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Newspaper
Oswego Palladium Times
Location
Oswego, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1968
Page
2
Fulton Urban Renewal Agency released results of a survey of 73 existing buildings in the downtown urban renewal area. Of the structures, 36 were structurally substandard and 15 listed as having major influences on plans for Canal View Tract redevelopment under the program.
In a June 27 paper headline the Fulton majority renewal proposal draws scrutiny. Readers ask who supports urban renewal, who pays, and what it will cost. Critics fear vacant lots and small businesses will suffer while a single department store may dominate. They call for a fall referendum to reveal true tax impacts and public benefits.
The city formally dedicated the park today naming it Herbert Guyer Park at the site located at North Fifth and Ontario Streets. Officials stated the dedication honors the long service of Herbert Guyer to the community and its parks program.
Fulton council to auction the present city hall as part of the move to the new building under construction. Minimum bid set at $50,000 with a back rent arrangement to the city. Also on July 7 meeting agenda a bond resolution to finance the new municipal building. Lower Oswego Falls Grange plans a July 7 meeting with a covered dish supper at 6 30 p.m.
A seventeenth century account portrays Port Royal Jamaica as a hub amid buccaneers and crossroads of commerce, highlighting its thriving yet perilous coastal role. The excerpt underscores piracy and bustling trade at a pivotal Caribbean port.
A committee meeting at Mrs. Harlan Collins home planned a three day fair weekend at Recreation Park in Fulton for September 13 to 15. Entertainment features were discussed and participants were to be invited. Attendees included Bobby Dexter Shirlee Collins Pat Booth and Horace Fester among others.
Sandy Creek Ontario chapter O.E.8 will hold its 5th annual Strawberry Festival at the Masonic Temple. Doors open 10 a.m. with rummage sale noon lunch and bazaar booths. Featured strawberry shortcake and pies plus bake sale and candy. 5 p.m. smorgasbord of ham and turkey. Palette Club art show planned if rain. Planning by Mrs Ira Henderson and others.
Shelly Hamlin of Fresno California defeated Jean Garafaldi 5 and 4 to reach the quarterfinals of the British Women's Amateur at Walton Heath. Peggy Conley of Spokane fell 4 and 3 to Mary Ewart of England, and Anne Quast Wells lost to Belle Robertson of Scotland by one hole, leaving Hamlin as the lone American survivor.
Nancy Richey of San Angelo Texas, among the favorites for the women's singles, defeated Helen Amos of Australia 6 1 6 3 to reach the Wimbledon Open third round. Center Court was packed as fans queued since Friday for tickets and play began after rain delays.
Fulton resident Peter C. Lewchanin Jr son of Mr and Mrs Peter C Lewchanin Sr 721 Cayuga St has graduated from a U S Air Force technical school at Shepard AFB Texas He trained as a communications specialist and has been assigned to a unit of the Aerospace Defense Command at Niagara Falls International Airport He is a graduate of G Ray Bodley High School
Vicinity Obituary for a lifelong Ellisburg resident born April 7 1884 in Ellisburg son of Ferdinand and Susan Belle Washburn. He farmed most of his life in Ellisburg retiring in 1946 then worked as game warden for New York State Conservation until 1958. Survived by wife Myrtle Miller Washburn three sons Charles and Lorence Washburn of Mannsville four daughters Mrs Clifton Case and Mrs Jean Phylis Paradise of Southington Conn 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Services Monday at 2 p.m. Foster Funeral Home Pulaski Rev Miles Hutchinson officiating burial Maplewood Cemetery Mannsville. Friends may call Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Services for Miss Emma Sullivan were held in Fulton at Sugar Funeral Home and Immaculate Conception Church. A high Mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev Frederick oe. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery. pallbearers included Lee Lamphear Thomas Johnston Thomas Bradley Gordon Chesbro and Floyd Thornber.
Mrs. Sarah C. Davies 79, widow of Charles E. Davies, died at her home on Sand Ridge Road Pennellville RD 1 after a long illness. Born Feb 11 1889 in Hastings to Leon and Mary Corey, she was a lifelong area resident and a member of the United Plains five day. She leaves two sons Gilbert Guernsey North Syracuse and Clifford Guernsey Fulton, 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren, two sisters and two brothers. Services Tuesday 2 p.m. at Allanson Glanville Tappan Funeral Home officiated by Rev. Richard L. Tillapaugh, with burial in Phoenix Rural Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday 7-9 p.m. and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
The article notes Sydney endured a dry April with only 55 points of rain versus the long term average of 507. It was the driest April in 26 years and averaged 7.2 hours of sunshine daily, while pundits blamed weather on various nuclear tests.
