Residents and visitors frequent New Oxford area events
Local families visit, move, and travel with notes on addresses and social ties. Several residents, including Ruth Hemminger and Roy Becker family, are mentioned with weekend plans and relocations. Students and staff attend commencements. parochial school ends for summer. band concert announced. life saving course underway for Troop 86 leader Paul Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Hemminger
Carlisle
Robert E. Hemminger
West High Street
M. S. Q. Deatrick
Marion
Dorothy
Palmyra
Roy Becker
Brodbeck
Hanover Street
Arthur Soulliard
Palmer Property
Parent-Teacher Association of the
New Oxford Public Schools
Gilpen Cook
Center Square
Eston Carper
Eastern Shore
A. P. Wagner
Lincolnway West
Robert Joseph Connell
San Pedro
Calif
Justice of the Peace Co
S. Straley
Gettysburg
State Motor Police
Bernard Moore
CCC
Quantico
Poplar Street
Allen Cook Miller
John E. C
Wilbur H. Miller
Lincolnway East
Floyd Strock
Irvin Strock
Hanover
Hubert Weaver
Midway
Fern Yohe
New Oxford
Nita Marie
Gilbert Saetre
Natchitoches
W. H. Miller
Saetre
John C. Myers
Leo Althoff
John Schuhart
Hanover R. D
Paul Walker
Baltimore
G. A. Klingel
George Klingel, Jr
J. R. Hamme
Paul Wagner
Boy Scouts
Camp Letts
Edge Water
National Red Cross Aquatic School
Red Cross
Wagner
A. A. Hall and Son
Wendell
Corning
N. Y
Town Council Meeting in New Oxford Visualizes Fiscal Actions
The New Oxford Town Council held its regular session with President Freed presiding. Bills totaling 2129.73 were approved for payment, including labor, supplies, and services. Treasurer Fink reported May receipts and a cash balance of 2847.03. The council agreed to buy a Corona adding machine for 65 and to pay 1935 Carbaugh real estate tax. Water drainage on North Peters street prompted land purchase and curb work on Livingston property. Officials warned of continued abuses in the Square and vowed arrests if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
Floyd Stock
S. J. Haverstick
David Sebright
Chas. Sadler
Arthur Peterman
Clair Mummert
J. R. Robinson
P. A. & S. Small Co
A. P. Wagner
Ins
Steacy-Wilton Co
Stone
Fitz Water Wheel Co
Allen Brashears
Bernard Robinson
R. M. Wolfe
Staub
Wolfe
Fink
T. E. Warner
Clarence Raffensperger
Frank Sadler
Samuel Higinbotham
Livingston and Hensel
Livingston and Wolfe
Carbaugh
North Peters Street
Kathryn Winand
Wolfe and Keefer
Culbert
Livingston
Summer Dresses and Hats From M C Nice Store
Beautiful line of summer dresses and hats offered by M C Nice Store located on the Square in Hanover Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Nice Store
On the Square
Hanover, Pa
Horse Killed by Automobile Near Cross Keys
An automobile driven by Forrest E. Ensinger struck and killed a horse owned by Ellis Staub two miles south of Cross Keys on the Hanover highway at about 12 46 Friday morning. The car sustained about 200 in damage. the horse valued at 100 had slipped its halter and wandered onto the road. Three legs were broken and the animal suffered severe injuries. the windshield and front window were shattered though the occupants were uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest E. Ensinger
Lawnton
Harrisburg
Ellis Staub
Hanover R. 3
Cross Keys
Hanover Highway
Staub
Ensinger
D. Harris
State Motor Police
Gettysburg
Hanover
Squire Orndorff's Court Happenings
David Inners of York faced two charges on May 21 for reckless driving and driving under the influence along Lincoln Highway. He received two 10 day notices for driving without a learner’s permit. Nellie Dee Scott of Washington paid 10 dollars and costs June 4 for a 65 mph Chevrolet Sedan violation. Ben Manhoff of Jacksonville paid 10 dollars and costs June 4 for 75 mph speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Inners
York
Lincoln Highway
Inners
Nellie Dee Scott
Washington
Ben Manhoff
Jacksonville
Florida
New Oxford FFA Picnic Opens Community Season
The Future Farmers of America New Oxford chapter held their annual picnic at Alwine's Pond with about 18 attendees. Activities included swimming and mushball under supervision of Prof. John L. Kratzert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Farmers of America
New Oxford
Alwine's Pond
John L. Kratzert
Trone Is Dismissed From Highway Department
Harrisburg announces Helena Trone of New Oxford has been dismissed from the Highway department where she served as a typist clerk earning $1 020 a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Helena Trone
