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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1940

Page

5

Local Officials Elect At Gettys County Meeting

A terse city council session in Gettys ndtsville saw key figures elected to roles in the local government. The meeting addressed budget, oversight, and community services with several names recorded.

Local News Roundup of Marriages Births and Visits

Local brief items note anniversaries and birthdays including Francis Day's move to Gettysburg and Henry Noel's 76th birthday on June 3. Read of visits by Kegel Bevenour Hostetter Weaver Auker and other families to relatives and friends in town and nearby cities. A baptism at St Marys and banns published in church. A Schl social at Geisler home and a softball exhibition between Barbush A C and Bethlehem Steel.

Francis Day W. D Myers Hanover Street Gettysburg Henry Noel West High Street Joseph Kegel Fred Millersburg George Steffan Lincolnway West Marie Weaver Ben Leakway Edward Lancaster E. E. Ditenhafer Center Square Damon P. Vickers Philadelphia Vickers W. C. Alwine Lincolnway East John Boyd Linus Bevenour Joseph Todt Near Town West Virginia New Oxford High School John L. Kratzert Edgar Auker Reading Eva Auker Teresa Jane Clyde Bevenour St. Mary’s Church Robert Hershey Ambler Kathryn Awine Elizabeth Steacy Mary Wolcott Wilmington Del Chester Hostetter Phyllis York Hostetter Elwood Myers Jeffersonville James K. Baugher William Frederick Roselle N. J Baugher R. M. Baugher Wm. McClain, Jr Washington, D. C Ed Ballew Abbottstown George Lau Edith Weaver Aaron Geisler A. Raymond Geisler Joseph Dunn

State plans to eliminate five grade crossings in Adams County

Harrisburg June 1 The Department of Highways applied to the Public Utility Commission for authority to eliminate five grade crossings on state route 126 over Western Maryland railroad tracks between Brush Run and Guldens. The department cites danger at these crossings.

Harrisburg State Department of Highways Public Utility Commission Adams County Maryland Brush Run Guldens Highway Department

Lincoln Highway Crossings Targeted for Elimination

Five railroad crossings would be eliminated on the Lincoln highway route 126 connecting Brush Run Gardens and three township road points. Plans studied for years seek to relocate tracks to the north side to avoid crossing the highway at two points.

Harrisburg Brush Run and Gardens

Spence Yohe Wedding Announced in Virginia

Announcement of the May 3 ceremony in Kernstown Virginia uniting Fay Yohe daughter of Rosa Yohe Pine Run to Nelson Spence son of B W Spence Gettysburg. The couple attended the Winchester apple blossom festival then toured the south. Mrs Spence trained nurse New Oxford High York hospital. he Harrisburg employed with the state Highway Department. They reside 217 Baltimore Street Gettysburg.

Fay Yohe Rosa Yohe Pine Run Nelson Spence B. W. Spence Gettysburg Kernstown Virginia Spence Gettysburg High School Harrisburg State Highway Department Baltimore Street

Scores From Thursday Morning and Afternoon Games

Cashtown 6 Gettysburg 2 Arendtsville 3 Fairfield 2 Fayetteville 9 New Oxford 4 Littlestown 8 Emmitsburg 6 Gettysburg 4 Fairfield 1 Fayetteville 10 Littlestown 7 Arendtsville 5 Emmitsburg 3 Cashtown 15 New Oxford 1

Cashtown Gettysburg Arendtsville Fairfield Fayetteville New Oxford Littlestown Emmitsburg

Saturday Schedule Roundup for Local High School Teams

Readable items list the Saturday games: Littlestown versus Gettysburg, New Oxford at Arendtsville, Fairfield at Cashtown, Emmitsburg against Fayetteville. Local coverage highlights prep matchups and venues.

Littlestown Gettysburg New Oxford Arendtsville Fairfield Cashtown Emmitsburg Fayetteville

Rickrode Junior Injured In Bus Incident Near Columbia

Joseph Rickrode III suffered a fractured and lacerated right arm while riding a Littlestown drum and bugle corps bus near Columbia on Saturday night. He was taken to Columbia Hospital by Uniform Bank of the Alpha Fire Company members and later transferred to Warner Hospital in Gettysburg for about a week of care.

