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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1926

Page

4

New Oxford Item terms and advertising rates

New Oxford item outlines annual subscription terms of 1.00 in advance or 1.60 if unpaid within the year. Out-of-county subscribers pay 1.50 in advance or 2.00 if unpaid. Ads priced reasonably with yearly reductions. Job printing offered from labels to posters. Foreign advertising via The American Press Association. Entered as second class mail matter.

Foreigen Advertising American Press Association New Oxford

Bequests and notices from Abbottstown area happenings

Cornelius Shue left 150 dollars to Mt Olive Cemetery Association Abbottstown for perpetual care of his cemetery lot. Adams county records show Ware Beidleman James Hugenteugler committee receipts 3500 and expenditures 450. Engagement announced for Glailys Urban to Edward Criswell of York Springs with a later wedding. Emmanuel Reformed Church Abbotsown painted and beautified. cemetery fence repainted.

Cornelius Shue Mt. Olive Cemetery Association Abbottstown Ware- Beidleman-James Hugenteugler Committee Adams County John P. Myers Hampton Ware Howard Urban Wrightsville Glailys Urban Edward Criswell York Springs MecSherrystown St. Mary’s Catholic Church Fairfield Peter Hufnagle Brushtown St. Mary's Church McSherrystown W. B. Jacobs Joe March Deatrick William J. Yingling Kamp Littlestown F. M. Anderson Grest Park Hal Helen Strain Western Maryland College Westminster Verdie Strain Edna Mehring Eagles Mere Margaret Culp Roundbrook N. J Mercury Allen Trimins Sioux City Iowa Nissley Agency George W. Geisler H. W. Mummert Hamilton Township R. Heimer Hoover Philip Sisters of St. Joseph Sisterhood St. Joseph's Convent Park Springs R. M. Topper Dear Orff’s Mill Mrr Topper Hartibon Kimmel Latimore Township Kimmel George Liversperger Edgegroven Elmer Lawrence Gettysburs Classis The Reformed Church Studebaker York Guy W. Albright East Bert Ford South Misa Verna Srodebaker Miles Harbold Arphive

Local Notes from Littlestown and Vicinity

Fairfield’s Miss Ethel Allison is named assistant principal at MeahieatyeR High. Graduates include Miss AIL son from Gellysburg College and Miss Ruth Nau from Millersville N. S. Several residents are noted for schooling in Hood College and Dickinson Law. A double wedding is planned at St Mary’s in MeSherrystown. Parish play “Farms Folks” drew large crowds. County officials inspect bridges and plan repairs. A man arrested for carrying concealed weapons faced bail at quarter session.

Ethel G. Allison Fairfield Meahieatyer Hgh School Ailson Gellysburg Collupe D. Clitenve Byers Littlestown Gellysburg College Lewis Moul Abbottstown Il. B. Shellenberger Force A. W. Myers Cletis Alteland Carlisle Street Gobrecht Ruth Nau Dittlestown Millersville N. 5 Golla Houk Hood College Frederick White Hall Misa Byelyn Tilccher Frederics Ladies’ Aid Society WP. Wall Litlestown Truman Brunges Tuankhannock Wall Bunns St. Mary's G Catholic Church McSherrystown Vernadette Lawrenice Daugher Prank J. Lawrence Albert A. Krepps Ignatius W. Krepps Mesherrystown Geraldine Strausbaugh James P. Strausbaugh Robert Fuhrman William F. Fuhrman Hanover St. Mary's Church A. Rendler Yotta McIntire East Berlin Melntire Adams County Hastile Justice Hill Menges Mill Germany Township Peevaytown Reading Hamilton Brown’s Dam St. Joseph’s Academy John W. Klunk Charles Berkheimer Owen York Farmers State Bank M. D. Glacken Berkheimer McShberrys South Africa Hugh McSherry Chicago McSherry Charles A. May John D. Lippy, Jr Gettysburg York Court Sara Kathryn Lippy Katherine Lippy Lippys Virginia Mondey

Dam Site Price Fixed At 66000 By Welfare Association

A seven member committee of the Dicks Dam Welfare Association met to review a bid for the Dicks dam site. About 60 cottage owners must each contribute 100 to raise 6 000 and over 50 have pledged. Water rights must protect cottage interests. If approved, plans go to the state water board and construction could begin by July. Subscriptions reached 5 356 with four more nearly certain, leaving about 250 needed. An additional 3 000 is to fund repairs after purchase.

