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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1940

Page

5

Walter Miller opens new shoe repair shop then moves site

Walter Miller of Hanover closed his shop in the W H Kling property Lincolnway West and opened a similar shop in Wrightsville. The town reports many local movements including Mrs Glenn Alwine moving from Abbottstown to Lincolnway West and work on electric lights for a boy scout camp at The Forks.

Walter Miller Hanover W. H. Kling Lincolnway West Wrightsville Glenn Alwine Abbottstown G. A. Klinger Lincolnmway West Alwine The Alwine Brick Company the Forks

New Oxford FFA Members Shine At State College Contest

Adams county youths led by Richard Smith of New Oxford won top feed identification among 148 contestants. Carson Lamberson also placed high while Arendtsville and Gettysburg students earned honors in poultry farm mechanics and corn judging. The county softball team posted a win and the state FFA band performed during the eleventh FFA week at State College.

Adams County Future Farmers of America State College Richard C. Lighter Richard Smith New Oxford Carson Lamberson Keystone John L. Kratzert Robert Stitt Arendtsville Charles A. Smith Max Raffensperger George Coleman Gettysburg High School Coleman Wilbur Waybright Gettysburg Irvin Sauble Centre F.F.A Carl Taylor Biglerville Dale M Hoffheims East Berlin Ted Horner Lloyd Benner Bellefonte

Irishtown Carnival Proves Big Success

The Irishtown Fire Company carnival held Friday and Saturday grossed 487.51 dollars. A Saturday parade featured firemen bands and drum corps from York and Adams counties. The committee thanks the community and visitors for generous support and help in making the affair a success.

Irishtown Fire Company York Adams

Two Cars Collide at Cross Keys

State motor police investigated a collision at Cross Keys involving two westbound cars. No injuries were reported. damage exceeded $40. Drivers were Charles Shade Jr of Harrisburg and Naomi C Wirman of Hanover. Shade said the Hanover car attempted a left turn as the other car tried to pass.

K. Yemzow Gettysburg State Motor Police Cross Keys Charles Shade, Jr Harrisburg Naomi C. Wierman Third Street Hanover Shade Hampton

Mrs Edith Weaver Attends Hanover Funeral Of Cousin

Edith Weaver of West High street attended the funeral of her cousin Annie Chrismer in Hanover last Saturday.

Edith Weaver West High Street Annie Chrismer Hanover

Local Notes Highlight Visits and Upcoming Events

Residents share visits with family and friends across Hanover and New Oxford including Mrs. A F McCadden in Balti more and Mrs Ella Conner ill. The New Oxford Canning factory hires peas Thursday and notable dances, baptisms, and band meetings mark a busy community week with parties, travels, and church events.

Hanoverian Dies in Motorcycle Crash With Stray Farm Steer

Richard L Emmert 28 of Hanover was killed instantly when his northbound motorcycle struck a Hereford steer that had broken from the Sponseller farm near New Oxford. He died of skull fracture and chest injuries. The accident occurred on a straight road south of New Oxford. Emmert had been riding motorcycle only months and was alone at the time. Police said he was traveling fast. The steer was one of two that had broken from the field, bought days earlier for 48 dollars. Funeral services were held Monday at Grace Reformed Church with burial in Mt Olivet Cemetery.

New Oxford Emmett C. G. Crist Adams County Linden Avenue Hanover Lester Emmert Richard Emmert G. R. Wagenseller George S. Harleman Gettysburg Crist Sponseller Wilbur Miller Paul Becker Paul Moore Pauline Myers Clinton Martha Stick) Emmert Lester W. D. Byron Heel and Innersole Grace Reformed Church of Hanover Mt. Olivet

Farmers Union Picnic Planned for July 6 Near Abbottstown

Plans call for the Farmers Union picnic in the Farmers grove near Abbottstown on Saturday July 6 from noon to 5 pm with Ancele Cal Brown of WFMD and His Funmakers. Clyde A Zehner state secretary of the F U will speak at 3 pm and Rev C M Mitzell at 7 pm. York Springs high School band plays 5 to 11 pm. John F Duttera's sound system to be used and a chicken corn soup dinner served 11 am to 11 pm with various contests prizes and concessions. All invited.

