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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1962

Page

1

East Berlin Garment ordered to pay union damages

Arbitrator G Allan Cash Jr rules East Berlin Garment Co liable for 11271 in damages to the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. Owner Julius Bernstein accused of refusing to negotiate pay, discouraging union membership, and failing to fund union benefits. $10880 due by July 15. ILGWU Local 198 previously represented workers. decertification occurred last December. Bernstein unhappy with ruling but did not say if appealing.

East Berlin Garment Company International Ladies Garment Workera Union G. Allan Cash Jr Julius Bernstein ILGWU East Berlin National Labor Relations Board

Keefer Named Red Cross Adams County Chair

Clarence P. Keefer of New Oxford will retire next week as county superintendent of schools and was elected chairman of the Adams County Red Cross chapter at a board meeting. He succeeds John F. Foy of Gettysburg, who headed the chapter since last fall. Mrs. Earl Bowen of Gettysburg was chosen vice chairwoman. The vote was by acclamation after Col. Thomas H. Allen presented the nominating committee report. Keefer praised chapter gains and its improved community image during his tenure.

Clarence P. Keefer New Oxford Adams County Red Cross John F. Foy Gettysburg Earl Bowen E. Lincoln Ave Thomas H. Allen

N O Area Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Ernest W Baldwin were honored at a buffet in New Oxford R2 confirming their 50 years of marriage since June 27 1912 in Beckenridge Michigan. The couple has three children nine grandchildren and moved to New Oxford from Towson Maryland five years ago.

Ernest W. Baldwin New Oxford R. 2 Baldwins Beckenridge Mich J.C. Meese Corozal Panama Canal Zone Baldwin Clara Wendt Rochester N. Y Mt. Pleasant Teachers College St. Louis Michigan State University Sewell South America Donald Fulton N.Y Robert Marimee James Lakin Bingham

Lincoln Speedway set for Saturday NASCAR Late Model 100 laps

Veteran driver Johnny Mackison and the regular roster return to Lincoln Speedway on Saturday at 8. The late model NASCAR car is slated to appear in a 100 lap feature. Last Saturday's races were rained out.

circuspeenster Johnny Mackison Lincoln Speedway gimie oval

Worleys Attend Quaker General Conference in Cape May

Assemblyman and Mrs. Francis Worley with two sons travel from York Springs R D to Cape May New Jersey as guests of Mayor and Mrs. Walter Wright for the General Conference of Friends. The biennial gathering attracts Quakers from the eastern seaboard. Also noted is a sale on spring wools with price reductions and green stamp offers at Mathias Fabric and Chater Shop Clearview Shopping center.

Francis Worley York Springs R. D Cape May N.J General Conference of Friends Walter Wright Conference of Friends seaboard H. green MATHIAS Clearview

New Oxford Local Items Highlight Community Happenings

Community notices from New Oxford cover a range of events. Mrs. Cora Messinger relocates to New Oxford R 1 A 2 while Fred Feiser and family attend a three day Western Pennsylvania directors convention at Conneaut Lake Park. Jubilation marks Amos Little turning 79 on July 6. Post office hours on the fourth of July are limited to lobby access. no deliveries. Banks close for Independence Day. Livingston shoe factory plans a next week vacation for workers. Blood donor John Robinson contributes at Warner Hospital. Strabana Garden Club meets with focus on drying flowers and patriotic arrangements for July. The Percy E. Alwine family plans its tenth annual reunion July 4 at Gladco Lodge near Spring Grove for Mr. Alwine’s 81st birthday. The Blough Wagner Plant and the Sawyer family plan vacations. A large family gathering occurs at Carlisle Street with multiple relatives attending. Janet Miller, State Apple Dessert Queen, visits Atlantic City and Hershey event. Dr. John Smarkola and Corky stay with Slaybaughs in Lincolnway East. Rosetta Ford visits Luray Caverns. Spicer family reunion at Hershey Heights sees 72 attendees. Zackie Ford departs for three years military training. Mrs. Vernon Gilbert visits from Amarillo and relatives in New Jersey with trips to Frenchtown and Bellville. Continuous item notes and continued coverage on Page 10.

Cora Messinger New Oxford R. 1 A. 2 Fred F. Feiser Rosina Clark Lincolnway West Western Pennsylvania Conneaut Lake Park Amos Little New Oxford John G. Myers Livingston Warner Hospital John Robinson Strabana Garden Club Guy &. Kohr Carlisle St ext Russell Miller Ellis Stambaugh Clair Mumper Robert Berkheimer Ralph Kopman Jr John Wayne John Smarkola Corky Philadelphia Charles B. Spicer Gettysburg R. 4 Monroe Nell L. A. Tanguay Washington, D. C Zackie Ford Amatha M.Ford R. C Vernon Gilbert Amarillo Texas Violet Higinbotham Lincolnway East Patricia Groft Barrett Hanover Higinbotham Gilbert Frenchtown N. J Bellville C. Lb. Harman Rahns Jennie Sheets Hanover St

NOHS Class Of 38 Holds Reunion at Bendersville Park

The Class of 1998 from New Oxford High School gathered Sunday for their reunion at Bendersville Park. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Myers East Berlin Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hoffnagle and daughter Biglerville Mr. and Mrs. Clair Mummert and family New Oxford and others from New Oxford Abbottstown Littlestown Dallastown and surrounding areas.

