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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1939

Page

5

Hanover News Roundup Highlights Local People and Travel

Miss Mary Slusser is recovering from appendicitis at Hanover hospital. Gregory Smith discharged after ten days in hospital. Several residents traveled to Philadelphia for a Phillies-Cleveland double header. Multiple local families and scouts are noted as moving, visiting, or attending camps and picnics. Community events include a fire company carnival planning and a Ladies Auxiliary picnic at A. P. Wagner cottage.

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. Humer John P. Smith Arthur A. Hall 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 Jack Robinson Jack Florence S. C Robinson Mayme New Oxford William Kleinhoff Hummelstown John Hoffman Point Lookout John E. C. Miller H. B. Flaherty L. W. Grove Alvin Jones Herbert Mehring Karl S. Hoffmeister Leo J. Staub West High Street Earl Strasbaugh York Glenn Chronister Littlestown Elizabeth Steacy Wilmington Del W. E. Wilson Lincoln Bay 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 Marie C. S. Sponseller North Peters Street Mary Spangler York Springs Marie Vernon Frazier Lincolnway East Frazier

Real Bargain Days at Higginbotham’s Clearance Sale

Continued through July 8 with discounted items announced in the Higginbotham store clearance sale notices.

Higinbotham

Cross Keys Diner Opens After Expansion in New Oxford

The Cross Keys diner formally opened its remodeled and enlarged dining room and kitchen on Tuesday. The New Oxford High band played, and a new style hamburger was given to adults. the business expanded from a two-person operation to twenty four hour service with 51 32 seating in the dining room and 19 in the main diner.

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

Williams Grove Hosts Fourth of July Auto and Harness Events

Promoter Roy Richwine prepares for July Fourth weekend at Williams Grove Park and Speedway. On Sunday July 2 the third AAA big car race features Joe Chitwood and Duke Nailon, while Tuesday July 4 offers harness horse races with seven entries in the free for all trot and pace, all aiming under 2.05 per mile.

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

Mechanics Beat Social Club to Break Slump in 18 to 5

Jr. Mechanics snapped a slump with an 18 to 5 win over Social Club on Thursday, creating a three way tie for last place. Fleet-Wing then beat Reformed 16 to 11 on Friday and followed with a 9 to 5 victory over Alwine Brick Co. on Tuesday.

Jr. Mechanics Fleet-Wing Alwine Brick Co

Will of John H Stick probated in Adams County

The will of John H Stick late of Conewago township was entered to probate today in the office of Quin tin D. Robert register and recorder for Adams county. The executrices 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 Ad Lists Fresh Produce and Seafood

Watermelons cantaloupes bananas oranges lemons crab meat fish sea food of all kinds offered at Bittinger's Market rear State Theatre Hanover.

Bittinger’s Rear State Theatre Hanover

Social Notes Highlight Local Guests and Outings

Mrs C A Randolph of Rye New York visited cousin Mrs J W Barnitz while Captain R E Lawes of Fort Hoyle Maryland hosted a weekend guest. Families and friends from Hanover Carlisle Street Elizabethtown Camp Nawakwa Gettysburg and York Springs enjoyed outings visits and summer plans.

C. A. Randolph Rye N. Y J. W. Barnitz Hanover

Higinbotham's June Clearance Sale Extended

Higinbotham's clearance sale is extended and will continue through July 8. Customers may still enjoy marked down items across all departments with additional savings announced for the extended period.

Higinbotham

Bishop Leech to Dedicate New St. Marys School

The Most Rev. Dr. George L. Leech will officiate at the blessing and dedication of the new St. Marys parochial school in McSherrystown. A parade of civic and religious groups precedes a 2 30 p m service. the brick, fireproof building cost 105000 and includes 14 classrooms an auditorium 1000 seats and a bowling alley.

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

Property transfers round Glubstown and surrounding townships

C M Wolf of Gettysburg purchased the 176 acre J E Upchurch farm near Granite Station via P W Stallsmith. Leander Urick executor of Jane Urick’s East Berlin estate transfers property to Samuel Kling of East Berlin. Charles H Klunk of Hanover sells to Robert A and Annie King of Straban Township a Huntermstown property. Lulu A Everhart of Straban Township sells to Cleve Stambaugh and Florence D Stambaugh of Mt Joy Township property in Mt Joy. Everett L Schonen and Mary P Schonen transfer two Straban Township tracts to William A Kroushour and Eliza Pearl Kroushour of 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

Death of Herbert S. Sheets in New Oxford

Herbert S. Sheets 60 of New Oxford died at Hanover General Hospital from a ruptured appendix after admission Sunday. He served as secretary of the New Oxford fire company and held roles with the Red Men P O S of A and town government. Survived by widow Mary Jane Stock three daughters and one brother. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from his home with Rev. Howard E. Sheely officiating. Interment New Oxford cemetery. Pallbearers named.

