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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1942

Page

2

New Oxford Item Telegraphed From Post Office Listing

Public notices indicate subscription terms for the New Oxford Ledger Company in Gettysburg. Henry Smith is the managing editor. rates are 81.00 per year in advance or 1.50 for non prepaid within a year. No discontinuance unless arrears are paid. Advertising rates noted with contract discounts.

Werner and Eee New Oxford Lean Company Eevee In Corvoret Freaident Son Gettysburg Henry Smith

N. O. Ref. reports town election for pastor and local notices

The N O Ref publishes a local slice with pastor election set for Sunday in which Rev Henry E Gebhart of Duquesne is the sole candidate. It also lists several minor injuries, births, marriages, hires, and moves around New Oxford and Abbottstown, plus regional events and property updates.

N. O Henry E. Gebhart Duquesne T. E. Warner Hanover Street

Local 30 Year Anniversary Couple Wed in Hanover Area

Thirty years ago Francis Busbey of McSherrystown and Miss Leonora K. Landis of Hanover wed on a Sunday. F X Billman sold private for his mother a tract of over an acre near Irishtown to George H. Lawrence of Irishtown. Luther Pottorff mason of New Chester suffered neck ligaments torn after a wagon fall. Dr and Mrs Felix Jenkins of Baltimore moved to a house along the Hanover road near McSherrystown for the summer.

Francis Busbey McSherrystown Leonora K. Landis Hanover F. X. Billman Irishtown George H. Lawrence Luther Pottorff Mason New Chester Felix Jenkins Baltimore Hanover Road

Adams County runs successful dusk to dawn blackout test

Adams county reported a 100 percent effective dusk to dawn blackout conducted Tuesday night into this morning. 35 000 residents joined 4000 volunteers under the county Council of Defense at the court house control center for the eight thirty p m to five a m exercise with 1500 wardens 4000 volunteers and 2500 county firemen plus 425 aircraft spotters.

Adams County Defense Services Adams County Council of Defense Court House W. C. Sheely State Council of Defense County Council of Defense A. C. Marts Sheely Kenneth Hull Marshy Little Blaine Walters Lawrence Sheads C. G. Crist James B. Aumen

Church Services Emanuel Reformed Hampton

Emanuel Reformed Church Hampton lists Sunday school at 9 a m and no worship service this Sunday while St John s Reformed New Cheater is also noted. Reverend Richard Shaffer leads.

Emanuel Reformed Hampton Richard Shaffer St. John’s Reformed New Cheater

Abbottstown Lutheran Charge Worship Schedule Details

The Rev. Snyder Alleman, pastor, leads at Abbottstown Lutheran Charge with worship at 9 a m Sunday school at 10 15 a m and Luther League at 7 p m on Sundays.

Abbottstown Lutheran Snyder Alleman Luther League

Mass schedule for Rev. J F O'Donnell parish

The Rev J F O Donnell Pastor announces Sunday masses at 7 and 10 oclock in the morning. The Blessed Virgin Sodality and Benedict ion will hold a service at 7 p m.

J. F. O'Donnell Blessed Virgin Sodality

New Chester Lutheran Charge Worship Times Listed

The Rev. Elmer Drum presides at St. Mark's Heidlersburg with worship at 9 a.m and Sunday School at 10 a.m St. John's Hampton offers Sunday School at 9 30 a.m and worship at 10 30 a.m St. Paul's The Pines conducts Sunday School at 7 p.m and worship at 8 p.m

New Chester

South Mountain Fair Suspended During War

The South Mountain fair has been suspended for the duration of the war, halting annual events and associated activities while host communities adjust to wartime conditions.

Property Transfers Near Livingston Trustee to Sell Real Estate

Trustee to sell the late I W Livings ton of New Oxford real estate. Glenn E Feiser and Mary E Feiser of York buy Lincolnway West property in New Oxford. Multiple transfers include Alvin B Reed Latimore Twp to Grayson A Weigle York Springs 43 acres in Latimore Twp. Others involve Romaine A and Fabian Strausbaugh Mt Pleasant Twp. Mary Margaret and John P Frank and Eileen A Gebhart all of Baltimore and Thomas F Ruth C Olaf A and Marjorie O Gebhart of Aberdeen MD to John W and Mamie C Mummert Hanover for Mt Pleasant Twp property. Eva L and Roger A Doll Frederick MD sell to Marvin S and Ethel B Hankey Mt Pleasant Twp 86 acres in Union Twp. John W and Mamie C Mummert Hanover sell to Ate L Finn Straban Twp one acre Mt Pleasant Twp. George A and Lillie E Harr to George M and Mary E Harr Hamilton Twp 76 acres. George W Adams Hanover Rt 4 to George H Adams and Bernice L Adams Conewago Twp tract.

