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Gettysburg Times

Location

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1973

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Bonneauville to Seek Bids for Water and Sewer Units

Bonneauville Municipal Authority plans to open bids June 21 for both water and sewer systems. Chairman Riley C. Harbaugh and Gilbert T. Hess of the FHA announced loan and grant packages totaling 1,000,000 plus EPA and state grants. Engineer schedule targets June 20, 1974 completion with bid awards September 20.

Bonneauville Harbaugh FHA Hess Federal Environmental Protection Agency state Department of Commerce

Auxiliary Of Seminary Holds 21st Annual Meeting

The Lutheran Theological Seminary Auxiliary met on Wednesday on campus to discuss the State of the Seminary and female students views and future church service. Officers for the year elected include Mrs. John C. Stuff president and Mrs. Walter Hafer vice president with other posts. Synodical representatives and committee chairmen were named including Mrs. Edward Dreikorn and Mrs. Paul Reaster among others to handle promotion and nomination duties.

Lutheran Theological Seminary John C. Stuff Gettysburg Walter L,. Hafer Blain Frederick H. Roberts Cumberland, Md Clarence A. Benson Stuff

Countdown On Skylab Double Launch Nears

CAPE KENNEDY AP The Skylab 1 astronauts Charles Conrad Jr. Paul J. Weitz and Dr. Joseph P. Kerwin passed final preflight exams on the last training day as a dual countdown built toward next week's space station mission launches. Weather service forecasts good conditions with partly cloudy skies southerly winds in the 10 mph range and temperatures in the 80s for Monday.

CAPE KENNEDY America Space agency Charles Conrad Jr Paul J. Weitz Joseph P. Kerwin National Weather Service

Bookmobile Expands Routes and Adds Evening Service

Adams County Public Library unveils a summer schedule adding five new stops Kingsdale firehall Union Two York Springs Green Acres Woodlore Woodcrest Twin Oaks and offering one evening weekly run at New Oxford and Littlestown. New driver Gary Williamson, a Shippensburg student, joins as summer staff while a replacement vehicle is planned for fall delivery.

Adams County Public Library Kingsdale firehall Union York Springs Green Acres Woodlores Woodcrest Twin Oaks Mary Wilson Louise Pittman Carmen Foye

Stocks Slip As Fed Rate Move Dampens Markets

New York stocks continued sliding as traders priced in the Federal Reserve's discount-rate actions. The Dow Jones average shed about 5 points to 934.23 at midday after earlier declines.

NEW YORK nake Federal Reserve

Prelude and Choir Sing at Gettysburg Presbyterian Service

At Gettysburg Presbyterian Church a 10:45 Sunday worship features a Gettsyburg College ensemble performing selections by Doug Schmolze as Prelude and Offertory. Junior and Adult Choirs join for Hutson’s anthem Lift Your Hearts Ye Sons and Daughters.

Gettysburg Presbyterian Church Gettysburg College Doug Schmolze Hutson C. William Settle L. Theodore Gilbert Fellowship Tall C. Harold Johnson Viktor E. Frankl Eisenhower seeeesen

Indictments Tied Vesco Cash to Officials

Former Attorney General John N. Mitchell and ex Commerce Secretary Maurice H. Stans, along with New Jersey financier Robert Vesco, were indicted in a federal probe tied to Vesco. They allegedly took a $200,000 secret cash contribution to influence an SEC investigation. Vesco is abroad and the money was later returned.

Atty John N. Mitchell Commerce Maurice H. Stane New Jersey Robert L. Vesco Vesco Michell Stane Securities and Exchange Commission

Man Injured When Forcing Off Highway Near Littlestown

D Varick sent 7 34 lst King 5 St Littlestown man Sentz injured when his car was forced off Route 19 by an unknown vehicle, crashed through a fence, and tumbled a 100-foot embankment near Hanover Shoe Farms at 1 05 this morning. He suffered a fractured right ankle and was listed in satisfactory condition at Hanover Hospital. Damaged car valued at 1900. Police seek the other driver. another Littlestown motorist Melvin D Miller Jr 27 mentioned.

varick King Littlestown Littestown Sentz Hanover Hospital west berm Hanover Lentz Melvin D. Miller Jr

AME Zion To Honor Women At Sunday Service

Several area women will be cited for church and community contributions during the Women’s Day service at St. AME Zion Church Sunday at 11 am. Lay women lead the service with recognition for Jeanne Harner Virginia Hill Crank Odom Shirley Sistrunk Mary A. Nutter Louise Cooper Hazel Saunders Louise Enty Cassie Nutter.

