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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1956

Page

5

Young Mother Fatally Injured In Car Crash

Nora Alberta Bodkins 29 of Gardners Route 2 was killed Wednesday at 4 20 p m when her husband’s truck rear ended by a car driven by Dean Orner 22 of Bendersville The truck struck a concrete abutment and Bodkins was thrown into a ditch after the crash she was pronounced dead on arrival at Carlisle Hospital Orner suffered multiple injuries and shock Bodkins was a native of Cumberland County and member of Goodyear Lutheran Church Services were planned for Sunday

Nora Alberta Bodkins Gardners R. 2 Cumberland County Lne Idaville Carlisle-Gettysburg Bodkins John 8. Bodkins Dean Orner Bendersville Carlisle Hospital Carlisle Orner Cumberland County Millard and Queen (Gaymon) Beam Goodyear Lutheran Church

Divorce filing in Adams County court against Jesse L Reynolds

Grace Alverta Miller Reynolds files for divorce in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Adams County. Defendant Jesse L Reynolds is notified to appear and answer. failure to respond may lead to a decree in absentia. Attorney Daniel E Teeter, 44 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg.

Commonwealth OF Pennsylvania County OF Adams Grace Alverta (Miller) Reynolds Jesse L. Reynolds Daniel E. Teeter Baltimore Street Gettysburg Pennsylvania

Life of Mt Holly Springs factory worker ends in Goodyear remit

The obituary notes the death of an employee of the Trestle Garment Factory at Mt Holly Springs. Surviving relatives include her husband, two daughters Nora Ann at home, three sisters Mrs Robert Group Mrs Dale Markel Gardners R 2 and Miss Donna K Beam, and paternal grandfather Harry R Beam of Gardners R 2. Funeral Sunday at Mt Holly Springs with Rev H Earl Schilotzhauer officiating. Interment Goodyear Cemetery. Pallbearers were Laverne Leo Charles Grover James Beam and Richard Kuntz.

Trestle Mt. Holly Springs Nora Ann Robert Group Dale Markel Gardners R. 2 Donna K. Beam Harry R. Beam Hey. H. Earl Schilotzhauer Goodyear Laverne, Leo Charles Grover James Beam Richard Kuntz

East Berlin Falls to North Carroll in Maryland Court contest

East Berlin High met a strong North Carroll lineup at Greenmount Maryland and fell 64 to 48. North Carroll led 18-9 after the first period and never trailed, though East Berlin outscored them 18-12 in the final quarter. Charley Wolfe scored 13 for East Berlin while Don Hale and Dave Sullivan led North Carroll with 15 each. East Berlin reserves lost 43-30 in the preliminary game.

East Berlin North Carroll Jointure Dribblers Greenmount North Carroll Manchester Hampstead Indians Charley Wolfe Martin Kunkle Bill Haverstick Don Hale Dave Sullivan

York Springs High School Christmas Concert Held at Methodist Church

Students presented a Christmas program under Kathryn O Boyle and Dale Roth with carols by the audience. The Senior Chorus performed Christmas Hymn Birthday of the King and other pieces. A clarinet quartet and various solos and duets featured Donna Brough Rhoda Brough Linda Roth Ann Smith Jean Hoffman Allen Wonders Carl Hikes and Louise Group. The program closed with more carols including O Little Town of Bethlehem and The Virgin's Lullaby.

York Springs High School Kathryn O'Boyle Dale Roth Hugo Jungst Neidlinger Norman Donna Brough Nancy Deardorff Rhoda Brough Linda Roth Max Reger Louise Group Tom Roth Fay Delp Pierson Ann Smith Jean Hoffman Little Town of Bethlehem K. K. Davis Stairs Star Allen Wonders Carl Hikes Jesu Yon Jesus Handel

Dramatic Club Presents The Other Wise Man Tableau

The Dramatic Club of St Josephs Academy staged A Christmas tableau The Other Wise Man Sunday afternoon in the school auditorium McSherrystown The cast featured Judy Young Jostin Bevenour Sally Seltz Mary Transue Arlene Ducharme Gladine Lawrence Nancy Reed Marlene Hagerman Barbara Wise Angela Lawrence Jane Bonaccorsi Phyllis Menikheim Mary Ann Murren Barbara Sterner Dorothy Martucci Rebecca Case Lynne Wetzel Suzanne Rhodes Leona Conrad Alma Farne were piano accompanists.

