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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1952
Page
5
Weekend visitors from multiple towns including Scranton Hanover and York join families of Lookenbill and others in New Oxford. News notes report Army service return of Robert J Klunk, a Thurmont lead in a baseball game, hospital admission, a Lincoln talk by John D Lippy Jr and local grants for street repairs.
Notice requests timely help from the Ladies of the Community to cut up chickens at the engine house on Monday evening June 23 at 6 30 and to assist in the kitchen and dining room during the New Oxford Fire Company carnival June 24 to 26.
Edward R. Alwine of Hanover retires from the Alwine Brick Company of New Oxford after nearly sixty eight years of continuous service beginning at age six. He is 73 and a half, a member of the Alwine family with brothers William C Lewis H Percy E and Emory B. Alwine, and plans a stay in Long Beach Calif before deciding on future plans.
Mary Jeane Forry and Glenn E. Cousler wed at Christ Lutheran Church near Spring Grove in a 2 p.m. ceremony conducted by Rev. John S. Royer. The bride, given by her uncle, wore flowers. guests included 100 attendees and the couple planned a reception at the church. After a trip to New York and the Poconos, they will reside at 1023 West Poplar St. in a newly furnished apartment. Forry graduated from East Berlin High School in 1948 and works as Masell Manufacturing operator. Cousler, a Lebanon Valley College alumnus, is an Emrich Chevrolet dealer accountant.
Miss Peggy Joyce Wilhelm daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Wilhelm Abbottstown R1 became the bride of Robert F Hockensmith son of Mr and Mrs Harry I Hockensmith Hanover in a 10 am Saturday ceremony at St Vincent Catholic Church Hanover. Rev Joseph G Gotwalt officiated organist Mrs Preston Smith played. Best man Dennis J Hockensmith and usher Paul H Klunk. Reception at the groom’s home followed by a Florida two week trip. Peggy a East Berlin High School 1951 graduate. Robert attended Delone Catholic High School and served three years in the US Marine Corps with overseas duty.
Mrs Margaret Smith presided at the Sacred Heart Parish NCCW meeting in Conewago Chapel Parochial School. Plans discussed for the diocesan Lancaster convention on June 25 and for garments to send to the Pope's storeroom. A thank you letter from Sisters of St Joseph was read and members urged to assist at July picnic.
Earl F. Neiderer, son of Mrs. Stella Neiderer near Bittingers, graduated cum laude with a bachelor of civil engineering from the Catholic University of America in Washington. He was on the varsity track team, treasurer of the Senior Class, a member of Utopian Club, Phi Eta Sigma, Blue Key, and the Catholic University American Society of Civil Engineers chapter. He is an Eichelberger High School Class of 1946 graduate.
Local ad notes a cut rate shoe store on Carlisle Street in Hanover Pennsylvania offering bargains labeled for youths and boys with sizes 1 to 6 61 08. The readable text highlights brown and black color options and a sale date.
Glen Miller and family drive to Miami on a motor trip. Miss Nancy Meria Strickler and David C. Reinaman wed in York, attended by Mrs. Robert Juditz as bridesmaid. Charles B. Bender Jr. reports for air cadet training at Sampson AFB. The New Oxford Library Committee meets Thursday at 7 30 p m. Teddy Stough Jr. shows improvement after major surgery at Harrisburg Hospital.
Mrs. James G Sneeringer and children Jimmy Gibby and Kay arrived home in Gettysburg after five weeks in Joliet Illinois visiting Mrs Sneeringers parents Mr and Mrs A W Meyer. They were joined by Miss Dorothy Williams who will stay in Gettysburg for a vacation.
Mrs Mary Beales Mrs C William Zhen Mrs Guyon E Buehler Miss Mary Duttera and Miss Nina Mer row attended the Philadelphia Music Festival Friday evening in Gettysburg seeking cultural exchange and community engagement.
Lawrence Holler of Edinberg Virginia was charged with speeding in a truck on June 9. Joseph Wenger of Harrisonburg Virginia and Orrin Crandick of Detroit Michigan were tied to an overloaded truck case on June 14.
The New Oxford Fire Company hosts a carnival June 24–28 at the new fire hall. Each night features acts including Mabelle Leighe and Her Sons of the Plains, Buckboard Rambl ers, Tumbleweed Lady and ventriloquist Harry Starkie, Keystone Ridge Runners, Novelty Band, and New Oxford High School Championship Band. Fireworks display Wednesday and Saturday nights. Proceeds go to the building fund.
