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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1925

Page

35

Hampton items and local notes from York Springs area

Ray Philips sold his farm near York Springs to Adam Kfmel. A nine year old boy was struck by a roadster driven by the son of Harry Walters but suffered no broken bones. Misses Mae Thomas, Mary Weigand and Alma Miller visited home over weekend. Clinton Kennedy repainted his Round Hill residence. Church notices and social events from nearby communities are listed, including Love Feast plans, Ascension Day matinee races at Griest Park, and a birthday party at Victory. Wesley Bollinger visited Franklin County and attended a funeral.

Ray Philips York Springs Adam Kfmel Littlestown- Hanover Irvin Barbour Albert Barbour Pennville Hampton Chandler Harry Walters York Mae Thomas Mary Weigand Alma Miller Shippensburg S. N. S Clinton Kennedy Round Hill Brethren Church S. S Mummert’s Griest's Park Ascension da Joseph Slusser Romain McDonald Helen Shopp 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 Rosserman Lena Mary Klinedinst Lutheran Woman’s Missionary Society Adams County Biglerville Christ China Wesley Bollinger Franklin County Isaac Hykes

Adams county Sunday school session at Salem AB Church

First district of Adams county Sunday school association meets at Salem AB Church in Gettysburg May 17 with 1:15 pm start for afternoon program. Culp leads song with Ethel Culp on piano. speakers include Stine Cole Myers and others. Evening program at 7:15 features Stine, Ulsh, Sheaffer, Little. solos by Colestock and a duet by Hartman and Thomas.

Adams County Salem A. B C. C. Culp Gettysburg Ethel Culp F. L. Stine C. GC. Cole Walter Myers S. S. Sec Luther Cashman Wm. Parnes Leonard B. Ulsh Mr. Myers J. Clare Sheaffer Revi Harold Little Emmett Colestock Catherine Hartman Evelyn Thomas Michael Wagner Cedar Ridge Baltimore Eva Ken Warner Hospital Ira G. Herman Elmer Rinehart Frank Beamer Raymond Guy Guernsey George Beamer Ruth Philip Beamer Table Rock Jos. Bream Luther John Idaville Earl Bream Harrisburg John Bricker Esta Qarrie Guise Callie Guise Luther Orndorff Carl Virginia Sarah Elizabeth Nelson Mason Kilpatrick School Paddy Dunn Maryland Appler Littlestown A. S. Whisler Newville Vincent

Surgical notes and patient discharges at York area

Hospital reports list William Alwine of New Oxford discharged after tonsil removal at Dr Ensminger’s sanitorium in York. Dr Rhue performed a bloodless operation at York Hospital on a child, Arene Starry, showing a congenital hip dislocation and casting after surgery. Mrs Starry remained with daughter as patient Dr Rhue trained under Dr Lorenz. Mrs Richard Smith of Hanover returned home after an appendicitis operation at West Side sanitorium in York.

William Alwine New Oxford Ensminger York Young Bill Rhue Philadelphia York Hospital Arene Starry N. D. Starry York Springs Starry Lorenz Vienna Richard Smith Hanover West Side

St Mary's School April top averages by grade listed

The April top averages at St Mary's School are named for each grade. Third Grade winners are William Brashshears and Harold Staub. Fourth Pauline Carbaugh and Leona Essick. Fifth Mary Staub and Francis Weaver. Sixth Mary Frances Weaver and Madeleine Staub. Seventh Mil dred Staub and Emma Slhrader. Ninth Grade Marie Weaver and Catharine Martin. A wedding dinner at Mr and Mrs Joseph Hoke Maple Grove celebrated the marriage of Leigh Norris and his bride.

St. Mary’s School William Brashshears Harold Staub Pauline Carbaugh Leona Essick Mary Staub Francis Weaver Mary Frances Weaver Madeleine Staub Mildred Staub Emma Shrader Fighth Marie Weaver Catharine Martin Joseph Hoke Maple Grove Leigh Norris Norris Willis Miller New Oxford

New Oxford and Arendtsville duel for Adams County lead

New Oxford hosts Arendtsville as both chase first place in the Adams County League. Cromer for New Oxford held Bendersville Aspers to late hits until the ninth before a late rally. Saturday standings list New Oxford 201.090, Biglerville 11.600, Littlestown 11.500, Bendersville 0 2.000.

New Oxford Arendtsville Upper Cromer N. C Bendersville Aspers Senft N. O Bendersville Midway Biglerville Littlestown Gettyshbure McSherrystown N. Oxford Big Littles W.S.P.C

Man Confesses to Three Arson Attempts at Home

Harvey Myers, about 30, allegedly planned to burn his own house near Thom asville three times to collect 700 dollars in fire insurance, after debts of 500 dollars. He confessed before District Attorney Van Baman and is jailed without bail awaiting a hearing. His wife and three children were kept away at his parents’ home during repairs. A Ford touring car bought from Lincoln Way Barage at Abbottstown was returned by the local constable.

