Sunshine After Rain Smiles on Ida and Community
Ida Beverage notes a sunny morning after heavy rain that flooded roads and streams. Frank Valentine and his dog were nearly swept away in the Monongahela at New Geneva during rescue efforts. Carolers near Smithfield bring cheer to elderly residents, while Christmas cards are being addressed with holiday notes. Puppies there were promised but all gone. humane society to provide pets. A muskellunge weighing 22 3/4 pounds and 43.125 inches was caught in Kinzua tailwaters by Bob Petro. Crown American’s Atty. Raymond M. Wendier visits Mason-Dixonland. Point Marion Eagles Aux hosts Christmas party with gift exchange. Santa arrivals planned at Eagles Hall. youngsters guided to orders for Christmas.
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Ida
Frank Valentine
Monongahela
New Geneva
Pa Frank
Twila Burchinal
Greer Building
Monongalia County
Point Marion
Eagles Club
Eagles Hall
Eagles
Santa Claus
Santa
Greene County tax rates stay the same for 1973
Greene County residents across 20 townships will pay identical taxes to 1972 as budgets are set for 1973. Perry Township with Mt. Morris shows a 12 mill real estate levy a $3 per capita tax and a $10 occupation tax. The township shares a 1 percent wage tax and 1 percent real estate transfer tax with Central Greene School District. Township supervisors Herman Kiger Floyd Birch and Carl Phillips govern with secretary Wilma Pyles and solicitor John Hook of Waynesburg.
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Greene County
Perry Township
Mt. Morris
Central Greene School District
Herman Kiger
Floyd Birch
Carl Phillips
Wilma Pyles
John Hook
Waynesburg
Fayette Co Supervisors announce tentative 1973 budget
Springhill Township in Fayette County expects final adoption of the 1973 tentative budget at the December 27 meeting. Expenditures total 78,960 based on existing taxes with 46,060 from the General Fund and 32,000 from the State Fund. Revenue relies on the 10 mill real estate tax, a 0.5 percent earned income tax, and a 5 dollar occupation privilege tax.
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Springhill Township
Fayette County
Firemen re elect officers Mt Morris group keeps leadership
At the Mt Morris Community Volunteer Fire Company December meeting the same officers were retained including Fire Chief Bobby Delaney Assistant Chief Francis Minor President John Leweller Vice President Albert Neely Secretary Raymond Fox Assistant Secretary James Mason Treasurer Francis Fox Captain Jim Dulaney First Lieutenant ODell Stoneking and trustees Willis Phillips O Dell Stoneking and Raymond Fox The group also voted to tile over the hardwood floor in the social room of the firehall with about 20 men working last Friday evening Other routine business was transacted and reports received.
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MT. Morris
Mt. Morris Community Volunteer Fire Company
Bobby Delaney
Francis Minor
John Leweller
Albert Neely
Raymond Fox
James Mason
Francis Fox
Jim Dulaney
O'Dell Stoneking
Willis Phillips
O’dell Stoneking
Carmichaels-Cumberland fire company marks 50th anniversary
At the Carmichaels Fire Hall on December 8 the Carmichaels Cumberland Township Volunteer Fire Department held its third annual Christmas Awards Dinner. Perry A. Myers received a 50-year pin and plaque as a founder and county fire marshal, while other members earned 20 to 45 year pins. The event featured certificates, patches, a Bobby Daye Trio performance, a decorated hall, and interruptions for flood calls and an ill child transport.
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Carmichaels
Carmichaels-Cumberland Township Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Company
Perry A. Myers
Donald Baker
Harry Biddle
Biddle
Myers
Greene County
Southwestern Pennsylvania Fire Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs Association
Baker
Charles Donley
Calvin Barclay
Ruby Kerr
George W McCombs
William Reynolds
Carl Allison
John McCann
Stephen McCann
Earl Burnham
W C. Brand
Wayne Long
Brice Blaker
Fred Durr
Joseph Baker
Ray Yorke
Perry Henry
W. C. Brand
Bruce Blaker
Emil Zubal
Peter Stofcheck
Carl Osborne
Donald Grim
P.W. Allison
Bobby Daye
Winners Named in Greene Fire Prevention Essay Contest
The Greene Firemen's Association released awards for the annual Fire Prevention Week essay contest. Fifth and sixth graders competed. Patricia Rumancik won first place, with Patti Coles and Gary Spitznogle taking second and third.
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Carmichaels
Greene Firemen’s Association
Patricia Rumancik
Crucible
Patty Coles
Pitt Gas
Gary Spitznogle
Mapletown
Judy Dugan
Barbara Warner
Kathy Deemer
Timmy Ray
Lippencott
Renee Pohovich
Nemacolin
Jeffrey Novak
Michael Devecka
Kathleen Rohrer
Mather
Lee Ann Fortney
Susan Goughnour
Edward Beck
Doug Morris
Sandra Garet
Pamela Thistlewaite
Cynthia Heaton
Christmas lights brighten Mt. Morris along Route 19
Under Lewis Orndoff's direction and with Mt. Morris Community Association sponsorship, town street lights were installed this week on Route 19 marking the fourth year of holiday illumination.
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Lewis Orndoff
Mt. Morris Community Association
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Atty. Wendekier
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Willam Groves
Rodney Kerr
Francis Krempasky
Ray Hartley
Richard Kalist
Harold Hartley
Paul McMinn
Greg Pecoon
Ronald Burch
Thomas Russell
William Groves
Eugene Everly
Edward Smell
George McCombs
Donald Fuller
Perry Myers
Allison
James Miller
Donald Hoch
John Hoge
James Hart
Francis Kermpnsky
Charles Walters
Charles Christopher
Art Jones
Carmine Paseuzzo
Greg Pecco
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