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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1949
Page
15
Local items report hospital discharges and recoveries, a church society meeting, house construction, and social visits in New Oxford and Hanover counties. Highlights include a Delone Catholic High School graduation group, travel plans to California, and a charity doll display for the American Cancer Society.
The New Oxford High School band will perform this Saturday in Middleburg Md with a 6 pm bus departure from the school. All members are urged to attend under director Paul A. Harner.
Prices reduced on all boys and girls bicycles and the entire stock of tricycles at Pirestone Stores in Hanover Pennsylvania. Local shoppers are urged to visit the store for deals on kids bikes and tricycles.
The second annual exhibition of dancing by Anna D. Hoyer’s pupils, sponsored by the New Oxford Girl Scouts, will be staged at New Oxford high school auditorium at 8:00 p m tonight.
Mr. and Mrs. Francis A. Carbaugh of New Oxford observed their golden wedding anniversary with a special mass at Immaculate Conception church. About 125 relatives and friends from New Oxford and nearby towns attended an open house and dinner. They married May 23, 1899, and have ten children and thirteen grandchildren. both are in good health and now retired from farming.
Madge M. Weaver daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Weaver of McSherrystown married Donald Eckenrode of Hanover in a nuptial mass at the Church of the Annunciation. The ceremony was followed by a breakfast and a reception at the bride’s home. The couple will live in the Topper apartments. The bride and groom are graduates of Delone Catholic High School. The bride works at Hanover Saving Fund Society and the groom at Hanover Shoe, Inc. He is a U S Army veteran.
Miss Anna Marie Day and Robert Thomas Sterner were married on Saturday afternoon in the rectory of St Vincent's Catholic church in Hanover. The double ring ceremony proceeded with a solemn rite as families gathered to witness the union.
Vernon J. Criswell Jr of Gettysburg R 4 was cited by John Ogden fish warden for fishing without a license and must pay a $25 fine within ten days. G I Gross of 912 Sherwood Street Hanover was cited for no motor boat license and sent a ten day notice to pay a $65 fine. The Farmers and Merchants Bank will be closed Tuesday in observance of Flag Day.
W. H. Clark expresses sincere thanks to friends who sent flowers and cards while he was in Hanover hospital.
A Father’s Day advertisement appears on page 6 for Smith’s Men’s Shop on the Square in New Oxford. The notice highlights gift ideas and in-store specials for Dad.
Pleasant Street grocery near Hanover Street announces Saturday opening with a pint of Clover Leaf ice cream free for every entering customer. The notice references opening specials and local merchants.
Wanover PA cut-rate shoe store at 4 Carlisle Street advertises prices from 39.00 to 63.98 for men and boys footwear. The ad highlights discounts and location for shoppers seeking bargain sneakers and dress shoes.
Closing exercises at Immaculate Conception School New Oxford featured perfect attendance certificates awarded to Gerald OBrien Robert Potst Donald OBrien Burnell Smith Gloria J Rinehart Jean Marie Hockensmith Jean Marie Smith Patricia A Smith Robert J Smith Merle L Smith Lillian M Topper Ronald J Becker Rosalie J Klunk Linda J Miller Constance A Noel Elizabeth M Staub Corine B Reichert George Poist Frederick Smith Leonard Smith Frederick E Bevenour Frederick Klunk Ruth E Retchert. Also entrance to high school certificates to Mary Ann Hockensmith Colleen Mary Mahone Jean T Rider Esther E Shoemaker Shirley L Smith Norma E Trone Joseph L Bevenour Richard E Crouse William J Fleshman Richard J Lawrence Joseph F Moore Gerald F O'Brien Robert J Poist Paul Reichert John R Robinson Joseph L Staub. Gerald F O'Brien and Colleen M Mahone received American Legion awards as outstanding boy and girl of the graduating class. Safety Patrol members receiving faithful service awards: Joseph L Staub Richard E Crouse John R Robinson Thomas Hockensmith Colleen M Mahone Barbara Robinson Gloria Jane Rinehart Josephine Shoemaker Joseph L Bevenour Richard J Lawrence Donald Kuhn Burnell F Smith Tresa M Martin Lella Bollinger and Joan Marie Smith.
