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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1940
Page
5
The New Oxford post office will close July 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with no rural delivery while lobby hours remain normal. The item notes many local residents' comings and goings, society meetings, and community notices including bus schedule changes and a VFW drum and bugle corps victory.
Robert E. Gintling, 19, of York Springs R2, died at 10:05 p m Sunday at Warner hospital after a crash on Wierman's mill road three and a half miles southeast of York Springs. His car went out of control while approaching Gettysburg Harrisburg road and rolled over several times. He was en route home from Cross Keys hotel employment and survived by his parents Orphey and Helen Decker Gintling and siblings Ralph and Betty plus grandmother Mrs Catherine L Decker. Funeral services were set for Wednesday at L C Pittenturf parlors with Rev Kenneth D James officiating.
A two- car collision on the Hanover Carlisle highway a mile north of Cross Keys injured one man and damaged both cars. George W Deatrick 40 Gettysburg was unhurt and Howell Rea Gnau 27 York suffered head injuries treated by a Hanover physician. Deatrick was charged with failing to yield right of way.
James H Shaffer and L Maud Shaffer of Reading Township are declared bankrupts and creditors must meet before Referee Addison W Bowman in Gettysburg on Monday at 2 30 o clock. A second meeting for Orlena Dutter Hankey and John I Hankey of Littlestown will be held at the same time and place.
Station WFMD Frederick opens a broadcasting studio at E J Gobrecht's radio store in Hanover. Programs from Hanover will air Saturdays from 9:30 to 10 a m changing weekly. Local talent is urged to participate as civic affairs are promoted.
Gas oil and grease valued at 5 dollars stolen from the New Oxford Canning company motor house in Conewago township. Gettysburg substation motor police, led by Joseph F. Bushey and Charles W. Sutton, investigate after a Tuesday report by proprietor E. A. Gentz.
A regional roundup lists five day motor trips through Virginia and the Carolinas by the Alwine families, a Williamson Trade School graduation for George Weaver with job start with O. H. Hostetter, plus church confirmations, pilgrimages and parish gatherings. Separate items note a fire company picnic rescheduled to July 27, hospital admissions, funerals, baptisms, guest visits, a softball playoff, and multiple local visits from Hanover, New Oxford and Orrtanna residents.
White satin wedding gown of Mrs Eugene Murren from Hanover R D found in a hollow log in a woods near Brush town. A 15 year old McSherrystown boy arrested for the theft and linked to other petty thefts including a blue voile dress and a black evening gown from Serena Breighner. Police recovered necklaces wrist watch and other jewelry. Breighner dresses found under a bridge. The youth admitted taking the clothes and will face juvenile court.
Richard R Starry of York Springs and Carrie Z Geisler of Carlisle were united in marriage on a Saturday at Centenary Methodist Church parsonage in Westminster Maryland. The Rev Lowell S Ensor performed the ring ceremony. The bride, a New Oxford High School graduate class of 1940, and groom attended the ceremony unaccompanied and will reside with the bride’s parents for now.
The wedding for Miss J Allen Byers daughter of Mr and Mrs John R Byers Littlestown and John Wm Anderson of Cross Keys took place at the bride’s parents home at 6 PM Saturday with immediate family. Rev Dr David Martin York performed the ceremony and Miss Reida Longanecker served as maid of honor. Best man was John C Byers and Miss Ruth Wareheim played the piano. A reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple will reside at 382 East King Street Littlestown after their wedding trip.
Eugene C Lemmon and Irene E Jacobs wed Saturday morning at Grace Lutheran Church Westminster officiated by Rev J Hess Belt. Witnesses Lovato Jacobs and Nelson Shimmel. Couple to reside near East Berlin. Bride Irene Jacobs a East Berlin High School graduate.
Miss Nadine Agnes Groft and Charles Bernard Stuller wed in a nuptial high mass at St Marys church in New Oxford. Rev Thomas Corcoran officiated in the pastor’s absence, with attendants Miss Teresa Staub and Donald Groft and Organist Mrs Chester Gravat presiding.
Eugene J. Yingling of Pleasant street 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 sustained brush burns to his face arms legs and body and a severe nose injury He was taken to Hanover hospital by Herbert Garvin of Hagerstown who arrived shortly after the crash Yingling's car suffered about 300 in damage Police investigated the incident and Yingling was alone in the vehicle at the time
Mrs Mary Myers Kalb 74 formerly of New Oxford died Monday evening at her home in New Cumberland. She had been Mary Mindamamm and first husband Charles Myers died in Brooklyn about 28 years ago. Survived by two children Madelyn Souder and Dr Jacob Myers and a granddaughter Mary M Myers. Body shipped to New York for burial with funeral services planned there.
Dr William H Deardorff a 72 year old native of Straban township and longtime Philadelphia physician died at Jefferson hospital after an operation. He studied at Gettysburg College and Jefferson Medical College and taught at Jefferson Medical School. Survived by widow and three children, funeral Monday at Cavalry Methodist Church Philadelphia with interment there.
Frank M. Kling, 27, of Hanover, slashed both arms with a razor in his private room while a nurse was briefly away. He died later. coroner L A Zech of York County ruled the death a self inflicted act. Survived by sister Esther Kling of Abbottstown R1.
Carlin's prepares for July 4 with a full Indian camp exhibit by Sioux and Cheyenne members affiliated with the Congress of American Indians under Edna Acker supervision. The program includes tribal dances and ceremonies, plus Silver Dollar Night in Forest Gardens directed by Uncle Jerry Fleishman and the Ethel Richmond Radio Revue.
