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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1949
Page
15
Preston Dallmeyer of Lincoln way East is promoted to Assistant District Manager at Prudential Insurance. The Dallmeyer family plans to move to York soon. Local notices include shop owner Paul Staub advertising shoe repair and other small town updates on residents, events, and local meetings with several names and places mentioned.
Men’s 100 percent spun rayon tropical suits with hard finish priced at $36.50. Available in all sizes and models at Sherman’s located at 32 34 Carlisle Street in Hanover.
Prices cut on outboard motors at Pirestone Stores in Hanover Pennsylvania with limited stock available.
MOX RQD and Gun Club host a weekend carnival with plenty of good zats and activities slated for Friday and Saturday.
Borough authorities allow fifteen minutes of double parking on New Oxford Square for business transacts. The driver must be nearby to relieve congestion. Courtsey and cooperation requested by Thomas O'Brien Burgess.
Miss Janet Elaine Kohr and Russell J. Miller united in a Saturday 2 pm double ring wedding at St. Pauls Reform Church New Oxford The bride wore navy maire taffeta with gardenias The groom is a Navy veteran and both graduates of 1947 with ties to Shippenburg Albright and Eichelberger High Schools A reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple planned a summer residence there during their first year of marriage
Miss Neme M. Rodgers daughter of Mr and Mrs Ammon Rodgers Abbottston R D 1 and Norman T Kline of Hanover were married June 1 at the Carroll Reformed charge parsonage near Westminster. The double ring ceremony by Rev J Keller Brantley had the couple unaccompanied. They reside at 23 Monroe Street Hanover and work for the Hanover Glove Company.
Miss Jeane Marie Matthews daughter of Mrs Naomi Matthews 125 Main Street and Joseph Edward Murren son of Mr and Mrs Joseph V Murren 200 North Street were married Saturday at 8 oclock in the Church of the Annunciation with Rt Reverend Msgr Patrick F McGee presiding.
Miss Mary Theresa Storm daughter of Mr and Mrs Carroll Storm Bonneauville married Leo Bernard Hartlaub son of Mr and Mrs Harry Hartlaub McSherrystown at a nuptial high mass in St Joseph's Catholic Church Bonneauville. The newlyweds will start housekeeping in a newly furnished home on South Street McSherrystown.
Mary Ann Koller of San Francisco and Louis Sherman Dukes Jr. of San Diego wed Sunday at Christ Lutheran Church York in a candlelight double ring ceremony. The bride, William Penn High School 1946 graduate, works in Trans Airlines San Francisco. the groom, San Diego High School 1943 graduate and Navy veteran, works in United Airlines San Francisco. Attendees from New Oxford included Stewart and Burnell Deardorff and families.
Local page highlights Midway amusements and rides for Friday and Saturday. Entertainment options include games, shows, and folk performances.
A mix of community items from Oxford area notes. Birthday celebration for A F McCadden turns 81 on June 21. Births include Michaele Mary to Mr and Mrs George H Duttera Jr in Van Nuys. Forfeited game at New Oxford due to Emmitsburg not fielding a team. Building permits total May at 15500. Several local residents enlist or plan travel and attend events in Gettysburg and Hanover.
Sherman's at 32-34 Carlisle Street advertises short sleeve sports shirts on sale for 1.98 dollars in a Father’s Day promotion. The notice highlights discount pricing and the store location.
Soft pliable uppers and paper- Wepr soles offered in red brown and white for children sizes 6 to 2 at prices 1.48 1.89 and 1.96. Located at 41 Carlisle Hanover Pa.
Community notice encourages attendees to join the weekend event featuring Mox on Friday and Saturday with plenty of food options and activities. Proceeds support local projects.
A collection of 1 166 dolls will be on display at Anna D Hoyer's home east of Cross Keys from Wednesday to Sunday 10 a m to 10 p m The public is invited and donations benefit the American Cancer fund The display features dolls from 3% inches to 3 feet antique and modern from around the world including a Pennsylvani Dutch set and groups dressed as Miss Hoyer pupils family and historical figures
Fidelis Lingg of New Oxford R D 1 was cited for double parking on June 11. John J. Crowley of Olean was cited for speeding in a residential district June 11 and paid fines. Fred J. Zaiss of Lititz received a ten day notice for speeding June 10. Russell L. Keefer of Chambersburg cited for speeding June 11 and given a ten day notice. William W. Heffner of Frederick Maryland cited for parking near a railroad crossing June 13 and given a ten day notice.
