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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1941
Page
4
Hanover area residents share weekend visits and small events. John Q. Mowrey from Indianapolis visited relatives in Hanover New Oxford and Abbottstown unaccompanied by car. Several residents attend church and confirm ceremonies at St Patrick’s Cathedral Harrisburg.
A local jewelry shop, Melhar's, offers watch and clock repair services. The ad highlights expert repair work and related maintenance options for timepieces.
The New Oxford Lions Club explains a concert planned for June 2 at the high school auditorium was cancelled after the school board president could not grant auditorium use without a full board meeting. The event aimed to support a $150 deficit from a trip to Atlantic City by the school band and chorus. The club did donate $200 for a stage curtain and $25 for the project, urging community contributions to the effort.
Frank Osborn, 30, unmarried laborer of Straban township, was re arrested Thursday by U S marshal William A Cappello and Constable Horace L Bender while working on the railroad relocation project west of New Oxford along the Lincoln Highway. Unable to post 2000 bail, he was taken to Harrisburg. Osborn was first arrested January 14 for failing to return his draft questionnaire or respond to draft board notices and said he would not fight. He expressed willingness to work in Navy yards for pay but refused to work for 21 dollars a month. He had been indicted in a Federal District Court.
Notice that the partnership between George W Hensel of New Oxford and Paul R Rahn of Brushtown operating as Holiday's Market near 33 Frederick street Hanover was dissolved by mutual consent on May 12. Rahn becomes sole owner and continues the business under the same name.
The Red Cross urges volunteers to sew and knit at the Livingston building on Center Square this Wednesday afternoon. Yarn for children’s sweaters will be available from 1 30 to 4 30 p m.
Detailing a May 30 speeding arrest of Robert J. Snyder of Detroit at 66 mph and a $10 fine plus costs, plus birth announcements for Francis Xavier Weaver in York. Also notes Scout plans for Safari at Haines Ranch Hallam June 18 19 20 and Hanover High graduate Martyn Weaver taking a Washington DC shoe store job, along with summer hotel waitress hires in Blue Ridge Summit and a Beamer family reunion at German's Park. Memorial Day visits list local residents and guests across several towns.
Richard Sheads son of Robert E. Sheads of New Oxford studied biology and earned Beta Beta Beta honors and joined Kappa Phi Kappa. He played soccer and football as a freshman and earned sophomore honors. Nancy Hemminger daughter of Robert E. and Mrs. Hemminger of New Oxford majored in English and joined Delta Gamma while serving on the Junior Prom Dance Committee and Gettysburg College staff.
The New Oxford Town Council held its regular meeting with President Duttera presiding. The finance committee approved numerous bills and the council voted 3 to 2 to buy a new Chevrolet truck from Spangler Chevrolet after bid discussions. Plans for hall painting and improved lighting were approved.
Miss Lorraine E Weaver daughter of Mrs Edith Weaver West High street New Oxford and Ryland J Robinson son of Mr and Mrs Pius J Robinson New Oxford were married in St Marys Church New Oxford in a Nuptial High Mass. The couple will reside with the bridegroom family and honeymoon in New England and Canada visiting St Annes Shrine Quebec Ottawa and Dionne quintuplets.
Joan L Miller of Forest Hills Long Island and Gertrude Emerson of Attleboro Mass married at Forest Hills May 26. Miller, a Lincolnway West New Oxford graduate class of 35, worked two years with Pan-American Airways now at LaGuardia. Mrs Miller works in Howard Johnson office. They reside at Forest Hills and visited the groom’s parents in New Oxford for five days.
Mark E. Trone, a jeweler in Hanover Pa., advertises Stieff Silver as the ideal gift for the June bride, located at 44 Baltimore Street.
Lower prices are offered on patent medicines at Shear's Cut Rate located at 11 Baltimore Street, Hanover, Pennsylvania.
Memorial Day observances occur at The Pines New Chester with a 6 p.m. parade formation at the new cemetery. The First Division includes Chief Marshal John W Hermayi and local groups from New Oxford Hampton and Gettysburg. The Second Division features Chief Marshal C H Deatrick and bands from Hanover New Oxford Heidlersburg and Hunters town.
Attendance honors go to John Noble Nancy Gable Ruth Jean Haar Gwendolyn Hamm Frederick Howe and Betty Gable High School recipients include Charles Geisler Jr Mary Noel Grace Lawrence Relda Miller and Evelyn Staub Class rankings list numerous students across junior sophomore and freshman divisions First quarter and second quarter honors are named followed by the twenty ninth annual commencement program noting twenty three seniors earned diplomas and sixteen eighth graders promoted Harold H Barr American Legion Post awards presented to Robert E Sheads and Nancy Acker with record commutation attendance at the ceremony
About 100 county youths gathered at the First Lutheran Church in New Oxford for a non denominational conference hosted by the Adams County Council of Christian Education. Rev George H. Berkheimer presided as theme Can YOU Say Christus Victor was explored by worship leaders Rev Nevin R Frantz and Rev Nelson Frank. Conference leaders included Rev E H Bonsall Jr Rev Ernest W Brindle and Rev Dwight F Putman.