Excavation began Friday at 133 Carlisle street Hanover for a new two story Geisler Furniture building by Hoffheins Bros. Contractors. The modern 230 foot brick structure aims for October 1 completion replacing the 217 Carlisle address with improved show windows and two floor interiors. Owner A Raymond Geisler, long time Hanover trader, previously ran a Lititz branch.
A 15 year old boy Robert Reichert and his 13 year old companion Vivian Smith were stopped by Patrolman C E Dessem in Chambersburg after leaving New Oxford Friday. They planned to sleep in woods and travel at night with $3.50 between them and Pittsburgh as their first stop. Police said they had no marriage plans, just a dream of seeing the world. Parents retrieved them and returned them home.
Pupils with perfect attendance in May at Pine Run School include Helen Walker Kyle Hughes Barbara Staub Geraldine Staub Ruthetta Staub Richard Diehl Barbara Jones Kathryn Arentz Wayne Stock Donald Shaberly Richard Walker Eugene Staub Gene Noble Robert Jones Elizabeth Hoff Priscilla Yohe Peggy Haar Mary Swope and Gerald Staub. Priscilla Yohe also had perfect attendance for the entire term. The school closed on Thursday June 3nd with Gerald Orndorff as teacher.
The condition of Mrs. Harry Sneeringer of Gettysburg, formerly of Bonneauville, who suffered a severe stroke last Friday, is reported greatly improved while she remains a patient at Warner Hospital.
The Hanover shop promotes fresh fruits vegetables and grocery items at Center Square. It highlights quality produce and a range of everyday groceries available to customers.
Mrs Saranda C Brown 98 widow of Abraham T Brown of Hanover died Friday. Survived by eight children including Mrs Sue Stahl Hanover and Mrs Sarah Barnes Philadelphia, plus Lewis I Brown Clinton Brown Gerald Brown Clair Brown all of Hanover and Port Crane NY and Philadelphia. She had twelve grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held mid May at St Matthew Lutheran Church with Rev Dr Harry Hursh Beidleman officiating. Interment in Mt Olivet Cemetery.
The New Oxford junior-senior high school's 37th commencement was held last Wednesday night in the high school auditorium. Hon. D Raymond Sollenberger spoke to a large audience. The Senior class traveled by Capitol bus to New York, with a boat tour of Manhattan and a full day of sightseeing. Chaperones were Miss Mary Mellinger and George Bowen.
Mr and Mrs Martin Horn of Lincolnway West New Oxford announce the engagement of their daughter Gloria A to Robert J Shrader son of Mr and Mrs Charles A Shrader New Oxford The wedding is planned for the near future Mr and Mrs Glenn Griffin of New Oxford R D announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Bessie Griffin to Clair Haar son of Mr and Mrs Frank Haar West High street New Oxford The wedding is planned for the near future
Fred Rife of Mount Rock Road near McSherrystown was found guilty of parking at a bus stop before Justice George A. Lippy in Hanover. He was fined $2 and costs $550 and filed an appeal posting $50 bond for August session. Rife claimed the tagged car was not his, despite bearing his old plate LY 31. he testified he placed a 1949 plate on the car March 24 and discarded the old ones.
State police report a rear end style collision east of York near Tourists Inn at 8 30 last night when Eugene Spahr's car on the Lincoln highway turning left onto Druck Valley road struck Ruth Lone's car toward York. Damages pegged at 100 dollars. Raymond Kuhn injured when he fell from his mother Elsie Kuhn's car near New Oxford last Thursday. He suffered head and facial brush burns and was treated by a New Oxford physician.
Anton Novak of York was apprehended May 27 for failing to stop at a railroad signal and given a ten day notice. Lewis Pert of Pottstown was apprehended May 24 for speeding in a residential district and given a ten day notice. Patients discharged from Warner hospital include Charles Arthur Brame III.
Fire destroyed the Carl Stough garage on Lincolnway West causing an estimated loss of 24000. Stough plans temporary operations at the Freshman mill property northeast of New Oxford and aims to reopen within 30 days. Firemen contained the blaze despite an explosion and smoke heavy conditions.
