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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1942

Page

4

Local News Briefs Highlight Discharges and Visits

The Hanover hospital discharged John A. Geesey to his sister Carrie Parr of Littlestown. Aileen Myers is ill with typhoid near Hampton. Several residents and visitors, including nursing staff and students, are noted with travels, hospital stays, and recent family events. Highlights include weddings, reunions, and a lecture on Victory gardens by Prof. John L. Kratzert at the New Oxford high school auditorium.

John A. Geesey Hanover Hospital Carrie Parr Littlestown Aileen John Myers Hampton C. K. Helms Pleasant Street Warner Hospital Gettysburg John E. George Cross Keys New Oxford Garden Club John L. Kratzert Victory Gardens Elmer Hoffheins Red Hill Ruth Sheely Eva Edwards Protestant Episcopal Hospital Philadelphia George D. Sheely Ina Franklin Baltimore Sheely Leo T. Brown Henry Washington, D. C H. C. Slaybaugh Harrisburg Town Karl S. Hoffmeister Hanover Street Paul Hoffmeister Dorothy Prowell Highspire Steelton Samuel J. Kligerman New Oxford Lions Club Kligerman Anna Larson University of Pennsylvania Hospital Eric F. Larson New Oxford John Larson Washington D. C Beamer German’s Park Albert M. Kuhn R. D Fort Knox Donald Edward Groft Newport R. I Chicago U.S. Naval Training School Lucy Myers Ivy Myers C. J. Schriver West High Street New Oxford High School Mabel Catherine Staub York Frank Blair Fort Lauderdale Fla Arthur Alwine Spring Grove Percy Alwine Raphael Carbaugh Francis Carbaugh Eva and Carrie Slagle Harriet Sadler Lincolnway East Taneytown R. C. Breighner Wilmington Del W. H. Breighner East High Street Roy Staub Hanover Eugene Robert Hartman Lloyd Hartman Shippensburg State Teachers’ College Prof. Hartman

D V Bible School Opens This Monday in New Oxford

The Protestant churches of New Oxford sponsor a two week Community Vacation Bible School in the public school building from 9 to 11 Each morning. Four classes cover ages preschool to 14 taught by Miss McDaniel Mrs E C Livingston Miss Ethel Sheely and Rev E N Rowe. Deans and devotional hours led by Dr Dobbs Ehlman and Rev G E Sheffer.

New Oxford Dobbs Ehlman G. E. Sheffer

Hoffnagle and Hoffnagle Wed in Bethlehem Lutheran Rite

Miss Janet M. Baumgardner and Roger W. Hoffnagle united in marriage at Bethlehem Lutheran church Bendersville in a single ring ceremony. The couple resides in York after a reception at the bride’s home. Attendants included Mrs. Paul Pitzer and ushers Merle Baumgardner John C Hoffnagle. Relatives attended from Adams Apple, York, Dillsburg and Bendersville.

Hoffnagle Baumgardner Janet M. Baumgardner William L. Baumgardner Bendersville Roger W. Hoffnagle Nellie E. Hoffnagle Lincolnway West New Oxford Bethlehem Lutheran Church Harvey D. Hoover Gettysburg Paul Pitzer Merle Baumgardner John C. Hoffnagle Dorothy Routsong Wagner Mendelssohn Adams Apple Products Corp Aspers New Oxford High School York Safe & Lock Ordnance Plant York Philadelphia Street Nellie Hoffnagle Solomon Senft Sadie Wolfe Wm. Stauffer Dillsburg William Baumgardner Frank Eckert Donald Garretson Jacob Myers Nancy Myers Hafer Miller Harriet Miller John, Henry and Richard Hoffnagle Madeline Hoffnagle

Couple United in Marriage in Frederick Maryland

Samuel J. Witter son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Witter Sr and Mrs Edna E Cassett daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Bly both of New Chester were married May 26 in the parsonage of the Methodist church Frederick Maryland The Rev Meek pastor performed the ceremony There were no attendants They will reside at their respective homes Mr Witter is employed in Mechanicsburg

Samuel J. Witter Samuel Witter Edna E. Cassett Frank Bly New Chester Methodist Church Frederick Maryland Mr. Meek Witter Mechanicsburg

Bemiller and Keffer Cite Hanover Church Wedding

Miss Ethel R Bemiller and Robert F Keffer were married in St Josephs Church Hanover. The bride’s attendant was Louise Weaver with Edgar T Keffer as best man and ushers Timothy Roth and Gerald Neiderer. Miss Bemiller works as a medical technician at Hanover General hospital and Keffer is with Lester Jacobs electrical firm. They reside at 102 Broadway Hanover.

