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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1927

Page

4

New Oxford Area sees mixed local happenings Sunday

Batesville will play at Irishtown Sunday afternoon. Reuben Altland sold timber land near Hanover reservoir to A. R. Brodbeck. Mae Beamer enrolled at Shippensburg Normal for summer term. William Kling installed conveniences on Lincolnway W tenanted by Ervin Pressel. New Oxford Tigers lost 3 13 to Water Cross McSherrystown. Blaine Miller injured scalp. Roy Brady and Geo H Berkheimer found work at Susquehanna foundry. Timely community notes follow.

Batesville Irishtown Reuben Altland Hanover A. R. Brodbeck Mae Beamer Shippensburg Wm. H. Kling Lincolnway Ervin Pressel New Oxford Tigers Water Cross McSherrystown Blaine Miller Denton Fair W. High Street New Oxford Athletic Club Center Square Oliver Herman Guldens Paul Garrett Walter E. Garret Hallam New Oxford Bucknell University BE. B. Williamson Emma Sneely J. Clayton Sheely Jos. P. Smith Susquehanna Foundry Newark Littlestown Wolf's Grocery I. High Street First Lutheran Church C. B. Bixler’s West of Town Arlene Carvin Smith Pleasant Street Kathryn Himes George School Philadelphia W. D. Himes W. St. Mary’s Alwine H. EB. Freed A. A. Carbaugh Robert Carbaugh Freed Edinboro College Norman Berkheimer Berkheimer Paul Conewago Creek Harry Aumen Gettysburg Aumen James B. Aumen H. E. Serff Young Peoples Division Dale March Children’s Division Jonas Wolf W. I. Thomas John A. Bollinger Ella Frarhart W. C. Weaver M. L. Slothour

Roof Paint Sale at Lincolnway Site

Serviceable paint of quality in rich red offered at special price. Located at 1st p Lincolnway, J. C Herman, New Oxford. Guaranteed finish and value for money.

Local visits and travel chatter from Hanover and area

A string of social calls and weekend trips across Hanover, York Springs, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and nearby towns. Residents visiting relatives, friends, and former homes include Mrs. S. M. Bering in Norfolk, Rev. Kern in Lancaster, Miss Dowhouer Camp Hill, and many others from Hanover, West, and Lincoln Way areas. Several address changes noted for Stoe and Mrs. Kemper.

New Oxford Falls to St Marys 10 4 at McSherrystown

St Marys controlled the game at McSherrystown Saturday afternoon defeating New Oxford 10 to 4. Warren Hemler and Jos Smith led the hitting for the winners with strong offensive performances.

St. Mary’s Club McSherrystown New Oxford Warren Hemler Jos. Smith

Midway Beats Littlestown 5 4 On Late Push

Hoover hit a fifth inning homer to tie the game for Midway, then their winning run came in the sixth for a 5 4 victory over Littlestown on Saturday at Midway.

Midway Littlestown Hoover

Refrigerators Sale at Waltersohr Furniture House

Special sale promotion offered by Waltersoff Furniture House at 219 Baltimore Street Hanover Pennsylvania. The store also acts as an agent for Belding Hall Electric products.

Belding Hall Electric Waltersorf Furniture House Baltimore St. Hanover

Deaths in a Pennsylvania town recount a reporter's obituary list

Frank L Weaver 49 of New Oxford died of heart disease in bed at home. He leaves his wife and eight children and four brothers. Several local funeral services and burials follow including Lester Hin kle and Catherine Shenberger. Other notices list deaths of Mrs Amelia Leppo, William Blenler, Mrs I M Wierman, Daniel Wingert, Charles Howe, Ada Pauline Smith and Mrs Mary Biesecker with survivors and service details.

Frank L. Weaver Pennsylvania Weaver John S. Weaver New Oxford Margaret Severinus Fabian Arthur Francis Eugene Dorothy Stephen Joseph Hanover James John Philadelphia Paul Weaver Carmel Jerry” Weaver Tie St. Mary's Catholic Church J. N. Whalen New Oxford Catholic Cemetery Theo. Pfeiffer S. of Stan. Lawrence Leo Poist Geo, Smith Harry J. Sterner A. F. McCadden Chas. Shrader Edward Cullison Anthony Deardorff Lester W. Hinkle Warner Hospital George Sheffer Mt. Tabor Mervin Welty Howard Starner Calvin Cline Clyde Starner Lawrence Murtorff Lloyd Cline Paul Murtorff George Shenberger Kentland Ind Catherine Gerrich Shenberger Adam Margaret Derrich Atittlestown Susband Amelia S. Leppo Ezra Leppo Midway Clinton W Union Township William H Elias South Midway Clayton Bair David E York Road Sarah Shaffer John. C Hanna Bender Cullings Bendersville Harvey Shearer Melvin Heller Harriet Wierman Aspers Sarah Wierman Baltimore William Beam Henry Gardner John Bender David Routzahn Elmer Bricker James Cashman Daniel O. Wingert Waynesboro Buchanan Valley Daniel O Julia Omer) Wdngert Reformed Church of Arendtsville Mary E. (Reed) Wingert Howard Alvy Quincy Mary E. Wingert Amos Berlin Charles Howe Biglerville Lutheran Church J. M. Francis Henry Sternat Biglerville Lhe Isaac Ama Howe Gettysburg Walter Howe James Howe John Trupp Ada Pauline Smith George and Fannie (Krebs) Smith Anovel Mary E. Biesecker Lloyd A. Biesecker Cashtown

