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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1930
Page
3
The notice lists annual subscription at 1.00 payable in advance and 1.50 if not paid within the year. Discontinuation only by publisher option until arrears are paid. Out-of-county rate 1.50 in advance or 2.00 if unpaid. Ads offered at reasonable rates with reductions for contract advertisers.
Grandmother recalls multiple Christmas moments from family history with Alfred, Father, Alice, and others. She weighs weddings, first-born joys, and recent performances, concluding the latest Christmas often feels the best. The piece blends nostalgia and affection for family milestones.
Mary Graham Bonner describes a bustling town on Christmas Eve with shoppers carrying bundles. Rocking horses and airplanes appear in the wrapped packages while lights, wreaths, and snow set a festive scene. Joyful greetings of a Merry Christmas echo through the streets.
David and Jack bring a special tree to the yard for birds. The family adds lights apples suet berries and bread crusts. A bright red cardinal returns to perch on the top branch as neighbors watch.
An article describing Santa Claus adopting new technologies to spread Christmas cheer. It follows his move from sleigh and reindeer to a red automobile, trailers, airplanes for long journeys, and plans to use radio broadcasting to reach children worldwide.
Mrs Brimmer fills the home with gifts for neighbors and a new cage for Dicky. On Christmas morning the canary, silent in his new green palace, suddenly sings along with a radio program, sending a joyful carol across the room and to a brother in New York.
Christmas Island in the Pacific derives its name from Captain Cook who landed there on Christmas Day in 1777. The discovery and naming reflect early explorer routes and colonial naming practices.
In a playful exchange, a mother learns Mrs. Thimble plans many gifts for Miss Jenny to ensure she has at least one Merry Christmas and one Happy New Year. The child imagines twins as the ideal gift, though Miss Jenny is unmarried and cannot have children.
Thirty underprivileged Gettysburg children ages three to seven enjoyed a Christmas party hosted by Phi Gamma Delta at the fraternity house. Santa distributed gifts twice, a large lit tree drew crowds, children sang carols, and refreshments ended the evening after a group photo. Helpers included Dr and Mrs Henry W A Hanson, Miss Margaret Millman, Miss Alice Miller, Mrs Myrtle Bell, Dr Thomas L Cline, and Mrs Ivan B Sinclair of Altoona.
More than 1000 cars about 60 percent of Pennsylvania apple shipments go to seaboard export markets this year. High quality apples command better prices abroad, aiding growers facing a short crop and low domestic prices. Principal buyers include Great Britain France Germany the Scandinavian countries and Argentina.
Gettysburg college and academy students leave for homes as the Christmas break begins. Classes end at noon and resume January 5, with many seeking holiday employment. The Lutheran seminary vacation starts Friday afternoon, and public schools here begin break Friday returning January 6.
Walter W. Matthews, chief of the safety division of the bureau of motor vehicles, urges Pennsylvanians to keep Christmas week free from crashes. He notes fourteen people were killed in Pennsylvania during Christmas week 1929 and cautions that the season’s generosity should not end in tragedy.
The remark suggests maintaining festive cheer beyond Christmas to foster happiness and harmony year round. It emphasizes positive attitude as a social asset and invites readers to adopt a consistent, upbeat outlook.
A two car crash on East King street caused minor damage and shaken occupants. Mr. and Mrs. Metzgar plan winter in Philadelphia where he will join Westinghouse electrical. Several community notes follow including church events, mill move, illness updates, a Christmas program at Green Springs church, a play by the fire company auxiliaries, and a new warehouse sale to East Berlin's John Gentzler.
Fire Chief James Small urges strict care to cut holiday fire risk from decorations. He recommends securing trees, avoiding dry fuel, water retention, careful smoking habits, limiting crowded rooms, avoiding candles and paper ornaments, proper wiring, and unplugging lights when away. Stores and residents urged to remove hazards and cooperate.
Kenneth J. Ott and Beatrice C Seieivert, both of Hanover, obtained a marriage license.