Ethel R. Bemiller Anna J. Bemiller Hanover Robert F. Keffer Francis Keffer Oxford Road McSherrystown St. Joseph’s Church Vincent Nels Louise Weaver Edgar T. Keffer Fort Sam Houston Texas Timothy Roth Gerald Neiderer Miss Bemiller Hanover General Hospital Keffer Lester Jacobs Broadway

Local notes and milestones from town and surrounding area

The column records Mr and Mrs Donald Deardorff moving to 601 York street after marriage. Delane Catholic High School plans Sunday graduation for Joseph OBrien Mary Elizabeth Breighner Martha Weaver and Leah Smith. Mr and Mrs Joseph Martin announce the birth of a son. Catharine Auker Summers with her mother Ed Auker. Henry Noel marks his seventy eighth birthday June 3. H B Flaherty admitted to Hanover hospital after a serious heart attack. cashier of Farmers and Merchants Bank shown as improving with good wishes.

Delane Catholic High School McSherrystown Joseph O'Brien Mary Elizabeth Breighner Martha Weaver Leah Smith Joseph Martin Berlin Road Catharine Auker Shippensburg State Teachers’ College Ed. T. Auker Lincolnway West Henry Noel West High Street H. B. Flaherty Hanover Hospital Flaherty Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank

Young America at Earl Theatre Friday and Saturday

The film Young America starring Jane Withers and Jane Darwell will play at the Earl Theatre Friday and Saturday. The program includes 4-H girls and boys, the Superman cartoon, and three more attractions. Chapter 3 Don Winslow of the Navy titled Weapons of Horror shown Monday and Tuesday.

Earl Theatre Jane Withers Jane Darwell Don Winslow The Navy

Jane Doyle Shultz Receives BA at Chestnut Hill College

Miss Jane Doyle Shultz earned a bachelor of arts in history at Chestnut Hill College's commencement in Philadelphia on Tuesday. She made the Dean's List for high scholarship and served as a Defense Committee member and Air Raid Warden due to the wartime effort. She is a Saint Joseph's Academy alumna from McSherrystown and resides in New Oxford.

Jane Doyle Shultz Chestnut Hill College Philadelphia Miss Shultz Saint Joseph's Academy McSherrystown Lincolnway East New Oxford

Deaths Hugh McGuire Carpenter 74

Hugh McGuire Carpenter 74 of New Oxford died at Hanover General Hospital at 10 45 Sunday after a Friday admission He was son of the late Burden N Carpenter and Almyra Chrisman Carpenter He is survived by widow Laura Virginia Hershmian Carpenter two daughters Almyra Lee Carpenter and Margaret C Borden three grandchildren two great grandchildren one brother Charles and two sisters Mrs Joseph Marston and Mrs Lillie Busler Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm from his New Oxford home with services at the Methodist church New Oxford burial in New Oxford cemetery Pallbearers named.

Hugh McGuire Carpenter Pleasant Street New Oxford Hanover General Hospital Burden N Almyra Chrisman Carpenter Moorfield West Virginia Laura Virginia Hershmian Carpenter Margaret C. Borden Gettysburg R. D Almyra Lee Carpenter Charles Lost City Joseph Marston Lillie Busler Tampa Florida Methodist Church Earl Rowe

Memorial Day Observances In New Oxford Draw Moderate Crowd

Memorial Day exercises in New Oxford proceeded despite heavy afternoon rain. The parade drew many cars along Lincolnway and lined the two cemeteries before moving to the Armory grounds. Rev George E B Sheffer read Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and Rev Earl N Rowe gave a timely oration. Officials praised the Sons of Veterans for their devotion while lamenting a small armory turnout amid a 1,300 population town. Future events may return to the older location as square lawns limit outdoor activities.

