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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1938
Page
3
In Palmer Lake Colorado residents revive a historic Yule log ritual. The hunt begins at 1 p.m. with participants summoned by bugle in front of the town hall. Firemen built a four foot log burning fireplace for the event and the log is secretly hidden before being dragged into town.
On a Monday evening Arthur H. James the Republican gubernatorial candidate spoke on a radio address. A bantam rooster crowed throughout the broadcast attesting to a supposed omen. Daniel Emlet born February 22 1874 and neighbors George Warner Glen Stambaugh called it a good sign. The owner planned to gift the bird to Governor elect James.
In a mail bag letter Dan Emlet of York Springs Pa commends Bob Thompson for urging Republicans to avoid offending Democrats who aided the victory in Gettysburg. The prickly pear cactus invasion is noted as a separate Australian concern.
Leaders from eight Sunday schools in Adams County plan a rally in Biglerville this Saturday. Registration at 2 20 p m. Adults and children meet at St Pauls Lutheran for afternoon sessions while youths gather at the Reformed church. Dr W C Waltemeyer of Gettysburg College heads the youth discussion. Evening gatherings at 7 o'clock unite all groups in St Pauls Lutheran with Rev Clarence A Neal of Trinity Lutheran-Chambersburg speaking on Witnesses of the Light. Gettysburg College choir provides music. all denominations invited.
Leander Martin of Gettysburg pleads guilty to drunk and disorderly conduct before Justice John H. Basehore. He pays a total fine of 82.50 including costs after arrest Friday by Night Officer Glenn Guise.
Mervin Rice of Bendersville butchered four hogs Tuesday morning. The animals weighed 582, 461, 447 and 443 pounds respectively.
Wilbur A. Gelserman, elevated this Thursday to regular city carrier, is recommended by Postmaster C. A. Williams for appointment to the local Civil Service examining board. The opening follows the retirement of F. Mark Bream and board member George P. Black. The district manager in Philadelphia will make the formal appointment.
Bids for armory basement fixtures at Gettysburg armory were opened. Winners include B. O. Poff and son with Mr. Wolf at 596 dollars and A. R. LeVan and son of Gettysburg at 900 dollars.
School directors in Adams County will meet Monday at 7 in the county courthouse to elect a president and vice president for one year. The county board will also appoint a secretary for a four year term and a treasurer to serve until July, with elections next May.
The Rev John R Strevig announced his resignation at church services. He and Mrs Strevig will move December 27 to Abbottstown where he will assume duties January 1 as pastor of Lutheran churches in Abbottstown and East Berlin.
Ralph Hippensteel landed a 60-pound doe and Frank Bly a 100-pound doe on the first day of the season. A list from the Taft Benton area includes George Millhimes 125 pounds Darius Shull 125 pounds Ralph Millhimes 85 pounds Merle Stitt 100 pounds Harold Taylor 85 pounds Willis Plank 85 pounds. Visitors from North Carolina and local families are noted visiting Taft Benton and George Weaver with manySunday gatherings.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Groft of Harrisburg spent Thanksgiving Day with his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Groft near town, sharing a family gathering during the holiday.
Norfolk Reverend recalls Christmas Eve 1914 when a Scots regiment sang Silent Night across trenches between Armentieres and Arras. Amidst cannon fire the harmony spread, prompting soldiers to emerge unarmed at zero hour and encounter a calm moment before rearming.
Harry Ulrich of York will be charged before Justice of the Peace Bay Sponseller in Hamilton Township for failing to obey a through traffic stop sign in Abbottstown on Tuesday evening. A state motor policeman from the Gettysburg substation made the arrest.
Bethlehem, once viewed as a minor ancient Palestine town, is tied to Jesus birth. Tradition notes a pagan Adonis temple desecrated the site before Emperor Constantine built the Nativity basilica around AD 390. The basilica remains among the oldest churches, with 1,600 years of history and later alterations to its original structure.
President Roosevelt and Navy officials will send a nationwide Christmas Eve radio message from Arlington Virginia to the fleet ships stations worldwide. The annual greeting is awaited by sailors and officers on Ironclad battleships far from home.
A Hanover advertisement promotes saving for women with a $10 weekly income by buying Strine's Shoes at Strine's store. Each purchase triggers a free Hand Bag valued at $1.50 from a leading bag manufacturer, available until Christmas. Displayed in the State Theatre Building on Frederick Street.
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