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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1966
Page
9
A fifteen year old boy attempted to hurry a fire by tossing burning leaves with gasoline. He was badly burned, suffered burns over a large portion of his body, and received treatment after being taken to Midway Fire Company.
The Adams County FHA Council elected new officers at a meeting held Wednesday evening at Udian Springs High School. Phillie Harbold of Bermudian Springs was named president, Shirley Swisher of Fairfield became vice president of projects, and Ellen Biesecker of Gettysburg was chosen vice president of degrees.
The Rev. Roderic N. Senft of First Lutheran led Sunday worship on The Magopin cat. Acolytes were Charles Laughman and David Chronister. greeters Mrs. John Duttera Mrs. Frank Feiser and Mr. and Mrs. Gil Fridinger. ushers included Paul Harbaugh John Duttera John L. Wieke and Glenn Benizel. Flowers honored Joan L. Stock by her family. Christmas Eve services planned December 23 and 24 at United Church of Christ and First Lutheran. Christmas Day program at 9 am. Pastor Senft to attend Adams County Home at 6:30 pm. Catechetical instruction scheduled for Seventh and Eighth Grades on Sunday at 6:15 pm. Junior Choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 pm. Senior Choir 8 pm. Altar Guild for December: Mrs. Vivian Hamme and Mrs. Beulah Millar.
Gettysburg College presents two Christmas concerts in Christ Chapel on December 19 at 7 30 pm and December 20 at 2 00 pm. The event features the Chapel Choir and College Choir under Prof Parker B Wayaird with soloists including Barry Jr and Luther Pratt. An offering will be received.
Each representative reported on club activities since the last meeting. Plans discussed for the Christmas party on December 5 at New Oxford High School. Miss Ann Beaver Bermudian Springs High School home economics teacher showed slides of her summer trip to Paraguay. The human ear hears 20 to 20 900 cycles per second.
Patsy Ann Muller daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn E Baker Abbottstown and Nelson C Groupe son of Mr and Mrs John Groupe East Berlin were married in a 7 p m ceremony at St John’s Lutheran Church Abbottstown. Rev Garnet Zimmermann officiated the double ring candlelight service.
Thanksgiving week brings family visits across multiple towns. Michael L Williams returns to Syracuse University after visiting his parents in Pennsylvania. Local gatherings include church events, school programs, and holiday dinners with family from New Oxford, Anderson College, and New York City connections. Bamberg era mentions of dances, baptisms, and altar flowers mark the community Christmas season.
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