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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1946

Page

17

Births and life events fill Hanover area notes

Local notices report a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Lester Was Pleasant street and many residents in Hanover area events. Births marriages anniversaries and engagements include Arch ie Chronister and Lulu Miller families plus a golden wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Robert Myers. Community activities list class reunion set for July 7 at Puller Lake and Garden club picnic at Lottie Cashman home.

Lester Pleasant Street Walton Ruth Bollinger Red Hill William Kohler Lincolnway West Hanover Hospital Charles L. Richolts George E. Sowers Fifth Ward York J. Arthur Donohue Philadelphia Puller Lake New Oxford Navy David Bloser Gettysburg Myr Robert H. Myers Evelyn Markle Hampton Ralph Zepp New Chester Rose Agnes Stough Angela Weaver Immaculate Conception National Council of Catholic Women Lewistown Pvt Blaine Miller Lulu Miller Peters Street Thirty-Fourth Hospital Rome Italy Vulcania Leghorn John Robinson Martin Weaver Pius Robinson Urban Robinson Leo Robinson Austin Staub Angela Mary Robins Augustus Robinson Kathleen Noel Carlisle Estella Aumen Regis Gebhart J. A. Cashman Geo. D. Sheely P. Keefer Wm. A. @Keely Roy A. Waltman Orville Warner York Springs Methodist Church New Oanford New Onford

Pedal Pushers Highlighted at Leader Store Sale

The Leader Store at 108 Broadway lists separate Pedal Pushers priced at $1 each in a quick sale offer.

Broadway

New Oxford Stores To Close For Independence Day

The following New Oxford stores will be closed all day Thursday July 4 Bollinger's 5c 10c Store Rohrbaugh's Grocery Myers' Grocery New Oxford Meat Market R H Smith Grocery High Street Market New Oxford Electric Appliance Co

Oxford

Elder Michaux to Lead Two Services at Forest Park Hanover

Gospel evangelist Lightfoot Solomon Michaux known as the Happy Am I preacher brings his 40 voice choir to Forest Park Hanover for two DST services Sunday 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm The event follows his Washington DC radio fame and large past crowds at Griffith stadium Free admission and parking are offered with amusements closed for the services

Washington, D. C Forest Park Hanover Heaven

Marriages of Miriam Geisler and H Dean Stover

Miriam Geisler and H Dean Stover were wed in St Pauls Lutheran Church New Oxford with Rev Elmer Drumm officiating. The bride wore a satin gown with lace trim and a coronet seed pearl headpiece. reception for about 75 guests followed at the bride's home. The bride is a New Oxford High School and Shippensburg State graduate.

Miriam Ruth Geisler Charlies J. Geisler R. D New Oxford H. Dean Stover Henry Stover Littlestown St. Paul's Lutheran Church the Pines New Cheater Elmer Drumm Marie Geisler Joyce Wolford Darlene Turner Robert Turner Charles Lott Richard Stults Charles Geisler, Jr Ralph Lafevre Margaret Heller

New Oxford Community Notes Highlight Local Events

The week features a wiener roast at the pumping station by Girl Scout troop No. 1, fund receipts from the Irish town Carnival reaching 1208 dollars, and numerous summer arrangements for residents. The New Oxford Fire Company gears up for a July Carnival, while civic youth activities and weddings add busy local color.

New Oxford

Studio Divans and Brog. Offer Heavy Tapestry Covers

Full spring construction noted with studio divans priced at 680.50 and heavy tapestry covers from Leinhardt Brog. Han over.

Leinhardt Brog Hanover

Wemminger’s Handay Eloot ion Incident Report

A brief note describes an incident involving Wemminger, detailing injuries to hands and legs. Authorities report medical attention administered and ongoing investigation into the cause and sequence of events.

Wemminger

Gummer Begs Low Price at Leader Store Hanover

A brief notice notes price-focused shopping at Leader Store located at 108 Broadway Hanover with mention of SOTRIC clock repairing services highlighted as special.

Broadway Hanover

East Berlin eighth grader tops county entrance exam

Harper John Philips, an eighth grade student in East Berlin, led the county with a 364 percent score on the recent high school entrance exam. Five students scored 350 or more, out of 357 passers, with Butler Township producing seven A marks and East Berlin following with five.

