Church Drive Over The Top Receipts Exceed Goal
Rev Fr Leo Belerschmitt announced Villa Vianney drive raised about 70 000 above the 160 000 goal set for the campaign. Extra funds beyond the goal will support the home for aged priests. Local results include St Ignatius Loyola 1500, St Marys 758, St Ritas 444, St Joseph 1400, St Francis Bavier 3136.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo A. Belerschmitt
Villa Vianney
Pr. Belerschmitt
George L. Leech
Harrisburg
Vianney
St. Ignatius Loyola
Buchanan Valley
St. Mary's
Fairfield
St. Rita’s
Blue Ridge Summit
St. Joseph's
Bonneauville
St. Francis ‘Bavier
Gettysburg
Christmas Mail Peaks as Post Offices Warn Busy Season
Local postmasters report the annual flood of outgoing Christmas cards and gifts is at its peak and incoming mail is heavy. Officials urge the public to mail packages before 10 a.m. or between 1 30 p.m. and 3 30 p.m. to ease service pressure.
Public Sale of Property on King Street East Berlin PA
The undersigned will offer at public sale her property on King St East Berlin Adams County Pennsylvania fronting 51 ft and depth 220 ft to a public alley. A 2.4 story double brick house with 6 rooms per side one side with furnace bath and electric other with water on sink. Two car garage and outbuildings. Buildings in good repair. Sale at 2 pm. Terms by Alice Chapman Owner. Harbold and Haar Auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King St
East Berlin
Adams County
Alice Chapman
Dillsburg
Harbold and Haar
Silver Spring Market Sale Prices Range Across Livestock
Market report from Mechanicsburg R 1 Pennsylvania shows price ranges for various livestock categories including butch steers heifers cows bulls and stock offerings. Dairy cows hogs goats lambs and calves are listed with per head per weight pricing and general market activity noted.
Mail early for Christmas and mail security tips
Forethought on distant mail calls for air parcel post with first class stamps on Christmas cards. Use sturdy cartons and strong wrapping, address packages clearly with postal zones, and ensure stamps are firmly attached to ensure safe arrival. Also consider buying bonds on pay day as a seasonal nudge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Parcel Post
Substitute Carrier Exam Announced for East Berlin Post Office
The Third U. S. Civil Service Region announces a substitute clerk and carrier exam for East Berlin PA. Pay starts at 1.82 per hour, higher than prior rates. Applicants must live within the delivery area or be bona fide patrons. Written test required. no prior experience needed. Applications accepted until January 10 1956. Obtain forms at East Berlin Post Office or Third U. S. Civil Service Region Philadelphia. No vacancies now, but roaster preparation for future emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Berlin
U. S. Civil Service Region
Post Office
U. S
Mt Newman spike buck shot by Forsythe
Donald Forsythe of Gettysburg R 4 shot a 135 pound spike buck Friday afternoon on Mt Newman. The report notes camels and pigs cannot swim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Forsythe
Gettysburg R. 4
Mt. Newman
Betty Lou Kirby and Gerald Kellinger Wed in Westminster
Betty Lou Kirby daughter of Mr and Mrs Kelley Kirby married Gerald D Dellinger son of Mr and Mrs Paul W Dellinger Sr in Grace Lutheran Church Westminster Md Rev Elwood Falkenstein presiding Approximately 50 guests attended a reception at the groom's home The couple will reside at Gettysburg R 4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Lou Kirby
Kelley Kirby
Shippensburg
R. D
Gerald D. Dellinger
Paul W. Dellinger Sr
Gettysburg R. 4
Grace ‘Lutheran Church
Westminster
Elwood Falkenstein
Shippensbore High School
Gettysburg High School
D. H. Sharrer and Son
New Chester
Mrs. Dellinger
Pine Run community notes salute local residents
Samuel E Baker of Pine Run recently observed his first birthday on December 5 and was re elected as Hamilton Township school director. Andrew Mummert of York visited Saturday with sister Sarah and brother George. Sarah Mummert is improving after illness. Charles Reynold shot a deer on his farm. Ray Myers finished sowing wheat with ground drier than a month ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel E Baker
