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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1961
Page
9
The editorial cites past fireworks dangers and urges a safe Fourth with two main tips. Learn to swim to prevent drownings and insist on seat belts to protect occupants in crashes. Howard Pyle of the NSC promotes these measures as keys to reducing holiday casualties.
An Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association ad proclaims that nothing happens until a sale is made. It argues advertising drives activity, informs buyers, and fuels progress while retailing moves products to consumers as mass distribution partners with mass production.
A bust of Thomas Alva Edison was placed in the Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University. The piece recalls his view that machines widen human liberty, arguing more and better machines offer greater opportunity and happiness, and that automation should be embraced as a natural advance.
This piece urges readers to follow legal advertising in the paper as public information. It underscores that notices cover bids taxes sales and government actions, and encourages residents to stay vigilant for such notices weekly.
A reflective piece tying freedom to Lincoln’s sayings and the 100th anniversary of the Civil War. It links the meaning of liberty to equality, religious life in America, and the call to worship together while affirming individual responsibility and community support.
Forty years ago Frank Sader and son Melvin moved from Palmyra to New Oxford. The Oxford Township School Board chose teachers for Clear View, Red Hill, Mt. Pleasant, Valley, Brush Run, Kohler's, White Hall and nearby areas. John Bosserman near East Berlin suffers head and face injuries and shock after a fall.
The Reading township school board elected Hampton Chas Gentzler Oak Wood Burdee Myers Hoover's Nevin Decker Stouffer Isabelle Brown Hollinger Florence Jacobs Bakers Carl Fitzkee Victory Mabel Fitzgerald. Round Hill may close due to only seven pupils. Wages for harvest hands range from 1.50 to 2.00 daily. county wages vary. F X Colgan of McSherrystown was re elected secretary of Cigar Makers Union No 316 for a seventh consecutive year.
A jumble notes inventions and facts from various sources. It mentions Jefferson as swivel chair inventor, U S Patent Office patents, a zipper bag, inventor Martin Bauxbaum remarks, Accident Maryland traffic stat, Washington Irving lore about Tarrytown, and population skew with more women than men in America.
A collection of satirical reader quips from Belton Texas, Hobart Oklahoma, Cuba City Wisconsin, and a domestic joke. The lines critique politics, relief efforts, voter accountability, and marriage with a humorous tone.
A large hall hears a speaker request water then reveals a plan for a mid-speech high diving stunt. A chairperson questions the idea as gossip about happiness and youth ethics punctuates the scene.
A devotional line reflects on the belief that wisdom comes from the Almighty guiding human understanding as stated in Job chapter thirty two. The message emphasizes spiritual insight granted to man.
A home on leave sailor naps by a kitchen fire with a cat dozing nearby. The wife warns him to watch the fire, he dozes, the fire goes out, she returns to find him snoring. She shouts Fire, he starts a mock gun salute by placing the cat in the oven and declaring number one gun ready. A second joke centers on an unsigned love threat note.
A motorist stops a fast runner and hints at a ride, but the youth reveals he races to avoid a lift. A separate overheard remark describes a husband as dramatic, shiftless, and unreliable in automobile terms.
A fragment contrasts ancient uncertainty with modern navigation at a highway interchange. The text ponders how society now seeks the right path amid topographic signs and urban design challenges.
Kathleen Mahone of near New Oxford won a St Josephs Academy scholarship after a Harrisburg examination. The article notes local students Ear Brttinge Carlie Pike and Berta Slaybauzh Han over from San Jose, and reports Earl Guise of Stone Jug injured when hit by a car while driving cattle. William Siplins suffered a serious laceration.
The United Church of Christ appoints Rev John Z Martin as pastor for the New Oxford charge including Pauls in New Oxford and Emmanuel in Abbottstown readied with Sunday worship at 9 a.m. and church school at 10 a.m.
A simple sprinkler system can water large lawn areas with few settings. Attach wheels to a drilled galvanized pipe, mount the wheel assembly on a lumber frame, and cap the pipe end. Mark lines to space holes evenly, then drill alternate holes along the length to create the sprinkler array.
If oil is spilled on concrete and mopped up promptly then covered with fuller's earth hydrated lime whiting or dry Portland cement no stain should remain. A light stain may be scrubbed with gasoline or benzene and deep stains are treated by saturating white flannel with a 50 50 acetone and amyl acetate mix placing it over the stain and covering with concrete or glass until the cloth re saturates and the stain vanishes.
