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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1945
Page
14
The article lists local events and notices: new 95 auto tax stamps go on sale Saturday. Alonso Andrew Bigham Jr. inducted into the army Thursday. numerous residents and visitors are mentioned with short notes on illnesses travel and family visits. VE Day acknowledgments and community items appear with local officials and school closures noted.
Cut-Rate Shoe Store at 41 Carlisle Street in Hanover Pa advertises men s Gorilla Work Shoes with no back seams in sizes 6 to 10 priced 94 48. Other work shoes range from 63 48 to 5 96.
The Girl Scout troop of New Oxford will hold a paper drive on Saturday June 16 starting in the morning. Residents should place scrap paper in bundles on sidewalks for easy collection to raise funds for troop equipment.
Ralph Kopman Jr recorded from a Navy hospital on Okinawa on May 10 that his leg injury would require months of confinement. He wrote to his father, Ralph Kopman Sr., near New Oxford, describing his condition after fighting with the First Marines.
Miss Arlene Bower daughter of Mrs Goldie Bower New Oxford postmistress and Lt Vernon E Rutherford formerly of Ned Oxford were married in San Francisco California on Saturday afternoon Both graduates of New Oxford High School Class of 1938 the bride is trained nurse from University of Pennsylvania and Rutherford Navy officer trained at University of California
Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Winters Hershey announce the marriage of their daughter Lois to Herbert C. Wisler son of Mrs. Gertrude Baker Wisler and the late Calvin Wisler. The ceremony at Fishburn United Brethren Hershey was officiated by Rev. Harry C. Mark. The couple will reside with the bride's family.
Miss Mary Catherine Freet daughter of Mrs Edna Freet McSherrys town and Maynard Utz son of Mr and Mrs John Utz Hanover were married Saturday a week in the rectory of the Church of the Annunciation McSherrystown. Ceremony by Rt Rev Msgr Patrick F McGee with Mr and Mrs Charles Little Hanover as witnesses.
Meckley Lawrence Miss Gladys Marie Lawrence daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Lawrence McSherrystown and Cpl John Richard Meckley son of the late Mr and Mrs Charlies Meckley were married in the Annunciation church rectory in McSherrystown by Rev Cletus Wagman. The double ring ceremony was held with Christine Lawrence and Charles Meckley as attendants. Cpl Meckley has spent 30 months in the South Pacific and will report to Fort Dix after furlough. The bride will reside with her parents for now.
The Rev Mark E Stock pastor of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church Gettysburg suffered a heart attack Sunday afternoon after attending morning and early afternoon services. He had helped parishioners depart for a Conewago Deanery Council convention and was stricken back at the rectory. His condition Monday was reported favorable by his physician.
John W W Duttera of Lincolnway West who had been confined to bed with illness is showing improvement.
A string of notices lists residents and relatives with travels promotions and furloughs. Mary Lou Markie joins Blaw-Knox in York while Donald Brown earns sergeant rank in Italy. Others include relatives visiting, training at universities, and service members on leave or stationed abroad.
Veterans of Foreign Wars post 15 at Gettysburg invites overseas veterans to a meeting on Wednesday June 13. All veterans are urged to attend for briefing and fellowship.
The report details balances across athletic, paper, band, and general funds as of mid 1944 and earlier. It covers receipts, expenditures, instrument purchases, earmarked balances, and notes gifts from community patrons.
Henry Hoffnagle on 8 1/C leave with mother Nellie Hoffnagle Lincolnway West. Roger Hoffnagle F 1/C with wife and daughter Rochelle of Bendersville visited his mother. Heirs of E C Bond estate sold West High street brick dwelling for 5600.10 to Mrs William R Russel Sanford Fla. occupied by Staub children. Sgt Thomas Bross Jr Lincoln Neb furlough with parents near Abbottstown. Zeigler family from Williamsport weekend with Brosss. New Oxford Youth Recreation Booster Day raised about 50 by four high school girls giving badges. Rev Paul S B Denlinger new Methodist pastor spoke first sermon. native of Haddon Heights NJ. Dickinson College graduate. Yale Divinity School May 27. serves York Springs New Oxford Hunterstown Rock Chapel parsonage duties.
Master Sgt Allen A Larson son of Mr and Mrs Eric F Larson received his commission as second lieutenant after completing OCS in France He is now stationed in Munster Germany and has served overseas for two years
Mark E. Trone, jeweler in Baltimore St. Hanover, Pa., offers diamond rings and Hamilton watches, indicating a local sale or display. The terse ad highlights jewelry items with no additional details on prices or terms.
