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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1964
Page
18
Editorial urges January March of Dimes drive to fund birth defect research and treatment. It highlights 70 research centers in 60+ medical schools, the Salk Institute opening in San Diego, hopes for a universal vaccine, and 11 million arthritis cases, urging generous donations.
Don Douglas lists clues where each answer starts with Black or Blue such as Blackball and Blue Ribbon. Entries include Aristocrat Miner’s disease Nefarious merchandising Puritanical code Card game Delirium tremens Small oyster Scoundrel Roll of unwanted persons The cornflower Wife killer Witchcraft. Determine each paired expression.
A neighborhood group aims to give $165 total to a needy family with equal contributions. Adding four neighbors lowers each share by a given percent, so find the original number of contributors.
Each line hides a rearranged name of a food dish. Examples include spaghetti, lasagna, tacos, curry, and more, formed by reordering letters in phrases such as Tape oats and Roam cain.
A list contrasts color phrases with terms like blue blood blue laws and black market alongside blue devils bluepoint black guard and black list. It then presents a Menu Maze of foods including potatoes biscuits lettuce custard macaroni chicken cauliflower asparagus roast beef filet mignon and apple sauce with spaghetti.
Fred Nissley and family moved from Indiana Pa to Mt Pleasant fruit farm west of town, formerly Frank Basehore. Local dealers pay 18 and 20 cents per dozen for eage. Duttera's warehouse pays 89 cents per bushel for wheat. New Oxford Chamber of Commerce aims to lure a new factory employing about forty workers, contingent on capital. George F Grove elected president of New Oxford Board of Health. other officers H M Miller Cletus Billman. health officer Oscar Zeigler. Secretary and health officer salary fixed at 25 yearly. Two rural mail carriers at New Oxford to receive increased salaries March 1.
Ten year ago Edward Wolf of Green Springs was injured at the Bethlehem quarry and transported to Hanover Hospital by New Oxford ambulance. A car driven by Mrs Helen Rife on Center Square in New Oxford caught fire and was extinguished by the New Oxford Fire Company. Two Abbottstown cousins injured when their car overturned in Dauphin County. Helen 18 suffered a fractured shoulder and Delores 16 had abrasions. Mark Bishop leaves Waynesboro for Hanover Country Club to manage. Huntington Township 1953 expenses rose by 957.65 despite 6134 grant under state road fund. auditors note cash balance fell from 1803.02 to 145.39 in early 1964. George and Nellie Gimmel sold 2 acres in Reading Township to Ollie and Ben Shultz for 7100. Ladies Auxiliary of New Oxford Fire Company elected 1954 officers. Metropolitan Edison to install street lights in Hampton.
W Ralph Miller, on temporary appointment, will be dropped with $1,890. Henry M Haar will rise from $1,920 to $2,100 and Merrill Yohe from $1,860 to $2,460 to split his workload. Henry Hamme, 30, East Berlin RD, fractured left knee when a wagon rolled over his leg. Mrs. Harry J March of East Berlin suffered a right shoulder contusion in a home fall. J D Bollinger of McSherrystown fractured his right arm in a fall. Hershey's 5 and 10 store in New Oxford advertises fudge at 10 cents per pound.
The Luther League will meet Sunday evening at the church with Elaine Ster ner and Linda Ecker leading. Linda Harbaugh Clark Feiser will handle games, Beverly Stock Linda Nitch man the refreshments, and Circle 1 joins Circle 2 after postponement. The LCW meets Thursday January 23 at 7 30 p.m. in the church basement. Mrs Harry Emlet and Mrs Frank Feiser lead the program, with officer elections and a brief executive committee meeting afterward.
The editor urges eligible young women to act in Leap Year 1964 February with 29 days and 343 days until 1965. It suggests women should initiate dating at colleges and high schools where dances and events may place the pursuit on female terms, noting potential warming results.
A compact pair of quotes contrasts knowledge of human nature as the start and end of political education with the view that amiss is as good as a mile, noting the humorous take that imperfection can be more entertaining.
A humorous note on women wearing wedding dresses as a bold statement beyond activity norms. It suggests seriousness behind dress choices and plays on contrasts with tennis outfits and ski suits used when not playing or skiing.
