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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1929

Page

5

Local residents noted in Harrisburg week end notices

Local events list updates include visits by Mrs. H J Smith to Columbia and Mrs. Lynne Grove to Adrian Michigan. Several residents attend weddings, church events, and social gatherings. Community members travel to Baltimore Manchester and Boston for visits and entertainment.

A. Sheely Harrisburg H. J. Smith Carlisle Street Columbia Lynne Grove Center Square Adrian Mich T. BE. Warner Hanover Street Taneytown Geo. A. Miller Cloyd Miller Bonneauville Peter Riser New Oxford H. A. Rupp S. C. Rupp Manchester John Melhorn A. F. McCadden Berlin Street Edgar Auker Lincolnway Charles Drug Co York N. Lingg Mabel Lingg M. Cyprian Town Westminster Frank Brame Hanover Margaret Wagner Chester Zinn W. R. Snyder Raymond Gable McCrory

Local notes reflect community life and development

Mrs. C A Ruff of Lincolnway E visits her son Russell J Ruff in Pittsburgh. The New Oxford canning factory runs overtime for the pea crop. Several residents purchase new model A Fords. A branch antique shop opens along the Gettysburg Hanover highway. Public works begin adding a second story to the New Oxford school annex. The cantata Praiseful notes from Summerland delights a large audience at St Pauls Reformed church.

C. A. Ruff Lincolnway Russell J. Ruff Pittsburgh New Oxford G. Mervin Spangler Center Square Associated Gas and Electric Company Ida Baldwin M. A. Knouse Gardners Arthur Peterman Hanover Street George T. Wortz Mildred Morgan H. BE Lough R. M. Straley Gettysburg-Hanover Highway Gettysburg Oxford Public School Hoffman ‘Brothers Hanover Contractors Summerland St. Paul's Reformed Church Ethel M. Alwine Gettysburg High School Percy Alwine Berlin Junction York Hospital Roy J. Meyer Kathryn Mary Ann Vandergrift Geo.‘ Sheffer Meyer Sheffer Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank Business and Industrial Girls Club Women’s Missionary Society First Lutheran Church Schriver’s Kittenhafer J. J. Sheetz Jas. Baugher Philadelphia E. C. Livingston East W. C. Alwine Edna Alwine Florence Allan Nova Scotia Canada Mary Peterman Isabelle Shaffer Kittanning E. A. Seaman, Jr Lancaster Ralph D. Gramley State College Lawrence W. Kinsell Merchantville N. J Blaine C Bishop Waynesboro Lincoln Highway West End Harrisburg Powers-That-Be

Marriage Licenses Report Two Brides and Two Grooms

Otis B. Pyles of Bendersville and Dora Showers of Westminster Maryland obtain a license. Alvin C. Heiges of Gettysburg marries Beatrice CC of Frederick York.

Otis B. Pyles Dora Showers Bendersville Westminster Alvin C. Heiges Gettysburg Beatrice CC Frederick York

Probation Issued in Adams County Court Sentences

A. L. Ingman of near Littlestown received one and a half years probation and a $10 fine after a guilty finding on illegal possession of intoxicating liquor. Samuel Giovi and James Ricca of New York were placed on one year probation and ordered to pay costs for stealing an automobile from Rev. J. Harold Little in Gettysburg. Three others, Christian Reser Walter Owel and Charles Herrin, charged with automobile parts theft, were put on one year probation and ordered to pay costs.

A. L. Ingman Littlestown Adams County McPherson Gettysburg Samuel Giovi James Ricca New York Walter Owel Charles Herrin Arceny

Living Room and Bedroom Dining Room Suites Ad

E E Hamm of Hanover Pennsylvania offers bed room and dining room suites designed to please everyone. 408 Balta Street listing.

E. E. Hamm Hanover, Pa

Deaths and Obituaries from New Oxford Area 1929

Death notices from New Oxford and surrounding towns list individuals including Mrs. Hannah J. Flaharty of Gettysburg and Mrs. Elizabeth M. Plank of Gettysburg among others. Services are noted for numerous families in Gettysburg, Hanover, Waynesboro, York, and McSherrystown with interments at local cemeteries and churches.

