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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1938

Page

13

Local News Highlights From Gettysburg Area

The Rev Robert Hartnett heads to Mt St Marys college Emmitsburg for the annual retreat. Community members visit, with Irishtown and McSherrystown residents noted. A Bat injury at Abbottstown and a deaconal order at Mt St Marys are reported along with parade plans for fire companies and Blue and Gray events in Gettysburg. Fireworks ban July 4th and local club meetings are listed amid multiple visits and family notices.

Robert Hartnett St. Mary's Church Emmitsburg Mt. St. Mary's College

Adams County Sunday school convention reports gains and losses

The Adams County Council of Christian Education presented year end figures at the thirty-ninth annual county Sunday school convention in New Oxford First Lutheran Church. Mrs. Earl J. Bowman reported 12 967 in 82 county Sunday schools, 170 fewer than the prior year, while Protestant membership rose by 1 414 and unchurched and Catholic totals were noted. The program highlighted new workers conferences, additional accessions, and expanded training as losses included reduced Bible instruction and home department enrollment.

Adams County Council of Christian Education Adams County Lutheran Church of New Oxford Earl J. Bowman Gettysburg Bowman C. C. Culp State Sabbath School Association E. G. Colestock Fairfield Charles L. Yost Dale Roth Jed H. K. Ober Elizabethtown Christ

Rabine family attends sister-in-law funeral in Germantown

A detailed social roundup notes funerals, births, and visits across Hanover area. The Rabine family attends the Pennsylvania service for Edw. Rabine in Germantown while relatives from Abbottstown Irishtown and Lincoln Bay East report a string of newborns and arrivals. Other items cover property deals, school graduations, baptisms, and church activities involving local families and nearby towns.

George F. Rabine Genevieve Lincoln Bay East

Former Meth. Pastor's Son Drowns in Lake

Paul McMorris 18 of Huntsdale Cumberland County drowned in Ful ler's Lake near Pine Grove Furnace Tuesday night. He vanished while swimming with Wallace Taylor and John Osbaugh and was found by Harry Ruth Jr. after several minutes. Coroner said death likely from drowning, with no confirmed heart issue or cramps. He was the son of Rev J W McMorris, earlier pastor at Mt Holly Springs church.

Paul McMorris Huntsdale Cumberland County Carlisle High School J. W. McMorris Paul Wallace Taylor John Osbaugh Taylor Young MacMorris Osbaugh Harry Ruth, Jr Mechanicsburg Young Ruth McMorris Ruth Robert Hershner Carlisle Hospital E. A. Haegele Mt. Holly Springs Methodist Church

Fireworks Sale Ban Enforced in New Oxford Borough

Borough ordinance prohibits selling fireworks in New Oxford and warns residents not to set off any fireworks. Violations will be handled by law. By Order of Town Council Guy Klingel, Burgess.

New Oxford Guy Klingel Burgess

Penn Grove Band Anniversary Picnic at Forest Park

Plans progress for the Penn Grove Band Anniversary picnic to be held Saturday at Forest Park Hanover. About 30 band members rehearse at Brillat’s store under Colonel Edward Gobrecht with two neighboring bands joining to form a 150 musicians battle of music plus a Hanover Knights of Pythias band concert. The entire park to feature rides, refreshment stands, skee ball, bingo, popcorn and soda booths.

Penn Grove Forest Park Hanover Porters Brillhart’s Edward Gobrecht Hanover Knights of Pythias Hanover Knights of Pythias Band of Hanover

Deaths Mrs Mary Agnes Ditenhafer of New Oxford

Mrs Mary Agnes Ditenhafer wife of Edward E Ditenhafer New Oxford died Saturday at 1230 AM age 73 She was daughter of the late Jacob and Alice Baughman Nace born January 10 1865 She was member of the Reformed church New Oxford and of the Mite and Missionary Societies Surviving her husband one sister Miss Saranda Nace New Oxford and two brothers Edwin A Nace Cleveland OH and Albert F Nace Decatur GA Funeral held Monday at 10 AM from her home with services at the Reformed church New Oxford led by Rev Howard E Sheely Interment in New Oxford cemetery Pallbearers listed among many relatives.

