Retrospective
Twenty years ago – 1994
Dr. Michael J. Pietrusik recently received notification from the American Board of Podiatric Surgery that he had been granted diplomat status following written and oral examinations in Chicago. By obtaining his board certification/diplomat status, Dr. Pietrusik has achieved the highest surgical credentialing status available to podiatrists. He has maintained an office in Fredonia since 1984.
Thirty years ago – 1984
From the Reporter’s Notebook … Mohamed Hussein of Van Buren Bay, Dunkirk receives mail from the country of Jordan on occasion. One recent letter he received was simply addressed to: RD 2, Van Buren Pt., Dunkirk, New York 14048 USA. No name appeared on the front of the envelope. The letter got through. Local postal officials speculated the letter must have been for Mr. Hussein as the air mail envelope had postage stamps from Jordan on the front, and a return address, written in Arabic, on the back.
Forty years ago – 1974
Edna A. Boorady, a Dunkirk native, is the recipient of a Federal Woman’s Award for outstanding achievement by a woman in the federal career service. Norman Boorady of Dunkirk, Miss Boorady’s brother, will attend the presentation dinner in Washington. Miss Boorady is currently living in Bangkok, Thailand, and serving as legal expert for the Agency for International Development, Southeast Asia.
Fifty years ago – 1964
Richard Sidey of Taft Place, Dunkirk presented an organ recital in New York City at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Park Avenue. Sidey gave the program in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a master’s degree in music from the Union Theological Seminary School of Sacred Music, Broadway Street.
Retrospective
Twenty years ago – 1994
Gov. Mario Cuomo presented the ninth annual Governor’s Productivity Awards to seven state employees for their exemplary achievement in improving state services, increasing productivity and saving taxpayers’ money. Timothy M. Byrne of Gowanda, a maintenance assistant with the Division for Youth at the Great Valley Residential Facility, placed first among nearly 200 employees who were nominated by their peers. Mr. Byrne developed and implemented several innovations which saved the state thousands of dollars.
Thirty years ago – 1984
The Great 10-Cent Ice Cream Cone Sale is coming to Fredonia. For the next seven days at East Main News, it’s only 10 cents a dip. All this is made possible through the cooperation of East Main News and Dunkirk Ice Cream Co. East Main News owner Bob Bird said, “the last time I sold cones for 10 cents was forty years ago.” Yesterday’s prices apply on double and triple cones too, at 20 cents and 30 cents.
Forty years ago – 1974
Salvatore J. Cutrona of Silver Creek was reappointed Chautauqua County North area chairman for Catholic Charities Appeal of 1974. Mr. Cutrona is a building superintendent for Lake Shore Hospital and Nursing Home, Irving.
Fifty years ago – 1964
The regular monthly meeting of the Chautauqua County Life Club was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Edson of Sinclairville. Robert Newton of Sinclairville was elected president with Roger Trump of Westfield as vice president.
Retrospective
Twenty years ago – 1994
Three hundred grape growers from New York and Pennsylvania attended the second annual Lake Erie Regional Grape Program, a day-long event sponsored by the Cornell and Penn State Cooperative Extension. The late Marty Martin of Chapin Road, Sheridan was honored posthumously as the grape grower of the year. His son, Dean Martin, accepted the award from Rich Erdle, area manager for the National Grape Co-Op of Westfield.
Thirty years ago – 1984
The Westfield luncheon site of the Chautauqua County Nutrition Program for the Elderly recently initiated a “Volunteer of the Year” award. The first recipient of the award is Victoria Woodruff of Brocton. Ms. Woodruff is a volunteer with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. In addition to duties as a luncheon site volunteer, she regularly transports participants to the luncheon site located at the United Methodist Church of Westfield.
Forty years ago – 1974
Dr. David Hoy, featured speaker at the Dunkirk Chamber of Commerce banquet, discussed extrasensory perception (ESP) and made the prediction that a major industry will locate in the Dunkirk area and employ 1,000 people.
