Local notes report patrol fine and community events.
Earl Rodgers of Cross Keys pays 10 dollars plus costs before Squire Myers on a charge from State Highway patrol for driving a touring car with illegal headlights. Community items include garage plans at Lindelwnay, new clerk at Carver's, teaching position in Hanover, public sale near Berlin Junction, and local sports and social events across New Oxford, Bonneauville, and McSherrystown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Rodgers
Cross Keys
Squire Myers
New Oxford
Cpl
J. D. Kime
State Highway Patrol
Chast Slaybaugh
Lindelnway
John Lough
Hanover Jr
Carver's
Hanover
Fairy Straley
High Street
Sarah E. Groft
Berlin Junction
Weist Miller
Red Lion C'gar
Red Lion
J. L. Lowe
Miller
MecSherrystown
Bonneauville
Misa Florence Myers
Hanover Sr
Cooper Hospital
Camden
N. J
W. D. Myers
J. E. Gentzler
Harner Howe
Anna Myers
Ladies’ Aid Society
New Oxford M. E
Yohe
Patsy” Klinsel
Pennville
Chat” Carhaugh
Co. A. Storm
Roth
Stan Smith
Irishtown
Nexter
Stan
Ralph Hertz
Edna Yohe
Romaine
Harriabure Hospital Training School For
Puree
Livingston
Hanover Street
Sarah B. Warner
Seandv
Dafer
Ming Jane McDermitt R. N
Qualityville
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Lenox Hills Hospital
New York
Hampton items and local notices from York Springs area
Ray Philips sold his farm near York Springs to Adam Kimmel. A 9 year old boy was struck by a roadster on the Littlestown Hanover Highway but had no bones broken. Shippenburg students Mae Thomas Mary Weigand and Alma Miller spent the weekend with parents. Clinton Kennedy painted his Round Hill residence. Church announcements note services and a Love Feast at Mummert's and a Ref. church service. Big matinee races are advertised for Griest's park York Springs Ascension Day May 21. Families from York, Pleasant View, Bermudian and Victory hosted visiting relatives. Mildred Chronister's sixth birthday party was held at home with guests. Lutheran Woman's Missionary society meets. Adams County Conference report planned. Five girls present Christ's Message to China dialogue with music. Wesley Bollinger visited Franklin county and attended Isaac Hykes's funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Philips
York Springs
Adam Kimmel
Littlestown- Hanover
Irvin Barbour
Albert Barbour
Pennville
Hampton
Chandler
Harry Walbers
York
Mae Thomas
Mary Weigand
Alma Miller
Shippensburg S. N. S
Clinton Kennedy
Round Hill
Brethren Church
S. 3
Mummert
Griest’s Park
Ascension da
Joseph Slusser
Tisses
Romain McDonald
Helen Stopp
Mt. Holly
Charles Moose
Bermudian
Ray Moose
R. Wingst
Pleasant View
John Chron‘ster
Victory
Mildred
John Chronister
Mary Harris
Charlotte Coulson
Fern
Ruth Livingston
Dorothy
Amy Hoffman
Miriam Griest
Dorothy Kennedy
Kathryn
Neva
Phoeby
Mervin Bosserman
Lena
Mary Klinedinst
Lutheran Woman's Missionary Society
Adams County
Biglerville
Christ
China
Wesley Bollinger
Franklin County
Isaac Hykes
Adams County Sunday School session to be held at Salem A B Church
The First District of Adams County Sunday School Association meets at Salem A B Church on Sunday May 17 with an afternoon start at 1 15 led by C C Culp with Ethel Culp as pianist. Afternoon speakers include Rev F L Stine Rev C C Cole and Walter Myers. An evening session begins at 7 15 with devotional by Rev Stine and speakers Leonard B Ulsh Myers J Clare Sheaffer and Rev Harold Little. Wiverybody invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Salem A. B
C. C. Culp
Gettysburg
Ethel Culp
F. L. Stine
C. C. Cole
Walter Myers
S. Sec
Luther Cashman
Luther Cashman and A Solo By Mrs. Wim, Barnes
Leonard GB. Ulsh
Mr. Myers
J. Clare Sheaffer
Revi Harold Little
Emmett Colestock
Catherine Hartman
Evelyn Thomas
Wiverybody
Michael Wagner
Cedar Ridge
Baltimore
Eva
Warner Hospital
Ira G. Herman
Elmer Rinehart
