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Newspaper

Gettysburg Times

Location

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1971

Page

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Gettysburg National Plans 2 Story Addition For 5000 Cost

Gettysburg National Bank reveals plans to renovate its York Street main office and add a two story extension doubling floor space. The project includes a landscaped York Street plaza, rear parking access, elevator option, and upgraded trust and accounting facilities. Architektur by Charles Gary Signor Harrisburg and C W Test Builder Inc Hanover.

Gettysburg National Tells Of Main York Street Gettysburg National Bank York Street trust Charles Gary Signor Harrisburg C. W. Test Builder Inc Hanover M. D. Crouse, Inc Hull’s Electric Service of Gettysburg

Young Farmers Tour And Meeting Near Gettysburg

The Get tysburg Young Farmers visit Roy Weaner Jr. farm on Business Rt. 15 north of Gettysburg at 7 PM to study conservation practices in operation for two decades. A county Soil Conservation technician will be present. The tour continues to Mason Dixon Dairy south of Gettysburg to view new dairy practices, followed by a business meeting.

Gettysburg Roy Weaner Jr

Four Injured In Emmitsburg Road Crash

A $550 auto collision sent four persons to Warner Hospital for treatment at 8 25 Monday evening on Business Route 15 Cumberland Township just south of the borough line. Kathleen Marie Gibbons 17 and three Culliston children suffered neck and head injuries in a crash involving Frederick J. Martin 29. Police say Gibbons car hit the rear of Martins vehicle which had stopped for traffic. Damage totaled 400 to the Gibbons 1968 Chevrolet and 150 to Martins 1968 Ford. No one hurt in a second crash 2 miles south of the borough line when Henry N Worthen 34 attempted to pass Denis M Foust 24 and struck the left side of Fousts car as he turned into a private drive.

Warner Hospital Cumberland Kathleen Marie Gibbons Gettysburg R. 1 Douglas Michael Steven Culliston Henry N Worthen DePaul St Emmitsburg Denis M. Foust Ridge Rd Butler Worthen Foust

Local Weather Update For Today And Yesterday

Weather brief notes yesterday's high and last night's low. Forecast mentions times today 8 30 a m and 1 p m with brief observations. Slanted text Niewepa prefl MHIYfE appears as stray fragment in the record.

New Lights Planned For Rec Park

The Gettysburg Recreation Board approved installing a modern softball field lighting system at Recreation Park for 3700 dollars and resodding the Little League field for about 1200 dollars. Swam Electric Co. will perform the work starting after next Monday and will allow three-year payments. The board discussed expanding leagues due to excess players, especially ages 9 to 12, but facilities cannot yet support more teams. Other topics included scheduling fields to stagger usage and volunteers from local leagues.

Gettysburg Recreation Board Recreation Park Ray Thompson Hanover Swam Electric Co Gettyssburg Big Little League American Legion Robert Kenworthy Jack Bream Rec Park Gene Clapsaddle

Ellsberg Pleads Innocent in Secret Papers Case

Los Angeles AP report says Daniel Ellsberg pleads not guilty to illegally possessing Pentagon papers. Russo, his Rand Corp. colleague, jailed for refusing to testify. Ellsberg free on $50 000 bail plans to return to Boston with a Jan 4 hearing ahead on trial date and motions.

Ellsberg LOS ANGELES Daniel Ellsberg Pentagon Massachusetts Institute of Technology Boston U.S. District Court Matt Byrne Elisberg Anthony Russo Rand Corp Santa Monica Russo US Supreme Court William C. Douglas

Adams County schools face monthly interest drain until state aid arrives

Adams County school districts will pay about 5000 a month in interest while awaiting four annual state subsidies. Lincoln Intermediate Unit official M Francis Coulson says delays mean districts may borrow from banks or liquidate investments, losing interest as a 166 million statewide payout is delayed until a budget is approved.

Adams County M. Francis Coulson Lincoln Intermediate Unit Coulson

18 Year Old Charged In Mt Hope Mailbox Damages

Police accuse Rickey A. Green 18 Fairfield R1 of hit and run after an early morning crash damaged five mailboxes on a single pole in front of John Sites residence Mt Hope. He paid 95 in fines and costs and restitution.

Hamiltonian James Bigham Rickey A. Green Fairfield R. 1 John Sites Mt. Hope Green Harold R. Deardorff Bigham Gum Springs

Lions Hold Family Picnic at Recreation Park

Twenty eight Lions club members and families gathered for the annual picnic at the club pavilion in Recreation Park. President Thomas E. Metz presided, with Guy Oyler directing the program and Diane Waybricht organizing children’s games. The group announced hosting a Lions Club sponsored Little League at the August 30 meeting.

