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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1933

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Local notes from New Oxford and vicinity of 1932 33 season

Mr and Mrs John M Weaver moved to Philadelphia from their mother's home. Social club hosts and visitors travel among Gettysburg Mt Holly Springs and York. The New Oxford Fleet Wing nine schedule games at Bendersville and Mt Rock with rain on Saturday. Several residents travel to Winchester Virginia for Apple Blossom festival. Local schooling notes honor perfect attendance and spelling prizes at Gleat View school.

John M. Weaver Philadelphia John S. Weaver Atreet Hazel Tinton Gettysburg Ruth Welkert Mt. Holly Springs Gmnd Carlisle Jplun van Miso Weilkert Pauline Bevenour Kohler June Harrisburg F. 5. Smith Hanover Street Bernie Mumma Hanover John &S. Weaver Leo. Staub West High Street York New Oxford Fleet-Wing Bendersville Mt. Rock Grace Wolford Joseph T. Hoke Paradise Township Spring Grove Irene Eckenrode William R. Snyder Carlisle Street Ghester Zinn Vermont Allie Stock Lincolnway West R. E. Kester Sunbury Ethel Stock George Little Aspinwall Amos Little Littl John ¥. Small Paul Weaver Anthony Mayan Mt. Carmel R. H. Higinbotham Samuel Higinbotham Helen and Louise Higinbotham Winchester Elmer Dillman David Weikert Littlestown Denton Miller Town Henry Abel Marrietta Clarence Arnold Monica Frace Forsythe Nadine Gloria Sharrer Orrianna Mary Miller Earl Miller Irene Miller Thompson College George Inskip Hampton Dolores Hertz Henry Riley William Howett Wiliam Todt Kohler's Helen Strasbaugh Francis Stevens Leo. Culp Oscar Zeigler C. A. Ruff East E. Eckbert F. M. Rhodes Yeagertown Catherine Rosegrant Baltimore Marie Carbaugh Wesley Sterner Bon Waynesboro Harry J. Sterner Poplar Street Louis Miller Pimlico Nathanial Miller Jane Berwager Manchester H. A. Rupp Pressel Wdv Marcella Alwine Berlin Junction Gleat View School

Public Schools April Attendance Lists by Grade

The document lists named students by grade level in N. C. Public Schools for April attendance. Several names appear across first through senior classes, including Alice Denatrick, June Lupp, Helen Byers, Catherine Auker, Marilyn Baugher, Ruth Klingel, Annabell Bauchner, Dorothy Cashman, Richard Ferry, John Duttera, Philip Alwine, and Dorothy Gable among many others.

Alice Denatrick June Lupp June Sebright Carl Kepher Doris Miller Betty Noel Richard Krug Russell Myers Robert Wehles Theodore Heyerly Helen Byers Emma Jane Gable Louie Kohler Julia Noel Ruth Jane Taughinbaugh Harold Gable Freda Noble Rob Tey Highbotham Wilford Myers Ruth Klingel Catherine Menges Evelyn Myers Margaret Myers Ruth Jean Wortz Sarah Orndorff Earl Myers William Gable Harold Sadler Harold Sanders Leroy Schriver Eugene Sheely Dale Shultz Robert Slaybaugh Marland Zeigler Annabell Bauchner Arlene Bowers Helen Herman Mildred Hull Catherine Miller Lena Noel Harriet Sadler Elizabeth Ann Sheffer Virginia Orndorff Charles Byers Donald Mary Bair Doris Ballew Mildred Boose Ruth Brothers Ruth Kohler Ruth Kopman Lillian Myers Pauline Myers Helena Trone Violet Walker Louise Yealy Faye Yohe Ralph Alwine Leo Ecker Clair Wolford Blanche Decker Althea Diehl Grace Haar Bessie Osborne Ethel Sheely Dorothy Slagle Lillian Wagner John Duttera John Miller John Myers Rodger Sadler Carl Sponseller Leroy Miller Mary Baugher Ruth Feiser Anna Kohler Philip Alwine William Beale David Klepper Louise Brothers Annie Clendenin Dorothy Gable

Former County Official Dies at 68 in Gettysburg Area

Theodore Marshall Mehring, 68, died at his Hilltop farm near Gettysburg after a six month illness. Born in Carroll County Maryland, he served as prothonotary from 1911 to 1915 and later as deputy prothonotary. Survived by wife Ella L. Mehring, six sons, two daughters, and six grandchildren, with funeral Friday at 10 a.m. from his home.

