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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1955
Page
5
Paradise Agricultural School closures and summer programs dominate this East Berlin column. Local churches coordinate Vacation Bible School near Paradise Roths, with staff from Hanover Trinity and parish groups. Alumni and residents share diplomas, moves, medical updates, and social visits across Hanover, East Berlin, and surrounding towns, including Rohrs, Abbottstown, and York.
The Father and Son banquet at Trinity Lutheran Church East Berlin featured Rev Irvin M Lau as guest speaker and Rev Lester J Karschner leading prayers. Group 1 Singing was led by Glenn Cashman with Mae B Wolf as accompanist. Prizes for eldest father youngest son and father with most sons were awarded to John Myers, 75, Fred Jacobs, 18 months, and Carl Jacobs. Ladies Aid served turkey dinner to 85 attendees and visitors included Mrs Ida N Nace and Mrs M Mehring with granddaughter Brenda Lightner.
Classified section listing multiple used cars with prices and models, plus farm livestock, appliances, and repairs. Includes East Berlin and York area notices for cars, cattle, refrigeration, septic service, and Case tractors. Contains dealer names such as Shoemakers Cars, M B Burgard, Worley John Deere, and Ammon Brown Smith Auto Co.
The Daily Vacation Bible School started in East Berlin on Monday for children ages three through intermediates. Classes run 8 to 11 a.m. with nursery taught by Mrs. Lloyd Harbold, Mrs. Harold Kramer, Barbara Cox, and Fern Anderson. Beginners and primary groups have named teachers and helpers, with the Rev. L J Karschner directing. Closing exercises scheduled June 17 at 7:30 p.m. Aaron O Jacobs of York visited East Berlin.
Herman T. Myers and wife Han transferred property in Berwick Township Adams County to their sons Elmer H. Myers and Maurice D. Myers both of York County for one dollar.
Marvin Greighner of Littlestown announced Pen-Mar League managers chose a two team all star lineup to face a South Penn League squad at Littlestown on Wednesday evening June 15 for Warner Hospital building fund. First and second teams list players from Blue Ridge Summit, Union Bridge, Fairfield, Cashtown, Thurmont, Emmitsburg and more, along with positions and outfielders.
Quy Welkert of Fairfield Mike McClaughlin of Fairfield Hermie Spalding of Thurmont Henry Lambert of New Windsor Ben Muller of New Oxford John Wetzel manager of Cash town will pitot the squad and will be assisted by McClaughlin and Spalding Umpires from Adams County and Cumberland Valley Associations volunteer their services free of charge
A note announces a Sons of Veticans picnic in June to raise funds for mortal expenses, aiming to support members and families. The exact date June 34 is unclear, but the event invites participation and local support.
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