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Newspaper

Gettysburg Times

Location

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1973

Page

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Littlestown Teachers Rally as Arbitration Push Intensifies

Littlestown teachers march on picket lines after a public meeting at Littlestown High School. The district focuses on binding arbitration with the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board, while the board denies formal arbitration requests and considers filing an unfair labor practices suit.

catas Eres hgh school Marvin Bresident Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board PLRB Breighner taxpayers Littlestown Education Association LEA John Quashnoe

Local Jaycees Honor William DeRycke as Top Jaycee

William R. DeRycke of Twin Oaks was named the Number One Jaycee in Pennsylvania at the state Jaycees convention in Allentown. He earns a plaque and an all expenses paid trip to the National Jaycee Convention in Minneapolis in June. The local chapter won Region 32’s top chapter award for 1972-73 and tied for leading projects including Name Tag Franchise efforts aiding the mentally retarded, and the year’s sweepstakes project.

William R. DeRycke Oak Lane Twin Oaks Westinghouse Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Jaycees Allentown DeRycke Minneapolis Minn United States Paul Kriger

Weather Brief for Local Area

Fragmentary weather note records Baturday high and night low but lacks dates locations and concrete values. Another line mentions baberene and D3 but provides no usable figures or context for a full forecast or historical reading.

New Demands By Kidnappers

In Guadalajara AP reports Kidnappers holding U S Consul General Terrance Lisso state they will release him at the proper moment. The governor received a note claiming Lisso is well and new demands are to be announced later. Lisso's wife, at home with two young daughters, got a call from the captors with instructions to follow.

GUADALAJARA Mexico U.S Terrance lisco Leonhardy

Six Injured In Weekend Auto Crashes In Maryland Countryside

Six people were injured in two traffic accidents on county roads near Littlestown and Hanover Sunday. Carl C. Jensen and Ruth Jensen of Hanover suffered multiple injuries in a head on crash on Route 1 5 at 11 20 p m. Bechtel of Littlestown and Harper E Baker of Littlestown were treated for head lacerations and possible internal injuries. Police blamed Baker for overtaking at speed on a hill crest. Ronald Jensen escaped injury in the same crash. A second collision on Route 4 near Hanover at 4 p m Sunday injured a Hanover woman and her son.

Hanover Hospital Littlestown Hanover Litlestown Carl C. Jensen Wirt Ave Littlestown American Legion McSherrystown Fire Company HILLCREST Baker Jensen auto Jensen Ronald Jensen Bechtel

Apple Blossom Queen crowned at South Mountain Fairgrounds

About 4,500 spectators watched the Apple Blossom Festival at South Mountain Fairgrounds as Miss Starner was crowned queen by outgoing county blossom queen Mrs. Richard Slaybaugh. The queen's court included Jean Brent Pamela Tuckey Anne Group Sheila Lott Stella Peters Wanda Plank and others with Michelle Slaybaugh and two young flower girls. Donald B. Hudson served as master of ceremonies.

South Mountain Fairgrounds Suni Seeg Richard Slaybaugh Biglerville ac Starner Jean Brent on Brent Fairfield R Pamela Tuckey J Glenn Tuckey Aspers H Anne Group Richard C. Group Gardners R Michelle Slaybaugh Steven Slaybaugh Biglerville R. 1 Lori China Hale William Hale Arendtsville Wanda Carey William Carey Aspers Tony Rice Ronald Rice Donald B. Hudson Upper Adams

Probe Two Crashes In Littlestown

Richard Stonesifer, 31, Littlestown, treated for a lip injury after his car struck three parked cars on W King Street. Two motorists escaped injury in a $700 collision on E King Street near Walnut Street when Michael D Staub attempted to pass an eastbound car driven by Steven C Dalton who was turning left.

Richard Stonesifer Littlestown Warner Hospital W. King St E. King St Walnut St Michael D. Staub Gettysburg R

Jaycettes Hold Second Orientation Meeting in Gettysburg

The Gettysburg Jaycettes schedule the second orientation session for Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Moose building Jaycee rooms on York Street. State Jaycettes will pose questions about local and state Jaycette organizations. Mrs. William De Rycke chairs the program and urges Jaycette members and Jaycee wives to attend with questions prepared in advance.