Theodore Marshall Mehring Hilltop Farm Fairfield Road Gettysburg Borough Carroll County Maryland Jacob and Martha Bastion) Mehring Arendtsville McKnightstown Mehring Harry L. Roth Ella L. Koontz Mervin Sanders Lloyd R. Hartman Liberty Street Gettysburg Walter T. Mehring Near Chester E. Mehring Paul R. Mehring Wilbur H. Mehring Fred Mehring

Deaths of Edward Rebert and Harry Berkheimer

Two local obituaries report the deaths of Edward H. Rebert 75 of Hanover and Harry M. Berkheimer 52 of Abbottstown from complications of diseases. Rebert leaves eight children and was a farmer association officer. burial was in New Oxford cemetery. Berkheimer, son of Michael and Matilda, survived by widow Ester Elder and two children with services in Abbottstown and interment in the Lutheran cemetery.

Edward H. Rebert West Manheim Harry M. Berkheimer Abbottstown Michael and Matilda Hare) Berkheimer Ester Elder John M. Berkheimer East Berlin Wilford Mummert John D. Berkhelmer George D. Berkhelmer York Clarence Murphy

Obituaries Expose Adams County Deaths From Area Citizens

Mrs William W Miller of Straban Township dies at 61 after eight months illness. Survived by husband and six children including Ruth Theron Florence and others. siblings listed. John Eckenrode, 80, dies at home near York Springs after three weeks illness. survivors include widow Annie and son Wilmer. Funeral services held in Heidlersburg with interment at Heidlersburg cemetery. Ward notes for Joseph Staub of Akron Ohio who died after a second surgery. survived by widow and three brothers.

Laura Alberto Miller William W. Miller Straban Township Samuel Steck Gilsland Gettysburg Tate Joseph and Lucy (Hoffman) Spangler Littlestown Adams County Straban Ioynshin Ruth Miler Samuel Steek Theron Miller Stephen Smith Florence Miler Milton Spangler Harney Maryland Granville Study Noah Spangler Lydian Brown Westminster John Staley Vernon Myers Silver Run Mervin Spangler Taneytown Cletus Pitzer John Eckenrode Huntington Township York Springs Annie Tate Eckenrode Wilmer Peter Eckenrode Waynesboro Charles Eckenrode Eckenrode Ward Joseph Staub Akron Ohio Staub Charles Paul McSherrystown

Highland Farmers Form New Group

The Adams County Protective mass sociation held a meeting at the Glenwood school house Highland township Tuesday evening. Nathaniel Miller of New Oxford J B Zimmerman and Charles B Winters of Mr Pleasant township spoke. The township organized by electing D R R Hager president Maurice Trostic secretary and Roy Walker Clarence Wetkert and Walker Weeds solicitors.

Adams County Protective Masssociation Glenwood School House Highland Township Nathaniel Miller New Oxford J. B. Zimmerman Charles B. Winters Pleasant Towne D. RR. Hager Maurice Trostic Roy Walker Clarence Wetkert Walker Weeds

Charges Withdrawn After Settlement in Local Case

J B Sterner of Bonneauville and Ralph Gordon of Mt Pleasant township reported assault charges that were dropped on a Saturday evening. Gordon appeared before Justice of the Peace Neil W Gibson at Gettyshurs and agreed to pay Sterner $20 plus costs of the case.

J. B. Sterner Bonneauville Ralph Gordon Mt. Pleasant Township Gordon Neil W. Gibson Gettyshurs Sterner

Local notices list trials, travels, and community events

Claude Weaver of McSiwitystown faces a warrant for non support issued by Justice W. L. Myers. Miss Frances Robinson of Poplar Street was admitted to Gettysburg hospital and discharged the next day. Residents visit festivals in Winchester and V A, while scouts plan rural troops in several towns. Memorial Day observances span Conewago McSherrystown and nearby communities with new scout groups planned and a May Day tea honoring local leaders.

