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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1964

Page

7

Flea Market and Craft Show Slated for New Oxford

The 1964 New Oxford Art and Craft Show and Flea Market, the 8th annual event, will run Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Center Square with about 100 antique dealers, 50 artists, 20 craft exhibitors, a sidewalk sale, and a Lowrey organ concert by Mrs. Leona Klunk. The New Oxford High School Band performs in the evening. roving accordionists will also entertain as residents decorate homes for a homecoming atmosphere. Rain date is June 27.

Oxford Chamber of Commerce James Quickel Center Square Leona Klunk Menchey Music Music Service Hanover New Oxford High School

Deep Sea Club Conducts Annual Wildwood Trip

The New Oxford Deep Sea Fishing Club completed its fourth annual excursion to Wildwood New Jersey on June 5 and 6. Members listed include John Overbaugh Richard Holtry Clark Feiser Frank Feiser Charles Noble Donald Gardner John Funk William Swager and others with officers President Fred Feiser vice president Levere Breighner secretary James Myers treasurer Richard Holtry transportation Eugene Greist entertainment John Funk trustee Charles Noble and refreshments John Overbaugh.

Wildwood N. J New James Myers Richard Holtry Eugene Greist John Funk Charles Noble John Overbaugh

N O H L S Class Of 38 Holds Its Reunion

The New Oxford High School class of 1938 held its annual reunion Saturday evening at the Lincoln View Motel near Abbottstown. Twelve members attended along with Mrs. C P Keefer and guests Mr. and Mrs Louis Houge.

New Oxford High School Lincoln View Abbottstown C. P. Keefer New Oxford Louis Houge Warren Ohio Fred Feiser Catherine Miller Roger Hoffnagie Donald Deardorff William Stock Michael Bennett Earl Bowers Elmer Crow Clair Mummert

Special Meeting Called by New Oxford Borough Council

A special meeting of the New Oxford borough council and the Municipal Authority is set for Monday evening in the borough office starting at 8 o'clock. The session will address municipal matters and authority issues.

New Oxford Borough

URC Cars at Lincoln Speedway Triple Feature Saturday

The United Racing Club spring cars join sportsman modified and late model stocks in a triple feature program at Lincoln Speedway starting at 8 p.m. Local race fans are invited to attend.

URC Lincoln United Racing Club Lincoln Speedway

Chicken Barbecue at Raritan Park June 2

Hunt estown hosts a chicken barbecue at Raritan Park on Saturday from 4 to 8 pm. Adults pay 1.50, children 76 cents. Event details list price and timing for community fundraiser.

Hunterstown Raritan Park

Local Social News From New Oxford Area

Community notices report weekend visits and travels of local families including the Sturms Fisher and Thomas households. Nearby residents and relatives share trips to Great Smoky Mountains and Luray Caverns with updates on anniversaries and gatherings.

Brendie Graduates Colgate, Plans Seminary

Michael R. Brendie son of Mr and Mrs Richard J Brendie of 102 Lincolnway East New Oxford earned a Bachelor of Arts from Colgate University Hamilton NY He is a Tau Kappa Epsilon member and Dean's List honoree He will enter Gettysburg Lutheran Theological Seminary in September A York County Day School alumnus.

Michael R. Brendie Richard J. Brendie Lincolnway East New Oxford Colgate University Hamilton N. Y Tau Kappa Epsilon Gettysburg Lutheran Theological Seminary York Country Day

Jurors Drawn For August Court Term

Adams County jury commissioners select 72 jurors for the August term. Grand jurors numbering 24 will meet August 17 and 48 petit jurors begin hearings August 24. Names include Gettysburg, Fairfield, Littlestown, and Hanover residents with addresses listed.

