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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1966
Page
7
The piece argues that the Christmas shopping season has eclipsed the religious meaning of the holiday. It laments early preparations Santa Claus and decorations dominating public life, while urging readers to distinguish commerce from faith and to keep the Christ event central. Christmas is coming, it says.
Highlights include Rev A C Rohrbaugh to deliver trial sermon at St Stephens York on December 9. Moves include Mr and Mrs Robert Brothers relocating from Hanover to new home bought from Henry J Stock or N Peters. Several injuries and incidents are noted with locals: Peter W Kimmel of East Berlin suffered finger lacerations at a press. James V Staub of Pine Rim injured in a fall. Lester Karsebner Abbottstown shot a 7 point buck in Lycoming County. Deer and bear hunts reported in multiple counties. local officials elected in Straban Two board. Hugh C Melhenny named vice president at Gettysburg R 4 board annual meeting.
Joseph C. Klunk planned a public sale of personal property near Conewago Chapel that totaled around twelve thousand dollars. He will occupy a newly built nearby house while his son Bernard will tenant the farm. The record lists Clear View school pupils who attended all days in November including Glenn Alwine Gary Daum and others.
The New Oxford School Board reconstituted Monday night naming J. A Cashman as president and E. C. Livingston as vice president, replacing J. C. Herman. Local residents report community updates including a public sale and farm plans while several residents face injuries, birthdays, and church events.
The editor mocks age limits in hiring while citing social security data showing many benefits and some older workers. It notes a paradox in public statements about age and work and ends with quips about humility and ads.
Household tips cover permanent pleats care stainless steel water stains fireplace ash cleaning devise onion juice for frames and lint free mops with humorous asides and odd anecdotes. It lists methods for fabrics metals and plaster plus quirky commentary throughout.
A compact list of church services and Sunday School times across multiple denominations in New Oxford and nearby towns including York Springs, Abbottstown, Cress-Keys, Hampton, Heidlersburg, Conewago, Gardens, and surrounding parishes with pastors and service hours. Also includes brief human interest snippets and a few light jokes.
Mrs Alpert Guiien of Han- The only listener in a family quarrel says the woman next door. St Marys Church New Oxford rededication planned after interior work. Hand injury from corn husker incident. Hunters report deep snow and cold in Potter County. Students listed for perfect attendance at New Chester School with names. Kathryn Winand buys Anna Thomas property for 425 dollars. Wheat and eggs prices given. Local injuries and church events noted. Immaculate Conception and St Paul UCC services scheduled with times.
East Berlin listings show service times for Trinity Evangelical Lutheran, Mt. Royal Full Gospel, Harmony Grove Chapel, Bermudian Bible Church, Wellsville EUB Church, Zaingli United Church of Christ, Paradise Holtzschwamm, Morning Hour Chapel, Paradis Holtzschwamm, Upper Conewago Brethren in Christ, Labmore Trostie, Church of God of Prophecy, Olivet Bermudian Church School. Sunday School times range 8:15 to 10:50 a.m. Worship hours from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Evangelistic services and midweek prayers are noted for several congregations.
Denominational listings across York Springs and nearby communities show weekly worship times, Sunday School, youth gatherings, and midweek meetings. Churches include Rossville Full Gospel, Letimore Lutheran, Bermudian, Chestnut Grove, Church of the Brethren, Chapel Hill Church of God, Holy Trinity Lutheran, United Brethren, Seventh Day Adventist, and others with varied service hours and programs.
Practical housecraft Q and A covering stain removal for wood ink, cement on fabric, shellac brushes, shrinking colorfast cottons, pie dish stains, leather shine with lemon juice, urine odors, glassware strengthening by boiling salted water, sticking drawers, DIY paint remover, plus Dear Sally on love at first sight and age gaps in families.
A jumble of humorous vignettes and quips about drills, etiquette, education, and a boy’s prayer. Punchlines hinge on misread signals, old age reminders, and a tax style joke about post office deductions. See you next week.
Abbottstown area church schedule lists St. John’s Lutheran with Rev. G L Zimmerman offering Sunday School at 9 15 and Christmas parties at 7 00 pm Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary with Rev. Michael J Barrett holding Confessions 7 to 8 pm Saturday and Mass Sunday 7 am and 9 30 am Church of Christ east of Abbottstown led by Thomas Torger Evangelist Bible study 9 30 am worship 4 30 pm and 7 pm with Bible study Wednesday 7 pm
Ronald Barris of Abbottstown suffered electrical burns to both arms and his right foot when a metal worked on at the American Machine and Foundry plant on Whiteferal Road touched a live wire. The incident occurred about 2 10 p m. he was treated at York Hospital by Springells Fire Company ambulance and remained without power for about six hours.
The Bureau of Traffic Safety in Harrisburg suspends licenses for Edward C. Williams of York Springs and Ronald A. Williams of Abbottstown R1. Each license suspension is for two months starting November 4 and November 6 respectively. A separate note states the District of Columbia covers about 69 square miles.
A seventeen year old girl asks how to end a six month relationship with a thirteen year old who is very sensitive. She fears hurting him and seeks a tactful script. The reply promises guidance to ease the break while preserving feelings.
The will of John P. Beiser aged 60 from Gettysburg area is probated listing two sons Charles E and John W Beiser as executors. The $51 000 estate is divided equally among his three sons John W Charles E and Lawrence F and his eight daughters with residences in Gettysburg Hanover Fairfield Westminster and Alexandria.
A devotional urging readers to pause and rest in God’s presence. It invites dedicating thoughts to Him this day to invite divine helpfulness, peace, and the blessings of spiritual activity into life. It urges inner love and calm permeating the entire being.
You Can Fix It By Gene Von explains simple shop tricks. A block with graduated holes prevents screwdriver slips and wood marks. It also describes anchoring a plumber pump handle with a bottle cap to secure the suction cap. A chimney fire at Ruth Glasfetter residence is reported in York Springs.
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