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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1960

Page

7

Former Cross Keys store owner dies at 74

Daniel FE Waltersdorff, 74, of 108 W Market St York, died Thursday morning after many years in furniture and carpet business. Survived by three sisters and a brother, he belonged to St Matthew's Lutheran, Patmos Lodge, York Shriners and other York groups. Funeral at St Matthew's with burial in Greenmount Cemetery.

Daniel FE. Waltersdorff W. Market York Helen C. Waltersdorff Claude Becker Hanover W. R. Rice York R. G Malvin Bailey Sinking Springs Norman Menges Mills Waltersdorff St. Matthew's Lutheran Church

New Oxford Vacation Bible School Starts June 13

The New Oxford Community Daily Vacation Bible School begins Monday June 13 at 9 a.m. Pre school children meet at United Church of Christ first grade at the Methodist Church and second grade and up at the Lutheran Church. Sessions run daily from 9 to 11 a.m.

Oxford Bible School New Oxford Community Daily Vacation United Church of Christ Methodist Church Lutheran Church

Adams County cloth drive to aid needy worldwide

The Adams County Council of Churches sponsors a cloth drive for needy people of the world. A truck will pick up used clothing at area churches on June 23 including York Springs Methodist and Hampden? Church.

Adams County

Correction of 10th annual awards at New Oxford

A correction note clarifies the 10th annual New Oxford awards. Norma Hohrbaugh was not the Business Club award recipient. Homer Haler Jr. received that honor. Hoherbaugh did win the James K. Stock commercial award as commencement. Charles L Edwards sponsors the Business Club award.

New Oxford Norma Hohrbaugh Homer Haler Jr Hoherbaugh James K. Stock Charles L. Edwards

Williams Grove to Host Second Cycle Race Card

More than 100 riders from across the country and Canada are set for the Williams Grove Speedway program on Sunday under AMA sanction. Tommy Morris of Reading, who swept April 24, returns to challenge again as the field from the earlier race competes in expert, amateur and novice heats for nine events.

Williams Grove American Motorcycle Assa Canada Tommy Morris Reading al Walters Dillsburg AMA Walters

Baptisms at Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church

McSherrystown baptized recently at Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. The Rt Rev Msgr Patrick F McGee officiated. Bernard Joseph Brady infant son of Bernard C Brady and wife. Sponsors Mr and Mrs John W Tawney. Also Jeffrey Charles Weaver baby boy.

Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church Patrick F. McGee Bernard Joseph Brady Bernard C. Brady Center St John W. Tawney Jeffrey Charles Weaver

Churches Call for Blankets and Stockings in Aid Drive

Emmanuel United Church of Christ Zwingli United Church of Christ East Berlin St Johns Lutheran Abbottstown and New Oxford Methodist join an aid drive asking for blankets and nylon stockings. Hats, high heel or open toe shoes are not needed.

Ton Emmanuel United Church of Christ Zwingli United Church of Christ East Berlin St. John’s Lutheran Church Abbottstown New Oxford Methodist Church

Memorial services recall Abbottstown members lost in year

In memorial services at St John s Lutheran Church Abbottstown the following members remembered for passing away in the last year Mark David Edgar Mrs Charles Crawford Oscar Griffin Mrs Lester Hoffheins Mrs Paul Wolf and Ervin Stine Mrs John W Butler Abbottstown attended the 1925 Gettysburg High School class reunion Friday night at the Gettysburg High School cafeteria Charles W Wolf New Oxford and Ervin J Baker East Berlin attended the 1930 class reunion held the same evening The reunions coincided with the yearly Gettysburg High School Alumni Association meeting.

John's Lutheran Church Abbottstown Mark David Edgar Charles Crawford Oscar Griffin Lester Hoffheins Paul Wolf Ervin Stine John W. Butler Gettysburg High School Charles W. Wolf New Oxford Ervin J. Baker East Berlin Gettysburg High School Alumni Association

Abbottstown Lutheran Church News Happenings

Abbottstown Lutheran Church announces a map of church events. Sunday session of the Adams County Sunday School convention features Dr. Alan Meek, former president of Lancaster Seminary. Vacation Bible School planning session Thursday. Father and Son Banquet June 11 at 6 30 p.m. Children’s Day June 11 at 9 15 a.m.

Adams County Sunday School Alan Meek Lancaster Seminary

Infant Baptism Notices From Hanover and Main Street

Infant sons and daughters welcomed with sponsor details. Donald F X Weaver's son and Bernard J Staub as sponsors. Kelly Marie Louey, infant of Joseph C Louey with Edward Timmins and Barbara Timmins as sponsors. Patricia Ann Krichten, infant daughter of Stephen W Krichten with sponsors John A Smith and spouse.

