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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1932
Page
2
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Clyde Weaver, seven, netted a six pound German carp. A social gathering occurred at Miller's hall on Wednesday. James Sheely reports nine thousand three hundred thirty seven eggs and 275 chicks in recent months. Arendtsville lad James Cole, twelve, bitten by a copperhead, remains out of danger. N C school board reorganized with J McC Gilbert as president, G C Sheely secretary, Z H Cashman treasurer. Pensioners Mrs Catharine Shrader and Mrs Elizabeth Sherman receive eight dollars monthly. Coal reported found in Pigeon Hills. Hamp ton Union church work advances. Mrs Geo M Jacobs of Hampton injured in runaway. Limestone displacement at Mt Rock quarry. Bass quarriers listed, with John Rickrode leading, aided by Clunk, Weaver, Staub, Small. Prof J L Sowers of New Oxford gave a strong address at Taneytown. Dr W A Yeagy and Sonora Myers wed at June. Three year old Samuel Seifert dies near Five Points. Charlotte Stults dies in Hamilton township. Elder N Hoffman buried in The Pines after dying May 28.
Pledges to repaint the standpipe cost 40 dollars with engine house work estimated at 300 to 400 dollars. Local officials vote on fire truck housing. Roy Hiteshew returns to help his father. Births reported for Aug F Robinson and Daniel Staub families. Abbottstown and nearby areas record voter and child counts, pensions, thefts, crops, and social notices. Several local names tied to births, injuries, marriages, and retirements appear with civic and business updates.
This week’s route schedule lists several highways and towns. Three Gettysburg girls aged 13 were reported missing last Tuesday from their homes but returned Saturday evening after visiting relatives in Adams county.
A list of local patients treated across Warner Hospital and Hanover Hospital. Fractures and appendicitis operations noted, including A C Gantz, J Arthur Phiel, Kenneth Oliver Jr, Edward Pfeffer, Cloyd Shaffer, and others. Discharges and transfers detail ongoing care in the Gettysburg-Hanover region.
Secretary of Highways Samuel S. Lewis warns firms and individuals doing business with the Pennsylvania Department of Highways that price fixing among material suppliers is under investigation. He says indications point to a revived concerted effort among a group to set excessive prices and that ethics violations have been disclosed with prompt action taken. Offenders will be barred from future bidding.
The article notes teachers elected with names Prof D Ruff Eva Stock Elmyra Ruff and Pius L Becker plus Miss Mary E Kiemm in McSherrystown. It also reports two fires at John Groft residence and Wm Zinn stable in McSherrystown, with Rev J C Thompson officiating a marriage in Bonneauville.
Clapsadle and Miss Gertrude I Kuhn of York were united in marriage at St. Marys Catholic Church near Abbottstown in a nuptial mass officiated by Rev William A Boyle. Attendants were Miss Iva Kuhn and Herbert Kuhn. After breakfast at the bride’s home the couple left for a honeymoon to Washington and other points and will reside at 154 South Richland Avenue York.
Miss Jane Hartman daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Hartman formerly of Gettysburg married James M Maddock of Elyria Ohio at her parents home in Los Angeles on May 29. Rev W Hodgson from University Methodist Church officiated.
Miss Viola B DeGroft of Kingsdale and John R Shoemaker of Littlestown united in marriage Wednesday evening at the bride’s sister home. Rev A R Longanecker performed the ceremony.
Miss Laura M Strawcuter daughter of James Bitner Beech Creek Centre county and Robert E Parmer son of W H Parmer Biglerville R 2 were married at an attractive ceremony at the bride's parents home Thursday.
Miss Edna Reaver daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Reaver and Sabatino Marletti of Chambersburg married at 7 30 Thursday morning at St Francis Xavier s church Rev Fr Mark E Stock officiated the ceremony in a small church wedding with family in attendance
Singley and Sites couple, daughter of Charles and Mrs. Sites Iron Springs, married Russell D. Singley son of John and Mrs. Singley Fairfield, in Grace United Brethren church Carlisle last Saturday conducted by Rev. I S Ernst.
Miss Ethel M Eisenhart daughter of Mr and Mrs E B Eisenhart East Berlin R D married Marsden B Emig son of Mr and Mrs Harry Emig East Berlin in a ring ceremony at the Paradise Lutheran parsonage York. They honeymoon in New York City after a reception at the bridegroom’s parents home. The bride is Gettysburg College alumna 1929 and the groom a East Berlin native educated at Detroit College High School and Gettysburg College now assisting his father in the family business.