The article explains making coated nails by dipping them into a rosin solution in turpentine or mineral spirits. It warns against using heat and instructs to let the nails dry in a pan before use.
New Chester Lutheran, St. Pauls in The Pines, St. Mark’s in Heidlersburg, and St. John’s in Hampton announce service schedules. Worship and Sunday School times vary with 8:45 a.m. and 10 a.m. starts for different churches, including 9 a.m. Sunday School and 10:10 a.m. worship at St Mark’s.
First Evangelical Lutheran led by Rev John L Kugle offers Sunday School at 9 13 a.m. and worship at 10 20 a.m. St Marys Catholic with Rev Philip J Gergen lists confessions Saturday 3 30 to 5 and 6 30 to 8 p.m. and Sunday Masses at 7 0 a.m 9 a.m. and 10 30 a.m.
Rev. Amos D. Meyers, pastor, sets Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Holy Communion at 9 a.m. in York Springs. In New Oxford, Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. and Holy Communion at 10 a.m.
Rev. Fred Mummert leads at Lincolnway Full Gospel Center between Abbottstown and Cross Keys. Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m with worship at 10 30 a m and an evening service. Wednesday service is at 7 30 p m.
Supply pastor Reverend H B Krone leads the Satem Evangelical United Brethren church with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Communion at 10 30 a m.
The notice lists Sunday School at Pleasant Street New Oxford with worship at 11 a.m. and evening service at 7 30 p.m. A Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 p.m. and Friday YPE gathering at 8 p.m. Also mentions 16 a.m. in error for Sunday School start.
The notice lists worship times for the Church of Christ led by evangelist Harry M. Vaughn located one half mile east of Abbottstown on Lincoln Highway Rt. 30. Bible study at 10 a.m. preaching and communion at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7 30 and Wednesday Bible study at 7 30 p.m.
The Sunday School begins at 0 30 a.m. and worship follows at 10 45 a.m. at Great Conewage Presbyterian Church. The schedule provides morning worship times and early activities for members and visitors.
Pastor Rev. John P. Bolen leads Cenewage Chapel Daily Mass at 7:30 a.m. Confessions are offered Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday masses are at 7 and 9:30 a.m. with confessions at 9 a.m. Dialogue Mass and communion are available for all grade school children at the 7 a.m. Mass.
Hampton Charge United Church of Christ led by Rev. Ernest W. Brindle holds communion at 9 am with Church School at 10 am. St John’s in New Chester offers communion at 9 am and Church School at 10 am. Emmanuel in Hampton has communion at 11 am and Church School at 10 am. Mt Olivet in Bermudian hosts a picnic.
Twenty years ago Ross Homer of the Hotel Oxford joined Middle town. Miss Martha Kaiser near New Oxford takes a Bollinger's 10c store saleslady post. James Herman, 17, son of J C Herman, enlisted in the Navy. At a New Oxford Garden Club meeting at Mrs H B Flaherty’s home, officers were elected: President Mrs John J Smith, Vice President Mrs John E C Miller, Secretary and Treasurer Mrs R E Hemminger.
A collection of brief, historical notes lists Garfield being shot in 1881, West Point cadets in 1802, a 1904 circus fire in Hartford killing 162 and injuring hundreds, boxing bout results, a 1920s trial in Dayton, and a 1950s court ruling on teaching evolution.
East Berlin listings show Rev. Joseph F. Braubitz leading confessions Saturday 7 to 8 p.m. and masses Sunday 7 a.m. in the chapel and 9 and 11 a.m. in the church. Seventh Day Adventist York Springs Church holds 9:30 a.m. service with Sabbath School at 10:30 a.m. Rev. W. H. Anderman Jr. presides at Zwingli East Berlin with worship 10:45 a.m. and church school 9:30 a.m. St. Paul’s Red Run offers worship 9 a.m. and church school 10:15 a.m. Guest pastor Rev. John E. Winter, philosophy professor at York Junior College, is enlisted for both churches.
York Springs Lutheran invites parishioners to Sunday School at 9 30 a m Worship at 10 30 a m and Luther League at 7 30 p m at Chestnut Grove Church led by supply pastor Rev John W Fry.
The Bermudian Bible Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p.m. and a midweek Prayer meeting on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Sermon times are not provided.
