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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1966

Page

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New Oxford Art and Craft Show Draws Record Attendance

The New Oxford Art and Craft Show and Flea Market drew an estimated 20 000 to 25 000 attendees, filling every parking space and filling the town with a busy, festive atmosphere. More than 100 antique dealers 20 crafts and 30 artists showcased a wide range of items, with square dance exhibitions and a popular model airplane show adding to the day. Judges awarded prizes across professional and student categories in oils and watercolors, and organizers expect a substantial profit to benefit the community. The 1967 show is set for June 17.

Oxford Chamber of Commerce Heoan Nouhing Eter Arpera Leona Klunk Menchey Music Service Hanover New Oxford James Quickel Reuben Becker Kurt Rottler York Er Jrnest Krape Gethsburg Katy Bittinger Lynn Kessler Herndon Sandy Meckley Bonnie Euler Wellsville Dale Kessler

Open Bids For Fire Co Addition In New Oxford

Bids for construction of an addition to the New Oxford Fire Company are to be opened at the July meeting on July 6 in the firehall. Plans, reviewed by state officials, are with bidders. The project aims to create a community recreation building for groups including Bay Scouts and Girl Scouts while Cub Scouts funded a prior project. It is not yet known if bids will be awarded at July meetings or if a fundraising drive will be launched by firefighters.

New Oxford Fire Company Thomas Poist Bay Scouts Girl Scouts Cub Scouts

Area Visits Of Bookmobile Schedule For Adams County

The Adams County Library bookmobile will visit Bonneauville at 9 a.m Hostetter's at 11 15 a.m Brush Town at 5 50 a.m Mt Pleasant at 4 15 p.m and McSherrystown at 2 15 p.m during the coming week.

Adams County Library Bonneauville Hostetter’s Brushtown Mt. Pleasant McSherrystown

Harper charged with non-support in York Springs area

Burtis G. Harper of Felton Pa was charged by his wife Ethel M. Harper before Justice Snyder with non-support. He posted $500 bail to appear at the July sentence court. Channel Master outdoor antenna advertised at $1.95. Discount TV Service in McSherrystown listed phone 633-2119 and hours open.

Burtis G. Harper Felton Ethel M. Harper York Springs Snyder Harper McSherrans

Draw Jurors For August Court Today

Sheriff Dawson Miller announces juror selection for the August term with 72 people drawn. Grand jurors report August 15, petit jurors begin August 22. no civil cases expected. Readers listed include Richard Phiel and Horace Waybright among others. Clyde Garber attended the 32nd annual Pennsylvania postmasters convention in Williamsport with speaker Charles H. Ryan.

Dawson R. Miller Laura S. Freed Roy D. Renner Wilda B. Sheaffer Richard Phiel Gettysburg Harry E. Poist Main St MecSherrystown John Quincy Adams Horace H. Waybright Clair Slaybaugh Ideville Bach J. Klink New Oxford Stuart Crouse Littlestown Thomas Zeitgier Gardiners Norman G. Blocker Aspers Mary Bowersox Maple Ave Calvin’ Bream Donald Hershey Cashtown AL Fien A. Weikert R. l Cora A. Weidner York Springs Charlies Yost Bigier- Wille Charles Mr. Weishaar iFairfield Frank Cole Arlendtsville Roland Adams Getttesburg Doris M. Moul Abbottstown Harvey C. Spangler East Berlin Sarah C. Sneeringer Arlene Bennett Fred Newman Janet Plank Idaville PETIT Clyde O. Garber Pennsylvania National Association of Postmasters Williamsport Charles 4H. Ryan Washington

Parishes Report UCC Global Giving Rise in 1965

United Church of Christ parishes nationwide contributed 10.6 million dollars in 1965 to SUPCOIL and international church work, according to Rev. Dr. Philip G. Scott at the Pennsylvania Central Conference annual meeting held at Mercersburg Academy. The total edged up from 1964 but fell short of the 1963 peak.

United Church of Christ Executive Council of The United Church Mercersburg Philip G. Scott New York Pennsylvania Mercershuore Academy Congregational Christian Churches Evangelical and Reformed Church

Oxford area notices and gatherings report

Local residents attend a Mt. Holly Springs reunion and weekend visits span York Gettysburg and Hanover. The Sew Oxford Garden Club plans a June picnic at Mrs. Leroy Rife's home. Hebron Lodge holds its annual strawberry ice cream social with guests. The Albaugh will filing reveals over 10 000 estate for Eliza J. Albaugh Oxford Two.

