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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1965
Page
2
The signed editorial urges June 13 to 19 as National Flag Week to instill true Americanism beyond liberal or conservative labels. It warns against anti government rhetoric and Communist accusations, insisting patriotism unites despite disagreements and that the flag should fly high during the observance.
Ten year old Miss Joan Smith of New Oxford starts a position with the Aero Oil Company. Kath leen Topper of East Berlin is injured when a swing breaks, fracturing her leg. George M. Spangler Jr. earns four top senior awards at New Oxford High School. Clyde O Garber is named assistant maintenance superintendent in Adams County. Rose Marie Groft receives a St Joseph Academy diploma. York Springs Lions install new officers led by Paul Trump and Melvin Prosser. Harry Meckley is injured in a motorcycle collision near Abbotts town R1. Rev Rodney Hemler is appointed assistant pastor at St Matthew s Ty Tone.
Edward M Raber 53 of Hanover owner of Raber and Son garage died Monday at 10 05 am in Hanover Hospital after a lingering illness He was survived by wife Pauline G Henry Raber three sons Philip Edward Donald Martin and Mark Leon Raber 16 grandchildren and six siblings Funeral services will be held today at 2 pm at Wetzel Funeral Home Hanover with interment in Rest Haven Cemetery
The Hanover police charged Jerome Ro Beven, 23, of New Oxford with a traffic signal violation and Francis C. Tananis Jr, of McSherrystown with speeding.
Twenty years ago a list mentions auto tax stamps going on sale, local business moves like John George selling Twin Keys Diner to Roy Sheller, and several service members with postings from Okinawa to Camp Dix. A May ending brings a chilly June start with 16 degrees above freezing and record weather extremes.
The piece extols newspapers as the best global buy offering coverage from reporters, community bulletin boards for sales, editorials, and columns as opinion. It notes the ability to hold opposing ideas and includes a provocative quip about a girl’s behavior before marriage and a road hog after a mishap.
A father tells his son about a man who avoided drinking smoking and chasing women and still reached 100 years old. The son asks how this happened. The tale uses humor to praise a disciplined lifestyle.
The speaker questions how to expect peace when each night ends with a crack of dawn and the day breaks, implying a cycle of struggle that disrupts calm. The line contrasts dark nightly uncertainty with the arrival of morning.
A clerk invited his boss for Sunday dinner and barbecued chicken on an outdoor grill. While turning the spit the flames leaped up fat dripping onto coals. A visiting beatnik yelled that the music had stopped and the bird was on fire, highlighting dangers of losing control over life.
A column offers practical household fixes. Tips cover shrinking colored cottons and linens, strengthening fragile glassware, repairing walnut scratches, quick candle lighting, removing excess furniture polish, boiling cracked eggs, making adhesive for glass decorations, and caring for a chamois.
Lewis Wampler plans to open an ice cream parlor and lunch room in the T. E. Warner property on Lincolnway East New Oxford after the Smith and Overbaugh Bakery vacated. A fishing party of sixteen New Oxonians fished in Wildwood New Jersey and caught 1 040 fish. Willis Yeagy graduated from Gettysburg High School. A young girl suffered a fracture in New Oxford and a 13 year old in East Berlin sustained a severe leg injury in a York Road accident. Buy Right Meat Stores advertise hickory smoked ham and other items. Abbottstown residents urged to install curbing on Fast King Street. New Oxford High seniors visited with guests and chaperones.
A concise aphorism notes that small deeds done beat grand plans. It laments laziness delaying action and suggests timeliness matters for results.
A witty saying notes punctuality hinges on predicting how late others will be. It frames timely arrival as a social guessing game and suggests timing depends on others' delays.
Yes the climber says he always keeps a rope tied around his waist because it saved his life. The listener asks about being left hanging and feeling nervous. He replies being “highly strung” rather than nervous.
A light remark notes that guessing a woman’s age is near her actual age but not a smart approach. The comment highlights the mix of intuition and social sensitivity in discussing age. The tone remains playful while underscoring the prudence of avoiding personal guesses.
A playful tale depicts a donkey and a tiny car trading lines on a roadway. The scene ends with a man reflecting on saved money transforming into a miracle worker over time.
The father tells his son the report card’s grades rule out cheating, remarking that with these marks, cheating is impossible. The scene focuses on a casual family moment about academic honesty and parental judgment.
The remark plays on the paradox of desirability turning when abundance diminishes worth. It frames antiques as items whose appeal hinges on limited supply and collector interest.
