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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1930
Page
7
Community notices include Aero Oil program on KDKA at 7 p.m. and Memorial Day baseball wins for New Oxford 7-4 and 7-6 over the New Market Orioles. York Springs appears as a forthcoming attraction with various parochial and church events, meetings, and fundraisers listed along with local business and personal news.
New Oxford postmaster displays a letter returned from Lakehurst carried on Graf Zeppelin first Europe Pan American round flight. The cover bears official two cent plus stamps for transatlantic postage and special blue Zeppelin stamp. stamps to be sold in Washington until June 30. Postmaster Miller also has a letter from the Zeppelin’s final round-the-world leg.
The First Lutheran church of New Oxford runs a daily two week Vacation Bible School for ages six to eleven with older children and non Lutherans welcome. Forty eight pupils enrolled by the second morning under Pastor supervision and a staff including Rev George Little Mrs Sheffer Miss Kathryn Wehler Miss Sarah Livingston and Miss Minnie Colestock. Activities include memory hymns Bible verses Bible stories art handwork and organized play from 9 am to 1130 am to build Christian character and loyalty to church and country.
A 3-ton Garford special truck owned by J. W. Coldsmith of Greencastle burned east of New Oxford on the Lincoln highway. The driver and companion escaped, saving little of the groceries valued at about $500 with the truck worth $2,000. Insurance partially covers the loss.
The Rev. Paul Y. Livingston, pastor of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in New York City, earned the Master of Sacred Theology from the Biblical Seminary in New York after writing The Bible Homelets of Martin Luther. He is a son of the Rev. Peter Livingston of York, formerly of New Oxford.
The Item extends best wishes to Mrs Caroline Robinson of Orange Street as she celebrated her 85th birthday on May 27. She received over 100 cards and presents and remains in good health. Mrs Wm Russell and her husband of Sanford Florida are visiting with Mrs Robinson.
Pallbearers at the funeral of Geo W Lawrence of Irishtown were six grandsons: George Roy Edgar Jos McKim and Paul Cyril Liversperger.
The pet dog belonging to Alex Diehl on Lincolnway West was struck and killed by a passing motorist.
Charles Luther Spangler 58 well known Huntington township well driller died at home Tuesday after several illnesses. Survived by widow Mary, daughters Mabert of Philadelphia and Edna at home, son George of Washington DC, sisters Mrs Albert of Biglerville and Mrs Boyer of Lebanon. Funeral Friday at 2 from the house with Rev L B Hafer of York Springs Lutheran Church officiating. Interment Sunnyside Cemetery, York Springs.
Tobias W Brown died Sunday at his daughter Mrs R E Bechtel’s York home from a stroke. He was 73, son of Barnhart Brown and Mary Oyler Brown. Survived by nine children, 21 grandchildren, five great grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters, and a funeral service and interment at St John Lutheran near Littlestown after services at J W Little funeral parlors Littlestown.
Sarah Hahn died from complications of diseases Saturday at 5 10 p m at her Hanover home. She was 83, daughter of the late William Huegens. She leaves one son William Hahn of Blooming Grove, five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral was held Wednesday morning.
Curvin M. Michael died Saturday at his daughter Mrs Stanley N Scheivert Hanover home from a complication of diseases. He was 58. Surviving are his wife four daughters Berenice and Blanche E Michael Hanover Mrs Edward Scheivert Hanover R D and Mrs Scheivert with whom he resided two sons C Herman and J Hoke Michael Hanover two sisters and a brother. The funeral was held Tuesday.
Mrs. Henry Harbold aged 71 died at her Hanover home Sunday from complications of diseases at 12 10. She was born to Mose and Rebecca Sterner and leaves husband Henry and two children Mrs Roy Topper and Mrs William Sterner. Also surviving are three stepchildren, a sister, three brothers, and 12 grandchildren. Funeral was held Tuesday.
Mrs Sallie Daisy Bucher 54 wife of S Gilbert Bucher died at her home in Franklin township near McKnightstown Saturday from a complication of diseases. She was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs William Mundorff and survived by her husband two daughters Annie Margaret and Elizabeth R Bucher and son Crowell G Bucher all at home one sister Mrs Cora E Warren of Shippensburg and two brothers Charles B Mundorff of McKnightstown and Oscar Mundorff of Chambersburg. Interment was made at Flowers church on Tuesday.
A string of birth announcements from May 22 to Memorial Day lists Mary Frances Freed in Waynesboro and Delores May variously born in Hanover York Gettysburg Cumberland and Straban townships. Other newborns include Rodger Dennis Rhodes Robert Edward Shealer Samuel Lavere Jacoby and more to families Freed Martin Hershey Lutter Rose Mortz and Reed.
The SICK Mrs. L. C. Pittenturf of York Springs is improved along with Mrs. Eugene Lerew who has recovered. Mrs. Mary E. Weikert Littlestown and Charles Barns Locust Lane are noted as ill. Mrs. Lydia Nagle Abbottstown and Mrs. George Epley Two Taverns show illness, with Epley improved.
