Fisherman’s Father of Two Drowns After Fall From Boat
The body of Richard Bisby, 31, father of two, was recovered in French Creek after a late Saturday fall from a boat at 7:20 p.m. near Merker Street Bridge and Westinghouse plant. The Oville rescue squad, led by Assistant Fire Chief Fred Armen, dragged the bottom for over an hour before a dragnet snagged the victim’s clothing.
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Badville
Oville
Satur
Richard Bis
Mr. Bisbey
Young Gable
New Chevrolet Truck Show Draws 300 Attendees on Clinton Street
About 300 people attended the first showing of the new Chevrolet truck at Thomas Motors on Clinton Street. The display featured a motor, blocks, tires, and lubricants. A 1929 Chevrolet panel truck and a 1925 Chevrolet sedan were shown, with prizes awarded for motor tune up, steam clean, and grease and oil changes. Local winners included Tyan Bennink, Cormie Sanders, and Mrs. Barry Lamona. Also noted are plans for a New York state Republican women’s summer meeting at Chautauqua.
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Thomas Motors Company
Clinton Street
Chevrolet
Andrew Kuzma
A. Kamperer
Farewell Party for Rev Gerrit Timmer at Church
About 400 people gathered in the church basement Thursday evening to honor Rev and Mrs Gerrit Timmer on leaving for Stone Ridge New York for their new charge and to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. The program featured songs devotionals and a scroll with highlights of their service. A love offering was presented and guests later enjoyed cafeteria style service.
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Gerrit, Timmer
Stone Ridge
Gilbert ‘Ton
Garryls Neckers
James Gravink
Leo McCann
Clarence Rhebergen
John Legters
Carlyle Neckers
Paul Meyerink
Llewelyn Legters
Tvan Legters
Howard Legters
Cnncle
Rey
Timmer
James Warnshuis
Young Ladies’ Mission Band
Cornelius Wiggers
Martenus Cordia
Peter Schurman
Gilbert VanderSchnat
Local News Briefs From Jamestown Area
Miss Martha Woolsey a language teacher at the Clymer Central School for the past two years has resigned and will take another job next year. District American Legion Auxiliary members including Mrs Roy Grayink and Mrs Merle Newhouse met at Hotel Jamestown Wednesday. Mrs Arthur King of French Creek sold her farm and will move to an apartment. John Neckers suffered a night stroke but is improving.
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Uils
Earl Beckering
Leslie Callisch
Etihel Wassink
Maynard Wallace
Ralph Thompson
Mission Band
Roy’ Gravink
James Gravink
Glora Warmer
Timmer
Oma Stoner
Scottdale
Pa.s
Jane Abink
Martin Ossawarde
Milwauker
Wis
Jennie Gravink
Ossawarde
Abbe Reformed Church
Melvin Grewellen
Jhne
Houghton
Clarence Rhebergen
Ralph ‘Thompson
Dan
Clymer Girl Scouts
Pauline Beckerink
Martha Woolsey
Caroline Wilder
Clymer Central School
Miss Mickelson
Newton
Jamestown Council
Jamestown
Clymer Central
Roy Grayink
Merle Newhouse
Clifford Legters
Fred Damcott
Albert
Kearns
Ralph Damcott
Wilbur Renskers
American Legion Auxiliary
Arthur King
French Creek
Jennie Gravini
John Neckers
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Rose Barrows
Phyllis Tewinlle
Mickleson
Winifred Wiggers
Betty Loomis
Patricia Goggins
Bill Wilcox
Frank Bliss Dry Cleaning
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Foster E. Davis & Son
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Wilcox Grocery
East Main Street
General Tires
W. W. Waterhouse
West South Street
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