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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1935

Page

4

Local notices detail rentals, births and gatherings in Hunterstown

Lewis Wampler rents the T. E. Warner property on Lincolnway East and plans an ice cream parlor. Gettysburg College awards diplomas to 97 seniors led by Eric Larson. Local sicknesses, visits, fishing trips, and family events populate the community pages with names and places across New Oxford, Hanover, Littlestown and surrounding areas.

Lewis Wampler Hunterstown T. E. Warner Lincolnway East Smith & Overbaugh Wampier Gettysburg College Eric Fredolph Larson Gettysburg A. C. Diehl New Ox

History of Education in New Oxford Borough

The New Oxford area was surveyed in 1792 and named likely from Oxford England or a local incident at the Washington House. Dr. Pfeiffer founded New Oxford College in 1845 with teaching by Thaddeus and Quincey Pfeiffer. both joined the Union Army and one was killed. The old High Street school dates to 1785. New Oxford became an independent school district in 1874, with a six month term initially and progressive term extensions through 1924.

New Oxford Henry Kuhn James Bolton Providence Kuhn England Oxford Washington House Frederick Pfeiffer Chester County M. D. G. Pfeiffer Oxford College and Medical Institute Dr. Pfeiffer W. D. Himes J. W. Hendrix Abraham Sheely W. S. McClure Sam Neely J. A. Melhorn Boards of Education

Deaths Catherine Elizabeth Wolf 28 Abbottstown

Mrs Catherine Elizabeth Wolf wife of Nelson Wolf of Abbottstown died Friday at 9 30 am after pneumonia She was born March 1 1907 daughter of Joseph and Mrs Smith Survived by husband four children parents three brothers and two sisters Funeral services were held Monday at 8 30 am at home and 9 am at St Marys Catholic church Paradise township burial Conewago chapel cemetery Edge Grove Rev William Burke officiated

Nelson Wolf Abbottstown Howard Kretz Hanover St. Mary’s Catholic Church Paradise Township William Burke Conewago Chapel Cemetery Edge Grove

George M Yohe 86 Died At Cross Keys Home

George M Yohe aged 86 died Sunday at 12 30 from complications at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Jacob Shank Carlisle pike five miles south of Cross Keys where he had lived ten years He is survived by his wife Amanda and three daughters Annie M Wonder Lillie A Robert and Clara Shank 22 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren He was a Mennonite church member Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 pm at the house and at Bairs Meeting House with ministers M H Mack Richard Danner and Harvey Grove officiating Interment will be in the church cemetery

Rooke Ed. T. R New Oxford B ‘Sm Miller Appliances Wilbur H. Miller Lincolnway West Merrill Yohe Sarah Jane Ebber Biglerville T. E. Bower Margaret Weaver Hanover Bower C. K. Yeager Irvin Cook Fayetteville Earl Strausbaugh Carlisle Street New Roselle William Myers William Haig Zion’s View A. P. Markel Helen Herman Mary Catherine Leo Poist West High Street John Staub Misery Lillian Lillian Stambaugh Glenn Chronister Littlestown George Pavord William Baltimore Maryland I. W. Livingston Raphael Carbaugh York Francis Carbaugh Berlin Junction Max B. Miller New York City Myr W. D. Himes William Himes, Jr Haverford College Lawrence Himes George School Philadelphia Ashland W. N. Myers Arthur Roth Gettysburg Bernard Noel East High Street Roth Fred Fleshman John Lough Temple University Philadephia Hugh McDermitt York Springs Hanover Hospital Carl McDermitt Monroe Nell New Chester Marie McDermitt W. L Rinehart Austin Ruth, Jr Fern Helges Hinkle Farm J. J. Hamm Abbottstown George M. Yohe Jacob Shank Carlisle Pike Cross Keys Amanda Yohe Annie M. Wonder Blooming Grove Lillie A. Robert Clara Shank Mennonite Church of Hanover District Bair’s M. H. Mack New Holland Richard Danner Harvey Grove Mennonite Church

Assault by automobile charge filed in McSherrystown

Stephen V. Smith 30 of McSherrystown faces assault and battery by automobile after a May 1 incident in Gettysburg that injured 12 year old William Benson. Smith, driving a bakery truck, bailed out $300 for a hearing before Justice John C. Shearer.

