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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1925
Page
6
Marriages, thefts, property moves and community events fill the week in Hanover, New Oxford, Bonneauville, and surrounding towns. Notable items include the Barnitz DeTar wedding set for 2:30 PM at the Barnitz home, a cut-out auto charge against Frank J. Smith, and a 35-chicken theft at O. B. Flaherty’s Waldheim premises.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Philips of Five Points announce the birth of a son recently. The Rev Harold Little will be installed at the Pines church July 5 at 2 o'clock with Rev Dr Sander delivering the sermon. J F Houck of Heidlersburg suffered vertigo and was unconscious briefly but is improving. Luther Cashman has improved after a week’s confinement. John Neely and John Millar of New Chester attend summer school at Gettysburg College. Worship at Vines Lutheran church Sunday at 10 with the sermon Why Do Souls Turn Away From Christ. Mr and Mrs J W Taughinbaugh return home near Hunterstown after six weeks with daughter Mrs J W Linton in Tacony. Worship at Heidlersburg Lutheran church Sunday at 2 with the same sermon title. Fire of undetermined origin destroys a small outbuilding housing a chair factory at Hall T Thompson’s home in Heidlersburg, owned by Neely Kennedy. damage to building about 100 dollars, loss of chairs and apparatus about 50 dollars. Gettysburg fire company responds. Leroy Rogers and family of Maryland visited Mr and Mrs David Kemper in Heidlersburg.
Several residents report illnesses and recoveries in the Littlestown area. Wm. Fleagle and James Miller are ill. Elizabeth Wilkinson and M. G. Nagle are convalescing or infirm. Rev. Father O’Flynn resumes recovery in Waterport while Father Boyle serves at St Aloysius. Bernard Little contracts scarlet fever. Quarantine lifted for the Aumen home as Leo Clinigan completes diphtheria isolation.
Five year old Charles Bream of Gettysburg suffered a skull fracture after falling fifteen feet from a barn haymow onto his head and shoulder on his father's farm. He was taken to Warner Hospital in critical condition and later regained consciousness. Dr. H F Goeken treated him, noting probable skull fracture. Jos Krepps and Chas Busbey of McSherrystown were listed as ill.
McSherrystown led by Fahnestock on the mound shut down rival New Oxford as St Marys of McSherrystown beat New Oxford 10 to 3. Bolin hit a homer and J Smajl drove in three with a bases loaded triple to highlight the win. Standings show McSherrystown atop the league with Littlestown and Gettysburg close behind. saturday schedule lists arendtsville at biglerville and other matchups while clergy retreat news from Emmitsburg notes Fr Geo L Rice of New Oxford and Paul Weaver attending.
Wm I Kennedy buys P Emory Millar farm near Wiermans Mill on private terms. A farm cat nurses two orphaned kittens after a car strike. Church services and sermons noted at Hampton Lutheran and Reformed churches. Public auction details, baptisms, and a long list of local visitors and guests are recorded. A purse with $12 was found after a missed pocketbook incident.
Hubert Long returns from Memorial Hospital Johns town with no brace needed after operation and Kiwanis Club support. Vehicle collision near Hamp ton injures none. motorcycle rider and passenger receive minor cuts. Prosecutions for unlicensed dogs filed at New Oxford. one stray dog shot. Slow signs painted on Lincoln Highway east and west of Cross Keys. Minor collision in front of Kime's garage injures no one. Miss Ruth Kop man honored by surprise return from New York. Paradise Protectory band to give sacred concert at Kopp’s Willow Oak Park Sunday 1 to 6 PM.
East Berlin reports on annual rose presentation at Zion church by Elsesser of York, hay fire scare in Rhinehart field, local graduates from Thompson Commercial school, and various town notes. Artesian well reaches 755 feet with 40 gallons per minute. health, bus schedules, church festival plans, realty transfer, and school repairs also covered.
