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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1949
Page
3
Old county notice shows monthly mail matter and Thursday meetings at New Oxford. Names Barnery J. Smith and Georgebers appear in a local subscription notice. It lists annual rates 1.50 in advance or 2.00 if paid later.
Thirty years ago Henry Hersh of Lincolnway West joined Waynesboro’s industrial plant and would play centerfield for the Waynesboro team. Maurice J. Sterner of Poplar Street left for Philadelphia to seek a job in shipyards after running a real estate and insurance business. Lawrence A. Steinberger of Gettysburg R. D. returned home from 16 months in the service. Elton S. Ruth, discharged at Camp Dix, went to his mother Mrs M D Feiser’s home on Lincolnway East. Curvin Hemiler of Irishtown also listed among returning or moving service members.
The article notes multiple local service members receiving honorable discharges and returning to their homes. George McKimm, Harry Dougherty, Irvin Keefer of McSherrystown, Pvt Harry J Mumma of Hanover formerly New Oxford, and Pvt Philip Weaver from Hanover are listed as discharged from duty and returning home.
The May attendance list at Red Hill School includes Larry Baker Gene Bowser Robert Sipe Donald Wagner Edwin Starner Judy Ecker Jean Hippensteeel Mary Jane Vineling Shirley Shadle Shel by Hunter Doris Beaver Terrence Ecker Theodore Stough. Termly perfect attenders are Donald Wagener Jean Hippensteel Shelby Hunter and Doris Beaver. Sara W Yohe is the teacher.
Abbottstown Mrs Harry Kesse Jr underwent an operation at Hanover hospital Thursday. Earl Alwine suffered a foot injury when bricks fell at the Alwine Brick plant. Everready class of Emmanuels Reformed church met at Mrs Newlin Jones home. A wiener roast at Pigeon Hill park honored Anna Hoffheins birthday. Dr T C Miller attended University of Maryland School of Medicine exercises with over 500 alumni present. Fred Griffin received his diploma at Gettysburg college commencement. Mrs Mervin Baker improved after illness confinement at home. Mrs Earl Alwine injured ankle in a fall at her home. A surprise party was held at the
In observance of Mr Mark Alwine born day his home hosted many gifts and refreshments were served. Meanwhile Earl Smith 16 was admitted to Hanover General Hospital Monday with a fractured right leg at Paradise Protectory.
Abbottstown will open a community Bible school Monday at 9 am in Emmanuel Reformed Church. It will have three age groups Pre School for ages 4, Primary for grades 1 2 3, and Junior for grades 4 5 6. Sessions run 9 to 11 am with weekly offerings to cover expenses and a certificate for about 7 sessions. Bicycles repaired and new bicycles offered at Red Klinedinst S Duke Street York Pa.
The Church of the Annunciation in McSherrystown administered baptism to Elaine Catherine Murren and Maria Antoinette Keeney with their sponsors named. The banns of matrimony were published for John Folmer and Loretta Staub and for Gladys Wisler and George Weaver. Community obituaries note the death of Harry Sterner of Glen Rock and hospital discharge for John Riser. Real estate ad offered properties for sale through Hollinger & Bro.
Classified notices offer kitchen work at Cross Keys Diner New Oxford woodlands 40 acres for sale Green Springs cabbage plants and more. Found money on Lincolnway West New Oxford owner may claim at 7 West High Street. Also listings for baby chicks piano tuning and fishing tackle from local firms J C Tanger Son Everhart Sons.
One-owner 1948 Chevrolet 5 passenger coupe with blue finish heater and defrosters only 13 000 miles. Priced at 1425. Also listing 1947 green and cream four door sedan 1325 1947 stake-body truck 1350 1946 Fleetmaster one-owner 1275. GOODFELLOW CHEVROLET Inc E Chestnut St Phone 2-4141.
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