The annual Y P conference of the Sunday School Association for the first district was held at The Pines Lutheran church on Saturday afternoon. The Pines memorial service followed. Speakers included Rev J Harold Little of Gettysburg and Miss Maude Whiteleather of Gettysburg. Rev Dr A R Steck of Carlisle spoke at the evening session. Mandolin duets by Miss Marian Miller and Miss Louise Hartzell of Gettysburg highlighted both programs. Miss Mary Jane Snyder of Gettysburg, president of the county Y P council, spoke. A box lunch was served between sessions.
As of May 24 Ward C. Haffner, a member of New Oxford Shoe Company, qualified as a director of the Hanover Saving Fund Society, succeeding the late D Guy Hollinger on the board.
Harry J. Bower of Manchester died Friday at age 48 from complications of diseases. He leaves wife Martha N. Bower sister Minnie E. Bower of York two brothers Charles H. of Toronto Canada and Melvin H. Bower of Omaha Nebraska. He was a factory representative for 12 years with Canadian Ice Machine Co of Toronto traveling across Canada Newfoundland and Maritime Provinces. He was son of Calvin W. Bower and Emma J. Harman Bower and born in East Berlin.
A tennis event is scheduled in Alwine's Grove for next week. Players must register by Sunday with organizers Cloyd Taughinbaugh or Wm. McClain.
The New Oxford band has been engaged to perform at the Green Springs Sunday school annual picnic on June 21.
Archie Chronister of near New Oxford earned a certificate and a letter H as a member of the Hanover High School relay squad.
Bernard R. Livingston of Lincoln Way West and Harry C. Sponseller near Hanover are on an extended trip to Maine. The travelers plan to visit coastal towns and historic sites, with no itinerary details disclosed.
The New Oxford Boy Scouts will gather for their Thursday evening meeting. Leaders and scouts plan activities and discussions for the upcoming week.
Kathryn R. Lillich of Abbottstown wed John V. Grim of Hanover in Westminster at Grace Lutheran parsonage with a ring ceremony. Henry N. Smith of Spring Grove married Miss Rhoda Breighner at St. Joseph's Hanover. J Neidler wed Elva M. Miller at First Church of the Brethren York. The newlyweds plan to reside with the bride's family.
Miss Mildred E. Roth daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Roth of Biglerville and Carl H Hildebrand of Baltimore were married Thursday in the United Brethren church Biglerville by Rev J Benedict Reed.
Miss Nora E Warren daughter of Mr and Mrs Clayton Warren and Albert Kuhn of near Wenksville were married at the York Springs M E parsonage by Rev S J Pittenger the bridegrooms employed at Toland clay banks.
Miss Regina Theresa Topper daughter of Mr and Mrs B P Topper McSherrystown and John O Dumler of Baltimore were married Tuesday morning at St Marys Catholic Church in the presence of immediate families. The ceremony was performed by Rev Anthony L Topper uncle of the bride who also celebrated the nuptial mass.
Trooper Chester B. Robewolt of the state police based in Harrisburg and former Gettysburg detail member wed Miss Mary K. Smith of Montgomery in Adams County Courthouse offices Gettysburg, conducted by Clerk Wilbur A. Gelselman.
Dr William E Long and Miss Mary DeSales Strum of Washington D C were married by Justice Shearer in Gettysburg after securing a marriage license from clerk W A Geiselman offices of the courts.
Miss Zula A. Brough daughter of Mrs Amanda Brough of Latimore and Frank L Lerew son of Mr and Mrs Joseph L Lerew of Latimore township were married by Rev L B Hafer at his Gettysburg residence. The bride is a popular Chestnut Grove Lutheran church member and the groom a bread salesman for York Springs bakery Norman R Criswell. They reside in Latimore township.
Announcement from Martinsburg West Virginia notes the December 27 marriage of Opal Ruth Spence and Charles N Lightner. The bride is the daughter of H H Spence and wife in Orrianna and the groom is the son of E M Lightner near Gettysburg. The Rev R L Wood officiated. The couple will establish a home in Newcastle soon.
Miss Verdella Duttera daughter of Mr and Mrs James H Duttera of East Berlin married Stanley Cook son of Mrs John Cook of Dillsburg at the Dillsburg Reformed parsonage. Rev A T Kaup officiated and a reception followed at the bride’s parents home.
John Nelson and Miss Evelyn Elizabeth Parker of Washington D C were married at Mrs E E Slaybaugh’s Gettysburg home Saturday evening at 5 30 by Rev J Harold Little. The ceremony was un attended with no guests present.
Richard A Little of Littlestown and Miss Mary Smeak of Mr Pleasant Maryland were married at 1 o clock Tuesday afternoon in the Littlestown Lutheran parsonage with Rev D 5 Kammerer officiating. The groom is a son of Mr and Mrs J W Little and works in the family undertaking business. He graduated from Eckel's Embalming school Philadelphia.
Several patients from Gettysburg Littlestown and Hanover areas were admitted or discharged this week. Notable cases include Charles Sponseller undergoing abscessed appendix removal with good recovery, and J McCrea Dickson undergoing urgent appendicitis surgery at Warner hospital.