Harper John Philips East Berlin County Superintendent of Schools Philips Berwick Cumberland Freedom Germany Hamilton Huntington Latimore Mt. Joy Oxford Reading Tyrone Union Townships McSherrystown Butler Township Albert Frederick Mary Alice Thompson Harper Philips Paul Howard Smith Straban Township Earl Humbert Littlestown Frederick Miss Thompson Jane Elizabeth Flickinger Leona Dolores Reanne Gochnaur Donald George Heckenluber Dorothy Louise Mickley Lida Mae Smith William Edward Mixon Phyllis Marie Glatfelter Nancy Ellen Glatfelter Kenneth Leon Duncan

Beautiful Leather Wallets and Key Cases by Mark & E. Trone

Leather wallets and key cases for ladies and men offered by Mark and E. Trone. Featuring a range of styles and finishes advertised from Baltimore to Hanover with prices and availability implied in the catalog-like listing.

Mark

Deaths Esther C Diehl Dies at 53 in New Oxford Area

Esther C Diehl 53 of Moorestown New Jersey formerly of New Oxford died Sunday Born April 14 18093 she was a daughter of the late Martin Diehl and Elizabeth Diehl Survived by her mother Lizzie Resser Diehl three sisters Mrs Henry Krause New Jersey Mrs Chas Hershey Ventnor New Jersey and Miriam Interment was Monday in the New Oxford Cemetery The father of the deceased was buried in the family plot in New Oxford Cemetery January 1.

Misa Esther C. Diehl Moorestown N. J New Oxford Martin Diehl Elizabeth Diehl Lizzie Resser Diehl East Berlin Henry Krause New Jersey Chas. Hershey Ventnor Miriam

Death of Mrs. Emma E. Small in McSherrystown

Mrs. Emma E. Small widow of Henry F. Small died at her daughter Mrs. Knadig’s home 417 North Street McSherrystown from infirmities. She leaves two daughters Mrs. Knadig and Mrs. John Leonard Hanover one son Clarence J. Small York sixteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements include a requiem mass at the Church of the Annunciation and interment in the parish cemetery.

Henry F. Small Emma E. Small John Knadig North Street McSherrystown Small John and Elizabeth Staub Hockensmith Adams County Knadig John Leonard Hanover Clarence

William J. Stine 43 Hanover Electrician Dies at Home

William J. Stine of Hanover died suddenly at his home Friday morning after a long illness. Coroner cites acute indigestion due to cardiac collapse. He was an electrician for Murphy Electrical Co and ran a radio repair shop at home. Funeral Monday at 10 at Felser funeral home with Rev. Paul L. Foulf officiating. Interment Mt. Olivet cemetery. Survivors include wife Irene Smith Stine and two children, plus family members.

William J. Stine Hanover Mr. Stine Lester J. Sell Stine Jacob Stine Mary Little Stine Lawson Charles Crawford G. Kenneth Lawson Littlestown R. D W. A. Felser Paul L. Foulf St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Mt. Olivet Cemetery

Local Moves and Bequest Highlight Hanover Area

Mr and Mrs Raymond Sager relocate from Hanover R 2 to New Oxford R 2. Miss Jane Humer trains as a nurse in Hagerstown Maryland and visits her parents on Lincolnway West for two weeks. Warner hospital acknowledges a bequest from the estate of Rev Alexander P Frantz of Hanover and New Oxford, bequeathing 100 dollars.

Raymond Sager Hanover R. 2 New Oxford R. 2 Jane Humer Hagerstown Ross Humer Lincolnway West Warner Hospital Alexander P. Frantz Hanover New Oxford Frantz

All Summer Hats on Sale Including Stetson Felts

Hat shop offers all summer hats including Stetson felts in multiple colors with a single price. Stock ranges from lightweight fedoras to wide brim styles and features classic finishings. Limited time offer with emphasis on durability and style.

Price Leader Store Broadway Hanover

Local Names Listed in Township Notices

The notice lists residents across Oxford, Reading, Btraban, Tyrone, and Union townships. Names include William Henry Staub, Madeleine Van Eck, Robert Clair Aldridge, Jo-Ann Dissinger, Philip Baral, Catherine Bigham, Glenn Cooley, Dorothy Klinefelter, Judy Lowe, Paul Smith, Ruth Swope, Edwin Weigle, and many others across multiple townships.

