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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1956

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New Oxford Local Items From a Busy Week

Local notes report a New Oxford marriage set for Wednesday in South Bend with Dr Wilbur H Miller Jr as groom and Rose Mary Sosnoski as bride. Also listed are shop ads, hospital updates, house sales, a going out of business sale, and community notices with names such as Flaherty Eicholtz Klunk and Lingg.

Wilbur H. Miller Jr U.S. Army New Oxford Rose Mary Sosnoski Frank Sosnoski St. Joseph’s Catholic Church South Bend Ind William Flaherty Livingston Harry W. Lockenbill Lincolnway West York City Mary G. Eicholtz Hanover Hanover Hospital

Sewing Machine Service Offered by John Wade

John Wade, an experienced mechanic, announces sewing machine sales and service for all makes and models. Reach Becker's Store at 449 South Washington Street, Gettysburg, for repairs and new units.

John Wade Becker's South Washington Street Gettysburg

Thankful thanks for kindness after loss of uncle and brother

The family expresses sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts during illness and after the death of their uncle and brother. Special thanks for moral tributes expressions of sympathy and use of automobiles at the funeral from Mabel Laughman niece Annie E Julius sister.

Yasarvey Ellsworth Julius Mabel Laughman Annie E, Julius

Cut-Rate Shoe Store Advertisement Footwear Sale

Children's barefoot sandals offered in sizes 5 to 3 in brown and white. Prices listed as 1.25 and 21.48. Located at Carlisle Street Hanover. Store name appears as Cut-Rate Shoe Store with unclear regional marker Aree VSPA.

Carlisle St. Hanover Aree

N. C. Stores To Close On 4th Of July

New Oxford businesses including Bollinger's Shoe Store Rohrbaugh's Grocery Lockenbill's Grocery R. M. Sipe Grocery Noel's Meat Market Sleighter's Furniture Store Adams County Farm Bureau Co op Association B. & S. Store Winter Gardens Food Market The Dress Shop New Oxford Item Rider's Lunch will close all day Wednesday July 4. The list names local retailers and a co op as observing Independence Day.

New Oxford Bollinger’s Rohrbaugh's Lockenbill’s R. M. Sipe Noel’s Sleighter's Furniture Adams County Farm Bureau Co-op Association Winter Gardens New Oxford Item Rider’s

East Berlin Church Receives New Members and Baptisms

In East Berlin Rev Lester Karschner led Sunday services with Sunday School at 10 30. New members included Robert and Mrs Warner Paul and Mrs Brodbeck John Brodbeck Robert and Mrs Frigm Arthur Myers William Martin Emanuel Altland George Baker and Charles Hoffman. Baptisms were Michael Allen Christine Elaine and Michelle Beth Billett Wrights and Edris children. Abbottstown held Sunday School at 9 15 with no worship service this Sunday Luther League at 6 30.

Lester Karschner East Berlin Robert Warner Paul Brodbeck John Brodbeck Robert Frigm Arthur Myers William Martin Emanuel Altland George Baker Charles Hoffman Michael Allen Alfred Billett Christine Elaine Glenn Wrights Michelle Beth Lee Edris Abbottstown Luther League

Reverend Louis Dougherty Mass Schedule Details

Rev Louis 8 Dougherty serves as pastor with Sunday masses at 7 a.m. in the chapel and 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the church. Weekday mass is at 7 30 a.m. in the chapel.

Louis 8. Dougherty

Reverend J Keller Brantley Sunday Services

The church announces Pastor Reverend J Keller Brantley leading Sunday School at nine in the morning followed by worship service at ten. Services highlight community fellowship and spiritual instruction for all members.

Worship and Sunday School Schedule at Local Church

Lower Conewago Congregation Church Of The Brethren Bermudian Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m Wolgamuth Sunday School at 9 30 a m Events list reader friendly church services timetable with two locations and start times.

Bermudian Wolgamuth

Upper Conewago Church Services and Schedules

Upper Conewago Congregation Church Of The Brethren Bruce Anderson elder Latimore meeting house Sunday school 9 30 am worship 10 30 am East Berlin meeting house Sunday school 9 am prayer meeting Tuesday 8 pm Trosties meeting house Sunday school 9 am Bible study 7 30 pm prayer meeting Wednesday 8 pm

Bruce Anderson Latimore Meeting House East Berlin Trostie’s Meeting House

Rev Charles A Snyder Pastor Sunday School

Rev Charles A Snyder presides at Sunday School at 9 am followed by Holy Communion at 10 am.

