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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1940

Page

13

Justice in court after golf match referenced

Fragmentary entry notes a court matter following a golf event with unclear details. No names or locations are readable to identify involved parties or timing.

Whitaker Buys El Sueno Near Gettysburg

Major J R Whitaker purchases the El Sueno summer home of Oscar Shaw two miles north of Gettysburg along Biglerville Road. He plans possession on August 1, joining a list of local residents with weekend visits, moves, and social events noted in Hanover area society life.

County Sends More R. C. Funds to National Headquarters

The county war relief fund rose to 1826 dollars with a 45 dollar gift from Bethlehem Lutheran Sunday school in Bendersville. The Red Cross chapter reported 1734.67 total and 1205 sent to Washington. 425 more allocated for the fourth installment. Local towns contribute to layettes and clothing for European refugees. Mary Catherine Baughman delivered 3.55 to the Children’s Relief fund and Daughters of Rebekah raised 55.60 from a rummage sale.

Bethlehem Lutheran Sunday School of Bendersville Red Cross Washington Mary Catherine Baughman Children of the Brethren Church of New Oxford Daughters of Rebekah Gettysburg

Sky-High Girl Thrills at Carlin's Park Baltimore

Joan the Sky-High Girl, one of the few women aerialists, performs a 500-foot slide for life suspended by teeth at Carlin's Park in Baltimore. She ascends 110 feet, performs acrobatics, then descends a cable at 60 mph with no net. Two shows this Sunday end the engagement. Silver Dollar Night draws crowds with $10 prizes and Uncle Jerry Fleishman at the mic. The Ethel Richmond Radio Revue airs Wednesdays and Sundays at 7:45. Olympic Pool stays open daily as John J. Carlin books new attractions for the season.

Joan Carlin’s Park Baltimore Jerry” Fleishman Forest Gardens Ethel Richmond Olympic Maryland John J. Carlin East

Red Cross Relief Drive Sees $187 Reported In New Oxford

New Oxford residents report $187 toward a $500 quota as a house-to-house canvass starts and continues through the week. Donations may be left at Hemminger's Drug Store. A yarn shipment for garment knitting is available. The Red Cross movie Mobilized for Mercy shows at the Earl Theatre from Wednesday through Saturday.

Red Cross New Oxford Hemminger’s Earl Theatre

Stempfly Takes Over Beauty Salon In Hanover

Miss Beverly Jane Stempfly has taken over the former Jayne Beauty Salon at 217 High Street Hanover to operate as Beverly Jane Beauty Salon in the future.

Miss Stempfly Beverly Jane Stempfly Jayne Beauty Salon High Street Hanover Beverly Jane

Farm sale in Mt Pleasant township changes hands

C. G. Childs of Square Corners Mt Pleasant township sells his 167 acre farm with stock and equipment to H. N. Crow of Halfway Missouri. Possession to be given July 1.

C. GC. Childs Square Corners Mt Pleasant Township H. N. Crow Halfway Missouri

Will of Mary M. Smith names executrix for life

The will of Mary M. Smith of Conewago township designates Helen A. Devine Hanover R. D. 4 as executrix with the life interest on a $1000 bequest, after which the principal transfers to Holy Cross College Worcester Massachusetts for educating a man for the priesthood.

Gettysburg Banker to Enter Rutgers Graduate School of Banking

Elmer W. Warren assistant trust officer at First National Bank of Gettysburg will travel to New Brunswick New Jersey to begin advanced study at the American Bankers Association graduate school of banking. The program draws about 600 officers annually with two residency sessions and home extension work for three years. Warren teaches economics and money and banking for the York chapter of the American Institute of Banking.

Elmer W. Warren First National Bank of Gettysburg Rutgers University New Brunswick New Jersey American Bankers’ Association Rutgers Warren York American Institute of Banking

Always Faithful Class Meets at First Lutheran

The Always Faithful Class of the First Lutheran church gathers with Mrs G E Sheffer at Lincolnway East. Miss Mary Yeagy leads the business session, hostesses are Mrs Paul Topper and Mrs Sheffer. Other local notes include residents recovering from illness, moves to Hanover, job changes, and a wedding dinner noting Lawrence Hockensmith's son Lawrence wed Nadine Zinn and Robert wed Dorothy Kuhn.