Frank Beamer
Raymond
Guy
Guernsey
George Beamer
Ruth
Philp Beamer
Table Rock
Jos. Bream
Luther
John
Idaville
Earl Bream
Harrisburg
John Bricker
Esta
Qerrie Guise
Callie Guise
Luther Orndorff
Carl
Virginia
Sarah
Elizabeth
Nelson Mason
Kilpatrick School
Vincent Garrick
Harry Cruise
Hanover
Paul Miller
Alexander Wherley
Ida Wolford
H. M. Stallsmith
Guldens
Granville Magon
Joseph Mullen
Harlem
New Oxford and Arendtsville Set For Adams County Duel
New Oxford and Arendtsville clash Saturday in a top standings battle as both vie for first place in Adams County League. Cromer and Senft shut down the Bendersville-Aspers lineup until late, then the visitors produced key hits to win 6 to 3. Saturday scores also include Gettysburg over McSherrystown 18 to 6 and Biglerville defeating Littlestown 4 to 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
Arendtsville
Upper End
Serip
Cromer
N. C
Senft
Bendersville
Midway
Biglerville
Littlestown
Gettysbore
McSherrystown
N. Oxford
Surgical patient families and procedures reported in York area
William Alwine of New Oxford, a surgical patient at Dr Ensminger s sanitorium York, was discharged after tonsils were removed. Arlene Starry four, daughter of N D Starry York Springs, had a congenital hip dislocation corrected by Dr Rhue at York Hospital with a plaster cast applied. Mrs Starry stayed with her daughter as Dr Rhue linked to Dr Lorenz, Vienna, and Mrs Richard Smith. Hanover returned home from West Side sanatorium York after an appendicitis operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Alwine
New Oxford
Ensminger
York
Young
Bill
Rhue
Philadelphia
York Hospital
Arlene Starry
N. D. Starry
York Springs
Starry
Lorenz
Vienna
Richard Smith
Hanover
West Side
Confesses Three Attempts To Burn His Own Home
Harvey Myers, about 30, confessed to District Attorney Van Baman that he tried three times to set his Thornasville area home on fire to collect $700 fire insurance on debts of $500. He is jailed without bail on arson charges as a hearing is set for next May. Myers, a carpenter, moved his wife and three children to relatives near Abbottstown during repairs, while a Ford touring car bought from Lincoln Way garage remained unpaid and was returned to the garage by a constable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Myers
Thomasville
van Baman
Myers
Abbottstown
Lincoln Way
Wagner
Local Notices From New Oxford Readers Aids
Crystal theatre hosts Elder Jenkins reception by First Lutheran men’s class with 35c adults 25c children admission. Moody Jenkins jokes at Crystal tonight. C of C band festival set for Memorial Day Center Square plus services in Hunterstown May 23. Roger Johnson returns to Bethlehem Mines after acetylene torch burn. Irishtown fire demo seen by Burgess and Fire Chief. Staub fined 10 and Aumen fined 5 for MecSherry town traffic laws. St Joseph’s Bouneauville closes for term. Granville Claybaugh and M G Nagle guests. Racing matinee at York Springs Ascension Day May 21. Misses Snyder visit Washington. L Pleshman Hotel Oxford owner died 15 years ago. Mrs Harry Miller hosts cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Theatre
Elder Jenkins
First Lutheran Church
New Oxford
Center Square
Hunterstown
Roger Johnson
Hanover
Bethlehem Mines
New Oxford Fire Company
Irishtown
John Martin
John Lawrence
Michael Staub
Jas
Aumen, Jr
M. G. Nagle
Abbottstown
York Springs
Mery
Ethel Snyder
Carlisle St
Washington
L. Pleshman
Oxford
Harry Miller
East Berlin Social News Highlights And Local Auctions
At a Monday meeting in J Ambrose Wehler’s home plans for the Wehler family reunion were set to join the Holtzschwam Union Sunday school picnic at Farm ere grove between Abbottstown and East Berlin in August. A massive local sale drive featured auctions, church events, and school activities across East Berlin and nearby towns.
