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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1936

Page

6

Local News Roundup From Hanover and Nearby Towns

Anan Smith travels to Parkton Maryland to purchase a hotel property. A surprise party honors Charlotte Essick in Hanover. First National Bank of Hanover transfers property to J Curtis Herman and wife. Beamer reunion set for Arendtsville Union Park. St Pauls Reformed class meets near town. John Weaver ill with quinsy resumes activities. New Oxford school board elects Bigham treasurer and Markel vice president. Frank Seacrist sells highway service stake to Denton Fair who assumes duties. Liversberger catches a three pound sucker while fishing Conewago. Ruth Groupe admitted to Annie M Warner hospital. Evanna Barr earns MS from Univ of Pittsburgh and teaches at Elizabethtown High. Marriage license filed for Harland Staub and Blanche Haar to wed at Paradise Church. Local residents noted for illnesses, recoveries, tonsil removals, and concerts by New Oxford High School band at Rocky Springs Park. A. P. Markel and A. Williams visit Harrisburg. Maurice Sterner takes state highway post Thursday. Rev D P Reardon at Mt St Marys retreat. Weekend visitors include Wainman Conine O’Danniel and Mrs Bernard Lawrence’s group. Local painters repaint Jennie Grove property. Campfire Girls head to Bid-A-Wee cottage with several members. Joseph Woter fined for speeding. other infractions listed for Thomas Foreman, Mrs Owen Foreman, and Lloyd Warner.

Anan Smith Thomas Smith Lincolnway East Parkton Leo Essick Hanover Faner Charlotte First National Bank of Hanover J. Curtis Herman Beamer Arendtsville Union Park St. Paul’s Reformed Church Harvey Roose John A. Weaver Hanover Street New Oxford School Board C. A. Bigham Clair Slagle A. P. Markel Frank Seacrist Adams County Gettysburg Denton A. Fair New Oxford Fair John Liversberger Edge Grove Conewago Ruth Groupe New Oxford R. D Annie M. Warner Hospital Evanna Barr New Oxford High School University of Pittsburgh Miss Barr Elizabethtown York Harland Cletus Staub Charles Staub Seven Hundred Blanche Rosalie Haar George Haar Route 1 Paradise Church Amanda Auchey Paul Chronister West High Street George Taughinbaugh Hunterstown Gettysburg Hospital J. W. Winand Carlisle Street Wilbur H. Miller Lincolnway West Charles Byers Evelyn Herman George Smeltz, Jr Naomi Winand Hanover R. D Rocky Springs Park Lancaster Harrisburg John Williams Fayetteville N. C Maurice J. Sterner State Highway Department Sterner D. P. Reardon St. Mary’s Church Mt. St. Mary's College Emmitsburg Albert Smith Berlin Street Ervin Wainman Little Genesee N. Y Francis Conine Windham Ohio John O’danniel Boston Mass Bernard Lawrence McSherrystown Leo Staub Zeigler Ditenhafer Jennie Grove Berlin Avenue Campfire Girl Dicks Dam Betsy Himes Evelyn Cashman Emma Jane Gable Peggy Miller Catherine Auker Margaret Myers Nadine Livingston Martyn Baugher Mary Wagner Joseph A. Woter Terre Haute Ind Justice of the Peace R. M. Burnley State Highway Patrol Straley Albert Thomas Hampton Owen T. Foreman Philadelphia Lloyd Warner

New Oxford Club Is Robbed Again

Thief broke into the N. C. Social and Athletic club rooms on Lincolnway West early Tuesday morning and stole several cartons of cigarettes and a deck of playing cards. Entrance was gained by breaking a front door glass. Arthur Souillard, the club steward, found the break and notified state police Trooper F G McCartney who began an investigation. About two months earlier the club was robbed of about $50 in cash and cigarettes.

Club Lincolnway West Arthur Souillard

Large Bank Barn Burns During Storm Near Hampton

A lightning strike during a Saturday storm destroyed a bank barn on the David Hykes farm one mile southeast of Hampton near the Carlisle pike. The 46 by 77 foot structure and its contents valued about 5000 dollars were a total loss with livestock owned by Samuel Sanders also perishing in the blaze. The fire was observed by motorists on the Han over Carlisle road as the barn rapidly burned to ruins.

