New Oxford Agrees to Sale of New Bond for Savings
The New Oxford Area School District board accepted Iva Haupt & Co. as underwriter for a new bond to retire the 1959 issue with estimated savings of 187 965 22 dollars. The plan provides escrow until callable and repayment by 1992 at rates around 3 5 percent, with Gettysburg National Bank continuing as trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Oxford
New Oxford Area
Iva Haupt & Co
New York Stock Exchange
Charles G. Rodgers
Department of Public Instruction
Gettysburg National Bank
Shealer Enters Commissioner Race in Republican bid
Edgar G. Shealer of Straban Township announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county commissioner. He has long served as a county Republican committeeman and six years on the executive committee. A general contractor with his son for about 20 years, he worked as a general foreman during World War II on federal projects. He belongs to Trinity United Church of Christ Battle Field Guides Association and the Moose Lodge. Mr and Mrs Shearer have four married children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar G. Shealer
Straban
Trinity United Church of Christ, Battlefield Guides’ Association
The
Moose Judge
Shearer
John L Maring Enters Adams County Commissioner Race
John L Maring a lifelong Cumberland Township resident and farmer announces his candidacy for Adams County commissioner on the Democratic ticket. He has worked as a highway department operator for eight years, attended Gettysburg public schools and Gettysburg High School, and is 51 years old with a wife and two children. He is active in Mt Lutheran Church serving as deacon elder and council president, ex school director, member of Barlow Fire Company Moose lodge and treasurer of the Adams County Men's Democratic Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Maring
Gettysburg
R. I
Cumberland Two
Adams County
Highway Department
Gettysburg High School
Maring
Mt. Lutheran Church
Joint Council
Barlow Fire Company
Moose Lodge
Men's Democratic Club
New Oxford Lions Host District Governor Visit
New Oxford Lions Club welcomed District Governor Robert N. Senft for an annual official visit with a large turnout. No meeting February 27 due to hockey game at Hershey. attendees urged to notify George Allamong. March 13 greeter committee chaired by Charles Alwine. March 27 entertainment led by Wayde Stover. April 10 program planned by Merrill Yohe with the boys and girls committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Lions Club
Robert N. Senft
Hershey
George Allamong
Charles Alwine
Wayde Stover
Merrill Yohe
Local notes from New Oxford area community reel
New Oxford locals report visits among families in Dallastown Hanover and York counties. Dems from Hamilton Twp announce spring Primary bids. Italy study trip for Sheila Kling. NCCW Immaculate Conception meeting planned. various birthdays illness and hospital updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Helfrich
David
Dallastown
Helfrich
Charles Sadler
Hanover St
Margie Starner
R. 2
Frederick St
Hanover
Howard Ecker
W. High St
Leo Ecker
S.orange St
Calvin Taylor
Arendtsville
NCCW
Immaculate Conception
Hamilton Twp
Harry J. Hoover
Clyde O. Garber
John H. Haar
John Bechtel
Clyde Spies
Hedgesville
W. Va
Harold Manning Jr
Hagerstown
Spies
John W. Herman
E. High St
Sally McCadden
Gettysburg
A. F. McCadden
Berlin Rd
John McCadden
Michael
McCadden
Frank McCadden
Florence Yantis
Joanne
McSherrystown
Sheila Kling
Ralph Kling
York
William Kling
Lincolnway West
Italy
Kling
Syracuse University
New York
Conewago Homemakers
Fred G. Klunk
Warren
Rufus Millhimes
New Chester
Florida
Herschel Shortridge
Gail
Drexel Hill
Gladys Brown
New
New Oxford Square Crash Injures No One
Ronald Lyle Smith 24 escaped injury when his car struck the New Oxford square Sunday at 7 55 PM on the Lincoln highway Dozing while driving he awoke to the circle braked and skidded into the circle breaking two guard posts Estimated damage 350 dollars Range Poll Parrot Shoe Store Hanover advertises canvas shoes for winter vacation plans
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Lyle Smith
Hopewell R. 2
New Oxford
Smith
Lincoln Highway
New Oxford Square
RANGE
Poll-Parrot Shoe
York St
Hanover
Rupp, Adams County Chief Assessor, Dies at 57
Lloyd J. Rupp Sr. 57, of York Springs, longtime carpenter and farmer, died Monday at Polyclinic Hospital Harrisburg from an acute heart attack after serving two months as Adams County chief assessor. Survived by widow Ethel Brough, two sons Lloyd Jr. and Donald, and one grandchild. Funeral 2 PM at Pit Tenturf Funeral Home York Springs with two ministers. interment Dillsburg Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd J. Rupp Sr
York Springs
Adams County
Harrisburg
Dillsburg
James
Alice
Albert Rupp
Henry M. Hersh
Rupp
Hersh
Chestnut Grove
Ethel Brough
Lloyd J. Rupp Jr
Donald Rupp
Pittenturf
Norman L. Bortner
Donald G. Roemer
New Oxford Fire Company Sets Carnival Dates
The New Oxford Fire Company announced July 25 26 and 27 as the annual carnival dates at the February meeting. A committee of Richard C. Sipe Norman Humbert Joseph Mahone Willis Plank and John Harrell was named to plan the event.