Fifty years ago – 1964
Richard W. Millar Sr., president of Millar Lumber Co. Inc. of Silver Creek, was elected director of the New York State Retail Hardware Association for three years during the 62nd annual convention at the Statler-Hilton Hotel in Buffalo.
Retrospective
Twenty years ago – 1994
What took Fredonia resident Tom Barresi 47 years to do the first time he has now done twice in two years. He recently returned to Verviers, Belgium to visit a couple, Victor and Jeanne DeJardin, who housed him and an Army buddy in February 1945, shortly after the Battle of the Bulge. The couple befriended the two soldiers in a coffee shop and offered them a place to stay for some rest and relaxation.
Thirty years ago – 1984
Frank Lauricella, former owner and operator of the White Inn in Fredonia, has been named manager of Shorewood Country Club, West Lake Road, Dunkirk. Operator of the White Inn for more than 10 years, Mr. Lauricella is a past president of the Fredonia Chamber of Commerce. He promises that at Shorewood’s gala opening on March 3, members will be introduced to an entirely new menu, including many gourmet-type entrees, signaling the beginning of a new era for the club.
Forty years ago – 1974
The Women’s Survival of Agriculture (WSA) Dairy Division met at the home of Arlene Miller of Forestville. Mr. and Mrs. John Lexer of Perrysburg were present.
Fifty years ago – 1964
Out of 1,000 students, Michael P. Smith, 172 East Second St., Dunkirk is one of 70 to earn placement on the dean’s list at St. Michael’s College, Winooski Park, Vt. In order to qualify, Mr. Smith had to earn a “B” or above in each class.
Retrospective
Twenty years ago – 1994
Third-grade students at St. Hyacinth School with teacher Deborah Mourer have just completed a unit dedicated to the Winter Olympics. Students drew maps and flags of the countries involved in the Olympics and gave written reports on the different sports. Winter sporting event projects created by each of the students are currently on display at the school.
Thirty years ago – 1984
Dunkirk High School junior Daniel Bebak, son of Mr and Mrs. Frank J. Bebak of 426 Lake Shore Drive West, Dunkirk, has a keen interest in marine biology, which has turned into a unique full-time hobby. Dan raises tropical salt water fish, a task much more difficult than it may sound. His underwater creatures include a yellow tang, pipe fish, basket starfish and a foot-long snowflake moray eel. The fish occupy 13 different aquarium tanks in his home. Dan works part-time at the Clearwater Aquarium in Dunkirk and serves as director of the Chautauqua County Aquarium Association.
Forty years ago – 1974
Mary Beth Vandura, a junior at the Eastman School of Music, Rochester, was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Vandura of Burgess Street, Silver Creek.
Fifty years ago – 1964
Daniel Jones, 48, of 203 East Main St., and William Ludwig, 48, of 33 Terrace Place, were nominated by the Citizens Party to run for one of two positions on the Fredonia Village Board of Trustees.
Retrospective
Twenty years ago – 1994
Andrew D. Kehrer was admitted to the New York State Bar on Feb. 14. A resident of Irving, he is the son of Jack and Mary Jo Peacock of Silver Creek. Mr. Kehrer is a graduate of Silver Creek Central High School and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in history from SUNY Fredonia in 1990 and earned his law degree from the State University of Buffalo School of Law in 1993. Mr. Kehrer plans to open a general law practice in Forestville.
Thirty years ago – 1984
Student of the Week at BOCES Fredonia is Kevin Herrington, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Herrington of Allegany Road, South Dayton. A senior at Forestville Central School, Kevin is a second-year student in the vo-tech conservation program. He currently works on a dairy farm and is a member of the Future Farmers of America and 4-H Club. He plans to participate in the cooperative agriculture 3-2 program offered by SUNY Fredonia and Cornell University. Kevin eventually hopes to have his own dairy farm.
Forty years ago – 1974
Beginning the first of March, drivers’ licenses issued or renewed in the state will be valid for periods ranging from 28 to 54 months. This is the first step toward the eventual introduction of standard four-year licenses. Licenses are currently valid for only three years.
Fifty years ago – 1964
True blue Beatles fans in Dunkirk must be in the minority. The demand at local retail stores has been anything but great where Beatle wigs are concerned.