New Oxford York Gettysburg Lincolnway George EB. Sheffer Lincoln George D. Sheely Earl N. Rowe Methodist Church Sons of Veterans Armory Band and Sons of Veterans New Oxford Cemetery Center Square Armory Grounds

Carnival Call Off In Irishtown Over Gas Tire Shortage

The Irishtown Fire Company cancels its annual carnival planned for Friday and Saturday June 19 and 20 due to rationing of gas and tires. The Adams and York county firemen parade set for June 20 is also cancelled.

Irishtown Fire Company Adams York County

Meat Market Reopens in New York Street Location

Reck's Superior Meat Market holds a formal reopening Saturday in the Moose building at 23 York Street Gettysburg. The room has been fully renovated with all new equipment installed.

Reck Superior Meat Market Moose Building York Street Gettysburg

Trone Jeweler Offers Watches and Fine Flatware

Mark E. Trone, Jeweler on 4¢ Baltimore St. in Hanover Pa, lists Hamilton Elgin and Waltham watches along with Stieff Silver and Fostoria Crystal for sale or display. The ad highlights branded timepieces and select tableware from notable makers.

Hamilton, Elgin and Waltham Mark E. Trone Baltimore St Hanover

Miss Virginia Orndorff Named Littlestown Home Economics Teacher

Littlestown school board elected two teachers. Miss Virginia Orndorff of New Oxford will lead home economics replacing Mrs. Louise Nickey Hoffacker of Hanover. Orndorff just graduated from Mansfield State Teachers College. Roger Smith of Harrisburg was named boys' physical education and mathematics instructor, a Gettysburg College graduate who has been substitute at the high school since March.

Littlestown Virginia Orndorff New Oxford Louise Nickey Hoffacker Hanover Orndorff Mansfield State Teachers’ College Roger Smith Harrisburg Smith William Penn High School Springfield College Massachusetts Gettysburg College

Lawrence Beauty Salon Opens in Hanover

Mrs. Dorothy A. Lawrence formerly Miss Dorothy Atwood has opened the Lawrence Beauty Salon in the Fisher property 111 Frederick streets Hanover. A general line of beauty aids is offered and Miss Eileen Murphy is her assistant. Both have operated beauty establishments in Erie and Hackensack N J.

Dorothy A. Lawrence Dorothy Atwood Lawrence Fisher Property Frederick Streets Hanover Eileen Murphy Erie Hackensack N. J

Mrs Willis E Thomas 69 Dies in Tyrone Township

Mrs Willis E Thomas aged 69 dies at home in Tyrone township Adams county after 14 months of ill health She was born in Berks county daughter of Samuel Oswald and Emma Greenawalt and lived in Adams county 39 years She is survived by her husband two children John F Thomas Zelienople and Mrs Harold Little Hanover two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral from the home Monday at 2 pm with services at Hampton Lutheran church conducted by Rev Elmer Drumm Interment Hampton cemetery.

Willis E. Thomas Tyrone Township New Oxford R. 1 Zelienople Harold Little Hanover Hampton Lutheran Church Elmer Drumm Hampton Cemetery

Death of Lewis Henry Funk at Hotel Hanover

Lewis Henry Funk died at 12:05 a m Friday after illness. He was 170 years old and a retired cigarmaker. Born in Mt Pleasant township he lived there all his life. Survived by four brothers and four sisters. unmarried. He belonged to the Holy Name Society of St Joseph's Church Hanover.

Lewis Henry Funk Hotel Hanover Hanover General Hospital Mr. Funk Peter and Sarah Lawrence) Funk Mt. Pleasant Township Holy Name Society St. Joseph's Catholic Church Hanover Mary Ennie Clara Lightfoot Albert

Town Council Holds Meeting Brief session with routine business

The town council met Monday evening led by president C. Clark Brown. Members Alwine Lockenbill Freed and Keefer attended. Insurance for the borough pickup was transferred to local agent Cletus Bullman. May receipts included water rents 327.51 taxes 551.94 damage permits 10.50. May vouchers totaled 569.26 leaving 6616.82 on hand June 1.

