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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1928

Page

16

Elopement scoop ends Myra’s hunt for Helene

Myra Martin, secretary to divorce lawyer Leonard Gilbert, guards her sister Helene who dashes off with Ralph after a hotel lodge incident with Huntley Sheldon. Helene’s note reveals an elopement, easing Myra’s immediate concern and prompting plans to inform Leonard and confront Sheldon. Myra investigates at the building to understand how Helene escaped and phones Ralph.

Myra Martin Leonard Gilbert Helene Huntley Sheldon Myra Sheldon

Why Die The Busy Man Too Busy To Read His Paper

A short, quizzical note contrasts a man who cannot read his home paper with another who cannot sharpen his axe due to constant wood chopping. The piece hints at missed tasks and time management without detailing events or names.

Hike

Klepper Reunion Draws Large Local Family Attendees

The Klepper reunion occurred Sunday at the Hinkle home on New Chester road with a long list of attendees including Albert King Lee Livingston Roy Hinkle Harry Krall and many Kleppers such as William Klepper Virgil Klepper and Elsie Smith. Families from the area gathered for a social event and renewal of ties with kin listed in full.

Klepper D. A. Hinkle New Chester Road Albert King Lee Livingston Roy Hinkle Harry Krall Severn Bernice Wm. Nell John Fits Paul Wetzel Harry Chronistetr S. H. Heagy J. W. Heagy H. Criswell Cornelius Kiepper Peter Menges Wm. H. Klepper Virgil Klepper John Snyder J. P. Snyder Calvin Rochenour Daniel Smith Carl Diehl Lewis Bievenour Ivan Kunkle Ethel Ruth Mildred Dorothy Gerald John Harold Richard Bernadine Josephine Bltise Anna Meisenhelter Wayne Diehl Franklin Diehl Lizzie Sweitzer William Klepper Emma Moyer Catherine Moyer Mary Anna Chaalds Margaret Englesttine Luella Smith Henry Sickelsteel Calvin Gochenour Mary Berkheimer Jee Livingston Elsie Smith Annie Klepper Helen Goehenour John H. Wolf Susan Staub Daisy Kunkle Pauline Wampler Paul Weitzel John Weitzel John Fitz George Criswell Elmer Wagner Emma Wagner Wm. Gibbs Leser Gibbs Edward Gibbs George Wagner Grant Hollerbach John Barnhart Romaine Eugene Dale Barnhart Hilla Kauffman Agnes Selt Richard Kauffman Frank Selt Daniel Kauffman Elmer Haar lLoyal Haar Clara May Haar Frank Menges Ada Chrisyll G.ean Myers Frank Myers Sarah Myers

Missionary Society Elects Officers in Upper Bermudian

The Missionary society of Upper Bermudian elected officers led by President J. B. Guise and Vice President Clyde Golden. Helen Spangler is secretary with Ruby Deardorff as assistant secretary. George Prosser treasurer. Organists named Mrs. J. B. Guise and assistant organist Mrs. J. A. Group. Program committee includes Mrs. Edward Brame and others.

The Missionary Society of Upper Bermudian J. B. Guise Clyde Golden Helen Spangler Ruby Deardorff George Prosser J. A. Group Edward Brame J. A. Bream Harry Spangler Grover Smith

Gale Battered Hanover in Saturday Storm

A Saturday evening gale roared over Hanover at 4 30 causing major damage across the area. Trees fell across railway tracks delaying the Lancaster Frederick line, telegraph lines failed, and farm buildings suffered harm from damage to silos barns garages and sheds. Lightning struck church and homes causing structural harm and power issues.

Hanover Arnadelike Sell's Station Mt Olivet Pennsylvania Railroad Frederick Sell's McSherry’s Crossing Silver Oaks Lancaster-Frederick Swartz Hanover Shoe Henry Menges John Menges J. L. Small Henry Shaffer John Hostetter First United Brethren Charles Mummert Thert Wierman North Street McSherrystown Charles Bowman Menges

Fur salesman robbed near Brigsville on York run

A fur dealer traveling from Harrisburg to York Monday night was held up near Brigsville, beaten, and robbed of several thousand dollars worth of furs by unidentified assailants. Police pursuit underway as details emerge.

Harrisburg York Brigsville

Remarkable Patent Remedy Ad Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement offers a remedy claimed to relieve suffering and guarantees a refund if not satisfied. The pitch asks readers to send ten cents to BS Gilbert Pharmaceutical at 319 Atlantic Ave York PA for access to the preparation, described as the best ever used.

Gilbert Pharmaceutical Atlantic Ave York

New Oxford Plans Electric Lighting Contract With Metropolitan Edison

The Borough of New Oxford adopts an ordinance authorizing a contract with Metropolitan Edison Company for electric lighting service. The Burgess and Borough Secretary are empowered to execute the agreement, and conflicting ordinances are repealed.

Borough of New Oxford County of Adams Pennsylvania Metropolitan Edison Company

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