Ripley Seeks Cure for Water Drought Fears
Ripley residents and the Ripley Water Supply Company face a looming water shortage as a prolonged drought threatens the town. They recall the 1948 crisis and, with the Clark family, search for relief by drilling test wells in Chan Wwunua county. Local officials warn the situation could force rationing if rain delays persist.
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Jamestown
Ripley
Chan Wwunua
Ripley Water Supply Company
Donald A. Clark
Erie
Henry H. Cranston and Son Company
Fredonia
Trying Again To Preserve Old Ship ERIE May
The James uss Michigan known as the Wolverine gained a new token yesterday as talks continue on preserving the old vessel. The Ume preservation foundation said a meeting was planned to discuss delaying scrapping to seek funds. Attorney William B. Washabaugh, counsel for the foundation, noted a Detroit group was offered a year, costing about 5000 in ship scrap value, and emphasized a memorial approach over disposal.
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Erie
James
Michigan
Wolverine
Lp Foundation
Newat
William B. Washabaugh
Ar Uirnel
Objectove
Bear
Hania
Paul Phtacgon
Detroit
Washabaugh
Mother of 11 Held for Shoot Husband in Pennsylvania
Washington Pa May 7 State Police hold 37 year old Lorena Sloneker mother of 11 on charges of shooting her husband William Sloneker 44 after a quarrel in their home. He was struck in the lower left stomach and is hospitalized in good condition. The weapon was a 32 caliber revolver and authorities say the shot followed Sloneker knocking off his wife’s glasses. Lorena Sloneker was to be arraigned today before a Washington alderman.
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Washington
William Sloneker
Washington RD
I Washington Hospital
Fred
Sloneker
Lorena
Qldern
Community notices from Clymer weekly event roundup
Local society news highlights include Masonic convention attendance in New York City and a Central School substitute, church group gatherings in Rochester and Jamestown, a May breakfast in Century and birthday visits. The American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary wrap up with memorial planning and fund allocations while neighbors congratulate Albert Querreveld on his birthday.
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Hubert Brown Spinh
New York City
Milton Deuink
Olymer Central School
Roy Gravink
Aishing
Canada
Clymer
Dewitt, Eddy
Jamestown
Culmer
Eddy
Clymer Central School
Marion
Gallip
Elmer
Croscot
Robert Knapp
Albert Querreveld
Philip McCray
Jallice of
Corry
Ralph Damcoll
Wilbur “Hawkins
jWayde Querreveld
G. E. Reslink
Brie
Fred Wardes
St. Petersburg
Fla
Wallace Stoepker and Sons
Floyd Cady
Robert. Knapp
Marion Gallup
Tarbell
Hermina Muller
Doris Neckers
Bernice Miller
Sheridan Valley
Ralph Damcott
Lyle Compton
Albert Bennini
Pred Wardes
James ‘Tentiaken
John Conk
Marvin Holthowe
Earl Osborne
Wayde Querreveld
Wallace
American Legion
French Greek ii
Legion
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Doisier
John Wassink
Ladies Auxiliary of the
Legion Building
Wilton Deuink
Kkitehen
Morris Legters
Albert Kearns
Waller Schruers
Albert Searns
Mars Legters
Lyle Pardink
Community notices from May events and meetings
Local clubs and churches report May meetings and programs across multiple towns. Highlights include an Anvil Bar gathering with devotionals by JL Strong and a talk by Dr Kyle Comp ton, plus officers elected for various societies. Attendance reached 71 attendees with prize awards noted.
Eagles Hold First Meeting of Dorey Chapter
The newly formed Dorey Chapter of the Fraternal Order of Bigles met for the first time with officers appointed for the year. Maxwell Hoenes past president and William Rovherg were among those leading the session as plans to continue meetings at the hotel and secure permanent quarters were set. The next session is planned for May 18 at the hotel.
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Dorey
Order of Bigles
Lie Holy
Corry
Officiis
Maxwell Hoenes
Willian Rovherg
Arthur Fion
Urprike Bling
Gerald Davis
M.S. Cobbel
Local 4 H Club Holds Meeting For Members
Thirteen members of the 4 H Club and visitors were present from Ashville Findley Lake Papama and Fredonia. A jubilee supper was served.
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4-H
Clu
Ashville
Findley Lake
Papama
Fredonia
Initiation Notes From Archival Meeting
Fragmentary notes show a discussion of charter members and initiation timing. President Roe Tituspille is referenced along with Mendrid and a May milestone. The text hints at membership status and future joinings, but details remain unclear in the archived fragment.
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Phoke
Roe Tituspille
Maya
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Frederickt Vander Sehaalf
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Hila Vander Schaal
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Grange Officers and Members Association
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Charles Palmer
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