Claude Weaver McSiwitystown Crabbs Justice of the Peace Myers New Oxford Frances Robinson Poplar Street Gettysburg Hospital Mildred Riggeal Cashtown Los Angeles Calif Ervin Emilet Abbottstown Harevey Brown Berlin Road Francis Smith Agnes Murren McSherrystown Winchester L. L. Laipy Lincolnway East Theodore Pfeiffer Sons of Veterans Camp No. 60 Hunterstown Paradise Conewago St. Luke's Bormeauville Salem Arendtsville East Berlin York Springs Biglerville Bendersville Fairfield Knoxlyn Arendtsville Union Park Elizabeth Rummel Lincoln School Gettysburg Florence Stewart W. C.A True Blu Richard Livingston Charlotte Waltemyer Earl Staub Staub St. Mary's Parish Chester Bower Ethel Woehler Hanover School Board Halston Fidelis Lings Victoria Ging Vesta Wishard Hanover Independents Centennial A. G Centennial Newman Stauffer K. Smith Louise Higinbotham Washington, D. C R. H. Higinbotham John Yantis Norma Jeannie Joanne Yantis Frank McCadden John Greenholtz John Richard Carlisle Evelyn Peterman Havel Sipe Kathryn Weller

Strict Rules For Beer Permits Set By Ada County Treasurer

Adaims county treasurer Rh Blaine Kitzmiller announced strict rules for 3.2 percent beer licenses under the state control act. Applicants must meet residence, six day investigation, bonding, and fee requirements, and licenses go to those with clean records and proper locality.

Blaine Kitzmiller Adaims County Kitzmiller Loegal Gettysburg

Hit By Auto Leg Is Broken

Six year old David Ahlers suffered a fractured leg and facial and scalp lacerations when struck by a car on the East Berlin-Heidlersburg road near Hampton. He was treated by Dr. T C Miller and later sent to Hanover General hospital in good condition. Patrolman Warren investigated the Thursday morning accident.

David Ahlers East Berlin-Heidlersburg Hampton M. H. Hankey East Berlin T. C. Miller Abbottstown Hanover General Hospital Warren Gettysburg Motor Patrol

Sextons Urged to Save Flags for Memorial Day Reuse

Adams county church sextons are told to remove county furnished flags from veteran graves on the first Monday after Memorial Day. Flags to be kept for reuse on future Memorial Days, saving about 100 dollars yearly. The county also buys Civil War and World War grave markers.

Adams County Louis W. Wagaman Waraman

Heidlersburg Obituary and Local News Notes

Funeral for John Eckenrode draws large crowd as neighbors and friends recall a respected citizen. Local social notes list visitors, family updates, hospital discharges, and health concerns, plus upcoming Sunday school convention and a Tyrone township tax millage meeting to discuss school taxes and lower rates.

Local Nuptials Span New Oxford to Littlestown

In New Oxford at St Marys Catholic church Dr Harry J Jordan and Miss Mary Ann Burns wed after a nuptial mass officiated by Father Joseph Wahlen. A license was issued at the courthouse by deputy clerk Elmer W Warren. Also wed were Vesta Wishard and Fidelis Lingg at St Ignatius rectory Buchnan Valley. The couple will live in New Oxford and Lingg works at the Biglerville garage. E Golda Yake and Stephen C Weaver tied the knot at St Marys MeeSherrystown with plans to reside in Me.

Jordan—Burns Harry J. Jordan New Oxford Margaret J. Jordan Pittsburgh Mary Ann Burns William J. Burns Uniontown St. Mary's Catholic Church Joseph Wahlen Ajne Hanover Court House Elmer W. Warren Jordan United Telephone Company Lincoln Way East Lings Wishard Vesta G Howard Wishard Greencastle Fidelis N. Lings Biglervile Victoria Lingg St. Ignatius Catholic Church Buchanan Valley W. W. Wahlen Ling Biglerville Weaver Yake E. Golda Yake Jehanna A. Yake McSherrystown Stephen C. Weaver Littlestown Mee Sherrystown L. A. Reucher Me Sherrystown

Raffensperger Discharged After Auto Crash Injury

G A Raffensperger, Straban township Meld agent for the Bureau of Animal Industry, State Department for Agriculture, injured in an automobile accident March 29 in Adams Franklin and Cumberland counties, was discharged from Warner hospital and will be unable to perform dog law enforcement duties for several weeks.

G. A. Raffensperger George A. Raffensperger Straban Township Bureau of Animal Industry State Department For Agriculture Adams Franklin Cumberland Warner

Council Passes Gas Ordinance in May 3 1934 session

Regular monthly meeting with all members present approves a gas ordinance after discussion led by H. Harold Mater of Gettysburg Gas. Aldermen Hensel and Bicholtz secure passage with Fidelta Herman and Wolford voting in favor. Motions address water plant issues including a new ram pump and removal of a manhole on the Lincoln highway to protect Miss Kate Wagner's property. Adjournment follows.