A humorous verse laments empty pockets the night before payday. The speaker jokes that no money remains and fate asks time to move faster to reach tomorrow when funds may return. The mood is light and self deprecating about financial woes.
A fragment notes a theory that packaged foods emerged from the practices of poultry keepers. The piece hints at early methods of preserving and portioning food tied to farm life and household economies.
A WWI rookie describes cooties as arithmetic bugs that worsened his misery subtracting his pleasure and multiplying like the dickens, highlighting how disease and fear compounded hardship in trench life.
A reflective line warns that many paths to failure exist but avoiding risk guarantees no success. It emphasizes choosing action over fear to reach meaningful outcomes.
Store Manager questions arguing with a customer as rule followed by floor walker who concedes the customer insisted he was wrong.
Motivational guidance urges treating life choices with financial care. It compares daily habits to budgeting and saving, encouraging disciplined planning and mindful spending of time and energy for long term well being.
A high school boy brings home a book misread as How to Hug finding it is Volume Seven of the Encyclopedia. The piece then muses on animal identity with a humorous question about a bird dog confusing itself with a fox hound.
A new pastor delivers a fiery sermon warning against gossip and tongue wagging. He condemns tale bearing by women, framing gossip as a social evil in his opening remarks.
A witty reminder that money always has a say yet rarely reveals its true intentions, implying wealth vaults influence while remaining elusive and guarded.
A woman defends her marriage in a chatty exchange with a friend. The dialogue suggests a husband is faithful and respectable, sparking discussion on loyalty, aging, and trust within a long relationship.
A playful look at a round world filled with squares triangles and people described as flat in a whimsical survey of shapes and figures.
The US Mint grapples with high coil demand, placing it alongside other sectors facing supply strains. Observers note the burden on production and timelines as shortages ripple through the economy.
The defendant questions whether to challenge any juror as he remarks to the judge about kicking a small target at the end of the jury panel. The exchange suggests courtroom theater with a provocative line aimed at a juror.
A reader asks about preserving knitted garments. Instructions advise mild suds washing, shaping while damp, thorough drying, then steaming from one inch above with a moving iron to set shape.
Gloves made of Doeskin pigskin and smooth leather can be washed in lukewarm water with mild soap. Do not rinse in clear water to avoid stiffening. keep soap in rinse water to maintain softness. A spoonful of olive oil in wash water adds extra softness. Quince seeds make a non flaking waveset after boiling straining and diluting with a little alcohol.
The New Oxford Methodist Church reports on services downstairs for February and March for accessibility, choir specials during last Sunday's worship, and infant baptism of Andrea Dee Wildasin. Upcoming events include a membership evangelism meeting at 117 Lincoln Way West, a Fourth Quarterly Conference on January 27, and a WSCS meeting with a white elephant sale hosted by Mrs. Belt and Mrs. Shorb.
Beginning Sunday January 26 and continuing nightly through February 9 evangelistic meetings will be held at the Uriah Evangelical United Brethren Church Gardners R 2. The Rev Lon Woodrum will preach January 29 through February 9 with special music each evening and J K Barner the host pastor speaking January 26 27 28.
First Lutheran in New Oxford lists Pastor John L. Eugle. Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. worship services at 8:15 a.m. 10:20 a.m. and catechetical class. Saturday activities at 10:30 a.m.
Hampton Charge United Church of Christ led by Rev. Ernest W Brindle at St John New Chester offers worship at 9 a.m. with Church School at 10 a.m. Emmanuel Hampton has Church School at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. Mt Olivet Bermudian provides Church School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m.
Rev. John P. Bolen presides daily Mass at 7 a.m. except Saturdays when Mass is 8 a.m. Confessions run 4 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. Saturdays. Sundays offer Masses at 7 a.m. and High Mass at 9:30 a.m. with confessions at 9 a.m. Novena, Sodality Office and Benediction at 3 p.m., and Sodality Communion at 7 a.m. Mass.
The Immaculate Conception parish under Rev. Alexis Arnoldin announces confessions Saturday 4 to 5 and 7 to 8 p.m. Masses Sunday at 7:30 9 and 10:30 a.m. with children’s communion at 9 a.m. No weekday Masses this week.
Rev Paul O Shettel leads Salem EUB with Sunday School at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m and Youth Fellowship and Bible study at 7 p m.
