wm L Kohler and four property owners including J H Plymire. It notes a correction to a previous item and lists community figures with school and hotel ties, plus upcoming local events and renovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. L. Kohler
Lincoln Highway
New Oxford
Plymire
J. H
Card of Thanks for Morgan D. Rife
The family thanks neighbors and friends for kind deeds during illness and at the funeral of husband and father Morgan D. Rife. Wife and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan D. Rife
Seven Injured In Cross Keys Crash Near New Oxford
Seven persons were injured in a Saturday morning automobile collision at Cross Keys east of New Oxford. John J. Yoders of Washington faced penalties for reckless driving. John R. Sassone of Baltimore paid fines for failure to yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Keys
New Oxford
Joseph Pappa
Baltimore
Hanover Hospital
John J. Yoders
Washington
John R. Sassone
Justice of the Peace
John C. Shearer
Cburg Club Beats Fleetwing After Memorial Day Showdown
In Memorial Day curtain raiser New Oxford outscored 4 3 but fell to Buchanan A C Waynesboro 6 13 in the afternoon. Sponseller logged three doubles in the opener while Trone added a three bagger for New Oxford. Bevenour Finds triple for NC in the night game as Bevey tops Fleetwing with three hits. Buchanan A C combined for fifteen safeties off Bevenour and Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
Buchanan A. C
Waynesboro
Sponseller
Trone
L. Bevenour
N. C
Buchanan Club
Bevenour
Smith
Funeral Held for J William Win in New Oxford
Funeral services for J William Win were conducted Friday at his home in New Oxford by Rev George E Sheffer of First Lutheran church. Burial followed in New Oxford cemetery with pallbearers H E Lough Frank Beshore Ss F Keeney E L Wehler Amos Little and Emory Plank fellow W C and P O S of A members. Several local residents and visitors were mentioned among attendees and condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. William Winand
New Oxford
George E. Sheffer
First Lutheran Church
H. E. Lough
Frank Beshore
Ss. F. Keeney
E. L. Wehler
Amos Little
Emory Plank
W. C
Adams County
Henry
George Ginter
Felix Ginter
Hanover
N. R. Bailey
Dillsburg
J. Q. Mowery
Indianapolis
Nina Faulkner
Elizabeth Hennesy
Philadelphia
Anna Miller
Lincolnway
C. Rosella Feiser
Hood College
Frederick
W. A. Feiser
Music lessons offered by Warren N Dean in New Oxford
Tuesday classes for Banjo Guitar Mandolin Ukulele taught by Warren N Dean invite four more students. Interested individuals may call Mr Harman at Beales Restaurant for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
Warren N. Dean
Harman
Beales Restaurant
Deaths Morean D Rife 73 in Mt Pleasant near New Oxford
Morean D. Rife of Mt Pleasant township near New Oxford died Thursday afternoon at 73 years old from a complication of diseases. Survived by wife Annie E. Diehl four children Leroy Ve East Berlin Maurice and Vernon Rife. 11 grandchildren. three brothers Jesse Brushtown Emory Hanover and Clinton near Gettysburg. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM at home with Rev George E Sheffer officiating. Interment New Oxford Cemetery. Pallbearers named Frank Be shore Harry Miller William Miller Joseph L. Bevenour John Boyd Chas March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Deatrick and
Force
C. E. Pearson
Lincolnway
S. Peters Street
Robt. Seal
Esther D. Feiser
New Cumberland
Eldred van Fossen and Son
Hanover
H. I. Smith
Junia Dowhouer
Harrisbore
F. S. Smith
Hanover Birec
D. Potter
Glen Falls
N. Y
Town
Chester Zinn
Gaughter
Virginia
Evelyn Miller
York
W. R. Snyder
Carlisle Street
Harvey D. Lynerd
Kate W. Himes
New Oxford
Manley
Manley Manufacturer
Ford
Charles Slaybaugh
East
Philadelphi
Kathleer
Dorothy Brown
East Berlin
Eugene Melhorn
Bonneauville
Harry E. Melhorn
Berlin Street
Betty
Eloise Dillman
Wm. Dillman
Littlestown
Alice
Margie Deatrick
Carroll F. Rudisill
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
North York
M. R. Hamsher
Mechanicsburg
Washington Camp
the Pines
William
Helen
Spring Grove
Dicks’ Dam
Wallace V. Peteres
Germantown
Carl Sodon
Pittsburgh
John N. Hersh
Roy H. Kling
New York Life Insurance Company
Asbury Park
N. J
New York City
Morean D. Rife
Mt. Pleasant Township
John and
Harriet (Swartz) Rife
Annie E. Diehl
Cleason
Leroy
Maurice Rife
Vernon Rife
Cumberland Woman Dies After Operation at Warner Hospital
Mrs. Cora Otto Stoops aged 47 wife of William J Stoops of Cumberland township died at Warner hospital Wednesday night after an operation on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Otto Stoops
