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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1939
Page
5
Local residents attend visits and moves in Carlisle, Palmyra and Gettysburg. Postponed New Oxford Parent-Teacher meeting set for June 15. parochial school closes for summer. Several residents travel, receive medical care, or relocate center-square to Lincolnway West.
New Oxford Town Council held its regular May session in the council chamber with President Freed presiding. Bills totaling 2129.73 were approved for payment, including labor, supplies, and services from local firms. The council voted to buy a Corona adding machine for 65 and to pay 1935 Carbaugh real estate taxes. They also considered water drainage on North Peters street and approved purchasing land from Kathryn Winand for drainage purposes. Concerns about abuses in the Square were raised and actions to curb them were discussed.
A display of summer attire features a line of dresses and hats at the M. C. Nice Store located on the H Square in Hanover Pennsylvania. The shop advertises fashionable, budget friendly outfits for the season and invites customers to view the new arrivals.
An automobile driven by For rest E. Ensinger of Lawnton struck and killed a horse owned by Ellis Staub of Hanover Route 3 two miles south of Cross Keys on the Hanover highway around 12 45 Friday morning. The horse had wandered onto the road after loosening its halter. The car suffered about 200 in damage and the horse about 100 in value.
David Inners of York faced charges of reckless driving and operating a vehicle under the influence on May 21. He also faced a learner permit violation and received two 10 day notices. Nellie Dee Scott of Washington PA paid 10 dollars and costs on June 4 for speeding at 65 mph. Ben Manhoff of Jacksonville FL paid 10 dollars and costs on June 4 for 75 mph driving.
The New Oxford community reports the FFA picnic at Alwine's Pond with 18 attendees. Births, birthdays, anniversaries, and visits across Hanover Street, York, Berlin Junction, and Rochester are noted along with club meetings and carnival planning for July.
The New Oxford public school notes show many grade school and high school students earning honors for perfect attendance and honor roll status. Graduates returning from Virginia Beach reflect on a sunny trip with lasting memories of the boat, hotel, and beach experiences.
Dr Harvey D Hoover class of 99 and Gettysburg Lutheran Theological Seminary faculty member spoke at Susquehanna University Alumni Day in Selinsgrove. Hoover, a notable alumnus and former Carthage College president, has ties to Susquehanna and was born near New Oxford.
Luther C. Joe Thomas of Conewago township announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Register and Recorder. He is the first announced candidate for the party and is a son of the late Frank McThomas of Hunterstown. He served with the 316th Infantry, 79th Division, overseas.
Merle Rehbert a Western Maryland College student Westminster Md returned to Hanover Monday to spend the summer vacation at his parents Mr and Mrs G G Rebert
Harrisburg announces Helena Trone of New Oxford was dismissed from the Highway department where she served as a typist clerk at a yearly salary of 1020 dollars. The action ends her employment with the department.
Readable notice invites shoppers to visit Bittinger's Market at the rear State Theater in Hanover for first class seafoods fruits and vegetables.
The townwide service begins Monday June 12 and runs through October 1 with both Mondays and Thursdays collections for the entire town. Residents currently not using the service are urged to join.
Mrs Josephine C Smith 87 widow of Andrew I Smith of New Oxford died Monday evening after a illness. Surviving are five children and many grandchildren. Funeral with requiem Mass at St Marys New Oxford followed by burial at Conewago chapel cemetery.
Miss Amanda Schriver 73 of New Oxford died unexpectedly Saturday night at home. Dr. Edgar A. Miller coroner attributed death to a coronary embolism. Survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM in Lutheran Church New Oxford with Rev. Geo E Sheffer officiating. Pallbearers included Samuel Baker Oscar Neuhaus Emory Gobrecht William Schriver Jacob Marquet Elmer Dillman. Burial in New Oxford cemetery.
John F. Clunk 82 of Irishtown died Thursday. Born October 9, 1856, son of the late Frank and Elizabeth Martin Clunk. Survived by two daughters Mamie Rickrode and Mrs Harry Henschke, three grandchildren, three great grandchildren, sisters Mrs Leo Liversberger and Mrs Mae Hertz and Mrs Gertrude Ackerman. Funeral Monday at 9 AM Requiem Mass Conewago chapel. interment Conewago Chapel cemetery. Pallbearers George Martin Ezra Houser Stanislaus Lawrence Stanislaus Smith Edward Smith George Nicholson.
Mrs Menetta Feeser aged 67 wife of Bert Feeser of New Chester died Thursday afternoon from complications of diseases. Survived by husband 11 children eight grandchildren two brothers and two sisters. Funeral at 1 30 Sunday at home and St Bartholomew's Church West Manheim Township. Rev A M Hollinger officiates. Interment in St Bartholomew's Cemetery.
Charles Edward Bly aged 177 a well known Shenandoah County Virginia farmer died Monday morning at his son Raymond Bly’s Middletown home He spent most of his life in Shenandoah later lived with his children since retirement He married Eva Dellinger on February 14 1884 celebrating their golden wedding Ces Survivors include his widow and seven children Henry Frank Marion Stella Nellie Bertha Raymond two half brothers and four half sisters Funeral services were held Wednesday at Raymond Bly’s Middletown home Continued on Page Four
Irishtown hosts a Friday to Saturday carnival with a Strawberry Ice Cream festival amusements. Friday features dancing and turtle soup. Saturday offers Fried Spring Chicken dinners and a parade of Adams County firemen. Judge W G Sheely of Gettysburg will speak after the parade with V F W Hanover drums leading. Free parking near the grounds.
