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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1941

Page

4

Local social notes span Hanover and nearby towns

John Melhorn leads a Breezy Point fishing party that yielded 300 plus fish. J Felix Sanders joins the Harrisburg revenue department, and Miss G Arlene Bower visits family in Philadelphia. Donald Deardorff wedding plans in Hanover, and 135 attend Pittenturf reunion near Gettysburg. Local residents travel, study, and shop from Lincolnway West to Drexel Institute.

John Melhorn Lincoln Bay East Hanover Breezy Point

Second 21-Year-Old Registration Day Proclaimed

Governor James proclaims July 1 as the second Selective Service registration day for men who have turned 21 since October 16, 1940. Registrations run 7 am to 9 pm at 422 local boards statewide, with Adams County offices in New Oxford and Gettysburg. The day is a state emergency under liquor-closure provisions. schools are closed. The governor urges employers to grant time off and citizens to assist in the defense effort.

Govenor James Commonwealth Adams County New Oxford Gettysburg Pennsylvania

Fostoria Crystal Pleases June Brides

Mark E. Trone, jeweler at Baltimore Street and Hanover, markets Fostoria Crystal as an ideal gift for June brides, highlighting its shine and lasting appeal.

Sea Wolf Opens Friday At Earl Theatre

Edward G. Robinson Ida Lupino and John Garfield lead the cast of The Sea Wolf Warner Bros screen version of Jack London novel opening Friday at the Earl Theatre. Robert Rossen adapted the screenplay from London with Michael Curtiz directing. Also featured are Gene Lockhart Barry Fitzgerald Alexander Knox Stanley Ridges Francis McDonald Howard da Silva and a large supporting cast.

Edward G. Robinson Ida Lupino John Garfield the Sea Wolf Warner Bros Jack London Earl Theatre London Robert Rossen Wolf Larsen Michael Curtiz Hsaster Gene Lockhart Barry Fitzgerald Alexander Knox Stanley Ridges Francis McDonald Howard da Silva

Sanders Receives Degree From Temple University

William A. Sanders son of Mr and Mrs J Felix Sanders North Peters street graduated last Thursday from Temple University Philadelphia with a Bachelor of Science in Education He majored in commercial education and belonged to Kappa Kappa Phi and Kappa Kappa Psi He was in the band four years and the glee club two years and served as assistant manager of the basketball team for three years Mr and Mrs J Felix Sanders attended the commencement exercises with Harold.

William A. Sanders J. Felix Sanders North Peters Street Temple University Philadelphia Kappa Kappa Phi Kappa Kappa Psi Glee Club Harold Temple

Squire Straley's Court Happenings

Information was laid on June 13 against Clarence Hoff of Hampton on a reckless driving charge. Hoff allegedly used New Oxford Square as a racetrack. Glenn S Wolf of New Oxford faced a charge for an improper pass. George J Miller of Gettysburg R D 5 was charged for using license plates on a different car. William D Riley of New Orleans was charged with speeding 62 mph. he paid a $10 fine and costs.

Clarence Hoff Hampton Hoff New Oxford Square Glenn S. Wolf New Oxford George J. Miller Gettysburg Justice Straley William D. Riley New Orleans

Class of 1938 to Hold Meeting

New Oxford high school class of 1938 schedules a meeting at 8 o clock Tuesday evening at Miss Harriet Sadler s Lincolnway East home. Plans for the fourth annual reunion are set, with President Stephen Weaver urging all members to attend.

New Oxford High School Harriet Sadler Lincolnway East Stephen Weaver

Livingston’s Restaurant Weekend Ice Cream Promo

Free Saturday and Sunday offer includes one-half pint orange sherbet with every quart of regular ice cream at Livingston's restaurant. Limited to weekend days.

Livingston’s Livingston's

Watch and Clock Repairing at Melhorn's Jewelry Store

Watch and clock repair services advertised at Melhorn's Jewelry Store offering cleaning, adjustment, and minor part replacements to restore timepieces.

Watch & Clock Melhorn Westinghouse

Weddings, visits, and local notices from Hanover area

J R Hamm of Carlisle street is now able to get around again after illness. The wedding of Stephen B Weaver and Janet Elaine Sullivan is set for Saturday at 8 am at St Joseph's Church Hanover. Harold Sanders of Temple University visits with his parents. Local boards call 37 selectees for final physicals between June 23 and July 9. Sunday visitors include regional residents and relatives from State College York and Pittsburgh. Various residents visited, hosted, or hosted events across Hanover, Gettysburg, and surrounding towns. A birthday party for Gwendolyn Freed attracted many friends. Rodger Anthony, infant son of Henry and Mrs Smith, christened at St Mary's with sponsors Mahlon Smith. St Mary's convent closes for summer. sisters attend Dallas College. Waltman joins New Oxford Meat Market staff. Powell and Brownley return from Newark for weekend visit. Mrs Annie Hoffman spending time in Thurmont, Maryland.

