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1SE GETTYSBURG TIMES, MONDAY, JUNE 1961 PAOE General Lemnitzer Tells ROTC Crads Importance Of "Service, Leadership" General Lyman L. Lemnit- xer, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Sunday morning delivered the address at the commissioning of Army and Air Force ROTC graduates at Gettysburg College end awarded commissions to the graduates. His address follows in full: "It is a very great privilege to be with you today, is this particular place and on this very important occasion. Naturally, it is always a pleasure for me, as a native Pennsylvaman, to return to my home state. However, there are two reasons why my pleasure is even greater today.

"First, there is the chance to visit with your president. Gen-. eral Paul. It has been my privilege to know and admire General Paul, in peace and war, for fully 20 years--since we served together in the old General Headquarters of the Army in Washington in 1941. INSPIRATION, CONFIDENCI "Second, there is the inspiration and renewed confidence which it gives me to see this impressive sampling of the fine young men who will shortly be taking their places in vital positions of leadership in our armed forces.

"To the graduates who are about to be commissioned--and to the families and friends, who have so much right to be proud today--I offer my warmest congratulations. "I congratulate you on the completion of your course of study at this splendid "college. You have had the advantage of the instruction and guidance given you by the able and dedicated members of faculty and staff, and the benefit of the efforts of the families have helped to make your attendance here possible I am sure that the spiritual teachings that are an integral part of the curriculum, and the historic surroundings in which you have studied, have been a valuable source of inspiration to you. With this is the opportunity you have had to associate with people of the caliber of General Paul and the faculty and staff of Gettysburg College; while this advantage cannot be measured in any finite terms, I know that it has been, and will always be, of the greatest value to you. SERVICE, LEADERSHIP "For all this, I congratulate you.

But most of all, I congratulate you for what lies ahead-your opportunity for sen-ice and leadership I know that you have a full schedule today. Therefore, I want to keep my remarks brief. However, I would like to say a few words on these two very important matters--service and leadership. For many of you, the award of your commission will be followed by your entry into a period of active military duty before you go on in your civilian profession. For some of you, it will mark the beginning of a lifetime career as professional military men.

I want to mention in passing that I consider it most impressive that such a large proportion of your number--eight out of 5J--are planning on such careers. "In any case, for all of you this ceremony symbolizes a substantial achievement. You have mastered the instructional material which has been presented to you. You have shown that you possess qualities of leadership--and its essential prerequisite, which is character. These accomplishments, coupled with the thorough and comprehensive education you have received at this college, have provided the basis for your appointment as second lieutenants of the Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force.

In the words of your commissions, you have earned "special trust and confidence" in your "patriotism, valor, fidelity, and abilities." ESSENTIAL QUAl ITIES "These terms are not used lightly They define the qualities which are essential in any man who is called upon to assume the solemn responsibilities of military leadership Nothing less than these qualities is acceptable, because you are being entrusted with authority over the lives and well-being of your men "Never forget the obligation you owe them. They will give you obedience. You must give them the example and inspiration, and the unfailing thought, concern, and effort which justify that obedience. It is true that modern military science requires an officer to master many technical complexities, Thfc group was pictured at the Gettysburg College afutrmi dinner meeting Friday evening In the colltgt dining hall. Dr.

John S. Nicholas, ctnter, professor of biology and master of Trumbull College, Yalt University, addressed the gathering on "Living in an Atomic Age" and the panel members discussed the same topic. They are, left to right. Dr. Richard Mara, chairman of the physics department at Gettysburg College; Dr.

George Lisle Beers, technical adviser at RCA laboratories at Princeton, N. Dr. Howard Rasmussen, associate professor at the Rockefeller Institute, New York City, and Dr. F. William Sunderman, clinical professor of medicine at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia.