First Lutheran Church G. E. Sheffer Lincolnway East Mary Yeagy Paul Topper Sheffer Leo F. Smith Pleasant Street William Kuhn Water Street W. D. McLaughlin New Chester Road Town West Middle Street Hanover Robly Higinbotham Cross Keys Lester Dysart James V Dysart Emma Felty Harrisburg Leo J. Staub West High Street James Conrad McSherrystown Albert Staub and Sons York Helen Adams Edgewood N. J Genevieve Ports Pittsburgh John C. Myers Lincolnway West Cary McSherrys Joseph Robinson Orange Street Barbara Ann Robinson William Kinneman Robert Wolfe Amos Little Longwood Gardens Kennett Square Kathryn Alwine Lincolnway Fast Hood College Ruth Sheely Episcopal Hospital Philadelphia George D. Sheely John T. Hockensmith Lawrence Robert Nadine M. Zinn Dorothy Kuhn

Ford Excursion to World's Fair Plans Launched

The Ford Motor Company will run an excursion to the World's Fair this Sunday leaving Harrisburg at 6 00 a m EST and returning from the Fair at 10 p m The round trip ticket costs 3 50 and entertainment on the train is provided Contact Carl Stough Lincolnway West New Oxford to join.

Ford Motor Company Harrisburg E.S T Carl Stough Lincolnway West New Oxford Ford Company

Deaths George H Lawrence Irishtown producer dealer

George H Lawrence 62 of Irishtown New Oxford R D 2 died Tuesday at 4 30 am. Born May 5 1878 he was son of the late George W and Josephine Lawrence. Surviving wife Sadie Markle son Donald Lawrence two grandchildren three brothers and three sisters. Funeral Friday at 9 am Requiem Mass Conewago chapel burial in St Josephs Hanover. Widely known baseball player and umpire in youth.

George H Lawrence Irishtown New Oxford RD George W Josephine Lawrence Irishtown Fire Company Holy Name Society Conewago Chapel Sadie Markle Donald Lawrence William Albert Paul Lawrence John McKim McSherrystown Maggie Lawrence Joseph Liversberger Edge Grove St. Joseph's Hanover Oxford

Obituary: Mrs Saranda C Rupp of New Oxford Dies

Mrs. Saranda C. Rupp 83 widow of Jacob Rupp died Sunday at 1 50 am at her son Harvey Rupps home from arteriosclerosis in New Oxford She had six sons and daughters sixte en grandchildren and four great grandchildren with brothers Jacob V Wentz Abiel Wentz and James Wentz surviving Funeral services Tuesday at 1 30 pm from W A Feiser funeral home Hanover with Revs Paul L Foulk and L H Rehmyer officiating Interment in Lutheran cemetery Manchester Maryland Pallbearers William Wheeler Elmer Shearer Edwin Rupp Ober Witter.

Saranda C. Rupp Jacob Rupp New Oxford Harvey Rupp Abdiel and Mandella Wolfgang) Wentz Charles S. Rupp Hanover Edward J. Rupp California James C. Rupp Philadelphia E. R. Wheeler Hampstead Maryland Rossville Rupp Lansdale

Mrs Mary E Wehler dies after long illness in Hanover

Mrs Mary E Wehler of Hanover and formerly of New Oxford died at her home Monday at 11 45 am after a several months illness She is survived by her son Charles Wehler of Collingswood NJ Her parents were Wesley and Mary Ann Heagy She had been ill since Memorial Day Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 pm at the W A Feiser funeral home Hanover with the Rev Dr M J Roth of Trinity Reformed presiding

