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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1946

Page

5

Annual Christmas Banquet Held by Liv ageten Whee Co.

The Liv ageten Whee company held its annual Christmas banquet at Pine Tree Inn near York on Thursday evening with about 116 attendees. Toastmistress Mrs Norman Griffin led the event titled Breakfast in Wellywood while Onsries M Jacobs served as master of ceremonies and Mrs R W Livingston directed carols. Prizes included nylon hose pairs for women and neckties for men. orchids, wallets, and rings were awarded to several attendees.

Corrinne Weaver Amos Little R. W. Livingston

Gifts and dancing mark 1847 company party

Dr Posner distributed shoes gifts to female staff with silver plated compacts while men received gold collar tie and key chain sets. Rosebud corsages were given to the girls courtesy of Mrs Norman Griffin director of fitting dept and Mrs Evelyn Harner. Committee included Mrs Griffin chair Mrs Mae Miummert Miss Kathryn Staub Melvin Winanhol.

Posner Norman Griffin Evelyn Harner Kathryn Staub Melvin Winanhol

Olive Tree Typically Bears Fruit Across Centuries

A standard olive tree yields fruit for many centuries under favorable conditions. The statement highlights the tree's long productive life and resilience across generations.

Fire destroys home. mother saves two young daughters

Mrs. Velma Hibner escaped with her daughters Barbara Anh aged 1 and Nancy Jane 4 as a four room frame bungalow west of Gettysburg burned rapidly. Firefighters arrived after a neighbor’s call to save the nearby Cease dwelling. Defective wiring is blamed. losses include clothing bedding furniture and a Christmas assistance check.

Velma Hibner Barbara Anh Nancy Jane Nancy Gettysburg Hanover Highway Reeponse Lailn Doersom

Adams County Child Welfare Plan Study Opens

The Adatte county board began studying the annual plan for Adams County Child Welfare services. Mrs Marian Sheridan from the Department of Welfare outlined next year changes including state covering the secretary's full salary starting 1947. Firefighters responded to a chicken coop fire attached to a garage as neighbors formed a bucket brigade to combat the flames.

Adatte Adams County Child Welfare Services State Department of Welfare Marian Sheridan Department of Welfare Chit Welfare Service Seighsbors

Commissioners Announce Schedule For December 1996

The commissioners announced plans and will hold the following sessions in December 1996. Details specify dates and locations to be announced later by the governing body.

Meeting Date Mixup Causes Schedule Shift

The document notes a change to meeting timing this week, moving from January 1 to a date in January but not specified. Officials advise attendees to verify new location and time due to the adjustment.

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