McEwen Leads In Oswego County Primary Returns
Oswego County voters largely stayed away as Republican incumbent Robert C. McEwen swept the GOP contest with 1,475 to 241 over Emerson Laughlann. In the Democratic 30th District race McGovern delegates led Muskie uncommitted by nearly two to one with Oswego’s John Sullivan and Norma Bartle among top local finishers. The McGovern slate posted decisive totals countywide, with McEwen carrying St. Lawrence and Jefferson Counties as results ran tight elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McEwen
Ogdensburg
Emerson Laughlann
Watertown
Jefferson
St. Lawrence
McGovern
Sen
Muckie
Maine
Muskie
John T. Sullivan
Oswego
Fulton
Norma Bartle
Minette
Sullivan
Minetto
Bartle
30Th
Martin Mannix, Jr
Arnold K. Shapiro
Helen R. Leppert
Margaret Englehart
Robert Bouchard
Jane P. Kurtz
Noreen Ryan
James Monroe
Kim Martusewicz
Zena Wolfe
I McGovern
Edward G. Clarke
Edgar M. Miller
Elizabeth A. Hart
John M. Parent
Mary Hanna
Robert Parker
Gagas Seeks Zoning Change For Garden-Type Apartments
Oswego Planning Board reviews John Gagas petition to rezone property on East 14th Street for a garden apartment complex of about 300 units on 20 acres. Board seeks revised street layout with looped streets, proper water and sewer lines, and better access for fire and snow removal.
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Gagas
Oswego
East 14Th St
Weston Store
Common Council
Planning Board
Three Fine Arts Exhibitions at SUCO this Summer
Three exhibitions open in Tyler Hall Oswego display Er ie Canal with 50 black and white canal life photos including Clinton Square scenes, Milo Stewart Main Street a study of upstate towns from 1964 to 1970, and a mixed media Art League Gallery show by students. Curated by Coy Ludwig, viewing runs weekdays 9 am to 4 pm through Aug 20 with Tyler Hall closed July 4.
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James Gale Tyler
State University College At
Oswego
Milo Stewart
Main Street
Tyler Hall
Art League
Erie Canal
Syracuse
Clinton Square
Erie Boulevard
Stewart
New York
Pulaski
Boonville
Cazenovia
Skaneateles
Coy L. Ludwig
Mystery Hole In Liberty Solved By Geologists
In Liberty South Carolina AP reports a ground opening with 90 degree heat fumes was investigated by state geologists. They concluded a layer of pine logs leaves and kudzu buried during house construction had oxidized and warmed the area. Seagraves estimated about 15000 visitors to the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
S.C
James Seagraves
Seagraves
Crispy bacon topping brightens blue cheese salad
Crumble crisped bacon and sprinkle over salad greens tossed with blue cheese dressing for a savory crunch. The smokiness enhances the tang of the cheese and the freshness of the greens.
First Day of Summer Ushers In 1972 Northern Heat
On Wednesday June 21 1972 the calendar marks the summer season opening as the year reaches its 173rd day with 193 days remaining in the year.
Obituaries Chronicle June 1972 in Oswego area
Death notices list Joseph R Comerford Jr in Oswego Hospital on June 2 1972 husband of Frances Comerford son of the late Corrie Clerk Comerford funeral at Dowdie Funeral Home and St Jean's Catholic Church burial in St Peter's Cemetery. Other notices include Goldstine Park Shufelt Myers and Park family memorials with funeral home details and church services in Oswego and Minetto.
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Comerford
Joseph R. Jr
Oswego
Frances Malet
Joseph
Corrie
Dowdie Funeral Home
St. Jean's Catholic Church
St. Peter's
Shufelt
Leon T. Shufelt
Syracuse Ave
Anne Serrigan Shufe
Elsie M. Shufelt
St. Peter's Church
Riverside Cemetery
Coin
Funeral services for 14 year old Charles Eastridge
Funeral services for Charles David Eastridge 14 son of Lawrence and Jeanette Eastridge were held at 9 30 a m today at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Minetto with Rev William J Brown celebrating a Mass of Resurrection. Burial followed in Minetto Cemetery. Bearers included Douglas Dodge Timothy Tesoriero Michael Smith Richard Koch Robert McCrobie Benjamin Filard John Torbitt Robert Tonkin Michael Farnsworth and Donald Dashnau.