Adams County Sends 22 to Citizens' Training Camps

Six more than the quota are accepted for duty in summer training camps. Adams County allotted sixteen recruits but twenty two have been accepted, with most going to Fort Eustis Virginia from July 7 to August 6. Harry Knox of Gettysburg has chosen coast artillery at Fort Monroe.

Adams County Fort Eustis Virginia Harry Knox Gettysburg AG Coast Artillery Fort Monroe Camp Eustis Edgar L. Altland Abbottstown Karl E. Alwine Percy M. Alwine Sterling L. Berkheimer Glenn W. Wagner Table Rock B. S. Taylor Arendtsville Henry D. Lower M. W. Longenecker John D. Clapsaddle Gettysburg George M. Neely, Jr Fairfield B. I. Warner

Hunting License Fees Increased in Pennsylvania

County Treasurer H J Troxell reports hunting license fees rise to 2 for residents adding 10 cents service charge for issuance. Non resident licenses stay at 15. While new licenses are delayed, applicants may use last year’s licenses and receipts until tags arrive. Tags are being produced under contract with delivery expected by July 1 and earlier distribution hoped.

Pennsylvania H. J. Troxell The Game Commission

Abbottstown Fire Company elects officers for year ahead

At the Abbottstown fire company meeting the principal officers for the ensuing year were elected including President Dr. T C Miller and Chief Oscar Griffin. Memorial Day festival proceeds totaled 111.97 dollars.

Gratitude from Weaver Family for Support After Loss

We express thanks to neighbors and friends who assisted after the death and funeral of our dear husband and father MRS KF L WEAVER and children.

KF. L. Weaver

Death notices list Adams county residents and kin

Mrs Annie Hollinger wife of Bishop Albert Hollinger dies in Kindersley Saskatchewan Canada at 65 from a stroke. She taught in Adams county schools for twelve years before marriage and was adopted as a daughter of the Sixteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry during a Gettysburg reunion. Survived by husband seven children and three brothers Oscar Deardorff J D W Deardorff and Dr William Deardorff.

Mildred Martin Baker Fairfield Blaine Waddles Eyler John Rider Oliver Sanders William Kane Adams County Annie Hollinger Albert Hollinger Kindersly Saskatchewan Canada Hollinger

Hospital patients slip of many towns show operations

A parade of patients from Hanover York Gettysburg and surrounding areas underwent surgeries at Warner and Hanover hospitals. Acute appendicitis operations included H J Hahn and Malcolm Myers while George Gutman and six year old Robert Deardorf had tonsil and adenoids removal. Several patients discharged after procedures.

New Chester Heidlersburg Sunday Visitors Notice

Sunday gatherings included Edw Feliz and family New Chester John Boos family York Chester Hostetter family Philis Henrietta and Ella Noel New Oxford Clifford Beard Mary Elizabeth Harry Beard Gettysburg Hael Mildred McElwee near Hampton and others Augustus Staugh wife Alex Wolf wife Raymond Wolf family New Oxford over $385 raised at St John s Reformed church Sunday School benefit festival East Berlin band provided music services schedule June 19 at Hamp ton Pines Heidlersburg 7 30 p m. Reverend J Harold Little pastor Levi Stallsmith near Weidlersburg improved after illness Karl Spangler Heidlersburg Are Hannah Jrouck Neidlersburg Harry Day newlyweds serenaded Monday evening William Stallamh York neuritis Mrs Hummer Biglerville keeping house Five Points James Starry near Heidlersburg Melvin Chromster near East Berlin Primory Millar visited M F Slaybaugh Weidlersburg Mrs Yohe Heidlersburg Geo Wirt Twin Bridge Park Charles H Deatrick family entertained Pines S S Junior Class Friday evening.