Kenneth Alvine Sharon Gail Biglerville Mt. Holly Springs Bell Bernhardt Steelton Lawrence Sheads Gettysburg R Roland Lawver Easton John Yost Margaret Pauler York Donald Rentel Sr George Williams Donald Rentzel Jr Ilrs Laura §. Freed Carlisle Street A. L. Boyette Pittsburgh Emory E. Sterner Sr Mirs Emory E. Sterner Gordon Becker Helen L. Ruth Lincolnway East Pocono Mountains New York City Trenton George Wandling Rose Mary Cavanaugh Morrisville Ruthi Ruthi. Other Weekend Guests of Miss Ruth Thomas Sunday Robert Sunday Jacob Sowers Yorks Oscar Winters Hanover Robert Okar Los Angeles Calif Sew Oxford Garden Club Leroy Rife R. 2 Hebron Lodge No. 435 Joanne McSherryshown Wayne Seliz Land Family John McCadden Gail Ramos Gettysburg Jack Melher Wilbur Weikert Nathaniel C. Miller Lincoln West Mabel Galieher Jand Tommy Mike Washington D. C Betty Ann Toretta Miller Baltimore Robert Jeff Carvin Miller New Oxford Albaugh Eliza J. Albaugh Oxford Two Register and Recorder’s Office Noah S. Sellers Lineboro George €. Albaugh

Construction Starts on New Turkey Processing Plant in New Oxford

Construction began the first week on a turkey processing plant on Waters Street in New Oxford. Central Soya of Fort Wayne Indiana, building the plant on land bought from Thomas M. Bross Jr. A freezer plant was also purchased from Bross for the site. The facility is set to open for turkey processing around September 1, 1966, and will feed Master Mix customers in Pennsylvania Maryland and parts of Virginia. Bross will be general manager of the New Oxford operation.

Waters St New Oxford H. W. McMillen Central Sora Forts Wayne Ind Thomas MM. Bross Jr Indianas Corporation Bross Soya Harrisburg Pennsylvania Marylands Virginia Oxford

Files To Collect Crash Damages

Kelly of New Oxford seeks 293.40 damages from Charlies E Bowers of New Oxford in an auto collision filed in the protonotary's office. The 1955 Feb 8 crash occurred two miles north of Hanover on Rt 194 when Bowers left turns and collides with a northbound Kelley vehicle driven by Patricia Hunter, valued at 250 with 51.60 salvage.

Kelly New Oxford R Charlies E. Bowers Protonotors Wolf and Ovier E.louise Kelley I. C. Kelley Hanover Rt 194 Bowers Patricia A. Hunter Kelley

Ruritan Club to Dine at Hunterstown Presbyterian Church

The June dinner meeting of the Hunterstown Ruritan Club will be held Friday at 7 PM in the chapel of the Great Cone wagzo Presbyterian Church. A speaker and special entertainment will be featured. Women of the Presbyterian church will serve the dinner.

Hunterstown Ruritan Club

Boy Scouts Host Paper Drive in Bast Berlin Area

The Boy Scouts of Bast Berlin will hold a paper drive in the town and surrounding area starting at 8 am Saturday. Rags will also be accepted. Residents should place paper or rags on sidewalks for easy pickup.

Boy Scouts of Bast Berlin

Burglars Ransack East Berlin Home

A family returned home to East Berlin at about 11 p.m. Saturday to find burglars had ransacked all bedrooms. Loot valued at around 300 dollars included coins, money, jewelry, a radio and ammunition. Police, district and state units investigated.

East Berlin Paul Fahs R. 1 Paradise Reading

Bermudian Springs Merged School Board Meeting Planned

The Bermudian Springs Merged School Board will meet in a special session June 27 in the high school conference room. The board set a minimum age for new residents and adopted a 1 percent earned income tax at a special meeting June 21. The board adjourned for the year at 7 34 prior to a joint board meeting at 9 o'clock.

Bermudian Springs Newis Ber Toudian Springs

Three Divorce Suits Filed in York Courts

In York, divorce actions begin with Ray Small of Hanover against Lycia L. Small of New Oxford. Georgianna R. Gladfelter of New Oxford sues David E. Gladfelter of Hanover. Susan A. Stoops of Littlestown sues Roger D. Stoops of Penn.

York Ray €. Small Hanover Lycia L. Small New Oxford Georgianna R. Gladfelter David E. Gladfelter Susan A. Stoops Littlestown Roger D. Stoops Penn Two

Adams County SSB to Induct Ten Men on July 26

The Adams County Selective Service Board ordered 16 men to be called for induction on July 26. A subgroup will report for final physicals on the same day, with the exact number of men yet to be determined.

Adams County Selective Service Board

GOP Executive Group To Meet In Adams County Court House

Adams County Republican Executive Committee meets at 8 this evening in the main courthouse. Picnic committee gathers at 7 to prepare for a report to the group. August 26 family picnic set for Adams County Fairgrounds between Abbottstown and East Berlin with listed committee members. Updates include new executive slate in Areas 2 7 and 9 with named members and alternates.

Adams County Republican Executive Committee Court House Clark E. Spencer Howard Johhnson Otter Adams County Fairgrounds Abbottstown East Berlin Muriel Brendie Henry Lower Harry Biesecker Patricia Mummert Guise Betty Pitzer Robert Thompson Adrian Myers Crosby Hartzell Sperce Area 2 Donald Walter Imember Edwin Benzer Area Carl Mathews Paul Warren Ross Koons Earl J. Ensor Ian Areali George Griffin Ernest Baidria

Hertz seeks divorce in Hanover court filing

Mrs. Lida Lee Gardner Hertz of Hanover seeks a divorce from Lester Francis Hertz of Hanover Route 4. Papers filed in the prothonotary’s office cite a 1931 marriage and alleged indignities since 1932. Attorney Daniel E. Teeter represents Mrs. Hertz.

