This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 57 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1964
Page
2
A McCall's reader questioned utility advertising for monopolies. Beth Williams argues ads boost appliance use and power sales, lowering per kilowatt hour costs from 17 cents in 1900 to about two cents in a recent year. Increased sales reduce production costs, benefiting consumers.
A page item lists five math problems with solutions and notes. Also includes a long list of local names and addresses for a social table, plus a brief description of a four-tier cake decoration at a gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar G. Houser Sr. observed their 54th wedding anniversary at home on Sunday, June 21. Numerous relatives from Hagerstown Sharpsburg Dover Thomasville Abbotts Town Spring Grove and New Oxford attended including Charles Hewett Roy Houser and families, Robin Houser, Florence Trimmer, and Joan Houser.
The report notes a Penn State home economics graduate student styling an Indian sari and Lucinda Cook from Mullens West Virginia, a national FHA officer, speaking on student projects with the elderly. Four Massachusetts delegates attended sessions while three FHA state officers were with Hadley Mass teacher Marian Wilson.
A concise adage links enthusiasm to momentum in work and innovation, stating that spirited energy propels mechanisms and initiatives forward. It underscores morale as a key catalyst for productivity and achievement.
Esch HT presents Flight Deck a hazard filled life of carrier crews in peacetime on The Show of the Week. A Hero of Our Times stars Lloyd Bridges Geraldine Brooks and John Ireland on Suspense Theatre. Lust for Life with Kirk Douglas in color on Saturday Night at the Movies. Van Gogh biopic follows U S 1 journey on U S 1 American Profile.
The weather bureau will retire the storm name Donna for at least ten years due to major damage caused in 1960. The list of storm names Abby Brenda Cleo Dora Ethel Florence Gladys Hilda Isabell Janet Katy Lila Molly Nita Odette Paula Roxie Stella Trudy Vesta and Vinny remains in use with four rotating lists.
A witty exchange notes idle minds breed talk while a middle aged woman is praised as lively. The speaker suggests pretty girls tempt old men, sparking a local round of remarks on behavior and charm.
Two office boys overhear bosses brag about foolish orders. Each boss sends his boy to buy a Cadillac and to check the country club for the boss’s presence, with comical misfires. A final aphorism adds a note on persistence and blame.
A woman slips on an escalator and tumbles to the bottom colliding with a man who falls with her. They slide down together and the woman sits on the man's chest as he says this is as far as I go. Then a moral note about reputation and character closes the item.
The future artist described finishing his painting then debated a title. A friend suggested calling it Home because there’s no place like it, prompting reflection on what to name the work.
A concise line notes that those bearing responsibility cannot be distracted by small perks. It frames duty as prioritized over trivial concessions and emphasizes focus and restraint.
A terse note from a publicized exchange hints at marital strain and a court context as a man is cited for lacking visible means of support amid a social confrontation.
A salesman asks if the man can walk, drives, or fly, then notes the company never insures pedestrians. The rattle of interruptions shows the woman involved is either already married or never will be.
A brief humorous cartoon-like line shows a canvasser asking to see the boy’s mother and if she is engaged. The Tiny Tot replies that she is married, delivering a punchline about relationships in a condensed, period-voice moment.
A brief note asserts that attending church brings happiness, suggesting faith as a source of joy and community for believers.
A young lawyer attends a millionaire financier's funeral. A late-arriving friend sits beside him and asks how far the service has progressed. The lawyer points to the clergyman and snaps that it has “just opened for the defense.”
A reflective line on social tact and courtesy, emphasizing that proximity increases the need for tactful behavior. The idea frames everyday interactions and etiquette as a practical guide for personal conduct.
Household tips and quick fixes from Roberta Len cover stain prevention, decal removal, foot baths, furniture repairs, doorstops, shelf organization, shoe polish reuse, salt overuse remedies, envelope adhesive tips, and an efficient key ring idea. Practical, era appropriate domestic notes offer concise home junket advice.
Thirty years ago fireworks were banned again in New Oxford on July 4. Several local injuries are reported including Luther Hall fracturing a vertebra after a hay wagon fall near Green Springs, Edward Nitcchman cut shoulder by an axe snagging a wash line, and a two year old Burns from boiling starch in McSherrystown. A storm caused a $2,500 barn fire on Allen G. Crist’s farm near Wierman’s Mill. A farewell luncheon honored Lewis B. Beaudin leaving McSherrystown for Campbell shoe plant. Frankie Weigle broke an arm near Heidlersburg. Hershey’s store in New Oxford advertises crackers, dried beef, Lebanon Bologna and cheese.