Motorists Injured In Sunday Side Swipe Crash

A Sunday evening collision on the Emmitsburg road near Marsh Creek Heights left five people injured. Ernest D. Bushman and Glen Slaybaugh's cars collided with Guy Wetzel's vehicle as all three traveled toward Washington. Mrs Bushman suffered a fractured pelvis and lacerations while her husband, son, and another driver sustained injuries. All were hospitalized at Warner hospital.

Washington, D. C Ernest D. Bushman Arendtsville Glen Slaybaugh Gettysburg R Eammitsburg Road Marsh Creek Heights Bushman Guy Wetzel Emmitsburg Ardentsville Warner Hospital Altho David Naybaugh Wetzel

Two Gettysburg girls injured in sideswipe near Spring Grove

A Monday automobile crash near Hanover and Spring Grove injured two Gettysburg girls and severely cut their escort Donald Redding. Redding, taken to a York hospital, escaped further injuries. his machine rolled over three times. The other machine involved was not identified.

Gettysburg Donald Redding Hanover Spring Grove Kathryn Zhea Charles Zhen Lindora Reddy Baltimore Chesapeak Bay Bievenour Zko Kody

Marriages List from St Marys and local churches

A scan of recent wedding notices from Hanover, New Oxford, and surrounding areas lists multiple marriages. Notable pairs include Esther Bevenour and Leonard Becker at St Marys New Oxford with attendees from Bevenour and Becker families and a post ceremony breakfast for sixty.

Illness Affects Mrs. Allen W. Arentz and Mrs. Sarah Lentz

The sick Mrs. Allen W. Arentz of Two Taverns remains confined to home due to illness. Mrs. Sarah Lentz of Locust Lane, recovering from a stroke, shows slow improvement.

Allen W. Arentz Sarah Lentz Locust Lane

Rescue at Dicks Dam Highlights Nearby Responders

Mrs. Constance Kinneman Irene Miller and Justin Smith from Mc Sherrystown acted quickly to save two girls and four young men from drowning at Dicks Dam on a Tuesday afternoon. Florence Small 15 daughter of Joseph R Small of Midway and Desales Sneer inger 18 of McSherrystown were canoeing when their canoe capsized, with Fred Klunk also present.

Dicks’ Dam Constance Kinneman Irene Miller Justin Smith McSherrystown Florence Small Joseph Rf. Small Midway Desales Sneeringer Fred Klunk

Local Obituaries and Notices Spanning Several Counties

A run of notices lists deaths and survivors from Center Square Bendersville and Gettysburg. Mrs Kate Himes of Center Square purchased a Cadillac sedan of diseases. Mrs Charles Sentz from Princeville Wisconsin died. Jesse Sawyer of Mifflin County died at Adams County home aged 53. Mrs Lapra F A Thomas of Gettysburg died after a week illness aged 51, wife of Richard H Thomas, with one child. Surviving relatives include several spouses and siblings.

Peter Berger Bonneauville Wm. Cachett Youngstown Ohio Hannah J. Flaharty Thomas Flaharty John G. McKeever Washington, D. C Gettysburg Flaharty McKeever George Flaharty Washington Louisa Bair National Cemetery Franklin Valentine Fissel East Berlin Fissel York Manufacturing Company York York County C. C. Stine Glen Rock Friedensaal Church of Seven Valleys Clellia C. Seften Francis Waynesboro Richard Wm. J. Spicer H. D. Shriver Hanover Karl ¢. Grote Glenville Leroy Hinkle Harry 8. Stahr Rochester N. Y Stahr Mas. G. Decker John Rhinehart Jennie E. Holmes Brooklyn Hopkins-Phreaner Mount Olivet Holmes George D. Hopkins Rebecca Bollinger Henry N. Bollinger Emory Bollinger McSherrystown Susan Myers Mary Winters Emory A. Bollinger Jacob D. Bollinger Harry E. Bollinger George C. Bollinger Harry EB. Bollinger Elizabeth M. (Hemler) Plank Albert Plank William Hemler St. Francis Xavier Mary Plank Joseph Hemler Francis Hemler Lloyd MecGlaughlin Charles Hemler Walter Hemler Paul Hemler Sylvia Hemler William Ambrose St. Louis Richard Shenberger Grace Cluck Littlestown Sarah Ann Deardorff David Deardorff C. W. Johnson McKnightstown Deardorff Abraham Tro@le York Springs Johnnson Aliss Loretta Deardorff Floher’s Church Kate Himes Center Square A. B. Deardorff Bendersville Clinton Bream Lemuel Burber Charles Sentz Princeville Bentz Sarah Sentz Locust Lane Jesse Sawyer Mifflin County Adams County Lewistown Lapra F. A. Thomas Lloyd Watts Richard H. Thomas

