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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1936
Page
4
Local news notes demand for Alpine bricks exceeds production, with orders turned down for over a million bricks, about six weeks of output. Other items include staff changes at Chic Beauty Shoppe, church banns, divorces, real estate transfers, baptisms, a boys' birthday, and a highway accident with injuries.
The New Oxford High School notes honor students for 1935 36 attendance with seals and certificates across grades from First through Senior. The Band reports Memorial Day parade duties, Forest Park Hanover performance, and June engagements at Littlestown Stone Church picnic and Rocky Springs Park with weekly rehearsals starting June 8.
Mrs. Rhoda Myers and Miss Net tie Swartz returned from St. Peters burg Florida where they spent the winter months. Dr. and Mrs. Elwood Myers Jeffersonville accompanied them. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Topper who had resided in the Swartz apartment have occupied their summer home at Caledonia.
The Ladies Aid announces a Strawberry festival and food sale at the church on Saturday June 13. Salem VU B church hosts a lawn festival at Mrs Fidler Guldens home with ice cream sandwiches chicken soup and candy and good music on the same date. The Men's Bible Class of the Lutheran church will hold its annual picnic in Alwine’s Grove on Saturday August 1.
The Ushers' League of St. Paul's Reformed church will hold its annual picnic in Alwine's Grove on Saturday, August 8.
Miss Agnes Murren daughter of Mrs Mary Murren and Francis A Smith son of Mr and Mrs Clayton F Smith united in marriage at St Marys Catholic church McSherrys Town conducted by Rev Francis X Feeser. Brides bouquet white roses lilies of the valley, attendants include Marie Murren and Fred Weaver. After a reception in Hanover the couple plan a wedding trip to Watertown NY and will reside in Hanover.
Miss Catherine Houser daughter of Ezra Houser of Irishtown and Emory Gebhart son of Mr and Mrs John Gebhart of McSherrystown were married at Conewago chapel Monday morning at seven. Rev J F O'Donnell officiated. Attendants were Rita Gebhart and Charles Buntz. The couple will reside in Hanover.
Miss Mildred Gail Shields daughter of County Treasurer William I Shields of Gettysburg, married Earl Maring Snyder son of Mr. and Mrs Clarence I Snyder of Hanover Road Gettysburg in a 2:30 PM Monday ceremony at Trinity Evangelical Reformed Church. Rev Howard S Fox officiated the single ring service with family present. The couple was unattended. Mr Snyder works in a Gettysburg grocery.
Invitations are issued for the marriage of Miss Isabelle Margaret Beal of Table Rock and L Henry Spahr of Gettysburg. The ceremony will be Monday evening June 15 at 7 oclock at St James Lutheran Church in Gettysburg with Rev Spencer W Aungst officiating, assisted by Rev Dr William Hetrick. Miss Beal, Gettysburg High School 1934 graduate, has worked at the county recorder's office. Mr Spahr is a grocery store manager in Gettysburg.
The Oxford Township Supervisors deny claims they received 1288.54 from the Furman Act. They say no such money was allotted to them and only 400 has been allocated for State use through May 25. The letter urges taxpayers to understand the actual funding and road maintenance difficulties.
The Rev. D P Reardon of Carlisle Street spent several days in Philadelphia. He engaged in church and community matters during his visit and returned home with reports of local interest gathered from the city.
A large New Oxford crowd gathered for Memorial Day ceremonies with a school band parade, veterans groups, and civil war descendants led by John Herman and Nathaniel Miller. The procession ended at Catholic and New Oxford cemeteries for prayers, songs, and an oration by Howard Leiseman urging unity, patriotism, and public virtue amid calls to curb greed and corruption. The Rev. George K. E. Sheffer gave the benediction as taps sounded, with praise for the Hanover Post VFW for aiding the event.
Twenty crack drivers will appear in the Latimore Valley automobile races between York Springs and Dillsburg. Racing starts at 2 PM with time trials at noon. Admission 25 cents, free parking, and children under 12 admitted free. Music by the Long Mountain soldiers.
R J Morgan of Cleveland Ohio called on Mr and Mrs H E Lough on Hanover Street during a routine social visit.
The Rev. George E Sheffer leads Sunday services at 10 15 a m and 7 p m with a 9 a m church school. Theme mornings “A Sick Heart, the Source of Woe” and evenings “The Joy and Blessing of a Worshipper.” Holy Communion on the fourth Sunday in June. Luther League meets Sundays at 6 p m and promotes a Christ life film Monday June 8 at 8 p m in the Social Hall. Loysville Orphans Home Visitors Day is Thursday. a band concert in New Oxford is set for Tuesday July 7.
The East Berlin Reformed Charge led by Rev. H. D. Houtz lists services on June 7 with Bermudian at 9 am Red Rum at 10 30 am East Berlin at 7 30 pm for a Children's Day program. Mite Society meets Tuesday evening June 9 at Mrs. Curt is Deatrick's home and Lizzie Hoy program occurs Thursday June 11 at 7 45 pm.
The Rev. H. E. Sheely presides at St. Pauls New Oxford with Sunday church school led by J F Sanders at 9:00 am. The 23e annual Children’s Day program is Sunday at 7:00 pm. Rose Sunday observed June 14 at 10 am. Visitors welcome.
