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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1950

Page

17

Duhrkoff Promoted And Transferred In Gettysburg Substation

Duhrkoff received a promotion and transfer, moving from corporal to sergeant, and will oversee the Gettysburg substation. Alfred E. Yverbeck and Cpl. Jack Bartlett are noted in leadership roles. the move follows a pattern of personnel changes across multiple stations with historic service in Philadelphia and prior postings in Stroudsburg and Bethlehem.

Kurt Duhrsoff Ciicer Gettysburg Penmsident Tress A Squacron Will Renin Duhrhot Ares Alfred E Yverbecket Haresburet Troeco C Cate Pileaelphia Yoomvestigated Ladeipmia Stroudsourg Categoriile Beth'ehem DuBois Phillipsburs Harisburg Goir Shure Jack Bartlett Ux Charzt Getivsbiz Verercke Ema Duhrhof Duhrkoff

Pay Day Buy Bonds Prompts Spring Market Rally

A fragmented notice outlines a bond purchase push tied to a payday promotion. The text references a 129 pound weight class and Samréay moering, suggesting a boxing or weight class context. The readable fragments imply promotional activity around bonds and a financial event.

Christmas Candies Legend and Tradition Tales

A fragmented account recalls Christmas candies used by many people and a legend about a gift or token during the season. The text mentions a practice tied to a card or ritual and hints at enduring customs surrounding holiday sweets.

Sterman’s Hanover

Ancient Christmas Candle Trade and Berry Harvest Traditions

The text describes waxed holly branches, berry gathering by children to make candles, and preservation of anima fats for storage. It mentions a tradition of a barberry candle on Christmas Day and a message hoping for good luck through the year.

Christmas tree fire danger warning message

A fragmented notice warns of higher fire risk during the holiday season. It advises quick action to contact the fire department and emphasizes safety with a small, properly cared for tree.

Unclear holiday tree setup notes with garlands and lights

The fragment describes decorating a tree outdoors with festooning, confirming removal of indoor placement, and using lights and candles. It mentions an electrical switch, electrical rights, and arranging the tree with gemmtammeble trammings while avoiding concealment. It also references a calendar and not moving the tree.

Nativity Theme Dominates Christmas Cards

Nativity scenes dominate Christmas cards with hundreds of interpretations. Many are traditional reproductions while others are new designs created for the card industry.

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Artistic themes in early Christian iconography

The text notes early Christian art featuring the Annunciation predating the Madonna and Child theme, with hierarchies and legends around the Massi and Wise Men. It adds that church authorities dictated Madonna dress colors, typically blue and red, and mentions Miss Sarah Stadsmith of Gettysburg celebrating her 14th birthday.

Chrisan Donna Madonna Sfiss Sarah Stadsmith Gettysburg Sovardar

If Your Stomach Is Like a GAS Factory

An advertisement notes that indigestion causes gas and bloating until taking CERTA VUSN before meals helps digestion. It claims faster digestion reduces gas pains and bloating and promotes energy, urging readers to buy at Hemminger's Drug Store.

Oxford Hemminger’s Drug Store

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