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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1957
Page
1
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Dedication ceremonies for the Richard J. Gross Post 8896 VFW East Berlin are set for Saturday with public open house 1 to 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be George F. Kennan of Princeton former ambassador to Russia who owns a nearby farm. Admission is by ticket. a buffet luncheon follows and a dance will cap the evening.
In East Berlin Rev Lester Karschner announces Sunday School at 9 15 am with Holy Communion at 10 30 am and 2 30 pm plus children’s baptism at 2 pm The July 7 change shifts Sunday School to 9 am and worship to 10 15 am Senior choir meets Thursday 8 pm Vacation Bible School ends Friday 8 pm Joint council meets June 24 8 pm in Abbottstown Abbottstown reports service 9 am Sunday School 10 15 am Luther League 6 50 pm July 7 Sunday School 9 15 am Worship 10 30 am Holy Communion on June 30 at 10 30 am and 2 30 pm children’s baptism at 2 09 pm Council meets June 30 at 7 pm.
Bruce Anderson listed as elder for Upper Conewago Church of the Brethren. Trostle and Mummert locations announce Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. and worship at 10 30 a.m. Prayer meetings are set for Wednesday 8 p.m. and Tuesday 8 p.m. respectively with additional worship at 7 30 p.m.
York Springs Lutheran Parish lists Norman L. Bortner as pastor and Ray Jones as supply pastor with services at Chestnut Grove 9 a.m. and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Lower Bermudian holds Sunday School at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. York Springs has Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Continued on Page 6.
The York Springs News Notes list Carlisle Hospital discharges including Mrs Elmer Thomas and others from Gardners, Idaville, and Biglerville. Admits include Mrs Chester Blicker Dillsburg, Mrs Henry Wonder Dillsburg, and several others from Dillsburg and nearby. It records multiple land sales in Huntington Tyrone Latimore and related townships, as well as a 66 acre Latimore Two tract and a 3,500 dollar sale to J Bruce and Katherine Maclay in Richey Park. Also notes Daniel Sheaffer’s 65th birthday and health, with transfers of property in Latimore and Huntington Townships. The section ends with continued listings on page 4.
The Cut-Rate Shoe Store at 41 Carlisle St. Manover Pa offers new shipment ladies flat play shoes in pastel maiti black tan and white priced at 1.89. The ad highlights affordable footwear for casual wear.
Births, property transfers, and local notices fill East Berlin items. Anna Smith welcomed in East Berlin. several real estate sales in Reading Two and Paradise Twp. Mervin Spangler and Myers sale totals. Mildred Miller joins West York High School math staff. Community events include the Caseorama Starlight Review on June 26, Mt. Olivet picnic June 29, and church transitions with Trinity Lutheran supply pastor starting July 7. Also: wedding in Red Lion and Army assignment for Arthur Mason.
The Evangelical and Reformed Church will merge with the Congregational Christian Churches to form The United Church of Christ in America. Special services are planned across Emanuel Hampton Mt Olivet St Johns St Pauls Zwingli churches ahead of the June 25 Uniting General Synod in Cleveland. Upcoming events include a Philadelphia trip, church women retreat, council meetings, and Mt Olivet summer festival on the church lawn.
We express sincere thanks to friends relatives and neighbors for kindness during illness and after the death of Charles E Deardorf. Grateful for floral tributes expressions of sympathy pallbearers and use of automobiles at the funeral.
Your wedding memory begins with Cremer Florist Hanover offering beautiful flowers for the ceremony. Call 3791 to discuss arrangements and blooms for the special day.
Local brief notes that M C Nace Store in Hanover features O2 summer presses and a fine selection of related items. The item highlights suggest a focus on quality and availability for the season, with emphasis on showroom offerings and customer choice.
A new schedule for East Berlin Post Office mail arrivals and dispatches took effect June 17. Weekdays see York arrivals at 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. with Hanover arrivals at 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., dispatches at 7:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Saturdays bring York at 8:00 a.m. and Hanover at 9:00 a.m., with dispatches at 7:15 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Postmaster Eugene Elgin urged patrons to clip the schedule for reference.
