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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1938
Page
2
J H Plymire and wife of Crystal Theatre resign from Liberty restaurant to return home. Ida Felser takes a book keeper post at New Oxford Foundry. Prof Hemmig and wife move to Abbottstown. Stock family moves within town. Ruth Stambaugh and Paul Miller wed and start housekeeping. Multiple births, illnesses, and local incidents listed with residents’ movements and changes.
Thirty years ago a marriage license was granted to Chas H Marts and Flora A Rick of Mountpleasant township. Mrs R J Feiser builds a large porch on Philadelphia street. Elmira Ruff is re-elected primary school teacher at Gettysburg. Mrs Charles Senft, 69, dies in Hamilton township. Peter A Gulden, 51, dies at his brother Jerome Gulden’s home in Bonneauville. Samuel L Wolf and Mary A Sheely wed near town. Emanuel Berkheimer and Nora Miller wed in Abbottstown. New Oxford School Board reorganized with Emmert and Sheetz retiring. Winand and Bream elected. Officers elected: Pres Dr W R Snyder, Sec J W Barnitz, Treas Z H Cashman. Teachers reappointed: Prof D Ruff Principal, Mary Brown No 2, Nita Cashman No 3. A surprise party honors Mary Myers of New Chester on her birthday. Ellis Cook of Hanover street takes a position at Sparrow’s Point and will move Thursday. Wheat at 88 cents per bushel.
40 Years Ago C D Smith executor of Catharine Marshall estate sold the Edge Grove home to Mrs Edward Devine for 475. Dated items note ill health of William Miller and New Oxford School Board organizing after final meeting with President Cashman Secretary Sheely Treasurer Swartz. Wheat price listed at 92 cents per bushel. Marriage of Murry Sadler and Maria Little recorded.
Mrs Kate Englebert is confined to her bed. Children’s Day exercises will be held at the Methodist church on June 9 at 7 30 p m.
The Young Women's Conference of the Women's Missionary Society meets at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lemoyne, with sessions spaced over Saturday June 18 and Sunday June 19. Organizers urge attendance and participation from members.
The Hanover borough ordinance regulating parking on Center Square and the first blocks of the five principal streets leading to the square became effective Tuesday.
Deaths notice for Mrs Danner states she came east from Utah three years ago and is survived by her husband and daughter Virginia at home. She leaves a sister Mrs Maude E Niseman of Homewood Winots and brothers Joseph Danner Duchesne Utah Frank Danner Salem Virginia and Robert Danner Rhode Island. Funeral services were held at Sayre on Wednesday.
Mrs Gilbert Prosser 49 of Latimore township died suddenly Saturday morning at her home from a heart attack after a two year heart condition. She and her husband were at the chicken house when she felt chest and back pain and was carried to the house where she died at 8 50. Survived by husband eight children two daughters in law a grandchild three sisters and three brothers. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm from home and Gardners United Brethren church with Rev B P S Busey officiating. burial in church cemetery.
Lewis Elmer Benchoff 65 died at home in Cascade Maryland Monday from complications. He was a lifelong plasterer born near Sabillasville and survived by his wife five sons and four daughters, six grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Grove funeral home Waynesboro with Revs Fass and Pffako officiating. interment in Union Cemetery Fairfield.
Ervin H. Bentz 79 retired farmer of Dillsburg died Tuesday at his home. He was a member of the Dillsburg Lutheran church and taught its Men s Bible class for thirteen years. Survived by widow Louise and many children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Funeral 1 30 PM Friday at Dillsburg Lutheran church with Rev. George M. Young. interment in Dillsburg cemetery. Friends may call Thursday after 7 PM and Friday 12 30 to 1 30 PM.
The Adams County Council of Christian Education announces the thirty-ninth annual convention to be held June 20 and 21 at First Lutheran Church New Oxford. Theme The Sunday School Meeting the Needs of Today. Delegates from across the county attend lectures demonstrations and worship with sessions led by Pastor George E Sheffer and others.
The Ladies' Social Club meets Wednesday at Mrs. Earl Weaver's Carlisle street home. Residents update: Mr. and Mrs. John Melhorn relocate to H. E. Melhorn on Berlin street. the Baughers visit from Roselle New Jersey. the Benchoffs enjoy Cascade Maryland travel after a death in the family. New Oxford High's sophomore class, with Miss Sara E. Livingston, held a Wiener roast at Livingston's Lincoln Heights summer home. A town delegation visited Washington Sunday to see the Cleveland Washington game. Earl Strasbaugh visits his sister in Hanover street. New Oxford FFA picnic took place at Fleshman’s Mill dam supervised by John L. Kratzert. Amy Moore of Carlisle street remains bed-bound. First wedding anniversary celebration for Cyril J. Rickrode held at York apartment attended by local residents.
New Freedom beat New Oxford 3 to 2. Spring Grove defeated McSherryson 7 to 0. No other clubs scheduled.
The scoreboard lists Spring Grove 8 over New Freedom 6. Albemarle defeats McSherrystown 13 to 10. Abbottstown beats New Oxford 6 to 1.
Saturday lineup shows Albemarle visiting New Freedom, Abbottstown at McSherrystown, and New Oxford traveling to Spring Grove._PATTERN
Sunday matchups listed include New Freedom at McSherrystown New Oxford at Abbottstown and Spring Grove at Albemarle with teams set for potential local showdowns and field action.
