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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1955

Page

8

Weaver and Huff Wed in McSherrystown Church Ceremony

Angela Teresa Weaver daughter of Mr and Mrs John Weaver McSherrystown married Raymond E Huff Jr Hanover in a 9 am double ring ceremony at Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. The couple will reside in Hanover after a Florida honeymoon.

Angela Teresa Weaver John Weaver McSherrystown Raymond E. Huff Jr Hanover Blessed Virgin Mary Church McSherystown Patrick F. McGee Stella Klunk McSherroystown Mass Geneleve Staub Willam Brady Richard Huff Donald Walter Alvin Trone McSherrystown Fire Co

Auto Crash North of Hanover Damages Put At 550

Damage totalled 550 dollars and one driver was slightly injured in a two mile north of Hanover collision sat morning. Police say Ernest Henry Harper, 28 Westminster, a truck driver for Charles B Beaver, Taneytown, was headed south when a

Hanover Ernest Henry Carper Westminster Charles B Beaver Taneytown

York Springs man in crash as car hits loaded truck

J O Starner 68 of York Springs R2 allegedly drove a car converted to a truck into traffic from a parked position. Carper swerved to avoid, hit Rinehart’s northbound auto, and the truck rolled into a field spilling 600 cinder blocks over 75 feet. Police investigate. Starner uninjured, Carper suffered a forehead laceration but refused treatment.

J. O. Starner York Springs

Wives' Night At The Pines Dec 21 by Ruritan Club

The Hunterstown Area Ruritan Club hosts Wives' Night at The Pines Church near New Chester on December 21 at 7 pm. The Friday meeting at Great Conewago Presbyterian Church featured a Hunterstown orchestra directed by Clair Ford. Dinner was served by church ladies. Plans include a Christmas tree and music with singing for children at Halverstown square. float entry for Biglesville parade referred to finance committee. Boy Scout project sponsored by the south committee pending a scoutmaster availability. Beulah Englar Ada Englar and Mrs. Margaret Nurton of Taneytown visited Thanksgiving with Mrs. Franquist and Mrs. Lewis Elliot of York Springs.

Hunterstown Area Ruritan Club Pines Church New Chester Great Conewago Presbyterian Church Hunterstown Clair Ford William Lens Metropolitan Edison Co Valos Halverstown Square Biglesville

Postmasters Launch 1955 Mail Early for Christmas Campaign

Local postmasters warned Friday to start Christmas mailings early as they launch the 1955 campaign. Extra carriers and staff are in place, with troops overseas already receiving gifts and cards. Housewives are urged to lead the family mailing effort, with advance planning advised and steps starting now.

Post Office Tips for Christmas Mailing Deadlines

A reader advisory suggests visiting the post office before 10 30 am or between 1 30 and 2 30 pm to avoid rush hours. Buy stamps including three cent ones for first class mail and stock up on wrapping supplies. Plan mailings to distant points by December 5 and nearby by December 10 for safe delivery.

Holiday Plants Need Special Care

Holiday plants require bright light and proper watering to look their best. Avoid over or under watering and ensure drainage. Maintain cool nights for longer bloom life and shield plants from drafts and heat sources. Poinsettias dislike sudden temperature changes and drafts near windows.

Franklintown Boy Shot While Hunting Near Home

Charles Diener a 15 year old Franklintown resident was severely wounded around 2 30 p m Saturday by a 12 range shotgun blast while hunting near his home He was stable at Carlisle hospital with a right buttock wound Game Protector Stephen Mace said the gun fired from about 12 feet as Diener’s companion Dale Pifer 14 Franklintown unloaded it The accident occurred on the Louis Goldstine farm Dillsburg R 1

Charles Diener Franklintown Carlisle Hospital Stephen Mace Diener Dale Pifer Louis Goldstine Dillsburg R. 1 Mace

Miniature medical kits trend in Christmas toy gifts

Miniature medical kits and science builder sets appear in toyland this year. Viewers see them as career builders for children and as a way to reduce fear of doctors among youngsters.

Toyland

Camera Hobbyists Embrace Film For Christmas Gifts

Camera hobbyists value film as an essential addition to photography gifts, ensuring recipients can start capturing cherished pictures immediately after a new camera. The article briefly notes George Washington's red hair, historically hidden by a white wig.

George Washington

Adams County Supervisor Glenn Jacobs Recovering At Home

Glenn Jacobs president of the Adams County Supervisors Association continues to improve after a heart attack last summer. He is recuperating at the home of his son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs John Jacobs in Five Points East Berlin.

Glenn Jacobs East Berlin Adams County Supervisors Association John Jacobs

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