New Oxford draft board members held a weekly meeting to finish general classification. They reported 1,700 of 1,950 questionnaires classified with 1,950 mailed and over 500 yet to be sent. Two men shifted from Class 1-A to 3-A and from 2-A to 3-A. The Gettysburg office secretary was ordered to appear in Williamsport on June 5 with records in cases of Barnes Johnson Plank Reilly and other delinquents.
The gay enchanting musical That Night in Rio stars Alice Faye Don Ameche and Carmen Miranda and plays at the Earl Theatre Friday and Saturday. The Technicolor film features South American flavored songs like Yi Yi Yi Yi Chica Chica Boom Chic Boa Noite They Met in Rio and The Baron Is in Conference.
Leinhardt Bros advertises Lane cedar chests for 14.95 with storefronts at 33 Baltimore Street in Hanover and 271 283 West Market Street in York Pennsylvania.
New Oxford marked Memorial Day with a large crowd and a vibrant parade. Participants included the Dillsburg band, New Oxford High School championship band, Hanover VFW, Gettysburg Junior Legion and Boy Scouts drum and bugle corps, plus Sons of Veterans at two cemeteries. The speaking program was held at Center Square with remarks by Rev Earl N. Rowe and former Representative George D. Sheely.
Emma D Kuhn on Chambersburg Street Gettysburg announces arrival of new summer straws for the season. Local shoppers greeted the fresh stock with interest as warm weather sets in.
Theo Pfeiffer Camp No 60 S of V of New Oxford held Memorial Day services at Conewago McSherrystown St Lukes Bonneauville Salem Gettysburg and New Oxford with times 6 am 1 30 pm and 5 30 pm They also served at West Fairview Enola on Sunday and plan annual exercises at New Chester and The Pines Saturday at 5 pm
The New Oxford Fire Company will hold a regular session Friday at 8 PM with prompt attendance requested. The evening includes a joint meeting with the Ladies Auxiliary to plan the annual carnival set for July 10 11 and 12 with refreshments served.
York police arrested John N. Cullison age 19 and Wilmer M. Gorman age 18, both of New Oxford, after they allegedly broke into the Hiway theatre on West Market Street. They were jailed in York County on commitments by Alderman J Ralph Grove, with Detective Charles S. White charging them with felonious entry. The warrants were directed to Constable E R Jacoby.
Applications to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission seek to amend certificates held by Adams Transit Company of York and Pennsylvania Greyhound Lines Inc. The deals affect Gettysburg to York service with through New Oxford. Hearings set for June 19 in Harrisburg.
Daniel B. Gorman of New Oxford pleaded guilty to stealing seven gallons of gasoline from the Wentz service station near Iron Ridge. He was committed to York county jail awaiting the court action with suspended sentence until August 22 under probation supervision.
Raymond R. Myers of New Oxford will graduate with about 350 others at Lehigh University’s 73rd commencement ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Monday. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Sciences and is a New Oxford High School graduate living in Taylor House. Myers joined Phi Eta Sigma and Newtonian society as a freshman and participated in Band, Orchestra, and Brown and White. he maintained musical involvement and scholastic honors, joined Camera Club in his senior year.
Dr. C. C. MacMinn, a physician in New Oxford for eighteen months, reported to Camp Belvoir Virginia for a year's active service. Dr. William Taggart of Brookline Philadelphia will take over the New Oxford practice, and Mrs. MacMinn will stay in New Oxford for now.
Jewelry firm Melhorn notes rings for June brides with a selection of styles and prices. Local shoppers are invited to browse for engagement and wedding bands.
St Marys parish council of the National Council of Catholic Women named delegates for the Harrisburg diocesan convention. Miss Lorainne Weaver and Miss Theresa Staub will attend, with Miss Marie Carbaugh and Miss Kathleen Noel as alternates. Twenty five members attended at the Brunswick Hotel Lancaster.
Daily Vacation Bible School will run June 9 to June 20 in the public school building from 9 to 11 30 a m. for children aged 4 to 14. Teachers assign age groups 4 to 5, 6 to 8, and 9 to 14 with pastors leading daily worship. Community urged to enroll children and support the program.
Church groups, veterans, and youth associations announce fairs and concerts. Pies and cakes will be sold at Slagle's Grocery, Memorial Day services at The Pines Lutheran, Camp No 22 marks 55th anniversary on Flag Day, P.O.S of A band picnic near Abbottstown, Ringgold band in West York, Hawaiian Revue at Forest Park, Irishtown Fire Company carnival, Swords of Wirth Camp picnic, and Bonneauville Firemen picnic in Myers grove all set for June through July with music, parades, and food stalls.
Fostoria Crystal is highlighted as an ideal gift for the June bride by Mark and Trone Jewelers located at 4 Balto. Bt Hanover. The ad emphasizes quality glassware and the retailer’s partnership with the brand.
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