Oxford Art Crafts Show Draws Thousands In Humid Weekend
New Oxford hosts its eighth annual Art and Craft Show and Flea Market drawing an estimated 15 000 visitors. Nearly 100 antiques exhibitors and 24 arts and crafts displays complemented an art contest with winners from Washington Hanover Gettysburg and Lancaster. The event featured organ music from local students and a New Oxford High School band concert. The Chamber plans the 1965 show for June 19.
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New Oxford
Chamber of Commerce
Roger M. Rittase
Washington
Raymond Dubs
Hanover
Rena Corsen
Waynesboro
Richard Krick
Gettysburg
Joann Hensel
Lancaster
Fred Rees
Bethlehem
Gene Schuchart
Kenneth Bittinger
Richard Miller
Vintage
James A. Phillips
Joy
John V. Glass
Menchey Music Service
New Oxford High School
Donald Kemp
Sarah Estep
Oxford
New Oxford Lions Install Officers for 1964 65
New Oxford Lions Club installed its 1964 65 officers at Lincolnview Restaurant. H A Jones presided as Clair Rohrbaugh was named president with Wayde Stover William D Stock and William C Rohrbaugh as first second and third vice presidents Giles B Staub secretary Henry J Stock treasurer Robert S Dockey lion tamer Ernest V McClellan tail twister and Arthur Stabler Philip Alwine and Fred Feiser named directors for two years. Members then attended the annual golf night at Red Top Golf course.
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Oxford Lions Club
Lincolnview
H. A. Jones
Clair Rohrbaugh
Wayde Stover
William D. Stock
William C. Rohrbaugh
Giles B. Staub
Henry J. Stock
Robert S. Dockey
Ernest V. McClellan
Arthur Stabler
Philip Alwine
Fred Feiser
Red Top Golf Course
Inquest Today For 1963 Taylor Fatal Auto Crash
The inquest into the June 16 1963 death of Mrs Sharon S Taylor will be held today at 4 pm in the courthouse. County Coroner Dr C G Crist said the woman died in a collision on Route 9 when Norma Lee Brooker of Baltimore drove south and struck Mrs Taylor's husband Noel C Taylor driving east on Route 30. The proceedings were delayed due to Mr Taylor’s serious injuries and recent hospital release.
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Sharon S. Taylor
Cross Keys
C. G. Crist
Taylor
Induction Orders Issued for Three Men on July 16
The Adams County Selective Service Board orders three men to report for induction on July 16. The same number was scheduled this month but the call was cancelled earlier.
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Adams County Selective Service Board
Lucien LeLong Summer Specials at M C Nace Store
Lucien LeLong offers soap and solid cologne at one dollar each plus tax at M C Nace Store 34 Carlisle Street Hanover. The sale highlights department displays for summer items and aims to attract local shoppers.
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Lucien Lelong
M. C. Nace
Carlisle St
Hanover
New Oxford Local Items Highlights Community Celebrations
Local residents report anniversaries and family events from New Oxford and surrounding areas. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Levi Foulk observe 41st anniversary. other couples celebrate 57th, 16th, and 30th anniversaries. A vacant period at Livingston Shoe factory allows vacations for workers. In education and clubs, students and members engage in college honors, postmaster conventions, and local social events.
Boro Moves to Halt Nuisance on Oxford Lane
New Oxford borough council via sanitation head Robert Poist plans action to abate a nuisance on Oxford Lane after SPCA removal of animals from a site once run by George L. Raubenstine Hanover. Raubenstine paid 67.50 to JP Claude Straley. ordinance could raise fines and add jail time. owners Mrs G C Grove Hanover to be contacted. report due July 6.
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New Oxford Borough Council
Robert Poist
Oxford Lane
SPCA
John J. Provenza
George L. Raubenstine
Hanover
Raubenstine
Justice of the Peace
Claude S. Straley
G. C. Grove
Council
FHA Conference Plans National Meet in Philadelphia
Initial planning for the 1965 national FHA convention to be held in Philadelphia was unveiled at the 19th Pennsylvania FHA summer leadership conference at Penn State June 16 18. The event drew about 1200 delegates from 427 chapters and featured talks by Penn State leaders and state education officials.
