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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1926
Page
14
Local items report Grace Klingel moving to Hanover, engagement announcements for Gettys burg and New Oxford, a banana auction set for June 19, and a 1000 mile walk attempt by Geo H Johnston with only water. Also listed are local incidents, sports results, road resurfacing, a festival at Conewago Chapel, and community notices from Irishtown to New Oxford.
Hospital reports show Mrs. Edgar Harnish of Littlestown admitted to Annie Warner hospital Gettysburg for infected hand. C W Plowman of Hanover improved after six weeks at Hahnemann Philadelphia. Several others admitted discharged or operated at Warner hospital, Church Home Hospital Baltimore and Harrisburg Hospital. includes Mrs. Harry Little Fractured leg, infant, tonsil removal, and a facial operation recovery.
A series of birth notices from Irishtown Littlestown Gettysburg Abbotts Town Gettysburg R S and surrounding areas. Daughters are born to Albert and unnamed wife in Irishtown Roy Knouse of Silver Run and Mrs. Simon Beard of Gettysburg George Raffensperger and Nevin Smith welcome sons. Pauline Aulthouse is noted by marriage. A baby girl arrives at the Rhodes household Gettysburg R D Warner Hospital Friday morning.
Marriage licenses issued in Havre? Hanover and surrounding townships include Wilford Barbehenn of Glennville with Florence Slagle of Hanover. Paul Edgar Jacobs with Charlotte Haines of Hanover. Louis Criswell of York Springs with Lucretia Fiddler of Butler township. Roy Sterner of Bencersville with Edna Hoffman of Mena ll en township. Arthur W. Group of Goodyear and Evelyn M. Taylor of Idaville also licensed in Hagerstown.
Nelson Gable eight-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Gable of Hanover formerly New Oxford sustained a left leg fracture below the knee when struck by a Hershey Baking Company truck driven by Horace Wine. Witnesses said he ran across the street slipped and fell in a dust cloud delaying the driver. Wine halted the truck and patrolmen later charged several people with traffic violations and sent notices. Also transferred is Fr Matthew Scanlon from Bonneauville to Columbia with his Bonneauville successor to be announced. Additional diocese priest changes are expected. Theodore Shilt sold his 653 acre Square Corner farm to Earl Champion of Hanover who took possession June 7.
Spanlger's Store offers a selection of boys Oxfords in all sizes from this year with leather or crepe soles. Priced at $2.95, down from the regular $3.50, the deal highlights affordable school footwear options.
Personal item notes Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reed of Baltimore recently visited the former's mother, sharing family time and local courtesy during the visit.
Charles Spangler and Miss Beulah Hawke of Reading township were married by Reverend Paul Giard in a simple ceremony. The couple will reside in Reading and begin their new life together.
Mrs Rebecca Jane Hoffman widow of J Hoeman resided in the community and passed away recently. The notice notes her surviving family and funeral arrangements are to be announced by the family.
Private Raymond Smith begins a 15 day furlough with his Florida-based family while relatives across Pennsylvania host visitors. The item lists numerous reunions, travels, and engagements including engagements of Miss Beatrice Wolf and Mr. Carl Fitzkee, multiple weddings at St. Matthew's and St. Aloysius churches, and travel to Philadelphia Atlantic City and Detroit for ceremonies.
The column lists residents across Hanover street York Springs Abbottstown McSherrystown Wiermans Mill and White Hall with illnesses including scarlet fever rheumatism pneumonia tonsillitis vertigo and post operative sickness. Names include Paul Rey J W McMorris Peter Brady Mrs John D Myers Harry Stambaugh Ignatius Krepps Mildred Nestle Clair Snyder and others.
Glenn B. Shetter of Gettysburg R D resigns from Urbana Junior College where he taught history and economics and served as faculty manager of athletics. He will enter Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration for a two year post graduate program starting in September. He is a Gettysburg College alumnus and has studied at Wittenberg.
The Messenger reports Rev Paul L. Foulk completed his first year as pastor of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Clarksburg W Va He preached 92 sermons officiated at 12 baptisms 6 weddings and 5 funerals while adding 53 members Attendance averages reached 71 at Communion 72 morning services 57 evening services 21 Christian Endeavor 77 Sunday School and 30 at Wednesday evening services The church debt of 6400 was funded with 1200 paid The garage was built for 400 and paid for Apportionment to relief and other projects were paid in full 370 The interior was repainted and woodwork refinished at a cost of 300 funded by the ladies aid
Karl Miller of Hanover paid a ten dollar fine for reckless driving before Squire W Myers after an afternoon arrest by Chief Volmar. Robert Klunk of Hanover may be arrested for a traffic violation after failing to answer a notice to appear before Mr Myers. Mr and Mrs Francis Lingg, formerly of New Oxford, moved to 10 Third Street. Bonneauville Fire Company plans a festival at the engine house. The Klepper family held a reunion at the Hinkle home near New Oxford.