Latimore Lutheran Parish announces services at Warrick and Chestnut Grove. Warrick worship at 9 a.m. with Sunday School at 10 a.m. Chestnut Grove offers Sunday School at 7:30 p.m. and worship at 10:35 a.m.
Rev. W. W. Costic pastor at Red Mount announces Sunday School at 9 a.m. Wellsville holds Sunday School at 9 a.m. and Worship at 10 a.m. Mt. Royal schedules Worship at 9 a.m. and Sunday School at 10 a.m.
Rev Harold R Stoudt hosts Sunday School at 9 a m Communion services at 7 30 a m 10 15 a m and 2 30 p m at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Mt Royal Full Gospel presents Pastor Mabel Seville leading a fellowship service Saturday at 7 30 p m. Sunday School starts 9 30 a m with a Young Peoples service at 7 p m and an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Also Harmony Grove Chapel with Rev C Jack Orr holds ship at 10 30 a m and 7 3 p m Bible Study Wednesday at 7 3 p m.
Morning Hour Chapel lists a supply pastor for Sunday School at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. A Wednesday prayer meeting is scheduled for 7 3 p.m.
George Hall elder at East Berlin leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m. Trostle s holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m.
Household tips on slicing onions safely using a metal grater, reviving rug colors with vinegar, cleaning aluminum with steel wool, making glue from starch, washing draperies with shrinkage in mind, cleaning burned pans, identifying stain causes for clothes, preserving corsages, and a note on fountain pen care.
Lower Conewago O. Wayne Cook and Wolga muth hold Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. S. John's Lutheran Abbottstown offers Church School at 9:15 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Lester J. Karshner is pastor. no Luther League mentioned.
The American Foundation for the Blind in New York City publishes a monthly professional journal for blindness titled The New Outlook for the Blind.
Star lineup Esa IS Jack Lemmon James Gregory and Rip Torn headline the Playhouse 90 premiere on July 4 at 9 50 PM. Candid Camera presents A Year with Dorothy Collins July 2 at 10 PM. Mickey Rooney on Hennesey July 3 at 10 PM. The Spy Next Door on Armstrong Circle Theatre July 5 at 10 PM. Phillies vs Cardinals July 4 at 2 PM. Sunday Mystery Hone debuts July 2 at 9 PM. Great Ghost Tales premieres July 6 at 4 30 AM. Martin episode features Manfield Uargitay Jane Ween Graven in Peram to Person July 7 at 10 30 AM. Freedom for the Philippines on The Twentieth Century July 2 at 6 7 PM.
A reaper operator on Arve Guiden’s farm in Abbotts Town was struck by lightning last week causing only light damage to the barn and equipment. No injuries were reported.
The article argues for published reports of high school athletic receipts and expenditures as part of public right to know. It notes such notices, required by the Pennsylvania School Code, should appear in bona fide paid newspapers to reach widest readership and ensure transparency in school revenues and costs.
Readers submit quick home tips covering sliding doors wax removal stain treatment and cleaning methods. Suggestions include lubricating metal door wheels with oil, jelly along tracks, pennies in goldfish bowls to reduce green scum, starch on worn seat covers, wax stain removal with blotting and iron, bread in food choppers, vinegar for paint on hair, cigar ash for furniture discoloration, vinegar in teak kettles, and alum in camping water purification.
Ten years ago Irishtown won first prize of seventy five dollars for the best appearing fire company with twenty five or more men marching in the Gettysburg Fire Company's Fourth of July parade. Allen H and Alma D Herr of East Berlin sold to William L.
A reader laments her husband’s attractive secretaries after 16 years of marriage. Sally and Ralph offer guidance on trust, value over appearance, and the dangers of snooping while praising sincere heart over size of diamonds. A mother-in-law is advised to stay quiet unless asked, and a Jackson household is told to set house rules for visiting teens.
University in Bowling Green Ohio trains air force personnel. Milk price raise of one cent per quart takes effect Sunday. Kenneth Yohe couple building a new home north of Abbottstown. Harvey Payne relocates from near Abbottstown to York. Homer and Faye Hughes sell 3 acre lot in Mt. Pleasant township to Philip and Nellie Miller Cumberland township. Warren Schimmel earns Bachelor of Science and Fine Arts degree. Franklin R. Philadelphia noted. Nie Ww spar re BReNiye.
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