HGAC to mark third anniversary with banquet at Sheraton
Historic Gettysburg-Adams County Inc. will host a public dinner on Sept 26 at the Sheraton Inn south of Gettysburg to celebrate its founding. Henry Magaziner, Philadelphia architect and NPS adviser, will give a one hour illustrated lecture on preservation efforts, with proceeds $5 including tip.
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Adams Couny Historical Society
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New Oxford
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Mount Saint Mary's to Begin Classes Sept 6 With Largest Enrollment
Mount St. Mary’s College, America’s oldest independent Catholic college, starts classes September 6 with a record enrollment of over 1400 students, a rise of more than 70 from 1977-78. The 400 freshman class is the largest, with 620 women and 78 men from 27 states and abroad, as Mount expands facilities and elevates its coed program.
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St. Joseph's College
Emmitsburg
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Klunk Blasts Rura Over Future Election Claims
Adams County Commissioner Robert W. Klunk issued a statement rebutting Taxpayers Association president Michael Rura. Klunk accused Rura of pursuing personal gain or future election advantage while criticizing county competence and tax increases. He cited mandates from state and federal governments and defended existing salaries and duties of elected officials.
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Adams County Taxpayers” Association
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Taxpayers’ Association
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All Junior High Pupils To Report At Same Opening Day
Principal John Burgess announced that Gettysburg Junior High will open this year for all Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Graders on Tuesday morning September 5. Student Council representatives will help new students settle in.
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John Burgess
Local Weather Forecast Frayed OCR Snippet
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Holiday Monday For Most Countians
Adams County observes Labor Day with most offices including the Chamber of Commerce banks and post offices closed. The Gettysburg Times will not publish on Monday in line with the long standard tradition.
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Chamber of Commerce
Gettysburg Times
Historic Gettysburg Marathon Set For September 16
More than 17 states will be represented as Gettysburg hosts its first Historic Gettysburg Marathon on September 16 at the National Military Park. Over 1600 entry requests have been filed, with 34 pre-registered so far and a final surge expected the race day. Local couple Robert and Debbie Selby train daily on the park route, averaging about 10 miles per session for the full 26 miles. A Honolulu entrant and a three generation Ohio family are noted among participants, highlighting broad interest in the inaugural event.
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South Mountain Fair Opens Monday At Arendtsville
The annual South Mountain Fair near Arendtsville opens Monday and runs through next Saturday. Organizers expect a busy weekend as groups and businesses set up displays for the county exposition, a county staple since 1622, and officials predict one of the best fairs yet.
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Summer worship ends at National Park Amphitheatre
The tenth season of Gettysburg Ministerium summer worship at the National Park Amphitheatre concludes this Sunday at 8 a.m. with Rev. Robert Shreiner speaking. An average of 125 attendees have gathered for the outdoor service, whose offerings support ministerium emergency and transient needs. The instrumental group led by Brent Smith features Wayne Steinour, Janet Bretzman, Chris Moore, John Hoffman, James Harness, James Hammers, George Carey, Alan Waybright, Kirk Smith, and Luther Smith. Clergymen participating include Rev. Peter Kutner Adams Rescue Mission, Rev. Harold Bowser Church of the Brethren, Rev. Donald Powers Foursquare Gospel, Rev. Joseph Fissel Assembly of God, Rev. Robert Shremer Bethel Mennonite, Rev. David Dunn First Baptist, Rev. Marcus Briggs Church of the Nazarene, Col Meredith Smith USAF chaplain retiree, Church Women United, Rev. James Tipton Gettysburg Theological Seminary, and Rev. Kart Petersen chaplain of Gettysburg College.
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Wayne Steinour
Janet Bretzman
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John Hoffman
James Harness
James Hammers
George Carey
Alan Waybright
Kirk Smith
Luther Smith
Peter Kutner_ Adams
Harold Bowser
Church of the Brethren
Donald Powers
Foursquare Gospel Church
Joseph Fissel
Assembly of God
Robert Shremer
David Dunn
First Baptist Church
Marcus Briggs
Church of the Nazarene
Meredith Smith
Air Force
Church Women United
James Tipton
Gettysburg Theological Seminary
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Gettysburg Colese
PennDOT Week Work Schedule in Adams County
PennDOT released the weekly work list for Adams County. The Bridge Crew will replace deteriorating pipe on SR 613 between Route 4 and Dick’s Dam Rd. An inlet will be placed on E King St SR 230 in Littlestown. Crews will mow around guard fences on Route 15 from Heidlersburg to Route 30 and patch shoulders on LR 3424 north of Cross Keys with oil and chips. Route 15 paving from Marsh Creek to Maryland boundary. Schedule subject to change.
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Freshmen Arrive as Gettysburg College Opens New Year
Gettysburg College welcomes 541 new students for its 47th academic year. Freshmen 292 men and 249 women check into dorms, receive IDs, and begin a five day orientation. Events include Service of New Beginning at Christ Chapel, faculty orientation, class registration, a student talent show, and the annual convocation with President Charles E. Glassick speaking on So What. Richard Wilson will receive an honorary Doctor of Literature degree.
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Holiday Death Toll May Reach Total Of 570
CHICAGO AP The National Safety Council warned the Labor Day weekend could claim 470 to 570 highway deaths as millions take the last warm weather holiday. Nine deaths were reported by 5 00 a m EDT today. The council estimates 100 to 120 lives could be saved if belt use is universal.
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Adams County childbirth classes begin September six
The Adams County Visiting Nurses Association resumes childbirth education at St James Lutheran Church York Street on Wednesday September six at 730 pm. The seven week course covers pregnancy prenatal care labor delivery newborn postpartum breastfeeding and labor breathing techniques. A 510 fee applies. financial assistance available through the VNA office. Open to expectant parents for Warner Hospital births.
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St. James Lutheran Church
York St
Lynne Kreisher
Connie Sanger
Visiting Nurses Association
Historians to Meet Adams County History Talk
Dr. Frederick Tilberg will speak on battlefield conservation at the Adams County Historical Society meeting. The event is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Schmucker Hall on the seminary campus.
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