Lions club Recreation Park Thomas E. Metz Guy “Jack” Oyler Diane Waybricht Las Vegas

Menallen Township Objects to Joint Area Planning

Menallen Township representatives voiced strong objections to a proposed joint planning effort by five municipalities at a public meeting Monday night at Biglerville High School. They argued it would erode property rights and individuality, preferring local ordinances and own planning.

Menallen Township Biglerville High School Jerry L. Spangler bureau of Planning Department of Community Affairs Menallen Menallen Town

Nine treated at Warner Hospital Monday

Two persons were admitted while seven others were treated for injuries at Warner Hospital Monday. Ruth Peters, 10, remains in satisfactory condition after a bicycle accident near her Biglerville home. Edith McWilliams, 79, York, treated for a hip injury from a Steinwehr Ave restaurant fall, transferred to York Hospital.

Warner Hospital Ruth Peters William Peters Biglerville R. 1 Biglerville Fire Company Edith McWilliams York Steinwehr Ave Gettysburg Fire Company York Hospital Eric Meeneghan Stony Point N.J Drummer Bay Chester Ripple Gettysburg Borough of Russo Ellsberg

Local injuries reported at multiple sites in Virginia and New York

Tina Owens aged 7 of Manassas Virginia suffered a chin injury at Larson's Motel swimming pool. Frederick Hollman 18 of Meriden Consolidated injured his right wrist in a fall from a see saw. Gloria Rossa 45 of Huntington Station New York injured her right shoulder after a fall on Gulp Street.

Tina Owens Manassas Larson’s Motel Frederick Hollman Meriden Cons Gloria Rossa Huntington Station N. Y Gulp St

Retired General Robert E. Myers Dies in Virginia

Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Robert Elwood Myers 61 died at 6 a.m. at his Petersburg Virginia home after a heart attack. A Gettysburg native and 1928 Gettysburg High School graduate, he was a career Army officer and World War II veteran who served in Germany.

Robert Elwood Woody) Myers Greenwood Drive Petersburg Gettysburg Gettysburg High School Germany

Local Veteran Rests After Military Service

A Korean War veteran and former resident of Peters burg dies after retiring from service years ago. He leaves a son Richard in Hummelstown, three grandsons, and two sisters Virginia Myers of Gettysburg and Mrs. J L Turner of Sewickley. Mona han Funeral Home directs local funeral arrangements with services and burial to be held here.

Petersburg Charles Cora Linn Myers Marian Bales Richard Hummelstown Virginia M. Myers Broadway Gettysburg J. L. Turner Sewickley Monahan Funeral Home

Fairfield Adds Four To Staff

Fairfield school board approved staffing for the new Middle School build. Two cafeteria workers and two custodians were hired, joined by a teacher and a teacher aide. New teachers include Mrs. Caral Marks for Fifth and Sixth grades, and Mrs. Margaret Orner as Kindergarten aide. Mrs. Janet Hovis named secretary to the elementary principal. Contracts let for fuel oil and gasoline. bills totaled $35,666.33.

Fairfield Fairfield Area school board Helen McClain Fairfield R. 1 Mary Beecher Fairfield R. 2 Albert Walker Orrianna R George Flenner Caral Marks California Ohio State University Margaret Orner Janet Hovis R. 1 Robert Reindollar Aero Oil Co Agway Petroleum Corp

U S import surcharge prompts Canadian retaliation talk

Canadian Importers Association president Jean-Louis Gervais says a 10 percent U S import surcharge could trigger retaliatory measures from Canada on U S goods. In London West European governments seek policy coordination to prevent monetary chaos and a possible international trade war after Nixon dollar defense moves.

TORONTO U.S Jean-Louis Gervais Canadian Importers Association United States Canada LONDON Nixon European Common Market Brussels

Two Hurt In Morning Fog Lincoln Highway Crash

In foggy dawn conditions a Martinsburg West Virginia pair were injured when a station wagon left the Lincoln Highway near the Harris and Stipe pheasant farm in Straban Township five miles east of town at 2 50 am. John Stone 21 of Martinsburg suffered chin shoulder and right elbow injuries while Martin Webber 19 received a back injury. A passing motorist took both men to a hospital after the westbound car left the road on a curve and plunged down a five foot embankment.

Martinsburg W. Va Lincoln Highway Harris Straban Daniel Sullivan J John Stone Maninssurg wravCL Martin Webber Stone Webber Sullivan berm jeff

Rotary Hosts Hoffman Home Students Dinner Visit

Gettysburg Rotary Club members attended a dinner at the Hoffman Home for Children in Littlestown R1. George Hoffman founded the 71-year-old orphanage in 1919 for United Church of Christ orphans. Gerald Hagmayer outlined new youth programs and Clark Smith described facilities including a six staff team, a psychologist, a consulting child psychiatrist, and a chaplain serving 60 youths aged 8 to 18 in the Gettysburg Area School District on a tuition basis.