Mary Agnes Ditenhafer Edward E. Ditenhafer New Oxford Jacob and Alice Baughman Nace Ditenhafer The Reformed Church Mite Society and Missionary Society of the Church Saranda Nace Edwin A. Nace Cleveland Albert F. Nace Decatur Howard E. Sheely H. S. Sheets HE. Lough S. F. Keeney E. S. Wehler H.S Griffin Clair Slagle Atlanta Edwin Nace Walter Little Oscar Moul Hanover Oliver Wentz Leroy Wentz Lineboro Lillie Kilmore Baltimore Emma Fry John Seehriver Earl Marie Eyster Wilbur Stiles York Elia Altland Abbottstown Elmer Dillman Gettysburg Henry Baugher E. Crum Martin Baugher Edna Ira Brame Aspers Myr H. O

Emanuel R Chronister 81 of New Oxford dies after illness

Emanuel R Chronister 81 of Lincolnway West New Oxford died at home Friday afternoon after an extended illness. Born March 17 1857 he was a former farmer retired thirteen years ago and a member of the Methodist Episcopal church He is survived by his wife Rosie Jane Teaman one daughter Mrs Samuel J Diehl Abbottstown four grandchildren and one brother Edward W Chronister New Oxford R D Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 pm from the residence with Rev George E Sheffer officiating Interment in New Oxford Cemetery Pallbearers named Harry Lockenbill Raymond Baugher Allen Diehl Joseph I Miller Samuel Holtry and John WOL ford

A. F. McCadden Berlin Street John Yantis Frank McCadden McSherrystown Norma Yantis Slim” Crabbs Abbottstown Eugene Livelsberger Harry Livelsberger Edgegrove Mt. St. Mary's Emmitsburg Gettysburg Fire Company New Oxford Fire Company Blue and Gray Gettysburg New Oxford Mamie Weaver Hanover Street Leo T. Brown Henry Peter Washington, D. C Conewago Joseph Dunn Philadelphia Cedar Ridge Slaybaughs Clarence Dobbs Hanover G. A. Klinger Lincolnway West Hebron Lodge Isabel Pearson Lincoinway East Stewartstown Nellie Fulton Pearson William McClain, Jr Robert Hershey Phoenixville Elizabeth Ann Sheffer Lincolnway East Camp Nawakwa Bigierville Marilyn Sarah Klinefelter Littlestown George E. Sheffer Livingstone West of Town Bernard Staub, Jr Annie Staub M. R. Freed Gwendolyn Ann Hanover Hospital Carlisle Street John Staub West High Street W. Ear H. Cashman Josephine Bressi Marie Carbaugh Joseph I. Weaver Poplar Street Swen G. Selen Harry Thomas New York City Barbara Ann C. L. Keenan Lebanon George Deardorff Charles Hipp York Frank Groft Ralph Groft Harrisburg J. B. Weaver Lorraine Ryland Robinson Baltimore Raphael Weaver Mary Agnes Bernadine Weaver Raphael Weavers F. X. Groft David L. Nickey Columbus Ohio EB. C. Carper Pine Run George Wilhelm Wilhelm Bertha Catherine Wilhelm Pittsburgh Carper W. P. Stoner Linwood Smith Ross Smith John Bender Carvin Bender Williamson Trade School Norman Paul Ensrud Newberry S. C Vitus Smith Brushtown Bernard Livelsberger Ben Livelsberger Edge Grove Charles E. Miller Crown Point Lodge Dick’s Dam Walter E. Garrett Hallam Paul Yoder Codorus E. M. Sando Board of David M. Witmer Homewood Annie Miller Tulsa Oklahoma John I. Mowrey Indianapolis Ind Mowery John F. O'Donnell Albert Leroy Albert Neiderer Conewago Chapel Mildred Neiderer William Adams Blake Sisters of Mercy Wilbur H. Thomas Chambersburg St. Mary's P. C. Fleshman Joseph I. Miller Mary Wagner Regina Moore W. R. Russell Charles F. Staub Leo J. Staub C. A. Brashears Catherine Staub Georgie Fink Emanuel R. Chronister Mr. Chronister Emanuel Susan Wolf Chronister Methodist Episcopal Church Rosie Jane Teaman Duaughter Samuel J. Diehl Edward W. Chronister New Oxford R. D First Lutheran Church Harry Lockenbill Raymond Baugher Allen Diehl Samuel Holtry John Wolford

Abbottstown merchant Mark G. Baker dies at 57

Mark G. Baker, 57, well known Abbottstown merchant, died suddenly at his home on Thursday evening from angina pectoris. Born May 13, 1881, he taught school, farmed, then ran a general store for 27 years. He belonged to Abbottstown Reformed Church, numerous Masonic bodies, Knights Templar, Sons of Veterans, and the Abbottstown Fire Company. He leaves wife Annie May Brodbeck, children Mark C. and Janet, and siblings Annie Hoke, William P. Baker, George W. Baker, Mrs. Susan Stock, David L. Baker, Mrs. Mary Carson, and Robert M. Baker.