David Hykes Andrew Hykes Hampton Carlisle Pike Samuel Sanders Hanover-Carlisle

Wedding Reception For Mr And Mrs Charles Trimmer

A wedding reception honored Mr. and Mrs. Charles Trimmer at the bride’s parents home near Brush Run. Attendees included numerous Trimmer and Shultz relatives and friends, with games and refreshments following a generous display of gifts for the couple.

Charles Trimmer Charles Shultz Brush Run Robert Trimmer W. C. Bender E. J. Noel Paul Moore Harry Frey George Heltzel Trimmer

Miss Ruth Bigham To Tour Europe From Hoboken

Denver socialite Miss Ruth Bigham sails from Hoboken aboard the Veendam for Rotterdam with traveling companion Kate Howard Cross of Charleston. They will tour Europe and England and return to America on August 22 then Miss Bigham visits Gettysburg before returning to Colorado. Mrs Bigham accompanied by her daughter visited her son C A Bigham and family in New Oxford.

Ruth Bigham Denver Colorado William Bigham Gettysburg Hoboken N. J Rotterdam Holland Kate Howard Cross Charleston South Carolina European England America Bigham

Latimore Valley Auto Races Set For Sunday

The Latimore Valley auto races between York Springs and Dillsburg start at 2 p m with time trials at noon. Twenty skilled drivers compete. Admission costs 25 cents, free parking offered, children under 12 admitted free. Music by the Long Mountain fiddlers.

Latimore Valley York Springs Dillsburg Long Mountain Fiddlers

Willet Held for Court in Stolen Goods Case

Clair Y. Willet of Hanover was held for court on a charge of receiving stolen goods at a hearing before Justice R. M. Straley in New Oxford. The case was brought by George Zeigler of Hamilton Township after a boat stolen from Zeigler was found tied to the Willet property's boat landing at Brown's Dam.

Clair Y. Willet Hanover Justice of the Peace R. M. Straley New Oxford George Zeigler Hamilton Township Zeigler Willet Brown's Dam

Miss Mildred Zeigler Visits Gettysburg Couple

Miss Mildred Zeigler of West High street spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Culp in Gettysburg.

Mildred Zeigler West High Street Leo Culp Gettysburg

Birth of a daughter to the Snyder family in Straban

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob H. Snyder in Straban township on May 29. The brief notice records the new arrival and the family name without additional details.

Jacob H. Snyder Straban Township

Button in Nose Removed From Mrs Anna Martin

A York physician removed a shoe button lodged in the nose of Mrs Anna Martin of Lincolnway West New Oxford after 25 years of suffering with a nose affliction. The button was discovered and extracted on Saturday and Mrs Martin recalls the moment it became lodged.

Anna Martin Lincolnway West New Oxford York

Meeting Called On Crop Losses After Hail Storm

County Agent M. T. Hartman announces a public meeting at Abbottstown fire hall Thursday at 8 pm for western county farmers affected by last Saturday's hail storm. E. J. Walter from Penn State will speak on emergency crops and quick hay production options, with buckwheat suggested for ruined oats wheat and rye.

M. T. Hartman Abbottstown Fairfield-Seven Stars Hartman E. J. Walter Pennsylvania State College Walter Abbottstown-East Berlin

Luth Congregation Plans Sale Of Old Church Building

At a congregational meeting of the First Lutheran church on Lincolnway East the old North Peters street property was unanimously approved for sale. The Standard Garmena Company of Columbia is negotiating with the local Chamber of Commerce to buy the site for a women’s garment factory that would open about August 1 and hire 100 to 150 workers depending on plant approval.

First Lutheran Church Lincolnway East North Peters Street Standard Garmena Company Columbia Chamber of Commerce Becker Wrightsville C. of Co

Klappers Hold Union at New Oxford Farm Reunion

Harry Krall elected president of the Klapper clan at the annual reunion on the Daniel and Mrs. Hinkle farm near New Oxford. Officers include Daniel Hinkle as vice president and Mrs. Russell Meisenhelter as secretary and treasurer. The program featured songs, readings, prayers, and contests with prizes awarded to several members, followed by a basket luncheon.