Retrospective
Twenty years ago – 1994
The Ripley Town Board has authorized town officials to meet with Thruway officials concerning the service plaza to be located in the Forsythe Road area. The main purpose of the meeting is to start procedures for all issues regarding the construction of the Thruway service plaza, which will include a McDonald’s restaurant. The meeting is scheduled to take place in Albany on Feb. 25.
Thirty years ago – 1984
The grand opening celebration at Fay’s Drugs, 3940 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk was held recently. The new store will employ 32 people, most of them on a part-time basis. The store pharmacist is Tom Budniewski of Dunkirk. “Not your average drugstore” is the slogan for the Fay’s chain.
Forty years ago – 1974
The Rev. and Mrs. Fred Marshall were honored recently for their 49th wedding anniversary, the Rev. Marshall’s birthday and their 29 years of service to the First Portland Baptist Church of Brocton. About 100 guests attended the event.
Fifty years ago – 1964
Paul Cook, science teacher at Brocton Central School, has been announced as a recipient of a National Science Foundation Fellowship for eight weeks of summer study. Mr. Cook plans to use this time to complete his master’s degree in science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy.
Retrospective
Twenty years ago – 1994
The Arts Council for Chautauqua County recently announced winners in the Eighth Annual Writers’ Competition. Local winners were: Joyce Frazeur of Fredonia who was awarded Honorable Mention in the short story category for “What I Did for a Fish.” She also wrote a poem, “ICE-a sestina.” Susan Holowell Hardy of Fredonia placed second for “Art Forms,” a poem that explores the creative process.
Thirty years ago – 1984
In an “Evening With The Stars” setting, Thomas J. Kinney Jr., a 24-year member of Dunkirk Elks Lodge 922 was honored Saturday night as “Elk of the Year.” The lodge honored Mr. Kinney for his dedication and involvement with lodge activities and projects. The retired owner of the Mobil Station on Bennett Road, he and his wife reside on West Seventh Street in Dunkirk.
Forty years ago – 1974
Gerald E. Boardway, chairman of the Oakwood Party, announced that although the Oakwood Party is a “functioning party” in the village of Fredonia, they will not be running a candidate for the two expired trustee positions.
Fifty years ago – 1964
Gail Stafford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stafford, 56 Matteson St., Fredonia and a senior at Fredonia State University College, is now student teaching a kindergarten class at Windom Elementary School in Orchard Park.
Retrospective
Twenty years ago – 1994
Daniel Edson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Edson of Sinclairville and a senior at Cassadaga Valley Central School, has been named Student of the Week. A science and math major, Dan ranks first in his class with a 99.6 average. He earned first honors from the “Business First” publication and was selected as a Congressional Scholars Nominee. He is an accomplished musician and participates in varsity soccer, golf and volleyball. Dan will attend the Alfred University School of Ceramic Engineering in the fall.
Thirty years ago – 1984
Dr. Robert Anthony Perrello, DC, recently observed the grand opening of his chiropractic office at 22 West Main St. in Fredonia, next door to the new location of the Mar-Val Unisex Beauty Salon. A Fredonia resident for the past eight years, Dr. Perrello was born in Buffalo and previously resided in Silver Creek for 22 years. A graduate of Silver Creek Central School and SUNY Geneseo, he received his doctor of chiropractic degree from the Life Chiropractic College in Marietta, Ga.
Forty years ago – 1974
The West Drug Store luncheonette, 309 Central Ave., Dunkirk closed Feb. 15 after more than 40 years of operation. Owner Tom Lynch plans to reopen the store, minus the cafe, at the Levy Building, 335-339 Central Ave., within two weeks.
Fifty years ago – 1964
Dunkirk Rotary Club members traveled by bus for their annual one-day excursion to Welland, Ontario, where they have maintained superb international relations throughout the years. The Welland Rotary Club hosts Dunkirk for curling during the winter and Dunkirk hosts Welland for golf in the summer.
