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FIRE COMPANY FUND DRIVE NETS $2,583 Annual solicitation of fund for the fire company in Abbotts town amounted to $2,583 accord ing to an announcement mad at the regular meeting of th company Tuesday. The carnival committee reported that gross receipts from the annual event held several weeks ago totaled $6,866 A complete report will made at next month's meetin since all bills had not yet beei received. Funds amounting to $48 were taken from the annual so licitation receipts and applie to the new truck indebtedness which was sufficient to clos out this fund. The new equipment will be delivered in ap proximately one month, it was stated. Harry Moul and Don Wilda sin were named to serve as co chairmen for the 1969 carnival which will be held the same week as this year.

The 196i committee expressed thanks to everyone who assisted in mak ing the event a success. TWO-WAY RADIO The Ladies' Auxiliary, head td by Mrs. Wilford Mummert presented $700 which was ear marked for a new two-way ra dio for the new truck. A com mittee, comprising Wilmer Rod gers, Lester Spangler, Don Wil dasin, Harry Moul Ervm Bellinger and Don Hafer, named to study the need for other items for the new truck to place it in full service. A report was received from delegates attending the recent county meeting concerning plans for Fire Prevention Week program which will be held this year in Abbottstown.

Delegates appointed for the county convention are J. Faber Wildasin, Harry Moul Wilmer Rodgers, Don Wildasin, Wilford Mummert, Laverne Neff, Carl Lease and Wilbur Stutz. Neff was also designated delegate to the state convention to be held in Williamsport in September. Eight members indicated their intentions of attending this conclave Robert Reay, Jr, was admitted to membership, and two applications were recehed PARADE INVITATIONS Chief Rodgers reported one fire call during June. He stated several parade imitations have been accepted and urged more member to accompany him with the old Ford pumper Beceipts were reported as $1,725 with bills $1,089.

The Relief Association met briefly following the firemen's session and approved payment of the annual state dues. James Gross was named delegate to the state convention. New directives from the state auditor general's office governing action and expenditures were explained in detail by Secretary Wildasin. THE GETTYSBURG TIMES, FRIDAY, JULY 5, 1968 PAGE THREE LIVESTOCK JUDGING A judging demonstration will be presented during the meeting of the Adams County 4-H Baby Beef Club to be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17.

In addition, J. Robert Stauffer, assistant county agent, reminds members of the Sketches By BEN BURROUGHS THANKS DARLING I' lost, my darling, when 1 leave the warmth of your caress like driftwood on the rolling sea my heart feels but distress without the touch of your sweet lips life loses all its bliss It seems like I am just a slave to your endearing kiss far from your side is far from joy that's why I want you near you only have to hold my hand to make the stars appear to be with you, my dearest one is to be most content for love like yours is wonderful and truly heaven sent. and so I write what's in my heart to show how much I care and just to say I'm thankful for the love you let me share. STATE TART CHERRY CROP TO BE SMALL For the third consecutive year Pennsylvania tart cherry growers are expecting a small crop, according to the Pennsylvania Crop Reporting Service. However, the June 15 forecast of 7,000 tons looks good in comparison with the 1,000 tons produced last year, which was the smallest crop on record.

In the local area the bloom generally occurred during good weather for pollination, but the damage had already been done by winter and early spring freezes. LARGER THAN '67 In the five Great Lake States, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin, which account for over 90 per cent of the fore- 42 per year's per 30 Fred A. Baughman, son of Mr and Mrs. Maurice Baughman, 320 E. King Littlestown, has been awarded ttie York College oi ennsylvania Faculty One-half Tu tion Scholarship for the 1968-69 ollege year.

Baughman is a graduate of Littlestown i School. He will be a sophomore nd is majoring in secondary edu ation at York. Carnival Grossed $15,761 Gross receipts for the Fairfield ire Company's carnival last week opped $15,700. according to re- orts presented at a meeting of he company Wednesday evening vith President Paul Myers pre- idmg The company voted its thank: Chester Cornwall, the carnival Jiairman, and to Frank Schultz Cornwell tHianked tihe members of ihe company and all the outside agencies that had elped with the annual event. He eported receipts reported to that ime totaled $15,761.

It was decided that tihe direc- ors of the fire company shall neet members of t'he Fairfield own Council July 15 to discuss isposition of the town hall build- ng. Carroll Fair won the door prize Wednesday evening. The next ompany meeting will be an out- oor affair at the Amvets' club. all-day family July 27. tour Saturday, TOWN COUNCIL MEETS The Gettysburg Borough Council will meet Monday evening at 8 o'clock in the council chamber in the enginehouse, Secretary Mrs Anna B.

