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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1928

Page

16

Local residents busy with painting and visits

Local news notes repainting at Carlisle street and east of town. Columbus resident Teet Davis visits Edgar Auker while Helen Herman visits Miss Dorothy Brown. Several trips to Atlantic City and Galion Ohio are reported, plus school events, injuries, and a county league champion.

Marks Woolford Carlisle Street W. A. Cashman Teet Davis Columbus Ohio Edgar Auker Lincolnway Helen Herman Dorothy Brown Goods Donald Deardorff Center Square Biglerville G. PF. Grove Oxford M. S. Yohe I. EK. Ditenhafer Ollie Shultz Son Cloud Brush Run Atlantic City John Bollinger York H. E. Lough Hanover Street New Oxford H. S Oxford A. C Frances and Lovie Myers Dillsburg Louise Cook J. McC. Gilbert Dora Becker Mae Gilbert Galion John Melhorn Berlin Street Fairfield York Springs New Oxford M.rb Spangler’s Chauncey Colestock Philadelphia Warner Hospital G. H. Wildasin Betty Jane Hanover Cora Pittentorf W. High Street J. Frank Feiser Lincolnway E Christtine Tedthunter Johnstown Alvira Mountain Annabelle Elliott W S. Mountain Lincoln Davy E. Co. G. Miller Minnie Hartman Tevi Grimm Edw. Stough Kathryn Winand J. Harvey Taughinbaugh Washington, D. C St. Mary’s Parochials School Casey Country Club John St. Louis Eby Tykens H. T. Brown Qualityville Russell J. Ruff Pittsburgh Franklin and Marshal College Lancaster Mountville Inn C. A. Ruff Paul D. Stock Simon Kime Near Town Geo. E. Smeltz Thos, Monk G. F. Snotz Gudens Monk West Side Weaver McSherrystown Jos. Todt

Local couples wed in Sacred Heart and area churches

A sequence of wedding rites across Conewago Hanover Springdale and York areas unites Charles F. Groft and Evalyn M. Rider at Sacred Heart Conewago. other marriages include W. P. Decker and Ruth Shue in Gettysburg, Leila Wagner and Orlo Schultz in Springdale, Chester Sell and Dorothy Frey in Hanover, and several ceremonies in Mech Sherrystown and nearby towns with multiple attendees and receptions.

Charles F. Groft F. X. Groft Evalyn M. Rider Fan. Rider Irishtown Sacred Heart Church Conewago J. F. O’donnel Alice Rider Harry Groft Charles Groft Edn. Rider Lester Hilda Edna Carl Allen Brashshears Lillian Charles Bernard Carl Stough Carl, Jr Lester Hensel Dorothy Joseph Kaiser Earl Earl Colestock Richard Harriet Julia Rebecca W. FE. Smith Alice Hensehke William Kohler Ralph Groft Harrisburg Lovie Shanefelt Eli Shanefelt Lincolnway Russell Houck Fryin Houck Hanover Elkton W. P. Lloyd Decker Gettysburg Hunterstown Ruth E. Shue York C. F. Catherman Gettysburg M. Is Decker People’s Cash Store William A. Cloud Germantown Elizabeth Hi. Stahl Robert N. Stahle Washington, D. C Huntingdon W. Va Leila M. Wagner Table Rock Springdale Township Orlo M. Schultz Manuel Springdale H. H. Beidleman St. Matthew’ Lutheran Church Edna D. Powl Lancaster Robert C. Myers Clinton N. Myers Emmanuel Lutheran Church P. George Sieger Elgin J. Sanders Anna Sevilla Shue Chas. Shue Jacobs Mills J. N. Faust Spring Grove Evelyn A. E. Baker Elvin A. Study Westminster W. J. Seabrook John W. Baker Ira Study Alce Forsythe Cashtown Paul Miller McKnightstown St. Ignatius Church Buchanan Valley W. W. Whalen Treva A. Krumrine Charles E. Koontz Littlestown Ethel R. Shaffer Orrtanna Carl V. Ketner Waynesboro Martin L. Shaffer C. M. Ankerbrand Biglerville Alice D. Bauserman John E. Anthony Peter Anthony Hanover M. J. Roth Trinity Reformed Church Anthony Maurice C. Nace York Manufacturing Company

First Banana Aluctiqn of the Season at J H Wolf & Son

Event advertisement for a banana sale at 9:00 pm on Saturday at E High Street. Promoter J H Wolf & Son in New Oxford urge readers not to miss the season kickoff.

