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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1964
Page
2
The New Oxford Area School District faces inaction by the school board insurance committee, established in June 1963, on bidding the district insurance program. The editorial argues bids could save 2000 to 2500 and urges transparency, urging taxpayers to demand bids for insurance and other needs.
Don Douglas presents a puzzle where each clue leads to a word ending in cal. Examples include conical and botanical. Seek humorous, impassive, faultfinding, eccentric, doubtful, globular, chronological, puritanical, occult, rational, systematic, curative, extreme, catholic, practical.
A word puzzle: using the letters V A L E N T I N E score as many distinct English words with four or more letters as possible. Build words from the multiset VALENTINE with no extra letters.
Let W and M be the initial numbers of women and men. After at the next station 6 men and 8 women leave and 12 men and 5 women board. Initially W = M. Final ratio: women to men is 3/5. So (W plus minus) computing: after departure and arrival, women: W - 8 + 5 = W - 3. Men: M - 6 + 12 = M + 6. With W = M, (W - 3) = (3/5)(W + 6). Solve: 5W - 15 = 3W + 18, 2W = 33, W = 16.5 not integer. Recheck: initial women equals initial men, but total change affects ratio. correct setup yields N/A.
A list of words explores Valentine themed forms and homonyms while a note reports that originally 44 men and 33 women were aboard the train. The signposts mix wordplay and timing with a detail on passenger counts.
Center Square New Oxford sees Mrs. Byer fracture her arm as drill presses start at Susquehanna Casting Co. New hires: Brashears Sindlinger Kaiser Kohler Slagle. Roy Weaver hires on York Railways. Weavers buy Lincoln Heights lots. Bowser roller-skates East Berlin to Berlin. Harbold tracks radio time. Krall installs radio hearing Wilson death message. Grim family moves to Abbottstown. Irvin Hoover to convert barn into three dwellings. News publisher to begin new residence. Wheat sells at 1.10 per bushel.
Abbottstown firemen now operate a radio base station for better truck communication and county contact. An extra alarm button was added near the hall phone. A signal light will flash at alarms to aid equipment movement. Three January fires were reported and rules about hall equipment usage reiterated.
George Trostle was admitted to Polychinie Hospital Harrisburg for observation and treatment. James Cashman was sent to Africa after serving in Germany. His wife Mary Group of Gardners R D has joined him in Germany since November 1963. Rev Ray Jones of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church York Springs led morning devotions on WGET Gettysburg for two mornings.
James Coogan a 19 year old sophomore from Fairbanks Alaska weighs 123 pounds and wrestles for the United States Military Academy. His entry highlights a young athlete balancing academics and sport at West Point.
The editor discusses how people on Gomera in the Canaries communicate with a whistling language. The article notes it as a full system with tones and inflections, similar to speech, and mentions its long history and unclear origins. It ends with a provocative image of ordering a wife around by whistling.
A clipped fragment surveys social quirks and civic duties. It ponders dawns as relief from human ills, jokes about polite men caused by short skirts, and notes the habit of paying taxes with a smile while lamenting last April 15 cash sent.
A young traveler named RolloKansas on his first flight disturbed the cabin by pressing many buttons and racing the aisles. He collided with a stewardess carrying coffee, who then calmly redirected him to play outside.
A lighthearted column jokes that insanity is hereditary and can be inherited from children, noting the comic risk of passing quirks down generations.
A couple walking hand in hand notices the street being fixed, turning a serene moment into a challenge as the man remarks with dry humor that the streetwork is the obstacle they face. The scene shifts from calm to a lighthearted acknowledgement of street maintenance.
A short saying emphasizes the power of polite conduct and gentle speech in resolving tough situations. It suggests patience, kindness, and diplomacy can ease negotiations and overcome obstacles. The proverb underscores social harmony and considerate behavior as practical tools.
A puzzled mother asks a clerk if the toy is too complicated for a small child. The clerk responds that the educational toy helps the child adjust to the modern world and that whatever he assembles may be wrong.
A young bride tells her parents she did not know her husband drank. Her mother asks why she married him, and the bride replies that she only discovered his drinking when he came home sober one night.
The speaker cites throat trouble for halting lengthy conversations and jokes that several members threaten to cut it. The remark captures a humorous note about communication difficulties within a group.
After dining with her husband a woman searches for missing gloves as she returns to the table and checks the floor. A waiter interrupts to point out the gentleman near the door.
A light remark about jokes in politics sparks discussion as voters prepare for upcoming elections. Analysts note humor shapes public perception and candidates’ images, while comedians push for sharper satire. The piece highlights the tension between entertainment and civic discourse.
Quote from Ron L Coffman Grove City highlights teen endurance and effort. The piece notes boys push through tiredness to walk school routes and strive for 100 yard runs, reflecting small town pride and athletic spirit.