(Lane Studio) BW HOW'- CVERY NEW FLAMELESS ELECTRIC WATER HEATER 7 A (Continued From Page 6) tor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Washington, D. baccalaureate speaker at commencement Sunday, received a Doctor of Divinity degree. He is a graduate of the Wharton School of the Unhersity of Pennsylvania and was affiliated with a Philadelphia advertising agency as copywriter and research analyst. After graduating from the Lutheran Seminary in Philadelphia, he served as pastor of St.

John's Lutheran Church, South Pottstown, and Tabernacle Lutheran Church in Philadelphia before going to his present pastorate in January, 1953. Prominent in radio and telex i- sion. he has appeared frequently on network religious programs, including several NBC Palm Sunday and Easter telecasts. Rev. Luff berry is the author of two books used widely by the Lutheran laity.

He is a member of Jie Maryland Synod, and is vice president of the All-Lutheran Ministerial Association, in Washington. a 180 mp TWO WAYS WHEN YOU MH MM SCIVC wben yoo fee advantago of this special offer that eliminates your in- ooet SCWe with tbe bargain prices yourdealer and plumber have for you in new mod- etectrae water heaters. but do not conclude that this means that an officer today is primarily a technician. Never forget that your essential function as an officer--as a man placed authority over others- is 'eadership. and that leadership is justified only by rendering serace.

"This applies to every officer, in every grade. It is not limited to generals and colonels captains and majors Indeed, it has particular application to second lieutenants. This is so because they are the ones who furnish the immediate leadership to men at the basic operating In so doing, the function which they are performing in the complex and important activities which comprise the maintenance of our national security is absolutely vital. CHAL.ENGING DUTIES "In a few short months, many of vou will be actively taking up duties in this great task. You will find these duties challenging I am sure that you will also find them rewarding.

Whether you continue in active military service or enter the reserve components, you will be rendering a major service in support of your country and of the well being of your fellow Americans. And despite the attraction of material rewards, I can assure you that you will find the greatest and most lasting satisfaction of all in the meaningful service you render to others. In this task, you have been found qualified to occupy positions of responsibility and authority. Your commission is a recognition of these qualifications. However, I am sure you realize that beyond this, it is an expression of trust.

I feel confident that your actions in the justify that I extend to each of you my sincere congrat ulations and my warmest welcome into the ranks of the officer corps of the Army, Ma nne Corps, and the Air Force." (Continued From Page 1) bin so vivid and colorful and real in the inspired strokes of the philosophers and the prophets and the saints. QUEST FOR THE EASY WAY "You have received your education a church-related college. This may not always have eemed a blessing. At times it may have struck you as a bur- ien even a bore. But you have ived in the shadow of a Holy Mountain.

Whether you rejoiced its presence or not. the Church has been close to you jy its nearness it has dom- future will fully trust. Gentlemen, I 7 9MAUER! FASTER! FLAMELESS ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS Bedric Water Heater is in toe house the years of troubte-free give you. tostall it wider fee ranter in jour kitchen to avoid tag pipe RKJS. Or, wider sbirs.

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Now, as you commit the course of your life, is hardly surprising that a voice vithin should whisper- 'Lift up vour eyes unto the hills 1 "A second crucial choice con- Jronts you today: Whether to succumb to the temptation of ama- eur In mg the endless quest or the easy way. "It would be stupid and patent- impractical for me to say: Don't be 'an organization No one survives in industry today, or in politics or in society or even in the church, for that matter until he becomes an organization man. BASIC CHRISTIAN TENET "This isn't a reprehensible thing. Our climbers had to rope themselves together before they started up that dark Noun Wall. What is reprehensible is our contentment with the easy way, our search for the short-cut, the back road.

