Voter education urged to improve future elections
A 1960s editorial reviews rising tax collections from 1913 to 1959 and urges informed voting. It highlights John A Wells's The Voter's Presidential Handbook as a concise guide to presidential powers, party processes, and how voters can engage. The piece advocates independent, thoughtful voters who evaluate candidates beyond party lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Wells
McDowell Obolensky
N. Y
National Party
Wells
Faith and Peace Through Christ in Romans Five
The text ponders how faith in God brings peace through Jesus Christ and asks why faith often falters. It notes belief in unseen powers and the reliability of everyday inventions while emphasizing that without faith there is no peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Lord Jesus Christ
Story Telling Time at New Oxford Draws Big Crowd
The PTA sponsored Story Telling Time opened last Friday at 2 30 in the Masonic room beside the Livingston building. Mrs Ralph Wentz read stories to about 45 children. Parents are urged to have their children attend and join the Reading Club. More 4 5 and 6 grade children are encouraged to participate. Mrs Ernest McClellan will read this Friday at 2 30.
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PTA of
New Oxford
Masonic
Livingston Building
Ralph Wentz
Ernest McClellan
New Chester
Special meeting set for Adams County Mutual Fire Insurance July 11 1960
Notice that the policy board will convene at 2 5 Baltimore Street Gettysburg Adams County Pennsylvania on July 11 1960 at 730 am CST to vote on approving or disapproving a pe ercer agreement between Adams County Mutual Fire Insurance Company and Bankers Mutual Insurance Co of Adams County. Also bids invited for demolition of a house and related buildings and a probate notice for the estate of Sadie Peters deceased with Letters Testamentary granted to Mrs Faith Reinecker and requests for claims and payments.
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Bankers Mutual Insurance Go
Adams County
E.D.S.T
Baltimore St
Gettysburg
Bankers Mutual Insurance Co
Adams County Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Maude E Day
Baltimore Street
Pennsylvania
Warren R. Apgar
Lutheran Church
Rashhosnt
Baltimore & Hanser Ss
Lefer
Sadie Peters
Huntington Township
Register of Wills
Faith Reinecker
Thoughtful reflections mix of humor and history in Brief
A column of aphorisms and anecdotes from an early 20th century reader, touching on manners morals and society. It quotes diverse voices from Roy Rucker to Bruce Lesler and includes a 10 years ago births note and local life events such as Naugle's Fruit Market opening and a McSherrystown birth.
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Roy Rucker
Bridgeport
How Can I Improve Household Projects and Pests
A reader asks how to estimate gallons for a paint coat and cover holes. Answers propose sizing openings per gallon, wedging a plastic fork to support plant stems, using a vacuum for insects, onion or charcoal to absorb paint odor, and turning a shellac jar upside down with grain alcohol to reseal.
Two Hundredth Anniversary at Great Conewago Church
A report notes the 200th anniversary opening of Great Conewago Presbyterian Church near Hunerstown. Also mentioned are a golden wedding for Elmer and Mrs Wilt near Brushtown, several local births in McSherrystown and Hanover, and minor injuries from traffic and a truck mishap.
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Robert £. Gintling
York Springs
Eugene Murrea
Hanover
R. D
Brushtown
Great Conewago Presbyterian Church
Hunerstown
Elmer Wilt
Robert Staub
McSherrystown
Thomas
Joseph Hartlaub
Leon Groft
Edwin Brady
Edger Grove
Eugene J. Yingling
New Oxford
30 Years Ago New Oxford Briefs Highlight Local Events
A young daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo Lawrence of New Oxford was struck by a car but survived with two scalp wounds and other abrasions. Dr G C Balcom of Hanover bought the former Atmos Brown twelve acre property near New Oxford and occupies it. Western Maryland railway engineer Charles C Shelleman of Hagerstown was instantly killed in a violent storm. He was the son of Mr and Mrs George W Shelleman near New Oxford. The York Springs Comet sale to the New Oxford Item Company was announced, forming NewsComet. J Harvey Neely of York Springs became editor of the merged papers. Mrs Washington Hoover of Hamilton Township is seriously ill with paralysis. New Oxford youths reported hundreds of carp in a field after floods at the Alpine brick pond. Strings of 160 fish were tallied. A birthday dinner for Jack Kaiper of Columbia and William Haverstick of York Springs was held at Forest Park in Hanover.