Dicks' Dam Dicks’ Dam Conewago vtecd +mer Welfare Association State Water Board Hanover Y. M. C. A

Four youths struck by lightning in storm at McSherrystown

Four McSherrystown youths William Hombach Robert Lawrence Raymond Hipp and Ralph Croft moments after a bolt struck a telephone line and fuse box during a severe Monday storm. The lodge rooms suffered no damage beyond a dead telephone line while a locust tree on Vitus Smiths Brush town farm was split and scorched.

McSherrystown William Hombach Robert Lawrence Raymond Hipp Ralph Croft Knights of Columbus St. Mary's School Gettysburg Vitus Smith Brushtown

Suspected Child Murder Sparks Coroner Inquiry Near York

Coroner L A Zech announced a thorough investigation into the unidentified fully developed female child found along Codorus creek near Loucks mill northeast of York. He believes the child was born alive and suspects foul play. This follows four similar cases reported in a year, with bodies found near York Safe and Lock plant and at a York dump, but clues remain elusive.

Louck's Mill York Codorus L. A. Zech Codorus Creek York Safe and Lock Company Park Haven

Candidates Pile Expense Accounts In Recent Primary

Edward L. Weikert Jr of Gettysburg led Democratic expense with 229.39 for his House nomination, K 3 Law of East Berlin spent 270.87 opposing Weikert, Robert Thompson of Gettysburg filed under 50, Harry C. Stock under 50. Both Democrats had no contributions. funds chiefly for ads and transport. Accident near Hittlestown Sunday evening left minor damage to two cars. no injuries. Paradise Protectory Orphans Band will perform Saturday in Littlestown under Prof Harry Weeker. Mrs Q W Hershey of Pittsburgh York Springs received a new Packard as a birthday gift.

B. A. Walker East Berlin Martha Arduila Spurgeon Herr Goodling York Keystone Glee Club Harrisburg Paradise Protectory Father A. Bollinger West Palm Beach Fla McSlerrystown Bollinger George Hemyer I McSherrystown Pius Wagamian Beaver Creek Limeula Highway Abbottstown George Herbert Hisenhart York County Justice Shettel North York Katie Elsenhart Emenheiser C. $. Mildebrand Lidlestown York Township Alderman May Kralltown Hazel Riley Shittlestown Millersville State Normal School McSherrystown Golf Club Ed. Jenkens Conewaxo Creek Hanover John CC Angell Friezer Mummert Wayne Koontz H.B. Trostle River Park Charles W. Huff Littlestown R. W. Tyson Aspers State College J. Francis Yake, Jr Villa Nova College Mar Philadelphia J. Francis Yake McSherrystown Frances Gable Park Willam Howe York Springs Latimore Township Blackberry Lillian Sowers Harbold's N. D. Starry Bushey’s Eby State Road John Miller Ralph Myers Adams County State Board of Pardons Miller Myers Gettysburg Elmer Herman Alfred N. Yohe Pigeon Hills Chief Crabbs Justice Sell Frank A. Hoke Hannover Kathrine Ufaltzgraf Mary Crouse Edward L. Weikert, Jr House of Representatives Luther C. Plank K. 3. Law Weikert Law Robert Thompson Harry C. Stock Stock Hittlestown Edgar Yealy Paradise Protectory Orphans Harry Weeker Q. W. Hershey Pittsburgh Hershey

