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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1961
Page
5
Editorial argues for a 50 foot Carlisle Street width over a 46 foot compromise. It criticizes councilmen for wavering between 40 50 and 46 feet, citing safety over beauty, urges readers to attend a special meeting, and notes Hanover Street as part of the controversy.
The piece marks Wednesday June 14 as Flag Day and notes Pennsylvania’s legal holiday status. It recalls June 3 1777 and June 14 1777 events leading to the 13 stripes and 13 stars blue field design. It urges hoisting the flag as symbol of past and national power and purpose today.
Researchers at Penn State report that silage corn should be a late maturity grain-type hybrid. Studies by Washke and Bratzler show best results with 20 000 to 60 000 plants per acre, targeting the dough to hard dough stage for optimal moisture and storage.
Readable text discusses growing summer pasture with varieties Pope and Pye, timing for seedings in late June, and grazing plans for three to four mature animals. Mentions Penn State, timing for planting, and outputs for full grazing through August.
Forty years ago Mrs. Alex Byer of New Oxford injured her back after a porch fall. Herman installed a gas pump in front of his New Oxford store. At a New Oxford School Board meeting C. E. Helman of Luzerne was named principal at $140 monthly. taxes set general 10 mills, building 2 mills, head tax $2.00. The board plans to rent the annex for $80 per seat to aid a new grace school. room formerly housed first grade with blackboards. T. E. Warner adds rear building on Center Square for a new store expansion. pool room relocation noted. Several names listed for local market and civic notices with entries about shipments, taxes, and community improvements.
New Hampshire observes Fast Day on the fourth Monday in April a Colonial era holiday not seen in any other state. Babka Poland’s famed bread named for resembling an old woman's skirts. Harrison delivered the longest Presidential inaugural at 8500 words. Grammar note calm as a noun follows uneasy as an adjective. June engineering and science job demand tops 60s. Adams and Jefferson died July 4 1826 on the Declaration’s 50th anniversary. Portland Oregon hosts the world’s largest shopping center. Daughters move from apron strings to long distance ties. Even a mosquito doesn’t get praise until it works.
In Oral Hygiene a reader asks for a reprint of a past article they remember but cannot locate. The letter notes they lost notes and asks for another copy, while a quotation on listening versus talking follows.
A humorous note claims a global dust storm would occur and the sun eclipse for a week if neglected Bibles were dusted simultaneously. A quip about getting along with others follows. A survey of 4000 discharged employees found 34.2 percent left for lack of skill while 65.8 percent were fired for poor coworker relations. A domestic triangle story ends in a ribald joke about rum and a competitive hand of cards.
Quotations from readers mix humor and concern over women's fashion in a 19th century tone. The chatter includes references to shorts, telephone invention, and evolving social norms, with critics and supporters weighing how length and propriety shape public perception.
A garbled thought of the week discusses the ubiquity of bank checks in the United States. It notes that a portion of all payments are handed by bank check and mentions a late incident and a speaker's confusion.
Household scraps cover stain removal, hair rinses, hanging pictures, making glass holes, carbon paper stain removal, enamel preservation, painting flowerpots, sandwich fillings, copper cleaning, and fixing artificial flowers. Includes step by step methods, cautions, and practical household tricks from Roberta Les for fabric care, wallpaper, and decorative tasks.
Ten years ago Harry E. Emle Jr of New Oxford planned to leave New York by plane for Europe to take part in the Lutheran World Federation 1951 study project. The report also notes a series of local incidents including injuries from a picnic accident, a secretary appointment, a brush fire burn, a football coach becoming a baseball manager, and gas stove explosions with Burns at Lincoln View Motel Abbottstown.
Thirty years ago Arthur E M Yeagy of New Oxford received honorable mention for the Brewer Greek prize at Gettysburg College. Abbotsioan High School held 41st commencement with Miriam Beraser Dorothy Bosserman Mary Smith Louise Broussard and David Klepper among the graduates. York Springs School seniors traveled to Virginia Beach. Land transfer near Paradise Protectors sold to Mr Falcon. Bruce V Weiner among Penn College graduates. Five Points residents plan a Sunday School program at the school supervised by Mr Hotchen and Mr Feux Finter of Hanover reports a left arm injury in a recent accident. Salesmen often repeat employer statements not committed to writing.
United Church of Christ charge Rev. John Z. Martin presides at St Pauls New Oxford with preparatory service at 9 a.m. Church School follows at 10 a.m. Emmanuel Abbottstown offers Church School at 9 a.m. Worship begins at 10 18 a.m.
Worship times listed for Pastor St. Pauls The Pines 8 45 a m. Sunday School 9 45 a m. St Marks Heidlersburg Sunday School 9 a m worship 10 a m. St Johns Hampton Sunday School 10 a m worship 11 15 a m.
Pleasant St New Oxford announces Sunday School at 10 a.m worship at 11 a.m and evening service at 7 30 p.m Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 p.m Friday YPE at 8 p.m Rev H B Krone supply pastor Combined Children's Day services and Sunday School 930 a.m The Men's Brotherhood and WSWS meet at 7 p.m
Rev Amos D Meyers presides at York Springs worship 9 a m Sunday School 10 a m New Oxford Sunday School 9 a m worship 10 a m Hunterstown Sunday School 10 a m worship.
The notice lists worship at 10 45 a m and Sunday School at 9 30 a m at Great Conewago Presbyterian Church.
Rev Philip J Gergen pastor announces Saturday confessions from 3 30 to 5 and 6 30 to 8 p m Sunday masses at 7 30 am 9 am and 10 30 am Holy Name Society communion breakfast will be held after the 7 30 mass in the parish hall.