Adams County Laura S. Freed Roy D. Renner James G. Warren Wilda B. Sheaffer Gettysburg Francis McGlaughlin Fairfield Louise Stanton S. Washington St Effie W. Benner Gettysburg R Julian Ray Clark Alma Hummelbaugh Buford Ave Mary Lynch N. Queen St Littlestown Edward L. Poulson York St Daisy V. Baughman Howard Ave Elizabeth Dillon Orrianna Donald Dillon Orrianna R. D James W. Fisch Andrew M. Larson Harold Deardorff Earl L. Robert New Oxford Robert Rider Main St McSherrystown Robert Witmer Hanover William Neiderer Mary Deardorff Cashtown George L. Rohrbaugh Fairfield R Earl O. Staub Biglerville R Alice Kugler Lawrence J. Cullison Jane Bollinger Littlestown R Ethel Taughinbaugh Paul Miller York Springs Richard G. E. Cline Highland Ave Irene C. Bell North St Christine Nowicki Locust Lane Robert C. Carey Aspers Kermit Jacoby Joseph Hemler Hanover St Susan G. Feely Harold Kemper Harry J. Hoover Clinton O. Lentz W. Myrtle St Romaine L. Hull Harvey T. Walter Robert G. McBeth Chester Shriver Andrew J. Riley Seven Stars John N. Luckenbaugh Thomas L. Lawrence Hanover R Connie E. Oberlander Taneytown June Plank Idaville Marie G. Sneeringer Donald L. Hammers E. Middle St Melvin R. Prosser Kathryn W. Diehl Raymond L. Swope East Berlin Kenneth L. Fair Roy Culp Orrianna R Mary A. Roberts Esther R. Palmer Joyce Weigle Nancy Sipe Center Square Verna Arndt N. Stratton St Lewis Klunk Gladys Sprenkle W. Middle St Henry F. Lemke

Toy Poodle Declares East Berlin Pet Show Champion

A toy poodle named Dee Dee owned by eight year old Lisa Slothour won the preliminary contest and best groomed dog at the East Berlin dog show held on elementary school grounds drawing 300 enthusiasts. Other winners include a Scotch terrier runner up and various class winners from German shepherds to collies with special prizes and cash.

Dee-Dee East Berlin Lisa Slothour Robert Bass Dick Leathery Donald Moul Mark Hoover Vickie Crook William Lucabaugh Nell's Food Market Kennel Eugene Elgin Daniel Yersevich

Students to Perform Organ Music at Local Show

Three pupils of Mrs. Sarah Estep will perform organ music for the Art and Craft Show and the Flea Market on Center Square this Saturday morning from 9 to 11. The Hammond organ is supplied by Chirarelli Bros. Studies. Performers are Therese Yealy Shearod Bechtel and Mrs. Laura Martz.

Sarah Estep Lincolnway West New Oxford Center Square Chiarelli

East Berlin Bicentennial Section Sale Details

Copies of the East Berlin Bicentennial section are on sale at Brandt's Warehouse Cashman's Hardware Lerew's Inc Lau's Cut-Rate East Berlin National Bank Nell's Food Market and Mae Wolf's residence. Each copy costs 7 cents.

East Berlin Brandt's Cashman’s Hardware Lerew’s, Inc Lau’s

Two Auto Crashes Injure Teenager Near New Oxford

Mary A. Trimmer sixteen from East Berlin R D suffered mouth lacerations and knee bruises in a collision a mile east of New Oxford at Berlin Road intersection with York Springs Hanover Road. Hagerman James G nineteen of McSherrystown drove into her path. Hagerman car valued 700 dollars and Trimmer vehicle 3500 dollars. Arthur R. Pittinger nineteen of Hanover lost control south of York Springs on Hanover Road. his car overturned causing 400 dollars damage. No injuries reported in that crash.

Mary A. Trimmer East Berlin R. 2 New Oxford Berlin Rd York Springs-Hanover Rd Miss Trimmer Hanover Hospital James G. Hagerman Second St. McSherrystown Hagerman Arthur R. Pittinger Hanover York Springs Hanover Rd

County chairmen clash over voter registration at fairs

Adams County Democratic Chair Fred G. Klunk defends registering voters at three county fairs Adams County South Mountain and Kingsdale Firemen's fairs saying crowds of thousands attend and fairs are run by reputable citizens. GOP chair Clark E. Spence objected saying booths at fairs lack dignity for voter registration.

