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ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 3 1833 01885 1276
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ANNUAL REPORT of the
GC 974.802 C34AR, 1941-1947
BURGESS AND TOWN COUNCIL of THE BOROUGH OF CHAMBERSBURG PENNSYLVANIA
For the Year Ending December 31, 1941
This Pamphlet is published for the benefit of the citizens of Chambersburg, that they may become better acquainted with those vital things in our community that go to make Chambersburg a better place in which to live.
ANNUAL REPORT
of the
BURGESS AND TOWN COUNCIL of THE BOROUGH OF CHAMBERSBURG PENNSYLVANIA
For the Year Ending December 31, 1941
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FOR THE YEAR from JANUARY 1, 1941, TO DECEMBER 31, 1941 Being THE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-EIGHTH SINCE INCORPORATED As A BOROUGH
PERSONNEL OF THE BOROUGH GOVERNMENT
1941
R. C. VANDERAU
Chief Burgess
C. H. PENSINGER
President Town Council
J. HASE MOWREY Manager of Utilities
E. W. DAVIS
Secretary
W. M. L. ETTER Treasurer
EDMUND C. WINGERD Solicitor
EDGAR W. DIEHL Tax Collector
HARRY R. GEARHART
Auditor
HERBERT C. KEEFER
Auditor
ALBERT S. HENNEBERGER
Auditor
MARGARET E. WINGERT
Chief Bookkeeper
H. S. BYERS
Chief of Police
ROBERT MONN
Superintendent of Water and Sewer
W. L. GROVE
Plumbing Inspector
F. D. RHODES, JR.
Borough Engineer
CHARLES F. PFOUTZ
Assistant Borough Engineer
ROBERT RINICK
Market Master
COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL
FINANCE COMMITTEE
C. H. PENSINGER, Chairman
H. H. SWARTZ
STEPHEN MCC. NELSON
H. R. FORBES
G. C. GEYER
WATER AND LIGHT COMMITTEE
R. F. ANGLE, Chairman
B. F. SMALL
STEPHEN MCC. NELSON
STREET COMMITTEE
H. H. SWARTZ, Chairman
A. R. ZIMMERMAN
T. C. MCCULLOUGH
FIRE COMMITTEE
H. R. FORBES, Fire Marshal R. F. ANGLE
G. S. KLENZING
BOROUGH PROPERTY COMMITTEE
C. H. PENSINGER, Chairman
R. F. ANGLE
H. H. SWARTZ
H. R. FORBES
B. F. SMALL
SEWER COMMITTEE
B. F. SMALL, Chairman
G. C. GEYER
H. R. FORBES
INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE
T. C. MCCULLOUGH, Chairman
G. S. KLENZING
A. R. ZIMMERMAN
PUBLIC COMFORT STATION COMMITTEE
B. F. SMALL, Chairman
G. C. GEYER
T. C. MCCULLOUGH
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PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS COMMITTEE
STEPHEN MCC. NELSON, Chairman A. R. ZIMMERMAN G. S. KLENZING H. H. SWARTZ B. F. SMALL
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE BURGESS R. C. VANDERAU,
Chairman
CHIEF H. S. BYERS H. R. FORBES STEPHEN MCC. NELSON
R. F. ANGLE -
COYLE LIBRARY TRUSTEES
G. C. GEYER STEPHEN McC. NELSON
BOARD OF HEALTH
DR. B. M. BEATTIE, President DR. L. H. SEATON JOHN B. MINEHART PAUL WALKER F. LESTER MARSHALL
FRANK J. CROFT, Health Officer and Secretary
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PERSONNEL OF THE BOROUGH GOVERNMENT 1942
CHAUNCEY M. DEPUY, JR.
