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Gettysburg Times

Location

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1978

Page

1

Magistrate Klunk Suspended Pending Audit Of His Books

District court suspended Magistrate Klunk as auditors review irregularities in his office bookkeeping and fiscal management. All cases transferred to District Justice John Zepp Lit. Klunk appointed 1974 and elected 1975. term ends with further court order. Auditor Hartzell: complete audit needed before conclusions.

Robebert Hartzell Klunk John Zepp Lit Hartoen Dell Kump Spicer

Two Trees Tear Through Auto Fatal Crash Near Gettysburg Park

Mike Clapsaddle, 59, of Gettysburg R I, died Thursday when his sedan left a road off the battlefield, struck a White Oak and a second tree, after which fire crews and an ambulance aided the scene. He was returning home from a bowling outing.

Wheal- Geld Rd Mariyn P Mike” Clapsaddie Gettysburg R. 1 Marion P. Mike Clapsaddle Barry Sease Clapsaddie park

Joint Committee Plans For Fahnestock Building

Joint Committee outlines plans for the Fahnestock Building with a proposed toric structure. Details reference distance and time since prior work, noting the need for rapid preparation. Continued on page 137.

Fahnestock Bldg

Mount St. Mary’s Holds 100 Area Leaders Meeting

Mount St Mary’s president Anheiser outlined growth plans including a $3.4 million Gori complex, a 1,406 student undergraduate body, and a 6.4 million dollar budget. He noted 38 percent men and 42 percent women, with women first enrolled in 1972, and called for stronger town gown cooperation.

Anheiser

August Warm Dry Records In Gettysburg Times

August was warm and dry with rainfall below normal. Readings reached 93 degrees on August 20 while the month’s average approached 75 degrees, making it one of the warmest and driest Auguts in the period, though July remained cooler on record.

Gettysburg Times

Lawmaker Pushes Bills Aiding Senior Citizens

State Rep Kenneth J Cole of Adams urges passage of bills to expand tax breaks and rebates for seniors. He backs House bills to exempt low income seniors from certain taxes, raise eligibility for rent rebates, and widen support for aging programs as the General Assembly prepares for Sept reconvening.

Kenneth J. Cole Adams tader Cole Revenue Department

Inside The Times See Visitor's Directory Today On Page 20

A brief note points readers to the paper’s Visitor’s Directory featured on page 20. The directory lists local contacts, services, and institutions for quick reference. Readers are invited to consult the page for current listings and hours.

Postpone Test For Borough Policeman

A borough police officer’s test is postponed due to an issue with the exam schedule. The new date is set from September 6 to September 23, with fever reported in the building area affecting operations.

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To Honor Pulitzer Winner Richard L. Wilson at Gettysburg College

Pulitzer Prize winner and former Washington Bureau columnist Richard L. Wilson will receive an honorary Doctor of Literature from Gettysburg College at the September convocation. The 8 p.m. ceremony in the College Union ballroom features President Charles Glassick delivering the address. Wilson’s career includes work with Nations, Des Moines Register, Minneapolis Tribune, and LOOK, plus multiple journalism honors.

Richard L. Wilson Gettysburg College College Union Charles £. Glassick Wilson Washington Bureau of Nations public Des Moines Register Minneapolis Tribune LOOK actul Washington Sigma Delta Chi national journalism honorary society

Adams County Office for Aging OKs 1979 Budget and Contracts

The Adams County Office for Aging Inc. approved a 1979 budget of $308,957 at a special meeting. Lutheran Social Services was awarded $119,965 to operate five senior centers in Gettysburg Littlestown New Oxford York Springs and Biglerville plus homemaker and home health aide services costing $40,384 for 6,675 hours. John J. Plesay Jr. was hired for part time chore services at $3,852 for minor home repairs for residents aged 60 or above. The board noted a countywide survey of residents 60 plus and urged anonymous return with no ID required.

Adams County Office for Aging Inc ACOFA Lutheran Social Services, Inc Rt. 15 north Gettysburg Littlestown New Oxford York Springs Biglerville ACGFA John J. Plesay Jr

Dog Law Enforcer Looks to SPCA to Ease Stray Load

Pennsylvania State Dog Law Enforcement Officer Robert L. McKain patrols Adams County, averaging about two stray dogs daily. He surveys unlicensed dogs, dog bite cases, and kennel inspections, while noting more strays unless a new shelter reduces the burden. He keeps 90 years of diary notes and seeks off duty time to write about his law enforcement career in Central Pennsylvania.

SPCA Robert L. McKain Lincolnway East New Oxford Pennsylvania McKain East Berlin Adams County Society For Prevention of Cruelty West Shore animal shelter Mechai

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