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Twenty years ago — 1993

An OBSERVER photo captures a prize-winning catch. OBSERVER outdoor columnist Gene Pauszek holds his first-place 29-pound, 6-ounce king salmon caught recently during the ESLO Fall Derby on Lake Ontario. Pauszek became the first person to win the media division in the Fall ESLO and the Lake Erie International.

Thirty years ago – 1983

Soon to celebrate its centennial, St. George’s Commandery 90, Knights of St. John has named Fred “Fritz” Cloos of Lincoln Avenue, Dunkirk as the “Knight of the Century.” Preserved within a wrapper made by Joseph Schrantz, the decorated scroll presented to Mr. Cloos honored him for his years of service to the organization, 18 of those years as president. Commandery 90 was founded in 1884 and affiliated with the former Sacred Heart Church for 91 years.

Forty years ago – 1973

The Niagara Permanent Savings and Loan Association will open its new Dunkirk office at 51 E. Fourth St. on Oct. 1. One of the features is a drive-in window not found at the former location, 91 E. Fourth St.

Fifty years ago – 1963

Mayor James DeJohn of Silver Creek has returned from Albany, where he presided at the conference luncheon of the New York State Mayors Convention.

Twenty years ago — 1993

The Dunkirk Housing Authority has selected Judith Presutti as its new executive director to oversee the operation of its 236 units of public housing scattered around the city. A split vote of 4-3 was a result of support by some board members for a local candidate whose name was not released. A total of 23 applications were received for the $36,389-a-year non-competitive civil service position, which has been vacant since former director Stephen Hockenbury had a falling out with the board and resigned in June.

Thirty years ago – 1983

In five years, if all goes according to plan, the Holy Cross Seminary property located on Route 5 west of Dunkirk will be the site of Lake Erie Beach Estates, a $17 million development project proposed by Empire Developers HC 83. A presentation was made at the Dunkirk Town Board meeting by Empire Developers, owned by Samuel P. Castiglia. The five-year project will include 61 single family lots and 128 condominium units.

Forty years ago – 1973

Debra Chambers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chambers of Eagle Street, Fredonia has graduated from the Gowanda State Hospital School of Nursing. Miss Chambers is the granddaughter of Anna Rizzo, also of Fredonia.

Fifty years ago – 1963

Albert L. Bruner, manager of the J.C. Penney Co. in Dunkirk, will be at work in a dress this weekend as part of the store’s annual Ladies Day promotional sale. Arlene Griswold of Dunkirk will head this year’s event.

Twenty years ago — 1993

The Dunkirk Common Council has agreed to hold a public meeting to hear comments on whether the city needs a second taxi-cab service. Salvatore Colletti of Jamestown, the owner of Rainbow Cab. Co., which would operate from 10695 Bennett Road in the town of Dunkirk, told the council he feels a second cab company is needed in the city and has already invested $20,000 in the fledgling company. Ronald Kubera, owner of the city’s only existing cab company, argued that there is barely enough business for even his company.

Thirty years ago – 1983

The Dunkirk Club has attained its goal “Debt Free in ’83” and in celebration of the accomplishment will host a mortgage-burning party on Sept. 17. A cocktail hour will precede a buffet supper and music featuring Alton Swanson at the piano. Mr. and Mrs. William Bremer are the general chairmen.

Forty years ago – 1973

Motorists driving around Fredonia should be able to cross the new Water Street bridge by Christmas, unless further delays are incurred. It is being built by the Pacos Construction Co. of Dunkirk.

Fifty years ago – 1963

Lynn Michaelson, 11, of Jackson Heights, NY will be adopted into the Cayuga Tribe tomorrow by Chief Foster Sundown. As a second grader in 1960, she asked Sen. Jacob K. Javits why, “with so many other days named for special people,” there was none honoring Native Americans. Mr. Javits agreed, drew up a bill which later passed, and made the third Friday in September “National American Indian Day.”

Twenty years ago — 1993

The Fredonia-Pomfret Senior Center Planning Committee unanimously chose “Share and Care Senior Center” as the name for the senior center planned in the Eagle Street School building. The name, one of many entered in a contest to name the facility, was submitted by Mrs. Santo (Genevieve) Tampio, 86, of Douglas Street, Fredonia. The committee will present her with a $100 Savings Bond.

Thirty years ago – 1983

The recent “Love Lake Erie Fishing Bonanza” was deemed a success by the sponsors. The OBSERVER, Koch’s Brewery, Walt’s Sporting Goods and Marine and the Complete Angler sponsored the weekend event which was entered by 153 anglers. A total of 46 fish of qualifying species were registered during the contest with 27 cash and merchandise prizes awarded. Judges for the contest were fisheries biologists Steve Garbarino and Jim Kuhn with Normandeau Associates of Bedford, N.H. Plans are to make this an annual event.

Forty years ago – 1973

Theodore Gruber of Mayville had the top score on a Civil Service examination for general parkway foreman. The position carries a salary of $9,735.

Fifty years ago – 1963

The Dunkirk-Fredonia Civil Air Patrol completed 17 hours of flying to assist the State Thruway Authority in locating a total of 22 disabled vehicles during the Labor Day weekend. Among the local pilots who participated in the search were Roy Confer, Richard Kawski, Richard Cybart and Robert Anderson.

Twenty years ago — 1993

Fredonia Police Sgt. Wade Weatherlow was recently appointed by Dunkirk Mayor Margaret Wuerstle as the new chief of police for the city of Dunkirk. The mayor had interviewed the four final candidates, who came from West Seneca, Dunkirk, Fredonia and Silver Creek. She stated that Weatherlow seems to have the personality for the job along with some great ideas for making changes in the city.

Thirty years ago – 1983

About 300 persons applied as movie extras for the four days of filming in South Dayton for the movie, “The Natural,” starring Robert Redford. The movie will be using 130 extras to play in a country fair scene to be filmed in the South Dayton Park area. Men chosen as extras will be given the haircuts that were in style during the 1924 period.

Forty years ago – 1973

County Parks and Recreation Commissioner Alexander Aldrich today announced that Chautauqua Institution has been accepted for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

Fifty years ago – 1963

Robert Weimer, president of Weimer Chevrolet Inc., was among approximately 7,000 Chevrolet dealers and dealership executives in Detroit recently to attend the largest convention ever held in the auto industry.

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