William Stock Lloyd Stock North Peters Street Donald Sheely D. J. A. Sheely East High Street Williamson Trade School Philadelphia Catherine Miller Moravian College Bethlehem John E. C. Miller Lincolnway West Hanover R. D Joyce Kathryn Nace Donald R. Deardorff Etta Deardorff Lincolnway East New Oxford St. David's Lutheran Church German’s Park Gettysburg Lulu Miller Augustus Noel Hebron Lodge Harrisburg York Urban Robinson West High Street Bollinger Charles Livingston Lehigh University J. R. Hamm Carlisle Street Stephen B. Weaver Corrine Weaver Janet Elaine Sullivan Paul Sullivan St. Joseph's Catholic Church Harold Sanders Temple University Mrs J. Felix Sanders Adams County G. A. Klinger Guy Miller State College George Klingel Betty Diehl Margaret Larson Butler Pittsburgh M. D. DeTar Jas. W. Barnitz Hanover Street E. R. Trimmer Wm. Zellers F. S. Smith Ed. Lough Salavia H. E. Lough Madeline McCadden Alto John McCadden Lansdale A. F. McCadden Berlin Street Albert Smith Baltimore Kate Wagner Eleanora Miller Naomi Hulick Elizabethtown Wilson A. Bream Robert Hershey Ambler Regis J. Smith Mary Nolan Washington, D. C Joseph P. Smith Gwendolyn M. R. Freed Barbara Schimmel Eugene Bowser Betty Gable Angela Weaver Fred Gable Gloria Weaver Nancy Gable Gwendolyn Hamm Sylvia Schimmel Shirley Smith K. S. Hoffmeister Kathryn Webcbler Rodger Anthony Henry W. Smith St. Mary’s Church Mahlon Smith Robert D. Hartnett Annabelle Kuhn Berlin Junction St. Mary’s Convent Dallas College M. Angelita M. Anslem M. Claudia M. Nazaretta J. Roy Waltman Center Square A. R. Powell Robert E. Brownley Dugan Brothers Company Newark N. J

Old Three Pence Note From 1777 Found In East Berlin

L E Grimm of East Berlin formerly New Oxford owns a Pennsylvania three pence currency bill dated 1777. Only the treasurer’s signature is worn away by age. The face reads To counterfeit is death Three Pence Philadelphia Printed by John Dunlap. The relic came from David Sechrist near Bermudian church.

L. E. Grimm East Berlin New Oxford Pennsylvania Philadelphia John Dunlap Grimm David Sechrist Bermudian

Two Men Plead Guilty in Forcible Entry Case

Wilmer Gorman of New Oxford and John Cullison of Baltimore pleaded guilty in York County Court to forcible entry. Gorman is to serve a suspended sentence and report in August while in custody of his father and the probation officer. Cullison is jailed for three months. They were arrested at the Hi Way theater in York on May 28 and Cullison has a prior record.

Wilmer Gorman New Oxford John Cullison Baltimore York County Hi- Way York

1941 Philco Refrigerator at Leon Smith's Barber Shop

A 1941 Philco refrigerator is showcased at Leon Smith's Barber Shop on Hanover Street. Barbers and patrons note its vintage design and cooling value in the shop window display.

Philco Leon Smith Hanover Street

Adams Council Renames Baker Adams Council Renames Baker

Adams County Council of Christian Education re elected Harry T. Baker as president at the forty second annual convention held in Arendtsville Lutheran Church. Officers and speakers addressed church, Sunday School workers, and youth education with focus on evangelism and better religious instruction.

Harry T. Baker Littlestown Adams County Council of Christian Education Arendtsville Lutheran Church Harry F. Baughman Gettysburg Lutheran ‘Theological Seminary Peter Baker

Irishtown Carnival Weekend Fire Company Fundraiser

The Irishtown Fire company hosts a two day carnival with fried spring chicken suppers from 4 p m, refreshments, and a parade of York and Adams county firemen at 6 30 p m on Saturday. Conewago Chapel buses run to the carnival after 4 40 p m, free parking provided near the grounds.

Irishtown

Bud's Place to Open at Five Points Hanover

Grand opening set for Bud's Place at Five Points Hanover replacing the New Franklin restaurant. George Ginter, a well known local, becomes proprietor and offers daily platter luncheons seafood soups sandwiches pies ice cream soft drinks cigars and more with motto good foods and service at reasonable prices.