New Oxford
Highway Department
Come To Bittinger's Market For First Class Seafoods
Hanover area shoppers are invited to visit Bittinger's Market at the rear State Theater for a selection of sea foods fruits and vegetables. The display highlights fresh catches and seasonal produce available to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bittinger’s Market
Rear State Theater
Hanover
New Oxford School Honors Pupils for Attendance and Honor Roll
The New Oxford Public School notes honor students for perfect attendance and seal awards in grades 1-8 and high school. An honor group lists top achievers across grade levels, including seniors and freshmen. Returns from Virginia Beach trip describe sunburns and fond memories of the boat, hotel, and boardwalk event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford H. S
Virginia Beach
Dr Hoover speaks at Susquehanna Alumni Day
Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove held its annual Alumni Day with an alumni banquet in the college dining hall. Dr. Harvey D. Hoover class of ’99 and Gettysburg Lutheran Theological Seminary faculty member delivered the talk. Hoover, a notable alumnus, led Carthage College as president for seventeen years and taught at Susquehanna for two years before returning to the area near New Oxford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove
Harvey D. Hoover
Gettysburg Lutheran Theological Seminary
Doctor Hoover
Susquehanna
Carthage College
Carthage Iulinois
Hoover
New Oxford
Thomas Announces Candidacy for Register and Recorder
Luther C. Joe Thomas of Conewago township announced his bid for the Democratic nomination for Register and Recorder. He is the first to declare this year, a son of Frank Mc Thomas of Hunterstown, and served with the 316th Infantry of the 79th Division overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther C
Joe’) Thomas
Conewago Township
Register and Recorder
Thomas
Frank Mc Thomas
Hunterstown
C. A. 316Th Infantry
Home for vacation Merle Rebert returns to Hanover
Merle Rebert, a student at Western Maryland College in Westminster Maryland, came back to Hanover on Monday to spend the summer vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs G G Rebert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Rebert
Western Maryland College
Westminster
Hanover
G. G. Rebert
New Oxford Adopts Townwide Garbage Pickup Schedule
New Oxford shifts to townwide trash collection on Mondays and Thursdays from June 12 to October 1. All residents not yet using the service are urged to enroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
Death of Mrs Josephine C Smith Longtime New Oxford Resident
Mrs Josephine C Smith 87 widow of Andrew I Smith died Monday evening at 6 from a complication of diseases. She was a daughter of Jacob and Mary Smith and leaves five children Harry J Smith Leo F Smith Laura McClain Carl J Smith and Clayton F Smith two brothers Maternus J Smith and Frank S Smith 18 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday morning a requiem mass at St Marys church New Oxford with interment at Conewago chapel cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine C. Smith
Andrew I. Smith
Hanover Street
New Oxford
Jacob and
Mary Smith
Harry J. Smith
Leo F Smith
Laura McClain
Watertown
New York
Carl J. Smith
Indiana
Clayton F. Smith
Maternus J. Smith
Columbia
Frank S. Smith
St. Mary's Church
Conewago Chapel
Miss Amanda Schriver 73 New Oxford Die in Home
Amanda Schriver of New Oxford died unexpectedly Saturday night from a coronary embolism per Adams County coroner Dr. Edgar A. Miller. Survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM in Lutheran Church with Rev. Geo E Sheffer. body lay in state from noon. Interment in New Oxford Cemetery. Pallbearers: Samuel Baker Oscar Neuhaus Emory Gobrecht William Schriver Jacob Marquet Elmer Dillman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Schriver
New Oxford
Edgar A. Miller
Adams County
Miss Schriver
John and
Catherine
Rinehart) Schriver
Lutheran Church
Geo. E. Sheffer
Samuel Baker
Oscar Neuhaus
Emory Gobrecht
William Schriver
Jacob Marquet
Elmer Dillman
John F Clunk 82 Irishtown Funeral Monday
John F Clunk died Thursday evening at 82 born October 9 1856 son of Frank and Elizabeth Clunk. He belonged to St Josephs Beneficial Society Han over and Holy Name Society Conewago chapel. Survived by two daughters Mamie Rickrode Mae Henschke and Mrs Leo Liversberger, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Conewago chapel 9am. Interment Conewago Chapel cemetery. Pallbearers: Martin Houser Lawrence Smith and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Clunk
