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Newspaper
Free Press
Location
Trumansburg, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1968
Page
1
Governor Rockefeller announced 15 Pure Waters program grants totaling 85 211 for operation and maintenance of sewage plants in 1 counties. Final year allocation 1 159 94 covers June 1 1966 through May 31 1967. Total O M grants reach 527 costing 15 930 799 since the program began.
The Ovid American Legion will host a Feb 24 banquet to honor Past Commander James Wyckoff of Hayts Corners and all past commanders since the post began. Tickets are sold at the Legion Home, Millas Diner, Jays Soda Bar, and through officers. Guests include Seneca County figures and Boys State representatives.
The Trumansburg correspondent Mrs Hazel Timerson earns second place in the New York State Press Association annual contest behind Lorraine Dickinson of Mt. Kisco Patent Trader. Timerson has reported Trumansburg news for 17 years and her work is praised for strong writing and deep community coverage.
A public meeting will be held on Thursday February 15 at 8 00 p m in Columbus Hall Ovid to discuss the proposed school merger Irv Henry district superintendent will moderate all interested people with questions are invited
Sanitary commissioner Richard Remley announces two Seymour Disposal Service trucks will run in Trumansburg on Saturday February 17 boosting morning pickups. Residents must place containers out by 8 am, keep lids tight, and limit to 32 gallons. Boxes and bags not accepted. arranging special loads with Seymour is required. Landfill at Covert available. secure corner loads to prevent litter. LD cards needed at Town Clerk's office.
The Interlaken American Legion Post 462 reported a flag taken from a home pole on the night of January 20. State Senator Theodore Day arranged a replacement flown over the State Capitol and presented it to the post, which thanked him for his prompt action and initiative.
A joint meeting of the Ulysses Town Board and Town Planning Board will convene in two weeks to study revisions of the proposed Route 96 re routing. The plan would affect area between interchanges south of the village and five miles further south, with bus routes and fire access concerns. Proposals include an overpass or underpass between interchanges and early input to State Highway Engineers.
The Ovid Willard Lion's Club will conduct its annual Heart Fund Drive in Ovid on Wednesday February 21 at 7 00 p m Walter O Domirck is chairman assisted by Robert Lamison and James Vangalio
Trumansburg village trustees discuss funding for a East Main St housing project by Willis Elder and a new tanker-pumper for the fire company. Elder proposes 350 ft sewer and 500 ft water extension with 200 ft water and 2 laterals now. Board splits on cost responsibilities. decision tabled for more info.
Herbert Haight chairman of the Citizens Party executive committee has called the annual caucus for Thursday February 22 at the Fire House 8 30 p m Nominations will be heard for Mayor two trustees and police justice Attendance expected to be good
Fire at the Andrew home in Trumansburg at 6 30 a m woke two children who roused their mother with smoke in the kitchen wall. Mrs Andrews evacuated six children as fire intensified under the kitchen wall and up to the upstairs. Chief Moore said faulty wiring caused extensive damage and 50 men fought the blaze, preventing total loss.
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