Gettysburg Gettysburg Area hous

4-H Round-Up at South Mountain Fairgrounds

Nearly 800 Adams County 4H members from 40 clubs participate in the annual round-up at the South Mountain Fairgrounds today until 8 o clock. Livestock, flower, vegetable and field crop exhibits are judged with awards and ribbons for top projects. Judges across 15 divisions include Mrs. Bruce Smith, Carol Rex, Sherm Hendricks, Billy Joe Heath, M. M. Smith, Phil Tyson, John George, Robert Strine, George Glenn and Mrs. Daniel Hoffman. Awards program at 6:45 features a fashion show and entertainment.

Adams County South Mountain Fairgrounds Bruce Smith Carol Rex Sherm Hendricks Billy Joe Heath M. M. Smith Phil Tyson John George Robert Strine George Glenn Daniel Hoffman

United Fund Fall Campaign to Begin September 17

The Adams County United Fund sets September 17 as the start date for its fall drive with a week of special events. The goal remains 110000, matching last year, as districts host kickoff activities and material distribution. Ray Weigand of York will provide professional campaign consultation.

United Fund Adams County United Fund West St Gettysburg National Bank Harold A. Dunkelberger Atty. Henry Heiser Dunkelberger Ray Weigand York Adams County fund York County United Services Weig

Hanover Woman Slain by Estranged Husband Then Commits Suicide

A Hanover woman, Grace Kump, was fatally shot by her estranged husband, David Kump, as she walked on Pleasant Street. He fired three shots from a .22 caliber revolver, then killed himself, according to Hanover borough police. York Hospital reported Kump died at 9:37 AM.

Hanover Hanover borough Grace Kump Pleasant St David Kump Hanover R. 1 York Hospital Kump

Court Orders Nine Children to Support Hanover Parents

Adams County Court during a support session ordered nine children to pay monthly sums for the upkeep of their Hanover area parents. Names include Jacob Buffington, George Buffington Jr, James Buffington, William Buffington, Joseph Buffington, Thelma Senft, Nancy Smith, Patricia Seymore, Dorothy Kehr, and Linda Eltz with varied amounts. Each signer must post a $1,000 recognizance bond and pay $2.20 with every payment. Other orders listed: Hart case continued. Maus case stricken. Brown to provide $25 weekly for wife and child. Small case suspended six months then terminated. Roy L. Read ordered $25 weekly for wife.

Adams County Court Hanover Jacob Buffington George Buffington Jr New Jersey James Buffington William Buffington Joseph Buffington Thelma Senft York Nancy Smith New Oxford Patricia Seymore Dallastown Dorothy Kehr Linda Eltz David E. Hart Biglerville William Maus Richard E. Brown Fairfield R

Viet Cong Frogs Sink Freighter at Qui Nhon Harbor

Viet Cong frogmen sank an 11,000 ton American freighter in Qui Nhon harbor today. U S B52 bombers conducted heavy raids along the DMZ with over 600 tons dropped on North Vietnamese positions. The Green Bay, a 523 foot cargo ship, now rests on the harbor bottom with four injured, as U S forces press the withdrawal.

Qui Nhon GEORGE ESPER Associated Press SAIGON demilitarized zone DMZ North Vietnam Maj Richard U.S Green Bay United States

Anniversary observance planned for Gettysburg Lutheran Home

The Gettysburg Lutheran Home on Harrisburg Road marks its first anniversary on September 25 with a 1 to 7 p.m. festival sponsored by the Lutheran Homes Women Auxiliary. Six district churches of the Central Pennsylvania Synod will aid in events including home tours, a band concert, and guest-made booths. A Friday concert at 7 15 p.m. features Fourth to Sixth graders from a local music camp. The home has installed heat sensors in corridors and fire protection devices. An excerpt from a letter by Edmund Foehl, director of institutional services for Gettysburg and York homes, notes he is a patient in Flower Hill Hospital New York City, room 404.

Gettysburg York Nawakwa Messenger Edmund Foehl Gettysburg and York homes Flower Hill Hospital 5th Ave 106th St New York N.Y

Inside The Local News Deaths Amusements Crossword

Local section tidbits include death notices amusement items and puzzle features with brief notes on comics and radio tv listings plus sports and classified snippets appearing in the page segment.

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Gettyssburg Fire Company Gettysburg Airport Grace Myers Menallen Two R. E. Myers GENERAL MYERS BULLETINS Rotary Hoffman Home Service South Mountain Gardner
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