The Delone High School Athletic Board carnival runs June 16 to 21 on Delone High School grounds McSherrystown with nightly rides games refreshments and free entertainment. A Saturday kiddies matinee offers reduced ride prices. Parish nights and local bands are listed for Thursday Friday and Saturday activities.
Charles L. Spangler announces a grand opening of Spangler Furniture Store from June 23 to 28 in the West King Street building East Berlin. The store will offer a full furniture line for all rooms and no appliances. Mrs. Spangler assists during daytime hours while he remains at East Berlin National Bank. Free gifts and prizes will be given daily noon to 10 p.m.
Charles J. Klunk of McSherrystown and Rena Ellen Wintrode of Hanover wed in York. John Nelson Henschke, son of Mrs. Charles Francis Henschke of New Oxford R1, and Joan Louise Roberts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norris B. Roberts of Hanover R4, marry. Edwin Lee Trimmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Trimmer of New Oxford R1, and Lois Romaine Spertzel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Spertzel of York Springs R2, also wed.
A juvenile was arrested at 1 am Tuesday near Bonneauville for stealing gasoline and five quarts of oil from James Orndorff. Neighbors reported noises. four men boxed in Orndorff’s office before the youth ran and was caught. Three five gallon cans of gasoline and five quarts of oil were found in his car. He admitted to the theft and to stealing 20 gallons on June 2. He is held for juvenile court.
Five Adams County residents will be inducted into the armed forces in July, per the local Selective Service Board. They are to report to the Draft Board Office located in the First National Bank building in Gettysburg at 6:30 a.m. on July 98.
Mr and Mrs W Keffer of Mc Sherrystown observed their 80th wedding anniversary with family and friends in a quiet celebration.
Ruth Kay features intimate and beautiful accessories for every gift occasion at the McAllister Building Hanover. The New Oxford Ford Furniture Store on Lincolnway W offers up to 650 trade in allowance on your living room suite.
The family of Martin Fleagal expresses heartfelt thanks to friends relatives and neighbors for acts of kindness during illness and after his passing. They also thank those who sent floral tributes offered expressions of sympathy and provided use of automobiles at the funeral. Marge Fieagal and Family
An advertisement for Sugar Free Strawberry and Vanilla Ice Cream from DIETARY FOODS located at 23 Granger Street Hanover Pennsylvania. The notice highlights dairy free options and local availability for shoppers seeking sugar free desserts.
Sale notice for brown canvas oxford shoes in sizes 6 to 12. Advertisement lists price 3.48 and 396 in unclear context. Mentions Carlisle Hanover area.
Miss Clara M A Thomas aged 80 of New Oxford Route 2 died Tuesday evening at 9 in Cumberland Township after a period of illness. She lived with a brother in New Oxford for 30 years and moved to Cumberland Township last September. Survived by one brother I Newton Thomas. Funeral Friday with a requiem high mass at St Mary's Church New Oxford. Interment in Catholic Cemetery. Details of calling hours and prayers at the Fred Feiser Funeral Home.
Frank B. Rohrbaugh 76 former Hanover resident died at Elm Haven New Haven Conn after a long illness. He was linked to the cigar trade in Hanover and New Haven where he moved about 35 years ago. Survived by two wives four children six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral and burial held in New Haven Tuesday.
Mrs. Alice Louise Becker aged 72 of Spring Grove R2 died at 12 55 a m Friday in York Hospital after remaining a patient since April 21 Survived by daughter Arlene Kessler Hanover R1 seven grandchildren one brother Paul Becker Hanover RD and three sisters Mrs Milton Sawyer Hanover Mrs Clara Feeser Hanover RD and Mrs Emma Fissel Spring Grove RD 2 Funeral services by Rev A M Hollinger at 2 p m Sunday at William A Feiser Funeral Home Carlisle Street Hanover
Funeral services were held for Guyon L. Fair 58 of Penbrook an employee of Harrisburg Railways Co who died Thursday in a Harrisburg hospital. The Rev Dr J E Rudisill officiated with burial in Rolling Green Cemetery Fair a World War I veteran charter member of American Legion Post 730 Co D 8th Regiment Veterans Association and VFW Earl Aurand Post and Christ Lutheran Church survivors include wife Mary J a daughter Arlene and son G Lee Fair six sisters and five brothers. Fairfield Barbara Jean Carl newborn daughter of Mr and Mrs Waiter G Carl died June 10 at home. She leaves a brother Michael Leslie Carl maternal grandparents John L Toot Abbottstown paternal grandparents George M Carl Hanover and others. Interment Mt Rose Cemetery.