Farmers’ Union Farmers’ Grove Abbottstown Ancele Cal Brown WFMD Clyde A. Zehner F. U York Springs C. M. Mitzell John F. Duttera F. U’s

Golden 50th Wedding for Mr and Mrs Sylvester Rider

Mr and Mrs Sylvester Rider celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at home after a marriage in 1890 at Conewago chapel by Rev Thomas Hayes. Fourteen children were born. several live in Hanover Elkton Springfield Harrisburg York McSherrystown and others visited. Mrs Rider has been in ill health for two weeks.

Sylvester Rider Rider Laura Reever Conewago Chapel Thomas Hayes Earl Swartzhbaugh Carl Zinneman Hanover Irvin Rider Fort Knox Roy Bair Elkton Leon Dufault Springfield Mass Anthony Russ Harrisburg Carroll Rider New Oxford Robert and Curtis Rider McSherrystown John Miller York

Deanna Durbin Plays Daughter in Universal Films

Deanna Durbin appears on screen as the daughter of a famous actress. Kay Francis stars as Deanna's mother in It's A Date at the Earl this Friday and Saturday. Gail Patrick played the mother in Mad About Music.

Deanna Durbin Universal Earl Theatre Kay Francis Deanna Gail Patrick

Foreman Butler wed in Hanover Holiness Church

Miss Nettie Bele Foreman daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Foreman of Hanover R3 married John Clair Butler son of Mr and Mrs William Butler of Bonneauville Sunday at 12 30 in the Holiness Christian church Hanover The ceremony featured maid of honor Elsie May Foreman train bearer Betty Jane Foreman flower girls Patricia Foreman and Anna Jane Butler best man J H Fissel ushers Charles Foreman Jr and Donald Haverstock and musical numbers by Lester Bortner and Isabelle Emerson who sang Ave Maria.

Nettie Bele Foreman Charles Foreman Hanover R John Clair Butler William Butler Bonneauville Holiness Christian Church Hanover Paul S. Taylor Elsie May Foreman Betty Jane Foreman Patricia Foreman Anna Jane Butler J. H. Fissel Charles Foreman, Jr Pride Donald Haverstock Lester Bortner Isabelle Emerson

Miss Ethel Crouse and George Smith Wed in Westminster

Miss Ethel Grace Crouse daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter J Crouse of Fairfield and George S Smith son of Alfred J Smith of York were married Wednesday at 2 PM in the rectory of St John s church Westminster Maryland by Rev Fr McCord. Attendants were Emma Jane Crouse and Charles Byers.

Ethel Grace Crouse Walter J. Crouse Fairfield George S. Smith Alfred J. Smith York St. John's Church Westminster Maryland McCord Emma Jane Crouse Charles Byers New Oxfrod

Johns Burnheter Tie The Knot In Norristown Church

Miss Margaret Johns daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank J Johns Norristown formerly of McSherrystown and J Donald Burnheter Conshohocken were united in marriage at St Patrick s church Norristown on Saturday morning Rev James J Marley officiated.

Margaret Johns Frank J. Johns Norristown McSherrystown J. Donald Burnheter Conshohocken St. Patrick’s Church James J. Marley

Grimm Estep Tie The Knot In Abbottstown Lutheran Church

Charles Israel Grimm son of Claude and Mrs Grimm and Ruth Elizabeth Estep daughter of Martin and Mrs Estep and sister of Dr P R Estep Abbottstown were united in marriage on Saturday at 3 pm in Abbottstown Lutheran church. The Rev John R Strevig performed the ceremony. The bride wore a light blue print dress with chiffon and crepe and white accessories. After a short wedding trip they will reside in Abbottstown.

Charles Israel Grimm Claude Grimm Abbottstown Ruth Elizabeth Estep Martin G. Estep Cannonsburg P. R. Estep John R. Strevig

Hanover Couple Weds in Westminster Maryland Ceremony

Miss Dorothy Bollinger daughter of Mr and Mrs Way Bollinger of Hollywood Square Hanover and William Haverstick son of Mr and Mrs E J Haverstick of Abbottstown were married Saturday at 11 am in Westminster Maryland. The Lutheran church ceremony was led by Rev J Hess Belt. Attendants were Beatrice Hoke and Guy Haverstick. They will honeymoon then settle on the Taughinbaugh farm east of New Oxford.

