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The Post-Standard from Syracuse, New York • Page 38

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i ntensive Hunt Pressed For A town Last Seen nn i 1 uesday at Homestead MALONE The search for a 72-year-old Watertown man, missing from a Fayette Road home south of Malone since Tuesday afternoon, continued through Wednesday, but as of 4 p.m., no trace of the man had Visits Wf own rirfoy McEwen Plans Tour Of Five NNY Counties been found. State police identified the man as Hobert Webber, Arsenal St. Road, Watertown. Assisting police in the search were volunteers from the Malone Callfire- men, Owls Head-Mountain View Fire Department, Malone Village Fire Department, Radio clubs, a snowsled search unit and a number of area residents. Also participating were Troop bloodhounds.

The intensive hunt for Webber, a retired carpenter, began late Tuesday afternoon, continued until dark and was resumed Wednesday morning. Police said Webber is 5 feet 4, weighs 164 pounds, is partially bald and wears glasses. When last seen, he was wearing a blue-striped, long-sleeved shirt, blue pants and brown shoes. The search was being concern trated in the Chasm Falls- Duane area, which is heavily wooded in many places. Webber formerly lived in the area and at the time he disappeared was visiting- the old family homestead on Fayette Road.

Special to The Post-Standard WASHINGTON Rep. Robert C. McEwen will visit five Northern New York counties during August to attend county fairs, address service clubs, make a industrial tour, and speak at a variety of dinners and luncheons. According to word released from his office here Wednesday, McEwen begins his activities in the 31st District at the Jefferson County Fair in Watertown Friday afternoon and evening, where he will speak at the Landing, and return to Washington Monday morning. He is scheduled to attend the Oswego County Fair at Sandy Creek Aug.

8 and the St. Law- Also that day, and on Aug. 21 McEwen will make an extensive tour of Clinton County industries. The iour, arranged by M. rence County Fair at Gouver-jScottie Aspinall, executive vice neur Aug.

to tour exhibits and president of the Pittsburgh grounds and deliver speeches at the grandstands. ta He also is scheduled to speak Aug. 9 at a luncheon meeting of the 2nd District delegates of the American Federation of Government Employes at Violi's Restaurant in Massena. The congressman is expected grandstand before the eveninglto be back in Watertown Aug. program, and tour the grounds! 16 to address the annual dinner and exhibits.

McEwen will be the guest of the Thousand Island Bridge Authority Sunday for the second annual highland games at the International Field of the Thousand Islands Bridge, Collins meeting of the graduates of Deibert's business school at the Hotel Woodruff, and has accepted an invitation to address a joint meeting of the Plattsburgh Area Chamber of Commerce, will take him to nearly 20 plants and factories. McEwen will attend the Franklin County Fair in Malone Aug. 22, tour exhibits and grounds and speak before the grandstand program scheduled for that evening. He is scheduled to attend the annual clambake of the Jefferson County Republican Committee Aug. 23 at Sackets Harbor.

The congressman also plans to schedule district office hours and conduct radio and televi- 'X i kti ii Blue Water Regatta More than 10,000 persons turned out Sunday for the llth annual Blue Water Regatta conducted on Lake St. Lawrence at Waddington. Inboards, outboards and skip jacks were featured in the big race spon-i sored annually by the Waddington Volunteer Fire; Department. vj Bishop Lists Fund Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs on sion interviews during the Au- 20. gust congressional recess.

Drum GI i. Found Shot To Death -WATERTOWN A Camp Drum soldier was found dead in Headquarters Company supply room shortly after 4 p.m. Wednesday," apparently a suicide. Military officials said he was found lying on the floor in the northeast corner of the supply room in which he worked as a supply clerk. There were no witnesses to the death, spokesmen said.

Death was caused by a gunshot wound to the head-by a caliber semi-automatic weapon, and the soldier-was pronounced dead by a medical officer on the scene. The post provost marshal and the state police were reported still investigating the fatal shooting late Wednesday night. Camp Drum officials said the name of the soldier is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Watertown zone state troopers said the gun was found at the scene of the soldier's death, and its origin was being traced through the serial number. Troopers said the dead man had spoken to his co-workers in the supply room only 15 minutes before his body was found.