Heidlersburg and area church notices and social updates

Services for Sunday at Heidlersburg at 9 A. M. and Hampton at 2 P. M. Children’s Day exercises at The Pines at 7 30 with Rev. J. H. Little as pastor. Numerous residents and visitors from York, Hanover, Gettysburg, Dover, and surrounding towns are listed visiting families or attending events. The St. Mark’s Lutheran church exercises drew a full house, and a state conference is planned in the U B church at Heidlersburg. A 76th birthday celebration for Mrs. Sarah Feeser occurred June 6 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Feeser. Orrtanna business changes note sale of the one general store, warehouse and coal business by Albert H. Kready to George M. Weller of Johnstown, with possession July 1. Numerous local travel and visiting mentions accompany these updates.

Heidersburg Hampton the Pines J. H. Little Bertie Tanger E. Winand Grace Dender Dover Atmie Scott Robert Waynesboro Joseph Withers Minnie Neely New Oxford W. W. Neely Merle Stouffer Gettysburg Alvin Groupe Levi King Reynolds Weaver Hanover G. F. Thamer Alex Yolfe Lester Pottorff York Chas. Sharrer Frank March New Chester D. H. Sharrer James Walters Donald Hoff W. H Jas. Messersmith Harry Felty Harrison Kimmel Bermudian George Kimmel Ralph Fair Fair Fam This Place Martin Felty Elizabeth Heck C. Arthur Brame Lancaster Millersville Boudy New York Luther Shank E. H. Shaffer J. F. Houck Earl Spangler Harrisburg Frank Kemper York Springs Daid Kemper Heidlersburg Williams Dauphin County Blair Cashman Stone Jug Reba Shull Will PF. Shull Belmont St. Mark’s Lutheran Church U. B Clarence Kennedy Henry Klinedinst Jacob Krumrine Sara Arther Lavere Shue Westminster Clarence Shull Near Belmont Jos. Faust John Stevens Dorothy Donnel John Melntire George and Wesley Groscost Benj. Hoffman Ammon Stevens D. Grant George Decker Five Points Near Hampton Sadie Spangler Glenn Miller Charles Carr Beatrice Edna Round Hill Thomas Stevens Wehler Ernest Shelieman Ernest Shelleman Mt. Holly Helen Hoff Edna Leer Pork Springs Charles Darr Kate Weaver Bert Feeser Sarah ©. Feeser H. W. Pressel Dillesburg Florida A. H. Bason & Son Orrtanna Kready George M. Weller Johnstown Albert H. Kready

Hampton items recount local visits and church notice

Mrs. Mary Bosserman and children visit Hanover sister Mrs. Chas Mummert. Several families travel to relatives in Baltimore Reading Hamburg and York areas. Lutheran church schedule notes next Sunday at 2 pm. Fundraising festival by the Lutheran ladies netted about $25. Numerous mentions of visits to and from local residents, plus painting and work projects in New Oxford and Hanover.

Mary Bosserman Chas Mummert Hanover Martha Thomas Edna Thomas Readig Township Julius Schimmel Baltimore John Herman Bowlder John Kime J. Harold Luttle Gettysburg Rebecca Myers Jack Allabaugh Clair Kate Shaunessy York Paul Chronister Paul, Jr Jennie Chronister Geo. Diller Dillsburg W. C. Leib Holly Chronister Dillers Russel Orndorff Winchester Chas. Barrett James Starry Helen Starry Lloyd Keckler John Nickey Guy Albright Dave Philips East Berlin Jesse Albright S. Lutheran Church Mary Barbour Gretnan Laughman John Wolf Hartisburg Claud Wolf Clear Springs Edward Lutheran 8 Howard Staub Middletown John Earl Staub Arendtsville George Gordon Reading Staub Annie Roop Gardners Daniel Groscost Joh. Ruhiman York Springs John Neuman Jacob Kemper Guldens George J. O. Garber Harry Albert Harrisburg H. B. Garver Annie March W. C. Weaver Geo Kimmel Lloyd Feeser David Hartzell Pauline Slock Nancy Weaver