Jeanne Marie Hoffman Janet Louise Miller Abbottstown Betty Jane Reigle Dorothy Louise Williams Conewago Township Thomas Eugene Sites Donald Francis Weikert Fairfield Barbara Lee Bream Sandra Kay Hall Betty Louise Seibert Ralph Delroy Spence Franklin Township Wanda June Currens Carol Joan Dolly Hamiltonian Lorenzo Dow Strader Liberty Township Earl Humbert Ralph Geiss LeGore Richard Edgar Wolfe Littlestown Mary Imogene Wampler Menallen Elizbeth Ann Naill Jean LaRue Wolfe Mt. Pleasant Eugene Flaherty Jones Kathleen Elizabeth Schriver Madeleine Margaret van Eck New Oxford Carol Odell Deatrick Paul Howard Smith William Curwen Weigle Straban Frank Wilbur Hetherington York Springs

Adams County Farms Show Large Gains 1940 to 1945

Census figures from the Department of Commerce show Adams County farmers expanding cherry production from 2,581,000 to 4,150,000 pounds and increasing tree counts across fruits and grains. Peach, apple, corn, wheat, poultry, milk, and cattle all rose, with farm numbers rising to 3,149 and average size edging up from 83.2 to 84.1 acres.

Adams County Department of Commerce Washington, D. C

Rudisill Earns Doctor of Dental Surgery at Buffalo

Robert F. Rudisill son of Rev and Mrs B F Rudisill of North Woodbury New Jersey earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Buffalo June 4 In addition to honors he received the George B Snow prize He is a life member of Xi Psi Phi and won the New York State veterans scholarship in October He will intern at Albany Hospital starting July 1 and his grandparents include Mrs Emma Gable of New Oxford

Robert F. Rudisill B. FP. Rudisill North Woodbury N. J University of Buffalo N. Y George B. Snow Rudisill Xi Psi Phi New York State State College Pennsylvania Science College Gettysburg College Gettysburg Phi Kappa Psi R. E. Rudisill Albany Hospital Albany B. F. Rudisill Emma Gable New Oxford

Softball Scores and Schedule for Summer League Play

The record lists results from June 20 to 25 with teams Alwine Brick Co Fleetwing Social Club and Abbotts town, plus upcoming games June 27 to July 5 including cross matchups. A roster reopening is announced for ten days after July 2 and closing before July 15.

Alwine Brick Co Social Club Fleetwing Abbottstown Alwine Irishtown Irishtown Social Club

Marriage Licenses in East Berlin Area

John Cyrus Criswell 67 painter East Berlin weds Dee Ada Miller 65 East Berlin. Rodney Cletus Noel son of Mr and Mrs Albert Noel McSherrys town and Ann Agnes Poilst daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo J Poist New

John Cyrus Criswell East Berlin Dee Ada Miller Rodney Cletus Noel Albert Noel McSherrystown Ann Agnes Poilst Leo. J. Poist New Oxford

Birthstone rings at Mark E. Trone Jeweler

Birthstone rings for ladies and men priced from five dollars at Mark E. Trone Jeweler located at 4 Baltimore and J Hanover, Pa.

Mark E. Trone Baltimore &J. Hanover

Church Services Listed for St. Pauls and Emanuel Churches

The Evangelical and Reformed charge led by Rev. Archie Rohrbaugh announces Sunday school at St. Pauls New Oxford at 9 00 a m and church service at 10 15 a m Emanuel Abbottstown holds church service at 9 00 a m with Sunday school at 10 15 a m.

Evangelical and Reformed Archie Rohrbaugh St. Paul's New Oxford Emanual Church Abbottstown

First Evangelical Lutheran Church Service Schedule

Rev. G. E. Sheffer and M. A. Yohe oversee church school at 9 15 a m Holy Communion at 10 15 a m and 7 30 p m Baptism service at 2 p m on Communion Sunday Preparatory service this Friday at 8 p m

First Evangelical Lutheran Church G. E. Sheffer A.M Holy Communion

Reverend Warner Leads Local Church Schedule

Rev Orville V Warner teaches Sunday school at 9 00 a m and leads worship at 7 00 p m in a local church service setting.

