Remembering When

This map showing the state highways in Franklin County in 1933 was printed in the Echo Pilot.

100 Years Ago

January 23, 1908

The two-cent railroad fare law now in force in Pennsylvania was declared unconstitutional by the State Supreme Court.

Under a ruling of the United States postoffice department, all subscriptions to newspapers must be paid in advance or it will require a one cent stamp on each newspaper to send it through the mail.

State Health Commission Dixon issued a warning against measles.

The Baer Concert Co., of which Phil E. Baer, of town, is the head, had a serious panic on its hands at a concert in Berryville, Va. when the film in the moving picture machine caught fire and set fire to the drapery around the box containing the machine, and caused a panic in the large audience present. Noone was seriously hurt and the fire was extinguished in a few minutes by John P. Baer.

With two dirt trains running the work of completing the grading for the Cumberland Valley Railroad's new belt line around town the project is rapidly nearing completion and it is believed that within two weeks the work will be finished.

Visiting hours at the county jail were set for 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Fridays.

Dr. C. B. Carl had a new set of steps placed in front of his drug store entrance.

Bruce N. Gorden sold his Antrim Township farm to Thomas Haldeman of near Worleytown, on private terms.

The first meeting of Franklin County Pomona Grange was held in the hall of Antrim Grange on East Baltimore Street.

The Rescue Hose Company held a very enjoyable banquet at the McLaughlin Hotel that included a very elaborate menu. Twenty-five members of the company were present. The dining room of the hotel was very tastefully decorated.

75 Years Ago

January 26, 1933

J. E. Kershner of Greencastle was re-elected president of the Pennsylvania Farmers Protective Association at the annual meeting in Harrisburg.

A half-mill reduction in the county mill rate for 1933 was announced by the county commissioners. The new mill rate will be five and a half mills whereas last year's was six mills.

Members of the Frank L. Carbaugh Post No. 373 of the American Legion will make a house to house canvass of the community in behalf of the associated charities of Greencastle.

Under a new bill proposed by Senator Frank J. Harris, administration Republican reapportioning the 50 state senatorial districts on the basis of the 1930 census, Franklin County would be grouped with Adams and Cumberland counties, instead of merely with Adams County, as at present.

Borough employees dug up a section of East Baltimore Street, from the square eastward. A water bound macadam was laid about 10 days ago, but it was found that water rose in puddles throughout that section of the street and an attempt is being made to remedy this condition.

Game Protector William Britton has completed stocking Franklin County with small game to fill losses brought about by last fall's hunting season slaughter.

Citizens of the community will be asked to contribute the annual dues of $25 to the Chambersburg Hospital and Children's Home, whereby a "Greencastle Room" is reserved at the hospital.

Directors of the Pennsylvania Railroad declared a dividend of 1 percent, payable March 15 to stockholders of record Feb. 15. This is a resumption of dividend payments after their suspension early last year.

The Rescue Hose Company, it is announced, has selected the cast for "Mellow Moon Minstrels," its fifth annual minstrel show, which will be held in the Gem Theater Feb. 21, 22 and 23.

Mrs. Margaret Zentmyer of Linden Avenue, sang several songs on the artists bureau program broadcast on WJEJ radio in Hagerstown, Md.

A. Neil Brumbaugh was elected president of the Jerome R. King Playground Association.

The American Stores Company is celebrating the successful completion of 42 years in the grocery business. Extra attractive values are being offered to mark the event at the company's 2,950 stores, including in Greencastle.

50 Years Ago January 26, 1958

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25 Years Ago

January 27, 1983

Antrim Township supervisors tabled a proposed storm water management plan, saying there are sticky points in the measure which should be reviewed by the board and planning commission.

Greencastle-Antrim School Board will send a letter to Pennsylvania School Boards Association protesting a proposed change in the Pennsylvania Public Employees Retirement System that would cost the district $30,000, or one mill, in taxes.

A schedule of work slowdowns and shutdowns in effect since the spring of 1982 at Grove Manufacturing are continuing into the beginning of 1983.

The Greencastle-Antrim School Board appointed a committee to study by question of whether to close one of the district's three elementary schools.

Greencastle will receive $1,481.61 and Antrim $6,836.96 soon, as their shares of fines and penalties collected by Pennsylvania State Police. The fines were collected under provisions of the Motor Vehicle Code.

Greencastle-Antrim Middle School librarian, Sandra Kell Laing, was recently awarded a $4,000 grant for a program that will place an Apple II computer in the library.

Janice Wene, of Greencastle, succeeded Keith Snider as editor of The Echo-Pilot.

Register and Recorder David W. Bowers announced he would seek re-election.