Eileen Jeanniene Myers daughter of Mr and Mrs Joni G Myers New Oxford R 1 and Frank Bertram Moore son of Mr and Mrs Bertram E Moore 210 Fulton St Hanover were married Sunday at 2 30 PM in St John s Lutheran Church Abbotstown Rev L J Karschner officiated the double ring ceremony Bride escorted by her father Maid of honor Kay Sanderson New Bloomfield Attendants Mrs Harold Shirk Harrisburg and Mrs Ronald Shearer Shippens
Lincoln Speedway gears up for stock car racing led by promoter Rife and top drivers. Hikey Rife seeks a two feature night, while Johnny Mackinsin tries to solve Lincoln’s jinx after a mechanical retirement last week. The 25 lap feature, NSCAR sanctioned, kicks off after heats and dashes.
Wedding vows were exchanged by Miss Norva Marie Hilt of Windsor and Donald Eugene Junkins, son of Rev. and Mrs. Benton C. Junkins of York, in a double ring ceremony at Windsor Church of God. The Rev. J. D. Ensminger officiated. The couple will reside in Red Lion.
Burnell L and Doris N Jago transfer property in Mt Pleasant Township to Glenn C and Genevieve A Strausbaugh for 3800 dollars, transferring a Mit Pleasant Tp parcel. Local records show a straightforward deed exchange with no indicated encumbrances or conditions.
A local advertisement lists boys black sneakers priced at 1.69 dollars at a Hanover Pennsylvania store on 41 Carlisle Street. The short notice highlights a street location and product type without additional details.
Enjoy shopping in cool air conditioned comfort at TOBEYS 30 Baltimore St Gettysburg with a special purchase group of summer skirts values to 1095 now at 4.00 and 6.00 and cotton dresses at 5.95. Shop and save at TOBEYS.
Serving Sunday dinners from 11 am to 3 pm at Coulson Restaurant located on Poplar Street in Hanoer.
William Daniel Himes 69 of 303 Lincolnway West and York Trust Co. president died Monday at Hanover Hospital from a coronary occlusion after admission Friday. Survived by wife Grace D. Taylor Himes. daughters Mrs. Max B. Miller and Mrs. D. E. Winebrenner III. sons William and Laurence. 13 grandchildren and sister Mrs. Amelia H. Walker. WWI veteran, bank officer, director roles, and community member. Funeral Thursday at 10 from the Himes home with Rev. Amos Meyers. interment New Oxford Cemetery. Flowers omitted.
Sara Elizabeth Cashman Leas died at 6 30 AM Monday at her daughter’s home in Chisholm Minnesota aged 60 after a year of ill health She was born July 20 1896 in New Chester to Samuel and (unreadable) Cashman Survived by husband Chester A Leas Chisholm a daughter Mrs Claffey Chisholm three sons J R Leas San Antonio Frederic H Leas Eveleth and Roger C Leas at Keesler Air Force Base nine grandchildren and a sister Mrs Ralph Williams of Orlando Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 PM at First Lutheran Church Chisholm with Rev E A Hammer officiating.
Kenneth William Kohler and Shirley Ann Hoffman. Jacob Laverne Heisey and Helen Elizabeth Herwig. Harold Emerson Auchey and Sarah Elizabeth Snyder. Donald E. Kuntz and Carol A. DeLancey. LeRoy B. Reaver and Evelyn M. Neiderer. Gallen D. Starner and Beverly M. Starner. Names include addresses in New Oxford Glen Rock East Berlin York Carlisle Hanover McSherrystown Gardners and Gardners R. 2. Signed marriage license notices.
Directors of the First National Bank of Gettysburg announce a regular semi annual dividend of three percent. It will be paid to stockholders of record as of June 29 and disbursed on July 1. Edmund W. Thomas, the bank president, disclosed the news at noon.
