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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1942

Page

8

Standard Garment Buys Phillips Shirt Factory in Gettysburg

Local notes report The Standard Garment Company of Columbia purchasing the Phillips Shirt factory in Gettysburg. The firm runs plants in New Oxford and other locations, with sugar canning registrations at New Oxford High School on June 11 and 12. Several local residents’ health, travel, and social notices follow along with a rain tally for New Oxford.

Standard Garment Company Columbia Phillips Shirt Gettysburg Standard Company New Oxford New Oxford High School Elmer Hoffheins Red Hill Hanover Hospital Aileen Myers John Myers Hampton C. K. Holmes Warner Hospital H. B. Flaherty Lincolnway West Helen Ruth Trenton New Jersey M. D. Feiser Lincoln Bay Ralph Sanders Poplar Street Hanover Bentum Cross Keys Bench Bentum Ralph Freed York J. R. Hamme Carlisle Street Beamer Gelman’s Park Paul Yingling Langley Field William Yingling North Peters Street Timothy Lingg Drexel Hill Victoria Lingg Conewago Chapel Bernard H. Klunk Joseph Klunk Edge Grove Geraldine Smith Edward Smith Irishtown Joseph B. O’brien New Oxford R. D Maurice E. Rhodes Joseph I. Weaver Edward Gable West High Street Catherine Naomi Bernard Feeser York Springs St. Mary’s Church This Place Stanley Noel Rock Feeser Evelyn Hamerick Robert D. Hartnett Jean Reams Florence Reitz W. Ralph Miller Elizabethtown Selinsgrove Dorothy Mae Joseph Martin Berlin Road Andrew Smith Charles Deatrick Latrobe M. G. Colestock Hanover Street E.R. Trimmer Harrisburg F. S. Smith Richard St

Living room suites offered by Lein Hardt Brog Co

The Lein Hardt Brog company lists 3 piece Kroehler living room suites starting at 906.50. The ad notes locations at 33 Balto Street, Hanover, Pennsylvania and 279 283 West Market Street, York, Pennsylvania.

Kroehler Leinhardt Brog Balto. St Hanover W. Market St York

New Oxford Firemen Postpone Carnival to One Day

The New Oxford Fire Company after a Friday meeting altered the annual carnival schedule from July 9 10 and 11 to a single July 11 event due to war Emergency fuel and travel constraints. The committee will canvass the town and nearby areas and will not hold a parade this year.

New Oxford Fire Company

New Oxford Ag Department to Undergo Evaluation

The New Oxford high school vocational agriculture department will be assessed against national standards in a two day state federal survey starting Thursday. Assessors Marsby Little and Thomas Malin will observe students, the teacher and the principal. Earlier this week counterparts evaluated East Donegal high school.

Vocational Agriculture Department New Oxford High School Oxford Marsby C. Little Thomas N. Malin York County Richard C. Lighter Malin East Donegal High School Maytown Lancaster County

First Aid Classes Begin In New Oxford

The New Oxford Council of Defense will offer public first aid classes starting this Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the high school building. Instructor Miss Nancy E. Hemminger will teach the 24 hour course and certificates will be issued by the American Red Cross. The program targets civilians over 17 and follows two earlier groups led by Mrs. Richard Livingston for women and Frank W. Higinbotham for men, meeting twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

New Oxford Council of Defense Nancy E. Hemminger Hanover Street American Red Cross Local Defense Council Richard Livingston Frank W. Higinbotham

Cagney Sings in Captains of the Clouds at Earl Theatre

James Cagney, preferring singing to acting, stars in Warner Bros Captains of the Clouds at the Earl Theatre with a self penned Bless Em All. He duets the song with Alan Hale as part of the film’s air epic. Also promoted: Don Winslow of the Navy chapter 4 Towering Doom on Monday and Tuesday.

James Cagney Warner Bros Earl Theatre Tommy Cagney M. J. Jerome Alan Hale Don Winslow The Navy

Community Vacation Bible School enrolls 67 students

Opening session of the community vacation Bible school in the public school building enrolls 67 children. Rev. George E. Sheffer serves as dean. Rev. Dobbs Ehlman leads this week’s devotionals. Sessions run daily 9 to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday for two weeks.

Community Vacation Bible School George E. Sheffer Dobbs Ehlman

Shipment of Sport and Play Shoes Arrives at Stovers

Just received shipment of sport and play shoes at Stover's Shoe Store in the Gettysburg area. Balto. address listed as location for the stock, adding selection to the Wentz Building storefront inventory.