Orville V. Warner

Church Services and Activities Schedule

The Rev. Snyder Alleman leads Sunday school at 9 00 a m Church services at 10 15 a m and Luther League gatherings at 630 p m.

Snyder Alleman Luther League

Sunday school times and guest speaker listed

J. Monroe Danner and Trostle and Hampton announce Sunday school at 9:00 to 9:30 a m. Hampton follows with services at 10:30 a m and an evening service at 7:30 with Elder Milton Hershey of Manheim as guest speaker.

J. Monroe Danner East Berlin Trostle’s Hampton Milton Hershey Manheim

Rev Alvin J Ferry Service Schedule

Rev Alvin J Ferry leads church activities with church school at 9 00 a m and services at 10 30 a m This notice conveys a concise Sunday schedule for parishioners and attendees.

Alvin J. Ferry

St. John's Reformed Church Services in New Chester

St. John's Reformed in New Chester holds morning service at 9 00 a m and church school at 10 00 a m reflecting a parish schedule for Sunday.

St. John’s New Chester

Sunday church services and choirs listed for three congregations

The Rev. Elmer Drumm of St. John's Hampton leads 9:00 a m worship with 10:00 a m Sunday school. St. Paul's The Pines offers 9:30 a m Sunday school and 10:30 a m worship, with junior choir Friday 1:30 p m. St. Mark's Heidlersburg schedules 7:00 p m Sunday school and 8:00 p m worship with guest soloist Geo Houck from Biglerville.

Elmer Drumm St. John’s Hampton St. Paul's the Pines St. Mark’s Heidlersburg Geo. Houck Biglerville

Rev Wagaman Schedules Masses and Sodality Events

The Rev. Cletus Wagaman, acting pastor, announces Masses Sunday at 7 and 9 a m with Blessed Virgin Sodality and benediction at 3 p m.

Cletus Wagaman Blessed Virgin Sodality and Benediction

St Mary's Parish Opens With Sunday Masses

The Rev. Wm. B. Cavanaugh presides as St. Mary's Paradise opens with first mass at 7:00 a m second mass at 8 30 a m and evening devotions at 7 15 o'clock for parishioners and worshippers.

Wm. B. Cavanaugh

St Mary's Church New Oxford Masses Listed

The Rev. Robt. D. Hartnett pastor at St. Marys Church New Oxford announces Sunday Masses at 7 30 a m and 10 a m with evening devotions and benediction at 7 30 p m.

St. Mary's Church New Oxford Robt. D. Hartnett

Forty Hours Devotion at Conewago Chapel

Forty Hours Devotion begins Friday morning at Conewago Chapel with Fr. John F. O'Donnell as rector. The solemn closing is Sunday at 7:00 pm with Fr. Joseph Murphy carrying the Blessed Sacrament in a priests and Sodality procession. Each evening services are at 7:00 pm.

Conewago Chapel John F. O'Donnell Joseph Murphy S.J Blessed Virgin Sodality Murphy

Car crash near New Oxford causes minor damage

Law rence E. Klunk of Hanover and Pau line N. Reynolds of New Oxford sideswiped a mile and a half south of New Oxford at 8 15 p m. The Klunk car sustained 125 in damage and the Reynolds car 40. No injuries reported. investigation continuing.

Lawrence E. Klunk Hanover Pauline N. Reynolds New Oxford Klunk Reynolds

SQUIRE ORNDORFF'S COURT HAPPENINGS

Pauline Reynolds of New Oxford R D 2 was charged with failing to yield half the main travelled portion of the highway, causing an accident. She will receive a 10 day notice. James Long of 131 Main Street McSherrystown was charged with operating on the left side of the highway and given a 10 day notice.

Pauline N. Reynolds New Oxford R. D James J. Long Main Street McSherrystown

Prozen Foods Featured at Center Square Produce Market

Prozen Foods showcases a complete variety at Center Square Produce Market in Hanover offering fresh produce and ready meals to shoppers. Local vendors highlight diverse selections and daily specials throughout the market days.