J. H. Wolf & Son New Oxford

Deaths and notices in Gettysburg area 담

A long obituary list notes deaths from May 13 to May 15 in Morrisonville and nearby towns. Philip Fleagle, 187 years old, and Dr. Theodore Wertz, 53, are among the deceased along with Doris Hall and Mary Fleming. Several survivors are listed with spouses, children, and siblings. Funeral and burial details appear, with interments in Morrisonville and Hanover area.

Philip Fleagle Mirrisonville Ill Mr. Fleagle Mt. RoBeck Nicholas P. Fleagle Mary Adams MecSherrystown Pleagle F. H. Strausbaugh D. BE. Noonan Frank E New Oxford Aug. Strausbaugh Hanovr Tineboro Wertz Doris William Cole Hanover Mary M. Fleming John Hi. Fleming Trene Ruth Laura May June Emeline Marie Florence Cora Madge Mummert’s Meeting House East Berlin Harry B. Sfton Gettysburg Sefton Helen Ef. Heehnsen Anna M. Wisenhart Clellie Seftin William Ogden William Sheads Brady Sefton Edgar Sefton Hagerstown Clair W. Bowers Harrisburg George Emma Bowers Polyclinis Hospital Ralph V Littlestown Tuesdy

Council to Light Clocks and Accept Bachtell Resignation

Regular June 5 1928 meeting notes Bachtell resigns as Borough and Health secretary and council approves actions on lighting contracts street work and clock faces. Financial bills listed include Met Elec Power Co Murphy Electric Co Adams Transit Co and others with payments for labor supplies and equipment. Special meeting set for June 19 to decide on Metropolitan Edison lighting contract and elect a new secretary.

Winand, Baugher Plymire Gilbert and Hermann Jaso Burgess Wagner Met Elec. Power Co Murphy Elect. Co Commonwealth of Pa Edw Mueller Co A. Brashshears Hilary Smith Arthur Hensel Charles Sadler Charles Hensel John Lough PD. A. & S. Small Galion Iron Works & Mfg. Co Jesse Crabbs Heo J.P. Smith John Hoffman A. P. Wagner IF. & M. Bank Wm. Eckenrode Counceil Peters Street L. O. Buckner Edison Co Baugher and Gilbert Griffin Metropolitan Jolison Co Buckner Ed. Ditenhafer Carlisle Street Berlin Road Gilbert and Plymire Baugher and Winand Chas. A. Diehl South Orange Street Gilbert and Herman Carrid H. G. Bachtell Sec'y G. Bachtell

Gettysburg High School Grants Largest Graduation Class

Ninety one seniors received diplomas marking Gettysburg High School’s largest graduating class. Valedictorian Melchair Sheads and salutatorian Hugh McIlhenny received honors from alumni president C. C. Culp. D. A. R. and American Legion prizes went to various students. Local graduates include New Oxford and York Springs seniors with several regional ties noted. Memorial Day visits and upcoming games by the New Oxford A C are also listed along with nursing school plans for a local student.

Gettysburg High School Melchair Sheads Hugh McIlhenny C. C. Culp High School Alumni Association H. D. Sheppard Hanover Prezent Gettysburg The Daughters of the American Revolution Sara Rise Janet Biesecker William Mickley Chester Rogers Edward Bullett Donald Swope Joseph Reaser American Legion Immert Colestock New Oxford S&mmert G. Colestock Rufus A. Haverstick Florence J. Ling

Hospital Notices Scribbled in Hanover Region

A stream of patient movements from Hanover hospital and Warner hospital includes discharges of G Wilson Herman and Mrs Henry Lawrence. Ralph M Helwig admitted. I R Witmer taken to Maryland General for eye exam. Miss Susie Spagler discharged. Daniel Whorles after injuries from a horse trampling admitted with fractured ribs. Several others admitted or discharged in Gettysburg Littlestown and York area.

