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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1955
Page
4
Fragmentary text shows a local notice from East Berlin and New Oxford area publishers with odd spellings and figures. Mentions subscription rates $1.60 and $2.00, advance terms, and multiple town telephone prefixes.
Twenty years ago Joseph Rinker of Gettysburg R 5 and Mrs. Leo Robinson of New Oxford underwent operations at Warner hospital. Edwin Hewitt of Gardners was admitted to Warner hospital. Timothy Lingg, formerly of New Oxford, is undergoing treatment in a Philadelphia hospital after a burst blood vessel. Thomas Devine of Edge Grove was guest of honor at a birthday surprise. Mrs. John S. Weaver of New Oxford celebrated her 87th birthday. Mr and Mrs W D Myers of New Oxford celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary.
McSherrystowns Harold and Mrs. Conrad welcomed a son born Friday at Hanover Hospital. Seaman Apprentice Jude T. Smith, son of Mr and Mrs Francis E. Smith of McSherrystown, graduated November 19 from recruit training at Bainbridge Maryland and will return there for radio instruction after a two week leave. He is a Delone Catholic High School graduate who enlisted September 14. The McSherrystown post office was moved to 326 Main St to a newly vacated room.
Reports include fish and game notes from Fulton and Adams counties with names like Eugene Topper Clarence Long George Weaver and James Smith. St Joseph's of York vs An nunciation of McSherrystown 44 32 in an exhibition basketball tilt. Hanover police charging Melvin J. Riser with muffler violation. fire company banquet plans and Christmas party. Squires vs Hanover Nighthawks upcoming. Paradise School boys listed for Christmas box packing.
Abbottstown and surrounding areas report visitors to Philadelphia Honeyville cabin residents and a deer hunt in Clearfield. Local injuries include a mangled hand from auto work. Wintering in Wisconsin and community gatherings are listed along with cash donations to a town committee. Delone Catholic Squires beat Biglerville Canners 6 41 on McSherrystown court to stay undefeated.
Miss Farrel Smith of New Oxford Regina district represented Conewago Deanery on the Harrisburg Diocese delegation at the National Council of Catholic Youth convention in St Louis. The 3 day event drew about 17 000 attendees from across the nation with a letter from President Eisenhower read at opening. Deer hunting reports from several local residents are noted. Camels humps are composed of fat the backbone is straight.
Barry D. Brammer was elected president of the Conewago Township school board at the reorganization meeting in Sand Hill School. Henry E. Leppo was re-elected, Felix Klunk named vice president, and a $2,000 bond set for the secretary. The district will observe a December 23 1:45 p.m. holiday start and January 3 resume. The tax collector reported $3 240.89 in collections and $825 rent for use as an election site. Bills totaled $4 563.11 and were approved. The old Midway building fence removal was completed with remaining cost borne by the district.
Local notes report fines for motor code violations, property sale in Lemoyne, and entry details for an Exterior Home Decorating Contest with prizes. Community events include PTA meeting, Ground Observers gathering, Christmas program at Upper Bermudian Church, and Scouts earning First Class pins. Also listed are honors for students at Milwaukee School of Engineering and local hospital discharge.
A collage of real estate and goods ads. Cement block dwelling for sale near New Oxford with immediate possession. Descriptions include lots on Hanover Street, a frame bungalow, dairy farm listings, poultry houses, and multiple used cars from SMITHS AUTO SALES. Also piano ads and hides wanted.
Association members plan annual officer elections this Thursday in the lodge rooms at York Springs. Miss Georgia Anna Barbour of Idaville, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bruce Barbour, graduated from Carlisle Hospital Practical Nursing School. Visitors Mrs Viola Straley of Lewisberry and Grace Straley of Lansdale attended the nursing school event.
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