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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1946

Page

3

Delone Catholic HS Announces Honor Roll List

Delone Catholic High School in McSherrystown released the second six week honor roll. First honor roll names include seniors Stella Klunk Angela Weaver Jeanne Luckenbaugh Curtis Klunk Thomas Murren and many more. Second honor roll lists seniors Ethel Bennett Teresa Conrad Catherine Eline and others along with juniors sopho mores and freshmen across the year groups.

Cyril J. Allwein Delone Catholic High School McSherrystown Stella Klunk Angela Weaver Jeanne Luckenbaugh Curtis Klunk Thomas Murren R. Dale Fuhrman George Jury Lawrence Overbaugh Joseph Storm Roberts McSherry Barbara Orndorff Constance Sheaffer Martina Smith

Christmas Tree Trade Grows Into Million Dollar Industry

The Christmas tree trade has evolved from self-cutting households to a multi million dollar business. Balsam fir remains dominant at about 60 percent of demand with spruce and Douglas fir also significant. New York City is the largest market requiring about 250 carloads annually, with Canada supplying most of that demand.

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Miracle Pine Hidden Holy Family in Flight Legend

A legend says the Holy Family hid inside a hollow pine during the Flight into Egypt. As Herod's soldiers neared, the tree lowered its branches to conceal them and the Infant Jesus blessed the pine. A pine cone split lengthwise supposedly shows the imprint of His hand.

Christ Mary Egypt Herod Jesus

Percy Crosby Drawing Dominates Chicago Nursery Scene

In the December 10 issue of The American Weekly, readers learn how Percy Crosby's popular cartoon now anchors a Chicago nursery aimed at children from troubled divorces, offering a comforting visual amid family strains.

Percy Crosby Chicago Baltimore Sunday American

Week of Prayer Observed by Gettysburg Ministerium

The Gettysburg Ministerium schedules a Week of Prayer from January 6 to 13 with daily evening services in area churches except Saturday January 12.

Gettysburg

Agnes Roth estate Letters Testamentary granted

Fatute notice for Agnes Roth late of McSherrystown Adams County Pennsylvania. Letters Testamentary granted to Nellie Crouse executrix and J F Yake attorney Gettysburg. Creditors and debtors urged to file or pay claims promptly with the Adams County Register of Wills.

Agnes Roth McSherrystown Adams County Pennsylvania Register of Wills Nellie Crouse McSherrys

Wedding Shower Honors Wilmer Keckler at Home

A shower at the Keckler home honored newlyweds Wilmer Keckler and his wife with gifts and refreshments. Attendees included family and friends from Carlisle York York Springs Gardners and York, among others.

York Springs Raymond Herman Ira Mummert James Starry Jean Richard Starry Patricia Ann Richard Staub Joan Barbara Ann Jack Starry Guy Tanger, Jr Lloyd Keckler

Navy Discharges Adams County Men at Bainbridge Center

Three local servicemen from Adams County receive honorable discharges at Bainbridge Maryland. Donald L. Bedford of Littlestown addresses 542 South Queen Street. John E. Berger of Gettysburg, a GM 3 C. Irwin H. Gross of Locust Street, East Berlin, is listed as FC 3 C.

NAVY Adams County Bainbridge Donald L. Beford South Queen Street Littlestown John E. Berger Gettysburg Irwin H. Gross Locust Street Ast Berlin

Nine Soldiers Are Granted Discharges At Indiantown Gap

Nine soldiers received discharges from the army at Indiantown Gap on Monday. The group includes Samuel C. Shull of Gettysburg and Francis L. Groft, also of Gettysburg, along with several others from Littlestown York Springs Gettysburg New Oxford and nearby areas.

Indiantown Gap T S Samuel C. Shull Gettysburg Clarence 8. Doak, Jr Francis L. Groft Charles R. Benner Queen Street Littlestown Ray D. Pittenturf Cemetery Street Allen A. Slonaker James E. Day York Springs Robert J. Polist New Oxford

Four Filed Discharges For Adams County Veterans

Four discharged soldiers filed their records for recording at the courthouse today. Pvt. John P. Reinecker of Gettysburg, T-5 Paul H. Bream of Cashtown, M. Sgt. Loyala I. Keffer of McSherrystown, Pfc. Lester J. Roth of Biglerville, and Raymond W. Smith of Gettysburg R. 8 are listed.

Adams County Service Court House John P. Reinecker Gettysburg Paul H. Bream Cashtown Loyala I. Keffer McSherrystown Lester J. Roth Bigierville

Paints and Remodeling Supplies Ad in Hanover

Local ad highlights paints, asbestos roofing and siding supplies from Brady and Mcadden located on E Chestnut Street Hanover PA. Dial 4133 for available lumber and building materials.

Glan State Brady & McCadden Chestnut St Dial Hanover

Mrs Naomi Little Removed After Bus Incident

Mrs Naomi Little of MecSherry town was taken from a bus to Hanover General Hospital on Thursday after an ambulance transport. The incident details are sparse in the readable text.

Naomi Little MecSherrystown Hanover General Hospite

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