A reader advises handling insults with a range of responses from ignoring to laughing it off. The quote attributed to Fred W Grown reflects practical advice on managing offense in everyday interactions.
A man marries, then divorces amid impatience and memory lapses, and remarries, highlighting a comic tale of snatches and second chances in domestic life.
Readers discuss poems for cards with sly humor about modern romance. A woman warns that a husband who sends a sentimental Valentine might hint at infidelity, prompting caution about mushy messages.
AQ Ashley explains methods to avoid rings when cleaning stains from garments. Use a felt-covered floor cup under the spot. it stabilizes and prevents ring formation while rubbing.
Thirty year old Kermis Sebright fractured his right arm after a sleepwalking fall at home. New Oxford faced its coldest weather in years with temperatures from 14 to 18 degrees below zero, Hampton reporting 24 below. The cold boosted plumbers coal dealers and garagemen while produce dealers paid 17 to 19 cents a dozen for eggs. Local notices include a move by Mr and Mrs Samuel Higin Botham and ice harvesting at Diehl’s dam. New Oxford’s Livingston’s Restaurant touts fresh strawberry ice cream and sundae. OA Camp No 22 officers were installed, and gardening tips warn keeping house plants away from radiators.
United Church of Christ Rev. Ernest W. Brindle pastors St. John New Chester worship at 9 with church school at 10. Emmanuel Hampton church school 9 worship 10. Mt Olivet Bermudian church school 10 worship 11.
Rev Alexis Arnoldin pastorates Immaculate Conception church listing Stations of the Cross Friday at 3 p m Confessions Saturday 4 to 5 and 7 to 8 p m Masses Sunday 7 30 9 and 10 30 a m Stations of the Cross 3 p m Weekday Masses 8 a m Mass Wednesday 7 30 p m
Pleasant Street New Oxford Pastor Rev H James Justice announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. and evening worship at 7 p.m. Friday YPE meets at 7 30 p.m.
Salem EUB announces Rev Paul O Shettel as pastor. Sunday School starts at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m with the Guldens in attendance.
The notice lists Sunday School and worship times at Heidlersburg Ida ville and Mt Olivet. Rev. Jacob F. Stover serves at the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. in Heidlersburg. Ida ville offers 10 a.m. Sunday School and 7:30 p.m. worship. Mt Olivet holds 9 a.m. worship and 10 a.m. Sunday School.
Lincolnway Full Gospel Center near Abbottstown and Cross Keys lists morning worship at 10 30 a m and an evening service on Wednesday at 7 30 p m led by Pastor Fred Mummert.
Reverend William Kennard leads worship in York Springs at 9 a.m. with church school at 10 a.m. Lenten study follows on Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. New Oxford offers church school at 9 a.m. worship at 10 a.m. and Lenten study at 7 p.m. Hunterstown holds church school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 15 a.m. in the Methodist Church.
The Church of Christ on the Lincoln Highway Rt. 30 east of Abbottstown holds Bible study at 10 a.m. worship and Communion at 11 a.m. and an evening service at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday Bible study is at 7 30 p.m. led by evangelist Harry M Vaughn.
Daily Mass at 7 a.m. except Wednesday and Saturday. Lent adds 7 p.m. Wednesday sermon with stations and Benediction 2:30 p.m. Friday stations and Benediction 7 p.m. Saturday Mass 8 a.m. Confessions 4–5 and 6–7 p.m. Sunday Holy Name Masses 7 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Confessions 9 a.m. Holy Name meeting at 7:30 a.m.
Rev. John L. Kugle presides as pastor with Sunday School at 9 15 a m Holy Communion at 8 15 and 10 20 a m Lenten service to follow on Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
New Chester Lutheran M R Hamsher serves as supply pastor at St Mark's Heidlersburg with worship at 9 and Sunday School at 10. St John’s Hampton holds 10:30 service while St Paul’s The Pines offers Sunday School at 9 but no worship. Mid week Lenten service Feb 19 at St Mark's with guest minister Rey Henry S. Early.
Rev Jam Z. Martin leads at S Pauls New Oxford with worship at 9 am and Church School at 10 am. Emanuel Abbotts town lists Church School at 9 am and youth fellowship at 7 pm with an 1:15 a.m. note.
John R. Korver named supply pastor at Great Conewago Presbyterian Church. Church School at 10 am worship service at 11 15 am conducted at Hunterstown location.
Ten years ago a two story eight room dwelling on the Lincoln Highway near Galdens was sold at public sale by Roger Mc Cleaf of the Edward K. McCleaf estate to David Mc Dannell for 3600 dollars. Mr and Mrs C F Brinkerhoff York Springs will host an open house Sunday for their South wedding anniversary.
Pastor W H Anderman Jr of St Pauls leads church services with church school at 9 3 a m and communion at 10 4 a m The Lenten vesper service is Wednesday at 7 30 p m at St Pauls Red Run
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran announces Sunday Church School at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 15 a.m led by Rev Harold R Stoudt Pastor.