The Church of Christ mile east of Abbottstown on Rt. 30 along the Lincoln Highway lists Bible study at 10 a.m. worship and Communion at 11 a.m. and an evening service at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday Bible study follows at 7 30 p.m.
New Chester announces a supply pastor at St. Mark's Heidlersburg worship 9 a.m. and Sunday School 10 a.m. St. John's Hampton conducts Sunday School 9:30 a.m. and worship 10:30 a.m. St. Paul's The Pines holds Sunday School 9 a.m. with no worship service.
The Church of the United Brethren in Christ lists services in Heidlersburg Ida ville and Mt. Olivet. Rev. Jacob F. Stover is pastor with Sunday School at 10 a.m. worship times vary by location.
Lincolnway Full Gospel Center near Abbottstown and Cross Keys announces morning worship at 10 30 a m and an evening service on Wednesday at 7 30 p m led by Pastor Fred Mummert.
Pastor William Kennard leads services in York Springs and New Oxford with church school at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. Hunterstown holds a 11 15 a.m. gathering at the Presbyterian Church.
The Church of God on Pleasant Street in New Oxford lists services with Rev. H James Justice as pastor. Sunday School at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. evening service. Friday YPE meets at 7:30 p.m.
United Church of Christ schedule lists Rev. John Z. Martin at St. Pauls New Oxford with church school at 9 a.m. and Youth Sunday worship at 10 15 a.m plus Youth Fellowship 7 p.m Emmanuel Abbottstown with Youth Sunday worship 9 a.m and Church School 10 a.m.
John R. Korver serves as supply pastor at Great Conewago Presbyterian Church in Hunterstown. Church school meets at 10 a.m. followed by worship at 11 15 a.m.
Forty years ago the box social and spelling bee at Hunterstown drew fair attendance led by top speller Mary Trimmer of The Pines school. A new shirt factory near Heidlersburg by Chas Pool will start work in a new building. Local workers change hands with Leo Poist driving Kohler coal wagon and Emory Wolf replaced by Paul Chronister at New Oxford Garage. Old East Berlin band members listed, seven alive.
East Berlin church announces Sunday School at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 15 a.m led by Pastor Harold R Stoudt with Trinity Evangelical Lutheran.
Lloyd Malehorn serves as supply pastor at Bermudian Bible Church with services at 10 30 a m and evening activities. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 30 p m and a prayer meeting is held Wednesday at 8 p m.
The Rev. Jack E. Herrera leads Sunday School at 9 a.m. Worship follows at 10 15 a.m. Luther League convenes at 6 30 p.m. on Sunday evenings.
Rev Dr Norman S Wolf leads worship at 10 30 a m with church school at 9 15 a m A workers conference follows worship Catechetical class Saturday 1 30 p m Luther League meets at 7 p m
Paradise (Holtzschwamm) Rev. C. E. Strasbaugh, Pastor holds service at 10:30 a.m. at the church and invites the congregation to attend the morning worship.
Pastor Rev. Victor Nichols leads Morning Hour Chapel service at 10 15 a m with prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Community members are invited to attend.
Latimore Lutheran Parish Rev. M. Benson Paull, Pastor. Lower Bermudian worship at 9 a.m with Sunday School at 10 a.m. Chestnut Grove Sunday School at 9 30 a.m and worship at 10 30 a.m.
Mt Royal Full Gospel hosts Bishop Mabel Seville with a pastor fellowship service on Saturday at 7 30 p m Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m and Young People meet at 7 p m followed by an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m all at the church enclosure.
Church listings show Pastor W W Costic at Wellsville EUB with Sunday School at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. Red Mount and Mt. Royal venues also begin Sunday School at 9 a.m. with related service times.
Harmony Grove Chapel lists Rev. C. Jack Orr as pastor with services from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and a Bible study on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Lower Conewago Church of the Brethren led by Elder O Wayne Cook holds Sunday School at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 30 a.m. Bermudian Wolga muth also offers Sunday School at 9 30 a.m.
Worship times and Sunday School schedules listed for Upper Conewago Elder Ralph Schildt in East Berlin Latimore and Trestle areas. Prayer meetings held Tuesday and Wednesday with specified p.m. times and Sunday classes at 9:30 or 9 a.m.