Attempt to free slayer Hartman fails in Adams jail
Roy Diamond of Annville was jailed in Adams county on April 25 after confessing to aiding Philip A Hartman in a planned jail break. Investigators traced a scheme involving letters and saws, leading to Diamond’s arrest and a potential two year sentence if convicted. Hartman, convicted of first degree murder for Trooper Francis Haley’s death, faces appeals filings as prosecutors consider next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Diamond
Annville
Adams County
Philip A. Hartman
Francis I. Haley
Diamond
Frutchey
Gettysburg
State Police
Hartman
Millard Mooretck
Mooretock
Steve Bradley
Mooreick
Moorelock
Jana
Steve
Shearer
New York State
New York
Justice Hill
Poricy
Frathey
Iblades
McPherson
Death at Dicks Park Brings Widow a 2400 Award
The State Workmen's Compensation Board affirms a $2400 award to Mrs. Florence Saylor of York for the death of her husband Harry L. Snyder on July 24, 1924, at Grissinger's park Dicks. Snyder was a salesman for Gehley's Carpet House at the time of death and the ruling found accidental drowning while furthering the defendant company's business. The company plans to appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Workmen's Compensation Board
Florence Saylor
York
Harry L. Snyder
Grissinger’s Park
Gehley’s Carpet House
Savior
Stork News Announces Several New Arrivals
Mr and Mrs Arthur Noel Carlisle daughter born Tuesday Mr and Mrs Allen Wherley near town May 7 a son Mr and Mrs Harry Wolf Bittinger May 8 a son Mr and Mrs Charres Noel Mount Misery at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Bernard Kuhn McSherrystown a daughter Dr and Mrs Stanley Zercher Littlestown Tuesday a son Mr and Mrs Lloyd Shuey Littlestown a son Mr and Mrs Cline York Springs two daughters Mr and Mrs Linus Kuhn McSterristown a daughter Mr and Mrs Clifford V Gibler a daughter May 2 Mrs Gibler was Miss Catherine Snedeker Aspers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Noel
Carlisle St
Allen Wherley
Near Town
Harry Wolf
Bittingera
Charres Noel
Mount Misery
Bernard I. Kuhn
McSherrygtown
Stanley Zercher
Littlestown
Lloyd Shuey
Littlesstown
Cline
York Springs
Linus Kuhn
McSterrystown
Clifford V. Gibler
Gibler
Misa Catherine Snedeker
Aspers
New Oxford School Board Reelects Staff and Names Ruth Sponseller
The New Oxford school board reelected several teachers including Principal Keefer, Lottie Hulick for 3rd and 4th grades, Elmira Ruff for primary, Anna Myers, and Ruth Sponseller for 5th and 6th grades succeeding R. J. Sponseller. Music supervisor H. J. Smith and janitor Henry Noel were also reelected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford School Board
P. Keefer
Lottie Hulick
Elmira Ruff
Anna Myers
Ruth Sponseller
Berlin Avenue
R. J. Sponselter
H. J. Smith
Henry Noel
N.O. Hls
St. Paul's Reformed Church
A. F P. Frantz
Miner suffers crushed hand at Bethlehem quarry
Harry A. Zinn, 25, an employee of Bethlehem Mines Corporation at Bittingers, had his right hand mangled when entangled in hoisting gears while oiling the machine that pulls limestone cars. The gears crushed the fingers and palm. one finger was amputated and parts of three others lost after workers stopped the machine and a Hanover ambulance transported him home for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Zinn
Bethlehem Mines Corporation
Bittingers
John Zinn
Zinn
Zian
Hanover
North Carolina Fire Company Holds Well Attended Meeting
