Borough Council Moves Office and Funds Transfer
The council approved transferring 20 680 from sewer and water funds to the New Oxford Municipal Authority to relocate the borough office, while reporting 97 sewer connections and 142 permits issued. They planned a master street and alley ordinance, a new borough map, and sought more state aid. No parking signs were authorized on Lincolnway East near the Lutheran Church, with no passing signs needing state approval. A town clock was repaired and old borough records found in an opened safe from 1874. A new street light on Bolton Street was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Bevenour
Charles Wolf
state highway fund
highway department
Lincolnway
Lutheran Church
Harvey BoWinger
Bolton Street
High Street
Lincolnway West
R. J. Brendle
Lincolnway East
New Oxford Local Items Highlight Community News
Local notes report Paul Hockensmith of New Oxford injured by a power mower. Paul Wagner and William Groft plan a two month West Coast business trip. Troops 386 and 8 Scouts attend an Order of the Arrow ordeal at Camp Tuckahoe near Dillsburg. Haines Safari patrol boxes are being prepared for June 16 to 18 at the Haines Randh near Hallam. Joseph I. Weaver marks his seventh birthday. RL Social Club picnic set for Farmers Grove. Rev Dr Paul Levi Foulk and Mrs Foulk visiting New Oxford relatives. Foulk to join Christ Lutheran Church upon return. W. C. Spicer of Gettysburg R D 4 to undergo major surgery. Kenneth Long of Fort Bragg visiting grandparents in town. George Smaeliz spends weekend in New Oxford. A 7 year old Zeight boy underwent surgery at Elizabethown after polio misfortune in 1957. (Continued on Page)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hockensmith
New Oxford R 2
Paul Wagner
St. Petersburg
Fla
J. Laniey Bowersox
Hanover
Foulk
Trinity Lutheran
Gettysburg
Harrisburg Hospital
Kenneth Long
Fort Bragg
N.C
Lee Long
S. Orange St
George Smaeliz
Philadelphia
Hanover St
Twn
Marland Zeight
New Oxford
R 1
Elizabeth
United Church of Christ and Lutheran notices in Red Run Abbottstown
E B Church notices list charges and pastors for St Pauls Red Run Zwingli John s Lutheran Abbottstown and Trinity Evangelical Lutheran. Ground breaking service at St Pauls and summer communion on June 26 with baptisms. Chilean relief offering and Sunday classes noted. Services times vary by church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John’s Lutheran
Abbottstown
Lester J. Karschner
Luther League
Church and church notices in East Berlin area
Church listings for East Berlin and nearby communities. George Hall Elder announces Sunday School at 9 a.m. and worship at 7 30 p.m. Mumerts, Trostles and Davidsburg Interdenominational offer morning Sunday School at 9 30 a.m. and worship at 10 30 a.m. Prayer meetings held midweek. Rev George H Poteet presides with Young People service at 7 p.m and evangelistic service at 7 45 p.m. on some evenings. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 45 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Brethren
George Hall
Elder
East Berlin
Mummert’s
Trostle’s
Davidsburg
George H. Poteet
Mt Royal Full Gospel Rev Mabel Seville Service Schedule
Pastor Mabel Seville at Mt Royal Full Gospel hosts a fellowship service Saturday at 7 3 p.m. Sunday School begins at 9 30 a.m. Young People's service at 7 p.m. and evangelistic service at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Royal
Full Gospel
Mabel Seville
Rev Carlton R Howells Sunday Schedule Readied
Pastor Carlton R. Howells notes Sunday School at 9 a.m. Communion at 10 15 a.m. and Luther League at 6 30 p.m. plans for a full day of church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton R. Howells
Communion
Luther League
Harmony Grove Rev C Jack Orr Pastor Bible Study Schedule
Harmony Grove presents Pastor C Jack Orr leading worship at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Bible study scheduled for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Service times and study details indicate a regular church routine with pastorial guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Grove
Jack Orr
Morning Hour Sunday School Services and Schedules
Morning Hour Sunday School at Victory Schoolhouse led by Rev Dale Singer with Sunday School at 9 and worship at 10. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30. Wellsville EUB Charge led by Rev W W Costic with Mt Royal worship at 9 and Sunday School at 10 and Wells ville Sunday School at 9 and worship at 10. Red Mount Sunday School at 9 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Schoolhouse
Dale Singer
Wellsville
EUB