Rev W H Anderman Jr invites parishioners to St Pauls Red Run for worship at 9 a.m. and Church School at 10 15 a.m. Zwingli also holds Church School at 9 30 a.m. and worship at 10 45 a.m.
Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Paradise posts weekend schedule with Confessions Saturday 7 to 8 p.m. in the church and Masses Sunday at 7 a.m. in the chapel and 9 and 11 a.m. in the church led by Rev. J. F. Braubitz.
The Seventh Day Adventist church at Route 94 two miles south of York Springs holds worship Saturdays at 9 15 a.m. Sabbath School 10 30 a.m. A prayer meeting is held Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. Elder C M Bee is the pastor.
At 8 30 a m Monday Get tysburg state police responded to a two vehicle accident on Hampton Road a quarter mile east of Heidlersburg Lois Ann Schoolcraft 25 New Oxford Route 2 attempted to pass a parked car and collided with a northbound truck driven by Millard L Diehl Jr 26 Mt Wolf Route 1 Damages were listed at 1000 for the car and 300 for the truck with no injuries reported
In 1963 American harness racing saw twenty seven events offering fifty thousand dollars or more in purses highlighting a strong era for the sport and its top horses and drivers.
A devotional reflection on Philippians 4 19 assurance that God supplies every need from his riches in glory through Christ Jesus, noting how God uses new methods to perform gracious wonders even when provision seems uncertain.
Home improvement note describes using a clear starch coating to refresh painted walls. Mix one cup laundry starch in cold water, add two quarts boiling water, boil until milky color fades, then add two tablespoons vinegar. Apply area by area with brush or roller and stipple to hide brush marks.
Twenty years ago Pvt. Roy Milton Wagner was moved from Fort Douglas Utah to El Paso Texas. Charles E Deardorff sold a 70 acre stock farm in Straban Township with stock equipment and crops to Fred G Schwarz and C H Boyts of Silver Spring Maryland. Eugene Imler escaped injury when his car overturned on the Lincoln highway west of New Oxford. Ada Laughman 14 daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Laughman was admitted to Hanover Hospital after her sled struck a post. Paul E Myers son of Mr and Mrs George M Myers of York Springs was enlisted as an aviation cadet by the Harrisburg Aviation Cadet Examining Board.
The Adams County Law Library spent 1710.09 for books and materials in 1963. The annual report shows starting balance of 1778.93, receipts totaling 2937.50 with 2500 from the county and 437.50 from masters and auditors fees. After expenses the year ended with a 3006.34 balance.
The New Oxford Future Home Makers of America met January 21 in the high school home economics room. Suie Lough Dorothy Stover and Diane Naill volunteered to sell pretzels at the January 23 home basketball game. The group discussed their nature degree and teen marriage and divorce concerns and learned about the FHA symbol.
The Church of Christ east of Abbottstown on Route 30 sponsors a weekly radio program Herald of Truth on WGET Gettysburg each Sunday from 8:35 to 9. Evangelist is Harry M. Vaughn.
Mrs. Harold Brunges of East Berlin was injured Tuesday night when her 1962 Fairlane Ford skidded on ice on Hampton Road near East Berlin and struck a pole. She received treatment at Dr Joseph Eshleman’s office in East Berlin. The car was demolished.
St Pauls New Oxford announces Junior Choir rehearsal tonight at 6 15. Confirmation class Monday at 6 30. Churchmen's Fellowship meets Tuesday at 7 30. Emanuel Abbottstown confirms class Monday at 8 p m.
A reader asks if a second stork shower is appropriate after a miscarriage and a friend’s upcoming birth. Sally advises skipping the shower until after birth and gifts are given in person.
New Oxford Scout News reports Scout Troop 85 held a regular meeting led by Ed Robinson and Jim Moore. Ronald Staub announced Camp Tuckahoe plans for a weekend trip organized by James Quickel with 21 scouts and leaders, arriving Friday and returning Sunday.
Boy Scouts will meet in the hall Thursday at 7 p.m. A special offering for candles used in divine services will be received at both Masses on Sun. The banns of marriage were published in Conewago Chapel Sunday between Donald Livels berger and Frances Jacoby, both of Sacred Heart, Conewago.
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