Charles A. Snyder

York Springs Lutheran Parish Service Times

York Springs Lutheran Parish schedules worship at 9 a.m. and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Chestnut Grove lists Sunday School at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. with Youth Fellowship at 7 p.m. Lower Bermudian shows Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Holy Communion at 11 a.m.

York Springs Norman L. Bortner Chestnut Grove Lower Bermudian

York Springs News Notes highlights and transfers

Gertie E Guise of York Springs sold 39 acres in Huntington Two to Randolph W and Margaret J Metz of Carlisle for 12000 dollars. Clyde Group admitted to Hanover Hospital in serious condition after a heart attack and transported by York Springs ambulance. York Spring Lutheran Church welcomed Mr and Mrs William Brame Mr and Mrs Robert Row Mr and Mrs Clair Phillips Mr and Mrs Guy Tanger Jr Mr and Mrs Merie Huff and Mrs Elmer Cashman. Dennis William and Bonita Louise Brame were baptized by infant rite. Rev Norman L Borier spent last week at Camp Nawakwa teaching at the Intermediate Boys Camp. Mrs Richard Shirley of York Springs discharged from Carlisle Hospital.

Gertie E. Guise York Springs Randolph W Margaret J. Metz Carlisle Huntington Clyde Group Hanover Hospital York Spring Clair Phillips Guy Tanger Jr Merie Huff Elmer Cashman Dennis William Bonita Louise William Brame Norman L. Borier York Springs Lutheran Camp Nawakwa

Card of Thanks for Norbert Lings

I thank sincerely friends relatives and neighbors for acts of kindness after the sudden death of my husband Norbert Lings also for the beautiful floral expressions of sympathy and we of automobiles at the funeral His wife.

Norbert Lings

East Berlin News Notes Highlights Local Happenings

East Berlin items include residents in Florida and at home, license restored for Eugene Gruver, a hospital discharge for Eileen Sowers, and property sale in Reading Two. Upcoming events feature York County Milk Producers picnic at Holtzschwamm Church Grove, a Mt. Olivet Church festival with music by York Springs band, and Fourth of July menus at Lincoln View Restaurant. Local arrests, church memberships, moves, and hospital notes also appear.

Herbert J. Witmore Pine Run Florida Eugene J. Gruver Eileen L. Sowers East Berlin Hanover Hospital Donald L Nora R. Reindollar Hanover Kenneth E Janet L. Brillhart Reading Pfc Richard Graybill Fayetteville N. C Joan Sheffer Stewart Sheffer York County Milk Producers Association Holtzschwamm Church Grove Holtzschwamm Mt. Olivet Reformed Church Bermudian York Springs William E. Krout R. 3 Mt. Holly Springs Cumberland County Peter G. Heiges Red Run Red Mount R. 1 Trinity Lutheran Communion Service Paul Brodbeck John Brodbeck Robert Warner Robert Frim Arthur Myers William Martin Emmanuel Altland George Baker Charles Hoffman Bob Cashman Glenn Cashman Camp Nawakwa George E. Mummert Abbottstown St Clenna Stevens Richard Miller Otis Livingston Marion Hoke West King Street Thomasville Hoke Kathryn L. Winand Ladies’ Auxiliary East Berlin Fire Company Harold E. Bosserman William J. Livingstor Davidsburg York Hospital Paul Myers Lincoln View Abbottstown

Church News Notes Preview Synod Reception At Mt Olivet

The Rev Robert Rezash pastors Emmanuel Hampton Mt Olivet Bermudian St John and Zwingli hold worships and schools at 9 15 and 10 30 am preparatory service for July 8 communion at St John Zwingli with Russell Heintzelman new assistant minister to be received by Mercersburg Synod at Mt Olivet 7 30 pm sermon by Rev James W Moyer and formal reception liturgist Rev Rezash presiding pastor. Mite Societies meet 8 pm parish house and 7 30 pm social room. Also ad for M C Nace Store Center Square Hanover promotions.

Robert H. Rezash Emmanuel Church Hampton Mt. Olivet Bermudian St. John New Chester Zwingli East Berlin St. John and Russell Heintzelman Mercersburg James W. Moyer Heintzelman Robert Rezash Albert Bosserman Jr J. John Mite Society Zwingli Mite Society

New Oxford Furniture Store Listing Goes Out of Business

A store on Lincolnway West in New Oxford announces a going out of business sale with cash only final sales this month and evening hours.

