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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1938
Page
2
The document states annual terms of 11.60 in advance with a 1.40 penalty if not paid within the year. Discontinuation remains at the publisher’s option until arrears are settled. Out of county subscribers pay 1.50 per year in advance or 22.00 if unpaid within the year.
A timeline of Abbottstown and surrounding towns includes residents moving for work in New York and Washington, marriages in Galveston and York area, births in McSherrystown, and local injuries and illnesses. Military moves report enlistees transferred to San Francisco and France, Red Cross nurse arrival, and wheat selling for 2.09 per bushel.
Thirty years ago Dr. R H Lindaman and Gertie Little of Bonneauville wed on June 21. Wm Shultz of Reading township and Gertie McMaster of Hamilton township obtained a marriage license. Charles Miller of Harrisburg, son of Mr and Mrs Geo A Miller, rents Mrs O A Smith's Hanover street store to open a shoe and gents furnishing shop.
Born to Mr and Mrs Hayes B Fair Carlisle street a son. Mrs John Kahilbaugh Abbotts town while nicking cherries fell off a ladder and fractured a rib. Mrs Johns Hoffheins an aged lady near Abbottstown fell from ladder and fractured nose and several ribs. Willis E Kraber Hampton elected instructor in Temple University Philadelphia. John Kahler while assisting hay making on Conewago Chapel farm prostrated by heat. Mrs Harry P Hensler Mount Pleasant township died Friday. Mrs Vincent Little McSherrystown died Thursday. Mrs Jerome Helter died at sister's home. Mrs Joseph Topper McSherrystown Wednesday. Peter K Smith Mount Pleasant township died at home in Bonneauville Wednesday. Bawden sisters of Baltimore boarding at Mrs Mary Ehrhart Philadelphia street purchased building lot on Pitt street beyond depot from J N Hersh to erect brick dwelling. Miss Mollie Hershey Reading formerly of this place purchased from J N Hersh building lot on Pitt street to erect brick residence. Mrs Jonas Trimmer Hamilton township while hauling hay fell from wagon fractured left shoulder. Wheat 82c per bushel.
Martin J. Steffy of McSherrystown graduated from Mt St Marys College Emmitsburg winning the Reiley history prize and the Byrne medal. Luther Diller left New Oxford Bakery for Baltimore. Wm H Wolf gains pension increase. Wm Ruff Snyder heads to Baltimore to join the U S Regular Army after passing exam. Samuel Taughinbaugh dies in Gettysburg aged 70. Wheat at 70 cents per bushel. Jacob Gulden injured by an axe in Hanover. Lightning strikes the Brenneman barn near Cross Roads destroying barn and livestock.
Property transfers reported include: Wilson M Pascoe and Ella N Pascoe to William Li and Alverta L Mathias for three Linden avenue lots in Midway Conewago. Sadie Alice and Charles Pepple to Walter T Harman and Anna Mary Harman for 43 acres and under one acre in Butler township. Y and Louise Brough with Harry W helm and Ruth Wilhem to Nellie Grace Gerber for two tracts in Abbottstown and Berwick townships. John O Garber to Nellie Grace Gerber for a lot at Menallen township intersection. Roy D Renner clerk of courts and Roy Gerber executor to Nellie Grace Gerber for three lots along Bendersville Aspers road. state officials and Littlestown State Bank to Virginia S and Edna M Shanefelter for 82 acres in Mt Pleasant township Germany township.
The record notes Albania maintained a rail system totaling 39 kilometers up to the year 1930. It highlights early transportation development in the country and provides a concrete metric for infrastructure of that period.
Miss Frieda Elaine Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs C Clarke Brown West High street New Oxford married Herschel E Shortlidge Jr of Upper Darby at her parents home on Saturday. Rev Alexander K Smith of Upper Darby Methodist Episcopal church performed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Philadelphia with Shortlidge as real estate manager for Girard Trust.
Pauline E Weikert daughter of Mr and Mrs George Weikert of Table Rock and George F OConnor son of Mrs Matilda OConnor Gettysburg R D were wed in a 7 am Saturday ceremony at the Biglerville Lutheran parsonage with no attendants The bride wore dusty rose and white The couple planned a honeymoon trip along Skyline Drive and will reside in the Weikert home in Table Rock
Miss Ruth Stouck of Gettysburg married Thomas Rauffenbart of Atlantic City in a Sunday ceremony at the Church of the Ascension Atlantic City. The Rev Claude Pooley officiated as the bride’s brother Warren M Stouck gave her away. The bride’s education spanned Gettysburg High School St Josephs College Emmitsburg Linden Hall Lititz and Temple University. The groom is a Temple law student who will graduate next year.
The Rev. Lloyd J. Sandt and Miss Ella Schaef fer united in marriage at St. John's Reformed church Emaus. The ceremony linked St. James' Littlestown pastor and daughter of Rev. Daniel E. Schafer of Emaus. Both families prominent in local religious circles.
Ruth E. Hale daughter of the late Hiram and Mary Hale of Shippensburg wed Charles L. Gentzler son of the late Levi Gentzler of East Berlin in a single ring ceremony at the bride's home. Rev J O Baer officiated. The couple will reside at 20 South Washington Street after June 28.
Miss Helen Justine Taylor and Glenn Millar tied the knot in a quiet ceremony in the New Chester Lutheran parsonage. The couple, both Gettysburg High School alumni, were un attended and will start housekeeping soon at Gettysburg R. 4.
