Gettysburg July 2 Parade Features 20 Bands and 22 Floats
Gettysburg Centenary planners announce a two hour parade on July 2 with five Armed Forces bands and 15 high school and industrial bands pacing more than 6,500 marchers. Units include the U S Army Field Band Navy and Air Force groups plus local regimental and revived Civil War units. Twenty two floats feature a Gulf Oil sponsored display and a Hunley replica with flyovers by Pennsylvania National Guard and other military units. A July 2 program at Eternal Light Memorial includes a flag story by the 1st Battle Group and a 4 30 p m monument unveilings by Governor Donald Russell.
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Altoona
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Olmsted Air Force Base
Middletown
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Fort Myers
U.S. Air Force
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Washington
D.C
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Winston- Salem
Berlin
Fife and Bugle Corps
6Th Field
Harrisburg
Sons of Union Veterans
Confederate High Command
U.S. Coast Guard
Gettysburg College
Bucknell University
ROTC
Civil Air Patrol
Pennsylvania Army National Guard
03Th Armored Regiment
Pennsylvania Air National Guard
Philadelphia Cavalry
Gulf Oil Corp
South Carolina
Palmetto State
63rd Annual PCBL Sessions Held in New Oxford
The 63rd annual convention of the Pennsylvania Catholic Beneficial League drew about 90 delegates to New Oxford. Highlights included a Civil War campfire scene, a meal with themed centerpieces, a tour of the National Museum, and a lecture at the electric map. President W Roger Simpson was re elected. 31 new members were welcomed. Next year’s convention will be in Columbia.
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National Museum
W. Roger Simpson
Lancaster
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
Joseph Kealy
Xavier
Lincoln
Lee
Meade
Vera Smith
Paul Cole
Texas
Eddie Smith
G. Henry Roth
Bernard Frazer
James Redding
Keith McKenzie
Mary Ramer Eberhart
Simpson
C. J. Faust
Lebanon
Lucey Hiemenz
James Eckenroth
Paul Hemler
Mary Raimer Eberhart
Gettysburg
Thomas Monaghan
Margaret Greif
Columbia
Gerald Long
William Baumler
William Haberstroh
Rosary Council No. 8
MeDermitt Farm
Hanover
Queen of Peace Council No. 1
Gettysbburg
Virginia Hemler
Anna Marie Cole
Mary Codors
Catherine Cole
Virginia Smith
Juanita Ramer
Anna McDermitt
Genevieve Raffensperger
Marie Smally
Joan Hemler
Virginia and Alabama Monuments Re Dedicated Times
Virginia will re dedicate its monument at 10 am and Alabama will re dedicate its monument at 3 30 pm with ceremonies expected to honor the sites and participants.
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Virginia
Alabama
New Area Pastor Assumes Duties at Larmore Parish
The Rev. Benson Paui is elected as last regular pastor for the Larmore Lutheran Parish serving Lower Bermudian Church near East Berlin and Chestnut Grove Church near York Springs. He resumes duties after previously serving Loysville and moves into the former Jon Smith parsonage at Latimore. The Latimore parish was created in 1961 from rural churches.
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Benson Paui
Larmore
Latimore Parish
Wada
York Springs
Bermudian
Duncanville
M BR. Wamsher
Corpus Christi Procession at Conewago Chapel
The annual Corpus Christi procession at Conewago Chapel drew about 300 participants. The march moved from the church to two cemetery altars for benediction, then returned to the church where benediction occurred. The Blessed Sacrament was carried by Rev. Thomas Lawler and others with a canopy by Richard and John Sneeringer, Francis Moore, and Raymond Trunmer.
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Thomas Lawler
Thomas H Smith
Holy Spirit Hospital
Camp Hel
Richard and
John Sneeringer
Francis Moore
Raymond Trunmer
Helizschwamm Pastor Resigns to Join US Marine Corps
The Rev Carlton Ro Howells, pastor of the Heligzechwoamm Lutheran congregation, announced his resignation to the congregation Sunday. He will leave effective June 40 to become a chaplain at the US Marine Corps.
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Carlton Ro Howells
Heligzechwoamm Lutheran
Rever Wowells
Assistant Pastor Served Several Months
An assistant pastor served in the role for the past several months, providing duties typical of church staff and community guidance during this period. The tenure reflects ongoing religious and community service activities.
Fort Monmouth Soldier Reports for Duty July Eighth
A service member from Ft. Monmouth New Jersey will report for active duty on July 8. His wife and three children will stay at the parsonage for a month until housing near the fort is found.
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Ft. Monmouth
Fort Monmouth
TV Highlights June 22 to June 34 Feature Summer Lineup
Movie and TV listings show Lauren Bacall and Florence cast in two part cinema on Walt Disney beginning June 23 at 7 30 PM. Susan Hayward and Robert Mitchum star in White Witch Doctor on Saturday Night at the Movies June 22 at 9 00 PM. The Detective drama The Judge with O Richard Blasebart and Otto Kruger airs on Dick Powell Theatre June 25 at 9 50 AM. Don Murray and Diane Wa star in From Hell to Texas on Monday Night at the Movies June 34 at 7 30 PM. Franchot Tone leads Ticket to Tabity on Reckoning June 26 at 10 00 PM. Buddy Hackett and Joe Giola guest on the K Paar Show June 28 at 10 00 PM.
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Lauren Bacall Wall
Florence
Italy
Wall
Walt Disney
Susan Hayward
Robert Mitchum
Mcdonald Carey
Melvyn Douglas
Bob Lupe
Moscow
Auen
Franchot Tone
Kam Hanter
Adams County Set to Stage Early Reenactment and Howard Affair
Adams County Centennial Commission finished plans for a June 27 re-enactment of the Gettysburg capture by General Early and the July 1 General Howard Affair. Also set are a July 2 memorial service at the GAR Home and a 6 PM parade formation near the courthouse led by about 300 North participants.
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Adams County Centennial Commission
Gettysburg
General Early
General Howard
GAR
E. Middle St
VFW
North
Howard
Reynolds
Ciiil
County Commission
W. Clayton Jester
Primary expense deadline and local Civil War reenactment
Primary campaign expense deadline looms today as eight more filings arrive by noon. In the borough centennial events a reenactment features Howard Affair roles with Kendallhart Keefer Clapsaddle and others portraying town council members and Union/Confederate figures. Maps and programs will be printed for visitors.
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Joseph Kendlehart
General Early
Board of County Commissioners
E. Donald Scott
Charles Bender
Clarence Waybright
C. P. Keefer
John Burns
Wilson Clapsaddle
George Sandee
Howard
Driving Demands Maximum Effort Every Minute Behind Wheel
Allstate accident prevention director E R Klamm warns that even one sip behind the wheel can lead to a serious mishap, urging drivers to avoid alcohol while driving.
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E R Klamm
Allstate Insurance Companies
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