Rural Life Institute Studies Rural Church Problems
More than 73 clergy and laymen from the Southern Tier gathered at Hartwick College for the first Rural Life Institute to discuss rural church challenges. Edger Mitchell of WGY urged shared stewardship of land and future generations, stressing church as a key agent in passing on values and peace. The keynote by Rev. Harry Graham of the New York State Grange urged maintaining the church’s spiritual role, while Rev. H H Mahl emphasized locating churches in business and educational hubs. Afternoon sessions split into five groups to address social, practical, and pastoral issues, with sponsors including the New York Grange and Cornell University Rural Life Institute among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oneonta
Rural Life Institute
Hadwick
Edger Mitchell
WGY
Mitchell
Faryt
Sr. Mitchell
All-Day Conference
Harry Graham
New York State Grange
Fort Plain
General Assembly
New York
State Grange
Orsego
Pomona
Grange
Rural Church Committee of
Wyoming
Wartwick College
Dre BL
Claude Hardy
Howard Williams
Harold C. Buckingham
Issersmith
Manerton
Front Row
Robert ‘M. Halbert
Gilbey
Village to Honor Dr. F. B. Collins
WEBSTUN Residents unite to raise funds for a memorial honoring Dr. Frank B. Collins who died from injuries after an automobile accident. Proceeds will buy a plaque for Webster Public Library, to be dedicated to him. Drive leaders list addresses on South Avenue for contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitt
Webster Public Library
Frank B. Collins
Memor
Sere
South Av
Mrsey
South Ay
Spencer Man Nabbed for Car Theft
Spencer resident Harold J. Marshall aged 37 was arrested on a first degree car theft charge stemming from an Aug. 30 theft in Spencer. Westchester County police, aiding Tioga County sheriff, took Marshall into custody after a prior Aug. 3 warrant for abandonment of children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owego
Westchester County Police
Tioga County Sheriff's Department
Harold J.marshall
Spencer
Ge and
Larieehy
Sheriff's Department
Marshalon
Westchester County
Latvians First DPs To Settle in Norwich
Norwich welcomes the Rosentals, a Latvian displaced family of four, sponsored by the First Baptist Church. Grand Jury delays. Marshall accused of stealing a coupe from Wit. Hiam Elo of Spencer Road. The Rosentals, with daughter Larisa 15 and Zalga, arrive after six years in DP camps in Germany. They left Latvia in 1944 after Mr Rosentals died in an accident. The family toured their new town and will enroll Larisa in Norwich High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Hiam Elo
Spencer Rd
West Hill
New Rochelle
Anson Dann
Norwich
Charles Grif
Rosentals
Algvine Rosentals
Slock
New York
Robert Towner
Latvia
Germany
First Baptist Church
Towner
Larisa
Norwich High School
Zalga
Shi
Bridge plan eyed to ease Susquehanna crossing
A resolution by the Board of Education of a centralized district south of Binghamton urges a new bridge across the Susquehanna between Conklin and Kirkwood. The current bridge is called a definite traffic hazard for schoolchildren and the hazardous railroad crossing near Conklin is cited. Officials estimate $510,000 for construction and seek state aid, with the Highway Committee to study the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
Conklin
Kirkwood
oBaid of Education
Broomell Board of Supervisors
Arnold E. Tyler
District Board of Education
Board of Education
Sherburne Budget Sets 1951 Chest Drive at $6000
The Sherburne Community Chest board adopted a $6,000 1951 budget. Oct 9–15 was set as Red Feather campaign week. New contributors include Pratt-Newton Memorial Home, Sherburne Fire Department for Pageant of Bands, and the Overseas Program CROP. Funds listed cover health, youth, church, hospital, and community events with various allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherburne
Sherburne Community Chest
Red Feather
Pratt-Newton Memorial
Sherburne Fire Department
Chrisian Rura
Americans Heart
American Cancer. Society
Boy Scouts
American Legion
Chenango Memorial
Flospital
Chase Memorial Hosptal
New Berlin
Lutheran Pastors Dine at Johnson City
Lutheran pastors from Southern Tier counties gathered at the Johnson City American Legion club for the third annual dinner and meeting. They shared stewardship ideas for fall programs, with mayor speakers Arthur Kinman Syracuse Fredel Utica and Melvin Yearke Johnson City addressing the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
American Legion
Ale Jayman
Arthur Kinman
Syracuse
Couple Wed In Russian Church Rites In Elmira Heights
Miss Mary Emel and William Bauman united in marriage at the Russian Orthodox Church in Elmira Heights. Rev Damian Krenel officiated with a double ring ceremony. The bride is linked to the Emelsxi and Grand Central Avenue Elmira Heights family. the groom to the Bauman family of Bullhead and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira
Mary Emel
William Bauman
Elmira Heights
Damian Krenel
Bauma
Frank Emelsxi
Grand Central Av
Elmira Heigh
Bauman
Hullethea
Marion Dethua
Elmira Considers Ban On Heavy Through Trucks
Elmira city council weighs two ordinances to ban through trucks over two tons on select streets. Debate notes hardship for some local businesses and relief for through traffic. Ordinances would restrict heavy trucks on nonconstructed streets, with several streets exempted from prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira
