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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1952

Page

4

Christmas programs and services at East Berlin churches

East Berlin churches announce Christmas programs with church school events on Sunday mornings. St John Church White Society hosts a Christmas party Friday at 7:30 pm. Emmanuel Church Hampton plans a family Christmas party Monday 7:30 pm and a candlelighting service Sunday Dec 28 at 7:30 pm with special music. Mt Olivet Bermudian Moravian schedules a Christmas program Sunday 7:30 pm and a candlelighting service Sunday 9:00 am, plus a Women’s Guild meeting Tuesday at 7:00 pm.

Wite Society of St. John Church Emmanuel Church Rampton Church School Adults and Children and Friends Hampton Hampton Fire Hall Women's Guild of the Mt. Olivet Church Bermudian Church School and Children’s Division Women’s Guild of the Alton M. Leister

Birthday Surprise Honors Mrs Walker at New Oxford Home

A December 10 birthday party for Mrs. Walker was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Walker near New Oxford. Santa Claus entertained children as a large group of relatives and friends attended, gifting and sharing in the celebration at the Walker residence.

Kenneth Walker New Oxford Walker Santa Claus Lillie Rebert Harvey Walker A. W Schott Edwin Harger William Fissel Earl Rebert Clair Rebert Harper Rebert Mervin Baker Paul Poul Walter Byron Paul Steick Eddie Newman Raymond Smith Edward Mennedy Richard Gladfelter Ralph Plickinger Budd Wineka Misa Carrie Robert Lee Gaylore Larry Darlene Baker Myrna Nadine Fissel Charles Linda Steick Sandra Kay Daryl Mae Walker Marlene Barbara Lucinda Smith Judy Rodney Wineka Robert Janet

Soldier from Pennsylvania Returns Home From Korea

Cpl. Jacob H. Snyder Jr. 19 of Gettysburg R 4 returns to Indiantown Gap for reassignment after 1112 months in Korea. He entered service February 15 1951 and earned the Purple Heart and a unit citation. Previously employed at Carroll Shoe Co Littlestown.

Cpl Jacob H. Snyder Jr Jacob H. Snyder Gettysburg R. 4 Indiantown Gap Korea Carroll Shoe Co Littlestown

New Oxford High Falls to Alumni 47 to 4 in Tight Scramble

New Oxford High School bowled to the Alumni 47 to 4 after a 19-16 halftime edge. Gil Fridinger led the grads with 19 points, Ken Ecker added 13 for New Oxford, and Scott land loomed next on Friday night.

Russ Sohnieitner Gil Fridinger Grads Frdinger Ken Ecker New Oxford Scotland

Adams County to Induct 15 on January 2

The Adams County Selective Service Board was ordered to send 15 draftees to Harrisburg on January 2 for armed services induction. Most come from the December 3 Harrisburg physicals of the 20 year old group. The bus departures are set for 10 30 a m from the First National Bank Building.

Adams County Selective Service Board Harrisburg Armed Services Draft Board First National Bank

McSherrystown Holds Yule Celebration

The Conewago Lions Club staged a Yule event in McSherrystown with Santa Claus visiting via Delone Catholic High School. Firehouse greetings followed park activities at Main and Third streets, featuring a Nativity scene, tree lights, and community carols led by James Roth.

Conewago Lions Club Sanita Claus McSherryntown Santa Delone Catholic High School Main Third Streets Burgess Edgar T. Keffer Lions Club Nelson J. Topper James C. Roth Annunciation Santa Claus

Sacred Heart Chapel receives 14 new Sodality members

At Conewago's Sacred Heart Chapel a special service enrolled 14 new members into the Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality. The Rev. Harold E. Keller officiated, with Rev. William R. Lyons delivering the sermon from Annunciation parish.

Sacred Heart Chapel Conewago Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality Harold E. Keller William R. Lyons Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Opal Gebhart

Mrs George Grim Dies While On Visit

Mrs Minnie Grim wife of George Grim Wellsville R D died suddenly Saturday at 9 25 pm while visiting at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs John Diehl near Detters Mill She was 53 and had heart condition She worked for Lee Ray Sports Wear Dover Survived by husband and children Clair Master John Diehl Calvin Grim Marion Holtz Darnell Baltzell William Grim Ottis Ellen Emma Grim plus nine grandchildren and nine brothers and sisters Funeral held Tuesday at 2 pm Mummerts Meeting House East Berlin with Revs J M Danner and Howard Danner officiating Interment in adjoining cemetery

Minnie (King) Grim George Grim Wellsville R. D John Diehhl Detter's Mill Grim Lee Ray Sports Wear Company Dover Beesides Clair Master Pleasureville John Diehl Dover R Calvin Grim Marion Holtz York R Darnell Baltzell William Grim Phoenix Ottis Ellen Emma Grim Milliard Westerhold Emma Mater Virginia Troop Arthur Wilbur King Harrisburg David Harvey Lloyd King York George King Minnesota Mummert’s Meeting House East Berlin J. M. Danner Howard Danner Church of the Brethren

Christmas Party by NCCW at Sacred Heart Hall

Mrs Evelyn Smith presided over the NCCW monthly meeting and Christmas party in Sacred Heart parish hall. Annie J Smith read the monthly message, devotions were led by Margaret Smith, and Anna J Smith won the guess box. A Christmas playlet featured Agnes Pohlman Stella Lawrence Joan Greenholt Pauline Klunk Margaret Smith and Mary Salome Pohlman. refreshments followed.

Evelyn Smith Wee Sacred Heart National Council of Catholic Women Annie J. Smith Margaret Smith Anna J. Smith Agnes Pohlman Stella Lawrence Joan Greenholt Pauline Klunk Margeret

Chimney Fire Extinguished at Mt. Pleasant Home

A chimney fire at the Claude Dull residence in Mt. Pleasant was put out by Friendship Fire Company of Pennville. Firemen reported no damage from the blaze on an afternoon in question.

Claude Dull Mt. Pleasant Friendship Fire Company Pennville Pues- Gay

St Luke's Ladies Aid Christmas Party Feature Group

Sixty members of St. Luke's Church Ladies Aid near White Mall plus 11 guests attended the annual Christmas party. Mrs. Ralph nyéer led prayers. birthdays of four women were noted. Secret sisters were chosen for next year and gifts exchanged. music by local vocalists accompanied by Mrs. Guy McCabe on piano. Refreshments and decorating details noted.

Ladies’ Aid Society St. Luke's Church White Mall Ralph @nyéer Parr Breighner Mary Breighner Mary Flickinger Robert Milchimes Ralph Snyder Roscoe Klinefelter Marie

Committee names listed for January 14 meeting

A reading of the text shows the committee appointed for the next meeting on January 14 includes Mrs. Kenneth Appler Mrs. Cecar Ams packer Mrs. Edwin Appler Mrs. Cletus Bair Mrs. Johnrente and Mrs. Daisy Bitte.

Siee Mire Martiaub Fickiager Mineed Sbreighner Sire Richard Cladfetter Kenneth Appler Cecar Amspacker Edwin Appler Cletus Bair Johnrente Daisy Bitte

Ornderff Family Welcomes Newborn in Gettysburg

Mr and Mrs James Ornderff of Gettysburg RF welcome a baby born Monday at Manover General Hospital. The infant joins the Ornderff family as first child and marks a joyous birth announcement in local society.

James Ornderff Gettysburg Goughter Manover General Hospital

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