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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1964
Page
14
The reader question in McCall's about public utilities advertising is answered by Beth Williams. Advertising boosts appliance use and power sales, which lowers per kilowatt hour costs from 17 cents in 1900 to about two cents in recent years, benefiting consumers. The principle applies across industries as higher sales reduce production costs.
Solve five brain teaser style problems. First finds distance via time savings. Second asks original club size from cost per member. Third gives combined work then solo times. Fourth solves for a number where 20x exceeds one third by 236. Fifth splits ages from total 104 using ratio.
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar G. Houser Sr. of New Oxford R C observed their 54th wedding anniversary at home on Sunday, June 21. Attendees included numerous relatives from Sharpsburg Dover Thomasville Abbotts town and New Oxford among others.
A Penn State home economics graduate student modeled sari styling and discussed student projects with elderly people at the state conference. National FHA officer Lucinda Cook from Mullens West Virginia spoke as historian. A four member Massachusetts delegation observed sessions as did three state officers with Marian Wilson Hopkinton advisor. Oxford chapter attendees included Linda Sponseller Susie Lough and Mrs John K Lott. Dorothy Stover fell ill and had an appendectomy.
A brief reflection notes enthusiasm as the driving force powering innovation and progress, likening zeal to steam that propels a mechanical engine forward. It emphasizes energy, momentum, and persistent effort in creative work.
Highlights include Flight Deck a color special on navy carrier life. A Hero of Our Times stars Lloyd Bridges Geraldine Brooks and John Ireland on The Suspense Theatre. Lust for Life with Kirk Douglas airs on Saturday Night at the Movies. U.S. 1 American Profile narrated by Van Hetmn debuts July 2. Guest stars on Bell Telephone Hour include Goulet Blair Elias Lawrence and Henderson. Moment of Fear features Nick Adams and Eliner Donahue June 30. The Jack Paar Show with Winters Harris Faye DonahueJuly 3. Meat Thcket with Robertson Crawford Rule July 3. The Wreck of the Mary Deare with Cooper Heston on Monday Night at the Movies June 29.
The Weather Bureau will retire the hurricane name Donna for at least a decade due to major damages in 1960. The bureau maintains four rotating name lists and will reuse Abby Brenda Cleo Dora Ethel Florence Gladys Hilda Isabell Janet Katy Lila Molly Nita Odette Paula Roxie Stella Trudy Vesta Vinny unless another storm prompts action.
The text laments idleness and want as breeding grounds for loose talk and quotes a witty remark about a middle aged woman described as a lovely girl wasted. It comments that pretty girls can easily fool old men and hints at social vanity and aging.
Two men joke about office boys misunderstanding asks and tasks. one boy buys a Cadillac color unknown, the other heads to the country club while the phone sits unused. A closing adage notes a man fails only if he claims others pushed him.
A woman slips on an escalator and tumbles down colliding with a man who falls as they descend. At the bottom she sits on his chest while he apologizes with the remark this is as far I go. The tale ends with a proverb about reputation versus character.
The artist finishes a painting and debates naming it with a friend. The friend suggests Home, arguing there’s no place like it, prompting the artist to ponder the fitting label and its meaning.
A concise remark on leadership emphasizing duty over distractions. The phrase suggests that those bearing responsibility cannot accept lightweight excuses or distractions. It frames resilience and focus as essential in leadership contexts.
An exchange at a public event features a husband joking about vows and a wife deflecting an argument. The remark prompts laughter and a brief, lighthearted moment before proceedings continue.
A wary insurance salesman asks a man if he should drive or fly. The firm refuses to insure pedestrians. A muttered line about a meddlesome interrupter hints at marital status.
A humorous dialogue between a canvasser and a child in a bygone column shows the tot correcting the man by declaring his mother is married. The exchange captures a playful social moment with brief wit.
A brief reflection on how church attendance correlates with happiness, suggesting a link between faith community and well being.
A young lawyer attends the funeral of a millionaire financier. A late-arriving friend asks how much of the service remains. The lawyer points to the clergy and replies tersely that the service has merely opened for the defense.
The note hints at social etiquette focusing on tact and courtesy when near others. It suggests practical manners for everyday interaction and suggests practice over time to improve outcomes.
Household hints from Roberta Len cover practical fixes from decal removal with tape to puncture prevention for dumplings. Tips include foot baths with common salts, upholstery repairs by darned yarns, door stops with suction cups, uprighting records with corrugated cardboard, reviving shoe polish by reheating, and simple nail polish sealing envelope adhesives.
