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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1939

Page

13

Local News Highlights Include Family Moves and Community Events

Miss Mary Slusser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Turnie Slusser, Cen tennial, is recovering from appendicitis surgery in Hanover hospital. Gregory Smith is discharged after a ten day stay. Town folks traveled to Philadelphia for a double header between Philadelphia and Cleveland. Dr and Mrs Arthur A Hall moved to Painted Post NY. Red Cross lifeguard training completed by Paul Wagner. Various locals attended picnics, visits, and weekend gatherings, with fire company plans and auxiliary activities noted.

Mary Slusser Turnie Slusser Centennial Hanover Hospital Melvin A. Cashman John Walter Hanover Gregory Smith Philadelphia Cleveland Raphael Smith Albert Kuhn Richard Bevenour Ross W. Humor John P. Smith Arthur A. Hall Camp Letts Edge Water Wagner Red Cross Russell Myers Emory Myers West High Street Ladies’ Auxiliary New Oxford Fire Company A. P. Wagner Joseph Duttera H. B. Millar Lincolnway West Harrisburg A. F. McCadden Berlin Street John Yantis McSherrystown Helena McCadden Souderton John McCadden Lansdale Williamson Trade School George Weaver Merle Sebright William Stock Donald Sheely Edgar Bower Mt. Airy School Chester A. Bower North Peters Street John Irvin Gettysburg O. P. Butterwick York Joseph Miller Frances Robinson Poplar Street Aljlen W. Kelly East Berlin Jack Robinson Jack Florence S. C Robinson Mayme Fleshman New Oxford William Kleinhoff Hummelstown John Hoffman Point Lookout John E. C. Miller Flaherty L. W. Grove Alvin Jones Herbert Mehring Karl S. Hoffmeister Leo J. Staub Earl Strasbaugh Glenn Chronister Littlestown Elizabeth Steacy Wilmington Del W. E. Wilson Lincolnway East R. J. Morgan H. E. Lough Hanover Street Evelyn Todt Town Baltimore Washington St. Paul’s Reformed Church German’s Park Gettysburg-Biglerville Jules Marte C. S. Sponseller Mary Spangler York Springs Marte Vernon Frazier Frazier Williams Grove Park Steelton Palmyra Menges Mills

Real Bargain Days at Hig inbothams Clearance Sale

Real Bargain Days continue at Hig inbotham's Clearance Sale through July 8th with discounted items and limited stock. Storewide reductions draw shoppers seeking savings on household goods and apparel.

Higinbotham

Cross Keys Diner Opens After Remodel in New Oxford

The Cross Keys diner formally opened after remodeling to expand seating to 51 32 in the dining room and 19 in the main diner. The New Oxford High School band played and a new style hamburger was offered to adults. In 1938 the business served about 108,517 persons with 43,000 hamburger sandwiches and 24,548 pies, among other items.

Cross Keys New Oxford High School John E. George Carlisle Joseph Hagerman Jacob Marquet Harry Rager Roger Hoffnagle Harry Sterner John Hoffnagle Marland Zeigler Lewis Miller Anna Deatrick

Holiday Races Set for Williams Grove Fourth of July

Promoter Roy Richwine prepares Williams Grove Park and Speedway for a big Fourth of July weekend with AAA big car races on Sunday July 2 and Harness Horse Races on Tuesday July 4. The events promise excitement with top drivers like Joe Chitwood and Duke Nailon and a strong free for all trot and pace fields already posting sub 2.05 miles.

Roy Richwine Williams Grove Park Speedway Oval Harrisburg Gettysburg Pike Richwine Joe Chitwood Oklahoma Williams Grove Speedway Duke Nailon Indianapolis

Jr Mechanics top Social Club 18 to 5 in softball

Jr Mechanics end slump with an 18 to 5 win over Social Club, creating a three way tie for last place. Fleet Wing extends its win run with a 16 to 11 victory over Reformed, then 9 to 5 against Alwine Brick Co. on Tuesday.

Jr. Mechanics Fleet-Wing Alwine Brick Co L. Pet Team Dramatic Club Alwine Brick Co Peveses Social Club Aeecccareenecoses Jr. Order Mechanics

Will of John H Stick Probate in Adams County

The will of John H Stick of Conewago township was filed for probate today in the Adams County register and recorder office. Executors named are Effie Stick Ingman Martha Stick Emmert and Edna Stick Feeser.

