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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1963
Page
7
The piece notes a milestone for labor as Labor Day 1963 arrives. It asserts labor has achieved major material gains and parity with white collar workers while stressing growing responsibility. It calls for labor to contribute to industrial statesmanship to sustain the nation’s competitive standing.
A parable compares time to a bank that credits 86,400 seconds each morning and cancels unused seconds each night. It emphasizes that no balance carries over and that every day opens anew, urging wise use of the time offered.
An editorial reflects on how summer ends and school resumes amid changes in travel, technology, and knowledge. It praises families, teachers, and leaders guiding children through expanding fields of learning and a growing global need for educated individuals.
Ten year and twenty year anniversaries are noted for residents Wayne Thomas and D Grant Deat of Heidlersburg and New Oxford. A couple, Miss Mary Elizabeth Bollinger and Thomas E OBrien Jr, wed recently. A heat wave hits with 101 degree readings as Immaculate Conception parochial school reopens at 217 enrollment. Local staff appointments and novice religious entries are listed with several moves and a property sale reported in McSherrystown and Hanover areas.
St Marys Parochial School New Oxford opened with first grade 23 students second 19 third 19 fourth 20 fifth 18 sixth 16 seventh 12 and eighth 15 Sister M Anita succeeds Sister M Anselm as Superior Sisters Edana Incarnate and Roumald complete the staff at St Marys The 1943 Defone Catholic high school football candidates include Richard Smith Herman Smith Paul Desch and Robert Smith Abbottstown school board fills vacancies with Mrs Miriam G Walker as intermediate teacher at Abbottstown and Mrs Margaret Isabel Walker replacing a Hamilton Township post Mrs Ethel Wehler Kitzmiller elected New Chester school teacher replacing Mrs Ruth Ensminger George M Wildasin assigned to Pennsylvania State College as an Air Crew trainee Rita Murren daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Murren of McSherrystown suffered burns at Cannon Shoe Company plant Mr and Mrs C H Deatrick New Oxford R D sold their 124 acre farm to a Maryland party and plan to move to New Oxford around Nov 1
Robert L. Tupper 22 of Manover and Gary Fi Becker 24 of Robetts town Ko were released on 3300 daily bonds for a September 3 hearing before Justice Dayne Garrett. Also Lee Miller 35 of Hanover was released without bail after a disturbance at the Boxer Har. all three were arrested Sunday midnight following the incident.
A historical column recalls taxpayers offering varied explanations for omissions. Tax collector Charles Church of Manhattan warns that arguing with the Internal Revenue Service beats arguing with a spouse. A Texan narrator jokes about seeing left handed drivers and three cars. Women more often hide larger purchases from husbands.
A reader asks about removing scorch stains from fabrics and keeping meat tender after boiling. Answers include peroxide methods for white shirts, cornstarch for wool, lemon juice in boiling water for tenderness, bread or milk rag for parchment lampshades, burning shellac to create strong glue, a plumber s poultice for leaks, and baking soda to prevent cream from curdling with acidic fruit.
A household page lists church services across local parishes including New Oxford St Pauls Emmanuel Abbottstown and York Springs with worship times sermons and school schedules. The section also features a humor and advice Q and A on home care and a reflective piece on the Day of Judgment.
The article recounts flood damage around New Oxford and nearby areas with homes near Kohler mill and Dieh property affected. It notes high waters surpassing prior records on the Big Conewago and Old Mill garage, with residents evacuated and streets flooded.
A listing of church services and schedules including Lincolnway Full Gospel Center Abbottstown Cross Keys led by Rev Fred Mummert with morning service at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday 7 30 p.m. Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary with Friday confessions 7 p.m. and Saturday confessions 11 12 4 5 and 7 8 p.m. Sunday Masses at 7 30 9 and 10 30 a.m. Church of God Pleasant Street New Oxford led by Rev H James Justice with Sunday School 10 a.m. worship 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday YPE at 7 30 p.m. Hampton Charge Rev Ernest W Brindle St John New Chester worship 9 a.m. Mt Olivet Bermixnian 10 a.m. Emmanuel Hampton 21 a.m. First Lutheran Rev John L Kngle worship 8 15 and 10 20 a.m. Great Conewago Presbyterian Hunterstown John R Korver supply pastor 1 15 a.m.
A dialogue on campus social dynamics raises questions about attractiveness and status among male students and their dates. The exchange hints at popularity and gender expectations on campus during a vacation season.
A 100-watt lamp bulb produces at least 50 percent more light than four 2-watt bulbs and is more economical.
Adams County clerk of courts issues a marriage license to John Ray Millhimes of New Oxford and Betty Louise Wolfe of Hanover R, both listed as their parents Mr. and Mrs. Howard Earl Millhimes and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Clyde Wolfe respectively.
The Circle Hotel property in New Oxford changes hands from Mrs. Al E. Leppo admix to Wesley C. Stock of Hanover for 9250. The Myer's estate home in East Berlin sold at public sale for 2500 to Orville J. Zeigler butcher. Mrs. Sarah Berkheimer bought the large brick house of IL J. Seil in East Berlin.
A collage of short questions and replies on dating, rings, warnings about rival girls, hosting housewarming guests, door lock manners, corsage clashes, and choosing to keep or return gifts. The tone is guidance for teenage girls navigating relationships and social etiquette.
Altar flowers at Trinity Lutheran Church remembered Mildred Myers by Mr and Mrs Olen Miller and daughters. Guest minister Rev George Sheffer will speak September 1. Harvest Home observed September 8 at 10 15 a.m. Special offering to National Lutheran Home for the Aged. LCW to sponsor bus trip September 28 to Lutheran institutions in Allentown leaving 7 a.m. Reservations with Mrs Frances Jacobs.
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