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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1931
Page
2
The notice lists annual subscription terms of 1.00 pounds in advance or 1.50 if unpaid, with discontinuance only at publisher option until arrears are paid. Out-of-county readers pay 8.80 per year in advance or 2.00 if unpaid. Advertisements charged at reasonable rates with liberal reductions to contract advertisers.
Thirty years ago announcements note no Fourth of July parade in New Oxford and list local events and incidents including marriages births hospitalizations school rehires and deaths among residents with several joins to nearby towns and institutions.
Lester Wagaman of Franklin township faced larceny charges for a hen twenty chicks a carburetor and an automobile timer. The case stemming from a Har vey Newman information was dropped Saturday at Gettysburg. The hen and chicks were found by an officer at Wagaman's girlfriend home near Gettysburg. Wagaman was arrested Wednesday by Trooper Hochreiter and Constable Aughinbaugh. In default of $500 bail he remained in Adams county jail for a Saturday hearing before Justice Shealer.
William E. Olinger deputy clerk of the courts, injured in an automobile crash near Westminster Maryland last Sunday, has returned to his office. He suffered facial lacerations and contusions. Mrs. Olinger remains bedridden with several fractured ribs. Wes EYL on the head and arm has been about since the accident.
A large turnout gathered Thursday evening at Mrs. Normal Small Rock home to honor Jacob Gallagher on his eightieth birthday. The event featured family, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends.
The West Pennsylvania synod of the United Lutheran church holds its first Sunday school convention at St. James Lutheran in Gettysburg on Thursday. Delegates from all Sunday schools attend with specified numbers from children youth and adult divisions. Speeches by Dr. M Hadwin Fischer and Dr. C P Wiles address religious education and Christian life lessons, followed by afternoon conferences and a closing session at Gettysburg College.
Rev C H Shull and Luther Shull of Dubbs Md visited his brother Wm F Shull in Belmont with Fred Engle and family. George Mumma and Myrle Mumma of State College visited their mother Mrs France Mumma near Five Points. Wilbur Clark and family hosted Verna Shull in Mount Joy. Mildred Haverstick of Latimore spent a week in Harrisburg. Mrs Mary Cooley and Pear Group of New Chester visited former daughter Mrs Frank Bly near Heidlersburg. The Pines festival earned about 256 dollars. Five Points residents form a Sunday School to meet Sundays at 2. Dale Hoffman of Five Points is improving. Mrs Elmer Moul of Round Hill also improving. Mrs I R Tanger near Yar Springs stepped on a nail. St Marks Lutheran church will hold children's exercises Sunday June 21 at 7 30 PM.
After a field chase south of Marcve, Corporal Powe and Private Engle of the State police captured Albert L Staub of Thurmont Maryland. He abandoned a large sedan containing twelve five gallon tins of alleged liquor. Staub age 22 was taken to York and jailed awaiting hearing on illegal possession and transport of liquor.
Washington DC resident Harry Shinham and Mildred Alexander of Sharpsburg join Lloyd Rohrlaugh and others for Sunday visits with G A Shinham in New Chester. Families from Hunters Town East Berlin Mechanicsburg and York Springs meet, while visitors from Phoenixville Bethlehem Steelton and Harrisburg spend time with local households.
Mrs W H Carter of Oklahoma City native Gettysburg returns from France where with Gold Star mothers she visited son Lawrence Cooper's grave. She visits Mr and Mrs Levi Diehl recalling she was Miss Alice Lott, daughter of the late Jacob and Mrs Lott of Gettysburg who moved West when twelve.
A Sunday hail storm across Adams County damaged fruit crops in Flora Dale Aspers and Gardners with estimates in the thousands. Orchardist Frederick Griest reports an 8,000 dollar loss at Flora Dale and only a ten percent apple crop remains there. Gardens and peach trees also harmed while other orchards escaped.
The Bethlehem Mines Corporation baseball club won 10 to 4 over Thomasville at the latter's diamond on Saturday and 14 to 3 against Rothsville at Bittinger’s on Sunday. Sunday school activities included a Children’s Day program rehearsal and new member additions to the Sunshine class.
George N. Redding son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Redding of Gettysburg fell while playing ball on Saturday and fractured his left arm below the elbow. An X-ray at Warne hospital on Monday confirmed the fracture.
The funeral was held Wednesday with services at the home of his son Melvin at 9:30 a m and concluding services at East Berlin Lutheran church. The Rev Paul Gladfelter officiated and burial followed in East Berlin cemetery.
William A Fridinger of Hanover died Sunday from a stroke at age 78 he was a son of Adam and Susan Fridinger Surviving are his wife Mary Yingling and six children including Harry M Fridinger one brother Wesley Fridinger and one sister The funeral was held on Wednesday.
