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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1966
Page
11
The editorial discusses advertising as a key driver of success for all merchants small and large. It argues advertising builds demand, supports economic growth, and is a teachable discipline rooted in truth and integrity. The Item offers its staff expertise to help area businesses with advertising questions.
Thirty years ago Rev. Arthur Yeagr was named assistant pastor at Jon Les theran Church in Sunbury. Two stray dogs killed 11 ducks and two geese on Emerson L. Eckert’s farm near New Oxford. Local residents moved homes on Hanover Street and nearby properties. Grain and produce prices listed include wheat at 1.40 a bushel and eggs at 26 to 28 cents per dozen. December perfect attendance recognized at Hilpatrick School. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Noel celebrated a golden wedding in McSherrystown. J Harry Simmer reported to Harrisburg for duties with the social security board.
The New Oxford Council No. 1968 Royal Arcanum elected officers including Regent John L Vuregent and Treasurer Ellis Cook. A report notes injuries from incidents on December 30 1926 with miscues at a local Lutheran church dedication and a few accidents and slips causing injuries.
Ten years ago Fred Nell and family moved to a remodeled home on the same East Berlin street. N A Decker, East Berlin National Bank assistant cashier, will retire December 31 after since 1925 service. Miss Sara Low Hull, 1955 EBHS graduate, hired as bank bookkeeper. Two sewer line workers were injured at Warner Hospital. Elmer Bittle suffered extensive burns and Harvey Laughman a fall injury while using an air hammer. Marti L. Kunkel showcases an elaborate Christmas display at her East Berlin home. R L Social Club held a turkey banquet with 1150 members. 1957 officers were elected.
About 250 workers were dismissed early when a fire ignited smoke in an exhaust blower system at Freeman’s Tear Shoe Corporation on Maple Ave and Commerce St in Hanover. The one story plant filled with smoke around 3 40 p m. workers sent home and returned next morning. Fire Chief Reginald C Stremen attributed the blaze to arks from a tandem overhead conveyor system and noted a storage shed fire sparked the incident.
A humorous look at New Year resolutions urging less pomp and more integrity. The piece blends aphorisms about kindness, courage, and self improvement with witty quips on success, fashion, meat prices, and a playful verse about a beaver and a motorist, all in a period voice.
A fragmented page outlines simple home craft projects using wooden slats and ice cream sticks. It describes making a wall shelf with curved cutting lines and red and black paint, and using glue or brads for assembly. Also notes decorative rose stands or coasters from sticks and a moral verse about timing and friendship.
A collage of light Q and A snippets offers kitchen tips and witty exchanges. It advises grating onion to extract juice, makes a simple bicarbonate deodorant, and suggests erasing rain stains on suede with an emery board. It also includes casual humor about driving and a New Year greeting.
Article notes that while power-drives remain a major cause of industrial accidents handling goods in daily operations now ranks first. It details lifting positioning and stacking as risk factors and hints at broader workers’ safety practices and common home maintenance tips mixed with questions and quick fixes.
Bermudian Bible Church Morning Sunday School 9 30 worship 10 30 evangelistic service prayer meeting Wednesday. Latimore Lutheran Parish Pastor M Benson Paull Sunday School 9 20 am worship 11 Chestnut Grove Sunday School 3 am 10 am Methodist Charge Pastor Kannard worship 9 am Church School 10 am United Brethren Charge Pastor Tue? Worship 11 am Heidlersburg Worship 9 am Sunday School 30 am Holy Trinity Lutheran School 9 30 worship 10 45 Seventh Day Adventist Rt 94 2 miles south Elder Bee Divine worship Saturday 9 15 Sabbath School 9 45 Saturday Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm Chaos Hill Church of God York Springs Route 2 Pa Sunday School 9 30 am worship 10 30 am Evening Praise 30 pm Wednesday prayer and study 7 58 pm Lower Cenewage Church of the Brethren Exeter Bermudian Sunday School 9 30 am worship 10 30 Wolgamot Sunday School 9 90 am worship 10 22 am
A DIY paste repairs heels and other worn spots using pre-cut rubber-base fillers. The self adhesive and self vulcanizing compound dries overnight for a quick, neat fix.
Announcement from St Paul’s Lutheran The Pines in New Oxford lists Sunday School at 9 a m. with worship following. Pastor Kenneth D James leads the congregation and the service details are provided for parishioners.
A Gazette of church services lists multiple congregations in East Berlin and nearby towns. It notes times for Sunday School and worship with Communion or Mass, including churches in New Oxford Henterstown United Christ Bermudian Great Conewago Rossville Harmony Grove First Lutheran Immaculate Conception Salem EUB Hampton-Heidlersburg St. Mark St. John's Lincoln Full Gospel Paradise Zwingli Trinity and more, with midweek and Friday evening services where noted.
A jumble of church schedules and pastor names appears for Abbottstown area including St John’s Lutheran and Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary with service times. The text also includes a stray note on Indonesia exports and weathering trivia about Canada and Mexico.
The text advises cleaning aluminum with a mixture of ammonia borax and water applied with a soft cloth. An alternative method uses farm soap and water followed by drying and polishing with whiting. For a corroded steam iron, fill with vinegar, heat until very hot, pour out the vinegar, and thereafter use only distilled water to maintain condition.
Household tips cover freezing vegetables cleaning windows bead care stains and rust proofing. Articles advise sorting washing lighter batches drying with steam and using sugar to keep cheese fresh while suggesting simple cleaning mixes for windshields rugs and curtains.
News notes from New Oxford and Berlin include John Kaiser reporting for recruit training at Bainbridge Naval Center for a four year term. Officers of Theodore Pfeiffer Camp No 1 Sons of Veterans for 1947 are listed with Commander Arthur Weaver and others. William McClain Jr of Washington DC, and New Oxford, was wounded in a hunting accident in Streaming County. A school baseball mishap left a student with jaw injuries and teeth knocked out. Harold Sanders and Mrs Walker are mentioned among local residents connected to East Berlin. An anniversary party honors Mrs Walker at the home of Mr and Mrs Harvey Walker.
Congratulations to several residents observing birth day anniversaries soon. Names and locations include Mrs. Jean Behney York Springs December 30 Mrs. Edith Elliot Brethren Home New Oxford December 30 Stanley Myers Palmyra December 30 W C Alwine Atlantic City formerly of New Oxford his 95th January 9 Mrs Ronald Dellinger Gettysburg R 4 and Ray Sibert twin son and daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Sibert New Oxford R 2 December 23.
A batch of reader questions covers punctuality in relationships, hair color choices, motherhood shower etiquette, wedding gift replies, and engagement readiness. Advice emphasizes honesty, personal choice, and respectful communication.
The council of St Paul Church New Oxford will meet Tuesday evening at 7:30. St Paul s Mie Societe will meet Tuesday at 8 p m. Communion will be administered at Emmanuel Church Sunday at 10 75 a m. Women of Emmanuel will meet Wednesday at 1 30 p m.
The passage says God is everywhere and His light shines on our path. It describes Him as a healing power near us, within the circle of love, ready to strengthen and sustain us. It emphasizes His sovereignty over actions and reactions.
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