J. R. Whitaker E. C. Livingston Lincoln Heights Oscar Shaw Gettysburg Biglerville Road Donald Kiick and Son York Lottie Cashman Hanover Street John Colestock Harrisburg M. G. Colestock E. R. Trimmer F. S. Smith Z. Ruth Sponseller Lincolnway West Norfolk Virginia Leslie L. Bucher McSherrystown A. P. Wagner Chas. G. MacMinn Irvin Pressell West High Street Berlin Avenue Annie Hensel Harry Felty Oley R. D Mamie Weaver Leo J. Staub Paul Staub W. Ralph Miller Blaine South Peters Street Richard Sheads Ivan Rickrode E. E. Ditenhofer Center Square Ben Leakway Lancaster Allen Miller Temple University Philadelphia J. E. C. Miller Mary McCann Ralph Miller Upper Darby Bertha Kuhn St. Mary's Parochial School William Bevenour Burnell Gebhart Charles Lawrence Robert Shrader Arthur Smith Richard Smith Mary Groft Rita Kaiser Mabel Miller Teresa Miller Mary Elizabeth O'Brien Mae Poist Bertha Small Mary Louise Staub New Oxford Fire Company New Oxford High School Hanover Frank Mary Merle Mary E. Wehler New Oxford Charles, Wehler Collingswood N. J M. J. Roth Trinity Reformed

Local Boy Scouts Enroll New Members

A group of twenty tenderfoot scouts joined Boy Scout Troop No 86 in St Marys church on Scout Day. Rev Laurence Schott diocesan chaplain Carlisle led the ceremony and sermon. The troop held a morning communion and then hosted breakfast in the school hall.

St. Mary's Church Laurence Schott Carlisle

Too Many Husbands Weekend Show Opens at Earl Theatre

The uproarious comedy Too Many Husbands opens Friday at the Earl Theatre starring Jean Arthur Fred MacMurray and Melvyn Douglas. Directed by Wesley Ruggles from Claude Binyon's adaptation of Somerset Maugham the film follows a young woman who discovers she has two legal husbands. Additional cast includes Dorothy Peterson Melville Cooper Harry Davenport and Mary Treen.

Earl Theatre Jean Arthur Fred MacMurray Melvyn Douglas Columbia Wesley Ruggles Claude Binyon Somerset Maugham Dorothy Peterson Melville Cooper Harry Davenport Mary Treen

New Oxford New Chester Road Reconstruction Underway

Work began Monday on the Oxford New Chester road project. John S. Teeter and Sons Inc received the contract to build 12 298 feet of roadway and two reinforced concrete bridges. Construction starts about a mile north of New Oxford at the Ralph Kapman farm.

Oxford New Chester Road John S. Teeter and Sons, Inc New Oxford Ralph Kapman

Cross Keys Garage Reopens Under New Management

Cross Keys Garage formerly run by Don E Myers in Gettysburg reopens under Carl M Sager formerly of New Oxford RD Sager offers a weekend Texaco Gas special as advertised.

Cross Keys Don E. Myers Gettysburg Carl M. Sager New Oxford R. D Sager Texaco Gas

S. of V. to Build Community Park

Theo Pfeiffer camp No 60 Sons of Veterans plans a community center on land near the armory on North Peters street. July events include the firemen carnival and P O S of A picnic. A large kitchen dining room is under construction with modern plumbing and gas ranges. Joseph Felty handles concrete and plumbing. Thomas O'Brien leads construction. A 60 foot Hanover street frontage driveway will access the grounds.

Thomas O'Brien Hanover Street

Shank-Myers nuptials hold quietly in York church

Frances Ruth Myers daughter of Spencer I Myers and the late Elda Cook Myers and Charles E Shank son of the late Mr and Mrs Charles Shank were married Wednesday June 12 at 4 pm in Emory Methodist church New Oxford. The bride wore her mother’s ivory marquisette wedding dress with a shoulder veil and carried sweet peas roses and corn flowers. The Rev Allen Meek of Trinity Reformed church York performed the ceremony. They will reside at 224 Kurtz avenue York, and host friends on June 22.

Emory Methodist Church New Oxford Allen Meek Trinity Reformed Church York Kurtz Avenue

Marriage of Geraldine Schutz to C Donald Rice in Washington

Mr and Mrs H W Schutz Cross Keys announce the marriage of their daughter Geraldine to C Donald Rice of Richmond Indiana on February 21 in Washington D C. There were no attendants. The bride studied at the New England Conservatory of Music Boston and trained at the Peabody Institute. The couple have lived in Washington D C since marriage and reside at the Cross Keys hotel where Mr Rice joined hotel staff.