Three Men Injured In Hanover Tollgate House Collapse

A floor gave way at the former tollgate house on Broadway in Hanover. Three men were injured including contractor John W. Coulson who suffered a back sprain and chest injuries, his nephew John Coulson with head and leg wounds, and Isaac Berkheimer with leg and arm bruises. The accident occurred as an iron truck fell into a newly dug cellar during removal work. Russell Walker escaped unharmed while Harry J. Coulson and his wife were knocked down by debris.

Tollgate House John William Coulson Isaach Berkheimer Coulson Harry J. Coulson John Patterson Kroy Coulson Russell Walker

Two Fair sisters nurse graduates as brother dies young

Miss Edith Fair daughter of H. L. Fair of Bendersville graduated as a nurse from Danville State Hospital during commencement exercises. Her sister Ruth Fair also trained as a nurse at the same institution. Earlier, Dale Fair, 10, died at Warner Hospital after appendicitis and surgery. he was rushed there last week and passed away after a decline. He leaves his father and twelve siblings including Guyon, Albert, Royal, Edith, Ruth, and others in multiple locations.

Edith Fair H. L. Fair Bendersville Danville State Hospital Ruth Fair Dale Fair Warner Hospital Dale Hope Guyon L Albert C Royal Harrisburg Edith Ruth Danville Edgar Gardners Ralph McCauslin Gettysburg Edward Toddes R. D Tia Esther Erma Glenn

Card of Thanks for W. J. Miller funeral

The family thanks all who assisted at the funeral of husband and father W. J. Miller. Gratitude is given to those who provided automobiles and to the New Oxford and Hanover communities for flowers.

W. J. Miller New Oxford Hanover Familp

For Sale Five Homes on Pleasant Street in New Oxford

Five new homes listed for sale on Pleasant Street New Oxford Pa with Easy Payment Plan. Consult Dr G Spotz 30 South Queen Street York or Tilden Myers New Oxford for details.

New Pleasant Street New Oxford Dr. G. ©. Spotz South Queen Street York Tilden Myers

FOR SALE AND SERVICES IN NEW OXFORD AREA

Classified items list land and farm equipment for sale from McCormick binders and mowers to bulls for summer service, plus Deering binders, used cars from 1922 to 1924 models, private property for sale on Peters Street, and nearby auctions and farm goods all advertised by local names in New Oxford and East Berlin Pennsylvania.

McCormick Binder McCormick Mower East Berlin S. Peters Street New Oxford Emanuel Reed Harry Reed Peters St

Four Injured In Spill Near Abbottstown

Four people were injured in a Sunday auto accident near Abbottstown. Robert Martin and his 6 year old son, residents near Hartman's Mill, were admitted in serious condition at Gettysburg hospital. Thelma Slagle and Mrs. Martin's daughter, about 13, sustained cuts and bruises and possible internal injuries. The Martin boy suffered hip and leg fractures, and Mrs. Martin, driver, had a broken collar bone and severe bruising. The car overturned after losing control while passing another vehicle, pinning driver and son beneath.

Robert Martin Hartman's Mill Gettysburg Hospital Thelma Slagle William Slagle Hartmans Hanover Abbottstown Martin Boy Martin H. C. Brinston W. F. Hollinger

Game code altered Pennsylvania 1926 wild shunting rules

The Pennsylvania game commission announced changes to the 1926 season. Ruffed grouse season runs November 1 to 18 with Sundays excluded, bag limit cut to 10 from 15, and earlier closing from November 30. Ring-necked pheasants season shortened to November 1 to 13, rabbits and hares season moved to November 1 to 30, Sundays excluded.

Pennsylvania State Game Commission Seth BE. Gordon

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