Louis W. Wagaman of Mount Pleasant Township announces his candidacy for sheriff. The notice appears in a local political brief alongside a New Oxford ad promoting Penn Ice Cream at 25 cents a quart.
A garage or utility room ladder can be stored flush against the wall using an ordinary wire coat hanger. Drive in an L-hook about three inches above the ladder top to center and grasp the hanger hook, reducing space when not in use.
A simple method to pick up slivers of broken glass uses a moistened wad of cotton. This technique clears shards from floors or tabletops and reduces the risk of cutting fingers.
Rev. Dr. H. W. Stern is supply pastor at St. John’s in Hampton with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m St Mark’s in Heidlersburg holds worship at 9 a m and Sunday School at 10 a m
Rev Jacob F Stover announces Sunday School at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m in Heidlersburg. In Ida ville worship is at 9 a m with Sunday School at 10 a m.
Evangelist Harry W. Vaughn hosts a Bible study at 10 a.m. and worship with Communion at 11 a.m. followed by a 7:30 p.m. service. Bible study continues Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. The events are held 15 miles east of Abbottstown.
The Pines Lutheran Rev Edmund L Manges D D presides as Sunday School at 9 a m and Church School at 10 05 a m in a local parish notice.
Hampton United Church of Christ led by Rev. W. H. Anderman Jr. holds worship at 9 a.m. and Church School at 10 a.m. St John New Chester and Mt Olivet Bermudian provide morning services with Church School at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. Emmanuel Hampton offers Church School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m.
Rev John P Bolen pastor leads Pontifical Mass at 10 30 a m as Bishop Leech ordains six candidates. Confessions 4 to 5 and 6 to 7 p m Saturday. Sunday masses 5 45 7 30 and 9 30 a m with confessions 9 a m Holy Name Communion 7 30 a m
Reverend William Kennard presides with York Springs New Oxford and Hunterstown schedules. Worship at York Springs and New Oxford begins 10 a.m.. Church School times vary. Hunterstown services at 11 15 a.m. in Presbyterian Church.
Lincoln Full Gospel Center pastor Rev. Fred Mummert leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m Evening service is Wednesday at 7 30 o clock Located between Abbottstown and Cross Keys for parishioners and visitors.
Rev. Alexis Arnoldin announces confessions Saturday 4 to 5 and 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday Masses at 7:30, 9, and 10:30 a.m. Holy Name Society Communion at the 7:30 Mass, with breakfast to follow.
The pastor Rev. Roderic N. Senft leads Sunday School at 9 15 a.m. Holy Communion is observed at 8 15 10 30 and 2 30 p.m. throughout the day.
Rev H James Justice pastors Pleasant Street New Oxford. Sunday School at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. evening worship at 8 p.m. Friday YPE at 7 80 p.m.
The Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church invites all for a combined Children’s Day worship at 9 30 a m led by Pastor Paul Shettle and Guldens Rev.
John R. Korver serves as supply pastor at Great Conewago Presbyterian Church in Hunterstown. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m and worship at 11:15 a.m.
The United Church of Christ announces activities at St Paul’s New Oxford and Emmanuel Abbottstown. At St Paul’s program begins with worship at 9 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:15. Youth Fellowship meets at 7 p.m. Emmanuel Abbottstown offers worship at 9 a.m. and Sunday School at 10 a.m. under Pastor Rev. John 2. Martin.
Guidance on securing important documents such as bills of sale, stocks and bonds, birth and marriage certificates, and military records. Advises using a safe deposit box to protect items difficult to replace and discusses balancing home value with safekeeping needs.
The New Oxford Methodist Church heard Rev. William Keenard preach Life Under Construction on Sunday. Flowers honored God by Mrs H B Flaherty. Ushers were Irvin Plattenburg and Dr Moses Baker. Nursery care by Mrs William Keenard. WSCS meets Monday June 14 at 7 30 p.m. all members urged to attend.
Rossville Full Gospel Church led by Pastor E. M. Crisamore offers a 10 30 a m service and 7 p m evening service. Bible study Wednesday 7 45 p m. Young People’s meeting Saturday 6 30 p m worship 7 45 p m.
Rev. Michael J. Barrett, pastor, sets weekend confessions Saturday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the church. Sunday masses are at 7 a.m. in the chapel and 9:11 a.m. in the church.
Elder C. M. Bee leads weekly at 9:15 a.m. worship each Saturday with Sabbath School at 10:30 a.m. A prayer meeting is held Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Rev. Charles E. Strasbaugh hosts Sunday School at 9 15 a m and worship at 10 30 a m.