Gettysburg Jaycettes Moose building York St State Jaycettes William De Rycke

Library Dims Lights Over Federal Library Aid

Libraries in Lee County Pennsylvania will dim lights at noon to dramatize loss of federal support under the 1974 budget. The American Library Association sponsors the campaign Dimming the Lights on the Public's Right to Know. Gettysburg will dim for one hour after opening at 12 15 p m potentially cutting 45 services if funds are not restored.

Lee County Public Library Pennsylvania American Library Association Gettysburg

Stocks Fall in New York as Market Slumps

In New York stocks dropped from last week’s rally as investors worry over inflation and Watergate. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell to 944.99 at midday, with broad declines amid active trading and uneasy sentiment.

NEW YORK

Birth announcements and Legion meeting notice

Mr and Mrs. Kump announce the birth of a daughter Saturday in Fairfield R 1. Mr and Mrs Marvin Straus announce a daughter Saturday. The Albert J Lewts American Legion meeting is this evening with a reception at 7.30.

Guy Kump i. rs Marvin Strausdaugh Fairfield R LEGION Albert J. Lewts

Crown Blossom Queen Miles Anna Starner Crowned

Crown Blossom Queen Miles Anna Starner receives her crown at the South Mountain fairgrounds ceremony in Ida County. The event featured the annual county fair with community crowds and Times Photo presence.

Miles Anna Starner idan County esa South Mountain fair grounds

Auto Chase Ends With Police Charges In Littlestown

A high speed chase began in Hanover at 1 21 Sunday morning and stretched into Littlestown where Allen L Rue 21 faced charges for failing to stop at signals and turning off his headlights. He allegedly drove a 1964 Pontiac at over 90 mph toward Littlestown before a roadblock blocked his path. The chase then returned to Hanover. Darrell Nixdorff discusses mental health services on WGET program The Seminary Explores.

Hanover Littlestown Allen L. Rue Hanover R. 5 Rue William Thompson Adams County Thompson E. King St Joseph T. Bollinger Darrell Nixdorff WGET A. Roger Gobbel

Moore And Smith Will Speak Here

Senator William J. Moore and Representative Clark Smith will be guest speakers at a legislative luncheon on Thursday May 17 at 12 noon at the Holiday Inn here. Attendees may ask questions after presentations. reservations via Chamber office 3341011 per Legislative Chairman Charles Overman.

William J. Moore Clark Smith Adams County Holiday Inn Chamber Charles Overman

Emmitsburg Opposes Sixes Bridge Reservoir Plan

Emmitsburg Town Council files formal letter of opposition to the Sixes Bridge Dam project. Officials say flood area would include the town sewage plant and part of a new development since 1963 maps. Letter to be part of the public hearing record for the Army Corps of Engineers at Catoctin High School in Thurmont Maryland on April 27, 1973.

Emmitsburg Sixes Bridge council Sixes Bridge Reservoir Army Corps of Engineers Catoctin High School Thurmont Maryland

Richardson Promises probe head for Watergate inquiry

AP dispatches report Elliot L Richardson pledges to appoint a special independent prosecutor to head the Watergate investigation and to seek Senate confidence in the effort. Separate items note Krogh affidavit contents related to Pentagon papers trial and Ellsberg link. Other briefs report Lebanon tensions easing after guerrilla attack and the transfer of mine safety enforcement to a new agency.

WASHINGTON (AP Elliot L. Richardson Senate max Richardson LOS ANGELES Matt Bryze White House Egil Krogh Daniel Ellsberg U.S Krogh transportation BEIRUT Lebanon

Suit Filed For Injuries At Service Station

A civil action noted in the Prothonotary's office seeks damages for Mrs. Kreitz in excess of 10000 and for Kreitz between 2500 and 10000. The complaint states on February 7, 1972 at Poland's service station she was struck by a closing service door cable to the face head and scalp and was admitted to Warner Hospital for head injuries.

