First Flag of the United States and Flag Day History
A Boston piece reviews a booklet from John Hancock Mutual Life on early U S flags. It notes Continental Colors used by militia, Congress approving 13 stripes and stars in 1777, and Flag Day which was officially recognized in 1949. It debunks Betsy Ross myths and covers display rules.
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Boston
U.S
United States of American
John Hancock
Mutual Life Insurance Co
New England
Massachusetts State Navy
Minutemen
Continental Congress
George Washington
Prospect Hill
Somerville
Mass
British East India Company
Congress
Betsy’ Ross
Pennsylvania
Portsmouth
N.H
John Paul Jones
Fernwood hosts two WSCS groups luncheon
HOWARDVILLE The Dugway and Riverside United Methodist Women will join Fernwood ladies for a luncheon on Wednesday June 21 at 1230. Each guest brings her own table service and a covered dish. Beverages provided.
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Howardville
Dugway
Riverside United Methodist
Fernwood
Donald Wiltse
Riverside United Methodist Church
Riverside
Riverside Church
Carl
Robert
John Steinfeld
Sophia Bardon
Rochester
James Priest
Debbie Priest
Karen Dagger
Lawrence Priest
Gustav Ulrich
Edward Upton
Donald Upton
W.S. Upton
Mark Upton
Jefferson Community College
E.S. Upton
Mark
SUNY
Oswego
George “Chip” Cole
Indiana
Andrew DeWolf
Newark
Jenny Hicks
North Syracuse
Helen Woolman
Pulaski
Glen Havens
Deansboro
Gladys Spoor
Sing-along Cancelled at St Francis Hall
Senior Citizens cannot attend the planned sing-along at St Francis Hall OCHS on Friday as dates conflict and the event is cancelled. Student leaders under Sister Eleanor Grace announced the cancellation since the school year nears end and no alternative date is available.
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St. Francis Hall
Ochs
Eleanor Grace
Okinawa Assignment For Airman Samuel W Familo
Airman Samuel W. Familo after technical training at Lowry Air Base Denver has been assigned to U S Air Base Naha Okinawa His friends may write to Amn Samuel W Familo Ser No 051-46-8067 PSC Box 21164 APO San Francisco 96239
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Samuel W. Familo
Lowery Air Base
Denver
Col
U. S
Naha
Okinawa
Amn
APO
San Francisco
Groundbreaking Planned For Red Creek High School Parade
Red Creek to hold groundbreaking for the new high school after a parade this Sunday afternoon. Parade gathers at 1 15 p m at the present building and moves at 1 30 p m with board members and dignitaries in convertibles. If weather fails, ceremonies shift to the high school auditorium.
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Red Creek
Decker Construction Co
Ternoon
Red Creek Board of Education
James Rowe
Margaret W. Cuyler
Bernard Craine
Board of Education
Rhoda Stevenson
Mittee
Ralph D. DeMas
Principa
Dorothy Wiggins
Red Creek Faculty Association
Judy Vickery
Donald Claflin
Delores van Wie
Jack Williamson
Real Estate Transfers in Oswego County Volney and Fulton
A list of real estate transfers with buyers and sellers in Fulton Oswego and surrounding towns. Entries include Harold Buch to William Yardley 720 Cayuga St Fulton and others with stamp values ranging from 6.60 to 36.85 depicting transfers in Oswego, Volney Minetto and Sandy Creek areas.
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Harold Buch
Fulton
William T. Yardley
Cayuga St
Volney
William S. Cahill, Sr
West Fifth St
Oswego
Leon F. Foster
City of
Patrick Circle
John J. Penkala, Jr
Buffalo St
Willard H. Emerson
Seward St
Gaylord E. Mullen
Rockwell Beshures
Chestnut St
Joseph F. Grates
Herrick St
Vernon W. Thomas
Sandy Creek
Oscar L. Cronk
Oswego Property Transfers Mention Stamps Fees
Ann E. Coward of Oswego transfers property to Michael J. Segretto at 113 West Fourth Street Oswego for a stamp fee of 18 dollars and 70 cents. The record also notes stamps totaling 35 dollars and 20 cents for Oswego real estate transactions.
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Oswego
Ann E. Coward
Fifth St
Michael J. Segretto
Fourth St
International Youth Band Festival heads to Vienna
More than 6,000 young musicians gather for the International Youth Band Festival in Vienna from July 10 to 17. The United States sends 27 ensembles the largest delegation with groups from Israel Denmark Luxembourg Sweden Belgium and West Germany. A panel of international judges will rate performances and on July 15 the bands unite for a massive jam boree. After the festival many bands tour Austria before returning home.
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Vienna
United States
Israel
Denmark
Luxenbourg
Sweden
Belgium
West Germany
Austria
New Jersey State Forests Span 166,957 Acres
The 11 state forests in New Jersey total 166,957 acres in combined area, reflecting sizable public land. The figure underscores the scope of state stewardship and regional conservation.
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New Jersey
Six Graduate From ATC In Alfred Rites
Alfred area residents among 950 graduates at the 61st State University Agricultural and Technical College commencement held June 3 at the college athletic field. Degrees awarded include associate in applied science, science, and arts. Guest speaker Gary Swan of Albany, 1968 alum and NY Farm Bureau information program coordinator. Walter J. Ames III of Central Square listed among Oswego County graduates.
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Alfred—Area
State University Agricultural and Technical College
Alfred
Gary Swan
Albany
New York State Farm Bureau
Oswego County
Walter J. Ames, III
Walter J. Ames, Jr
Central Square
RD 3
Students Named In 1972 Chemical Tech Programs
The Palladium Times lists several students with home addresses and fields of study including chemical technology at Hannibal Oswego and other locations. Names include Charles F Fadden Gretchen Hicks Keith Henderson Scott Chesbro Cregg Stanton with parental references and street addresses.
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Charles F. Fadden
James R. Fadden
Fulton St
Hannibal
Gretchen Bellinger Hicks
East River Rd
Osweo
Keith R. Henderson
Charles L. Henderson
Parish
RD 2
Scott B. Chesbro
Ray T. Chesbro
Loomis Terrace
Phoenix
Cregg A. Stanton
Rowlan W. Stanton
Williamstown
Nebraska statehood and constitutions through the early 20th century
Nebraska formed as a territory in 1854 and achieved statehood on March 1, 1867 as the 37th state. Its current constitution was adopted in 1875 and underwent broad amendments in 1919 and 1920.
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Nebraska
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WSCS
Schneider Bros
W. Bridge St
ATC
Alfred Rites
the Palladium-Times
SPN
LD Pri
Ariel
Dacron
Pennshire
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