Justice of the Peace John C. Shearer Stephen V. Smith McSherrystown George B. Aughinbaugh Smith William C. Benson Crist “Shorty” Benson Gettysburg Benson Warner Hospital Smith and Overbaugh Bakery New Oxford Chambersburg Street Eagle I. M. Staub

New Oxford Senior Trip Visits Norfolk and Virginia Beach

Fifteen seniors plus six guests and chaperones traveled from New Oxford to Baltimore aboard the Garfield of the Old Bay Line. The group visited Norfolk and Cape Henry sighting the oldest and newest lighthouses and the 21 inch coast defense gun, then spent time at Virginia Beach before returning home Friday.

Norfolk Virginia Beach Baltimore Cape Henry America Chalfant

Marriage Licenses Granted in Local Office

A licensing office issued marriages today to Charles L. Malhimes 28 and Bernice D. Myers 29 both of Straban Township and to Gerald I. Nicholson 29 of New Oxford with Helen M. Staub 26 of McSherrystown. Paul Eugene Geiman of Hanover and Ethel Cassatt 34 of McSherrystown also listed.

C. F. Palmer Charles Ll. Malhimes Bernice D. Myers Straban Township Gerald I. Nicholson New Oxford Helen M. Staub McSherrystown Paul Eugene Geiman Hanover Ethel Cassatt McSherrysown

Wagaman Announces Candidacy for Sheriff Nomination

Louis W. Wagaman of Mount Pleasant Township, who narrowly lost the sheriff race by 121 votes four years ago, seeks the Democratic nomination again. He organized the Mount Pleasant Democratic Club, now with 209 members, and served four years as chief deputy under G. D. Morrison, with broad support in the county.

Sheriff Mr. Pleasant Democratic Club Wagaman G. D. Morrison

N Oxford Fire Company Meets For Regular Session

N Oxford Fire Company held a regular meeting with fifteen members present led by President Al Allen Brashears. Minutes approved, treasury balance $376.56, dues $40.80 turned in, siren committee progress reported, parade invitation from Fairfield Fire Company accepted for July 4, arrangements assigned to Clyde Smith and George Poist.

Allen Brashears Treasuer Treasury Siren Fairfield Fire Company Clyde Smith George Foist George Poist William Miller E. G. Bachtell O. A. Zeigler J. H. Duttera New Oxford Boro W. L. Kohler John E. C. Miller E. L. Wehler Guy A. Staub Slaybaugh & Stough R. M. Wolfe W. S. Dailey Co H. S

Officers Seize Slot Machines in Cross Keys Raid

State police arrested John E. Trostle and H. E. Spangler after seizing two five cent gambling devices at Cross Keys and Abbottstown establishments. Informations filed before Justice John H. Rutter, with bail posted for August term. Raid led by Corporal A. B. Verbecken and Trooper Joseph F. Bushey.

Cross Keys Carlisle Road John E. Trostle H. E. Spangler Lincoln Way East Abbottstown Trostle Spangler Justice of the Peace John H. Rutter A. B. Verbecken Joseph F. Bushey State Police Gettysburg

Concert Postponed by New Oxford High Band at Rocky Springs Park

The New Oxford high school band under Paul A. Harner had scheduled a Sunday performance at Rocky Springs Park in Lancaster but postponed it to Sunday June 23 due to inclement weather.

Rocky Springs Park Lancaster New Oxford High School Paul A. Harner

Hanover man arrested on false pretense charge in livestock case

Luther D. Little of Hanover was arrested Saturday by Deputy Sheriff Charles R. Folmer on a false pretense and fraudulent conversion charge. He posted bail for a hearing after Justice L. D. Bell issued the warrant on oath by Frank Kump of Mt. Pleasant township. The case stems from a livestock transaction.

Luther D. Little Hanover Charles R. Folmer Justice of the Peace L. D Bell Frank Kump Mt. Pleasant Township

East Berlin routs Centennial 10 to 2 on Centennial diamond

East Berlin defeated Centennial 10 to 2 with a seven run rally in the fifth inning sealing the win. Centennial added singles in the seventh and eighth while East Berlin tallied in the sixth and eighth as other nearby results and local life notes follow.

Forty Six Motorists Nabbed in Lincoln Highway Trap

State highway patrolmen arrested forty six motorists in speed traps on the Lincoln highway east and west of Gettysburg Tuesday morning and afternoon. Informations were lodged before Justices Walter A. Snyder and W. D. Myers in New Oxford.

Lincoln Highway Gettysburg Justice of the Peace Walter A. Snyder W. D. Myers New Oxford

York Springs Democratic Club Meeting Speakers Named

W Clarence Sheely Louis Wagaman H Geiselman and Harry Parr spoke at York Springs Lati more Huntington democratic club. Norman J King presided Tuesday evening at York Springs.

