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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1950
Page
15
Fragmentary notice from New Oxford lists subscription terms and rates. The garbled text mentions in advance pricing and a rear-term option, a yearly figure, and a contact telephone number. Names, dates, and clear details are obscured by OCR errors.
A fragmented 1931 local column records marriages, births, illnesses, and moves among Hanover area residents. Notable items include two Hanover surgeons performing a minor operation, Donne Fae Zues’s death in Reading, and Arthur Brame’s buck hunt near New Chester. It notes several families ill, suiting hospital lists, and residents relocating from Gettysburg, Abbottstown, Kemp, and Henry to nearby towns.
John Hetenbersen sold a 35 acre farm in Oxford township in 10 years Moore era. The item lists numerous local residents and officials including J H Ply mire president and W McClain secretary with scattered references to military and community roles. Fragmentary text includes Marine Corps mentions and personal names such as Ruth Yeina James Earl Musa Lyalls and Mary Sader. Continuous pages referenced.
Abbottstown residents report family events and travel news. Laura Alwime of Harrisburg nurses her sister in law Emor Aising after discharge from Warner hospital. Mr and Mrs David Herco spent months in Clearwater Florida. A 25th wedding anniversary celebration for Joan and Her Butler is noted with about 10 guests. family travel includes Oda Wiseman returning from Florida to see her son Pvt. Ruchara Wiseman at Davis–Monthan. A hunting trip near Cumberland County yields two does.
A garbled 1920s note links Warren I Hemmer with McShertys and a rumored Buck on Po Weenescat. Names Frank Miler and Joan S Holimser Grove appear in a fragment about an animal and a plan to obtain Hemmer’s access.
Mrs. Mary Hagerman of McSherrystown was discharged home from Hanover General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Swearer announced the birth of a baby in 2002 at Hanover General Hospital. Mrs. Laura Craim, of McSherrystown, also discharged and sent home from the same hospital. Three new council members were elected to a congregational board for a three year term at St Pauls Lutheran Church after Sunday worship with Rev. Howard W. Boas serving as pastor.
Classified notices from Hanover area list 2-burner water ranges for 15 dollars, puppies for sale, doctors and garages, toys, credit reports, high cash prices for beef and bones, multiple houses and farms for sale, used cars and repairs, watch repairs, bicycles, paints, and local services with names like TANGER & SON, SMITH BROS GARAGE, WALTERSDORFF FURNITURE CO, GAY JEWELERS, RED KLINEDINST, BITTINGER'S PAINT, A.C. GARLAND, Hanover real estate agents, and 1940s vehicle listings.
Readable fragment lists commodity prices for wheat and corn with yellow No 2 grade, oats, and both white and brown eggs. No specific quantities or dates provided.
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