Doubtful Distinction Awards Spotlight State Gaffes 1968
William Edenbarger surveys Pennsylvania's 1968 Doubtful Distinction Awards from Harrisburg. The spoof list lampoons agencies and lawmakers with quips on health, highways, and state governance, naming honorees and their comic missteps.
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Pennsylvania
William Edenbarger
Harrisburg
UPI
Capitol
Health Department
Grindstone
General Assembly
Pythagoras Memorail
Christmas Reflections and Local Happenings Spread Warmth
The column recalls a joyful Christmas with thanks to charitable groups and churches. It notes plans for 1969, mentions decorated homes in Suncrest and Sabraton avenues, highlights Warren M. Rice’s song performances, and recounts Jackie Gibson’s hunt for Old Crooked Foot the legendary deer. Also features hopeful couples Connie Lewis and Gary Shrout, plus puppies adopted during the holidays.
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Warren M. Rice
McKinley Hill
Point Marion
Morgantown
Uniontown
H. L. Davis
Harbor of Light Chapel
William E. Camp
Woodland Church
Mile Ground
Rice
Jackie Gibson
Pocahontas County
Jackie
Crooked Fork
Elk River
Don Sharp
Jim Gibson
Odie Cutlip
Old Crooked Foot
Candlelight Services and Recital Announced for December 29
The Rock Forge Presbyterian Chapel hosts candle services at 7 30 p m led by Rev James Mohrman. A piano recital at Neighborhood House features Marsha Leach Cathy Walker Carol Pysell Joy Katolsky Debra Evasko Mary Ann Luci and Gregory Luci on December 29 at 2 p m followed by refreshments.
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Rock Forge Presbyterian Chapel
James Mohrman
Ralph Tower
Marsha Leach
Cathy Walker
Carol Pysell
Joy Katolsky
Debra Evasko
Mary Ann Luci
Gregory Luci
Irene Luci
Madelyn Pysell
Glenna Williams
Sam Scordato
Job Corps
Scordato
Monongahela Power Gives $1100 To A B College
Monongahela Power Co. presented $1100 to PHILIPPI Alderson Broaddus College as an unrestricted gift. Leonard V. LaBello accepted for the college as Weldon B. Linn and Paul Randolph delivered the check from Buckhannon and Belington. Dr. Arthur L. Brandon and President Richard E. Shearer expressed thanks.
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Philippi
Alderson- Broaddus College
Monongahela Power Co
Leonard V. LaBello
Weldon B. Linn
Buckhannon
Upshur-Barbour County
Paul Randolph
Belington
Barbour County
Arthur L. Brandon
Richard E. Shearer
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Eugene Gelfand
Philadelphia
Sigmund Freud
Eugene Rutherford
Lancaster
Gene Rutherford
City of
H. Francis Kennedy
Thomas King Jr
R-Butler
Highways Department
Wyatt Earp
House
Herbert Fineman
I’m From
Missouri
Shafer
IDA Beverage
Suncrest
South Park
Cheat Road
Westover
Fairmont
Grafton
Sabraton Avenue
Connie Lewis
Sabraton
Gary Shrout
Woodburn
Shelby Young
Greer Building
Lester M’‘Cormack
Rock Forge
Santa Claus
Vietnam
Charles L. Bowen
Cam Ranh Bay
Charles
George Bowen
Ronco-Gates Road
Willey Street
Richwood Avenue
Thorofares
University Avenue
Morofare Hometown Super Markets
Armour
Erie
Armeoer x Ster
U. S
Cubed Ae
Eh Og
Rmoer
Ster
U.S. No. 1
Maine
Campfire
Wieners
Hills Bros
Stokely
Seneca
Icee
Isc Plus
Stokely Grape Drink
Sen
Can
Pretzels
Stokely Punch Drink
LUX Liquid
A-B College
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