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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1946
Page
14
Local notes report open hours for the Cross Keys Diner, visits among residents including Paul Roger and family with Bernard Noel, and a Lincolnway West cattle sale of a 1505 pound bull. Other items cover births and hospital stays, military service, travel to Allentown and Ocean City, and upcoming events at the Armory and library.
West Point announces the graduation of cadet George Elmer Sheffer Jr of Lincoln Bay East, who completed the program June 4 and was commissioned in the Ordnance Department.
Women and girls footwear advertised with low prices at Cut-Rate Shoe Store located at 41 Carlisle Street in Hanover Pennsylvania. Prices listed include 50c and 1.00 and 1.08 dollar ranges. Sale emphasizes odd lots of oxfords and pumps.
Mark E Trone, Jeweler at 4 Baltimore Street Hanover, Pa, offers birthstone rings in sizes six and up for women and men.
Berlin Junction announces the marriage of Ethel M Alwine to Eugene Bean in Ayer Massachusetts on Friday evening. The bride is a Staff Sergeant in the WAC stationed at Fort Devens Massachusetts. The groom is a Sergeant in the regular army who served 37 months overseas with the First Infantry Division.
Miss Ruth Nadine Carbaugh married Robert K. Nace at St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church Lancaster. The couple, connected since childhood, met at Franklin and Marshall College after Robert's missionary upbringing in Japan and Oregon. They plan to reside in Portland Oregon after the ceremony.
Miss Rosalie Virginia Krepps daughter of Mr and Mrs Mark E Krepps of McSherrystown and Henry A Toth of New Brunswick New Jersey were married in a nuptial mass at the Church of the Annunciation. The Rt Rev Msgr Patrick McGee officiated. The bride wore a white marquisette gown with fingertip veil and carried white roses carnations stephanotis and an orchid. Attendants included Mrs Ernest Polgardy sister of the bridegroom. best man Donald Krepps. ushers William and Joseph Krepps. altar boys Loyola and Francis Krepps. After mass the bride presented a bouquet of red roses at the Sacred Heart altar as the choir sang. Out of town guests attended a wedding breakfast at the bride’s home guests listed include Mr and Mrs George Toth New Brunswick and others from New York and Melrose Park.
The Leinhardt Bros of Hanover Pennsylvania advertise a three piece living room suite priced at 179.50 dollars. The offer highlights a bargain price for a complete set and lists the retailer for purchase.
Complete variety of frozen foods showcased at Center Square Pruitt Market in Hanover. The shop offers wide selection catering to diverse tastes with fresh stock and promotional displays.
Rafe's Restaurant to close Sunday June 9 at 6 pm. Pfc Clyde H Spangler stationed at Fort Knox. Mrs Henry Noel formerly of town spent time in New Oxford. Mrs Margaret Nearing of Wilmington Del., visited Carlisle. L W Krebs moved from Centennial Ave Hanover to New Oxford R D 2. A Children's Day program at St Pauls Reform church at 10 am. The Mite Society met at Mrs C Harper Howe's home. The 500 club met at Mrs Curtis Smith's home. last meeting of the season. Harold Herman stayed with his parents in Cedar Ridge. St Pauls Reform church Class No 3 meets at Mrs S J Haverstick's. Peggy Alwine and Betty Witmer to Ocean Grove NJ for summer work with Kohr Bros. Mr and Mrs Chas W Bothwell Jr visited from Phoenixville. Memorial Day was spent with Mr and Mrs J Frank Feiser. Mrs Fred Feiser leaves for two weeks in Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs Clarence Bittinger moved to Lincolnway West. the Alwine family moved into their vacated home. Maurice Palmer, Thomasville RD, discharged at Fort Meade. Francis Palmer discharged from Navy at Bainbridge. Engagement announced: Mary Hilda Hoffacker to James H Spalding. Miss Hoffacker teaches New Oxford High School. Banns announced for William Breighner and Lucretia Orndorff. also Etella Aumen and Regis Gebhart.