W. Clarence Sheely Louis W. Wagaman H. B. Geiselman Harry A. Parr York Springs-Latimore-Huntington Democratic Club York Springs Norman J King

County Woman Nancy Taughinbaugh Dies Suddenly

Mrs Nancy Bell Taughinbaugh 75 wife of ex sheriff Jacob W Taughinbaugh died at her Hunterstown home after a light noon meal heart attack doctor Miller called but she died before arrival coroner Dr C G Crist ruled death from heart condition She assisted relatives that morning and prepared dinner survivors include three daughters four brothers two sisters nine grandchildren and one great grandchild

Nancy (Bell) Taughinbaugh Jacob W. Taughinbaugh Adams County Hunterstown Wilbur H. Miller New Oxford Taughinbaugh C. G. Crist Chambersburg Street Edgard A. Miller Gettysburg James C. Weaver Abbie Linton Philadelphia Belle Downie Grant Bell Kansas Bert Bell William W. Bell James F. Bell Carrie Butt Frances Bell Bryn Mawr

St Marys School Closing Exercises Highlight Pupils

The St Marys school closing exercises were held in the parochial hall with a seventh and eighth grade play Billys Aunt Jane. Rev. D P Reardon awarded diplomas Palmer method and attendance certificates to graduates and honorees including Paul Moore Bernard Moore Harold Croft Joan Kaiser Mildred Schlaline Mary Noel Lillian Shrader Dorothy Weaver and others.

St. Mary's School Billy Jane D. P. Reardon Palmer Paul Moore Bernard Moore Harold Groft Richard Bevenour Robert Miller Raphael Sanders Calvin Miller John Breighner Mary Noel Lillian Shhraeder Irene Sanders Lorraine Weaver Dorothy Weaver Mary Wolford Agnes Carbaugh Joan Kaiser Mildred Schlaline Lillian Shrader P. M Harold Croft Harvey Smith Bernard Brashears Edward Long Mary G. Miller Mary B. Wagner Dorothy Bevenour Mary Catherine Yingling Robert Hockensmith Richard Smith Robert Felty Earl Moore Charles Croft Bernard Small Hareld Noel John Yingling Mary Potst Evelyn Billman Amy Moore Lillian Hockensmith Mary C

Blue Moon Minstrel Set For June Nineteenth

New Oxford boys organized and complete jokes for a minstrel at the Old Lutheran church. Performances scheduled at 2 pm and 7 30 pm with admission six and ten cents. Cast includes Honeyboy Laurin Sheely Sunburn Harold Sanders Boothlack George Sheffer Jr Gooberpea Richard Sanders and Eugene Sheely with William Sanders as assistant director.

Honeyboy Laurin Sheely Sunburn Harold Sanders Boothlack George Sheffer, Jr Gooberpea Richard Sanders Eugene Sheely William Sanders

Rupp to Move From York Street After Fraternity Cleared Gettysburg Home

A. E. Rupp Western Maryland Station agent who recently bought the Everhart house in Gettysburg will move Friday from 121 York Street to his new home. The Theta Kappa Nu fraternity has moved out Tuesday and stored its furniture while seeking another location. Mr. and Mrs. Bupp formerly resided in New Oxford.

A. E. Rupp Western Maryland Everhart Gettysburg Theta Kappa Nu York Street Bupp New Oxford

Hanover at N Oxford Clash on Old Mill Field

New Oxford and Hanover meet Thursday at 5 PM on Old Mill Field in a game moved from Saturday due to weather. The Littlestown match for Sunday was also rained out and may be rescheduled for next Wednesday evening on the same field.

New Oxford Hanover Old Mill Littlestown Old Mill Field

Roses and Men Low

The Rev. H. E. Sheely announces Rose Sunday at St. Paul’s New Oxford. Congregants bring rose bouquets in vases or baskets during Sunday school. A committee will arrange them as the chapel becomes a mass of roses. Sermon: Roses and Men But Little Lower Than God. All welcome.

St. Paul's New Oxford Church School J. F. Lancers

Emmanuel Services at Abbottstown This Sunday

Church school led by Joseph Bowser superintendent at 9 a m. Worship service scheduled for 7 p m. Visitors welcome and encouraged to attend.

Emmanuel Abbottstown Joseph Bowser

New Oxford Lutheran Church Services Notice

The Rev George E Sheffer pastor announces church school at 9 a m worship at 1015 a m with the Christian Home as theme Children’s Day observed at 7 p m Junior choir to lead music Visitors welcome The Women’s Missionary Society of the First Lutheran church met Monday at Miss Alice Stock Lincolnway West with large attendance and strong interest Mrs George E Sheffer presided

New Oxford Lincolnway West George E. Sheffer

New Oxford M. E. Church Service Times

The Rev. J. A. Turner is pastor at New Oxford M. E. Church. Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. and the preaching service follows at 7:30 p.m.