LOCAL NEWS George JC Stoayzc, Stalt Editor LEWIS WATERTOWN Dan Carty, Asst. JEFFERSON oses 14 THE POST-STANDARD, July 31,1969 Signups For Voters i 'j ff. Listed OGDENSBURG Bishop Stanislaus J. Brzana has announced this week that the 1969 Inspecting, Reserve Officers Bishop's Fund appeal throughout the Diocese of Ogdcnsburg in September will support the Diocesan vocation program, the department of radio and television of the diocese and the bishop's charity fund plus the Newman program for college students. Last week, Bishop Brzana stated that this year's Bishop Fund appeal will be for a Christian formation program in the diocese, also including the education of priests with support for Wadiiams Hall, the religious education program of the diocese, and tuition scholarships to Catholic schools for deserving students.

Last month the bishop appointed the Rev. C. John McAvoy of Wadhams Hall to be the diocesan director of vocations. In announcing this appointment, the bishop pointed out that one's career in life is an important part of voca- jtion to be a Christian. The vocation program wili help young people''find their calling in life, Rain Curs Concert Short Repeat Due Tonight Oi Scottish Recital ALEXANDRIA BAY Dark clouds and a slight drizzle failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the 300 persons who attended the Piping and Highland Dance Recital Sunday afternoon at International Field.

Because the program had to be cut short due to a sudden downpour, it will be repeated at 7 p.m. Thursday. The concert, which will take place again at International Field at the U. S. approach to the 1000 Islands Bridge, will be combined with the closing cere- chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs and all kinds of beverages and beer, and concessions will offer a variety of Scottish woolens and souvenirs.

Rear Adm. Robert G. Burke, United States Navy Reserve, commander of the New York Naval Militia, inspects the officers of the Surface Division 3 18 (S) of Ogdensburg during his recent annual visit. r' Post Engineer Cited at Drum CAMP DRUM Maj, John Raffaele, post engineer at Camp Drum since 1967, was presented the Meritorious Service Medal by Coi. Thomas J.

Gendron, post commander, in ceremonies this week. Maj. Raffaele will leave next month for a new assignment with the Eighth Army in Seoul, Korea. He is the author of a five- year plan for the camp's i and maintenance needs through 1171, and of another study of the camp's needs through 1W1. School Aide Ends 25-year Service HARRISVILLE Miss Dorothy Hickey is retiring after 25 years' service in the Harrisville Central School District, having been employed by the district begin- ning July 1, 1944 as school tax collector and later serving as secretary in the high school office.

Prior to being employed by the school district, Miss Hickey was employed In the local post office for nine years, from August, 1934 to August, 1943, first as a clerk and later as assistant postmaster under the late Charles Hogan. She also served several years as a volunteer worker in Harris ville Free Library. Following her retirement, Miss Hickey plans to move to Schenectady. Weather Mostly swnay aM tamM TNHMday. High la the low to mM Ms.

Fair Thnwtoy algit, Law near M. Fair with son a I FrMar. Tap O'Reilly As Professor WATERTOWN A former city i Lawrence O'Reilly, has been named associate professor at the College of Agriculture at the University of Illinois. O'Reilly has been on leave from State University College at Cortiand while doctoral studies in counseling and personnel administration at State University College at Albany. The former Watertown man, his wife and four daughters plan to leave for Champaign, 111., next month.

His work will involve establishing a statewide health education program. WINS 2-YEAR GRANT NATURAL BRIDGE Roger Draper, non of Mr. and Mrs. James Draper, has been awarded a federal fellowship grant for two years of study in educational research at Albany SUC. In August he will receive a master's degree in administration and supervision from Oswego SUC.tA 1162 graduate of Carthage Central School and a 1M6 graduate of Oswego, he taught junior high English at South Jefferson Central School, Adams, (he last three years.

2 Pools to Close For Swim Meet WATERTOWN Park pool will be closed until 2 p.m. Friday to allow for preparations for the Canadian-American swim meet, the recreation department said Wednesday. The pool will be closed for public swimming Saturday and Sunday because of the meet. John Adams pool also will be closed after the morning session Saturday, and'will remain closed until Monday morning because the staff will be involved in the swim meet. On Vietnam Duty MASSENA Roger W.

Root, equipment operator I.e. is serving in Vietnam with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 58. particularly in lives dedicated to the service of others. The Rev. John Downs, pastor of St.

Francis Xavier Church, Redwood, is the new director of i radio and television in the diocese. This department works with the radio and television stations of the diccese to present meaningful Christian grams of current interest, involving priests, religious sisters and lay people. The Newman program of the Diocese. of Ogdensburg provides parish life for the students attending 10 colleges in the diocese. The Rev.