Marriage licenses issued to Gary Lee Reichart and Virginia Louise Keffer of MeeSherrystown and James Edward Klunk and Patricia Ann McAndrew of New Oxford as recorded at the courthouse.
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 and suggests Pennsylvania may rise to third in nursery stock.
The Immaculate Conception church in New Oxford lists Confessions Saturday 4 to 5 and 7 to 8 p.m. Mass Sunday at 7 30, 9 and 10 30 a.m. Children’s communion during the 9 a.m. Mass. Weekday Masses at 6 a.m. under Pastor Rev Alexis Arnoldin.
M. R. Hamsher serves as supply pastor at St Pauls The Pines inviting worship at 9 a.m. with Sunday School at 10 a.m. St Mark's Heidlersburg holds Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. St Johns Hampton offers Sunday School at 9 a.m. with no worship service.
The Church of God in Pleasant New Oxford led by Rev. H James Justice hosts Sunday School at 10 a m worship at 11 a m and evening service at 7 p m on Sunday. Friday activities include YPE at 7 30 p m.
The notice lists services for the Church of the United Brethren in Christ across three locations. Heidlersburg offers Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 7:30 p.m. Ida ville hosts worship at 9 a.m. and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Mt. Olivet conducts Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. under Pastor Rev. Jacob F. Stover.
The Church of Christ on the Lincoln Highway Rt 30 mile east of Abbottstown advertises evangelist Harry M Vaughn. Bible study at 10 a.m. worship and Communion at 11 a.m. evening service at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday Bible study at 7 30 p.m.
Pastor Rev Williams Kennard leads Methodist services with worship and church school times listed for York Springs New Oxford and Hunters Town areas. In Hunters Town worship is at 11 15 a.m. with 10 a.m. church school.
The Lincoln Full Gospel Center led by Pastor Rev. Fred Mummert hosts Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. worship at 10:30 a.m. Evening service is held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The church is located between Abbottstown and Cross Keys.
The notice lists worship and church school times for United Church of Christ churches. St John New Chester holds worship at 9 a.m. and Church School at 10 a.m. Mt Olivet Bermudian has Church School at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. Emmanuel Hampton offers Church School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Pastor Ernest W Brindle presides at St John.
Supply Pastor Reverend Paul L. Foulk delivers services at First Lutheran. Sunday School begins at 9:15 a.m. Worship hours are 8:15 a.m. and 10:20 a.m.
Guidene Rev. Paul 0. Shettel preaches at Salem EUB. Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m. Communion service follows at 10:15 a.m.
Rev John P Bolen lists daily Mass at 7:30 a.m. with Saturday confessions 4 to 5 and 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday Masses at 7 and 9:30 a.m. with confessions at 9 a.m. and the Blessed Virgin Mary's Sodality Communion at 7 a.m.
At 11 15 a m John R Korver serves as supply pastor for the church with Sunday School at 10 a m and worship to follow.
The United Church of Christ announces services 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 Churchmen s Fellowship Tuesday 8 p m Emmanuel Abbottstown worship 9 a m Sunday 10 a m.
Ten years ago the Hamilton Township rate rose to 24 mills from 21 with per capita tax at 14 dollars. East Berlin residents expect new dial phones around August 1. Beulah N. Miller sold property in New Oxford to Philip E and Thelma R Alwine. East Berlin buyers Jack R and Anna M Taylor sold property to William H and Betty Jane Hildebrand for 10000 dollars. Anna McDannell, Gettysburg route 4, won a Pennsylvanian State Scholarship to Wilson College. Richard W Livingston of New Oxford became president of Annie M Warner Hospital board.
Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in East Berlin posts confession on Saturday 7 to 8 p.m. in the church and Masses on Sunday at 7 a.m. in the chapel and 9 and 11 a.m. in the church under Pastor Rev. Michael J. Barrett.
Elder C B Bee pastors the Seventh Day Adventist church two miles south of York Springs on Route 94. Services are every Saturday with worship at 9 15 a m Sabbath School at 10 30 a m Prayer meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m.
Rev Harold R Stoudt presides at worship 10 15 a m and Church School at 9 a m with Trinity Lutheran Church inviting parishioners and neighbors to attend services and learn.
Lower Cenewage Church of the Brethren lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m Elder O Wayne Cook presides. In Wolgamuth Sunday School also at 9 30 a m.