New Oxford lifted a water shortage when the dam flood-gates were closed and the pumping station increased the stand-pipe depth from under 25 feet to 65 feet. Harry C. Stock, a Pennsylvania legislator from Adams County, shut the gates after temporarily opening them near the old mill. The Diehl mill property had water rights tied to the land, and the prior action had allowed leakage into Conewago Creek, draining the stand-pipe and threatening the borough’s supply.
The New Oxford town council proceeds with condemnation proceedings at Diehl’s dam. A land survey precedes court action to appoint viewers and assess damages. Citizens urge final settlement to prevent future water shortages as the State Water Commission approves the plan.
July 4 program at Griest Park features the largest entry of pacers trotters and runners. A double header baseball slate includes Churchtown Abbottstown Spring Grove and Pennville in the Hanover Sunset League. Music from Jack and White of Hanover and New Oxford band highlights a 1 PM start with 30 cent admission and free parking.
Philip Stauffer son of Rev and Mrs Stauffer of Mt Wolf formerly of New Chester was held for court after a Saturday hearing before Alderman Beech York. He faced charges of entering and robbing a cigar store in Mt Wolf owned by Austin Smith. Testimony focused on the robbery and recovered goods with a confession. case was recommitted to jail.
A large stock of Victrolas arrived today at Nace's Music Stores with a wide assortment of records. Flexible payment options allow a small down payment and balance tailored to earnings. Victrolas advertised from $15, with stores in Hanover Pennsylvania and Gettysburg Pennsylvania.
For rent offerings include a storeroom and two flats in Hanover with a ground floor unit. Also a cottage at Dicks. Interested parties contact Mrs D J Riley at 100 Carlisle Street, Hanover, Pennsylvania.
A June wedding in New Oxford united Elizabeth Hersh daughter of Mr and Mrs J N Hersh with Wallace V Peters son of Mr and Mrs Zacharias J Peters of Guernsey. Revered by Rev Geo Br Sheffer the couple exchanged vows in the Hersh residence in the presence of close family. The bride wore white satin with tulle lace veil and orange blossoms and carried lilies of the valley. Matron of honor was Mrs Geo N Acker with blue chiffon dress and pink roses. The ceremony featured nephews Geo N Acker III and John Hersh Acker as ribbon bearers and best man J K Krauss of Wilmington Del. ushers included Wm Tyson Henry Pickering Geo N Acker and Henry Hersh. A reception followed and the couple departed the same evening for a wedding trip. The Hersh home was decorated with laikspur and gladiolas.
Tourists traveling the Lincoln Highway pass through Adams County’s New Oxford and remark on its cleanliness and charm. Locals exude the town’s attractive spirit as visitors praise the main street circle and byways, predicting growth and progress for the community.
First Lutheran Church led by Rev. George E. Sheffer sets services at 10 a m with Sunday school at 9 a m and a sermon on Why Men Hate Light. Holy Communion planned July 12. Other churches in town include Methodist Episcopal with J W McMorris preaching and St Pauls Reformed with preparatory service and Holy Communion. St Marys announces Masses at 7 30 and 10 a m with weekday masses at 7 a m. Emmanuel Reformed of Abbottstown led by Rev Frantz offers Sunday School at 9 a m and worship at 7 p m.
Mrs. Martha Himes returned home on Lincolnway K after treatment at Warner hospital with trained nurses in attendance. Mrs. Thos S Wright of Aspers and Mrs. S S Weaver of Gettysburg R7 were admitted. Miss Maebert Spangler, a public school teacher in West Philadelphia, suffered heat prostration and has been in hospital two weeks but is improving and hopes to return to York Springs this week.
Lloyd L. Keefer of York Springs wed Esther R. Beitman of York Springs. Martin A. Weaver of McSherrystown married Mary McKim of McSherrystown. Alfred Laughman of Conewago Township wed Margaret M. Laughman of Berwick Township.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hensel of W. High Street welcome a daughter on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Storm of White Run announce a daughter.
To reduce stock, Nace's Music Stukes offers pianos as low as 349 and players as low as 385. Visit Hanover or Gettysburg locations to appreciate value.
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