Kennedy Commemorative Services Across Oswego Churches
Oswego observed a national day of mourning for Senator Robert F Kennedy with prayers and heartrending reflections in St. Joseph’s, Presbyterian, and St. Paul’s churches. The Rev. Francis J. Furfaro delivered a Kennedy tribute as bells tolled, while the Rev. Richard Sicilano urged nonviolence and enduring human dignity amid the era’s assassinations. Local congregations shared excerpts from Kennedy speeches and his writings, underscoring sacrifice and principled public service.
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U. S
Robert F. Kennedy
Oswego
Johnson
Francis J. Furfaro
St. Joseph’s Church
Senator Kennedy
Presbyterian Church
Richard Sicilano
Presbyterian Synod of New York
Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
Martin Luther King
Sicilano
St. Paul's
CYO
Joseph Valky
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
New York
City
Michael Smith
Betsy McGrath
Father Valky
Edward Kennedy
Farfaro
St. Joseph's
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Mr. Johnson
Termegan
Kennedy Senate Tribute Highlights Statesman Qualities
Senator Kennedy’s address lauds American statesmanship over political gain. He praises the Kennedys as virtuous leaders setting an example for future generations and urges continued sacrifice anchored in democracy and shared religious ritual.
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Kennedy
Obituary notices for Martin Roden and Jennie Weeks Runk
Funeral services were held for Martin J. Roden 51 of Eastchester formerly Oswego who died June 4 in Bronxville Lawrence Hospital. A graduate of Fordham NYU and Oswego State, he taught and later became principal at Anne Hutchinson School retiring last year. He served as a WWII transportation corps major and belonged to several associations and the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Falls and daughter Marybeth, with a brother and sister in New Jersey and Oswego. Jennie Weeks Runk 87 widow of William B. Runk died in Waterbury after a long illness. Born in Oswego NY, she belonged to Bunker Hill Congregational Church and is survived by a daughter and two grandchildren and two brothers. Funeral services were held in Waterbury.
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Eastchester
Martin J. Roden
Garth ‘Road
Oswego
Lawrence Hospital
Bronxville
Long Island National Cemetery
Mr. Roden
Frederick H
Ann McLoughlin Roden
Oswego State College
Fordham University
New York University
Roden
Waverly
Transportation Corps
Anne Hutchinson School
Our Lady of Fatima
Scarsdale
Knights of Columbus
John E. Keough Post
New York State Teachers’ Association
National Education Society
Elizabeth Ann Falls
Immaculate Conception Church
Marybeth
Philip
Jersey City
N.J
Ann Shirley
Jennie W. Runk
Waterbury
Conn
Jennie Weeks Runk
William B. Runks
Watertown Ave
Runk
N.Y
Valentine
Margaret Weeks
Bunker Hill
William J. Maton
Leonard Weeks
N. Y
George Weeks
Rochester
Alderson
Charles Baboin
Bunker Hill Congregational Church
Offici
John H
Scud) Higgins
Fourth St
Oswego Hospital
Eugenie Gaudette Higiins
Michael and
Mary McCarthy Higgins
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Holy Name Society
Higgins
St. Regis Corp
4Th Decree Assembly K. of C
Hot Stove Assn
Rowan Stars
New York Central
Syracuse Stars
Chicago Cubs
John J. Higgins
James E. Higgins
Phoenix
Ariz
Lawrence C. Higgins
Seneca Falls
Lawrence
Elizabeth) Clancy
Crofton
Ruggio siblings graduate from SUCO in June ceremonies
Brother Frank Ruggio and sister Vera Ruggio, children of Carmen and Mrs. Ruggio of 36 Herrick Street, graduated from SUCO on June 2. Frank starts college in September 1964, plans to teach at West Genesee Junior High in Camillus, while Vera majors in Elementary Education and will teach Primary B at Macedon Elementary. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery in Watertown, Conn. John H Higgins, 78, Oswego, dies after long illness. survived by widow Eugenie Gaudette Higgins and three sons. Burial at St. Paul’s cemetery after services at Dain Funeral Home and St. Mary’s Church.
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Frank Ruggio
Vera Ruggio
Carmen Ruggio
Herrick St
SUCO
Frank
West Genesee
Camillus
George
Fileen) Mahoney
South Bend
Ind
Chester
Eugenie) Jones
Griffin
Georgia
Richard
Theresa) Fellows
Massapequa
L. I
Joan) Germain
Oswego
Ernest AuClair
Liberty
Vernon
Melvin
James AuClair
Gerald AuClair
Buffalo
Higgins John H dies. funeral planned in city
John H. Higgins of 6 Wet Fourth Street died June 9 1968. He was husband of Eugenie Gaudette Higgins. Funeral from Dain Funeral Home Wednesday June 12 at 8 30 a m to St Marys Church at 9 a m. Interment at St Pauls Cemetery. Visiting hours Monday and Tuesday 2 4 and 7 9 p m.
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Iggins
John H. Higgins
Eugenie Gaudette Hig
Dain Funeral Home
St. Mary's Catholic Church
St. Paul's Cemetery
Funeral Services for Arthur E Scheutzow Held Today
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a. m. at Scoville funeral home for Arthur E Scheutzow of Sylvan Glen Apartments. The Rev. James C. Tschudy and the Rev. Rees T. Williams officiated, with burial in Riverside Cemetery.
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Arthur E Scheutzow
Urban education grants go to Oswego and Fulton
Oswego will receive 16640 and Fulton 14040 for 1968 69 under the urban education program Half of each grant is available now with the remainder to be appropriated in 1969 Centers in disadvantaged areas will be run by community boards to advise on personnel and policy They aim to improve opportunities through education health recreation counseling and employment services and will coordinate referrals Proposals must be submitted by Sept 1.
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Albany
State Education Department
Oswego
Fulton
City Board of Education
George E. Blair
Scranton Woman Reports Quick Relief From Hemorrhoids
Mrs. J Stranie Jr of Scranton says Preparation H relieved her hemorrhoid pain after one use with the next day marked improvement. Doctors note Preparation H shrinks inflamed hemorrhoids and provides prompt relief from pain burning and itching with swelling reduction. It lubricates for smoother bowel movements and soothes irritated tissue to prevent further infection in ointment or suppository form.
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Scranton
Weather snapshot ends with 81 degree high
For the 24 hour period ending at 8 a m high 81 degrees was reached. The report notes a warm day with mild humidity and no significant precipitation observed.
Weather summary with warm late summer day
Sunrise and sunset times given with a brief forecast: generally fair and warm this afternoon and tonight with cloudy periods and a chance of an isolated thundershower. Highs in the 80s, Lows 60s to 65, cooler in some valleys. Tuesday brings a changeable sky and a chance of showers later, highs in the 80s. Winds mostly east and under 5.
Establishing the weaker suit in notrump play
North opens 1NT and South faces three notrump after West leads a heart. South should plan before playing the first card and consider whether to attack diamonds or clubs. Playing the stronger suit risks failure. in this hand South gains by establishing the weaker suit, here clubs, to secure three club tricks and four notrump.
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South
West
Declarer
East
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Medga Evers
Robert Kennedy
John Higgins
William Joyce
Evergreen Cemetery
Watertown, Conn
John Hi
Veta Ruggio
Council ON Dental Therapeutica, American Dental Association
Snyder & Mackin
First ST
B. Jay Becker
North
North East South West
Tomei Lone
Bell
Wester
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