Edw. Feliz New Chester John Boos Leroy and Weil York Chester Hostetter Philis Henrietta Ella Noel New Oxford Clifford Beard Mary Elizabeth Harry Beard Gettysburg Hael Mildred McElwee Near Hampton Augustus Staugh Alex Wolf Wif Raymond Wolf St. John's Reformed Church East Berlin D. H. Sharrer Melvin Sharrer Alvin Mummert Hanover Harry Spangler Harrisburg Jno Miller New Ches Primory Millar M. F Slaybaugh Weidlersburg Yohe Heidlersburg Geo, Wirt Twin Bridge Park Charles H. Deatrick Pines S

Marriage Licenses Issued In Hanover And New Oxford Area

A license was granted for Rodger J Bricher of Hanover and Grate WK Smith of New Oxford. The wedding is planned for Tuesday morning at St Marys Church in New Oxford with George S Halkyard of Temencua and Winifred Fy Cline. J Lawrence Orndorff of Emmiishur and Anna II Eckenrode of Cormui township also listed.

Yoru Rodger J. ‘Bricher Hanover Grate WK Smith New Oxford St Slary’s Church George S. Halkyard Temencua Ar i Winifred Fy Cline Giardners J. Lawrence Orndorff Emmiishur Anna II Eckenrode Cormui Township

Card of Thanks for JOHN B. MYERS and Family

We thank neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and after the death of our wife and mother. We appreciate the tributes from our community. JOHN B. MYERS AND FAMILY.

John B. Myers

Marriages in area churches in November weeks

A sequence of wedding notices across Hanover Gettysburg McSherrystown and surrounding towns. Couples include Charles V Weaver and Mabel Chambers in Hanover at St Josephs with reception at bride’s home, and many other nuptials at churches and parsonages in Westminster York and nearby communities.

Local notables show varied health changes this week

John E Kepner a well known local painter prostrated by heat Friday is improving at home on N Peters Street. Miss Melvina Ditzler Berlin Avenue has been seriously ill from infirmity. Mgr and Mrs Jacob Menges Qualityville confined to bed able to be about. Marguerite Gladfelter heart trouble improved. Levi Reinecker Gettysburg veteran miller ill Saturday at C M Wolf's feed mill. Mrs C C Little Two Taverns confined to bed. John L Gibbs York Springs called to bedside of father William Gibbs Mt Holly who is seriously ill in his 74th year. Mrs Joseph Hemler McSherrystown seriously ill but improving. Mary Jane Myers Abbottstown pneumonia suProved. Willis Kint Gettysburg 25 ill at sister Joseph Scott's home near Fairfield with diphtheria. Price Lee and wife Abbottstown spent several days last week at Virginia viewing Mrs Lee's ill mother.

S. M. Bering Geo. F. Grove Gilbert Bering Miss Smith Norfolk Oxford J. A. Geesey Lincolnway W. M. Allison Carmel H. J. Smith Lyla Mary Columbia W. A. Kern Lancaster William McClain Carlisle Street Wrightsville George Osborne Westminster J. M. Hulick R. M. Baugher Samuel Galatin California Niagara Falls Canada John Bream Clarence Laughman Harrisburg Middletown George A. Staub Freda Pine Run York Paul Moore Guyon A. Smith Guyon Philadelphia F. S. Smith Hanover St Leslie Colestock Glenolden Hanover Street Junia M. Dowhouer Camp Hill John Weaver Jos. B. Weaver Hanover Raphael Robert O. Wolf Palmyra Ray Skxohler John F. Noel Baltimore John S. Weaver Allentown F. L. Weaver E. High Street Shanefelter Littlestown Joseph Kuhn Berlin Junction End Granville Slaybaugh Abbottstown Misses Verge Elizabeth Diehl Helen Slaybaugh R. N W. High Street Ruth Dichl Temple University M. D. Dichl Ora Kemper Wh. Ditzler Lititz Berlin Avenue F. S. Coulson A. J. Mummert Miss Beulah York Springs Charles V. Weaver John H. Weaver New Oxford Mabel Chambers Cora Chambers St. Joseph's Church J A. Huber Frank McCadden Carrie Smith McSherry Town Washington D. C Laray New Anne Plank Biglerville R. D Harry I. Grant Herr Iilmer J. Herr S.ra M. Graybill Martinsburg Allen Pelix Getty Ig Toil Mich Agnes F. Prosser Detroit Felix Frank Felix Greenmount John F. Haner Lillian Trump Manchester Carrell County Weed Rohrbaugh George Rohrbaugh Boonsboors Gettysburg Presbyterian Church E. Belle Miller Margaret E. Miller Gettysburg Pierce M. Willard Mount Winans Edward H. Jones Helena Stonesifer Samuel Stonesifer Bernard L. Neiderer Joseph Neiderer McSherrystown St. Mary's Church L. A. Reudher Rose Staub James Conrad Paul Topper Mary Kopp James Wittle Grace Lutheran Parsonage J. B. Rupley Edgar Hedrick Elizabeth Bolinger Paul Bollinger Trinity Reformed Church M. J. Roth John E. Kepner N. Peters Street Melvina Ditzler Mgr Jacob Menges Qualityville Marguerite Gladfelter Levi Reinecker C. M. Wolf’s C. C. Little John L. Gibbs Wiliam Gibbs Mt Holly Sunday Joseph Hemler Mary Jane John JD. Myers Willis Kint Joseph Scott Fairfield