Charles D. Hoffmeier of Jeanette, eldest brother of Rev. Edgar E. Hoffmeier pastor of Emmanuel Re formed Church in Hanover, died Saturday night from a stroke.
John J. Kint, 71, longtime Adams County resident, died at his daughter’s home near Charmian after five years blindness and complications. He leaves ten children including John W. Kint and Harry W. Kint of Iron Springs, James M. Kint of Cashtown, and others in Rouzerville Orrtanna and Blue Ridge Summit. Two brothers and three sisters survive, including Julia Kint of Martinsburg and William Kint of Mummasburg, with additional siblings in Fairfield Rockford Illinois and more.
Miss Leona Kepner 19 daughter of Mr and Mrs Mervin Kepner Fairfield died at Warner hospital Wednesday morning from a chronic valvular heart condition after about three weeks illness. Survived by parents and siblings Mrs Grant Sites from Springs Tron and Jean James Ray Robert and Betty Ann Kepner all at home. Funeral Friday afternoon.
Mrs Annie M Ziegler 82 wife of Emanuel Ziegler died at her Lansdowne home near Philadelphia from a heart condition after months of illness. Born in York Springs daughter of Jonas Johns and Jane Sadler she lived in Gettysburg years then moved to Philadelphia and finally Lansdowne. Survived by Chester W Ziegler superintendent of the US Mint Philadelphia and Norman Ziegler of Los Angeles. Interment at Gettysburg planned Saturday afternoon.
Abbottstown residents report illnesses and convalescence. Barn repairs are underway near Maple Grove. A newborn son joins Ernest and wife in Paradise township. The McCullough reunion is set for Farmers Grove near Abbottstown. Abbottstown Fire Company officers are listed for the new year. Commencement at Abbottstown High School featured seniors Miriam Bowser Dorothy Bossergman Mary Smith Louise Brothers and David Jeffer. The program included music, solos by students, and an address by Dr. H L Elder of Western Maryland College.
A dense list of visitors from York Springs Green Ridge Hanover York and nearby towns visited relatives in the area. Harry J Albert and Elizabeth C Zetty were wed in Womelsdorf with home reception planned near Aldan. The York Springs High seniors took a boat trip to Virginia Beach and several local families hosted meals and gatherings.
Prof W Raymond Shank hosted a class dinner at Altland House with 30 members. Prof Ernest Wolf and Prof George H Haines listed. Haines reelected. Jacob F E Miller estate sold for 253 dollars. 61 acre farm offered privately. Ishac Hoke sold land near Paradise Protec tory to Mr Falcon and moved in with relatives. Several local graduates and birthday observances noted.
McSherrystown hosts multiple school events with students from St Marys and St Marx s High. Families attend graduation exercises at Villanova College and picnics follow grade trips to Forest Park and Smiths Bottom near Conewago. Hospitalizations include appendicitis operations for John Overbaugh and Lawrence Bunty, with Mrs Leo Noel admitted for treatment. The Gangway Swedes defeated Midway Juniors 16 to 9 in a local game.
Robert Speed Walters of Gettysburg and the Shaner family were badly shaken after their car was struck by a Philadelphia driver near Trenton New Jersey. J W McClure of Philadelphia skidded and hit Walters car and assisted by repairing the Gettysburgian’s machine. Two Philadelphia women were hospitalized.
An 8 foot Bishop Babcock non electric soda fountain is offered for sale complete and cheap. Apply at the Item Office. Date 6 11 31.
1927 Chevrolet coupe offered in good condition with all new rubber. Contact H. E. Jacobs at Berlin Road Route 3 New Oxford, phone 113 R11.
Strawberries for sale will start to pick June 6. Call 83 R2. Ge o W Shelleman along Berlin road between New Oxford and Carlisle pike. Also sale offers 1930 Chevrolet Goach and other cars with down payment and monthly plans from Gettysburg Sales and Service. Cabbage and tomato plants for sale, used pianos from Weaver Piano Store, home furniture packages from Stokes Garage and York Byurylpy Co. Prices listed for several items in Hanover and York regions.
Trade in Furniture Company at 55 West Clark Ave York Pa lists a living room suite for 10 dollars, dining items from 1.75 to 66 dollars, assorted bedroom pieces, stoves, beds, and a range of household goods on sale. The ad notes many other useful articles and provides a phone contact.
Notices announce Clayton F. Palmer running for Prothonotary and S L Allison seeking Fairfield county posts. Harry A. Parr appears for County Commissioner and B Geiselman of Mt Pleasant Township seeks another commissioner seat.
Voters face a slate of candidates including Erney L. Myers for Register and Recorder, Stoups for Commissioner of Hamiltonian Township, C Arthur Brame for New Chester Baltzley Orrtanna for multiple posts, Samuel C. Lott for County Auditor, A C Basehoar of Butler Township, Neil W. Gibson W Fohl of Bigleryville, D E Meiz, George P. Smith of Huntington Township.
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