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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1960
Page
5
A lighthearted reminiscence on newspaper bloopers from mislined headlines to transposed text. A country editor mixes two wedding stories into one absurd item, including a public auction at a barn and odd details. The piece ends with a note on government power as a threat to freedom.
Editorial argues parcel post is operated at an out of pocket loss, with charges based on weight and distance not covering service costs. It contends taxpayers indirectly subsidize shipping for individuals and questions the sense and soundness of this government policy.
An urgent call links juvenile delinquency to Boy Scout growth and urges industry to back Scouting through sponsorships, volunteer leadership, and financial support. Businesses can adopt projects, provide facilities, and offer technical aid, ensuring a strong youth future.
The Stars and Stripes became the national flag on June 14 1777 by the Second Continental Congress. Colors red white and blue symbolize courage purity and vigilance while legend links Washington to a dramatic heaven and liberty image. Flag Day was set as a yearly observance in 1916 by President Wilson.
The New Oxford Fire Company seeks union support to erect a proposed recreation addition. Officials, members, and the community are urged to bury differences and unite to fund and complete the project. The addition addresses a crying need in community recreation life, and members are congratulated for pursuing it.
Gardners EUB Church on York Springs Road hosts homecoming services on Sunday June 2 at 2:25 PM. Rev Cahin Cole of Shermansdale ELC Church will be guest speaker. Choirs from multiple churches provide special music and teas announced by Pastor Rev Doe Rtener.
A religious reflection urges that faith and knowledge alone do not satisfy God without charity. The message emphasizes that true believers must extend love and help to all, achieving peace and strength through righteous devotion.
A clipping from John A. Hinkle presents 1870 census totals for Adams County and towns. Gettysburg reports 2074 residents, McSherrystown 21, York Springs 336, Littlestown 347, with other towns and taps listing various counts. no data for East Berlin or New Oxford.
A worker sustained a fracture of the right key wheelbone while operating at Bethlehem Quarries on Carlisle Pike last Tuesday. He was taken to Hanner Hospital and admitted for treatment.
A fragmented line suggests a discussion on people who seek to be waited on and the idea they should be cured or relieved of illness. The readable words indicate a focus on service tone and patient settlements in a medical or caregiving context.
A driver turning from the left lane collides with a second car, exits to confront the other motorist who questions signaling. The female driver retorts that she always turns there as a quoted columnist muses on common sense and calm behavior.
A rambling narrative pours memory and quotation into vignettes. It recalls a domestic pact about roles, a garlic discovery, a desert watering claim, a Nevada rainfall anecdote, and a Shakespeare line. It then shifts to a motorist observing a passing military convoy and a tire failure.
Substituting on Route 2 in New Oxford, Donald Rhodes fills in while Richard Hamme attends a Shriners convention in Los Angeles. Births noted near New Oxford and Hanover R 4 include a daughter for Loyd and wife, a son for Kenneth Alwine, a son for Paul Lawrence, a son for Neil Kessel, a son for Emory Hammer, and Mary Louise born to Lester Walton. Charles Weaver welcomes a son Chadley Alexander. marriages listed in Hanover and Abbottstown areas. New Oxford population rises to 1,365 from 1,194 in 1940. Injuries include Joseph Hartlaub losing the right index finger at work, Danny Hollinger fracturing a shoulder blade, and Frederick Decker admitted after an auto crash.
Twenty years ago Miss Mary Wagner of New Oxford joined St Josephs Academy McSherrystown graduates. She will enter Providence Hospital nurses training in Washington DC. The Theo Pfeiffer Camp No 60 Sons of Veterans plans to buy land beside the armory on North Peters street to build a community center for outdoor events. Wheat 9 cents a bushel eggs 14 and 15 cents a dozen. Marriages include George Hollinger and Mary Sanders Abbottstown Doris Farrar East Berlin R D and Kenneth Woodward Gettysburg Miss Mary Renoll East Berlin R 1 and John Krall Dover R 12 Elizabeth Devine McSherrystown and Calvin Smith Littlestown Catherine Weaver and John Poist McSherrystown Nadine Zinn Green Springs and Lawrence Hockensmith Berlin Junction Dorothy Shaeffer Dillsburg R D and Donald Ernst York Springs R D Howard Sturms and Elia Brame New Oxford Mary Black Gettysburg and Joseph Kepner Hampton Mrs John Weaver McSherrystown suffers burns while trying to light a gas in her kitchen.
Officers and teachers meeting of the Sunday School postponed to Monday at 8 pm at the church. USCW meets Tuesday evening at Mrs Curtis Sponseller home. presiding officers Mr Max Little and Mrs Sponselter. Annual Sunday School program set for Sunday afternoon June 19 at Santh Mountain Fairgrounds Arendtsville.
A motorist notes American efficiency and a tire missing from a car while reflecting on resilience. The text also hints at sports insight about hitting in pressure moments suggesting talent for the big leagues.