Stover’'S Shoe Store Wentz Bidg Balto. St Gettysburg

Fall from bicycle leaves pupil with six stitches

Gray McClear of New Oxford R2 was admitted to Warner hospital. Gloria Jan, daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Ecker, sustained a knee cut needing six stitches from a bicycle fall Sunday. Weekend visitors included Miss Madelyn McCadden and others. Banks closed Monday for Flag Day.

E. P. Heimer Thurmont Abbottstown Reformed Church M. D. DeTar Gettysburg Winslow Ind Gloria Jan Howard Ecker West High Street Missionary Society of the First Lutheran Church Dessie Gilbert Carlisle Street Gilbert Mary Yeagy G. E. Sheffer A. F. McCadden Berlin Street Madelyn McCadden Alto John McCadden Harrisburg H. E. Melhorn Middletown John Yands Frank McCadden McSherrystown Banks Jane Ulrich Detroit Mich Frances Smith Hanover Street Edgar Bower Philadelphia Goldie Bower North Peters Street Arlene Bower Delaware Hospital Wilmington Delaware Washington, D. C Charles Brashears John Carbaugh Lloyd Stock Bernard Brashears Charles Topper Henry Weikert Dorothy Culp R. D O. A. Zeigler Glenn S. Wolfe East High Street New Oxford Joseph J. Miller Justice of the Peace C Straley First Lutheran Church Vernon Rife R. L. Wisler Edna Beale Center Square

Socialites Narrow 4 3 Victory In Postponed Softball Tilt

The Socialites edged the Alwine Brickbats 4 to 3 in a rain delayed Wednesday game. Social Club later beat Colonial Casting 8 to 6 as Fleet Wing won 12 to 6 against the League leaders and Alwine Brick Co. defeated Fleet-Wing 20 to 5. Standings show New Oxford Social Club atop with 8 wins and 2 losses. Upcoming games include Colonial Casting vs Fleet-Wing and Social Club vs Alwine Brick.

Alwine Brickbats Alwine Fleet Alwine Brick Co New Oxford Social Club Fleet-Wing Colonial Casting Social Club Alwine Brick Colonial

Teeter Neely Wedding Set for June 20

Fairfield couple Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. Neely invite to the wedding of their daughter Hannah Neely to Daniel E. Teeter Esq of Gettysburg at the Lower Marsh Creek Presbyterian Church on Saturday June 20.

Donald H. Neely Fairfield Hannah Daniel E. Teeter Gettysburg Lower Marsh Creek Presbyterian Church

Birds Eye Frosted foods at Burnell Miller Grocery

Birdseye frost食品 items stocked at Burnell Miller Grocery located at 146 Baltimore Street in Hanover Pennsylvania.

Burnell Miller Grocery Baltimore Bt Hanover, Pa

DeTar Will Direct Adams County USO Drive

David DeTar selected as campaign manager for Adams County USO drive set at $5,000. Meeting at Hotel Gettysburg also re-elected Dean Tilberg as president and named Mrs. Fortenbaugh as vice president, with Saby as secretary and Buehler as treasurer. House-to-house effort planned. Littlestown contributed $36 as initial show of support.

David DeTar USO Adams County Gettysburg W. E. Tilberg United Service Organizations Robert F. Fortenbaugh R. S. Saby Ellen Tipton Bu Dean Tilberg Littlestown McSherrystown United States

New Oxford Garden Club Meeting Highlights Planting Drive

The New Oxford Garden Club met at the high school Monday. Prof John L Kratzert spoke on insect pests and controls. Miss Ruth McDonnell announced 62 children across public and parochial schools received seeds and planting instructions. Each child got five seed varieties. Prizes will be awarded for best gardens. Members and friends knitted squares for two Red Cross afghans. Next meeting set for July 6 with location to be announced.

New Oxford Garden Club High Hoor John L. Kratzert Ruth McDonnell Children’s Gardens Project

Well-Known Shoeman George Martin Celebrates 31 Years

George R. Martin, owner of Martin's Shoe Store on Gettysburg's Baltimore street, begins his 31st year in shoe retailing. He started in 1912 with C. M. Boyer in East Berlin and worked with chains before managing a nearby shop. He notes changes in styles and plans to retire rubber heels for the duration. He reports a strong year in 1941 and a near doubling of the first half of 1942 versus last year.

