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Newspaper
Free Press
Location
Trumansburg, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1968
Page
9
A reflective piece highlights Washingtons guidance on constitutional vigilance patriotism debt and guidance. It emphasizes civic duty and prudent governance rooted in independence and liberty through joint effort and providential guidance for the future.
Excerpts from Trumansburg papers by Gertrude Carman reflect public dinner joking about domestic life in 1899, and 1901 debate on automobile road rights showing tension between auto drivers and horse-drawn vehicles. 1905 notes claim nicotine poisoning from leeches used on cigarette smokers, contrasting pipe and cigarette use.
Analysis argues a second party reshapes Trumansburg politics as village board vacancies break tradition. Clifford Northrup, a two-year newcomer, may pursue re election, while candidates from both parties face recruitment challenges and voters seek businesslike, duty driven leadership over social status.
Patrick J Ryan 59 head stationary engineer at Willard State Hospital died of a heart attack at his Willard home. Prayer services were held at the family home and Holy Cross Church in Ovid with a high Mass of requiem. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Survived by wife Dorothy, two sons, three daughters, one sister and several relatives. Also noted are death notices for Robert D Thorp 67 of Ovid, Hazel H Vosburgh 70 of Interlaken, Jay A Miller formerly of Interlaken, and Ruth K Westervelt 70 of Trumansburg with funeral details and survivors.
A woman recounts a misadventure driving to Ithaca for a luncheon trade event. After a brake issue and a suspected wheel bearing, she accidentally locks the car keys inside, prompting her husband’s arrival to assess the damage and joke about the wedged tail pipe.
Carolyn Martin endorses Peter Jager for mayor and Harold McGill plus Donald Wellin for trustees, praising dedication and vision and urging March 12 turnout. Pioneer Party endorses Herbert Haight for Village Justice, affirming his qualifications and record and noting strong support from party leadership.
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