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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1935

Page

5

Local notes move through Harrisburg and Hanover area

Mr and Mrs George Pavord and son William move from Faltimore to Harrisburg after his Pennsylvania Railroad job. Miss Virginia Eyler of Thurmont becomes beautician at La Rue Beauty Salon in Hagerstown. Dr B Wheeler Jenkins of Philadelphia to intern at York hospital for a year starting July 1. Titus Trestle of New Oxford treated for a hand injury from a firecracker, then returns home. Several local residents undergo operations and visits. Centennial and New Oxford split two weekend baseball contests with many errors.

George Pavord William Faltimore Pavord Pennsylvania Railroad Company Harrisburg Virginia R. Eyler C. Harry Eyler Thurmont la Rue Hagerstown Maryland B. Wheeler Jenkins Philadelphia York Hospital Jenkins Titus Trestle New Oxford R. 1 Hanover Hospital Rush Spangler E. L. Eckert Farm Joseph McAllister Washington Francis Marshall Conewago Township Fr. McAllister Ellicott City St. Mary’s M. Casmer Mary Agnes M. Anita M. Rose Marie New Oxford Drainage Company, Inc Myrna M. Leaks John E. C. Miller Dorothy M. Spangler J. E. C. Miller Max Rhodes Yeagertown C. A. Ruff Lincolnway East Rhodes Frances Eckbert Dramatic Club St. Mary's Church Alwine’s Pond Town George E. Little Aspinwall Amos Little Lincolnway West Georgia Kohler Ruth Lottie Charles Trimmer New Chester Carlisle George H. Leaks Margaret Center Square John M. Boyd Manheim J. H. Albert Hanover Mayo Brothers South Ninth Street Reading Goeken New Oxford Curtis L. Fidler Galdens Department of Labor Washington, D. C Wible Dora M. Myers Harry A. Myers Hampton Pine Street Sarah C. Pentz Robert H. Pentz

681 Voters in New Oxford Register to Vote

New Oxford reports 681 registered voters the largest ever, with 278 Democrats 245 Republicans and 158 undeclared. Men total 324 including 160 Democrats 118 Republicans, women 357 including 118 Democrats 127 Republicans 112 undeclared. Last day to register or declare is July 17 for the September 17 primary.

W. N. Hulick New Oxford Hulick

Geiselman Runs Again for Adams County Commissioner

H B Geiselman of Mt Pleasant township announces candidacy for county commissioner in the Democratic primary on September 17. He touts his record of service, attendance at all board meetings, and knowledge of county conditions while noting unresolved damage claims are few compared to other counties.

H. B. Geiselman Mt. Pleasant Geiselman Adams County

Men Bible Class Enjoy Annual Outing at Rest Awhile Lodge

The Men's Bible class of the First Lutheran church held its annual outing at Rest Awhile bungalow by the Little Conewago Friday evening. Fifty-one members attended the largest turnout in class history. Speakers included Rev. Arthur Yeagy, Rev. George E. Sheffer, Harry Emlet, R. M. Baugher, Wilson Bream, Prof. C. P. Keefer, and George D. Sheely.

First Lutheran Church Conewago Creek Arthur Yeagy George E. Sheffer Harry Emlet Church School R. M. Baugher Wilson Bream C. P. Keefer George D. Sheely C. S. Sponseller William McClain Amos Little A. P. Markel Clair Lockinbill Guy Kingel Merril Yohe Alwine's Grove

New Oxford High Band to Perform Concert at Rocky Springs Park

The New Oxford high school band directed by Paul A. Harner will give a concert Sunday afternoon and evening at Rocky Springs park in Lancaster. The show, originally set for June 9, was postponed because of rain.

New Oxford High School Paul A. Harner Rocky Springs Park Lancaster

Abbottstown scouts festival and church picnic scheduled

The Boy Scouts of Abbottstown plan a festival at the Abbottstown fire hall on Wednesday evening June 26 with New Oxford band music and refreshments on sale. St Paul’s Ushers League sets its annual picnic in Alwine’s woods on Saturday July 20 urging attendance. a previously printed date error is corrected.

Boy Scouts of Abbottstown New Oxford Band League of St. Paul’s Reformed Church Alwine’s Woods

Swope Seeks One Term as Adams-Foulton President Judge

J Donald Swope a Gettysburg lawyer and long time Adams county bar member announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for president judge of the Adams Foulton district He was born July 18 1881 in Gettysburg and is a 1902 Gettysburg College graduate He studied law under Judge Donald P McPherson and was admitted to the Adams county bar on March 4 1897 He lists 28 years of civil and criminal work and says he will not seek a second term if elected He is married with two children and attends Gettysburg Presbyterian Church.