Bud’s Place New Franklin Five Points Hanover George Ginter

Gebhart Son Recovering From Scarlet Fever

Fred Gebhart son of Mr and Mrs Albert Gebhart has been ill at home with scarlet fever and is now able to be about at intervals.

Fred Gebhart Albert Gebhart Misery

Deaths Miss Elizabeth Hemminger

Miss Elizabeth Hemminger former Carlisle resident died June 13 at her sister’s home in Bridgeport Connecticut. Survived by sisters Ruth Hemminger and Jane Hemminger and brothers Robert Charles Mervin John David Hemminger, with services at J R Shulenberger Funeral Home Carlisle and burial in Newville Cemetery.

Elizabeth Hemminger Carlisle D. B. Brennan Bridgeport Connecticut Jacob Ellen Mitten Hemminger Brennan Ruth Hemminger Robert Hemminger New Oxford Jane Hemminger St. Paul Minnesota Charles Hemminger Chico California Mervin John Hemminger Modesto David Hemminger Wisconsin J R. Shhulenberger Newville

Local man Gordon Signor, 45, dies after illness

Gordon S Signor of near Granite dies at 12 30 am in West Side Sanitorium York after years of illness. He ran a tavern on Lincoln Highway for eight years and previously worked 10 years for Gulf Refining Company in York. Survived by widow Viola, two children William and Robert, his parents, and a brother. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm from home with Rev Ralph R Gresh officiating. interment Evergreen Cemetery.

Gordon S. Signor Granite West Side York Lincoln Highway Gulf Refining Company Homer New York William Carrie Carl) Signor Straban Township Mgr. Signor Gettysburg Lodge of the Moose Albert J. Lentz American Legion First Baptist Church Burlington New Jersey Viola Myers) Signor Philadelphia Robert William Signor Laurel Delaware Ralph R. Gresh St. James Lutheran Evergreen Cemetery

Butch Chrismer 31 Dies in Bonneauville Home

Charles Butch Chrismer died June 12 at his parents home Bonneauville from a complication of diseases. He married Mary Alice Miller on February 24, 1930. Survived by widow, parents, three daughters, and six siblings. funeral from Joseph Chrismer home with mass at St. Joseph's Bonneauville. Interment in church cemetery. Pallbearers named: Miller, Gephart, Slusser, Claybaugh.

Charles “Butch” Chrismer Joseph A. Chrismer Bonneauville Niagara Falls New York Mary Alice Miller St. Joseph's Catholic Church Holy Name Society Joseph Chrismer Donald Miller John Miller Leo Gephart Guy Gephart John Slusser Francis Claybaugh

Mrs Staub Dies at 53 in Harrisburg Rites Held

Mrs. Catherine E. Staub wife of Joseph F. Staub of Bonneauville Gettysburg R 5 died Thursday June 12 in Harrisburg at age 53. She was daughter of the late Franklin J Miller and Jennie Ryder Miller. Survived by husband eight children and seven grandchildren. Requiem Mass held Monday at St Josephs Catholic Church Bonneauville. interment in St Josephs Cemetery. Pallbearers Caspar Myers Emory Gulden James Eck John Clabaugh Charles Crism er Thomas Gephart.

Joseph F. Staub Catherine E. Staub Bonneauville Gettysburg Harrisburg Franklin J Jennie (Ryder) Miller Staub Rosary Society St. Joseph's Catholic Church Bernard Lawrence Hanover Charles Lawrence Francis V. Staub Boneauville Charles L Raymond Norman Dolores Robert Staub St. Joseph’s Catholic Church St. Joseph's Cemetery

Funeral notice for Miss Jane Groft at St Josephs McSherrystown

Miss Jane Groft aged 79 died Thursday afternoon at 12 30 o clock at St Josephs Academy in McSherrystown. Her death leaves a local family seeking services and burial arrangements. The record notes her age and place of passing in this obituary notice.

Jane Groft St. Joseph's Academy McSherrystown

Genuine Lane Cedar Chests From Leinhardt Bros

Cedar chests priced at 14.95 and up offered by Leinhardt Brothers with locations at 33 Baltimore Street Hanover and 277 283 West Market Street York Pennsylvania.

LANE Leinhardt Bros Baltimore St Hanover Market St York, Pa

N. O. Boy Scouts To Attend Safari

Boy Scout troops 85 and 86 from New Oxford will travel Thursday to Col. Mahlon Haines ranch near Wrightsville for a York Adams safari. The event features tent living, self cooking, a cowboys and Indians delegation, and a rodeo supervised by Col. Haines Ray Franer and local councilors C P Keefer and Merle Yohe.

