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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1961
Page
5
Editorial urges motorists and parents to increase vigilance during summer vacation when children are at play. Keystone Automobile Club manager E Darnell Baltgell says hazard rises as students leave classroom safety lessons. Pupils are asked to keep the motto Always alert never hurt and to follow safety rules during play.
Quick solutions for renewals and repairs for houseplants shoes shades bricks and more. Step by step methods include washing artificial fruit coating stems with forks in soil window shade adjustments renewing fireplace color cleaning gum from hair making whitewash for masonry and attaching merit badges with snaps.
Forty years ago Edgar Diner of New Oxford graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Dental School. A new bridge is being erected across the farm at Charles Dietrich near Belmont schoolhouse. Monday hit 91 degrees, hottest so far this year. Frank Feeser sold a 1 1/2 acre farm at Five Points to Jacob Dentler of Huntington Twp for 35 dollars. Anna M. Myers of New Oxford was elected teacher for first and second grades at 85 dollars a month. C E Helman of Luzerne accepted the principalship at 140 dollars per month. John Leven of East Berlin, over eight, still skillfully drives his Ford. Fireworks for the Fourth are forbidden in East Berlin. Leslie V. Stock, a New Oxford R D graduate, was elected to fill the Meade School vacancy. Ernest Hotman, two, recovering from a concussion after a fall. East Berlin bought 40 feet of ground for public safety at the corner of West King and Ab Pee streets from Robert Shetter.
Dr. Thomas Guyton of the Pennsylvania Bureau of Plants Industry warns Adams County residents to report sightings of seventeen-year locusts. He notes brood 1 appeared in 1621 and is due again. brood 10 is expected in 1970. County agent Frank Zettle predicts a small infestation this year with more next year, possibly delayed by cold weather. Entomologists suggest real estate growth may suppress locust populations by reducing feeding sites.
Fragmentary OCR text reports a crash on the M1 near Cross Keys with mentions of The Dive Fee event and individuals such as Pat and Zot Yern. Ambiguous names and details limit clarity, but indicates a traffic incident and related names.
A clipped compilation of quips and fables on humility ego and self worth. It mixes the bucket water moral with jokes about traffic and headlines. Read as a magazine humor note from a 20th century page.
A minor freight driver spots an old man with a fishing rod alone in a barren field. He learns the neighbor plans to join him by bringing a motor boat, reflecting a quirky warning about progress and action.
A Belton Texas Journal survey claims 68 percent drink hard liquor, 23 percent drink only beer and wine, and 90 percent take no alcohol. The piece notes the figures are used to mock public claims, with remarks from editors James H. Russell and J. D. Blizzard about reading proof and an accidental new word government.
This item compiles practical advice on stain treatment for perspiration and yellowing, fabric maintenance including tepid water and peroxide options, wood finishing with tea and wax, keeping sheen on sateen fabrics, leather upholstery care, plant care with tea, crochet finishing tricks, burn care from kitchen hazards, and safe fish scaling using a pot cleaner.
30 years ago William Ethel and Edward Sheely moved to the Diten hafer apartments on the square New Oxford. E C Livingston A P Mark ie Jos Felty Emory Melhorn and John Myers New Oxford returned from a two days fishing trip to Crisfield where they caught about 120 fish. Diplomas were awarded to McSherrystown students for completing the four year high school course Laverne Staub Eugene Levis berzer Felix Topper Justin Smith Grace Noel Pauline Topper Frances Colgan Kathleen Klunk DeSales Sneeringer Gladys Wazaman Rita Caster and Evangeline Rice. Fire believed to have started by a short circuit in an automobile destroyed a frame forage and a small coupe on the property of E M Bittinger at Green Springs. The car was owned by George Myers Green Springs. The Misses Anna G and B Helen Baker Abbottstown sailed Tuesday from New York City for a trip to Europe. Pupils who graduated from the New Oxford High School are planning to continue their work in the fall Bernard Wagner Duke University Beatrica Holtry Thompson oneness echoul Alma M or West Chester state teacher college Robert Auker Montio School of Forestry Margaret Geenact Mercy Hospital Ear Koes Thompsons business steers Raele Wolfe State Ca es Faence Potter. Thompson tu tess school Sarah Lovingston Heweer college.
A compact remark noting that youths mistake only three seasons baseball football and basketball, while haymaking occurs in the interim between harvest and use. It reflects a rural view of seasons and athletic focus among youngsters.