Adams County Adams-Foulton Judicial District Gettysburg Samuel McC. Swope Gettysburg College Donald P. McPherson Supreme Court Swope Broadway

Public sale planned for four acres at N O Cemetery Assn

The N O Cemetery Assn schedules a public sale of four acres of growing grass at the cemetery at 7 p.m. Monday. The New Oxford Canning Co began canning peas at their plant here Monday. Jesse Rosenberry resigns as mechanic at Superior Garage on Lincolnway East. Mrs Lucy Myers visits sister Mrs Alice Neely in York. State College representative planted seventeen pea varieties on land owned by N C Miller for disease resistance trials. View the plants by calling at the Miller residence. Maurice J Sterner resigns from a local shoe factory for a job as auto salesman at the pv J Forney garage Gettysburg. About $16 raised at St Marys pipe organ benefit card party at Mrs Harry Walters home. Various local residents noted in weekly updates.

New Oxford Canning Co Jesse Rosenberry West High Street Superior Lincolnway East Lucy Myers Alice Neely York State College N. C. Miller Lincolnway West Miller Maurice J. Sterner Hanover Street Pv. J Gettysburg Frank Beshore Shillington Albert Gulden Annie Sanders Hanover James Small H. C. Slaybaugh Evelyn Billman Leo T Brown Washington, D. C

Fireworks Sale Ban Enforced in New Oxford

Borough ordinance bans sale and use of fireworks in New Oxford. All persons are warned not to set off fireworks. Violations will be dealt with by law. By order of Town Council A. P. Wagner.

New Oxford A. P. Wagner

Milhimes and Myers Wed in Hanover Lutheran Home

Charles L Milhimes son of Mr and Mrs Charles Milhimes wed Miss Bernice D Myers daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert D Myers near New Chester on Wednesday evening June 12 at six at Rev J Harold Little s home. The ring ceremony was used and the couple left for a wedding trip to the New England states.

Charles Milhimes Bernice D. Myers Robert D. Myers New Chester J. Harold Little Hanover the Pines” Lutheran Church David Myers Helen Becker New England States

Florence Small and Leon Smith Married in McSherrystown Nuptials

Florence Small daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Small Midway and Leon Smith son of Mr and Mrs Leo F Smith New Oxford were married at a nuptial high mass in St Marys Catholic church McSherrystown Tuesday at 7 am Rev Daniel Crow ley officiated The bride wore white organdy with white rosebuds and was attended by her sister Dolores Small with blue organdy and yellow rosebuds Alban Smith brother of the groom acted as best man A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s home and a reception was held there in the evening They will reside at the groom’s home for the present

Florence Small Joseph Small Midway Leon Smith Leo F. Smith New Oxford St. Mary's Catholic Church McSherrystown Daniel Crowley Dolores Small Alban Smith

Doris Groft Weds Joseph Hockensmith in St Marys Church

Miss Doris Rosina Groft became the bride of Joseph Hockensmith at a nuptial high mass in St Marys Catholic church New Oxford. Rev D P Reardon officiated with attendants Nadine Groft and Rodney Noel. The couple will reside in New Oxford where he works at Park hotel restaurant. Mrs Hockensmith previously worked at a Littlestown shoe factory. A breakfast and reception followed at the bride’s home.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church New Oxford Doris Rosina Groft Joseph Hockensmith D. P. Reardon Nadine Groft Rodney Noel Charles Groft John T. Hockensmith Berlin Junction Littlestown

Marriage of Miss Rose Keiser and Ralph Moritz in Bonneauville

Miss Rose Agnes Keiser daughter of Mr and Mrs John Keiser of Mt Pleasant township wed Ralph Robert Moritz near Seven Stars. The ceremony was led by Rev Timothy O Hanrahan at St Josephs Catholic Church Bonneauville in the rectory on Friday at 9 30 p m. Attendants were Charles Keiser and Emma Keiser siblings of the bride. The couple will reside at the groom's home.

Rose Agnes Keiser John, Keiser Mt. Pleasant Township Ralph Robert Moritz Seven Stars Timothy O’hanrahan St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Bonneauville Charles Keiser Emma Keiser

Bish and Smith Tie Nuptials at St Mark's Lutheran Hanover

Treva Nadine Bish daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore H Bish Hanover and Claude A Smith son of Mrs Vitus Smith Brushtown were married Saturday evening in St Mark's Lutheran church Hanover. The ring ceremony was performed by Rev John S Tome pastor. The bridegroom is the Hanover driver for the Glen Rock bakery.

