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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1945
Page
5
Local news lists address changes for Sister M Agatha Joseph and others, with moves to Norfolk, Trenton, and Camp Maxey. Summers include visits to relatives in Hershey Elizabethtown Gettysburg and Pottstown. A fluke last inning cost Charley Byers a no hitter as 34th Regiment beat Camp Maxey 3–0.
Just received women footwear in brown and white and red and white. 7 and white casuals, non ration. Cut-rate prices offered at 8808 store 41 Carlisle Street Banover PA.
Technical Sergeant Kenneth W Craumer 24, son of Walter J Craumer of Philadelphia formerly Abbottstown, was killed when the airplane bringing him back to the States crashed in Wales on June 8. He had served with the Eighth Army Air Force since January last year, taught gunnery, and flew seven missions over Nazi occupied Europe. The crash occurred en route from England to a base in Wales in bad weather. over twenty aboard, all office staff, perished.
Miss Alverta Squires daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Squires of North Philipsburg and Corporal Robert Auker of New Oxford were married in the Lutheran church Philipsburg on June 20 The Rev E L Pee officiated Auker a member of the Eighth Air Force recently returned from two years overseas service is a son of Mr and Mrs Ed T Auker formerly of New Oxford and a 1935 Penn State graduate He worked for the U S Forestry Service before service Mrs Auker taught in Philipsburg and for eight years has been employed at Philips Hotel After a wedding trip to the Pocono mountains the groom reports to Fort Dix N J and the bride will remain in Philipsburg for the duration
Margaret L. Kunkel daughter of Harry E E Kunkel Biglerville route 2 and George W Taughinbaugh son of George M Taughinbaugh New Oxford route 2 were wed in a Zion Evangelical Reform church ceremony. Rev Nevin Frantz officiated. Bride wears light blue dress with rosebud corsage. They plan to live at home after a brief wedding trip.
Reed McCaney daughter of Patrick J. McCaney Hanover and Francis E. Reed son of John E. Reed Hanover R. D. 4 were married at a nuptial high mass in St Vincent's Catholic Church Midway. Rev. Mark P. McElwee officiated the ring ceremony. Attendants included Mrs Raymond F. Keffer matron of honor and John Reed as best man. The groom a Central Catholic High School graduate class of 1935 attended St Vincent's College Latrobe and Baltimore College and is now employed by Baltimore Steel Corporation.
Delan Frey daughter of Mr and Mrs John Frey Abbottstown and Robert Dolan son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Dolan Philadelphia were married June 16 in the rectory of Immaculate Conception Church New Oxford by Rev Robert D Hartnett. They were attended by Miss Betty Lerew and Joseph Dolan the bridegrooms brother. The bride wore a white lace gown and a white net cap and carried an old fashioned bouquet of white rosebuds. The bridesmaid wore a gown of blue mousseline de sole and carried an (Continued on Page 3).
Tot Ghopps from York and Gettysburg are featured in a notice about suits and play outfits for girls and boys. The item highlights fashion choices and where to find them.
A July community brief lists band rehearsal for Paul A. Harner, student enrollments at Pierce School of Business, and a sequence of minor incidents and social visits. Items include a hay wagon accident injuring P. C. Fleshman, hospital discharge of Mrs. Josephine Felty Smith, visitors to locality homes, the Ninth Air Force commendation for Sgt. Robert D. Herman, and changes in post office hours on July 4. Local births, marriages, and social events are noted along with several residents' movements and weekend guests.
White canvas loafers with red rubber soles offered at cut rate prices by Gnos Store located at 41 Carlisle Street. The brief item highlights affordable footwear options for women, focusing on two styles and the single shop address.
Cpl Earl Byers writes from Detmold Germany to his mother Mrs Lawrence Byers recounting a long tour from January 1944 through May 1945. He describes illness on the voyage, training in England and Scotland, bivouacs in Wales, an infiltration course under fire, rough crossings, and campaigns in France Belgium and Germany. He recalls robot bombs, close calls with buzz bombs, air raids, and sheltering in a Belgian fortress. He notes service on P 38 P 47 and P 51 aircraft and ends by stating he is authorized to wear two Bronze Stars.
The New Oxford committee of the Adams County Free Library association will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Benedick, Lincoln Heights, this Thursday evening at 8:00. Members include Rev. George E. Sheffer, C. L. Etchelts, Prof. P. Keefer, Charles B. E. Alwine, Mrs. J. E. C. Miller, Mr. Benedick, Mrs. Wm. D. Himes, Mrs. Georgianna Fink and Mrs. Betty Arendt.
Metal framed folding baby carts with leatherette priced at 13.95 offered by Lein Hardt Bros at 33 Baltimore and J Way Hanover Pa. Boys' clod hoppers sizes 12 to 6 priced 1.98 to 3.96 at Cut-Rate Shoe Store 43 Carlisle Hanover Pa.