Herbert S. Sheets New Oxford Hanover General Hospital Frank Sheets Hanover Howard E. Sheely New Oxford Reformed Church New Oxford Cemetery H. E. Lough R. M. Wolfe E. L. Wehler S. J. Haverstick Geo. D. Sheely Clair Lookenbill

Mrs Mary Elizabeth Miller Dies at 72 in Mt Pleasant Township

Mrs Mary Elizabeth Miller widow of William H Miller died at her home in Mt Pleasant township New Oxford R 2 on Wednesday evening aged 72. Born October 16 1866 she was a daughter of the late Charles Leonard and Margaret Baughman Johnson. Survived by son John O Miller and three grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at 2 30 pm at the home conducted by Rev W G Group. Burial in New Oxford cemetery pallbearers Ellis Miller David Shultz Charles Shultz and Frank Beshore.

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 Margaret Kohler Atlantic Mary Elizabeth Miller William H. Miller Mt. Pleasant Township R. 2 Ellis Miller David Shultz Charles Shultz Frank Beshore

Mrs Chronister 78 Dies in York Residence

Mrs Emma Louisa Leib Chronister wife of Benjamin F Chronister died at 12 40 am Tuesday at her York home from a complication of diseases She was 78 and survived by her husband son Cletus J Chronister York daughter Mrs Edward Reese Harrisburg brother W C Leib Mount Holly Springs sister Mrs John D Houck York seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren She belonged to Heidelberg Reformed church York Funeral from the residence Thursday at 2 pm EST with interment in New Oxford cemetery Continued on Page Four

Benjamin F. Chronister Emma Louisa Leib Chronister York Cletus J. Chronister Edward Reese Harrisburg W. C. Leib Mount Holly Springs John D. Houck Heidelberg Reformed Church New Oxford Cemetery

Pitzer Announces For County Sheriff

H Earl Pitzer of Biglerville announced his candidacy for sheriff of Adams county subject to nomination in the republican primary on September 12 He heads a large trucking business based in Aspers and transports Adams county fruit products To be Elks Ambassador of Good Will and active Lions Club member he plans to campaign across the county after pledges of Republican support.

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

Twin Bridges nine crushes Heidlersburg 10 to 5

The Twin Bridges baseball team defeated Heidlersburg 10 to 5 on their diamond Sunday afternoon. Twin Bridges rapped 16 hits with every starter collecting a hit, Linn leading with three singles. Brushtown will play at Twin Bridges next Sunday.

Twin Bridges Heidlersburg Victors Linn Brushtown Wil

Rinehart Plans Home On Hanover Street Extension

Ground broken for a dwelling for Charles Rinehart Jr on Hanover Street extension adjoining Emory Wolfe’s property. Rinehart recently bought the plot from Andrew Trone.

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

Five Injured In Auto Crash With Fire Truck In Hanover

Five people were injured Monday evening when two cars collided with a parked Hanover fire company apparatus outside Irishtown fire engine house. Vehicle damage totaled about $200, while a patient with a lacerated eyelid was treated at Dr Selen’s office and later at Hanover General hospital. Police from Gettysburg are investigating.

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

Alwine and Trone wed in Leesburg ceremony

David B. Alwine and Violet E. Trone were united in marriage June 23 in Leesburg Virginia by Rev. J. H. Bean. The couple plans to reside in Hanover New Oxford with Alwine employed at Alwine Brick Co. and Trone at Utz Potato Chip Co. in Hanover.

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

York Couple Wed in Hershey Apartment Ceremony

Douple-Barr Miss Evanna M Barr daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert W Barr York became the bride of Angus H Douple Hershey son of Mrs Mary Douple Lititz June 10 in their Hershey apartment. Rev Robert Thepa of Heid elberg Reformed Church York performed the ceremony. Dinner at Hershey Community Club followed. They will live in Hershey where Douple is supervisor of art in the schools. Mrs Douple heads the commercial department at Elizabethtown High School and formerly taught at 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 Garrett and John Sheldon Marry in Lansdowne

Miss Virginia Elizabeth Garrett daughter of Rev and Mrs Walter E Garrett and John D Sheldon of Lansdowne were married at Trinity Reformed church Hal lam Saturday afternoon. The bride was given in marriage by her brother Paul L Garrett. Matron of honor was Mrs Mary G Kottcamp. The couple will reside at 353 Lincoln Avenue Lansdowne after July 1. Mrs Sheldon is a York Collegiate Institute and Ursinus College graduate and works for the Philadelphia Electric Co.