The Lutheran congregation of Red Run church will hold Communion on June 3 at 10 o clock in the morning.
The Raffensperger family expresses sincere gratitude for kindness cards flowers visits and support during their mother Mrs Minnie Raffensperger illness and after her death.
The largest selection of popular corset and bra lines offered in Southeast Penna includes skilled personalised fittings to ensure proper fit and comfort at local retailers.
An Intimately Yours TM feature promoting customer access at The Ruth Kay Shop located in the Hotel McAllister Building. The advertisement highlights Yesk Suvet and Ranover branding within a downtown shopping scene.
Realty changes recorded include Bernard G and Margaret Smith selling in Conewago to Rose Murren for 10000 on New Oxford Rd Conewago Twp. Minnie Raffensperger selling to Donald Raffensperger in Straban Twp for 1. Ambhrose Wagaman selling to Harris and Pauline Wagaman in Hamilton Twp for 7000. McKim to McKim for 1 in Oxford Twp. Straub estate transfer ordered to G Cleveland and M Chronister for 300 in Oxford Twp. Zepp and Mulleville sales totaling 150 in Tyrone Twp. Swope sale to Kenneth and Mildred Myers in Hamilton Twp for 6500. Staub sale to Edward and Dolores Klunk for 4600 on Kohler’s Mill Rd Oxford Twp. Diehl sale to E Romaine Nitchman in Hamilton Twp for 5000.
Discharges include Christine Alwine New Oxford Vincent Spangler Aspers Ella Wildasin Thomasville infant daughter Keefer Aspers Edna Splain Gettysburg Mrs Donald Starner Gardners infant daughter Smith York Springs infant daughter Eline Hanover Sally M Bender Gettysburg Rodney Decker tonsillectomy Gettysburg admitted Michael Smith Aspers Grayson Adelsberger Gardners Mrs Victor Stoner York Springs R 2 Mrs Joseph Claybaugh R 5 Samuel Neiderer tonsillectomy Hanover
Masses listed for Conewago Chapel and St Vincent's Hanover with confessions in the evening and morning services. Nuptial Mass on Saturday for Ernest Crouse and Catharine Gross at respective churches. Sunday sodality members to receive communion during the 7 am mass. Corpus Christi procession at 3 pm with school children and parish members participating in an outdoor Eucharistic ceremony.
Susanna E Stitt 62 of New Oxford R 2 died Thursday at 7 20 am in Warner Hospital from acute coronary occlusion after a four day stay. She was the widow of John M Stitt and a lifelong Adams County resident, daughter of William and Laura Yeatts Fleming. She attended Shippensburg State Teachers College.
John H. Roth formerly of Mc Sherrystown is visiting Ramona California. He is spending time with local residents and enjoying the scenic area. He has been seen at community spots and expressed interest in exploring regional sights during his stay.
All membership dues must be paid by July 1 or names will be dropped from the rolls. Arthur Weaver, financial secretary.
Cremer’s Fiorisi Hanover offers bedding plants in a large variety with special prices for Friday and Saturday. Phone listed as TL.
Mens canvas oxford in brown navy and tan sold at cut rate shoe store located at 41 Carlisle and Manover Pa.
New Oxford hosts its second annual Sales Days this Friday and Saturday with twenty merchants offering free door prizes and special ads across six display columns. Stores stay open until 9 pm, concert by the New Oxford High School Band Friday evening, clothes show in Center Square Saturday, quilting at Zwingli Church activities, and Johnnie Schmoker's Little German Band in Reading slated for Saturday night.
William C. Noel expanded from Mr Eager Beaver Venetian Blind Laundry to Eager Beaver Sales and Service offering blinds, drapery, storm doors, Flexalum awnings and more. The New Oxford Day showcase on June 22 at Center Square will feature a vivid display and a rep from Bill will attend.