Church Services and Programs in Local Churches

Local notices list Sunday School times for First Evangelical Lutheran George E Sheffer and Emmanuel Reformed Abbottsown with worship at 10 30 or 10 am Holy Communion at 10 15 am and 7 pm and midweek services on Wednesday A Martin Luther lecture is planned for the first Sunday in July by a California pastor Other churches including Methodist Episcopal and St Pauls Unreformed note services and special observances with Rev A P Frantz B D as pastor and youth programs Epworth League details appear for St Pauls with a 9 am Sunday School and 7 pm services

First Evangelical Lutheran Church George E. Sheffer Martin Luther Sur California Methodist Episcopal Church J. R. South Thurch Epworth League St. Paul’s Emmanuel Reformed Church Abbottstown Res Frantz B. D

Army Enlistee Sailed to Panama Canal Zone

Earl R. Kennedy, son of Mrs Mary Kennedy of New Oxford, enlisted in the Regular Army and sailed from Brooklyn with 450 soldiers aboard the U S Army Transport St Mihiel bound for the Panama Canal Zone. Kennedy, who joined the Infantry, will be assigned by Major General William Lassiter to a canal guard unit. He previously trained at Fort Slocum under Col J o J Brachson and will receive the Panama Canal Zone tour arrangements via the coal department.

Earl R. Kennedy Mary Kennedy New Oxford Brooklyn U. S. Army St. Mihiel Panama Canal Zone Kennedy Panama Army Service William Lassiter Panama Canal Canal Fort Slocum N. Y Long Island Sound J O J. Brachs Coal Department wBeuy Szen Juan Ratng Sd

Youth Thrown From Work Truck Near New Chester

Charles Shanabrook, 19, was thrown from a small motor work car of the W M A R section gang to transfer men. He sustained a broken left leg a probable broken collar bone and an injured right ankle with lacerations. He is in Hanover General Hospital in serious condition after a fall when a shepherd dog darted onto the track and the foreman braked to avoid it. He struck his head in the impact.

Charles Shanabrook New Chester Hanover General Hospital Swanabrook

Local Births Reported by Area Families

The Store News notes several new arrivals: a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Wm A Carbaugh of Berlin Junction on Saturday. a son for Mr. and Mrs. Wm Shearer of Gettysburg. a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. John Bowling of Gettysburg. a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kuhn of Gettysburg on Friday. a son for Mr. and Mrs. Claude R Harner of Littlestown. a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Fenwick Sheppard of Cynewood. Mrs. Sheppard is formerly Mrs. Alice Conrad, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob J Conrad of Hanover.

Wm. A. Carbaugh Berlin Junction Wm. Shearer Gettysburg John Bowling Gettyshburg Leo Kuhn Claude R. Harner Littlestown Fenwick Sheppard Cynewood Sheppard Alice

Conewago A A Beats Midway 10 to 0 In Season Opener

Conewago A A defeated the Midway All-Stars 10 to 0 as pitcher Weigle limited the opposition to five hits while Conewago pounded Oakes and Coffman. Shunebrook sparked a big second inning with seven straight hits yielding nine runs.

Conewago A. A Midway All-Stars Weigle Conewago Midway Oakes Coffman Shunebrook TiTny Jim Baugher New Oxford A. C Johnny McCadden Litlestown New Oxford S. K. Armentrout Gettysburg A. J. Becker Minnie Snyder Catasauqua Lincoln Way A. P. Frantz

George's Primrose Serenader Booking Notice

New booking orders for picnics festivals and amusements. Five stringed pieces are furnished at reasonable rates. Contact Geo W. Deatrick at E High Street New Oxford or P Q Box 283. Bell 18.

George Primrose Serenaders Reasongb GEO W. Deatrick E. High Street Oxford Bell

Hobart MM Cable Pianos in Bosch Radio Room

Hobart MM Cable Pianos are featured at the Bosch radio room in the Hotel Gettysburg, Gettysburg. The unusual display connects musical instruments with radio era tech in a historic setting.

Hobart Bosch Radio Silas Room Gettysburg

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