Retrospective
Twenty years ago – 1994
What some people have named the most athletic husband and wife tandem in the history of Chautauqua County Athletics now own their place together in the Chautauqua County Sports Hall of Fame. Brocton’s Cindy Reinhoudt, wife of legendary weightlifter and Chautauqua County Hall of Famer Don Reinhoudt was recently inducted into the County Hall of Fame, along with Fredonia High baseball coach Pete Criscione, the late Lory Lodestro and Dan O’Neill. Cindy’s athletic achievements came in track and field. Her most outstanding achievement came in 1963 when she won a silver medal at the Pan American Games in Sao Paulo, Brazil? She also won the Women’s National Powerlifting Championship from 1976 to 1979 while establishing over 20 world’s records.
Thirty years ago – 1984
Maureen Irvin and Bonnie Day are the first female members of the Silver Creek Fire Department. Wearing their protective fire coats, the women posed at the fire station for the OBSERVER photographer, along with Harold Anger, fire chief and Jeff Griewisch, second assistant chief.
Forty years ago – 1974
Kathy Pawlak was named as the new administrator at the Dunkirk Neighborhood Family Center, 50 Lincoln Ave. Miss Pawlak replaces Charlotte Buchanan who resigned effective the first of this month.
Fifty years ago – 1964
Barbara Mackowiak of Dunkirk was recently crowned “Queen of Hearts” at Fredonia High School. Other court members are Pat Kuwik and Linda Gibson of Dunkirk, Evelyn Rogalski and Audrey Bifaro of Fredonia, Donna Barreca of Brocton, Anita Pagano of Silver Creek and Elaine Rider of Forestville.
Retrospective
Twenty years ago – 1994
Marisa O’Malley of Brocton received the third annual Brooks Hospital Youth Volunteer of the Year Award sponsored by the Lake Shore Savings and Loan Association. This award is presented annually to the outstanding youth volunteer at Brooks Hospital. A junior at Brocton Central School, Marisa has served as a candy striper since last June, accumulating a total of 409 volunteer hours. She plans to enroll in the two-year registered nursing program at Jamestown Community College with a goal of becoming an obstetrical nurse at Brooks Hospital.
Thirty years ago – 1984
The corporate offices of Better Baked Foods Inc. will be moved from Westfield to North East, Pa., it was announced this week. The move is planned to be made in March. The company’s baking operations at Franklin and Jefferson streets in Westfield and the bakery’s current work force of 80 employees will remain in Westfield.
Forty years ago – 1974
In a 4-1 roll call vote of the Fredonia Village Board of Trustees, George W. Nutbrown of Westfield was named to the newly established position of village engineer.
Fifty years ago – 1964
M.J. Smyczek, 17, son of Jeanne E. Smyczek of 239 Lord St., Dunkirk, completed basic training at the Naval Training Center in Great Lakes, Ill.
Retrospective
Twenty years ago – 1994
Fredonia senior citizens are enjoying meals served at the new Dining Club site, the recently opened Share and Care Center on Eagle Street. Formerly located in St. Joseph’s Parish Center, the Dining Club has Florence Frankiewicz of Dunkirk as manager – a position she has held for the past five years.
Thirty years ago – 1984
Mrs. Lorraine Quinn of Irving, who is wintering in Cape Coral, Fla., was a recent exhibitor in an art show sponsored by the Art Council of Southwest Florida, which includes 15 art leagues in three counties. Three of Mrs. Quinn’s works were among the 158 accepted for the show with one of hers among the seven sold. Mrs. Quinn is founder of the Hanover Art Club and has participated in many local art shows.
Forty years ago – 1974
The 70th annual banquet meeting of the Dunkirk Chamber of Commerce will feature a special slide presentation of the Ralston Purina Co. The laudation has been authored by Gladys B. Ebert, chamber manager. Mrs. Ebert will also do a vocal narration of her writing.
Fifty years ago 1964
Donald Lapp, former Fredonia resident and active in radio and television for the past five years, has joined the staff of WIRK Radio in West Palm Beach, Fla. He is known professionally as Don Porter.