The June regular session approves bills from W. M. A. R. Co. freight Geof Adams labor and more totaling 48.81 and 320 against various accounts. Actions include delaying final ordinances until July 1 and a curb notice for R C Taughinbaugh.
Marriage licenses were issued at the courts to Wilmer John Fidler of Butler township and Marguerite Kathryn Bosserman of Reading township. Thomas David O'Brien of New Oxford and Gertrude Lucy Horwedel of McSherrystown. Mary Smeak of Mt. Pleasant. Clark W. Streavig and Mabel K. Esaley of Hanover. Irvin L. Moore of Wellsville and Anna C. Gerber of East Berlin R. D. 1. Dale Mummert of Hanover and Viola Hetrick of Thomasville at Westminster on Monday.
New Oxford observed Memorial Day with a large turnout and a highly creditable parade. Grandsons and great-grandsons of Civil War veterans carried a large American flag as the Hanover American Legion post drum corps added a patriotic touch. The ceremonies at local cemeteries were inspiring and Rev. H. E. Sheely delivered the well received oration. Theo Pfeiffer Camp extends thanks to all who assisted.
Regular monthly gathering of the Mite society of St. Pauls Reformed Church met Monday evening at Mrs. John H. Stock’s home near town. Attendance was good, routine business discussed, and refreshments served. A delightful evening was enjoyed by all.
The Willing Workers class and the Men's Bible class announce a Saturday evening strawberry festival at Center Square in front of the M. E. church starting at 6 oclock on June 14. Proceeds support church activities.
Memorial services for New Chester charge held in Hampton Heidlersburg and New Chester drew nearly 2000 attendees. Speakers included Joseph Beaverson of York at Hampton and Rev. Paul Glatfelter Abbottsown. parades by Junior Order United American Mechanics Veterans Odd Fellows and Sons of Veterans preceded the events. The Pines program featured a Kathryn Winand solo and Taps echo by New Oxford Sons of Veterans.
The New Oxford high school senior class, with Prof and Mrs Keefer and Miss Frances Eck bert, will depart Monday for Virginia Beach Virg. They will sail from Baltimore Monday evening and reach the coast Tuesday morning. They plan to return to Baltimore Wednesday morning aboard the same boat.
G Allen Yohe of Hamilton township reported several persons siphoning gasoline from a tank on his property. When Yohe fired, the intruders fled, leaving the spigot open and dropping a flashlight in their pell-mell escape.
Opening Day Saturday June 7 marks the launch of Four-Square Filling Station on Lincolnway E New Oxford. Customers receive one quart of oil for every five gallons of gas purchased and the station offers a selection of nationally advertised gas brands.
A Gettysburg shoe shining parlor at 43 Chambersburg Street advertises WE DYE SHOES in 16 different colors for customers. The notice markets custom color options and prompt service at the Gettysburg location.
First Evangelical Lutheran church led by Pastor George E Sheffer offers Sunday school at 9 a m worship at 10 15 a m and 7 p m with a morning theme Power Through the Holy Spirit A congregational song service at 7 p m and a special musical program on June 29 led by Kathryn Winand The daily Vacation Bible School continues with good attendance Methodist Episcopal church led by Rev R B Dysart holds Sunday School at 9 a m Children’s Day at 7 30 p m and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m
Rev H E Sheely leads Pentecost Sunday at St Pauls Reformed Church with Church School at 9 a m and worship at 10 a m marking the churches 1900th Pentecost anniversary. Sermon titled Pentecost Why and What invites all to worship. Everyone welcome.
Emmanuel Reformed Church Ab Bottstown announces Sunday Church School at 9 a m and worship service at 1 30 p m noting time changes. June and July evening services move to 7 30 p m in observance of Pentecost 1900. Sermon titled Pentecost Why and What All welcome. Children's Day program set for Sunday morning June 15 at 10 a m.
Preaching at St Johns Reform ed church New Chester Sunday morning at 10 o clock Lutheran services Sunday at The Pines 10 am Heid lersburg 2 pm and Hampton 7 30 pm
William Albright and Elis Brown, both of Hamilton township, were arrested Wednesday afternoon by Officer John Keller and Deputy Louis Wagaman on charges of stealing chickens. They allegedly took poultry from farms of George Haar Henry Haar and T C Brown over several months. Brown posted 500 bail for a hearing before Justice Niel W Gibson in Gettysburg.
Loretta Hull eight, daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Hull, was struck by a car driven by Richard Garrett of Hanover on Decoration Day in front of Lloyd Hull's Lincolnway East home. She was knocked unconscious, carried to the Lloyd Hall residence, then to her home after Dr Allen Kelly treated her.
Miss Mary Rupp of Dallastown was elected music teacher for New Oxford public schools at a school board meeting on Tuesday. She will assume duties next fall and replaces the previous instructor who retired. The vote by the board was unanimous and the district praised her qualifications.
The Deatrick family expresses sincere appreciation for acts of kindness during illness and funeral of their wife and mother. They especially thank those who sent flowers and lent cars.
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