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Newspaper
Free Press
Location
Trumansburg, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1968
Page
5
In TRUMANSBURG the small town merchant faces decline from supermarkets and discount houses. Local shoppers and patrons share responsibility for reduced support as independents struggle with shelves and civic expectations.
The piece argues local shops depend on consistent volume and resident customers. It notes out-of-town shopping drains town retailers and that campaigns to attract new businesses fail unless owners can count on sufficient local demand. A fair share of town shoppers would prevent more closures on Main Street.
A letter from a Trumansburg youth serving in Vietnam praises divine protection on guard duty and in the field. Readers are urged to publish it with only church attribution. The writer thanks saints and patriots and pledges gratitude for freedom and faith amid war.
Waterloo Seneca County Council of Social Agencies announces its 5th Annual Dinner at the Aurora Inn on Wednesday September 18. Social hour 6 30 to 7 30 p m precedes a buffet dinner priced at 4 00 including gratuity and tax. Ganesh Banerjee Cornell graduate student will speak on India. Reservations by September 11 with Ruth Keough 8 W Elizabeth St Waterloo.
The tour of Memorial Press in Plymouth reveals printing processes from letterpress to web offset. Duane Waid and family operators explain layouts proofs and photography workflow while Ovid Gazette staff discuss weekly news aims and community involvement.
The article reflects on rising murder rates across regions and calls for action to curb crime before a global judgment on society. It shifts to school life in 1905 with students returning after vacation and adjusting to routine. It notes a 1916 addition of a traffic policeman at Main and Union Streets.
Lyle W. Evans, chairman of the Seneca County Chapter of American Red Cross, announces the annual meeting will be held Wednesday September 17 at Gould Hotel at 6 30 p m. The gathering is for all county members with directors elections to follow dinner.
Obituary notices from Interlaken and nearby towns recall the death of Rev. George K. Hamilton at 96 after a long Baptist ministry in New York and a later life in New Hampshire. Survivors include a daughter Mrs. Willis M. Rayton. a sister Mrs. Maude Cook. other relatives. The report also notes the death of William H. Dohrer Jr. and lists his family, schooling, work at Gould Pumps, church membership, and pallbearers. Burial plans and memorial gifts are referenced.
William H. Dohrer Jr., 51, of Lodi Point died suddenly Friday afternoon after an apparent heart attack while driving home from work on Route 414 near Seneca Falls. A prayer service was held at 9:30 a.m. Monday from John B. Funeral Home.
Interlake Halls Corners Unit will meet at the home of Violet Wilkins on September 9 at 1:00 p.m.
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