George R. Martin Martin Baltimore Street Gettysburg Mr. Martin C. M. Boyer East Berlin George

Rutherford Receives BA Degree From Pepperdine College

Vernor Edward Rutherford son of the late Mr Mrs E W Pope of New Oxford R 3 earned a Bachelor of Arts from George Pepperdine College Los Angeles on June 4 He graduated New Oxford High in 1938 majoring in mathematics and geology and has been studying geology at the S A of California for two years He enlisted in the Naval Aviation Cadet Reserve and expects to be called for duty soon.

Vernor Edward Rutherford E. W. Pope New Oxford R. 3 George Pepperdine College Los Angeles Calif New Oxford High School Rutherford S. A. of California Naval Aviation Cadet Reserve Corps

Deaths Mrs. Cora Ella Sowers 65

Mrs. Cora Ella Sowers 65 died at Hanover General hospital after a period as a patient. widow of Lewis Sowers and daughter of Charles and Mary Swope. Surviving children, siblings, and grandchildren listed. Funeral at her residence then Lutheran church Abbottstown with interment in Abbottstown Lutheran cemetery.

Cora Ella Sowers Hanover Near Waldheim Lewis Sowers Hanover General Hospital Clair Slouthour Philadelphia John Reber George Slouthour Ray Sowers S. C. Tolin Roy Slouthour Canton Richard Slouthour Columbus Bernice Lingg Harrisburg Parker Swope Silver Run Maryland Curtis Swope Gettysburg Ray Swope York Springs Oliver Swope Elmer Jacobs Highspire William Hartsock Walkersville John Reese Westminster Maryland Louie Vogle Pittsburgh Bert Brenneman Alberta Canada Abbottstown Snyder Alleman

Rev William C Glenn longtime United Brethren pastor dies

The Rev William C Glenn 5% pastor of St Pauls United Brethren Wormleysburg died at his home after a career spanning Robersville Maryland Gettysburg Salem Philadelphia Baltimore Emigsville and Wormleysburg. Ordained 1912 he preached since 1910 and held multiple charges in Maryland Pennsylvania and Ohio. He was educated at Bonebrake Seminary and Johns Hopkins and belonged to the Masonic Blue Lodge. His brother Rev J Stewart Glen leads Red Lion United Brethren church.

Wm. C. Glenn William C. Glenn St. Paul's United Brethren Church Wormleysburg Mr. Glen Robersville Maryland Gettysburg Salem LL. B Frederick Baltimore Trinity United Brethren Church Emigsville York County Wormsleysburg Bonebrake Seminary Dayton Ohio Johns Hopkins University Masonic Blue Lodge J. Stewart Glen Red Lion United Brethren Church

Marriage Ties J Arthur Donahue Kathryn Wehler

J Arthur Donahue of Philadelphia and Kathryn Wehler of New Oxford wed in a Friday 8 am ceremony at the First Lutheran church parsonage in New Oxford. Rev George E Sheffer officiated. The couple plans to reside in Philadelphia as Mr Donahue works there. The bride, a Hanover High and Millerville graduate, taught at Clearview School in Oxford township.

J. Arthur Donahue Philadelphia Walter Beamer Hanover R. D Kathryn Wehler Amanda Flickinger New Oxford First Lutheran Church George E. Sheffer M. R. Freed

Stock Eckert Tie the Knot at St Marys Lutheran

Miss Agnes Elizabeth Stock and John William Eckert were married Saturday at St Marys Lutheran church Silver Run Maryland. The couple will live with the bride's parents in Biglerville and the bride works at a Biglerville beauty shop while the groom is employed at the Naval Supply Depot Mechanicsburg.

Agnes Elizabeth Stock Charles C. Stock Biglerville John William Eckert Harry A. Eckert St. Mary’s Lutheran Church Silver Run Naval Supply Depot Mechanicsburg

Feeser Griffin wed in New Oxford rites

William Paul Feeser of Hanover and Edith Rosella Griffin daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn Griffin New Oxford R1 were united in marriage at the parsonage First Lit church New Oxford May 30 at 3 pm. Rev George E Sheffer officiated with Mr and Mrs Roy Fuhrman as attendants. The groom is stationed with an Army unit at Mitchell Field N Y and the bride is employed by Standard Garment Co New Oxford.