Mrs William Zetters daughter of Mrs E R Trimmer of Harrisburg died in Harrisburg on Tuesday night. The former Junia Dowhouer became ill on Memorial day and was a granddaughter of Mrs F B Smith of Hanover Street. She was a frequent visitor to New Oxford. Further details unavailable at press time.
Mrs. Louisa Kimmel widow of Adam Kimmel aged 93 died Friday at noon at her son Curtis Butt’s home in Reading township near East Berlin after a brief illness. She leaves two daughters Mrs. Butt and Mrs. Seright Nell three sons Lewis Peter and George 11 and 2 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 1 30 pm with services at the Butt home then at Barren’s church near Dillsburg Rev Richard Shaffer officiates interment in adjoining cemetery pallbearers named Ralph Myers Harvey Ruppert Charles Livingston Benton Miller Raymond Jacobs and Parren Winahd.
Amos Hoff 77 died at his daughter Mrs Carroll Leister Mt Pleasant Twp New Oxford R2 Sunday at 1205 AM He was son of the late Henry and Rebecca Yingling Hoff widow Emma Becker He leaves one daughter three grandchildren and four great grandchildren He belonged to Christ Reformed Church near Littlestown Funeral set for Wednesday 10 AM at W A Feiser Funeral Home Hanover Rev George E Sheffer officiating Burial in Christ Reformed Church Cemetery near Littlestown
Mrs Lucy C Losman age 74 of 548 Main Street McSherrystown died Saturday at Hanover Hospital at 3 30 PM She was a daughter of the late James and wife of William Losman widow of about 20 years She leaves two children Ralph at home and Mrs David Welkert New Oxford Also six Lawrence siblings from Irish Town Edge Grove and New Orleans Funeral set for Tuesday at Kernan funeral home at 8 30 AM with high requiem mass at 9 AM at the Church of the Annunciation Interment at St Marys cemetery Pallbearers listed including Paul Topper Pius Topper Eugene Shorb Austin Noel Fred Keffer Harry Neidler update.
John Martin Kauffman aged 73 of Hampton died at home Sunday morning from a complication of diseases. He was in ill health for six years and served as Reading township road supervisor for six years. Survived by widow Cora A. Leib, two sons Mervin and Ph Eugene, one sister Maggie Burgard. Funeral at Hampton Lutheran Church Wednesday at 1 30 p m with Rev Elmer Drumm. burial East Berlin cemetery.
Maple 3 piece living room suites priced at 00.50 offered by Leinhardt Bros located at 33 Baltimore Hanover Pa.
Just received boys non rationed oxfords in sizes 10 to 6. located at 41 Carlisle Street, Hanover. Stock includes durable leather uppers and flexible soles. Shop hours and pricing available at the counter.
The Daily Vacation Bible School in New Oxford opens Monday for two weeks with sessions 9 to 11 a m. The beginner department ages four to five lists 19 students taught by Lois Ehlman with assistant Joan Smeltz. Primary department enrolls 26 children taught by Mrs. E C Livingston. Fourth to sixth grade juniors include 18 students under Miss Anna Jane Bollinger. Seventh to ninth grade intermediates total 13 students taught by Rev D F Ehlman.
The June meeting led by President Charles Alwine approved a finance move to invest borough funds up to 2000 in war bonds. An ordinance bans operations or maintenance of dead animal handling within the borough. May treasurer’s report showed a cash balance of 4079.76 after receipts and expenditures. Also noted is an inability to secure materials for new park benches at Center Square.
William A Beales 36 a Seabees member and veteran of Overseas service died of battle wounds received in the Pacific as disclosed by Navy telegrams to his family. His mother and wife in Gettysburg received May 29 letters from him. Beales was a clerk at Peoples Drug Store in Gettysburg and survived by an older brother Charles and four sisters including Mrs Harold Wenta.
The Gettysburg All Stars defeated Bonneauville 6 to 2 on Sunday afternoon at Gettysburg in a baseball game.
UST received Wolen's white canvas loafers in red rubber trim. Sizes 5 to 9 available. price cut at 41 Carlisle Street, Hanover, Pa, OE Store.
Mark and Trone Jeweler offers birthstone rings for ladies and men starting at five dollars. Located at Balto and St. Hanover Place, Baltimore. The ad promotes affordable jewelry with a focus on accessible gift options.
Prof D K Ernst practical psychologist and hypnotist will perform in the New Oxford high school auditorium Wednesday night June 13 at 8. Volunteers from the audience will be subjects. The show is sponsored by the New Oxford Lions club with proceeds to the New Oxford Youth Recreation club.