G. Wilson Herman Lincolnway Hanover Hospital Curtis Hanover Paul Henry Lawrence New Oxford Warner Hospital Charles Crabbes Littlestown Warner Hopital Ralph M. Helwig Hanove Hospital Gettysburg Daniel Whorles Gigsburg Whorley National Cemetery John MeIlhenny Mary Hare Harold Galbraith Lesbie Crouse Ben Church 3Tlimore Tiss Margaret Peters Biglerville West Side York Clinton Dietz John Musselman Charles Wortz Fanover Hospital Linda Harner Newton Harner Diss Harner

Local Health Notes Report Various Ailments In Area

The column lists residents with illnesses including pneumonia influenza heart attack tonsillitis quinsy and liver trouble. Names and locations include Dorothy Miller Pleasant Street F B Sellers Center Square Mrs Mellwee New Oxford R N Maude Wierman Kennedy York Springs Mellie Wefkert Bonneauville Howard Milchimes Bonneauville Prof George H Haines Abbotts town A J Brady McSherrystown and Jacob Shildt now at Littlestown caring for his daughter Mrs Harvey Rittase.

Lewis Moore Qualityville Dorothy Miller G. Miller Pleasant Street Ll. B. Mellwee New [Oxford R. N F. B. Sellers Center Square Maude Wierman Kennedy York Springs Mellie Wefkert Bonneauville Howard Milchimes George H. Haines Abbottstown A. J. Brady McSherrystown Joness Jacob Shildt White Hall Harvey Rittase Littlestown

New Oxford Fire company meeting notes and bus addition

At the June New Oxford Fire Company meeting Geo T Felty Jr reported a $25 check from Geo Young of Hanover for farm fire services near Guldens. Bills totaling $2275 were approved and receipts were $41.60. A vote of thanks was to be sent to Dr Young. A new 15 passenger bus for the Carlisle Hanover run was purchased by Adams Transit Company at Lima Ohio.

New Oxford Fire Company Geo T. Felty, Jr Geo. Young Hanover See Felty Young Wm. McClain Vice Press Annie C. Parr Corine Ester Parr Clair Parr Littlestown John W. Spangler Regenia Mackle Chas. Geesey Gladys Geesey John A. Geesey Lincolnway Esther Feiser R. N New Cumberland H. J. Smith

Memorial Parade Planned Saturday Evening by Sons of Veterans

The Sons of Veterans will stage a parade Saturday at 6 from their armory to New Oxford cemetery for memorial services rain halted the earlier parade. The return will feature a flagpole retreat at Cen­tral Square, with J. R. Ste. delivering aviation at M. I. church and the Oxford band performing. W C No 22 and P90 S. f A. will meet at the Camp room at 5 to begin the parade.

Sons of Veterans New Oxford Cenar The J. R. Ste M. I N Oxford

New Oxford Pupils Achieve High Attendance

Two percent of New Oxford pupils posted perfect attendance with no tardiness. The report lists named high school and grammar school students with perfect records, totals of days attended, and absences, showing a 96 percent yearly attendance and 53 percent state rate.

NEW Oxford Prfe Louise Duttera Mir'em Stock Vary Yong Wilton Miller Guy Sponseller Glenn Sponseller Paul Sponseller Myrtle Belle Herman Elizabeth N. Himes Grace McClain Florence Miller Marion Riebold Beatrice Steffan Robt D. Herman B Schriver Leo Acker John Myers Rodger Sadler Cole Sponseller Harry Trone Grace Haar Nadine Miller Mary Miller Maregret Ogden Imogene Wilt Lester Kaiser Fred Feiser Cloyd Shultz John Haar Sara Slogle Alfaretta Stock Hleena Trone Richard Holtry Harold Sadler Wim Stock Harriet Sadler

Endurance drive under way in Hanover area

Wm Haddad, joined by a Pontiac Six secured with five feet of chain, begins a five day and five night nonstop test through Hanover and surrounding towns. He will report progress at stations, with a large bulletin board tracking his status. the car is sealed and guarded to prevent tampering.