Retrospective
Twenty years ago – 1994
Three veteran employees of the news room at the OBSERVER have received promotions. Bill Dill, a 13-year employee, has been named director of editorial development and will be in charge of a variety of special projects in addition to reporting. Bill Hammond, sports editor for the past 22 years since first becoming employed with the OBSERVER, is the new wire editor. Jerry Reilly has been promoted to sports editor. He has been at the newspaper for 15 years and was assistant sports editor for several years.
Thirty years ago – 1984
Wishing all OBSERVER readers a Happy Valentine’s Day are Brenda Hegner, 8, and Brian Purol, 7, both members of Mrs. Sheila Tederous’ second grade at Dunkirk’s School No. 7. Brenda and Brian are shown on the front page of today’s paper.
Forty years ago – 1974
Peggy Amidon of Brocton was crowned Valentine queen of the Eta Tau Brocton Chapter at its annual dinner and dance at Rusch’s Restaurant in Dunkirk.
Fifty years ago 1964
Janet Wojcinski, 6, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wojcinski of Bucknor Street, Dunkirk is happy today to be the Valentine of Robert Zwolak, 6, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Zwolak of Tenney Street. Both are first-grade students at School 6 in Dunkirk and featured in a front page OBSERVER Valentine’s Day photo.
Retrospective
Twenty years ago – 1994
A McDonald’s fast food restaurant will be locating in the village of Gowanda. The restaurant chain is in the process of designing a facility at the corner location of Sand Hill Road (Rte. 62) and Buffalo Street. The restaurant will seat 50 persons and provide for 42 parking spaces. Gowanda Mayor Donald Lazar said plans are for construction to begin in May.
Thirty years ago – 1984
The Collins Pumpkin Festival is credited with having a positive effect on programming at nearby Collins Correctional Facility. The two units of the prison complex, soon to be the second-largest medium security facility in the state, provide enough interest that the prison employs a full-time horticulturist, Kevin Kallin. He teaches two full-time courses, three hours each, to eight to nine inmates interested in growing things. They are in the process of adding a small greenhouse. It started with last year’s pumpkin festival. Collins Correctional inmates grew 35 pumpkins, the largest weighing 249 pounds.
Forty years ago – 1974
The building between St. Mary’s School and Rosing’s department store on East Fourth Street, Dunkirk, former home of Ann’s News and Greyhound Bus Terminal, Bert Roan Kitchens and Mimi’s Fabric Center, is being razed today by a crew from the Ray Burgun Trucking Co. of Brocton.
Fifty years ago 1964
Dunkirk Women’s Bowling Association member Peggy Wilcox of Forestville bowled a record 667 at Pine Lanes, Forestville. Mrs. Wilcox beat the previous record of 660 set in the 1961-1962 season by Ruth Snow of Forestville.
Retrospective
Twenty years ago – 1994
Fredonia. Jamestown. Dunkirk. That is the order in which Business First ranked the only three communities in Chautauqua County included in its recent “Best Places to Live in Western New York” survey. The survey looked at 35 WNY communities, rating them in several different categories. Amherst headed the list with an A+; Fredonia was 20th on the overall list with a grade of C while Jamestown and Dunkirk were 30th and 31st on the list respectively, both with a grade of F. Part of the problem with Dunkirk was the extremely high per capita property tax level which put the city at the top of the heap.
Thirty years ago – 1984
In a statewide print competition held in Albany, John Slaughter of John & Margo Photographic Studio won the award for the best portrait of the show. His blue ribbon print was entitled, “Sad Face” and featured a clown as the subject matter. At the Finger Lakes regional competition, John won best portrait and in Binghamton he was awarded for best portrait and best of show.
Forty years ago – 1974
Randolph A. and Catherine Hearst, distraught parents of 19-year-old Patricia Hearst, said they have “no real desire to prosecute if she is returned unharmed” by the two men and a woman who abducted her.
Fifty years ago 1964
Less than six months after the ground breaking, Daniel A. Roblin Jr., president of Roblin-Seaway Industries Inc., threw the switch today to signal pouring of the first heat at the company’s newest multi-million-dollar plant in Dunkirk.
