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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1933
Page
2
Notice from New Canford Company at New Oxford about mailed item misrouting and subscription terms. States arrears must be paid to avoid discontinuance and outlines annual rate, advance payment, and in-state/district advertising rates.
Thirty years ago Mrs. Charlotta H. Shutt and Mrs. Sarah Carl died in Pennsylvania towns while other residents including Mrs. Julia Wilson and Mrs. O V Long perished. Marriages included Charles M. Shively and Helen Kehm. E H Markley wed Minnie Klinefelter. Local comings and goings cover births, resumptions of teaching, farm sales, business expansions, a new McSherrystown cigar factory, and civic band progress. New Oxford sports beat Cashtown. routes and celebrations noted.
40 years ago George W Emmert of York Springs caught 14 bass in a day. Wheat quality in the county is excellent. The McSherrystown plant will finish by September 15. Prof John McGuire will teach parochial school here again next winter after a Boston stint. Miss Lillian Brown returns from Linden Hall seminary. Harper Himes Bark Charles Swartz and Howard Brown also home on vacation. Livingston's new three story brick is completed and praised. Patrick Hanley of Lutherville and Miss Rosie G Smith wed June 21 at Conewago chapel. Harvey Wierman and Miss Annie Diller wed June 18. Miss Elizabeth Graft, 97, of Strawan township, died June 19.
45 years ago issue of June 29 1888 is missing from our files. Readers are asked to communicate with the editor if they have a copy of the issue.
A cut of two mills reduces the Huntington township school tax from 13 to 11 mills while the per capita tax stays at $4. At a recent meeting the board reorganized with George N. Bushey as president, William Miller as treasurer, and Aigar Smarth as secretary, with other members Thury Bowungler and Thomas N. Cuslunan.
Adams county announces meeting schedule for 4 H clothing clubs in Hunterstown Aspers Cashtown Pines community and Gettysburg Hanover receives 2600 from beer retailers York 12000 in Hanover weekly store orders and needy family aid. Health officer quarantines Geiselman home in Gettysburg. Esther Geiselman ill with scarlet fever. Car theft and accidents reported. Lincoln highway openings. school board tax cut and secretary elected. Community events include surprise party reunion and Myer clan gathering.
Joseph Henry Sheely 68 lifelong Adams County resident died Saturday night in New Oxford. He was a farmer and carpenter, member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, survived by son Channell Q. G. Sheely, two grandsons Eugene and Laurin, brother W. D. Sheely, sisters Mrs. Lucinda Schwartz and Mrs. George W. Heagy, burial in New Oxford Cemetery. Funeral Tuesday officiated by Rev. Charlies B. Robert and others. Pallbearers included nephews Earl and Harvey Cashman, Preston Sheely, Paul Herman, Pius Smith, Clare Overbaugh.
Samuel H. Heagy 84 died at his home in Reading township East Berlin Route 4 Saturday at 7 p.m. from a heart condition and infirmities. Survived by his brother Josiah Heagy with whom he resided two grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was a son of Jacob and Catherine Coser Heagy and his wife Sarah Marks predeceased him. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 9 a.m. with Rev. Charles Baker officiating. Interment at Druid Hill cemetery Pikesville Maryland.
John Israel Grim of Abbottstown died at home Wednesday at 6 50 pm from a complication of diseases. He was 76. Survived by wife Susan Ellen Morrison and six children plus 23 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. One brother Daniel W. Grim and three sisters. Funeral Sunday at 9 30 am from the house, then Mummert's meeting house with Rev. Baker and Rev. Danner officiating. Interment in church cemetery.
Amelia Hoke 83 widow of Solomon Hoke died Thursday at her daughter Mrs. Howard E. Bair's home in Hanover after a short illness. She was the youngest child of Henry and Mary King of near Gettysburg and married Solomon Hoke October 15 1872. The Hok es lived on the Carlisle Pike farm before moving to Hanover in 1890. Solomon Hoke passed away about 15 years ago.
Mrs. Olive Moul wife of J W Moul of 313 Second Avenue Hanover died Thursday afternoon at 4 after a stroke suffered June 21 aged 56 She was daughter of Henry and Sarah Spangler Survived by husband one daughter Mrs Malcolm Wintrode one sister Mrs David Cooley three half sisters and three half brothers Funeral Sunday at 1 30 from home with service at New Chester Reformed Church Rev H D Houtz officiating interment New Chester Cemetery Pallbearers were nephews Marry Cooley Karl Cooley Oros Cooley Irvin Deardorff Clarence Deardorff and Alvin Moul.
