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Newspaper

Gettysburg Times

Location

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1978

Page

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Colloquium On Luther Set At Seminary Wednesday

The ninth annual Martin Luther Colloquium, by the Institute for Luther Studies, will be held Wednesday at Gettysburg Seminary Chapel at 10 a.m. The program features lectures by Leif Grane and Marilyn Harran on baptism and transformation, with subsequent talks by Dr. Jenson and Dr. Gritsch, and a concert by the seminary choirs in the evening. The event highlights baptism’s role in Lutheran formation and Christian growth.

Institute for Luther Studies Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg Luther Leif Grane U. of Copenhagen Denmark Herman G. Stuempfle Jr Grane Marilyn Harran Barnard College Columbia U N.Y Robert W. Jenson Eric W. Gritsch Parker B. Wagnild Stuempfle Gritsch

Dr Rob Kling 7th Speaker On Computers at Gettysburg College

Dr Rob Kling of the University of California Irvine will speak on Automated Information Systems and Policy Making at 8 oclock Sunday evening October 29 in Bowen Auditorium McCreary Hall Gettysburg College. The talk is the seventh in a fall series tied to the Senior Scholars Seminar on Computers and Human Communication Problems and Prospects.

Rob University of California, Irvine University of Wisconsin Stanford Research Institute Association for Computing Machinery ACM

Local Weather Update Missing Key Readings

Incomplete report notes Monday's high and this morning's low but no values provided. Forecast references times today at 3 30 am and 10 30 am without accompanying data.

Rotary Has Roundup Of Views On The Community

A Gettysburg Rotary Club panel at the YWCA Monday explored “The Community” with four members. Clark Smith urged free enterprise and limited government, calling himself conservative and proposing civic volunteerism, business involvement, and aiding those under bureaucratic rule. Samuel Teeter discussed crime and youth detention, noting juvenile cases rise and local efforts use Franklin County detention. emphasis on early guidance to curb future issues. Clarence Benson moderated, with focus on education and the Gettysburg Area School system to prepare youths for productive citizenship.

Gettysburg Rotary Club YWCA Clarence Benson Clark Smith Smith Pennsylvania eide Samuel Teeter Adams County Franklin county Gettysburg School Gettysburg Area

Old Farmer's Almanac predicts bitter February

A vintage Old Farmer’s Almanac edition forecasts a harsh February with a mean tempo 11 degrees below average in the month and various snow events. It also notes March and April trends, plus a wary warning about past accuracy and wartime bans on publication.

California George Washington

Fire at Atlantic City damages row of stores and an apartment

A smoky general alarm fire on the Atlantic City Boardwalk damaged 10 stores and an apartment. Firefighters worked through the night and into morning to contain it. One policewoman was injured and 11 treated for smoke inhalation. Damage estimated at iron based on rising real estate values near Resorts International Hotel Casino.

ATLANTIC CITY Lawrence id ilron Kentucky miness avenues Central Pier Resorts Interna-ional Heiel Casino

Two Bicycles Stolen In Gettysburg Borough

Gettysburg Borough Police reported two 10 speed Peugoot bicycles stolen Monday and today involving Gettysburg College student James Purcell and Kay Spriggs both from Gettysburg Ri Spriggs bicycle valued at 180 dollars. Police also noted a car truck collision at 430 PM Monday with motorists Barbara Fissel Orrianna and Jill N Coleman of Biglerville Minor damages. A set of keys found outside Zerfing's Hardware on Baltimore Street were turned in and can be claimed at the police station with proper ID.

Gettysburg James Purcell Gettysburg College Kay Spriggs Gettysburg Ri Spriggs Barbara Fissel Orrianna Jill N. Coleman Biglerville

Israeli Cabinet Studies Peace Pact Draft in Jerusalem

The Israeli Cabinet met for a second day to study a draft peace treaty with Egypt. Prime Minister Begin reportedly has reservations on several points, with Haaretz noting unhappiness about Sinai military arrangements and political normalization steps. The Jerusalem Post says reservations do not include links to the Palestinian issue.

