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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1955
Page
4
The fragment lists terms and amounts for a real estate or service notice with figures such as 1.08 and 1.60 and mentions locations New Oxford East Berlin Gettysburg and address fragments. It appears to detail yearly payments and delinquent penalties.
Twenty years ago Mrs Ira Herman near New Oxford and Mrs Lloyd Ecker Heldiv ersburg were admitted to War ner Hospital. Mrs Maude Wierman Kennedy York Springs was admitted to Warner. Titus Trestle New Oxford R 1 received treatment at Hanover Hospital for a thumb injury from a firecracker. Mrs Rush Spangler near New Oxford underwent an operation at Hanover Hospital.
John R. Bittinger and John E. Baublitz, Hanover High School alums, left Wednesday on the Castle Felice to tour England France Belgium Holland Austria and Italy by bicycle. They plan to return in late August staying at American youth hostels along the way. Bittinger is grandson of Mrs. Ida Miller of New Oxford. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Jacoby of Hanover R4 at Warner Hospital.
Banns published for two marriages at local parishes. Francis Arigo begins nine weeks Navy basic training at Bainbridge Maryland. George Nicholson discharged from Hanover Hospital and sent home by ambulance. Carl Groft pays part of court costs in ongoing support case with 30 days to pay the balance.
A surprise party honored Mr and Mrs Thomas O'Brien of New Oxford on their 25th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Mary O'Brien of McSherrystown and families from New Oxford Glen Rock and McSherrystown.
The Abbottstown Community Bible School began in local churches with 160 children enrolled and 25 staff. It runs daily from 8 to 11 am for two weeks Monday through Friday, with certificates for attendance of seven of ten sessions. Closing exercises are set for Friday, June 24 at 7 30 pm in the Lutheran Church Sunday School room, with handwork displays for public viewing beforehand.
Abbottstown resident Robert E. Perry faced a speeding charge in a 35 mile residential zone. Esther Bross becomes president of Hanover Soroptimists. A Wildasm child was hospitalized in Philadelphia. Emigs relocate near Abbottstown. Raymond Lillich admitted to Hanover Hospital. John Wright of Houston Texas visits Hildebrands. Firdebrand home hosts a honoring party. County court continues rule against Charles Neimen Abbottstown RI son support case.
York Springs events range from a Bertha Breighner piano recital in Idaville to a Bremler Reunion in Harrisburg. Local sports include Bi-County Baseball League results and two hit pitching by York Springs hurlers. Civil Defense drills, church programs, a Mademoiselle Club sale for library funds, and numerous social gatherings fill the week with dancing, worship, and community outreach.
A varied classified page lists items for sale and services in Adams County. Includes a 1946 Chevrolet two door public sale, modern service station rental, farm and dairy feeds, farm equipment, furniture, and real estate listings around Gettysburg New Oxford and Hanover with multiple phone contacts and prices.
Additions of 2102.07 lift the Annie M. Warner Hospital building drive to 146740.22 with 1700 from John d Teeter and Sons. Trinity Reformed Church Ladies Aid gave 25. President Richard Livingston urged renewed solicitation. Plans await Labor Department approval as contractors study specs. If 250000 is raised, construction can start this summer. An all local effort with nearly 400 contributions to date.
Public sale set for Saturday June 26 1955 of the Melvin Jacobs bankrupt farm assets in Jackson Township three miles west of Admire between Admire and Big Mountain. Items include cattle a John Deere tractor drill press milker milk cans tools wagons scales and miscellaneous farm gear. CASH terms. Chester W Zeigler trustee. John H Moul auctioneer. Ralph Rochow attorney.
Ven Lott elder son of William M Lott Garaners R D graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Economics He belonged to Phi Kappa Sigma and served as an officer for two years He presided over the Student Union and served on the Student Government Association and Student Life Committees He left for a monthlong vacation to Mexico and will enter the armed forces on return in mid July
Mr and Mrs Vincent Bream hosted Sunday at Uriah in honor of Mrs Bream's parents Mr and Mrs Charles E Miller of York Springs. Attendees included their three children three grandchildren and two great grandchildren plus extended family from York Springs Harrisburg and Camp Hill.
Adams County dealer Hunt Avenue offers a wide selection of Nash models and other classics from 1930 to 1962. Ads tout low money down options, three month payments, and trade in allowances with a Gettysburg phone listing.
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