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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1931
Page
2
New Oxford item announced for second class mail. Terms: $1.00 per year in advance. $1.50 if not paid within the year. Subscriptions not discontinued unless chosen by publisher until arrears are paid. Out of county rate $1.50 in advance or $2.00 if unpaid within year. Ads at reasonable rates with liberal contractor discounts.
Thirty years ago Geo F Witter finished his home foundation in New Chester. The Rev Kender assumed duties at the New Chester Lutheran charge and moved into the parsonage. Several local marriages are noted including Sedn A Trostle and L Kate Clapsaddle in Philadelphia, Oliver Bryan and Bessie I Gitt in Atlantic City, and Amos P Beadle and Violet E Kobler in Philadelphia. A new trolley line proposal would connect Hanover and East Berlin.
The Adams county ministerial association met at Caledonia. Rev O D Cobb of Bendersville was elected president, Rev H F Fox of Gettysburg vice president, Rev W M Beattie of Gettysburg secretary, and Rev C M Cof felt of Fairfield treasurer. A program committee including Hafer Fox and Beattie was named. The annual picnic followed with contests races and a baseball game in the afternoon.
The governor signed a bill extending the state highway from Hampton to Biglerville and beyond through Hanover street to Arendtsville, adding 1100 feet west of the Byler syle borough line. Senator Charles H. Cuppinger is the bill sponsor.
Miss Lillian Bittinger returns from Beaver College to spend summer at home. George Bentzel turns twenty five with a surprise party at his parents home as forty one relatives gather. Children's Day program at Green Springs church draws large crowd. Bethlehem Mines beats Thomasville 14 to 4 in baseball. Lewis Warnick sustains facial injuries from a practice ball. Sunshine class welcomes new member Earl Belle at Green Springs Sunday school.
L W McEntire of Clarion drummer boy of Co M 5th Pennsylvania infantry recalls comrades in Gettysburg age. Only seven he knew there still live including Ziegler Sandoe McIlhenny Roth Mumper Shields and Koch. Co M never saw action but suffered sickness at Chickamauga Park Tennessee and Sergeant William Steffy of New Oxford died in camp hospital.
W Levere Hafer of Gettysburg is critically ill. Prof C Grove Haines and wife from Worcester Mass visit Abbottstown as his parents assist. School board bans Sunday baseball on school grounds. Mrs John Frey of Hamilton Township is very ill. Grace Reformed Sunday school held its annual picnic at Farmers' Grove. Mr and Mrs John T Pissel remain seriously ill. Mrs Charles E Bowser confined by stomach trouble. Four hundred thirty six chickens slaughtered at Altland House last week. Miss Ethel Benedick confined to bed by illness.
Charles Matthews 31 his armless wife and five children totaling ages one to ten walked from Gettysburg to Oklahoma City after Matthews a long employed father said he chose walking as a last resort. Wilmington officials and the Red Cross supplied clothing food and some money to ease the journey.
The state bureau of motor vehicles announced last week that three Adams County operators have had their licenses restored. The drivers named are Oliver Cling of Peach Glen, Ralph Shultz of Gettysburg Route 5, and Clea Pun Arentz of Gettysburg Kyuute.
Herbert B Fulmer a 19 year old Gettysburg college freshman from Johnstown was fatally injured in an automobile collision near Bonneauville on June 3. A coroner's jury ruled the death accidental after hearing five witnesses including Fulmer's fraternity brothers Kenneth McMillan and John Stoner and local residents Mr and Mrs Peter Gebhart. The wreck occurred when Fulmer attempted to pass George Deardorff's car on a curve and skidded after braking hard. Fulmer survived the crash about two hours. Jury members included M J McSherry Dr Frank Kramer Charles M Wills A S Mills John Thorn and H B Martin.
During a torrential storm in Adams county lightning struck the Sheely Brothers farm tenant house near Cashtown. The six room log dwelling and most contents were destroyed. Harvey Kump and family occupied the home. loss exceeds $1,000 with no full insurance. Ethel Kump, 5, was knocked from her chair. A dog was killed on the porch. The family fled to Frank Watson’s near Centre Mills.