Beamer Family Reunion Draws 300 Amid Rain at Arendtsville Park

Beamer reunion held at Arendtsville Union Park drew over three hundred attendees despite weekend rain. The program included a song service led by John Rice and a devotional by Rev Ankerbrand. Officers elected: President A A Beamer, Biglerville. Vice President J A Bushe. Secretary Jadna Kline. Assistant Secretary Lela Hartman. Treasurer Moreen McDaniel. Music Director John Rice. Pianist Verna Heckenluber.

Beamer Arendtsville Union Park John Rice Tev. M Ankerbrand Carl Hice A. A. Beamer Biglerville J. A. Bushe Jadna Kline Lela Hartman Arendtsvill Arendtsville Moreen McDaniel Verna Heckenluber George Ely H. Raymond Beamer Jed

Real Furniture Values at Fair Prices in Hanover

An advertisement touts a large selection of good furniture offered at lower prices. The listing notes locations at 468 Balto. St. and 498 Balto. St. in Hanover, Pennsylvania, with B. Hamm as the business.

BE. B. Hamm Hanover Balto

Hardware and Furnishings Advertised in Hanover

Local notice offers a range of home goods including refrigerators porches swings gasoline stoves oil stoves and fiber suites with a promise if there is anything you need we have it from Hanover.

E. E. Hamm Hanover

Midway Extends Winning Streak in Adams County League

Midway remains on top with a seventh straight win, beating Littlestown 12 to 2 as East Berlin overtook York Springs 4 to 1 to claim second place. New Oxford defeated Biglerville 4 to 2, tying Littlestown for third. Gouker led Littlestown with four hits. East Berlin's Strausbaugh Grimm Miller and Baker each notched two hits.

Littlestown New Oxford Biglerville East Berlin York Springs W. L. PC Midway Secee Ae Oh Midway Midway Club A. Kuhn Littonians R. Gouker J. Gouker Kauffman Hemler Hemiler Strausbaugh

Multiple Local Patients Undergo Operations in Area Hospitals

The report lists numerous area residents admitted to or discharged from Hanover Warner York and Gettysburg hospitals for procedures including appendicitis operations tonsil and adenoids removal and other surgeries. Names include Mrs George Reigle Mrs Margaret Mittinger Carvin Linde Claude Worley Miss Bertha Myers Edward Little Mrs Clarence Hall and others with addresses in Hanover Littlestown Gettysburg and East Berlin.

Tnovos Wespital Uedeeweort Liveesston Pernor Suchen Charmbury T. H Charmbury Ivor Lenita Carvin Linde Hanover Hanover Hospital Claude Worley J. O. Werley Margaret Mittinger Gettysburg Warner Hospital Marl Orendorff George M. Conover Littlestown Harrisburg George W. Fox Altoona Hospital Fox Pennsylvania Railroad Bertha Myers R. D Emily Duttera York City Hospital Edward Little Clarence Hall Katharine Wilson East Berlin John Sipe York Springs Elsie Black Mary Diller Irvin Kessler McSherrystown Warl Markley Evelyn Snyder Mianover

Man Dies After Fall While Cleaning Bird Nest

Harvey Edinarb of Uniontown Carroll County Maryland fell from a road leading to his home while removing a bird's nest from the spouting after a day of cherry picking. He struck his head on a cement walk and died. He was 67 years old.

Harvey Edinarb Uniontown Carroll County

Church Services at First Evangelical Lutheran

First Evangelical Lutheran Church announces Sunday services with Church School at 9 am and Holy Communion in the morning and evening. The evening sermon titled The Blessedness of Childlikeness. Baptism of children at 2 pm. A preparatory service Friday at 7:45 pm with Spiritual Sustenance. A musical program Sunday June 30 at 7 pm. Beginning July only the morning service until after Labor Day.

First Evangelical Lutheran Church George E. Sheffer

Methodist Church Services With Sincerity Theme

Rev. J. R. Stoudt pastors the Methodist Episcopal church with Sunday School at 9 a m and worship at 10 08 a m. The Thursday evening prayer service meets at 7 30 in the Sunday School room under the theme Sincerity.