Mark G. Baker Abbottstown Baker David H Susan Wolf Baker Mark C. Baker Janet Baker Annie Hoke William P. Baker George W. Baker Susan Stock David L. Baker St. Louis Missouri Mary Carson Harrisburg Robert M. Baker York

Card of Thanks for Mrs E E Dittenhofer

We extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for their kindness during the illness and after the death of Mrs E E Dittenhofer and for flowers and car rides. Her Husband and Sister appreciate the support.

E. E. Ditenhofer

Lincoln Way Opened to Gettysburg Traffic Ceremony Planned

Barriers came down on the Lincoln highway five miles to Gettysburg as traffic moved over the new road. Officials earmark a formal opening next Tuesday at 2 PM EST with Governor Earle possibly cutting the ribbon or, if unavailable, Roy Brownmiller. State and local officials will attend along with Adams County commissioners and Gettysburg leaders. The $323,000 project includes ten- foot lanes and berms with concrete work begun in spring.

Lincoln Highway Gettysburg Burgess CA Heiges George H Earle Roy Brownmiller Highway Department Mr. Jones W. L Stanton Harrisburg John S Rice Charles H. Richter Adams County Gettysburg Borough Burgess Heiges Rock Creek Bridge H. J. Williams Construction Company York

New Oxford Receives 25361 Grant for High School Addition

Public Works Administration begins 1938 program with 41.6 million in grants and 9.0 million in loans for 291 projects. New Oxford school district gets 25361 to add to the high school. Howard A. Gray notes total construction at 92.5 million. grants cover 45 percent and loans 55 percent. President Roosevelt signed the spending bill after Hyde Park event.

Washington Public Works Administration New Oxford Howard A. Gray Gray Roosevelt Hyde Park New York P. W A

Carlin’s Picnic Groves Draw Sunday Families

Carlin's picnic area becomes a Sunday favorite with fried chicken potato salad pickup thermos lemonade and a shady grove for families. Families enjoy games dancing rounds of music and a Clark’s Animal Circus free show featuring Belle the educated pony and a cast of 30 trained animals plus nightly amateur contests with cash prizes in Forest Gardens.

Carlin Dad Mom Clark's Animal] Circus Belle Forest Gardens

Church notices and summer schedules in New Oxford area

Local church notices list service times for St Pauls New Oxford Emmanuel Abbottstown and Emory Methodist Episcopal Church with summer schedules starting this Sunday. Sermon topics include In What Company Do We Feel Most at Home. Holy Communion observed July 3. Miraculous Medal Devotions weekly at St Marys New Oxford.

Emmanuel Abbottstown Joseph Bowser St. Mary’s Church New Oxford Robert Hartnett

First Evangelical Lutheran Church Service Schedule

The Rev George E Sheffer pastor. Church school 9 a m with C P Keefer superintendent. Holy Communion at 10 a m and 7 p m. Evening sermon. Preparatory service Friday 7 45 p m theme What Think Ye of Christ. Baptism at 2 p m on Communion Sunday. After this Sunday no evening service during summer.

First Evangelical Lutheran Church George E. Sheffer D.B C. P. Keefer Holy Communion

New Chester Lutheran Charge Arrives with Rev Kenneth D James

The Rev Kenneth D James is the new pastor for St Pauls The Pines St Marks Heidlersburg and St Johns Hampton. Divine worship times include 9 00 a m at St Pauls The Pines 10 30 a m at St Marks Heidlersburg and 8 00 p m at St Johns Hampton with Sunday school at 10 00 a m 9 00 a m and 7 00 p m respectively.

New Chester Kenneth D. James Pas St. Paul's the Pines St. Mark’s Heidlersburg St. John's Hampton

Brothers Deny Harness Theft Court Date Set

Fern and Herman Hall of Brush town are held on larceny charges for a harness theft from J Willis Snyder. Bail set at 500 dollars each for August court after hearings before Justices Basehore and Shearer. Police say gears lines and breast chains were recovered and Snyder identified the harness.

