New Oxford Item and East Berlin News Comet Notices
The New Oxford Item Company announces weekly publication and mailing details. Managing Editor Henry J Smith of Gettysburg oversees the paper with Bertie M Tierney as editor in East Berlin. Subscription rates are 1.00 yearly in advance or 1.50 if paid later. fourty subscribers pay 1.60 yearly.
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Uhureday
New Onford Item
Penceslvan
Corporation
Henry J Smith
Gettysburg Po Gast
Berlin
Bertie M Tierney
Advange
New Oxford
East Berlin
Gettysburg
East Berlin school board seeks bids for addition
Proposals will be received by the East Berlin school board for the construction of an addition to the East Berlin school building. Several local residents were discharged from Warner Hospital and several individuals secured new positions at area businesses and institutions.
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East Berlin
Taste Brothers
Hanover
Mary Duttera
J. M. Hulick
New Oxford
Harriet Cook
Althea Diehl
Thompson's Business College
York
Cedars of Lebanon and the World's Oldest Christmas Trees
The cedars of Lebanon, protected by religion and law, stand on a Mediterranean plateau as some of the world’s oldest Christmas trees. Their immense girth and branch reach contrast with a history of forced labor under Phoenician and Solomon era agreements.
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Lebanon
Hiram
Phoenicia
Solomon
Lebanons
Jerusalem
Births and local notices from McSherrystown area
Births announced for McSherrystown residents with links to Hanover Hospital Camp Lejeune and local families. Police case cited Rudisill and George charged with reckless driving and failing to stop respectively. Golden wedding anniversary celebrated for Mr and Mrs Sipling. Knights of Columbus exhibition game and parish NCCW events noted with Christmas party plans for Dec 18.
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Set
Philip J. Wagaman
Nova
Camp Lejeune Marine Base ‘Hospital
N.C
Wagaman
Marguerite Hartlaub
Joseph Hartlaub
McSherrystown
Manard Musemer
Eugene H Rudisill
Gettysburg
William @. George
Abbottstown R. 1
Sipling
Hanover
George Sipling
Donald Beck
McSherrystown Knights of Columbus
Bernie's Athletic Club
Harrisburg
Annunciation Parish
NCCW
Helen Livelsberger
Mary Livelsberger
Simon Murren
Rose Murren
Hanover R. 4
Formembers
McSherrystown Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary
Local Notes From Abbottstown and Surrounding Areas
Abbottstown residents and nearby towns share holiday visits and health updates. Mrs. Risell Stump remains homebound due to illness while several families welcome guests for stork showers and visits. A marriage license was granted. two land parcels in Hamilton Township sold for 11500. sports results report Manchester High School’s win over York Springs 96 to 28.
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Ctna Haines
George Washington University
Helen Haines
Risell Stump
John Shultz
Rome
N.Y
U. S. Air Force
Charles Chub
Gilbert Zeigler
Wilford Mummert
Town
George Butt
Thomasville
Helen Peace
Philadephia
Dean Diehl
Penn State Univ
Robert Meekly
Indiana
Lester Baser
Shirley Hoke
Penn State University
Lester E
Esther H. Baker
Abbottstown R. I
Adrian L
Ruth E. Miller
Hamilton Twp
Earl Alwine
Hanover Hospital
Charles Slothour
Abbottstown
William Angel
Shiloh
George H. Berkheimer
L. Custer
Ambler
Betty Zeigler
Philadelphia General Hospital School of Nursing
T. Rhey ‘Zeigler
Gardners
Albert Cook Myers
Memorial Hospital
West Chester
Donald E. Sadyer
Darlene M. Shearer
Carlisle Star Route
Manchester H. S
York Springs
George Peters
Mid- Western States
Paradise School
Hanover Junior C. of
Clar Good Jr
Public Sale of Farm Real Estate and Goods in Paradise
A public sale will be held Saturday December 13 1955 at noon on the premises in Paradise Two York County Pennsylvania. The 64 acre farm features a brick house electric heating barn and outbuildings with antiques and a large list of personal property including appliances tools furniture and glassware. Auctioneers Mrs John H G Harry Bollincer Krout & Wehrer clerks refreshments rights reserved.
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Paradise Two
York County
Penna
Lincoln Highway
Cranmer’s Store
Paradise Protectors Rd
Westinghouse Electric Range
Frigidaire
Cook
Sunbeam
Zenith Radio
Elec
Tudor
Dan Anmans
Doard Sair
John H. G. Harry Bollincer
Krout & Wehrer
Classified Ads Offer Wide Range of Home Goods and Cars
A dense list of classifieds includes handmade cherry gun cabinets by J B Cargaugh New Oxford. New Spine Pianos discounted 250 to 350. Xmas purchase hold offers from The Diamond Shop Hanover. Upholstery restoration Nevin P Mehring Hanover. hunting hides wanted J A Smith Smith Bros Garage New Oxford. Quincy aluminum storm windows and doors by Ray D Doyle New Oxford. used car selections at Hur t Ave Nash Sales Service Adams County Route 149 with many 1950s models. real estate listings from Hollinger & Bro Hanover with multiple frame houses for sale and a brick ranch in New Oxford. sewing machines repaired Hanover Sewing Center. Beep meat from Donnies Food Market East Berlin. bikes and repair shop Cyr il Niederer Hanover. several farms and estates for sale in Littlestown Biglerville and Hanover areas offered by Garland Realtor and Adams Co Farm Bureau. used cars from Smith Auto Sales New Oxford.
