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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1933
Page
6
Five federal agents from the Hagerstown district raided a Charmian Hamiltonban Township moonshine plant. They seized a 350-gallon still in operation and other paraphernalia and arrested two Sabillasville, Maryland residents. W. B. Harvey led the operation with an informant.
On Saturday June 10 1933 Hermon Olmar of R 3 New Oxford will hold a public sale at his Hanover Street extended residence. Items include household goods such as radio in good condition, cook stove, bureau, davenport, sewing machine, graphophone and records. Also butcher equipment, hog trough, chicken wire, meat grinder, tools and other articles. Sale begins at 1 pm with terms announced. Chas Rinehart is auctioneer with George Sheely clerk.
At high speeds on the world’s fastest track the Goodyrich Silvertown tire with Life-Saver Golden Ply lasts three times longer than standard tires. The invention resists heat inside the tire, keeping rubber and fabric together and preventing blisters and blowouts.
Federal agents raided a woodshed on Snyder place in Hamiltonian township removing the largest still ever seized in Adams County. William Gearhart and Lewis McClain were arrested after a rapid descent exposed a fully equipped operation with a 5 horsepower boiler and 98 gallon condenser and 4500 gallons of whiskey mash. Gearhart owned the plant and admitted ownership while McClain claimed to work for him.
In pursuance of a writ of fieri facias from the Adams County Court of Common Pleas the 47 acre woodland tract in Hamilton Township Adams County Pennsylvania will be sold at public auction June 10 at 2 PM at Gettysburg courthouse. Property seized as the estate of Edward J Naugle and Annie M Naugle. Ten percent must be paid immediately after sale or the property will be resold.
On Saturday June 10 1933 the Abbottstown State Bank will offer at public sale a four acre Berwick township property with house barn outbuildings and a spring on the road from Hartmans Mill to Hersheys hill. Also three tracts: No 2 six acres and 135 perches with timber and quarter timber on the Maple Grove Chapel road. No 3 fourteen acres and 69 perches of fine young timber with a spring adjoining Hartman Laughman land. Sale starts at 1 pm with terms announced day of sale by Abraham Rath auctioneer Howard Dauner clerk.
Federal prohibition agents raid an isolated wooded site in Adams county uncovering a moonshine operation stills and 40 gallons of alleged whiskey. Gearhart and McClain are jailed on illegal manufacture and possession charges with Gearhart facing an extra firearms violation. Hearing postponed to this week. Also notes Dr Joseph E Green named chief resident physician at Harrisburg Hospital. A writ of fieri facias lists 37 acres of Franklins township real estate up for resale by sheriff JOHN C. WIBLE May 15 1933.
More than 2,000 people packed the State theatre in Hanover for the wedding of Mildred G. Fleming and Patrolman Harold B. Roberts of Gettysburg. The ceremony, at 9 p.m. Thursday, followed Lohengrin’s march and used the ring service with Rev J. Harold Little officiating.
Pursuant to a writ of flori tate a 9 acre woodland tract in Fran Township Adams County Pennsylvania is offered by JOHN C. WIBLE Sheriff Gettysburg May 15 1933. Bounded north by E J Naugle south by Mrs C J Deardorff east by C T Vance west by Mrs C J Deardorff and E J Naugle and others. If not complied with sale will be resold.
The article notes a high profile wedding in Hanover with many residents attending and industry protests by Hanover ministers about theatre weddings, alongside another upcoming wedding at the Majestic theatre. It also mentions a sheriff sale of woodland tracts in Franklin Township and a couple’s ten day Chicago wedding trip.
Mrs Grist Gebhart, bedridden, is able to be up and around. Lews Wagaman of Square Corner plans a stone front at his residence. Hanover Broadcloth baseball club fell to Bonneauville by 15 to 4. Miss Mary Moul, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Moul of Hanover, earned a Bachelor of Science at West Chester State Teachers College commencement.
Auditor appointed by the Adams County Orphan's Court will distribute the balance of the estate of Joshua L Hann deceased late of Mount Pleasant Township. The first and final account was confirmed on May 15 1933. The auditor will meet at Room 208 First National Bank Building Gettysburg Adams County Pennsylvania on Tuesday June 13 1933 at 10 o clock AM for all interested parties to attend.
Misa Pauline Spangter daughter of Mrs Estella Spangler Little Town and Edgar H DeCroft son of Mr and Mrs Harry B DeCroft Kingadale were married on Monday at 4 o clock The Rev Harry W Strub pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran church officiated The ring ceremony of the Lutheran church was used The bride wore.
After an extended welding trip to Ning Falls and Canada, Mr and Mrs DeQroft will reside at the bride's mother's home for the present. A tan dress and hat with a
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