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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1933

Page

15

Hanover Beers Tax Boosts Borough Treasury

Since April 7 when 3.2 beer became legal, 26 Hanover establishments hold licenses under federal rules, adding 2,675 to the borough treasury. Nine restaurants and four hotels contribute 1,950, eight distributors 600, and five clubs 125. Licensees include Distributors Bortner Bottling Works and Hanover Beverage Co, hotels Central and Colonial, restaurants Hanover Quick Lunch and Nick Mavros, and organizations such as American Legion Home association and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Hanover Lst of Hanover Bortner Bottling Works William C. Chronister J. P. Shultz Ehrhart-Conrad Co Jerome E. Hemier Hanover Beverage Co Daniel G. Szwoyer Roger B. Hertz American Legion Home Association Hanover Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Hanover Lodge Loyal Order of Moose Hanover Home Association Central Colonial City Richard McAllister Hanover Quick Lunch New Franklin Nick Mavros C. E. Kline Roscoe Rider Mayflower Little’s Grover Gouker William L. Hertz

Social visit notes from Gettysburg and nearby towns

New Chester residents George McClellan and James Au Sr. of Gettysburg spent Sunday with Clayton Eicholtz and wife. Harry Lough and family and Mrs. Annie Buckminister of New Oxford visited Mrs. Iva Snyder and family. Numerous local residents and visitors from East Berlin, Frederick Maryland, and Carlisle were observed visiting friends, painting projects started on the Alex Wolf property, and other family gatherings throughout the area.

George McClellan James Aumen Gettysburg Clayton Eicholtz Near Here Harry Lough Annie Buckminister New Oxford Iva Snyder Guy Little H. J. Brame Chambersburg Russel Hoff Frederick Wiliam Hoft David Kime East Berlin Harvey Herman Hampton John Kime George Deatrick Alex. Wolf Irene Gladfelter East Bersih G. Marion Stambaugh Augustus Stough Clarence Stough Harnsburg Adam Myers Walter Winand C. FB. Winand Frank Bly and Near York Springs Mary Cooley Roland Hewitt Narberth A. W. Frymyer Carlisle N. FP. Shank C. E. Winand Harry Cooley Edward Mummert

Leach Wins Reservoir Contract For Bendersville

Bendersville borough council awarded B. Leach of Lemoyne the contract to build a 200000 gallon water reservoir near the existing tank. The project costs 2634.80 dollars and will employ about 20 local workers with completion expected in 60 days.

B. Leach Lemoyne Bendersville Leach

Brame Heads Adams York Horseshoe League Officers

C Arthur Brame elected manager of the Adams York horseshoe league at a courthouse meeting. Pinkney Hess assistant manager, George R. Martin secretary, Luther E. McDonnell treasurer. Schedule from June 21 to August 23 with teams Gettysburg Arendtsville East Berlin New Oxford Hanover and Spring Grove.

C. Arthur Brame Gettysburg Court House Pinkney Hess Ciettysburg George R. Martin Luther E. McDonnell Arendtsville East Berlin New Oxford Hanover Spring Grove

Miss Edna Saby to Enter Wilson College This Fall

Miss Edna Saby daughter of Dr and Mrs R O Saby of Gettysburg will enter Wilson College Chambersburg in the fall. She graduated Gettysburg High School in 1932 and took a post graduate course there this year. Last year she won the Adams County state scholarship but relinquished it to pursue the post graduate course in the high school.

Edna Saby R. 8. Saby Gettysburg Wilson College Chambersburg Saby Gettysburg High School Adams County

Youth Walks Into Arrest In Hanover Warehouse Break In

Paul Toot 28 of Hanover allegedly broke into a Hanover wholesale warehouse Saturday evening. He encountered Detective Jesse Crabbs who with Trooper Kasparovich Officer Keeney and Trooper William Wasparvich detained him after a call about a suspicious man. Toot, with prior records in Adams and York counties, was jailed in York County.

Paul Toot Hanover Toot Jesse Crabbs Crabbs William Wasparvich Gettysburg State Police Norman Keeney Kasparovich Keeney Adams York Counties York County

Hanover Triumphs Over New Oxford In Weekend Baseball Showdowns

Hanover defeats New Oxford 11 to 1 at Young's field on Saturday with Keffer pitching for Hanover. Sunday at Old Mill ballpark Hanover again beats New Oxford 8 to 3 led by Kane and Bevenour. Home run by Brady and three-base hit by Wolf highlight the scores and stats.

