New Oxford Local Items Highlight Society and Travel
Congratulations to Mrs. Russell Shriver on her birthday. Miss Helen and Ruth begin a Scandinavian tour via DC 8 to Bergen with stops in Glasgow and Oslo. Local residents host, travel notes, anniversaries, church events, and scout activities fill a bustling community page.
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Russell Shriver
S. Peters St
Helen
Ruth
Clark
Carol
Phoenixville
Aorolee Acres
A. Delt
Belt Farm
Robert J. Belt
New Jersey
John A. Melhorn
Altoona
New Oxford
Robert Smith
Lincolnway West
New Chester Road
Joseph Smith
Betty Diehl
Gettysburg
Holland
Germany
Switzerland
France
Italy
England
Lutheran Travel Bureau of
St Louis
Jet
Sally McCadden
A. F. McCadden
Berlin Rd
John McCadden
Michael
Frank McCadden
McSherrystown
McCadden
Bernard J. Weaver
Bedford
Frostburg
Earl Zinn
Hanover R. 5
Fenwick Island
Delaware
Usher's Club
Immaculate Conception Church
Robert Donohue
Ronnie Staub
Item
Philmont
Lutheran Church News Notes from First New Oxford
Mr and Mrs Harold Becker and family were received into membership at the First Lutheran Church in New Oxford. Janet Marie Becker was baptized. Welcome Circle Class held a picnic near Conewago Creek. The Junior Choir toured Hershey with Mrs John L Eugle as chap eron and Richard Holtry driving.
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Lover Sr
York City
Donald Rentzel
Allentown
Roy Kuykendall
Bigterville
Joseph Harman
New Oxford
Williamsport
Debbie Kerperick
Renee Stough
Ruth Kratzert
Lincolnway West
Charles Salem
Miami
Fla
Blanche Kratzert
Columbia
Robert Richie
Camden
N. J
Elton Ruth
Philadelphia
Laura Hersh
Helen Ruth
Lincolnway East
First Lutheran Church
Hershey
Clark Nitchman
Wiliam Stock
Walter Wolfgang
Susan Harbaugh
Phyllis Baugher
Stephanie Garber
Linda Nitchman
John Kugie
Richard Holtry
Harold Becker
Janet Marie
Welcome Circle
Paul Evans
Conewago Creek
John L. Eugle
Hospital Transfer for Mrs Lillian Stambaugh
Mrs Lillian Stambaugh of Abbottstown was conveyed to Hanover hospital on Sunday by East Berlin Ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Stambaugh
Abbottstown
Hanover Hospital
East Berlin
Adams County 4-H Members Win Keystone Awards in Pa
Three Adams County 4-H youths are named among Pennsylvania’s top 4-Hers with two Keystone awards for Miss Martha Hikes in Health and Garden divisions. Donald Bair and Barbara Johnson also win Keystone honors in Citizenship and Food Nutrition. Awards consider 4-H records, community and school activities. August 13 marks State 4H Day at Penn State University.
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Adams County
Pennsylvania
Martha Hikes
Ralph Hikes
Donald Bair
Theron Bair
Littlestown R
Barbara Johnson
Howard Johnson
Getttysburg R
Pennsylvania State University
Chhosen
Adams County 4-H Leaders Set for State Contests
All three Adams County Keystone award recipients will be interviewed in August to select the state youth for the national contest. Miss Hikes will be interviewed in two divisions and the Citizenship division, and will join the livestock judging team. Miss Johnson will be interviewed and demonstrate vegetables. They all belong to the Adams County 4-H Senate with roles in clubs and leadership positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Miss Hikes
Raw
Miss Johnson
Senate
York Springs
Property transfers recorded at courthouse last week
Transfers include Tony and Helen Clapper to C Glenn and Freda Whisler for Mt. Pleasant Twp property at 3150 dollars. Joseph F Smith to G Thomas and Neva Hagarman for Conewago Twp property at 3000 dollars. Bertha Loew Bowes to Ernest and Rebecca Simpson for a four acre Mt. Pleasant Twp tract at 3600 dollars. Estate of Peter F Smith to Robert and Ira Rider for McSherrys Town property at 6500 dollars.
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Tony
Helen W. Clapper
Biglerville R
C. Glenn
Freda C. Whisler
Gettysburg
Mt. Pleasant
Joseph F
Phyllis L. Smith
Conewago
G. Thomas
Neva A. Hagarman
Bertha Loew Bowes
Straban
Ernest H
Rebecca H. Simpson
Peter F. Smith
Robert E
Ira M. Rider
McSherrystown
Delegates From Area To Attend PSEA Workshop
Harrisburg reports the 18th annual PSEA local branch presidents workshop with more than 350 leaders attending August 9 at Penn Hall Junior College Chambersburg. Notables include Elmer Miller Donald Sheely and Miriam G Walker among area delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania State Education Association
PSEA
Penn Hall Junior College
Chambersburg
Ralph C. Swan
National Education Association
U. S. Office of Education
Washington
Elmer Miller
East Berlin
Donald c. Sheely
Littlestown
Miriam. G. Walker
New Oxford R. 1
Hampton Hotel Damaged By Lightning Fire Prompt Response
Lightning struck the Hampton Hotel Sunday afternoon around 3 15 p m causing extensive damage to the living room and kitchen. The Hampton Fire Company quickly responded and extinguished the blaze. The hotel is operated by Fred Cookery. The 43rd Myers reunion is set for August 4 at Williams Grove Park from 10 a m to 6 p m with a program at 1 30 p m. No cards are mailed this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Hotel
Hampton Fire Company
Fred Cookery
Myers, Myer, Meyer
Williams Grove Park
John Myers
Dover
Paul Myers
Glen Rock
Jean Myers
Dillsburg
Pauline Myers
Hampton
Russell McDonnell
Jeffrey
Debra
Hanover
H. A. Myers
Local Family News From Hanover Area
The report notes visitors to the Schimmel home including Mr and Mrs William Ginsberg and children of Pikesville Maryland. Barbara Schimmel hosted Charles Hull and son. A son Douglas Valen was born to Mr and Mrs Valent E Myers in El Cajon California. The Myers family trace to Esther Yohe of Carlisle Street Hanover and D E Myers of Hampton. A stork shower honored Mrs Billie Philips of Browns Dam with 28 ladies attending hosted by mother in law Mrs Glenn Philips of York Springs.
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Schimmel
William Ginsberg
Pikesville
Charles Hull
Barbara Schimmel
Douglas Valen
Valent E. Myers
el Cajon
Calif
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NEW
Oxford
Marguerite Norris
Baltimore
Eason
Regina McGavin
N. C. Lutheran Church News Notes
4-H
Wetzel Funeral Home
Dennis R. Wetzel
Carlisle St
Melrose
New Oxford, PA
New Oxford High School
Reading Township
Harold D. Hartzell
Hampton, Pa
Lutheran Church
New Chester
Etta Stambaugh
York
St. John’s Church
Gayle Heyser
Melody-Ann Myers
Nelson Schimmel
Essex Falls
Julius Schim
Ducan
Hoffheins Bros., Inc
General Contractors
F. Feiser
New Oxford Pa
Marshall's Diner
Baltimore Street
Hanover, PA
Hanover Building Supply Co
George
Center Square
Sam’s Electric Co
Kelvinator Sales & Service
Broadway
the Globe
R. W. Wentz & Son
Coffman-Fisher
Lincoln Square
York Street
Jacobs Bros
Cash Grocery
Chambersburg Street
Sherman
Thompson
Lippy's Men's Wear
Weishaar Bros., Inc
Anna Bierer
Specialty Shop
Carlisle Street
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