Joseph Rickrode, II Ivan Rickrode Littlestown Columbia Uniform Bank Alpha Fire Company Columbia Hospital Warner Hospital Gettysburg

Virginia Field Uses Leaning Board On Film Set

Auburn haired actress Virginia Field star of Eternally Yours with Loretta Young and David Niven at the Earl Theatre Friday and Saturday could not sit during filming. She leaned on an odd device called a leaning board, a vest like an ironing board with arms, erected at a tilt due to a velvet gown.

Virginia Field Loretta Young David Niven Walter Wanger Earl Theatre Miss Field

Beautiful Line of Summer Dresses and Hats at Nace Store

The M. C. Nace Store on the Square in Hanover Pa showcases a bright line of summer dresses and hats for shoppers seeking seasonal apparel. Local clerks invite customers to browse the new arrivals and enjoy window displays.

M. C. Nace Store On the Square Hanover, Pa

Red Cross canvass planned for New Oxford area next week

A house to house drive by the Red Cross war relief committee is set for New Oxford next week to reach a quota of 500 dollars, with about 47 dollars already received. Contributions of any size are welcome as local residents and businesses respond to the appeal.

Red Cross War Relief Committee New Oxford George Weaver Williamson Trade School Philadelphia Mamie Weaver Hanover Street Guy Miller State College George A. Klinger Lincolnway West Henry Hoffman Paul Walker Baltimore Roy H. Kling Hanover Hanover Lions Club Richard Higinbotham Gettysburg Littlestown Glenn Alwine Abbottstown G. A. Klinger Alwine Alwine Brick Company Ladies’ Social Club Joseph I. Miller W. C. No Roland Hoffman Kling M. S. Yohe Catherine Foreman Columbia Cyril Staub West High Street Clara McQuaid Brooklyn N. Y

Rain Disrupts New Oxford Memorial Day Parade

Rain hindered New Oxford Memorial Day observances as the parade from the square to the Catholic cemetery and then to the New Oxford cemetery broke up before exercises. Veteran marshal Nathaniel C. Miller led assisted by Calvin Miller, with many organizations and youth groups joining the procession.

New Oxford Nathaniel C. Miller Calvin Miller Theo. Pfeiffer Camp S. of V Catholic Cemetery Elmer W. Faber Pennsylvania State Fire Marshal's Office Harrisburg Center Square Veterans of Foreign Wars Hanover Gettysburg American Legion Boy Scout

Marriages of Miss Livingston and Dr Estep in New Oxford

Miss Sarah Ellen Livingston daughter of the late E C Livingston and Mrs Livingston wed Dr Paul R Estep in a candlelit ceremony at the Livingston home Lincolnway West New Oxford Rev George E Sheffer officiated. The couple resides in Abbottstown with reception following and a wedding trip through New York state.

Sarah Ellen Livingston E. C. Livingston New Oxford New York State Abbottstown Beaver College Jenkintown Baltimore Art Institute Doctor Estep Martin G. Estep Cannonsburg University of Pittsburgh Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh Center Square

Valetine and Orndorff Marry in Winchester Va Ceremony

Miss Nadine Burnette Valentine daughter of Mr and Mrs C F Valentine near Berlin Junction and Paul Sterling Orndorff son of Mrs William Shearer of Hanover were married on May 18 in Winchester Virginia. Rev E L Clark officiated. They were attended by Mr and Mrs Paul Eisenhart of Hanover and now reside at 28 Frederick Street Hanover.

Nadine Burnette Valentine C. F. Valentine Berlin Junction Paul Sterling Orndorff William Shearer Hanover Winchester E. L. Clark Paul Eisenhart Frederick Street

Snyder and Harmon Unite in Millersburg Nuptials

Howard M. Snyder son of Samuel Sanders and Laura Mae Snyder of Millersburg and Viola Harmon daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Harmon New Oxford RD were married Saturday at 1 PM in New Chester Lutheran parsonage. Rev Kenneth D James performed the ring ceremony. The bride wore a light blue lace dress with white accessories. They were unattended and will reside in Millersburg.

