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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1966
Page
2
Adams County Planning Commission set June 22 for a public meeting on proposed subdivision regulations. Chairman Dr. Carvin Smith said changes are still needed. After the session, changes will be incorporated and the rules will be sent to the county commissioners for adoption consideration.
County officials discussed proposed sewer projects and annexation between McSherrystown and Midway. A plan to extend the system into Hanover was explored, with a $40,000 lift station cited as a potential requirement for Midway’s inclusion.
Homeowners across the country use power garden equipment and risk injuries to themselves and bystanders. Manufacturers urge caution with clear operating instructions. Learn controls, read manuals, and follow safety rules to prevent mower accidents this season.
A 1966 Lawn Mower Safety Guide warns to wear proper footwear avoid bare feet and stockings keep children away from running mowers and never refuel with engine on. It offers a postcard request to obtain a copy of the guide by sending name and address to a Washington DC box.
Congratulations are extended to Mr and Mrs Max Wineberg and to Mrs Gilbert and Mr and Mrs Yinging of New Oxford on upcoming anniversaries. Daughters of Mr and Mrs Yinging at 12 Lee Street and Mrs Paul H Harbaugh also mentioned.
Mr and Mrs HB Mivard West of New Oxford celebrate their 37 year wedding anniversary on June 9.
The James and Senior Choirs hold a new show and meet on Tuesday evening at 8. The Mite Society of St. Pauli Church gathers in the Fellowship Hall on Tuesday evening at ?.
Peter Hammons Kuebler of Summit Hill Pennsylvania, a graduate of Gettysburg Lutheran Theological Seminary, has accepted the Christ Lutheran Church pastorate in Burg, Pennsylvania. He and his wife reside at 319 Lincolnway, New Oxford.
Twenty two Countians earned certificates for completing the ambulance drivers course, including primary and advanced first aid, under the Adams County Ambulance Corps. The program required attendance and a first aid knowledge examination. Notable graduates include Thomas Carr Glenn Raffemsperger Charles Fritz of Gettysburg and others from Aspers Litlestown Biglerville East Berlin and McSherrystown.
Memorial Day exercises will be held at The Pines Lutheran Church near New Chester on Saturday June 4. A ham and chicken supper begins at 3 30 p.m. The parade forms at the new cemetery at 7 p.m. and goes to the old cemetery for flower strewing by Sunday School children. The New Oxford High School Band will perform followed by Sons of Veterans of New Oxford. The parade then returns to the cemetery for further exercises.
Bert Stambaugh 91 of East Berlin died Monday at 2 45 p m at McDowell Memorial Home Hanover where he had been a guest about eighty years He was a retired farmer and husband of the late Jennie Trostie Stambaugh He is survived by two children Raymond and Mrs Chauncey Mummert two grandchildren nine great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren Funeral services will be today at 2 pm at Emigs Funeral Home East Berlin with Rev J B Zinn and Rev Kenneth D James officiating A festival and band concert will follow in the evening County obituary notes and local church associations are listed in the record.
The Rev. Roderic N. Semft preached The Holy Christian Church at the First Lutheran Church in New Oxford Sunday morning. The Senior Choir sang at 8 15 service and the Junior Choir at 10 39. Paula Jene Rondeau and Linda Kay Snyder were confirmed at the 10 3 service.
Adams Countians invested $90,894 in U S Savings Bonds in April raising E and H series totals to $391,102 for the year. County chairman Wilbur A Bakert reports Pennsylvanians bought $97,794,737 in April and $149,298,253 in the first four months. ITEM Classified Ads Pay.
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