Take a look back at news and photos that occurred 25, 50, and 100 years ago on June 18th.
25 years Ago:
Saturday, June 18, 1994
“Positively Outstanding People”
Chambersburg — Martha Gelbach – Helping others tracing their roots is rewarding for her – and others: Step inside the home of Martha Gelbach and enter a world of poetic where the sound of her softly crackling voice is as pleasant and thoughtful as the words she writes.
In the world of author/genealogist Martha Gelbach, attention to detail is as important as telling a good story. Through her work, she has made it her life to help people of all ages to discover the past.
Genealogy is the study of recorded history of the person’s ancestry. For her, that means working from dawn to dusk practically every day to find all different kinds of documentation and proof for individuals and groups who come to her with questions. The people she helps say she does quite well.
Gelbach’s way of staying active these days – aside from watching government in action on C-Span – is to continue her life- long mission to help others through genealogy.
50 Years Ago:
Wednesday, June 18, 1969
Chambersburg – “65 Years of Service” – William M. Fosbre, second from the left, RR 3 and Ralph A. Shafer, right 688 Cumberland Ave, recently retired from the Letterkenny Depot Maintenance Coordination Center, USA Major Item Data Agency, after a combined total of 65 years Federal service. Shafer, supervisory production controller and Chief Maintenance Program Division, DMCC, had 35 years of service. Fosbre, with 30 years, was Supervisory Production Controller and Deputy Chief, DMCC. Shown with them, from left are John L. Lewis, Chief of DMCC, Mrs. Fosbre, Col E.R. Uruqhart, Commanding Officer, USAMIDA, and Mrs. Shafer. The Fosbres plan on moving to the state of Washington, while Shafers are moving to Ohio. (U.S. Army photo)
100 years Ago:
Wednesday, June 18, 1919
“Sportsmen To Meet”
Chambersburg – A meeting of the Franklin County Sportsman Association will be held at 8 o’clock this evening in the engineer’s office of the local Pennsy building. All who are interested in outdoor sports and the conservation of wildlife are invited.
