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Newspaper
Free Press
Location
Trumansburg, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1968
Page
12
The piece urges individuals to imagine moving and inspecting areas for cleanliness. It argues that neat streets and modern shopping attract interest, while littered, unkempt areas are rejected. By setting a personal example, residents can inspire neighbors and communities to improve.
Doris McDorman employs Anne DeLong who just graduated from BOCES Beauty Culture, guiding her through apprenticeship at Cotillion Beauty Shop. The piece reflects on community opportunity, swimming memories, and a note on the 1968 New York State Fair offering 177,925.25 in cash premiums with late July deadlines.
Ithaca area manager Harry E. Tuthill warns residents to beware of strangers claiming to be from New York State Electric & Gas who offer urgent wiring repairs. He says NYSEG does not conduct surveys or full internal wiring work or contractual home labor. Call the local NYSEG office with any questions and demand proper ID from callers.
Summer Ithaca announces its eighth annual free calendar listing 160 events across nine pages for 1968. Highlights include a Duke Ellington concert in Bailey Hall on July 24, Friday noon concerts in DeWitt Park, Auburn Children's Theater shows, Art Week in DeWitt Park, the York State Craft Fair, and multiple campus film series, dance performances, and youth programs coordinated with local organizations. The 12 page publication, drawn by Peter Kahn, prints 15 000 copies via Tompkins Chamber of Commerce.
Politicians trim sails for fall elections with several candidates for Tompkins County treasurer. A 1904 waterspout sighting along the lake from Ludlowville to Renwick spooked locals. Unsettled Tompkins County Fair grounds location eyed near Renwick or Trumansburg. Farmers report heavy hay crop and thriving harvest outlook despite earlier corn doubts.
A daughter Jennifer Merrill was born to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ball of Elm St. on July 14 1968 at Tompkins County Hospital. A son Matthew Alan to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stewart on July 9 1968 in Long Beach California. A baby daughter Melanie Ann Boettcher born July 12 at Tompkins County Hospital. Long Island’s Southern Parkway set a 1967 national record with 38,900,000 cars.
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