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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1936
Page
6
The display floor test shows heating 1,200 gallons of water by electricity costs $1.92 per month on the new low rate, while a contestant’s estimate was $1.87. Another test records $2.07 actual monthly cost versus a $2.04 estimate for 1,200 gallons at the special low rate. winner Smyser, 225 W Lincoln Ave Gettysburg.
By unanimous vote the Hanover school board dismissed secretary Nellie R. Bergstresser after eighteen months on the court appointed board. A successor, Miss Valeria Becker, will take the post once a $5000 bond is approved, with a salary of $1000 a year.
The Rev George W Frey Jr pastor of the Hanover Mission of the Evangelical church preached his first sermon to a large Green Springs congregation on Sunday. He recalled his father Rev George W Frey Sr who led the old Hanover circuit starting March 10 1925 and served two years. The elder Frey then mentored his son as pastor of the new mission begun March 11 1935. The first quarterly conference was announced for March 30 at Green Springs with Rev Dr Albert P Weaver to preach the next morning and administer communion.
The Heidlersburg sale by Calvin Smith at the county home drew many bidders. Clarence G. Ecker plans a new store and restaurant on his lot and aims to open soon. Warren Sterner and family will relocate to York Springs around April 1. Mrs. Rosie Brame visited Hampton with sister Maggie Howe. Chester Groscost spent weekend with John Miller’s family at Rock Chapel. Mrs. Charles Stough traveled in Harrisburg. I. R. Tanger’s condition remains unimproved. Neely Kennedy of Twin Bridges to build a barn replacing one burned. Mrs. E L Weigle improves after scalding accident in cellar stairway from hot grease. Jacqueline Saum visiting grandparents S. K. Linah. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel F. Nace celebrated 37th anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Hess of Table Rock marked 18th anniversary at Nace home, east of Gettysburg. Gettysburg council met. C. W. Epley accused state officials of not cooperating against the water company, noting better borough water but lack of support from state officials.
Announcement from the state emergency relief offices area No 4 covering Adams county states all employable family members on relief must register as soon as possible. It clarifies existing registrants need not re register and notes H J Hopkins of the national re employment service in Chambersburg will station representatives in districts for registration. Those not registered will be notified with the date and place of registration for their district.
Seemingly rested after a week off, the Gettysburg Fleet Wings returned to action by walloping the Rinaldi Taylors in Washington D C by 46 to le. The dominant performance featured strong offense and solid defense throughout the game.
A public sale on March 28, 1935 at the F A Shindledecker farm near New Oxford offers two heavy work horses nine cattle and a full line of farming implements and tools. The sale provides eight months credit or four percent cash discount on accounts over ten dollars. smaller accounts under ten dollars paid in cash. Harry E Jacobs signs as owner.
At the same time and place the undersigned, intending to quit housekeeping, will sell 5 piece parlor suite cherry claw foot stand wardrobes bureaus walnut over 100 years old, many items including kitchen range parlor stoves refrigerator sewing machine rugs furniture and household items. Sale starts 11 a m cash only. Refreshments to benefit Lutheran Sunday School.
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