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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1930

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Local events spill from Hanover and New Oxford area

Local society notes detail a head operation on W. D. Myers at Hanover by Dr. Meis enhelder with nurse Mrs. Gentzler. Reports cover church meetings, Christmas tree plans, funeral attendances, high school games, and community shop notices across New Oxford, Hanover, and environs with several family moves and local concerns.

W. D. Myers Hanover Street J. E. Meisenhelder Hanover Florence Gentzler Woman's Missionary Society of St. Qal's Reformed Church New Oxford G. W. M. Stock New York H. S. Sheets D. E. Palmer New Oxford R W. H. Clark Five Points G. A. Clark M. N. Clark Pittsburgh Red Cross William D. Himes Light Brigade First Lutheran Church E. C. Livingston New Oxford High School Hanover H. S James Moore Berlin Avenue John Breighner Gettysburg Hospital A. P. Wagner Lincolnway West Woman's Missionary Society of the First Lutheran Church C. E. Diehl Sycamores Konnorock Ellen Shriver E. High Street D. L. Shull New Chester Ervin H. Mummert Binghampton N. Y Syracuse Mummert Binghamton

The Supreme Gift A Piano by Weaver Piano Co Hanover

An advertisement promotes a Weaver Piano by Center Square 35 W Market St Hanover Pa and York Pa offering a piano as a supreme gift priced to suit the buyer with a focus on joy beauty and inspiration.

Weaver Piano CO Center Square Market St Hanover York, Pa

New Mail Schedule Effective Dec 8

The post office announces a new mail schedule effective December 8 for trains 46 43 44 and 45 with respective arrival and mail departure times. All mail must be at the Post Office fifteen minutes before messenger departure. The office window closes at 6 00 P M on December 8. N Ralph Miller Postmaster.

N. Ralph Miller

N C Fire Company Nominates Officers for 1931

N C Fire Company holds Dec 5 1930 regular session with nine members present. Officers for 1931 nominated include Plymire president McClain sec O'Brien fin sec Klingel treasurer Robinson chief Small first assistant Klingel second assistant Miller. Motion allows engine room papering up to ten dollars. Bills approved: Staub 57 cents Brashshears 25 dollars. Adjourned. David O'Brien secretary.

Pres. Plymire McClain N. C. Miller Jas. Small Guy Klinger J.B. Aumen Gettysburg Chas. B. Clark Sect. of State Firemen's Assa Small Miller Guy Staub Allen Brashshears J. H. Plymire O. P Wm. McClain David O'Brien Guy Klingel Treas

North Carolina Fire Company's Relief Association Meeting

The Relief Association accepted a $48.04 state relief check to be used for the relief fund. A motion by McClain, seconded by Miller, to hold the first Friday of December each year in regular session was carried. Meeting adjourned.

N. C. Fire Company Relief Assn McClain Miller Assn

Bridge Luncheon Held at Tavern Near Gettysburg

A bridge luncheon occurred Friday at 1 30 PM at the Tavern near Gettysburg. Guests came from York Hanover and other towns. Hostesses were Miss Frances Barnitz Mrs M D DeTar and Mrs J W Barnitz all of New Oxford.

Gettysburg York Hanover Frances Barnitz M. D. DeTar J. W. Barnit New Oxford L. W. Grove Mae Gilbert Edna McKnight Lottie Cashman Kathryn Alwine O. I. M. Houck Margaret Gerber Chester Zinn Lyman Hertzler Robert Laird Stewart Hoffheins Sue Tanger Mary Nicodemus Helena Stauffer Nelson Stauffer Fred Raven Richard Livingston Hubert Flaherty Alvin Jones Clay Gain Mervin Spangler George Seaks

New Oxford Post Office Closures for Christmas Day

Postmaster W. Ralph Miller reports the Postmaster General has ordered all United States post offices closed for the entire Christmas Day. Rural carriers also receive a holiday, leaving only mail receipt dispatch and special delivery mail delivery.

New Oxford W. Ralph Miller United States

Farm Sale in Oxford Township Transfers 35 Acres

John Kellenberger sold his 35 acre farm in Oxford township to Chas Bunty of Moore formerly of McSherrystown. Mrs Bunty is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Fleshman living south of town. The Buntys occupy the farm and the sale was processed through M J Sterner, local real estate dealer.