Lida Lee Gardner) Hertz Hanover Lester Francis Hertz Hanover R. 4 Prothonotary’s Office Mrs. Hertz Daniel E. Teeter

Marriage license filings for Heffron and Budd in court

The court docket lists license applications from Joseph George Heffron Jr. 26 of Wilmington Delaware and Nancy Carole Budd 25 of New Oxford R 2 for marriage. Also note the Arthur P. Kelley Agency announces an office closure on June 27, 1929.

Joseph George Heffron Jr Joseph G. Heffron Sr Wilmington, del Nancy Carole Budd John W. Budd New Oxford R. 2 Arthur P. Kelley

Fund Drive To End East Berlin Firemen Final Effort

East Berlin Volunteer Fire Company concludes its annual fund drive with a June 27 deadline. Collectors will visit homes for 22 days from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. to retrieve coin cards and fund equipment for improved firefighting.

East Berlin

Two Youths Die In Weekend Drownings In Adams County

In Adams County two drowning deaths occurred over the weekend. Ten year old Robert Scott Ebersole died at York Hospital after being impaled by a metal ladder while preparing to dive into a pond at his home in East Berlin R2. Sixteen year old Carl Leroy Paulus drowned in a pool near York Springs during a Pathfinders Club outing from Mt. Pisgah Church. he died at Warner Hospital after water rescue and heart massage failed. Paulus, a West Perry High track team manager, was survived by his parents, siblings, and grandparents. Funeral services were held at the Lower Bermudian Lutheran Church, burial at Sunny Side Cemetery.

Adams County Robert Scott Ebersole Fred I Nancy Nell) Ebersole East Berlin York Hospital Carl Leroy Paulus Shermansdale York Springs Crist Paulus Warner Hospital Pathfinders Club Mt. Pisgah Church Latimore Two West Perry High School Reiber’s Church Victor E. Paulus Victor E. Jr Patricia Ann Roxanna Bessie Ford Matilda Paulus Carlisle Ebersole H. Malcolm Bead York County Young Ebersole Lower Bermudian Lutheran Church Jeffrey Michael Beth Ann Ebersole Ruth Nell Borertown Rar E. Nell Boyertown Herbert Ebersole Dillburg R. 2 Benson Paull Bermudian Lutheral Church Sunnyside Cemetery York Spines

East Berlin News Notes and Social Items

East Berlin notes list Sunday visits by Mr and Mrs Thomas Baublitz in Baltimore and other local trips. Residents attend family gatherings at Abbottstown and New Oxford with mentions of relatives, ambulance transport to Hanover Hospital, and a King Korn convention. A Massachusetts visit covers James D Schantz's high school graduation, NROTC scholarship, and Brown University plan.

James E. Behney York Springs Robert Sleighter Hanover St New Oxford Lloyd J. Orner Bendersville Anne Riunk Main St McSnerrystown Betty EK Kimmel Nancy Lawrence Hanover R Lester Ruppert Hampton Charles Greenhalt Hanover SR Molly E. Linebaugh East Berlin Wilmer Rodgers Abbottstown James F. Black Sr Gettysburg Richard Billman Delone Ave McSherrystsown Thomas Grey Hanover FR Donald F. X. Weaver Hanover Miss Sophia Matthews Mildred C. Bollinger Lincolnway East Thomas Baublitz Baltimore lTillie Kauffman W. King St John Leathery Airs Charles Milhimes New Oxford R Mer Charles Gentz‘ler Abbottstown St Ida Genizler Amos Mummert New Ox Albert E. Reske Minnneapolis Minn Samuel’ Altland Elizabeth N.J Weaver Glenn A. Weaver Howard Stump Roltzschwamm Monroe Anthony John Leib Florence Gentzler W. Hing St Hanover Hospital Massachusetts Ethel Hoffheins Si and Saran Mehin Zeilman Lineolaway East Joseph D. Schantz l Lexington Mass James D. Schantz Fom Lexington High School James Boston Globe St. Bonaventure University Olean N. C Saltonstall Brown University Providence R. I United States Navy Schantz Alma Sheely

Leer Damages Board Named Over Route 15 Drawn

Adams County court Saver day appoints Attorney Eugene R Hartman Roy D Renner and Eugene Murren as the board for damages to the Leer farm Latimore Two owned by Raymond F and Gertrude E Leer of York Springs R 1 The new Route 15 through the Leer property required 6.19 acres leaving 24.22 acres on one side and 73.44 acres on the other side of the highway.

Adams County Court Saverday Eugene R. Hartman Roy D. Renner Eugene Murren Latimore Raymond F Gertrude E. Leer York Springs R Leer Farm Prothonotary’s Office Leer

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