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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1962

Page

5

Censorship Through Taxation Editorial Stance

Editorial argues IRS ruling suppresses free speech by taxing business advocacy. It notes editors broadly oppose taxation to limit opinion and supports the Boggs bill to revoke the ruling, allowing ads and discussions without heavy penalties.

Hare Inarnal Revenuw Service Manny Congress IRS American Press Papers of America Internal Revenue Service Boggs

Dusty roads and road oil talk in Mt Pleasant Township

A Mt Pleasant Township letter to the editor urges voters to address dirt roads in Oxford and New Oxford PA. It critiques afternoon supervisor meetings, laments limited road crews, and argues for borrowing to fix roads, more snow plows, and younger, responsive road officials to end dusty seasons and build dust free, hard roads.

Oxford Remp Lincolnway West New Oxford Mt. Pleasant Mount Pleasant Township

Local Graduates and Community Notices From New Oxford Area

Ten years ago Raymond Myers son of John C Myers of New Oxford graduated from Le high University. Mise Helen L Roth retired as librarian at School No Four Tren ton N public schools. Mrs aneeme Emmett Near ing sold her New Oxford property and moved to St Peters burg Fla. Miss Theda Rickrode won a four year scholarship to St Josephs Academy McSherrystown. Charles Crawford 16 Abbotts town won the junior golf tour nament by the Hanover Jayves at Hanover Country Club. Mr and Mrs Carl Neidick Hampton observed their 25th wedding anniversary June 15.

Raymond Myers John C Myers New Oxford Lehigh University Mise Helen L. Roth Trenton Aneeme Emmett Nearing St. Petersburg Fla Theda Rickrode St. Joseph's Academy McSherrystown Charles Crawford Abbotts'town Hanover Jayves Hanover Country Club Carl Neidick Hampton

Local notices and sales in New Oxford area and farms

Twenty years ago Minnie Horn of New Oxford tripped and fractured her hip at home. Betty Snyder suffered a cut near her left eye from a glass cutting implement. Wayne Spicer of New Oxford R D received nose injury and laceration at Warmer Hospital. Alvin Reed sold 43 acres in Latimore Township to Grayson Weigle. Lear Livingston trustee sold Lincolnway West property to Glenn and Mary Feiser. George Harr and Lillie Harr sold 76 acres in Hamilton Township to George and Mary Harr. Wheat 1.13 a bushel eggs 1.25 each and 26c per dozen.

Minnie Horn New Oxford Wayne Spicer R. D Betty William H. Snyder Jr Alvin B. Reed Latimore

30 Years Ago in Adams County News Briefs

Miss Stella Smith of New Oxford remains homebound with a fractured pelvis from a May 1 auto accident. Stewart P. Ruth elected Abbottstown burgess to fill a resignation vacancy. Wolf confirmed by Adams County court. William Todt of Mr. Pleasant township named tax collector to fill a resignation vacancy. Miss Madeline Shank of New Chester confined to bed after an auto crash. A flour truck en route to Baltimore, owned by D. H. Sharrer and Sons, destroyed by fire. driver Andy Lehman escaped unharmed. William King of Hunterstown injured in a fall at a Gettysburg furniture factory.

Stella Smith New Oxford Stewart P. Ruth Abbottstown Burgess Wolf Adams County Court Wiliam Todt Pleasant Township Paul Ginter Madeline Shank New Chester Baltimore H. Sharrer and Sons Andy Lehman Wm. King Hunterstown Gettysburg

40 Years Ago at New Oxford Pump Foundry Expansion

The National Pump and Mfg Co enlarges its Hanover Street foundry to handle increasing business from New Oxford High School graduates. Eleven 1922 grads. nine move to Hanover high school next year. Dorothy Diehl injured by auto in Abbottstown. First Lutheran church 100th anniversary closed. Mrs Joanna Billman, 89, fractures hip from fall. Wheat at $1.12 per bushel. Teachers elected in East Berlin schools. N.S.A. officer 16 wanted in East Berlin at $38 per month.