Dracha reminded today. the total U.S. crop cast at 105,800 tons is cent more than last small crop and about cent below average. While Pennsylvania is the third largest major producing state, Keystone growers produce only 7 per cent of the US. crop.

Michigan grows about 70 per cent, followed by New York with 14 per cent, Wisconsin 7 per cent and the balance scattered among serveral additional states. START HARVEST Harvesting of this year's cherry crop is expected to start around July 8 win picking being accomplished by the usual combination of school-age children, local adults, Puerto Ricans and southern migrants The help situation is "borderline," but with no serious difficulties anticipated in harvesting the anticipated in harvesting the crop on schedule. Mechancial harvesting is moving beyond the experimental stage, but by far the greatest percentage will still be picked by hand. Processing plants at Musselman's Biglerville plant and Knouse Foods Peach Glen and Orrtanna plants are geared up for canning and freezing the crop throughout the next several weeks. First prize of $100 for beauty floats went to the tntry of the Gettysburg Lions Club in Thursday's parade.

The red, white and blue flag was made from thousands of bits of paper, as was tht Lions International "wheel" where the queen was seated. (Times photo) as Police identified Juan Francisco Boy, 6, Injured In Mishap Here A six-year-old Hartford, youth presently residing at 256 S. Washington was listed this morning in satisfactory condition at the Warner Hospital suffering possible internal injuries that he sustained when he ran into a car near his residence at 2 p.m. Wednesday. the victim Ortiz, six son of Mr.

and Mrs Antonio Ortiz. Hartford. The accident occurred, police said, when the Ortiz ran into the side of a car operated by Gary Williams, Gettysburg 5, at the corner of S. Washington and Breckenndge Sts. Mary Jane Tooper, McKnightstown, reported to police she struck a parked car in IJncoln Square causing $25 damage early Wednesday evening.

Police said that the Tooper woman contacted the owner of the parked vehicle and they agreed to a settlement. The Cannoneers Junior Drum Corps are shown as they passed through Lincoln Square in Thursday afternoo 1's parade. The Cannoneers won first prize of $125 as the best drum and bugle corps among the four appearing in the parade. (Times photo) Per capita income In Ceylon I is $146 a year. CONE! SHOP! SAVE! DURING JULY SALE Tremendous Savings! DRESSES'-SHIFTS KNITS-PANT DRESSES SKIRTS-CULOTTES BERMUDAS SETS-SLACKS BRAS-GIRDLES-HOUSECOATS All These aid Here i 90 BoUnora Gettysburg.

Pa. Opra Today and Saturday 9 to 9 Weddings Appier--Velten Miss Kathryn Victoria Velten. 2000 Riversider Drive, Richmond, Va daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Arthur Velten, North Plainfield and Gene Francis Appier, 2530 Manna Drive, Rnch- mond, Va son cif Mr.

and Mrs. Grant E. Appier, Littlestown R. 2, were married June 22 at 11 a m. in Church of Holy Comforter, Richmond, Va.

The Rev. Charles Moncurc performed the double- ring ceremony. Miss Judy Ann Boyer, Ridhmond, was soloist. Mrs. Florence Moncure was organist.

Miss Kay Frances Carpenter, Richmond, was maid of honor. Miss Elizabeth Ann Preston. Branchburg, N.J., was bridesmaid. Tiieron Dayhoff Gettysburg, cousin of (ihe bridegroom, was best man. Ushers were Edwin A.

Velten Jr, Belwood, N.J., and Lloyd S. Swelnis, Richmond Following a reception for 75 guests in the Sheraton Motor Inn, Richmond, the couple left for a wedding trip to Canada. They will reside in Richmond. The bride, a graduate of Radford College, -was employed as an English instructor at Prince George High School, Petersburg, the past three years. The bridegroom, a graduate of Catawba College, was employed as a biology instructor and coach at Prince George High School, the past three years.

Wolfe--Kinneman Dorothy Grace Kianeman, 454 Carlisle Hanover, and Donald Lee Wolfe, Hanover, were married Saturday, June 22 at 4 p.m. in Saint Paul Lutheran Church, Trinity York R. 6. The double-ring ceremony was performed by the pastor, Rev. William C.

Sowers. The bride is the daughter of Jacob L. Howe, New Oxford R. 1 and Ruth C. Howe, Abbottstown R.

1. The bridegroom is the son of Eugene T. Wolfe, Hanover R. 1 and Evie V. Wolfe, 101 S.

Queen Littlestown. The bride was given In marriage by her brother, Harold W. Howe. Mrs. James Kaiser, a sister of the bridegroom, served as matron of honor.

