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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1932
Page
2
Post Office entry marks New Oxford publication as second class mail matter. Subscriptions cost 8.50 a year in advance and 1.50 if not paid. out of county rates are 1.50 in advance or 2.00 if unpaid. Discontinuations require publisher option until arrears are paid. Advertisements priced reasonably with contract discounts.
A 40 year old notice announces a dancing picnic to be held in Hertzger's grove near Brushaun station on Saturday evening. Other items report a three-pound birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Jonas Trimmer of Hamilton tno and an accident on Car isle street where Jos Glass and family were thrown from a buggy with Miss Glass slightly injured. Geo Shields Gettysburg suffered severe facial and chest burns from molten metal, Lillian Brown visits Linden Hall Lititz, Mrs Kilpatrick and daughter visit W D Himes, J O Swartz travels to Chicago, Sarah Harman 65 Reading dies June 1.
Community brief recounts residents returning from La Follette Tennessee and others on fishing trips in Canada. It lists accidents from barn fires and injuries to children and adults, several teacher appointments, marriages around McSherrystown and nearby towns, pension grants, drownings of two children, and local notable events including a bar admission for John D. Keith.
Jim Tennant of Gettysburg is released by the Williamsport base ball club signaling a player move and end of his stint with the team.
A libel in divorce was filed in the common pleas court Saturday by Claude E. Schildt against Emma R. Schildt. Desertion is alleged. A subpoena was awarded returnable on July 18. The Pennsylvania Catholic Beneficial League meeting in Lancaster adopted a resolution condemning prohibition and the 18th amendment. Miss Nancy Keith of Gettysburg recently graduated from Holston Arms School for Girls. The Gettysburg plant of Victor Products will close temporarily for three to four weeks affecting about 75 employees. Richard Markle, John Zumbrum and Harry Cromer of Hanover were arrested on a disorderly conduct charge. Markle fined $25 and the others $10 each.
Abbottstown brief notes report a near Cashtown improper passing arrest of Albert D. Krout a Penn district man, Hafer law graduate heading to Philadelphia lectures, residence move by Mr and Mrs Charles J Devine, quinsy and arterial illness updates, a Conti Square car accident with no injuries and quick Hafer motor company repair, travel time Pittsburgh to Abbottstown in 3 3 4 hours, Vivian Yohe hosting former schoolmates, Mr and Mrs Samuel J Bowers visiting Cyrus Wolf, sick list notes for Mrs Aaron W Kinneman, firemen fundraiser $125 52 proceeds, May Zudrell graduates Catholic high York, Mrs Lewis S Moul improving, Abbottstown fire company officers elected for the year.
St Luke's Sunday school presents a Children’s Day program on Sunday June 19 at 7 30 pm featuring preludes recitations plays songs and a pageant with many named participants including Jimmie Lentz Eutha Breighner Marie Boyd Alta Dehoff and Arlene Rupp plus a pastor’s address and benediction.
A waterworks permit was issued Thursday by Dr. Theodore B. Appel secretary of health to the Abbottstown Water Company approving a system that includes a 100000 gallon concrete reservoir and two springs on H. A. Waltman property. All public water systems must be approved by the state department of health before serving the public. Approval is shown by the permit.
Mrs P W Stallsmith of Gettysburg sails from New York on June 22 aboard the Tre de France to Paris to visit her daughter Mrs Louis Quintanilla formerly Ruth Stallsmith. Quintanilla serves as secretary to the Mexican ambassador to France, with prior postings in Mexico City Washington and South America.
Walter E Fridinger of Hanover was arrested Monday by Deputy EnenuwY Yenus under a warrant from a Justice of the Peace. He is charged on oath with non support for his wife Viola V Fridinger and their minor child. Fridinger posted bail for a court appearance next Monday.
Hampton and surrounding areas report visits by families from Hanover East Berlin and Abbottstown. Local clergy announce Sunday services and Sunday school times for Brethren Lutheran and Reformed congregations. Numerous residents attend gatherings, birthdays, and funerals while noting travel to York Springs Harrisburg New York City and Bridgeton New Jersey. A 1500 pound feed mixer was purchased for the mill and several residents plan visits and family events. Laura Miller Ellen and Ruth Feeser and Allen Miller are among those mentioned with social and travel updates.
During World War I he served overseas with Company ?, 364th engineer regiment of the 7th division. Mr. Huff lost sight two years ago and remained blind. Formerly a silk weaver he is survived by his wife Annie Hull two children Harold L aged five and Helen aged three, his parents and sister Mrs Sadie Simpson Hanover. Funeral held Sunday.
Mrs Sarah I Plath, 74, of Waynesboro, mother of Mrs M M Bond of Gettysboro, died Wednesday.
