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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1955

Page

6

Lawrence Keiser and Elleabeth L. Chrismer Wed in Gettysburg

Lawrence Keiser and Elleabeth L. Chrismer united in marriage at St Francis Xavier Church Gettysburg with a 150 guest reception at the groom's home. The bride, from Gettysburg Mary A Chris mer’s family, was maid of honor Madeline Chris mer. bridegroom's sister Mrs Donal Loyd attended. The couple will reside in Gettysburg after July 1 following a honeymoon trip south.

Elleabeth L. Chriemer Mary A. Chrismer Gettysburg Lawrence F. Meiser John P. Keiser St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Anthony F. ‘Kane John H. Miller Madeline Chrismer Donal Loyd Anna Marie Redding Larry Orner Beverly Ann Orner Teresa Bowling John Kelser John J. Miller Leo Keller Gettysburg RR Eouth Bonneauville

Adams County Christian Youth Council Retreat Planned

The Adams County Christian Youth Council completes plans for its annual weekend retreat at Camp Thompson near Laurel Lake from July 1 to 3. The theme is Christian Citizenship with discussions on inter faith and related topics.

Adams County Christian Youth Council Camp Thompson Laurel Lake

Youth retreat planned with speakers and activities

The text describes a youth retreat featuring Chauncey Warner and others with Carl Prosser teaching Sunday School July 3 and George Knisely leading worship. The event closes with a consecration service Sunday afternoon and includes recreation periods and Christian fellowship. All youths over 14 are urged to attend. contact Nadine Reinecker, York Springs R. 2, for full or part time arrangements.

Torracia Chauncey Warner Robert Roberts Gettysburs Howard Smith York Springs Carl Prosser George Knisely Nadine Reinecker York Springs R. 2

Hearing Postponed in Embezzlement Case in Hanover

Justice of the Peace George A. Lippy moved a hearing to Wednesday July 27 for Harold J. Bankert Jr and Leona M. Hamm charged with embezzling about 4000 from Sterner's Grocery Hanover. Both fled May 34 with funds. Bankert surrendered June 13 and Hamm was captured the same day by Reading police after seeking counsel at York County court.

Justice of the Peace George A. Lippy Hanover Sterner’s Grocery, Inc Lippy A. F. Sterner Jr Harold J. Bankert Jr Leona M. Hamm New Oxford

Public Sale in York Springs for Tools and Antiques

The auction notice lists electric woodworking tools, benches, case of drawers, axes, drills, and a 20 gauge shotgun with shells among various antiques and household items to be sold in York Springs. Terms will be announced sale day. Also a church bake stand and chicken corn soup sale accompany the notice.

Borough of York Springs Craftsman Crafteman Black & Decker Luther Emma M. Brinkeerhoff Gardners York Springs Lutheran Church

Smiths Wed in Sacred Heart Church Conewago

Alice Cecilia Smith and Donald Benedict Smith wed in a double ceremony at Sacred Heart Church Conewago. Rev John P Bolin officiated. Attendants included Janet Smith as maid of honor and Joseph P Smith as best man. The couple plans residence in Hanover and a Canada trip after reception at Centennial Fire Hall. A separate note mentions a baby shower by mail for Mrs Elgin Wilt Gettysburg R4.

Alice Cecilia Smith Eugene Smith Hanover BR Donald Benedict Smith Evelyn Smith Hanover B Sacred Heart Church Conewago John P. Bolin Joan Greenholt Janet Smith Hanover R. 1 Joseph P. Smith Hanover R Robert Smith Alfred Smith McBherrystown Centennial Fire Hall Canada Hanover BR. 4 Smith

Brillhart Clan Names Officers At York Reunion

Descendants of the late Edward and Mrs Brillhart named officers at the York family reunion. President J C Brillhart Hanover vice president Benjamin Krall East Berlin secretary Mrs John Ream Thomasville R D treasurer Park Brillhart Davidsburg historian Mrs Harry Jamison York. An entertainment committee was appointed for the 1956 reunion on June 17 at York.

Edward Brillhart York J.C. Brillhart Hanover Benjamin Krall East Berlin John Ream Thomasville R. D Park Brillhart Davidsburg Harry Jamison Brillhart Maryanna Livingston Thomasville R. D Robert Fickes Clair Pickes Dover

Triple birthday dinner hosted by Criswell family

A family celebration at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vernie Criswell in Gettysburg RB honors their son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Wilt and their son Horace Criswell whose birthdays fall a day apart. Also honored are grandfather Vernie Criswell and great-grandfathers Robert Englebert and Andrew Criswell.

Vernie Criswell Gettysburg Elgin Wilt Horace Criswell Robert Englebert Andrew Criswell

Bortner Sues for Divorce in York Court

Pauline K. Bortner of East Berlin Route 2 files for divorce from Robert L. Border of East Berlin Route 2 in York court. The action seeks legal dissolution of marriage and related relief.

Pauline K. Bortner East Berlin York Robert L. Border

Hankey and Redding Wed In Hanover Nuptials

Evelyn M Hankey and John A Redding wed in Hanover with the bride wearing a seed pearl headpiece and nylon net veil. The groom’s brother Burnell A Redding served as best man and a reception for about 100 followed at the Hankey home. The couple plans to reside at 230 Main St McSherrystown after a trip to Wildwood NJ.

Burnell A. Redding Hanover Clair A., Hankey New Oxford R. 1 Ralph E. Hankey Clair A. Hankey Wildwood Beach

Fr Harry Wierman observes 25th ordination anniversary

The Rev. Harry A. Wierman of the Augustinian Order in Holland Michigan marks 25 years as a priest with a Mass of Thanksgiving at the Annunciation church in McSherrystown. Visiting clergy and family attended, followed by a Knights of Columbus reception and dinner. Pred G Finfrock of Gardners is charged by Carlisle police with exceeding 35 mph.

Harry A. Wierman Holland Mich Thaddeus Wierman McSherrystown Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church Knights of Columbus G. Finfrock Gardners Carlisle

Grover E Dove 65 Dies in Warner Hospital

Grover Edward Dove 65 died Wednesday at 1 40 p m in Warner Hospital from complications of his illnesses He was born in Bergton Virginia son of the late Isaiah and Catherine Dove He was a laborer Surviving are his widow Mary Boyd two sons Charles J York Springs R J and Gersk at home one grandchild three brothers Lford and John both of Hedgesville West Virginia and Jake

Bergton Isaiah Catherine Mary Boyd Charles J York Springs R. J Gersk Lford John Hedgesville W. Va Jake

Bergson Paneral Services at Tomahawk Church

Paneral services are planned Saturday at the Tomahawk Presbyterian Church Hedgesville for Bergson. Interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Victor W Kroh and wife Manover sold to Eugene Rteiun and wife for 720 dollars a property in McSherrystown York County.

Frank E Lehman Dillsburg Clarence M. King Latimore Township York County Bergson Tomahawk Victor W. Kroh Manover Eugene ©Rteiun McSherrystown

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