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New Oxford Fire Company
Richard C. Sipe
Norman Humbert
Joseph Mahone
Willis Plank
John Harrell
William Berwager
Adams County Tuberculosis Society
William Staub
New Oxford Girl Is Hanover Queen
Miss Sarah Smeltz daughter of Mr and Mrs George E Smeltz was chosen queen of hearts at the Hanover Venture Club Valentine dance at the Hanover Legion home Friday. Coronation was by Barbara Doll last year’s queen. Court included Phyllis Miller Mary Webb Nancy Amspacher and Mrs Norman Becker. Proceeds go to the Hanover branch York County Association for Mentally Retarded Children. about 200 people attended.
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Sarah Smeltz
George E. Smeltz
Hanover Venture Club
Hanover Legion
Barbara Doll
Hanover
Queen's Court
Phyllis Miller
Hanover R
Mary Webb
Nancy Amspacher
Norman Becker
Marvin Breighner
Lewis Fox
Littlestown
Russell Reichart
Gettysburg
Regina Mummert
York County Association For
New Oxford School District elects two new teachers
At February meeting the New Oxford Area School District unanimously elected two new teachers Rob ert Weibley and Miss Nancy C Budd. They approved a janitor hire Emory Hammer and authorized a bond issue replacement with lower rate. Bills totaling 38976.14 were approved and water sewer charges of 2062.50 were urged to be paid under protest.
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INEW
Oxford
Oxford Area School
Glenn Haar
Robert Weibley
Shippensburg State (Village
Aoill Bani Ne Auncedure
Nancy C. Budd
West Chester State College
Emory Hammer
New Oxford
Hamilton and Tyrone
Abbottstown
Charles Hash
Wayne Walker
New Oxford Borough
NOHS StudentsIn County Festival Highlights
Twenty four New Oxford High School students took part in Adams County Music Festival at Lit testown High School auditorium. About 320 county students from seven high schools participated directed by hornist and conductor Dr. James Thurmond. County chorus from NOHS listed sopranos altos tenors and basses with multiple performers. chorus and band programs featured numerous musical selections.
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New Oxford High School
Adams County
Littestown
James Thurmond
Curtis Institute of Music
The
American University
Catholic University of America
Judy Henson
Pat ‘Frock
Sandy Mummert
Carole Bollinger
Dot
C. Saint-Saens
John Cacavas
Tamboo
Francioso Cavez
Wildcat
John Cavas
Roland F. Seitz
Peter Wilhonsky
James Neilson
Elizabeth Zinn Court Happenings in Berwick Township
Informations before Justice Elizabeth Zinn list defendants including John R. McMaster Hanover Route 3 speeding Robert F. Reichart New Oxford Route 1 driving too fast for conditions and driving without license Charles P T Groft Hanover Street New Oxford driving too fast for conditions Richard Dubs Summit Avenue Hanover driving too fast for conditions and Thomas L Morningstar Abbotstown Route 1 reckless driving.
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Elizabeth Zinn
Justice of the Peace
Berwick
John R. McMaster
Hanover R
Robert F. Reichart
New Oxford
Charles PT. Groft
Hanover St
Richard
Dubs
Summit Ave
Hanover
Thomas L. Morningstar
Abbotstown
New Oxford Cemetery Association elects new director
C. P. Keefer of New Oxford was elected a director at the annual meeting of the New Oxford Cemetery Association, held Tuesday evening in the Farmers and Merchants Bank. Re-elected directors include H. A. Jones and R. W. Livingston, with Ralph Alwine presiding as president and officers G. W. Sadler, C. Robert Brothers, and H. B. Flaherty continuing in key posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sec
H. B. Flaherty
Treas
Bridge request prompts county aid discussion near Gettysburg
Commissioners and two boards of supervisors met at the courthouse to discuss building a 50 to 60 foot bridge over Rock Creek about 1.5 miles north of here on the Biglerville Road toward Gettysburg Harrisburg Road. Officials note multiple crossovers exist elsewhere but the southern Gettsburg area lacks a nearby span. No final action was taken.