Abbottstown Scouts Honor Court Advances Troop 127

A court of honor at Emmanuel United Church of Christ Abbottstown by Boy Scouts Troop 127 awarded second class advancements to Jerrey Baker Gary Landis David Kuhn Victor Kinneman Larry Doyle and Thomas Cox. Merit badges earned include first aid wood working reading leatherwork and one year service pins. A new patrol Rattlesnake was installed with Jeffrey Baker elected patrol leader. Scoutmaster Jen Harman announced summer activities Haines Safari June 16 17 18 Jubilee Weekend July 22 23 24 and Camp Tuckahoe July 31 through August 7.

Emmanuel United Church of Christ Abbottstown Jerrey Baker Gary Landis David Kuhn Victor Kinneman Larry Doyle Thomas Cox Wayne Martin Ronald Weaver Hichard Hoff Bill Conaway Reading Eddie Holfheins Doyle Gross Jeffrey Baker Jen Harman Haines Safari Camp Tuckahoe

Couple Marks 50th Anniversary in Local Ceremony

Mr. and Mrs. Martin G. Lawrence of Midway celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Tuesday. They wed May 31, 1910, at Conewago Chapel Edgegrove by the late Rev. Germanus Kohl. Their vows were renewed at a St. Vincent's Mass led by grandson Rev. Kenneth F. Lawrence, with two other grandsons assisting at St. Joseph's in Lancaster.

Martin G. Lawrence Midway Conewago Chapel Edgegrove Germanus Kohl St. Vincent’s Catholic Church Kenneth F. Lawrence St. Joseph’s Church Lancaser Robert Law

Lawrenceville couple celebrate long family history note

Lawrence retired from Autokraft Box Corp after 3 years and previously worked 36 years as a cigarmaker in Hanover. A mass and open house for Mr. and Mrs Charles Lawrence and Mrs Lucy Oaster Lawrence were held with a reception at the home of their son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs John Meckley in McSherrystown. They have eight children, 26 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

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Farmers exceed typical corn yield in Pennsylvania

Wayne Hinish of Penn State extension agronomist notes average shelled corn yield in Pennsylvania over the last five years is about 5 bushels per acre while many farmers with good management reach 100 bushels per acre, reflecting strong practices and potential for improved production.

Pennsylvania Wayne Hinish Penn State Extension Agronomist

York Springs News Notes Seaside Tour and Birthday Gatherings

Mr. and Mrs. Orvis Bloom and son Donald returned from a 10 day tour that included Panam City and Pensacola Florida where Donald Bloom had served in the Navy. A surprise buffet honored Mrs. Elsie Hoffman on her 80th birthday at her York Springs home with a three tier cake and pink snapdragons. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Trostle and Johnstown guests.

Orvis Bloom Donald Panama City Pensacola Fla Donald Bloom Navy Elsie Hoffman York Springs J. F. Trostle Johnstown

Birthday Dinner Honors George Thomas Jr in Labott

A birthday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas Jr. in Labott celebrated George Thomas Jr.’s birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Roger Wildasin and family, Mr. and Mrs. Faber Wildasin, Mr. and Mrs. Blain Wildasin and children Beverly and Danny, Mr. and Mrs. MorreH Wildasin and son Michael, Abbottstown.

George Thomas Jr Thomasville R. D Labott Roger Wildasin Faber Wildasin Blain Wildasin Beverly Danny Morreh Wildasin Michael Abbottstown

Local families tour West and visit Anderson College friends

A list of York Springs, Dillsburg, Mechanicsburg and Harrisburg residents notes recent travels from bus trips to Pittsburgh and Los Angeles, reunions in Indiana, and visits to Anderson College as Parents Day activities. Mentioned are Mrs. Catherine Newell, the Trostles, the Kennedys, the Wolf family, Mrs. Gabbard and Barbara, plus many others.

Harry Trostle York Springs Edgar Trostle Dillsburg Stanley Hoffman Connie Huntingdon Clair Kennedy Dorothy Wolf Robert Wolf Debbie Kathy Mechanesburg Harold Kennedy Lemoyne Catherine Newell Mechanicsburg Stanton Trostle Richard Robert Philadelphia Jean Krause Ruth Bierman Barbara Beth Baltimore Line Kennedy Blanch Webb Harrisburg Susie Jacobs Blair Shore Clara’ F Lardman Thelma Stuppert Roy Starry Margaret Taylor Kenton Craig Hetherington Miriam Hogue Harold, McCauslin Andrew Washington L. E. Potts Merle Huff Stella Stallsmith Ward Houck Biglerville Test Pittsburgh Los Angeles Calif San Fernando Valley Santiago California Donald Roemer Elmer Coulson Josie Miller

Desirable two bedroom home on Lincoln Highway

Two bedroom house with storm windows fireplace and garage plus workshop shaded lot fronting the Lincoln Highway reduced to 11000 dollars. Contact T. S. Halsey Gettysburg R 5 Pa Phone ED 4 447.

Lincoln Highway T. S. Halsey Gettysburg R. 5

Card of Thanks from Mrs Harold Smith East Berlin Pa

I thank sincerely all those who remembered me with cards, flowers, gifts and acts of kindness during my hospital stay and after returning home.

Harold Smith East Berlin R. 1

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