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Newspaper
Free Press
Location
Trumansburg, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1971
Page
5
The text argues that all drugs are harmful only in excess or when mixed unsafely or used by hypersensitive individuals. It notes that some drugs offer substantial benefits and warns against the belief that pills solve all problems. It calls for a new respect for all drugs and highlights potential mind altering side effects, immediate or delayed.
The editor announces a policy change requiring all letters to the editor be signed effective immediately. Names will be withheld only in life or death cases, with the paper reserving the right to decide. The column remains a valued public opinion forum.
A compact column notes changes to the M.E. Church exterior with spires removed for repair, plus a 1898 literary salad fad and 1913 coinage of a new nickel image prompting mixed opinions. It weaves in brief 1915 1925 1930 1935 1945 1954 local tidbits and Interlaken highlights.
Mrs Claire H Covert died at home Thursday January 7 1971 after a long illness. She was a lifelong member of Trumansburg United Methodist Church and active in the American Legion Auxiliary Arthur E Bouton Post 77 and the Registered Professional Nurses Association. Survived by husband John B Covert Jr three daughters Joy Garrett Ithaca RD Vicki Schafft Jacksonville and Jan Covert at home one granddaughter parents Laurence and Lila Hymes Trumansburg a brother Edgar Hymes Interlaken two nieces a nephew and several aunts and cousins. Private funeral services were held January 1 at Rhode Covert Funeral Home with Rev Royal B Filkins officiating burial in Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Ruth C Hayes aged 66 of Trumansburg died January 6 1971 at Tompkins County Hospital after a long illness. She leaves husband D Leo Hayes five sons Dr Gerald Hayes Norwich Martin Hayes Geneva Robert Hayes Brockport Edward Hayes Corning and Michael Hayes Boston Mass fifteen grandchildren a sister Mrs Esther Vrolyk two brothers Paul Mahan North Syracuse Rich Mahan Rochester an uncle and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held January 8 at Rhode Covert Funeral Home at 10 30 a m followed by a High Mass of Resurrection at St James the Apostle Catholic Church Burial in St James Cemetery Bearers were the five sons Gerald Martin Robert Edward and Michael Hayes.
Mary B May Sherman 86 of Utica formerly of Trumansburg died Jan 7 1971 at Masonic Home Utica after a long illness She was member of Star Chapter 479 O E S Montour Falls Rebekah Lodge Survived by nieces and nephews Funeral and committal services Jan 12 at 2 p m Rhode Covert Funeral Home Rev Martin D Hardin Jr officiating Burial Grove Cemetery
A 99 percent credit note notes a foreman mechanic appointment in the U. S. military prison at Fort Leavenworth Kansas. Salary listed as 1510 dollars yearly with housing fuel lights and maintenance provided.
All dog licenses were due December 31 and after February 1 owners face summons and costs plus license fee. Applications go to Lois Jennings, Clerk, Lodi NY 14860. Proof of rabies shots must accompany fee and will be returned. Fees are 2.35 dollars for each mate or spayed female and 5.35 dollars for each unspayed female.
Seneca County board actions designate official newspapers for 1971. Democratic members pick Ovid Gazette Interlaken Review and related notices. Republican members designate Interlaken Review Ovid Gazette and official canvass notices.
Searsburg Homemakers meet January 20 at Ruby Warren’s home for a hot mats lesson. Members should bring rug yarn can rubbers and a crochet hook. luncheon served by Ruth Moore and Grace Mount. Lakeview Homemakers Club gathers January 18 at Abbie Walden’s home for a cake decorating lesson.
The Star Chapter No. 479 installed officers on Thursday Jan 7 with Lorna Close as Worthy Matron Harrison Raymond as Worthy Patron Janet Johnson as Assoc. Matron and R W Francis Schaefer as Assoc. Patron Patricia Van Liew as Secretary Florence Potter as Treasurer Janice Baker as Conductress Martha Dickson as Assoc. Conductress Elizabeth Raymond as First Trustee Marjorie Belknap as Second Trustee Joyce Johnson as Third Trustee and Marilyn Weston as Chaplain Installing officers included Richard Kerns Jr as Past Patron Elizabeth Raymond Jr as Marshal Marjorie Belknap as Assistant Marshal and Zoe Kerns as Chaplain.
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