Dorothy Bollinger Way Bollinger Hollywood Square Hanover William Haverstick E. J. Haverstick Abbottstown Westminster Maryland J. Hess Belt Beatrice Hoke Guy Haverstick Taughinbaugh New Oxford

Two New Bridges Planned for Route K to End Danger at Brush Run

Harrisburg officials approved railroad plans to build two bridges on a proposed route north of the Lincoln highway to eliminate two grade crossings. One bridge crosses Brush Run near the highway where five deaths occurred in three years, the other crosses Swift Run west of that site. The action follows prior fatal crashes and federal funding discussions. Also approved was a bridge across Flatrun in Hamiltonban township near Fairfield with plans by Adams County officials.

Western Maryland Brush Run and Gardens New Oxford State Water and Power Resources Harrisburg Brush Run Swift Run Strahan Mt. Pleasant Public Utilities Commission Water and Power Resources Board Adams County Commissioners Flatrun Hamiltonban Fairfield James B. Long State Board

Tragic Cesspool Gas Claims Two Lives in Littlestown

In Littlestown a 10 foot cesspool filled with toxic gas killed Maurice Bechtel 43 and his son Donald 21. Fire police including Chief H S Roberts were overcome while rescuers, aided by first aid and inflating devices, attempted resuscitation. Daniel Bechtel 76 collapsed while trying to aid them.

Littlestown H. S. Roberts Maurice Bechtel Donald Cesspool Roberts Gettysburg Hanover C. G. Crist Son Maurice Daniel Bechtel Chief Roberts Stanley Stover Baltimore Street Samuel Harnish Nicholas Schuhart

New Oxford Postmaster Race Leads With Goldie Bower

Mrs Goldie Bower the incumbent heads an unofficial but reliable ranking in the recent competitive exam for postmaster of New Oxford Gerald Orndorff is second and Miss Ethel Sheely third One of the trio is expected to be named soon Mrs Annie M Wingert bought the late Elizabeth Wetkert estate on Carlisle Street for 1200 at public sale Mervin Creager Hanover is estate executor Miss Karlene Weaver West High street visited Mrs Claude McCann McSherrystown Pauline Kliingel Pleasant street spent a day in Phila The Men s Bible Class of the First Lutheran church and families plan a Strawberry Festival this Wednesday evening in the church social hall

C. A. Ruff Lincolnway East J. Z. Rudisill Esther Wolfe Jean White Hall John R. Staub West High Street Earl Strausbaugh York Kathryn Winand Carlisle Street Baltimore John Irvin Gettysburg J. L. Kratzert Robert Hartnett St. Mary's Church Emmitsburg Mt. St. Mary’s College St. Mary’s Convent M. DeSales Dallas College M. Basil Steelton M. Anslem M. Angelita Mercy College Cresson C. A. Brashears Water Street Brashears Paul Chronister Hanover Street Hanover Hospital South Water Street William Kuhn St. Joseph's Parochial School Bonneauville Helen Miller Henry Moore, Jr Conewago Chapel St. Joseph’s Cemetery Hanover Francis A. Weiner St. Mary's Catholic Church McSherrystown H. Archie Sturms Pleasant Street Dale Wolf East Berlin John Shanebrook Homer Sturms Roy Brown Mark Shanebrook Mary Dorothy Prame Mary Catherine Wolf Dorothy Brown Janet Shanebrook Walter Brame Alpert Shanebrook Goldie Bower New Oxford Gerald Orndorff Ethel Sheely Annie M. Wingert New Chester Elizabeth Wetkert Mervin Creager Karlene Weaver Claude McCann Pauline Kliingel Philadelphia First Lutheran Church

Wills Filed in Two County Estates

Two wills were placed on record Tuesday at the court house before Register Winfield G. Horner. The Hoover will for Elizabeth Hoover of Reading township covers about 8750 dollars with Pauline H. Mummert as executrix. The Rupp will for Saranda C Rupp of New Oxford covers about 2500 dollars with Harvey A. Rupp as executor.