St. AME Zion Church Jeanne Harner Virginia Hill St. Paul Gene Timbers dirner

Burned As He Puts Fuel In Tractor

A Littlestown area man suffer burn injuries when his farm tractor exploded while he was refueling at his home near Frogtown at 9 45 this morning. Earl Cool 40, operator, plans to seek treatment for burns to his right leg. Fire Chief Richard Stuller said the ignition came from heat or a spark from the turning motor. The fire caused about 300 dollars damage to the John Deere tractor engine and wiring. A passing motorist kept the blaze under control with a portable extinguisher until Littlestown firefighters arrived.

Littlestown Frogtown Earl Cool Richard Stuller Cool Stuller John Deere

Gettysburg spring flea market draws 150 dealers from nine states

Approximately 150 antique dealers from nine states and the District of Columbia converge on downtown Gettysburg for the third spring tea Market on May 19. Norris Minter, directing the Local Retail Merchants Association, expects about 20,000 attendees to fill Lincoln Square and surrounding blocks as dealers display items from old furniture to Civil War relics. The event runs from 6 a.m. to evening, with shoppers benefiting from a regional showcase that could rival a weeklong trip.

states District of Columbia Gettysburg third spring Retail Merchants Association Norris Minter Lincoln Square York and Baltimore Sts Chambersburg and Carlisle Sts Pennsylvania Ohio Massachusetts New York New Jersey Delaware Maryland Virginia West Virginia Minter

Fairfield Youth Seeks Name Change

A petition filed by Robert Arthur Staley, 18, Fairfield, seeks to change his given name. Judge John A. MacPhail took the matter under advisement after Staley said he has been known since birth as Robert Staley Scott and that his license and records carry the Scott name. He has lived with his aunt and uncle on Main Street, Fairfield, and has no contact with his natural parents, Donald and Mrs. Staley. The aunt said Donald Staley brought Robert to live with them after his parents separated about four months after his birth in February 1955.

Robert Arthur Staley Fairfield John A. MacPhail Staley Robert Staley Scott Scott Joseph Scott Main St

Nye baby born at Warner Hospital today

Mr and Mrs James Nye of 137 W Middle St announce the birth of a daughter at Warner Hospital today.

Warner Hospital James Nye Middle St

Goodling votes no in Cambodia bombing spending clash

The Associated Press reports Representative George A. Goodling of the district voted no as the House rejected additional spending authority for bombing in Cambodia during a late week roll call.

HOW GOODLING Associated Press George A. Goodling House U.S Cambodia

Watergate figure McCord testifies on assurances in probe

In Washington James W. McCord Jr. testifies he would not have joined the Watergate operation without guarantees from officials that he would be protected. In other items, a tornado in Joplin leaves 87 dead or injured, and Lebanon reports Palestinian guerrillas killed in border fighting.

BEIRUT Lebaron JOPLIN Supersons t ra Lebanon Syria WASHINGTON (AP James W. McCord Jr Atty John

Memorial Day Parade Plans And Teachers Vote Tie In Gettysburg

Gettysburg committee outlines the Memorial Day parade with five divisions including military units and school bands. Separately in Littlestown, 64 teachers unanimously accept a taxpayer plan to end a 12 day strike and return Monday if the school board adopts the proposal, with terms kept secret until boards review.