New Oxford Col Mahlon Haines Wrightsville York-Adams Col. Haines New Oxford Scouts C. P. Keefer Merle Yohe Ray Franer York

Court Happenings From Squire Orndorft's District

A sequence of speeding fines and notices across New Jersey Maryland and Pennsylvania. Individuals including Stewart Adams Richard Smyers Virginia Falls Harry Kriegel Floyd OHern Milan Soleff George Belkie and J R Rodgers face fines and notices for speeding operating without license and improper passes. Some cases date in May June with fines up to 25 dollars and 10 day notices issued.

Richard Smyers Virginia Falls Glenside Harry Kriegel Kew Gardens N. Y Floyd O'’Hern Sparrows Point Milan Soleff Harrisburg George Belkie Eugene Bowers York Daniel Shull Pauline Newbould J. R. Rodgers Slippery Rock Waldo Shields Biglerville Wm. Bukert Audubon

Vacation Bible School Demonstration Night at First Lutheran

The Daily Vacation Bible School notes an eighty enrollment and high attendance despite rain. Sessions run 9 to 11 30 a m with a hand work period. Demonstration Night will be at First Lutheran Church Friday at 7 30 p m, public invited to see religion study in a short time.

New Oxford

Births Are Announced in Several Nearby Towns

Dr and Mrs W E Fisickinger York Springs announce a son Frederic William born at Warner Hospital Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs C E Curley Gettysburg R3 announce a son James Richards born Bryn Mawr Hospital Monday night. Mrs John B Miller Bellefonte announce a daughter Pamela Ann born June 9. Miller is athletic coach at Bellefonte High. Mr and Mrs Dennis Wallick Littlestown announce a daughter Betty Emma born at Warner Hospital Saturday. A son Barry Laverne was born to Mr and Mrs Dale Miller Gettysburg at the hospital Saturday.

W. E. Fisickinger York Springs Frederic William Warner Hospital C. E. Curley Gettysburg R. 3 James Richards Bryn Mawr Hospital John B. Miller Bellefonte Pamela Ann Miller Gettysburg Bellefonte High School Dennis Wallick Littlestown Betty Emma Barry Laverne Dale Miller

Stieff Silver Ideal Gift for June Bride

Mark E. Trone, jeweler at 44 Baltimore Street, Hanover, Pa, promotes Stieff silver as the ideal gift for the June bride. The ad targets shoppers seeking wedding presents and features a local jeweler offering fine silver pieces.

Stieff Mark E. Trone Balto. St Hanover

Rings for the June Bride

A brief notice directs readers to Melhorn, Jeweler, for rings for the upcoming June wedding season.

Melhorn

Toal Rickrode Wedding at St Marys New Oxford

Miss Nadine Rickrode and Raymond Toal united in marriage at St. Marys Church New Oxford. Rev Robert D Hartnett officiated with Cyril J Rickrode and Miss Dorothy Sto as attendants. After a private breakfast the couple left for a short wedding trip.

Nadine, Rickrode Berlin Avenue Raymond Toal Hanover St. Mary's Church New Oxford Robert D Hartnett Dorothy Sto Cyril J. Rickrode Gettysburg Toal Joseph F. Rickrode Hagerstown Harvey Stauffer Peggy Patsy Alwine Mays Miss Storm William Alwine, Jr

Spangler Kimmel Tie The Knot In Maryland Marriage

Clyde H. Spangler and Evelyn Kimmel wed April 14 at the Re formed parsonage in Frederick Maryland. Attendant Dotty Spangler described the ceremony. The groom, a Gettysburg High School class of 1934 graduate, works at A and P in Winchester Virginia. The bride, a New Oxford High School class of 1941 graduate, will reside in Winchester with her husband.

Clyde H. Spangler Jane Spangler New Oxford R. D Evelyn Kimmel Albert Kimmel Gettysburg Reformed Parsonage Frederick, Md Dotty Spangler Miss Spangler

Edith Noel Weds George McDermitt in Virginia Ceremony

Miss Edith Ellen Noel daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel L Noel Hanover became the bride of George Richard McDermitt son of Mr and Mrs Hugh McDermitt York Springs formerly of New Oxford at a Tuesday evening home ceremony in Alexandria Virginia The Rev C C Bell performed the Methodist ring ceremony Maid of honor was Ruthanna Noel best man was William Waltman The couple will reside with the bride's parents Mr and Mrs Noel The groom graduated from York Springs High School class of 1938 and works as a carpenter in Washington DC