John Kellenberger Oxford Township Chas, Bunty Moore McSherrystown Bunty Peter Fleshman Bunty's M. J. Sterner

Denton Fair Reports Radio Sales By Local Dealer List

Denton Fair, the local Victor dealer, reports radio sales to customers including Dewey Epley near Guldens Robt Dellinger of New Oxford Cyrus Fissel of Gettysburg R 3 W D McLaughlin near New Oxford and Cleason Fair of Gettysburg R 3.

Denton Fair Victor Dealer Dewey Epley Guldens Robt. Dellinger New Oxford Cyrus Fissel Gettysburg R W. D. McLaughlin Cleason Fair

Beauty and Inspiration in Hanover and York Pa

Fragmentary notes mention beauty and inspiration linked to Hanover and York in Pennsylvania with no clear events, dates, or persons readable for a full newspaper item.

Chicken Dinner at Rider and Coulson's Restaurant

Daily chicken dinner offered at Rider and Coulson's Restaurant located at 112 Broadway Hanover Pa from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Best of service noted.

Rider & Coulson’s Broadway Hanover

Pianos for Xmas at Nace's Music Store Hanover Pa

New players and uprights listed with prices from 40 dollars to 245 dollars at Naces Music Store in Hanover Pennsylvania. Local shoppers urged to inspect and purchase before holiday deadlines.

Naces Music Store Hanover

Rife Recalled To Jail In Embezzlement Case

Maurice D. Rife, former Hamilton township tax collector, facing imminent embezzlement charges, is sent back to Adams county jail after parole review. Harry R. Dobbs of Altoona received six to twelve months for forgery and sixty days for check fraud to run concurrently. Charles Brown paroled after August sentence for chicken theft.

Harry R. Dobbs Altoona Marshall Missouri Gettysburg Adams County Guily McPherson Dobbs Charles Brown Maurice D. Rife Hamilton Township Butt Rife

Births in Hanover and area announce new family members

A series of birth notices list newborns in the region. Details include parents Leon Frey in Sao Paulo, Stanley Poluskievicz in Gettysburg, Larry Doughdy in Gettysburg, Harper Smith near York Springs, Chester Frey in Philadelphia, Levi S. Thoman in Hanover, and Lloyd D. Yost in Hanover. Names include Ester May and Mary Elizabeth with maternal families noted.

Leon Frey Sao Paulo Brazil South America Frey B. M. Frey Hanover Warner Hospital Stanley Poluskievicz Gettysburg Poluskievicz Larry Doughdy Harper Smith York Springs Alice Joyce Chester Frey Drexel Hill Philadelphia Bryn Mawr Hospital Harriet Smith H A. Smith

Riley Pleads Guilty to DUI Charge in Hanover

David J. Riley, 45, of Hanover, pled guilty to operating a vehicle while intoxicated at arraignment before Justice of the Peace John C. Shearer. He remained in $500 bail for court after being arrested on the Hanover road en route to Gettysburg. Riley said he picked up a hitchhiker who offered a drink, who then disappeared when officers approached, leaving him to face the charge.

David J. Riley Hanover Justice of the Peace John C. Shearer Riley Hanover Road Gettysburg

Attendance Report for Clear View School November

The report lists daily attendees: Marcella, Virginia and Ralph Alwine, Evelyn Peterman, Ruth and Ethel Sheely, Velma, James, Earl and Millard Staub, Betty and William Hafner, George Griffin, Aaron Pressel, Bernet Deardorff, Kenneth Sadler, Willis Yeagy, Guy and Glenn Sponseller, John Heck. Girls attendance 99 percent, boys 93 percent. Mary M. Daum, teacher.

Clear View Marcella Virginia Ralph Alwine Evelyn Peterman Ruth Ethel Sheely Velma James Earl Millard Staub Betty William Hafner George Griffin Aaron Pressel Bernet Deardorff Kenneth Sadler Willis Yeagy Guy Glenn Sponseller John Heck Mary M. Daum

Man Injured In Fall From Car Runing Board

Samuel Holtry of Lincolway West suffered a broken collar bone and severe bruises when he fell while attempting to step onto the run ning board as his daughter Beatrice drove the car into the garage. Dr J L Sheetz attended and Holtry was taken to Warner hospital for X rays and set fracture.

Samuel Holtry Lincolway West Beatrice J. L. Sheetz Warner Hospital

Dist distance relatives prize The New Oxford Item

Community members in this section are advised to consider The New Oxford Item as a Christmas present. Parents should ensure boys and girls away from home stay in touch with home doings.