Treva Nadine Bish Theodore H. Bish Hanover Claude A. Smith Vitus Smith Brushtown St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Johns. Tome Glen Rock

Hoffheins Hoffheins marry in New Oxford church

William Edgar Hoffheins Han over R 3 and Edna Mae Myers of Thomasville R 2 wed in St. Paul s Reformed church parsonage New Oxford at 8 Sunday morning The ring ceremony was performed by Rev Howard E Sheely pastor of the Reformed church.

William Edgar Hoffheins Hanover R Edna Mae Myers Thomasville R St. Paul's Reformed Church New Oxford Howard E. Sheely

Hassler Girl Marries Rahn In Maryland Presbyterian Church

Mrs Minnie Hassler of York Springs announces the marriage of her granddaughter Miss Jean A Hassler of York Springs to Lloyd D Rahn son of Mr and Mrs William Rahn of Dillsburg. The ceremony took place Saturday at 10 45 AM in Hagerstown Maryland with Rev William Samuel Hess officiating. The bride wore a white silk crepe dress with a picture hat and gardenia corsage. The groom’s parents and Mrs Leroy Davis along with Miss Violet Davis of Dillsburg witnessed the ceremony. A wedding supper followed at the Rahn home party.

Minnie Hassler York Springs Jean A. Hassler Lloyd D. Rahn William Rahn Dillsburg Presbyterian Leroy Davis Violet Davis Rahn

Notice of telephone relocation to residence next door

The notice states the telephone has been moved from a garage to a neighboring residence and will answer day or night calls promptly. Contact 21 R 3 for arrangements. C A BIGHAML

C, A Bighaml

Delegates Hurt In Crash Near New Oxford

Five Lancaster delegates en route from the G A R convention escaped injury when their car collided with a wheel from a gasoline tank truck on the Lincoln highway two miles west of New Oxford at 1 a m. Paul G Fornwalt drove the car. Howard D Brown piloted the truck. Damage to the car was about 35 dollars and to the truck about 5 dollars.

Lancaster Lincoln Highway New Oxford Paul G. Fornwalt Fornwalt Chris Wise Chillis Miss Snyder Howard D. Brown Everett R. 2 Bedford Fleet Wing Brush Run Brown Haleman Gettysburg State Police

Guest of General Electric Company trip for top radio sales

E J J Gobrecht of Hanover led Pennsylvania dealers to a GE reward trip visiting Schenectady Bridgeport and New York. The group toured WGY WXAB stations and the Schenectady plant and spoke with a Buenos Aires broadcaster during the visit.

E. J. J. Gobreont East Chestnut Street Hanover Schenectady Bridgeport Connecticut New York City Pennsylvania General Electric Company General Electric Mr. Gobrecht Union New York Gobrecht WGY WXAF Buenos Aires South America

George D. Menges Declared Dead in Probate Decree

George D. Menges who left Adams county in 1924 and has not been heard from since February 9 1927 was declared legally dead in a decree signed by Judge Donald P McPherson after a hearing on a petition by his brother William S Menges of Germany township The court presumes death and orders publication a notice to appear within 12 weeks if alive otherwise the estate will be divided among other heirs George is heir to an undivided two fifteenth share in a tract of real estate in New Oxford

George D. Menges Adams County Donald P. McPherson William S. Menges Germany George Menges George New Oxford William Menges McPherson

Four County Nurses Graduate From York Hospital School

Twenty nurses received diplomas at York hospital school of nursing 1935 commencement on the lawn of the nurses home. Dr Henry W A Hanson Gettysburg college president gave the principal address. Adams county graduates include Eva E Wagner Gettysburg R4 Florence R Griffin Abbottstown Myrtle R Herman New Oxford and Cathryn L Hoffman East Berlin R3.

Adams County York Hospital School of Nursing Henry W. A. Hanson Gettysburg College Charles M. Keer L. M. Hartman Eva E. Wagner Gettysburg Florence R. Griffin Abbottstown Myrtle R. Herman New Oxford Cathryn L. Hoffman East Berlin

Forest Park Band Concerts Expanded by Manager

Forest park hosts Sunday concerts from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. arranged by manager A. Karst with multiple bands to meet growing demand.