National Pump and Mfg ‘Co Hanover Street New Oxford New Oxford High School Hanover High School Ruth Diehl Esther Eckert Mabel Maxwell Mabel Roland Helen Sadler Mildred Cashman George Little Roy Kling James Baugher Dorothy Samuel J. Diehl Abbottstown First Lutheran Church Joanna Billman Irishtown Berlin Iren Elmer Gilver Shelly Isabella Brown Pauline Miller Esther Hoke Margie Keprer Shippenspurzg Cvssns N.S East Berlin

Road safety pledge and humorous notices from Elmira

A fragmented clipping includes a list of safety promises about speed, driving sober, passing, fatigue, night headlights, school zones, intersections, and road conditions. It also quotes Emerson on courtesy, a Fisherman’s Prayer, jokes, and a brief help wanted ad noting a wage administrator position with fringe benefits in Elmira.

Elmira

NEW OXFORD AREA CHURCH LISTINGS AND NOTES

Local church notices list services confes sions and masses across New Oxford and surrounding towns. Highlights include Immaculate Conception and St John New Chester with times, Holy Communion schedules, Sunday School, and midweek activities. Also includes humorous clippings and community notices.

Religious services schedule listing churches and worship times

A fragmented church timetable lists multiple denominations and locations with service hours. Entries include Trinity Evangelical Lutheran with Rev. Harold R. Steudt, Sunday School 9:00, services 10:15 and 2:30, infant baptism at 2:00. plus other churches such as St. Pauls Red Rim Lutheran, Bermudian Bible Church, Wellsville EVUB Charge, and United Church of Christ.

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Harold R. Steudt St. Paul's Red Rim Charles A. Snyder Wellsville W. W. Costic Red Mount Mt. Royal Lower Cotwwep Church of the Brethren O. Wayne Cook Bermudian Wolgamuth United Church OF Christ Charge Rey W. H. Anderman Jr Zwingli

Engagement of Worley Seifert betrothal announced

The betrothal of Miss Nancy A. Worley to Carl L. Seifert is announced by her parents Mr and Mrs W Worley of 1403 Prospect St York. Miss Worley, a 1962 York Suburban High School graduate, works at Bear's Department Store. Her fiancé, a 1959 Dover Area High School graduate, works for his father at the family hatting firm near Davidsturg.

Dover Area Jacob L. Seifert

Abbottstown Family Travels and Local Activities

Abbottstown residents report varied summer movements. Mr and Mrs John Fisher and their son John vacation in Detroit Michigan. Boy Scouts attended a baseball game in Baltimore. James Brady discharged from Temple University Hospital. Mrs Stover Ellsworth returns home to California after visiting Ervin Jacobs family. Barbara Anthony Becky Lands Shelly Haas join church vacation tour of Baltimore and Washington sponsored by West Penn Synod and St Johns Lutheran Church. Larcy Leib family weeks at Laurel Lake cabin. Charles Slothour family weekend in Spring Grove.

John Fisher John Detroit Mich Baltimore West Penn Synod St. John's Lutheran Church

Geigley Home Sold in Adams County Public Sale

The former home of Rev and Mrs Amos W Geigley on Mt Hope Rd near Fairfield was sold at public sale to Mr and Mrs Archie E Chronister for 45000. The five acre estate with stone dwelling and flower gardens was part of the Effie B Geigley estate settled by the firm of Bullett and Bullet.

Amos W. Geigley Mt. Hope Rd Fairfield Archie E. Chronister UT Broadway Hanover Formely New Oxford Adams County Effie B. Geigley Bullett and Bullet Enlate Clas Seyheugh

Abbottstown Lutheran News Service Schedule

Lutheran services at St. John Church Abbottstown 8 10 30 a m and 2 30 p m Sunday. Children baptized at 2 pm. Church school 9 15 a m. Workers conference after 10 30 service. Pastor away June 2 to July 1. no Biole study sessions last week June and first week July. Pulpit supplied July 1 by Rev Ladni Mortenwen. Final week of members.