Herbert Amos Shearer and Gladys Carolyn Kennedy plan to marry at St Mark s Lutheran Heidlersburg Sunday at 6 pm. Alice Lupp of Reading visits E L Weigle. Merle Philips and wife relocate to George McCann property near Center Mills. James C Day visits W J Yohe and Viola Herman. Glenn Freidline and wife from California visit Ed Preidline in Clear Springs. Martin family from Harrisburg visits Emma Rhoads. Three new members join St Mark s Lutheran. Children s exercises Sunday 8 pm and adult Bible class June 19 at 8 at Clarence Tanger home. Rev Karns hosted by Mrs Sadie Peters.
Classified ad lists 68 styles of play shoes for women and girls in all colors. Items noted at Carlisle Street Anover Pa and Bird Baths and Gordon Pottery Crogs Keys Pottery Shop.
The May perfect attendance report for New Oxford Public Schools lists students from grade 1 through grade 9 and the high school. Notable names include Ramona Baker, Jo Ann Humbert, Elizabeth Duttera, Ralph Klinger, Janet Benedick, and many others with neither absence nor tardiness noted for the year in some groups.
Miss Lillian Mickley of near Pine Run schoolhouse and William Penn Senior High class of York received a $25 cash prize as the Catherine Baker Comroe memorial prize in English. The award honors high English achievement and literary society work, with judges citing her creative writing, public speaking, and civic leadership. She also received a $25 Saving Bond from the Ladies Auxiliary of the York VFW for an essay.
The New Oxford Memorial Day exercises featured a strong parade and an excellent address by Chaplain Major George H. Berkheimer. The cemetery service drew about a thousand attendees and garnered widespread praise from long-time residents. An ad at 41 Carlisle Street Hanover promotes dress oxfords priced at 1.98 and 2.48.
An article notes Hemmingers Handay Lotion to prevent and correct chapped hands and legs. This consumer item highlights skin care benefits and claims in a compact advertorial style.
Abbottstown 13 Fleetwing 10 Irishtown 9 Social Club 1 Social Club 10. Coming games include Irishtown at Abbottstown June 6 Fleetwing at Alwine Brick Co June 7 Irishtown at Alwine Brick Co June 10 Social Club at Fleetwing June 11 Social Club at Abbottstown June 13 Fleetwing at Irishtown June 14.
St Marys parochial school will close this Friday for the term and confirmation of adults will be held in St Patricks Cathedral Harrisburg. Ralph Bradford Fisher Fort Loudon was arrested May 29 for driving without a valid license and given a 10 day notice by Justice of the Peace Orndertf. Mrs Chester Gravatt formerly of New Oxford writes from Caldwell Idaho praising the hometown paper and recalling a Rockies crossing on May 23 in severe weather at Teton Pass.
Boss George Cromer of Hanover faced a dis orderly conduct charge after a Sunday morning altercation with Glenn Chroniter. Both men required treatment at Hanover General Hospital. Cromer paid a $50 fine at Monday night burgess hearing.
The jeweler Mark E Trone advertises leather wallets and key cases for ladies and men. Located at 44 Baltimore Street in Hanover Pennsylvania, the display highlights a selection suitable for gifting and personal use.
Forest Park Hanover completes plans for Alton D Carl’s Eighth Massed Band Concert with sixteen bands and over 1000 musicians performing an all march program on two concerts at 2 pm and 7 pm. Notables Lew Wyner and Prof Philip Rover expected to attend. Church Day June 8 marks park events with free strip tickets available through management.
State police probe an accident at 7 o clock Saturday on Lincolnway East New Oxford. Desire Istre driving west swerved to avoid a front end hit by an unknown car from South Peters street and hit Dr Wilbur Miller s parked car causing 35 dollars in damage. Police seek the unidentified vehicle.
At a final assembly the New Oxford High School boys received participation letters for spring baseball. Coach Wilton Miller and Supervising Principal Mechdy awarded the commemorations to listed players. The 1948 graduates then enjoyed a two day bus trip to Washington DC with faculty members Mr and Mrs John L Kratt.