A long obituary list recalls multiple deaths in the New Oxford area including Mrs. Hoff man parentage Trumer family and P. C Hoffman of New Oxford. Others mentioned are Mrs. Lydia Nusbaum and Mrs. Mary Wolford with dates, burial at Lutheran and Sunnyside cemeteries. The text notes services led by local pastors and interments in area cemeteries.
A Chevrolet touring on West Market Street struck trees and lawns in West York and near S. B. Pressell residence before fleeing. Chester Eicholtz of New Oxford, holder of PA plate 393-674, faces a charge of driving under the influence. He surrendered to York County jail with $1500 bail. A hearing is set before Justice J. C. Gross.
John and Milter Wagner visited Selma California coming from New Oxford via Charleston Missouri, stopping in Los Angeles and Phoenix, then continuing to San Francisco Seattle Spokane and back through the floods of Texas New Mexico and Arizona. The continental trip took 19 days with two extra tires and included a visit to the Roosevelt Dam. Severe heat marked the state with 110 degrees in the shade. Sincerely, O L Wagner.
Notes and stock from D E Brandt of Ekast Berlin were found Saturday morning by Charles Bechtel in a garage used by The Adams Transit Co. The Liberty Bonds worth 1500 remain missing, with a chance the robbers may yet return them.
Edgar Hagerman of Hanover, driving a D. M. Witmer stone truck, stopped on the Lincoln Highway near Brush Run to replenish radiator water. Removing the cap, boiling water sprayed out, scalding his face and shoulders. A group of tourists aided him and he was taken to Mrs. Curtis Miller's home where Dr. J. L. Sheetz provided medical care.
Henry Mouore launches a new restaurant from his residence in Irishstown, signaling a local home dining venture. The venture highlights a growing trend of residents converting homes into eatery spaces, attracting nearby patrons.
An upcoming event at Stokes' Garage 32 Baltimore Street Hanover invites locals to visit this Saturday to see a new item or lineup. The notice emphasizes a punctual arrival and urges attendees to inspect offerings firsthand.
First Evangelical Lutheran in George E Sheffer parish outlines Sunday school at 9 a m Holy Communion at 1015 a m and 7 p m with an evening sermon Preparatory service Friday at 745 p m last evening service before summer break Baptism of infants Sunday at 3 p m Christian Endeavor 6 p m midweek service Wednesday 730 p m no summer midweek service St Pauls Reformed New Oxford led by Rev A P Frantz pastor with Sunday School at 9 a m Children Day program at 7 p m Emmanuel Reformed Abbottstown led by Rev A P Frantz with 9 a m Sunday School and worship 1119 am St Marys New Oxford Rev Fr Geo LL Rice rector Masses 750 and 930 a m on Sundays Weekdays 730 a m Holy Hour Sunday 7 p m
A large rock blasted from the Steacy and Wilton quarry crashed through a Valley View hotel brick wall, narrowly missing Eugene Sipling and a three month old in a crib. Debris damaged a radio, cupboard, table, dishes, and a clock kept ticking. Damage pegged at about 300 dollars. quarrymen reported a large rock projected toward the house.
The annual First District Young Peoples S. S. Association conference was held Saturday at St. Pauls Lutheran church in the Pines. It drew the best attendance yet with ten of fifteen schools represented and featured services, readings, solos, and leadership talks. Officers for the coming year were elected: Pres George Weaver V Pres John Black Secy Alice Snider Treas Greta Stine.
Carmen Myers of Reading township broke the shin bone of his right leg on Tuesday while driving a buggy and leading several horses. As the animals grew frightened he tried to exit the vehicle to stop them and tripped, sustaining the injury.
A three foot rattlesnake with nine rattles was killed Sunday in front of Miss Cox’s Caldonia cottage by H T Brown of New Oxford and Keith Berger of Gettysburg. The cottage hosts John D Keith’s family this month and the incident occurred as guests watched from a Keith automobile. Laddie Keith and a companion spotted the snake while playing. Miss Alverta Smith of Carlisle Street narrowly escaped a fall at the Catholic Girl's club in York Friday evening amid an unrelated mishap.
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