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Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers’ Association
PNPA
Point Park College
G. A. Harshman
The
Sharon Herald
Oxford Item
William L. Zeigler
Pittsburgh
Robert Everly
Bloomsburg
Point Park
Citizens Warned Of Gyp Artists In Adams County
State police at the Gettysburg Barracks warn Adams County residents to watch for confidence men posing as examiners and investigators who seek access to money and valuables. Insist on identification, note vehicle license numbers, and avoid dealings with strangers in station wagons during the holidays. Police know the gang exists but have not identified members yet fear scams will rise.
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Adams Country
Gettysburg
Adams County
Callhe
Rennns
New Explorer Post Organized in York Springs Area
An organizational meeting announced a new Explorer post for youths 14 and over in the Bermudian Springs area. Richard Spangler, formerly of Troop 79 Gettysburg, will be the adviser, with Stanley C. Rogers and Stanley Frock present as Scout officials. The York Springs event drew parents and youths. meeting chaired by the district explorer commissioner. The Adams County Library Bookmobile schedules stops in Heidlersburg Latimore Hampton East Berlin Abbottstown Edge Grove Centennial Trishtown New Chester New Oxford for the coming week.
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York Springs Bar
Stanley C. Rogers
Richard Spangler
Gettysburg
York Springs
Bermudian Springs
Scnoed
Stanley Frock
Yvisits FE
Adams County Library
Heidlersburg
Latimee
Hampton
East Berlin
Abbottstown
Edge Grove
Centennial
Trishtown
New Chester
New Oxford
Local Notes Highlight Weddings and Social Events
A New Oxford wedding dinner honored Mr and Mrs John McClain of Hanover. Attendees included the Bryjer Bentgel Church family Myers and Sieg households. Lottie Baugher, Hanover, fractured her left hip at home and is hospitalized. Club and garden group gatherings, a Christmas party at Moose Lodge, and a dinner at Abbottstown highlighted local society. Gov Scranton spoke at a New York Waldorf event with Roger Blough receiving an outstanding citizen award. Pvt Cedar Eckert to visit for Christmas from Fort Carson. Continued on Page 12.
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Boyd K. Sieg
Town
John McClain
Hanover
Charles Bryjer
George Bent‘gel
James Church
Charles Myers
Truman Miller
Bord K. Sieg
Lottie Baugher
New Oxford
Hanover General Hospital
Baugher
Dorothy
Bank
Center Square
Clearview Court
Town House Apartments
R. L. Social Clab
Bender's
Elweed
Fred G.khunk
Charles Wolf
Alk
Earl Pitzer
Aspers
Pennsylvania Society
New York City
Waldorf-Astoria i Hotel
Gov
Wiliam W. Scranton
Roger Blough
U.S. Steel
Cedar Eckert
Army
Fort Carson
Colo
Lloyd Eckert
New Oxlford R. I
Myers
Frankl Glassmorler
Zwingli
Joyce
York R
C. D. Krout
W. King Sr
John. Lane
Claire. W. Kine Sr
Bermuda
Lois Baker
East Berlin
Red Mens Hall
David Eckert
Hanover Hospital
Enforce Dog License Law Deadline Promoted by Officer
County dog license officer Robert Logan urged purchase of the 1967 licenses before January 15 warning that the law requires the license to be worn on the dog at all times. He noted about 10 000 dogs in the county with three fourths licensed and warned of a likely state crackdown beginning January 25 for unlicensed dogs. Fines can reach 300 and 30 days in jail.
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Robert Logan
Harge
Logan
Ihe
Two Accidents In New Oxford Damage 4025
New Oxford Police Chief Robert McKain reports two accidents in the past week. Jerome Robert Beverour 23 of 118 N Peters St sideswiped a parked car on Carlisle St causing 700 and 125 damage to the Beverour and Bollinger cars respectively. Beverour charged with reckless driving. Michael J Hawn 23 of 640 Third St Hanover fell asleep at 2 59 am December 11 12 and struck two parked autos on Lincolnway West causing 1100 300 and 1800 damages to Miller vehicles and Corvette respectively. Hawn arrested for reckless driving. Fire crew washed pavements. no injuries. James Allen Tyler 21 of 141 North St McSherrystown detained for stop sign violation December 10.
