Dr. F. C. Fry Dies Lutheran Church Leader at 67
The Rev. Dr. Franklin Clark Fry, head of the Lutheran Church in America, died in New Rochelle Hospital after a cancer battle. He resigned as church president a week earlier due to failing health. Born in Bethlehem, he led the church since 1944 and helped form the LCA. Survived by a widow Hilda Drewes and two sons, the Fry family remains active in Lutheran ministry. Funeral arrangements were not announced.
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Palmyra Man's Father Dies At Valley View
Nelson R. Shomper, 57, of Valley View, father of a local resident, died Wednesday at his home. He was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View. Surviving are his wife Hilda H. Shomper, two sons Lamar Shomper of Palmyra and Bruce of Millersburg, three sisters, a brother, and four grandchildren.
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Palmyra
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Dean Hoffman Former Harrisburg Editor Dies
Dean M Hoffman 87 former Harrisburg newspaper editor died in St Petersburg Fla Funeral services will be held in Harrisburg Tuesday Hoffman a Millersburg native was a 1902 Dickinson College graduate He started at the Harrisburg Telegraph then Philadelphia North American Philadelphia Press Harrisburg Patriot and helped establish the Harrisburg Evening News He served as editor of both papers until his 1933 retirement and wrote several books
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Deaths and Funerals Gordon H Gingrich 63
Gordon H Gingrich 63 died Thursday at Good Haven Samaritan Hospital after nine years in Cedar Street residence. He was born in Dauphin County, Lebanon County native, son of the late Mr and Mrs Samuel Gingrich. Surviving are wife Mabel Buser. five daughters Mary Jury, Frances Evans, Gert Schaefferstown, Anne Palmyra, Helen Stover. a son Raymond C Deaven. eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. A daughter Ethel Goudy died in 1960.
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Wiconisto
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Schaefferstown
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Blanche I. Bixler 65. mother of Calvin Bixler Jr dies
Mrs Blanche I Bixler of Hegins RD 2 Lebanon dies at Pottsville Good Samaritan Hospital aged 65. Survived by husband four other children 18 grandchildren and two great grandchildren three sisters and two brothers.
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Local Brother Survives of Mary J Arnold Pyles Death
Cornwall resident Robert A Arnold Sr. is listed as the surviving brother of Mrs. Mary J Arnold Pyles who died Wednesday in Fairmount West Virginia. He is the only local survivor of the Lebanon County native.
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Randolph Churchill Dies at 57 Leaves Two Biographies
London UPI Randolph Churchill son of Winston Churchill dies at 57 after completing two volumes of a planned six volume biography. A commando and paratrooper with the Fourth Queen's Hussars he followed his father's footsteps into journalism and authorship. He served one term in Parliament and was twice married with two children surviving him.
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Cleona Borough Receives 325,500 HUD Sewer Grant
Cleona Borough secured a 325,500 grant for sewer facilities after a stalled process, bond costs rose and the authority feared tax payer burden. The contractor sought release from obligations, but HUD discussions opened new federal aid avenues, enabling the grant through persistent efforts led by Shutter and the Authority members.
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Two From Harrisburg Among Drowning Victims
Four youths died in Susquehanna and nearby creeks this week. Oscar L. Reeves, 13, of Harrisburg, drowned near City Island Beach while reaching for a drifting inner tube. Richard Howard, 21, of Harrisburg, drowned at Otter Creek near York during a student outing. Earlier victims included Michael P. Dial, 15, in Swatara Creek near Middletown, and Terry E. Schlusser, 17, in Conodoquinet Creek near Newville.
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Newville
John Daly Quits VOA Post in Rant at Boss
Washington AP report that John Charles Daly resigns as head of the Voice of America accusing Leonard Marks and his office of executive undercutting and maladministration over an aide transfer. Daly’s resignation takes immediate effect.
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Trinity Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School Opens in Robesonia
Trinity Lutheran Church Robesonia announces a vacation Bible school for nursery through senior high from June 10 to 21 daily 9 to 11:30 am with worship study and field trips to a museum a local farm and industry A closing picnic is planned June 20 While overflow is expected the junior high will meet in the parsonage garage The program includes a senior high teacher training course under Rev Victor Kroninger Jr and staff members from Trinity congregation with six host families offering homes to visiting children aged seven to fourteen
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Tobacco exports reach record highs in fiscal 1967
U S exports of unmanufactured tobacco in fiscal 1967 totalled 627.3 million pounds, up 33 percent from the previous year and the highest in 47 years. They were worth about 550 million dollars, reflecting a peak value as officials noted. Daly resigned amid a shakeup. Marks praised his year as chief of the U S government overseas radio. Daly, 5¢-year-old broadcaster and son-in-law of Chief Justice Earl Warren, was appointed by President Johnson on May 29, 1967.