James Phalon has been appointed by Bishop Brzana as pastor to the college communities in Potsdahi, the Rev. Daniel Keefc in Pittsburgh, and the Rev; James Flattery in Canton. Naval Militia Honors Brett For Service WATERTOWN First Ward Supervisor James E. Brett was honored as the State Naval Mil- monies of the first season of theiitia's "man of the year" in cer- 1000 I a International School of Scottish Performing Arts. The year's courses end Friday.

Participating in the program will be Seumas MacNeill of Glasgow, Scotland, one of the world's leading piping instruc- UFtoMop Drive He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Root, 92 Water and the husband of Mrs. Olga L. Root, San Jose, Costa Rica.

Homeporled at Davisville, R. the battalion fa engaged in construction for Marine Corps and Army units in 1st Corps area. Battalion 58 is serving in Vietnam for the third time since it was commissioned in March, 1M. CARTHAGE Plans for the 1969 campaign of the United Fund of Wilna and Champion Inc. will be outlined by the new campaign chairman, Charles J.

McGraw, at the annual summer meeting of the fund's board of directors at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Carthage office of Marine Midland Trust Co. of Northern New York. McGraw succeeds Hugh A. Gilbert, who replaced Wallace A.

Gcbo as president. directors will be corned, and vacancies on the board will be filled. tors; James L. McKenzie of Aberdeen, Scotland, a renowned Highland dancer, and Gary Allan of. Brock ville, Ont, an authority on drumming.

MacNeill's repertoire will range from early martial and classical. pipe tunes to more recent music reminiscent of modem jazz. The dances by McKenzie range from the Seann Triubhas, with its ballet movements, to popular jigs. A virtuoso performance on the drums by Gary Allan will round out the program. The Thursday evening concert is a kind of preliminary to one of the major events of the summer season in the 1000 Islands the International Highland Games, to be staged all day Sunday, at International Field.

For event, 30 pipe bands and about 200 dancers are expected to. compete for championship prizes, and medals. The procession of the massed bands and dancers in their colorful clan kilts for the official ceremonies beginning at 1:30 y.m. is a memorable spectacle. Piping and dancing competitions, both in groups and as individuals, are in constant gress all day in various sections of the field.

This wide expanse of green grass, trees and shrubbery bordering on the blue wa- of the St. Lawrence offers a uniquely, picturesque setting for a day of family fun and a i ni t. Refreshment booths will serve barbecued emonies Tuesday night at the Hotel Woodruff. A -certificate "in recognition of and appreciation for outstanding service rendered the New York Naval Militia" was presented to Brett by Rear Admiral Robert G. Burke, who was here Tuesday on an inspection tour.

The certificate read, in part, "Your to the security of our state and nation is in keeping with the finest traditions of American patriotism and loyalty." It was only the second such award ever made to a city resi dent, the first going to City Councilman Charles W. Hayes in 1967. Brett, who also is station manager of radio station WOTT here, served 11 years in the Navy and Air Force. He was stationed in Alaska, Washington, p. Massachusetts and saw service in Korea during the Korean War, WATKRTOWN The office of the Jefferson County Bparcl of Etectittis in the County Building, 175 Arsenal open 9 a.m.

to 4 p.m. Morijay through Friday for istration of new voters. i Anyone whose 21st birthday falls on or before Nov. 5 -inay register. Anyone who changed residen'ce is requited by the electon law to re-register to be able lo vote, even.3-"he has moved within the sameTetec- tion district.

Persons who. have moved from another county or another state into Jefferson Coufity must register by Monday able to vote in the general tion Nov. 4. Jefferson County's deadline for central registration County Board of is Sept. 2.

Thereafterrvot- ers may register in tlieir district from noon to Oct. 2', or from 10 'id 8 p.ml Oct. 4. Applications for for service men and tfieir families are available Board of Elections office. -r-i Horrisvilie Firm Elects HARRISVILLE The Harris ville Manufacturing at Us annual meeting re-elected the following directors: Doran E.

Waugh, Lyle E. Burgess and Frederick H. Wheeler, Harrii- ville; Paul Merz, Castorland; Lavi P. M. Gay lord, Low ville; Adiromtock's Museum Rood ond Roil Building Governor to Talk at Friday Dedication BLUR MOUNTAIN LAKE followed bv a buffet dinner for SENIOR CITIZENS DANCE CARTHAGE thins of Indian Htm, NIta and will be guests the Twin Village Senior Citi- lens Glob for a iiMie dance at p.m.

