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Gettysburg Times

Location

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1979

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Bonnie Sentz Crowned Kingsdale Firemen Queen

Bonnie Sentz 17, Littlestown, crowned 1979 80 Kingsdale Fire Company queen after beating 14 other contestants at its carnival. She receives 100 and a trophy from carnival chair Harry Hilbert. Miss Sentz, a Littlestown High senior active in cheerleading and volleyball, plans college study in child therapy and will compete in the Adams County Volunteer Firemen Association Queen contest in Fairfield next August. Other winners were Lisa Rider first runner up and Robin Gartrell second runner up.

KINGSDALE Bonnie Lentz Littlestown R. 1 Kingsdale Fire Company Lisa Rider McSherrystown Robin Gartrell Littlestown R-2 Bonnie Sentz Donald Senitz Littlestown R Rodney Rider Michelle Drive Charles Gartrell Jr Miss Rider Barbizon Harrisburg Miss Gartrell Littlestown High School Cheryl Hyser Hanover

Reversal Sought On Gettysburg Sewage Permit Denial

A Gettysburg area man seeks a county court reversal of Freedom Township’s denial of a septic permit for a McGraughlin Road tract. David Thomas, Gettysburg R 3, filed in Adams County court asking permission for his attorney to argue a second time before Judge Oscar F. Spicer.

Gettysburg Adams County David Thomas Thomas McGraughlin Rd Freedom Two

SCCAP Fair Raises Funds For Community Emergency Aid

SCCAP reports a preliminary total of 1394.55 raised at the Community Action Anniversary Fair on Tuesday. Proceeds from tickets yard sale nickel pitch American food concession tee shirts wet Willie Latin food concession and fish pond were allocated to SCCAP emergency assistance with Latin concessions directed to migrant farm worker programs.

South Central Community Action Program SCCAP Lynn Walmer

Littlestown Driver Hurt in McSherrystown Crash

Conrad C. Hull, 52, of Littlestown, listed in satisfactory condition at Hanover General Hospital after a two car crash at South 4th Street and South Street in McSherrystown. Christopher A. Rhodes, 16, of Hanover, driven a 1972 Ford LTD, struck Hull’s van and received no injuries. Rhodes and five passengers, all 15, from Hanover were not hurt. No charges filed as investigation continues.

Littlestown Hanover General Hospital McSherrystown Conrad C. Hull Maple St D. Michael Vial Vial Ford LTD Christopher A. Rhodes Hanover South 4th Street broadside Hull Ford South Street Rhoades Rhodes Duane Peterman Greg Musselman Randy Rohrbaugh Brad Stoner Andrew Edwards

Local Weather Report Summary

Yesterday’s high and today’s temperatures are not provided. Rainfall measured 0.36 inch. Data notes show morning observations at 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. with no further details on highs or other conditions.

Police Seek Man In Frederick Kidnapping Incident

State police at Gettysburg search for a bearded thin man about 5 feet 8 inches tall age 30 to 35 with shoulder length dirty hair after a woman was allegedly kidnapped and robbed in Frederick Maryland and forced to drive north toward Adams County then fled on foot near the Heidlersburg exit Rt 394 no weapon reported and no update on the victim’s condition or status of the investigation.

Frederick Heidlersburg Gettysburg Adams County

Police Seek Spring Grove Man After Arraignment Flight

New Oxford police seek Robert P. Wood 32 of Spring Grove R 1 who fled Long's office during arraignment on multiple charges. He is to be charged as a fugitive from justice and for DUI and reckless driving after a high speed chase in the New Oxford area early today. Edward E. Jolley Jr. 21 of Dover was released after paying a 76 dollar fine on a criminal mischief charge.

Rt. 116 Bonneauville Robert P. Wood Spring Grove R. 1 Eugene S. Long Meta Yingling New Oxford Rick Sease Wood Peter Seitz John Biggins Times Spring Grove Eugene 8. Long Richard Sease Long Edward E. Jolley Jr Dover Sease Jolley

Panel unhappy with NRC after Three Mile Island inquiry

A presidential panel investigating nuclear safety plans to issue sharp criticisms of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Investigators say the 12 members voiced displeasure with the NRC staff over a move to resume licensing new plants, a decision now in limbo pending NRC commissioners in Washington.

WASHINGTON Nuclear Regulatory Commission Three Mile Island NRC Pennsylvania Presidential commission

Honorary Chairman Named for Warner Hospital Campaign

Warner Hospital will launch a $2.5 million fund drive from January to June 1980 under honorary chairman Mamie Doug Eisenhower. Attorney Charles W. Wolf announced the plan, noting Mrs. Eisenhower’s past generosity and the hospital’s long history since 1921. The project, approved by multiple health authorities, involves Perkins and Will designs for Annie M. Warner facilities, with total costs around $8.5 million and existing funds over $3 million. A $2–2.5 million goal would require borrowing about $3–3.5 million, via Farmers Home Administration.

Gettysburg John Warner Annie M Christian H. Musselman Emma G. Musselman United Way national hospital Perkins and Will Washington Wolf Annie M. Warner State Health Systems Agency Board of Health Systems Agency Warner Hospital State Department of Labor and Industry Farmers Home Administration

Heating oil supplies ample but cost high this winter

Harrisburg AP reports that despite adequate stocks near 182 million barrels, about 94 percent of last year, heating oil prices may force the poor to choose between heat and food. Government and industry officials expect targets of 240 million barrels to be met by October, with no major shortages anticipated though some spot shortages possible. Government officials vow action to prevent large shortages while warning prices could strain low-income residents.

HARRISBURG Governor's Energy Council federal Department of Energy Dwaine Smith Atlantic Richfield Co Texaco Exxon Gulf Sun oil Robert Kruger Mobil T. Wendell Butler pe Energy Department William Scranton IIT energy council John Cuddy Welfare Department Cuddy Scranton Washington

Area Restaurant Burglarized on 5th Street McSherrystown

McSherrystown police investigate a 4:51 am burglary at G and M Restaurant on 5th Street. Manager John White reported cash missing from a cash register and a cash box, totaling about 70 dollars. Entry was gained by smashing a kitchen door window.

G and M 5th Street McSherrystown D. Michael Vial John White Vial

Car Hits Kitchen Near Littlestown In Two Accidents

Two one vehicle crashes near Littlestown Thursday left one minor injury and moderate kitchen damage. Daniel J. Fox 21 of Littlestown drove off Chestnut Hill Road into Margaret Hilker’s kitchen, suffering a cut lip and minor truck damage. no one else was hurt. In the other crash on Route 97 three miles north, Steven J Hertzler 18 and passenger Dennis E Miller 18 escaped injury after skidding, striking guard posts and ending in a ditch. Littlestown Fire Co. and ambulances assisted at both scenes.

Littlestown Pennsylvania Chestnut Hill Typhers Daniel J. Fox Fox Ms. Hilker Hanover Mount Joy Township Steven J. Hertzler Hertzler Dennis E. Miller Littistown

Campground manager denies assault charges in Gettysburg area case

Adams County Indiana man Joseph C. Cornett denies accusations by Robert J. Heininger of Portage Indiana that he assaulted him at Granite Hill Family campground during a July family vacation. Cornett claims he used only necessary force to enforce a campground curfew and protect others and property. The youth allegedly refused the 11 p.m. curfew and was found in a common area. Cornett says he ordered him to return to his campsite.

Gettysburg Indiana Adams Joseph C. Cornett Robert J. Heininger Portage Ind Granite Hill Cornett young Heininger

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