Edward C. Kottcamp Kottcamp New Oxford Public Schools Lincoln Avenue Lansdowne Sheldon York Collegiate Institute Ursinus College Philadelphia Electric Co Philadelphia

Miss Evelyn Myers and Burnell Leonard Tie at St. Mary's

Miss Evelyn Myers daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Myers New Oxford and Burnell Leonard son of Mrs Martha Leonard McSherrys town united in marriage at a nuptial high mass in St Marys Catholic church McSherrystown officiated by Very Rev Patrick F McGee. Attendants Doris Smith and Austin Leonard. They will reside at a new home at North and Sixth streets 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

Newline Silk and Cotton Wash Dresses Offered at M C Nuce Store

The M C Nuce store on the Square in Hanover advertises Newline silk and cotton wash dresses in sizes 14 through 44, inviting shoppers to browse a broad range of fits and styles.

Newline M. C. Nuce On the Square Hanover

Dellinger to Hold Friday Green Grocery Auction

A green grocery auction will be held by Robert Dellinger on Friday night at 8:00 o clock. The notice lists Hanover street as the location and highlights the upcoming event for residents and shoppers in the area.

Robert Dellinger Hanover Street John L. Shields St. Patrick's Church York New Oxford Warner Hospital Gettysburg Mt. St. Mary's College Emmitsburg

Two New Pastors Assigned by Carlisle Presbytery

Adams County receives two Presbyterian ministers during a Carlisle Presbytery session in Harrisburg. Rev. Harry S. Ecker of Reading will lead Lower Marsh Creek near Gettysburg starting September, succeeding the late Rev. D. W. Woods. Rev. Lee Page of Blairsville Presbytery will head York Springs and Dillsburg churches after graduating from Princeton Seminary last month. The next presbytery meeting is 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 Entered in York County

Gilbert Zeigler of Spring Grove weds Ida Wolf of Abbottstown. Edward Wise of Conewago Township weds Kathryn Brown of Penn Township. Ronald Bream of Gardners weds Anna Shank of Biglerville. Philip Weaver of Littlestown weds Mary Conrad of Hanover. license applications filed 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

Auction Sale Continues to July 8

The auction sale previously scheduled has been continued and will run through July 8, with bidding ongoing. Officials note the extension to allow more participation and to reach potential buyers.

Memorial Service Held by Past Presidents Association in N C

The Past Presidents' association of the Patriotic Order Sons of America held a memorial service Monday evening in New Oxford hall Washington camp No 22. Dr. Myers spoke on The Reason for Mortals and Rev Hafer led prayers. 31 members attended from five camps with George D Sheely 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. 2 Taneytown Maryland G. W. Myers T. Auker J. K. Hoover J. Milton Wehler Bendersville Hiram Heller Harry Fair Norris Minter William OO. Yeatts Nelson Beamer William Black Theodore Frock John L

Girl rescues boy from Marsh Creek near Gettysburg

Miss Sara Agnes Stallsmith, 20, of Gettysburg, plucked eight year old George Miller from seven feet of water at Marsh Creek Heights after he toppled from a rowboat. The swimmer cut her heel but saved the boy who could not swim with help from a friend.

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 Include Speeding and Disorderly Conduct

Joseph Taranto of South Fork was fined 10 dollars and costs after speeding in a truck at 50 mph. Duke Hess of East Berlin was arrested for disorderly conduct. Daniel Mummert filed the information. Hess began a three day jail term in Adams county jail, then paid the remaining fine and costs and was released.

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

Motorcycle Races Set 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 with free parking and refreshments five cents. Seven big events will feature amateur and expert riders on a new faster track promising spills and thrills.

Flying Dutchman Motorcycle Club Hanover Linccoln Highway Abbottstown

Annual Area Picnics And Sales On July Dates

The Farmers Union hosts its fifth annual picnic on Saturday July 8 in Farmers Grove. Estate and real estate sales occur July 8 in New Oxford and Brushtown. Conewago Chapel holds a picnic on July 15, Saint Vincent’s parish sponsors July 22 at Conewago Picnic Grounds with free music and meals. St Mary’s parish summer festival runs July 27 28 29 on school grounds for church benefits.

Farmers’ Union Farmers’ Grove Paul D. Weaver Mary C. Weaver Db.n.c.t.a John Brushtown Conewago Township Conewago Chapel Sst. Vincent's Parish St. Mary’s Parish Thunday

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Williams Grove William L. Kohler Earl Rhodes Miller Apartments Center Square Roy Middleton Park Hotel Strasburg James Shover Scottie Marian Dorothy Deatrick Raymond Intreri Palmyra J. R. Hamme Carolyn Ennslen Evelyn Cashman Betty Haar Peggy Myers Patsy Baugher Freda Noble Katherine Auker Bishop Leech Livingston’s Pitzer Livingston Trone Leonard—Myers Staub Clarence Bittinger John Melhorn Louis Shultz Atlantic City N. J Wilson A. Bream Emory Hershey Richland Henry Brown Washington, D. C H. C. Slaybaugh Dick's Dam Ethel Sheely Anna Poist Orange Street Hilary Smith Joseph S. Kuhn Malcolm Wintrode Paul Robertson William Moul Fuller Tak Nevin Rider 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 N. C Boy Marsh Creek Squire Straley
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