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Thirty years ago — 1993 Rep. Amo Houghton (R-Corning) conducted a town meeting in the council chambers of Dunkirk City Hall. About 60 constituents attended the session. Congressman Houghton discussed and answered questions regarding a variety of topics including the proposed “Atlantic” steamship coming to Dunkirk as a tourist attraction, President Clinton’s economic stimulus package and a proposed national sales tax or value added tax (which he opposes) to pay for the health care system. Forty years ago — 1983 The Business Club of Fredonia State University College has ...

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Thirty years ago — 1993 Monte Gens recently opened Monte’s Small Engine Repair Service at 3405 South Roberts Road, Sheridan. Although he will be offering complete lawn and garden equipment service, he will specialize in engine repair. Monte, who opened his new business with co-owner and wife, Jane Gens, formerly was associated with Pagano Tractor. Jane is also employed as a school teacher. Forty years ago — 1983 Two persons were killed and two others injured yesterday in a quarter-mile path of a tornado which set down near Chautauqua Institution on Chautauqua Lake. A woman ...

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Thirty years ago — 1993 Jennifer O’Boyle has been selected as the new “Student of the Week” at Dunkirk High School. A senior honor student, she is editor-in-chief of the school newspaper, The Citizen, as well as executive producer of the award winning show, “High School Highlights” broadcast by WDOE. She is an active member of the school’s mixed choir, participating in vocal competitions at the Chautauqua County Music Festival for the past five years. The daughter of Michael and Janey O’Boyle, Jennifer intends to pursue a law degree following graduation. Forty years ...

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Thirty years ago — 1993 The U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters performed at the King Concert Hall on the campus of Fredonia State. The group was organized in 1956 and has been delighting crowds with its dynamic performances since. The event was sponsored by the OBSERVER in cooperation with the Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center. Among the attendees shown are youngsters Barry Mead, Lindsey Mead and Lenny Mead. Forty years ago — 1983 It has been announced by Principal John J. Mancuso that Dunkirk High School has been awarded two additional 1983 state Regents scholarships by the state ...

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Thirty years ago — 1993 The official “board cutting” by cofounders Melva Shick and Arlon Shick took place recently during the Grand Re-opening of the Chautauqua Brick Company. Also participating were William Briggs, corporate president; Robert Briggs, corporate secretary; and local dignitaries and friends. The all-new showroom has expanded lines of hardware, plumbing and electrical departments, plus the latest addition of the Lawn and Garden Dept. They also offer a complete and increased line of lumber and building materials. Forty years ago — 1983 The closed-door state ...

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Thirty years ago — 1993 The Monday Evening Literary Club of Gowanda will celebrate 100 years of literary pursuits on Monday, May 17, when members and invited former members meet at Haus Talblick for dinner and an evening of good fellowship and remembrance of days gone by. On the first Monday in October of 1893, eight women met to organize a group whose mission was to start a free library for the benefit of their families and the villagers. With the help of Dr. Albert Lake, a constitution and by-laws were adopted and the name Monday Evening Literary Club was decided upon. Forty years ...