Oxford

Amber Orchid Old Rose Pearstone Gift Sets Promote Stamps

Amber Orchid Old Rose and Pearstone toilet and manicure sets are offered in silk-lined boxes at Smith's Drug Store Hanover Pennsylvania with Green trading stamps provided with each purchase. Prices range from seven to thirty five dollars.

Smith’s Drug Store Hanover

Hospital News Update From Warner York Hanover Areas

Multiple patients were discharged from Warner Hospital including Harry Raffensperger Biglerville and Bernard Aumen Thomasville. Others were admitted to Warner or Hanover hospitals for operations or transfers, with Mrs Francis Lingg moved to York hospital for an operation after a hemorrhage.

Harry C. Raffensperger Biglerville Warner Hospital George J. Benner Sylvia Wolf Gettysburg Bernard F. Aumen Thomasville Anna Sourber Lancaster Hanover Ambulance of Hanover Fire Company Francis Lingg Near New Oxford York Hospital Herbert S. Sterner Hanover Hospital Paul Ramer Gettysbure Robert Bell Gettysbore R. D Charles Hofe Littlestown Margaret Bushey Aspers Christ Mitchell Lillie Miller

Theft of Three Cars Admitted by Accused

Edwin G. Lindsey Charles Leo Price and Lee Norris of York admitted at a hearing before Alderman Owen that they stole three automobiles from their parking places used them for joy rides and abandoned them. They face charges of larceny and operating autos without the owners consent. Lindsey and Price posted bail Norris was recommitted to jail. Deputy Sheriff Wagaman found Norris in York county jail while serving a warrant for unpaid alimony. Adams county authorities will proceed after their York hearing.

Edwin G. Lindsey Charles Leo Price Lee Norris York Owen Lindecy Price Norris Lewis Wagaman Gettysburg

Rice-O Connor Marriage Announced in Gettysburg

Mr and Mrs M O Rice of Gettysburg announce the marriage of their daughter Louise Rice to Joseph OConnor in Lilancerh on Thursday.

M. O. Rice Gettysburg Louise Rice Joseph O'Connor Lilancerh

Hutchings and McCleaf Wed in Gettysburg Ceremony

Miss Mary McCleaf daughter of Mrs Jennie McCleaf Gettysburg and Ralph E Hutchings of Highland Park Illinois were married Wednesday afternoon by Rev C W Baker at his Gettysburg home. The bride’s mother and Mr and Mrs Earl Hartzell of Fairfield attended.

Hutchings—Mccleaf Mary McCleaf Jennie McCleaf Gettysburg Ralph E. Hutchings Highlad Park Illinois C. W. Baker Earl Hartzell Fairfield

Bless and Becker Wed in Westminster Lutheran Parish

Miss Evelyn M Bless of Hanover and Joseph C Becker of McSherrys Town were married Saturday night in Grace Lutheran church parsonage Westminster by Rev Paul W Quay. Miss Ruth M Brown of Hanover accompanied them.

Evelyn M. Bless Hanover Joseph C. Becker McSherrystown Grace Lutheran Church Westminster Paul W. Quay Ruth M. Brown

Bear and deer donated for Christmas meals in York Maine

Maine official Howard Eyster turned the 430 pound bear and a deer killed in the woods over to the Salvation Army. The donation supplies Christmas meat for the city’s poor families. Eyster is the son in law of Mr and Mrs J W Winand of Carlisle Street.

York Howard E. Eyster Maine Woods Salvation Army Mr. Eyster J. W Winand Carlisle Street

Xmas Bazaar At James C. Herman Storeroom

The Service Circle of the Methodist church holds an Xmas bazaar and food sale Saturday December 13 in the James C. Herman storeroom on Lincolnway East in New Oxford.

The Methodist Church James C. Herman Lincolnway East New Oxford

Gifts for men travel kits and grooming sets

Smiths Drug Store at Broadway Hanover PA offers traveling kits manicure sets military sets brush sets shaving sets and stands in convenient home or travel form priced from 3.50 to 15 dollars.

Smiths Drug Store Broadway Hanover

Holland Restaurant Sets Cozy Christmas Stop in Hanover

The Holland Restaurant at 39 Carlisle Street Hanover offers meals light lunches and soda fountain service as a cheerful stop during Christmas shopping. The excerpt highlights a pleasant dining spot with inviting service for shoppers.