New Oxford Lincolnway West

Marriage Licenses Issued for Multiple Couples in Area

Miss Helen Marie Millhimes of Biglerville and James Thomas Sneeringer of Gettysburg R 4. Miss Ruth Ellen Hawn of Petersburg and Merle Elwood Miller of Hanover. Miss Mildred Evelyn Hoffman of Dillsburg and Francis Luther Lerew of York Springs. Miss Rose Marie Klunk of New Oxford R 1 and Mark Albert Redding of Gettysburg R 2. Jimmy Keener Penley of Glen Rock R 2 and Daryle Doreen Starner of Gardners R 2. Miss Grace Virginia Winant of Hanover R 5 and Leroy Edward Wilt of Hanover R 5. Miss Barbara A Donnelly of Hanover and Robert V Greenholt of McSherrystown. Miss Mary Louise Null of Hanover R 5 and Sonny James Blouse of Hanover.

Helen Marie Millhimes Gettysburg Mary A. Millhimes Biglerville Edward F. Millhimes James Thomas Sneeringer Raymond J. Sneeringer Ruth Ellen Hawn Edgar E. Hawn Petersburg Merle Elwood Miller Helen S. Miller Hanover Maurice E. Miller Mildred Evelyn Hoffman John W. Hoffman Dillsburg Hoffman Francis Luther Lerew Frank L. Lerew York Springs Rose Marie Klunk Earl Joseph Klunk New Oxford Mark Albert Redding Raymond Francis Redding Jimmy Keener Penley Glen Rock Daryle Doreen Starner Gardners R Grace Virginia Winant John Henry Winant Hanover R Leroy Edward Wilt Leroy George Wilt Barbara A. Donnelly Edward A. Donnelly Sr Robert V. Greenholt Harold J

Conewago Jointure Adopts 1956 57 Budget

Conewago Jointure school directors approve the 1956 57 budget totaling 205 000 in expenditures with current costs of 202 050 and capital outlay 1 250 The budget includes receipts totaling 295 000 from member district quotas state and federal aid tuition and more The meeting also accepted the resignation of Mrs Helen I Julius longtime school nurse since 1948 to take a position with Suburban York School District.

Conewago Jointure Abbottstown Boro Conewago Independent East Berlin Helen I. Julius Jointure York

Post $500 Bond On Hit And Run Charge

The Rev. Emmett G. Colestock of Mercersburg formerly of New Oxford posted $500 bond before Justice John S. Gillan in Chambersburg on a hit and run driving charge. Bond was posted after a warrant served by Sheriff James W. Coldsmith. Prosecutor W. R. Overcash stated the minister left the scene after striking a car on Scot land Avenue and later refused to identify himself when approached at a Chambersburg service station.

Emmett G. Colestock Mercersburg New Oxford Justice of the Peace John S. Gillan Chambersburg Colestock James W. Coldsmith Squire Gillan W. R. Overcash Scotland Ave Overcash

Pauline Long and F X Robinson Wed at Sacred Heart

Pauline Elizabeth Long of New Oxford R1 and Francis X Robinson of Geitrsburg were married Saturday at 9 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Conewago Chapel. Rev John P Bolen officiated the double ring ceremony with the bride given in marriage by her brother Richard Long.

Pauline Elizabeth Long New Oxford R. 1 Charles Long McSherrystown Francis X. Robinson Norman Robinson Geitrsburg Sacred Heart Catholic Church Conewago Chapel John P. Bolen Richard Long

Tailor Shop Moves to Hanover Basement Room

Carrie’s Tailor Shop relocated on Wednesday from 115 East Walnut Street to basement room 21 4 York Street in Hanover. The move updates customers on the new address and access details.

Carrie’s Tailor Shop E. Walnut Sr York St Hanover

Thanks for kindness after Mrs. John C. Myers death

We express sincere thanks to friends for acts of kindness, floral tributes, sympathy, and use of automobiles during the funeral of Mrs. John C. Myers. From John C. Myers and Chiltres.

John C. Myers Chiltres

Hard Shell Crabs Thursday Friday and Saturday at Carlisle Street Tavern

Carlisle Street Tavern at 609 Carlisle St Hanover hosts a crab feed event Thursday Friday and Saturday with meals featured across three days. Local patrons invited to enjoy seafood and social gathering in a neighborhood venue.