John H. Stick Conewago Township Quintin D. Robert Adams County Effie Stick Ingman Martha Stick Emmert Edna Stick Feeser

Market List Promotes Produce and Seafood Variety

Watermelons cantaloupes bananas oranges lemons crab meat fish sea food of all kinds featured at Bit tinger's Market rear State Theatre Hanover. The listing highlights a broad assortment for local shoppers.

Bittinger’s Rear State Theatre Hanover

Bishop Leech to Dedicate McSherrystown School Ceremony

The Most Rev. Dr. George L. Leech will officiate a blessing and dedication for the new St. Mary's parochial school in McSherrystown with a civic and religious parade at 2:30 pm. The $105000 brick fireproof building on North Street features 14 classrooms, a 1000-seat auditorium, and modern facilities including a bowling alley and motion picture booth.

George L. Leech Harrisburg St. Mary’s McSherrystown North Street Central Catholic High Midway South Street St. Mary’s Rectory Third Street Leo J. Krichten St. Joseph’s Church Bonneauville McSherrystown Council Knights of Columbus Bernard E. Noel Drum and Bugle Corps Harold H. Bair American Legion Hanover Red Cross K. of C Pfaltzgraff Main Street

Higinbotham’s June Clearance Sale Extended

The June Clearance Sale by Higinbotham is continued through July 8th. Customers can still take part in discounts and special offers extended into the new date.

Higinbotham

Local Land Transfers Near Granite Station and Straban Township

C M Wolf of Gettysburg buys 176 acre J E Upchurch farm near Granite station through P W Stallsmith. Leander Urick transfers East Berlin estate property to Samuel Kling. Charles H Klunk of Hanover sells Huntermstown property to Robert and Annie King. Lulu A Everhart of Straban sells Mt Joy Township property to Cleve and Florence Stambaugh. Everett L Schonen and Mary P Schonen transfer Straban Township land to William and Eliza Kroushour in Franklin Township.

C. M. Wolf Gettysburg J. E. Upchurch Granite Station P. W. Stallsmith Leander Urick Jane Urick East Berlin Samuel D. Kling Charles H. Klunk Hanover Robert A Annie King Straban Township Hunterstown Lulu A. Everhart Cleve Stambaugh Florence D. Stambaugh Mt. Joy Everett L. Schonen Mary P. Schonen William A. Kroushour Eliza Pearl Kroushour Franklin Township

Deaths Herbert S. Sheets 60 New Oxford

Herbert S. Sheets 60 of New Oxford died at Hanover General Hospital from a ruptured appendix after a brief illness. He was secretary of the New Oxford fire company and active in local groups. Survived by widow formerly Mary Jane Stock three daughters and three grandchildren and a brother. Funeral Thursday 2 pm at the New Oxford Reformed church with pallbearers named. Interment New Oxford cemetery.

Herbert S. Sheets New Oxford Hanover General Hospital New Oxford Red Men P. O.S. of A New Oxford Fire Company State Highway Department Gettysburg Mary Jane Stock George E. Smeltz Clifton Harman Auburn New York Samuel H. Higinbotham Frank Sheets Hanover Howard E. Sheely New Oxford Reformed Church H. E. Lough R. M. Wolfe E. L. Wehler S. J. Haverstick Geo. D. Sheely Clair Lookenbill

Obituary notices Mary Elizabeth Miller of New Oxford

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Miller 72 widow of William H. Miller died at her Mt. Pleasant Township home R 2 New Oxford Wednesday evening. She was born Oct 16 1866 daughter of Charles Leonard and Margaret Baughman Johnson. Survived by son John O. Miller and three grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at home conducted by Rev. W G Group. Burial New Oxford cemetery pallbearers Ellis Miller David Shultz Charles Shultz Frank Beshore.

