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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1933
Page
5
A flood of notes from McSher ystown Gettysburg and surrounding towns reports visits births graduations and changes. George Smeltz of Philadelphia spent the weekend with his family in Hanover Street while Dr Leo T Brown and Helen Slaybaugh announce a new son and a long line of community events unfolds across Lincolnway East West and Conewago areas.
The Conewago chapel school held closing exercises on Friday morning with an 8 o'clock mass led by Rev. John F. O'Donnell. Eighth graders Edgar Groft Robert Groft Richard Klunk Clyde Lawrence Dominic Wagaman Dolores Klunk Josephine Lawrence E Eugenia Nicholson Helen Olckrode Bernadine Smith Ruth Smith received diplomas. Prizes for highest averages went to Dominic Wagaman Eugenie Nicholson for eighth grade.
The York and Adams county association of the Junior Order United American Mechanics held its 25th annual meeting in which they expressed sympathy with the Washington administration and endorsed M A Zeigler of Goldsboro for state vice-councilor at Gettysburg in September. The gathering included a morning and afternoon session, a parade, and a cemetery memorial service attended by about 500 people with speakers Rev G W Diffenderfer of Carlisle and Thomas H Walters. A festival followed hosted by Ladies' Aid societies of local churches.
Local coal dealers urge furnace cleaning to prevent rust and ensure efficiency. Vacuum cleaning removes soot without mess, with costs from 1.50 to 3.00 depending on unit size. William L. Kohler also supports cleaning before dampness enters the furnace while idle.
Patrolman Joseph M. Rutter of York formerly of New Oxford was suspended for 10 days without pay for failing to file prompt reports from police call boxes. The suspension order was signed by Mayor Harry B. Anstine.
Paul Yingling of Pleasant Street is bedridden due to illness and homebound care.
Notice warns residents that fireworks are forbidden in New Oxford under borough ordinance and any AJL violations will be punished by law. By Order of Town Council, W. Myers, Clerk.
Banns proclaimed for Miss Lillian Eckert daughter of Mrs. Harry J. Sterner of New Oxford and Thomas E. Smith son of Annan Smith of Hanover with marriage planned at St. Marys church New Oxford on Monday at 6 30 a m. Several local residents hosted visits and noted community life including fire brigade events and hospital admissions.
Assessor W. N. Hulick posted voter counts at the election house showing 656 total voters in New Oxford with 316 men and 340 women. Republican totals: 113 men and 108 women. Democratic 149 men and 91 women. Not declared 54 men and 141 women. Anyone may declare until July 19 at Hulick’s home and he will be at the polling place that day.
The Stenger music house and studio relocates from its former site to a newly built store room at 36 York Street Lanover, continuing business operations at the new location.
The Saint Mary's School closing exercises were held in the parochial hall with a seventh and eighth grade dramatic performance The Step Sisters. Rev Joseph N Whalen distributed diplomas Palmer awards perfect attendance certificates and business diplomas John Robinson gave the farewell address and two songs were performed by Misses Marie and Catherine Conrad plus young pupils. Several named students received diplomas certificates and awards for perfect attendance and improvement. A program song by Francis Noel Mary Pauline Groft and a second grade song concluded the event.
Regular monthly meeting on June 7 1933 with full attendance approved a batch of bills totaling 470 21 including salaries and services. A York visitor offered borough police service at 100 per month but was deferred. Fire company protest led to no parking signs West High street. Firecracker ban for Fourth of July to be enforced. An extra water line was ordered for New Oxford Canning Company. Adjourned.
June 12 1938 special meeting with all members present except Wolford. Moved that Attorney J Swope draft an ordinance governing all excavation on borough streets and alleys. Motion carried to pave all streets with Gettysburg Gas Co lines on one side. Helen Strasbaugh from Carlisle visited Spelt the week.
Local amateur baseball scene reports Tunterstown postponing a game after disputes over Don Swope as Gettysburgians umpire. Nearby, traffic and roadwork progress on Hanover Carlisle pike toward Dicks dam. Community notices include visits, hunts for candy thefts, and upcoming Fleet Wing day at Forest Park with free tickets.
First Evangelical Lutheran Church of New Oxford holds a ground breaking on Lincolnway East at 2 30 PM with Dr H D Hoover as chief speaker and four other ministers taking parts The ceremony starts in the current church and moves to the new site with a formal sod turning and benediction
Mrs Victor Klinefelter and her daughter Miriam of New Oxford R2 were discharged from Warner hospital after injuries from a Lincoln highway crash near New Oxford. Other local patients discharged include Mrs Margaret Brady of Edge Grove and Roy Heyser of Littlestown. Rex Bringmann of Biglerville and Archie Himes of East Berlin were admitted, while Louella McAllister of Gettysburg and Thomas Yost of Biglerville were discharged.