Fred G. Klunk Clark E. Spence Spence Court House Klunk Adams County South Mountain Kingsdale

Spahr Divorce Proceeding Filed in Adams County

Mrs. Rose Spahr of 49 E. Water Street seeks a divorce from Larry E. Spahr of East Berlin Route 2. Papers filed in the Adams County prothonotary’s office by attorney Donald G. Oyler allege indignities. couple married June 25, 1961.

Rose Spahr E. Water Sr Larry E. Spahr East Berlin R Adams County

Art and Craft Show Opens in New Oxford This Weekend

Welcome to the 8th annual Chamber of Commerce Art and Craft Show and Flea Market in New Oxford. The community hopes visitors enjoy their stay and return next year for the June 19 show. An information booth in the square answers questions and local eateries advertise in this issue.

New Oxford Chamber of Commerce

New Oxford Man Charged With Animal Cruelty

George L. Rabenstine of 606 Baltimore St Hanover faces animal cruelty charges after SPCA agent John Provenza found about 79 animals on his Oxford Lane property in New Oxford. Improper food water ventilation and shelter violations were cited along with unkempt conditions and vermin infestation. Local officials including Mayor Guy A Staub and Councilman Robert Poist observed the scene as neighbors described foul odors and health concerns. The borough ordinances on such conditions were noted but no action announced.

George L. Rabenstine Baltimore St Hanover John J. Provenza SPCA Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Rabenstine Oxford Lane New Oxford Justice of the Peace Claude S. Straley Robert Poist Western Maryland Railroad Rabenstein G. C. Grove Elmer Crowe Freida Stalb Martin R. Sheets

East Berlin social notes feature visiting relatives

A long list of residents and guests appears in East Berlin social notes. George and Robin Coventry of Goldsboro Maryland visit Elizabeth Zepp and Annie Jacobs. others include Carl Mes singer of Hanover and family, John Nitchman of York, and Donald Kunkel of Los Angeles visiting local relatives. Numerous trips and Sunday visits mentioned among York area families and winter residents.

George and Robin Coventry Goldsboro Elizabeth Zepp Annie Jacobs E. King Sr Frances Jacobs East Berlin Carl C. Messinger Hanover R Memorial Osteopathic Hospital York John D. Nitchman York R York Hospital Martin Kunkel Los Angeles Calif Frank Kunkel W. King St Betty Feder Morton Feder Patricia James McIntire Charles Menges James W. King Mary Reynolds Montgomery Fannie Spangler Anderson Griffin John W. Myers Winter Park Fla M. Florence Gentzler Monroe Anthony W. King Sr Helen Howe New Oxford R.D John Myers Mary Myers Abbottstown St Stanton DeBolt Barry Patty Carlisle Oran Gunnet Jefferson Charles Raffensperger Gettysburg Emory Myers Aaron Jacobs Altoona Mary Schaffer St Petersburg Edna Jacobs Nancy Bryson Schenectady N.Y Ada Gladfelter

Local Admission Prices Listed for Evening Event

Admission runs 4 to 8 pm with adults paying 1.50 and children 0.07. The short window suggests a community function or screening.

Seven Division Parade Planned for East Berlin Bicentennial

East Berlin celebrates a bicentennial with a seven division parade expected to take two hours to pass a point. The lineup includes 15 bands and drum corps, about eight floats, antique autos, and many horse drawn wagons. A cone stoga wagon will appear in the pageant and parade.

East Berlin Pennsylvania State Police Old Guard Third Infantry Gettysburg Lexington Yorktowne Mt. Vernon Philadelphia White House John L. Howley Bermudian Springs

Red Cross Reports $4765 From Adams County Drive

Campaign chairman C P Keefer announced the Adams County Red Cross fund drive totals 4765.31 with gifts from 300 volunteers across 29 communities. Local committee receipts include New Oxford 330.55 and Oxford Township 279.65 among others.

