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Gettysburg Times

Location

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1971

Page

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New Teachers Briefings Set for Gettysburg Area Schools

Gettysburg Area School District schedules orientation for new teachers at James Gettys Elementary. Dr. Neil Beach, Dr. John R. Haubert, and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Smith will discuss curriculum, district policies, and procedures. Judge John A. MacPhail will address teachers’ roles with juvenile court cases.

Gettysburg Area James Gettys Neil Beach Mary Elizabeth Smith John R. Haubert James Gettys school Beach John A. MacPhail Richard A. Folkenroth

Enemy Attacks Fail to Halt South Vietnam Election

Over the weekend North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces launched nearly 100 attacks during harvest activity but did not stop South Vietnam's lower house elections. Lt. Col. Le Trung Hien called the surge a high point for enemy activity while officials reported dozens of casualties among soldiers and civilians and thousands of enemy fatalities claimed by allied forces. The U.S. Command kept troops on base alert through the period.

SAIGON Le Trung Hien U.S

Hit and Run Crash on Route 30 Involves Pontiac Seated At $50 Damage

A 1964 Pontiac sedan driven by Shirley L. Fink was involved in an alleged hit-and-run at 4:25 PM Saturday in front of the Indian Village eight miles west of here. No injuries reported. Pontiac damage estimated at $50. Victim reports a white Ford station wagon as the suspect vehicle, police said.

Shirley L. Fink Gettysburg R. 4 here

Weather meeting on cloud seeding at Faust Junior High

An open meeting on cloud seeding and weather modification is set for Tuesday at 7 30 PM at Faust Junior High School in Chambersburg. Paul Hoke of St Thomas, president of the Tri State Natural Weather Association, will moderate.

Faust Chambersburg Paul Hoke St. Thomas Tri- State Natural Weather Association

Local Weather Brief Notes and Times

Saturday high and Saturday night low are listed along with Sunday high and last night low. Times for today include 8 30 a m and 1 p m. The readable portion ends with garbled text Fewepa pee HADHIVES.

Fewepa

Car Truck Collision Near Cross Keys No Injuries Reported

Police report a 5:45 AM crash on Route 30 east at Cross Keys Hamilton Twp. involving Storm Foot driving a 1964 Mercury and Roy Schuman driving a truck from a Cross Keys truck stop. Damage to Foot's car estimated at $100. Schuman truck not damaged.

Cross Keys Hamilton Charles Roche Hamilton Twp W. Foot Bedford R. 4 Lincoln Highway Roy E. Schuman Jackson St Hanover Foor Roche Schuman

St Francis Xavier School Sets Sept 8 Opening

About 300 students at St Francis Xavier School will resume September 8 at 8 30 a m with a full day schedule. Rev Msgr Alphonse T Marcincavage announces uniforms start day. Principal Sister M Incarnata and a staff of nuns plus lay teachers will instruct in various grades with Mount Saint Mary’s seminarians teaching religion. A per student service fee is charged with tiered family rates.

St. Francis Xavier School Msgr Alphonse T. Marcincavage Sister M. Incarnata M. Alfreda M. Claudine Marie Assumpta Rose Marie Teresa Fides M. Imelda Karen Myers Lois Jordahl Linda Harper Lillie Marie Jones Mount Saint Mary’s Seminarians

Car stolen from New Oxford man investigated by state police

State police search for a 1963 white Chevrolet four-door sedan stolen from William A. Smith in the New Oxford Social and Athletic Club lot on Golden Lane New Oxford. The theft occurred between 10 30 p m and midnight Sunday with keys left in the ignition and Pennsylvania plates M 26431.

William A. Smith New Oxford

Chiefs to Meet at Fairfield Fire Hall

The Adams County Association of Fire Chiefs will hold their fall meeting at the Fairfield firehall at 8 o'clock Thursday evening.

Adams County Association of Fire Chiefs Fairsfield

Liberian Leader Honors Rev. Louis Bowers with Tubman Award

A Liberian visitor reports that President Tubman awarded Rev. Louis T. Bowers the highest non citizen honor, Knight of the Humane Order of African Redemption, in Monrovia. Bowers has 33 years of missionary work with St. James Lutheran in Liberia and will move to Pittsburgh to serve the Lutheran Board of World Missions.