Gerald G. Henry son of Mr and Mrs Paul Henry of Hanover wed Miss Lillian M. Shunk daughter of Mr and Mrs George E K Shunk near Moulstown Saturday evening in Hanover Lutheran parsonage with Rev B K Mower performing the ceremony.
George M. Neely of Fairfield was named secretary of the Adams County Democratic Committee succeeding Raymond E. Deardorff. James Cole also announced the expanded executive slate including Amos Baker Mrs Harvey Bollinger Raymond Deardorff Claude Wagaman Victor Crouse Edna Eleholtz and Joseph I Weaver. Camp Nawakwa in South Mountains near Brysonia to open June 20 under Dr M Hadwin Fischer. Joseph Sanders injured his right arm in an afternoon incident and was treated at Warner hospital after X rays.
Henry Myers died at his grandson Joseph G. Holtz's home in York from complications of diseases. Survived by son Charles A. R. Myers daughter Mrs. Baron G. Holtz of Laurel Maryland five grandchildren four great grandchildren and six siblings listed. Funeral held Wednesday at A F Kohler funeral home with Rev J Kern McKee of Zion Reformed Church officiating. Interment in New Oxford cemetery.
James B Spaulding 71 of Germany township died at home Monday morning from acute dilatation of the heart after a period of poor health. Survived by two wives, four children, 17 grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters, and a host of church and fraternal memberships. He was a bank director and Germany township tax assessor.
Mrs Bertha Florence Bere 29 wife of Ralph Bere of Aspers R2 died at Warner hospital at 430 Friday morning from complications. Survived by her husband three children Mildred Floyd and Albert at home her parents Mr and Mrs George Minnick Brunswick Maryland and numerous brothers and sisters. Interment Burkettsville Maryland with pallbearers Charles Tuckey Paul Rice Mervin Rice Mervin Showers Patrick Riley Roy Fenton.
J Harvey Burkhart of Gettysburg died May 28 at his home in Shippensburg and was buried Wednesday afternoon in Shippensburg.
Lydia Bubb widow of Adam Bubb aged 90 died Sunday night in Cumberland township from a complication of diseases. She was born near East Berlin daughter of Isaac and Sarah Rifle Thomas and lived in Adams county all her life. Survived by son Charles L. Bubb of York and three stepchildren Andrew Bubb and Aaron Bubb of York, and Mrs James Heltzel of East Berlin. Funeral Friday at 9 with a requiem high mass at St. Marys Parish Abbottstown officiated by Rev Fr Boyd, interment in parish cemetery.
Mrs Minerva P Buehler aged 68 wife of A Danner Buehler died at her Gettysburg home from multiple paralytic strokes the first three weeks prior She and Buehler wed in June 1889 Survived by her husband two Seylar brothers in McConnellsburg and Cumberland Township nieces and nephews including Mary Jane Williams raised by the couple She was a descendant of Brigadier General William Campbell and great grandfather Hugh Robertson who also served in the Revolutionary War The funeral was held Saturday
John H. Black 72 died Sunday at his York home. A descendant of Adams county settlers, one ancestor received the original land deed from William Penn. His grandfather ran an inn where The Oaks tourist camp now stands. Survived by his widow and three children.
Chester Stick Crester Stick, 80, is listed in credit records. The report notes his status and related financial details.
One of the first exhibitors at the Hanover fair forty eight years ago and an implement dealer in Hanover passed away on Monday at the home of his son John C. Stick in Pasadena California.
Mrs Margaret Amelia Cremer widow of John A Cremer died Saturday at her Hanover home. She was 86 and survived by three sons Frank E. Cremer Hanover Charles H. Cremer and Joseph E. Cremer at home and one daughter Mrs J S McFadden Hanover. Funeral was held on.
Charles William Kindig, 68, farmer of near Littlestown, died at 6 30 Thursday morning from complications. He was a son of the late John and Susan Kindig and is survived by his widow Emma S. Sheffer, two sons Irvin Kindig and E Roy Kindig, two brothers George and Frank Kindig, and five grandchildren. An active St Pauls Lutheran church member and longtime councilor, he lay in state at his son Irvin Kindigs home before funeral services Monday.