William Paul Feeser Hanover Edith Rosella Griffin Glenn Griffin New Oxford R. 1 New Oxford George E. Sheffer Roy Fuhrman Mitchell Field N. Y Feeser Standard Garment Company

Navy Enlists John J. Noel from Hanover R. 4

John J. Noel son of Mrs. George C Noel of Hanover Route 4 has enlisted in the United States Navy.

John J. Noel George C.noel Hanover R. 4 United States Navy

Sugar allotment plan for canning reaches Adams county

Adams county rationing board prepared to receive an estimated 5 000 applications for special sugar allotments for canning from county housewives. Registration at 12 stations covers Abbotstown McSherrystown Arendtsville and Bendersville with times 3 5 and 7 9 p m. Fruits only not vegetables.

Adams County Eberhart Abbottstown Willis Eisenhart McSherrystown

79 Churches To Hold Conclave At East Berlin

Adams County Council of Christian Education hosts its 43rd annual convention at Trinity Lutheran church East Berlin on Tuesday June 16. Delegates from 79 member Sunday schools attend a one day program with morning afternoon and evening sessions on Christian Education Advance featuring Dr Sweet Miss Roberts and Rev Lester M Utz.

Adams County Council of Christian Education Trinity Lutheran Church East Berlin Christian Education Advance Dobbs Ehlman Reformed Church of Abbottstown Sweet State Sunday School Association Miss Roberts State County Association C. C Doctor Sweet

Squire Orndorff's Court Happenings

Albert Thoman of Gettysburg R D 3 was arrested by a state patrolman on June 3 for 60 mph and given a ten day notice. Eugene Tarquino of Chambersburg paid a fine for 61 mph on May 29 and received a ten day notice. Florence Pier of Girard paid $10 and costs for 66 mph on June 3.

Albert Thoman Gettysburg R. D Eugene Tarquino Chambersburg Florence Pier Girard

St Josephs Church Bonneauville Opens Summer Mass Schedule

St Josephs church in Bonneauville began its summer schedule with masses at 8 30 and 9 a m on Sunday. The rector is Rev Leo J Krichten.

St. Joseph's Church Bonneauville Leo J. Krichten

Church Notices and Services Schedule

Church school at 9 a.m. overseen by M. A. Yohe. Worship service at 10 a.m. with theme The Way of the Righteous. Choir leads music. Holy Communion planned for the last Sunday in June with morning and evening services. Preparatory service Friday before 8 p.m. Children Day program at 9 a.m. Sunday, June 21.

A. Yohe Ministry of Music

Evangelical and Reformed Charges Sunday Services

St Pauls New Oxford holds worship at 9 a m with sermon Some Dimensions of a Noble Life and Sunday school at 10 a m Charles E Alwine superintendent A Children's Day program follows at 7 30 p m Emmanuel Abbottstown conducts Sunday school at 9 a m The Children's Day program by Sunday school children will be at 10 10 a m replacing the usual service

Evangelical and Reformed Dobbs F. Ehlman St. Paul's Church New Oxford Charles E. Alwine Emmanuel Church Abbottstown C. J. Meckley

Abbottstown Lutheran Charge Services and Sunday School

The Rev. Snyder Alleman, pastor, leads worship at 9 a.m. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. Luther League meets at 6 30 p.m. Children's Day exercises are Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. The public is invited to attend all services.

Abbottstown Lutheran Snyder Alleman Luther League

St. John's Reformed New Chester Sunday School 9 a.m.

The Rev. Richard Shaffer, pastor, announces Sunday school at 9 a.m. There will be no worship service this Sunday.

St. John’s Reformed New Chester Richard Shaffer Mmanuel

Church Notices for East Berlin and Mummerts

The Church of the Brethren led by Pastor J Monroe Danner holds Sunday school at 9 a.m. and worship at 7 30 p.m. At Mummerts, Sunday School begins 9 30 a.m. followed by a 10 30 a.m. worship service.

Church of the Brethren J. Monroe Danner East Berlin Mummerts

St Marys Church New Oxford Masses and Devotions

The Rev. Robert D. Hartnett, Pastor, St. Marys Church in New Oxford announces Sunday masses at 7 30 a m and 10 a m with evening devotions at 7 30 o clock.

St. Mary's Church New Oxford Robert D. Hartnett

Conewago Chapel Masses This Sunday

The Rev. J. F. O'Donnell presides at Conewago Chapel with Masses at 9 and 10 oclock Sunday morning. The Blessed Virgin Sodality and Benediction follow at 7 p.m.