Harvey Myers Thomasville van Baman Myers Abbottstown Lincoln Way Wagner

Local Calendar Notices From New Oxford Area

Crowded Crystal theatre hosts Elder Jenkins reception by First Lutheran Men’s Bible Class with showings Tuesday and Wednesday and another Thursday. Memorial Day festival by New Oxford C of C band on Center Square and services on Hunterstown May 23. Roger Johnson Hanover returns to work after acetylene torch burn at Bethlehem Mines quarries. New Oxford fire demo in Irishtown under Burgess John Martin and Fire Chief John Lawrence. Local fines for McSherry town traffic offenses. St Joseph’s school Bonneauville closure. teachers Sneeringer and Chrismer. Racing matinee at York Springs on Ascension Day May 30. Mary and Ethel Snyder Carlisle Sr. visit Washington. F. L. Fleshman Hotel Oxford proprietor died 15 years ago yesterday. Mrs Harry Miller Carlisle entertained guests Wednesday afternoon.

Earl Rodgers Cross Keys Squire Myers New Oxford Cpl J. D. Kime State Highway Patrol Chass Slaybaugh Lincolnway John Lough Hanover Carver's Fairy Strata High Street Sarah E. Groft Berlin Junction Adv L. Weist Miller Red Lion C'gar Red Lion J. L. Lowe Miller McSherrystown Bonneauville Florence Myers Hanover Jr Cooper Hospital Camden N. J W. D. Myers J. Be, Gentzler Harner Howe Anna Myers Ladies’ Aid Society New Oxford M. EB Yohe's Kathryn Waener Carlisle Street Prowell Commercial School Hanover Country Club Anthony Storm Biwfinzers Pennville Patsy” Kliinger Chat” Carkaugh Do. A. Storm Mt. Misery York Monroe Shearer North Codorus Township Dan Diehl Kohlers Roth Stan Smith Irishtown Nexter Stan Ralph Hertz Edna Yohe Romaine Harrisburg Hospital Training School Livingston Hanover Street Sarah B. Warner Jane McDermitt R. N Qualityville Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Lenox Hills Hospital New York Wolf’s Grocery E. High St Crabbs Lawrence Kuhn Squire Sell Ruth Mohn New Oxford H. S Abbottstown H. S Harry Tieman Spring Groove Ditzler Reformed Church Berlin Avenue Crystal Theatre Elder Jenkins First Lutheran Church Rev. Moody Dwight Jenkins New Oxford C. of C Center Square Hunterstown Roger Johnson Bethlehem Mines New Oxford Fire Company Irish J. Ambrose Wehler Wehler Holtzschwam Union Farmers Grove Abbottstown Mast Berlin Ringfold Margie Boyer Billy Elgin Jacob Grim Billy C. BE. Smith Griest’s Park York Springs East Berlin Heights East Berlin Davidsburg D. M. Harbold’s Grove High School Athletic Association Charles Gentzler Fayetteville Raymond FE. Wagner John R. Kuhn Brooklyn N. Y Lafayette Park Jacob Link Willis A. Myers Bermudian F. M. Anderson Elmer Myers Rosser Tin Shop Fairfield H. S Mary Swindell Harrisburg Service Shoe Company P. E. Jacobs Zwingli Reformed Church Blanche Joseph Mary March Marie Bentz Dorothy Thoman Russell Fissel Ralph Bentz Maurice Feiser Besle Joseph East Berlin High School Bride and Grom Susie's Kitchen Band P. O. S. of A. Hall St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church Trinity Lutheran Church Mt. Olivet Ref Lower Chalfort Berks County Lewis R. Asper Petersboro Washington, D. C Washington Monument William Raby Waynesboro Shaffer Karvin Henry Colson Shelly Reerend Ira Trostle Chicago Hannah Trostle Biglerville Trostle Hhus Upper Bermudian Zion Lulheran

East Berlin Plans Family Reunion With Picnic Nearby

At J Ambrose Wehler home York a committee plans the Wehler family reunion to accompany Holtzschwam Union Sunday School picnic at Farmers Grove between Abbottstown and East Berlin in August. Music by Ringfold Band.

Attempt to Free Slayer Hartman Failed

Roy Diamond of Annville was jailed in Adams county amid a sprawling probe of an alleged jail escape by Philip A. Hartman, killer of Trooper Francis Haley. Police linked Diamond to a New York robbery and a planned window exit with saw blades mailed by Hartman’s associates. Diamond confessed to the New York job and to sending the blades. Diamond faces up to two years in jail if convicted. Hartman’s new-trial arguments are set for Monday before Judge McPherson.

