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Newspaper
Free Press
Location
Trumansburg, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1972
Page
12
Carin Chitterling of Interlaken Beach writes to the editor warning that improper waste dumping pollutes a creek and Cayuga Lake. She fears polluted water will kill fish and hinder swimming while noting a potential atomic power plant nearby could worsen pollution.
Obituaries note Vernon V Creswell of Romulus died July 22 1972 after an illness. Funeral at John D Covert Funeral Home Ovid with burial at West Lodi Cemetery. Emma W Shipe 89 formerly of Trumansburg died July 17 1972 in Elm Manor Nursing Home Canandaigua. Fred Fox 47 of Interlaken died July 22 1972 after a long illness with private funeral at Hurlbut Funeral Home Interlaken and burial Lake View Cemetery.
A series of community events listed for late July and early August. Rotary meeting July 27 at 6 15 p m. Flea Market and Homemade Ice Cream Festival July 29 from 10 a m to 8 p m at Jacksonville Church. Summer Union Services July 30 at 8 a m Taughannock Park and 10 a m United Methodist Church with Rev Dolen Morris presiding. Rebekah picnic July 31 at Stewart Park bring table service rolls and dish to pass. Sr Citizens Board meets August 2 at Ulysses Town Hall. Searsburg Church picnic August 6 at 6 p m. Union Summer Services August 6 at 8 a m Taughannock Park 10 a m Methodist Church with Rev Dolen Morris presiding. DAR Card Party and Tea August 8 2 p m to 4 p m Presbyterian Chapel and Smorgasbord supper at Perry City Church 5 15 p m.
Veterans will see a 10 percent boost in monthly service connected compensation approved by Congress under Public Law 92-328. The rise applies to veterans with disabling wounds or diseases, with amounts based on disability severity and additional allowances for dependents. A clothing allowance of 150 dollars per year is provided for disabled veterans, and widows may elect pensions under eligible laws. Equalization of wartime and peacetime rates is set for July 1973, with counseling available at New York State Division of Veterans Affairs in Ithaca.
Practical tips from a consumer guide emphasize shopping ads at markets with strong meat specials and minimal extra services. Do not overfill freezers, choose house and private brands, favor second grade produce, and prepare economical breakfasts like oatmeal and homemade desserts.
Trumansburg Lodge 157 F AM hosts a historical display in its club rooms during Centennial Week open to the public. The Temple serves as Centennial Headquarters and a store for related items. The exhibit runs all week. donations of historical photos or items are welcome. For details contact Lyman P. Warren at 387-8564.
From the Past column notes W.J. Allen & Co completed two fine farm wagons for Elnathan and Parker Wixom of Mecklenburg at a cost of 300 dollars for the pair. G D Clark did superior painting with landscape views, a noteworthy local product. A 1911 item discusses passing on the road when overtaken by faster vehicles, clarifying the law and rights of both parties. A 1934 Metho dist Church meeting on the Ulysses circuit resolved to uphold temperance and urge abstinence during haying and harvest seasons.
Cub Scouts and their fathers from Arrowhead and Shenandoah Districts enjoyed Archery Marksmanship Camp Cooking Nature and Axemanship at Camp Babcock Hovey. They swam canoeed and boat on Seneca Lake with an Indian Campfire and Scout songs and skits by older Scouts. This was the largest Cub and Dad Day sponsored by Shenandoah and Arrowhead within Finger Lakes Council.
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