End of an era as Railway Post Office ends after 117 years
A veteran recalls the Railway Post Office ending its 117 year run. He describes life on the New York Central mainline, the mail sorting duties as a non-certified sub, and the perilous, speedy transfers including dramatic drops of bags at station stops. The piece honors the dedicated RPO workers and laments modern methods.
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Railway Post Office
New York Central
The
Central
New York
Chicago
America
RPO
Albany
Franklin
Illinois
Ngfield
Ereland
Conneaut
Grand Central Station
NEPCO plans rail link upgrades for Oswego fuel complex
NEPCO outlines discussions to reuse Erie Lackawanna track Fulton to Oswego and upgrade Ontario Branch line to serve a new tank farm near Oswego Steam Station. Aimed at late 1979 commercial operation for Unit 6, with a scaled down fuel treatment plant also possible. NEPCO notes past cost estimates and Niagara Mohawk oil supply shifts.
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Erie Lackawanna Railroad
Fulton
Oswego
Ontario
Penn Central Railroad
NEPCO
Albany
Nia Mohawk
Soca
Niagara Mohawk
Fulton Chamber Plans Rent an Adult Service
The Fulton Chamber of Commerce will launch a Rent an Adult program allowing adults to perform part time tasks such as babysitting cleaning and letter writing. Willis Belanger is hired to implement the program and will be available after July 1 to discuss participation. The chamber will maintain a volunteer file for those willing to help tasks like errand running.
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Fulton
Chamber of Commerce
de Coen
Willis Belanger
Chamber
Musico building sparking debate over West Side sewer project
Oswego alderman James Sullivan pushes to clear the Musico building for a storm water detention basin while local historians seek National Register listing. Preservation costs and plan changes threaten the $22 million West Side sewer project tied to an expanded treatment plant slated for 1978. officials warn delays could jeopardize the entire system.
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Eighth Ward
James QC. Sullivan
Musico
West Side
Wright and Boyle Sash and Blind
Dia
Sullivan
Common Council
National Register For Historic Preservation
Gee
Oswego
Conservatives Endorse Miller for Oswego County Sheriff
The Oswego County Conservative Party Committee endorses Raymond A. Miller for county sheriff. Miller, a 22 year New York State Trooper veteran, has held PBA director posts and taught police science, psychology, and riot control. He lives with wife Mary Carroll at 380 South Eighth Street and has five children.
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Oswego County
Conservative Party Committee
Raymond A. Miller
Miller
Oswego Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
The
Loyal Order of Moose
South Eighth Street
Mary Carroll
Mary Kay Reed
Ray
Peopl
Nother
New York State Troopers
PBA
Albany
Rome
Saco Security Department
Riggio Named Oswego City Conservative Chairman
Robert Riggio elected head of the Oneida County Conservative Committee to fill vacancy after Mary Kay Reed left for county chair. Riggio, longtime Snow Valley Dog Training Club president, was active in Goldwater era politics and served as Oswego City coordinator for the James Buckley organization, running in Mohawk Street’s Sixth Ward with his wife Lee Dennie.
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One County Conservativemmittee
Robert Riggio
Oswego City
Conservative Party
Mary Kay Reed
Snow Valley Dog Training Club
Goldwater
Oswego
James Buckley
Mohawk Street
Lee Dennie
Test Your Play as Declarer reviewed by Oswald and Jacoby
The column discusses Lukacs Rubens book with 89 bridge hands, noting tricky traps and simple lessons in declarer play. A rubber bridge hand debunks a supposed trap while illustrating best play. Readers are invited to order Jacoby Modern by mail for a dollar.
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Jim
Paul Lukacs
Jeff Rubens
Oswald
West
Summer Work Program Slated
Commissioner Rupert J. Collins announces a Department of Social Services summer work-training program for students returning to school in fall. It runs July 11 through August 26, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for seven students at $2.30 per hour. Applications accepted at the Social Services office in Mexico through 4 p.m. July 5. Details handled by Billie Rae Walker or Connie Rhinehart at 963-7271. All seven positions are at the Mexico Office.
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Rupert J. Collins
Department of Social Services
Aow
Rcations
Social Services
Mexico
Devent
Oswego Datebook highlights community meetings and events
The Oswego Datebook lists Monday events including a 7:30 p.m. community garden meeting at Paul Weppler’s home with insect and gardening basics discussion, Al-Anon and Alcoholics Anonymous group meetings at the Newman Center, a St. Paul’s open meeting Thursday at 8:30 p.m., a covered dish dinner at Trinity United Methodist Church Tuesday noon, and signups for new crafts and officers installation at St Paul’s Church on E Fourth Street. Niagara Mohawk offers energy topic presentations via NM speakers with contact Byron Lyth for details.
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Oswego
Paul Weppler
Tim Rogers
Ative
Secale
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp
Byron Lyth
Itl
Alcoholics Anonymous Newman Group
Newman Center
St. Paul's School
Oswego County
Driver Assessed $450 in Fines
Fulton Robert M. Cline aged 20 of 606 West Third Street faced 14 city court charges with total fines of 450 dollars. He was arrested May 13 and fined for failure to comply and unsafe vehicle inspection, speeding, reckless driving, switched plates, and other violations. Several counts, including reckless driving and improper plates, were dismissed. City Judge Wallace C. Van Auser also fined Kevin D. Austin aged 16 of Emery Street 50 dollars for speeding in a school zone.
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Fulton
Robert M. Cline
West Third Street
Cline
Lee
Wallace C. van Auser
Kevin D. Austin
Emery Street
Appointing John Crisafulli to Oswego Planning Board
Mayor John Babbons announced the appointment of John Crisafulli, 27 Mitchell Street, to a three year term on the Planning Board. Oswego native Crisafulli owns Ontario Sporting Goods at 168 West First Street and has 29 years in business. He is married to Margaret Greene and has three children. Maer Fitzgibbons praised him as energetic and articulate, noting his familiarity with local planning challenges and confidence in his contribution to the board.
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John B.abbons
Johnfulli
Mitchell Street
Kisafulli
Oswego
Ontario Sporting Goods
West First Street
Crisafulli
Mary Crisafulli
Margaret Greene
David
Maer Fitzgibbons
Fuddy Crisafulli
Masons Plan 7.5 Million Expansion for Utica Home
Albert W. Schneider announces a 7.5 million fund drive to add an 80 bed health wing to the Masonic Home in Utica and to renovate Wiley Hall and build a 100 bed Wiley Hall addition for adult care. Governors, trustees, and district officials attend ceremonies and a Oswego District picnic as plans proceed toward state approval and final specs from architect Trevor W. Rogers. Completion targeted for 1980 or 1981.
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Albert W. Schneider
Ilion
Masons
New York
Masonic Home
Utica
Wiley Hall
R. Samuel Eason
Oswego
Paul Perlet
Sheldon K. Blank
Mexico
Grand Lodge
Leo Dunham
Masonic War Veterans
Calvin G. A
Masonic Hall and Asylum Fund, Inc
Masonic Hall and Asylum Fund
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Mastercharge Bank Americard
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