H. W. Shutz Cross Keys Geraldine C. Donald Rice Richmond Ind Washington, D. C New England Conservatory of Music Boston Peabody Institute Cross Keys Hotel Rice

Doris Lawrence and Rodney Noel Wed in Conewago Chapel

Doris Lawrence daughter of Mrs. Claudine Lawrence Irishtown and Rodney Noel son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Noel New Oxford were married in a nuptial high mass at Conewago chapel Saturday at 7 am. The Very Rev John F O'Donnell officiated aided by Miss Romaine Lawrence and William Weaver. They plan a brief wedding trip and will live above the Noel meat market in New Oxford. A reception followed for family and friends.

Doris Lawrence Claudine Lawrence Irishtown Rodney Noel Arthur Noel New Oxford Conewago Chapel John F. O'Donnell Romaine Lawrence William Weaver Wagner Mendelssohn Bride Noel

Miss Marian Heiland and Lawrence Weaver Wed at St Marys

Miss Marian Henrietta Heiland and Lawrence Eugene Weaver married on Saturday evening at 6 in St Marys rectory New Oxford. Rev Robert D Hartnett officiated with attendants Dorothy Weaver and Stephen Weaver. The bride wore an aqua dress with white hat and pink rose corsages. reception followed at the Weaver home. The couple will live at the bridegroom’s home for now.

Marian Henrietta Heiland Martin Heiland Red Lion Lawrence Eugene Weaver Corinne Weaver Carlisle Street New Oxford St. Mary's Rectory Robert D. Hartnett Dorothy Weaver Stephen Weaver Weaver

News Tip Line Invites Submissions for The Item

The ITEM invites readers to contribute news tips and information by calling 14 R and leaving a message. Officials request concise details and contact information for follow up.

Rose Sunday Observances At Local Churches

The Rev H E Sheely preaches at St Pauls New Oxford with church school led by Charles E Alwine and a 9 am worship service featuring Learning From Nature. Emmanuel Abbottstown holds 9 am church school led by C J Meckler and 10 am worship for Rose Sunday with the same sermon topic. Visitors welcome.

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First Evangelical Lutheran Church Services Announced

The Rev. George E. Sheffer leads a Sunday worship at 10 a m with theme Can the Blind Guide the Blind. Church school at 9 a m led by C P Keefer. Children's Day June 23 at 7 p m. Holy Communion June 28 preparatory service 7:45 p m and June 30 at 10 a m and 7 p m. Visitors welcome.

First Evangelical Lutheran Church George E. Sheffer C. P. Keefer Ministry of Music

New Chester Lutheran Charge Services and Activities

The Rev. Kenneth D. James leads St. John's Hampton with worship at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. St. Paul's The Pines holds Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday school led by Mrs. Robert Hoffman meets Thursday at the parsonage. catechism instruction Friday at 7 p.m. and marriage class at 8 p.m. Junior Choir at 9 p.m. St. Mark's Heidlersburg offers Sunday school at 7:00 p.m. and worship at 8:00 p.m. Adult Bible class meets next Thursday at the Guise home on Harrisburg road.

New Chester St. Mark's Heidlersburg Cecil Guise Harrisburg Road

Emory Methodist Church Public Service Schedule

Rev. H. E. Millard presides as minister. Sunday school begins at 9:00 a.m. and morning worship follows at 10:00 a.m.

Emory Methodist Church H. E. Millard

Sunday Worship Cancelled by Local Church

The Rev. Richard Shaffer notes Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. and announces no worship service this Sunday.

Richard Shaffer Emanuel Reformed Church Hampton

Emanuel Reformed Church in Hampton Cancels Sunday Service

Emanuel Reformed Church Hampton will not hold worship service this Sunday. No in person gathering or broadcast is planned, and parishioners are advised to watch for updates from the church.

Abbottstown Lutheran Church Children’s Day Services

The Rev. John R. Strevig urges attendance at Abbottstown Lutheran Church for the annual Children’s Day exercises this Sunday evening at 7 30 with Luther League gathering at 6 30 p m led by Pastor John R. Strevig.

Abbottstown Lutheran Church John R. Strevig Luther League

St Marys Church New Oxford Mass Times Devotions

The Rev. Robert Hartnett pastor schedules Sunday Masses at 6 30 and 9 00 a m. Evening devotions and benediction are at 7 30. Miraculous Medal devotions occur every Wednesday at 7 30 in the church.