Irishtown
Frank
Elizabeth Martin Clunk
Clunk
St.Joseph's Beneficial Society
Hanover
Holy Name Society
Conewago Chapel
Lucy A. Smith
Mamie Rickrode
Harry Henschke
George Martin
Ezra Houser
Stanislaus Lawrence
Stanislaus Smith
Edward Smith
George Nicholson
Mrs Menetta Feeser 67 dies after illness in Hanover area
Mrs Menetta Feeser wife of Bert Feeser of New Chester died Thursday afternoon from a complication of diseases. She was 67, daughter of Jacob and Cristianna Richard. Surviving are her husband 11 children and many relatives. Funeral at 1 30 Sunday at the house and St Bartholomew's church West Manheim Township with Rev A M Hollinger officiating. Interment in St Bartholomew's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menetta Feeser
Bert Feeser
New Chester
Jacob
Cristianna
Elphner) Richard
Arrie Broanx
Hanover R
Harry Feeser
Charles Rife
Thomasville
Treva Kraber
York
Maurice Warner
Sterling B Feeser
John Feeser
Littlestown
Robert Laughman
Spring Grove
George W Feeser
Robert Feeser
Morgan Bomberger
Gardners
George Richard
Paul Miller
Porter's Sideling
Samuel Therit
Hanover
John Richard
Pleasant Hill
Obituary for Charles E Bly Shenandoah farmer
Charles Edward Bly 77 retired Shenandoah County farmer died Monday at his son Raymond Bly’s Middletown home. Survived by widow Eva Ellen Dellinger and children Henry Frank Marion of New Oxford Raymond of Middletown Stella Nace Nellie Cooley Bertha Racey, plus two half-brothers and four half-sisters. Funeral held Wednesday at Raymond Bly’s Middletown home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Edward Bly
Shenandoah County
Virginia
Raymond
Middletown
Mr. Bly
Eva Ellen Dellinger
Henry
Frank
Marion
New Oxford R. D
Stella Nace
Nellie Cooley
Hanover
Bertha Racey
Baltimore
Raymond Bly
Middle
Irishtown Carnival Weekend Planned With Parades and Feasts
Irishtown hosts a Friday and Saturday carnival with amusements for all ages. A Friday evening parade of Adams county fremen leads to an address by Judge W W C Sheely of Gettysburg after the parade. Fried chicken suppers and refreshments available, with rain date Sunday. Free parking near carnival grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Weekend features at Forest Park barn dance and vaudeville
Forest Park hosts a Saturday 8 p.m. barn dance and amateur show broadcast from the Band shell with entries open to amateurs. The venue also presents Harry Berry’s Sunkist Vanities vaudeville acts Sunday at 4 8 and 9 30 p.m. with an all-girl band Sir ens of Swing. Colonel Gobrecht has bands ready for two massed concerts on June 25 and July 23 featuring 500 uniformed musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen and
King
Forest Park
Harry Berry
Sunkist Vanities
The
Sirens of Swing
Edward J. Gobrecht
Former Priest at Bonneauville Dies
The Rev Edward A. Burhart aged about 60 died last Saturday in Newton New Jersey per the Harrisburg bishop's office. He had retired due to ill health and lived with relatives in Newton. He formerly served as rector of St Joseph's Bonneauville and in 1907 oversaw church remodeling. Also served St Patrick's York and pastorates in Bloomsburg and Columbia. Funeral held Monday in Newton with interment there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Burhart
Newton
New Jersey
Harrisburg
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Bonneauville
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
York
Bloomsburg
Columbia
Property Transfers In Oxford Township and Nearby Areas
William A Mahone sold to Joseph M and Hilda F Miller two adjoining tracts totaling over 18 acres in Oxford township. Mahone had bought the parcels from the estate of the late John Butler. Deeds show four New Oxford lots and a three acre Berwick plot sold by John F Kellenberger to F S and Mary Jane Smith. William S Bushman sold a Cumberland township lot along the Gettysburg Littlestown highway to Clair F Fiscel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Mahone
Oxford Township
Joseph M
Hilda F. Miller
Mr. Mahone
William H
John W. Butler
John Butler
Court House
New Oxford
Berwick Township
John F. Kellenberger
F. S
Mary Jane Smith
William S Bushman
Cumberland Township
Clair F. Fiscel
Mt. Joy Township
Gettysburg
Littlestown
Stoner Family Attends Blue Ridge College Centennial
