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Newspaper

Gettysburg Times

Location

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1977

Page

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20 Year Old Woman Killed In Auto Crash

Miss Pamela L. Swartzbaugh aged 20 of McSherrystown died after an 11 38 p m crash on Hanover Street New Oxford. Two others injured include Pamela J Beck 22 Hanover operator of the car and Billy E Larmer 32 Hanover driver. Beck's car crossed center line striking Larmer's Buick. Swartzbaugh survived by her parents and siblings with funeral plans pending through Hicks Funeral Home McSherrystown.

Pamela L. Swartzbaugh Second McSherrystown Hanover St New Oxford Hanover General Hospital Hanover Rentzel Renzel Triumph Ms. Beck Larmer Yvonne A. (Hockensmith) Swartzbaugh Clair E. Swartzbaugh Black Rock Road Rich North St_. McSherrystown Victoria A. Strawsbaugh Hanover R Marie Hockensmith Baer Ave Cleotha Swartzbaugh Orchard St Hapovetenea Hicks

David Eisenhower weighs politics lure after Washington

ABILENE Kan AP David Eisenhower says politics lost some appeal since leaving Washington though he still thinks about the possibility of public office. He travels to gather material for a forthcoming book on his grandfather Dwight D Eisenhower and enjoys the pace of life away from the spotlight. He notes two political views Hollywood glamour and legislating to solve problems and says the Hollywood aspect is now over for him. He denies seeking a Congressional district at this time.

ABILENE. Kan David Eisenhower Washington Eisenhower Daight D. Eisenhower aiemecer Library Hollywood

Stocks Retreat in Wall Street After Weak Market Day

Stock prices retreated in New York after Wednesday's weak market showing. The report notes declines across sectors as investors reassessed earnings and growth prospects amid ongoing economic concerns.

NEW YORK

Schedule for G S Buses to Camp Happy Valley

Bus pickup times for Girl Scouts attending Camp Happy Valley in June 2024 include 7:35 a.m. at the square in Hampton and 7:50 a.m. at East Bertin Elementary. 6:05 a.m. at Abbotstown square and 8:20 a.m. at the square in New Oxford. A second bus serves York Springs at 8:00 a.m. with Gettysburg 8:30 a.m. at St James Lutheran Church and Rt 116 at Martins Dairy. fare approximately 45 cents.

Camp Happy Valley Fairfield Hampton square East Bertin Abbottstown New Oxford York Springs Gettysburg St. James Lutheran Church Martin’s Dairy

L McKinney Found Dead At His Home in Adams County

Lynn E. McKinney aged 33 was found dead in bed at his Gardners area home Wednesday about 8 am. coroner Dr. Robert Lefever ruled the death a self inflicted gunshot wound from a .22 caliber revolver. He worked 23 years for Metropolitan Edison in Gettysburg as a maintenance man. Survived by parents Chester and Ruth McKinner a daughter Wanda Luckenbaugh two sons Craig and Kirby a sister Dorothy Rice and Esther Smyers and a brother Max McKinney. Funeral 2 pm Saturday at Dugan Funeral Home Bendersville with Rev. Kenneth Bonham. viewing 1 pm until services.

Lynn E. McKinney Biglerville R_1 Adams County Robert S. Lefever McKinney Metropolitan Edison Company Gettysburg Chester and Ruth (Kline) McKinner Gardners R Louella Tuckey Joseph Wanda} Luckenbaugh Fairfield R Craig L Las Vegas Kirby L Donald Dorothy) Rice Rodney Esther

New Songbooks For St. Citizens In Biglerville

Biglerville senior citizens celebrate the purchase of 110 new song books at St. Pauls Lutheran Church at 1 30 p m Thursday June 22. The All American edition includes modern tunes and classic sacred and secular songs. Donations fund book purchases with donor name plates. Contributors may give in honor or memory of someone.

Biglerville St. Paul's Lutheran Church jeach Robert Shafer William Harbaugh Knouse Foods C. H. Musselman Co Upper Adams St Paul's Trinity

Folkenroth Honored at Gettysburg School Tree Dedication

Richard Folkenroth administrative assistant in charge of elementary education in the Gettysburg Area School District was honored at a tree dedication for James Gettys Elementary School. A hemlock was planted in front of the school for his leadership of the Sixth Grade outdoor education program at Camp Hemlock. The ceremony included poetry readings by Sixth Grade students April Stoops Jennifer Bishop and Heather Maue and a vocal performance titled I Talk To The Trees. Folkenroth expressed appreciation and noted trees symbolize student growth in knowledge as the event closed with America the Beautiful.

Richard Folkenroth Gettysburg Area James Gettys Falkenroth Camp Hemlock Stoops Jennifer Bishop Heather Maue Yancy Cochrane America

Residents See Zoning Support Grow In Bonneauville Hearing

A near empty audience at Bonneauville fire hall heard the second and final public hearing on the zoning ordinance with about 40 residents present. Most speakers favored adoption, a shift from the first hearing, as planning consultant David M. Williams explained enforcement and amendment processes. Council has 90 days to decide, with no rush expected.