Liberia Louis T. Bowers Gettysburg James M. Vankpana Lutheran Church in St. James Lutheran Church William V Tubman London Bowers Humane Order of African Redemption Monrovia St. James Church Gettysburg College Gettysburg Theological Seminary Pittsburgh Lutheran Board of World Missions Pennsylvania William R. Tolbert Tolbert United States linn taberia

Attend Church and Luncheon by Job's Daughters at Conewago Church

Bethel 12 of International Order of Job's Daughters Gettysburg selected the Great Conewago Presbyterian Church Hunterstown for Go to Church Sunday. Under honored queen Ruth Meyers York Springs Job's Daughters and families joined Rev Amos D Meyers's family for 9:30 am worship. A musical number Faith Unlocks the Doors was presented during the service. The choir had sung the piece at a Seven Springs grand session earlier this summer.

Conewago Presbyterian Church Hunterstown Bethel 12 International Order of Job’s Daughters Gettysburg Ruth Meyers Amos D. Meyers York Springs Job Job’s Seven Springs Mr. Meyers

Birth Announcements Count Two New Arrivals at Warner Hospital

At Warner Hospital two Orr ianna R. newborn sons today for Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Senn Orr ianna R. one son plus Mr. and Mrs. Eugene McDonnell Orr ianna R. one son also, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Herring Keymar Maryland welcomed a son Sunday. T/Sgt. and Mrs. Norman L. Kuykendall Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts welcomed a son August 21. The father is son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kuykendall Fairfield Route 1.

Warner Hospital Eddie Senn Orrianna R Eugene McDonnell Norman L. Kuykendall Westover AFB Mass Frank Kuykendall Fairfield R. 1

Thieu Backers Seem Set For Lower House Majority

In Saigon the Thieu camp appeared likely to secure a majority in South Vietnam’s new lower house after Sundays nationwide vote. Official returns from 140 of 159 seats show Thieu supporters at 58 to 32 for the opposition, with 47 unknowns and 3 independents. The delta region favored pro-Thieu while opposition led in Saigon and northern provinces. Near 78.5 percent turnout was reported as heavy Viet Cong and North Vietnamese activity persisted with nearly 100 attacks.

CARL D. ROBINSON Associated Press SAIGON Nguyen Van Thieu South Vietnam Thieu Mekong Del delta

Scribe Scores Commercial Tone In Gettysburg Coverage

The Philadelphia Inquirer ran a critical feature titled The Shame of Gettysburg in its Today section, selling out quickly locally. Charles Durden attacked museums pageants and fantasy war scenes, noting the blend of history and entertainment prompts busy reenactors and makeshift facilities, while minimizing the battle's real pain. Durden fumed at living history tropes as excessive spectacle and questioned the link between Mother Goose figures and Gettysburg. He also referenced a radio drama Armageddon produced at the seminary and set to air on WGET with cast Irv ing Berndt James Limer and German Bressler.

Gettysburg Prince of Peace Museum Durden WGET

West German mine sweeper unit ends WWII clearance

Bonn reports the mine sweeper unit abandons coastal mine clearance after 26 years. Defense Ministry estimates about 10 000 mines from North and Baltic Sea coasts remain.

BONN Germany Defense Ministry Baltic Sea

Gettysburg Civil War Round Table postpones Philadelphia tour

The Gettysburg Civil War Round Table moved its Philadelphia area tour from September 5 to September 11 at 12 noon. The visit to Phoenix Iron Works prompted the change due to labor concerns, with options including Independence Hall walking tours or a bus trip to Laurel Hill Cemetery to see General Meade’s burial site, then back to Gettysburg.

Phoenix Iron Works Laurel Hill Cemetery Philadelphia Barbara Schutt the Round Table

Summer Home Destroyed By Fire Near Cross Keys

New Oxford Fire Department battled a blaze that destroyed a summer home of James Starner on Gun Club Road about 11 38 a m Sunday. Fire Chief Richard Sipe said burning trash in an open fireplace caused the fire with 2000 dollars in damage and minor damage to the adjacent dwelling. The storage structure was unused at the time. A second item notes the recovery of James Jordan 43 of Caup Hill Pa missing since kayak capsize in Lake Ontario Aug 17.

New Oxford James Starner Cross Keys Gun Club Road Richard C. Sipe Starner YOUNGSTOWN N.Y Lake Ontario James Jordan Caup Hill Niagara County

Doctor Tilberg III Admitted to Warner Hospital

Dr. W. E. Tilberg, 86, of Lincoln Square Building, was admitted to Warner Hospital this morning after illness and placed in the coronary unit.