Winfield G. Horner Court House Elizabeth Hoover Reading Township Pauline H. Mummert East Berlin Saranda C Rupp New Oxford Harvey A. Rupp

Thief Steals 30 Postage Stamps at New Oxford Station

A thief broke a window at a New Oxford service station on Lincoln Way East and stole 30 one cent postage stamps. The break in occurred between midnight Saturday and 7 am Sunday. a motion picture camera and binoculars worth hundreds were not taken. State police were alerted by manager John F. Duttera.

New Oxford John F. Duttera Lincolnway East

Church Notices and Services Align With Holy Week Schedule

Sunday worship at 10 a.m. theme Launching Out Into the Deep. Church school 9 a.m. Professor C. P. Keefer superintendent. Children's day program Sunday 7 p.m. Offering to Tressler Orphans Home. Holy Communion Sunday June 30. Preparatory meeting Friday June 28. Visitors welcome. Abbottstown Lutheran: Sunday school 9 a.m. Holy Communion 10:15 a.m. Luther League 7 p.m.

C. P. Keefer Ministry of Music Tressler Abbottstown Lutheran Church John R. Strevig Luther League

Emory Methodist Church Week Schedule

The Rev. H. E. Millard, Minister. Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. Evening worship at 7:00 p.m.

Emory Methodist Church H. E. Millard

St Marys Church New Oxford Mass Times

St Marys Church New Oxford announces Sunday masses at 6 30 and 9 00 am with evening devotions and benediction at 7 30 pm Miraculous Medal devotions held Wednesdays at 7 30 pm

St. Mary’s Church New Oxford Robert Hartnett

First Mass at St Marys Paradise Pro‑Cathedral

The Rev William J Burke pastor announces first Mass at the protec tory at 7 am and a second Mass at 8 30 am in the parish church with evening devotions at 7 15 pm.

St. Mary's, Paradise William J. Burke

St Johns Rev New Chester Church Schedule

The Rev Richard Shaffer pastor invites worship at 10 30 a m and a church school at 9 00 a m The annual Children s Day service is slated for 7 30 p m.

St. John's New Chester Richard Shaffer

Emanuel Ref Church Hampton Service at 9 A M

Sunday worship at 9 a m with church school at 10 a m follows a theme A Caring Home For a Care less Hovel with emphasis on community care and faith.

Emanuel Church Hampton Richard Shaffer

Sunday services and church schedule at St Pauls and Emmanuel

The Rev H E Sheely pastor of St Pauls New Oxford announces Sunday church school at 9 a m and worship service at 10 a m with sermon The Tragedy of Samson Visitors welcome Emmanuel Abbottstown also holds Sunday church school at 10 a m and worship at 9 a m under C J Meckley superintendent Everyone is welcome to attend.

H. E. Sheely St. Paul's New Oxford Charles E. Alwine Samson Emmanuel Abbottstown C. J. Meckley

New Chester Lutheran Charge Names Rev Kenneth D James

The Rev Kenneth D James appointed to lead St Mark's Heidlersburg with 9:00 a m worship and 10:00 a m Sunday school. At St John's Hampton Sunday school 9:30 a m and worship 10:30 a m. Hampton Ladies Aid meets Thursday at Elmer Livingston home East Berlin RD. St Pauls The Pines holds Sunday school 7:00 p m and worship 8:00 p m.

New Chester

Hanoverian jailed 30 days for vagrancy

Joseph P. Dvorak, 49, of York Street Hanover, was jailed 30 days after a Thursday hearing before Justice John H Basehore on vagrancy charges. He was arrested Wednesday afternoon by Officer John Micka and Gettysburg Chief Glenn Gulse after a Hampton Street call reported he carried a large knife and frightened women. He claimed his teeth were bad and said the knife helped at meals.

Jack Snyder Visits Harold Sanders in North Peters Street

Philadelphia resident Jack Snyder is spending the week with Harold Sanders who lives on North Peters Street.

