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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1949
Page
12
The New Oxford Item announces its weekly publication from New Oxford Pennsylvania. The paper lists owner and publisher New Oxford Item Company and managing editor Henry J. Smith Gettysburg. Terms are 100 per year in advance with higher rates for out-of-county subscribers.
Gettysburg lovers Frances E Tawney and Wilburn Plank were married on Tuesday. The bride, formerly of New Oxford, is listed in the report alongside local residents with various injuries and property notes including a theft of a light sedan from an alley in Hanover.
Abbottstown notes list hospital admissions including Levit Ke Leokard Sonny Moul and Harry Moul Jr for appendicitis. Mrs Fdna Hafer broke her right leg at home. George Benton received anti toxin after an injury. Sallie L. Aiken 78 died in McSherrytown. New officers installed for W C 22 P S including Morrison Lookenbill Fair Cook Lookenbill Kling and Keeny. Continued on Page 9.
In Gettysburg area notes an amputated leg patient at Annie M Warner hospital shows signs of improvement. Paul Moul near town suffers from neuritis. LeRoy Rogers Abbottstown posted a 500 bond for July 18 court on a non support charge. Reverend Rohrbaugh led Luther League services at Adams County Home Gettysburg with church members singing. Brethren Church conference attendees from Pine Run near Baker traveled by bus to Ocean City New Jersey.
A. Raymond Onks, 39, of Gettysburg, was treated at Warner hospital for a compound fracture of the left ring finger and lacerations to the left middle finger sustained while installing an air conditioner unit.
Borough workers erected black and white street signs sponsored by McSherrystown Chamber of Commerce and funded by a local resident. Baptisms occurred at the Church of the Annunciation with sponsors named for infant children. Paul Staub underwent surgery at Mercy Hospital Baltimore. Latrobe visitors stay with relatives. Jeanne Louise Smith baptized with sponsors named.
The event features 70 top riders from across the United States at Williams Grove Speedway. Time trials begin at 8:00 pm with 25 races planned. General admission is 83 cents plus tax, including free parking and programs. Firf works Monday night, July 4.
A rural property catalog offers 143 acre farm 5 miles north of East Berlin with pasture and water, 130 acre farm on a hard road with timber and soil, 24 acre farm with milk shipping approved, a stucco block home between Hanover and McSherrystown, country homes near York Springs and Abbottstown, a 20 acre farm with electric, building lots in Abbottstown, Hanover area grocery stock, and a good double frame house in Midway. Each item notes location, features, and price potential for buyers or renters.
Pre primary political activity begins in Adams County with petition signing for candidates. Mrs Emma Sheffer of Gettysburg seeks Republican nomination for county clerk of courts. Joseph W Cooley of Biglerville seeks the same post. Cooley has served nine years as jail turnkey under Sheriff Dorsey J Shultz.
Shipment of Perry wood frame harrows and a general sale list including an antique corner cupboard and a 39 LaSalle for sale. Found cockerspaniel dog needing identification. Plow repairs offered for several brands. Used refrigerator for sale and beetle control products. Pony farm offering ponies and gear. Real estate services promise buyers via D Guy Hollinger company.
Crushed corn cobs offered at five dollars per ton for warehouse pickup and seven dollars delivered in two ton lots. Contact Walter F. Crouse R. D. 1 Littlestown phone 218-1. Replacement worn cooking utensils with Revere Stainless Steel lifetime utensils from J. C.
Dexter Trostlfe's Appliance Store on Chambersburg Street in Gettysburg, Pa offers a range of electric motors and related supplies. Local shoppers can inquire about horsepower ratings and compatibility for home or small workshop use.
Sheriff John C B8healer Bernard Murray and Melvin Spence previously announced for sheriff on the Republican ticket collected signatures for their petitions. George P. Taylor who sought the associate judge post also worked on petition signatures.
Wheat and corn listed with mixed notes, No 2 yellow corn and white eggs priced. Oats and eggs shown with various figures, including 1.35 63 48 45.
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