Carlisle Street Carlisle St Hanover

Husband Hacked Wife to Death in Elizabethtown

A 28-year-old former mental patient killed his wife with a hatchet at Elizabethtown then could not explain the motive. William Diffenderfer Jr. is jailed in Lancaster County Prison. Marie Cook Diffenderfer, 22, died at the scene. she was born in Cumberland County to Calvin G. Cook and the late Alice Cook. Surviving are a four-month-old daughter Marilyn Ann and multiple siblings. Funeral set for Thursday at St. Mark's Lutheran Church Mechanicsburg.

Elizabethtown William Diffenderfer Jr Lancaster County Lancaster Diffenderfer Marie Cook Diffenderfer John Barr Cumberland County Calvin G. Cook Alice Catherine (Messinger) Cook Marilyn Ann Gardners R. 1 Harvey L. Cook Mechanicsburg Calvin G. Cook Jr David H Richard H Russell B. Cook William J. McCartney Carlisle Star Marlin L. McCoy Mt. Holly Springs Patricia L Doris J. Cook St. Mark's Lutheran Church

Margaret Kear Weds William Snyder II at Minersville

Miss Margaret I Kear daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl I Kear Minersville wed William H Snyder II son of Mr and Mrs William H Snyder Jr at Zion Lutheran Church Minersville The Rev John W Schwalm officiated The bride wore an embroidered nylon tulle gown with a matching tulle ridingo and a Juliet cap veil The couple exchanged vows as part of the Thursday ceremony

Margaret Rvil Kear Carl I Kear Minersville William H. Snyder II William H. Snyder Jr Lincolnway West New Oxford Zion Lutheran Church John W. Schwalm

Engagement announced for Barbara Ann Robinson and Herman Redding

Mr and Mrs Joseph Robinson of 111 Orange Street New Oxford announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara Ann to Herman Redding son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Redding of Gettysburg No wedding date has been set

Joseph Robinson Orange St New Oxford Barbara Ann Herman Redding Raymond Redding R. D Gettysburg

Miss Janet Shearer Engaged to Harman Millhimes

Announcement from Hanover lists Miss Janet M. Shearer engaged to Harman C. Millhimes of New Oxford R. 2, son of Mr and Mrs Rufus R Millhimes. Parents are Mr and Mrs Wilmer E Shearer of Hanover.

Janet M. Shearer Harman C. Millhimes Rufus R. Milllhimes New Oxford R. 2 Wilmer E. Shearer Hanover

Sons of Veterans Picnic Set At Armory Grounds

Theo Pfeiffer Camp No 60 of New Oxford announces its annual Sons of Veterans picnic this Saturday on the armory grounds. Music by the Twilight Entertainers. Turkey dinners served family style from 4 p.m. Soup sandwiches and refreshments also on sale. Entertainment for all ages. Proceeds to aid Memorial Day expenses.

Theo. Pfeiffer Sons of Veterans New Oxford Armory Peters St

Miss Stella Marshall Dies. Rites Held in Plainfield

Funeral services for Miss Stella Marshall formerly of near New Oxford died Wednesday at her Plainfield New Jersey home. Requiem mass officiated by Rev Joseph McAllister. Burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery Conewago. Survived by brother Frank X Marshall Millville NJ and sister Mrs Edith Brinker Plainfield NJ.

Stella Marshall Near New Oxford Plainfield N. J St. Mary’s Catholic Church Joseph McAllister The Sulpician Seminary Washington Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery Conewago John P. Bolen Sacred Heart St. Joseph's Academy Frank X. Marshall Millville Edith Brinker

Warner Hospital News Admits Local Residents and Staff

Warner Hospital notes list include Mrs Charles Grove New Oxford FR Wanda Sadier Gettysburg R 5 Frank Zepp York Springs R 1 Harold Altland East Berlin Pam ela Michaels Hanover R 2. Patients admitted include Mrs Curtis Swope Getysburg Guy Lobaugh Aspers R 1 Mrs William Frey Abboolts town R 1 Normal Beam Gardners R 2 Wiliam Stair Hanover R 4 Harold Altland East Berlin Janet Smith tonsillectomy Hanover R 4 Dr John Menges New Oxford.