Thirty years back Arlene Chronister of New Oxford broke her arm after a fall. The New Oxford canning factory began pea production, boosting local employment. Huntington Township school board named teachers for 1930 31 term. James Hogue of York Springs injured by a cow. Marriages listed across several towns. Phi Beta Kappa honors for Gettysburg College alumni include Dr Bender Z Cashman formerly of New Oxford.
The York Springs 4H Club met at Charlotte Leer's home with officers elected: President Charlotte Leer, Vice President Helen Hankey, Secretary-Treasurer Susan Bricker, News Reporter Cheryl Snyder, Song Leader Diane Bricker. Senate members Susan Bricker and Charlotte Leer with alternates Bonnie Bower and Diane Bricker. Other members listed include Diane Ditzler, Natalie Smith, Marlen Fair, Susan Harbold, Margret Leer, Darlene Wounders, Janietta Hinkle, Joann Shearer. Projects planned are mealtime magic and start stitching. Next meeting at Janietta Hinkle's home on June 16 at 1:30 pm.
Barry Eugene Riddle of Abbottstown and Yvonne Louise Stambaugh of Hanover file marriage license papers. Riddle is son of the late Mrs Huddle and Raymond H. Riddle. Stambaugh is daughter of Mr and Mrs LeRoy H. Stambaugh.
A scrambledJune 1 1969 note recalls the first electric device patent and Continental Congress actions. It mentions Fathers Day observance 1910 and the 1762 Great Seal adoption. The June 23 item cites a Treasury surplus figure once debated by state governments.
This short roundup provides practical home hacks for kitchen and household care. It covers cleaning mixer blades with a small toothbrush, keeping drip coffee hot using an asbestos plate, moth ball placement, reducing kitchen smoke by salting the griddle, returning brass shine with ammonia and boiling water, baby shower napkin crafts, silverware care, and hair glossing with egg white in shampoo.
G Clair Freed of York and Mildred Ottmeyer of York wed in a 40 years ago notice with Chauncey Strickler of York and Beulah Sowers of Abbottstown also listed. E E Jacobs sold his Hamilton township farm to son in law Artie Gulden for 5000 dollars. Wheat priced at 2 80 per bushel. About 12 new operators added in East Berlin factories now running full time. Prof Raymond H Fisse elected principal of East Berlin High School. Rev Anthony L Topper assigned to St Joseph’s Shamokin after ordination May 29. While working near a barn, Francis Fleshman, 10, cut knee requiring seven stitches. Rev Jacob Kehm formerly of New Oxford died in Pottstown.
State police issued a teletype over the weekend at the family's request to locate Betty May Zinn, wife of Normen Zentz. Described as five feet six inches tall with brunette hair and brown eyes, she weighs 11 pounds.
Mr and Mrs Kurvin Burgard East Bertin RK welcome a daughter born Wednesday at Hanover Hospital. Mr and Mrs Curtis H Pohl men New Oxford R2 report a son born last Wednesday at Hanover Hospital. Mr and Mrs Clair Beamer Gardners R2 announce a son born last Thursday at Carlisle Hospital. Mr and Mrs Robert F Miler New Oxford announce a daughter born today at Hanover Hospital.
Parker A and Alice B Lerew are tied in a property matter over a one dollar stake at a stated location. The fragment references Jaimere Two Ww Parker A Lerew in the same place, suggesting a related legal or debt action.
A scrambled TV schedule lists upcoming programs and air times featuring stars like Wallach Bourke-White Aumont Tandy and Griffith. The entries cover movies dramas and series including The Twentieth Century The Deputy The Garry Moore Show and The Danny Thomas Show across June 11 to June 16 with varied time slots.
Readers share practical fixes for common chores. Questions cover treating a screen deer issue and a dog’s flea prevention, ironing unwashable trousers with newspaper and bluing, cleaning burnt casseroles by baking soda, stopping ribbon fraying with clear nail polish, assessing a water heater flame, removing paraffin, and reviving a rain spotted felt hat with steel wool.
Simple guidance covers food cooling in picnic baskets by placing an ice filled jar in the center and surrounding items. It also suggests absorbing glass shards with a damp cotton wad and storing a ladder flush against a wall using a wire coat hanger with an L hook.
Mr and Mrs Robert H Freede Dover R 3 announce the betrothal of their daughter Jean Kath leen Freede to William Lloyd Hess son of Mr and Mrs William M Hess Dover R 1 near Mt Royal The bride elect is a member of the class of 1809 at Northeastern High School Manchester and her fiancé is a member of the class of 1980 at Dover Area High School No date has been set for the wedding
Mr and Mrs M G Baublitz of Dover Route 3 announce the betrothal of their daughter Karen Ann Baublitz to Richard Gene Mummert son of Mr and Mrs Ray Mummert.
Hospital records list multiple discharges including Mrs son New Oxford R1 and infant, Mrs Kar vin Burgard and infant daughter East Berlin R1, Paul L. Chron ister, Sharon A. Law rence, Hanover R4, and others. Admissions include Patrick M. Thomas, Eu gene Myers, Edna Jacobs, Perdita Topper, Charles Murren, plus several Hanover and McSherrystown residents awaiting care.
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