W. W. Costic
Mt. Royal
Red Mount
Parish Service Times and Mass Schedule List
Lower D Wayne Cook Elder and Wolgamuth share Sunday School at 9 30 a.m. and worship at 10 39 a.m. J Marys Paradise led by Rev Joseph F Braubitz with weekday masses at 6 45 a.m. in the chapel. Confessions Saturday 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday masses 7 a.m. in the chapel and 9 a.m. in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower Church of the Brethren
D. Wayne Cook
J. Mary's
Paradise
Joseph F. Braubitz
Seuday
York Springs Letheran Parish Service Schedule Names
York Springs Letheran Parish lists Hugo W. Schroeder Jr as supply pastor. Sunday School at 9 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Chestnut Grove worship at 9 a.m. Lower Berks Sunday School at 9 a.m. Worship follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Springs Letheran
Hugo W. Schroeder Jr
York Springs
Chestnat Grove
Ber
corm
New Oxford Roots to Justice of the Peace Dayne E Garrett
Hanover police brought the charge after a disturbance on Carline Street during a Sunday incident. Dayne E Garrett declared justice of the peace, as reported in local records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
Justice of the Peace
Dayne E. Garrett
Hanover
Carlinle Street
Injury lame caused by fall during run story
Dwight Sadenrecht fourteen and son of Mr. and Mrs. Bency Sadenrecht of Werks Springs was treated Monday at Warner Stonged for a severe laceration of the See while running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Sadenrecht
Bency Sadenrecht
Werk Springs BR
Warner Stonged ae
East Berlin News Notes highlights local visits and events
Local residents Mr and Mrs Carl T Briton visited Mr and Mrs Franklin Kunkel in East Berlin. The Franklintown UB Church Vacation Bible School ends this week with Rev Charles Herr directing and staff including Nancy Wagner and several assistants. Various notices cover baptisms, estate letters, college graduations, a high school reunion, and a family gathering. A new phone number debuts for New Oxford Item as 2526.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl T Briton
Hershey
Franklin Kunkel
W. King
Franklintown UB Church
Charles Herr
Merle Hess
Nancy Wagner
Verna Wehler
Vivian Cooke
Jean Yoder
Dorothy Pesarchick
Beulah Byers
Dorothy Chrum
Ruth Graham
Pitzer Repeats as Adams County GOP Chairman
H Earl Pitzer of Aspers was re elected last Thursday as chairman of the Adams County Republican committee in Gettysburg. Mrs Edna Group of Gardners was named vice chair defeating Mrs A W Butterfield of Gettysburg. Group appointed Mrs Naomi Lippy Littlestown R C as assistant secretary. The chair will later select a secretary and treasurer. The election marked first secret ballot voting in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Earl Pitzer
Aspers
Adams County Republican committee
Gettysburg
Edna Group
Gardners
A. W
York Springs News Notes Highlights Local Events
York Springs notes report Harry W. Smith of Gardners treated for lip lacerations after a tractor crank slipped. Missionaries in Algeria, Dr and Mrs Petcher and children, are due home via Mrs Petcher's mother Mrs Edgar Leer. Merle Miller recuperating at Dale and Daleese’s home after shoulder surgery. Flowers at York Springs Methodist Church given in memory of James Cline by Stella Lawrence and Mabel Miller. Bible School enrollment rising with new classes this week. Har rishberg District Methodist Conference scheduled at the Ogian? ase, details incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Smith
Gardners
Carlisle
York Springs
New Oxford Chamber Forms Industrial Development Corp
New Oxford Chamber of Commerce directors meet to form the New Oxford Industrial Development Corporation to attract industry. State and utility officials outline funding and location facts while Leon Smith and Fred Klunk lead the effort. Fred Feiser is named to help with the August Art and Craft Show. officers and attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford Chamber
Industrial Development Corp
New Oxford Chamber of Commerce
New Oxford Industrial Development Corporation
Griffith
Metropolitan Edison
Leon Smith
Fred Klunk
Chamber
Fred Feiser
Henry Stock
New Oxford square
Paul Wagner
Earl Kaiser
William Stock
John Menges
William Zeigler
William Noel
C. P. Keefer
East Berlin VFW Auxiliary notes parade participation