Howard M. Snyder Samuel Sanders Laura Mae Secrist) Snyder Millersburg Viola Harmon Roy Harmon New Oxford New Chester Lutheran Church Kenneth D. James

Graduation Speaker for Stoneboro High School Exercises

Marsby C. Little, assistant superintendent of Adams County schools, spoke at Stoneboro High School commencement in Mercer County on Monday evening. He previously served as supervising principal of Stoneboro schools before taking the Adams County post.

Marsby C. Little Adams County Stoneboro Mercer County Little

Deaths Arb. W. Massmore of New Oxford

Arb. W. Massmore, once a leading flour miller in Ohio, died at his Washington Court House home after three months of illness. He moved to the area in 1902 and is survived by his wife, two daughters Marjorie Meyers and Doris Dowler, two grandchildren, three brothers, and two sisters. Funeral services with many flowers were held, Dewey Milling Co. workers serving as honorary pallbearers. Burial followed in the family lot at Washington D. H. Cemetery.

Arb. W. Massmore New Oxford Ohio Washington Court House Marjorie Meyers Dayton Doris Dowler Bloomsburg Paul East Berlin Robert Evanston Wyo George Ontario Calif Jane Tersie York Dewey Milling Co Washington D. H

Funeral Rites Held For Mrs. Bucher At Bonneauville

Mrs. Mary Matilda Bucher 73 widow of Charles W. Bucher died at her Bonneauville home Sunday at 3 am from complications of diseases. She lived near Bonneauville and belonged to St. Joseph's church and the Rosary society. Survived by two daughters Margaret and Mrs. George Lawrence two sons Claude and Dewey six grandchildren two sisters Mrs I N Noel and Mrs Regina Strausbaugh and brother John Smith York. Requiem high mass held at St. Joseph's church Wednesday at 9 am officiated by Rev. Leo Krichten.

Mary Matilda Bucher Charles W. Bucher Bonneauville Anthony and Anna Noel) Smith St. Joseph's Catholic Church The Rosary Society Margaret George Lawrence New Oxford Claude Dewey Cashtown I. N. Noel Littlestown RD Regina Strausbaugh John Smith York St. Joseph’s Church Leo Krichten

Obituary: Joseph S. Topper of McSherrystown Dies at 97

Joseph S. Topper, McSherrystown oldest resident, died Friday at 5 30 am at 503 Main street age 97. A retired harnessmaker he fractured his hip in a fall and had been homebound. Survived by three daughters Annie Noe and Bessie Agnes Topper and six grandchildren. Funeral high mass at 9 am Monday St Marys Catholic Church McSherrystown with interment in St Marys cemetery Pallbearers were grandsons Wilbur Melvin Leon Noel Preston Noel and William Geisler and David Seymore.

Joseph S. Topper McSherrystown Main Street Daniel Mary Topper Annie Noe Bessie Agnes Topper Holy Name Society of St. Mary’s Catholic Church St. Mary's Catholic Church Patrick F. McGee St. Mary’s Cemetery Wilbur F. Melvin Leon Preston Noel William Geisler David Seymore

Mrs Mary C Hess Dies After Ill Health in Gettysburg

Mrs Mary C Hess aged 70 wife of Charles W Hess died at 9 am Friday at 332 West High Street from a complication of diseases. Born in Five Points to Peter and Elizabeth McIntyre she lived in Gettysburg 24 years after early years in Biglerville. Survived by husband and five sons and three daughters including Mrs Frank Kamp Hanover R D Harry Biglerville Frank and Charles Gettysburg and Mrs Ellsworth Woodward Gettysburg plus one brother, one sister, 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services from the Bender...

Mary C. Hess Charles W. Hess West High Street Five Points Peter and Elizabeth (Rinehart) McIntyre Gettysburg Biglerville Frank Kamp Hanover R. D James Kauffman Fairfield Frank Charles Ellsworth M. Woodward John McIntyre Charles Gross Bender

Stolen 1932 Car Sought by Maryland Pennsylvania Officers

George Warner of Biglerville asked Maryland and Pennsylvania police to locate his 1932 car with Pennsylvania plates INA68 stolen about 1 AM Monday from a roadhouse at the eastern edge of Emmitsburg.

George Warner Biglerville R. 1 Maryland Pennsylvania Emmitsburg

Sears Roebuck to Open Hanover Store at Carlisle Street

Sears Roebuck and Company will open a new store at 22 Carlisle Street in Hanover this month after extensive interior renovations.