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16000 Graduates Get State Scholarships
Harrisburg AP reporting that about 6,000 Pennsylvania high school graduates received state scholarships totaling up to 9.6 million dollars for the upcoming academic year, with 8,000 more applications being processed for trade, technical, business, and nursing schools. New standards lowered the maximum grant to 800 dollars, aimed at broadening aid to needy students. former maximum was 1,200 dollars.
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Lions Club Officers Attend Training School in Ephrata
About 150 Lions Club officers from Lebanon and Lancaster Counties attended a school of instruction for officers in the American Legion in Ephrata on Thursday night. Leo Sweikert led the session with past district governors serving as instructors including Abram Summers, Martin Schaeffer, Paul Cassel, Merrill Hasse, and Clarence Kline. District Governor Richard Boucer awarded plaques to secretaries with perfect reporting records, while District Governor Elect Elsa Rossini outlined goals and sought support. Summers reported Wayne Ober from Leona has returned from leader dog school with his dog Lady.
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Sennett Approves Action for Milton Hershey School
Harrisburg AP report notes Milton Hershey School gains state attorney general concurrence to admit non white boys this year for the first time. Atty Gen William C Sennett commends the board for the decision after the Supreme Court ruling on Girard College requiring open admission. Board revised admission rules and sought legal approval.
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Market Reports Open Higher on NYSE Amid Turbulent Day
NEW YORK UPI The market opened higher on the NYSE with mixed results across sectors. Steel and auto stocks moved variedly while oils held steady and the Treasury reported a balance of 5.208 billion dollars amid ongoing political commentary and legal concerns affecting market sentiment.
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Mercury Tops Ninety For First Time In Sixty Eight
Eastern Pennsylvania forecasts show daytime highs in the 70s through Wednesday with overnight lows in the 50s. Temperatures reach a muggy 60 degrees Thursday night as a June period averages six degrees above normal.
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Egg market report Philadelphia and New York prices
AP USDA report shows strong demand and mixed wholesale prices for eggs in Philadelphia and New York. Grade A extra large whites traded around 41 to 45 cents per dozen, with other sizes steady to slight declines. New York spot quotes list standards at 30 to 31 cents, whites and browns with varying high to low ranges, reflecting exchange and volume sales.
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Securities information from Newburger & Company
Later prices or information concerning these or any other securities may be obtained from Newburger & Company at Farmers Trust Building. Phone 272 5645.
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Strawberries vanishing prank shocks Ipswich display
In Ipswich England a prize strawberry display vanished within about 20 seconds after a prankster swapped a sign reading Please take one from a pile of leaflets for the berries. A show spokesman noted that the event left the stand with plenty of leaflets still available.
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World Mourners Honor RFK Across Capitals
United Press International reports mourners worldwide honor Robert F. Kennedy. Berlin sees 2000 youths at a monument ceremony, Stockholm marks the day with tributes, Canberra flags fly at half staff, Jamaica and Paris observers send condolences amid strikes and national reflection.
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Diocese selects Greensburg architect for St Pauls Cathedral remodel
APPROPRIATE PITTSBURGH UP I The Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese named a Greensburg architect as the winner of a competition to remodel the sanctuary of St Pauls Cathedral Francis O Conn or Church Students killed Istanbul A truck loaded with seven tons of wheat and carrying a group of students toward the city of More male teenagers are Maras Turkey overturned on a curve Thursday killing six than die from all other causes students and injuring 17
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Wall Street Firms Predict Moderate Market Rise Amid Policy Shifts
Good body & Co. expects a dampening effect on business activity and profits in the second half due to tax hike spending cuts and tight monetary policy, signaling only a modest market rise. Hayden, Stone Inc. questions whether Dow 935.68 will be the year high and urges buying on dips. Wright Investors' Service warns of interim declines in investment-grade issues, advising holding high-grade stocks, taking profits on fully priced issues, and building cash for lower-price opportunities.
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Lebanon Jaycees Plan Cleanup Of Old Union Canal Tunnel
The Lebanon Jaycees will launch a cleanup and beautification project at the Old Union Canal Tunnel site this Saturday. Co chairs Ray Heistand and Jay Wagner lead a committee including Al Anderson and Dave Gates. work spans three to four weekends with weekday evenings and donations from local merchants. Plans for next phases include repairing the path and steps to the tunnel and building new steps to the top lookout, with summer maintenance ongoing.
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Cancer Unit Director Attends Conference
Mrs. Muriel E. Kegerreis, ex executive director of the Lebanon County Unit, American Cancer Society, joined seven Pennsylvania cancer society staff in a four day staff development program at Penn State University. The ninth annual session focused on counseling cancer patients and families with case studies and practice sessions. Faculty included Penn State Ursinus College and health welfare institutions, examining state and federal health aid programs.
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Lebanon County
American Cancer Society
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