The East Berlin Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW joined the Catholic War Veterans convention parade in Gettysburg. Members Ruthetta Slambaugh Mary Baker Delores Zeigler Doris Myers and others attended the 21st District meeting in Chambersburg where Lois Baker was named Historian pro tem and Ruth Moul served as an election teller. Admin details include district publicity duties and hospital visit expenses, with attendees from East Berlin Littles Weaver and Getivslas. An auxiliary social is planned at Extth Garden Thomasville R. 1 at 6 39 p m with committee members Edith Gordon Marie Bowers Ruthella Slambaugh and Betty Kepp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
convention of
Catholic War Veterans
Gettysburg
Ruth‘etta
Slambaugh
Mary Baker
Delores Zeigler
Doris Myers
Lois Baker
Delores Swartz
Helen Anderson
Bernice Fisgell
Chambersburg
Ruth Moul
Coatesville and
Lebanon Veterans hospitals
East Berlin
Margaret Everhart
Betty Kopp
Erma Sayers
Ruth Maul
Edna Rucwill
Littles Weaver
Patricia Kitt
Ethel Bridinger
Velen Jacobs
Getivslas
Dorothy Pinko
Bentta Furney
Mary Fradinger
Ruth Willer
aavileary
Thomasville R. 1
Edith Gordon
Marie Bowers
Ruthella Slambaugh
Betty iKepp
Fre ed Receives Nursing Degree at Pennsylvan ia Commencement
Gwendolyn Freed daughter of Mrs Laura S Freed of New Oxford received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania 204th commencement in Convention Hall Philadelphia on Wednesday June 15 She was among 17 nursing graduates in the School of Nursing class and was part of the four year program The speaker was John J McClory chairman of the Chase Manhattan Bank and about 1500 degrees were awarded
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwendolyn Freed
Laura S. Freed
Carlisle St
New Oxford
University of Pennsylvania
Convention Hall
Philadelphia
Miss Freed
New Oxford High School
School of Nursing
John J. McClory
Chase Manhattan Bank
44 N. O. Scouts Attend Safari at Haines Ranch
More than 7,000 scouts and cubs join a three day event at Haines Wizard Ranch near Hallam Pa. among them are 40 New Oxford boys led by Robert Donohue and John Staub with leaders Paul Seppo Jack Smith Jet Pressell Aaron Pressell Jr James Kemp Herb Spangler Jr. Scouts by patrols include Mohawk Rattle snake Cheyenne Panther Troquois and a Colorado Springs contingent member Bob Wismner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallam
New Oxford
Robert Donohue
John Staub
Paul Seppo
Jack Smith
Jet! Pressell
Aaron Pressell Jr
James Kemp
Herb Spangler Jr
Mohawk Patrol
Jeff Seig
Ed Klunk
Wayne Klunk
Larry Arnold
Gary Arnold
Barry Smith
Larry Powell
Jim Brenner
Larry Phiel
Michael Smith
Lynn Seppo
Larry Byers
Dave Jarvis
Clarence Kress
Merk Bevenour
Cheyenne patrol
Kenny Sois
Tom Shrader
Dave Alwine
Michael Dittenburn
Allen Hall
Dave Byers
Panther patrol
Don Grofit
Cyril Rickrade
Roatie Staub
Jor Hockensmith
Larry Schrader
Plait Doyle
Ronald Groft
Gary Noel
Troquois patrol
Grade Alwine
Terry Alwine
Dennis Alwine
Seve Alwine
Bill Weagy
Dave Stauh
George Myers
Bob Wismner
Colorato Springs
Licensed to Marry in New Oxford Court Visit
A marriage license was issued at the Lindell C Smith courthouse in New Oxford. The couple names listed include Marlene V. Cassatt of 40 High Street and Wes Henry T. Smith of Missouri, with Mr and Mrs George Mo Cassatt noted in the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindell C Smith
Park Hatel
New Oxford
ann
Wes Henry T. Smith
Marlene V. Cassatt
George Mo Cassatt
High St
Dover Area Man Hurt In Bizarre Farm Accident
Phillup Willer of Dover area was injured when a tractor overturned near Davedsburg on a Wednesday morning. York hospital officials reported he was treated for injuries and remained under observation. The incident occurred during routine farm activity at a local facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillup Willer
Deer
Davedsburg
York hospital
Miller
condrirna
Direct Distance Dialing Comes to Hanover and New Oxford
Direct Distance Dialing will begin Sunday at 7 am in Hanover and New Oxford, with 42 million long distance numbers now reachable directly. District Manager L Smith says users can dial non local calls without an operator, though some points remain non dialable and still require the operator. No local number changes or rate changes occur, and customers are urged to keep a handy list of numbers for smooth dialing. 30 days to go with anticipation across the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott L. Smith
United Telephone Company
William Provance
Stromberg-Carlson Company
New Oxford
Hanover
une
L. Smith
District of Columbia
Gettysburg
Harrisburg
Hagerstown
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
telephone company
York
Spring Grove
York Springs
Smith
Abbottstown Fire Co Elects Officers and Plans Fair
