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Newspaper
Free Press
Location
Trumansburg, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1967
Page
12
A 1948 tale of Senator Alben Barkley shows press power and responsibility. The piece argues newspapers must use influence to get things done for community and public service, reporting fully and fairly while staying humble.
Residents note vandalism in Interlaken including a damaged Cayuga Street sewage plant and broken windows at cemeteries and homes. The piece calls for parent responsibility and endorses Cub Scouting plus a go cart safety program at the Trumansburg Fair Grounds with volunteer help urged for Cubmaster Myron McCoy and his wife.
Sheldrake Point became a common name by 1820 after hunters visited the area for merganser ducks. The account credits Mrs. John MacDonald and Mrs. Elsie Williams Redrickson for historical details on the origin.
The Searsburg Homemakers meeting for October 18 is canceled and moved to November 1 at Eleanora Arden’s home. Arden will teach "Calorie Sense and Non sense" with luncheon served at noon by Mable Baisley and Leona Davis.
Regular C E S meeting set for Tuesday Oct 24 at 8 00 p m Past Matrons and Patrons night planned Tureen supper at 6 30 p m Bring table service and a dish to pass Report from Grand Chapter included Advice on selecting firm blemish free apples provided.
A reader recounts stealing pumpkins from a farm stand, asks for their return and offers 80 cents to cover the cost. A second letter urges clearing weeds along Main to Cayuga Street to improve a dangerous sidewalk for students and residents.
A discussion notes jury duty disruptions and excuses while stressing the public’s obligation to serve. It reflects on employment and family impact, the hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the need for courts to operate to preserve freedoms when trials arise.
Notices recall a 1877 lamp called the Illuminator with a glass disc design. A 1901 legal update bans killing most wild birds except a short list unless licensed. A 1902 mud storm near District No 15 prompts house cleaning. 1904 churches report low attendance on Sunday nights during hot months.
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