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Cumberland and Strachan
Rock Creek
Here
Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg
Harrisburg
Biglerville
WCTU Workshop Held Friday at York Springs Church
The York Springs Methodist Church hosted a WCTU workshop with 42 attendees. Activities included devotions led by Mrs. William Kennard, a skit by Ann Sowers and Alice Hikes, a solo by Mrs. Earl Ferrow, and performances by Loyal Temperance Legion children. The film Far From Alone opened the main program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WCTU
York Springs Methodist Church
P Sans
William Kennard
Ann Sowers
Alice Hikes
Earl Ferrow
Loyal Temperance Legion
Bermudian Springs
York Springs
Latimore
Mabel Leer
Lillie M. Hansen
Denmark
Bennie Fadenrecht
Adams Count
Grace Howe
4-H Dairy Club Meeting Held in Gettysburg
Adams County 4-H Dairy Club met at the West Street branch of Gettysburg National Bank. Judy Fissell demonstrated Show Day Countdown and Dr Ralph Jackson spoke on Calfhood Diseases. The group planned a window display and a square dance. Joseph Lutz awarded 2.50 for third place in the 4-H cookie sale. Jack Gebhart led all club members over 14 with 75 boxes. Next meeting March 1 in the courthouse basement. Blood donors at Warner Hospital for the week ending February 5 include Richard Robinson and Warren Berkheimer of New Oxford.
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Adams County Dairy 4-H
West St
Gettysburg National Bank
Judy Fissell
Ralph Jackson
Joseph Lutz
Jack Gebhart
New Oxford vs Scotland game moved to tonight
New Oxford High School officials announce the game against Scotland School will be played tonight instead of tomorrow. The Quincy High School match postponed Tuesday due to weather will take place Saturday evening at the usual time.
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New Oxford High School
Scotland
New Oxford High
Quincy High School
Quincy
Dairy Marketing Workshop set at Gettysburg Bank studies
Penn State professors C William Pierce and George Brandon head Adams County Dairy Marketing Workshop series held February 22 March 1 8 15 and 22 at 8 p m in Gettysburg National Bank West Street Branch. Enrollment limited to 40. notify Adams County Extension Office by February 20.
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Ir. C. William Pierce
George Brandon
Pennsylvania State University
Adams County
West St
Gettysburg National Bank
William Johnstone
Herbert Gilmore
Thomas Piper
Adams County Extension Office
Topper
CCC
Pennsylvania
State Milk Control Commission
U.S. Supreme Court
Lehigh Valley
New York-New Jersey
Farm Bureau
Farmers Union
Senate and Administration
California
Plan Leadership Training Schools Held at Churches
Leadership Training Schools will run each Monday from February 18 to March 25 at the Church of the Brethren in Gettysburg and at the York Springs Methodist Church to boost Christian education. York Springs instructors include Mrs. Ronald Roemer Miss Mary Young Rev J Paul Burkhart Rev Jacob Stover and Rev Howard Smith. Sessions run 7 to 9 30 pm and are open to all church workers and prospective leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Brethren
Gettysburg
York Springs Methodist Church
Ronald Roemer
Mary Young
J. Paul Burkhart
Jacob Stover
Howard Smith
Reckless Driving Charges Filed in New Oxford Area
The following informations were laid before Justice of the Peace Kermit J. Smith. Reckless driving charges against Robert J. Shrader of New Oxford Route 2 for February 4 and Donald Lyle Smith of Hopewell for February 10. plus driving too fast for conditions against Kermit J. Smith on February 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Straley
C. S. Straley
New Oxford
Kermit J. Smith
Abbottstown
Robert J. Shrader
Donald Lyle Smith
Hopewell
Forfeits Fine for Motor Code Violation
Emily Hail of New Oxford forfeited a $645 fine for an inadequate muffler in Westminster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
Emily Hail
New Oxford
Adams County Draft Board Announces Induction of Two Men
The Adams County draft board will call two men for induction, correcting a prior count of 13. The announcement was made on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Monjay
Scout Meeting Cancelled in New Oxford
The weekly Boy Scout Troop 35 meeting in the old high school on North Peters Street was canceled due to a power failure, announced by Scoutmaster Robert Donohue.
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New Oxford
North Peters Street
Robert Donohue
Washburn New President Of New Oxford Chamber
N T Washburn of 106 Lincoln Way West was elected president of the New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce at the annual open meeting. Five new directors were named including Poist Washburn Zeigler Nell and Sneeringer. The group planned the industrial fund drive and discussed the Art and Craft Show. Fred Klunk urged action on a better water supply and an open basin near the water plant.