Forest Park hosts a weekend of entertainment with a barn dance and amateur show led by Owen and King from the Band shell at 8 p m EST Saturday. Harry Berry presents Sunkist Vanities with an all girl band broadcasting 8 to 9 pm Saturday and three Sunday shows at 4 8 and 9 30 pm. Col Edward J Gobrecht announces two massed band concerts at Forest Park on June 25 and July 23 featuring 500 uniformed musicians.
The Rev Edward A Burhart aged about 60 died last Saturday in Newton New Jersey per the Harrisburg bishop's office. He served as rector of St Josephs Catholic church Bonneauville for years and held posts at St Patricks York and pastorates in Bloomsburg and Columbia. Funeral was held Monday in Newton.
William A. Mahone of Oxford Township sold two adjoining tracts totaling over 18 acres to Joseph M. and Hilda F. Miller. Mahone had recently bought the parcels from William H. and John W. Butler, administrators of the late John Butler's estate. Deeds filed today record four lots in New Oxford and a three acre plot in Berwick Township from John F. Kellenberger to F. S. and Mary Jane Smith of New Oxford. William S. Bushman of Cumberland Township sold a lot along the Gettysburg Lititz Road to Clair F. Fiscel of Mt. Joy Township.
William P. Stoner a Hanover real estate agent and his daughters Laura Belle Evelyn and Mildred Stair attended the Blue Ridge College centennial in New Windsor Maryland. Stoner belonged to the class of 1903.
Miss Jeanne Trone daughter of Mr and Mrs Mark E Trone has been named to the All Holyoke golf team at Mount Holyoke College as the best player on the freshmen class this spring.
The Rev. John R. Strevig presides with Sunday school at 9 00 a m and Father s Day service at 10 15 a m Fathers and Sons participate in the service A Fathers and Sons banquet is planned for Friday evening June 16 Luther League meets Sunday at 6 30 p m
The Rev. Kenneth D. James is appointed pastor of the New Chester Lutheran Charge including St. Mark's Heidlersburg St John's Hampton and St. Paul's The Pines. Sunday school times 9:00 1:00 and 6:30 p m with divine worship at 10:00 2:00 and 7:30 p m respectively.
The Rev Robert Hartnett directs St Marys Church New Oxford with summer 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.
The Rev. William J. Burke announces first mass at the Protectory at 7 a.m. and a second mass in the parish church at 8 30 a.m. on Sunday for St. Mary's Paradise.
The Rev. H. E. Millard serves as minister at Emory Methodist Church with Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. and evening worship at 7:00 p.m.
The Rev H E Sheely pastor St Pauls New Oxford Sunday services include church school at 9 a m supervised by Charles B E Alwine and worship at 10 a m with sermon Misguided Zeal. Visitors are always welcome and cordially invited to share these services.
The Rev. George E. Sheffer leads worship at 10 a.m. with theme The Children of the Church. Children’s Day is observed Sunday June 18 at 7 p.m. Holy Communion on June 25 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Preparatory service Friday at 7 45. Women’s Missionary Society meets Tuesday at 7 30 at Mrs Beshore’s Lincoln Heights home.
Church school led by C. J. Meckley at 10 a m. Worship service at 9 a m with sermon titled Misguided Zeal. We cordially invite you to worship and everyone is welcome.
The Alwine Brick sluggers beat the Reformers 10 to 2 on Thursday. Jr Mechanics edged the Dramatic Club 9 to 8 on Friday in Dramatic Club's first setback. Social Club defeated Alwine Brick 12 to 7 on Tuesday. Boy Scout Troop 85 toppled New Oxford Social Club 26 to 4 on Monday. Scout batteries were Waltman and Hall. Social Club batteries Breighner and Klunk. Contact Philip Alwine to schedule a game.
Rosalind Alice Shank daughter of W Raymond Shank former Adams county superintendent of public schools and his wife earned class honors in music and German at York Collegiate Academy graduation held Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Elsie Singmaster Lewars of Gettysburg gave the commencement address and diplomas were presented by George Hay Kain a trustee and president of the academy.
The New Oxford High School band has accepted several summer engagements and plans more as the season progresses. Parent support and community cooperation have fueled its growth, with over $1,200 spent in three years on instruments uniforms and repairs funded by band earnings. The first trip is June 10 to Williams Grove Park for a jamboree with prizes for the largest group, and upcoming engagements include June 9 Smiths Grocery, June 17 P O S of A Picnic, June 24 Zeiglers Church Picnic, July 8 Farmers Union, July 15 New Oxford Fire Company, Aug 5 Men s Bible Class, and Aug 19 York County Firemen s Association.
The administration bond for the late Harry Zepp of Straban township has been filed. Edna C Zepp is named administratrix. The estate is valued at 13000 personal property and 7000 real estate.
The will on record in the county office disposes of an estate valued at $1,000 in real estate. Joseph L Lerew is named as executor with widow York Springs R I.
A son was born Friday evening at the hospital to Mr and Mrs Fremont S Kuntz of Bendersville.
Local notices announce the Irishtown Fire Company Carnival on Friday June 9 and Saturday June 10 with a Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival and a parade plus chicken dinner. Also listed are a Farmers Union annual picnic on July 8 1939 and a public sale of household goods on June 24.
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