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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1939

Page

11

Free Circus Draws Crowds to Carlin's Park Baltimore

Carlin's park in Baltimore hosts the Free Circus and rides drawing large crowds. The act features 13 year old Billy performing on high swings, Mile Marguerite the aerialist, equestriennes Silver and a dancing horse, Yukon huskies, and Jumbo the 560 pound master of ceremonies. Two free performances daily accompany an Olympic pool with a separate children's wading area.

Barton's Society Circus Carlin’s Park Baltimore John J. Carlin Billy Mile Marguerite Equestriennes Silver Jumbo Carlin’s Yeo Bally

Health Clinics Resume in Berwick Township

Health clinics resumed Thursday at Green Springs school in Berwick township adding eight new children to an active list of 32 examined last year. Dr S G Selen of New Oxford and Miss Sarah Rodgers state nurse led the session with aid from the New Oxford Red Cross home hygiene group. Ten diphtheria toxoids were given and five preschoolers vaccinated. A follow up clinic is planned July 6 from 3 to 5 PM at the same location with Dr Selen Miss Rodgers and New Oxford representatives attending.

Green Springs School Berwick Township S. G. Selen New Oxford Sarah Rodgers New Oxfor The Red Cross Selen Miss Rodgers Oxford

NEW CHESTER Church Services And Local Social News

NEW CHESTER Sunday morning service at St Johns Reformed Church at 9 00 with Sunday School at 10 00. Ervin Strock and family of Hanover visited Cris Cooley and family. Edward Fair and family spent Sunday with Ralph Fair and family of York. Miss Hannah Ulrich and Miss Dorothy Cohen of Baltimore visited Geo Weaver and family. Mrs Taft Benton son Jimmie and daughter Mary Gladys Wayne Spicer and wife and Miss Lillie Benton spent Tuesday in Hershey. Mrs Myrtle Benton and Mrs Geo Weaver spent Wednesday in Gettysburg. Mrs Wesley Laughman spent the past week with relatives at Dills. The ideal gift a years subscription to the home community newspaper.

St. John’s Reformed Church Ervin Strock Hanover Cris Cooley Edward Fair Ralph Fair York Hannah Ulrich Dorothy Cohen Baltimore Geo. Weaver Taft Benton Jimmie Mary Gladys Wayne Spicer Lillie Benton Hershey

Berwick Township Budget Open for Public Review

The School Budget of Berwick Township is prepared by law and available for inspection at the secretary’s home until June 23. The board will adopt the budget on that date. MO. W. Lucabaugh secretary. Hanover Pa.

Berwick Township MO. W. Lucabaugh Hanover

Taylor and Miller Tie Knot in Trinity Reformed Ceremony

Taylor son of Mrs Samuel Wintrode of New Oxford and Marion M Miller daughter of Ignatius G Miller of Hanover were wed Saturday at 8 pm in Trinity Reformed Church parsonage York Street Hanover. Rev Dr Marsby J Roth conducted the ring ceremony. They will reside at their respective homes for now.

Taylor—Miller Sherman A. Taylor Samuel Wintrode New Oxford Marion M Miller Ignatius G Miller Hanover Trinity Reformed Church York Street Marsby J. Roth

Miss Stevens and Staton Wed in Gettysburg Rectory Ceremony

Frances May Stevens daughter of Charles H Stevens of Gettysburg wed Jairus W Staton of Duhl ing West Virginia in a 9 pm ceremony at St Francis Xavier church rectory Gettysburg conducted by Rev Raphael Gross The bride formerly a Gettysburg telephone operator now works at Trimmers five and 10 cent store on York Street Staton works for the Thompson Tree Surgeons and they reside in the Sachs apartments

Frances May Stevens Charles H Stevens Gettysburg Jairus W. Staton Duhling West Virginia St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Raphael Gross Trimmers Five York Street Staton Thompson Tree Surgeons Sachs Apartments

Shaffer and Nace Wed in St Bartholomew Union Church

Miss Helen Louise Shaffer daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Shaffer Hanover R1 and Millard Ross Nace son of Mr and Mrs Norman Nace Hanover R1 were married Saturday afternoon in St Bartholomew s Union church The ring ceremony of the Lutheran church was performed by Rev A M Hollinger pastor of the West Manheim Lutheran charge The couple were unattended and will reside at the bride groom s parents home

Nace—Shaffer Helen Louise Shaffer Herbert Shaffer Hanover R. 1 Millard Ross Nace Norman Nace St. Bartholomew's Union Church A. M. Hollinger West Manheim

