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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1940
Page
4
The article surveys decade long improvements in gas appliances emphasizing eye appeal, durability, and efficiency. It notes faster boiling and oven heating, smokeless broiling, and cleaner kitchens via concealed flues, plus enhanced vegetable skinning and ergonomic design for cooks.
An 11 year old boy, Roy H. Strausbaugh Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Roy H Strausbaugh of 303 Third Street, was hit by a car driven by John E Livelsberger of McSherrystown near his home Friday at about 7:30 am. He suffered a severe head injury and was admitted to Hanover hospital after the driver braked to avoid the boy and the car skidded sideways.
The Rev Mr Baily a Gettysburg Seminary student preached at St Mark s Lutheran church Sunday. Local residents and relatives including the Weigles Brames Fissel Slaybaugh Day Haverstick Kemper Pittentorf and others visited or spent time in nearby towns this weekend.
James Brenner son of Mrs. Jo Brenner of Hanover and formerly near Cross Keys was treated at Hanover General Hospital Monday for a dislocated knee suffered during basketball practice. He was driven home by ambulance after treatment.
Sixteen Adams county vocational agriculture students were chosen for the state records contest among about 225. Richard C. Lighter aided advisers at State College grading Future Farmers of America project books. Three boys were submitted for Keystone Farmer honors: Theodore Horner Gettysburg Donald Weaner Biglerville and Donald Wenk Biglerville. Other entrants include John W. Schwartz Wilbur H. Waybright Gettysburg Earl Lawyer Jr Donald Rouzer Guy E. Tanger Jr Richard Smith Harry Baugher Ottis Livingston George Myers William M Burgard George R Alwine Daryl Sebright John H Shaffer Blaine Moody and Kenneth Kane Arendtsville.
Mr and Mrs Donald Garretson of Aspers R D returned from a short hunting trip in Clinton county. Mr Garretson shot a 108 pound doe and Mrs Garretson bagged a 118 pound five point buck.
Delone Catholic High School held a banquet for the football squad at Altland House Abbotstown with Very Rev Patrick F McGee praising sportsmanship. Speakers included Father Cyril J Allwein coach Paul Piersol and assistant Henry Staub. Delone listed the first red D lettermen Adrian Yantis Leo Krichten Norbert Felix Earl Hertz William Sherdel Eugene Redding Don Keefer Louis Hager man Leon Slagle Donald Wierman Robert Bennett Charles Miller Fabian Lawrence James Wierman Harold Kritchen. John Staub manager and two senior cheerleaders Elizabeth Colgan and Virginia Wierman also receive letters.
Red Cross membership rolls in Adams County rise to 2413 and Roll Call contributions total 3481.77 with Fairfield reporters adding 119.70 from 92 gifts. York Springs sent 30.50 and Buchannan Valley contributed 12.15 as complete reports from all workers are requested by month end.
Government guidance sets a deadline requiring final reports to be submitted to national headquarters by January 1. The directive outlines preparation steps and responsibilities for agencies to ensure timely compliance.
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