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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1963
Page
7
Clipped editorial argues Washington taxes high and broad, saying 52 percent overall burden via taxes, prices, and corporate levies. It urges thousands to demand drastic reductions in fiscall spending to curb taxes and reallocate funds, comparing U S embassy staffing to Britain and France to illustrate government spending.
New Hampshire passes a bill authorizing sweepstakes ticket sales through state liquor stores and at state controlled race tracks. Governors signs it, turning to lotteries as a revenue source with voluntary participation and a state tax like levy.
The York Springs Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at the Methodist Church with the YTC band. Members led by Karen De Haven and Donna Williams conducted devotions and prayers, sharing reports on the White Ribbon service and recruits. A scripture reading, prayer, and musical duets followed as five children participated in a speech contest won by John Bowers. The meeting featured talks by Mrs. Doyle Book and Grace Stoner, with local representatives attending Adams County court to present New Testaments to new citizens. The altar flowers honored God, and the York Springs Girl Scouts will hold awards court Sunday at 2 PM in the Elementary School with about 64 Scouts expected to receive awards and pins. Additional marriage license filings were listed for nearby towns.
Edward Acker New Oxford who graduated last week from York Collegiate Institute has been accepted in the Navy under Class IV 12 the Navy college training program. Misses Dorothy Sadler Doris Mixer and Vanita Powell New Oxford have entered York. Pvt George E Sheffer New Oxford who had been stationed at Camp Lee Va received his honorable discharge to enter West Point July 4. At a New Oxford school board meeting the tax rate was fixed at 16 mills with $3 head tax the same as last year. Gasoline supplies in Gettysburg and Adams County are tight many farmers report being completely out of gas and stations are rationing for local customers. C F and Marie R Ditzler York Springs south to Boyd S Nell own two properties totaling 68 acres in Huntington Township Eggs 43 cents per dozen. Charles L Gentzler East Berlin was elected president of the Adams County Council of Christian Education at the forty fourth annual convention at St James Lutheran Church. Brinton Miller Hampton injured at Thomasville Stone and Lime quarry moved to Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore where doctors hope sight can be saved. 2th Anniversary a celebration for Rev and Mrs Charles Price at Woodsboro Md. Attendees included numerous local families and friends. Adams County jail Tuesday listed three prisoners Richard Laughman Gettysburg state police motor code violation Gary Geiselman Abbott 41n disorderly conduct and Preston Shultz 51 Gettysburg R 4 disorderly conduct.
A fragmented collection of quotes and reflections contrasts a Romanesque view of brides with a critique of federal aid over local effort. John F. Kennedy’s 1960 remarks appear, linking public funds to taxation and personal responsibility, followed by a caution about an old swimming hole as a final earthly waypoint.
Practical home hacks cover lacquered silverware care waxed nylon cord sealing knots with heat and sweet oil on table glue, sour milk cleanser for copper pans, and a joke filled column weaving kitchen cleaning, fashion advice, party hints and family humor set in a vintage domestic voice.
The note lists services for Lutheran Rev. John L Kugle with congregation events at New Oxford. Worship at 8:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Sunday School/Leago at 9:1 a.m. unclear, Luther League at 7 p.m. Official times reflect current weekly schedule.
East Berlin to York Springs churches list Sunday School times worship services and special events across Abbottstown New Oxford Heidlersburg Littlestown and surrounding areas. Notable entries include Immaculate Conception and Sacred Heart Catholic masses and multiple Evangelical churches with Sunday School 9 to 10:30 a.m. and worship thereafter.
Ten year old James Staub of New Oxford treated for a right forearm fracture after a bicycle fall. Pvt James Herman in Camp Kobe Japan taking a course to be an assistant chaplain. Charles Yeager estate transfers to Beulah Millar of New Oxford. Phyllis Yohn to represent York Springs in Apple Butter Queen contest. Pen Mar Racing Association starts a half mile dirt track in Pigeon Hills with first race planned in early July. G L Mann of Abbottstown to open Lance D Jacobs grocery with event this Friday and Saturday. Phil Nitchman recovering after losing finger and injuring another at Penn Wood Heel factory East Berlin. Barbara Ann Frey wins baby show prize for prettiest hair near East Berlin. Mrs Paul Ernst and Mrs Neal Ernst of New Oxford R2 file to operate a restaurant named Kountry Kitchen. Lt Dale H Heinecker of York Springs graduated from Observer Instructor School and now instructs at Mather AFB Calif. Adams County Selective Service Board sent two men to Harrisburg for induction and two for final physicals. names withheld by board.
Miss Mary Myers of near New Oxford takes a stenographer post at New Oxford Shoe Company. Edna Alwine of New Oxford earns a Bachelor of Science from Margaret Morrison College. York Springs residents Haar, Pittenturf, Heller and Miller buy new touring cars. Huntington township teachers elected for Rock Chapel and others. East Berlin student Trimmer injured at Penn State in a baseball game. Frank Kearney burned at National Foundry. Maurice Herman injured in hay mow incident.
George W Rider of Park Hotel received a purple heart for valor and wounds in action in France on March 17 1918. Mrs Victoria Lingg near New Oxford plans a new bar to replace a burned structure from September. During a severe electrical storm a light bulb shattered at Lewis W Waga man home. Hail damaged windows crops and fruit locally. Miriam New Oxford R2 injured in an auto accident and discharged from Warner Hospital. Raymond Gebhart seven month old son of Mr and Mrs Gebhart Bonneauville fractured left leg after being backed over by father. Abbottstown school tax remains 11 mills and per capita tax. Harry L Haines recommended Cyril Staub as postmaster at New Oxford after Gardner term ended January 10. Cyril Staub injured finger at a local factory. Pretty garnish for a warm weather salad using sliced beer.
In a syndicated column, readers Belle and Helena seek advice on dating bore by social outings and joining a prominent family. Sally urges Belle to show charm and life interest, while Helena is advised to enter marriage with confidence, noting many cross-background marriages succeed with adaptation.
A reader asks how to maintain leather furniture and avoid cracking. Advice covers conditioning with castor oil neat's-foot oil or commercial products, using white conditioner on colored or delicate leathers, applying with fingertips, then wiping away all residue to prevent darkening.
Plug Protect It is a good idea to inspect appliance cords for exposed wires and seal torn cardboard closures with plastic tape. A Handy Pipe Rack can be quickly made from a wire coat hanger by bending bottom corners to form loops and mounting the rack on a wall.
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