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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1937
Page
4
Local residents and visitors fill social rounds across towns from Lincolnway to Hanover. Highlights include Acker and Lough family stays, church events, a christening at St Marys, and storm-damaged barns and home roofs on the Carlisle pike and near New Oxford.
Local Scout Troop No. 85 and assistant scoutmaster Paul Wagner spent several days last week camping at Caledonia. A two year old was treated for a dog bite. several residents and visitors were listed with weekend visits and family events. A wedding dinner honored J Arnold Smith and his wife. Births and medical updates from Hanover General Hospital were noted along with various local visits and activities.
Judge W C Sheely underwent appendicitis surgery at Annie M Warner hospital Wednesday morning and continues to improve. Adequate arrangements cover his court work in Adams and Fulton counties during his absence with Judge Watson R Davison of Franklin County appointed to handle routine duties.
State patrol records show D. Clark Guiney of Philadelphia, Robert R. Allen of Philadelphia, and James Herring of Pittsburgh detained for speeding in Oxford township on June 11. Thomas John Clagget of Baltimore charged June 12 for failing to stop at a thru-traffic stop. Scott M. Conway of Hagerstown arrested June 13 for speeding. John R. Golden of Hagerstown arrested June 13 for DUI and later jailed after a hearing. Charles Gehring of Millersburg charged June 13 for failing to stop at a thru-traffic stop in Abbottstown borough. D. Mark Huber of Lancaster arrested June 15 for speeding in Berwick township.
Farmers in Adams County are invited to a meeting at the courthouse this Thursday at 8 p m sponsored by the Adams County Chapters of the Farmers Union. C M Mitzell, state organization committee chairman of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union, will speak.
The report directs readers to page 3 for additional grocery values at Center Square Food Market. It notes ongoing price lists and product availability, emphasizing special offers and variety across categories.
Emma Kuhn on Chambersburg Street promotes a special clearance sale in Get tysburg featuring discounted merchandise and limited-time offers.
The column lists informally the Rev H E Sheely family motor trip through Virginia and southern states, the Beamer family reunion at Arendtsville Union Park, visits by residents to relatives in York and Harrisburg, and various local engagements. It mentions Dickinson College graduates, a Children’s Day pageant at the Methodist church, and multiple weekend travels and visits among area residents. It also notes the New Oxford canning factory starting peas, local painting jobs, and fishing trips to Angle Sea and Bowers Beach with notable participants.
New Oxford Fire Co. marks its 50th anniversary with a carnival featuring Horace Stine and His Minstrels and motion pictures. Attendance prizes total 85 dollars. events run Thursday to Saturday with parade, public address, and a high school band concert.
State Senator Henry E. Lanius of York county will speak at 4 p m. Also addressing the gathering are State Representative Charles E. Richter and Rev H E Sheely master of ceremonies.
Church schedules list services at First Evangelical Lutheran and St Marys in New Oxford with sermons on mercy, Holy Communion, baptisms, and preparatory lectures. Other notices include St Johns Hampton and St Pauls The Pines with worship times and Sunday school, plus St Marks Heidlersburg Children’s Day events.
The 1887 formation of New Oxford Fire Company No. 1 in the Public School House with 80 members, a 25 member committee, early officers, and civic support. The narrative notes the use of a rope-pulled old pumper, community fairs funding, town council backing, and the shift to modern equipment led by Fire Chief Emory S. Smith with current officers listed.
At the Loysville Orphans Home annual meeting new officers were elected for the coming year. P. H. Glatfelter of Spring Grove becomes President, Rev. A. E. Apple of Lebanon as Vice-President, Rev. George E. Sheffer of New Oxford as Secretary, and George P. Black of Gettysburg as Treasurer.
On Tuesday evening June 22 at 6 30 pm the association will hold a public sale at New Oxford cemetery offering about five acres of Blanding grass.
The annual outing sponsored by P. OS. of A. of Hanover will be held Saturday afternoon and evening in Farmers' Grove between Abbottstown and East Berlin. The P. O. S. of A band plays in the afternoon, and the Pennsylvania Brigade band U R K of P performs in the evening. Little German band of the P. O. S. of A. aids entertainment. Amusements and refreshments available. open to the public.
The Emory Methodist Episcopal Church announces a 9 o'clock church school session led by Miss Ruth MecDonnell, superintendent. Public worship follows at 10 with a sermon titled Curiosity delivered by the Rev. F W Leidy DD.
The Rev H E Sheely of St Pauls New Oxford lists Church School at 9 a.m. led by Charles E Alwine and a worship service at 7 p.m. marking the annual Children’s Day program by the church school. Emmanuel Abbottstown holds Church School at 9 a.m. led by Joseph Bowser with worship at 10 7 p.m. Visitors welcome.
Edward F. Laughman twenty five of Berwick township faced a preliminary hearing Friday after being charged with the murder of Thomas W. Collins a World War veteran found dead near Hokes quarry Conewago township on the night of May 29. Trooper Melvin L Woodring and Dr Edgar A Miller county coroner testified Laughman was held for the August grand jury and was returned to jail.