Abbottstown Fire Co elected officers led by Fire Chief Harry Crawford and President Rodger Wildasin. The group reported front room renovations costing 98,500 with minor debts outstanding, and outlined plans for the July 15 and 16 street fair. Auditors’ report covered year ending May 31. payments totaled 1,089 with receipts at 75. Next meeting set for July 5. delinquent members urged to pay dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbottstown Fire Co
Rodger Wildasin
Homer Hafer
Lester Nickey
J. Faber Wildasin
Robert Pagel
Adrian Miller
Harry Crawford
Ervin Bollinger
Gerald Hoffeins
Larry Leib
Vincent Breighner
Ken Crawford
John Shultz
Krout Named Carnival Chairman By East Berlin Firemen
East Berlin Fire Company held a Tuesday meeting with three members present. Melvin Eisenhart, president, led. the Ladies Auxiliary gave a star flag. Carvin Krout named soliciting chairman for the annual carnival August 9 to 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Berlin Fire Company
prestit
Melvin Eisenhart
V.F.W
Eveenhart
iCarvin Krout
Adams County Fire Company
East Berlin
Port of Commerce member Bay figures in chamber emblem
SM PORT report notes a Commerce merchant member in Bay where the Chamber emblem is displayed. The item highlights local business ties and civic branding within the chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Chambere of Commerce
Chamber
Changes at disposal and water plants approved by authority
At the June meeting of the New Oxford Municipal Authority held in Center Square, three changes at the Water Treatment Plant and one at the Sewage Disposal Plant were approved. Changes include additional curb along the driveway 156.8 feet costing 39000, replacement of deteriorated walkways costing 121.00, and a deleted 7-foot fence proposal. A 20-foot gate addition at the sewage site costs 387.86. Damage claims by residents were discussed with mixed outcomes. most contractor claims noted as few and to be resolved by insurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mew
Oxford Municipal Authority
Center Square
Charles Alwine
Charles Sleybeugh
James Steck
Line Walter
Clear Well
memers
authority
Reisinger Brothers Inc
Conewago Fire Co Plans Picnic In July Woods
Conewago Fire Company announces its annual picnic set for July 2 in the Conewago Chapel picnic woods near Centen nial. Fire Chief H Carroll Saceninger will lead purchase of 16 outfits including boots raincoats and helmets. Members to prep grove Tuesday evening and a fire hall telephone will be installed. Adams County Volunteer Firemen's Association meets June 27 at East Berlin. New members Larry Groft and Jeoffrey Wagaman join Edge Grove. secretary Spceringer sets July 6 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coneewago Chapel
Centennial
John Poist
Conewago
Adlams County
Sons of Veterans Cancel Picnic and Seek Donations
Public notice states the Sons of Veterans will not hold a picnic this year and will canvass for cash donations to defray Memorial Day expenses, starting the week of June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Veterans
Local Churches Schedule and Mass Times in York Springs New Oxford Hunterstown
The North Central churches list worship and Sunday School times for York Springs New Oxford and Hunterstown. St Marys New Oxford pastor Rev Philip J Gergen leads Masses at 7 30 am 9 am and 10 30 am with confessions Saturday 3 30 to 5 and 6 30 to 8 pm and sodality 7 10 pm. The Rosary Confraternity to receive Holy Communion at the 7 30 o'clock Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos D Meyers
York Springs
New Oxford
Hunterstown
the
Presbyterian Church
St. Mary's Church
Philip J. Gergen
Sodality
The Rosary Confraternity
Great Conewage Presbyterian Sunday School Schedule
The notice lists worship at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday school at 10:45 a.m. at Great Conewage Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Conewage
Lutheran Churches Plan Sunday Worship Times
New Chester Lutheran Alfred Bashore supplies at St. Paul's The Pines for worship at 9 a.m. Children’s Day services follow at 10 a.m. St. Mark's Heidlersburg lists Sunday School at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 10 a.m. St. John's Hampton offers Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 15 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Chester
Alfred Bashore
St. Paul’s
The Pines
St. Mark's
Heidlersburg
St. John’ s, Hampton
Salem EUS Guidene Rev Krone Holds Supply Service
Salem EUS announces Rev H B Krone to lead a supply sermon at 10:30 a.m. The event features Guidene and address by the supply pastor as part of the church calendar.
