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.
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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
5
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Sears Roebuck and Company will open a new store at 22 Carlisle Street in Hanover this month after extensive interior renovations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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