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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1957
Page
4
Established 1880 edition listed as post office periodical with second class main matter under March 3 1879 act. Published every Thursday in Gettysburg area. Owner and Publisher: New Oxford Item Company a Pennsylvania Corporation. Managing Editor Henry J. Smith.
Forty years ago a child of Mr and Mrs Paul Kitzmiller near Hafer s Mill underwent a surgical operation Mrs Michael Burgard East Berlin underwent a surgical operation at York Hospital The real estate of the late Mrs Louisa Molison in Abbottstown was sold to Miss Josephine Bosserman for 900 dollars Continued on Page 6.
Council has authorized the Dog Law Enforcement Officer to proceed to enforce the Dog Law Ordinance. The item lists various vendors and payments including Staub Chev Inc, Met.E Co, Bethlehem Steel, Water Account John M. Acker, J Felix Sanders, and others, indicating a continuation from Page 1. The secretary signs the notice as J Felix Sanders.
McSherrystown residents report a hospital discharge after surgery at Harrisburg Hospital. A daughter and several births are announced at Hanover Hospital to Staub Smith Rinuman sponsors, and a car accident damages vehicles in Hanover. Philip F Smith earns a BA in economics at King’s College Wilkes‑Barre. Baptisms occur at Annunciation Church with several infant honors and sponsors listed.
Abbottstown and nearby areas report a discharged patient from York hospital, a Hanover ambulance pickup of William P Rowland after found in a coal company lot, and Daughters of the American Colonists meeting at Miss Elsie Eisenhart’s home. Elwood Alleman charged with defacing signs, Flaming Knights Hot Rod Club outing at Camp Ernie, and upcoming soft ball schedule with games on June 7 and June 11. Ladies Aid of Emmanuel’s Reformed Church met midweek.
Mrs Louvella Mullins Mason widow of William Grant Mason died at 12 50 pm Wednesday at 129 Allegheny Avenue Hanover She leaves three daughters rula C Mason and M Margaret Mason both at home and Mrs Christine Whited Gettysburg R 5 three sons Joseph R Mason Norfolk Va E Nelson Mason Hanover and Harry W Mason Arkon Pa eleven grandchildren two great grandchildren five brothers and two sisters Her church Grace Reformed Hanover Funeral at 2 pm Saturday in Hanover with Rev W H Andres officiating Interment Mt Olivet Cemetery Hanover
The Adams County court approved the $8600 bond of Clara E. Hardman, the tax collector for York Springs, today. The action establishes her official capacity and bond coverage as required by law.
At the home of Mrs. Lester Spangler near town with Mrs. Luther Rebaugh as co host. Mr and Mrs Henry Landis and family visited relatives in Philadelphia over the weekend. Born to Mr and Mrs Charles J Cox. Abbottstown R 1 at West Side Osteopathic Hospital Saturday a daughter.
The Mademoiselle Club met at Mrs. Russel Grove home and reported 171.90 raised for the Cancer drive. Harold Lerew and Barbara Linne returned to Glenn Oaks after visiting his parents. The 27th Cassatt reunion will be held at Charles Moose Grove Mt Holly Springs with President Harold Rhinehart presiding. Born to Mr and Mrs Earl A DeHaven York Springs R2.
Brownies Troop 49 held a covered dish social at the New Oxford fire hall last Wednesday. Plans were set for a day camp June 24 to 26 at Camp Conewago and swimming classes July 1 to 12 at Gettysburg with transport by bus. Awards were given to many members including Christine Alwine and Dorothy Bucher among others, with several earning one year stars.
Clayton L Warren, 80, of Biglerville R. 1, died suddenly Wednesday at 1 15 PM at the home of Harry Shultz near Table Rock where he had gone a week earlier to visit. He collapsed while walking to a field where Shultz and others were planting potatoes. Adams County coroner Dr. C G Crist attributed the death.
Regional notes report births at Warner and Carlisle Hospitals. Daisy Richardson and Mrs Yeingst families update from Gardners to Newfoundland and Washington base. York Springs students Louise Group and Doris Heller take new positions in Peach Glen and Harrisburg. Community Bible School set for June 3 to 14, with sessions at the Methodist Church guiding children four through sixth grade.
York Springs Intermediate Troop 19 hosted Brownlie Troop 20 at the Scout Cabin with a noon picnic and games. A Court of Awards was held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Methodist Church.
Desirable brick dwelling in New Oxford offers 6 rooms and a bath, fully modern with immediate possession. Lot measures 165 by 200 feet, exceptionally nice in fine condition. Priced to sell with other homes and farms available in the New Oxford area.
A collage of local ads lists a 26 acre tract four miles west of Gettysburg off Route 30 with contact Ernest George, rugs and carpet cutting and binding by Nevin P. Mehring, a 1954 Skyline house trailer for sale via Cleveland Motel, 28 by 8 feet in good condition, and various real estate, seeds, furniture, and service notices. Ads include African violets for sale, work from Gift Fair, foam rubber living room set, Formica top chrome breakfast sets, and multiple farm and equipment listings from West's John C. Bream, Worley seeds, and Klinfelter. Also rental and wanted notices for housing and a gas station lease, plus a lawn and sand product listing from the People's Coal Co. Optional items: crawl tractors, sand mixes, and a dicks dam frame bungalow.
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