"A few weeks ago a junior executive of an electrical firm admitted to a congressional committee that he was fully aware of the illegality of the pnce-fix- mg sessions he had been delegated to attend. But, he testified, he was flattered to have been assigned such an important responsibility and un his own words it is eaMer to go along with policy than to question it. "May 1 offer you the basic Christian tenet for the organization man: Jesus said. 'By their fruits ye shall know You dare not let your character be molded by the organization which employs you. Rather.

ou must mold the character of that organization! LONELY TO LEAD "Putting it another way--one cannot separate his salary from his soul. Don't believe for one day that you are being paid simply for your knowledge and ability. If they have hired you, they have employed your whole self-your conscience and principles and moral convictions, as well as your technical skill. And in the emerging character of American free enterprise it will be these qualities as much as your business acumen which will prove your value to the organization. "There will always be some who seek the soft trail to success.

But brave men never go up the easy way. "I must warn you, friends, that there are moments when everything depends on you. Somebody has to lead. And he has to have the lonely kind of courage that lets him leave the others waiting and wondering while he goes on to show the way. "Christ said 'I am the way, the truth and the life, no man cometh unto the Father but by me Out of that utterance came the sacred slang of the apostolic age.

Men did not call Christianity a religion, a theology, a creed. They called it 'The "And The Way has always led around the bend from the known to the unknown. "You can't reach the summit of life depending on the faith of others. This is the great spiritual fallacy of our age We have built our religion too much on the instinct of the herd. We figure that being a Christian means being part of a group- professing what they profess, singing what they sing, pursuing the well-worn trails that they pursue.

"But if you could peer into the deep recesses of the hearts many who seem only part of the herd, you would find indelibly engraved there the memory a great Traverse a day when they discovered the true mean ing of faith by groping forwan into the unknown and planting their hopes and destiny in the promises of Jesus Christ. NOTHING MIGHTIER "Don't build your faith simpl on the convictions of someone else Don't be content with mere church membership and participation in the activities of a con gregation. Take your Christian heritage to the dangerous anc frigntemng moments of life-and when others hold back an wait helplessly, prove for your self and all men that Christian! ty is still The Way. "You might as well learn today--if you haven't already-that there are forces man can not control. To me it is the hoi lowest sort of egotism to believe that our education or intellec equips us to be masters of our destiny.

I cannot promise yoi that the storms of life wil go away with a prayer. But Today's Pattern can promise you that when ther are storms--you'll have nothm mightier than prayer with whic to face them! "Are you ready to risk an sacrifice in order that other may find happiness and beaut in life? Pause now and reahz that it has been the unselfish ness of others which has brought you to this day: Parents roommates You nam pastors, teachers, fraterm'ty brothers. MOOSE PICNIC DRAWS 3,000 More than 3,000 attended the annual Moose family picnic held by the local Moose Lodge Sunday afternoon at the South Mountain Fairgrounds. Those present ate 4.800 rolls, 270 pounds of hot dogs, 300 pounds of hamburger, a truck load of potato chips and pretzels, and drank a truck load of soft drinks during the three hours of the picnic. A kiddies' show provided by the Will Groff Theatrical Agency featured a ventriloquist, a cowboy act and a trained dog show for the entertainment of the children.

Ditzler's Music House provided records and a record hop for teen-agers. WIN CONTESTS Mrs. Evelyn Rose headed the committee charge of games for the children. Winners of the penny scramble were Shern Mann, first, and Jacob Hoffman, second. In the peanut scramble the winners, first through sixth place, in order, were June Hardman, George Miller, John Maso- lowski, John Weishaar, Sherri Mann and Donna Clark.

Winners in running races for boys, aged six to eight, were Dennis Mann, Kenneth Heller and Jeffrey Halterman: aged nine to 11. Stephen Spicer, Rickie Byers, Kenneth Lafferty: ages 12 to 14, Jacob Alexander, Dale Keller and William Pritt. In girls' races the winners in ages six to eight were Margaret Smith, Debbie Taughinbaugh and Peg Tawney: ages nine to 11. Trudy Sanders, Sandra Jacoby and Jean Small: ages 12 to 14, Connie Fhnn. Susan Alexander and Jeanette Keller.