New Oxford St. D William Stock Fred Feiser Susan Linda Harbaugh C. P. Keefer

Rope Replaced On Center Square Flag Pole

Albert Smith a retired steeplejack living on Berlin Road replaced the ropes on New Oxford's 100 foot flag pole in Center Square last Thursday. He climbed about 75 feet to fix the loose rope while residents watched, though some passersby missed the hazardous climb due to tree foliage. Smith had performed the repair four prior times in past years.

New Oxford Center Square Albert Smith Berlin Rd Smith

NOHS Class of 41 Holds Reunion at Lincoln Logs

The New Oxford High School class of 1941 held a reunion Saturday at the Lincoln Logs near Gettysburg. Attendees included Clyde Spangler and Carson Lamberson. Jack Smith and Gerald Harman. Robert Berkheimer. Joseph Miller. Clyde Laughman. Kenneth Gulden. Richard Smith. Louis Panquay with spouses from Abbottstown Hanover College Park Md.

New Oxford High School Lincoln Logs Gettysburg Clyde Spangler Carson Lamberson New Oxford Jack Smith Gerald Harman Robert Berkheimer Abbottstown Joseph Miller Hanover Clyde Laughman Kenneth Gulden Richard Smith Louis Panquay College Park

Stubble Field Burns Near Conewago and Brushtown

Firefighters were called Saturday afternoon to a stubble field on the Henry Smith farm near Conewago Chapel. About four acres burned but flames were halted before reaching a nearby field of vats. A nearby combine outfit may have sparked the fire.

Conewago Brushtown Henry Smith Conewago Chapel

Fire in auto confined. minor damage reported

A fire in an automobile driven by Pearl Sterner of York Springs R. 2 was swept out by Face Fire Company at 4 50 pm Tuesday at the intersection of Mieh and Frederick Streets Wanover. The fire concentrated on the motor and damage was slight. CLARVIEW BARBER SHOP Three harbors shoe shine dry Friday night and Saturday only Open six days.

Pearl Sterner York Springs R. 2 Face Fire Company Mieh and Frederick Sts Wanover CLARVIEW BARBER SHOP Three harbors shoe shine

New Oxford Stores To Close July 4th Holiday

The following New Oxford stores will be closed all day Wednesday July 4 in celebration of Independence Day. Noel's Meat Market R. M. Sipe Grocery Lockenbill's Grocery Winter Gardens Food Market Adams County Farm Bureau.

Oxford Noel's R. M. Sipe Lockenbill's Winter Gardens Adams County Farm Bureau

Auto Crash Injures Mrs Evelyn Smith Near Bonneauville

At 6 30 Wednesday morning Mrs Evelyn E Smith of New Oxford Route 2 was taken to Warner Hospital after a two car collision at a Mt Beck Road intersection two miles north of Bonneauville. Her car, driven by husband Harry E Smith, ran a stop sign and collided with Howard E Hankey's Gettysburg Route 1 car. Damage was estimated at 200 for the Smith car and 300 for Hankey's. State Police from Gettysburg investigated.

Evelyn E. Smith New Oxford R. 2 Warner Hospital McSherrystown Bonneauville Mt. Beck Rd Smith Hankey Gettysburg

Husband On Bail In Assault Case

Carl and George McDermitt with Margaret McDermitt face charges in front of Justice of the Peace Robert P. Snyder. Margaret accuses Carl of assaulting their year old daughter and forcing her face into a cake. Carl posted $1000 bond for a hearing Saturday afternoon. George alleges Margaret used his automobile without consent.

Carl George McDermitt New Oxford R. 1 Margaret Justice of the Peace Robert P. Snyder Margaret McDermitt lerad shustve of the Peace Snyder

New Oxford Borough Council Meeting Set for Monday

The New Oxford Borough Council will hold a duly meeting Monday evening at the borough office on N Balton Street starting at 8 pm.

Oxford Borough N. Balton St

Adams County to Host 1963 Christian Education Convention

Adams County plans its sixth annual Christian Education convention at Heidlersburg United Brethren Church on February 23 with morning and afternoon sessions. Rev. Jacob F. Stover hosts as plans include centennial state convention attendance in Philadelphia and Youth Day. Bus transport may be arranged. 25 delegates hoped, with aim of doubling turnout. Registrations to Mrs Kenneth LaRue or President James D. Shaffer.

