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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1940
Page
11
Local post office will close from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 4 with no rural delivery. lobby remains open. Community notes include residents changing jobs, visits, and local society events. several families and individuals appear in town life items. The VFW drum and bugle corps wins the Pennsylvania department championship in York with $300 prize.
Robert E. Gintling nineteen of York Springs R D two died at 10 05 p m Sunday in Warner hospital from skull fracture and other injuries after his sedan rolled over on Wierman's mill road three and a half miles southeast of York Springs. Witnesses said he swerved to yield to an oncoming car driven by Roy A Decker as the crest of a hill was topped and the vehicle left the road. The crash occurred about 6 30 p m Saturday as Gintling, en route from Cross Keys to his home, was found unconscious 20 feet from the wreck. Decker transported him to the doctor then hospital. Damage to the car estimated at 200. He is survived by his parents Orphey and Helen and siblings Ralph and Betty and grandmother Mrs Catherine L Decker Five Points. Funeral Wednesday at 2 from L C Pittenturf parlors with Rev Kenneth D James officiating Hampton cemetery interment.
One man was injured and two cars damaged in a two vehicle crash on the Hanover Carlisle highway a mile north of Cross Keys about 2 15 in the afternoon. George W Deatrick 40 Gettysburg was unhurt while Howell Rea Gnau 27 York a Metropolitan Edison company employee sustained head injuries. Patrolman Micka filed a charge of failing to yield the right of way against Deatrick.
James H. Shaffer and L Maud Shaffer of Reading Township have been declared bankrupts. Their creditors meeting is set before Referee Addison W Bowman in Gettysburg Monday at 2 30. A second meeting for Orlena Dutter Hankey and John I Hankey of Littlestown will follow at the same time and place.
WFMD Frederick opens a broadcasting studio in E J Gobrecht’s Hanover radio store. Programs from Hanover air Saturdays 9 30 to 10 a m changing weekly. Local talent invited to participate as civic affairs are promoted per Mr Gobrecht who has long been in radio.
The Gettysburg motor police investigate the theft of gas oil and cup grease valued at 5 dollars from the New Oxford Canning company's motor house in Conewago township. E A Gentz proprietor reported the incident on Tuesday. Officers Joseph F Bushey and Charles W Sutton are conducting the probe.
W. C. Alwine and relatives tour Virginia and the Carolinas for five days. George Weaver to graduate from Williamson Trade school and start work with O. H. Hostetter. Several christenings, pilgrimages, visits, and weekend gatherings noted among Hanover and surrounding towns. Events include a Mother Seton pilgrimage, estate executors named, and a fire company picnic rescheduled to July 27.
Police report a 15 year old McSherrystown boy stole the white satin wedding gown of Mrs Eugene Murren and hid it in a hollow log near Brush Town. He confessed to related thefts including a blue voile dress and a black evening gown from Serena Breighner. Jewelry and other items recovered. Breighner dresses found under a Brush Town bridge. He will face juvenile court.
Richard R. Starry of York Springs and Carrie Z Geisler of Carlisle street were united in marriage Saturday at Centenary Methodist church parsonage Westminster Maryland. Rev Lowell S Ensor performed the ring ceremony. The couple, attended only by the couple, plan to reside with the bride’s parents.
Miss J Allen Byers daughter of Mr and Mrs John R Byers Littlestown wed John Wm Anderson of Cross Keys at the Byers home. Rev David B Martin York officiated with maid of honor Reida Longanecker and best man John C Byers. Ruth Wareheim played piano. A reception followed and they will reside at 382 East King Littlestown after their wedding trip.
Eugene C Lemmon son of Mr and Mrs Walter Lemmon and Irene E Jacobs daughter of Mrs Virgil Jacobs and the late Elwood Jacobs were united in marriage on Saturday morning by Rev J Hess Belt of Grace Lutheran church Westminster The ceremony was witnessed by Lovato Jacobs and Nelson Shimmel They will reside in a new home near East Berlin The bride graduated from East Berlin High school
Miss Nadine Agnes Groft and Charles Bernard Stuller were married at St Marys church New Oxford in a nuptial high mass conducted by Rev Thomas Corcoran. Attendants were Miss Teresa Staub and Donald Groft. Mrs Stuller wore white satin and carried roses while Miss Staub wore yellow organdy with a large hat.