William P. Stoner, noted Hanover realtor, with daughters Laura Belle Evelyn and Mildred Stair, attended Blue Ridge College’s hundredth anniversary alumni meeting in New Windsor, Maryland. Stoner belonged to the 1903 graduating class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam P. Stoner
Laura Belle and
Evelyn
Mildred Stair
Hanover
Blue Ridge College
New Windsor
Stoner
Freshman Golfer Jeanne Trone Named to All Holyoke Team
Miss Jeanne Trone of Hannover is named to the All Holyoke golf team at Mount Holyoke College as the top player on the freshman class this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanne Trone
Mark EB. Trone
Hanover
Abbottstown Lutheran Church Fathers and Sons Banquet
Abbottstown Lutheran Church announces a Fathers and Sons banquet on Friday evening June 16 in the parish hall. The Rev John R Strevig will lead Father’s Day service at 10 15 am with Fathers and Sons taking part and Luther League worship at 6 30 pm after Sunday school at 9 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ther’s
Fathers and Sons
Luther League
New Chester Lutheran Charge Names Rev Kenneth D James
The Rev Kenneth D James is appointed pastor over St Mark s Heidlersburg St John s Hampton and St Paul s The Pines with Sunday school times listed and worship services scheduled across the three churches concluding with evening services at St Paul s The Pines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Chester
St Mary's Church New Oxford Mass Schedule
The Rev Robert Hartnett pastor at St Marys Church New Oxford outlines Sumner services with Masses at 6 30 and 9 30 a m Evening devotions and benediction at 7 30 p m Miraculous medal devotions every Wednesday at 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
New Oxford
Robert Hartnett
Sumner
St Marys Paradise Masses Set by Rector Burke
The Rev William J Burke rector announces first mass at the Pro Cantory at 7 a m and a second mass in the parish church at 8 30 a m on Sunday for St Marys Paradise parishant local readers are invited to attend both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Paradise
William J. Burke
Emory Methodist Church Schedule Notation
The Rev. H. B. Millard leads Emory Methodist Church with Sunday school at 9 a.m. and evening worship at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory Methodist Church
H. B. Millard
New Oxford Evangelical and Reformed Charge Services
The Rev. H. E. Sheely presides at St. Pauls New Oxford with Sunday church school for all ages led by Charles E Alwine at 9 a.m. Worship begins at 10 a.m. Sermon title Misguided Zeal. Visitors are welcome to share in the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford Evangelical and Reformed
H. E. Sheely
St. Paul's
New Oxford
Church School
Charles E. Alwine
Children Focused Worship At First Evangelical Lutheran
The First Evangelical Lutheran Church led by Pastor George E. Sheffer schedules Sunday school at 9 a.m. with C. P. Keefer supervising, worship at 10 a.m. on Children of the Church. June 18 features a Children’s Day program at 7 p.m. Communion is set for June 25 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. with a preparatory service Friday at 7:45. The Women’s Missionary Society meets Tuesday at 7:30 at Mrs. Be shore’s Lincoln Heights home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
George E. Sheffer
D.B
C. P. Keefer
Women’s Missionary Society
Frank Beshore
Lincoln Heights
Beshore
John C. Geiselman
Emmanuel Church Services in Abbottstown
Church school directed by C. J. Meckley at 10 a.m. Sunday worship at 9 a.m. Sermon titled Misguided Zeal. Invitation extended to all to worship. everyone welcome.
Alwine Brick Sluggers Top Reformers In Softball Action
In a series of games the Alwine Brick sluggers won 10 to 2 over Reformers, and the Jr Mechanics edged the Dramatic Club 9 to 8 marking the Dramatic Club's first loss. Social Club beat Alwine Brick 12 to 7 and Scout Troop 85 defeated New Oxford Social Club 26 to 4 led by Waltman Hall for scouts and Breighner Klunk for Social Club. Contact Philp Alwine to arrange future Scout games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alwine Brick Sluggers
Reformers
Jr. Mechanics
Dramatic Club
Alwine
New Oxford
Waltman and Hall
Breighner and
Klunk
Philp Alwine
W. L. Pet
St Mary's Dramatic Club
Alwine Brick Co
Jr. Order Mechanics
Miss Shank Wins Honors At York Graduation