Carlisie Street Hanover

New Oxford Teams Fall to Biglerville in Openers

New Oxford hosts Biglerville in scholastic cage season openers with girls trailing 24 to 13 and boys edged 16 to 15. Biglerville built a six point first half lead the Oxen could not overturn.

New Oxford High School Hanover High Biglerville High School New Oxford Biglerville

Death of Mrs Leatha Taylor in Wenksville

Mrs Leatha Taylor 23 wife of Ralph Taylor of Wenksville died at the home of Alfred Taylor from a complication of diseases. She is survived by her husband and her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Hottinger of Aspers. Funeral services were held Monday.

Leatha Taylor Ralph Taylor Wenksville Alfred Taylor Charles Hottinger Aspers

Sheely Opposes Blue Law Liberalization

Representative George D. Sheely of near New Oxford opposes relaxing Pennsylvania Sunday closing laws. In a Philadelphia newspaper poll he states no need for liberalization and warns against granting municipalities power to override Sabbath observance.

George D. Sheely Near New Oxford Adams County Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Death of Edgar A. Bortner Hanover Bottling Works Proprietor

Edgar A. Bortner of Hanover died Friday morning in Hanover hospital from a complication of diseases. He was 65 and a former Hanover council member and City Hotel proprietor. He leaves a son Dr. Clayton E. Bortner of Hanover and several brothers and sisters.

Edgar A. Bortner Hanover Hanover Hospital Clayton E. Bortner

Infant Donna Fae Zuck Dies of Pneumonia in Reading

Donna Fae Zuck infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin Zuck Reading township died Wednesday morning from bronchial pneumonia at six months. Survived by parents one sister Shirley and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Calvin Crook. Funeral held Friday.

Donna Fae Zuck Alvin Zuck Reading Township Shirley Calvin Crook

Local residents tally weekend visits and hunts in New Chester area

Arthur Brame of New Chester shot an 8 point buck last week while Milton Groft butchered a 420 pound hog and canned three portions of lard. Various families, including Myers, Spangler, Trimmer, Hoffman, Dennis, Shull, Millhimes, Ogden and Dellinger, spent Sunday with relatives across New Oxford, Bowlder, Hanover and nearby towns. Sunday School at St John's Reformed at 9:30.

Milton Groft Groft Frank Myers Alvin Group Ruth Myers New Oxford Harry Smith Annie Spangler York John Miller Near Here Robert Trimmer Robert Hoffman Near Bowlder St. John's Reformed Church Robert Brown Harrisburg John Hoffman Alen Dennis Bern Crist Stceelton Do. A. Brame Edward Dennis Wm. Dennis Oliver Shultz George Millhimes Chas Ogden Bendersville Darius Shull Esther Loss Hanover Joseph Withers Twylah Dellinger Roy Stock

John A. Myers Found Dead Near Taneytown Md

John A. Myers aged 70 was found dead by his wife at his Taneytown area home Wednesday. He is described as the father of Mrs. S Edgar Harnish of Littlestown.

John A. Myers S. Edgar Harnish Littlestown Taneytown

Ralph Boyer Dies in York at 41

Ralph Boyer aged 41, brother of Clarence Boyer, died Friday at his home in York. He resided in Hanover before his passing.

Ralph Boyer Clarence Boyer Hanover York

New Oxford Red Cross Roll Call Sees 89 Subscriptions

Eighty nine New Oxford residents join Adams County Red Cross chapter in the annual roll call. The Farmers and Merchants Bank contributes a sustaining membership of ten dollars along with numerous individual donors listed by name including Mrs Edna Alwine, J W Barnitz, R M Baugher, C A Gain, H J Smith, J L Sheetz, Dr William Snyder, and many others.

New Oxford Adams County American Red Cross Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank Acro Oil Company Ed. T. Auker W. Alwine William Alwine Katherine Alwine W. C., Alwine C. EK. Alwine George Duttera Mary Duttera M. I. Duttera M. D. DeTarr Amy K. Diller C. L. Eicholtz H. I. Keyster H. Freed H. B. Flaherty M. D. Feiser C. A. Gain L. W. Grove J. M. Hulick Lola Hummer Kate W. Himes Sallie Himes John N. Hersh Richard Livingston I. C. Livingston E. C. Livingston I. W. Livingston Mary Livingston Amos Little Edward Lough H. K. Lough Sedna McKnight Harry Miller Ralph Muller J. 2K. C. Miller W. D. Myers H. A. Rupp Mary Rupp W. S. Rittase Clarence Ruff J. L. Sheetz H. Sheetz H. J. Smith Howard Sheely W.N. Sheely C. G. Sheely Ethel Sheely H. C. Stock Ray Sponseller Felix Sanders C. E. Slaybaugh G. E. Scheffer William R. Snyder Walliam R. Snyder J. A. Snyder J. J. Snyder Helen Snyder Theodore FE. Warren A. P. Wagner George Wortz Lillie K. Wolf J. W. Winand M. Kathryn Winand K. Wehler C. K. Yeager M. S. Yohe