Harry Krall Klapper Daniel Hinkle New Oxford Russell Meisenhelter America Emory Kopp Joyce Lorraine

Accused Man Charged With Statutory Offense

Harry Fogle aged 50 residing along the Bixlerville Heidlersburg highway was arrested by Sheriff Spence and deputies after an alleged assault on an eight year old girl. The offense occurred Saturday afternoon at the girl’s home near Biglerville. The victim identified Fogle as her assailant and charges were filed in Justice John C. Shearer’s court.

Harry Fogle Bixlerville-Heidlersburg B. W. Spence Daniel J. Wolff B. E. Bixler Spence Justice of the Peace John C. Shearer Fogle Sherif Biglerville

Miss Marian Wolfe Visited Friends in Pittsburgh

Miss Marian Wolfe of Hanover Street visited friends in Pittsburgh during a short social trip. She was seen at several local gatherings and returned home last week.

Marian Wolfe Hanover Street Pittsburgh

Rev. Robert Lawrence Celebrates First Mass at St Mary’s

The Rev. Robert Lawrence celebrated his first solemn high mass at St Mary’s church in McSherrystown at 10:30 a.m. A procession from the rectory preceded the service with Deacon Rev. Carl Brady and Sub-deacon Rev. Cle t us Hauck. Guests included Rev. William Dacy and several local priests. A turkey dinner for 100 relatives followed at the K of C home, with a reception at the Lawrence home from 2:30 to 6 p.m. He received many presents.

Robert Lawrence St. Mary's Church McSherrystown Carl Brady St. Rose of Lima York Edge Grove Father Lawrence Cletus Hauck St. Mary's Francis X John F. O'Donnell William Huygen Leo B. Krichten Cletus Helfrich Lawrences K. of C Lawrence

35 Veterans Bonds Received At N O

The New Oxford post office received 35 Veterans Bonus Bonds for distribution. Edward Sheely, Center Square, was the first to receive and have bonds certified. About $20,000 in bonds were received locally, with $8,200 cashed so far.

New Oxford Edward Sheely Center Square

Warrant Issued for Desertion of Raymond J. H. Senfft

A warrant issued by Justice of the Peace Charles E. Hoke in Jackson township York county charges Raymond J. H. Senfft with deserting his wife Helen Wolf Senft and their 12 week old son. Mrs Senft says she has been ill and that Senfft removed furniture and left for parts unknown. State police teletype sent out his description from Harrisburg.

Raymond J. H. Senfft Lehman Justice of the Peace Charles E. Hoke Jackson Township York County Senft Helen Wolf Senft The Abbottstown Wias Harrisburg

Nuss Granted Bail After Guilty Plea in DWI Case

Harry E. Nuss 76 of New Oxford R D 3 pleaded guilty Monday evening before Justice John Rutter Abbottstown in a DWI case. He posted 500 dollars bail after his car struck a pole near Farmers Grove Saturday and was arrested by Patrolman G S Harleman of the Gettysburg sub-station.

Harry E. Nuss New Oxford R. D Justice of the Peace John Rutter Abbottstown Nuss G. 8 Harleman Gettysburg Farmers’ Grove Adams County

Tax Notice Seeks Delinquent 1934 1935 Borough Taxes

Notice to all persons with unpaid 1934 and 1935 taxes that after July 1 wages will be attached for those taxes and that before December 1, 1936 liens must be filed against properties with outstanding taxes. John M. McCadden Tax Collector New Oxford Borough.

Deaths Mrs Catherine Lau widow of Andrew Lau

Mrs Catherine Agnes Lau 74 widow of Andrew Lau of Baltimore died Tuesday evening last week at Maryland General hospital Born December 28 1861 She leaves two children Mrs Joseph Weaver New Oxford and George Lau Reading ten grandchildren eight great grandchildren five brothers and one sister Funeral services were held Friday at 9 am from the home of her daughter in Hanover Street New Oxford then at St Marys Catholic Church New Oxford Burial followed in St Marys Cemetery New Oxford Six grandsons served as pallbearers

Catherine Agnes Lau Andrew Lau Baltimore Maryland General Hospital Lau John Annie Groft Smith Joseph Weaver New Oxford George Lau Reading Joseph Smith Hanover Frank Smith Edge Grove Lewis William Smith Irishtown Pius Smith Henry Rinehart Trishtown Order of the Daughters of Old Veterans Hanover Street St. Mary's Catholic Church D. P. Reardon St. Mary’s Cemetery