Rosalind Alice Shank daughter of W Raymond Shank former Adams County superintendent and Mrs Shank now of York gradutes with 16 others from York Collegiate academy She wins class awards in music and German commencement speaker Mrs Elsie Singmaster Lewars Gettysburg presents diplomas by George Hay Kain York trustee and president of the academy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalind Alice Shank
W. Raymond Shank
Adams County
New Oxford High Band Announces Summer Engagements
The New Oxford High School band has accepted multiple summer engagements and plans a first trip to Williams Grove Park on June 10 for a jamboree with prizes for the largest group. Additional bookings include Smith's Grocery Store June 9 and local picnics, with community support credited for the band’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford H. S
New Oxford
Williams Grove Park
Pennsylvania
Smith’s Grocery Store
Zeigler’s
Farmers’ Union
New Oxford Fire Company
York County Firemen's Association
Zepp Estate Admin Bond Filed for Stra ban Township
The administration bond for the late Harry Zepp has been filed by Register Quintin D Robert. Mrs. Edna C Zepp is named administratrix. the estate is valued at 13000 in personal property and 7000 in real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Zepp
Straban Township
Will of Mary L Lerew names executor in Latimore estate
The will on record in the county office disposes of an estate valued at $1,000 in real estate Jo seph L Lerew. York Springs R 1, the widower, is named executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L Lerew
Latimore Township
Joseph L. Lerew
York Springs
Son born to Mr and Mrs Fre mont S Kuntz at Bendersville
A son was born Friday evening at the hospital to Mr Fre mont S Kuntz and Mrs. Kuntz in Bendersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont S. Kuntz
Bendersville
Community events and picnics listed for June and July
Irishtown Fire Company carnival and Strawberry Ice Cream Festival run Friday and Saturday June 9 and 10 on the fire grounds Irishtown Farmers Union hosts 5th Annual Picnic Saturday July 8 1939 at Farmers Grove public sale of household goods June 24 P O S of A Band annual picnic June 17 at Farmers Grove between Abbottstown and East Berlin New Oxford High School band to play Children’s Day services June 11 7 30 p m at Bermudian Evangelical Reformed church electric lights planned for the church festival June 24 all welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irishtown Fire Company
Irishtown
Farmers’ Union
Farmers’ Grove
C. B. Raffensperger
Hanover
Pleasant Streets
P. O. S. of A. Band of
Abbottstown
East Berlin
New Oxford High School
Bermudian
Evangelical Reformed
Also Mentioned on This Page
Squire Orndorff
Henry Noel
Adams Counties
Chester Hostetter
Russell Marshall
Richard Stevens
Berlin Junction
Stevens
Regina Carbaugh
Francis Carbaugh
Fred Krauk
Dundalk
Harriet Cook
Francis Smith
McSherrystown
Hanover Hospital
Smith
Marian O. Wolfe
Woodbine Newton
Harry Stewart
Rochester
Walter Miller
Pleasant Street
William L. Kohler
Ralph Groft
John Bollinger
Newville
H. E. Lough
Edwin Lough
Bedford
Ryland Staub
St. Mary’s Dramatic Club
William Weaver
Morgan Barnhart
Westfield
N. J
Prudence Winne
Cranford
Ernest Lentz, Jr
Association of
W. C
O. E. Heckman
Darlington
Clement G. Wagner
Joseph I. Weaver
Mass
Grant Scull
Lincoln Bay East
L. A. Griffith
Joseph Deckman
Washington, D. C
Philip Alwine
N. O. Company
William Boyden
Pearson
Arthur Inskip
Maryland
N. Peters Street
Anna Catherine
St. Mary’s Church
Frank A. Carbaugh
N. O. Public School
Mary Ann Cooke
Wallace Sieg
Morris Wagner
Sylvia Sebright
Lois Sheely
Yvonne Soulliard
John Wolford
Doris Pressel
Winifred Sebright
Ralph Klingel
Patricia Alwine
Virginia Wagner
Charles Haar, Jr
Robert Sheads, Jr
Barton Sieg
Carlyn Sebright
Wendal
Harold Sadler
Virginia Alwine
Miriam Geisler
Julia Lamberson
Eugene Jones
James Herman
Nancy Gable
Ruth Jean Haar
Joan Smeltz
Charlene Marquet
Wilbur Miller
Fred Gable
Doreene Clark
Peggy Alwine
George Smelitz
Yvonne Soullaird
William Marquet
Nadine Sieg
Iris Sheely
Sarah Miller
William Flaherty
Janet Duttera
Marilyn Baugher
Charles Brothers
Evelyn Cashman
Betty Haar
Pauline Klingel
Catherine Auker
Edward Carbaugh
Dorothy Miller
Carson Lamberson
Richard Smith
Magdeline Spicer
Norman Staub
Anna _ Alwine
Richard Herman
Lottie Kohler
Grace Lawrence
Mary Long
Gladys Miller
Harold Noel
Joseph O'Brien
Leah Smith
George Sheffer
Evelyn Staub
Mrs
College Centenary
John R. Strevig
Shank
Zepp
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