Livingston I. W. Livingston New Oxford Glenn E Mary E. Feiser York Lincolnway West Alvin B Reed Latimore Township Grayson A. Weigle York Springs Romaine A Fabian Strausbaugh Mt. Pleasant Township Mary Margaret John P. Frank Eileen A. Gebhart Baltimore Thomas F Ruth C Olaf A Marjorie O. Gebhart Aberdeen Maryland John W Mamie C. Mummert Hanover Eva L Roger A. Doll Frederick Marvin S Ethel B. Hankey Union Township Ate L. Finn Straban Township George A Lillie E. Harr George M Mary E. Harr Hamilton Township George W. Adams Hanover R. 4 George H. Adams Bernice L. Adams Conewago Township

Local Army and Community News Move In Town

Mrs. Charles Cramer and family moved from Edgar Weaner’s farm to a property near Seven Stars. Mr. Topper occupies the vacated home and has long worked for Weaner. Benjamin Kissling found work in York, while Private Paul Myers is at Keesler Field. Anthony Mardus, now in Detroit, is a night watchman. his daughter Mary finished at St Joseph’s academy. A daughter was born June 10 to Mr and Mrs Harry Mason of Akron. Mason grandparents are W G Mason and Glady Hess. Privates John Duttera Dale McClear and Paul Myers inducted June 1 are at Keesler Field. George Duttera Jr. found work in Mechanicsburg. Mark Smith employed in York.

Charles Cramer Edgar Weaner Detroit Michigan Mary St. Joseph’s Academy McSherrystown Marcus Harry Mason Akron W. G. Mason John W. Duttera Dale McClear Paul Myers Army Keesler Field Mississippi George Duttera Mechanicsburg Mark Smith York

Local Social Notes Mention Weekend Visits and Moves

Regis Smith of Washington DC visited his parents near town. Week-end guests at Hotel Oxford included Mr and Mrs Frank Elliot and Miss Irene Hooper of Wyoming. Miss Rita Baker of Hanover stayed with Miss Mary Noel in Carlisle street. Mr and Mrs Charles F Brashears moved from Lincolnway East to Spots tenant house on Pleasant street. Sunday guests of W H Kling included Mrs Mina Hoover and son Irvin of Philadelphia, Mr and Mrs Roy Kling and son Ivin of Hanover, Mr and Mrs Earl Kling of York, and Mr and Mrs Floyd Wolf of Harrisburg. Francis A Klunk of Irishtown bought the equipment of the McSherrystown Shoe repair shop from Carroll Hagerman.

Regis Smith Washington, D. C Joseph P. Smith Ross W. Humer Oxford Frank Elliot Irene Hooper Wyoming Rita Baker Hanover Mary Noel Carlisle Street Charles F. Brashears Lincolnway East Spots Pleasant Street W. H. Kling Lincolnway West Mina Hoover Irvin Philadelphia Roy Kling Ivin Earl Kling York Floyd Wolf Harrisburg Francis A. Klunk Irishtown Mc- Sherrystown Carroll Hagerman

News of soldiers’ arrivals and assignments reported

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Butt received a cablegram confirming their son Private Ervin Butt has arrived safely in Australia. Private Clark E. Frey from Abbotts town R D 1 is stationed at Columbus Army Flying School in Columbus Mississippi. Private George L. Gise of Abbotts town, recently in Iceland, is now listed in care of the New York postmaster.

Elmer Butt Pvt Ervin Butt Australia Clark E. Frey Abbottstown Columbus Army Flying School Columbus Miss George L. Gise Iceland New York

Comprehensive rural shop ad with vehicles and gear in Hanover area

An extended classified ad lists fishing tackle lawn tools vacuums and repair services from Western Auto Hanover and York outfits plus livestock buying in Littlestown. It promotes a large selection of used cars tractors manure spreaders and farm trucks from PAUL P. SEREW East Berlin and Firestone Home Auto Supplies with repair work guaranteed.

Western Auto Store Balto. St Hanover Allis-Chalmers W. C Fordson Paul P Firestone Home

Dr Tamakk in York sight specialist offers affordable glasses

Real estate and property ads feature a 102 acre farm with outbuildings and 40 acres timber plus grain plots for 3200 dollars with possession in 5 to 30 days. Brick and large frame houses listed with convenient terms and Waldheim bungalow lots. W P Stoner Hanover office 241 Frederick St. no phone.

3Rd St Broadway Waldheim Conewago Creek W. P. Stoner Frederick St Hanover

Good Used Cars at York Street Garage Hanover Pa

A dealer listing offers a range of classic and vintage cars available at York Street Garage, 240 York St in Hanover Pennsylvania. Models include 1930s to 1940s sedans coupes and coaches from Chrysler Plymouth De Soto Chevrolet Dodge and Ford with various years and trims.

York Street York St Hanover, Pa B. & B. Salvage Locust St

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