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REMEMBERING WHEN
October 24, 1907 Construction work on the extension of the C. G. & W. trolley line from here to Chambersburg began last week when General Manager John M. Wolff struck the first pick into the sod on the Ilginfrit land a short distance north of the end of Washington Street and J. J. Oller, of Waynesboro tossed out the first shovelful of earth. Cash prizes aggregating $280 were distributed last week by the Cumberland Valley Railroad to its section men, as a result of the recent annual inspection of the road. During the course of the week $12,000 will be sent to this county from the state for the township high schools in Metal, Peters, Quincy and Washington townships. The receiver of the large Wolfe Co., Chambersburg, which went into bankruptcy some time ago, has perfected a plan of reorganization which is being presented to the creditors of the concern.
Prognosticators predicted both a hard and a mild winter for the upcoming season. Franklin County stock and fowl breeders were much in evidence at the Hagerstown Fair last week and captured many premiums. Fish Commissioner Meehan announced that the state was ready to fill applications for book trout and other fish. All applications must be filled by the first of the year. The C.G. & W. trolley company is reducing the number of cars which run through to Pen Mar and beginning yesterday only seven cars a day will run through to the mountain, the remainder ending their run at Rouzersville. The Antrim Township School Board is looking for two new teachers to supply vacancies existing in its schools at Hollowell, the First Gammar School and Clay Hill. J. D. Coldsmith, the well known Antrim farmer, has purchased from Simon Bitner his 32 acre property at Stone Bridge. 75 Years Ago October 27, 1932 As a means of providing employment under the Talbot relief act, and at the same time accomplishing what it regards as a necessary program of renovation, the Greencastle Town Council has had approximately 40 men employed during the past three weeks in making changes to the borough water system in the neighborhood of the reservoir. A warning against fast driving on rural roads was issued by the Keystone Automobile Club. Franklin County has been allotted $8,000 in federal and state unemployment relief funds for use in October. Fifty persons from Greencastle attended the production of "The Sketch Book," stages by the Made-to-Order-Shop in the Chambersburg High School auditorium for the benefit of the Franklin County Children's Home. Mrs. D. Watson Fletcher and Miss Kathleen Bitner of Greencastle were two of the four directors of the show. An application was received by the State Department of Health, from the Borough of Chambersburg, Franklin County, requesting the issuance of permit by Dr. Theodor B. Appel, Secretary of Health, approving the construction of dam and reservoir on Birch Run in the Michaux State Forest, located in Adams County. Eight political parties are represented on the Franklin County ballot for 1932, according to the annual election proclamation just issued by Sheriff Lester H. Huber. About 70 people attended the car party sponsored by the Rescue Hose Company in the display room of the E. G. Hoachlander's garage, East Baltimore Street. J. Fletcher Nowell, Brendle apartments, has been placed in charge of the distribution of wood for the Poor Committee. G. H. Widder yesterday removed his bakery from the national apartment building on Center Square. He announced that his bakery business will be continued at Kauffman Station under the name of the Widder Bakery. The report of the treasurer given at a recent meeting of the Franklin County Fair Association showed receipts of approximately $2,200 and expenses of $1,500. A premium bill of $900 had been sent to the state department of agriculture for approval and payment. The first program of the school year to be based on the general theme, "Our Major Objectives in Education," will be given Friday in the Mercersburg High School by the Franklin County Education Association. Detailed instructions for the protection and salvaging of trees in the course of highway construction were issued to all division engineers and maintenance superintendents by Secretary of Highways Sam S. Lewis. 50 Years Ago October 24, 1957 Archive not available. 25 Years Ago October 28, 1982 The Greencastle-Antrim School Board was criticized last week by several residents for deciding to demolish the vacant Washington Street elementary school at a previous meeting. West Penn Power has filed a proposed energy cost rate reduction with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission which will reduce electric bills an average of 3.8 percent this winter. The Greencastle-Antrim High School boys' and girls' cross country teams each won Blue Mountain League championships. The Greencastle-Antrim High School Field Band won its division in the Chapter 6 championship. Greencastle Mayor Charles J. Witmer has joined a national organization urging repeal of the Davis-Bacon Act. Antrim Township Municipal Authority was forced to approve a resolution to borrow up to $450,000 from Citizens National Bank of Greencastle to make up for a funding shortfall caused by a delay in receipt of a $1.7 million Environmental Protection Agency grant. According to a survey by Greencastle-Antrim High School's guidance department, unemployment has claimed the largest group of the school's 1982 graduates - 16.1 percent, five months after commencement. A legal language obstacle derailed action on the proposed bylaws of the new Franklin County Crime Solvers organization. William P. Conrad of Greencastle is one of five persons to be inducted into the South Central Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame. |
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