Chief Burgess
STEPHEN MCC. NELSON
President of Town Council
J. HASE MOWREY
Manager of Utilities
E. W. DAVIS
Secretary
JAMES G. BIETSCH
Treasurer
EDMUND C. WINGERD
Solicitor
EDGAR W. DIEHL
Tax Collector
HARRY R. GEARHART
Auditor
ALBERT S. HENNEBERGER
Auditor
HERBERT C. KEEFER
Auditor
MARGARET E. WINGERT
Chief Bookkeeper
H. S. BYERS
Chief of Police
ROBERT MONN
Superintendent of Water and Sewer
F. D. RHODES, JR.
Borough Engineer
CHARLES F. PFOUTZ
Assistant Borough Engineer
WILLIAM L. GROVE
Plumbing Inspector
ROBERT RINICK
Market Master
COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL
FINANCE COMMITTEE
STEPHEN MCC. NELSON, Chairman JOHN C. SIERER
J. ROY WILLIAMS
H. R. FORBES
C. H. PENSINGER
WATER AND LIGHT COMMITTEE
C. H. PENSINGER, Chairman
R. F. ANGLE
B. F. SMALL
STREET COMMITTEE
R. F. ANGLE, Chairman
B. F. SMALL
A. R. ZIMMERMAN
FIRE COMMITTEE
H. R. FORBES, Fire Marshal A. R. ZIMMERMAN
J. ROY WILLIAMS
BOROUGH PROPERTY COMMITTEE
STEPHEN MCC. NELSON, Chairman
C. H. PENSINGER
R. F. ANGLE
H. R. FORBES
B. F. SMALL
PUBLIC COMFORT STATION COMMITTEE
T. C. MCCULLOUGH, Chairman
G. S. KLENZING
H. R. FORBES
INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE
G. S. KLENZING. Chairman
T. C. MCCULLOUGH
J. ROY WILLIAMS
SEWER COMMITTEE
B. F. SMALL, Chairman H. R. FORBES JOHN C. SIERER
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PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS COMMITTEE
A. R. ZIMMERMAN, Chairman
J. ROY WILLIAMS
G. S. KLENZING C. H. PENSINGER
JOHN C. SIERER
COYLE FREE LIBRARY TRUSTEES
JOHN C. SIERER H. R. FORBES
MASTER PLUMBER
H. A. KOTTCAMP
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
CHAUNCEY M. DEPUY, JR.,
Chairman
H. S. BYERS H. R. FORBES
A. R. ZIMMERMAN
R. F. ANGLE
MARKET COMMITTEE
C. H. PENSINGER, Chairman
T. C. MCCULLOUGH
B. F. SMALL
A. R. ZIMMERMAN
R. F. ANGLE
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BOROUGH OFFICIALS OF THE BOROUGH OF CHAMBERSBURG
STEPHEN McC. NELSON Councilman, 1st Ward
H. R. FORBES Councilman, 1st Ward
R. C. VANDERAU Chief Burgess
R. F. ANGLE Councilman, 2nd Ward
A. R. ZIMMERMAN Councilman, 2nd Ward
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BOROUGH OFFICIALS OF THE BOROUGH OF CHAMBERSBURG
C. H. PENSINGER President of Council Councilman, 3rd Ward
H. H. SWARTZ Councilman, 4th Ward
G. C. GEYER Councilman, 3rd Ward
T. C. MCCULLOUGH Councilman, 4th Ward
B. F. SMALL Councilman, 5th Ward
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BOROUGH OFFICIALS OF THE BOROUGH OF CHAMBERSBURG
G. STEWART KLENZING Councilman, 5th Ward
E. C. WINGERD Borough Solicitor
J. HASE MOWREY Manager of Utilities
F. D. RHODES, JR. Borough Engineer
H. S. BYERS Chief of Police
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BOROUGH OFFICIALS OF
THE BOROUGH OF CHAMBERSBURG
MARGARET E. WINGERT Chief Bookkeeper
ROBERT MONN Supt. of Water and Sewer
W. L. GROVE Plumbing Inspector
E. W. DAVIS Borough Clerk
ROBERT RINICK Market Master
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MUNICIPAL OFFICE BUILDING
HISTORICAL
Chambersburg was founded by Benjamin Chambers at "Fawling Spring on Cannogogige," in 1734, and in 1764 Benjamin Chambers writes, "there is a town laid out on Conegogig Creek." The Town was incorporated by an Act of the General Assembly of the State of Penn- sylvania, March 21, 1803, and the first Burgess and Town Council con- sisted of the following: Chief Burgess-Major John Holliday; Council- men-Edward Crawford, Esq., Andrew Dunlap, Christian Oister, John Shryock, and Patrick Campbell. It has grown slowly, but its growth has been steady, and its accomplishments enduring. Today it bears the rather enviable reputation of being one of the outstanding boroughs in the State of Pennsylvania, and its citizens enjoy more vital services at a much lower cost than any other borough in the State.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
The first police force for the Borough of Chambersburg was estab- lished January 16, 1818, by the following action of Town Council, "Be it ordained, etc., That four men shall be employed to watch and patrol the streets of the Borough during the night, from nine o'clock until day- break, for the term of three months from this date, to guard the property of the inhabitants, as far as in their power, from incendiaries, thieves, and plunderers, and to arrest and detain all vagrants and night walkers until the morning, unless he, she, or they can give a satisfactory account of their purpose, and the occasion of their being found on the street -- and also call the hour."