Warner Hospital Charles Grove New Oxford Wanda Sadier Gettysburg Frank Zepp York Springs Harold Altland East Berlin Pamela Michaels Hanover Curtis Swope Getysburg Guy Lobaugh Aspers R William Frey Abbooltstown Gardners Wiliam Stair Janet Smith John Menges

Ruth Kay Shop Advertises Exquisite Lingerie In Hanover

Ruth Kay Head Quarters promotes beautiful lingerie and gOCcessOTICS from the Ruth Kay Shop located in the Hotel McAllister Building at 3 York Street Hanover. The ad highlights upscale garments and accessories targeting discerning customers in the area.

Ruth Kay Ruth Kay Shop McAllister York Street Hanover

Willet and Burgard wed at St Marys Church McSherrystown

Shirley Ann Burgard daughter of Mr and Mrs Lavere Burgard East Berlin married Donald E Willet of McSherrystown at St Marys Catholic Church McSherrystown Following a Virginia Beach honeymoon the couple will reside in East Berlin in the Mrs Allen W Kelly property in the same building as the bride’s parents Mrs Willet, a 1952 East Berlin high school graduate, has clerical work at the State Capital.

Mass Shirley Ann Burgard Lavere Burgard East Berlin Donald E Willet McSherrystown St Mary's Catholi Church Virginia Beach Allen W Kelly Willet East Berlin High School

Mrs. Frank C. Weaver Expires Wednesday

Mrs Jane C Weaver wife of Frank S Weaver of Hunterstown died Wednesday morning at 4 51 at Snyder Nursing Home Gettysburg where she had been patient two and one half years She was born in Adams County taught rural schools about 20 years and was a member of Great Conewago Presbyterian Church Funeral at Bender Funeral Home Saturday at 2 with Rev Clyde R Brown Interment at Great Conewago Cemetery Family to receive friends Friday 8 to 9.

Jane C. Weaver Frank S. Weaver Hunterstown Snyder Nursing Home Gettysburg Weaver Adams County Jacob W. Taughinbaugh Nancy Alberta (Bell) Taughinbaugh Gettysburg High School Great Conewago Presbyterian Church Bender Funeral Home

Gettysburg to mark 93rd Battle anniversary events

Gettysburg will observe the 93rd anniversary of the battle with a week of programs starting Sunday evening with a speech by U S Army Secretary Wilbur Brucker. The opening program at Gettysburg High School includes a concert by the Air Force Concert Band and the Singing Sergeants. A festival runs Monday through Saturday at Gettysburg Recreation Field with aerial acts and nightly fireworks. The July 4 parade begins at 6 30 with about 70 units. Sons of Union Veterans mark Pickett's Charge anniversary with sentry duty at High Water Mark on July 3 from 3 to 4 PM.

Gettysburg U. S Wilbur Brucker Gettysburg High School Brucker Air Force Gettysburg Recreation Field Pickett Sons of Union Veterans

East Berlin Honor Roll List for 1955 56

The East Berlin Jr Sr High School released its 1955 56 honor roll compiled by principal E M Gruver. Asterisked names indicate straight A students. Grade 12 honorees include Louise Aitland Sandra Inskip LaVerne Krall Dorothy Myers Robert Roland Elaine Schmuck George Spahr Darlene Spangler Anna Wantz. Grade 11 includes Geraldine Altland Mary Aitland Helen Boring Barbara Cox Fern Hull Charlotte Herrell Kay Hess Brenda Miller Barbara Spahr Lloyd Boyer Donald Hithes Richard Tosten.

East Berlin Helen Boring Barbara Cox Fern Hull Charlotte Herrell Kay Hess Brenda Miller Barbara Spahr Lloyd Boyer Donald Hithes Richard Tosten

Free On $1,000 Bail In Fraud Case

Arthur Topper of Center Square New Oxford released from Adams County jail on $1,000 bail on a charge of fraudulent conversion. He is accused of taking a car valued at $250 and $400 in cash from Smith Brothers car dealers in New Oxford. Court appearance set for county court.

Arthur Topper Center Square New Oxford Adams County Topper Smith Brothers

Bange's Shoe Store Moves Next Door in Hanover

Banges Shoe Store has relocated to the adjacent storefront at 16 18 York Street in Hanover Pennsylvania marking a convenient move for customers while preserving its local presence and service.

Bange'’S York St Hanover

Odd Lots Women’s Sandals at Carlisle Street Hanover

Women’s sandals, weclaves, and flaites listed for sale at Carlisle Street, Hanover, Pennsylvania. Price tag reads $1.25 to $1.00. Local ad-style item likely from a mid-century classifieds page.