An action for 324.05 damages was entered by C. Sterner of Hanover against Newark Shoe Stores in Hanover on the Hanover Pike near Fablesburg Maryland following a January 14 1931 automobile collision involving Sterner and J J Rosenthal agent for the shoe firm. The Hanoverian’s car was damaged and depreciated in value. Attorneys Keith and Sheely Gettysburg represent the plaintiff with Laird and Gelsler Hanover on record.
G. J. Bowers of Heidersburg was arrested north of Littlestown on Thursday for operating an overweight truck carrying 25 965 pounds, 1765 pounds over the legal limit. An employee was arrested May 7 for excess load. Case to be presented to Justice Howard G. Blocher in Littlestown.
Earl Guise, 40, of Gettysburg R. 7, was struck by a hit-and-run driver while walking on Harrisburg road four miles north of Gettysburg. He was taken to Warner hospital for treatment. Mrs. Sadie E. Reader, 57, of Midway, was struck by the car of Estella I. Freed, Hanover, while crossing the street in front of her home.
John Abraham Miller of Abbottstown and Raymond LeRoy Wisler of Gettysburg have been named second lieutenants of infantry in the army reserve. July 2 marks the first day for filings for county and local offices ahead of September primaries. The Sun notes Cancer arrives as summer begins in 93 days. A new trial motion in the Mary Small case is denied. Small sought $25,000 after her husband died from acute alcoholism tied to liquor from Jones. Gettysburg furniture factories report full operation aided by show-driven orders. local merchants cite gains from Chicago and New York exhibits. An eel captured near Gettysburg weighs roughly 3 1/2 pounds. Hanover sees aggressive price cutting as rival refrigerator agents canvass neighborhoods. Parking rules relax on Saturdays and Mondays for 30 days. Orrtanna resident Terf Lauver returns to work in Gettysburg. his wife Mrs. Lauver remains employed locally. Attorney J Donald Swope suffers indigestion while golfing. Charles Lawson of Hanover jailed on assault charges. A Lutheran leadership training camp opens near Brysonia with 75 boys enrolled. St Mark’s Hanover adds a full-time director of music and a new organist starting Sept 1.
Typhoid fever grips eight of twelve Wright family members in East Berlin. Fairy Wright, 15, dies at York hospital as father and three other children fall ill. Lavere 10 and Kathleen 13 face hospital care while others recover. The father is out of work and welfare aid is sought as water contamination is blamed.
Barbers in Adams county must be licensed by the state after January 1 1932 following Representative Mussmano's barber bill signed by Governor Pinchot The Department of Public Instruction will run barbering duties with no state examining board A 90 day filing window requires experience and business location details plus a physician certificate of good health A $2 registration fee and $2 yearly renewal are set. Also 168 members of service clubs from Gettysburg Littlestown Hanover and Westminster attended an outing at Graefenburg Inn.
Nine hearings conducted by Justice of the Peace Lewis JD Sell Wanover resulted in four persons committed to York county jail and two released on 500 bail. Other bound over on October 1929 tax and larceny charges, including Paul Wildesin for unpaid state gasoline taxes.
In the Central Pennsylvania conference York Springs gains Rev. Darrell J. Stone as pastor replacing Rev. S. J. Pittenger who goes to Lewisberry and Lisburn. Littlestown gets Rev. Hugh Hay while Rev. F W Hallman and Rev. Russell Dysart remain in Gettysburg and New Oxford Orrtanna posts. Dr Morris E Swartz named Harrisburg district superintendent succeeding Rev J Howard Ake who ends his term. Solomon H Doll dies at 78 after collapsing near his daughter's York home.