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New Oxford
Robert McKain
Jerome Robert Beverour
N. Peters St
Carlisle St
Bevenour
Center Square
Fio
Arvel Lamar Bollinger
Baltimore St
Hanover
Bollinger
Bevenoir
C. S. Straley
Michael Joseph Hawn
Third St
Lincolnway West
Raimond Charles Miller
Miller
Susanna Lee Miller
Littlestown
Rt. 194
Pace
James C. Stine
Gettysburg R
Ivan E. Areniz
Liflestown
Areniz
Conewago Tip
Conewago
James D
Bankert
Midway Fire Co
Hanover Hospital
Adams County Court Grants $4027 Settlement for Boy Injuries
The Adams County court approved a $4,027.05 settlement in a trespass action on behalf of 11 year old Fugere R. Adams by his parents Mr and Mrs Jacob R Adams of Littlestown against William B Evans age 16. The youths injuries included a broken right knee and facial lacerations after an April 2 auto crash near Littlestown. Insurance had offered to settle, and funds were allocated to hospital expenses the Adamses and a trust fund for the boy.
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Adams County
Fugere R. Adams
Jacob R. Adams
E. King &J
Littlestown
William B. Evans
Paul B. Evans
New Osford RL
Jacob Adams
Evans
Mirs
Adams
Warner Hospital
Adams County National Bank
Donald G.’ Oyler
Roy G#ford
Young Adams
Adams County Extension Group Plans January 7 Meeting
The Adams County Agricultural and Home Economics Extension Association will meet Saturday January 7 at Schotties Restaurant Littlestown starting 6 45 p m The event includes entertainment a slide illustrated report and a northeast agriculture pictorial review Election of directors occurs Tickets must be bought by December 31 from committee members including John Schwartz Paul Fissel Mrs Ralph Hikes Paul Pitzer George Steck Everett Weiser and others.
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Adams County Agricultural and Home Economics Extension Association
Schotties
Littlestown
John Schwartz
Paul Fissel
Ralph Hikes
Paul Pitzer
George Steck
Everett Weiser
Robert C. Lott
Stuart Lucabaugh
Adams Lobaugh
Howard Waybright
Ralph Tyson
Francis Weikert
Herbert Zepp
Kenneth Hostetter
Charles Slusser
Allen
Weikert
Christmas Gift Giving Reflects Spirit Beyond Commerce
An essay contrasts Christmas gift giving with commercialization. It argues the true meaning lies in giving from the heart, honoring the Infant King, and choosing gifts thoughtfully to express appreciation, friendship, and generosity beyond monetary value.
Senior Citizens Hold Yule Party in East Berlin
East Berlin Senior Citizens Club hosted a Christmas party at Fire Hall East Locust Street East Berlin with 43 attendees A covered dish supper followed entertainment by Mrs Jennie Jacobs Faith Guise read scripture Rev Franklin Glassmeyer sang Silent Night in German Don Volland Gethsburg and Mrs Beltzley performed duets and a piano solo Gifts were given by Santa Claus Guests will send Christmas cards to a guest at Mt Alto Pate Mountain Geriatric Center 17261.
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East Berlin
Jennie Jacobs
Faith Guise
Franklin Glassmeyer
and Airs
Donald Volland
Gethsburg
Terry Baltzley
Beltzley
East Berlin Firemen Elect Officers at Regular Meeting
Lanny Oberlander named president of the East Berlin Fire Company at the Tuesday gathering. Garry Stambaugh and Laverne Krall named first and second vice presidents. A D Homes secretary. Melvin Rohrbaugh treasurer. Lloyd Chronister trustee. Melvin Eisenhart chief. Kurvin Krout first assistant chief. Fourteen members attended. plans made for the annual membership banquet to be announced soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanny Oberlander
East Berlin
Garry Stambaugh
Laverne Krall
A. D. Homes
Melvin Rohrbaugh
Lloyd Chronister
Melvin Eisenhart
Ami Kurvin Krout
Oxford Chamber Announces Industrial Drive Results
New Oxford Chamber of Commerce reports about 405 realized from the current industrial development drive concluded Tuesday evening. James Bollinger won a 2 color television set, R. M. Sipe took a hunting title, and turkeys went to five New Oxford residents. John Moore chaired the drive with Robert McEvers and Fred Feiser assisting. A nominating committee was named for January, with three new directors to be elected and board reorganization in February. Noel’s on the Square advertises Christmas Scotch Pine trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
Jack Smith
Blanche Haverstick
Tom Poist
Ann Kendrick
John Moore
Robert McEvers
Fred Feiser
Earl Klunk
East Berlin News Notes
Local items report residents improving after paint remover fumes and ongoing community updates. Church and school staff and families share visits, vacations, and upcoming activities including Scouts meetings, ambulance club gathering, and a Christmas tree project at the senior center.
