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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1946
Page
2
A fragmented New Oxford notice outlines itemized costs for advertisements and a reduced contract rate. Reads like a basic rate card with figures such as 00, 62.00, and advance payment terms. Contains unclear OCR fragments but centers on advertising pricing.
Urban Robinson reports his bicycle missing on Pleasant Street. Mary Miller suffers facial bruises from a stair fall. State highway dept resurfaced Manover streets and Lincolnway to first class condition. Irishtown welcomes a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence. Melson Gable, now 8, fractures his left leg in Hanover. Theodore Shilt sells a 53 acre farm at Square Corner to Zar Champion. Paul McMorris' son has scarlet fever on Hanover Street. A daughter of Charles Sterner is seriously ill. Beatrice Wolf and Carl Fitzkee marry at the bride’s home. Peter Brady confined to bed at Altland House. Rev Paul L. Foulk completes first year at St Mark’s Church, Clarksburg.
Twelve boys and girls from St. Joseph’s grade school received diplomas at St. Joseph’s church. The class includes Susanne Chrismer Dorothy Weaver Helen Orndorff Ethel Seymore Catherine Miller Raymond Gebhart Jr Kenneth Orndorff Kenneth Seymore Bernard Myers Leon Hawn Martin Seymore Jr Lawrence Orndorff Jr. Diplomas and awards were presented by Rev Leo J Krichten Charlotte Long Jean Miller Bernard Sneeringer and Edward Altland. Delone Catholic high officials are listed as members of the graduating class.
A Friday evening wedding at 7 30 in Silver Run Maryland united a couple in a double ring ceremony at St Marys Reformed church performed by Rev Albert E Shenberrer. The groom, discharged December 9 as a T 4 infantry veteran, works at Lane Furniture Hanover. The bride, employed by Hanover Shoe Inc, will reside with her husband at her home after a wedding trip.
Joseph David Weaver son of Mr and Mrs George A Weaver of McSherrystown married Blanche Naomi McIntyre daughter of Mr and Mrs Ammon McIntyre of McSherrystown on June 15 at St Marys Church in McSherrystown attended by local families and officiated by Rev J B Weaver.
Miss Esther Gertrude Murray and Nile Richard Little were married in Carlisle on Sunday June 16. The ceremony was performed by Rev J E Strine with both families present as the return was filed at the courthouse here.
Miss Margaret Christiania Groupe and Charles D Wilt Jr were married Saturday at 4 PM in St John's Reformed Church New Chester. Rev Alvin Ferry officiated the double ring ceremony before family and friends. The bride wore a white silk gown with fingertip veil and carried red rosebuds. Miss Pearl Groupe was maid of honor in an orchid gown.
The ceremony featured Best man Ray Wilt, brother of the groom, with ushers Clyde Groupe and Gerald Wilt, brothers of the bride and groom. A reception followed at the bride’s home, then the couple departed for a Niagara Falls trip. Wilt served three years in the army, with 18 months overseas, discharged in March and now working for S Morgan Smith.
Abbottstown couple Budd Wineka announce the birth of a son at Hanover General Hospital on Saturday. Cpl Llewellyn D Myers, stationed at Amarillo Army Air Field Texas, returns to camp after a 30 day furlough at his mother Roxie E Myers home. Mrs Roxie E Myers Abbottstown R D 1 and Mrs Wilbur Haine suffer bruises in a fall. Mrs Elmer Butt ill. Frank Eisenhart, oldest resident, ill with pneumonia. Jean Hollinger begins summer school at Gettysburg College. Fred Griffin, son of Oscar and Mrs Griffin, discharged from Navy and home with parents. Mrs P K Cleaver ill at home. Mrs Norman Miller sprains from cherry picking at Mr Miller's parents home. Mr and Mrs Stewart Hafer and daughter Ann Arbor visiting Edna Hafer. Hafer's return home after five years in the army.
A son named Laurence Richard Wagaman was born to Mr and Mrs Richard E Wagaman of Hanover at Hanover General Hospital on Saturday. Mrs Wagaman is formerly Miss Mary Jane Krepps of McSherrystown.
Wheat price is 2.03 a bushel, corn 1.59, barley 1.51, rye 1.63, oats 1.92, white eggs 0.35, brown eggs 0.33. Local market listing shows mixed grain values with egg prices, reflecting commodity trading figures.
A double brick dwelling at 602 604 Main Street McSherrystown sold publicly to Paul Gebhart for 63600. Baptism at Church of the Annunciation for Marie Estella Krichten and Christiena Marie Staub with present godparents named. Banns of marriage announced for multiple couples at Annunciation parish, including Henry Wildasin and Anna Storm, and others.
A partial notice lists individuals tied to Annunciation parish including Mary Breigh ner of New Oxford, Paul E. Lawrence of Gettysburg, Lorraine Gougher of Annunciation parish, Anthony Craston of Philadelphia, and Margaret C. Hertz of the parish, with connections to the church community.
York Supply Co at 43 45 West Market St York Pa promotes Majestic stoves and heaters noted as the most efficient in the country for cooking baking and heating. Also agents for Columbian ranges and offer stove repairs and furniture needs. In business over 40 years.
Bar gains rebuilt ranges coal and gas combinations and furniture for any room. See us before you buy trade-in furniture exchange rear York Supply Company 45 W Market St York Pa phone 2915. Spring-filled studio couches sofa-beds overstuffed chairs and living room suites as low as 100 dollars. York Supply Company 43 W Market St York Pa.
J Walter Brendle of Littlestown Pennsylvania advertises for 300 old barn pigeons and 100 adult cats five pounds or more with the condition that female cats are not pregnant.
Horace Baughman of Littlestown Pennsylvania offers to pay double face value for any U S gold coin in nice condition. Baker and Bitt inger of Hanover Pennsylvania advertise prompt repair of electric irons toasters clocks cleaners lamps and similar appliances at 14 West Chestnut Street.
Brief funeral service conducted by Emig Funeral Home in East Berlin followed by memorial rites at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Hampton. The Rev. Alvin led the service, with brief ceremonies reflecting local traditions.
J Perry officiated as interment followed in the cemetery beside the church. A daughter was born at War ner hospital on Wednesday to Mr and Mrs Earl C Sowers of Gettysburg.
Williams Grove Park presents eight big Vaudeville acts free at Mt. Vernon Theatre at 3 30 P M on Sunday with a big stage and vaudeville show and movies Sunday night. Additional thrills may be found on the Zipper and a dozen other thrilling rides along a great midway.
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