Soldiers Share Home Through Letters And Photos
An unusual Christmas Eve party at the 295th Military Police Company in Seneca Army Depot gathered nonleave personnel to view letters, photos, and home films. Relatives sent a tree trimming photo from Hawaii and other distant spots, bringing a sense of home to troops on duty. Mrs. John Knight is thanked for new flags and local newspaper contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
295Th Military Police Company
Seneca Army Depot
295Th M.P. Company
Hawaii
Gregg Plyer Co at Trumansburg Major Manufacturer of Farm Implements
The Gregg Plyer Co in Trumansburg is highlighted as a leading regional maker of agricultural tools. Their Meadow King Mower sells strongly and they recently produced 1200 four color illustrated posters for agents. They pay printers well, with a notable bill of over 1300 dollars last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca Journal
Gregg, Plyer & Co
Trumansburg
Sam Small
Brattleboro
Sam
Pennsylvania
Death of a Village and School Debate Spurred Letters
A citizen urges Interlaken residents to revitalize the village by repairing businesses and attracting new services, including a doctor, arguing location isn’t to blame for decline. A parent from Jacksonville, NY objects to a school assembly debate on U.S. Vietnam policy, accusing student exposure to political groups and urging neutral, student-led discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.C.S
John Burch Society
Voters For
U.S
Vietnam
Altho
Jr. High
Arlee Robinson
Jacksonville
N.Y
Basket Game Rivalry Turns to Candy Sharing
Two boys from Romulus and T Burg sit side by side at a basketball game and share a box of candy despite supporting opposing teams. Each side bets on baskets while fans jeer and throw popcorn and papers, as others cheer the umpire and dispute calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altho
Romulus
T-Burg
Spectator crowd and coffee math from a holiday game
The article describes 800 attendees at a game and the varied spectator experiences. It includes a calculation of wholesale coffee in 22/3 oz bags, 72 bags per carton at $10.40, yielding 720 cups per carton. At 10¢ or 15¢ per cup the daily use is shown, with an establishment needing about one carton per week for nine pots daily.
Open Letter Objects to Patricia Griffith Speaking at Dewitt Junior High
The DAV Chapter of Ithaca objects to Patricia Griffith speaking at the Dewitt Junior High School auditorium on January 17 1967. They allege treason for her Hanoi trip and argue the event harms national security and sets a bad example for students. They attach resolutions and note support from American Legion posts and Disabled American Veterans groups.
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Roger W. Pardwell
Ithaca
New York
Dewitt Junior High School
Patricia Griffith
Bardwell
United States
Hanoi
North Vietnam
Vietnam
Howard W. Robison
Congressman Robison
Mrs. Griffith
Robison
American Legion Sixth District
DAV
Cayuga County Council
American Legion
Seventh Legion District
The
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John Knight
Trumansburg Free Press
Ovid Gazette
Taughannock Falls
Gazette
Mits
Nation
Oregon Journal
Portland, Ore
de Leiter,sz
Trumansburg Newspaper
Gertrude Carman
Stuart Coats
South Vietnam
Cetters
Interlaken
Sampson
Seneca Falls
Geneva
Watkins Glen
Wall Street
U.S.A
Hilda Murphy
Leo J. Gangl
I-T Publishing Corp
Interlaken Review
Wanda M. Waid
Ovid
William Thomson
the Free Press
Tromensburg
Richard Murphy
Masel Timerson
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