The Council entered into an article of agreement dated January 17, 1818, with Robert Allison, as Captain; William McElhany, Jacob Hecker- man, and Dan McAllister, Privates; to patrol the town from nine o'clock until daybreak, call the hour, and light any lamps that are, or may be, erected, for which the Captain was to receive $18.00 per month, and each Private $15.00 per month, and the Council was to furnish each one with a sufficiently warm watch coat.
From the following proclamation, it is evident that 123 years ago the sources of amusement for the good people of Chambersburg were more varied, permanent, and better protected than they are today:
"To Robert Allison, High Constable
Sir: You are hereby authorized to attend the Theatre in the Borough of Chambersburg and Protect the Manager thereof whilst act- ing from any disorderly Person or Persons-and if any Person or Per- sons attempt to disturb said actors during their performans-you are hereby Commanded to bring him or them before me or any Justice of the Peace in said Borough to be dealt with according to Law. Fail not.
Given under my hand and seal this 19th day of July, 1816.
(Signed) PATRICK CAMPBELL, Burgess."
From this very modest beginning, the Police Department has de- veloped into a highly efficient and very completely equipped organization, consisting of a Chief, two Sergeants, and twelve Patrolmen. Their equipment consists of a Hardinge Police Register System, dictograph, finger printing outfit, Colts 38 calibre revolvers, tear gas guns, tear gas hand grenades, police car, and two motorcycles.
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During the year 1941, the Police Department answered 1,672 calls. This is exclusive of all calls answered by the Chief. There was a total number of 1,538 arrests made for various offenses. The arrests for drunk and disorderly conduct totaled 165. There were 25 actual cases of breaking in and larceny reported, and 5 arrests were made in these 25 cases. The night patrol reported 288 store dooors left open by owners on leaving stores. The total amount of fines collected by the Borough was $1,354.00, $930.00 of which was Parking Meter fines.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
In 1790, one hundred and fifty-one years ago, when the village of Chambersburg consisted entirely of either log or frame houses, and the fire hazard was great because of wood fires upon the open hearth, the necessity of providing protection from fire was first discussed, and the Friendship Fire Company, an organization of citizens equipped with buckets, was formed.
Since that time, with the expansion of the village from a few houses to a borough of the first magnitude, the formation of additional com- panies became necessary, and their equipment, from bucket, to hand pump, to hose reel, to steam fire engine, and, during the past fifteen years, to modernized motor drawn and motor driven apparatus, has kept pace with the times.
Today, the Fire Department consists of five companies, advantage- ously located, and equipped with three American LaFrance Pumpers, one Ward LaFrance Flood Light Truck and Pumper, an aerial truck with 85 foot ladder, a City Service truck with booster pump, two Peter Pirsch Combination Booster and Squad Wagons, a squad and chemical car, and an ambulance.
The companies are entirely volunteer, only the drivers of the apparatus receiving pay from the Borough. The fire houses and equip- ment are owned by the Borough, and under the care of the Property Committee and the Fire Committee of the Borough Council.
In addition to the above mentioned equipment, the town is complete- ly covered by the Gamewell Fire Alarm System, consisting of 60 fire alarm boxes, 5 station house indicators and gongs, and one general alarm, all storage battery operated. Two hundred and thirty-nine latest type fire plugs are installed at the most advantageous points.
The Department answered 58 General Alarms sounded by the Game- well System during the year. In addition to these system alarms, the companies responded to silent alarms and individual calls as follows:
Franklin Company 11
Junior Company
29
Good Will Company 21
Cumberland Valley Company 15
Friendship Company 14
The Franklin Fire Company Community Pumper answered 31 calls for rural fires.
The fire loss in the Borough of Chambersburg for 1941 was $2,900.00. The Good Will Ambulance responded to 979 calls during the year.