Death of Harry F. Lawrence in Tennessee at 69

Harry F. Lawrence a former resident of McSherrystown died in Chattanooga Tennessee Saturday at 12 15 AM aged 69 He was a son of the late James A and Agnes Hart Lawrence Survived by sisters Irishtown Fabian J Lawrence Coneware Miss Miss Emma Hart aunt Miss Emma Hart McSherrystown and others

Harry F. Lawrence McSherrystown Kattanooga Tennessee James A Agnes Hart) Lawrence Eugene W Stanislaus Lawrence Irishtown Fabian J. Lawrence Coneware Jerome Lawrence Columbus Mississippi Peter Long New Oxford Emma Lawrence Birmingham Alabama Belle Lawrence Chattanooga Lucy Lossman Emma Hart

Barbara Harmon longtime Abbottstown resident dies at 71

Mrs Barbara Ellen Harmon widow of George W Harmon died Thursday afternoon at her daughter Mrs David Hokes home in Abbottstown after five months illness three bedfast. She is survived by children David Harmon York Mrs William Bryan Emigsville Mrs Edward Krout and Mrs David Hoke 18 grandchildren 24 great grandchildren and siblings Edward Wentz Hanover Mrs Jane Bupp Waynesboro Mrs Amos Wingert New Chester Mrs Emma Slaybaugh Bastrop Louisiana Mrs Cora McDonnell Mrs Joe Herman New Oxford. Funeral services were held at the Hoke home Saturday at 1 30 pm followed by services at Salem church Gulden Station and interment in the adjoining cemetery. Pallbearers were six grandchildren.

Barbara Ellen Harmon George W. Harmon Abbottstown David Hoke Harmon David Harmon York William Bryan Emigsville Edward Krout Edward Wentz Hanover Jane Bupp Waynesboro Amos Wingert New Chester Emma Slaybaugh Bastrop Louisiana Cora McDonnell Joe Herman New Oxford Hoke Salem Church Guldens Station Richard Harman Jonathan Harman Albert Trout George Trout George Glatfelter Walter Bryan

Mrs Mary Ellen Ehrehart Dies At 82 In Tyrone Township

Mrs Mary Ellen Ehrehart 82 died Monday at 11 15 AM at her daughter Mrs Melvin Sharrer Tyrone township from complications of diseases. She was predeceased by her husband Oct 16 1914 and belonged to The Pines Lutheran church. Surviving: daughter Mrs Sharrer and two grandchildren. Funeral from the home Wednesday at 2 PM with Rev J Harold Little and Rev Kenneth James officiating. Interment in The Pines cemetery.

Mary Ellen Ehrehart David and Lydian Dick) Lerew Melvin Sharrer Tyrone Township Pines Lutheran Church Sharrer J. Harold Little Kenneth James Hanover Pines” Cemetery

Death announced for Mrs Louisa Eicholtz Taughinbaugh Ward

Mrs Louisa Eicholtz Taughinbaugh Ward died Wednesday morning at Altoona after illness. Survived by children Hettie Menchey Marie Poole Ergie and Roy Taughinaugh in Altoona and New Oxford. Grandchildren and two sisters in New Oxford also survive. Body to be brought to Gettysburg for burial. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.

Louisa Taughinbaugh Ward Louisa Eicholtz Taughinbaugh Gettysburg Altoona Taughinbaugh Hettie Menchey Marie Taughinbaugh Poole Ergie Taughinbaugh Roy Taughinbaugh New Oxford

Birthday Honor for Joseph Robinson on Orange Street

Friday evening a birthday party was held for Joseph Robinson of Orange Street to celebrate his birthday. Mr and Mrs Kent Golden of Aspers R D announce the birth of a son Gordon Lynn on Monday.

Joseph Robinson Orange Street Kent Golden Aspers R. D Gordon Lynn

Severe Storm Causes Up To 200000 In York Adams

A violent thunderstorm in York and Adams counties caused extensive damage Saturday morning. Crops fruit and property suffered, including a ripped neon sign, uprooted trees, washed roadbeds and flooded streets. Abbottstown and East Berlin areas reported the deepest losses with barns destroyed, livestock killed, and countless homes damaged. scouts aided traffic control as highways were blocked and aid organized.