Wiliam J. Stoops
Cumberland Township
Warner Hospital
Milton Bair 80 Former Hanover Burgess Dies at Central Hotel
Milton Bair longtime insurance man and former burgess of Hanover died Thursday evening at the Central hotel where he had resided for over a year. He suffered a three year illness and was 80. He was a son of Edward and Deliah L. Gitt Bair. His wife died August 21, 1918. He leaves two sons. Funeral held Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Milton Bair
Milton Bair
Hanover
Central Hotel
Bair
Mr. Bair
Edward and
Deliah L
Gitt) Bair
Clifford Aughinbaugh Passes After Six Week Illness
Clifford W. Aughinbaugh two year old son of Mr and Mrs Clem Aughinbaugh of Gettysburg died Friday evening after a six week illness. The death brings sorrow to the family and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford W. Aughinbaugh
Clement Aughinbaugh
Gettysburg
Death of George M. Lady in Abilene Kansas
Word reached Thursday at Orrianna home that George M. Lady of Adams county died in Abilene Kansas on April 26. He is survived by one sister Mrs. Sarah Ketterman of Arendtsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther B. Wetzel
Orrianna
George M. Lady
Adams County
Abilene
Kansas
Sarah Ketterman
Arendtsville
Eugene F. Strausbaugh Dies at 61 in Buchanan Valley
Eugene Francis Strausbaugh a retired school teacher aged 61 died Friday morning at his Buchanan Valley home after a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene F. Strasbaugh
Eugene Francis Strausbaugh
Buchanan Valley
Death of Helen J Nelson Near East Berlin at 15
Helen Jane Nelson 15 died at Gettysburg hospital after an operation for a tumor. She lived near East Berlin with Charles and Mrs. Nelson and attended Stauffer's school before working at Snellbaker sewing. Survived by parents, paternal grandparents, two sisters, and a brother. Funeral services held at home and Franklin church with Rev. Paul Gladfelter officiating. Interment in church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen J. Nelson
Helen Jane Nelson
Charles Nelson
East Berlin
Gettysburg Hospital
Stauffer’s School
Snellbaker Sewing Factory
William Nelson
Clear Springs
Fred Yost
Franklintown
Carriemae Nelson
Gettysburg
Franklin Church
Paul Gladfelter
Lutheran
Mrs Walter Rohrbaugh Obituary Notice in Hanover
Mrs Walter Rohrbaugh of Hanover died Friday evening from a complication of diseases. Funeral arrangements pending with local church and cemetery services to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Rohrbaugh
Hanover
Burial of Harrisburg hotel death victim in East Berlin church yard
Benjamin J. Bower found dead in a Harrisburg hotel room Thursday was identified by a half-brother card and buried Sunday afternoon in the family plot beside Mummert's meeting house after services at the church. He had no fixed residence and a canvasser by occupation. Death caused by acute heart dilation per Dauphin County coroner. Funeral arrangements in charge of Harry Emig. Continued on Page Four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin J. Bower
Harrisburg
Mummert’s Meeting House
S. §. Miller
J. M. Danner
Church of the Brethren
Bower
East Berlin
Dauphin County
Harry Emig
Harrisburges
St Marys School Closing Exercises Planned Friday
St Marys School New Oxford presents closing exercises in Parochial Hall Friday evening. The program features performances from The Blind Prince The Grotto at Lourdes and The Keeper's Apartment in the Castle with a chorus and diplomas. The event includes the eighth grade Eleanor Storm and Reverend Pastor Robert Bevenour with a class roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s
St. Mary's School
New Oxford
Lourdes
Prince of
Valencia
Four Toomey Defendants Accused Of Neglect In Hanover
Four children of Mrs Anna Toomey of Hanover face neglect charges after arrest by Constable W W Yingling on a desertion case begun by Noah Toomey. Defendants include Nettie Long Harriet Wise Arabella Trone and Harry Toomey who posted bail for appearance before Alderman Jacob Stager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Toomey
Hanover
W. W. Yingling
Noah Toomey
Nettie Long
New Oxford
R. D
Harriet Wise
Hanover R. D
Arabella Trone
Harry Toomey
York
Jacob Stager
Max Foth Involved in Minor Accident at Cross Keys
Max Foth was involved in a minor accident at the Cross Keys on Friday. No injuries or further details are provided in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Foth
Gettysburg
The
Cross Keys
