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Newspaper
Free Press
Location
Trumansburg, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1971
Page
5
A Hay Missouri letter to the editor humorously exposes the busy mix of community life in weekly papers. The ex-subscriber requests a free obituary, a marriage clipping, local sales, church chili supper details, and asks to cancel due to expired subscription, illustrating the daily challenges of keeping a community newspaper relevant.
A Trumansburg observer criticizes local ecology efforts for failing to practice litter control. He cites beer cans bottles and milk cartons along Main Street and calls on young residents to volunteer a half day Saturday to pick up debris.
Fay Carpenter writes to voters in Lod Village thanking supporters from the recent election and praising officers including Mrs. Hurd, Harold Potts, and James Aulkenburg. He notes changes in clerk treasurer appointments and extends best wishes to all involved.
Waltz Studio returns proofs of children’s pictures for later publication. Schedule shows Trumansburg April 21 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Free Press Office Interlaken from 11 a.m. to 1 30 p.m. at First Baptist Church and Ovid from 3 to 3 30 p.m. at Ford Memorial Library.
A list of six focus points urges consistent standards for adults and youths about liquor and drugs. It calls for avoiding scare tactics, stressing factual information, early chemical respect, stronger detection of manufacturers and traffickers, and more research in prevention education and treatment methods.
Do You Remember Do You Remember from Trumansburg Papers by Gertrude Carman 1871 recounts fires since 1864 totaling over two hundred thousand dollars and notes 1907 banquet and 1908 house cleanings with humorous family disruption.
Covert ields scrapped diamond to host Townsendville this week while snow earlier blanketed ground. The multi-venue notes cover local civic actions and notices from Ovid and Interlaken including water, sewer talks, school planning, and license procedures.
A heartfelt note from Pearl and Alice Clyde thanking their son William for a surprise 29th wedding anniversary party. They express gratitude to Geraldine Locke for the cake and to everyone who helped make the evening enjoyable, ending with God bless you all.
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