Mrs. Ira Brindle 74 mother of Rev. E. W. Brindle of Arendtsville and Dorothy Brindle supervising principal of music in Gettysburg public schools died Saturday in Waynesboro.
William Elmer Sowers proprietor of The Green Cove east of Abbotts town died Saturday evening at his home from a complication of diseases. He was 60 years old.
Nun of Sacred Heart Convent Balti more dies after a week as Mother Johanna She was formerly Miss Josephine Sueeringer daughter of Mr and Mrs Juanes Sueeringer The obituary notes her religious service and family background in brief terms
A longtime nun born in McBherrystown passes after about sixty years in religious life. Funeral services were held on Tuesday.
Mes Annie Jane Quickel aged 63 mother of Mrs William Attels verger Hanover and Mrs George Hoopes Krafitown sister of Jacob Deardorff Hanover Granville Deardorff Wellsville and Mrs Ida Nelson and Mrs Harry Staub Fast Berlin died Saturday at Red Lion.
A Friday program by the Green Springs Sunday school girls drew a fair audience. A festival in George Wolf's orchard raised funds for church expenses. Mrs. Hoover of Green Springs has been ill. An outing for the Sunday school girls took place at Meckley's Grove. Men’s day at the Green Springs church saw the largest attendance with around 150 people. Two vocal duets by Bertha Alta and Pauline Frock and by Clair and Earl Frock were performed. Preaching and communion were also held with large attendance.
A car driven by Clifford John Lewis of New York struck the center square grass plot in Abbottstown on Thursday at 2:55 PM, breaking two light poles. No injuries reported. Lewis and his aunt Frances Walters were unhurt. Police cited $15 in damage to the poles and $35 to repair the car. vehicle towed to a New Oxford garage.
The state highway department announced oiling this week on five state routes in Adams county. Routes include 116 Gettysburg to Fairfield, 194 East Berlin to Abbottstown, 94 Hampton to Cross Keys, 234 East Berlin to Heidlersburg, and 334 from 342 to Ward Idaville. Rural segments Mummasburg to Arendtsville and Pitzers Corner to Mt Tabor also slated for treatment.
Community leaders plan to urge Pennsylvania officials to allocate part of 18 891 000 federal aid to rehabilitate the Lincoln highway east from Abbottstown to York The poorly maintained stretch draws long motorist complaints while the rest of the route from New York to Chambersburg remains in good condition
A series of births reported in the Hanover Gettysburg region includes a fifteenth child born to Mrs. Louis Swisher near Iron Springs with eleven living, and newborns to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wagner near Hanover a son, to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ebaugh of Hanover a son born June 17, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scheivert of Pennsville a daughter born June 19, to Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Kliinedinst of Hanover a daughter, and to Mr. and Mrs. Bruart Fahs of York a daughter Dolores Creager Fahs born June 22 at Hanover hospital. Dolores Creager Fahs’s mother was formerly Gladys Creager of Hanover. Additional births include Jeanne Dolores to Mr. and Mrs. James R. White of Gettysburg R. G. on June 24, a daughter and the couple’s eleventh child. a son born at Warner hospital in Gettysburg to Mr. and Mrs. Claire Guise of Gettysburg RD 7. a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. William Parthemer of Gettysburg on a Tuesday. and news that Mr and Mrs Donald E. Lower have moved from Aspers to Gettysburg.
Frederick G. Klunk of Centennial married Miss Florence E Rhinehart daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles W Rhinehart New Oxford in a 6 30 am nuptial mass at St Marys Catholic Church New Oxford Rev Joseph N Whalen officiated Bride wore Persian lace gown with pearl headpiece Bridesmaid Rita Gobhart cousin of the groom Best man Charles Rhineart Jr Ushers Francis Klunk Leo Smith Flower girls Patsy Alwine Dorothy Weaver Readings and music provided Breakfast and reception followed at relatives homes Mr Klunk employed in the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Harrisburg After a ten day honeymoon voyage to Atlantic City they will reside with the bride's parents.
