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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1955
Page
4
Reading of a Pennsylvania corporation in Gettysburg and East Berlin features, noting managing editor Gewry J. Susith. Public notice mentions a bottle MM Cierner and local business context.
Ten marriage announcements appear for couples from York Springs Tyrone Township Hanover Oxford New Oxford East Berlin and other towns. Licenses granted include Charles Millhimes with Bernice D Myers Gerald Nicholson with Helen Staub Leon Smith with Florence Small and Paul Gelman with Ethel Cassatt. Other items note Lewis Wampler renting T 5 Warner property to open a lunch room and local hospital discharges.
Births report two Hanover area families welcoming daughters at Hanover Hospital and Brushtown to McSherrystown connections. Rose Marie Groft of McSherrystown earned a diploma at St. Joseph's Academy. Delane Catholic High School principal William Lyons admitted to Hanover Hospital with an improving eye infection. Engagement announced for Patricia Ann Murren to Philip A. McMaster. Banns of matrimony listed for Weaver Nicholson and Henry Snyder couples. George Nicholson moved to Hanover Hospital, and Cyril J. McMaster’s address updated to Travis City Michigan.
Mildred Irene Tate daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Tate Idaville married Kenneth Edward Darr son of Mr and Mrs William Darr Dillsburg R1 at United Brethren Church Idaville The Rev Arbe Dorsey officiated Matron of honor was Mrs Richard Tate Gardners R1 Best man was Leroy A Carr Dillsburg R1 Reception at bride home Honeymooned in Canada They plan to live in Idaville after his Navy service Bride graduated York Springs High School Groom attended Dillsburg High School.
Property valued at 229 467 49 changed hands during the week ending last Saturday per the register and recorder. This compares with 876 869 for the week ending May 28 and marks one of the year's highest weekly totals. The board of arbiters will rule on the disposition of the game.
Abbottstown births include a son born to Mr and Mrs Richard Myers and a couple's W day leave in progress. Hanover Hospital saw multiple births, and Pardoners from New Oxford welcomed new family members. Dedication services for Emmanuel Reformed Church annex featured Rev James Moyer with various donations listed. Local students and residents named in summer activities and social visits.
Roy Hoover of Mechanicsburg and Mrs. Clayton Hoover spent Sunday with relatives in town. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Crowl hosted weekend guests including Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Crowl of Hanover, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Harlacher and son, Mr. and Mrs. Richards of York, and Ray Hees of Spring Grove. The Ever Ready Class of the Reformed Sunday School will meet Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Merle Kinneman with Miss Minnie Orn-Gorff co-hosting alongside Mrs. Helen Haines. Dina Haines of Chevy Chase will travel from New York City on June 10 to Italy with her grandmother and Mr. Grove C. Haines remaining in Italy into September and beyond for six months.
Wenksville leads with 20 wins and 7 losses, Taneytown at 31 4 Hunterstown 43 871 Greenmount 44 0. Sunday's results show Wenksville 7 Bonnesuville 5 Brushtown 10 Greenmount 2 Taneytown 5 Mummesburg 4. Hunterstown 23 Harney 3. Umpire absence forced a postponement and a special meeting of league president Norbert Felix in Hanover.
Civil Defense workers in the York Springs area will meet Thursday at 8 PM at the York Springs Fire Hall to plan participation in next Wednesday's test alert. Reports cover local sports defeats, scout activities, weekend visits, and a Ladies' Auxiliary meeting with finances noted. New residents and visitors are listed along with recent local moves and family connections.
A swarm of notices covers livestock sales real estate wanted and for sale items such as a Century deep fryer and a 146 Chevrolet. Listings include A K C registered collie puppies live poultry diamond shop bargains unclaimed freight restaurant equipment and multiple farm properties near Gettysburg and New Oxford with prices and contact details.
Community guests visit in York Springs and State College. Dora Aldinger's 26th birthday party with gifts and a color themed cake. Beginners' Swimming class and Junior Life Saving course enrollments at Gettysburg. First 4-H meeting held at Miriam Leer’s with elected officers and new Home Economics leader Miss Finger. Upcoming 4-H gathering planned at Charlotte Leer’s home.
The York Springs Lions Club held a regular meeting at the Scout cabin with 30 members present. District Governor Leon Wagner installed officers for the new year and awarded pins for perfect attendance in 1954-65.
Sealed bids for 2 500 feet of 8 inch T C pipe in 3 foot lengths will be received by the Borough of McSherrystown Pennsylvania until 8:00 p m standard time at Borough Hall on June 13 1955. Bids read aloud and may be rejected in whole or part. Jos F Murren secretary.
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