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Future Homemakers of America
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania Association of Fha
John Lott
New Oxford
FHA
Pennsylvania Fha
University Park
Eric A. Walker
Penn State
Grace Henderson
College of Home Economics
University
State Department of Public Instruction
Neal V. Musmanno
Clio S. Reinwald
Margaret Mary Kearney
Wcautv
Red Rose
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Future Farmers of America
FFA
University Pavilion
Revathi Pillay
India
Portable fans with five year guarantee advertised
20 inch portable fans offered by D and D Sales Co at 3 Carlisle Ave New Oxford priced to attract buyers with a five year guarantee included in the deal.
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D. Sales CO
Carlisle
New Oxford
Plow and the Sword Pageant Earns Rave Reviews
East Berlin’s Bicentennial pageant The Plow and the Sword drew high compliments during Friday and Saturday performances. Officials praised its timing casting scenery and the narration by Kitty Morgan as it depicted East Berlin’s birth and growth with hometown actors and two York creators.
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East Berlin
Broadway
Kitty Morgan
Personel
Helen Miller Gotwalt
Tom Miller
York
Phone Company Plans Two-Digit Dialing In Seven Pennsylvania Exchanges
United Telephone Company of Pennsylvania announces a two digit distance dialing prefix replacing the four digit code. The change starts Sunday July 5 in seven exchanges including Biglerville Fairfield Gettysburg Hanover Littlestown New Oxford and York Springs with new number plates mailed to customers.
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United Telephone Company of Pennsylvania
United District
Scott Smith
Smith
United
Adams
York Counties
Biglerville
Fairfield
Gettysburg
Hanover
Littlestown
New Oxford
York Springs
138 Enroll in Nuox Vacation School
The 1964 New Oxford Vacation Church School reports 138 pupils enrolled in its first week. The staff includes nine teachers, 14 assistants, and three pastors. Using Cooperative Series materials the theme is Jesus. Local sponsorship comes from First Lutheran Emory Methodist and St Pauls United Church of Christ.
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New Oxford
First Lutheran
Emory Methodist
St. Paul's United Church of Christ
Daisy Air Rifles and Pistols Discount Sale
Local ad from S. and D. Sales Co. promotes discounts on daisy air rifles and pistols at 2 Carlisle Street New Oxford with emphasis on low prices and immediate availability.
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Daisy Air
S. & D. Sales CO
Carlisle St
New Oxford
New Arithmetic Puzzles Debut on Page Four
A new feature introduces brainteaser arithmetic problems on page four for reader amusement. It promises intriguing puzzles that are catchy and relaxing to solve, inviting ongoing participation.
Youth Fined 150 For Drag Racing In York County Court
Frank H. Higgins 19 Hanover was fined 150 after pleading guilty to drag racing. The involuntary manslaughter charge against him was dropped. William A. Hess Jr. 21 New Oxford R 1, a passenger in the other vehicle, was fatally injured when that car left the road near St. Davids Union Church in West Manheim Township last September 15.
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Frank H. Higgins
Hanover
York County
Higgins
William A. Hess Jr
New Oxford R. 1
St. David's
Sherman's) Union Church
West Manheim Township
Tractor Incident Near York Springs Causes Damage and Injury
A farm tractor rear ended a southbound car on Harrisburg Road two miles north of York Springs at 3 30 on Saturday. The car sustained 1500 in damage and the tractor 500 with total damage 2000. Kent Golden 53 York Springs R 1 received bruises but declined medical aid. Martin Harbaugh 32 Westminster, driving the car, fell asleep causing the crash.
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York Springs
Harrisburg Rd
Martin L. Harbaugh
Westminster
Kent Golden
York Springs R. 1
Golden
Linia Griffin Receives Annual AAUW Scholarship
Miss Linia Lee Griffin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George R. Griffin of New Oxford R D 1, graduates from New Oxford High School and wins the Gettysburg branch AAUW scholarship. She will study library science at Millersville State College with English as a minor, and has worked as a nurse's aide at Cross Keys Brethren Church Home.
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Linia Lee Griffin
George R. Griffin
New Oxford R. 1
New Oxford High School
Gettysburg
T’ American Association of University Women
Millersville State College
Brethren Church
Cross Keys
Chorus
Future Teacher's Association
Library Club
Mt Olivet Church Festival This Saturday in East Berlin
Mt Olivet United Church of Christ at Two Churches East Berlin R 1 hosts a festival this Saturday June 27 with food including chicken corn soup ham and chicken sandwiches cake pies ice cream and watermelon on sale from 4 pm. Special music will be provided.
