Local notes reflect deaths arrests and political bids in Oswego area
June incidents in Oswego include the death of former city officer Mathias O Tool e at 85, a beer blast arrest of 14 teens with $1000 in stolen goods, and a fatal Route 49 car crash involving Bonnie Wallis Spicer. Campaign announcements name Mary Jean O Connell and Leonard F Costello Sr for local seats. The Italian American War Veterans held their 36th convention in Oswego, and a drowning occurred at Oneida River near Phoenix.
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Harold Wright
Mary Jean O'Connell
Oswego
Leonard F. Costello
Mathias O'Toole
Interrupt
Oswego City
Panarama
Bonnie Wallis Spicer
Mexico RD
Schroeppel Bridge
Schroeppel
Oswego Celebrates 125th Anniversary and July Fourth Festivities
Thousands lined Oswego streets for the Tenth Annual Independence Day Parade and 125th city anniversary events. Lions Club won best float, Tri-Town Cadets best marching drum corps, Fulton Gauchos took five drum corps awards. Fireworks, carnival, and a musical history performance capped a week of festivities.
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Oswego
Jaycees
Oswego Lions Club
Tri-Town
Oswego County News Headlines Packed With Local Events
Oswego area residents faced a busy mix of civic, crime, and cultural items. Landfill plans, school board leadership, and zoning debates sparked council discussions while a fatal car crash near Palermo and multiple traffic incidents raised community concern. A Sinnott of public works, grant updates, and local arts performances accompanied youth exchanges and a heat wave prompting energy cautions. Youths caused property damage in Hastings, and Unity Acres seeks funds for a new building near Pulaski. A sheriff plans resignation as a drownings and accidents marked August. Local crime, sports notices, and cultural events filled the period.
Oswego Politicians Tied in Local Scene
Art Ospelt of Schroeppel and Minority Leader William McCarthy of Oswego’s Eighth Ward appear in a local political scene. The fragment references Krakau in his context, signaling an ongoing discussion about leadership or candidacy.
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Art Ospelt
Schroeppel
William McCarthy
Oswego
Krakau
Tragic One Car Crash Claims Frederick J Thompson
Frederick J Thompson 22 of 1008 Rabbit Lane Phoenix died in a one car crash in Henderson Town Jefferson County at 7 50 p m Thursday July 26 A SACO Summer Lyric Theatre Workshop presented the musical Irma La Duce A woman dressed as an old lady linked to Oswego Merchants Old Fashioned Market Days was picked up by police for giving candy to children but released after the situation was explained
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Oswego
Oswego City
Trand
Weldon Grose
Charles F. Davis
Kirke M. White
West Park
Fulton Raceway
Fulton
Container Corp. of America
Savas
West Bridge St
Roy E. Pingham
Center Road
Phoenix
Panther Lake
Constantia
Mary Parr
Palladium Times
Daniel J. Mulcahey Jr
Oswego Board of Education
Malcolm Cullins
Missisauga
Coast Guard
Frederick J. Thompson
Rabbit Lane
Henderson
Jefferson County
Saco Summer Lyric Theatre Workshop
Irma la Duce
Heat wave lingers into early September with highs near 90
September opens with continued hot humid conditions as temperatures rise into the high eighties and reach 90 on September 5. A cooling rain arrives on September 6 ending the spell. Fire damages the Salvation Army Thrift Shop at 211 West First St on the evening of September 14.
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Salvation Army Thrift
Oswego County News Briefs and Accident Reports
Route 11 near Mannsville fatally strikes a man who darted into traffic on Mape Ave in Pulaski at 10 55 a.m. Tuesday. John S Kowalski 34 of Central Square found dead in his wrecked car Saturday Sept 8 after a Paradise Rd Palermo Town crash. Oswego Board of Legislators blocks a county wide solid waste district hearing. Assemblyman Crawford named candidate for Supreme Court Justice in the district. OHS alternate day schedule praised by officials. Fire destroys over a third of North End Paper Co Fulton with losses over 500000. Coast Guard searches Lake Ontario for Preston Zerwas missing in a 32 ft houseboat. search ends Sept 21 with no findings. Oswego School Board criticized Curtis tract Middle School plan without bond referendum. Joseph J Fox dies in Albany. Local campaigns and budget news across Oswego include mental health funding and county offices changes. Oswego County United Way and civic groups announce drives and events. Fire, theft, and local crime items appear amid broader community notes.