Jack Benny and his radio troupe star in Buck Benny Rides Again to be shown at the Earl Theatre on Friday and Saturday. Rochester Phil Harris Andy Devine Ellen Drew and others appear. Starting July the shows begin at 7 and 9 p m with late-comer shorts third time for the 9 pm screening.
For sale mower guards bolts guard plates and mower sections for Deering McCormick Massey Harris and John Deere mowers located at Montgomery Ward Hanover PA.
The New Oxford Fire Company Carnival will be held July 18 to 20 at the S. of W. Armory. On July 18 the Junior Lyric Band from Hanover performs, July 19 features radio entertainers Frank Mary and Merle, and July 20 hosts the New Oxford High School band. A Firemen's parade with cash prizes closes the event, with servings and refreshments nightly.
The class of 1938 at New Oxford High School will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. at Stephen Weaver’s home on Carlisle Street to plan the annual reunion. Numerous local residents and visitors are noted, including families from Philadelphia, Baltimore, Lititz, Scranton, York, and Berlin Junction, with social and family events reported across the week.
Abbottstown Lutheran Church announces a 9:00 a m worship service with sermon on The Lords Prayer. Red Cross drive postponed two weeks. Sunday school at 10:15 a m Luther League at 7:00 p m St Johns Brotherhood hosts Open Night Thursday 8:00 p m featuring Dr George Haines Syracuse University history professor and former Abbottstown resident.
The Rev. Kenneth D. James leads St. Pauls The Pines with 9 a m worship and 10 a m Sunday school. Children’s Day exercises meet Thursday at 8 pm. Clas s in courtship and marriage at 8 pm Friday. Junior choir forms at 9 pm. St Mark’s Heidlersburg holds 9 30 am Sunday school and 10 30 am worship. St Johns Hampton offers 7 pm Sunday school and 8 pm worship. Ladies Aid social at parsonage Thursday 8 pm.
The Rev. H E Sheely pastors St Pauls New Oxford with Sunday church school led by Charles E Alwine at 10 a m. Worship at 9 a m with Holy Communion July 7 at 10 after a Friday preparatory service at 7 30. Emmanuel Abbottstown holds church school at 9 with communion at 10 and Friday prep at 7 30. sermon title The Great Commandment. Visitors welcome.
The Rev. George E. Sheffer presides as pastor with Sunday church school at 9 a.m. new scholars enrolled. Holy Communion in morning and evening with a sermon in the evening. baptism service at 3 p.m. on Communion Sunday. preparatory service Friday at 7:45 p.m. The Rev. George E. Little of ASPinwall, a former member, will preach on the first Sunday in July at 10 a.m. Visitors welcome.
Salem church will hold a Children’s Day program Sunday evening starting at 7:30 with music recitations and children's exercises.
The Rev. H. E. Millard serves as minister 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 New Oxford with Masses at 6 30 and 9 00 a m. Evening devotions and benediction at 7 30. Miraculous Medal devotions every Wednesday at 7 30.
The Rev William J. Burke plans the first Mass at the Pro Cathedral Sunday at 7 a.m. A second Mass follows in the parish church at 8:30 a.m. Evening devotions are set for 7:15 p.m.
The Rev. Richard Shaffer presides as pastor with church school at 9 00 am. There will be no worship service.
The Emanuel Reformed Church in Hampton posts that there will be no worship service this Sunday. Sunday school will begin at 9:00 a.m. as scheduled.
T. T. races sponsored by the Happy Ramblers Motorcycle club of McSherrystown will run this Sunday at 1 30 on the track six miles east of Gettysburg along the Lincoln Highway. Free parking is provided with amateur and expert riders contesting seven big events.
The Red Cross relief drive in New Oxford has collected 275 dollars of a 500 dollar quota. Local donors include Mrs Grace Himes Charles K Yeager and Mrs Evelyn Selen with others joining the effort. Girls canvassed the area and volunteers assisted with sewing and knitting. Donations may be left at Hemminger's Drug Store or with Mrs Richard Livingston.
Plans are progressing for the Farmers Union picnic on Saturday July 6 at the Farmers Grove near Abbottstown. Uncle Cal Brown of WFMD and His Funmakers will perform from noon to 5 pm with Clyde A Zehner state secretary speaking at 3 pm. York Springs High School band plays 5 to 11 pm. Reverend C M Mitzell speaks at 7 pm. John F Duttera provides sound. Chicken corn soup dinner served 11 am to 11 pm with other refreshments.
Amusements open each 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 new 22 ton ride The Frolic debuts this weekend. Taneytown Junior Band performs Sunday. Fireworks July 4 and a mystery show by Lippincott and company with a disappearing act. Fleet Wing days August 2 and 3.
Plans are progressing for the S. of V. picnic and dedication of the new kitchen at the armory this Saturday. Roast chicken and roast beef suppers will be served at 35c per plate beginning at 4 p.m. Home-made candy cake and ice cream will be sold along with other refreshments. Music by the New Oxford High School band. Entertainment for all ages. Everyone is invited to attend.
Chuck Myers of Brushtown headed a party of twelve that caught 48 fish at Plum Point over the weekend. Clarence Smith served as official score keeper, and Myers plans another personally conducted trip this weekend as results are expected to be even more startling.
A festival at St. Johns Reformed church New Chester features the York Springs high school band and refreshments. Conewago Chapel hosts its annual old time picnic on Saturday July 20 with meals and amusements. Lutheran church plans annual picnic at the Sons of Veterans armory on Saturday August 3.
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