C. Clark Brown Alwine Lockenbill Freed Keefer Cletus Bullman Fink H. B. Millar

Church Services Include Bible Dramatization and Youth Offering

Church services schedule lists 9 30 Church School 6 45 Methodist Youth Fellowship led by Miss Dorothy Srdler and Miss Ruth D McDonnell to discuss. At 7 30 Public Worship features Bible dramatizations The Bible Speaks with special recordings The public is invited A special offering will go to the local youth fund for Newton Hamilton training camp efforts.

Odist Youth Fellowship Dorothy Srdler Ruth D. McDonnell Newton Hamilton

Evangelical and Reformed Churches Announce Services and Vacation Bible School

The Rev. Dobbs F. Ehlman presides at St. Pauls New Oxford with Sunday School at 9 a.m. and worship at 10:10 a.m. Emmanuel Abbottstown holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 9 a.m. The sermon theme is The Message of God Through Nature. A two week community Vacation Bible School starts Monday in the New Oxford school, with first session at 9 a.m.

St. Paul's Church New Oxford Charles E. Alwine Emmanuel Abbottstown C. J Meckley

First Evangelical Lutheran Church Service and Choir

The Rev. George E. Sheffer presides at 10 a o clock service with the theme The Raging Heath en. Church school at 9 a m supervised by M A Yohe. The choir led by Miss M Kathryn Winand with Mrs J F Sanders as organist.

First Evangelical Lutheran Church George E. Sheffer M. A. Yohe Ministry of Music M. Kathryn Winand J. F. Sanders

St. John's Reformed Announces Sunday Worship

The Rev. Richard Shaffer leads worship at 9 a.m. at St. John's Reformed in New Chester with Sunday school at 10 a.m. A junior sermon for children will be part of the service.

St. John’s Reformed New Chester Richard Shaffer

Emanuel Reformed Sunday Schedule in Hampton

Emanuel Reformed offers Sunday school at 9 a m and worship at 10 30 a m in Hampton. A junior sermon for children will be delivered during the service.

Church notices list Sunday school times

The Brethren church schedule lists East Berlin Sunday school at 9 a m and Hampton at 9 30 a m with worship at 10 30 a m. The items reflect standard weekly services and locations for congregants.

of the Brethren J. Monroe Danner East Berlin Hampton

St Mary's Church Masses and Devotions Listed

The Rev. Robert D. Hartnett presides at St Mary's Church New Oxford. Sunday masses are at 7 30 a m and 10 a m with evening devotions at 7 30.

St. Mary’s Church New Oxford Robert D. Hartnett

Abbottstown Lutheran Charge Worship Schedule

The Rev. Snyder Alleman serves as pastor with Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. worship at 10:15 a.m. Luther League meets at 6:30 p.m.

Abbottstown Lutheran Snyder Alleman Luther League

St Marys Parish Masses and Devotions Schedule

The Rev William Burke pastor. First Mass at 7 a m in the Protec tory, second Mass at 8 30 a m in the parish church. Evening devotions in the parish church at 7 15 o'clock.

St. Mary’s, Paradise William Burke

Conewago Chapel Mass Times Released

The Rev. J. F. O'Donnell announces Masses at Conewago Chapel on Sunday at 9 and 10 o'clock. The Blessed Virgin Sodality and Benediction follow at 7 p.m.

Conewago Chapel J. F. O’donnell Blessed Virgin Sodality

New Chester Lutheran Charge Worship and Programs

The Rev. Elmer Drumm at St. Mark's Heidlersburg leads 9 a.m. worship and 10 a.m. Sunday school. St. John Hampton hosts 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 10:30 a.m. worship. St. Paul's The Pines holds 9 a.m. Sunday school with Children’s Day at 7:30 p.m. Memorial parade and exercises at The Pines Saturday 6 p.m. with the pastor delivering the oration.