Retrospective
Twenty years ago – 1994
To help beat the winter doldrums, Jo Fijal, 79 West Third St., Dunkirk poses with the spring flowers she painted recently next to a shed at the rear of her home. After seven weeks of solid winter and the worst in many years, there are a lot of area residents who can’t wait for the arrival of spring and the flowers that come with it.
Thirty years ago – 1984
Larry Spacc Pontiac of Dunkirk has been notified by Pontiac Motor Division, Buffalo Zone, that they are a winner in the Pontiac “Acsellerate” Sales Contest. Larry Jr. and his wife will be guests of Pontiac at the 1984 Daytona 500 in Florida this February. A Pontiac Trans Am is the official Daytona 500 Pace Car.
Forty years ago – 1974
Airman First Class Charles Meadows spent a short furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Meadows of Forestville. He has since returned to his assignment with the air rescue group at North Truro Air Force Base, Mass.
Fifty years ago 1964
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Johnston of East Ellicott Road, Brocton were interviewed on the “Today” Show. They are the parents of Fredonia High School Football Coach Chuck Johnston.
Retrospective
Twenty years ago – 1994
Gowanda native and Cardinal Mindszenty High School graduate Bob Palcic will become the offensive line coach with the Atlantic Falcons. This is the second time Palcic interviewed for a job with the Falcons; the first was for the position of special teams coach in 1991. He also reportedly interviewed for an opening with Tampa Bay when Ray Perkins was head coach. Palcic played collegiately at the University of Dayton.
Thirty years ago – 1984
Susan Minotti, area sales representative of Eli Lilly & Co., recently presented Michael McEntarfer of McEntarfer’s Apothecary, 9 E. Main St., Fredonia, with the firm’s Community Health Service Award. The award was made in recognition of the completion of filling three million prescriptions since being established in 1850. In 1972, they received a similar award for filling two million prescriptions. McEntarfer’s was formerly Bremer Pharmacy.
Forty years ago – 1974
The Dunkirk Humane Society elected this year’s officers. They are: Thomas Gregoreski, president; Grace Hohenstein, vice president; Sharon Wright, treasurer; and Jeanne Steger, secretary.
Fifty years ago 1964
Ronald N. Taylor, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald K. Taylor, 117 W. Fourth St., Dunkirk, is a candidate for graduation from the New York State Ranger School at Wanakena after completing 44 weeks of extensive forestry training.
Retrospective
Twenty years ago – 1994
Stanley J. Sliwa has been made a partner in the Buffalo law firm of Cohen and Lombardo, P.C., which he joined in 1991. He heads the firm’s Products Liability, Toxic Tort and Municipal Liability departments. A 1979 graduate of Rutgers Law School, Mr. Sliwa is a 1976 graduate of SUNY Fredonia and a 1972 alumnus of Dunkirk High School. He is the son of Stanley and Celine Sliwa of Dunkirk.
Thirty years ago – 1984
Gail P. Gibson, 38, of Perrysburg narrowly escaped serious injury when her car slid off the road and plunged 50 feet down a ravine near Route 39 this morning. She attempted to get help by sounding the car’s horn but passing vehicles failed to see the car, which had landed at the bottom of the ravine. After managing to get out of the car even though the doors were blocked by snow, she climbed out of the ravine to the roadway. She flagged down a passing motorist who took her to Tri-County Hospital in Gowanda where she was treated and released.
Forty years ago – 1974
Popular recording artist Billy Preston and his group will appear in Dods Hall at Fredonia State University College. Larry Graham, the former bass player with Sly and the Family Stone, will open the event.
Fifty years ago – 1964
Jerome P. Wasag, a 29-year-old Dunkirk native, will be named Dunkirk city engineer at a special meeting of the Common Council. Mr. Wasag is the proprietor of the Lake Shore Sporting Goods store.
Retrospective
Twenty years ago – 1994
If Fredonia were to ever name a village matriarch, Celia G. Bechmann would win hands down. After 12 years as a village trustee, Bechmann has decided not to seek re-election in March. The first female Democrat elected to the board, she chaired a number of committees. She is also well known for being the leader of Girl Scout Troop 33 for a quarter of a century.