A 71 year old man fractured a vertebra after falling from a hay wagon near Green Springs. Edward Nitchman of York lacerated his right shoulder when an axe grabbed a wash line while splitting wood. Ronald Hager man aged two fell into boiling starch and suffered second degree burns. A farewell luncheon marked Lewis Beaudin leaving McSherrystown for Campbell. Frankie Weigle of Littlestown broke an arm after a fall near Heidlersburg. An Adams County storm caused a $2,500 barn fire on Allen Crist’s Hershey farm half a mile south of Wierman’s mill. New Oxford store ads promote Stauffer’s Square Crackers and other items.
Marriage licenses issued at the county courthouse include Gary L Reichart son of Mr and Mrs Russel C Reichart Hanover R4 and Virginia L Keffer daughter of Mr and Mrs William J Keffer 2% N Fourth St McSherrystown. James E Klunk son of Mr and Mrs Fred G Klunk 15 N Peters St New Oxford and Patricia A McAndrew daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert J McAndrew 257 Highland Ave.
Pennsylvania ranks third in the nation as a cut flower and potted plant producer. Extension economist Alvi Voigt of Pennsylvania State University notes ornamental nut stock production has nearly tripled in recent years.
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary church in New Oxford led by Rev. Alexis Arnoldin lists confessions Saturday 4 to 5 and 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday masses at 7:30, 9, and 10:30 a.m. with children's communion at 9 a.m. Weekday Masses are at 8 a.m.
M. R. Hamsher of St. Pauls The Pines leads worship at 9 a.m. Sunday. Sunday School follows at 10 a.m. St. Marks Heidlersburg offers Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. St. Johns Hampton hosts Sunday School at 9 a.m. with no worship service scheduled.
The Church of God in Pleasant & New Oxford invites worshipers with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday YPE meets at 7:30 p.m under Pastor H. James Justice.
Charge led by Rev. Jacob F. Stover lists Sunday School times at Heidlersburg Ida ville and Mt Olivet with worship services at 7:30 p.m. in Heidlersburg and 9 a.m. at Ida ville and 11 a.m. at Mt Olivet plus 10 a.m. Sunday School at all locations.
Evangelist Harry M. Vaughn leads Bible study at 10 a.m. Worship and Communion at 11 a.m. Evening service 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible study 7:30 p.m. at the Church of Christ along the Lincoln Highway.
Pastor William Kennard leads services in York Springs and New Oxford with Church School at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. In Hunters Town Church School starts 10 a.m. followed by worship at 11 15 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church.
Reverend Fred Mummert leads at Lincoln Full Geeper Center with Sunday School at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m and an evening service on Wednesdays at 7 30 p m. Abbottstown Cross Keys area church notices.
Hampton Charge United Church of Christ Pastor Rev. Ernest W. Brindle leads St. John New Chester worship at 9 a.m. and Church School at 10 a.m. Mt. Olivet Bermudian offers Church School at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. Emmanuel Hampton holds Church School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m.
Rev. Paul L. Foulk supplies as pastor with Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. Worship services at 8:15 and 10:20 a.m. Local congregation announces schedule and leadership for the week.
Guidene Rev. Paul 0. Shettel leads at Salem EUB with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Communion service at 10 15 a m on the church schedule.
Daily Mass at 7 30 a m with confessions Saturday 4 to 5 and 6 to 7 p m Sunday masses 7 9 30 a m confessions 9 a m and Bless ed Virgin Mary Sodality Communion 7 a m Mass led by Rev John P Bolen pastor
At 11 15 a m John R Korver serves as supply pastor for a Sunday school at 10 a m followed by worship.
The United Church of Christ assigns Rev. John Z. Martin as pastor at St Pauls New Oxford with Communion at 7 45 and 10 15 a m Sunday School 9 a m Youth Fellowship 7 p m and Churchmen’s Fellowship Tuesday 8 p m Emmanuel Abbottstown holds worship at 9 a m Sunday 10 a m
Ten years ago taxes rose in Hamilton Township to 24 mills from 21 with per capita tax unchanged at 14 dollars. New dial phones for East Berlin residents are due around August 1. Beulah N. Miller of New Oxford sold a property there for 15 000 to Philip E. and Thelma R. Alwine. East Berlin buyers Jack R. and Anna M. Taylor sold a property to William H. and Betty Jane Hildebrand for 10 000. Anna McDannell of Gettysburg Route 4 won a Pennsylvania State Scholarship to Wilson College. Richard W. Livingston of New Oxford was elected president of Annie M. Warner Hospital board.
