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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1937
Page
4
Notices advertise real and personal property of Daniel and Margaret Wagner to be sold Saturday afternoon on Carlisle Street in New Oxford. Bee acy.
All Day meeting at Latimore Meeting House on Sunday June 27 features an eight thirty to eleven thirty forenoon with Moderator Hayes Anthony Chorister Grace Boyer and opening devotions by Glenn Boyer. Afternoon session at 1 15 includes Moderator George Harboldt Special Music by Upper Conewago Young People and sermons by Elder S G Meyer with lessons in school society and business coordinated by local leaders. Bring lunch and a car full of people.
The new tenure act faces its first test as Straban township school board in Rocky Grove near Gettysburg plans a public hearing next Friday June 25. John Z Millar faces charges of negligence cruelty and violation of the state school code. testimonies from patrons and board members will be heard at the Rocky Grove school with possible county court appeal.
Mr and Mrs George A Raffensperger of Straban township were surprised by relatives on Sunday. Guests from Hanover York Gardners New Oxford Millerstown Wilkes Barre Gettysburg and Elizabeth Town attended with numerous family members. Picnic lunches on the lawn capped a pleasant day.
Mrs. Gertrude Hatch of Toledo was apprehended by a state patrolman for speeding in Oxford township. Co R Calverley of Philadelphia paid a $10 fine and costs on a 60 mph speeding charge in Oxford township. Elizabeth Cole of New York was arrested for speeding in Oxford township. Frank Smith of South Peters Street faced assault and battery charges brought by his wife. he was jailed Saturday and released Sunday after the case was settled.
Nathaniel Long of Hanover was arrested at his home last week by Sheriff Bernard W. Spence and Deputy B. E. Bixler on a county court bench warrant for failure to appear in court. He was jailed in the county jail.
The new 1938 RCA Victor radios are showcased at C. H. Browns located at 40 Baltimore Street in Hanover.
Local Junior Order unit No 628 at a Tuesday meeting endorsed full cooperation with the Boy Scout troop for its improvement. News notes cover community visits, church funerals, family reunions, and local travel from Gettysburg to York and beyond with numerous residents listed.
Full line of cotton dresses from 1.00 up and wash silk dresses white coats and suits promoted by M C Nace Store located at Center Square Hanover.
The New Oxford Fire Company marked its fiftieth anniversary with a three day carnival and home coming despite rain delays. A large parade Saturday featured Hampstead Fire Company and local drum corps, with Judge Harry E. Lantus delivering an appropriate address and Rev. H. E. Sheely as master of ceremonies. Hampstead won a $25 prize for best appearing company in line with a musical organization. Chief Marshal John W. Herman and assistant Nathaniel Miller led the procession through town streets, despite muddy grounds and forecast showers.
Names and places fill a local social notes page with visits from Harrisburg Philadelphia and Washington D C. Mr and Mrs J E C Miller hosted Anna Mae Leech and relatives while Dr H J Jordan visited New Oxford and the Myers family returned from Louisville Kentucky. The summer solstice time is noted and Art Bream clarifies a fishing party misstatement at Ocean City Maryland.
Oliver F. Schutt of Gettysburg purchased Reichle's meat market fixtures and business from C. E. Tawney of Gettysburg. Schutt took possession on Tuesday. terms were private. Tawney had run the shop for nearly a decade. his daughter Mrs. Wilbur Plank managed it much of that time and will stay on briefly. clerk D C. Reuben Bankert remains on staff.
Mrs. Lucy Edmonia Belle Pope 77 wife of Edward W Pope died suddenly Monday at 6 30 am of a heart attack at their New Oxford home R 3 She was Virginia native daughter of Edward Scribner and Emily Elliott and moved to their present home ten years ago Survived by husband three children foster son 12 grandchildren five sisters and nieces and nephews Funeral from the late home Wednesday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Dr H G Spence Rev Dr Frank W Leidy Interment New Oxford cemetery
Raymond C. Marshall 28 of New Oxford Route 1 died Tuesday at 6 30 AM in University of Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia after two weeks as a patient. He was born March 20 1909 son of Henry B and Westie Rickrode Marshall. Survivors include his wife Edna Lockner parents three sisters and two brothers. Funeral plans tentative for Friday with Rest Haven cemetery interment.
Miss Katie King of Philadelphia died Thursday after suffering a stroke at her home and being moved to a hospital. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Emma Ruff King of near New Oxford. She leaves numerous cousins in Hanover and Adams counties. Funeral services were held Monday in the New Oxford cemetery with Rev. Howard E. Sheely officiating at the Reformed church.
Peter H. Menges of Hanover died Sunday evening in Hanover hospital at age 178 from gangrene linked to arteriosclerosis. He had right leg amputation the prior Friday. Survived by widow Jennie Krug Menges, daughter Mrs. Paul Wetzel, grandson, sister Mrs. Frank Hetrick. Funeral held from Mrs. Wetzel's home with Rev. Harry Hursh Beidleman officiating. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Mary Rice wife of A C Rice of Hanover died Saturday night at Hanover hospital aged 32. Born August 4 1904 she was daughter of Mrs Charlotte Overbaugh and the late Edward Overbaugh. Survivors include husband son Carl mother six sisters and two brothers. Requiem Mass held at St Marys McSherrystown with Rev F X Feeser officiating. interment in St Marys cemetery McSherrystown.
A large number of residents in eastern Adams County join hundreds of others for weekly Sunday community sings at Forest Park Hanover. Song books are free and the event is gaining popularity in the area.
Frank J. Smith of New Oxford was jailed Saturday night and Sunday on an assault and battery charge filed by his wife Margaret L. Smith. He was released after she withdrew the charge. A prior May 13 arrest was similarly dropped the next day after Mrs. Smith changed her mind.
