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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1955
Page
5
Thanksgiving visits and community events fill the East Berlin scene. Highlights include Santa Claus at Hanover's square, parish activities, church plans, local obituaries, and civic notices among residents from Paradise Township to York.
At the 39th annual dinner in the New Oxford fire house three new directors were elected and three former directors were reelected by unanimous vote to three year terms. New directors are Ralph Tyson Aspers Earl Brandon Gettysburg and Russell Grove Gardners. Reelected are Mrs Emory Guitt Littlestown Mrs B E Benner Fairfield and Robert Lott Aspers. Herbert Zepp Gettysburg chaired the nominating committee. The invocation was led by Howard Waybight Gettysburg. John
Time at Warner Hospital, returned there for an operation. Miss Feanor Hamme, in training 4s 8 Nurse in Reading, spent Thanksgiving with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Hamme, Hanover, Elmer Walker, local shoe repair man, is slowly improving after surgery at West Side Osteopathic Hospital. Calvin W. Deardorff and wife transferred to Rodger E. Orwick and wife, property in Washington Township. Frankintown 03 Church Women's Missionary Association members will send Christmas gifts to guests at Piney Mountain Home for the Aged. Names of guests drawn at a recent association meeting at Mrs Gilbert Cromer's home. Mrs. Woodrow Farence admitted as patient at Harrisburg City Hospital.
Answers cover origins of stockings and candles as Christmas symbols, Kris Kringle as Santa’s helper, the golden bough as mistletoe, Joel Poinsett linked to a plant, the first Christmas cards by Henry Cole in 1846, Santa Claus towns in Indiana and Holly, the Crown of Thorns from Christ plant, Kris Kringle meaning Christ Child, and Clement Moore as the author of A Visit from Saint Nicholas.
In Nauegle Gettysburg Jed area a group gathered for old favorites and hymns including Reuben and Rachel Vive L Amour Trampin Little Tommy Tinker America the Beautiful and Rock My Soul after a business meeting led by Mr Williams minutes read by Mrs Emory Gitt treasurer Robert Lott nominating committee Herbert Zepp and extension workers provided election reports Mrs Herbert Zepp spoke on home economics and related topics.
A discussion on beauty gifts notes lip sticks rouge and foundations chosen to suit her coloring. A fragrance wardrobe is suggested and the idea that well groomed use of cosmetics enhances daily life. Also mentions Penn State farm outlook panel and local presenters.
Classified notices advertise Wiest Motor Co. and Mummert's Garage for Chrysler Plymouth and repair services. Sale includes 1955 Dodge pickup, 1948 Dodge sedan, 1947 Ford sedan, 1955 models, 1954 Chevrolet Cabriolet, and multiple Cadillacs plus Chevys with prices listed. Local dealers Ammon R. Smith Auto Co and Shoemaker Car Lot offer vehicles and financing.
A playful guide suggests choosing a fragrance to suit a lady's personality and activities. Recommend a gift set including perfume or cologne, dusting powder, sachets, and bath items to create a lovelier holiday atmosphere.
A selection of scented soaps and pack aged gifts complements her beauty space. The items promise to carry a preferred fragrance type into daily routines and personal care, enhancing style and scent.
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