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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1949
Page
2
New Oxford Item published weekly at New Oxford Pa with cost details. Downer and Publisher New Oxford Item Company governs operations. Henry J Smith managing editor based in Gettysburg Pa. Annual rates: $1.00 prepaid or $2.60 after year. Out-of-county: $1.50 prepaid or $2.00 after year.
Twenty years ago Claya Taughinbaugh of Lincolnway East broke his nose in a fall while attempting a hand spring. Jacob Myers plans two story additions on Lincoln Way West. Banns of marriage posted at St. Marys church for Esther Bevenour and Leonard Becker. Mrs Joseph I Weaver and daughter Elizabeth of Poplar Street improving after illness. Mary Wolford of Lincolnway West ill. Caroline Alwine of McSherrys Town died Thursday. Pivin Fair 55 near New Chester died Wednesday. Joseph infant son of Mr and Mrs Jos C Klunk of Edgegrove died Tuesday. Mrs Warfel west of town discharged from Hanover hospital.
Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Coulson of Dillsburg Route 2 and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Mummert from near York Springs joining Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Spangler and Mrs. J. F. Howe in Gettysburg Route.
In Abbottstown the R C Berkelheimer store stand offered at public sale Saturday drew no bids. Mrs Berkheimer and daughter will move to her son Robert's home in Abbottstown. Several locals visited, and Mr Few and Mr Buohl returned home while Mrs Buohl and her children plan to stay locally for several weeks.
A collage of local ads for cabbage and tomato plants, clothing, and shoes from Hanover merchants. sale of sweet potato plants, crushed corn cobs, and garden dust. real estate services by D Guy Hollinger & Bro. miscellaneous notices on farming equipment, paint, bicycles, and home repairs. Includes contact details and shop names like J C Tanger & Son, The Outgrown Shop, Benn's, Joc Tanger & Son, and Mrs Estelle Trostle.
The New Oxford Library reports donations from Mrs Hubert B Flaherty and CL Ficholtz. The collection includes Abundant Harvest, Daring, and several historical titles, with over 250 books borrowed in May and a patron base of 3768. The library hours are Wednesdays 7–9 pm and Fridays 3–5 pm, and a library committee meeting is set for June 16 at 8:00. Property lists show multiple property transfers filed with county officials connected to local residents.
The banns of matrimony were published for Louis Breighner of Annunciation parish and Shirley Edith Shild of St Aloysius parish in McSherrystown. A Hanover police report noted a hit and run damaged a parked car on East Chestnut Street. Baptism, a hospital discharge, and two new marriage licenses were also documented in the area.
Local ads seek good used cars for cash with ceiling prices and immediate delivery of title. Listings reference multiple Hanover area dealers and motor companies, urging buyers to contact Earl Mathias and others for quick purchases despite garbled spellings.
State police arrest three individuals in York County for motor code violations. Ervin S Bollinger of Abbotts town R 1 cited for over weight. William L Zeigler of Abbotts town cited for red light violations. Row land L Huffman of New Oxford cited for over weight.
A garbled note from a South African source discusses a saucer shortage and related supply concerns. The fragment hints at consumer demand or industry impact but lacks clear specifics or figures. Further readable details are needed to identify the cause and scope of the shortage.
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