Wise Man Dramatic Club of St Joseph's Academy McSherrystown Judy Young Jostin Bevenour Sally Seltz Mary Transue Arlene Ducharme Geraldine Lawrence Nancy Reed Marlene Hagerman Barbara Wise Angela Lawrence Jane Bonaccorsi Phyllis Menikheim Mary Ann Murren Barbara Sterner Dorothy Martucci Rebecca Case Lynne Wetzel Suzanne Rhodes Leona Conrad Alma Farne

Pennsylvania voters approve constitutional amendment on financing private corporations

Harrisburg voters approved at the November 6 election an amendment to the state constitution simplifying financing methods for private corporations. The measure passed by 705,367 to 526,097.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania

Program Ends With Christmas Carols

The performance closed with audience singing of Christmas carols following renditions of Bells and Christmas Roundelay, marking a festive finish to the event.

Estate of Margaret A. Ebert Probate Notice

Estate of Margaret A. Ebert of Oxford Township Adams County Pennsylvania. Letters testamentary granted to executor by Adams County Register of Wills. All claims against the estate must be presented and debts paid promptly to the executor The First National Bank of Gettysburg Lincoln Square Gettysburg PA and attorney Bigham Raffensperger First National Bank Building

Margaret A. Ebert Oxford Township Adams County Pennsylvania First National Pank Gettysburg Lincoln Square Pennsyvvania Margaret A. Echert Bigham & Raffensperger First National Bank

E B Folks Make Annual Donations to Red Cross

East Berlin residents donate 55 dozen home baked cookies 10 packages bought cookies 30 stocking gifts 40 tray favors two dining room centerpieces and a bushel of apples for Red Cross shipments to New Cumberland Olmsted Air Base and Lebanon Veterans Hospital. Brenda Miller presides with Sara Gideon advising.

East Berlin Ochoors Red Cross New Cumberland Olmsted Air Base Lebanon Veterans’ Hospital Brenda Miller Sara Gideon

York Springs Springer boys edge Quincy 48 47 in close win

The York Springs High School boys evened their season at 3-3 by holding off a late Quincy surge for a 48-47 victory. Coach Al Billet saw a 26-25 halftime deficit flip as Jimmy Cashman, Bill Weigle, and George Williams led the scoring, while Smith and Misner added 18 and 16 for the winners.

York Springs Quincy Jimmy Cashman Bill Weigle George Williams Springers Smith Misner York

Glowing Travel Deals Offer 1 and 2 Day Tours

A golden opportunity to tour Florida or Mexico City is offered. Departs York December 26 for 150 pounds. Mexico City trip departs January 29 or March 12 for 350 dollars. The 14 day motor coach tour details follow.

Florida York Mexico City

Springs Iris Fall To Quincy 42 26

York Springs led by Phyllis Yohn with 15 points fell 42 to 26 to Quincy. Angell led the visitors with 20 points in the contest.

Boy Loses End Of Thumb In An Accident

Gerald Klocker nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Norbert Klocker from Get tysburg R 4 was treated at Warner Hospital Sunday for an injury to his thumb.

Gerald Klocker Norbert Klocker Gettysburg Warner Hospital

Amputation of Left Thumb End After Hatchet Injury

A man suffered the amputation of the end of his left thumb while using a hatchet. The incident occurred during routine woodwork. Medical staff treated the patient and arranged follow up care.

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