Sears Roebuck & Company Hanover Carlisle Street

ITEM Appreciate all news contributions call 14 R 5

The ITEM invites tips and news tips from readers and urges contributions via the number 14 R 5 for delivery of local information. This call to participate underscores community involvement and newsroom engagement with residents.

Geo Smeltz Named To Health Board In New Oxford

The New Oxford Town Council meeting appointed George Smeltz to the Health Board to fill the vacancy from Willis Weikert’s removal to Gettysburg. Other board members include Dr. Wilbur H. Miller H. B. Miller and Cletus J. Billman with investigations ordered into West High street conditions. May receipts total $181.85, cash balance $3,142.30. bills approved total $704.13 to multiple vendors and the state.

New Oxford Fink W.M.A.R. Co New Oxford Item Allen Pressel Spangler Chevrolet J. R. Robinson M. R. Freed Steacy-Wilton Co Penna Salt Mfg. Co Guy A. Staub C A Bigham Hanover Municipal Water Works P. A. & S. Small Co David Sebright John L. Staub

Memorial Day services held at Salem church cemetery

Memorial Day services were conducted Thursday morning by the Theodore Pfeffer Camp Sons of Union Veterans at Salem United Brethren church cemetery. There are thirteen Union veterans buried there.

Halle Fidler Brookmont Galdens Salem United Brethren Church Theodore Pfeffer Sons of Union Veterans New Oxford Delores Rose Charles Rose Guldens Rose Nicholas Heltzel Kingston Swift Run Louis Smith John Staub West High — Street Lebanon Mr. Smith Washington Charles Harold Sadler Junior Haar Will Trone John Carbaugh Woodbine Newton Rochester N. Y Walter Miller Pleasant Street H. M. Miller Earl W. Rohrbaugh Earl Theatre Log Cabin Inn Lincoln Highway Richard Krug Berlin Road Tony Liberta St. Petersburg Fla Samuel Heltzel Hagerstown George Gordon Mt. Pleasant Township Gordon Danie] Palmer Kohler A. F. McCadden John Berlin Street Baltimore Ella Conner

Court Happenings On Speed Violations In Hanover And Brooklyn

Edward Ruhlman of 121 Broadway Hanover was apprehended by a state patrolman on May 25 for speeding at 70 mph and given a 10 day notice. Salvatore Vittello of Brooklyn paid a $10 fine plus costs on June 2 for speeding at 62 mph.

Squire Orndorff Edward Ruhlman Broadway Hanover Salvatore Vittello Brooklyn N. Y

Twin Bridge Park Re opens With Entertainers Sunday

Twin Bridge Park announces a Sunday reopening with a list of entertainers for the afternoon and evening. The resort invites guests to spend the day at the shaded venue by a scenic water stream, highlighting its pleasant setting.

Twin Bridge Park

Will of Mary M. Smith filed naming executrix

The will of Mary M. Smith of Conengo township was filed at the courthouse on Wednesday naming Helen A. Devine of Hanover R4 as executrix.

Mary M. Smith Conen&go Township Court House Helen A. Devine Hanover R 4

Cooking School at Montgomery Ward Fredericks St Hanover

A cooking school event runs Tuesday June 11 through Friday June 14 at 2 p.m. Admission is free at Montgomery Ward & Co. on Frederick Street in Hanover Pennsylvania.

Montgomery Ward & CO Frederick St Hanover

Church Notices For York Springs New Oxford Hunterstown Rock Chapel

York Springs morning worship theme Christianity and the State with church school at 9 30 a m and midweek prayer and Bible study on June 12 at 7 30 p m New Oxford church school at 9 a m and evening worship at 7 p m Hunterstown church school at 2 p m Epworth League at 7 30 p m Rock Chapel worship at 2 30 p m with an official board meeting after service and notice for board members to attend

York Springs New Oxford Hunterstown Epworth League Rock Chapel

Religious notices for St Pauls New Oxford and Emmanuel Abbottstown

The Rev H E Sheely at St Pauls New Oxford announces church school at 9 a m and worship at 10 a m with the annual Children s Day program a cantata The Wishing Well Visitors welcome Emmanuel Abbottstown reports church school at 9 a m no morning worship The Children s Day cantata The Wishing Well is at 7 p m Everyone is invited to attend all services.

