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Retrospective

Thirty years ago — 1990

Excelco Developments Company in Silver Creek completed an integral part of a new Space Telescope, which will be launched next week. Once in orbit, the Space Telescope will see beyond what man has ever seen before. Work on its Main Ring was completed in a dust-free room at Excelco.

Forty years ago — 1980

Carl G. Timko, formerly of Niagara Falls and now residing in Fredonia, is the new owner of Larson Memorial Chapel Inc., a Fredonia landmark at 20 Central Ave. for more than 150 years. The former owner, William Larson, ran the funeral home for the past 33 years. Mr. Timko formerly operated several businesses in the Niagara Falls area.

Fifty years ago — 1970

Miss Susan Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wilson, 824 Washington Ave., Dunkirk has been installed as Exalted Star of Light and Love of Dunkirk Constellation of Junior Stars 51.

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