Forest Park Mgr. A. Karst

Deaths of Mrs Alice Slambaugh and Mr David Hollinger

Mrs Alice Slambaugh aged 75 was found dead at the family barn near New Oxford from a stroke. She was the widow of John Strausbaugh and daughter of Noah Hersh, with funeral set for Thursday at 1 30 PM at the New Chester Reformed church. David Hollinger, 79, died near Gettysburg. his funeral and burial at Mummert’s Meeting House cemetery followed services at the grave.

Harvey Strausbaugh Lawrence Strausbaugh T. C Miller Abbottstown Edgar A. Miller Gettysburg Adams County New Chester Reformed Church Hampton Cemetery H. D. Houtz East Berlin David Hollinger Cumberland Township Mummert's Meeting House

Paradox Theme in Church Service and July Communion

The Rev. George E. Sheffer leads services with a 9 am Sunday school and 10 15 am worship. July Communion is on the first Sunday with 10 15 am and 7 pm services. Summer preaching only except on Communion Sunday. Ladies' Aid meets July 16 at Miss Helen Ruth's Waldheim cottage in honor of Mrs D F Slentz, longtime president. Aid society has donated 10 000 toward the new church. Lutheran school children stage a Children’s Worship program praised for quality. Miss Alma Myers directs music and Mrs D F Slentz and Mrs BE Livingston helped train the children. The hall glowed with seasonal flowers and the audience filled the social hall.

George E. Sheffer Ladies’ Aid Society Helen Ruth Waldheim The Aid Society D. F. Slentz Lutheran Church School Jesus BE. C. Livingston Alma Myers

St Pauls New Oxford News: Children’s Day Service

The Rev. H. E. Sheely announces Sunday worship at St. Pauls New Oxford with church school at 9 a m led by J F Sanders. The annual Children’s Day service begins at 7 p m with a call to parishioners to attend, everyone welcome.

H. E. Sheely St. Paul's New Oxford J. F. Sanders

Emmanuel Church Rose Sunday Service in Abbottstown

Emmanuel invites parishioners to Sunday services with church school at 9 a.m. worship at 10 a.m. A special Rose Sunday program requests roses in a vase or basket for decorations. Sermon titled Roses and Men But Little Lower than God urges attendees to bring friends.

New Oxford M. E. Church Sunday Schedule

The Rev. J. A. Turner presides at New Oxford Methodist Church with Sunday school at 9 a.m. and preaching service at 10 a.m.

New Oxford M. E J. A. Turner

St Marys Catholic Church Service Schedule

Rev. D P Reardon rector announces Sunday Masses at 7 30 and 10 am. Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary at 6 30 pm and evening services at 7 o'clock.

St. Marys Catholic Church Yne D. P. Reardon Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Norman J. King Seeks Adams Prothonotary Nomination

Norman J. King of Latimore township farmer and turkey raiser announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for prothonotary of Adams County in the September primary. He had not planned to run but friends persuaded him after a weekend discussion. King spoke of past campaigns and his long Democratic involvement, noting leadership of the York Springs Huntington Latimore Democratic Club and two prior returns as a runner up in county races. He was born in Germany township and has lived in Latimore for 22 years.

Norman J. King Latimore Township Adams County Mr King King York Springs- Huntington-Latimore Democratic Club Germany Township

Local Students graduate from Temple University

Two New Oxford students, John Colestock and Alma Sheely, graduated from Temple University Philadelphia. Colestock earned a law degree, while Miss Sheely, who studied English and Dramatics, will teach those subjects at Everett High School. Local relatives attended the exercises.

Oxford Temple University Philadelphia John Colestock Maurice G. Colestock Hanover Street Temple Law School Alma Sheely George D. Sheely Sheely Everett High School Colestock Minnie Viola Helen Ethel Ruth

Dismissal of Charge Against Smith in McSherrystown Case

A charge of assault and battery by automobile against Stephen V. Smith of McSherrystown was dismissed for lack of evidence at a preliminary hearing before Justice John C. Shearer. The case arose from a May 1 accident in Gettysburg in which the 12 year old William C. Benson was run down by Smith’s truck. The information was filed by Crist Benson on behalf of his son. Smith previously ran a bakery in New Oxford.

Stephen V. Smith McSherrystown John C. Shearer Crist “Shorty” Benson Gettysburg William C. Benson Smith New Oxford

Marriage Licenses Issued In Multiple Pennsylvania Regions

A license was issued in Gettysburg to Earl P Hauser and Regina A Gebhart. A York license went to J Edward Jenkins and Mildred Kinne man. Elkton Maryland issued a license to Charles Eugene Starry and Annie Isabelle Lobbaugh.