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Charles David Eastridge
Lawrence
Jeanette Eastridge
Dumas Rd
Minetto
Our Lady of Perpetual! Help Catholic Church
William J. Brown
Father Brown
Douglas Dodge
Timothy Tesoriero
Michael Smith
Richard Koch
Robert McCrobie
Benjamin Filard
John Torbitt
Robert Tonkin
Michael Farnsworth
Donald Dashnau
4-H Members Set for Annual 3 A Trip
Four to thirteen year old 4 H members will take part in a two day trip June 26 and 27. Central Square youths visit the 1000 Islands while Pulaski members tour Cooperstown. Mexico area plans Utica vicinity visits with multiple bus chairs guiding trips. Fulton Hannibal Oswego groups head to Newark area June 27 with listed chairmen coordinating buses.
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Central Square
Islands
Carol Kaplain
Anne Drake
Irene Meyers
Pulaski
Cooperstown
Jeanette iCronk
Loreilei Weisenburger
Judy Trumble
Elsie Rupracht
Mexico Area
Utica
Doris Potter
Dawn Raymond
Margarita Flood
Theresa Wagner
Fulton
Hannibal
Oswego
Newark
Jennie Saunders
Jane Scruton
Marian Hannum
Joyce Holly
Donna Sanders
Donahue Charged With DWI After Early Morning Crash
Russell W. Donahue of 95 East Eighth Street received a DWI summons after a three vehicle crash at 1:36 a.m. in front of 132 East Bridge Street. He posted $100 bond for a June appearance. Donahue said he fell asleep at the wheel, hitting a parked car owned by Marian Ascenzi and pushing it into another parked car owned by Lynn A. Bailey. Patrolman Frederick Waters investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell W. Donahue
East Eighth St
East Bridge St
Donahue
Marian Ascenzi
Lynn A. Bailey
Frederick Waters
Kellogg Ex-Supervisor Dies in Mexico at 69
George N. Kellogg 69 retired monument dealer and former Town of Mexico supervisor died at 9 30 this morning at his sister’s home on Main Street after a two month illness. He was born in Mexico June 5 1903 and lived in the village all his life. Kellogg served as Mexico Town supervisor 1950 to 1953 and was active in civic life including the United Methodist Church and numerous fraternal and scouting groups. He leaves wife Emily Sherman two daughters Joan Hadcock and Susan Kellogg two grandchildren and three sisters. Private services set for 2 p m Friday Gibbs Funeral Home with burial in Mexico Village Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church or Hiawatha Council BSA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
George N. Kellogg
B. Olin Backus
Main St
Mexico Point
Florida
Mr. Kellogg
Frederick and
Jessie Button Kellogg
Mexico Academy
Syracuse University
Louise) Brown
Venice
Fla
B. Olin
Jeanette
Backus
Gibbs Funeral Home
Mexico Village
United Methodist Church
Hiawatha Council
BSA
International Copperweld reps visit Flexo division Oswego
Dutch and Brazilian Copperweld delegates visit the Flexo division in Oswego. A meeting with local officials is followed by a dinner. Photo shows Nick Jansen Vaarding en Netherlands Carl S. Walton Dalberto C D Amico Georg Ritter Waarding en Netherlands Charles 8 Allen J L Rennie in front and back rows.
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Copperweld
Netherlands
Brazil
Flexo
Oswego
Nick Jansen
Vaardingen
Carl S. Walton
Flexo Wire
Dalberto C. D'Amico
Sao Paulo
Georg Ritter
Waardingen
Charles 8. Allen
J. L. Rennie
Boy hero saved after fall from bike near Minetto bridge
A 9-year-old Oswego County boy was ejected from a bicycle on the Minetto bridge and nearly drowned in the Oswego River. Benny Alfano rescued him from beneath the railing as his brother Andy watched. The boy, Mark Miller, suffered severe head injuries and facial lacerations and was moved to Upstate Medical Center Syracuse in poor condition.
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East River Road
Minetto Bridge
Upstate Medical Center
Syracuse
Lloyd Elkins
Mark Miller
Richard
Betty Miller
Oswego RD
Andy
Minetto
Mark
Benny Alfano
Fulton
Elkins
Oswego River
Oswego Hospital
Eyracuse Medical Center
Weather Summary for Local Area
A flash flood watch is in effect as a cloudy period continues with periods of rain and possible thunderstorms. Tonight will bring more rain with lows in the mid 50s. Tomorrow remains mostly cloudy with some rain and highs near 70, with southerly winds shifting to westerly then northwesterly at 10 to 20 mph.