Hanover Independents New ‘Oxford Young's Shriver Beamer C. Bevenour New Oxford Keffer Hanover Old Mill Jack Kane Eline Groft Newman Sponseller Rinehart Britcher Trone Bevenour Shiver Markle Brady E. Rohrbaugh Wolf Stauffer, If Wareheim Kane Poecpergy Smith McClain Trane OC. Bevenour Brashears Stock

Missionary program set at The Pines Church in Heidlersburg

The Rev. Mr. Biedie of the Harrisburg radio staff will lead a missionary program at The Pines church on June 16 at 8 o clock with readings by visiting members. Post office and star route from Heidlersburg to Biglerville will close after June 15. patrons served from York Springs railroad. Various local residents are noted visiting, moving, or serving at nearby towns and schools. festival receipts at Heidlersburg and The Pines cited.

M. F. Slaybaugh Bessie Kemper Hanover Myra Houck Linn Smith John Haverstick Heidlersburg Verna Shull Belmont York Merle Mumma State College Francis Mumma Five Points Russel Fogle Hazel Shull R. N Buckeystown C. H. Shull Chester Grostcost York Springs Milt Grostcost New Chester Luther Philips Erma Wildison Miriam Haverstick Woodside Heldlersburg J. H. Little Fidler United. Brethren Sunday School Grant’ Asper Grostrost Eugene Clark Nora. M. Glessner W H. Clark Blair Doreene Pittsburgh

Creek Stream Cleaning Under Councilman Epley Supervision

A crew led by Councilman C W Epley began cleaning Rock Creek from Harrisburg road upstream for about a quarter mile with landowner John W McIlhenny granting access. Adams County Home lands remain uncleaned. Steward Smith stated the county home supervision allows cleaning but not as the committee pleases.

Adams County Steward Smith

Inquest Set for Connor Couple Deaths After May Crash

An inquest into the deaths of Kenneth Connor and Mrs. Clara Farr Connor, fatally injured in a May 20 automobile crash near Twin Bridges park on the Gettysburg Harrisburg highway, will be held Wednesday afternoon. The coroner's jury includes George F. Weaver, Clarence G. Ecker, Neely Kennedy, Earl Guise, Roy Weaver and OC Richard Wolff.

Kenneth Connor Clara Farr Connor Gettysburg Harrisburg Twin Bridges Park George F. Weaver Clarence G. Ecker Neely Kennedy Earl Guise Roy Weaver Richard Wolff

Allen acquires Littlestown Independent from Elliott

W. F. Allen of Wenonah New Jersey has purchased the Littlestown Independent from G Edward Elliott who ran the weekly paper since April 1932. Elliott plans to return to Milford Connecticut and Allen received immediate possession.

W. 5. Allen Wenonah New Jersey Littlestown G. Edward Elliott That Pee Allen Elliott Milford Connecticut

Hanover Strike Short-Lived At Keystone Wire Cloth Plant

About 100 workers at Keystone Wire Cloth in Hanover walked out Wednesday for 20 cent hourly pay but returned after 1.5 hours with no wage increase. Police kept order as 20 holdouts faced possible dismissal while others resumed a 73-hour week amid wage dispute.

Keystone Wire Cloth Company Hanover

Spring Grove to Resume Bank by July First

Spring Grove will reopen as a reorganized bank by July 1 with a capital structure of 162,500 dollars. Depositors and former stockholders approved the plan, subscribing 100000 dollars in capital stock and 50000 dollars in surplus, with 12500 dollars in reserve.

Spring Grove Spring Grove National Bank Roosevelt

Births across communities announce several newborns

Mr and Mrs Charles Carson Fairfield R D announce the birth of a son John Calvin on Wednesday. A ninth child for the Carsons. Elsewhere births include a son to Mr and Mrs Walter McClain Fairfield on Saturday, a daughter Doris Catherine to Mr and Mrs John M Warner near Pine Grove schoolhouse Union township born May 30, a daughter to Mr and Mrs T K Randall Washington DC with Mrs Randall formerly Katherine Albaugh, a son Edward Glenn to Mr and Mrs J Donald Smith Hanover born May 31, a son Jay David to Mr and Mrs Paul Golden Hanover born Saturday evening, a daughter to Mr and Mrs Clarence Hardman Gettysburg born Monday, a son Frank lin Tecumseh to Mr and Mrs Sherman Wildasin Evanston IL formerly Hanover born May 27, a daughter to Mr and Mrs Tempest Laughman Hanover R D 1 born Saturday.