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Mt Olivet United Church
Adams County Board Elects Three Teachers for 1964 65
The Adams County Board of School Directors elected two special education teachers and one Day Care Center instructor for Gettysburg, approved a 251 325 budget, and sent the six unit plan to Harrisburg. New staff include Ruth Ellen Miller Kenneth Tyson and Dorothy Eckert. The budget covers 1964 65 with detailed costs for instruction transportation and fixed charges. The plan now awaits state council review with several appeals from towns seeking a single district or changes to the six unit framework.
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Adams County Board of School Directors
Gettysburg
Harrisburg
Dean Asquith
East Berlin
McSherrystown
Mt. Pleasant
Straban
Reading
Conewago
Hanover
State Council of Basic Education
Ruth Ellen Miller
W. High St
New Oxford
Kenneth L. Tyson
Gardners R. 2
Arendtsville
Reading Twp
Adams County
Oxford
East Berlin Bicentennial Parade Draws 20000 Plus Spectators
More than 20 000 people lined East Berlin streets for a three o clock parade ending a week of bicentennial festivities. Fire police helped direct traffic as spectators enjoyed steam locomotives, threshing machines, floats, and a historic display including a closed cab owned by former ambassador George Kennan.
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East Berlin
Melvin Eisenhart
Earl Bollinger
David Krout
Studio Carli
VFW
Red Men’s Council
George Kennan
Russia
Near East Berlin
Penn Wood Products
Calvin Lerew
Ford
Abbottstown
Bonneauville
U. S. Air Force
Air Force
Willy Brandt
West Berlin
Germany
U. S
Hats on sale at Winnie’s Hat Shop in Hanover
Spring and summer hats offered at reduced prices at Winnie’s Hat Shop located at 16 York Street in Hanover Pennsylvania. The local shop promotes substantial price cuts on seasonal headwear. The notice highlights a store sale event for shoppers in Hanover and nearby.
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Winnie
York St
Hanover, Pa
Two Big Shows At Lincoln Speedway
Lincoln Speedway schedules two major programs this weekend. On Saturday a 50 lap sportsman modified and a 30 lap late model double point feature highlight the half mile track with no price change. Sunday brings the Tournament of Thrills a CBS Sports Spectacular style show with 20 events and death defying stunts including 194 Ford cars and clowns. admission adults 1.50, under 12 free, start 8 p.m.
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Lincoln Speedway
CBS
Ford
Clearance of Spring Hats in Hanover
Spring hat clearance at PROWELL'S MILLINERY 51 Frederick St Hanover Pa with hats priced at 1 2 5 and 6 dollars, reduced from 298 to 18 dollars.
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Prowell's
Frederick St
Hanover
East Berlin News Notes highlights local births and events
A daughter was born Sunday at Memorial Osteopathic Hospital in York to Mr and Mrs Arthur G Mason formerly of East Berlin. Community clubs plan joint square dancing at Holtzschwamm Fellowship Hall Thursday at 7 30 p.m. and a Senior Extension Club wiener roast Saturday at Harris Horn’s Dover route 2 home with Ohio guests.
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Arthur G. Mason
York
Memorial Osteopathic Hospital
Mason
East Berlin
Ore Valley
Thomasville Club
Holtzschwamm
Harris Horn
Dover R. 2
Bigmount
Ohio
Franklin Kunkel
Martin
W. King Sr
Charles Wells Jr
Plumville
Carl Myers
Daniel
Mechanicsburg
Katie Slothour
Frances Jacobs
R. 2
Lillie Kauffman
W. King St
Thomas Baublitz
Baltimore
Mary Ann Hammond
Manheim
Henry Marta
Hanover
Leo Hayes
Martin Kunkel
Donald Himes
Washington, D.C
E. R. Hamme
Union Mills
E. S. Himes
Bigs Mount
Damage suit over auto crash in Adams County
The Alwine Brick Co of New Oxford sues H C Lellen of Front Royal Va in trespass after a New Oxford collision on August 14 1963. Albert Mehl an employee drove a company wagon struck in the rear by LeHew’s car, per attorney John A MacPhail.
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Alwine Brick Co
New Oxford
Adams County
H. C. Lellen
Front Royal
Prothonotary
Brick Company
John A. MacPhail
M. L. Mehl
LeHew
Crabb's Tropical Treat opens daily with varied hours
The listing notes Crabb's Tropical Treat operating hours from Monday to Friday at 5 p.m. and on weekends Saturday and Sunday at 12 noon, indicating a curfew for weekday openings.
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Crabb
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