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N. T. Washburn
Lincoln
Way West
New
Oxford Area
Comtierce
Washburn
William C. Alwine Jr
William L. Zeigler
Frobert Poist
Poist
Zeigler
Chester Nell
James Sneeringer
J. Hilly Rife
New Oxford
Chamber
Fred Klunk
New Oxford Municipal Authority
Klunk
East Berlin social notes and local happenings
East Berlin residents gather for a Gleaner class Valentine party with twenty nine attenders and prize winners. Local illness closures include Mrs. Gentzler and Frank Jacobs while the Stoudt family conducts devotions on WGET. Post Office hours note Washington's Birthday closures and altered services.
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William Hertz
Eleanor
Bertha Ann
Wyoming
Del
Paul Jacobs
East Berlin R. 2
Charles Gentzler
Abbottstown St
Trinity Lutheran Sunday School
Church Annex
Norman Wolf
Connie Weaver
Pauline Kunkel
Katie Slothour
John Myers
Lewis Hoffman
Carlton Jacobs
Judy Wolf
Luther Smith
Cause Of Bad Tasting Water Not Determined
New Oxford borough faced a bad tasting and odor issue in its water over the weekend. Councilman H A Jones said the state Health Department was notified, a state official inspected the plant and Conewago Creek, samples were taken, and a report is expected Friday. Local lines and the elevated tank were flushed to correct the problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
H. A. Jones
Conewago Creek
Jones
East Berlin Firemen Set Carnival Dates
Twenty four members attended the East Berlin firemen meeting at the EF fire hall Locust Street. The carnival runs July 30 to August 3 with Karvin Krout and Roy Chronister as entertainment chairs. A Ladies Night is planned and the auxiliary invites with a future donuts sale February 26.
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East Berlin
Firmen
Locust St
Joseph Balek Jr
Karvin Krout
Roy Chronister
Lloyd Chronister
Earl Bollinger
William Poe
the Fire Company
Fire Causes 2300 Damage at East Berlin Home
East Berlin firemen responded to a noon blaze at the Charles Burgard property in East Berlin R.2 occupied by Ora Bonne and family. The fire started in the living room causing extensive damage to the house and to a davenport chair TV venetian blinds and curtains. Estimated losses total about 2300 with 2000 to the structure and 300 to contents. Karvin Krout assistant fire chief was in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Berlin
Charles Burgard
R. 2
Ora Bonne
Karvin Krout
New Oxford PTA Meeting on Vocational and College Opportunities
New Oxford PTA will meet Monday at 8 pm in New Oxford Elementary School with executive session at 7 pm. Leroy Cohn of the York County Employment Service will discuss Vocational Opportunities, and Paul Green of Elizabethtown College will cover College Opportunities. Don Hills will chair. The March meeting is set for March 18 at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford Parent-Teacher Association
Leroy Cohn
York County
Pennsylvania State Employment Service
Paul Green
Elizabethtown College
Don Hills
New Oxford
Association
Antique Car Club Elects Officers
Earl Fries of York re-elected president of the Gettysburg Region Antique Automobile Club of America. Other officers for 1963 include C J Gallagher Hanover vice president Mrs George Cohn Shirl oh secretary treasurer and board members Paul Kriner Chambersburg Elmer Palmer New Oxford and Burnell Redding Hanover R 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Fries
York
Gettysburg Region
Antique Automobile Club of America
C.j.gallagher
Hanover
George Cohn
Shirloh
Paul Kriner
Chambersburg
Elmer Palmer
New Oxford
Burnell Redding
Hanover R. 5
Adams County Extension Office Moves to Topper Building
The Adams County Agricultural Extension Association relocated to the first floor of the Topper building on Baltimore Street Gettysburg next to the courthouse. The former multi location setup on the Topper building second floor and courthouse floors was consolidated into the new office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County Agricultural Extension Association
D. L. Radsma
Topper
Baltimore St
Gettysburg
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Shealer
N.O. Lions’ Corner
Spa
Lloyd J. Rupp
Adams
N.O
VNTR
NOHS
Warner ‘Hospital
Richard Robinson
Warren Berkheimer
Plan Leadership Training Schools
N. O. Chamber
Mary Baker
Margaret Eisenhart
VFW Ladies Auxiliary
VFW
Mary Jean Arnold
George Arnold
Franklintown
Carlisle Hospital
Harold Boyer
R. 1
Charles ‘Grim
West King Street
Donald Boyer
George Dolheimer
Thomasville R. 1
Farmers
Harold R. Stoudt
Trinity Lutheran Church
WGET
Lester Deardorff
Wayne
Mae Wolf
W. King Sr
Charles Livingston
Zwingli United
Church of Christ
Washington
Frank Jacobs
E.B. Firemen
New Oxford Pta
Antique Car Club
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