Miss Mildred Overbaugh daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Overbaugh of North Street McSherrystown and Ralph Dewees of Thurmont Maryland were married on Saturday at St Marys rectory McSherrystown. Rev Patrick McGee performed the ceremony with Miss Grace Overbaugh and John Hahn as attendants. The couple will reside at the Hartlaub apartment Main Street in McSherrystown.
McSherrystown notes report Private Daniel Small’s powder horn and musket on exhibit in Gettysburg. Several residents face illnesses and operations, including Miss Sarah Shorb and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martin. Prayers rise for a large St Josephs academy retreat, led by Rev Joseph Murphy S J, with about 100 nuns present. Local clergy prepare for diocesan retreat as Rev John F O Donnell and Rev Patrick McGee join others at Mr Marys College. Minor surgeries mark the week for William Busbey Jr and the Sanders sisters. Births, honeymoons, cottage summers, and factory work progress fill community updates. Pallbearers attend Mrs Roy Miller’s funeral Friday.
The Gettysburg residence of Mrs. Simon Radding was burglarized on Sunday. Perimeter items stolen include a leash valued at 34 dollars and a 15 dollar check. Police urged any witnesses to come forward.
Miss Josephine Anthony earned the M. Bernard Medal with over 90 percent exam average while nursing at Misericordia Hospital Philadelphia. A 21st birthday party for Henry Landis drew 25 guests and gifts incl 14 shirts. The Rev Paul Gladfelter gave a farewell to Abbottstown Lutherans. A new Abbottstown public playground was dedicated by the Athletic Association with speeches by George W. Baker Harry L Graybill and area leaders. A newborn son blessed Archie Leib. The parade and festival closed the dedication event with school band floats and participants.
Saturday results include McSherrystown 11 over New Oxford 8 and Spring Grove 8 over Albemarle 6. New Freedom 11 over Abbottstown 3 in one game, then 9 to 2 in the second. Sunday play has New Freedom 6 Albemarle 5, McSherrystown 5 New Oxford 1, Spring Grove 14 Abbottstown 5, and Spring Grove 12 Abbottstown 5.
Sunday's games feature Abbottstown vs New Oxford, Spring Grove at McSherrystown. Monday's afternoon lineup lists New Oxford at New Freedom, McSherrystown at Spring Grove, and Albemarle at Abbottstown.
Brashears limited N O to four hits in Sunday's game at the latter place while his teammates managed only five safeties in a 5-1 defeat. McSherrystown, aided by 14 hits and four N O errors in Saturday’s at New Oxford, rolled 11-1. Staub and Miller had two safeties each for N O, Wagaman led McSherrystown with three singles, Keffer and Seis pitched the win.
The fifth United States Engineer exhibit at Gettysburg opens Friday at 9 o clock and runs daily 9 AM to 9 PM DST. Featured is General John J. Pershing's World War car displayed along Emmitsburg road.
Seek to wed Martin Luther Lieberknecht and Elda Ilene Slaybaugh have filed for a York marriage license. Slaybaugh is described as a former York Springs resident and the filing lists 707 Linden Avenue, York as an address.
In pursuance of a writ of levari facias the Court of Common Pleas of Adams County will expose for public sale on Saturday July 30 1938 at 10 oclock in the forenoon at the Court House Gettysburg PA the real estate of Peerless Long Bloomfield Estate. The Lot on Patrick Avenue Littlestown bounded by Emory D Sell alley EDuttera and Patrick Avenue 200 by 50 feet more or less. Ten percent of sale price due immediately after sale. failure to comply may result in resale.
The final reunion of the Bite and Gray armies will be recorded for posterity with word history sound motion pictures stills and film. Documents will be turned to federal and state governments as part of the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. The eight day program runs June 29 to July 6 with President Roosevelt visiting and thousands of veterans expected.
The bond in the estate of John A. Logan in Straban township was filed by Otis A. Logan, administrator. The First National Bank of Gettysburg is administrator in the Mary Agnes Dittenhafer estate of New Oxford and has filed the bond.
Mrs Kathryn F. Fissel formerly of Gettysburg became the mother of a daughter at Warner Hospital Sunday morning. This is the couple’s first child.
Dr Donald A Laird, noted psychologist, offers guidance on marriage and cites examples where couples might have been happier with different mates. Feature in the July 10 issue of The American Weekly distributed with the Baltimore Sunday American. On sale at newsstands.
The First National Bank of Gettysburg is administrator of the Mary Agnes Ditenhafer estate. Letters of administration have been granted by the Adams County Register of Wills. Creditors and those owing the decedent should file or pay claims promptly at First National Bank Building Gettysburg Pa.
A man identified as Daniel Maurice Peer of Johnstown was killed by a W. M. freight train in Hanover Pa on Tuesday night. Coroner L A Zech ruled the skull fracture the cause of death.
A charge was filed Monday before Justice of the Peace William D. Brown in Straban township against L. C. Kime of Gettysburg R. 1 for driving a car not bearing an official inspection sticker. The information was filed by a Gettysburg state motor police substation officer.
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Redding of Gettysburg Route 4 announce the birth of their son Albert Vincent weighing eight and a half pounds born Thursday morning at home.
McSherrystown PA offers deep discounts on vintage autos from 1929 to 1937 with free 50 gallon gas on a used car purchase. Listings include 1937 Dodge Trunk Coach $575, 1935 DeSoto Deluxe Sedan $545, multiple Chevrolet models, Plymouth, Oldsmobile and Ford options with prices, plus a truck section and contact details for M. D. Crouse, proprietor.
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