JERUSALEM JAP Egypt Menachem Begin Begin Washington Haaretz Sinai Peninsula Israel Jerusalem Post said Begins

Allied Veterans Plan Veterans Day Events in Littlestown

The Allied Veterans Council of Adams County outlines a NOV 4 military ball at Littlestown VFW, a NOV 5 memorial service at 11 AM, and a noon NOV 5 ritual at the Queen Street monument. Mason-Dixon Memorial Post 6954 leads. Cajun Country Orchestra and local clergy participate.

Allied Veterans Council Adams County Ocker-Snyder American Legion Littlestown Gerald W. Daley Allied Veterans group VFW Veterans Monument Queen St Mason-Dixon Memorial Post VFW of Daley John C. Riley

Two People Injured In Three Auto Accidents Monday

State police investigated three crashes Monday with two injuries. A 8:40 a.m. crash on Rt 234 near Arendtsville sent an unnamed woman to the hospital after a pole struck her car. Arendtsville firemen assisted. At 9:33 p.m. a 19 year old from Lake Heritage, David Fox, rolled his 1977 Datsun on Mummasburg Road. he declined treatment. A 5:05 p.m. crash on Rt 116 near Brushtown between a 1975 International truck and a 1969 Pontiac left no injuries.

Cartisse waser Hospital Rt. 234 Arendtsville Bigierville Fire Company Arendisville David A. Fox Lake Heritage Mummasburg Fox Rt. 116 Brushtown John W. Myers Hanover

Gettysburg Lions Donate $350 To Community Projects

The Gettysburg Lions Club met at Stonehenge Restaurant and allocated 350 from its Charity Fund to local groups. Distributions included 175 to Gettysburg Midget Football, 150 to Gettysburg Soccer League, 25 to Adams County 4 H Clubs, and 100 to the Halloween Parade. Simon Montforte discussed Public Welfare laws. Lion members were honored, and plans for a Ladies Night dinner theater event were announced.

Gettysburg Lions Club Stonehenge Gettysburg Gettysburg Soccer League Adams County Simon Montforte directo Adams County Public Welfare Department Richard Guise Jack Breas George Fair Tom Metz Robert Zelner Kenneth Reinhart Oregon Ridge Glenn Harner Don Moul Jack Bream

Fire Kills as Gas Line Explodes Near Houston Suburb

An early morning gas pipeline blast near a mobile home park in Brookside Village Texas caused a spectacular fire seen for 30 miles. At least five people were killed and 40 injured with the fire ending about three hours after the explosion. Authorities feared higher death tolls as wrecked trailer homes were inspected. Lt. Tom Thacker of Brazoria County Sheriff’s Department said five bodies were found in a nearby field and it appeared victims were fleeing the scene. Cause of death not known. Witnesses called the blast like an atomic bomb.

BROOKSIDE VILLAGE Texas Houston Tom Thacker Brazoria County

Fire at Gettysburg garage damages work room

Firemen saved most of a combined work and recreation room in a converted garage behind Ward McCreary’s home on Hanover Street at 11 49 a m Monday. Firefighters confined the work room but the linked recreation area suffered severe heat and smoke damage. Cause is under investigation with damage estimated from 3000 to 4000 dollars.

Ward McCreaf Hanover St James First Assiasani David Staub Staub Emmitsburg Nettie Ashbaugh N. Seton Ave Eugene Myers Littlestown Pinetown

Inside The Times Local News Highlights

Local news brief features brief notices and highlights across pages 23 to 45 including obituaries amusements crosswords comic sections and radio and TV listings. Regular columns by Amusements Star Tracking and Ann Landers are noted with sports classifieds on pages 8 9 10 11 12 13.

Inside The Times Comics & Crosswares Radio& TV Ann Landers

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