<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3zifMJ_0vhwR7T800" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3zifMJ_0vhwR7T800" width="853" height="1280" ></figure>Williamson Ruritan Hosts Final Ice Cream Social of the Year The Williamson Ruritan Club will be serving up one last, sweet scoop of summer on October 8, 2024, at the year’s final ice cream social. The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Williamson Ruritan building, 5583 Kennedy Ave, St. Thomas, PA. Over the past half a century, homemade ice cream has grown to be an organization hallmark and annually generates thousands of dollars in fundraising that is channeled back into the community.Part of the nationwide Ruritan network, the local club was chartered in 1969 with the mission of bringing unity, fellowship and better living conditions to Williamson and the surrounding area. A project that was launched with two, three-gallon freezers churning out homemade ice cream for the Williamson Improvement Association festivals at 15 cents a dip, has grown to help fund the club’s community service projects such as high school scholarships and assistance to fire victims. Williamson Ruritan regularly sells about 1,800 gallons a season at their ice cream socials and other Franklin County events. Most ingredients are locally sourced with the support of county farms and growers.“Our ice cream socials are just one of our many projects,” said Ken Myers, charter member, past president and long-time volunteer. “What started out as a small club made up mostly of farmers, has grown into a true family group. Some of our volunteers are now third and fourth generation and we are always looking for new members,” he noted.Potential members are asked to attend two meetings before joining and will see the variety of ways to be part of club efforts. “Williamson Ruritan is a great place to consider if you’re looking for good fellowship, new friends and a way to become active in a small community,” Myers added.For more information about the club, call: <a href="tel:(717)%20369-5265">717.369.5265</a>.</div></body>

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Williamson Ruritan Hosts Final Ice Cream Social of the Year. The Williamson Ruritan Club will be serving up one last, sweet scoop of summer on October 8, 2024, at the year’s final ice cream social. The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Williamson Ruritan building, 5583 Kennedy Ave, St. Thomas, PA. Over the past half a century, homemade ice cream has grown to be an organization hallmark and annually generates thousands of dollars in fundraising that is channeled back into the community.