York Adams Counties New Oxford Spangler Chevrolet Garage Lincolnway East New Chester Miso Center Maryland Carlisle Street Berlin Street F. W. Nitechman Cros Keys Mr. Nitchman

First Evangelical Lutheran Church Sunday Services and Events

The Rev. George E Sheffer presides with church school at 9 a.m. Holy Communion at 10 15 a.m. and 7 p.m. Preparatory service Friday 7 45 p.m. Baptism on Communion Sunday at 2 p.m. Luther league at 6 p.m. Children’s day program Sunday June 28 at 7 p.m. Loysville Orphans Home band concert in New Oxford Tuesday July 7.

First Evangelical Lutheran Church George E Sheffer Luther League Loysville New Oxford

New Oxford Evangelical and Reformed Charge Schedule

The Rev. H. B. Sheely, Pastor at St. Pauls New Oxford announces church activities. Church school led by J F Sanders at 9:00 a.m. Worship at 7:00 p.m. Sermon titled The Last Judgment. Holy Communion on Sunday morning June 28 at 10:00. Preparatory service on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. All welcome.

H. B. Sheely St. Paul's New Oxford Church School J. F. Sanders

Emmanuel Church Service Schedule Abbottstown

Church school led by superintendent C. J. Meckley at 9:00 a m. Worship service at 10:00 a m. Visitors welcome.

East Berlin Reformed Charge Services Announced

The Rev. H. D. Houtz presides as East Berlin Reformed Charge lists Sunday services at Red Run 9:00 a.m. Bermudian 10:30 a.m. East Berlin 7:30 p.m. in a regional church notice.

East Berlin H. D. Houtz Bermudian

St Mary's Catholic Church Service Schedule

The Rev. D. P. Reardon is pastor. Sunday services include low mass at 7:30 a.m. high mass at 10 a.m. Sodality at 7 p.m. and evening devotions at 7:30 p.m.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church D. P. Reardon Sodality

York Springs Lutheran Charge Sunday services schedule

York Springs Lutheran Charge lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m. Chestnut Grove offers Sunday school at 9 30 a m. A Children’s Day service by a Loysville orphans home group with the local orchestra and choir is set for 7 30 p m. Lower Bermudian also has Sunday school at 9 00 a m.

York Springs Chestnut Grove Loysville Lower Bermudian

Undertaker Killed in Auto Crash Near Littlestown

Harvey A. Bankard 65 Westminster undertaker died in an early morning crash on the Hanover road after his son James H. Bankard 27 fell asleep at the wheel causing the collision. James was injured and treated at Hanover General Hospital with a shattered jaw and other wounds.

Harrisburg Harvey A. Bankard Westminster Undertaker Littlestown Hanover Road James H. Bankard East Main Street Westminster Bankard Mr. Bankard Hanover General Hospital James Bankard W. A. Baer East King Street Baer Hanover 8. Sheaffer Sheaffer East Berlin Gettysburg Roberts John H. Little and

Mrs Elizabeth Long Attends State Funeral Directors Convention

Mrs Elizabeth Long of Hanover and Mrs W Ralph Miller of New Oxford attend the state convention of funeral directors in Harrisburg this week.

Elizabeth Long Hanover W. Ralph Miller New Oxford Harrisburg

Sheads Family Visit With Swasta in Littlestown

Mr and Mrs Robert Sheads and their Lincolnway West home were guests of Mr and Mrs Hare vey Swasta in Littlestown for several days with their children.

Robert Sheads Lincolnway West Harevey Swasta Littlestown

Also Mentioned on This Page

New Oxford Club N. C. Social and Athletic Europe Luth Klappers Rev. Robt. Lawrence Veterans N. O P. O. 8. of A. Band Knights of Pythias P. O. 8S. of A. Band John M. McCadden New Oxford Borough Catherine Lau Bernard James Raphael Pine Run Luther Yoke H. E. Nuss Weaver Ayres Merl Sanders Charles Auchey Abbbottstown Boy Scouts Hanover Boy Scouts Pigeon Hills Lincoln Thomasville Conewago Creek H C. Brinton Reuben Altlynd Joseph Kepner New Oxford Evangelical and Reformed Charge Methodist Episcopal Church James A. Turner Henry Drummond Paul Beng Undertaker Son
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