Miss Alice Virginia Bosserman and L Allen Marks married in Coopertown New York on Sunday June 18. The bride is from Abottstown and the groom from Coopertown.
Roger McCleaf son of Mr and Mrs Edward McCleaf of Guldens Station and Josephine Bowling daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Bowling of Straban township were united in marriage Saturday evening at 8 30 in the rectory of St Francis Xavier Catholic church Gettysburg Rev Mark E Stock rector officiated. They were attended by
Miss Pauline Beck of near Hostetter's meeting house was arrested on a warrant for assault and battery issued by Justice S R Witmer on oath by Mrs Leo Clingan of Hanover. Beck and the prosecutrix agreed to pay costs and the charge was withdrawn.
Ellen Zepp Ruth Haverstick and Mary and Olive Stremmel of Hanover attend a summer course at Millersville State Teachers College. A coroner’s jury ruled a Hanover auto accident fatal for Catherine Grant 3 in front of her home. Also reported are Civilian Conservation Camp lumber delivery at Gettysburg and 212 attendees at the McCullough reunion near Abbottstown. Administrative letters open for Mrs Alice A Glatfelter estate valued at 4109 dollars.
Mias Frances Bowling of Gettysburg and Harry McCans of Biglerville wed. The bride wore a blue dress with a light blue hat and carried pink and white carnations. They will reside in Gettysburg where the groom works for the Western Maryland railroad.
Miss Lorraine Rouser daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Rouser Guernasy and George Routsong son of Mrs William Routsong of Bendersville were married in Bedford on Saturday morning by Rev J Albert Eyler pastor of the Bedford Reformed church.
The column lists births marriages and illnesses including a son born to Mr and Mrs Curtis Smith in Brushtown and a move of Mrs George Bollinger from near Edgegrove to Hanover. It notes several hospital visits operations and recoveries for residents of Brushtown Hanover and surrounding areas plus a factory expansion and a surprise party for Mr and Mrs Ammon McIntyre.
List of local patients treated at Warner and Hanover hospitals. Names include Troxell, Killinger, Alban, Fohl, Bless, Markle, Cease, Vladick, Fortenbaugh, Coleman and Rudisill. Procedures feature tonsil removal, appendectomies, fractures, and arm or rib injuries with several admissions and discharges noted.
The year and a half old child of Mr and Mrs Leroy Bchoffstall of Bendersville fell Wednesday and fractured his collar bone. Fimanuel Marks of Aspers is convalescing after three weeks' illness.
The Very Rev P D McDeevilt Bishop of Harrisburg administered confirmation at St Marys Parish Paradise. William Bimiet named oldest clan member at Wherly reunion in Williams Grove. Mr and Mrs Emich win longest married couple prize after 46 years. Local injuries, house renovations, and relocations, plus Abbottstown defeating Midway 11 3 and 10 6 at Kopp's Park.
Hannah Wert Lower aged 96 widow of John 8 Lower died at her nephew Elson G Lower's home in Table Rock Saturday at 10 30 PM from age related infirmities. Survived by son W W Lower six grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 1 30 PM from Deatrick brothers funeral home with Rev Clair Rhodes officiating, burial at Bender's Church Cemetery. She was lifelong member of Benders Reformed Church.
The Very Rev. Philip L. Col M O 8 A moves from headmaster duties at Mal Preparatory School near Philadelphia to be prior and pastor of Church of Our Lady of Good Death in Hollywood California effective 321. He is a native of McSherrystown and survives with brothers Brian and F X gan and sisters Mrs Kiunk and Misses Helen Minnie Colgan in Sherrystown.
A dwelling owned by Mrs. N. L. Mint in Gettysburg sustained about fifty dollars in damage after a lightning strike struck the building on Monday.
Writ of faceal directs public sale in Gettysburg PA at 2 PM Saturday to dispose of three tracts totaling about 191 acres in Latimore Township. Tract 1 includes a brick house and outbuildings with detailed metes and bounds. Tract 2 adds 19 acres 0.45 perches. Tract 3 lies north of Tract 1 totaling about 20 acres 0. perches. Property belongs to Malcolm Gettys. sale by John C. Wible Sheriff. ten percent cash deposit required. property subject to resale if not fully complied with.
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