Conewago Chapel J. F. O’donnell Blessed Virgin Sodality

Methodist Church Earl Street Rowe Service Schedule

The Methodist Church on Earl Street presents minister led worship at 9:30 with church school and 10:30 public worship. Wednesday evening features mid week prayer and Bible study at 7:30.

the Methodist Church Earl St. Rowe

New Chester Lutheran Charge Worship and Sunday School Times

The Rev. Elmer Drumm serves St. Paul's The Pines with worship at 9 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. St. Mark's Heidlersburg holds Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. The Heidlersburg Adult class meets Thursday at the Starry home. St. John's Hampton lists Sunday school at 7 p.m. and worship at 8 p.m. The Hampton Ladies' Aid meets Friday at Mrs. Glenn Jacobs home.

New Chester St. Mark’s Heidlersburg Heidlersburg James Starry St. John’s Hampton Ladies’ Aid Society the Hampton Church Glenn Jacobs

Purchases Building Sold at Auction in Gettysburg

The store and apartment at entry block of Baltimore street Gettysburg part of the Anne Hollebaugh estate sold Saturday afternoon for 16000 dollars to Charles B Bender owner of Benders cut rate store on the first floor. Bender is a former New Oxford resident.

Baltimore Street Gettysburg Anne Hollebaugh Charles B. Bender Bender Mr. Sender New Oxford

Children’s Day Service at St Paul’s Church

On Sunday at 7:30 pm the children of the Reformed Sunday School at St. Paul’s Church will present recitations exercises and a pageant titled The Lost Word. The public is invited to attend.

the Reformed Sunday School St. Paul’s Church

Trone Jeweler Offers Stieff Silver and Crystal

Mark E. Trone, Jeweler of 44 Baltimore Street Hanover Pennsylvania, lists Hamilton, Elgin and Waltham watches, Stieff Silver, and Fostoria Crystal among his stock and services.

Hamilton, Elgin and Waltham Stieff Fustoria Mark E. Trone Baltimore St Hanover

Carpenter Family Thanks For Kindness After Loss

We extend thanks for the kindness shown during the illness and after the death of husband and father Hugh M Carpenter. Gratitude for the floral tributes and the use of automobiles. The Carpenter Family.

Hugh M. Carpenter Carpenter Family

Attendance Report From N C Public School May

The May attendance list includes pupils across grades from First to Senior. Notable names span Kenneth Ecker to Mary Jane Wildasin, covering all classes and representing the school community.

Public School Pupils Board Stamps Record in Short Sale

Students with perfect attendance listed for grades and high school. Stamp sales ran April 2 to May 28 with sales Mondays and Thursdays. total value of stamps sold was 485.90 dollars. Purchases were voluntary by pupils and teachers. This strong showing reflects well on the public schools.

Gerald Mummert Nancy Gable Kathleen Schriver Frederick Howe John Schriver Donald Bittinger Margaret Alwine Betty Gable Janet Duttera Myron Warren Flora Sterner John Wolford Margie Deatrick Verna Megonnell Kathryn Stough Mary Noel Dorothy Sadler Pauline Zartman Anna Alwine Rosella Garber Grace Lawrence Relda Muler Harry Emi

Cross Keys Sale Postponed For Week

The sheriff s sale of personal property at the Cross Keys Inn, set for June 6, was postponed to 10 o clock on June 13 by consent of Charles Bittinger. The execution was issued against H. W. and Miriam Shutz two weeks prior. A stay petition by Mildred Harvestock was refused by Judge W C Sheely.

Cross Keys Inn Charles Bittinger Prothonotary H. W Miriam Shutz W. C. Sheely Mildred Haverstock Huntington Township Shutz

New Oxford Fire Carnival Set for July 11

The New Oxford Fire Company will stage its annual Carnival on July 11 with a single day event. Further announcements will follow.

New Oxford Fire Company

Sale Register Entries For June Advertisements

Household goods of Mrs M M Sponseller at Lincolnway West New Oxford listed for June 13. Livestock for F M Anderson at Bermudian Valley Stock Farm Lati more township near York Springs listed for June 15. Live stock for Mrs Vitus J Smith Conewago township along Gettysburg Hanover road listed for June 22. See adv.

M. M. Sponseller Lincolnway New Oxford F. M. Anderson Bermudian Valley Latimore Township York Springs Vitus J. Smith Conewago Township Gettysburg-Hanover Road

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