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Newspaper

Free Press

Location

Trumansburg, New York, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1966

Page

5

Gerald Brewer Triumphs at Auto Shows with 1913 Harley

OVID Gerald Brewer under sheriff of Ovid won two awards for his 1913 Harley Davidson. He placed third at the Rochester 5th National Auto Review and first at the Syracuse 6th National Motorama held April 16–24.

Ovid Gerald Brewer Rochester National Auto Review Onondaga Hot Rod Assoc Gerry Harley Syracuse Road Aces Auto Club, Inc

Pack 78 Holds Monthly Meeting in Ovid

Ovid Pack 78 held its April meeting at the Municipal Building. Cub Scouts John H. Herman Bobcat pin Paul Webb Bobcat pin James Franklin Wolf Badge Francis Moses Wolf Badge Peter Allen Gold Arrow Dale Tanner Wolf Badge. Plans discussed for a picnic and a trip to the Seneca Ordinance during Open House.

OVID Pack Municiple John H. Herman Paul Webb James Franklin Francis Moses Peter Allen Gold Arrow Dale Tanner David Lockett Geneva Reseca

Troop 78 Camp Out At Hector Land Use Area

Troop 78 Boy Scouts camped for the weekend at the Blueberry Patch in the Hector Land Use Area led by Scout Master David Griffith. Thirty one scouts and three adults worked on second class requirements, with a 5 mile hike, camping, compass use, and tracking. The event aided planning for the May 13 and 14 district Spring Camporee hosted by Troop 78.

Ovid Hector Blueberry Patch David Griffith Ernie DeGrawess Tony Kay Walter Abeel Kaseca Ray Smith

Auxiliary 72 Meets for Installation of Officers

The Auxiliary 72 to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War held its regular meeting and installation at the American Legion Home on April 26. Carrie Lent N Y Department President installed officers from Van Etten. A 6:30 dinner was served by Caywood 146 Sons Union Veterans. Maude Baker received Past President Pin for 1966 1967 term. Next meeting set for May 21, 1966 at G A R Rooms at 8 p m with Baker presiding.

OVID Auxiliary Sons of Union of Civil War American Legion Carrie Lent N.Y van Etten Caywood Sons Union Charles Doane Maude Baker Carrie Lent Department G.A.R Pres Maude Baker

Townsendville Dinner Honors Returnee From Service

Townsendville Mrs. Ezra Champion hosted a family dinner on Halls Corners Rd. for son Richard Champion who left April 28 to rejoin his wife and family after three years in the service. Attendees included Cecil and (two other) Champion families and Owen Ike's family. Evangeline Rose of Utica visited relatives John Knight and family. Mrs. William Gates teaches at the local school for ill Carmen Smith.

Ezra Champion Halls Corners Rd Richard Champion Cecil Champion Owen Ike Evangeline Rose Utica John Knight Townsendville Rd William Gates Carmen Smith

Mrs Clair Feted on 75th Birthday at Happy Landing

Mrs Catherine Clair was guest of honor at a family dinner Sunday April 24 at the Happy Landing Restaurant celebrating her 75th birthday. The event was hosted by her children with many relatives in attendance and gifts including a jeweled broach from her grandchildren.

Ovid Catherine Clair Happy Landing Clair Rose McKenna Mary Nickolson Henry McKenna Paul O’ Connell Sr William Clair James Clair William Riley Stanley Hoppy Glenn Corcoran

Accident Report From Ovid Intersection Collision

A two-vehicle crash occurred at Routes 96 and 96A in Ovid involving Preston A. Myhill 51 of Levittown PA and Edward Zienka 51 of Buffalo. No injuries or arrests. Investigated by Troopers DiMatteo and Van Epps at the Waterloo Sub Station.

Ovid Preston A. Myhill Levittown Edward Zienka Buffalo DiMatteo van Epps Waterloo

Ovid Center Bake Sale Set For May 6 at Odomirok’s

The Ovid Center Baptist Church will hold a bake sale on Friday May 6 at 1 00 a m at Odomirok s Insurance Office in Ovid. Donations of food or money will be appreciated. Ann Slack visited cousin Diane Lincoln in Lodi over the weekend.

Ovid Center Baptist Church Odomirok Ovid Carol Ann Slack Diane Lincoln Lodi

Route 89 to be resurfaced in Interlaken area

State works official J Burch McMor announced 24 highway projects and one canal job last week with bids to total 21 million 48 thousand dollars. Sealed bids open June 2 in Albany for work including resurfacing Route 89 from Tompkins County line northwest to Interlake 657 miles 22 foot asphalt pavement estimated at 434 thousand dollars.

Interlaken J. Burch McMorran

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