Prozen Foods Center Square Pruit Market Hanover

Delays Decision In Dog Action At Hanover Sessions

Justice of the Peace John H Basehore reserved decision in the Mehring case after a hearing on two cruelty to animals charges and four harboring unlicensed dogs and kennel license failures. Bail remained at 100. SPCA witnesses described crowded, unsanitary dog housing at Mehring’s Hanover farm with 25 puppies in one building without water and other violations.

Justice of the Peace John H. Basehore Stewart P. Mehring Hanover R Squire Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Mr. Mehring SPCA

Blue and Gray Band at Nat Springs Sun

The Blue and Gray band of Gettysburg will give afternoon and evening concerts Sunday at Natural Springs park one mile east of Gettysburg. The 55‑piece ensemble lists New Oxonians among its members and debuts in new uniforms. Park owner Stewart Wachter reports strong attendance after renovations and no admission fee.

Natural Springs Park Gettysburg Blue and Gray Band Oxonians Stewart Wachter Wachter

WC 22 P O S OF A Elects Officers

At the regular meeting of WC 22 P O S OF A the following officers were elected Past pres C B Sponseller pres Clair Lockenbill vice pres H E Lough master of forms C R Sadler conductor Emory Hammer inspector Clair Baugher guard Chas Geisler trustee S FP Keeney delegates to state convention Geo C Sheely and J Roy Waltman The newly elected officers will be installed Monday evening July 9 by district pres Geo C Sheely.

P. O Sponseller Clair Lockenbill H. E. Lough C. R. Sadler Emory Hammer Clair Baugher Chas. Geisler FP. Keeney Geo. C. Sheely

Coming Events Share Local Picnics And Festivals

Community notices list the Hanover P O 8 of A Band event at Farmers Grove between Abbottstown and East Berlin on June 29 with New Oxford high school band and 4 PM supper. Mt Olive Evangelical Reformed church Bermudian hosts a June 29 festival. Littlestown American Legion carnival runs July 4 5 6 featuring amusements and exhibits. Troop 96 New Chester Boy Scouts hold July 20 festival with Cheerful Valley Gang. Conewago Chapel picnic July 20 rain date July 21. Bonneauville Fire Company picnic slated July 27 promising a larger event.

Archie Rohrbaugh New Lincolnway West Harold J. Stough Carl E. Stough Warner Hospital Cleveland Ohio F. H. Wagaman Chas Troutman Wagaman Pred Feiser J. Prank Feiser Lincolnway East Gettysburg Feiser Marietta Army New Oxford Farmers’ Grove Hanover Park Elizabeth Anne Sheffer Geo. B. Sheffer Frederick C. Alpers Washington, D. C First Evangelical Lutheran Church Anna A. Poist Leo Poist Rodney Noel Albert Noel Oxford Road McSherrystown Immaculate Conception Church Immaculate Conception Harrisburg Lewistown Mary Miller Kathleen Noel Angela Weaver Marie Carbaugh Rose Agnes Stough A. P. Markle Rodney Grove Clyde Svonseller Berlin Junction Maximillian Raleigh Oil City Markles New Oxford Fire Company Ladies’ Auxiliary Irishtown Fire Company Washington Romaine Lawrence Geraldine Krichten Eva Hockensmith New Oxford High School Doreene Clark Mildred Ford Fred Myers Charles Stitt Donald Miriam Kinnefelter Janet Myers Donald Yeely Hanover P. O. 8. of A. Band Abbottstown East Berlin Littlestown Post American Legion Adv Boy Scouts New Chester Cheerful Valley Gang Conewago Chapel Bonneauville Fire Company

Sale Register lists multiple rural auctions and dates

The notice outlines sales including Nathaniel C. Miller farm oak lumber sale on June 22 at mile west of New Concord, Beverley Twin Market June 30 near Hershey Pike Elisabethtown, Davis Balvage and Harry Petty real estate and personal property on various June dates, and Harvey Walker household items July 3 at Walker's Auction Room Berlin Ave New Oxford.

Nathaniel C. Miller New Qonford Beverley Twin Hershey Pike Elisabethtown Davis Balvage Harry Petty W. High Stret Harvey Walker Berlin Ave New Oxford

Bird Baths and Garden Pottery Shop Opens

Croga Keys pottery shop features outdoor ceramic bird baths and garden pots for sale. Local artisans showcase durable glazes and rustic designs in a sunny storefront debut.

Bird Baths Croga Keys

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