Miss Kathryn Alwine Hanover linked to Alwine Brick Co sails Wednesday aboard the Cunarder Queen Elizabeth with 2,900 passengers bound for Europe. In Southampton she joins a 56 day American Express escorted tour visiting England Holland Belgium Switzerland Italy and France. She plans to return from Paris by TWA. Also sailing independently on the Queen Elizabeth are Mrs Dickson and son Harrison McC Dickson of Gettysburg.
IWEW OX FORD FURNITURE STORE at 333 Lincolnway W New Oxford advertises budget prices on porch and lawn furniture for outdoor use.
In Conewago Chapel 16 eighth graders from Sacred Heart Parochial School received awards. Albert L Neiderer and Marie A Smith won the Legion award for courage, scholarship and service. Prizes recognized general excellence across grades with multiple named students listed.
The Conewago Boy Scout district hosts its annual camporee at Camp Conewago Dicks Dam on Saturday and Sunday. Camp opens 4 pm Saturday. closing ceremonies are 4 pm Sunday. Protestants attend Sunday School on the lodge porch, Catholic troops attend services at New Oxford. medals awarded for patrol projects. flags denote camp efficiency. units judged on neatness and gear. Nicholas D Murphy leads as district camping chairman.
Fifteen members of the Allam County 4-H Dairy Calf Club toured homes of twelve members with local leader Thomas Murren. They discussed feed rations record books and plans for another tour in August. Locations visited included Robert Hay Gettysburg Ralph Woerner Alexander Peter Barnes Gettysburg Littlestown and New Oxford area members.
Squire Straley reports on several arrests including Leroy E. Smith and Gertyspag ads by Mo P Net. New California ford chief of police at Legal Park ing Dester Freeman Hasover Roo} apprehended by late patrolman for reckless driving. Jon W McGarvey Gerteysburg R. 1 arrested by Chief Noel for traveling on the right of way and crushing a railroad grade crossing.
The Feast of the Sacred Heart will be observed this Friday at St Marys Church New Oxford with Mass at 7:30 am followed by prayers and benediction. The church, led by Pastor Rev Robert D Hartnett, offers Sunday Masses at 7:30 and 10:30 am along with evening devotions and benediction at 7:30 pm.
Pastor Lester Karschner leads Sunday worship at 9 15 am with Holy Communion at 10 30 am. Baptism of children at 1 30 pm. Luther League at 6 pm. Womens Missionary Society meets Friday at 7 30 pm. Sunday school picnic set for August 2 at Caledonia. In addition Rev Frateis Po Misi presides at Sunday Masses with confinement at the church and chapel services listed for Conewago and Salem EOUB Church with evening devotions at 7 00 pm and 9 00 am worship at 9 am and 10 am Sunday school.
The Abbottstown Community Bible School began Monday with 2 pupils and 19 staff. Sessions run two weeks from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Beginers group meets at Emmanuel Reformed Church, Primary and Junior groups at Lutheran Church, closing night June 27 at 7:30 PM.
Hanover PA ad promotes a York room air conditioner to beat dirt noise drafts heat and humidity, highlighting comfort during summer. Readily available at Diller Wierman Lancaster Street location serving local residents.
The Western Auto Associate Store at 24 Baltimore Street Hanover under new owner Harry R Nesbitt Jr announces a grand reopening sale this Friday and Saturday June 209 with Carvin H Baker as store manager. Visitors receive gifts cigars roses and balloons. Prizes drawn Saturday afternoon with no purchase necessary to enter.
The New Oxford High School championship band has engagements planned through summer including Littlestown New Oxford Fire Company Spring Grove Manchester Fire Co Mt Alto Waynesboro Abbotsown New Oxford 8S of V Pennville Hampstead York New Salem Bonneauville Brushtown with a date on September 1 yet to be announced.
Rov A Alexander of Gettysburg was elected president of the Pennsylvania Association of Directors of Veterans Affairs at its annual convention closing in Stroudsburg. He has served as Adams County VA director for seven years and was named vice president of the Central Pennsylvania section last year. next year’s convention will be in New Castle.
The engagement of Mise Sylvia Vila Klinedinst daughter of Mer and Mrs Stewart Kliinedinst Banat Beritta Harold Allen Hemier son of Mr and Mrs Hervert Hemier Hanover R 4 has been announced.
Auctions list June sales including Pauline E Crouse at Two Taverns Hall for auto parts and personal property. Jane 21 G E Wagner near Elizabethtown R 2 with farm equipment. Ab Nog sa.e June 26 Pauline E Crouse real estate at Two Taverns Community Hall. Juis 5 Harry E Noel New Chester household goods.
Brown and beige house blippers in all sizes priced to move at 43 Carlisle Street Hanover. Local retailer advertises men’s dress and work hose under deal.
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