Hanover Pa. Roth Bros special service offers electric clock repairs at Broadway Jewelers. Local customers invited to visit for maintenance and restoration of vintage electric timepieces.
Rev George E Sheffer leads worship as guest minister for Lutheran World Action appeal. Emory Methodist Church and others host Sunday school at 9 and services at 10. St Mary’s New Oxford offers low mass 7:30 and high mass 10, with sodality and devotions in the evening.
The New Oxford town council met in borough hall led by President Frank Hizinbotham. A Federal Works Agency representative explained advance planning for utilities and financing for public works. May receipts totaled 4529.61 with a balance of 3921.78. The council approved granting George Lillich a grade increase to proceed with adjacent real estate improvements and discussed labor shortages for summer street projects. A permanent assistant to the borough manager was to be advertised for.
The Church of the Brethren reports J Monroe Danner as pastor with Sunday school at 9:00 m and 9:30 am services at 10:30 am. Trestle Meeting House lists Sunday school at 1:30 pm and church services at 2:30 pm. St John’s Reformed New Chester has Rev Alvin J Ferry as pastor with Sunday School 9:30 am and no services this Sunday.
Emanuel Reformed Church announces Sunday School at nine in the morning in Hampton. The notice lists the service as part of weekly church activities.
The Rev. Elmer Drumm presides at St John’s Hampton with 9:00 a.m. services and 10:00 a.m. Sunday school. St Paul’s The Pines offers 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 10:30 a.m. confirmation. Missionary society meets at the parsonage Tuesday. Vacation church school runs weekday mornings 8:30 to 11:30. St Mark’s Heidlersburg holds 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 8:00 p.m. Children’s Day Service.
The Rev Snyder Alleman serves Abbottstown Lutheran Charge with church services at 9:00 a m Sunday school at 10:15 a m and Luther League activities at 6:30 p m each week.
The Rev Cletus Wavaman officiates Acting Masses Sunday at 7 and 9 a m with a bene diction and Blesses Virgin Sodality gathering at 3 p m.
The Rev William B Cavanaugh pastor announces first mass Sunday at 7 am second mass at 8 30 am and evening devotions at 7 15 o clock as the parish opens with regular services.
The Warner hospital records show multiple discharges including Darius Shull C Tilden Myers and Mrs Thomas W Adams in Gettysburg and Hanover. Admits include Talmadge E Lewis and Albert Hildebridge with further entries listing Mrs Eugene Gute and Francis Knox among Gettysburg residents. Discharges also note Rev H C Michael Jane Reuning Richard Musselman and Mrs Chas Pitzer in Gettysburg.
A Memorial Day parade drew a large crowd Thursday evening with participants and onlookers enjoying the community event. Local officials praised the turnout and coordinated ceremonies across the town center.
Just arrived selection includes chambray dresses in plain striped and plaid patterns. Also features men and boys sneakers in sizes from 179 to 229. Located on Chambersburg Street Gettysburg Pennsylvania.
Marriage licenses list James Arthur Neiderer of Hanover R 4 and Arlene Ruth Warehime of Hanover as a couple, with details on the bride’s mother Mrs Gertrude Warehime. Also noted are unions of Charles Stewart Matthews of Me Sherrystown with Dorothy Helen Smith of New Oxford, Charles Elmer Hyser Jr. of Gettysburg R5 with Lois Elizabeth Cluck of Gettysburg R3, and John Richard Wisler of East Berlin R2 with Jean Catherine Cashman of New Oxford R2.
St Pauls Lutheran of New Baltimore presents Aunt Minnie from Minnesota in The Pines hall this Friday at 8 30 p m. Irishtown Fire Company carnival Saturday June 22 offers roast chicken beef soups sandwiches and more with amplified entertainment. Mt Olive Reformed Bermudian hosts annual festival on June 9. Conewago Chapel picnic scheduled for Saturday July 20 with rain date July 21.
Sale register notes June 8 R. J. Miller sale at Carlisle pike north of Hampton offering farm implements and household goods. June 10 Louis McL Merryman and Sons 52nd cattle sale at York Pair Grounds.
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