Pleasant St New Oxford Church Services Schedule
Pleasant Street New Oxford Sunday School 10 a m Sunday evening 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 p m Young People service Friday p m Lincolnway Full Gospel Center Lincoln Highway between Abbottstown and Cross Keys Rev Fred Mummert pastor ship 10 3 a m Evening service Wednesday 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincolnway
Full Gospel
Lincoln Highway
Abbottstown
Cross Keys
Fred Mummert
Church listings for Abbottstown area churches
Church of Christ East of Abbottstown holds Lord's Day Bible Study at 10 a.m. and evening service at 7 30 p.m. Wed Bible Study is 7 30 p.m. Rev John Z Martin is pastor. St Pauls New Oxford offers Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Church School at 9 a.m. Emmanuel Abbottstown lists preparatory service 9 a.m. Church School 10 a.m. Youth Fellowship 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Of Christ
Abbottstown
United Church Of Christ
John Z. Martin
St. Paul’s
New Oxford
Holy Lconiecree
Holy Communion
Emmanuel
Conewage Chapel Mass Schedule and Procession
Rev John P Bolen pastor at Conewage Chapel offers daily mass at 7 30 a m except Saturday Thursday Mass of Corpus Christi at 7 30 a m Saturday nuptial mass at 8 30 a m confessions 4 5 p m and 6 7 p m Sunday Masses 7 and 9 30 a m with high mass 9 30 a m confessions 9 a m Corpus Christi Procession at 3 p m with outside altars in cemetery and near convent Benediction at each altar final one in church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conewage Chapel
John P. Bolen
Corpus Christi
First Evangelical Lutheran Service With Guest Minister
Dr. George E. Sheffer invites worshipers to Sunday services at 9 15 a m Sunday school and 10 20 a m worship with guest minister Dr Paul L Foulk Choir rehearsal is scheduled Wednesday at 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Evangelical Lutheran
George E. Sheffer
Paul L. Foulk
Church Services Listed for Several Local Congregations
A readable notice lists worship times for United Church of Christ and other churches. Rev Ernest W Brindle leads S John s New Chester service at 9 a m with church school at 3 a m Enwnanvel Hampton service at 1 a m Mt Olive Bermedina service at 11 a m with church school at 9 a m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church of Christ
Ernest W. Brindle
S. John’s
New Chester
Enwnanvel
Hampton
Scheol
Mt. Olive
Bermedina
Scheel
Salvation Army Chairmen Urge Aid for Chile Quake Victims
Salvation Army officials announce a call for hammers, tools, flashlights, and prefabricated housing units to aid quake and tsunami survivors in Chile. Meland W. Keller reports thousands need emergency shelters and supplies as relief channels are organized through regional and central offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Meland W. Keller
Salvation Army
Hasel Huffman
Kant
Charles Saybeugh
couner
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St. Paul’s Church
Red Run
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran
Harold R. Stoudt
Lutheran
Ladies Aid Sorety
Ralph Sealover
Dillsburg
Robert Marsh
Franklintown
Seidle Memorial Hospital
Mechanicsburg
Edward R. Yeager
Paradise Twp
Cora E. Mentzer
Jacob W. Mentzer
George
Robert W. Rowland
Penn State University
Harris Horn
Dover
George Lighty
Sylvia Knapp
treas
John Baker
Helen Rogers
Anna Saunders
Merl Grim
John E. Frey
Lee H
Horace B. Frey
H. Snyder Alleman
Muhlenberg
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West King St
Pitzer
GOP
Newton Griffith
State Department of Commerce
R. C. Earl
Metropolitan Edison Company
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E. B. Firemen
Krout Carnival Head
Conewago Fire Co
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Guidene
H. B. Krone
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