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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1952
Page
11
East Berlin news item from New Oxford Pennsylvanian area noting publication details and rates as part of the March 3 1809 act era notices. The fragment mentions publisher J Smath of Geneva Pa Bettie M. Tiemer and office at 255 Ed Herns. Subscriptions listed at $1.00 yearly in advance with late payment terms.
Twenty years ago Bes Wihan Adame Jr won a lucky key at Linceliucy grocery and received a diamond ring. Births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Earl Weaver near New Oxford and a child born December 22 to Mr and Mrs A Jones near Hampton. Other entries mention Mr and Mrs Panl Sneeringer near Brink Run and Mr and Mrs Harry Cover near McSherrystown.
A fragment notes church notices are public and mentions a single sentence about the published notice regarding a church service.
Mrs Henry Noel Sr of McSherrystown was admitted to Hanover General Hospital for surgery. Fire damage at Sylvanna Shoe Company caused window frame damage. Rev Msgr Patrick P McGee celebrated the forty fourth anniversary of ordination and held services at Annunciation parish Locust Gap. Donald Lawrence stationed at Sampson AFB spends leave with parents. Philip Roth stationed at Birmingham, Ala visits home.
J H Smith proprietor announces public carol singing at Sunken Gardens tourist court 34 miles west of New Oxford on the Bencolin Highway. From 7 to 730 PM daily an organ will provide accompaniment and carol groups are invited to join. wear galoshes due to outdoor porch setup and amplifiers will project the music over a wide area.
Sister Cordelia Paradise Protectory was discharged from Hanover General Hospital and transported to Chestnut Hall Philadelphia. Richard E. Hoke was installed as scribe of Royal Arch Chapter 310 in Hanover at the annual reorganization. The Abbottstown Youth Association held its Christmas party at Emmanuel Reformed Church with candy oranges and a movie for all local children. Solicitations will occur this week to cover expenses. Burgess Merle Wolf and Merle Sanders are mentioned in connection with ongoing matters.
Auction set for Saturday January 3 at 1 pm two miles north of Cross Roads near Pine Run School selling Holstein cow with calf, 4 shoats, laying pullets, and a large list of farm machinery. Also advertising real estate and farm ads from DANNER'S Insurance and Real Estate with various listings in Hanover East Berlin and vicinity. Terms cash.
Merrill Wisler cut his finger with a saw last week and needed several stitches. Mr and Mrs John Shultz arrived to spend the Christmas holidays with Air and Mrs Norman H Miller. J Shultz is stationed with the U S Air Force at Mobile Alabama.
Announcement lists Miss Princess L Elgin of East Berlin daughter of Mrs Louelta Elgin and the late D Eugene Elgin to Charles M Senders son of Mr and Mrs Co Merle Seeders of Abbottstown Both engaged are Penn State sophomore Moss Elgin and Gettysburg College senior Joanne Plank are also noted.
Holiday specials feature: Studebaker two-door, Chev and Ford models with ceiling prices and sale prices. Reconditioned cars list includes 1951 Chevrolets, 1950 Buicks, 1947 Chevrolets, and a 1930 GMC truck. Also offers for farm supplies, real estate, appliances, antiques, and local services in Hanover New Oxford area.
Sergeant John F. Harman credited with aiding his unit in Korea to earn the Meritorious Unit Commendation. The notice also includes a sheriff sale in Adams County Pennsylvania with details of property in Strathairn Township and the Eck deed, to be sold by public auction.
Army notices Sgt Harman serving with headquarters of the 52nd Transportation Truck Battalion receives commendation from Gen Jans Van Freet of the U S Eighth Army. Harman enlisted in October 1948 and holds the Good Conduct Medal UN Service Ribbon and Korean Service Ribbon. Also in notices, Harry J Smith of Conewago Township dies leaving Letters Testamentary granted to William E Smith and Bernard G Smith. The estate notices call for claims and payments. An all day farm equipment sale is advertised near Elizabethtown, January 3 1953, with tractors hogs harvesters and farming gear listed.
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