Mary Elizabeth Miller William H. Miller Mt. Pleasant Township New Oxford R. 2 Ellis Miller David Shultz Charles Shultz Frank Beshore

Mrs Chronister 78 Dies in York Home

Mrs Emma Louisa Leib Chronister wife of Benjamin F Chronister died at 12 40 am Tuesday at her York residence from a complication of diseases She was 78 Surviving are her husband a son Cletus J Chronister of York a daughter Mrs Edward Reese of Harrisburg a brother W C Leib Mount Holly Springs a sister Mrs John D Houck of York seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren She was a Heidelberg Reformed church member The funeral will be from the residence Thursday at 2 pm Interment in New Oxford cemetery

Benjamin F Emma Louisa Leib Chronister Benjamin F. Chronister York Cletus J. Chronister Edward Reese Harrisburg W. C. Leib Mount Holly Springs John

Pitzer Runs for Adams County Sheriff in Republican Primary

H Earl Pitzer of Biglerville announced his candidacy for Adams County sheriff subject to the Republican primary on September 12. The Elks official known as the Elks Ambassador and a Lions Club member runs a large Aspers based trucking business moving Adams county fruits to city markets and export points. He has pledged support from Republican leaders and will campaign to advance the party and his bid.

H. Earl Pitzer Biglerville Adams County Menallen Township Earl Pitzer Aspers Gettysburg Lodge of Elks Elks Upper Lions Club

Twin Bridges Defeats Heidlersburg in 10-5 Baseball Game

Twin Bridges pounded Heidlersburg 10-5 on the former’s diamond Sunday afternoon. The team rapped 16 hits with every starter recording a hit, Linn leading with three singles. Brushtown will visit Twin Bridges next Sunday.

Twin Bridge Heidlersburg Twin Bridges Linn Brushtown

Dwelling Plot Cleared on Hanover Street for Rinehart

Ground has been broken for the erection of a dwelling for Charles Rinehart Jr on Hanover Street extended. The plot adjoins Emory Wolfe’s property and was recently purchased by Mr Rinehart from Andrew Trone.

Charles Rinehart, Jr Hanover Street Emory Wolfe Mr. Rinehart Andrew Trone

Five Injured as Cars Collide With Fire Wagon

Five persons were injured Monday evening when autos driven by Clair Neiderer Hanover R 4 and Miss Retta Whitenack York R 7 collided in front of the Irishtown fire engine house. Fire apparatus was damaged $225 and two cars $100 each.

Clair J. Neiderer Hanover R. 4 Retta Whitenack York R Irishtown Clarence Klingel New Oxford

Local Couple Marries in Leesburg Virginia

David B. Alwine of Berlin Junction and Violet E. Trone of Hanover wed June 23 in Leesburg Virginia at the Methodist church. Officiant Rev. J. H. Bean. No attendants. They plan to reside on Hanover street in New Oxford.

David B. Alwine Percy Alwine Berlin Junction Violet E. Trone L. G. Trone Hanover Leesburg Va J. H. Bean Leesburg Methodist Church Alwine New Oxford High School Hanover High School Alwine Brick Co Utz Potato Chip Co Hanover Street New Oxford

Douple Barr Bride Angu s Douple in Hershey Wedding

Miss Evanna M Barr daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert W Barr York wed Angus H Douple Hershey son of Mrs Mary Douple Lititz June 10 in an Hershey apartment The Rev Robert Thepa Heidelberg Reformed Church York officiated Dinner at Hershey Community Club followed The couple will reside in Hershey where Douple works as supervisor of art in the schools Mrs Douple heads the Elizabethtown High School commercial department and formerly taught in New Oxford High School

Douple-Barr Evanna M. Barr Albert W. Barr York Angus H. Douple Hershey Mary Douple Lititz Robert Thepa Heidelberg Reformed Church

Virginia Elizabeth Garrett Wed to John D. Sheldon in Lansdowne

In Trinity Reformed Church Hal lam on Saturday afternoon EST Miss Virginia Elizabeth Garrett daughter of Rev and Mrs Walter E Garrett formerly of New Oxford and John D Sheldon of Lansdowne were united in marriage by the bridegroom's father in law. The bride was given in marriage by her brother Paul L Garrett of Reading Mass. The matron of honor was Mrs Mary G Kottcamp of Marietta. The couple will reside at 353 Lincoln Avenue Lansdowne after July 1 and the bride is a graduate of York Collegiate Institute and Ursinus College and an employee of the Philadelphia Electric Co.