Charles Carson Fairfield R. D John Calvin Carsons Walter McClain Fairfield John M. Warner Pine Grove Houkte Union Township Doris Catherine T. K. Randall Washington, D. C Randall Katherine Albaugh Harry C. Albaugh Hanover J. Donald Smith Edward Glenn Paul Golden Jay David Clarence Hardman Gettysburg Sherman Wildasin Evanston, Ill Franklin Tecumseh Wildasin Miriam Sheaffer Milton W. Sheger Tempest Laughman R. D

Fatal Auto Crash Claims George A. Strausbaugh in Gettysburg

George A. Strausbaugh aged 72 of Gettysburg died in a noon automobile crash near Binghamton New York, where he had moved to live with his son Emory Strausbaugh. Emory survived with minor injuries. Burtis Strausbaugh had moved to Binghamton for work as the family planned a future together. Surviving relatives include two daughters, a son, eleven grandchildren, a sister and two brothers. Funeral services were held at St Francis Xavier Church in Gettysburg after a wake at the Myers home.

Binghamton New York Hus George A. Strausbaugh Gettysburg Strausbaugh Emory Emdy Strausbaugh Emory Strausbaugh Burtis Mr. Strausbaugh Cold Spring Road Fairfeld John Strausbaugh Luther Sterner Nelson Myers Sherd Saylor Waynesboro David Strausbaugh Iron Springs Samuel Strausbaugh Myers

May records unusual rain with 22 rainy days

May brought 22 rainy days with measurable precipitation on 18 days totaling 4.68 inches. This exceeds the normal May rainfall of 3.24 inches by 1.44 inches. For the first five months of 1933, precipitation totaled 21.42 inches versus a normal 15.69 inches.

Bids Open for Coal Bread Supplies by Adams County Poor District

The Adams County Poor District invites sealed bids for coal to be delivered to the County Home and for fresh bread to be supplied between July 1 1933 and July 1 1934. Bids due June 20 at 1 PM in the Steward's office. Bond required. right to reject any bids reserved.

Poor District Adams Co Steward's Department F. QO. B Gettysburg County Home

Adams County Receives $265 June Relief Allocation

Adams County will receive $265 for unemployment relief in June per Erle Biddle of the state relief board. Dr Henry A Hanson said the county has about $15,000 on hand for June and a weekly budget around $2,500, with some 700 county families aided. The county plans to request July funds based on actual needs and will continue aiding the needy.

Adams County Erle Biddle State Relief Board Henry A. Hanson County Emergency Relief Board Doctor Hanson

Resigning Pastor Ira Trostel Leaves Idaville Charge

The Rev. Ira W. Trostel of Idaville tendered his resignation from the Idaville Lutheran charge serving Upper Bermudian and Goodyear churches to Rev. M. R. Hamsher of Mechanicsburg. Congregations will vote on June 18 at a special meeting. After eight years as pastor he may leave the ministry for sales work with future plans undetermined.

Ira W. Trostel Idaville Upper Bermudian Goodyear M. R. Hamsher Mechanicsburg West

Two Weekend Crashes Near Gettysburg Cause Damage

No injuries were reported in two similar weekend crashes near Gettysburg. Harold Wentz and Ralph Wing collided on the Biglerville road causing about 100 dollars damage to each car. Clarence Schultz rear ended Charles Butt on the Taneytown road causing about 50 dollars damage to both vehicles. Both incidents were investigated by the Gettysburg state highway patrol.

Gettyasburg Harold Wentz Gettysburg Ralph Wing Allentown Biglerville Road Gettyshburg Wentz Wing Hioward Avenue Clarence ¢. Shultz Taneytown FR Charles W. Butt Gettysburg R Taneytown Road Butt Shultz State Highway Motor Patrol

Estate Letters Issued In Gettysburg And Conewago

Letters of administration on Ruth A. Pitzer estate granted to husband Cletus E. Pitzer in Gettysburg. Estate valued at $400. Will of Isaiah Krumrine of Conewago Township entered to probate by Milton J. Krumrine. Estate valued at $1,040.

Ruth A. Pitzer Gettysburg Cletus E. Pitzer Gettyseburg Robert E. Fisher Register and Recorder Isaiah Krumrine Conewago Township Milton J. Krumrine

Pennsylvania beer tax brings in half a million in 26 days

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue reports a revenue rush from the new beer tax totaling 556 407 dollars from May 5 to May 31. The receipts include 811 0420 dollars from half cent per bottle and 325 BAT from bottle and barrel stamps. Secretary Leon J D Molzner notes the spike reflects stock moving before the tax date and expects ten million dollars in two years for unemployment relief.

Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Today Leon JD. Molzner Revenue

Retired Gettysburg Stonecutter Zeigler Reaches 81

C William Zeigler of Gettysburg retires after fifteen years as a battlefield employee reaching retirement age. He held the stonecutter rating and is a few months past his eighty first birthday.

C. William Zeigler Gettysburre Zeigler

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