In the throw, the winner for ages six to nine was Rickie Byers; ages 10 to 14, Terry Smith, for girls, ages six to nine, Martha Smith, and ages 10 to 14, Frances Wagaman. CARSON BADLY (Continued From Page 1) S5, tv suffered internal injuries and a fractured right leg; Pauline Siebert, 63, Baltimore, had a broken right elbow and Marguerite Mohr, 61, Baltimore, had a broken collar bone. CHILD INJURED Stephen T. Splane, 6, Gettysburg 4, suffered a laceration of the scalph, lacerations of the right forehead and contusions of the body when, according to police, the child ran into the side of a state highways truck near Hunterstown Saturday morning at 10:33 o'clock. He was removed to the Warner Hospital by Helen Harmon, according to the police report.

Baccalaureate Service Held In Fairfield The baccalaureate for the Senior class of the Fairfield Joint High School was held Sunday evening in the school auditorium. For the "Call to Worship." Dale Ritchey read "Psalm 96." Following the responsive reading lead by Miss Xancy Kime, the audience sang "Come Thou Almighty King." The Scripture was read by Miss Nancy Kugler. The senior chorus, directed by Edward Cashmore, sang give A ay truck was operated by Paul A. Legore, 56, Littlestown R. 1.

State police reported that the car of Eugene Ray Craig, 22, Gettysburg R. 3, was demolished when it upset this morning at 2.40 o'clock three miles west of here on the Fairfield Rd. Damage was estimated at S600. Hurrah for culottes perfect 'ashion for bowling, golfing, lively iving! Of course you'll want a shirt to match, and it's included in this extra-value pattern! Choose xright colors. Printed Pattern 4609: Junior Vliss Sizes 9, 11, 13, 15, 17.

Size 13 outfit takes yards 35-inch. Send 50 cents (no stamps please) to: PATTERN BUREAU The Gettysburg Times New York 11 N. Box 42. Old Chelsea Station ANNOUNCING the biggest 'ashion show of Spring-Summer, 1961--pages, pages, pages of pat- ems in our new Color Catalog- Just out! Hurry, Send 33 cents now! son for our climb. "There never has been a day in which the contrast between theism and atheism has been clearer.

Never a day in which truth and falsehood have stood so naked before men's eyes. It's a time for Elijah to come out of his cave, and build up the crumbling altar, and cry again to the people: 'If the Lord be God, then follow Him! But if Baal, then follow "There you confront H--the simple choice that makes this an age of promise for men who have the courage and conviction to climb to their destiny on the tru'h of Christ. The footing is firm. It remains only for you and me to pit our faith against the raw elements of hate and tear and oppression. "Lift up youi eyes unto the flfKR GOOD DOTING JUNE AND JM1 SEE VOUR DEALER OR appHes to Urcetecttic rfldalb- oriy in any existing smgte fcf served by this company.

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Try it today. PEOPLES DRUG STORI them. And remember, too. th sacrifices of nameless others wh made Gettysburg College wh; you found it. and who are stnvin yet to make its influence sti greater in the lives of others wh will follow you to this campus.

BEAR OUR SHARE "There is little we can do to repay our debt to who have given us opportunity and blessing Little except to make our own share of sacrifices, and bear our own burden of risks for those who will behold the Mountain after we have climbed it. "History, my young friends, has its changing seasons, decades or whole centuries the green turns to grey, and bleakness and chill seem everywhere. It is hard to tell just when the seasons change but many would warn us that we are facing today another of the winters of history. "If this be true--if things are to get worse before they get better--your generation and mine must be equal to our time. That's why I want to remember the men on the mountain, and the amazing decision that brought them to the Eiger in winter.

Say boldly in your heart: this the great hour for 'ChriirMOWdrhit best hills Holy The foundations of this Mountain shall MISS HELLER (Continued From Page 1) Spring, line, three-quarter length sleeves, Bellerose, with tiry white satin bows and sweetheart waistline. The harem hemline was completed with scattered satin bows. Her finger tip veil of silk illusion was attached to a crown of pearls and sequins. She carried a white Bible (gift of the groom), topped with red rosebuds and streamers. The maid of honor.