Thursday krady Acres Community Room, hefrashmeirts bt served. Music will be furnished br ArnoM family of Natural Although iherc about fn wfwfl the teal by 1411 tfrtfi wife tly ftbmil ifl thtt Dedication ceremonies far tht new Road and Rail the members and guests'. Two of the five major rooms tion Building at the AdfnMtfcfcjin the new but Win will be open 41 4t Mto. Museum will be Friday, with Rockefeller delivering the address He will speak that afternoon lo members and gwcsts of tht Adirondack Historical Association (AHA), which operates the state -chartered edntational in- The is to make a brtef (rmr of the pus with Harold K. of Hlw MmmtAta AHA of thf TfmpwfiTy Mfidy wi fhfc Ad Ttw will to visftars the day after the dedication.

The remainder of the hutMtng is expected to be opened later in the season, according to J. SwHmf director. i transporiation in those days, and particularly so in this re mote, mountainous region. the mdrodudory room of the bvilrffnir, which will be opened Saturday, this dependence will interior once again will be on view and wilt move freely through a typical "meet- Ing the train" scene, with wagons, snrrrys a stagecoach drawn up at the platform and be dramatized by four even IflclMmg a tin Adlrtm- completed the Road and Rail Transportation a doctor's cutler, a tinsmith's wagon, a milk delivery sleight and a hearse. Also open lo this will cMtecttan of more than JNI horw-drawn cntrftctenstfe of the ctrfy days in the Adirondack.

tolly conceived displays will If KM! fate ftew of A mil KfWH Wftfl (wHilt MtftJti laAavAjt Iflc IflJI SB fOf weekend will he the "Railroad whfeh will provide the pramf climax for when (he exhlfrfffon rendy. This room completely the private Pollmon car wfricft hwft trcen one of (he 8 nwm It ww movwi in Iu phMh mthojiwiy wrf dock station hovse. Several yearn of planning have gone into the btrikhng and presentation of the story horse-drawii inmsportttlOA in the Adlfnndacks. Mvsevnt officials tefteve the lorgett m- eimMthm devoted fo stibjett the comtry. The bfilHVlng designed by Yofk Cllt, Awl cvmatmted TV vv vl Newlyweds Back From Montreal HARRI5V1LLE Mr.

and Mrs. Norman tec Santimaw returned from a wedding trip to Montreal, where they several days following their marriage July 13 In the Presbyterian Star Lake. Mrs. Sonoma Is the former Linda Carol Ante, of Mr. and 'Mrs.

nabcrt State Street. SM from Harrtsriflt CavM School in 1M7 and from Jcffmafi Cow numif? Coflfege Waterfawfi, i Sunftnaw is the son of Mr mis. ff Howard N. techier and ic Colloca, Gouverneur. with Waugh as chairman.

Also re-elected were the following administrative officers: Wheeler, president; Waugh, vice president, and Lyle E. Bur gess, secretarytretBvrer. The Harrisville Manufacturing Corp. is located on Washington street near the abandoned. St.

Regis paper mill. ft Florida Picnic Scheduled Aug. 7 SANDY CREEK tfie animal Jtfftrasp Oswtio Coonty FwtMti picnic wflll fcc.it 1 p.m. 7 at Stffcirk Malt Park at the cabin on the Wifl. Everyone who has been to Florida and thetr Mends or gvetts are imrfttd and asked to taltt mcrN 4Mk to past, table Doctor Wini Variance tot Set Up Office CARTHAGE After a hearing Tuesbday night, the Zoning Appeals Board of the Jftl- lage of Carthage grantedrDr.

Charles T. Fox's request variance from the village zoning i The action clears the way. for Dr. Fox to purcMse the residential property of Phillip Cerroni on West which he plans to convert to offices for His medJcal. and surgical practice.

The zoning board that off-street parking shoukTbe provided for at six cars, and that parking on Street Road, in the vidnity of doctor's office, should be projilbtt- Members of the board, are Charles N. Hale, chainpan; Benedict L. Hansek and Fifmeis E. Murphy, secretary. Area Deaths JAMES H.

CONAWAY PAMELIA Serricei for James H. Conaway, died Tuesday at Mercy. Hospital, will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Frederick Brothers Funeral Home Evans Mills. Burial will be in Parish Road Cemetery, Route 4, Watertown.

MM. LOU McEVOY WATERTOWN Senrptes for Mrs. Lou Whateri McKoy, formerly of this dty, died Sunday in Passalc, were conducted Wednesday, with burial in St. Nicholas' Cemetery, Lodi, N. J.

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