Evangelical and Reformed churches list service times at St. Pauls New Oxford and Emmanuel Abbottstown with Sunday school supervisors William Sanders and Merle Kinneman. The sermon theme is Dimensions of a Noble Life. A Mercersburg Synod youth rally at Hoffman orphanage Littlestown includes 3 p.m. registration.
Rev G E Sheffer presides at 9 15 am church school with M A Yohe as superintendent and 10 15 am worship theme That My House may be Filled. Children's Day program June 19 at 10 15 am. Holy Communion June 24 at 10 15 am and 7 30 pm. Baptism service 2 pm on Communion Sunday. Preparatory Friday June 22 at 8 pm.
The Rev Elmer Drumm of St Pauls The Pines leads a 9am worship service with 10am Sunday school In Heidjersburg St Marks offers 930am Sunday school and 1030am worship While Hampton St Johns runs 7pm Sunday school and 8pm worship The Missionary society meets Tuesday evening.
The Methodist Church announces a church school at 9:30 a.m. and public worship at 10:30 a.m. Observance of Methodist Student Day will be held during the service led by Pastor Paul B. Denlinger.
The Rev. J. F. O'Donnell pastors Cenewage Chapel with Sunday Masses at 7 and 9 30. Blessed Virgin Sodality and benediction follow at 7 p m.
The Rev. Robert D. Hartnett the pastor announces Masses Sunday at 7 30 and 10 a m and evening devotions with benediction at 7 30 p m at St Marys Church New Oxford.
Emmanuel Reformed announces Sunday school at 9 30 am with no worship service this Sunday.
The Rev. Snyder Alleman leads Abbottstown Lutheran Charge with church worship at 9 a.m. Sunday school at 10 15 a.m. and Luther League at 7 p.m. on Sundays.
The Church of the Brethren announces Sunday school at Muimmert's at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. In East Berlin Sunday school starts at 9:00 a.m. with worship at 7:30 p.m. Pastor J. Monroe Danner leads the congregation.
Norman J. Bisking of Columbia and Charles A. Whisler of York were held for court by Justice Beary in West York on assault and battery charges filed by Charles E Bowser of Abbottstown. Bowser also accuses Bisking of stealing a solid gold ring and money, ring identified by Bowser’s son-in-law L C Hamme. Bowser says he was attacked Friday afternoon in a field at a beer party. bruises were visible.
Students earned speed and accuracy honors in dictation and shorthand from the Order of Gregg Artists and OAT certificates. Notable recipients include Carlyn Sebright Ferne Sponseller George Haines Louise Stump Jean Little Nadine Sieg and more for 100 80 and 0 word rates and perfect copying. Junior Haar won the OAT bronze pin for best paper.
Troop No 1 of the New Oxford Girl Scouts met Wednesday evening to rehearse ceremonies for a Flag Day program and to pass the Community Life test toward the Second Close badge. Meetings will be biweekly in summer focusing on hikes outdoor parties campfire events and badge work with new assistants Mary Miller and Mary Catherine Yingling. A June 14 retreat at Center Square for Play Day opens with color guards Lorraine O'Brien Marcella Speigie mire Joan Smelts and Sylvia Kiunk invited to attend.
Cpl Bernard Brashears 22 son of Mr and Mrs Alien Brashears Hane over street New Oxford received an honorable discharge from the Marine Corps. He enlisted January 1 1943 and after boat training on the Island and 8 C. He served in the Pacific in four major battles and was wounded at Guam in July 1944. He was hospitalized at Bremerton Washington in August and later at Philadelphia Naval Hospital since November 25. He received his honorable discharge May 30.
Norman A Markle purchases the Mayflower restaurant from Mrs. Jesse L Wilson widow of the late proprietor and reopens the popular establishment at Carlile and Chestnut streets Hanover. Markle formerly served as steward at the Elks home and later with the Cross Keys hotel and will live with Mrs Markle in the building above the restaurant.
Public daily hours listed as seven a m to three p m except Saturday. Saturday hours shown as nine a m to thirteen sixty eight minutes. Local schedule details unclear due to OCR errors but indicates standard weekday and Saturday differences in operating times.
Navy official Commander Jack Shriver of the Maritime Service arrived in New York several weeks ago to report for duty and coordinate with shore command amid ongoing posturing and readiness reviews.
A garbled OCR passage lists scattered words and numbers with no clear narrative. Readable bits include references to items and phrases that resemble adversarial terms but lack coherent context or complete sentences.
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