Born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Gladfelter a son in Columbia. Mrs Elsie Moore grandmother. Miss Mary Miller visited the Gladfelter home. Class No 3 of St Pauls Reformed church met at Mrs D J A Sheelys. Mrs Mary Wagner who broke her back May 17 is improving and moving about. The Wagner family will spend the summer at their cottage at Dicks Dam. Mr and Mrs Clifton Herman and others spent Sunday with Mrs H S Sheets. Jean Smeltz visited Charleroi with relatives. George Smeltz Jr returned from Philadelphia after a music festival. Local National Guard unit members Capt William G Weaver Lt John W Wolfe Pfc Joseph Mahone and Pfc Claude E Winand spent the weekend at Indiantown Gap with Sgt Walle serving as small arms instructor.
Forgetful moment at Shibe Park in Philadelphia after a Sunday Phillies Cards doubleheader left car owners from Adams County Park Bureau Cooperative, manager G Marion Stambaugh, and friends Kenneth Thomas Allen Mehring and Owen Mehring wandering for hours before locating their vehicle in Gettysburg after arriving there at 1 a.m. Monday.
Bargain alert from The Corset Shop at 4 Baltimore Street Hanover for Barbizon slips originally priced at 3 dollars now offered at 8250 in the ad.
An advertisement appears for Bees Father’s Day sale at Smith’s Men’s Shop located on the Square in New Oxford. It highlights gifts and attire suitable for Father’s Day shopping at this local retailer.
A compact Hanover advertisement promotes shops on Carlisle Street offering fruit markets, gun club carnival entertainment, boys and men's footwear and clothing at low prices for Fathers Day. It lists Gir s White Sneakers, Men s Gabardine trousers, and Boys Sneakers with prices and store details.
Abraham S Lillich 77 retired farmer died suddenly Tuesday evening in his Abbottstown yard from a heart condition. Survived by wife Estie. four children Heimer, David, Mrs John Myers, Mrs Robert Fulton. an adopted daughter Mrs Ernest Hoke. two stepchildren. 14 grandchildren. five great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at Emmanuel Reformed Church with interment at Mt Olivet cemetery.
Allen L Dennis 63 of New Chester died suddenly at home Thursday morning at 5 45 attributed to coronary thrombosis by coroner Dr C G Crist. He worked for Cannon Shoe Co New Oxford survived by widow Helen Brown two children Paul Martin Gettysburg Roof, adopted son and Mrs Glen Phillips York Springs RD one grandchild two brothers Harvey York Springs RD and John Harrisburg. Funeral 2 30 Saturday at New Chester Reformed Church Rev Rohrbaugh. Interment Reformed Cemetery New Chester pallbearers Robert Trimmer Harley Wagner William Plank Frank Bly Harry Noel Monroe Nell.
Mrs Mildred C Parr 39 of Hanover Route 3 formerly White Hall died Wednesday at Hanover hospital after a period of illness. She was daughter of the late James W Schneider and Emma C Williams. Survived by her husband Mervin Parr, one daughter Joyce seven siblings. Funeral Saturday at 10:30 from Littlestown Little Funeral Home conducted by Rev J M Myers. Interment Mt Carmel Cemetery Littlestown.
Mrs. Vergie M. Stiles 54 wife of Ammon E. Stiles of York died Saturday at West Side Osteopathic Hospital. Survived by husband one brother Paul Helland Hallam three sisters Mrs Vernon Donecker Mrs Myria Donecker both of York and Mrs Wilbert Hess York R D 2. Member Bethany EUB Church York. Interment was at Dallas town on Wednesday.
The New Oxford community Bible school ends Friday noon with a closing service at 7 30 in the Lutheran church basement. There will be demonstrations by the groups and a Friday morning picnic from 10 to 11. Children should bring light lunch. ice cream cones and cake are provided. The school grew this year and hopes for continued church support. Miss Maury Lou Markel elected home economics teacher at Mt Rose Junior High School York County was not art supervisor as previously reported.
Blaine E Bixler 60 longtime Adams county probation officer died Saturday at University Hospital Baltimore after a three week illness. He had been moved from Wrartier hospital to Baltimore for treatment of a deeply rooted brain tumor.
In Adams county court this morning Judge W C Sheely directed that an expression of condolence by county officials and residents regarding the death of BEF Bixler be recorded in the official minutes. He praised Bixler for his service as deputy sheriff and county probation officer and noted his popularity within the Adams county official circle.