R. E. Lawes Fort Hoyle W. R. Snyder Carlisle Street William Snyder Edith Weaver Martha Lorraine Karlene Hanover Street Ryland Robinson Elizabethtown Lester Weidman Bernard Weaver Fred Feiser H. E. Nolan College Philadelphia J. Frank Feiser Lincolnway East Peggy Miller State College St. Mary's Dramatic Club Forest Park Joseph Smith Bernard Smith Edge Grove Wilbur Miller New Oxford James Monday T. C. Miller Abbottstown Cross Keys Hotel Adams County J. L. Sheetz Elizabeth Ann Sheffer Camp Nawakwa Robert Howe Gettysburg Vernon Frazier Scottie Shover Steelton Raffensperger Baltimore Street Carrie Stambaugh Lincolnway West James Smith Paul Hagerstown Arthur Smith Chicago Nettie Swartz St. Petersburg Fla Charles L. Eicholtz Lincoln Bay East Rhoda Myers Swartz Elwood Myers Jeffersonville Gerald Orndorff George Stauffer Virginia Stahl Richard Markle Hanover Trinity Reformed Church Hallam Virginia Elizabeth Garrett Walter E. Garrett John D. Sheldon Lansdowne Lbride Kreutz Creek Paul L. Garrett Reading Mass Mary G. Kottcamp Marietta Edward C. Kottcamp

Miss Evelyn Myers Weds Burnell Leonard in McSherrystown

Miss Evelyn Myers and Burnell Leonard were married at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in McSherrystown on Saturday morning. The Very Rev Patrick F McGee officiated. Attendants were Doris Smith and Austin Leonard. A reception followed at the bridegroom’s mother home, and the couple will live at North and Sixth streets in McSherrystown.

Evelyn Myers Jacob Myers New Oxford Burnell Leonard Martha Leonard McSherrystown St. Mary’s Catholic Church Patrick F. McGee Doris Smith Austin Leonard Carlo Rossini Miss Smith North and Sixth Streets

Silk and Cotton Wash Dresses at M C Nace iStore

New line Silk and Cotton wash dresses available in sizes 14 to 44 at M C Nace iStore located on the Square in Hanover.

M. C. Nace iStore Hanover

Green grocery auction Friday night near Hanover

Notices report a Friday night 8 00 PM green grocery auction by Robert Dellinger of Hanover street. The rest of the column lists social updates including hospital discharge expected for The Very Rev John L Shields pastor of St Patrick's York, pleurisy after Mt St Marys retreat. various reunions, visits, and local events with names and places such as Abbotts town East Berlin Gettysburg Emmitsburg Md Ocean City Md Richland Lincolnway West and Seven Valleys. The entry ends noting a 250 catch on a Delaware fishing trip and a class reunion for New Oxford High School Class of 1938.

Robert Dellinger Hanover Street John L. Shields St. Patrick's Church York New Oxford Warner Hospital Gettysburg Mt. St. Mary's College Emmitsburg John Melhorn Berlin Street Louis Shultz Hanover Atlantic City N. J Wilson A. Bream Lincolnway West Emory Hershey Richland Henry Brown Washington, D. C H. C. Slaybaugh Dick's Dam Ethel Sheely New Oxford High School Fuller Tak Nevin Rider Park Hotel Chesapeake Bay Mary O. Flaherty Orange Cuyahoga Falls Ohio Zeigler’s Church Seven Valleys Bowers’ Beach Delaware Wm. C. Alwine, Jr Philip Alwine Earle Alwine Glenn Alwine Bud Shrader Bob Berkheimer Homer Hafer Dan Leibe

Two New Pastors Appointed in Adams County Churches

Carlisle Presbytery in Harrisburg assigns Rev. Harry S. Ecker of Reading to Lower Marsh Creek near Gettysburg and Rev. Lee Page of Blairsville Presbytery to York Springs and Dillsburg churches. Page, a Princeton Seminary graduate, begins in September succeeding the late Rev. D. W. Woods who died in 1938. Next presbytery session set for September 25 at Lebanon.