Eugene J. Yingling of New Oxford was injured at 1 50 a m Monday when his car struck a light pole in the 700 block of Carlisle Street Hanover He suffered brush burns and a severe nose injury and was taken to Hanover Hospital by Herbert Garvin of Hagerstown The car damage was about 300 and police investigated the crash with Yingling alone in the vehicle
Mrs Mary Myers Kalb 74 died Monday night at her New Cumberland home. Formerly Miss Mary Mindamamm she was first married to Charles Myers of New Oxford who died in Brooklyn 28 years ago. Survived by daughters Madelyn Myers Souder Arden Del and Dr Jacob Myers New Cumberland and a granddaughter Mary M Myers. Body shipped to New York for burial. funeral services in New York Thursday evening with interment in a mausoleum with her parents.
Dr William H Deardorff 72 native of Straban township and longtime Philadelphia physician died at Jefferson hospital after an Easter illness following an operation. He studied at Gettysburg Academy College and Jefferson Medical College and taught in Adams County rural schools. Survived by his widow three children and a brother funeral set for Cavalry Methodist church Philadelphia with interment there.
Frank M. Kling, 27, of Hanover, cut both arms with a razor while a nurse was away. He died soon after in Hanover hospital. Coroner L A Zech of York County ruled the death a self inflicted act. Surviving sister is Esther Kling of Abbottstown R1.
Carlin's prepares for July 4 celebrations with a large group of Sioux and Cheyenne Indians affiliated with the Congress of American Indians. Mrs. Edna Acker will supervise their camp showing tribal living, dances, and ceremonies from ancient times. Silver Dollar Night returns to Forest Gardens with Uncle Jerry Fleishman directing a radio revue attracting large crowds. The Olympic pool and roller rink see heavy attendance.
Jack Benny’s radio troupe headlines a film at the Earl Theatre Friday and Saturday. Rochester Phil Harris Andy Devine Ellen Drew and others star in Buck Benny Rides Again with 7 and 9 pm showings starting July 1 to avoid Saturday mix ups. Late arrivals will see shorts shown a third time after the 9 pm screening.
sale note offers mower guards bolts guard plates and mower sections for Deering McCormick Massey Harris and John Deere mowers located at Montgomery Ward Hanover Pa buyers contact for details and prices.
The annual New Oxford Fire Company Carnival will run July 18 19 and 20 at the S of W Armory with events each evening The Junior Lyric Band from Hanover performs July 18 Frank Mary and Merle provide Friday night entertainment and the New Oxford High School band state champions play Saturday July 20 A Firemen parade with cash prizes caps the weekend meals and refreshments plus attendance prizes invited for all to attend and support the Fire Company
The New Oxford High School class of 1938 will gather this Thursday at 8 PM at Stephen Weaver's Carlisle Street home to plan the annual reunion. Other notes include residents visiting Philadelphia, social events at St Mary's, and local family updates across Hanover and Lincolnway areas.
The Rev John R Strevig announces worship at 9 00 am with sermon The Lord s Prayer A Red Cross drive postponed two weeks will be collected at the service Sunday school at 10 15 am Luther League at 7 00 pm St Johns Brotherhood hosts Open Night Thursday at 8 00 pm Dr George Haines Syracuse University historian and former Abbottstown resident will speak Reflections on the War Public invited He was American Exchange Fellow to Italy 1930 31 and author of several history books.
The Rev. Kenneth D. James will lead at St. Pauls The Pines with worship at 9 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. Children’s Day exercises meet Thursday at 8 p.m. Catechetical instruction Friday at 7 p.m. Junior choir forms at 9 p.m. St. Marks Heidlersburg holds 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 10:30 a.m. worship. St Johns Hampton offers 7 p.m. Sunday school and 8 p.m. worship. Ladies Aid social at parsonage Thursday 8 p.m. all invited.