New Oxford M. E J. A. Turner

St Mary's Church Mass Schedule and Services

The Rev. I. P. Reardon, rector, presides at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Sunday Masses at 7:30 and 10 a.m. The Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary meets at 6:30 p.m., followed by evening services at 7 o'clock.

St. Mary's Catholic Church I. P. Reardon Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary

York Springs Lutheran Charge Sunday Service Times

York Springs Lutheran Charge schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m. Lower Bermudian offers 9 00 a m Sunday school and a Children s Day service at 7 30 p m. Chestnut Grove lists 9 30 a m Sunday school.

York Springs Lower Bermudian Chestnut Grove

East Berlin Reformed Charge Services Announced

The Rev. H. D. Houtz, pastor, will conduct services at Hampton at 10 a.m. and at New Chester at 7 30 p.m.

East Berlin H. D. Houtz Hampton New Chester

Engagement Announced Between Miss Mary Rupp and Rev. Yeagy

Mrs. Charles E. Rupp of Lancaster announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Mary Margaret Rupp to the Rev. Arthur E. M. Yeagy of New Oxford. Rupp, a Catawba College graduate, has taught music English and French in New Oxford public schools. Yeagy, son of Mrs. Elder Yeagy, graduated from Gettysburg College and Seminary, class of 1935. The wedding will be held at the Lutheran church in New Oxford.

Charles E. Rupp West Lemon Street Lancaster Penna Mary Margaret Rupp Arthur E. M. Yeagy New Oxford Rupp Catawba College Salisbury North Carolina Dallastown Shenandoah Mr. Yeagy Elder Yeagy Gettysburg College Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary

Strawberry festival and park events in New Oxford area

The B I girls club of New Oxford hosts a strawberry festival on the square Tuesday evening June 18 to aid the library. The opening of Hokes park events run Friday June 21 and Saturday June 22 on Hanover road near Spring Grove. The Ushers League of St Pauls Reformed hosts an annual picnic on Saturday July 30 in Alwines woods. Mark your calendar.

B & I Girls Club New Oxford Hoke’s Park Hanover Road Spring Grove League of St

Pageant of Brides showcases historic wedding gowns

The Methodist church in New Oxford hosted a Pageant of Brides under the Service Circle with Mrs. Dora Gilbert Houck directing. Gowns ranged from 1835 to 1934, including outfits from Japan China and India. many brides wore ancestral gowns, with multiple family members presenting or modeling dresses alongside listed ribbon girls and ushers.

Methodist Episcopal Church New Oxford Service Circle Dora Gilbert Houck Purcell Fry York Alma Bryers Frey Peter Livingston Japan China India Walker White Catherine Miller Miss May Gilbert Almyra Fair Dorother Turner Lizzie Himes Lavine Walker Hersh John N. Hersh Mary Frances Gitt Paul Hersh Hilda Faginbotham Ella Eyster W. A. Diehl Merle Diehl Hanover Adeline Felty A. C. Diehl Dorothy Cashman Minnie Colestock Willam D. Himes J. A. Turner H. E. Sheely Thomas Smith Fred Klunk Norman Griffen John Bittinger Harriet Miller

Roller Skating At Forest Park Hanover

Forest Park in Hanover hosts popular roller skating with Cecil Milam overseeing operations. Instruction is free for newcomers, sessions run daily 2:00 to 4:30 pm and 8:00 to 10:30 pm, a new automatic band plays, the floor is resurfaced, and 350 new skates are available.

Forest Park Hanover Cecil Milam Ohio Illinois West Virginia

Correction Mrs Seaks Guest At White House Tea

Mrs George H Seaks of Harrisburg formerly of this place was a guest at a White House tea given by Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt in Washington Friday a week ago. The previous issue misnamed Mrs John E C Muller. Mrs Miller is Seaks sister in law.

George H. Seaks Harrisburg Franklin D. Roosevelt White House Washington, D. C John E. C. Muller Miller Seaks

Mrs Parkinson and son visit Yohe family in Pine Run

Mrs Leonard Parkinson and her son from Niagara Falls New York are visiting Mr and Mrs Kenneth Yohe in Pine Run this week.

Leonard Parkinson Niagara Falls N. Y Kenneth Yohe Pine Run

Livingston's Ice Cream and Cones Ad

Livingston's Ice Cream offers all flavors at 25c per quart with the biggest cone in town for 5c at Livingston's Restay set.

Livingston

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