Woman Hurt In Three Car Crash At Scriba Intersection
At 8 this morning on Kocher Road Scriba and E Mohawk Street a three car collision injured a woman. Deputy Parmley took Linda Welsh 23 of 80 E Mohawk St to Oswego Hospital not admitted. Cause involved Stephenson Acton Mass Welsh and Rocky Crucitti of Syracuse.
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Kocher Road
Scriba
E. Mohawk St
North Road
Charles Parmley
Oswego Hospital
Linda Welsh
Mohawk St
Parmley
Stephen Stephenson
Acton
Mass
Rocher Road
William H. Welsh
Rocky PD. Crucitti
W. Third St
City
Stephenson
Welsh
Hanging Large Items Prevents Stretching In Airing
When airing heavy blankets and bedspreads distribute weight over two lines to avoid stretching. Move items occasionally to prevent line marks and maintain shape during drying.
Obituary of Joseph R. Comerford Jr in Oswego
Joseph R. Comerford Jr., 52, husband of Frances Malott Comerford, died on arrival at Oswego Hospital. Survived by wife, father, three daughters, three sons, two sisters, two brothers, and eight grandchildren. a Navy veteran and local carpenter. Funeral Saturday at 9 am Dowdle Funeral Home and 9:30 at St. John’s Church. burial at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Flowers omitted. contributions optional to charity.
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Joseph R. Comerford
Joseph R. Comerford, Jr
Frances Malott Comerford
Third St
Oswego Hospital
Oswego
Carrie Clark Comerford
Mr. Comerford
St. John’s School
Oswego High School
Anthony
Lynn) Lombardo
George
Kathleen) Walpole
Joseph III
Michael
James Comerford
Noreen) Tripp
Verne
Betty) Legg
John C
James T. Comerford
Dowdle Funeral Home
St. John’s Church
St. Peter's Cemetery
Lemon Drop Whipped Cream Topping Prep
Crush a handful of lemon drops and fold into whipped cream to create a bright citrus topping for desserts. The lemon candy dissolves into a creamy surface, offering a zesty finish perfect for pies tarts and shortcakes.
Halt Search For Body Of Man In Oswego River
Oswego police suspended the search for a man who reportedly walked into the Oswego River north of the lower bridge at 4 p.m. Tuesday due to swift currents and poor underwater visibility. Divers cannot operate while grappling hooks fail to stay on the river bottom, and no missing person is reported. Witness Keith Darrow, 68 West Albany Street, said he saw the man enter the water at about 6:15 a.m. and attempted a rescue.
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Oswego
George Snyder
Snyder
Keith Darrow
West Albany St
Darrow
Oswego man injured after car leaves road on O Connor Road
Merle W Wilder 21 of OswegoRD 2 was treated for back cuts after his westbound car rounded a curve on O Connor Road Town of Scriba at 440 PM Tuesday. He said a car approached on the wrong side forcing him to pull right causing loss of control to hit a mailbox and slide into a ditch.
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Merle W. Wilder
Oswego RD
O'Connor
Scriba
Lloyd Elkins
Sheriff's Dept
Elkins
Meteor Crater Deepens: Arizona Hole Over 500 Feet Deep
The Meteor Crater in Arizona is described as more than 500 feet deep and one mile in diameter, highlighting its dramatic dimensions and geological significance.
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Meteor Crater
Arizona
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oswego County
Robert C. McEwen
George McGovern
the Court of Appeals
Bernard S. Meyer
Nanette Debitz
Lawrence H. Cooke
M. Henry Maruscello
St. Lawrence County
Jefferson County
Anthony Leotta
SUCO
Alan L. Park
Benson Ave
Town of Minetto
Robert
Marian Jennson
Dain Funeral Home
Our Laoy of Perpetual Help Catholic
St. Regal
Osin Funeral Home
Charles D. Eastridge
4-H
Geo. N. Kellogg
Kent Relyn
Stuck Cricken
Yates Fried Chic
E. First and
Utica Sts
Dial
Fulton Store
S. Second St
the Brothers of Carpenters
Dowdle Fu
Neral
Joseph Comerford
William Sincavage
Pendleton Sports
Famous
Pendleton
Ours
the Fashion Corner
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