East Berlin parish Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary lists confessions Saturday 7 to 8 pm in the church. Sunday masses at 9 am in the chapel and 11 am in the church. Reverend Michael J. Barrett serves as pastor.
The Seventh Day Adventist church located two miles south of York Springs on Route 94 led by Pastor C. B. Bee offers worship at 9:15 a.m. Saturdays and Sabbath School at 10:30 a.m. A prayer meeting is held Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Rev. Harold R. Stoudt leads Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church with Sunday Church School at 9 a.m. and worship at 10:15 a.m.
Lower Conewage Church of the Brethren reports Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m Elder O Wayne Cook presides. Wolgamuth church notes Sunday School at 9 30 a m with services following as scheduled.
Rev Mabel Seville hosts fellowship sessions Saturday 7 30 p m evangelistic service 7 30 p m Sunday School 9 30 a m Young People's service 7 p m with a pastor led plan for worship and community outreach
Rev. C. Jack Orr leads services at Marmony Grove Chapel with worship at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Bible study is scheduled for Wednesday at 7:30.
Rev. Lloyd Melhorn leads Bermuda church events with ship service at 10 30 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p m and a prayer meeting on Wednesday at 8 p m
Latimore Lutheran Parish Rev M Benson Paull pastor announces communion at 9 a.m. and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Lower Bermudian. Chestnut Grove Sunday School at 9 30 a.m. and communion at 10 30 a.m.
Paradise Holtzschwamm Lutheran invites parishioners to Sunday School at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 15 a.m. led by Pastor Jack Herrera.
The Rev Victor Nichols will lead a prayer meeting at 10 15 a m with congregants gathering for morning worship and spiritual reflection.
Rev John Lehr pastor at Red Mount leads Sunday School at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. In Wellsville Sunday School begins 9 a.m. In Mt Royal worship starts 9 a.m. and Sunday School at 10 a.m.
Upper Conewage Ralph Schildt in Elder East Berlin and Trostle's schedule Sunday School at 9 30 and worship at 10 30. Mum mert's Bible school runs June 22 to July 3 at 7 pm.
The United Church of Christ charge lists Rev W H Anderman Jr as pastor and Rev John E Einter of York guest pastor for both St Pauls Red Run and church services. Worship times are 9 a m at St Pauls Red Run and 10 45 a m at the charge with church school at 9 30 a m and 10 15 a m respectively.
St John’s Lutheran Church Abbottstown led by Pastor G L Zimmerman holds church school at 9 15 a m and worship services.
Twenty years ago Arthur L. Weaver and colleagues from New Oxford are noted at Bainbridge Maryland. Alice Groscost in Hanover General Hospital suffers a broken leg from a fall at home. Janet R. Hoke York graduate succeeds Mrs Thelma Alwine at New Oxford High School. A Boy Scout Cub Pack is organized in New Oxford with Wilson directing. New Oxford post office moves from third to second class on July 1 due to business growth. Burnell Leonard and family relocate to the former Martha Leonard residence on Ridge Avenue McSherrystown.
A reader asks practical home how tos. Tips include adding strong coffee or cream to brown gravy, beating lumps with an eggbeater, stiffening tape measures with heat, making putty from linseed oil and whiting, and repairing rugs with a buttonhole stitch.
James Brown opens a new garage near Cross Keys on the Lincoln Highway. Frank Rider buys the Eagle Hotel property in New Oxford to open a modern rooming house with Gil Houck operating the first floor restaurant and the band hall converted into a pool room. Dr E D Hudson Sr expands veterinary services with a Gettysburg practice branch in East Berlin.
A concise aphorism on generosity and empathy notes that true wealth lies in the choice to give, even when resources are scarce. The saying highlights value of humility and charity as a moral measure rather than material abundance.
A reader asks about weight and marital tension with a husband who criticizes her. Sally says weight loss may help, but love should guide actions and health matters matter. A shy suitor learns to say I love you and propose. A reader wants punishment for a stand-up boyfriend. Sally says end it. Mrs G seeks help with two teen friends. Sally suggests limiting bridge afternoons to preserve her daughter's company.
Last Thursday in Penn Township two cars were damaged in a collision. Mrs Judith L Morrison 20 of East Berlin R 2 and Stewart W Hetrick 56 of Hanover were involved. The Morrison car sustained 75 dollars in damage while Hetrick's auto showed 50 dollars.
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