In Years Past
¯ In 1908, for the first time in the history of political conventions, an attempt would be made to moderate the temperature in the hall where the Democratic National Convention was to be held in Denver in the coming week. Snow would be used for that purpose. ¯ A letter had been received from H.M. Clarke of the Chautauqua County Fair Association stating that, contrary to the general understanding, the legislature at the last session failed to make any appropriation for county fairs. There was every reason to believe this would be the death blow to the county fairs throughout New York state. ¯ In 1958, the Buffalo Office of the State Department of Public Works was sending investigators to the scene of a construction project near Cassadaga where two workmen were killed when they were pinned between two large concrete walls. One of the walls, investigators said, gave way and fell against the other while the workmen were stripping wood forms from them. The project was part of a $2,265,00
» Full StoryLocal Students Graduate From University Of Pittsburgh At Bradford
BRADFORD, Pa. — Two hundred forty students at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford were named to the dean’s list for the spring semester. To qualify for the dean’s list, full-time students must have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average durin
» Full StoryJefferson Middle School Raises Money For Humane Society
Jackie Dellahoy and Sharlene Seekings, Jefferson Middle School eighth-graders, are pictured presenting Jeff Lubi, Chautauqua County Humane Society’s executive director, with a $350 donation while Walt Samick, Jefferson Middle School assistant princip
» Full StoryBarbershoppers To Hold Quilt Giveaway
A king-size quilt will be given away by the Jamestown Harmony Express chorus.
The proceeds will benefit the chorus music education program. The quilt is made of vintage material and was started in 1927, more than 80 years ago. The ‘‘Farm
Scouts Hold Food Drive
Boy and Cub Scouts from Pack 177 in Lakewood are pictured with cans donated during the pack’s yearly canned food drive. Local agencies told pack officials the agencies need food as well as Juicy Juice. At the pack’s May meeting, every scout brought i
» Full StoryKiwanis Names Terrific Kid For Falconer
Mackenzie Rodgers, sixth grade and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rodgers of Falconer, has been selected as the Falconer ‘‘Kiwanis Terrific Kid’’ for June.
Her favorite school subject is reading. She is interested in softball, bask
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Demolition Is Down
6th Street Progress
E-SCOW Regatta
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