Mrs Carrie S Horn wife of Louis Horn of Baltimore died Thursday evening. Survived by three sons Leroy and Milton Horn of Hanover who run The Hub ladies' furnishing store and Irvin Horn at home. Funeral held Sunday.
Bernard I Kuhn 57 of McSherrystown died Thursday night from a complication of diseases. A cigarmaker by trade he was a son of Samuel and Emma Kuhn and married Annie Weaver 38 years ago. Surviving are his wife eight children sixteen grandchildren and three brothers. The funeral was held Monday.
Funeral services for Miss Elizabeth Rebecca Baltzley were held at the Rinehart home near Littlestown. She died at her niece Mrs. Charles Rinehart's house and had connections to Orrtanna and Gettysburg. Burial followed at Flohr's church cemetery with pallbearers Joseph Study John Utz Jacob Hahn and Milton Crebbs. Reverend A R Longenecker officiated.
Francis G. Parr infant son of Burnell and Ethel Harbaugh Parr of Berlin Junction died Monday at one day old. Survived by parents and brother Robert. Burial held Monday afternoon in St Mary’s cemetery New Oxford.
The Adams county ministerial association held its spring outing at Caledonia park with a 3 pm baseball game followed by a business meeting. Officers were reelected: Rev. O D Cobb president Rev W M Beattie secretary and Rev C M Coffelt treasurer. A program committee led by Rev Henry W Sternat outlined monthly topics for the year.
Charles L. Shaffer and Dorothy Ferriss of Hanover are granted a marriage license. Thos Sipes of N. J. and Emma Redmond of Frederick, Md. are also issued licenses.
Fleet Wing gains with Spon scler homer and Zeigler two bagger while NC players Bevenour and Britcher also hit. The town records seven errors and strong weekend visits, baptisms, graduations, and family gatherings across Berlin Junction to Littlestown with many local names.
Mr and Mrs William Fogle moved Wednesday to the home left by Charles Byer. Charles H Bittinger suffered a leg injury when a concrete block fell on his foot. he uses crutches to move. Adolphus Frock reports a peony stalk with 110 pink blooms. The Children s Day program at Green Springs church is Sunday evening June 19 with rehearsal Thursday at 8 30.
Mr and Mrs Lavere Baker announce a daughter weighing eight and one half pounds. Mr and Mrs Charles Codors welcome a baby boy in Gettysburg. Earl E Parr and wife of Hanover greet son John David born June 2. Edgar E Hess and wife of Hanover greet son William Jackson born June 1. Jacob Hoke Michael and wife of Hanover greet son Fred Quintin born May 31. E J Spence of Orrtanna reports a son born to his family. Burtis D Dobbs and wife of Hanover greet daughter Shirley Mae born June 3. Fat L Garvick and wife of Hanover announce daughter Jane Elizabeth born June 1.
The 27th annual convention at St Pauls Reformed church New Oxford drew strong attendance and praise for sessions led by Congressman Harry Haines and Rev. Earl Rudisill. Delegates from ten Sunday schools attended. officers were reappointed minus one vice president. Evening talks at First Lutheran urged constructive youth guidance and parental cooperation. Milton Huff, a World War veteran, suffered a cerebral stroke Tuesday. George A. Taylor was elected Meade Building janitor in Gettysburg. Hanover wallpaper mill resumes full-time work after a lull.
Hanover Red Cross announces five acres cultivated by 26 families with land provided by the local school board. The Red Cross ploughed harrowed and furrowed the ground and supplied seeds. Robert C. Lock, son of Mr and Mrs David Lock Gettysburg R 7, graduated from State College last week and is conducting agriculture research there.
The ad promotes used cars with spring imagery and bargains. Listings include 1931 Chrysler 8 sedan, 1930 Chrysler 77 sedan, 1929 Chrysler 65 models, 1928 Chrysler 72, 1931 Plymouth, 1929 Plymouth, 1929 Buick, 1929 Dodge, 1926 Dodge, 1925 Dodge, 1930 Chevrolet roadster, 1929 Chevrolet, 1930 Ford coach, 1926 Chevrolet, 1926 Pontiac, and more. Good Bros. Motor Co., 325 Frederick St., Hanover PA. Open evenings.
The ad for the Weaver Piano Store in Hanover promotes used pianos priced from 25 to 50 dollars, factory rebuilt pianos 75 to 225 dollars, and player pianos from 125 dollars up. It also notes sheet music and the McKinley line, with address Centre Square, Hanover, dated June 9, 1941.
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