Thirty years ago – 1984
The Dunkirk Urban Renewal Agency unanimously agreed to pay the owner of The Meat Counter grocery store a total of $41,310 in relocation benefits. The store, which is owned by William Watson, is moving from its present location on East Third Street to a new location on Brigham Road and it is believed that the store is one of the last of the original urban renewal core occupants which will be eligible for the benefits.
Forty years ago – 1974
Roberta Burgstrom has been announced as this year’s Betty Crocker search winner from Cardinal Mindszenty High School. A senior, “Bobbie” is the daughter of Mrs. Richard Burgstrom of Woodward Drive, Fredonia.
Fifty years ago – 1964
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Freeman and family of 28 North Jerboa St., Dunkirk are sponsoring Gretar Sigurbergsson, 18, of Reykjavik, Iceland in their home this week.
Retrospective
Twenty years ago – 1994
The state’s Attorney General could be investigating a local travel company that allegedly failed to deliver Super Bowl tickets to 30 local residents. The residents, most of whom are from the Dunkirk-Fredonia area, took a $999 bus travel package to Atlanta – only to have no tickets on Super Bowl Sunday. The attorney general’s office has responded with a form for each complainant to file in taking the first steps in proceeding with action against the bus company.
Thirty years ago – 1984
Walter S. Wilcox, 16 Barker St., Fredonia recently presented a gallery of trolley pictures to the Fredonia Chamber of Commerce. Fredonia was halfway between Erie and Buffalo on the Buffalo & Lake Erie trolley line and it was a natural division point with a car barn and office. The city of Dunkirk was anxious to become the division headquarters of the B&LE. The village won the battle and the offices remained in Fredonia.
Forty years ago – 1974
A special meeting of the Maple Avenue Missionary Society has been called and will be held at the home of Helen Mezzio of Center Road, Sheridan. Members will be making lap robes to donate to local hospitals and a tureen luncheon will follow.
Fifty years ago – 1964
Scott McElhaney was announced as the eighth-grade candidate for king at the carnival to be held at Dunkirk High School. Suzanne Worosz was chosen to be a seventh-grade candidate.
Retrospective
Twenty years ago – 1994
Dale Haverchuk of the Buffalo Sabres will be a speaker at the Chautauqua County Sports Hall of Fame’s annual induction dinner on Feb. 14 at the Jamestown Holiday Inn. Buffalo Sabres television broadcaster John Gurtier will be the emcee for the induction dinner. Other guest speakers are D.J. Johnson of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Mike Billoni, Vice President of Rich Baseball Operations. The 1994 inductees are Pete Criscione, the late Lory Lodestro, Dan O’Neill and Cindy Reinhoudt.
Thirty years ago – 1984
Dunkirk City Attorney Lawrence Zobel this morning announced that he is resigning his post with the city to take a position as an assistant county public defender. His resignation, which is effective March 2, has been accepted “with regret” by Dunkirk Mayor Margaret Wuerstle. Although his job with the public defender’s office is his main reason for resigning from the city job, he noted that the common council’s reluctance to hire an assistant city attorney at least “indirectly involved” his decision.
Forty years ago – 1974
George S. Petrella, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Petrella of Chautauqua Street, Fredonia has enrolled in an art program at the University of Sienna, Italy, as well as a photography course in Florence.
Fifty years ago – 1964
Competition skiing took over the slopes at the first annual March of Dimes Winter Carnival at Cassadaga Country Club. An awards dinner followed the skiing event.
Retrospective
Twenty years ago – 1994
Local winners of the Elks National Foundation “Most Valuable Student” contest are: Daniel Edson, a senior at Cassadaga Valley Central School and the son of Paul and Maria Edson of Sinclairville; J’Neene Ortolano, a senior at Silver Creek Central School and the daughter of Nance Ortolano and George Ortolano, both of Silver Creek; Lori Beth Mrowka, a Dunkirk High School senior and the daughter of Gary and Rita Mrowka of Dunkirk; and Anthony C. Popielarz Jr., a senior at Dunkirk High School and the son of Anthony and Gloria Popielarz of Dunkirk.