First District
Charles A. Emerich
Strachen
Center St
Lake St
Lackawanna Av
Crescent St
Lake
Lackatwanna
Maxwell Pl
Norton St
Stephens Pl
Lackawanna
E. Thurston St
Grand Central
Warren St
Olin Named As Head Of Highways In Otsego County
Otsego County Board of Supervisors names Francis S. Olin of Cooperstown deputy highway superintendent after the death of Emil W. Spurny of East Springfield. Olin has been a department foreman. the appointment follows a prior vetting dispute involving John A. Miller and Gordon H. Reynolds. A new eligible list and civil service exam are expected, as Miller has left for Delaware County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oneonta
Otsego County
Spurny
Civil Service
Highway Post
Oneonta Public Works
John, A. Miller
Gordon H. Reynolds
Coopers- Lown
Reynolds
Civil Service, Commission of
Miller
Delaware County Highway Department
Otsego
Sherburne Poultry Show Scheduled at Sherburne Inn
The 12th annual Sherburne Poultry Show will run October 7 to 9 at the Sherburne Inn garage. Club president Clark Van Dusen says entries look strong from a 1950 perspective and plans include several national meets alongside the local event. Walter Van Wiggerin is superintendent and Eugene Lathrop is secretary, with the 4 Hands Future Farmers highlighted and youth educational programs to be devoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherburne
Sherburne Inn
Clark van Dusen
Sherburne Poultry Fanciers Club
Walter van Wiggerin
Eugene Lathrop
Chemung Studies Building Project New County Offices Sought
The Chemung county officials eye a single new county office building to replace aging structures. A temporary plan would place offices in Lakes South Market area while old county buildings are razed. Officials from the Board of Supervisors Welfare Bureau and County Treasurer explored leasing Mohican Company space for a combined city and county office complex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemung Studies
Elmira
Board of Super-stations
Veterans Service
Bureeu
Ralph “D
Mohican
Court of Southport
Pany
Lakes
Citys
Library to Occupy New Quarters Soon
Elmira Heights plans move to leased 215 East 14th Street after repairs with ownership by P G Coribell of Kew Gardens Long Island. B Dunbar library trustees Catherine Connelly and Mrs Harry J Tuft approve, Thelma King to plan move. Arthur Hawley donates second floor store space since 1949 and continues use until building ready. Monthly rent and librarian salary funded by state aid and county funds. local groups asked to underwrite costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira. Heights
Arthur Hawley
Lbrary
Steele Memorial Library
Elmira
Heights
Fereecchief
Soweier
Ite
Chemung County
Evans
Mundy to Lead 1950 Chenango County Relief Drive
J Mundy of Norwich has been chosen to head the 1950 Chenango County drive for the Christian Rural Overseas Program. A farm to farm canvass will seek donations of farm products to aid overseas needy. Local committee to set up drop canvassing and organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwici
Joseph Mundy
Norwich
Chenango County
Christian Rural Overseas
Catholic Rural Life
World Relief
The
Church
Religous
Mundy
Rochester Jewish Congregations Welcome Year 5009 Series
Rochester Jewish congregations plan New Year observances marking Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in a schedule beginning tomorrow. Col. Louis G. Kellac chairs a World Trades of Atonement committee meeting of the Rochester Chamber of Commerce discussing the U S role in Reich. The event aims to highlight the era’s themes and include services across local synagogues with traditional rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Doing
Germany
Louis G. Kellac
the World’ Trades of
Seventy-Seven Nurses Graduate From Wilson Memorial
Thirty-seven young women, mostly Triple Cities residents, graduate from Wilson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in its 37th annual commencement at Johnson City High School. Diplomas are awarded by hospital administrator Robert Eckelberger after introductions by Rowena Hull. Mayor Donald Hock of Allentown delivers principal remarks. Beverly Fritsch provides organ music while the student chorus sings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Triple Cities
Wilson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
iDonald Hock
Allentown
Paw
Edward Jones
Beverly Fritsch
Charles L. Foster
Church of Blessed Sacrament
Fiorence Nightingale
Maxene Seaman
Dorothy Mae Atchston
Ellen Marie Barton
Jean Berry
Betty Lorraine Brink
Barbara Joy Ryan
Catherine Chomack
Bet Jane Christman
Reginamae “J. Cotter
Gladys Fl. Bankston
Shirley Ann Edwards
Joyce Winifred Fehr
Peanna Patricia Gaige
Eresa Hannon
Mathryina Hert
Delores Mi Taross
AL Ann Wrena
Also Mentioned on This Page
Southern Tier
In Institute
Rural Life ‘Institute
Hartwick College
Ed W. Mitchell
Kenneth Augue
Milford
Emma L Afoore
Laurens, Center
F. B. Collins
Town
Olin
Mir.olin
G. G. Engett
Jott
Welfare Department
Veterans’ Service Department
J . Mundy
Greene
Robert Wicox
Church of the Immacuate Conception
Louise Delaney
James ‘Delaney
Wilcox
Dudley R. Wilcox
Smyrna
U.S
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