Mrs Henrietta Long aged 79 of Brooklandville Baltimore died Tuesday a week ago. The notice lists Mrs O F Wolford of Hanover as a daughter.
On a western farm Widow Millie, known for thrift after her husband’s death, faces a courtship test from two widowers and a timid Tom Moulton. A note prods her to accept Tom’s “honest offer” as the story builds to Christmas dinner with the preacher and his wife.
Alexander R. Kester of Hanover received a telegram announcing the sudden death of his brother William H. Kester at his Minneapolis home on Wednesday. He is survived by his wife one sister Amelia R. Kester and two brothers.
Mrs Katherine Nitchman Sell widow of Noah W Sell died at her East Berlin home on Monday morning after months of illness. Aged 64 years 3 months 2 days she is survived by a stepdaughter, stepmother, three brothers, two sisters and several step-siblings. Funeral held Wednesday at 1 pm with services at East Berlin Reformed Church officiated by Rev H D Houtz. Interment Bermudian Reformed cemetery.
The U S Board of Tax Appeals ruled the commissioner of internal revenue was wrong to claim A F Rees of Hanover still owes 5201 21 in income taxes for 1924 25 and 26. It allowed deductions for traveling expenses based on weekly withdrawals and found depreciation deductions valid after confirming Rees kept records and the expenses were ordinary and necessary.
The Hanover Trinity Reformed church marked 35 years with a Tuesday service and reception for Rev. Marsby J. Roth, attended by 800 people. A $350 gold purse and $100 gold gift were presented to the pastor and his wife. A Gettysburg prayer meeting featured Roth’s paper on The Minister As Pastor.
William Brown shot a four point buck weighing 110 pounds last week in Hunterstown. The Hunterstown school will present a Christmas program. Dec 23 Miss Alice Gibson of Philadelphia has been visiting relatives here.
The Biglerville Parent Teachers association will hold a Thursday 7:30 pm meeting in the Biglerville school auditorium. Children present a Christmas program with the third grade play Santa Strikes, first and second grade carols, dialogues, recitations, and the high school band performing five selections.
Miss Cordelia A. Hartman of Gettysburg, named Miss Sunshine of Gettysburg, travels to Philadelphia with her sister Mrs. Scott L. Smith to compete in the Mausbaum theatre finals after a Majestic theatre contest.
McSherrystown police report Woodrow Miller arrested for riding a bicycle without a light, Robert Storm for disorderly conduct, and Edward Dehuff charged with reckless driving. Contractor William Orndorff engaged in remodeling the Lindy Inn cottage along the Conewago Creek. First basketball game of the season played in St. Marys hall, ex-high school defeated by 26 to 15. A surprise party honored Mary Cassatt, daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Cassatt. Edward F Poist named postmaster by President Hoover. Carl Groft and Jos Groft now run the McSherrystown lunch room run by Mrs Mary Palmer.
The Primary Sunday School of Paul's Lutheran church will present a Christmas program on Sunday evening December 21 at 7 in the auditorium. An Adult Sunday School program is planned for Christmas evening. A Christmas entertainment will be at Pleasant Grove school Mt. Joy township on Tuesday December 23 at 7 30. Attendance in November was 100 for boys and 97 for girls with many listed as perfect attenders. The water committee warns borough supply is declining and urges care to avoid further restrictions.
Hanover, now a borough, qualifies to change to a third class city government after the 1930 census lists it in the urban class with more than 10 000 inhabitants. Seventeen Pennsylvania communities crossed the 10 000 threshold, with six in Allegheny and three in Westmoreland counties. Philadelphia remains the only city over 1 000 000.
Secretary of Health Theodore B Appel said Hanover water is safe for domestic use despite objectionable tastes and odors. The health department will test wells and sources, investigate the CongWago Creek watershed, and remove potential pollution sources to safeguard public health.
An advertisement offers December specials at Mrs. Kennel 408 South Washington Gettysburg. Services include Nestle Method finger waving 50 cents shampoo and wave set 75 cents. Phone 24X.
Rental listing for a house on Lincolnway East in New Oxford offering full conveniences. Contact details not provided in the readable text.
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