The Lower Conewage Church of the Brethren led by Elder O Wayne Cook holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m Bermudian and Wolgamuth follow the same schedule with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m.
Rev. Victor Nichols leads at Morning Hour Chapel with Sunday School at 9 a.m. worship at 10 15 a.m. Prayer meeting follows on Wednesdays at 7 30 p.m.
Lloyd Malehorn serves as supply pastor at Bermudian Bible Church. The church holds a 10 30 a m service with Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p m and a prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m.
Mt Royal Full Gospel announces a fellowship service led by Pastor Mabel Seville this weekend. Activities include Sunday School at 9 30 a m and evangelistic service at 7 30 p m with a Young People session at 7 p m on Saturday and Sunday.
Harmony Grove Chapel invites worshipers to a Bible study with Pastor C. Jack Orr guiding sessions from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at 7:30.
The text notes Reverend Jack E Herrera serving as pastor with a service time listed as 10 15 a m. It cites a church role and a specific worship hour.
Latimore Lutheran announces worship and Sunday School timings for two churches. Lower Bermudian holds Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. Chestnut Grove offers worship at 9 a.m. and Sunday School at 10 a.m. under Pastor M. Benson Paull.
Paradise Holtzschwamm announces Rev. C. E. Strasbaugh as pastor with Sunday School at 9 15 a m and worship service details forthcoming. Other church events and times follow in the weekly notice.
The Wellsville EUB announces worship at 9 a.m. with Sunday School at 10 a.m. In Red Mount the service is at 9 a.m. and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Mt. Royal also holds Sunday School at 9 a.m. Pastor Rev. W. W. Costic leads the services.
St Pauls Red Run Lutheran Church announces worship at 10 15 a m with Pastor Charles A Snyder leading and catechetical class at 6 30 p m in the evening session.
Upper Conewago Ralph Schildt and Elder East Berlin announce prayer meetings. Latimore hosts ship at 10:30 a.m and Bible study at 7:15 p.m. Trestle's holds a prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. at James Livingston's home.
John’s Lutheran Abbottstown lists Charles Aurand D D Supply Pastor. Church School at 9 15 a m worship at 10 30 a m Catechetical class on Saturday at 1 30 p m.
Daily Mass is 6 45 a m Friday Stations of the Cross 2 30 p m and 7 30 p m Saturday Confessions 7 to 8 pm Sunday Masses 7 am chapel 1 9 and 11 am church Evening Mass Wednesday 7 30 p m
The Seventh Day Adventist church two miles south of York Springs on Route 94 hosts worship at 9 15 a.m. each Saturday with Sabbath School at 10 30 a.m. A prayer meeting is held Tuesday at 7 30 p.m led by Elder C M Bee pastor.
Orchard men and landscapers plan pruning in late March as the dormant period suits the task. For shade trees February and March are preferred. Carl Bittner of Penn State Extension recommends clean cuts near the main limb to prevent water retention.
A home remedy suggests cleaning marks and rings on wood finishes by using a fine abrasive made from oil and cigarette or cigar ashes. Dip an oil-wetted cloth into the ashes and gently rub over the stains to remove them.
Roberta Le shares practical home advice across household tasks and small repairs. Tips cover suede cleaning via professional cleaners, quick wine chilling with damp flannel, caster lubrication with castor oil, carpet edge sealing with rubber cement, curtain stretching with a bedsheet, ammonia for tobacco fumes, improvised can opener from a nail, dented table tennis balls revived with boiling water, and reviving hard putty with linseed oil.
A reader asks if babysitters should avoid visitors during work, and Sally agrees it is a business arrangement requiring the sitter’s undivided attention. A sleepless wife sleepy from her husband’s tossing is advised to consider twin beds instead of pills. A fiancé. learns engagements imply exclusivity, and a men’s wedding invitation omission is deemed a polite mistake inviting wives to attend.
Instructions describe cutting glass underwater with tin snips by nibbling small amounts to avoid breakage with a rubber cement pattern for guidance. It notes plate or heavy glass is unsuitable. Also explains making a paint bucket hanger from a steel coat hanger by straightening and bending into a looped hook for ladder use.
Twenty years ago Rossville Topper Jr. joined the U S Army at New Cumberland while local residents take government posts and face induction. New Oxford draft board notifies three men Raymond Hamilton Miller Small to report for induction as first under the new system. Regina Moore and Miss Moore take clerical work in York Trust. Mrs Annie Kinneman injured at home in Abbottstown. John Hafer promoted to major. St Mary’s Holy Name Society elects officers Ryland Robinson president Thomas French vice president Wilton Miller secretary Cletus Staub treasurer Henry Huffnagle and Raymond Small of New Oxford recently enlisted in the Navy will depart for Harrisburg.
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