Amateur and expert riders compete at the Happy Ramblers Motorcycle Club T T races on Sunday June 20 at 2 pm two miles south of Abbottstown four miles north of Hanover all Class C. prizes paid in cash A M A sanction No 4281 rain date June 27 free parking follow arrows Local and distant riders participate
Gettysburg highway patrol learned Friday evening that a 1929 Chevrolet truck owned by William Altland was stolen in Abbottstown Thursday evening. Officers report no trace of the vehicle found after investigation.
Borough ordinance prohibits sale of fireworks in New Oxford and forbids residents from setting them off. Violations to be prosecuted. By Order of Town Council Guy Klingel Burgess.
M. C. Nace Store in Hanover introduces a new line of wash dresses crafted in Suk, linen, and cotton fabrics. The collection emphasizes durable fabrics and simple summer styling for everyday wear.
The Rev Walter E Garrett, formerly of New Oxford and now pastor at Kreutz Creek, will celebrate the 35th anniversary of his ordination on Sunday. Services are at 10 15 a m at Trinity church Hallam and 7 p m at Canadocily church. Guest preacher is Rev William J Hinke professor at Auburn seminary. Garrett trained at Ursinus and earned A B in 1899 and theology degree in 1902. He directed future ministers including John W Myers and is compiling a History of the New Oxford Charge.
Miss Anna Mary Lawrence and Charles Harold Smith wed in a nuptial high mass at Conewago Chapel conducted by Rev. Fr. J. F. O'Donnell. Attendants were Miss Florence Agnes Smith and Robert Joseph Lawrence. A wedding breakfast followed at Irishtown home. they plan to reside in the Henry Smith property apartment.
Miss Dorothy Hockensmith and James Arnold Smith were married at St Marys Catholic Church New Oxford in a 7 am nuptial Mass. The bride wore white satin with a cap veil, an arm bouquet, and was attended by Joseph Hockensmith. A breakfast and reception followed at the bride’s home and a ten day motor honeymoon to Canada, Chicago, and Pittsburgh preceded their residence on West High Street.
Anthony John Liberto son of Mr and Mrs C Liberto York and Mrs Ruth Elizabeth Herman Krug daughter of Mr and Mrs William Herman Berlin Street New Oxford were married on Wednesday afternoon at 3 30 oclock by J Ralph Grove alderman Twelfth ward in his office in York The bridegroom is employed by his father a fruit and produce distributor A wedding dinner was served at the home of Mr and Mrs Herman Sunday.
Charles M Gebhart of York and Romaine E Golden of York R D No 5 were wed in a nuptial high mass at St Marys Catholic Church York The Rev George J Breckel rector officiated the ceremony Julia Gebhart of Mc Sherrystown sister of the bride assisted in the event.
Elmer Baughman Lau 62 retired East Berlin merchant died at 7 05 pm Friday at home after years long illness. Survived by wife Amanda Reynolds Lau two sons Robert S. and Mervin R two grandchildren and three brothers. Funeral Monday 2 pm at home with interment East Berlin Union Cemetery pallbearers named.
Mrs Sarah Ellen Stauffer wife of Samuel L Stauffer died at home Tuesday morning at 8 55 aged 72 She was born October 7 1864 a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Jesse Albright Surviving are her husband two sons by a former marriage Henry Herland Thomasville and Jacob Herland York one sister Mrs Daniel Pressell Abbottstown and two brothers John Albright York and William Albright Hampton Funeral Thursday from W A Feiser funeral home Hanover with Rev Richard Danner Mennonite minister officiating Burial in Roths Church Cemetery between Spring Grove and Thomasville
David Hollinger aged 73 died Monday at Stony Brook York county from hardening of the arteries. Son of the late Henry and Mollie Hollinger he lived in Adams county until about ten years ago. Funeral Thursday at L. C. Pittentorf funeral home York Springs with Rev. Lester M. Utz officiating. Interment at Lower Bermudian Lutheran church cemetery.
Funeral services were conducted Monday at W. A. Fetser funeral home Hanover for Mary Ann Winters 82 formerly of Midway who died Saturday evening in Cumberland township near Gettysburg. Interment followed at Mt. Olivet cemetery Hanover with pallbearers Clayton P. Bair Paul M. Garrett C. M. Heindel and Norman H. Roth.
Mrs Sarah Rebecca Kime 67 wife of Emmett E Kime Gettysburg died at home Thursday night at 11 20 from a complication of diseases She was born in Farrfield daughter of the late William H Lowe and Sarah Ellen King and was a Memorial United Brethren church member She lived on several county farms before moving to Gettysburg in 1926 Survived by husband and children Ira W Palmer Curtis H Howard W Mrs John F Mickley R D Agnes R Clair Lester E Dorothy A Ham burg Glenna S three brothers and two sisters Funeral from H B Bender and son funeral home Sunday at 1 30 conducted by Rev Dr N B S Thomas Interment Evergreen cemetery.
An Old Time Picnic will be held Saturday July 17 in a grove on the road from Chapel to Mt Rock for Conewago Chapel. An old time chicken dinner starts at 3 30 p m. St Marys Church Abbottstown picnic is set for Farmers Grove on the East Berlin Abbottstown Highway Saturday August 7.
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