A series of birth notices report a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Donsen of Gettysburg at Warner hospital on Friday. Edna Hummer now Mrs. Donsen. An eight pound daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eldon of Bendersville Sunday. A son eight pounds born to Rev. and Mrs. S. Fred Christman of Biglerville Saturday at Annie M. Warner hospital. A ten and one half pound son born to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Cline of Gardners on Sunday. An eight pound daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Longnecker of Arendtsville at Warner hospital. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Dale Tahylor Friday. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Hoke Bair of Hanover on Tuesday. A son born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Weaner near Gettysburg named Roy Alvin Jr. Mrs. Weaner was Miss Lillie Maus of Silver Run Maryland.
Miss Ruth Myers of New Oxford and Robert H Weaver of Hanover wed in Silver Run on Saturday afternoon the ceremony held at St. Marys Reformed church parsonage performed by Rev Felix Peck. Miss Myers is daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Myers of New Oxford.
Miss Marie R Bechtel of Manchester Maryland and Homer A Leinart of Hampton Maryland married June 4 at the home of Mr and Mrs C Grant Bish in Ebbvale The ceremony was conducted by Rev J B Lau pastor of Lineboro Lutheran Charge in the presence of close friends.
Miss Muary Frances Slothour daughter of Mr and Mrs M L Slothour and Paul E Jacobs of East Berlin were married Tuesday a week by Rev Paul Gladfelter pastor of the Abbottstown Lutheran church at the parsonage with the ceremony held there.
The annual Adams County C E union convention will convene Thursday in Hampton with an afternoon session at Trinity Lutheran Church led by Paul Shultz. The program features worship, addresses, music, conferences, and an evening session at Hampton Reformed Church led by Rev Houtz.
Joseph I. Weaver is expected to assume the acting postmaster role in New Oxford by July 1, the next federal pay day, pending congressional confirmation. Williams of Gettysburg will replace John H. Eckert, who retires after 33 years, with Eckert remaining eligible for service but no current vacancies. The offices in Dillsburg and Windsor York County also receive acting postmasters, with annual pay of 2000 dollars and 1400 dollars respectively.
Raymond Gebhart a month old son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Gebhart Gettysburg R9 Bonneauville sustained a fracture of the left leg above the knee when the father backed his automobile over the child as it lay in the grass. The child was admitted to Warner hospital.
Church school at 9 a m invites all members to study the Bible. Morning service at 10 15 a m features The Parable of the Sower. Special music by the choir. Holy Communion the last Sunday in June. Baptismal service at 2 p m on Communion Sunday. Preparatory service Friday before at 7 45 p m.
The church announced a Palestine slide show on June 21 at 7 30 p m with 134 colored views of Bethlehem Nazareth and Jerusalem for Bible students. Also noted was a Children's Day service at 7 o'clock with Rev T W Hager of North Carolina as guest speaker.
The Rev. H. E. Sheely pastor at St. Pauls New Oxford announces Sunday Church School at 9 a.m. and worship service at 10 a.m. The sermon topic is The Chief Business of Religion. You are cordially invited to attend.
Emmanuel Abbottstown invites all to a Sunday worship at 7 30 p m for the annual Children's Day program prepared by the children. Support with presence and encouragement as all are welcome.
Chief Deputy Jonus Menges with deputies ejected Miss Mazel Bender and her household goods from 10 High Street Hanover under a York County court writ issued to owner L. D. Sell for unsanitary conditions. Borough staff moved the items to storage by 9:30 Tuesday night, weathering storms as goods lay along the fence for over 100 feet.
Roy R. tenant on Charles Brown's farm near Weldlersburg was forced to bury a horse that died in the barn yard and was moved to a distant woods. County Agent Deatrick Dr Eugene Elgin Adams County medical director and state police trooper Joseph Balzinger visited the farm on Thursday and witnessed the burial.
Associate Judge W. Jr. Stock of Mt. Pleasant township announced Tuesday his candidacy for a second term on the Republican ticket. He noted he was urged to run by many friends and has been an active Republican worker for years during his current term.
Class No 1 of the First Lutheran Sunday school led by teacher Mine Mather Laswell will conduct a strawberry and ice cream festival by the parsonage on Friday June 16. All are invited.
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