H. E. Sheely St. Paul's New Oxford Charles E. Alwine

Sunday service at First Evangelical Lutheran Church

The Rev. George E. Shaffer presides. Church school at 9 a.m. led by Prof. C. P. Keefer. Worship at 10 a.m. with theme The Lost Generation. Choir leads the liturgical service and speaks in a message. Visitors always welcome.

First Evangelical Lutheran Church George E. Shaffer C. P. Keefer

Children Day Exercises Planned at St John’s Church

The Rev. Richard Shaffer announces worship at 9:00 a m Sunday school at 10:00 a m The annual Children's Day exercises will be held at St John’s church Sunday evening June 23 at 7 30 o clock.

Richard Shaffer St. John's Church

Sunday church services and Children’s Day events listed

Sunday school at 9 00 a m church worship at 10 30 a m Children’s Day exercises scheduled for 7 30 p m this Sunday evening.

New Chester Lutheran Charge Services Schedule

The Rev. Kenneth D. James presides at St. Pauls The Pines with worship at 9 00 a m and Sunday school at 10 00 a m St Mark s Heidlersburg offers Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m St John s Hampton presents Sunday school at 7 00 p m and worship at 8 00 p m

New Chester Kenneth D. James St. Paul's the Pines St. Mark's Heidlersburg St. John's Hampton

St John’s Lutheran marks 180th anniversary with homecoming service

The church observes its 180th anniversary this Sunday with a 10:15 a.m. service featuring guest speaker Dr. A. R. Steck of Carlisle. Rev. John R. Strevig leads Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. Luther League meets at 7:00 p.m.

Abbottstown Lutheran Church John R. Strevig St. John's Lutheran Church A. R. Steck Carlisle Luther League

St Marys Church New Oxford Service Schedule

The Rev Robert Hartnett pastor at St Marys Church New Oxford lists Sunday schedule Low Mass 7 30 a m High Mass 1 00 p m Evening Devotions and Benediction 730 p m Miraculous Medal devotions Wednesdays 739 p m.

St. Mary’s Church New Oxford Robert Hartnett

Rev William J Burke Leads First Masses at Protector y

The Rev. Wiliam J. Burke conducts the first Mass at the Prote ctory at 7 a m and a second Mass in the parish church at 8 30 a m Evening devotions are scheduled for 7 15 o'clock.

Wiliam J. Burke

Squire Straley's Court Happenings

Harland M. Thompson of Westbrook Maine was arrested June 1 by a state patrolman for speeding 64 mph. He paid $10 plus costs. Sergius Poleroy of West Brighton New York paid $10 and costs May 30 for making an improper pass.

Harland M. Thompson Westbrook Sergius Poleroy West Brighton

Public School Notes Highlight May Absences and Perfect Attendance

May records show many pupils free of absences or tardies across grades one through eight at the N C Public Schools. The list names students by grade and includes a separate roster of those achieving perfect attendance for the year across all classes and grades.

Alwine Brick Team Dominates in Week Softball Matches

The Alwine Brick Company defeated the Dramatic Club 17 to 7 on Wednesday. The Reformers beat Fleet Wing 5 to 4 on Friday. The Alwine Brick squad extended its streak by crushing the Jr. Mechanics 22 to 3 on Tuesday.

Alwine Brick Company Dramatic Club Reformers Fleet Wing Alwine Brick Jr. Mechanics Pct. Jr. Mechanics Alwine Brick Co Ranegarr

Irishtown Fire Company Carnival Sets June Festival

The Irishtown Fire Company hosts a two day carnival on Friday June 14 and Saturday June 15 with a straw berry and ice cream festival Friday evening and a parade of Adams and York county firemen Saturday. Fried chicken meals served from 3 30 p m. Also real estate sales planned for June 15 including the estate of Eliz abeth J Weikert New Oxford with Mervin Creager executor. Other public sales listed at York Springs and a Salem A B church festival on June 15.

Irishtown Fire Company Adams York County Elizabeth J Weikert New Oxford Mervin Creager Hanover Lee Myers York Springs Salem A. B New Oxford Fire Company Sons of Veterans Conewago Chapel

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