Mrs. Kathryn Small, Gettysburg, sister of the bride, wore an aqua street- length dress of nylon over taffeta with a scoop neckline and three- quarter length sleeves. She carried a colonial bouquet of pink and white carnations. ON WEDDING TRIP Richard Hartman. Cashtown, cousin of the groom, was the best man.

The bride's mother wore a blue lace sheath with white accessories and a corsage of yellow roses. The groom's mother was attired in a pink dreSS of sheer dacron and lace with a bouffant skirt, and wore a corsage of yellow roses. For their one-week trip to the New England states, the bride wore a lavender suit with white accessories. Upon return the couple will reside at their own home, Orrtanna R. 1.

The bride is a graduate of Gettysburg High School and is em- ploved by the Home Mutual Life Insurance Gettysburg. The groom is also a graduate of Gettysburg High School and is a construction inspector for the Pennsylvania Department of Highways. RECEIVES DEGREE James E. Sanders, of Morrisville. N.

a former resident of Gettysburg, received a Bachelor of Science in Commerce degree with a major in business administration at Rider College's 96th annual commencement exercises held here Sunday Trenton. N. J. He is a son of the late Mr. and Marshall Sanders, of Gettysburg, and a graduate of Gettysburg High School.

He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. 51 RECEIVE (Continued From Page 1) Joseph E. Rocklera Mt. Sinai.

X. George Seu- ter, Philadelphia, Weston White Port Washington. N. William M. Wright, West Chester, Pa.

Second lieutenants. Marine Corps Reserve Leonard Billie. Drexel Hill Anthony Del Prete Cheltenham, Pa. Second lieutenants, U. S.

Air Force Reserve, distinguished AFROTC graduates: Ralph Guise. Gettysburg; Richard L. Puerta, Flourtown, Alan Young, Tenafly, N. J. AFROTC graduates: Richard W.

Amann, Lynbrook, N. Joseph J. Baily III, Flourtown Sherman W. Bear, Lemoyne David B. Ganoe, Secane, Harry E.

Garrison, Elmer, N. George Milliard III, Philadelphia Robert L. Kelly, San Antonio Texas; George G. Kissner, Silver Spring, John F. Lapeire Me Your Tired, Your Poor" and "The Lord's Prayer." Rev Robert A.

MacAskill, of the Gettysburg Presbyterian Church, spoke on "How to Go laces in Life He emphasized hree needs to make the journey through life successful and satis- 'ying. "First." he said, "we need proper perspective. View a uroad horizon rather than adopt limited outlook of an archeological discovery made recently, which advised that everybody wants to write a book; children no longer obey their parents, and the world is coming to an end. Though it is a catastrophic world," he said, "it is a world of opportunities for through Christ Who strengthens me, I can do all things. "Secondly, we need the sense of divine mirpose.

Be not too busy making a living that we forget to make a We. "Thirdly, become involved in a cause greater than yourself. like Elijah who received the lesson of history and responded." The audience sang "Faith of our Fathers" after which Rev. MacAskill pronounced the benediction. Raymond Lee, Philadelphia, David A McGaughy.

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Mickiey R- Orrtanna, Pa. never crumble. And though bitter nights may find us clinging to some precarious ledge on the brink of space one glorious morn, to the summit we will come. "There the Sun is gleaming- Ralph L. Golden Francis J.

Cole Arthur P. Kelley York Sprnigs, Pa. Arendtsville, Pa. Lincolnway Extended, New Oxford, Pa. i RECEIVES DEGREE Mrs.

Joan Duncan Miller, formerly of Baltimore, now of Gettysburg, received the Bachelor of Arts degree from Wilson College, Chambersburg, this morning. A graduate of Eastern High School. Baltimore. Mrs. Miller the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Milton J. Duncan. Baltimore, and is the wife of Howard Miller, 34 W. Middle St, who attends the Lutheran Seminary.

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