Pine Run
Baker
Hamilton Twp
Andrew Mummert
York
Sarah
George Mummert
Charles Reynold
Ray Myers
Hockensmith Boone Wed In McSherrystown Church Ceremony
Miss Patricia A. Hockensmith and Alvin M. Boone Jr. were married in the rectory of Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in McSherrystown. The Rt. Rev. Msur. Patrick F. McGee officiated with Gloria Wagaman as bridesmaid and Donald Groft as best man. The couple planned to reside with the bride’s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia A. Hockensmith
William Hockensmith
McSherrystown
Alvin M. Boone Jr
Alvin Boone
Hanover
Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church
Patrick F. McGee
Gloria Wagaman
Donald Groft
LeRoy Jacoby
Hanover R. 5
Boone
Delone Catholic High School
Hanover Senior High
L. E. Beaudin Shee Co
Davies sues Sponseller over 1954 accident in Maryland
Jacob J Davies of Washington DC files a trespass action in county court against Clyde N Sponseller of New Oxford RI claiming damages from an accident in September 1954 near Olney Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob J Davies
Washington, D.C
T Hespass
Clyde N Sponseller
New Oxford
R. I
Davies
Olney
Engagement of Madeline Albright and Gaenn Baughman
The engagement was announced by Mrs. Albright. Madeline Louise Albright of Upper Darby is a senior at Gettysburg College and member of Alpha Xi Delta. Her fiancé Gaenn L Baughman of Dover is a Gettysburg College alumnus, Army veteran, and chemist at Armstrong Cork in Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeline Louise Albright
Howard B. Albright
Richfield Rd
Upper
Datby
Say Alright
Ie Gaenn L Baughman
Nelson M Baughman
Dover
Albright
Miss Albright
Friends Select School
Philadelphia
Gettysburg College
Alpha Xi Delta Sorouty
Dover High School
Suma Nu Fraternity
Armstrong Cork Company
Lancaster
John N Lesser Expires Saturday at 77
John N Lesser aged 77 of Gettsburg Road died Saturday morning at 1 45 o'clock in Warner Hospital from cerebral thrombosis. Born in Huntsdale, Pa he was the son of the late John and Frances Galloway Lesser and his wife Margaret Gr.ften Lesser died two years ago. He is survived by one daughter Mary Lesser State Village Lawren ton. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 o'clock from the Fried Feiser Funeral Home New Oxford with Rev Amos Meyers officiating. Interment will be in the Great Conewago Cemetery Hunterstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N Lesser
Gettsburg
Warner Hospital
Huntsdale
Lesser
John and
Frances Galloway Lesser
Margaret Gr
Ften Lesser
Mary Lesser
State Village
Lawrenton
Fried F Feiser
New Oxford
Amos Meyers
York Springs
Great Conewago
Hunterstown
New Oxford High Tops Northern Junior Must Win
New Oxford High School defeated Northern Junior 65 to 30 at Dasburg Tuesday evening to earn its first victory. Don Wiseman led with 19 points while Charley Sherman Jan Sponseller and Tick Sipe reached double figures. Evans had 11 for Northern Joint. Earlier, New Oxford reserves won 43 to 20 in the prelim. New Oxford hosts Manchester Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilins
New Oxford
Northern Joint
Dasburg
Colonials
Kennard Dale
Don Wiseman
Charley Sherman
Jan Sponseller
Tick Sipe
Russ Schneltner
Evans
Manchester
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Danner’s Insurance and Real Estate Realtors
Abbottstown
Bermudian
J. BH. Miller R
Mueller Engineering Co
Newton Ave
Norman E. Weigard
Baltimore Street
Silver Spring Market
Mechanicsburg R. 1
E. B. Post Office
Krementz
Ellsworth
Ellsworth Electric
Abbottstown, Pa
Gerald Kellinger
PINE
Patricia Hockensmith
Alvin M. Boone
Immaculate Heart OF Mary Church
Irishtown
Edge Grove
K. of C. Hall
Midway
Delane High School
St. Vincent’s Church
Hanover Post Office
Goodie's Restaurant
Platters
Gettysburg Hardware Store
Elgin — Wadsworth
Bulova Watches
Roason
Harry E. Trimmer
W. King ST
York, PA
Donald J. Jacoby
Ettysburg, PA
Hudson Hornet
ROY R. Hankey & Son
John N. Lesser
New Oxford High Tops Northern Jr
Duncan's
Rexall
New Oxord. Pa
Coty
Sheaffer
Amity
Sherman
Hanover, PA
Tegga Gap
Sherman’s
RUN TV
Continental
Orion
Endicott-Johnson
Samson Hubbard
Lee
I Knee
Fom
Carlisle Si
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