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Newspaper
Free Press
Location
Trumansburg, New York, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1971
Page
7
TRUMANSBURG Although first class postage rose to 8 cents the postmaster John E Snedeker says the rate remains cheaper than 125 years ago and far below Civil War costs He notes the 1847 stamps began with five and ten cents and compares wages and prices to show value of mail today.
Mecklenberg notes report DAR meeting May 10 with 22 members, officers elected. Local visits include Philip White Sr in Washington and Ward couple in Millport. Home Economics pancake supper, WSCS church meeting, and May Fellowship Day referenced. Various family visits and Scouts collect for hospital tag day.
Sunday visits, new mobile home placement near Bostwick Corners, and notes on neighbors such as Robin Thall and Warren Teeter. May activities include Grange recognition night, Path of Life Camp sponsorship planning, surgeries, birthday announcements, and community dances to support the Bobby Blake Fund.
Reynolds ville residents Mr and Mrs Kenneth Soule hosted friends Saturday. Wendy Warren entertained Bonnie Ward Barbara McGarrigle and Patty Saraceni at a slumber party. The Meek Shamrock 4 H group led by Mrs Bruce Bruckner joined activities at Watkins Glen Friday. The Donald Warrens hosted Raymond Updikes for Michael's birthday dinner Sunday. Mrs Betty Eastman was injured in an auto accident Friday in front of her home.
The report lists Night Owters players Marge Fulton Kay Arthur Mary Millspaugh Phyllis Koskela Sue Wheeler Joan Stewart Pat Mahoney Gherry Miller and Betty McGee with scores and averages from a May 90 1971 Monday event. It notes a pork chop at 3 1/2 ounces contains 240 calories versus 20 years earlier when prices averaged $77.
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