Gettysburg Earl P. Hauser Ezra V. Hauser Oxford Regina A. Gebhart John A. Gebhart Conewago York J Edward Jenkins Hanover R Mildred Kinneman Hanover Elkton Maryland Charles Eugene Starry York Springs Annie Isabelle Lobaugh Gardners

Band Picnic Saturday Draws Hanover Groups to Farm ers grove

The annual Everybody's picnic sponsored by the P S S of A band of Hanover will be held Saturday afternoon and evening in the Farmers' grove between East Berlin and Abbottstown. The P O S of A band will play in the afternoon. In the evening the Pennsylvania Brigade band U R E of P Hanover and the P O S of A German band Hanover will perform. Supper will be served starting at 4 o'clock.

P.s.s.of A. Band of Hanover Farmers’ Grove East Berlin Abbottstown Pennsylvania Brigade Band P. O. S. of A. German

Pennsylvania Adds Five-Cent Stamp Tax on Notes

Pennsylvania now imposes a five cent stamp tax on notes renewals of notes and mortgages per 100 dollars or fraction, effective since Monday after a May 16 legislative passage to raise state revenue.

Pennsylvania

Professor Shank Earns Master of Science in Education

Prof. W. Raymond Shank of New Chester formerly Adams County superintendent of schools received the master of science in education degree at the University of Pennsylvania during today’s commencement exercises.

W. Raymond Shank New Chester Adams County Superintendent of Schools University of Pennsylvania

East Berlin Reformed Charge Services Schedule

The Rev D Houtz pastor leads services at Red Run 9 am Bermudian 10 30 am and East Berlin 7 30 pm with the Holzswan Chorus performing a program at the evening service.

East Berlin D. Houtz Paswr Red Run Bermudian Holzswain

New Ice Cream Parlor and Lunch Room Opens Saturday

A new ice cream parlor and lunch room opens Saturday on Warner property Lincolnway East in town, replacing the former Smith and Overbaugh Bakery. Free popsicles offered to all customers. Lewis Wampler owner/operator.

T,be Warner Property Lincolnway East Smith & Overbaugh Bakery Lewls Wampler

Wolf resigns to farm. Altland takes York route

Norman Wolf resigns as regular York Gettysburg Adams Transit driver to assist his brother near Abbotstown on farm. Mervin Altland, Abbotts Town, succeeds Wolf on the York Gettysburg route. Jeff and Paul O McIntire will hold a public sale Saturday. Several local notices follow including visits, illnesses and celebrations.

Norman Wolf York-Gettysburg Margaret Jordan Pittsburgh Paul Kuhn Orange Street Theodore Smith Park Hotel Albert Gulden Hanover Street Roy Smith Edward Whitlock Akron Ohio Alvin Jones O. B. Flaherty Waldheim H. E. Duncan Littlestown Hampton Mary Catherine Poist West High Street Justice of the Peace W. D. Myers Russel Marshall Doris Chester Hostetter Phyliss York Henry Noel W. High Street Linus Bevenour Nadine Mary Ann Leonard Becker Spring Grove Doris Anne Day Gettysburg New Oxford Sarah Jane Sheffer Salem's Mt. Pleasant Ivan Withers McSherrystown Middlebury

McDaniel Seeks Democratic Nomination for County Commissioner

Edgar C. McDaniel of Biglerville R1 announces candidacy for county commissioner. A prominent Adams County fruit grower and Franklin township native, he has never held public office.

Edgar C. McDaniel Biglerville R. 1 McDaniel Adams County Franklin Township

Livingston’s Freeh Home Made Ice Cream Ends

Ad promotes Livingston's Restaurant on Lincolnway offering all flavors of ice cream for 25 cents. Brief local notice highlights deal to attract customers.

Livingston Lincolnway

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Adams Mens Bible Class J. Donald Swope, Esq N. O. Cemetery Assn Adv Milhimes—Myers Charles L. Milhimes Small Hockensmith—Groft Moritz—Keiser Hoffheins—Myers Rahn—Hassler Mrs Alice Slambaugh Alice (Hersh) Strausbaugh John Strausbaugh New Oxford Evangelical and Reformed Charge Temple V. Smith St. Joseph’s Academy P. R. McDevitt Kathleen D. Mahone Elizabeth E. Hickey Catherine M. Kelly Elizabeth M. Slevin Jean Phreaner Miss Mahone Roland J. Morgan David Mildred Youngstown Nettie Mummert Sarah Mummert
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