Charles C. Stemm a cigarmaker was found dead in bed at his Hanover home on Thursday. Death was due to angina pectoris according to York county coroner Dr L U Zech. He was 59. Surviving are his widow Mrs Merie EB Stemm a daughter Miss Geraldine Stemm at home and one sister.
Mrs Caroline H Roth widow of George W Roth aged 86 died at her Gettysburg home after three years illness. Born in Biglerville she was the daughter of Hugh and Annie McGlaughlin and left behind a daughter Annie Lawyer and son Luther Roth of Hanover, with five grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She moved from Biglerville three and a half years ago and her Civil War veteran husband died seven years ago. She belonged to the Biglerville Lutheran church.
Mrs Mary Schmidt wife of John J Schmidt died suddenly at 10 o clock Saturday night from embolism at her Hanover home. She is survived by her husband four daughters Hilda Florence at home Mrs Charles Brenner and Mrs Wilson Jordan Hanover. The funeral was held Wednesday morning.
Jesse W. Frock aged 58 near Taneytown died on Monday. He was the father of Clarence E. Frock of Gettysburg.
Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Bowman widow of John S Bowman formerly of Grangeville York county died Tuesday at the home of her daughter in law Mrs Jennie Bowman Hanover after illness from a complication of diseases She was aged 80 years.
Mrs Rosetta M Rohrbaugh aged 78 mother of Charles H Rohrbaugh of Hanover died Monday at Glenville. The notice names her son and identifies her as a local resident with no further details provided.
Elizabeth McConaughy McClean known as Aunt Lillie McClean died at 10 AM Tuesday at her Gettysburg home after a two year illness linked to hardening of the arteries. Born in Gettysburg she was daughter of Moses and Anna Mary McConaughy McClean. She taught Braille to a blind illiterate man and woman at the Adams County home. Funeral set for Thursday afternoon.
Mrs Nettie B Strausbaugh Shuff, wife of John A Shuff, died Wednesday morning at age 71. Born in Gettysburg March 17, 1861, she moved to Fayette County 32 years ago and is survived by her husband and siblings Edward Strasbaugh Gettysburg Harve Strasbaugh Fairfield Mrs L M Heagy Gettysburg Mrs Flora Metz Orrianna and Mrs Calvin Stoops.
Three men Steven Salinger Martin Russ and Nick Matasevic of Bressler and Harrisburg charged with highway robbery. They allegedly confessed to holding up Frank Andrews of York Springs and taking 18 dollars in Bressler on June 2. Police Lieutenant Sullivan and Lloyd Nicholson arrested them. Salinger also faces felonious entry and larceny charges from three garage robberies. Andrews recounts being accosted on return home after dropping a youth in Bressler. The men posted bail for a hearing.
A sedan driven by Hull veered to avoid an egrass plot in the square at Hampton at 11:30 pm Saturday. The car overturned, breaking several wheels and damaging the top badly. It was towed to Kime's garage.
Pauline Eckenrode, 18, widow and mother of two, was shot in the parlor of 1027 Lancaster avenue in York. Mabel Spiridorof, 31, was jailed on a first degree murder charge. The killing followed alleged jealous motive linked to Eckenrode’s visits to the Heist home. The couple’s six children were cared for by grandfather Andrew Spiridorof as investigations continue.
Mrs. Eckenrode was honored in Friday services. Her two children, orphaned by the slaying, stay with sister-in-law Mrs. B Fullerton in York. The eldest Theda Mae calls Mrs Fullerton Mother and once called her Pal. Four weeks ago Mrs. Eckenrode asked Mrs Fullerton to care for the children. Theda Mae accompanied by Mrs Fullerton was taken to her home. Attorney Harvey A. Gross will likely defend Mrs Spiridor in court.
Miss Helen Bunty a naval nurse has arrived at her new post in Haiti. Mr and Mrs Timothy Smith Edge Grove entertained at a quiet Sunday gathering honoring their thirteenth wedding anniversary. Attending the grave blessing at Central Catholic high school were Congressman and Mrs Har L Haines who came in response to an invitation from Perverle C Wagaman of the graduating class.
Sheldon Richardson, 26, of Ir Springs, allegedly drove under the influence when his car left the highway in Ir Springs on June 3, fatally injuring Raymond Hurley, 43. A coroner jury ruled the death an accident and District Attorney John P. Butter said Richardson would be charged with involuntary manslaughter at the August term.
The sixth annual vacation church school at St Pauls Lathherd church in McSherrystown opened last week with an enrollment of 42. The program is divided into three classes under the guidance of Pastor Rt Rev Walter D. Guss.
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