Community honors J W Winand with funeral thanks
Mrs J W Winand and family express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during the illness and death of husband and father J W Winland. Thanks also for floral tributes and use of automobiles at the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Wnland
J. W. Winand
Local residents social ties and upcoming Palestine lecture
Multiple readers and visitors are listed from Carlisle York Pittsburgh and beyond with meetings at Hanover Street and Center Square. A Palestine trip lecture by Rev Dysart is announced at the Methodist church. Probate of Elenora Staub valued at $300 and funeral services for Joseph A Thomas held at St Marys New Oxford with pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Stauffer
Walkersville
J. L. Sheetz
Center Square
R. B. Dysart
Palestine
Emmett Colestock
Muhlenburg
Allentown
Hanover Street
Mary Yeagy
Viola Sheely
Gettysburg High School
Robt. F. Smith
Moller Pipe Organ Company
Hagerstown
Waynesboro
Eugene Romberger
Carlisle
New Oxford
C. G. Taughinbaugh
Edward S. Staub
Fabian A. Staub
Joseph Albert Thomas
Clara
Newton Thomas
Oxford Township
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Joseph N. Whalen
Paradise Church
Wm. Mahone
Jacob E Miller
Benj. E. Lawrence
F. J Luckenbaugh
Bert Feeser
Mission Band chicken soup supper and sale
The Mission Band of St Pauls Reformed Church New Oxford will host a chicken soup supper and food sale in the church basement on Saturday June 13. St Pauls Class No 1 will stage a strawberry and ice cream festival on the church lawn on Saturday June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Paul’s Reformed Church
New Oxford
St. Paul’s Reformed Church
Public School Notes Highlight Attendance and Honors
The 1930 31 school year lists students earning perfect attendance seals across grades, with names including Thelma Sebright Emma Sebright Betty Jane Dillman Pauline Engel and many others. Commencement at First Lutheran church saw seventeen seniors and thirteen eighth graders receive diplomas and certificates amid praise for education and character. Althea V Diehl led Adams county eighth grade achievement with a high score of 236, ahead of Esther Slonaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nadine Miller
John Myers
William Himes
John Miller
Roger Sadler
Lil-ian Strasbaugh
Mary Baugher
Anna Kohler
Charles Rinehart
Carl Sponseller
Earl Bentzel
Harry Trone
Dorothy Gable
Grace McClain
John Wolf
Bernice Weaver
Frank Higinbotham
Beatrice Weaver
Philip Alwine
William Breighner
Harriet Miller
Janet Miller
Walter Sponseller
Lillian Staub
Irene Miller
Beatrice Steffan
Fairy Staub
Glenn McKlwee
Myrtle Belle Herman
First Lutheran
J. F. Slaybaugh
J. Felix Sanders
Board of Education
J. K. Stewart
Althea V. Diehl
Adams County
Gettysburg
W. Raymond Shank
Esther Slonaker
Church notices list Sunday services across regional parishes
The Rev Geo BE Sheffer leads First Lutheran Church with Sunday School at 9 am and worship at 10 19% am and 7 pm A Children s Day program is planned for June 14 after 7 pm Services are announced for New Oxford Reformed St Paul s New Oxford Emmanuel Abbottstown and New Oxford Methodist East Berlin Reformed and Mt Olive Reformed Bermudian with festival plans and guest speaker events
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford Reformed
H. E. Sheely
St Paul's, New Oxford
Church School
Emmanuel Abbottstown
St John’s Reformed Church
New Chester
Mt Olivet Reformed Church
Bermudian
New Oxford Council Approves Routine Bills June 1931
All council members attended except Ficholtz. Bills approved include salaries for Allen Brashshears 110, O A Zeigler 25, and others. pump and oil costs. Edison current 202.42. bank loan authorized for 1075.00 at F and M bank for one month. Street oiling plans referred to street commissioner. special meeting possible. Myers secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford Town
Ficholtz
Herman
Carpenter
Allen Brashshears
O. A. Zeigler
Harry Lockinbill
James Small
Allen Sprashshears
Florence Lingg
Geo. F. Motter’s Sons
Penna
Salt Manufacturing Co
Fitz Water Wheel Company
Metropolitan Edison Co
W. D. Myers
F. and M. Bank
Guy A. Staub
Lawrence Byer
M. Bank
Family thanks community after mother's illness and funeral
The children express deep appreciation for acts of kindness during their mother Mrs. Elenora Staub’s illness and funeral. They thank those who sent flowers and lent automobiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elenora Staub
Five Uninjured In Carlisle Pike Crash