Pastor Rev Mabel Seville leads Mt Royal Full Gospel fellowship with a Saturday 7 30 p m service. Sunday School starts at 9 30 a m followed by a Young People's service at 7 p m and an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m.
Rev. C. Jack Orr leads services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m at Marmony Grove Chapel with a Wednesday 7 30 Bible study session. Church announcements note ongoing worship times and study groups.
Rev. Lloyd Melhorn leads services with a ship at 10 30 a m morning and a Christian Endeavor meeting at 7 30 p m An evening prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 8 p m The notice outlines weekly church activities.
Rev. M. Benson Paull presides at Latimore Lutheran Parish with communion at 9 a.m. and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Chestnut Grove hosts Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. followed by communion at 10:30 a.m.
Pastor Jack Herrera announces Sunday schedule with Sunday School at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 15 a.m. at the church.
Brethren in Christ congregation led by Pastor Rev Victor Nichols gathers for a morning prayer meeting at 10 15 a m with worship and reflection in the chapel setting.
Reading service and sermon led by Rev. Charles Strasbaugh at Paradise church with pastor Holtzschwamm assisting at 10:30 a.m. The schedule notes regular weekly worship and fellowship afterwards.
Rev John Lehr listed as pastor of Red Mount with Sunday School at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. In Wellsville Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. Mt Royal holds worship at 9 a.m. and Sunday School at 10 a.m.
Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. in Upper Cenewage and Trostle churches. Mum mert's Bible school runs June 22 to July 3 at 7 p.m. in Mumert's.
Rev W H Anderman Jr. and Rev John E Einter guest pastors for St Pauls Red Run and Zwingli church services. Worship times set for 9 and 10 45 a m with church school at 9 30 and 10 15 respectively.
St John’s Lutheran Abbottstown invites parishioners to church with Rev. G L Zimmerman as pastor. Church School at 9 15 a m followed by worship in the morning service.
Twenty years ago Arthur Weaver and colleagues from New Oxford were at Bainbridge Maryland. Alice Groscost of East Berlin was hospitalized with a broken leg after a fall at home. Janet Hoke, York graduate, succeeded Thelma Alwine as commercial teacher at New Oxford High School. A Boy Scout Cub Pack formed in New Oxford with Wilson of the York area in charge. New Oxford post office to rise to second class July 1 due to increased business. Burnell Leonard family moved from North Street to a home on Ridge Avenue McSherrystown.
A reader asks for tips on common household tasks and the answers cover gravy making lumpy gravy smoothing with an eggbeater and coffee or cream, re stiffening tape measures, making putty from linseed oil and whiting, rug edge repair with buttonhole stitch, paraffin separation, removing heat marks with a muffin tin and iron, door rubbing fixes with sandpaper, silverware protection with shellac, steak tenderizing with vinegar and olive oil, dry skin remedy with glycerin and oils, and straightening stiff wires with a cold iron.
James Brown opens a garage near Cross Keys on the Lincoln Highway. Ray Hartlaub breaks his right arm cranking a Ford truck. Paul Mclntire cuts his left hand badly while cutting wood. Ray Stambaugh, 9, injured by a five ton truck near Berlin Junction, rushed to York Hospital. Frank Rider buys Eagle Hotel nebuwrt y in New Oxford to open a modern rooming house with Gil Houck running the first floor restaurant. H. A. Miller buys J. A. Cleaver property in York Springs. Jacob Markle mangles a finger on a corn planter. Dr E D Hudson Sr opens a vet branch in East Berlin. Myrli Miller, 13, breaks right arm playing. Strawberries sell for ten cents a box. H. J. Bell opens a restaurant in the Bowers property. Guy Wengert graduates from Harrisburg Technical HS. Harry W. Gross becomes principal at Valley Stream School Nassau County New York.
A short aphoristic observation notes the true value of generosity arises from poverty and hardship. It reflects on generosity as a privilege earned through need and empathy rather than wealth.
A reader asks about weight conflict in marriage and shows how to address health and self esteem. A second letter seeks dating guidance with a simple seven word reply about proposing. A third questions punishment for stand up boyfriends and Sally urges firm boundaries. A fourth requests help with daughters social guests and Sally suggests reducing clubtime to regain family space.
Two cars driven by Judith L. Morrison and Stewart W. Hetrick were involved in a Thursday collision in Penn Township. Morrison’s car sustained 75 dollars and Hetrick’s 50 dollars in damage.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.