Abbottstown defeated New Oxford 6 to 1 as Richter held the locals to ten hits and struck out eight. Wagner led the 13 hit attack with three singles for Abbottstown while Kershner and Frey doubled in the ninth to seal the win.
A large crowd attended the Sunday Children’s Day events at St Paul’s Reformed Church. The pageant Children of Today featured numerous participants and the program included songs, recitations, and duets such as Little Robin Redbreast A Great Big Welcome God Is Good Always Something to Sing About and Soldiers. Notable contributors included Dorothy Daum Margaret Daum Alice Jane Stock George Stock and Harry Miller among others.
Mr and Mrs Darrel F Bolin relocate to Main street McSherrystown after marrying in February and living with Mrs Bolin's parents in Hanover. Patricia Sherdel Mary Jane Shultz Virginia Shultz and Elvera Ververs among St Josephs academy graduates from McSherrystown and Hanover respectively.
Holtry and Alwine families and Nadine Rickrode, among others, were listed as former New Oxford residents at an Indiana Pennsylvania tire corp dealers banquet. Rev Charles Wolf Baker, formerly of New Oxford, earned a Doctor of Divinity at Gettysburg College. Robert Hahn of Hanover improves after hip fracture from a fall near New Oxford.
The five mile Lincoln highway section west of Guldens, under construction since last fall by H. J. Williams Construction of York for the state, could open to traffic next week, ahead of the June 24 date. Final black top on the center lane nears completion after showers. outer lanes finished, four days more for oil dressing, with berms and cleanup to follow.
Federal and Pennsylvania authorities create separate units to protect health during the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. Six first aid stations will operate on the battlefield with two in Gettysburg. the state oversees sanitation, water, and food safety within a 30 mile radius. Over a million visitors and 3,500 veterans are expected.
Miss Janet Baker suffers a foot injury after stepping on a nail. Syracuse University student William Hafer is home for summer. Abbottstown's Firemen Hall hosts a meeting forming the Abbottstown Athletic Association with officers Earl Alwine Joseph Bowser Bernard Anthony and George Zudrell. The group aims to entertain children raise equipment and improve school grounds. Mrs. Amos H. Kuhn remains confined by illness as Charles Shultz and family relocate to the former Bievenour home on West King Street.
The will of Frank H. Smith of Mt. Pleasant township names Gettysburg National Bank and E. L. Golden of Bonneauville as executors with two dispositions totaling about 6 500 in personal and real property. The George Himes estate of Butler township valued around 2 250 is to be distributed to surviving relatives. Zula Himes Roy Himes of Biglerville R. 1 and Hilda Cool of Aspers R. 1 are named executors.
Dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs John Slaybaugh in Hampton included Mr and Mrs Harry Kline dinst Mr and Mrs Wilson Starner Glenn Kilinedinst Maybelle Lo baugh Ellen Kiinedinst Charles Price Junior Slaybaugh Lena Mary Claude Janet and Russell Kline dist.
The Rev. H. E. Sheely leads St. Paul’s New Oxford for Rose Sunday with church school at 9 a m and worship at 10 a m. Sermon titled The Master Teacher invites visitors to bring a bouquet to beautify the church.
Emmanuel Church in Abbottstown hosts church school led by superintendent Joseph Bowser at 9 a m. A service of worship is scheduled for 7 p m and the Sunday school will present its annual Childrens Day program. All welcome.
The Rev Robert Hartnett pastor conducts services at St Marys Church New Oxford Low Mass 7 30 a m High Mass 10 a m Sodality 7 p m Miraculous Medal devotions Wednesdays 730 p m
The church announces Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. and evening services at 7:00 p.m. A guest minister will lead the evening devotions.
The Rev. George E. Sheffer presides at 10 a.m. worship with theme Teaching them to observe all things. Sunday school 9 a.m. led by Prof C P Keefer. Annual children's day program at 7 p.m. Thursday practice at 3 p.m. Holy Communion last Sunday in June with building fund offering. Visitors' day at Tressler Orphans Home in Louisville scheduled for Thursday.
The Rev. Kenneth D. James presides at St. John's Hampton with divine worship at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. St. Paul's The Pines holds Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. St. Mark's Heidlersburg observes Children's Day with a 7:30 p.m. Sunday service. Public invited to all services.
A 50 gallon kerosene drum exploded as a one story building on Alvin Reed’s farm two miles north of York Springs on the Harrisburg road burned Tuesday afternoon at 4 30. Firefighters arrived too late to save the structure and restricted the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings. Loss estimated at 100 dollars.
Harold Smallwood of Biglerville was adjusting a truck when a screwdriver slipped, penetrating his left eye. He was treated at Warner hospital, sent to Harrisburg for observation, and may lose sight. He plans to enter Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. He drives for H Earl Pitzer.
Public notice of sale of personal property from the Reuben Altland estate at Abbottstown scheduled June 18. Auction details disclose items to be sold under authority of the estate administrator.
The page lists wheat per bushel at B4 and corn shelled at 60 cents per bushel. Oats and barley are shown with small figures. Rye is 6.85 per bushel. Eggs are 19 cents per dozen.
The June 12 issue of The American Weekly provides another revealing look at life in Russia and how confessions were extracted from former Soviet leaders. The Baltimore Sunday American distributed magazine promotes features on political intrigue and historic recollections.
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