Santa Claus on a Budget: Rent-A-Santa Brings Cheer
George Ziegler of Harrisburg offers Rent-A-Santa for five dollar visits. He notes children often cry at first but warm to the idea as Santa arrives, with some asking about Rudolph and others wanting a real Claus. Ziegler plans to keep delivering joy tonight and hopes families leave milk and cookies.
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Holiday business closings around Gettysburg area
Local shops and offices announce holiday hours for Christmas and New Year. The Adams County Historical Society closes today and Dec 27, reopening Dec 31. Government offices including the courthouse and banks specify early closing times with reopenings after New Year. The post office and library also adjust hours, with several facilities closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
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Borough Adopts $803000 Budget Including Per Cap Tax
Borough Council approves a general budget of $803,000 for 1981 and a per capita tax. The plan includes reallocations to the sewer plant and EPA projects, with funds for real estate tax credits, highways, insurance, recreation, storm sewers, and a capital reserve. Water Fund allocations cover distribution, pumping, and authority fees. Approval followed lengthy discussions.
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Christmas Eve Service At Lutheran Church Gettysburg
Christmas Eve program at the Lutheran Church in Gettysburg includes scripture lessons carols and a meditation. An organ prelude will be played by the organist featuring voices and a contralto tenor and a soloist. The service, led by Rev Dr E Olson, begins at 10:30 p.m. with earlier evening carols starting at 10 a.m. and a child’s portion.
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Presbyterians Plan Candlelight Service at Gettysburg Church
A Candlelight Christmas Eve Celebration is set for 8 p m at Gettysburg Presbyterian Church. Rev Dr Robert A MacAskill will lead readings and the chancel bell and adult choirs perform multiple carols and solos in a service themed The Most Treasured Gift with a lighting of the Advent wreath and nursery offered.
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Paul MacPhail
Alfred Bart
Laura Snyder
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Ross Coffeit
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Michael Shepard
Nativity Story Describes Birth of Christ in Bethlehem
A biblical passage recounts Caesar Augustus issuing a taxation decree sending Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem Where Jesus is born and laid in a manger The angel announces good tidings to shepherds and proclaims the savior Christ the Lord in David’s city Luke 2 1-11
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Area Homes Recognized For Christmas Decorations in Gettysburg
Three judges led by William Swisher evaluated 20 entries in the Gettysburg Christ the Gettysburg Garden Club event co hosted with the Retail Merchants Association. The Gustafson home at 429 Carlisle St won overall decoration honors. Carvin Krout's Seminary Ave entry won best doorway, Lyons home on 36 W Confederate Ave claimed best children's theme, Bigham on 43 W Broadway earned best contemporary, and Eckert on Park Ave. took traditional decor.
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Delwin K. Gustafson
Carlisle St
Carvin Krout
Seminary Ave
Dinala Baw
Knoxlyn Road
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Mrs
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Senior Class Gift Program Results at Gettysburg College
Seventy percent of Gettysburg College's senior class pledged to the Annual Loyalty Fund totaling 31 students. The Class of 1981 has pledged 11,845 to be contributed over five years, surpassing last year's total. The first year's 2,122 will buy eight lamps to improve campus lighting.
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Gettysburg College
Margot Carrell
Cumberland Two approves 1981 budget with no tax increase
Cumberland Two Supervisors gave final approval to a 1981 spending plan totaling 324225 dollars. The budget maintains the same three mill real estate tax, five dollar per capita, five percent admissions tax and a one half percent earned income tax.
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Eloise Wilson
Fairfield Road
H. Wayne Cluck
Conewago Township approves 1981 budget unchanged taxes
Conewago Township supervisors vote to set an $350 853 general fund budget for 1981 with no tax rate changes. The seven mill real estate tax, $5 per capita, and 0.5 percent occupational tax remain the same. Budget covers police, fire, sewage, street lighting, storm sewers, roads, library, recreation and miscellaneous items totaling the amount.
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Special Rites Tonight For U. Methodists
The Gettysburg United Methodist Church on West High Street hosts a candlelight Christmas Eve service at 8 PM led by Rev. William H. Barr. Before the service at 7:30 PM, French hornist Mark Benda performs with organist Jeanne Nunamaker accompanying.
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William H. Barr
Mark Benda
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Jeanne Nunamaker
Change In Calculation Of Christ S Birthdate Brings Planetarium Show Revision
Griffith Observatory revises its annual Christmas planetarium show to reflect new historical research locating Jesus birth in 3 or 2 BC. John Mosley notes other planetariums in Athens, Muskegon, and Redding have adopted the change. Planets and stars in Leo tied to Jewish history illuminate the revised display.
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