Emmanuel Abbottstown hosts church services with church school at 9:00 led by C. J. Meckley. Rose Sunday worship at 10 includes a sermon on Learning from Nature. Annual Children's Day set for Sunday evening June 14. All welcome.
The Rev. J. A. Turner is pastor. Sunday school starts at 9 a.m. and preaching follows at 10 a.m.
The Rev D P Reardon pastor at St Mary's Catholic Church announces services including low mass at 7 30 am high mass at 10 am sodality at 7 pm and evening devotions at 7 30 pm on Sunday.
York Springs Lutheran Charge announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 7 30 p m led by Rev P J Forick from Idaville. Lower Bermudian reopens after renovations with 7 45 p m service and guest ministers and Miss Edna Albert 9 00 a m Sunday school and 10 00 a m sermon. 7 30 p m service with music and addresses by visiting ministers. Chestnut Grove offers 9 30 a m Sunday school.
Dr Arthur A Hall formerly of Corning New York has opened a dental office in the United Telephone Building Lincolnway East New Oxford occupying the former Dr H J Jordan suites. He practiced in York eight years and with his wife and two sons lives in the adjoining apartment. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.
The marriage of William Paul Muller son of Mrs Margaret Miller Hanover street and Christie Cath erine Dellinger daughter of Robert Dellinger West High street will take place in the rectory of St Marys church Saturday evening. After marriage they will reside at the M D Felser property on Hanover street recently waived by Mr and Mrs Cyril Staub.
The twenty fourth annual New Oxford High School commencement drew over 400 parents and friends in the Lutheran Church hall. Dr Wilbur H Norcross gave the address on Commencement of What and urged graduates to tackle societal problems. Diplomas were presented by Dr Wilbur H Miller as the class and eighth grade graduates were named. The senior class plans a two day Virginia Beach trip to visit Old Point Comfort Cavalier Hotel and the Chalfonte Hotel with C P Keefer accompanying.
Christie Dellinger and Mrs. Roy Stock plan a public sale of household goods at the home of Robert Dellinger on West High street this Friday evening at 7 30. The notice lists conveyances to be sold and names the hosts.
Marriage license applications have been placed on file at the office of Clerk of the Courts Roy D. Renner by the couples William Paul Miller of New Oxford and Christie Catherine Dellinger of New Oxford. Loyd A. Webhler of Littlestown and Josephine Stetser of Littlestown, Woodstown New Jersey.
The Service Circle of the Methodist church held a festival on Saturday evening, generating net proceeds of $40.44.
The Emanuel Reformed church choir from Hanover will broadcast a 15 minute program on WJZ this Sunday from 3 15 to 3 30 E T.
R. A. Myers of New Oxford R 3 was charged with harboring an unlicensed dog in an information filed before Justice of the Peace John H. Essehore. H I Tolbert, field agent for the bureau of animal industry, said Myers must appear June 15 for a hearing and that Tolbert will spend ten days checking Adams County to prosecute owners of unlicensed dogs.
Washington Camp No. 22 of the Patriotic Order Sons of America in New Oxford marks its 50th anniversary Monday June 8 in the Livingston building. Established June 8 1886 with 50 charter members, five remain active, recalling founders and early rosters.
Memorial services and parade plans for The Pines in New Oxford are announced for Saturday June 6. Parade forms at 6 p m in the new cemetery with Chief Marshal John Herman and local groups including the S of V and Theo Pfeiffer Camp No 60. The day features pastors from New Oxford Chambersburg East Berlin and Hanover, Sunday School and other organizations, an oration by Rev Paul Lucas, a singing of America, a flower strewing by children, a firing salute by the S of V Reserves, and a benediction by Rev H D Houtz.
Harrisburg man Thomas Pavis at 500 Monroe street was arrested on Hanover Cross Keys road for operating a car with a license belonging to another person. William L Kinsey of 1947 Bridge Street was charged with permitting the violation after Pavis allegedly used Kinsey's license when asked to show his own. The case was referred to Justice of the Peace R M Stracy.
Mrs. Pearl Stahl of Tyrone township was arrested Monday afternoon by Constable George B. Augh irbaugh on a charge of failing to support her two children, Ralph Strayer aged 8 and Betty Strayer aged 7, from a former marriage. She posted $300 bail for August court. The charge came from her mother Mrs. Ira Miller of Dillsburg who says she is now caring for the children without support from Stahl or their divorced father.
John W. Black treasurer of Adams county wheat production association reported 76 checks totaling 2341 dollars for distribution. Checks varied from 9.06 to 58.90. Distribution will be in the New Oxford district Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4 at F R Kohler residence. On Monday June 8 payments will be made from Basehore's garage Littlestown from 2 to 10.
Checks totaling 2778.31 have been received as part of the second payment to the Adams county wheat reduction association for 1935 crops. John W. Black, Gettysburg R.3, treasurer, announced. Individual checks ranged from 8.06 to 107.62 dollars. LilWestown and New Oxford sections have not yet received theirs. farmers will be notified when distribution centers are set.
Edward Walker aged 45 of Tyrone Township appeared before Justice of the Peace John H. Basehore Monday evening and waived a hearing on an assault and battery charge filed by neighbor Joseph Thomas aged 60. Walker had been free on bail since his arrest last Friday and posted 200 dollars bail for an August court date.
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