St. Mary’s Church New Oxford Robert Hartnett

St Marys Parish Holds First Masses at Protective and Church

St Marys Paradise announces Rev William J Burke pastor will lead the first mass at the Protectory at 7 a m followed by a second mass in the parish church at 8 30 a m Evening devotions are scheduled for 7 15 o'clock.

St. Mary’s, Paradise Wiliam J. Burke

New Oxford High Band Summer Engagements

The New Oxford High School band schedules performances this summer at Littlestown on June 15 and August 17, Williams Grove on June 16, Meckley s Grove on June 22, New Oxford Fire Co Carnival on July 20, and P O S of A Picnic in New Oxford on July 27.

New Oxford High School Littlestown Williams Grove Meckley’s Grove New Oxford Fire Co New Oxford

Irishtown Fire Company Carnival Set for June 14 15

Irishtown Fire Company hosts its annual carnival on Friday and Saturday June 14 and 15 at Irishtown. The event opens with a strawberry and ice cream festival. Saturday features a 7 pm parade with firemen bands drum corps and apparatus from York and Adams counties. Chicken dinners start at 3 30 pm. If rain, dinners move to Sunday June 16.

Irishtown Fire Company Irishtown York Adams

Ex-Hanover Official Harry B Slagle Dies at 70

Former Hanover chief burgess and longtime fireman Harry B Slagle 70 of 453 Carlisle street Hanover died Tuesday at York hospital after a month with prostate illness. He served Adams county as commissioner 1914 1918 and chaired local civic and fire groups. Interment Mt Olivet. Funeral arrangements set for Friday at his home and St Matthew's Lutheran church.

Burgess Harry B. Slagle Carlisle Street Hanover York Hospital Oxford Township Adams County Slagle Hanover Fire Company No. 1 York County Firemen's Association Firemen's Relief Association Codorus and Manheim Mutual Fire Insurance Company St. Matthew's Lutheran Church George Sarah (Boger) Slagle Emma J. Shaffer Clair S. Slagle New Oxford Ada Slagle Philip Eisenhart R. D Elsie James New Chester Howard F. Slagle Calvin Slagle Los Gatos California St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church Harry Hursh Beidleman Mt. Olivet Cemetery

New Cut-Rate Store Opens in Hanover

The Shears Cut-Rate store began operations Saturday at 11 Baltimore Street Hanover in the former Plaza restaurant room. Owners Alexander Green and Harold F. Wentz offer patent medicines cosmetics candies and tobaccos with a soda fountain. Wentz a Hanover resident and former Nevins and Peoples Drug Store manager. Green a former Nevins supervisor and ex Walgren Whelan and United Cigar staff.

Shears Baltimore Street Hanover Plaza Alexander Green Harold F. Wentz Mr. Wentz Luther Wentz Nevins Drug Philadelphia Peoples Drug Stores Hostetter’s Mr Green Nevins Drug Stores Walgren’s Whelan’s United Cigar Mr. Green

Balcom Optometrist Relocates to Hanover Office

Dr. G C Balcom an optometrist has moved to 14 West Chestnut street Hanover The rooms are renovated and fully equipped He has served Hanover for over 12 years and will also see patients at his home 442 Carlisle street Hanover in evenings.

G. C. Balcom West Chestnut Street Hanover Dr. Balcom Carlisle Street

Come To Bennett's Market Real State Theater Hanover

Local market ad invites shoppers to Bennett's Market offering first class seafood fruits and vegetables at the Hanover venue Real State Theater conditions and hours unspecified.

Bennett's Market Real State Theater Hanover

Public sale and local events in Hanover area

Real estate of the late Elizabeth J. Weikert in New Oxford will be sold at public sale on Saturday June 15 executor Mervin Creager. A Strawberry Festival at Salem United Brethren Church near Galdens and open air event in Myers Grove Bonneauville for St Josephs school fundraiser. P O B A band Hanover annual picnic Farmers Grove July events and Bonneauville Fire Company picnic July 5 6.

Elizabeth J. Weikert New Oxford Mervin Creager Hanover Salem United Brethren Church Galdens Honolulu Conservatory of Music Myers’ Grove Bonneauville St Joseph's School and Convent The Rosary Society A. Band. of Farmers Grove East Berlin Abbottstown P. Band of Hanover P . S. of A. Novelty Bonneauville Fire Company Farmers Union Farmer's Grove

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