Edith Ellen Noel Samuel L. Noel Hanover George Richard McDermitt Hugh McDermitt York Springs New Oxford Florence Merrick Alexandria C. C. Bell Ruthanna Eleanor Kathleen Taughinbaugh George M. Taughinbaugh R. D Lester Kenneth Boyer Jacob R. Boyer St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church New Chester Kenneth D. James Bride St. John’s Lutheran Church Littlestown Elmer Drumm St. Paul's Church Felix Sanders Wagner Stultz the Evening Star Waener

Miss Laura E. Bittle and Jacob F. Stambaugh Wed

Miss Laura E. Bittle of Littlestown and Jacob F. Stambaugh of New Oxford were married Saturday in the parsonage of St. Paul s Reformed Church Westminster by Rev. J. Edmund Lippy. The couple was unattended.

Laura E. Bittle Littlestown Jacob F. Stambaugh New Oxford St. Paul's Reformed Church Westminster J. Edmund Lippy

True Patriotic Fervor At Flag Presentation

Flag Day exercises on the Armory Grounds by the Sons of Veterans at W C No 22 P O S of A drew a crowd despite weather delays The speakers were Prof James D Wallace state vice president of P O S of A and Prof C P Keefer principal of New Oxford schools The flag presented by Wallace to Camp 60 was raised as the band played The Forks Conewago creeks donation funded the pole Geo D Sheely chaired the event and thanked helpers An attendance prize of 5 was awarded and Camp 22 may hold a summer festival in the grounds

The Sons of Veterans James D. Wallace Harrisburg Wallace P.O. S. of A Mr. Wallace Camp No. 22 Camp No 60 S. of V John W. Herman Wm. Breighner S V Keefer Breighner Ray Wilmington Del

Garden Club May Be Formed In New Oxford

Plans are underway in New Oxford to form a garden club. Members need only an interest in gardening and plant life, not necessarily a garden. Register with Mrs. Robert E. Hemminger or Mrs. Florence H. Acker to promote the organization.

New Oxford Robert E. Hemminger Florence H. Acker Lingolnway West

Mrs Kammerer and Bloser Families Visit Salisbury

Mrs David Kammerer Jr of Be thesda Maryland visits her parents Mr and Mrs David Bloser on CarlisIe Street. Their guests Mr and Mrs Ralph Laury and Mrs S H Laury join the group for a Sunday visit in Salisbury Maryland.

David Kammerer, Jr Bethesda David Bloser Carlsle Street Bloser Ralph Laury S. H. Laury Carlisle Salisbury

Mrs Livingston Visits Daughter in Abbottstown

Mrs E C Livingston of Lincolnway West is visiting her daughter Mrs Paul Estep in Abbottstown.

E. C. Livingston Lincolnway West Paul Estep Abbottstown

Community Picnic and Festival Alerts Across Local Churches

The notes announce multiple summer gatherings: Conewago Chapel picnic on Saturday July 26. Mt. Olivet Evangelical and Reformed festival on Saturday June 28. a Salem U B Church strawberry festival on Saturday June 21. Theo Pfeiffer Camp No 6v 8 of W annual picnic June 28 on Armory Grounds with roast beef and chicken supper. New Oxford high school band to provide music with possible Armory venue in bad weather. New Oxford Fire Company carnival July 10 11 12 at Sons of Veterans Armory grounds. Bonneauville Foremen s Picnic July 15 at Myers grove. invitations extended to all.

Conewago Chapel Mt. Olivet New Oxford High School Armory New Oxford Fire Company Sons of Veterans Armory Bonneauville Myers’ Grove

Also Mentioned on This Page

Department of Revenue G. Arlene Bower University of Pennsylvania Hospital Goldie Bower J. F. Sanders Spangler Chevrolet Lyla Mary Smith Garfinckel’s Drexel Institute Robert Strasbaugh John Staub Henry Noel Harry B. Beard H. T. Brown Ella Ehrhart W. W. Ritter Sewickley Philip Alwine Fostoria Crystal Balto Sea Wolf Squire Straley Annie Hoffman Thurmont, Md Adams Council T. J. Winebrenner Floyd Garretson Arenatsville Young Peoples George H. Berkheimer Earl McGlaughlin Fairfield Ralph D. Heim A. R. Longanecker Charles Chrismer Miss Jane Groft N. O Squire Orndorft Stewart Adams West Collingswood Rickrode Spangler—Kimmel Spangler Gettysburg High School Gettysburg College Winchester Stambaugh—Bittle Buoyer—Taughinbaugh Katherine Winand Hanover, Pa Paul A. Harner Camp 22
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