Kemp's Kid Diez Shop Sale at 129 Broadway Hanover

Last two days of closing sale feature skirts at 1 dollar overalls 1 dollar pram suits 5 dollars and many other bargains at Kemp's Kid Diez Shop 129 Broadway Hanover.

Kemp's Kiddiez Shop Broadway Hanover

Mrs Jean Rider Weds John Overbaugh in New Oxford

Miss Jean Teresa Rider daughter of Mr and Mrs Carroll Rider of 199 Lincolnway West New Oxford married Saturday to John Max Overbaugh son of Mr and Mrs Norman Overbaugh of 132 Hanover Street New Oxford. The Rev Philip Gergen performed the double ring ceremony and nuptial mass at 8 pm in Immaculate Conception Church with altar flowers. A reception at the bride's parents home followed.

Jean Teresa Rider Carroll Rider Lincolnway West New Oxford John Max Overbaugh Norman Overbaugh Hanover St Philip Gergen Immaculate Conception

N. O. Church Notices for Evangelical And Reformed Charge

N O church notices list St Pauls New Oxford and Emmanuel Abbottstown events. Preparatory services Sundays 9 am, Sunday School 10 am, consistory meetings and choir rehearsals on various days. July 8 Holy Communion at 8 am and 10 15 am. Mrs Sterling Sandruch hosts Ladies Aid meeting.

Evangelical and Reformed A. C. Rohrbaugh St. Paul's New Oxford Emmanuel's Abbottstown Sterling Sandruch Black Rock Road Bribie Lutheran Parlor

Aspers Museum and Zoo Opens Near Aspers

Carl F Ankney and his mother Mrs Viola F Ankney announce the Aspers recreation park and zoo. Two and one half acres cleared with plans to grow to 17 acres. Current attractions include a pool fishing pond animals and birds plus a Chinese Dragon reptile exhibit and playground equipment. Located one half mile east of Aspers with an admission.

Aspers Carl F. Ankney Viola F. Ankney Aspers R. D Ankney Ligone Carl Ankney Carl Fred Ankney Africa Air Force

Conewago Chapel Notes Of Interest

Daily Mass at 7 30 am Saturday confessions 4 5 and 6 7 pm Sunday masses 7 and 9 30 am with confessions beforehand July and August high mass and evening devotions discontinued. Retreat committee met to plan weekend retreats at Mt St Marys Emmitsburg Md and St Josephs Academy Columbia with parish ladies planning to attend.

Mt. St. Mary's Emmitsburg St. Joseph's Academy Columbia

James Ford Buys Initial Registered Ayrshire

James Ford of New Oxford made an initial purchase of a registered Ayrshire cow, reflecting a small but notable entry into registered cattle breeding. The noted buyer adds to local agricultural interest with this first purchase from a pedigree herd.

James Ford New Oxford Ayrshire

Community events schedule and church festival notice

Public card parties every first and third Friday at the E B fire hall hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary. Mt Olivet church festival on the lawn starts 4 pm Saturday June 30 in Bernudian. Paradise Catholic Church social night at 8 15 pm after turning off TV. Conewago Fire Company annual picnic July 7 with rain date July 3 at Conewago Chapel picnic grove. East Berlin Fire Co hosts Adams Co 1956 Convention with carnival September 1 2 3 at Adams County Fairground.

E. B. Fire Hall Mt. Olivet Jay Conewago Chapel Covered Bridge Centennial East Berlin Fire Co Adams Co Adams County Fairground

Bechtel's Barber Shop Announces Air Conditioned Comfort

Notice states the East Berlin Road barber shop is air conditioned for customer comfort and will open daily from 9 am to 9 pm except Wednesdays when closed.

Bechtels Barber Shop East Berlin Road

Reverend Meyers Preaches at New Oxford and Nearby

Rev Amos D Meyers pastor lists Sunday worship and Sunday School times for New Oxford Hunterstown and York Springs. In New Oxford 9 am worship and 10 am Sunday School, Hunterstown 10 am worship and 11 am Sunday School, York Springs 10 am Sunday School and 11 am worship.

Amos D. Meyers New Oxford Hunterstown York Springs

Reverend Lantz Calls Youth Fellowship July Meeting

Reverend Wilbur F. Lantz announces the Sunday School at 9:30 am and worship with Holy Communion at 10:30 am. The Youth Fellowship will gather at 7:30 pm on July 10 at Fellowship Circle.