Regular meeting chaired by vice president Gilbert with minutes read and approved. State aid committee said sinking fund needed for eligibility. Sons of Veterans invited to Memorial Day exercises and accepted. Carhaugh motioned paying Chief Driver Staub $1 monthly for truck attention. Felty ordered truck out for practice Friday at 6 34. Bills totaling 680 approved. Roll call lists 18 members present. F B Sellers secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Sons of Veterans
Carhaugh
Guy A. Staub
Felty
F. B. Sellers
Rev Frantz elected classis head at Gettysburg session
The Rev. A. P. Frantz of New Oxford was chosen president of Gettysburg classis at its 43rd annual session opening at Mt. Zion Reform ed church. He succeeds Rev. Earl G. Kline of Littlestown. The classis voted to build a mechanical building for the Hoffman orphanage near Littlestown funded by a special drive and planned by a committee. The next annual meeting was set for St. Jacob's Union church York New Salem in May 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Frantz
New Oxford
Gettysburg
Classis
Mt. Zion Reformed Church
Earl G. Kline
Littlestown
Hoffman Orphanage
The
Reformed Church
St. Jacob’s Union Church
York
New Salem
Pocketbook Lost On W M R R Train To Funeral
On a Sunday last week en route to Orrtanna Alex Byers of Lincoln, E Linconway, reported the loss of a pocketbook containing over $70. He opened the purse to pay fare to the conductor and misplaced it later that afternoon. A telegram to Hagerstown found no trace. it remains unclear if it fell or was picked on the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMRR
John Goodermuth
Orrtanna
Alex. Byers
Linconway
Byer
Hagerstown
Brer
Gettysburg Chooses Hon. Joseph Himes as Commencement Orator
Hon. Joseph H. Himes of Washington D C is named this year’s commencement orator for Gettysburg College. A native of New Oxford he belongs to the class of 1906 and later studied at Pennsylvania State College. Himes lived in Canton Ohio where he rose as a manufacturing leader and served in the 67th Congress elected from Ohio’s 16th district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Himes
Washington, D. C
Gettysburg
New Oxford
Gettysburg Institution
Pennsylvania State College
Canton
Ohio
Will Open Restaurant June 1 in New Oxford
William Beale Work plans to open a restaurant on the Square in New Oxford about June 1 in the Warner building. He previously ran the Blue Bird Inn on East Market Street, York, for several years and will relocate once decorators finish work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Beale
Warner
New Oxford
Beale
Blue Bird Inn
East Market Street
York
York Dispatch
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wolf's Grocery
E. Highst
Crabbs
Lawrence Kuhn
Squire Leff
Ruth Mohn
New Oxford High School
Inns
Abbottstown H. S
Harry Tieman
Spring Groove
Ditzier
Hampton Items
Goldens—Sicartown Items
St. Mary's School
Lilliam, Brashshears
Harold Staub
Pauline Carbaugh
Leona Essick
Mary Staub
Francis Weaver
Mary Frances Weaver
Madeleine Staub
Mildred Staub
Emma Shrader
Marie Weaver
Catharine Martin
Joseph Hoke
Maple Grove
Leigh Norris
Norris
Willis Miller
Confesses
East Berlin
J. Ambrose Wehler
Wehler
Holtzschwam Union
Farmere Grove
Ringgold Band
Margie Boyer
Billy Elgin
Jacob Grim
Michael Bushey
C. E. Smith
Grissi’s Park
East Berlin Heights
Davidsburo
D. M
John R. Kuhn
Brooklyn
N. Y
Lafayette Park
Jacob Link
Willis A. Myers
F. M. Anderson
Elmer Myers
Fairfield H. S
Mary Swindell
Harrisburs
Fetter
Bride and Grom
Susie's Kitchen
Mt. Olivet
Chalfort
Berks County
FM. Anderson
Lewis R. Raper
Petersboro
Washington Monument
William Raby
Waynesboro
Bermudian Lutheran Church
Michael Rhinehart
Addie Myers
H. B. Masemen
Near Bermudian
Paradise Township
Elsenhart
Archie Himes
Gable
Norman Moul
Isabelle
Slayer Hartman
Stork News
N.C. Fire Cowp
Frantz
Himes
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