Eldholts Hensel AL Brashshears Brashshears J. R. Rubuyson Witen S Hianimaker Penneivante Salt Manufarthritg Co WL. Myrrs Metropolitan Edison Co Stacy & Wilton Co H. Harold Mater Gettysburg Gas Corporation Bicholtz Fidelta Herman Wolford Carpenter Priel Albright & Feil Engineering Co Motion Carested Etcholtz Lincoln Highway Kate Wagner W. D. Myers Secy, Frotelyh Oon

Vegetable Survey Seeks Countywide Growers Data

Thirteen hundred questionnaires were sent to farms in Adams County by Miss Dorothy M. Bowser, home economics extension specialist, to gather details on vegetables grown canned stored and dried. May 15 is the return deadline with follow up booklets on Why Vegetables and How To Use Vegetables. County agent M. T. Hartman assists in the survey and follow up planning for year round fresh, carried or stored vegetables.

Adams County Dorothy M. Bowser Miss Bowser

Freshman Assembly Highlights School Program

The N O H S freshman class held an assembly with readings by Hazel Stambaugh Charles Hensel Mary Barr and Charles Livingston a guitar solo by Vernon Rutherford and instrumental pieces by Nelson Gable. It closed after the Maroon and Gray song and remarks by Miss Garrett and Miss Barr awarding certificates to juniors and seniors.

N. O. H. S. Assembly Dia Mary Bair Church In the Wildwood Hazel Stambaugh Charles Hensel Lindbergh Vernon Rutherford Mary Barr Florence Nightingale Ruth Kopman Nelson Gable Charles Livingston Miss Garrett Miss Barr

Stoner Farm Sheriff Sale Sets Records at Mt Pleasant

A record sheriff sale of William P L Stoner’s personal property in Mt Pleasant township near Conewal chapel grossed 1973.86 with 39 acres of grain 200 cattle 335 cows 11.50 hogs and 3.50 lambs sold. Auctioneer R B Bixler and clerk Rufus B Weaver oversaw the auction attended by over 1 million people.

William PL Stoner Mt. Pleasant Township Conewal Chapel Enthusiashe R B. B. Bixler Rufus B. Weaver

Church Services Across Several Congregations on Mothers Day

New Oxford Lutheran Church plans a Mother's Day rally with a 2 p.m. Sunday school start and 10 15 a.m. worship followed by an evening sermon The day includes special music and programs led by Mrs Merrit Yohe and Mrs Jack McLaughlin Other local charges including St Pauls Emmanuel New Chester Abbottstown East Berlin York Springs and Chestnut Grove schedule services Sunday school at 9 or 9 30 a.m with sermons on Mothers Day and related themes Families urged to attend and bring friends

New Oxford Lutheran Church Civo EB. Sheffer Merrit Yohe Luther League Gop.om Jack McLaughlin Women's Missionary Society Merril Yohe Geo FE. Sheffer New Emmanuel Abbottstown New Chester Lutheran J. H. Little the Pines Heidlersburg Hampton Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Ladies’ Auxiliary East Berlin Paul Gledfelter York Springs Chestnut Grove Lower Bermudian

N. C. Fire Company Holds May Meeting

The May regular meeting at Firemen's Hall was led by President Guy Klingel. Dr Wilbur Miller and William McClain Jr elected to membership. Building finance chair J C Felty said only two drawings for the proposed community building. all drawings due June 2. O'Brien reported baseball insurance receipts 15.02, expenses 7.17, net 8.65. total receipts 17.65 including dues and applications. President Klingel donated 1. Treasurer reported balance 142.59. adjourned by James Shover, Secretary.

Guy Klingel Wilbur Miller William McClain, Jr J. ©. Felty Felty N. C. Miller J. C. Felty David O'Brien Klingel O'Brien Sxteen A&a James Shover

Music Week Draws Large Audience at New Oxford Schools

A large audience attended New Oxford public schools annual Music Week program. Prizes were awarded by the local W C U for best essays on Why I Would Not Smoke Cigarettes. Twenty four juniors and seniors responded. judges were Rev Howard F Sheely Rev George B Shatter and Rev Ro B Dysart.

New Oxford Public Schools Howard F Sheely George B. Shatter Ro B Dysart Dorothy Gable Mass Louise Brothers Milly Glarrys Robert Hertsman F.C. Livingston

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Loss

We express heartfelt thanks to nurses doctors neighbors and friends for kindness during our time of loss for the death of our wife and mother Minutes 3 Freed and for the floral tributes received during the difficult period.

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