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Zeta Chi Zeta
West Third St
Oswego
Central Square
Thomas Rowland
Fulton
Patrick Lozito
Oswego County
Lozito
West Seventh St
Navy
Sheila Peacock
U.S. Navy
Linda Caster
Black Lantern Apartments
Oswego Harbor
Frank Barilla
Kathy Burke
Ray Thomas
Maine
Canada
Porland
Robert H. Wood
Benson Ave
Minetto
Boces Boardh of Education
George F. Day
Webb Ave
Edith G. Stevenson
Mexico
Red Schoolhouse Road
Route 3
Palermo
Suco
Germany
Ari J. Lindren
Art
Cheryl Lindren
Eagles Road
RD 4
Heinz Baby Food
Joseph J. Buarrera
The
Cancer Society
Joseph F. Donovan
Kingsford Park School
Mannsville
Mape Ave
Pulaski
John S. Kowalski
Paradise Road
Edward F. Crawford
Republican Fifth Judicial
Syracuse
Supreme Court
OHS
North End Paper Co
Coast Guard
Lake Ontario
Preston Zervas
Webb St
Clayton
Mercier
Cape Vincent
Zerwas
Palladium-Times
Oswego Board of Education
Curtis
Joseph J. Fox
Albany
Bart Gentile
Walter Lazarek
BOCES
Buccaneers
Midstate Telephone Co., Inc
J.B. Kelly
J. Anthony Gilett
Gilett
United Way
American Baptist Churches
West Baptist Church
Angelo P
Lupe) DiMicro
Ray T. Chesbro
Phoenix
Raymond Cotton
Israel
Middle East
Yom Kinour
Atomic Safety and Licensing Board
Niacara Mohawk
Nine Mile Point
State University
Save Oswego County, Inc
Hillcrest Nursing Home
Shapiro
East Bridge St
Midmonth
National Theatre of the Deaf
Voltaire
Thomas E. Kon
West Fifth St
Penn Central Railroad
West
Theatre II
Pablo
Beulah A. Rudolph
Dunkirk
Anthony J. Murabito
Oswego Jaycees
Howard S. Carpenter
Pennellville
Schroeppel
Tres
Oswego Nov Election Snapshots and Snow Storm News
Oswego area faced cold wet election day with a light snowfall in Fulton and southern county. Mayor Walter Lazarek won by 1,578 votes over Bart Gentile, while Fulton mayor Percy I. Patrick Jr. secured a fifth term. Water bills rose after a fixture survey, prompting disputes over max charges for those not allowing entry.
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Oswego
Democrats
Oswego County
Fulton
Big Lazarek
Walter Lazarek
Bart Gentile
Percy I. Patrick, Jr
City of Oswego
Water Dept
Peadinme Times
Year end Palladium Times 1973 highlights recap
This third annual year end issue of the Palladium Times revisits notable Oswego County events of 1973. The piece notes fundraising by the Cancer Crusade totaling 50353 dollars, publication limits due to paper shortages, and figures such as Health Officer Dr. Benjamin Seidenberg’s death on September 25.
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the Palladium Times
Don McCann
Don Krantz
Hannibal
Oswego County
Palladium Times
Betty Huey Saunders
East Third St
Dan Saunders
Alaska
Avon Books
City of Oswego
Worker Fatally Hurt at Niagara Mohawk Plant
One construction worker Harry Reed 32 of Sterling was killed and two others injured when a crane boom buckled and dropped a 27 ton ductwork piece through the roof of Niagara Mohawk Steam Station unit five. Alcan announced expansion of its Seriba mill to add 100000 tons yearly hot rolling and a second 100000 ton cold rolling mill. Oswego grants building permit for a $3500000 housing for the elderly project at East First Street and Oneida Street.
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Harry Reed
Sterling
Niagara Mohawk
Alcan
Seriba
Oswego
Eastside
East First and
Oneida Sts
Multiple Fatalities and Local Notes From Oswego County
Oswego County records report several traffic fatalities including Greig Flecher 24 James Peluso 22 and Robert Trepasso 22 all Fulton residents after collisions on County Route 14 and Route 3 on Oct 21. Other items include honors for Earl Lew Fortefield Oswego Police and new arts development Simeon Dewitt Arts Center groundwork and a new play The Playroom by Oswego Players.
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Waco
Granby
Fulton
Greig Flecher
South Fodah St
James S. Peluso
Pratt St
Robert Trepasso
Emsery St
Derek Sect van Petton
Worden
Oinezo
Atkinson Road
Richardst
April 1973 meat price protests at grocery lines
In April 1973 housewives and mothers protested high meat costs. They marched with children in carts and carried placards urging price relief. The piece notes a foreshadowing of later fuel and energy concerns.
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Mr. Nixon
Happy New Year Greeting From Hubert and Brosemer Inc
Carl K Walrath CPCU sends best wishes for 1974 and gratitude for 1973 patronage. The note promises continued service and tailored insurance programs. Contact details for Hubert & Brosemer Inc are provided at 53 West Bridge Street, Oswego, 343-6900.
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Hubert & .Brosemer ,Inc
West Bridee St. Osweep
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