Mondey Littlestown Education Association LEA Littlestown School District Taxpayers Association LSDTA John ©. Richardson taxpayers’ group Richardson Marvin P. Breighner Marvin Breighner Elwood Breighner taxpayers’ committee

Gettysburg Area School Board Sets 1973 74 Budget Meeting

The Gettysburg Area school board meets Monday at 8 PM in the administration building meeting room Biglerville Road. Agenda includes tentative adoption of the 1973 74 budget and salary schedules for classified employees. Also on tap are psychologist screening committee report, Junior High renovation schematics, two teacher contract extensions, resignations and staff appointments, new positions, a tentative 1973 74 school calendar, insurance bids, and election of secretary, treasurer, and audit firm.

Gettysburg Area school board Biglerville Rd

SJC President To Get Degree At The Mount

Sister Margaret Dougherty D C president of Saint Joseph College in Emmitsburg will receive an honorary degree from Mount Saint Marys College on May 27 as Mount graduates its 165th class. A Baltimore native she entered Saint Joseph in 1932 and the Daughters of Charity in 1933 guiding the college for 164 years. She has long been a friend of Mount Saint Marys and belongs to multiple professional associations. She was named the sixth president of Saint Joseph College in 1968.

Saint Joseph College Emmitsburg Margaret Dougherty D.C Mount Saint Mary’s College Mount Baltimore Pikesville Daughters of Charity alpacaous uarcce Mount Saint Mary’s American Association of Colleges the American Association for Higher Education National Catholic Education Association American Council on Education Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Saint Joseph College j

Scouts and Cubs Plan Flower Bearing at Gathering

All scouting units and school children are asked to bring flowers. At Thursday’s meeting the Cubs outlined a plan to place flowers at the event, coordinating with participants for a shared display.

Ground breaking for U S Heritage land Holiday Inn No 2

Ground breaking for the U S Heritage land project along Lincoln Highway Straban t near Don Warner s Chevrolet. William S Ayre president of U S Heritage Inc and Holiday Inn operator announced a new Holiday Inn No 2 as part of the complex. First phase valued at over 4 25 million began April 24 with completion slated for June 1974. The eight story Holiday Ten will have 207 rooms and overlook Gettysburg battle fields borough and Adams County hills. A convention center with varied meeting rooms for groups from 5 to 1 300 is planned. The article notes a senior chorus concert this evening at 8.

U.S U.S. Heritageland Gettysburg CONVENTION CENTER Littlestown High School Ayre

Concert Postponed Amid School Admin Explanation

An administration spokesman announced the concert is postponed with no new date provided. The postponement affects the school event schedule and venue status remains unchanged.

Artificial Blooms Banned Till Winter At Evergreen Cemetery

Howard Kitzmiller Evergreen Cemetery superintendent outlines grave flower rules. Natural cut flowers and potted plants may be placed anytime and stay until withered. Potted arrangements limited to one man’s move. Artificial flowers prohibited May 1 to December 1.

Howard Kitzmitler Evergreen Cemetery Kitzmiller

Fish And Game Unit To Meet In Orrtanna Tonight

William Lentz will show elk hunting slides taken in Cody Wyoming during the Adams County Fish and Game Association meeting in Orrtanna clubroom tonight at 8. Reports include in season trout stocking in various streams and the purchase of 500 pheasants to be raised at pens in Orrtanna.

William Lentz Cody Wyo Adams County Fish and Game Association Orrtanna Orr[tanna

Mrs McCabe 85 Dies Suddenly At Warner Hospital

Mrs Florence F E McCabe aged 85 of Steinwehr Avenue died Thursday at Warner Hospital at 5:57 p.m. Coronary thrombosis listed as cause by Adams County coroner Dr Robert Lefever. Born in Tawa she was daughter of the late Frank and Alice Gibbs. Survived by husband Guy McCabe a son John F McCabe two daughters Mrs Emory N Kemler and Mrs Wendie R Stevens two brothers Paul Gibbs and Edmond Gibbs seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by Peters Funeral Home Carlisle Street incomplete.

Florence FE. McCabe Steinwehr Ave Warner Hospital Adams County Robert $. Lefever Tawa Frank and Alice IL. (Phillips) Gibbs Conewago Presbyterian Church Hunterstown McCabe Bonneauville

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