Miss Frances Storm and Roger Sanders Wed in Catholic Mass

Miss Frances Storm daughter of Albert Storm of Second street McSherrystown and Roger Sanders son of Mr and Mrs Guy Sanders of Bonneauville were married Wednesday morning at 9 o clock in St Marys Catholic church McSherrystown The Rev W J B Weaver of Dallastown officiated They were attended by Stephen Sanders and Miss Charlotte Kale The couple will live with the bridegrooms parents on Ridge avenue McSherrystown until a new home is built

Frances Storm Albert Storm Second Street McSherrystown Roger Sanders Guy Sanders Bonneauville St. Mary's Catholic Church W. J. B. Weaver Dallastown Stephen Sanders Charlotte Kale Walter C. Kale Hanover Ridge Avenue

Hess and Mason Wed in Akron Ceremony

The wedding unites Miss Gladys Hess daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence W Hess Akron with Harry Mason also of Akron son of Mr and Mrs Mason in a local ceremony.

Gladys Hess Clarence W. Hess Akron Harry Mason

Mason and Hess Event at Bethany Reform Church

W G Mason and Miss Hess attended a ceremony at Bethany Re formed church in Ephrata with Rev Harry Lyttle officiating. Miss Hess is a Millersville State Teachers college alumna and teaches in Clay township Lancaster county. Mr Mason, a Gettysburg high school 1931 graduate, works in the shoe industry.

W. G Mason Guldens Bethany Ephrata Harry Lyttle Miss Hess Millersville

Miss Yohe and Walter Trostle Wed at Upper Bermudian Church

Miss Marie Yohe daughter of Mr and Mrs Cyrus Yohe of Aspers R D and Walter Trostle son of Mr and Mrs Harry E Trostle of York Springs were married Saturday at 8 PM in the Upper Bermudian Lutheran church by Rev P J Horick. They left for a wedding trip to the New York World's Fair and will live at the bride’s parents’ home near Bundersville after returning.

Marie Yohe Cyrus Yohe Aspers R. D Walter Trostle Harry E. Trostle York Springs Bermudian Lutheran Church P. J. Horick New York City Bendersville

Former Orrtanna Minister Marries in Lehigh Valley

The marriage of Rev. Claud S. Heim of Easton to Miss Hazel Mathers of Lititz was reported in the county records. The ceremony May 18 was officiated by Bishop Mensels at his Allentown residence. Heim, formerly pastor at Orrtanna, Reading, and Lititz, has remarried after the death of his first wife Ruth Biesecker of Orrtanna.

Claud S. Heim Easton Hazel" Mathers Lititz Bishop Mensgels Allentown Heim Orrtanna Methodist Church Reading Helm Ruth Biesecker Orrtanna

Portland Woman Weds Carlton LeRoy Nau in D C Church

Miss Willdred Bertman of Portland Oregon and Carlton LeRoy Nau wed May 27 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Washington DC. Nau son of J Calvin Nau of Silver Springs Maryland formerly Gettysburg is first assistant manager of division No 8 of the R E A.

Willdred Bertman Portland, Ore Carlton LeRoy Nau Trinity Lutheran Church Washington, D. C Mr. Nau J. Calvin Nau Silver Springs Maryland Gettysburg

The Item Seeks News Contributions Call 14 R 5

The ITEM invites readers to contribute news tips and information via the number 14 R 5. This community notice emphasizes collaboration and timely reporting from locals.

Nawakwa to Open 19th Year with Memorial Chapel Plan

Nawakwa Lutheran Leadership Training camp near Brysonia prepares for its 11th year opening on June 19 with enrollment tracking last year’s record. Miss LaVene Grove serves as religious director, joined by Rev. Marshall E. Brenneman associate director, following the death of founder Dr. Hadwin Fischer. A memorial chapel of native stone and surrounding trees will be erected in Fischer’s memory, with gifts to the memorial fund received by M. E. Knouse.

Nawakwa Brysonia Miss LaVene Grove Harrisburg Marshall E. Brenneman Lutheran Theological Seminary Gettysburg Miss Grove Hadwin Fischer Doctor Fischer Arendtsville

Camporee Near Arendtsville by Gettysburg District Scouts

Boy Scouts of the Gettysburg district in York Adams area plan a two day camporee at the South Mountain fair grounds near Arendtsville. Ray F Zaner leads area scouts with other leaders as patrols camp overnight starting Thursday 2 30 PM through Friday 11 AM. Patrols will be judged on tent pitching cooking and an evening campfire. Top scoring patrols over 850 points win standard camper medals for each member at the June 16 17 area camporee near Abbotstown.

Boy Scouts Gettysburg York-Adams South Mountain Fair Grounds Arendtsville Ray F. Zaner York

Adams County to Resume Bridge Inspections This Thursday

Adams county commissioners announced they will resume their annual routine inspection of county bridges on Thursday after completing weekly sessions at the courthouse. They reported only routine business remained.

Adams County Court House

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