Fern Herman Hall Brushtown Justice of the Peace John H Basehore J. Willis Snyder Mt Pleasant Township Joseph F. Bushey State Motor Police Bushey Adams County Basehore Shearer Richard A. Brown W. C. Sheely

Reformers top Firemen in tight 6 to 5 softball win

In a well played game Deardorff and Mumert starred on the mound for Reformers while H. H. Sheely and Bull Alwine hit timely circuit drives. Reformers defeated the New Oxford Firemen 6 to 5 aided by sound defense and strong pitching. Junior Mechanics beat Luther Leaguers 11 to 5 on timely hitting and errorless play.

Deardorff Mummert H. H. Sheely Bull Alwine New Oxford Firemen Luther Leaguers

Irishtown Carnival Dedication a Tremendous Success

Irishtown celebrated the dedication of the fire engine house with a large parade and crowd. George Martin Jr praised for leadership as receipts reached 1015 dollars despite a recession, and planners announce a July 8 square dance due to high demand.

Irishtown Fire Company George Martin, Jr Irishtown New Oxford Engine House

New Oxford Student Wins 1938 Pennsylvania Scholarship

Elizabeth Anne Sheffer of New Oxford has been named the 1938 state scholarship winner in Adams County. She was among 16 finalists who took the May 6 examination and was the sole New Oxford high school entrant. An honor graduate, she will attend Gettysburg College this fall to study mathematics.

Elizabeth Anne Sheffer George E. Sheffer New Oxford Adams County Lester K. Ade Harrisburg Miss Sheffer New Oxford High School Gettysburg College

Rev Harold Millard Elected New Pastor

The Rev Harold Millard has been named pastor of the New Oxford charge by Rev Dr Lester A Welliver superintendent of the Harrisburg district. He comes from Decatur Michigan to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Rev Frank W Leidy. The Millards are to arrive in New Oxford this weekend.

Harold Millard New Oxford- Orrtanna Methodist Episcopal Charge Lester A. Welliver Harrisburg Millard Decatur Mich Frank W. Leidy New Oxford

Miss Elizabeth Stough Falls Down StairsIn New Oxford

Miss Elizabeth Stough of Canton Ohio fell down a flight of stairs at Mrs W R Snyder’s home in New Oxford Sunday evening suffering a fractured collarbone and body bruise. She was patient at Hanover hospital. Her two month Europe tour via New York was cancelled for the present.

W. R. Snyder New Oxford Elizabeth Stough Canton Ohio Hanover Hospital Slough New York Europe

Marriage License Filed for Ambrose Eline and Pauline Smith

A marriage license application was filed Wednesday at the clerk of courts office by Donald Ambrose Eline of McSherrystown and Pauline Agnes Smith of Inishtown. They are identified as the son and daughter of their respective parents.

Donald Ambrose Eline Benjamin Eline McSherrystown Pauline Agnes Smith Elmer J Smith Inishtown

Special Sale Perry's Grocery Ad on Back Page

Notice directs readers to the back page for Perry's Grocery special sale details. Contains limited readable fragments and urges customers to view the advertisement for offers, prices, and items.

Perry’s Grocery Perry Ady

Community Auction and Picnics Planned in Area

W. M. Ohler to hold a community auction in New Chester Friday evening. Mt. Olive Reformee Sunday school plans two picnics at Bermudian on Saturday June 25. Boy Scout Troop 85 hosts a cake sale June 25 from 2 00 to 7 00 pm at Slagie's store. Conewego Chapel's annual old time picnic in Smiths Grove is set for Saturday July 16 with chicken suppers from 3 30 pm. Everyone welcome.

Mt. Olive Reformee Picnie Bermudian Boy Scout No. 85 Slagie Conewego Chapel Smiths Grove

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Elmer Shildt H. O. Gotshall G. R. Thompson Edna Albert Fannie Hartzell Biglerville G. Howard Koons Dauphin County John Sneeringer Sunday George Ister Fuller’s Lake Pine Grove Orrtanna Methodist Episcopal Orrtanna Church David Ella Glenn Carlisle Edward Ditenhafer Plank's Meat Market York Street Gellysburg Lincoln ‘Way Open Gardens G’burg Carlin’s New Oxford Evangelical and H E Sheely Emory Methodist Episcopal Church Tor L Luther League Pet Reformed Jr Mechanics Livingston Shoe N.O Firemen Catholics Living'n Shoe Luther League Reford Miss Eliz. Stough W. M. Ohler
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