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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
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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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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Mt. Olive Reformee
Picnie
Bermudian
Boy Scout
No. 85
Slagie
Conewego Chapel
Smiths Grove
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