Celebrates 81st Birthday of Syracuse Civic Fixture
Lawrence Van Dusen, retired funeral director, former city councilman and county supervisor, marked his 81st birthday at Crouse-Irving Memorial Hospital after a fainting incident at First United Methodist Church. A longtime Syracuse downtown presence since 1920, he now mentors civic groups and previously taught at Syracuse University's Maxwell School.
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Maxwell School
Joe Ganley 40th birthday celebration noted in Syracuse area
Local column records Joe Ganley marking his 40th birthday with family at home. Includes mentions of his wife Diane LaBarre Hamilton daughter Karen Wegmans employee and son Mark 14. Also notes Karen’s upcoming 22nd birthday and various community notices and requests.
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St. Anthony’s High
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Nixon Gear Co
Three No Trump Wins After Greedy Club Play
In a bridge deal, Avatice rises with gold like the theme. A vulnerable game featured a greedy play by declarer that backfired as defenders gained the advantage. Opening lead was Club 10, with West holding K93 and East Q1085. South showed 109R642. The final contract was three no trump, with the club suit potentially valuable and South’s high cards building the long suit.
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Senior Forum By Paul Hightower
A reader asks how to handle a wife who works after her husband retires. The advice notes you cannot force a liberated woman to quit but suggests discussing retirement vacations, possible part time work, and a home-focused pattern to preserve companionship. Life changes. allow her to explore and adjust.
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Taxidermist and apprentices mount wildlife trophies
Rudy Braun, owner of Trophymaster Taxidermy and Tanning, has worked ten years as a professional taxidermist and trained as an apprentice twelve years ago. Apprentice Larry Jaswick, age seventeen, attaches buck antlers to a mold while Braun, his partner, and six unpaid helpers mount trophies in a workshop setting.
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Sketches By Ben Burroughs on Hidden Wounds and Silence
A verse by Ben Burroughs explores how insults wound the spirit yet provoke restraint. It notes a rare explosion when a meek, innocent target triggers a loud outburst, urging peers to refrain from knocking others.
Penny Trick Restores Scratched Vinyl Floors
Mrs W M writes that a neighbor suggested compressing vinyl floor scratches with a penny to close the wounds. She notes the plastic top coating can be pressed to nearly hide the scratches, and adds she also used a spoon to press them flat. The neighbor jokes the penny isn’t worth much anymore.
Will Rogers Quips On Politics And Money
The almanac notes a Will Rogers quip that politics has grown so costly it takes much money just to be beat in an election. It captures his satirical take on campaign finance and political theater.
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Sally’s teen pregnancy decision and family dialogue
Sally, a high school senior, becomes pregnant and considers abortion but seeks parental guidance. Her father’s measured response leads her to choose to keep the baby and place it for adoption. Now a college student, she finds comfort in the happiness of the adoptive parents. The piece urges teen and parent reflection on communication, life, and family support.
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