Reverend Fred Mummert leads Lincolnway Full Gospel Center between Abbottstown and Cross Keys with a 10 30 a m service and an evening service on Wednesday at 7 30 p m Learn of worship times and pastor led gatherings at this local church.
The Church of Christ led by Harry M. Vaughn posts weekly worship times including Bible study at 10 a.m. preaching and communion at 11 a.m. and an evening service at 6 30 p m on Sunday. Bible study Wednesday at 6 30 p.m.
Pastor Rev John P Bolen leads daily Mass at 7 a m through Friday with confessions and devotions scheduled. Opening of Forty Hours includes Masses, litany, procession and benediction across Thursday to Sunday with multiple masses and confessions. Holy Name members participate in communion and processions during the solemn closing and sermon events.
The First Evangelical Lutheran Church lists Sunday School at 9 15 a m and worship at 10 30 a m with Bruce Minor as guest minister.
Rev. Ernest W. Brindle of St. John's New Chester leads worship at 9 a.m. with church school at 10 a.m. Mt. Olivet Bermudian notes worship at 10 a.m. and church school at 9 a.m. Emmanuel Hampton lists worship at 11 a.m. and church school at 10 a.m.
Twenty years ago several pupils from this section earned diplomas at Delano Catholic High School commencement. Names include Evelyn Billman Amy Moore Martha Kaiser Regina Moore Mary Miller and George Shultz. Local incidents include Nancy Millar injuring her eye in New Oxford and Dr. William Taggart taking over a medical practice in New Oxford.
East Berlin Church of the Brethren George Hall Elder announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m Pray er meeting Tuesday 8 p m Tres tle s Sunday School 9 30 a m worship 10 30 a m Bible Study 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 p m Revised text preserves church times and activities for both locations.
Lower Conewege O Wayne Cook Elder Bermudian hosts Children's Day program at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m Wolgamuth offers Sunday School at 9 30 a m Trinity Evangelical Lutheran led by Rev Harold R Stoudt lists Sunday School at 9 a m with Children's Day worship at 10 16 a m
Mt Royal Full Gospel announces Pastor Rev Mabel Seville leading fellowship Saturday 7 30 p m service with Sunday School at 9 30 a m youth service 7 p m and evangelistic service 7 30 p m all in the church program
The schedule lists a ship at 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Readers should note the midweek service timing and location as announced in the community notice.
The Morning Hoor Chapel outlines its schedule with Pastor Jay Cisco leading Sunday School at 9 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. A prayer meeting is planned for Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the evening.
The Paradise United Church of Christ led by Pastor Rev Charles Strasbaugh offers Lutheran worship at 8 a.m as well as Luther League at 6 30 p m and a 10 15 a m service.
The Bermudian Bible Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p m and a prayer meeting on Wednesday at 8 p m for members and guests.
Latimore Lutheran Parish lists worship and Sunday School times for congregations including Lower Bermudian Chestnut Grove Red Mount Wellsville and Mt Royal. Sunday School and worship times vary by church with services at 9 or 10:30 a.m. across locations.
St Pauls Lutheran and Zwingli Church announce morning worship schedules with pastors Charles A. Snyder and W H Anderman Jr plus Zwingli communion at 10 45 and 9 30 church school. Vacation church school starts June 12 for ages three through 14. Mr and Mrs William Altland Newport formerly East Berlin welcome a son born May 31.
St Marys Paradise lists confessions Saturday from 7 to 8 p.m. in the church. Sunday masses are at 7 a.m. in the chapel and 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the church under Pastor Rev. Joseph F. Braubitz.
York Springs Church lists 9 30 am with Sabbath School at 10 30 am. Services and times are published for weekly attendance by parishioners and visitors.
Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m. Children’s Day program at 7 30 p m. John’s Lutheran Abbottstown with Church School at 9 15 a m worship at 10 30 a m Luther League at 4 30 p m.
Davidsburg 4-H Club announced new officers after a meeting at the home of Carol Joseph Dover R. 2. Officers include Kay Thompson president Sandra Shearer vice president Tammy Zortman secretary treasurer Carolyn Heckert song leader Elaine Baustian assistant Elaine Brillhart game leader Suellen Van Pelt assistant Linda Meyner news reporter Linda Breach Carla Shermeyer. Leaders are Mrs Norman Stambaugh and Mrs Ray Brillhart. Summer projects will be discussed at a meeting at 67 pm at the home of Sandra Shearer Dover R. 2.
Mico and Mrs Lester Co Frey of East Berlin R2 welcomed a son at Hanover Hospital last Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Wilam H Snyder Jr of Sherrystown reported a son born last Wednesday at the Hanover Hospital. Mr and Mrs John D Todt of Hanover R4 announced a daughter born Friday at Hanover Hospital. A stray sentence about mountain cuts and holes appears nonsensical.
Handy quick solutions for nail care, fabric stains, wood doors, paint odor control, leather darkening, glass refrigerator stains, and reviving burnt milk pudding. Includes nail polish removal, ammonia and kerosene washes, chalk for door sanding, citronella oil in paint, peroxide for glass partitions, and small bake rework steps.
A detailed guide to making an exterior flower pot shelf using stock material. It describes attaching sturdy brackets, a scroll-sawed valance, and the shelf with four 12-inch screws. The design calls for mitered corners, two-inch brackets, and predrilled holes for pots.
A reader asks how to handle living with a mother who dominates finances and privacy and suggests moving. Other letters discuss slang in children, a husband’s party antics, a 27 year old wife wary of a cousin’s dating, secrecy about a secretary’s past harassment, and a 14 year old's shifting affections.
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