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Geo. Lawrence
New Oxford
G. C. Balcom
Hanover
Atmos Brown
Charles C. Shelleman
Western Maryland Railway
Hagerstown
George W. Shelleman
York Springs
New Oxford Item Company
New Oxford Item
East Berlin
News-Comet
J. Harvey Neely
Washington Hoover
Hamilton Township
Alpine Brick Pond
Forest Park
Jack Kaiper
Columbia
William Haverstick
Keller Divorce Filed in York by Dorothy Keller
Dorothy A. Keller of Hampton has filed suit for divorce in York from DeLyle L. Keller. The proceeding lists York as the place and notes a divorce action initiated by Keller.
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Dorothy A. Keller
Hampton
York
DeLyle L. Keller
York R. 5
You Can Fit it Sy Gans you Portable Table
A compact outdoor table can be made from broomstick section and a cakepan or serving tray with a pointed end secured by a screw. Push the leg into the ground beside your chair to set up for serving snacks outdoors. Also, sharpen blades with a cork substitute to avoid cuts, and use a mill file for edge shaping. If rusty, remove rust with a wire brush and dissolve it with ammonium citrate in about half an hour.
Poultry Show At Fairgrounds Sunday Starts 11 A M
The York County Fanciers Association will hold a summer poultry show starting Sunday at 11 a.m. at the Adams County Fairgrounds. The event features local exhibitors and a showcase of prize birds.
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York County Fanciers Association
Adams County
York Springs Area News Summary
Forty years ago Miss Milsabeth Bream begins teaching in the Dearot Mahocho district. York Springs residents Daniel Emilet and Russell Eurich join senior class activities. Principal W. Ray Starry is reelected at $125 monthly. Blanche Pensy and Esther Gochenour named as teachers at $100 monthly. John D. Hamm’s home in Pigeon Hills burned, Donald Hamm seriously burned. Poultry show with standard bred bantams attracts local fanciers. no admission fee, refreshments available.
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Milsabeth Bream
New
Ion
Dellare
Wwartas
Squire Daniel Emilet
York Springs
Dort Carville
Russell Eurich
Clinton O. Fickel
R. R. Flohr
Latimore
W. Ray Starry
Blanche Pensy
Aspers
Esther Gochenour
John D. Hamm
Pigeon Hills
Donald
Abbottstown
East Berlin
This
York Association
Handy Household Tips From A Dated Page
A fragmented page offers practical advice on errands like refreshing faded awnings with linseed oil, cleaning with salt water and ammonia, salting food at the right times, removing tartar with lemon and pumice, boosting furniture polish with vinegar, and saving effort with a mop-handle paint roller for basement floors.
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Satanite
Best Bertin News
Comet
Kaisladia Dee Oened Poe
Pissy Uitsane Teas : Company
A. J. Smith
Jillian L. Zeigler
Henry J. Gmith
Adee
Cumberland
New Oxford MA
The
Ceves Association Association
Tax Foundation
Din Ae
Huntington
Saipe Vising
York Spangs High School
Aaiding Netjee
Teres Charles KO Siarhaggh
Saines
Beadie
Raiph W Rian R. Ddardners
TYSOX
Petan Cho Fh
Sven
Adare
New Fyford
Pete
Lower
Hool Authority Rechara Nuxintethem
Howard B. Peters
Forest Hills
Sadie Deceaser
Peters
J. Francis Yake Jr
Sheriff's Sale
Court of Common
Butler Township
Adams
Bighervaile
Lot
David Barnes
Seste
Cond
B. . Thresh
Hishend
George B. Tarah
Rhoda S. Throwh
Unland
Eife
Reeder of
Adama County
John H. Redisil
Jen B. Redisil
Willer
Wardaw
Adawe County
WOARD
Elsa L
Bruce Lesler
Mark Brady
Francis B. Moore
William F. Waddell
Philadelphia
John William
Waddell
Mary Stitt
Ruth McDonnell
Methodist Church
Hughesville
Alice Sophia Myers
New Oxford R. 1
Naugle
Fred N. Baker
Fairgrounds Sun
Clearview
Frost
Philco
Rudge
Clearview TV & Appliance Center
Clearview Shopping Center
Carlisle ST
Hanover, PA
Te de Philco
Vaay
Hatin Wagen
Bel Air 4
Ir. Seden
P.G
Radio and Heater
Seden
Dynefiew
Radio
Hector
Hardiep Hydra
Soden
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