Methodist Episcopal Church J. R. Stoudt

Have Ye Seen the Christ Sermon at St Pauls Reformed Church

St Pauls Reformed Church invites worshippers to Sunday services led by Pastor H E Sheely. Sunday School starts at 9 a m with worship at 10 a m. Sermon topic Have ye seen the Christ Come and join in gratitude to God and live more worthy of Him C E 6 p m.

St. Paul's Reformed Church

Emmanuel Reformed Church Bottstown Sunday Services

Emmanuel Reformed Church at Bottstown invites all to Sunday services. The morning program begins at 9 am with a school portion, followed by a service of worship. The sermon asks Have seen the Christ and invites praise and communal joy.

Emmanuel Reformed Church Bottstown Christ Wim

Services Sunde. at The Pines and Hei burg

Sunday services listed for Hamptom, The Pines, and Hei burg include 2 Children's Day exercises at 2 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. led by Rev. J F Ile paster in a local church notice.

Sunde Hampt Noom

New Road Gets a Boo From Oxfor d Township

A local plea reports Oxford Township residents pushing for a new highway from Irishtown to Oxford aided by a $500 contribution and state cost share. County commissioners appear open to funds while other districts seek road aid. The piece questions distribution and political favors amid ongoing requests for better roads.

Oxford Irishtown Everone Lisioners Oxford Toy Upper End Commission Xford Township Stoops

Ordinance Action Postponed On Alley Dispute

Special meeting called for June 14 to act on a proposed ordinance creating an 18 foot alley between South Trier Street and Wehler alley. Negotiations continue toward an amicable settlement with St Pauls Reformed Church objectors asking time for a congregational meeting regarding offers from G. Sheely. Adjournment to July 2 ordered by Moved motion.

Thal Southiers St Wehler Alley 1Bert St. Pauls Reformed Church G. Sheely Baugher Winand W. D. Myers Sec

Birthday party at the Smith home in Pleane Street

A birthday party was held at Mr. and Mrs. Leo Smith's Pleane Street home on a Wednesday evening for Mrs. Smith's 47th birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Josephine Smith, Ed Smith, Clayton Su, Emory Smith and sons Richard and Arthur, K Weaver, Leon, Sr Catherine Staub, J Fleshman, Urban Trinson and daughter Mary Louise, and many Smith family members.

Ella Ehrehart Mary Yeagy Carlisle Street Wilson College Howard Reinecker Altoona Reinecker R. M. Straley Lincolnway E. W J. F. Rickrode Hanover Street John Wagner Hanover Boston Mass Roy Geisler Stewart Deardorff Grove Baltimore John Fleshman Pauline A. P. Wagner M. G. Colestock George Wildasin Pleasant Street Superior Eugene Overbaugh Miriam Diehl Riverton N. J C. EB. Hershey Huntingdon Valley M. D. Dieh Lincolnway West Leo J. Staub Berlin Junction Albert Staub John H. Wolf & Son B. High Street Curtis E. Diehl Diehl W. A. Diehl Lloyd Philips H. W. Hoffnagle Farm New Oxford Franklintown John Myers East Berlin Mr. Philips J. R. Robinson Cletus 8. Sanders Gettysburg R. D New Oxford-Irishtown Robert Nowe Charles E. Diehl Howe Mr. Howe Leo Smith Pleane Treet Smith Mary Louise Bert Weaver Patrick Weaver Lis. _ Stella Iva Smith Lillian Leon Clyde, Alban Harvey Sn

Collision at Carlisle Pike and Menallen Road Involving Two Vehicles

Earl Flickinger of New Oxford and Worth King of Five Points were involved in a two vehicle crash at the Carlisle pike and Menallen road intersection near Hampton on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. W. N. Hulich of New Oxford rode with Flickinger. No injuries were reported though both cars sustained heavy damage.

Earl Flickinger New Oxford Worth King Carlisle Pike Menallen Road Hampton Flickinger W. N. Hulich Hure

Borough Licenses Due. Payment Extension Granted

Notice lists all borough licenses in New Datrol due June 1 but extends payment with no fines until June 29. After that date, no additional charges will be added. Payments may be made to the Bur gess by order of Borough Council.

Datrol Burough

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