14 Dec 1950
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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1950
Page
1
A patchwork of local items lists hospital discharges births at Hanover General and Maryland hospitals, property sales in York County, Christmas parties, club meetings, and church notices. It notes names such as Nicholas Helizel, Emory Bammer family, Shultz family, and others with births, baptisms, sales, and civic events scattered through New Oxford, Hanover, and surrounding townships.
The New Oxford Lions Club will host a Christmas party at the Earl Theatre on December 23 at 1 30 pm for local children. A movie program and treats will be provided free of charge with no tickets required for admission.
The Conewago Deanery of the NCCW announces a December 28 youth party at Immaculate Conception Church in New Oxford for youths 16 and over after a December 23 event. Hostesses include Mrs. Carroll Rider Mrs. William Noel and others, with phone requests to report anticipated attendance for planning refreshments and equipment.
Town notice invites readers to a Christmas treat at the Old AMG Inn west of town on Thursday December 21. Roast turkey with all the trimmings will be served 11 30 am to 1 00 pm for 50 cents. New Oxford schools close December 22 for holiday vacation and reopen January 2. Hospital discharge notes list Mrs Earl Lehigh and infant daughter among recent releases plus several local residents with newborns.
Miss Frances Hierman of Washington D C married Clifford Sorlie son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Sorlie Gettysburg R 5 at Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church Washington D C The Rev A N Warner officiated in a candle light ceremony The couple will reside at 2111 19th Street N W Washington D C after a trip of unannounced destination
Sons of Veterans Anecdote Pfeiffer Camp 60 elected officers for 1951 at their regular meeting in the armory. Commander Henry Carbauga. senior vice commander Leo Poist. junior vice commander John Kuhn. treasurer Jo Stoh. secretary Sqvirer Weaver. camp council Henry Caribaugh and janitor Richard Hecken smith.
A clerk will remain on hand at the Samp window in the New Oxford post office from 6:00 to 8:00 each evening during the holiday period to provide extra service. The number of handlers is increased to speed dispatches to destinations. Other local ads note Frontier Smokers cap guns and a candy shop in Hanover with ribbon candy specials.
Readers are urged to shop New Oxford area stores including Noel's Variety Shop. notices mention store hours, local births and engagements, police alerts, church events, fire company activity, and upcoming sports and community meetings. Local names, places, and dates populate a cluttered community page.
The N OHLS Christmas program will run December 18 and 21 with four parts and multiple choirs. Junior, senior, and girls choirs perform winter songs including Let It Snow and Frosty the Snowman. The program closes with a Christmas story song and four choral pieces. Free admission is offered to the public.
The Mite Society of St. John's Newester met in the district hall with Mrs. Alton Leister as hostess and re elected officers for the coming year: George Rafensper as president, Mrs. Frank Bly, Mrs. George Milchimes, and treasurer Mrs. Ida Snyder. They will meet December 15 in the parish hall for their Christmas meeting and gift exchange. Plans for a Christmas Eve carol and candle light service on December 24 at 11 o'clock in St. John's church were announced by Pastor Rev. Alton M. Leisier and the church school Christmas committee.
The Red Lion Legion cagers won their third straight Tri County Basketball League game, defeating New Oxford 81 to 50 on Monday evening. The Red Lion reserves topped their preliminary contest 33 to 11. Also mentions local ads and a corset retailer in Hanover.
Obituaries list Mrs M T Pottoeft and several local residents from Adams and surrounding counties. It notes interments, graveside times, surviving relatives, and funeral details from Bender and McSherry funeral homes. Also mentions several local figures including Rev Henry B Reiley Jr and Monsignor Patrick F McGee.
The New Oxford Fire Company announces its nominations for officer positions. Details of the candidates and expected duties accompany the notice.
A festive lighting program at New Oxford Square drew a crowd Saturday evening. Residents like Sama Chius greeted attendees as the circle was decorated with festive bulbs and red accents, celebrating community pride and local shops.
A community cantata will be presented by the choir under conductor Robert and organist 425. Foleri ingrezation will include carols sung by Ima commun. The program features Christmas sentiments with a broad range including an offertory and a hymn. The event is at the New i tins Stason 1s with J. Sheffer Zstete listed. Hanser SQUIRE ORSCRORFES COURT HAPPENINGS noting a community event at 49 Frederica Street.
Local church schedules include First Evangelical Lutheran, New Chester, Salem EUB, and Church of the Brethren with service times, Sunday school, and related notes. A drainage firm seeks the right to quit amid testimony about sewage lines and system operations affecting properties.
A robbery at the Granite Warehouse substation is noted with scattered details from an unnamed source. The fragmentary report mentions an AMG store, quantities including six cans of Spam and eleven pounds, and an ongoing investigation attributed to Harcy J. Albert of Allan-.
Fragmented entry lists upcoming happenings with scattered month marks and names. Details are unclear but references December dates and a supper event among community activities.
Ralph Costelia on the suet farm 7 miles south on the Baltimore pike near Garrets store below Pleasant Hill. December 38 Lee farm near York Springs along Hanover Carlisle Road. December 23 Paul R. Shultz Abootts town R D 1 personal property.
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