Adams County The Red Cross C. P. Keefer Mr. Keefer McSherrystown Mt. Pleasant New Oxford Oxford Reading Strahan Tyrone York Springs

Will of Mrs May Gable filed for probate in Adams County

The will of Mrs May Gable of New Oxford who died June 7 at Hanover Hospital aged 74 was entered for probate. Her son Larry Gable 17 Carlisle Street New Oxford is named executor of a $17 500 estate to be divided equally among her children.

Gable May Gable New Oxford Hanover Hospital Adams County Register and Recorder Larry Gable Carlisle St

Marriage Licenses Issued At Adams County Courthouse

Marriage licenses granted to Eugene Robert Martin of Gettysburg Route 5 and Joan Francis Bolin of New Oxford Route 1, to Robert Lehman of New Oxford and Patricia Ann Frock of Hanover Route 5.

Adams County Eugene Robert Martin Gettysburg Joan Francis Bolin Richard C. Bolin Sr New Oxford Robert Lehman Patricia Ann Frock Hanover R

PSU Grad Strayer Yake Earns Associate in Agriculture

Strayer Yake son of Mr and Mrs J Francis Yake Lincolnway East New Oxford received an Associate degree in Agriculture from Pennsylvania State University at the 18th annual Commencement in Beaver Stadium He is a member of Delta Theta Sigma and a graduate of New Oxford High School

Strayer Yake J. Francis Yake Lincolnway East New Oxford Pennsylvania State University Beaver Stadium Delta Theta Sigma New Oxford High School

Flea Market Specials for Father's Day Gifts

Father’s Day gifts offered with free gift wrapping at MEN'S SHOP New Ox. Special features advertise wrapped items and market event details for shoppers.

New Ox

Local FFA Unit Sends Delegates to PSU Summer Conference

New Oxford Littlestown and Gettysburg FHA chapters attend three day conference at Penn State University University Park to train delegates for next school year. The theme is Todays Stepping Stones for Tomorrow and meetings focus on family living education and state and national projects.

New Oxford Littlestown Gettysburg Future Homemakers of America Pennsylvania FHA Penn State University University Park

Bermuda Springs High to Host Annual Banquet

The Bermudian Springs High plans a June 27 school banquet at the high school for graduates from 1958 to 1964. A brief business session follows dinner with entertainment. Committee urges graduates to bring guests. Officers listed include President Robert Weigle and Vice President Charles Chronister.

Bermudian Springs Robert Weigle Charles Chronister Sandra Taylor Robert Crono

Pines Program At St Pauls Vacation Bible School

The Vacation Bible School at St. Pauls New Chester titled The Pines runs June 19 at 7 p.m. at the church. The public is invited and after the program the children's handwork will be on display.

Crabs' Tropfi Cal Treat Featured in Daily Open Hours

Open daily and weekend hours listed as five p.m. Monday to Friday and twelve noon on Saturday and Sunday. The note highlights a crabs dish called Tropfi Cal Treat as a featured item.

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Brothers of the Brush Deep Sea Club N.o.hls Archie Sturms R. 1 Gladys Fisher Lenna Thomas James Sturms McKeesport Norman Auchey Great Smoky National Park Tenn N. C Natural Bridge Luray Caverns Elsie Dearodiff Hanover R. 5 Edwin Rhodes Penbrook C. Bradley Rhodes Lemoyne Immaculate Conception Sun- Klunk Patricia Ann McAndrew Karl A. McDonnell Boston Conservatory of Music James M. McDonnell Biglerville R. 1 Cape Cod Labor Day Harvey Slagle N. Peters Sr Robert Chrismer Robert Jr Easley S. C Thomas Gebhart Anita Staub Hollywood Ave Sisters of Christian Charity Mendham N.J R. J Howe Fred Howe Florence Gentzler John FE. Gentzler Leon Smith Hebron Lodge No A.M Arthur Alwine Spring Grove Kenneth Alwine Gail Sharon Biglerville Thomas Bross Jr Clarence Gallagher Hanover R. 4 Murfreesboro Gallagher Toy Poodle Prince of Pets PET Great Council of the United PSU Graduate FFA PSU
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