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Newspaper
Free Press
Location
Trumansburg, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1972
Page
1
In Trumansburg a Centennial celebration showcased memories of education with Norma Snow guiding nostalgic recollections. LaNetta Husted narrated old classroom scenes as Bandmaster Edward Hamill received two ovations and a First Prize medallion.
The 1972 centennial observance ends with rededication ceremonies and a time capsule seal under the memorial boulder at the Presbyterian Church lawn. Lawrence Hymes placed the capsule to be reopened in 2072, as Mayor Peter Jager and Allan Treman receive certificates of appreciation for the town’s milestone.
In TRUMANSBURG judges led by Herbert Haight and James Rice and Barber Tim Germond awarded prizes at the Fairgrounds. Bill Scott won best trimmed beard, with James Richards best black beard and James Sirrine longest beard. Other winners included Donald Martin best red beard Alfred Townsend best white beard Frederick Licht best styled beard and more. Girls Mary Stillwell and Beth Smith won a special category. Louise Adie and Barb Wilson won dress prizes.
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