Sunday worship and Sunday school schedules across St Pauls New Oxford Emmanuel Abbottstown St Marys and First Evangel Lutheran details include service times 730 pm 700 pm 900 am and 1000 am plus catechism sessions choir rehearsals baptisms and a congregational meeting to discuss installing automatic gas heat in the church Also listed are preparatory service timings and a family evening gathering hosted by Mrs Norbert Linge and co-hostesses Tuesday at 8 00 pm.
Harold Cook Myers Jr of York Springs earned a bachelor of science in industrial arts at Pennsylvania State College. He is the second of seven Myers brothers to pursue degrees with Sidney J, Kenneth I, and Theodore R Myers progressing toward graduation in 1950 and 1951. Arthur L Myers attends York Junior College and plans to graduate in 1951. The family, Burglerville High School graduates, includes Donald and Edward Meyer enrolled at Penn State later. Harold served three years in the US Army, much of it in the Philippines.
Fred Klunk was elected president of the New Oxford Lions club at the annual election meeting last Wednesday. He succeeds William Alwine Jr. New officers include Dr Karl Hoffmeister vice president John E George second vice president Richard Livingston third vice president Preston B Dalimeyer treasurer John L Kratzert secretary Arthur Cashman tail twister and Paul Commerer lion tamer. The new officers will be installed at the next meeting.
The New Oxford Fire Company will hold its annual carnival on July 7 8 and 9 at the S of V Armors grounds on South Peters Street. Free entertainment each evening features the Buck Board Ramblers Thursday Hine and the Brodbeck Band Friday. Saturday includes drawings for a television set and other prizes.
Samuel M Clarke presides as pastor at St Pauls The Pines New Chester with worship at 9 am and sermon A Disappointed Preacher. Sunday school 10 am. Friendship Circle meets Tuesday. St Marks Heidlersburg holds Sunday school 9 30 am church 10 30 am sermon A Disappointed Preacher. St Johns Hampton hosts children’s day program with 10 am Sunday school and 7 30 pm worship.
St Mary’s Parish announces Sunday masses led by Rev Chester Leszewski. Services are at 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. at the church located in the parish.
Conewago Chapel presides with Rev Harold Keller and J Monroe Danner leading Sunday worship and Sunday school in multiple nearby towns. Abbottstown and New Chester host services and classes with varied start times. Emmanuel Reformed in Hampton, Salem United, and St John Reformed in New Chester list sermons and worship schedules for this Sunday.
The article advertises a Gun Club carnival scheduled for Saturday featuring rides and games for all ages. It mentions food stalls, a marching band, and crowd activities at the event on Peter Street near Chestnut, with emphasis on family entertainment and community participation.
Public livestock sale and real estate notices listed for York Springs and New Oxford Borough Council. Items include livestock auction dates, property listings on Hanover Street and Bolton Street cross sections, and clothing sales items with prices. Local event notices invite attendance at public sales and socials.
Marriage licenses listed for Guy Prague Muller's son and Arlene Rinehart Abbottstown and Harsld Alliwinson Littlestown. Also notes fiftieth wedding anniversary with thanks to neighbors and friends. Firestone Stores Hanover ad for bicycle sales and tricycles.
Irishtown residents are urged to support the Irishtown Fire Company carnival set for Saturday. A full course roast turkey and roast beef dinner starts at 4 pm with games and amusements for all ages, refreshments, and a 6 30 pm firemen parade featuring visiting companies.
Fred Fleshman son of Mr and Mrs John C Fleshman of West High street has been promoted to merchandise manager at Pomeroy's department store in Harrisburg. He began in advertising and printing for the New Oxford Item while at New Oxford high school, then earned the managing editorship of the Temple Owl at Temple University Philadelphia. He later served in the Navy as a lieutenant commander before returning to Harrisburg to resume merchandising, with many friends in his hometown wishing him success.
Carnival at Littlestown playground runs Thursday June 16 through Saturday June 18 with nightly entertainment by the Littlestown Men's Chorus Ken Richards and Kin Mason-Dixon Liners and Littlestown High School band There will be games refreshments and amusements Also a Strawberry Festival at Paradise Pro-Teory near Abbottstown starting at 4 pm with rain site in the auditorium Chicken corn soup supper and bake sale by St John's Reformed New Chester on Saturday June 18 Sons of Veterans annual picnic June 24 and 25 at Army grounds New Oxford musical entertainment refreshments and games Mt Olive Reformed Bermudian hosts picnic June 35 East Berlin High School band will play Everyone welcome Bonneauville Fire Company annual picnic July 23 Conewago Picnic July 16
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