TILBERG III W. E. Tilberg Lincoln Square Bldg Warner Hospital

Indian Village Burglary Ends With Shot By Owner

State police seek a long blond haired burglar who possibly was wounded during a night raid in Franklin Township. Chief Split Cloud reported firing at the getaway suspect near the village workshop, with loot including antique rifles shotguns a .22 show rifle and six throwing knives. The thief fled east in a dark blue 1983 Oldsmobile or similar Maryland registered car. An accomplice is suspected and investigators continue.

Franklin Split Cloud Maryland

Sneak Thief Takes Coins and Items Across Week

Borough police investigate a string of weekend thefts. A coin box with about $20 disappeared from an A and P store on West Street. About $35 was stolen from another soft drink machine at Direct To You gas station near the A and P. A key opened a coin box at a Washette on East Water Street, stealing about $2. Randy Phiel reported a Craig Pioneer tape recorder worth $68.95 and five tapes stolen from his car parked nearby. Continued on Page 3. The Presbyterian Church hosts a men’s interfaith luncheon at noon Wednesday with Rev. Donald Powers of the Four Square Gospel Church as speaker.

A. and P West St W. High Schwartz E. Water St Randy Phiel Presbyterian Church Baltimore St Donald Powers Four Square Gospel Church

Vertical cemeteries eyed for Sao Paulo

In Sao Paulo planners study high rise cemetery buildings to save space as land for burial sites shrinks. Architect Fernando Martin Gomes advocates vertical cemeteries to ease overcrowding while mortality rates rise.

SAO PAULO Brazil Fernando Martin Gomes Martin Gomes

Eight Injured In Maryland Car Crashes Weekend

Four separate accidents on area roads left eight people injured with two hospital admissions in Emmitsburg and nearby communities. Irma Kayhart and Katharine Fargnoli, both listed as Cedar Grove residents, were treated for facial and knee injuries after a Route 15 97 collision near Emmitsburg. Dol lie Miller of York and two Smithsburg residents were also treated or admitted for injuries, including an eye injury and facial wounds, following crashes on Main Street and in front of a W Main St residence.

Warner Hospital Cedar Grove N. J Emmitsburg Irma Kayhart Katherine Fargnoli Cliffton Dollie Miller York VFW Smithsburg Main St Wayne Leroy Toms Joseph McIntyre Jr Toms Ruth Joy W. Main St Stover

Captain of Ferry Arrested After Fatal Fire Off Brindisi

Italian police arrest Captain Dimitrios Antipas of the Heleanna on homicide charges after a fire killed 26 aboard off Brindisi. He was taken from the ship Egnatia to Brindisi jail as survivors described the chaotic evacuation and alleged safety violations. His wife Anastasia was with him temporarily in Brindisi.

PIERO DE GARZAROLLI Associated Press BRINDISI Italy Adriatic Dimitrios Antipas Egnatia Antipas Anastasia tet Arinaid hnenital che wac

Regions To Be Represented On New Board

Adams County Court approves regionalization of the Wonewago Valley School District with three regions to elect nine directors. Regions One through Three cover Abbottsown to Bonneauville and neighboring townships. Terms expire Dec 1 with elections every two years. Brady to be replaced until Dec 1 1973.

Adams County Wonewago Valley Abbottstown New Oxford Hamilton Tyrone Straban Conewago Tw McSherrystown Oxford Berwick Mt.Pleasant Bonneauville Conewago Valley board board of elections Wilmer Rodgers Daniel Brady Stuart Lucabaugh Brady Conewago Valley

Get tysburg Area Chamber of Commerce Picnic

About 150 members and guests attended the annual picnic at Moose Park hosted by the chamber. Senator Wade and County Commissioner Biesecker were guests. children’s games and adult activities filled the day. Prizes came from C H Musselman Co. chicken barbecue by committee members. leftovers sent to Green Acres. Detwiler urged Malta trip reservations for February 19.

Gettysburg William Darrenkamp Julius Swope Dwight Strausburgh Walter Trestle Green Acres Ruth Detwiler

Inside The Times Crossword Comics TV and Radio

Classified and sports notes from UK listings appear in the Times section with brief briefs and entries on crossword features TV and radio programs highlighting upcoming episodes and schedules.

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STOEN Rev. Bowers LOUIS BOWERS SVN Duong Van Minh An Quang Da Nang Hue North Vietnamese Viet Cong Scribe The Philadelphia Inquirer Charles Durden BULLETINS WASHINGTON Congress Paul W. McCracken Council of Economic Advisers Nixon TOKYO Kyushu Round Table Philly Greece Inside The Times
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