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FIRE EQUIPMENT OF FRIENDSHIP ENGINE AND HOSE CO. NO. 1
JUNIOR H.& T. CO
FIRE EQUIPMENT OF JUNIOR HOSE AND TRUCK COMPANY NO. 2
FIRE EQUIPMENT OF JUNIOR HOSE AND TRUCK COMPANY NO. 2
EDITH URINAR
FIRE EQUIPMENT AND AMBULANCE OF GOOD WILL STEAM FIRE ENGINE AND HOSE COMPANY NO. 3
FIRE EQUIPMENT OF FRANKLIN FIRE COMPANY NO. 4
FIRE EQUIPMENT OF CUMBERLAND VALLEY HOSE COMPANY NO. 5
STREET DEPARTMENT
On March 30, 1734, Benjamin Chambers was given a grant to take, settle and improve 400 acres of land at the mouth of the Falling Spring and the Conococheague Creek, but this tract was not sub-divided until 1764 when it was laid out as a town and called Chambers Town, which name was changed to Chambersburg when Franklin County was erected in 1784.
The limits of the town at that time were on the North by the Falling Spring; on the East by Second Street; on the South by approximately Liberty Street; and on the West by the Conococheague Creek.
In the beginning of the 19th Century no streets had been graded or paved, although each property owner was required to maintain a walk in front of his own property. The original plan of the inhabitants was to make Second Street the principal business street, but this was changed to Main Street after considerable influence was exerted by those property owners.
Prior to 1813, the Lincoln Highway and Main Street were repaired by the Turnpike Company, by turnpiking which consisted of placing one foot of broken stone covered with gravel and clay. The first record of a contract awarded by the Borough was in 1813 to repair the Lincoln Highway and Main Street near the "Diamond."
The first covered storm sewer was built in Burkhart Avenue from Main Street to the Creek in 1823. This sewer had an inside height of 41% feet and a width of 31/2 feet.
The extension of this form of street repairs, grading, and sewers continued with some modifications until 1912 when the present brick paving was laid, and plans adopted to continue this paving four blocks each year. This plan was not followed, due to the increased cost of materials.
In 1918 a general plan of macadam construction and surface oiling was adopted, and the Lincoln Highway and Main Street were paved first with water-bound macadam, and treated with road oil. This is the first year that a large quantity of road oil was used as a maintenance and construction material. Prior to this time, oil was used as a dust pre- ventive and partially paid for by the property owners abutting on the streets treated.
This plan was continued until 1927 and 1928, when the Lincoln Highway and Main Street were again repaved with reinforced cement concrete.
In addition to the usual maintenance work, such as patching, oiling, sweeping, and removing refuse from streets and alleys; snow and ice removal; control of dust and weeds on streets and alleys; maintenance and repair of storm sewers; maintenance and repair of bridges; opera- tion and maintenance of Street Department Garage; and the backfilling of ditches that were opened for the purpose of new installation or re- newal of water, sewer, and, or, gas service to properties; the following construction work was completed during 1941 :-
Street Construction: The following streets were paved with maca- dam:
Street
From
To Sq. Yds. Before
Nelson St. Coldbrook Ave.
Borough Line 1,260 Not open-Clay
Cumberland Ave. Fifth St. Sixth St. 1,260 Clay
Lortz Ave.
Fourth St.
Fifth Ave. 1,518 Cinder
Wilson Ave.
Penna. Ave.
Ohio Ave. 768 Stone and Cinder
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Street
From
To Sq. Yds. Before
Seventh St.
Lortz Ave.
1,200 Not open
Bishop Ave.
Grandview Ave.
Alley Eastward
360 Clay
Total Square Yards
6,366
Alley Construction: As very few of the alleys in Chambersburg are named by ordinance, just the areas and type of construction are shown in this report. During 1941 the construction was as follows:
Square Yards Type
1,030 Water-bound macadam
570 Reinforced cement concrete
480 Bituminous concrete surface
6,110 Macadam surface treated
8,190
Total Square Yards constructed
Storm Sewer Construction: During the year 1941, surface concrete water drains were constructed on the following streets and alleys:
Street
From
To
Size Length Inlets
Miller St.
Franklin St.
Garber St.
24"
822'
3
High St. Garber St. Glen St.
18"
345'
5
Hollywell Ave.
South of Gulf Oil Company
18" 605' 1
Wayne Ave. Fourth St. Fifth St.
12" 120' 0
Alley-Reservoir Hill, Franklin St., East
18"
419'
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STREET DEPARTMENT REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1941
In presenting this report of the Street Department activities during 1941, we feel it is interesting to show in addition a comparative report of the works completed during the past twenty-three years. The progress in Highway construction and maintenance has made necessary large expenditures for drainage structures and bridges.