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DeGuy Ave
Clearview
Clearview Road
Third St
Hanover
St. Vincent School
Lincoln Way West
Abouttstown
Christmas Plant Poinsettia Named After Statesman
The poinsettia or The Christmas Plant takes its name from Joel Roberts Poinsett a U.S. ambassador to Mexico and introducer of the Mexican plant to American botanists. It thrives in warm 70 to 80 degree days and at least 65 degrees at night with steady temperatures to avoid leaf drop.
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Joel Roberts Poinsett
Poinsett
U.S
Mexico
South Carolina
Spices Linked to Wise Men in Mince Pie Tradition
A historical note states the oriental character of mince pie spices symbolizes the rich gifts brought by the wise men to the Christ Child, reflecting festive symbolism in flavor.
York Springs Fire Co Ladies Auxiliary Meets in February
The York Springs Fire Co Ladies Auxiliary held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night with president Mrs Harry Guise presiding. A covered dish social portion followed.
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The
York Springs Fire Co
Harry Guise
Betty Hemler and Ted LeGore Wed in Hanover
Betty Hemler and Ted A LeGore wed in a ceremony attended by family and friends. The bride wore powder blue tulle with Chantilly lace and a blue lace headpiece, with a bouquet of yellow and brown chrysanthemums. Best man Leo Delbert of New York and ushers John and Joseph Hemler stood with the couple. A reception for about 150 followed at Irishtown Fire Co hall. they will reside on East Chestnut Street, Hanover.
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Polores R. Grost
McSherrystown
Laine Todt
Leo Delbert
New York
John
Joseph Hemler
Irishtown Fire Co
East Chestnut Street
Hanover
LeGore
Smyser
Eichelberger High School
Shaffer Transfer Co
Community hunts listed with names and social events
The article lists local hunters including Richard Bricker and Clair Trostle among top scorers. It notes upcoming events such as a supper at the next regular meeting and a bus trip planned for fall. It also records residents visiting Philadelphia and a birthday party for Cynthia Middleton with many children present.
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Exchangea
Richard Bricker
Clair Trostle
Edward Rothenhoeger
Junior Heriman
Richard Wegle
Spike Bucks
Wiliam Flickinger
Fourpont Buck
Paul Tressier
McSherrysstown
Harry Coulson
Hannover
Cathene O'Boyle
Elmer Coulson
York Springs
Philadelphia
Amos D. Meyers
Ruth
Kam
Lin
Donovan
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Lori Trail
Edgar Buchanan
Esome
Frank Lovejoy
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Keere Brasselle the
David Niven
Barry Fitzgerald
Ireland
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Dana Winter
Cameron Mitchell
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Stewart Granger
Jean Simmons
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Richard Welty
H. S. Reigle
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Jack Palance
Shelley Winters
Footsteps IN
Frank Sinatra
Debbie Reynolds
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Robert Mitchum
Jan Sterling
Tommy Cook
Moltie McCart
Lex Barker
Jane Maxwell
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A. B. Shriver
Hazleston
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Haar’s Drive-In
Route 15
Dillsburg, Pa
Clark Gable
James Dean
John Wassne
Lauren Bacall
J. B. Car.baugh
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H. D. Zeigler
Rossville
Diamond Shop
York Street
Nevin P. Mehring
Baltimore St
J. A. Smith
Smith Bros
W. High St
Quincy
Ray D. Doyle
Fit International
Ferguson, Oliver
John Deere and
Ward
Sheets Bros
Carlisle St
Hurt Ave Inc
Nash
Adams County
Chevrolet
Xnah Kembler
Sianor Wagop Stutebatter
Pontiac
Necchi
Walter H. Glasgow
Chambersburg
U.S. Route 30
Penny Wise
York St
Hampton and Heidler
Burg Rd
Herbert Kennedy
New Oxford R. 2
D. Gur
Linden Ave
Saltimore
Alviner Onissly
Carlisle Si
Manover
Henry Biarkle
Bendersville
Sithoor
D. Guy Hollinger & &Ro
Frederick St. Hanover
Hanover Sewing Center
Frederick St
Hanover, Pa
M. M. Mountjoy
Melhorn Buick, Inc
Cor
Broadway & Fulton Sts
Donnie
Auto Tonka
Cyril Neiderer
Ford
Stough & Lingg Motors
Lincolnway West
Littlestown
Conen Wago
Biglerville
Garland
E. King St
NESCO
Call York Springs
Thelma Ruppert
Bar W. Ranch
Rear
Lincolnway East
Cali
Zoeller’s Fruit Farm
Cross Revs
Adams CO. Farm Bureau
Gettysburo
Andy
Smiths Auto Sales
High St. New Oxford
Alton ‘Groth
Spring Grove
York Springs News
Betty L. Hemler
Ted A. LeGore
William Meyers
Ritch
Cynthia
Lou Middleton
Charles H. Middleton
Melissa Glachester
Joyce Prastle
Anna Marie Hershey
Johanne Fink
Cynthis Myers
Diane Townsend
Suzanne Middleton
Wayne Hoff
Robert Lory
Johnnie Diehl
Kenneth Miller
Mathew Townsend
Charles Fink
Stanley Middleton
Robert Stoner
Victor Stoner
George M. Myers
Payclinic Hospital
Hershey's
the New
Oxford
Lions Club
Florida
E. OF C. Hall
Mcsherrystown, PA
Delone
C.H.S. Alumni Association
Mel
OLD Mill
New Oxford, Pa
New Oxford Social and Athletic Club
Ermie Kessler
Wis
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