Wilbur F. Lantz

Wallen Pastor Leads Friday and Sunday Services

Reverend Kemp W. Wallen, pastor, presides over a Young People's meeting Friday at 7 30 p m. Sunday schedule includes Sunday School at 9 30 a m worship at 11 a m and evangelistic services at 7 8 p m.

Kemp W. Wallen Young People’s Meeting

Church Services Across Three Towns This Sunday

Jack Gardner of Pastor St. John's Hampton leads a 9 a.m. worship with Sunday School at St. Paul's The Pines also at 9 a.m. St. Mark's Heidlersburg hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. followed by worship at 11 15 a.m.

St. John's Hampton St. Paul's the Pines St. Mark's Heidlersburg

St Mary's Church Confessions and Mass Schedule

St Mary's Church New Oxford offers confessions Saturday from 3 30 to 5 and 6 30 to 8 p m. Sunday Masses are at 7 and 8 30 a m with additional details incomplete. Rev Philip J Gergen is pastor.

St. Mary’s Church New Oxford Philip J. Gergen

Church of God Pentecostal Mission Service Times

Pastor Rev Carl L White leads Sunday School at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11. Evening service at 7 p.m. Midweek prayer meeting at 7 46. Young People’s service Friday evening at 7 45 with singing by young people and children.

Church of God Pentecostal Mission Carl L. White

First Evangelical Lutheran Church Summer Assembly News

Sunday School at 9 15 worship service at 10 15 with theme The Call of the First Disciples. Choir rehearsals midweek and a Gettysburg Lutheran assembly for church workers July 8 to 14 at Gettysburg College led by Rev Arthur Yeagy Harrisburg. Congregational Day July 11 runs 10 12 and 2 30 to 4 30 with attendance encouraged.

First Evangelical Lutheran Church G. E. Sheffer Paul H. Harbaugh Gettysburg Lutheran Assembly For Church Workers Gettysburg College Arthur Yeagy Harrisburg New Oxford

Ladies Auxiliary Urges Help for New Oxford Carnival

The Ladies Auxiliary of the New Oxford Fire Company met and appointed committees for the annual NC firemen carnival set for July 25 26. They seek volunteers to assist in dining room or kitchen each night and urge every resident woman to donate two hours.

New Oxford

Sale Register notices for June 30 and July 7 sales

Sale notices list auctions in East Berlin and Dillsburg areas. P G Heiges at East Berlin Lot 1 offers livestock and farming machinery. July 4 Haar’s Auction Grounds hosts antiques and refrigerators. July 7 Henry Moore listing—personal property and real estate via X Gehring Est Centennial.

P. G. Heiges East Berlin Red Ru Redmount Haar Dillsburg Henry Moore X. Gehring

Due to illness Kuhn's Mi sinery hours change

The shop Kuhn's Misinery at 1M Chambersburg St Gettysburg will open 3 PM to 9 PM daily except Thursdays and Saturdays 9 AM to 9 PM due to illness. Phone listed as 638 X.

Kuhn Chambersburg St Gettysburg

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NEW Oxford Adv Edward Klunk W. High St H. B. Flaherty Andrew Smith Water St Richard Lawrence George Lawrence Michael Rusinko New Oxford R. D Rohrbaugh’s Harvey Lee George A. Miller N. Peters Street Goldie M. Bower Charles J Estella A. Carbaugh Oxford Township Ralph N Mary N. Duncan Berlin Road Old Mill J. R. Robinson William R. Russell Sanford Fila Mabel J. Lingg Norbert Lingg Earl Zinn Hannover RH Ocean City Sewing Machine Service E. B. Church Services Lutheran Charge St. Mary’s Paradise J. Keller Brantley Lower Conewago Congregation Church of the Brethren Upper Conewago St. Paul's Lutheran Church A.m E. B. Evan Cash M. C. Nace Store Hanover, Pa M. C. Nace Pauline E. Long F. X. Robinson Tailor Shop Moves Margaret I. Kear and W. H. Snyder III Redding—Robinson Millhimes—Shearer Warner Hospital News Frank C. Weaver E. Berlin High School Max Overbaugh N. O. Church Aspers Museum Salem Church of God of Prophecy New Chester Lutheran Charge Jack Gardner Ladies Auxiliary
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