Mrs. McKenna’s possessions moved to Philadelphia with Ella Timmins and Hayes Timmins joining her there. Albert and Mrs. Koehler bought Mrs. McKenna’s home and moved in. Mrs. Shaeffer and infant were discharged from Hanover hospital. Wea ver suffered a paralysis stroke. Bernadine Corrigan of Baltimore returned home for summer. Dr. Brennan and Rita visited Philadelphia by plane and auto, with a new Nash sedan. Donald Weaver discharged after tonsillectomy. St Mary’s students and faculty enjoyed a Miller’s Grove picnic by trucks and cars. Mrs. Bollinger returned from Georgia after three months. Joseph Strasbaugh broke his collar bone during a ball game. John and family hosted a seventh birthday party for John Jr. Lawrence Bunty discharged after appendicitis. The Brady family moved from Edward McCann’s to Lloyd Duck’s former property. The Gangway Sweaes lost to Silver Run 4–3. Bemniller homered in ninth. A. J. Brady remains ill at home. Gertrude Staub improves from tonsillitis. Rosa Poist’s will probate valued at $5,500 with executor Harry Poist. beneficiaries are her son and daughter.
Eleven boys aged 10 to 15 are under arrest in Gettysburg for a series of robberies mainly at Gettysburg College fraternity houses over eight months. Four captured at the Phi Kappa Psi house last week implicated seven others. ring leader Charles Woodward and Glenn Hankey were jailed on bail for court in August. The youths face charges of breaking and entering and larceny with others awaiting juvenile court appearance. Neal Cullison and others confessed to thefts at Phi Gamma Delta and the Fleet-Wing service station cash register.
T B Streams a special investigator for the bureau of animal industry and George Raffensperger a field agent plan a drive against owners of unlicensed dogs in Adams county and those who let dogs run at large at night. About 100 fewer dogs are licensed this year than last year.
Cars driven by Milo Witherow of Gettysburg Route 2 and Clarence R. Beck Jr of Littlestown collided in Gettysburg Saturday evening. No injuries were reported though both vehicles were so badly damaged they required towing from the scene.
1928 Hudson coach 326 dollars 1928 Chevrolet coach Mar mon 7 pass sedan priced right 1928 Dodge delivery truck 350 1927 Chevrolet coupe two 1927 Whippet coaches 1927 Chevrolet coupe two Whippet roadsters 1930 Chevrolet six sedan like new. Stokes Garage 111 Baltimore St Hanover Pa.
Berkshire area dealers and garages offer a wide range of classics from 1920s to 1930s including Chevrolets Pontiacs Fords Dodges and Essox models. Prices span from hundreds to low thousands with terms and multiple body styles noted. Public listings credit Superior Garage Hanover Stern er and Plank & Bell Gettysburg as sources.
McCormick Deering mower and covered wagon for sale by E L Eckert in East Berlin R2. Multiple used cars from Gettysburg Sales and Service listed with down payment options. Six room bungalow and 40 ft lot for sale by Louise Hoover New Oxford. YORK SUPPLY CO and Trade In Furniture Co advertise furniture sets and household items at low prices. Listings from York Pa area with cash or credit terms and contact details.
Estate of Rose Point of McSherrystown Adams county Pa. announces Letters Testamentary granted to Harry F Poist executor. Claimants and debtors must notify or pay promptly. John P Butt attorney Compiler Building Gettysburg Pa. June 26 6%?
Voters are urged to support S. L. Allison of Fairfield for Prothonotary and Alfred Holtorth of Gettysburg for County Commissioner. H. B. Geisman of Mt. Pleasant Township is named for Register and Recorder. Quintin D. Reber for Sheriff. Low W. Wagaman for County Auditor. George W. Topper of Straban Township for County Commissioner. F. C. M. Buhero of Franklin Township for County Auditor. Je Renrig te Township is listed for Town Supervisor.
A slate of candidates appears for county offices including clerk of courts Wilbur A Geiselman and register and recorder Erney L Myers. Other nominees listed include auditor Samuel C Lott and county commissioners W H Stout and Neil Gibson with postings from Highland Basler and Biglerville townships.
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