Mrs J R Hamm Elected DAC Delegate to National Assembly
Mrs J R Hamm of New Oxford was elected a delegate to the National Assembly in Washington and will attend the assembly in April. She led the program on American Christmas Music for the Daughters of American Colonists chapter meeting at Hanover Victory Restaurant. Mrs Ralph Hammer of Hanover was elected regent and reported on the State Assembly in Pittsburgh.
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J. R. Hamm
New Oxford
National Assembly
Washington
P.c
Chanter
Daughters of
Hanover
DAC
Victory
Hamm
Ralph Hammer Hanover
Hampton
State Assembly
Fittsburgh
First Big Snow Buries Area With 10 Inch Fall
A six to ten inch snowfall hammered the county causing many auto accidents and delaying meetings while schools remained open. State highways crews battled the weather with nine graders and 53 trucks through the night as Gettsyburg reported six inches.
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State Highways Department
L. S. Weather Bureau
Gettysburg
Slingery
NCCW Collects Ton Of Clothing In 1966 Drive
The National Council of Catholic Women of Immaculate Conception Church New Oxford reports 32 large cartons nearly a ton collected in their annual clothing drive. Mrs. Raphael Smith announced at a Sunday meeting in the school hall. The council thanked Oxford Container Co for boxes and Paul Wagner Inc for shipping materials.
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National Council of Catholic Women of Immaculate
Community Jan
Delone
PTA
Alexius Arnoldin
Santa Claus
Home Auxiliary Hosts Christmas Party Plans
Rev. John Z Marcin of New Oxford presided at a Home Auxiliary meeting. Mrs Ira Henderson outlined December activities and announced a December 20 Christmas party at 6 30 p m. Gifts and cards were distributed to guests. 84 local groups donated or visited in November and December. January party to be hosted by Rock Top Club Cashtown.
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John Z. Marcin
New Oxford
Adams ‘County Home Auxiliary
Ira Henderson Gaves
File Damage Suit In 1965 Accident
Miller Chemical and Fertilizer Corporation of Baltimore filed a trespass complaint in the local court against Brinton Miller and Lee E. Miller seeking 356.62 dollars in damages from a Dec 16, 1963 car truck collision near Adams County. Roy W. Snyder operated the Miller truck northbound on Route 94 when Brinton Miller’s car struck it. the wet road and alleged excessive speed are cited.
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Miller Chemical and Fertilizer Corporation
Baltimore
Brinton Miller
Lee E. Miller
Hampton
Roy W. Snyder
New Oxford
Adams County
Miller Chemical
Miller
Held For Court In Manslaughter Case
A 23 year old Gettysburg man Tyrone Jago was ordered held for York County grand jury on involuntary manslaughter charges from a three car fatal crash last August. The victim Jean M. Reinehart 159 York died in the collision three miles east of ShosiORD. Passengers Mary F. Strausbauge 42 of York and the driver Rarpn Emig 21 of Spring Grove were involved.
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Gettysburg
York County Grand Jury
Tyrone Jago
Gettysbure BL
iJustice of the Peace
Clair E.wehler
Paradise Two
Jean M. Reinnehart
York
Hoff Report Details Campaign Spending in November
Chester C. Hoff filed a report showing a November general assembly campaign spend of 1235.13 dollars. Of this, 400 dollars went to the Adams County Democratic Committee as a flotation and the remainder covered advertising and other expenses with no contributors listed.
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Chester C. Hoff
General Assembly
A Dams
Democratic Committee
Eyelid Laceration Treated After Carlisle incident
Cheryl Byers of York Springs R D 2 received treatment Monday at Carlisle Hospital for a laceration of the eyelid. Classified ads note Christmas trees White Spruce priced at 1.95 and Scotch Pine 7.50, 2.95, plus Laurel Roping 25 cents a yard.
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Cheryl Byers
York Springs
Carlisle Hospital
Spring Hill
Carlisle Pike
Cross Keys
Hanover
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Donald R. Mouw
Donald R. Moul
Abbottstown R
Stanley E. Swartz
Gene Swartz
Charles Ferrow
Swartz
Stanley Swartz
Donald R. Moui II
Donald Moui
Donald Meul
Clinton H. Johnson
Conewage Boy Scout District Advancement
Christmas
E.B. Firemen
Wnu-Ox Industrial Fund
Noel
Emory Maul
Holtzschwamm
Howard Daubenspeck
Spre
Hanover-Carlisle
State Poice
Virginia B. Eckert
David B_ Eckert
NCCW
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