Roy Diamond Annville Adams County Philip A. Hartman Francis I. Haley Diamond Frutchey Gettysburg State Police Hartman Millard Moorelck Mooreclock Steve Bradley Mooreick Moorelock New York State New York Justice Hill Frathey McPherson

Death at Dicks Park yields $2400 widow award

The State Workmen's Compensation Board upheld a $2,400 award to Mrs. Florence Saylor of York after the death of her husband Harry L. Snyder, a Gehley's Carpet House salesman, who drowned July 24, 1924, in Grissinger's park at Dicks'. The board's decision follows a referee's finding that the death occurred while on a company outing and in the course of the defendant's business. The company plans to appeal.

State Workmen’s Compensation Board Florence Saylor York Harry L. Snyder Grissinger’s Park Gehley’s Carpet House Sawlor

Stork News Announces Several Newborns Across Town

Mr and Mrs Arthur Noel Carlisle st on Tuesday welcomed a daughter. Mr and Mrs Allen Wherley Fear Town May 7th welcomed a son. Mr and Mrs Harry Wolf Bitting ers May 8th welcomed a son. Mr and Mrs Charles Noel Mount Misery at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Bernard Kuhn Mc Sherrystown welcomed a daughter. Dr and Mrs Stanley Zercher Littlestown Tuesday welcomed a son. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Shuey Littlestown a son. Mr and Mrs Cline York Springs a daughter. Mr and Mrs Linus Kuhn McSherrystown a daughter. Mr and Mrs Clifford V Gibler a daughter May 2. Mrs Gibler was Miss Catherine Snedeker of Aspers.

Arthur Noel Carlisle St Allen Wherley Fear Town Harry Wolf Bittingers Charles Noel Mount Misery Bernard J. Kuhn McSherrystown Stanley Zercher Littlestown Lloyd Shuey Cline York Springs Linus Kuhn McSterrystown Clifford V. Gibler Gibler Catherine Snedeker Aspers

Miss Z Ruth Sponseller Elected Teacher 5th and 6th Grades

New Oxford school board re elects Miss Z Ruth Sponseller of Berlin avenue to teach 5th and 6th grades succeeding R J Sponseller. Other re elected staff include Miss Lottie Hulick Miss Elmira Ruff Miss Anna Myers and Henry Noel as janitor. School tax remains 10 2 2 mills and 140 interest paid on debt. May events set for 1925 class including baccalaureate May 24 and Commencement May 28.

New St. Paul's Reformed Church 4. P. Frantz N. O. High School First Lutheran Church

Hand Crushed In Hoisting Machine At Bethlehem Mines

Harry A. Zinn, 25, employee at Bethlehem Mines Corporation in Bittingers, had his right hand mangled Friday when entangled in hoisting gear while oiling a holster. The machine pulled cars to the quarry top. rescuers stopped it and amputated one finger and parts of three others at his home. His father is John Zinn of Bittingers.

Harry A. Zinn Bethlehem Mines Corporation Bittingers John Zinn Bitetingers Zinn Hanover

North Carolina Fire Company Holds Well Attended Meeting

Regular meeting chaired by vice president Gilbert. Minutes read and approved. Committee on State aid reports sinking fund needed before aid. Sons of Veterans invited to Memorial Day exercises, read and accepted. Carbaugh moves to pay Chief Driver Staub $1 monthly for truck attention. Felty orders truck out for practice Friday at 6 39. Bills total 680 dollars approved. 18 members present. Adjourned. F B Sellers secretary.

Gilbert Sons of Veterans Carbaugh Guy A. Staub Felty F. B. Sellers

Frantz elected Classis head in Gettysburg session

The Rev. A. P. Frantz from New Oxford was elected president of Gettysburg Classis at its 43rd annual session in Mt. Zion Reform ed church. He succeeds the Rev. Earl G. Kline of Littlestown. The classis agreed to build a mechanical building for the Hoffman orphanage near Littlestown, funded by a special drive with plans by a committee. The next annual meeting is set for St. Jacob's Union church York New Salem in May 1926.

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 Western Maryland Train

On a Sunday last week Alex Byers of Lincolnway E. lost a pocketbook aboard a Western Maryland passenger train en route to Orrtanna for John Goodermuth's funeral. Containing over $70, Byers searched the purse after paying the fare to the conductor but could not locate it. A telegram to Hagerstown yielded no trace. He suspects either the loss occurred during replacement of the purse or a pick on the train.

W. M. RR John Goodermuth Orrtanna Alex. Byers Lincolnway Byer Hagerstown

Himes Named Gettysburg College Commencement Orator

Hon Joseph H Himes of Washington D C has been chosen as Gettysburg College commencement speaker. A native of New Oxford he graduated from Gettysburg in 1906 and Penn State. he built a career in Canton Ohio manufacturing and served in Congress from Ohio 16th district.

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 a new two restaurant venture in the Warner building on the square at New Oxford around June 1. He previously ran the Blue Bird Inn on East Market Street in York and will relocate his household effects once decorating is finished in the new rooms.

William Beale Warner New Oxford Beale Blue Bird Inn East Market Street York York Dispatch

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