Comparative report of streets, alleys, sewers, bridges, as of 1918 and 1941, showing works completed by the Street Department during the past twenty-three years:
STREET SURFACES
1918
1941
Square Yards
Type
Square Yards
3,850.
. Oil Treated Water-Bound Macadam
416,440
0. Oil Treated Bituminous Macadam
46,515
0. Reinforced Cement Concrete 72,663
Brick on Cement Concrete Base
14,712
14,712 0 Bituminous Concrete
12,935
302,400 Stone and Cinder 40,325
188,200 Clay or Slate
3,586
96,965
Not opened
941
Total-608,117 Square Yards, or 31.39 Miles.
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ALLEY SURFACES
1918
1941
Miles
Type
Miles
1.47 0. Reinforced Cement Concrete
0. Bituminous Concrete
3.46
0 .. Oil Treated Macadam
7.20
4.10. Stone and Macadam
8.54
17.90 Clay, Slate, or Not Opened
1.36
Total-22.0 Miles.
UNDERGROUND SURFACE WATER DRAINS
1918
1941
Linear Feet
Type
Linear Feet
2,610 12" Terra Cotta Pipe
2,610
200
18" Terra Cotta Pipe
4,380
0
15" Terra Cotta Pipe
260
2,650
24" Terra Cotta Pipe
4,993
0
36" Terra Cotta Pipe
452
0
12" Concrete Pipe
831
0
15" Concrete Pipe
350
0.
18" Concrete Pipe
2,253
775
24" Concrete Pipe
2,514
0.
36" Concrete Pipe
800
0.
18" Iron Pipe
1,050
0.
.3' x 2.5' Cement Concrete Box
1,662
0.
4' x 3'
Cement Concrete Box
1,467
0.
.3'
x 3' Cement Concrete Box
8,385
0. 4' x 4' Cement Concrete Box
6,726
0.
2'
2ΚΌ Cement Concrete Box
150
0.
1.5' x 3.5' Cement Concrete Box
720
0.
1.75' x 3.5' Cement Concrete Box
113
0.
1.5'
x 4.5' Cement Concrete Box
252
6,235
Totals
39,968
31
Inlets
311
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
The office of the Borough Engineer in Chambersburg was created by Ordinance approved by The Burgess and Town Council on June 14, 1909.
The Town Council appoints the Borough Engineer, and they are the judges of what assistants shall be furnished. He shall furnish all engineering for all departments unless otherwise directed by Council: To make profiles and plans of all streets, alleys, sewers, bridges, and to keep proper records of same; to have charge of all Borough property not under the supervision of the Manager of Utilities; to have general supervision over all work of the Street Department, and to report monthly to the Borough Council of all works completed; to keep records of locations of water, sewer, and gas pipes; to furnish and supply maps, charts, profiles, plans, specifications, estimates, data, and advice to Town Council, all committees, and officers of the Borough.
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MUNICIPAL MARKET
The first Market House and Town Hall was erected in Chambersburg in 1830 on land purchased from Andrew Hemphill and Ruth, his wife, on May 3, 1830, for $630.00. This lot had a frontage on Queen Street of 64 feet and a depth on Second Street of 110 feet. Apparently there was some doubt of the construction as one of the provisions of the sale of the ground provided that if a Market House and Town Hall was not erected until April 1, 1833, Hemphill could repurchase the ground at the same price that he received.
The Market House and Town Hall was enlarged later in 1874. Dur- ing 1930 other alterations were made when additional office space was required and after interest in the market had decreased to such an ex- tent that ample room still remained to conduct this market. However, when the market session was changed to Friday afternoons and evenings, a considerable increase in attendance resulted and the demand for larger quarters and parking facilities were apparent.
At a meeting of the Burgess and Town Council held on November 12, 1940, the preparation of plans for a new market building to be located on South Third Street was authorized and on April 15, 1941 the general contract was awarded. The first market was held on November 7, 1941, in the completed structure.
The building is one story, 150 feet long and 50 feet wide with a full basement. The entire construction is of concrete foundations and brick walls faced with glazed tile in the market room. Steel trusses support the roof which provides a ceiling height of twenty feet in the center and fifteen feet on the sides. Fluorescent lighting is provided for the market room, concrete walks are laid on three sides of the building, and a macadam paved parking lot to accommodate fifty cars is provided on the North Side.