Miss Louise Higinbotham daughter of R H Higinbotham of New Oxford R D and George A Clark son of Mrs Jane R Clark of New Oxford were united in marriage at 10 30 a m Thursday in the Gettysburg Presbyterian parsonage by Rev Frederick B Crane. Attendants were Miss Helen L Higinbotham and Rex Gilbert. The bride a Sibley nursing school graduate and private nurse will reside with her husband at his New Oxford home after a wedding trip to Virginia and Pittsburgh.
Robert Harry Stover son of Mr and Mrs Roy H Stover Hanover and Miss Mary Louise Pascoe daughter of Mr and Mrs William Pascoe McSherrystown were married Saturday morning in the parsonage of St Mark's Lutheran church Hanover. The ring ceremony at the Lutheran church was performed by Rev. Dr. John S Tome. They were unattended.
Miss Grace E Lillich daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Lillich and Harry E Weaver son of Mr and Mrs Vincent Weaver were married Sunday afternoon at St Matthew s Lutheran church Hanover The ring ceremony was led by Rev Dr Harry Hursh Beidleman The couple with Mr and Mrs John Lillich as attendants planned a reception at the bridegroom s home and a short wedding trip They will live at 3 Granger street Hanover The bride works at New Oxford shoe factory and the groom at Revonah spinning mills
Robert J. Little of McSherrystown and Verna Kraut of Abbottstown wed in St Marys Catholic Rectory McSherrystown with Rev. Cletus Hauck officiating. Attendants Francis Hagerman and Regina Little. Bride wore white lace over satin. bridesmaid in blue chiffon. The groom works for Cannon Shoe Co. and bride for a New Oxford sewing factory. they will reside in Abbottstown.
Mildred Decker of near New Chester was brought to Annie M. Warner hospital Gettysburg by Dr Wilbur Miller of New Oxford after stepping on a nail about a week ago. Reports say she is improving.
Church announces Sunday schedule with church school at 9 a.m. led by Prof C P Keefer, Holy Communion at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. No morning sermon. evening sermon planned. Baptism service at 2 p.m. Preparatory service Friday at 7 45 with theme Is Jesus Attractive. Summer mornings at 10 o'clock every Sunday. Emphasis on worship during summer.
The Rev. F. W. Leidy presides at Emory Methodist Episcopal Church. Sunday school at 9 a.m. led by superintendent Miss Ruth McDonnell. Evening service at 7 p.m. features a sermon titled Trophies at His Feet.
The Rev HE Sheely pastor at St Pauls New Oxford announces Sunday services including church school at 9 a m and worship at 10 a m with sermon Not Who But What Holy Communion on Sunday morning July 11 Preparatory service Saturday evening July 10 at 7 30 Visitors welcome.
Emmanuel in Abbottstown announces a 9 a.m. service of worship with a sermon titled Not Who, But What. Church school led by superintendent Joseph Bowser starts at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
The Rev D P Reardon pastor. Sunday schedule includes Low Mass 7 30 a m High Mass 10 00 a m Sodality 7 40 p m Evening devotions and benediction 7 30 p m.
The Rev Kenneth D James appointed pastor at St Pauls The Pines St Johns Hampton and St Marks Heidlersburg with Sunday school sessions at 9:00 a m and divine worship at 10:15 a m 10:00 a m and 7:30 p m on Sunday for children’s day exercises and regular services.
York Springs high school becomes fifth Adams county institution to include an agricultural course after a school board meeting. New Oxford joins York Springs to select a shared teacher. a joint session will elect the educator and discuss space, with possible rented rooms for the year. Attending members included Lewis E. Potts, Harvey E. Lerew, Harold A. Smith, and Rev. D B Harlacher.
Ralph W. Hamm of Hanover was elected secretary of the Hanover school district at an adjourned board meeting. He will start July 5 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Lewis D. Ziegler. salary $1,200 annually. Hamm, a Gettysburg College graduate and former instructor at Villanova, and currently with Modern Poultry Equipment Co. in Hanover, is the son in law of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Kraber of Abbottstown.
Howard Appell of New York City returned home after a stay as a guest of William H. Snyder on Carlisle Street.
The Men's Bible class of First Lutheran church schedules its annual picnic on Saturday in Alwine's grove. The New Oxford high school band will provide music for the event in the afternoon and evening.
Arthur Barnard and William Crosby, both 24 and homeless, were arrested on the Lincoln highway west of Seven Stars after armed entry into the Hoover home in Gettysburg. They pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons and burglary and await sentence. They admitted fleeing via the cellar, entering by window, and fleeing toward the railroad.
Elmer Dillman of Gettysburg formerly of New Oxford has succeeded Miss Anna Gilbert as state appraiser and investigator. The change became effective June 16. Dillman is a Democratic worker and enjoys strong support from friends, while Gilbert served capably following her father William C. Gilbert’s passing.
A. Franklin Sterner Jr and Earl Bittinger opened a renovated green grocery and seafood store at the rear of the State theater in Hanover. Sterner formerly worked four years at Stanley R Holliday's market.
Judge W. C. Sheely of Gettysburg was discharged from Annie M. Warner hospital after undergoing an appendix operation. He left the hospital Wednesday and is reported resting at home.
The condition of Mrs. E. H. Markley of Gettysburg after a major operation at Annie M. Warner hospital Monday was reported as good. Dr H. Markley, vice president of the F. & M. Bank in New Oxford, is related.
Mrs John Bollinger of Newville visited her sister Mrs H E Lougn on Hanover Street for a family visit.
Borough ordinance restricts fireworks sales and use in New Oxford. Citizens warned not to set off fireworks. violations will be prosecuted. By order of Town Council. Guy Klingel.
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