Rebecca Raffensberger Dies at 78 in Dillsburg Home

Mrs. Rebecca Raffensberger widow of John M Raffensberger died Thursday at her son W L Raffensberger’s home in Dillsburg after five weeks confined by a complication of diseases. A Brethren church member born in Adams county she is survived by her son a granddaughter Evelyn Speck Wellsville and sister Mrs J W Stouffer St Joseph Mo. Funeral services were held Monday at Latimore meeting house followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Rebecca Raffensberger John M. Raffensberger W. L. Raffensberger Dillsburg Raffensberger Adams County Brethren Church Latimore Meeting House Evelyn Speck Wellsville J. W. Stouffer St. Joseph

Death of Miss Rosalie A. Crouse at Twenty

Miss Rosalie Alvana Crouse died Sunday from a complication of diseases at age twenty. She was daughter of the late Jacob Crouse and Mrs. Annie C. Murray Crouse, survived by her mother and five siblings Misses and brothers listed, with funeral held Wednesday and burial in St. John's cemetery near Littlestown.

Rosalie A. Crouse Rosalie Alvana Crouse Hanover Jacob Crouse Annie C. Murray Crouse Charles E. Wintrode Littlestown Clarence Myers Leroy Wine Ernest J. Crouse Vernon C. Crouse St. John’s Cemetery

Christmas events and social visits in Heidlersburg area

Christmas exercises will be held December 25 at St. Mark's Lutheran church Heidlersburg. A charity play is planned December 16 in the P O S of A hall Heidlersburg. Residents and visitors from York Latimore Biglerville Harrisburg and nearby towns were seen visiting or traveling in Heidlersburg with multiple families noted for gatherings and sickness.

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Heidlersburg A. Hall Billie Stallsmith and York H. M. Miller Baltimore H. R. Haverstick Latimore Yohe Betty Brame Biglerville Wm. Fair Jacob and Maurice Herman Frankie Weigle Woodside E. L. Weigle George Roth Penbrook D. M. Cashman Nora Brame Mary Jane Inn Franklin Millar Annie Tanger Harrisburg Rene Tanger Luray Caverns Grant Asper Near Round Hill Groscost Brothers Charles Stough

Mrs Amanda Wolf Haar Rites Held At Abbottstown

Mrs Amanda Wolf Haar 76 died Sunday at East Berlin after ten months illness. Survived by three children Mrs Slothour George A Haar and William F Haar. 14 grandchildren 2 great grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday 1 30 p m Slothour home and 2 p m Abbottstown Lutheran Church. Rev Paul Gladfelter officiated. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

Amanda Wolf Haar John Haar Mark Slothour East Berlin

Death of Mrs Annie Myers in Hanover area

Mrs Annie Myers died Monday at her son John Myers home. Born Annie Whereley and later Mrs Samuel Lentz of Hanover she was sister to Mrs Lydia Nagle of Abbottstown. Survived by brothers George Wherley of Littlestown and Samuel Wherley of Two Taverns. Funeral was Wednesday at 2 p m with burial at Baltimore.

Annie Myers John Myers Annie Whereley Samuel Lentz Hanover Lydia Nagle Abbottstown George Wherley Littlestown Samuel Wherley Baltamore

Miss Margaret Saycer Improves After Illness Visit

Miss Margaret Saycer of Carlisle Street, visiting her sister Mrs John Lawes in Colon Canal Zone, was taken seriously ill but now appears to be improving.

Margaret Saycer Carlisle Street John Lawes Colon Canal Zone

Wayne Noel Discharged as Parent from Warner Hospital

Wayne Noel of Hamilton township is discharged as a parent from Warner hospital. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Aug Noel. He has one son and one daughter named Muss Frances Woltz at home.

Wayne Noel Aug. Noel Hamilton Township Warner Hospital Muss Frances Woltz

Porker Killing By Oxford Man

Guy Smith of Oxford township killed two 400 pound hogs on Tuesday.