Miss Jerilyn Brown leaves June 20 for Rome to study art at the University of Rome, returning mid August. Mrs Velma Dexter visits relatives in Oswego and Cayuga Street, while Volney resident Mrs. Sarah Howard visits family in Whitesboro. Christilee Sanford undergoes hospital observation in Syracuse after Memorial Hospital stay. Frank Brown visits relatives in Fulton. Raymond Wood spends days with Auringers in Sharps Corners. Nestle announces John W. Newlin Jr. will be assistant plant manager at Fulton factory starting June 1.
S. Sgt. Charles Bellinger and Mrs. Bellinger have returned to his base at Fort Lee, Virginia, after visiting relatives here.
The Fulton Connie Mack team faces the Valley Men's Club of Syracuse Sunday at 1 30 p.m. at Recreation Park. Fulton, sponsored by the Fulton Boosters, opened the season last Saturday with a win over Oneida and will be on the road for the next two games after the Sunday matchup.
Fulton Barney Scurti was elected faithful navigator of St. Joseph's Council Fourth Degree Assembly Knights of Columbus. Other officers chosen include Robert Dings faithful admiral Warren Jenkins faithful captain Joseph Fox faithful pilot A R Federick faithful comptroller John Terranova inside sentinel Tom Larkin outside sentinel and Rev Frederick Lagoe faithful friar.
A fragment notes cash benefits dependent on a family member's work status and substantial earnings. It hints at eligibility rules where benefits may change if a family member is employed or earns above a threshold. The text is incomplete and lacks identifiable names or places.
The Sunday 10 a m service at the Methodist church will feature a sermon titled On Finding the Way by The Rev. The service includes greetings for Mrs Gerald Earle and Elizabeth Hamlin. An upcoming July 6 wedding for Miss Christine Tillapaugh and Glen A is announced with reception and farewell for Rev. James Capen of St Johns Episcopal Church. A 11 a m Congregational sermon by Rev Norman F Tsaman titled Under Obedience precedes choir music. The bulletin also mentions youth conferences to Lisle and summer morning services at 10.00 from July through August, plus VFW Post 5540 meeting rescheduled to July 11. The Rev Jerome A Ward is interim chaplain at St Josephs Hospital Alton and expected home in August.
Pulaski obituary notes Mrs. McChesney sided with daughter Mrs Helen Laurence for last six years. A Pulaski native, she lived much of her life here and was a Pulaski Baptist Church member. Surviving include three daughters and 15 great grandchildren. Services 3 p.m. Sunday at Taylor-Vida Funeral Home Pulaski officiated by Rev Edward Van Derhey. Burial in Pulaski Cemetery. Calling hours 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Fulton police searched Saturday for a car reported stolen by Lyle Howard. The theft occurred between 11:30 p.m. and 11:50 p.m. Friday in a parking lot near the Fulton Post Office.
Aileen Mary Maxon died Thursday June 27, 198. She was the wife of the late Frederick J. Manon. Services and interment at St. Peter's Cemetery. Residence details and burial times provided but obscured by OCR errors.
Continued page one report describes civilians miscast as shells victims, Saigon civil defense drills, and a major air and naval bombardment near Haiphong. It notes U S Marines dismantling Khe Sanh base and abandonment to a mobile striking force. Rail disruption in Red China raises questions about flood disorder or policy splits ahead of Paris talks.
Daimler is credited with inventing the gasoline carburetor in 1876, marking a milestone in automotive technology. The development contributed to internal combustion efficiency and the early evolution of engine design.
Fulton coeducational mission school camp set by the Northern York Conference of the Methodist Church at Camp Aldersgate Brantingham New York July 13 to 17 with registration Saturday and ending after July 17 The theme is Renewed and Sent Forth Prepared by director Aldersgate Brantingham NY 18812 for men and women who will work
Abolish lagoon orders is discussed as a step to improve future evaluation. The article notes the need for clearer guidelines and better assessment methods to inform potential policy changes. No specific figures or entities are provided in the readable text.
Army Private First Class Charles F. Adams was assigned June 15 to Company B of the 8th Support Battalion, 196th Infantry Brigade, American Division near Chu Lai, Vietnam, serving as a mechanic.
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