Thirty years ago – 1984
The city of Dunkirk is considering ending the special bus service for the elderly that has been provided for the past year with the Bells bus and instead making the vehicle a part of the city’s fleet of buses. Providing the free service for senior citizens was a one-year provision that Bells required when it donated the bus to the city last year. Now that the year is up, other uses are being considered. No decisions have been made at this point in time. The small brown bus, meanwhile, is sitting in a city fire hall, out of service.
Forty years ago – 1974
A freak accident involving carbon monoxide fumes at the Brocton Laundromat last night sent 19 people to the emergency facilities at Brook Hospital in Dunkirk. Makeshift hospital beds were set up in the hospital employees’ cafeteria to care for most of the victims. All but two, reported in good condition this morning, were treated and released.
Fifty years ago – 1964
Southern Tier Arts and Crafts Sales has accepted original jewelry pieces created by Patricia Jankoski of Dunkirk for exhibit. She also will receive a special award for a necklace which was singled out from many others.
Retrospective
Twenty years ago – 1994
The idea that January was a very cold month was confirmed this morning by the National Weather Service in Buffalo. According to a spokesman, January temperatures averaged 17.2 degrees above zero for the month’s 31 days, which is 6.4 degrees below normal. It was the coldest January on record since 1982. As for February, that’s likely to be a cold but dry month.
Thirty years ago – 1984
Past commanders and Auxiliary and Junior Girls presidents of John T. Murray Post 1017 – Veterans of Foreign Wars, honored the post’s color guard at a recent dinner in the post rooms. Named the State VFW Color Guard for 1983, the group is led by Ted Cain. Voice of Democracy winner Amy Budniewski was the guest speaker.
Forty years ago – 1974
A limited number of openings remain for persons interested in joining the non-profit Chautauqua Tennis Club now in operation at Floral Hall on the County Fairgrounds in Dunkirk. David Glenn of Dunkirk, co-founder, said, “We are particularly interested in more adult members.”
Fifty years ago – 1964
The Chet Kane Band of Dunkirk will appear on WKBW-TV (Channel 7) as part of the telethon to benefit Buffalo Children’s Hospital. Members of the band are Chester Kozlowski, Gerald Wlodarek, Fred Jesse and Francis Conti. Joseph Supkoski, their business manager, will accompany them.
Retrospective
Twenty years ago – 1994
Recent noteworthy achievements among area keglers include: A 268-279-211-758 series rolled at Lucky Lanes Jan. 3 by Dean Wright, a two-night a week bowler with a current average of 190. He bowls during the Monday Night BII League. Ron Gworek, 26, of Dunkirk bowled a 300 game in the Wednesday Night 4 Man League at Lucky Lanes. A two-night per week bowler, his current average is 173. Jeremy Meadows of Cassadaga recently bowled a 257-200-253-710 at Lucky Lanes. The 18 year old has 12 years of bowling experience and carries a 179 average in the Potter-Lisi League.
Thirty years ago – 1984
Henry K. “Renny” Leworthy of Van Buren Road, Pomfret has been named as the first recipient of the state Fair Manager-of-the-Year Award. Mr. Leworthy, manager of the Chautauqua County Fair, received the award earlier this week at the 96th convention of the New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs in Syracuse. The award was presented by the New York State Showpeoples Association. Mr. Leworthy has been active with the Chautauqua County Fair since 1953. It is one of seven Class A fairs in the state. There are 46 agricultural-type fairs in New York state.
Forty years ago – 1974
Ann McGowan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd McGowan of Hanford Bay, has earned a place on the Presidential Scholar List at Clarkson College, Potsdam. Only nine percent of the student body received this honor for the fall semester.
Fifty years ago – 1964
The U.S. successfully launched a 562-ton satellite, the world’s heaviest, at Cape Kennedy, Fla. The latest orbiting of “Saturn 1” has far outstripped anything the Soviet Union has put up, as far as weight is concerned.