Guy Smith Oxford

Death of Harry Yeagey in Baltimore

Harry Yeagey 65 formerly of Gettysburg died Tuesday in Baltimore. He is survived by a daughter.

Harry Yeagey Gettysburg Baltimore

Whitman's Candies Gift Wrappings and Boxes Sale

Regular line goods in special Xmas wrappings and Gift Box line in metal etched boxes and Leather Vanity boxes priced from $1 to $7.50.

Smith's Drug Store Hanover

Walter E. Woltz Dies at 61 in Gettysburg

Walter E. Woltz, 61, died at his Gettysburg home Tuesday from a heart condition after months of ill health. A native of Salem, Virginia, he is survived by his widow and five ...

Walter E. Woltz Gettysburg Salem

Mrs. Mary H. Barnard Dies After Illness

Mrs. Mary H. Barnard 62 wife of John H. Barnard died Wednesday morning at her son-in-law and daughter's home in Gettysburg after 27 years in Hanover and a recent move. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs. Alice Girgman York and Mrs. Catherine Tawney Gettysburg and three brothers.

Mary H. Barnard Maury H. Barnard John H. Barnard Perry Tawney Oburg Barnard Hanover Gettysburg

Church Notices From New Oxford Churches

First Evangelical Lutheran and First M E churches publish services and schedules. Rev George E Sheffer leads Lutheran with Sunday School at 9 am and worship at 10 15 am and 7 pm with Christmas planning and choir music. First M E led by Rev R B Dysart offers Sunday School at 9 30 am and worship at 10 30 am with a midweek prayer meeting.

First Evangelical Lutheran Church New Oxford George E. Sheffer M. E. Church R. B. Dysart O. B. Flaherty

St Pauls Reformed Church Service Notice

St Pauls Reformed Church New Oxford invites all to Sunday services led by the Rev H E Sheely at 9 a m Church School and a 7 pm service of worship with a sermon on Makers of Gods Everybody is invited.

St Paul's Reformed Church New Oxford H. E. Sheely Church School

Emmanuel Reformed Church Service Notice

Emmanuel Reformed Church Abottstown invites attendance this Sunday with Church School at 9 a.m. and worship service at 10 a.m. The sermon topic is Makers of Gods.

New Chester Lutheran Charge Services Schedule

The Pines hosts 10 A M preaching with Holy Communion followed by 2 P M service at Heidlersburg. Hampton holds 7 P M special service dedicating a Christian Conquest Flag presented by Builders S S class Elmer Hoffman teacher. Rev Dr Stamm from Lutheran Theological Seminary will give the address. Biglerville Men's Chorus offers special music.

New Chester

Christmas Services Announced in York Springs and Lower Bermudian

York Springs schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m Chestnut Grove has Sunday School at 1 00 p m and preaching at 2 00 p m Lower Bermudian observes Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Christmas services set for Sunday evening December 21 and Christmas night at Lower Bermudian

York Springs

Special Program For Benefit of Charity

An arranged program by Heidlersburg Hampton The Pines and East Berlin students will tour Heidlersburg Hamp ton The Pines East Berlin on December 16 17 19 20 at 8 P M Proceeds go to the needy in each community with a district finance committee for each area Admission cents adults and 10 cents children The public is urged to attend for charity and enjoyment.

Heidlersburg Hampton and the Pines East Berlin Hampton Genera Publc

Memorial service at Gettysburg lodge honors past and inspires the living

The Rev Dr Harvey D Hin of the Iberian theological seminary urged the Gettysburg lodge of Elks to use annual memorial services as inspiration for the living. He spoke at the Majestic theatre on Sunday, calling for gatherings that refresh and benefit both the present and future.

Harvey D. Hin Iberan Theological Seminary Gettysburg Lodge of Elks Majestic Theatre

Supreme Gift Piano Ad Promises Wit Beauty Inspiration

An advertisement for a Weaver Piano Co instrument at Center Square 35 W Market St. promotes the piano as a supreme gift and a source of wit, beauty, and inspiration for buyers.

Perfumes Attractively Packaged As Christmas Gifts

Smiteh's Drug Store in Hanover, Pa offers new perfumes from Hau bigant Coty Caron Hudnut Azur e Roger & Gallet in attractive packages. Prices range up to 15 dollars, marketed as pleasant gifts for Christmas time.

Haubigant Coty Roger & Gallet

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