The New Oxford Daily Vacation Bible School opened Monday at 9:00 a.m. in Putheram church with 86 pupils aged 4 to 15. The two week program runs Monday through Friday ending Friday June 17 with a public demonstration and a certificate of attendance issued after seven of ten sessions.
The Girl Scout committee reported a profit of 7019 from a sale held on Memorial Day at New Oxford Square near the Methodist church. Proceeds will fund camp fees for each girl and support the Hover dance recital. A collision in Hanover involving Myrtle N Alwine and Peter Fo Markley caused $35 in damages to a Baltimore vehicle.
Weoowisl to express sincere appreciation to fre com Panies and everyone for the splendid work and cooperation in extinguishing the fire at our garage Friday and for paying our home. MR and MRS CARL E. STOUGH
The community notices list services for St Pal New Oxford Th and First Evangelical Lutheran Church with youth fellowship, children day programs, and special music. Worship times, church schools, and pastor names like Rev A C Rohthwigh and G E Shefler are noted, plus a Tressler Orphan's Home offering and women's missionary society meeting.
The New Oxford Town Council met in Borough Hall with President John E C Miller and council in attendance. Officers include Dr S A Kirkpatrick as health officer and Antonio Marske as secretary. A motion to reject Act No 527 abating unpaid taxes was adopted. O Brien issued four May permits totaling 15 500. Bills of 7 795 38 were paid. Treasurer reports a June 2 1949 balance of 24 4087 with receipts and disbursements detailed. A 5900 loan for 60 days to cover current expenses was approved.
The Rev Robert R Hartnett serves St Marys Church in New Oxford offering Sunday Masses at 7 30 pm and 10 00 am with evening devotions and benediction at 7 53 pm.
Abbottstown Lutheran Charge hosts Sunday school at 9 00 and church worship at 10 75 with Rev Paul Gladfelter. Jacobus Church of the Brethren under Monroe Danner in East Berlin. Hampton Sunday school at 9 30 and revival services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m. St John’s Reformed New Chester with Sunday school at 6 30 p m and worship at 7 30 p m led by Ernest Brindle Biglerville in charge.
The Gospel message at Emmanuel Reformed in Hampton is followed by Sunday school at 1000 am. The service at 900 am will be led by Rev Froest Brindle from Biglerville.
A garbled church notices page lists pastors and service times at Conewago Chapel St Marys Paradise Salem EUB Gardens and other area churches. It mentions Sunday services at 700 and 930, parsonage arrivals and departures, and community announcements including visitors and memorial references. The fragment also references a sale of sneakers and outboard motors at local Hanover shops.
New store at 116 Berlin Street in New Oxford run by Lt Rutter opens Saturday June 11 at 10 am. Clover Leaf Ice Cream offered as a sample for visitors. Hours posted: Thu 9 am 9 pm Fri 9 am 10 pm Sat 9 am 10 pm Sun 10 am 1 pm and 5 pm 9 pm Mon 11 am 9 pm Tue 2 am 9 pm Wed 8 am 12 noon.
Plans are nearly complete for the Irishtown carnival to be held Saturday June 18 to aid Irishtown Fire Company. The event will feature a full roast turkey and roast beef dinner from 4 pm, various amusements, refreshments including soup and sandwiches, and a Sperrens parade.
Fragmentary text suggests a local election item involving Mrs Mary Lou Marke and a new fort or post. Names and place details are unclear, but the note indicates electoral or civic matters in a Sprig Crasce MAL area with a May timeframe.
Coming events listed include a June 9 Anna Hover dance in New Oxford high school with tickets from Girl Scouts. A Strawberry Festival is planned at Salem EUB church, Guden, with music by John W Dutteru and Anna D Howser’s collection on display June 15–19 for charity. Irishtown Fire Company carnival and parade are set for June 18, with its premie on August 6. Willing Workers Sunday school class hosts a chicken corn soup supper June 18 at St Johns Reformed New Chester. Sons of Veterans plan their annual plen te Pridas on June 24–25 at the Armory grounds. Bonneauville Fire Company schedules its annual own on July 33.
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