The market room has 399 linear feet of counter space divided into six foot sections and rented in multiples of three feet. The demand for space has exceeded the estimate as of January 1, 1942, but a full report cannot be made until after there has been a full year of operation.
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UNICIPAL MARKET
MUNICIPAL MARKET
INTERIOR OF MUNICIPAL MARKET
PUBLIC COMFORT STATION
A Public Comfort Station was built by the Borough of Chambers- burg, and the Commissioners of Franklin County in 1932 at a total cost of $10,689.03, and is maintained jointly by them. The operation costs and repairs are divided. In 1941 the costs were $1,494.44, of which the Borough paid $747.22. In addition, the Borough furnished water and electricity in the amount of $585.86, and the County Commissioners fur- nished heat and janitor service, without charge.
Two attendants are employed, and are on duty each day during the hours of operation to maintain order and keep the station in an orderly and sanitary manner.
The use made of this station has greatly exceeded the estimates made by the original promoters, and the records kept show that more than 2,000 persons attended this station in one day.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS
The Burgess and Town Council at the present, as well as those in the past, recognized leisure time activities and recreation as an essential governmental function and have adopted a plan for expansion and im- provement that will eventually provide for Chambersburg a system of Parks, Athletic Fields, Playgrounds and Play areas to conform to stand- ards set by the National Recreation Association.
The playground system was started through the efforts of churches, civic organizations and citizens who together formed small associations to secure sites, equipment and voluntary supervision for play areas for small children. Much of their equipment was made by members of these associations and by funds for materials secured from festivals and contributions. As the value of these areas were proven, the demand for expansion increased and the Borough of Chambersburg then assumed the obligations of maintenance and operation, assisted by the various citizens' committees.
The present playground program is designed for a twelve week period during the months of June, July and August and is under the direction of the Parks and Playgrounds Committee of the Town Council, together with the Borough Engineer, Playground Supervisor, seven girl Leaders and an Athletic Director.
The playground system consists of three combination athletic fields and playgrounds and four play areas distributed over the Borough at locations as accessible as possible to the more densely populated sections.
During the past few years several Community Hymn Sings were sponsored during the winter months jointly by the North Eastern Branch Franklin County Christian Endeavor Union, the Chambersburg High School and the Borough Department of Parks and Playgrounds. These were largely attended and received considerable favorable comment.
The summer program has been expanded from year to year and larger attendances have been noted in all the various activities sponsored by this Department.
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HENNINGER FIELD
HISTORY OF THE CHAMBERSBURG HEALTH BOARD
The first meeting of the Chambersburg Health Board was held in Council Hall, September 26, 1893. The following men-Dr. Johnston McLanahan, A. J. White, J. Brua Hoyer, and George Denton were sworn in as members by Burgess George A. Wood. Dr. John A. Bouse was appointed Health Officer.
Dr. Johnston McLanahan was elected President of the Board, which office he held until October 3, 1912.
Among the first duties of the Board were the enacting of local sanitary measures which, in conjunction with the State regulation, began functioning shortly after its inception.
The Health Board was the outcome of an Act of the General As- sembly of May 9, 1893, authorizing Chambersburg such a Board. Those who served as members of this Board, until the present date, are as follows :
Dr. Johnston McLanahan H. A. Logue
A. J. White
E. E. Foust
Dr. John A. Bouse
Dr. J. J. Eckel Dr. B. M. Beattie
Daniel O. Gehr
Dr. Paul D. Allen J. W. Rearick
Dr. Helen Stewart
Morris Lloyd
C. P. Miller
Paul Walker
W. O. Nicklas
J. Brua Hoyer
Jacob G. Schaff
George K. Lehner Herman Kraiss
Capt. W. H. Mackey
Milton G. McDowell
Dr. L. H. Seaton
Daniel Harmony
George Denton H. A. Kottcamp
T. C. Karper
W. L. Ritchey
George F. Arris
Dr. H. M. Miley
James C. Clark F. Lester Marshall
Mr. Morris Lloyd succeeded Dr. Johnston McLanahan as President in 1914, there being no record from October, 1912 to 1914, and continued in this office until his death in 1932, his successor being Dr. B. M. Beattie.
The duties of the Health Board have varied with conditions of the times, but the main actions have always been the maintaining of sanitary health measures concerning the public.
The records of 1893 show considerable controversy about the keeping of hogs within the Borough. With the advent of the sanitary sewer, the abolishing of cesspools and the connecting of houses to the sewer gave rise to a great many problems.
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