Rev. O. K. Maurer Zwingli holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 45 a m Red Run hosts worship at 9 a m and Sunday School at 10 15 a m.
Elder East Berlin holds worship at 7 30 p m with a prayer meeting on Tuesday at 8 p m Latimore offers Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m Trestles lists Sunday School at 9 a m and a Wednesday 8 p m prayer meeting Monday evening schedule not shown.
O Wayne Cook and Elder Bermudian lead a Children Day service at 9 30 a m with Sunday School also scheduled for 9 30 a m at Wolgamuth on Sunday.
The entry notes Rev. M. Benson Paull as pastor of Lower Bermudian with worship at 9 a.m and Sunday School at 10 a.m Chestnut Grove also lists Sunday School services.
Rev. John Lehr is listed as pastor with Sunday School at Wells School and Mt Royal. Worship at 10 15 a m. Sunday School at 9 a m for both Red Mount and Mt Royal locations.
Reverend Harold R. Stoudt leads Trinity Evangelical Lutheran worship with Sunday Church School at 9 a.m. Communion observed at 7:30 a.m. 10:15 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Infant baptism at 2 p.m.
Mt Royal Full Gospel announces a fellowship schedule led by Pastor Mabel Seville. Services include Saturday 7 30 p m worship, Sunday School at 9 30 a m, a young people's service at 7 p m, and an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m.
Harmony Grove Chapel announces Worship at 10 30 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. with Bible study on Wednesdays at 7 30 p.m. led by Pastor C Jack Orr.
Rev Bedsaul Agee pastor leads morning worship at 10 30 and revival service at 7 p m with prayer meeting on Wednesday at Bermudian church parish notes moderate attendance and community outreach plans.
Rev Victor Nichols leads Sunday School at 9 a m with worship at 10 15 a m Attendance includes a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m. A pastor hosts a regular weekly schedule for congregants.
Rev G L Zimmerman pastor at St John s Lutheran Abbottstown announces Sunday School at 9 15 a m Communion at 7 45 a m 10 30 a m and Junior Chapel at 2 30 p m
Edward D. and Caroline R Scott offer 184 acres in Mt. Pleasant Township for 75000 dollars. The listing highlights the size and price as key sale details.
A devotional urging daily prayer to maintain calm and poised demeanor. It links spiritual growth with retaining control of emotions under God and emphasizes faith in ongoing self mastery. The message speaks to believers seeking inner steadiness and disciplined conduct.
A collection of practical tips for home care and crafting. It covers safe bulb removal, skin protection with a glove, reviving houseplants with tea or coffee, lipstick recycling, muffins that release easily, fabric stain tricks, chintz cleaning, lock lubrication, boiling fish, and plaster wall prep with sizing and varnish.
Miss Ruth Rickrode begins business course in Hanover at Prowell s Commercial School. Madeltin McCadden travels to Lancaster to train as a nurse at St Joseph s Hospital. Hanover McSherrys water company repairs Himes Mill building to drain the race first time since 1888. Gettysburg College graduates include Myrna Raffensperger, William Cashman, and George Hafer. Elizabeth Hersh to wed Wallace Peters on June 24. Amy Haar becomes assistant principal of Dillsburg High School. Alice Detter and Oran Altland wed at Abbottsburg Lutheran parsonage. G E Spotz and C Til Myers buy five lots on Pleasant Street, New Oxford, plan three six room bungalows by July 1. George McKim injured at York site when scaffold collapses. Elizabeth Wolf graduates from Elizabethtown College Academy. Kathryn Keefer has not missed a day in nine years at York Springs High. Rem Classified Ads Pay.
A vintage column presents reader questions on romance with a married man, social invitations, hosting a mother in law, and a working mother balancing home and work. Sally advises avoiding the married man, scheduling definite visits, giving a guest the private bedroom, and adjusting work to greet children after school.
The Conewago Chapel notes report a Pontifical Mass of the diaconate this Saturday at 10 30 a m with Bishop Leech ordaining Joseph Carolin Robert Lawrence James O Brien Robert Pawelski Peter Posca and Richard Youtz. Public invited. Banns published for Ronald Smith and Victoria Clabaugh.
Yankee left fielder Tom Tresh logged 159 games as a rookie in 1958. Thirty three came with New Orleans and 126 with Petersburg, shaping a multi level start to his major league career.
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