Mrs. Harold W. Howe, sister-in-law of the bride was the bride's attendant. Twin flower girls were Wanda Lee and Tammy Jo Howe, nieces of the bride. Steven Kaiser, a nephew of the bridegroom was ringbearer.

Renee Howe, another niece of the bride was guest book attendant. Bradley A. Wolfe, Hanover, brother of the bridegroom, served as the best man while Luther Howe, Gettysburg R. 4, brother of the bride, and James Kaiser Littlestown R. 2, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, were ushers.

The couple left on a wedding trip to the Pocono mountains following a reception for about 60 guests at the Lincoln View motel and restaurant, Abbottstown R. 1. The couple will reside at 454 Carlisle Hanover. The bride is a 1952 graduate of East Berlin High School and is employed At the Revonah Spinning Mills. The bridegroom attended Elkins High School at Elkins, W.

and is employed as a furniture finisher at tht Hans Koch Works. Slav Ensemble To Appear Next Week Frula, the Yugoslavian folk en senible making its North Amer ican debut this season, will ap pear in Washington, D. on the stage of the Carter Barren Amphi theatre (Rock Creek Park) dur ing the week beginning next Mon day. All performances are a 8:30 p.m. One of Europe's foremost fol ensembles, Frula offers color pageantry, choreography and cos lumes.

Featuring 35 star dancers singers and musicians Irom Yugo slavia's leading folk ballets an choruses, Frula has been ac claimed throughout Europe an Latin America. Prior to beginning its North American tour, the com pany appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show. Frula is the youngest of the fou; Yugoslavian folk ensembles, hav ing been founded by the Union Professional Artists less than a decade ago. Under the artistic direction of Dragoslav Dzadzevic the company of artists, whose ages range from 19 to 25 years has grown to international promi nence. Frula will offer two programs of songs and dances; a Yugo slavian program, and an interna tional program including folk dances of Greece, Turkey, Colom bia, Bavaria, Poland, Hungary Russia, Albania, and Bulgaria.

CARS COLLIDE HERE Cars operated by Glen Mauss, 51, Biglerville R. 1, and Bernard Baker, 52, Arendts ville, collided Wednesday evening in Lincoln Square. Cumberland Twp. Police Chie: Bernard V. Miller, who was in a line of traffic immediately behind the two vehicles, investi gated the accident at the reques of Gettysburg police, since he was at the scene the local officers were busy with traffic duties Chief Miller said damage totaled about $75 when the front of the Mauss car struck the side ol Baker's auto.

No one was injured and the drivers agreed to settle the damage between them. ADDRESSES MITE SOCIETY The Mite Society of Zwingli United Church of Christ, East Berlin, met Tuesday evening in the Church School annex. Miss Ruth Deatrick, leader, discussed the topic "We Are a Covenant People" and also led in the discussion of questions on the topic. Mrs. George Bankert and Mrs.

Robert Chronister read the scripture references. The business session was in charge of the president, Mrs. Kathryn Eisenhart. Mrs. Ella Green presented the report and Mrs.

Oscar Reynolds gave the treasurer's report. It was decided to hold a joint meeting with the Loyal Sons and Daughters Class at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Mummert, Tuesday, August 20. Mrs.

Franklin Glassmoyer was the pianist and Pastor Glassmoyer led the closing prayer and the Lord's Prayer. The meeting was attended by 14 members and one guest. Mrs. Eisenhart and the pastor were in charge of the social hour. YORK, Pa.

(AP) Thomas W. Fixer, 25, of Havre de Grace, drowned while swimming in the Susquehanna River Thursday, po- said. County Churches a i i Mennonite: Rev. George Stoneback, pastor. Worship with sermon, "Do I Have To Go To Church?" at 10 a.m.; Church School at 11 a.m.

followed by the annual picnic at the Lions Park. Monday, Ladies' Service Guild with election of officers at the home of A. W. Roth, Orrtanna R. at 7:30 p.m Church of the Naiarene.

Rev Alan G. Keith, pastor. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; worship with dedication service for baptistry and table runner at 10:35 worship service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, prayer service at 8 BURY MRS. GOFF Funeral services for Mrs.

Alice (McCormick) Goff, 44, wife of Raymond E. Goff, who died Thursday at her home on Gettysburg R. 4, were held this morning with a requiem Mass at St. Mary's Immaculate Conception Church, New Oxford, with the Rev Fr. Cletus H.