Haddad Hanover New Oxford York Chambersburg Alena

Birthday surprise at Wagner home Lincolnway W

A surprise party honored Mrs. Wagner at her Lincolnway West home hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Wagner. The item notes several relatives and visitors including Rhoda Myers and son Elwood of Philadelphia visiting Lincolnway I for the summer and a list of Memorial Day movements and minor injuries.

A. P. Wagner Lincolnway Ft. Hoyle Ruby Feagans Charles ‘Town W Va Higenbotham Charles Ginter Bonneauville Small and Family W. High Street William Russell Philadelphia Caroline Robinson Orange Street Fred Birely Allentown J. C. Birely Lincoln Heights Eilig Cook

First Banana Auction Of The Season On Saturday

An auction event titled First Banana Auction Of The Season takes place Saturday at 9 o clock on High Street in New Osford. No additional details are provided.

Church Services and Schedules for Local Congregations

First Evangelical Loutheran church led by George E Sheffer offers Sunday School at 9 a m with classes for all ages. Worship at 10 15 a m on the theme Our faith in the Kingdom of Heaven. C FE society meets at 6 p m and a Children's Day program in the afternoon. Light Brigade Friday at 7 p m. Holy Communion first Sunday in July. Second church Rev Dr J Howard Ake to preach at evening service. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at St Pauls Reformed New Oxford. Emanuel Reformed Abbotstown services include Sunday School 9 a m and Children's Day service at 7 p m.

First Evangelical Loutheran Church George E. Sheffer N. M. Morrison D. F. Slentz C. FE. Society P.m Light Brigade al Church Feem Ov Uck Evers J. Howard Ake St. Paul's Reformed Church New Oxford P. Frantz Christian Endeavor

Paroshiatl School Presents Closing Exercises Tonight

Betsy Ross play “When Betsy Ross Made Old Glory” staged by Parochial school pupils in Parochial hall tonight. Cast includes Washington, Ross, Morris, and Rebecca with a dialogue The Two Aunts. Rev. Whalen to award diplomas to five graduates, Leona Essick to play Aunt Mary and other roles named.

Betsy Ross Betsy George Washington Francis Weaver Ross Mary Staub Robert Morris Charles Rinehart William Shrad Anderson Bernard Carbau Penelope Helen Breighn Rebecca Marie Billman Jane Lilian Stanb Patience Catherine Leona Essick Mary Jeses Beren

Local births reported from Hanover area homes

A series of birth announcements from Hanover and nearby townships notes daughters for Jas Small and Geo Hockensmith and sons for Walter Small Bernard Neliderer and Kessler Wollet. Other couples include Luther Myers Eugene M Smith Myrl Crawford Robert Myers Earl Pitzer Clauded Orndorff Ernest Reichart and Absolom Abbot with a late ambulance call for Mrs Abbott before the stork arrived.

Jas Small High Street Geo. Hockensmith Irishtown Luther Myers Hampton Walter Small Gettysburg Bernard G. Neliderer Hanover Earl Francs Eugene M. Smith Myrl R. Crawford Kessler Wollet Robert F. Myers Abbottstown Earl Pitzer Aspers Clauded Orndorff Berwick Township Ernest Reichart Paradise Township Absolom Abbot's East Berlin

Local Notices and Social Ovents in Hanover Paper

Notices show John Brashshears's wife severing debts and a festival by the Men's Bible class raising about $50. Several visits and travels across Lincolnway areas include Zeiglers, Frantz family, Brown family, Ruth Wortz, Dorsey Martz, and Yeagy entering Gettysburg College. Memorial Day visits feature Card and Miller families in town.

John Brashshears New Oxtford Hanover E. Zeigler Ale Town A. P. Frantzatt Lincolnway C. Clark Brown Dorothy Goods Ray Kohler Near Town R. M. Mathias Littles Ruth J. Wortz Dorsey Martz Cashtown Arthur M. Yeagy Gettysburg College John Eckert Philadelphia W. Hieckert Miles Miller Lincolnsway Miller Washington Elizabeth Taughinbaugh Baltimore Jack Card

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