St. John Lutheran Church Abbottstown Workers’ Conference L. J. Karschner Lutheran Church In America Detroit Ladni Mortenwen Harrisborg

Oil drilling rig drifts on farm near Abbottstown

A large oil well rig owned by Edward C. Fickes of Dever, about a mile and a half east of Abbottstown on Abbottstown Street S, has been drifting since Saturday in hopes of striking oil. KR H. Sheppard of Donaldson Co., Hanover, reports the rig, originally a 121-foot structure, is operated by W. Jacks Drilling Co., Avonmore.

Edward C. Fickes Dever Abbottstown Abbottstews S

First Lutheran Church Picnic at Arendtsville Park

The M. O. Lutheran Church news notes a Sunday picnic at Arendtsville Park hosted by First Lutheran Church. Attendees included Shupp and William Stock with junior choir singing and a supper in the evening. Prizes were awarded for oldest car and most members, won by Mrs. Jean Eckert and Mrs. Vernon Pyles respectively.

Public Sale of Antiques and Household Goods in New Oxford

The executrix of Russel J. Ruff's estate will hold a public sale on Saturday June 30 1962 at 12 o'clock noon Eastern Daylight Time on the premises 117 Lincolnway East New Oxford Adams County Pennsylvania. Readable items include walnut slant top writing desk many picture frames Currier and Ives prints Wedgwood china and assorted decor plus a Coldspot refrigerator Hotpoint items tools and furniture.

Russel J. Ruff Murrey ‘Ave Donora Pennsylvania New Oxford Adams ‘County E.D.S.T Lincolnway East Pocralnb Prt Jearty

Spring Grove Couple United in Lutheran Ceremony

Bonita Louize Alwine and Glenn Walter Shaffer married at St Pauls Lutheran Church Spring Grove in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev F Elwood Moreland They will reside in State College settling later near Lancaster The bride a 1951 Spring Grove High and 1962 Millersville graduate taught in Spring Grove and will teach first grade in Hampfield union The groom a Spring Grove High and Millersville graduate teaches at McCaskey High School Lancaster The extended notice notes Navy service and current employment details of both families.

Chaffer Alwine Bonita Louize Alwine Lloyd A. Alwine Spring Grove Glenn Walter Shaffer Welton Spring Grove Joint High School Millersville State College Hampfield Union Spring Grove High School McCaskey High School Lancaster Louise Duttera John H. Duttera New , Oxford

South Penn Baseball Loop Upsets Fairfield in Tight Race

South Penn top hitters Johns King and Reichart drive in runs as Bevenour siblings push ahead. New Oxford gains a share of the lead with a 7 2 win over Fairfield after a tense first inning, aided by multiple double plays and standout catching by Arentisville. Mummasburg beats Arendtsville as Littlestown slips past Gettysburg.

John King Miller John Bevenour King Jake King Duttera Reichart Weigle Littlestown New Oxford Fair Fairfield Arentisville Ed Reichart Bonneauville Nipral W. Billman

Oilers and Tankers Tangle In Likely Interesting Tilt

The Oilers clash with the Tankers in an evening matchup that promises a competitive game. Key players from both sides are set to challenge each other as fans anticipate a tense contest with potential momentum shifts.

Dodgers Top Ida Ville 6-0 For Pony League Lead

New Oxford Dodgers moved into first place by defeating Ida ville 6-0. Johnny Harner struck out 18, yielded one hit and walked one. Cockley allowed seven hits, fanned five, and walked two. The Dodgers committed two errors to Ida ville’s five. At Arendtsville, the White Sox beat York Springs Giants 7-3, with four Sox runs in the fifth, highlighted by Dick Hartman’s two run triple.

New Dick Hartman

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