A collage of comic snippets and stray phrases unfolds, including a stenography joke, a policeman’s complaint, garbled wedding reminiscence, and jumbled captions. The text resembles a noisy page of clipped social items and stray reminiscences with unclear connections and many misread words.
New Oxford and nearby churches publish worship and Sunday School times. St Pauls The Pines St Marks Pleasant Street New Oxford Great Conewago Presbyterian list services with morning worship and evening meetings. Rev Paul L Foulk Hanover guest minister scheduled for guest sermon.
Rev. Joseph F. Braubitts posts confessions Saturday from 7 to 7 pm in the church. Sunday Masses are at 7 am in the chapel and 9 am and 11 am in the church.
Create a simple irrigation device by puncturing an empty beer can with about 30 nail holes, sealing the opening with a small hose connector and washer, screwing the can to your hose, placing it in the garden, and letting the water seep through to soak the soil.
A simple yard project explains making a compact glassless table by anchoring a tin can to a dowel with a center hole and washer under the screw head. The dowel end is planted in the ground beside a lawn chair for stable use.
Seventh Day Adventist York Springs Church holds Sabbath School at 9 30 a m and worship. St John s Lutheran Abbottstown led by Rev Lester J Karschner offers Church School at 9 15 a m and worship at 0 30 a m.
Pastor Philip J. Gergen posts confessions on Saturday from 3 30 to 5 and 6 30 to 8 p.m. Sunday masses are at 7 3 a.m. 9 a.m. and 10 30 a.m.
Salem EUB invites. Rev H B Krone will serve as supply pastor. Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m and Communion at 10 30 a m.
Rev. Amos D. Meyers reports Sunday School at 10 a.m. in York Springs with no worship service, Children’s Day program at 7 30 p.m. In New Oxford Sunday School at 9 a.m. with no worship service. In Hunterstown Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church.
Harry M. Vaughn evangelist conducts Bible study one half mile east of Abbottstown on Lincoln Highway Rt. 30 with a 10 a.m. study, 11 a.m. coin reunion, 7:30 p.m. evening preaching, and Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Bible study.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m
Latimore Lutheran Parish lists services at Chestnut Grove with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. Lower Bermudian holds worship at 9 a.m. and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Supply Pastor Carl Warrick serves the parish.
Rev Carlton Howells leads Sunday School at 9 a.m. worship at 10 15 a.m. Luther League meets at 6 30 p.m. with evening activities following.
Rev. W. W. Costic leads Red Mount as Sunday School begins at 9 0 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. Wellsville schedules worship at 9 a.m. and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Mt Royal follows with Sunday School at 9 a.m. and worship to follow.
Rev Harald R Stoudt leads Sunday School at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 15 a.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church with services conducted by the pastor and parish activities as announced.
Rev. Mabel Seville pastor leads Mt Royal Full Gospel church with services Saturday at 7 30 p m evangelistic service Sunday School at 9 30 a m Young People's service at 7 p m and a prayer fellowship.
A simple strip of reflective tape on a roadside mailbox makes the resident’s name visible in car headlight beams. It helps motorists locate mailboxes at night and reduces the risk of accidental strikes.
Rev. Fred Mummert leads worship at Lincolnway Full Gospel Center between Abbottstown and Cross Keys. Sunday School at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m and evening service. Wednesday service at 7 30 p m.
Harmony Grove Chapel led by Pastor Rev C Jack Orr offers worship at 10:30 a.m. daily with evening service until 7:30 p.m. Bible Study is held Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
Rev John P Bolen announces summer schedule with Saturday Mass of Our Lady at 5:30 p.m. and confessions 4 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday Masses at 7 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. with confessions at 9 a.m. There is no High Mass or evening services during the summer months.
Hampton Charge United Church of Christ led by Rev. Ernest W Brindle at St John New Chester holds worship at 9 30 or 11 00 a m with church school at 9 00 or 10 00 a m Mt Olivet Bermudian Emmanuel Hampton schedule worship at 10 00 or 11 00 a m and church school at 9 00 or 10 00 a m
The United Church of Christ charge led by Rev. John Z. Martin lists Holy Communion at 8:00 and 10:15 a.m. at St Paul’s New Oxford with Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Emmanuel Abbottstown presents a preparatory service at 9:00 a.m. conducted by Richard Swisher of Gettysburg alongside Sunday School.