Richard Allen Harner of Krall town died suddenly Saturday from a cerebral hemorrhage at York City hospital after falling ill at York Corrugating company. Survived by wife Iva Smith Harner and son Richard I., daughter Patricia, mother Nina Althouse Miller, two sisters, three brothers. funeral at Red Run Lutheran church with burial in Red Mount Evangelical cemetery.
Mrs Lucinda Rutters 74 widow of William C Rutters died Tuesday evening at Hanover hospital where she had been a patient since June 10 She was born June 17 1871 She leaves six children Walter Joseph Mary Robert Mrs Maurice Warren and Rebecca Eckard fifteen grandchildren two great grandchildren and three Laughman brothers Funeral services were held Friday at 8 30 from W A Feiser funeral home with a requiem mass at St Joseph church Hanover and burial in St Marys cemetery McSherrystown
Francis Klunk from near town was discharged Monday from the Han over hospital. Mrs. Jones of near Pine Run was discharged Thursday after an operation at the Han over hospital. Janet Noel of New Chester visits two weeks with her uncle Clarence Sills in Harrisburg. New Oxford Lions met on Lion Raphael Smith's lawn on Hanover street. Joseph J. Miller of West High street returned to Sampson New York after leave. Cpl John Slaybaugh near Crags Keys, served 21 months in Europe with the First Armored Division, received an honorable discharge at Fort Dix New Jersey. enlisted February 9 1942.
Pfc Reuben L Sipe of New Oxford earned the Combat Infantry Badge for active participation with the 65th Division General Patton's Third Army. Serving in Company M of the 259th Infantry, he entered the combat zone in Northeastern France on March 1, 1945 and fought as a machine gunner through the drive to Nazi capitulation, with initial heavy action along the Saur river just inside Germany.
The eleventh annual York county FECU picnic will be held in Farmers Grove between East Berlin and Abbottstown on Saturday June 6, all day and evening. Prizes will be awarded. Lunch includes chicken corn soup and refreshments. Prominent speakers will discuss postwar problems in the afternoon and evening. Everyone is welcome.
Cub Pack No. 85 of New Oxford met at Farmers Grove on Sunday. Den 1 had 31 members Den 2 had 23 and eight visitors attended. Bobcats Burnell Smith Kenneth Benedict joined after an initiation by Cubmaster John L. Kratzert. Awards went to Merrill Yohe Jr Gerald O'Brien Larry Mummert John Noble who advanced to Scouts. John Noble moved to the Beaver Patrol under Merrill A. Yohe and George Smeltz Jr. The Cubs staged a short circus and the next meeting is set for July 29 with time and place to be announced.
Ninety attendees witnessed 37 girls and three committee members invest at the high school auditorium. Scout Leader Nancy Bothwell led the candle light ceremony with Catherine Miller Mary Miller and Mary Catherine Yingling assisting. Refreshments followed the event with parents and leaders in attendance.
N O Boy Scout troops 85 and 86 joined a jamboree at Haines ranch near Hallam last week. They departed Wednesday morning and returned Saturday afternoon. Attendees from Troop 86 included John, William, Donald and Joseph Smith, Richard Poist, Thomas O'Brien Jr, Joseph Breighner, Harold Stough, Edward Shrader, Frederick Noel, Richard Small, William Yingling, led by Troop Leader Frank Fleshman. Troop 85 lists John Schriver, George Smeltz Jr, James Herman, Russell Schriver, James Millar, John Noble, Eugene Jones, Fred Howe, William Staub, Calvin Roland, Jack Harner, Charles Griest, Gerald Mummert, Daniel Anderson, Fred and Ray Myers, Joseph Topper, Paul Sponseller, and Herbert Sponseller. Scoutmaster Merrill Yohe oversaw, with committee members Rev. G E Sheffer and Prof C P Keefer.
A daughter was born Saturday at Hanover Hospital to Mr Lester Baker and Mrs Baker of Abbottstown. The birth adds a new member to the family and local community.
A local ad lists girls' shorts in sizes from 7 to 1¢ and 62.26 to $3.08, with branding under TOT BHOPPE at York and J Gettysburg streets. The short offer highlights pricing and shop location for the bargain display.
Mark E. Trone Jeweler at 4 Balto Street Hanover advertises birthstone rings for ladies and men starting at five dollars. The notice highlights affordable jewelry options in a compact storefront ad.
John M. Hoover of Spring Grove was fined 2725 after being stopped June 14 by a state policeman for permitting operation of his auto without an operator license or learner permit. Joyce Wilder of Baltimore Hanover paid 10 for operating without an operator license on June 14.
George R. Griffin son of Mrs Merna A Prellel Berlin avenue arrived in the States recently and is stationed at Camp Kilmer. He spent the week end at his home here and is expected to return this week end.
Bob Brady reports that Jack Eline of McSherrystown had his picture taken with two large fish brought to Hanover from Baltimore by Bittinger's Market.