Adams County Carlisle Harrisburg Harry S. Ecker Reading Lower Marsh Creek Gettysburg Lee Page Blairsville York Springs Dillsburg Page Princeton Seminary Ecker D. W. Woods Mr. Woods Seth C. Morrow Lebanon

Local Marriage Licenses Listed for York County Pairs

Marriage licenses issued for Gilbert Zeigler of Spring Grove and Ida Wolf of Abbottstown. Edward Wise of Conewago township and Kathryn Brown of Penn township York county. Ronald Bream of Gardners and Anna Shank of Biglerville. Philip Weaver of Littlestown and Mary Conrad of Hanover filed an application in York.

Gilbert Henry Zeigler Spring Grove Henry L. Zeigler Ida Virginia Wolf Abbottstown Edward Joseph Wise Conewago Township Earnest Wise Kathryn Viola Brown Penn Township York County John L. Brown Ronald Joseph Bream Lincoln School Gettysburg Guy E. Bream Gardners Anna Elizabeth Shank Mary M. Shank Biglerville York Philip David Weaver Littlestown Mary Kathryn Conrad Hanover

Memorial Service Held by Patriotic Order Sons in New Oxford

The Past Presidents association of the Patriotic Order Sons of America held a memorial service Monday evening in the Washington camp hall in New Oxford. Presiding was Jesse E. Snyder of Gettysburg camp. The program included prayers, memorial readings, a roll call of deceased members, musical numbers, and an address by Rev. Dr. J. M. Myers on "The Reason for Memorials." Thirty-one members from five camps attended. George D. Sheely served as acting secretary.

Association of the Patriotic Order Sons of America Hall of Washington New Oxford Jesse E. Snyder Gettysburg America L. B. Hafer Camp No Taneytown Maryland G. W. Myers New Oxford Camp T. Auker J. K. Hoover J. Milton Wehler Benedersville Hiram Heller Harry Fair Norris Minter William OO. Yeatts Nelson Beamer William Black Theodore Frock John L. Bowers Harvey S. Adams Heidlersburg Edgar Brentzer Emanuel Fidler Dr. Myers M. Kathryn Winand Ethel K. Sheely J. M. Myers Hafer George D. Sheely

Girl Rescues Boy From Marsh Creek

Miss Sara Agnes Stallsmith of Gettysburg rescued eight year old George Miller from Marsh Creek Heights after he fell seven feet from a rowboat. The swimmer cut her right heel while saving him and was treated by Rebecca Swisher. George Miller is the son of Mr and Mrs George Miller of Gettysburg.

George Miller Gettysburg Marsh Creek Heights Sara Agnes Stallsmith Burgess Wilbur J. Stallsmith Miller Cottage Blanche Lingg New Oxford Miller Miss Stallsmith Rebecca Swisher

Court Happenings In Taranto And East Berlin

Joseph Taranto of South Fork was cited by a state patrolman Tuesday for speeding in a truck at 50 mph and paid 10 dollars plus costs. Duke Hess of East Berlin was arrested Saturday by Constable J H Duttera on a disorderly conduct charge. Daniel Mummert filed the information. Hess began serving bail default days in Adams county jail, then paid remaining fines after three days and was released.

Joseph Taranto South Fork Duke Hess East Berlin J. H. Duttera Daniel Mummert Hess Adams County

Motorcycle Races Promised Sunday On Lincoln Highway

The Flying Dutchman Motorcycle Club of Hanover sponsors Sunday races at 1 00 p m on the Lincoln Highway west of Abbottstown. Free parking refreshments 5c. A new faster track promises spills and thrills with seven events for amateur and expert riders.

Flying Dutchman Motorcycle Club Hanover Linccoln Highway Abbottstown

Farmers Union Plans Fifth Annual Picnic This July

Local notices announce multiple public sales of real estate in New Oxford and Brushtown on July 8. The Farmers Union hosts its fifth annual picnic in Farmers Grove, with additional picnics planned at Conewago Chapel on July 15 and July 22. St Vincent's parish and St Mary’s parish schedule parish picnics and summer festival events later in July with music and refreshments.

Farmers’ Union Farmers’ Grove Paul D. Weaver D.b.n Mary C. Weaver D.b.n.c.t.a John 8. Weaver New Oxford Charles A. Myers Florence I. Myers Brushtown Conewago Conewago Chapel St Vincent’s Parish St. Mary’s Parish

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