St Pauls New Oxford service at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Sermon Is There a God Holy Communion July 7 with preparatory service July 5 at 7 30 p m. Emmanuel Abbottstown services at 9 a.m. school, 10 a.m. Holy Communion with Friday 7 30 p.m. prep. Sermon The Great Commandment. Visitors welcome.
The Rev. George E. Sheffer presides with church school at 9 a.m. under C. P. Keefer. Holy Communion at morning and evening with a sermon at the latter. Baptism service at 3 p.m. Visitor welcome. Preparatory service Friday at 7 45 p.m. Rev. George E. Little to preach first Sunday in July at 10 a.m. service.
Salem church marks Children’s Day with a Sunday evening program starting at 7 30 featuring music recitations and exercises by the children.
The Rev. H. E. Millard will lead at Emory Methodist Church with Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. and morning worship at 10:00 a.m.
The Rev. Robert Hartnett presides at St Marys Church in New Oxford with Sunday Masses at 6:30 and 9:00 a m. Evening devotions and benediction occur at 7:30 p m. Miraculous Medal devotions are held each Wednesday at 7:30 p m.
The Rev. William J. Burke announces two masses for Sunday at St. Marys Paradise with the first Mass at 7 a.m. at the Protectory and a second Mass in the parish church at 8:30 a.m. Evening devotions follow at 7:16 p.m.
The Rev Richard Shaffer pastor announces church school at nine a m. There will be no worship service today.
There will be no worship service this Sunday at Emanuel Reformed Church Hampton. Sunday school remains scheduled for 9:00 a m. at the church.
Motorcycle races sponsored by the Happy Ramblers Motorcycle Club of McSherrystown will be held this Sunday at 1.30 PM on the track five miles east of Gettysburg along the Lincoln Highway. Free parking will be provided. Amateur and expert riders compete in seven big events.
The Red Cross relief drive in New Oxford reports $275 collected toward a $500 quota. Local donors include Mrs. Grace Himes, Charles K. Yeager, Mrs. Evelyn Selen and groups such as Reformed Sunday School, Lions Club, Alwine Brick Company, N. C. Fire Company, Ladies Auxiliary, Farmers' and Merchants' Bank, and the Home Hygiene Group. Girl canvassers named are Elizabeth Anne Sheffer, Carolyn Ensslen, Pauline Klingel, Kathleen Noel, Betty Haar, and others. sewing helpers include multiple named ladies. Donations are accepted at Hemminger's Drug Store or with Mrs. Richard Livingston.
Plans advance for the Farmers Union picnic Saturday July 6 in Farmers Grove near Abbottstown. Key speakers include Clyde A Zehner WFMD official at 3 p m, Rev C M Mitzell at 7 p m, with Uncle Cal Brown and His Funmakers from noon to 5 p m. York Springs High School band performs 5 to 11 p m.
Amusements open every Wednesday at Forest Park with ballroom dancing. This Friday and Saturday feature Penn-Supreme Day with free rides prizes and tickets from Penn-Supreme dealers. A 22 ton ride The Frolic debuts this weekend. Taneytown Junior band at park Sunday afternoon and evening. Free fireworks July 4 and the Lippincott company mystery show includes a disappearing act. Fleet Wing days August 2 and 3.
Plans for the S of V picnic and dedication of the new kitchen at the armory this Saturday are underway. Roast chicken and beef suppers at 35c per plate begin at 4 p.m. Home made candy cake ice cream and other refreshments will be sold. Music by the New Oxford High School band. Entertainment for all ages. Everyone invited to attend.
Chuck Myers of Brushtown headed a party of twelve that caught 48 fish at Plum Point over the weekend. Clarence Smith kept the official score and was pleased with the haul. Myers plans another personally conducted trip this coming weekend, expecting even more startling results.
A festival at St. John's Reformed Church New Chester features York Springs high school band entertainment with chicken soup ice cream sandwiches and refreshments. Conewago Chapel hosts its annual old-time picnic on Saturday July 20 and the Lutheran church plans an annual picnic at the Sons of Veterans Armory on Saturday August 1.
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