Jack Snyder Philadelphia Harold Sanders North Peters Street

Driver admits hit and run plea in Gettysburg district

Charles L. Long, 35, of New Oxford, pleaded guilty to a hit and run charge in the office of Justice of the Peace John H. Basehore. He allegedly drove a car that struck S. F. Strausbaugh’s machine on the South Mountain fair ground road near Arendtsville. Strausbaugh’s wife was injured. bail set at $500, with August court.

Charles L. Long New Oxford Office of Justice of the Peace John H. Basehore W. W Hoover Gettysburg State Motor Police Long S. F. Strausbaugh R. D Arendtsville South Mountain Fair Ground Road Strausbaugh

Dallmeyer Elected President of New Oxford Lions Club

Preston B. Dallmeyer of Lincolnway East was elected president of the New Oxford Lions Club at its annual officer election held at the Cross Keys hotel. He succeeds H Alvin Jones. New officers include C P Keefer first vice president Robert E. Sheads Sr second vice president Charles E. Alwine secretary treasurer J Earl Wright tail twister H B Flaherty lion tamer Frank Higinbotham and directors H Alvin Jones and Dr Karl S Hoffmeister. J M Sheads spoke on Adams county history with theme Little Known Facts About a Well Known Community. The club approved a contribution to the Red Cross drive and arranged glasses for a local eyeglass need.

Preston B. Dallmeyer Lincolnway East New Oxford Lions Club Cross Keys Hotel Mr. Dallmeyer H. Alvin Jones V. Pres C. P. Keefer Robert E. Sheads, Sr Charles E. Alwine J. Earl Wright H. B. Flaherty Frank Higinbotham Karl S. Hoffmeister J. M. Sheads Gettysburg High School Adams County Red Cross

Hanover's Great Shopping Days Three-Day Retail Event

Hanover retailers plan a three day selling event Friday Saturday and Monday with at least 100 local shops taking part. A Lyric Band concert in Center Square Monday evening will be followed by Harold H. Bair Post No. 14 Drum and Bugle Corps performance.

Hanover Business Places Hanover Center Square Lyric Band Harold H. Bair

Truck Injures County Worker on New Oxford Road

C L Moritz of Gettysburg RD an employee of John S Teeter and Sons Inc was treated at Warner Hospital Friday afternoon for fractures in several bones of his right foot. He was injured when a truck ran over his foot while leveling stone on the New Oxford New Chester road.

C L. Moritz Gettysburg RD John S. Teeter and Sons, Inc Warner Hospital New Oxford New Chester Road

Local Events and Notices This Week

Upcoming community events include a fruit auction at Old Oxford Mill Restaurant Friday June 28 at 730 pm and a Strawberry Festival hosted by Boy Scout Troop 86 in the parochial hall with shortcake ice cream Saturday evening. Also a gun club festival Saturday with floodlit clay shooting and entertainment by Westminster. Public sale of Mummert real estate in East Berlin on June 22. Fire company picnic date changes to July 27. St John’s Reformed Church festival Saturday June 29 with York Springs high school band. Sons of Veterans picnic June 29 at the Armory and dedication of the new facility.

Conewago Chapel Joseph Brady Earl Brady Edge Grove Rita Eck Paul Eck Midway Donald Taughinbaugh Ralph Taughinbaugh Hanover Hanover Hospital Edith Taughinbaugh New Oxford H. S. Griffin Hanover Street Harry Miller Lebanon Frank Fisher Clearwater Florida J. R. Whitaker Lincoln Heights Madeline Myers Fairfield Missionary Society of St. Paul’s Reformed Church Kathryn Alwine Lincolnway East Louis Smith John L. Staub West High Street John Shank Lancaster Robert Stauffer Leo F. Smith Pleasant Street St. Paul's Reformed Church Arthur Sanger Hampton Joseph Hockensmith Albert Gulden Hebron Lodge CS. Sponseller North Peters Street Inlaw Glenn Sponseller Philadelphia Marilyn Baugher Lincolnway West A. A. Hall Painted Post N. Y Irvin Rider Fort Knox Carroll Rider New Oxford High School New Oxford Fire Co York County Firemen’s Association Red Lion Littlestown East Berlin Armory

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