Readable local ad notes no back seams to rub or rip in men's Gorilla Work Shoes priced at 4.48 with rubber and leather soles in sizes 6 to 10. Store located at 41 Carlisle St Hanover Fi.
The following New Oxford stores will be closed all day Wednesday July 4 for Independence Day. Bollinger's 5c & 10c Store Grove's Grocery Myers' Grocery Noel's Meat Market New Oxford Meat Market R. H. Smith Grocery High Street Market
Evangelical and Reformed Charge Rev Ehlman at St Pauls New Oxford lists Sunday school with William Sanders at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 15 a.m. Emmanuel Abbottstown shows Sunday school with Merle Kinneman at 10 a.m. Pre Paratory at 9 a.m. First Evangelical Lutheran Church under Rev Sheffer has church school at 9 15 a.m. and worship at 10 15 a.m. theme The Reward of the Good Life with choir music.
The Rev. Elmer Drumm presides at St Pauls The Pines with worship at 9 a m and Sunday school at 10 a m St Mark Heidlersburg offers Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m St Johns Hampton hosts Sunday school at 7 p m and worship at 8 p m The notice outlines service times for the new charge.
The Rev. J. F. O'Donnell pastor at Coonewage Chapel announces Sunday masses at 7 and 9 30 a m with Blessed Virgin Sodality and benediction at 7 p m.
St Marys Paradise will offer Masses Sunday at 7 a m and 8 30 a m with devotions and benediction at 7 p m The Rev William Cavanaugh presides The St Marys Church in New Oxford lists Masses Sunday at 7 30 a m and 10 a m with Evening devotions and benediction at 7 00 p m Rev Robert D Hartnett is Pastor The schedule shows two churches conducting morning services and evening devotions on Sunday.
St John s Reformed church in New Chester holds a mid summer service at 9 30 a m followed by Sunday school at 10 30 a m on the same day.
Emanuel Reformed Church Hampton announces Sunday school at 10:00 a m and Mid summer Holy Communion service at 11:00 a m in the morning.
Church of the Brethren in East Berlin led by Pastor Monroe Danner holds Sunday school at 9 a.m. Hampton church also invites Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. with worship scheduled for 10 30 a.m. in their respective services.
The Rev. Snyder Alleman, pastor, leads Sunday school at 9 a m worship at 10 15 a m and Luther League at 7 p m The fourth recognition service for armed forces personnel is Sunday at 7 30 p m on the church lawn with music by the East Berlin band and an Army colonel from Harrisburg delivering the address.
Sister Mary Elizabeth of New Oxford, a Mercy sister in South America, writes that December 1944 saw three more sisters arrive from Pennsylvania to open St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital. It will be the first Catholic hospital in the region and locals eagerly anticipate its completion.
Sister Elizabeth is identified as a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Charles H Robinson who formerly lived on Hanover Street in the home now occupied by Mr and Mrs Clayton Smith.
Post No 15 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Gettysburg will host a dance on Tuesday evening at the Hotel Gettysburg annex on Carlisle Street. Proceeds go to raise 25000 dollars for purchasing a home and supporting overseas veterans and their families. Bil Jones orchestra plays from 8 PM to midnight.
Women’s brown and white Spectators and high heels non rationed offered in Carlisle Street Hanover Pa. items include pumps and high heels. Text notes location on Carlisle Street in Hanover Pennsylvania.
A cool wet spring boosted pea yields with reports of 1.5 to 2 tons per acre in many fields. Government takes 50 percent of canning. Some unnamed canners warned that widespread maturation left little manpower equipment to harvest. Hanover Canning notes top fields reaching four tons per acre, with average around two tons.
Paul Wagner, Eagle Scout of New Oxford, will be waterfront director for Camp Conewago from July 15 to 29. EB J Hoover returns as camp director with W G McClellan as assistant director. Wagner is an Army veteran with four years’ service, including overseas duty, and has prior Conewago staff experience plus Red Cross life saving examiner certification. Staff plans daily trips to New Oxford stores for perishable food for the troops.
Pfc. Paul Kuhn of New Oxford returned home Saturday after more than two years as a German prisoner. He was reported missing February 17, 1943 while in North Africa and his mother, Mrs. Clara Kuhn, received word in June that he had been captured. Before enlisting in June 1941 he worked at Beaudin Shoe Co., Hanover.
Dr. R. E. Hemminger of New Oxford spent his last day of trout fishing on Thursday with no success. He plans to attend the bass season opener Sunday. Hanover street neighbors planned a fish fry in the new outdoor Hemminger fireplace built by J. C. Myers, and a collection may be raised to send him on a croakers and hardheads trip if trout fail again.
Scout Troop 6 of New Onford accepted an invitation to assist a list of local figures including Mr. and Mrs. Alvin and Mrs. Merrill Yoho. The accompanying party includes Mary Jr and Miss Susan Wames among others as they participate in a community outreach event.
Fragmentary OCR text describes women’s shoes with color details red, desk blue, multi-color and white. Mentions out-rats Gia. No clear event or person actions.
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