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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1966
Page
2
Readable tips describe making a portable ribbon bookmark from a 10 inch ribbon glued to cardboard strips and inserted at the back binding. Also explained is converting a standard dustpan with a broom handle into a standing dustpan by trimming and bending the pan to fit.
No Ink Spill You'll minimize the danger of spilling your drawing ink by mounting the bottle under your drawing board with a hole and spring support. Fixture Protection Wrap adhesive tape around polished metal to prevent wrench scratches. Rustic Coffee Table Build a rugged table from a breadboard axe handles and a stretcher, with careful edge rounding and precise screw placement. Junior-Sized Squeezes A rubber dish scraper cleans narrow frames and corners effectively. Picture Framing Make hold fast staples from cut paper clip pieces for sharp nail points.
Adams County Public Library Board discussed extending the school and county system, interlibrary loan plans, and a summer reading list for students. A children’s summer club and lists for senior high readers were outlined, with cooperation from schools and the bookmobile volunteer.
Public notice details a regular meeting at New Oxford High on May 18 1885, approving a tax levy under The Local Tax Enabling Act for the 195-1987 school year. It lists rates: a per person poll tax, a per cent amusements tax, and transfer taxes, with specifics on real estate valuations and salary payments for teachers. Secretaries annotate the enactment and authorize district actions.
Entomologists warn a yearlong cicada event may affect about 170 counties across 18 states in June and May. Damages to ornamental plants reported. total expenditures noted include 986.77 plus 54 155.59 in yearly bills. Library air conditioning project discussed with costs pegged at 1 5380 and a delay until next year. Board members present were Ally H Thomas Pile James Orter Philip Jones W Richard Schubart Bruce Maclay.
A century cycle of periodic cicadas devastates trees as females lay eggs and nymphs mature. Males drone while adults swarm, causing branch damage and tree decline. Farmers learn to control the pests with insecticides, using prior broods as guides for annual recurrence.
Judith Ann Finkbiner named assistant home economist for Adams County. Penn State’s Thomas H. Patton announced Tuesday that she will begin duties June 13, succeeding Sheila Arnold who moved to York County. Finkbiner, Mansfield State College graduate, held campus activities including 4H and sorority membership.
Airman Randall R. Groff son of Mr and Mrs Raymond E Groff Jr receives selection for training at Keesler AFB. He previously graduated Biglerville High School in 1965 and will join Air Force communications. The wing filed for marriage licenses for Richard J Wagner 18 and Carole Susan Wok 17 and Edward W Anthony 18.
Adams County school directors react to a Commonwealth court ruling ending more than two years of appeals on district organization. Reporters note potential further appeal and examine implications for Conewago Two MecSherrford and independent districts. Officials weigh immediate implementation and formation dates for six districts.
The Dean Martin Summer Show colorcast debuts June 16 at 10 08 pm featuring Dan Rowan Dick Martin Lainie Kazan Frankie Randall Judi Rolin and top-name regulars. Also on tap are Rusty and the Falcon Walk Disney Wonderful World of Color June 12 7 30 pm John Davidson hosts guests Ruben Rodriguez and Ms Guadalsjars Kings with Richard Pryor June 13 9 00 pm Arrowhead starring Charlton Heston and Jack Palance June 14 9 00 pm Open Golf final winner airs June 12 4 08 pm The Undeclared War color special June 15 9 00 pm and The Outer Fringe discussing extremism and ski on June 12 6 50 pm.
The Monday ruling capstones more than five years of meetings, conferences, appeals, hearings and court arguments over school district reorganization, a process long regarded as unlikely to succeed.
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