Wagaman ment was officiating. Inter- Purchase Stock Of East Berlin Firm Purcase for cash of the stock of Heel East Berlin, from Penn Wood Heel East Berlin, and Island Plastics Lawrence, has been announced by the executive office of Vulcan Cincinnati shoe products manufacturer. Penn-Service is a coverer of women's heels, serving the market in New York, Maryland and Pennsylvania. It will be operated as a subsidiary known as Penn-Vulcan Heel Inc. The new ownership assumed control of the facilities Monday.

At the same time, Bellinger Sales Reading, was named sales agent for Penn-Vulcan Corp. in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. Vulcan through its Mears Division, plants. operates two Hanover 89 Persons (Continued Prom Page 1) were made. Still standing at one end of the bridge is a sign reading.

"No horses on bridge Kenneth Dahl, Cowhtz County deputy coroner, said the bystanders probably saved many lives. "When the bridge fell in, many people on the shore jumped in and started pulling people out," he said. The footbridge is located on a point that juts into the manmade lake. It normally is used by students going to a nearby school. Vehicula.

traffic must take bigger bridges several blocks away. Attorney (Continued From Page 1) agents and accused of using a Canadian passport in the name of Sneyd and possessing an unlicensed gun. Those charges are still pending. After a two-day hearing at Bow Street Court, London's chief metropolitan magistrate, Frank Milton, ordered Ray extradited as a fugitive criminal wanted for murder and armed robbery in the United States. Ray's court-appointed British lawyers have 15 days in which to appeal to a higher court.

They said they intend to file an appeal. SIX DRIVERS CHARGED Five motorists have been charged with speeding before Justice of the Peace Carl Warren, Fairfield R. 1, by James Bigham, Twp. policeman, Hamiltonban and a sixth was charged with illegal parking. The alleged speeders were Dennis L.

Yeakle, Highfield, Carroll Heiser, Littlestown; Jay Davis, Fort Ritchie; Robert W. Zeigler, Greencastle, and Shirley M. Tressler, Smithburg, Md. The other charge was against Edward E. Mentzer, Qumcy, Pa.

tery. Pallbearers were Bernard Borst Bernard Borst Rossville Bollinger, Topper Charles in the church ceme- Lester Melhorn. Harold Clinger and AWARDED NCAA SCHOLARSHIP Joseph C. Bremer a June graduate of Mt. St.

Mary'a College, Emmitsburg, has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship for postgraduate study by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, according to an announcement today from their postgraduate scholarship committee. The award is granted on the basis of outstanding achievement as a scholar and athlete. Bremer will use the scholarship at Louisiana State University Medical School, where he lias been accepted for admission in the fall. A graduate of Balboa High School in the Panama Canal Zone, Bremer is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Bremer, of Panama City, Panama. At Mt. St. Mary's College he majored in biology and maintained a high scholastic standing while at the same time participating in soccer and track. During his Junior and Senior he captained both the an track teams.

He is the school record holder in the 440 dash and is a member of the 40, 20, and mile relays which posted new records last spring. During a trip to the Panama Canal Zone last February with other members of the Mt. St. Mary's College track team, he set a Canal Zone record in the 440 dash at the Balboa Relays. years CHARGES DRIVERS Cumberland Twp Police Chief Bernard V.

Miller has brought a number of charges against motorists. John B. Yakley, Rockville, was charged with failing to yield (he right of way and William H. Foltz, San Jose, Calif, was charged with making an improper tum Both charges resulted from accidents and were placed before Justice of the Peace Charles Leader. Leonard Stewart, Fairfield was charged by Chief Miller before Justice of the Peace Robert P.

Snyder with reckless driving and Sterling L. Few, Waldorf, was charged before Justice Snyder with driving without an operator's license. VIAL SERVICES HELD Funeral services for Fred J. Vial 69, of 145 York who died Saturday night at the Warner Hospital, were held Wednesday afternoon from the Bender Funeral Home, Carlisle St. the Rev.

E. Edward Keyser officiating. Interment was in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens Pallbearers were George Ramos, Theodore Reefer, Mahlon P. Harlzell Jr, R. Swartz Hoke, Charles Wolff and George Heimerer.

CARLISLE HOSPITAL Admission- Mrs. Charles Kuhn, ardners R. 2. Discharge: Henry J. Sheaffer, Gardners.

SECURE LICENSE Larry R. Crum, Carlisle R. 6, and Lucmda A. Gelsinger, Gardners 2, have secured a marriage license in Carlisle. I'd Rather Fight Than Switch from MASON DIXON MILK Because They Have "Revolutionized" Their Bottles and Their Milk Is Worth Fighting For! MASON WON FARMS DAIRY Mwnt Cwnty't Only Rtnwininf Locally Owned Mry.

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