Bonneauville Donna Smith citizens committee David M. Williams Clifton E. Rodgers and Associates Harrisburg Williams Greg Orndorff

Soweto protest under guard on anniversary of 1976 riots

Thousands of Soweto blacks gather under police protection as students push for a general strike to mark the 1976 riots that left more than 680 blacks and three whites dead. Spain’s Adelio Suarez coalition wins first free elections in 43 years, centrists lacking majority. U.S. House sends Michigan Rep. Charles C. Diggs payroll records to federal grand jury amid payroll scandal probes.

JOHANNESBURG Syst Africa Soweto MADRID Spain Adelio Suarez comter WASHINGTON House of Representatives Michigan Charles C. Diggs D-Mich

Free film and live music at Gettysburg youth center

A free screening of "The Bancnpack at Notre Dame" occurs tonight at 8 at the Youth Malt Service Center on East igh Street. Friday features Enc Anms and Todd Mudd performing with singing and guitars from 8 36 to 10 30 p.m.

Notre Dame Eastigh St Gettysburg Anms Todd Mudd

Task Force To Meet On Friday For Education Budget Review

The Local Task Force on Right to Education will convene Friday at 9 15 a m in the Lincoln Intermediate Unit Office Cross Keys to review the Special Education budget. Richard Cam LIG Education rec ter will present as required by Pennsylvania to seek better special education in Adams Franklin York counties. The meeting is public.

Lincoln Cross Keys Richard Cam LIG Pennsylvania Adams Franklin York

Junior High Awards Honor Scholastic and Athletic Achievers

Scholastic and athletic honors were handed out at Gettysburg Junior High School in an assembly. David Beegle received the Outstanding Athlete Award, with McPherson Memorial scholastic prizes awarded to Michael Locher and Maria Buchnowski. Second place went to Franz Foltz and Keiti Moss. Special awards included Nota M. Baugher Wolf prizes to William Kellett and Gail McGlaughlin, with meritorious scholastic honors for several students. Dorothy M. Boyer History awards went to Edward Williams and Maria Duchnowski. Other top honors covered Industrial Arts English Mathematics and meritorious eighth grade scholars.

Gettysburg Junior High School David Beegle Edward Johnson McPherson John urges McPherson Michael Locher Maria Buchnowski Franz Foltz Keiti Moss Beegle Virginia Colestock Dorothy M. Boyer Edward Williams Maria Duchnowski Rebecca Titck Sharon Bowser William Yohe Charles L. Bridy Monicas Duchnowski Paul jlehring Marsha Galladay Rebecca Ham

Bendersville Plans Saturday Bicentennial Event

Bendersville invites people from miles around to a Saturday 6 PM gathering in the square. The event features the Bendersville Menalien Two and a cake walk with refreshments and a pre event open house by the Fire Co. Traffic will be detoured. Committee members include Kennedy Currens Pitzer Hartman Wright Dougherty McCauslin and McKinney.

Bendersville Bendersville Fire Co Fairfield New Oxford Menailen Kennedy Kenneth Darlene Currens Maurice Pitzer Jr Richard Hartman Gary Wright Carol Dougherty Betty McCauslin Mary McKinney

Cashtown Sixth Graders Graduate From Franklin Twp School

John Burgess, principal, told the Cashtown area sixth graders they face more independence in junior high as the student body grows from 400 to over 1,000. Christina Ann Mickley welcomed attendees as the ceremony featured musical selections and awards.

John Burgess Gettysburg Area Franklin Twp Cashtown Christina Ann Mickley Willima Timmins Adams County National Bank David Spangrude John Elwood Chapman Chandler Mott Robert C. Mackley Donna Waltz Timothy Luckenbaugh

Abbottstown Fire Queen Named Amid Carnival

Cynthia Menges, 17, daughter of Quay and family, was chosen Queen of the Abbottstown Fire Co at a Wednesday carnival. A June Delone High School graduate, she will represent Abbottstown in the Adams County Queen Contest in August. Runners up Diane Roth and Kelly Baker won bonds and trophies. Other contestants were Lori Huff Lynn Reichert and Maria Miller. The carnival continues with nightly meals and entertainment.

Cynthia Menges Quay Menges E. King St Abbottstown Abbottstown Fire Co Delone High School Miss Menges Adams County Volunteer Firemens Association Bendersville Deborah Erb Earl Abbottstown R. 2 Menges Community College U.S. Air Force Diane Roth Bernard Roth Kelly Baker Thomas Baker Lori Huff Harold Huff R-t Lynn Reichert Paul Reichart Maria Miller Charles Miller Michael Crapp UPS and Trone and Weikert Hanover Adams County John W. Murren Mary Ann Klinger Penelope Krepps Oxford Martyn Weaver McSherrystown National Central Bank James Aumen Brad Rodgers Rebel Star String Adams Brothers

Special Session on Coop s Rates

Adams Electric Cooperative invites members to a 7:30 p.m. meeting at the Gettysburg district office Route 34 two miles north of Gettysburg to discuss new rate schedules effective for July. General Manager Charles L. Overman explains the change and urges reservations by calling 3342171 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. in advance.