pass Prothonotary's office

Fires Report From Nine County Units

Nine county fire companies answered calls to minor blazes as a wrecked 1962 Chevrolet caught fire while being towed from an accident near Hunterstown to Mummasburg. The driver, David Rexroth, 17, remained in satisfactory condition at Warner Hospital. passenger Michael Mays was released after observation. A smoke bomb caused a woodland fire near Hemlock Inn, and a clothes basket fire damaged a bathroom at Willie Felton Musselman’s home.

lew Biglerville Arendtsville Hunterstown Mummasburg Robert Baker Marlin Rexroth Goldenville Rd Rexroth David A. Rexroth Gettysburg R. 3 Warner Hospital Michael Mays Biglerville R. 's Baker Elliott Schlosser Willie Feltom C. H. Musselman

Hearts and Hills Rally for Charnita Club Purchase Plan

Carroll Valley Citizens Association processes 4500 questionnaires on buying the Charna ta club house and golf course as mortgage defaults threaten the resort. Retired Ambassador John F. Steeves leads CVCA and backs possible sale or joint operation to prevent decay. Over 100 Charnita property owners backed the plan at an April 14 meeting and agreed to survey remaining owners.

Carroll Valley Citizens' Association CVCA John F. Steeves Bluebird Trail Charnita Steeves fn ocnarthin tha fanl

W. C. Jester Dies At Home At Ninety-Four

Clayton Jester of Biglerville aged 74 died at his home about 10 o'clock this morning from a heart attack after long ill health. He was honored for service to the people for soil conservation and agriculture, receiving the Leadership Recognition Award in January. He helped organize the Soil Conservation District, served 1947 to 1960 on its board, and was the first Pennsylvania representative on the national conservation board. He held multiple agricultural and civic roles, including work with the South Mountain Fair, Farm Loan Association, and Gettysburg Civil War Round Table. He was a World War I veteran born in Wilmington Delaware, survived by his wife Myral Wasser. funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Clayton Jester Big Nerville Adams County Extensions Service Soil Conservation District Pennsylvania national conservation board Jester Maryland West Virginia Biglerville Raron Stacy Steevesams County committee York National Farm Loan Association Farm Credit District of Baltimore U.S. Department of Agriculture Masona American Legion Pennsylvania Farmers’ Association Pennsylvania Guernsey Breeders Association Wilmington Del M. Howard Flora Clayton University of Maryland Town State College Myral Wasser Monahan Funeral Home

Controversy Bubbles Over Chamita Resort Ownership

An ANCCLUSE with Chamita Inc. owners and Market Realty Corp, a Philadelphia area firm, is forming over last year’s sale of controlling interest from Charles Rist. Continued on Page 3.

MWHCUYCD Chamita, Inc Market Realty Corporation Philadelphia t the Charles Rist

Lutherans Name New Parish Worker at Christ Lutheran

Ruth Coleman was chosen as parish worker for Christ Lutheran Church by a special congregational meeting on April 1. Coleman, a graduate of Wilson College and Millersville State College with social work and teaching credentials, previously taught and worked as a social caseworker in Philadelphia Reading and Lancaster. She administered the Gettysburg Lutheran Home from its start until 1972 and will begin her duties amid a program that includes guest visits and community outreach.

Conneil Christ Lutheran Church Ruth Coleman Middle St St. James Philadelphia Reading Lancaster

NOW Chapter Plans First Meeting At Knoxlyn Road Home

The first official meeting of the fledgling National Organization for Women chapter will be held Tuesday evening at o clock at the home of Ms. Carolyn Nanamaker on Knoxlyn Road. Interested individuals are invited to attend to learn about the organization aims.

the National Organization for Women NOW Carolyn Nanamaker Knoxlyn Rd anova

Success and Fear of the Unknown in Gettysburg College Sermon

Rev. H. Gerard Knoche spoke at Christ Chapel on Good Shepherd Sunday about how success carries fear of an unknown future. He contrasted it with the reassurance of companionship and cited Africa and Russia as examples. Gettysburg College concert band and chapel choir performed, while a lacrosse clash with Franklin and Marshall ended 5-2 in the final minutes.

H. Gerard Knoche Christ Chapel Gettysburg College Knoche GOOD SHEPHERD Africa Gettysburg College Chapel Gettysburg Franklin and Marshall

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