New Chester

Chuck Byer Shuts Out Zanesville 2-0 In Opener

Charles Chuck Byer of New Oxford pitched a two hitter to beat Zanesville 2-0 in the series opener between Joep's No. 1 and 2 rivals. It was Byer's second win of the year against one loss and his second career win over Zanesville. He struck out nine. Last year he pitched for Mansfield in the Ohio State league.

Charles Chuck) Byer New Oxford Charleston Zanesville Joep Byer Chuck Mansfield

Mrs C Clark Brown Hosts Ladies 500 Club Weiner Roast

Mrs C Clark Brown of Lincolnway West entertained the Ladies 500 Club on a Tuesday evening with a casual weiner roast. The hosting followed club traditions and socializing among members.

Shipment Arrives at Stovers Shoe Store Baltimore

Sport and Play Shoes received in stock at Stover's Shoe Store, located in Baltimore, with items coming from Stover's trade partners in Gettysburg.

Stover’s Shoe Balto St. Gettysburg

Graduation Exercises At New Oxford High School

Graduation exercises marked the end of the school year as twenty seven seniors earned diplomas after Dr. Guy Morse Bingham delivered the address and Dr. Wilbur H. Miller presented diplomas. An eighth grade ceremony followed recognizing promotion and awarding Common School and Whiting Certificates to named students.

Oxford High School Guy Morse Bingham Wilbur H. Miller Board of Education H. Edgar Moul Patricia Ann Alwine Richard Eugene Bittinger Janet Louise Duttera William Bertram Flaherty Clair William Haar Ralph Sylvester Klingel Sarah Louise Miller Anna Mae Noel Maryann Oneta Rickstien Nadine Pamonna Sieg Arthur Edward Soullaird Anna Mae Staub Myron Charles Warren Whiting Ralph Sylvester Klinger

Fleet Wing and Colonial Casting Play Slugfest Results

The Fleet Wing team beat Colonial Casting 11 to 5 on Wednesday then lost 6 to 1 to Alwine Brick on Thursday. Social Club won 12 to 3 over Colonial Casting on Friday. A rain postponement delayed Alwine Brick versus Social Club set for Monday. Colonial Casting snapped a skid by defeating Social Club 7 to 4 on Tuesday. Standings show Social Club 5 7 1857, Alwine Brick 4 3 5 72, Fleet Wing 4 4 5 00, Colonial Casting 1 FT 125. Coming games list matches June 4 to June 11 matchups.

Fleet- Wing Colonial Fleet-Wing Alwine Brick Social Club Alwine Brick Vs L. Pet. Social Club Cscs Alwina Brick Colonial Casting Colonial Custing Fleet Wing

New Dry Cleaning Service Opens in New Oxford

P H Grove, recent buyer of Grove's Grocery on Carlisle Street, New Oxford, announces daily dry cleaning intake at his store. All work guaranteed and repairs offered at reasonable prices. Grove has long operated in East Berlin and promises satisfying service.

P. H. Grove Grove Carlisle Street New Oxford East Berlin

Bankruptcy case closes for Cross Keys Inn owner

A federal court order in the Middle District of Pennsylvania terminates the bankruptcy of H. W. Shhutz proprietor of the Cross Keys Inn and discharges receiver Walter Pinand. The Cross Keys Inn is slated for a sheriff sale on Saturday.

Court House H. W. Shhutz Cross Keys Inn Middle District of Pennsylvania Walter Pinand

Wed Thirty Years for Mr and Mrs Anthony Marchio

Mr and Mrs Anthony J Marchio of Hanover celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary with a family gathering at Forest Park on Sunday. Marchio, a well known Hanover shoe repairman, has many local acquaintances who extended congratulations.

Anthony J Marchio Hanover Forest Park Marchio

Memorial parade followed by church lawn festival

Following the Memorial parade and exercises at The Pines this Saturday a church lawn festival will be held. Chicken suppers will be served and music provided by the P O S of A band from Hanover.

Latimore Township Sale Register Items Estates Real Estate

Sale notices list events with buyers and items. June 6 Jane Shaffer estate Latimore township household goods and real estate. June 13 Mrs M M Sponseller Lincolnway West New Oxford household goods.

Jane Shaffer Latimore Township

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