The R L Social Club of the Livingston Shoe Factory New Oxford held its annual picnic at Farmers Grove on Saturday with about 1635 attendees. A large dinner was served family style and supper cafeteria style with games, prizes for high scorers, dancing by Miss Nancy Richstine, and officers listed as President Joseph Duttera vice president Mike Fridinger secretary Gloria Wiseman and treasurer Donald Kline.
Delone Catholic High School Athletic Board sponsors a three day block party on Delone High School grounds in McSherrys town this Thursday through Saturday. Events include straw rides games and entertainment with supper platters featuring turkey dinner crab cakes turtle soup and hot roast beef platters.
John Zinn of Green Springs was discharged from Hanover Hospital and returned home.
June 22 Wilbur A Bankes and Evelyn C Aloff estate of Marian Stoner Huey Itestown valuable farm. June 22 Harveys S Walker 107 Berlin Ave New Oxford personal property rain or shine. June 28 Ralph Decker owner valuable real estate along new hard road Bermudian to York Springs 4 mile from Two Churches former Ed Vincent property. June 29 Donald P Raffensperger New Chester real estate and personal property. July 4 Harrs auction grounds Dillsburg Rt 15 near Dillsburg furniture washers refrigerators antiques clothing starts 9 am.
Look-Crabbe Tropical Treat opens daily at 11 30 am serving lunches south of 3 Keys.
Church notices list worship times Sunday school and evening services at Christ Chapel Gettysburg College and nearby churches. Details include Holy Communion, baptisms, choir rehearsals, and gatherings for Luther League, assemble workers, and congregations with open public schedule notes.
Rev Amos D Meyers of York Springs conducts worship at 9:00 a.m. with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Hunterstown holds worship at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday school at 11:00 a.m. Hunterstown hosts Vacation Bible School June 24 to 28 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. New Oxford offers Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:10 a.m.
The Rev Wilbur F Lantz will lead Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship with sermon and Holy Communion at 10 30 a m A party for Rev and Mrs Lantz is planned for Friday at 7 00 p m at the church a covered dish social will follow
Morning worship at eleven o clock, Sunday Sunday School at ten, evening service at seven thirty, midweek prayer meeting at seven forty five. Friday youth service at seven forty five with singing by young people.
Jack Gardner leads St. John's Hampton worship at 9 a.m. and Sunday School at 10. St. Pauls The Pines hosts Sunday School at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 10. St. Marks Heidlersburg offers Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 15 a.m.
St Marys Church New Oxford announces Saturday confessions from 3 30 to 5 pm and 6 30 to 8 pm Sunday masses at 7 30 9 and 10 30 am All children urged to receive Holy Communion this Sunday
The Rev. Herman Beatty, pastor. Sunday School at 9 30 am. Worship with sermon at 10 30 am.
A series of upcoming community events include a smoker on Friday June 21 at 8 pm to benefit Centennial Fire Co softball at Centennial Firemen's Hall admission two dollars. Also Citizens Hose Co will hold a festival June 21 and 22 at Dillsburg Community Hall with chicken corn soup and bands from Northern High School and New Oxford High School. A mortgage burning ceremony is scheduled for Saturday night at 8 pm. The New Oxford Mothers Club hosts a bake sale June 23 at Immaculate Conception School hall from 8:30 am to noon. Mt. Olivet Evangelical and Reformed Church holds a June 29 annual festival with music and meals starting at 4 pm. The Mite Society of St. John's Reformed plans a refreshment stand and bake sale at the Raffensperger sale in New Chester on June 29. The Crusaders Class of Pines Lutheran near New Chester adds a chicken barbeque June 29. The Lower Beroludian Lutheran Sunday School picnic is set for July 13.
In Hanover the M C Nace Store advertises DRIP-DRY-Cotton slips, dress length gowns, and baby dollies priced at 2.98 and 3.96 dollars. The notice highlights affordable casual wear for women and children.
Fragmentary OCR mentions items described as children’s barefoot sandals in brown and other colors with prices of 1.6 and 198.41, along with a partial Carlisle reference and a name Raneva Pay. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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