Adams Electric Cooperative Gettysburg Route Adams Electric Charles L. Overman Overman York County Stewartstown

New Oxford Development Approved

The Adams County Planning Commission recommended approval of a three acre residential subdivision in New Oxford led by Thomas J. Hufnagle Jr. The twelve lot plan features a cul de sac, off street parking, and sewer water hookups. The commission backs a regional economic plan endorsement for potential funding while limiting county commitments.

Adams County Planning Commission New Oxford planning commission Thomas J. Hufnagle Jr Hanover Water Works Rad Hufnagle Capitol Region OEDP John Callenbach res tram Callenbach PennDOT

Subdivision Plans Okay In Straban County

Straban supervisors approved two subdivision plans including a 20 000 square foot parcel for Frank Keller of Gettysburg and a 10 acre plot for Derroll Rhodenck. An occupancy permit was granted to Harold Golden. The meeting noted new U S Geological Survey topographic maps covering Adams County. Expenditures from the general fund totaled 769 20 and highway aid 34 066 68. The next meeting is set for June 30.

Straban Arthur Weaner Frank Keller Gettysburg R. G Derroll E. Rhodenck Gettysburg Harold K. Golden Weaner Adams County U.S Geological Survey St. Eads St Arlington awhote

Piney Mountain Home Complies With Pa Health Rules Sums Up

Bedridden Mervin Baker, 73, listed in satisfactory condition at Hanover Hospital after a bedroom fire at his Abbottstown home. Fire crews from Abbottstown New Oxford and East Berlin rescued him, then treated burns to his knees. Officials say the fire started under the bed in the electrical area and was controlled in about an hour. Piney Mountain Home for the Aged faces possible license action despite the state health department noting ongoing provisional licenses and inspections.

Mervin Baker Hanover Hospital W. King St Abbottstown New Oxford East Berlin Baker Donald Wildasin York Springs Conewago Construction Co Gregory Masemer Hanover R_5 Pennsylvania Department of Health Piney Mountain Kuhn state Department of Health Rind Department of Health Sandra Bell

Auto Crash Causes Minor Damage at New Oxford Intersection

An accident at 6 50 Wednesday evening at Lincolnway East and Center Square New Oxford caused 525 dollars in damage. Sharon L Sheely 18 of 106 Lincolnway East was driving east and slowed for a car signaling a right turn. Randy A Noe 17 of New Oxford struck Sheely from behind. no injuries reported.

Lincolnway East Center Square New Oxford Donald L. Rentzel Sr Sharon L. Sheely planns Randy A. Noe Sheely

Arrest Trip For Vandalism In East Berlin Cemetery

Dane W. Smith, 18, of East Berlin was jailed Wednesday after East Berlin police linked him to vandalism at East Berlin Union Cemetery. He appeared before Magistrate John C. Zeppard on criminal mischief and trespassing charges with bail set at 5000 dollars. Two juveniles may face charges. About 100 tombstones were knocked over and at least 50 broken during the incident.

Dane W. Smith East Berlin R. 2 East Berlin Union Cemetery Smith East Berlin John C. Zeppard Hampton

Weaver Withdraws From Borough Council Race

Norman F. Weaver withdraws as a two-year term candidate in Bor ineauville, leaving Richard Staub as the lone Democratic candidate for the two-year seat. Weaver, now a permanent rural mail carrier on Gettysburg Route 5, may be eligible to run under the Hatch Act, which congress may repeal. Three four-year term council seats will be filled in November with David Heberting, Raymond F. Small, and Howard A. HAVGaker on the Democratic ticket.

Norman F. Weaver Borineauville Weaver Richard Staub Bormeauville David Heberting Raymond F. Small Howard A. Havgaker

New Selects Our Price 5149 Per Yard

Imaginative durable serviceable and pretty liner fabric described with focus on price per yard. Forney runs weekdays eight to four thirty with Saturday hours noted in fragmentary form.

Problem Of Delinquency Discussed On WGET Program

Sgt Russell Potter Judge John MacPhail and Mrs Linda Hammer discuss juvenile justice in Adams County on WGET. They cite lack of parental love discipline and peer pressure as key factors and urge parents to listen to children while noting TV violence may influence a small share of youth crime.

Russell Potter Gettysburg Richard Selby WGET John A. MacPhail Linda Hammer Adams County pfi Hammer Mrs. Hammer Selby Potter Hamt

Local Weather Snapshot

Yesterday saw a high figure and last night recorded a low. Forecast notes for today include morning and noon readings at 8 30 a.m. and 12 00 p.m. with conditions awaiting updates.

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