Five occupants of a light sedan escaped injury when the vehicle overturned on the Carlisle pike south of the Cross Keys after colliding with another car shortly after eight o clock Sunday evening. The sedan was driven by R I Miller and carried John and Joseph Robinson Lewis Moore and John P Smith all of New Oxford. They were northbound attempting to pass a car driven by Robert Good as Good turned left off the highway. The Miller car overturned inflicting left side damage. Good car only slightly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle Pike
Cross Keys
Sedar
R. I. Miller
John
Joseph Robinson
Lewis Moore
John P. Smith
New Oxford
Robert Good
Carlile Pike
Good
Miller
Sixty Attend Bible School At Local Lutheran Church
The Daily Vacatia Bible school opened Monday with fifty four enrolled and sixty by day two. The pastor oversees the school with helpers. Juniors aged 9 to 11 learn under Rev. George E. Little while primary pupils aged 6 to 8 are taught by Mrs. Richard Livingston and Mrs Myrtle Yohe. Music is led by Misses Sara Livingston and Alma Myers. Craft work is directed by Miss Kathryn Wehler with assistant Miss Sara Aucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vacatia Bible School
The
Lutheran Church
George E. Little
Richard Livingston
Myrtle Yohe
Sara Livingston
Alma Myers
Kathryn Wehler
Sara Auker
Gettysburg Independents to Play Fleet Wing on Saturday
The Gettysburg Independents schedule a home game against Fleet Wing on Saturday at the local diamond. This is the last home game for three weeks, so fans are urged to attend. Rain affected events including a festival and a band concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg Independents
Fleet Wing Club
Gettysburg
M E
West Penn
Lutheran Synod
St. James’ Lutheran Church
Nes
David Sebright
M. D. Feiser
Fribush
Hanover Street
Walter Miller Yingling and Carrie Naomi Crouse in Maryland
Walter Miller Yingling of Littlestown and Carrie Naomi Crouse of Care County, Maryland are named in a local record item. This notice lists individuals tied to a county matter in Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Miller Yingling
Littlestown
Carrie Naomi Crouse
Carero
Maryland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pines
Beamer
Mary Margaret Rupp
Lancaster
New Oxford High School
West Chester
C. P. Keefer
Frances Eckbert
Columbia University
New York
Virginia Beach
Allen Kelly
Kelly
Henry Haar
Pine Run
Geo. A. Klinger
Guy Miller
State College
A. P. Wagner
N. Lingg
M. Cyprian
St. Mary’s Convent
Arthur
Dorothy Diehl
Abbottstown
E. R. Chronister
Curtis Smith
Berlin Avenue
T. J. Herman
A. C. Diehl
Arthur Kelly
Grove City
Pauline McNary
McNary
Sassone
Francis Sassone
Vito Sassone
Vito
Carlisle Road
Yoders
Baltimorean
C’burg Club
Fleetwing
Mrs
Cora O. Stoops
Geo. M. Lady
Aloysius
Elenora
Berchmans
Lawrence
Anthony Mino
Bernadette
Louisa
Gertrude
Xavier
Teresa
Stella
Agnes Cecilia Isidore
Lydia
Massay
Mile. Verger
Dr. Dozens
Marie
Josepha Amalia Inez
Our Lady of Lourdes Guardian Angel Little Angels
Amy Moore
Mary Miller
Eve Poist
Pauline Hockensmith
Marion Souiin
Jillam Weaver
Lillian Brashears
Charles Brashears
Donald Staub
Regis Smith
Sert Bevenour
Kathleen Mahone
Elen Hockensmith
Hilda Rider
Paul Wagner
Nadine Groft
Helen Miller
Gladys Staub
Regina Carbaugh
Ryland Robinson
Pauline Myers
Ath Sponseller
Teresa Staub
Alban Smith
Doris Billman
Helen Potst
Madaline Hoffnagie
Elizabeth Weaver
Iva Smith
Elehnor Storm Maria Noellyn Billman, Anna
Rnsee
Eleanor Storm
Robert Bevenour
William Weaver
Helen Hockensmith
Ruth Sponseller
Lewis Wagaman
Conewago
McSherrystown
Sr. Luke’s
Salem
Paradise
Emma Miller
Moses Baker
William McClain
Wrightsville
Minnie Colestock
John Winne
Roselle
Winnie
George Simeltz
H. S. Sheets
Roland S. Morgan
Youngstown
Martin Hoke
Cates
Thelma Sebright
Emma Sebright
Betty Jane Dillman
Pauline Engel
Betty Jane Haar
Nadine Livngston
Mary Sanders
Anc
Robby Hieinbotham
Margatsi Myers Roth Kungel
Catherine Menges
Elda Sowers
Harold Sanders
Harold Sadler
Robert Slayba
Ich
Catherine Miller
Harriet Sadier
Elizabeth Ann Sheffer
Richard Holtry
Sara Louise Slagle
Raymond Myers
Merl Sebright
John Slaybaugh
Ruth M. Kohler
Helena Trone
Violet Lavena Walker
Mary S Dtera
Helen Imogene Wilt
Earl J Kelser
Allen C. Miller
Elton Gable
John Miler
Rodeer Sadler
Ruth Feiser
Gladys Fleshman
Margaret Ogden
Glenn McTlwee
Robert Schriver
Eva Warner
Glenn Sponseller
Bernard Warner
Geo. BE. Sheffer
PB. D
New Oxford Methodist Church
M. O. B. Flaharty
Council
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