Heidlersburg United Brethren Church Adams County Sunday School Association Baptist Church Gettysburg Jacob F. Stover Adams County Philadelphia James D. Shaffer Kenneth LaRue York Springs R President Shaffer

New Oxford Art and Craft Show Draws Thousands in Rain

The New Oxford sixth Art and Craft Show merged with a history exhibit despite rain drawing an estimated 3,008 attendees. More than eight exhibitors showcased arts and crafts and antiques, with apple butter making and quilting attracting crowds. Winners in the art classes were named by the Chamber of Commerce, and the event, aided by local groups, ended around 9 30 p m with plans for the 1963 show already forming.

New Oxford Chamber of Commerce Mite Society Zwingli United Church of Christ East Berlin

Fire damages workshop in East Berlin basement blaze

A basement fire at William H. Lerews Water Street workshop in East Berlin Sunday around 1 30 pm caused several thousand dollars in damage before East Berlin Fire Company controlled it in about an hour. The fire started in the woodworking room and spread to the basement, with heavy smoke upstairs. Firefighters feared spreading to an adjacent building with storage and ammunition. The July meeting of the New Oxford Fire Co will be held Monday July 2 instead of the usual first Wednesday the month.

William H. Lerew Water St East Berlin East Lerew New ‘Osford Fire Co

Swine Brick Co President Attends Clay Foundation Meeting

Charles BK Alwine of Swine Brick Co New Oxford attended the Struchling Clay Products Research Foundation annual meeting in Geneva on June 20 and 21. He serves on the Foundation's Board of Management.

Charles BK. Alwine Swine Brick Co New Oxford Struchling Clay Products Research Foundation Geneva Whine

Cattle Buyer Purchases Registered Ayrshire in Aspers

A buyer from Carrell FE Reynolds of New Oxford recently purchased a registered Ayrshire female from Arthur Star ty in Aspers Pin. The Ayrshire Breeders Association issued a notice via David Gibson of Brandon Vermont. Special sale on Voneck T-shirts $125 Friday and Saturday only at Noels Men s Shop Center Square New Oxford.

Carrell FE Reynolds New Oxford Arthur Starty Aspers Pin Arystire Breeder's Association secretion David Gibson Brandon NOEL'S MEN'S SHOP Center Square

Mcllwee announces engagement of Linda Mcllwee

Mr and Mrs Boyd Mcllwee of Manchester Maryland announce the engagement of their daughter Linda Ella Mcllwee to William Ray Hill son of Mr and Mrs Paul Hill of Hampstead Maryland Both graduates of North Carroll High School Carroll County Hill is employed by Black and Decker Manufacturing Co Hampstead Maryland

HiNn—Mcllwee Boyd Mcllwee Manchester New Onford Linda Ella Mcllwee Willam Ray Hill Paul Hill Hampstead North Carroll High School Carroll, Md Hill Black and Decker Manufacturing Co

Divorce Granted in York County Court

Stanley F. Sprankle of Abbottstown and Gladys V. Sprankle of Gettysburg obtain a divorce in York County Court. The filing names Stanley F. Sprankle as petitioner and Gladys V. Sprankle as respondent with Abbottstown and Gettysburg as their towns.

York County Stanley FE. Sprankle Abbottstown BR. 1 Gladys V. Sprankle Gettysburg

Council to Meet in East Berlin July Session

The East Berlin Borough Council will hold its July meeting Tuesday evening starting at 7 p.m. in the town hall.

East Berlin at & p.m

Junior Baseball League Schedules Special Meeting

The New Oxford Junior Baseball League calls a special meeting for Monday evening at the fire hall to reorganize for the rest of the year. All managers and interested persons should attend. Photos of each team will be taken Saturday at 10 a.m. in uniform at the league field.

Oxford Junior Baseball League

Bermudian Springs Band Parents Elect Officers

East Berlin notes report the Bermudian Springs Band Parents elect officers led by President Joel Zepp and Vice President Roy Boyer. The column also lists local visits, travel plans, a chicken barbecue set for July 2, and a fire damaged home incident.

Firemen Plan Book Covers for Local Schools

Adams County fire associations vote to fund half of 3000 book covers for fifth and possibly sixth graders. The other half will come from the fire chiefs association. The meeting also discussed tax exemptions for fire company purchases and welcomed Heidlersburg as a new member.

Adams County Firemen's Association Adams County Fire Chiefs Association county firemen's association Littlestown fire chiefs association Harry Biesecker Cashtown Southeastern Firemen’s Association

Lower Adams PTA Reading Program Starts July 6

The Lower Adams PTA sponsors a Friday evening reading program for first through fourth grade students. Sessions run from 6 to 7 p.m. at the old high school library on N. Peters Street, with books available for checkout and a teacher on hand to read. Last summer’s turnout was strong and attendance is expected to be high this season.

Lower Adams PTA N. Peters St

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