Road and vehicle upgrades boost safety as drivers embrace better behavior. Authorities credit improved car design and infrastructure for fewer accidents, while campaigns urge ongoing care on streets. Local agencies report steady progress and heightened awareness among motorists.
A reader expresses appreciation for a 46 copy of New Oxford eon and asks about September deadlines for summer month materials. The letter questions payment timing and mentions Bermudian Springs and factory checks in a terse, code-like postal page tone.
A noisy preview of upcoming broadcasts shows Edward Binns and Jame Broderick in Brenner premiering June 22 at 10 50 pm. George Fennenvin appears on The Tom Ewell Show June 20 at 9 00 pm. Joe E Levi Coonie Franer and Robert Goulet perform on The Sullivan Show June 14 at 6 00 pm. Amateur and professional golf features cover the National Open Card Championship June 14 at 5 74 pm. American star The Dedicated Man features on June 21 at 10 69 pm. Jo Stafford and Tack Van Phe appear on The Carn Moore Show June 23 at 7 00 pm. Crendy brothers Pheley Doerane and Peteon are noted for a June 23 show. June 7 and 20 baseball games air at 7 00 pm or 10 pm. Rocky Marciano and Jerry Wolcott discuss a June 19 bout on Man Kaent at 10 50 pm.
Morning Hour Chapel holds a 10 a.m. prayer service and an evening meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Members are invited to attend the scheduled sessions.
Upper Conewago Church of the Brethren George Hall Elder East Berlin hosts Sunday School at 9 00 a m and worship at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Tuesday 8 00 p m Mum merts Sunday School 9 30 a m worship 10 30 a m Trostle s Sunday School 9 30 a m worship 10 30 a m Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 00 p m
O Wayne Cook and Elder Bermudian announce Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m Wolga muth also offers Sunday School 9 30 a m and worship 10 30 a m for readers planning their weekend church attendance.
Robert Kroth leads a supply pastor session at 10:30 a.m. with Luther League gathering at 7. The event highlights youth ministry activity and church programming.
Carl L Warrick pastor at Lower Bermudian Church leads worship at 9 am with Church School at 10 am. Mrs Gretna Speck to teach Church School honoring Fathers Day. Chestnut Grove Church hosts School at 9 30 am and worship at 10 4 am. Rev W H Anderman at St Pauls Red Run holds 9 am worship and 10 15 am School. Zeingli holds worship at 10 45 am and School at 9 30 am.
Ten year retrospective notes NCO Robert E Crouse a New Oxford Marine promoted to staff sergeant at Camp Lejeune. Local property transfers include Rhinehart to Noel and a frame building by Park Hotel. Chronister property to Kelhmnater. Noel runs a gift shop. Zariman Jr. from Abbottstown promoted to corporal in Bern Germany. Hylda Kinefelter, Gettysburg R45, plans to study medicine at Penn and enter the Medical College of Pennsylvania Philadelphia as a Doctor of Medicine candidate.
William Stock and Donald Shee ly of New Oxford will graduate from Williamson Trade School on June 27. William A. Sanders also graduates from Temple University. Harry Baugher wins state championship in horseshoe pitching at Penn State during Future Farmers of America Week. Charles Wolfe sustains internal injuries playing softball. Local prices: wheat 986c per bushel eggs 21c and 22c per dozen. Edward and Mrs. Wampler begin housekeeping near Hampton. Abbottstown youth Charles Sanders cuts foot with an axe needing stitches. May hospital reports show average daily admissions over four, 16 daily lab exams, seven births last month, and an average of 32 patients daily at Warner Hospital.
Delinquent real estate taxes rose in the Depression era, with notices published in local paid papers. Each item lists taxpayer name, property brief, and amount due, plus deadlines and conditions for payment. The practice helped publicize tax delinquency when relief measures appeared.
Mariel Kuhn of Biglerville and Mr and Mrs Walter Bream of Gardners sold two properties in Huntington Township for 4400 dollars to Mr and Mrs Melvin L Miller of Manallea Township.
A household column offering brief Q and A on parenting dating and relationships. Topics include teen phone use rules rules for a private line handling a widow’s ring after a spouse’s death guidance on dating and communication with a critical mother and discipline of disrespectful children. With cautionary tones the column dispenses practical tips and opinions from "Sally" and other named advisers.
Paul Hockensmith 77 of New Osford was fined and costs on a disorderly conduct charge before Justice Dayne E. Garrett in Hanover on Friday night. The incident was addressed in a public service context highlighting taxpayer awareness and civic rights.
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