The Grape Belt and Chautauqua Farmer du lieu suivant : Dunkirk, New York • Page 2

WESTFIELD, Walter 36 Franklin street, who has an employee of the Westfield Post Office has recently retired after 35 years of faithful service. Mr. Curtis route carrier covering Route 2 which is a. 41-mile stretch, averaging some 15,000 miles a year. During the first 10 years of his THE GRAPE BELT, Dunkirk, Westfield Mail Men Retiring N.

Friday, July 10, 1958 work, he kept three horses as it necessary in the spring, fall and winter to the team in order to make the deliveries over the bad roads. In the summers he used a car. Especially in the early days as carrier it was not uncommon for Mr. Curtis to drive back into town to summon a doctor for some urgently sick patient along Another friends request est, that he fulfilled for and patrons was going to the bank for them many business. times to transact their And still another was delivering groceries for the ALL CANNING LIDS ARE NOT ALIKE! Ball DOME ways better! 1 EASIER TO it -feel it hear it! 2 Firm RED Rubber no hard tightening needed.

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$3.59 your best buys BLANKET farm women along the way. In his years of duty he has found and rescued three persons who have had accidents in lonely places, and who without his aid might have been left to die. Quilting Bee Service Invariably in the winter when the snow was too deep to get his car through, Mr. Curtis recalls, how he trudged through the gulf carrying two or three bats of cotton which he was taking to some lady along the route, who was doubtless having a quilting party that evening. These snowy he would often be carrying two milk cans also, this in addition to his mail.

And speaking of mall, Mr. Curtis said, he has seen all kinds, including letters with no address at ally on the envelope. Mr. Curtis has seen much im-1 provement in the roads over the years. He has also seen who were babies when he started work, grow up and have families of their own to whom he delivers mail.

Mr. Curtis has worked under five postmasters, with Edward Skinner serving two terms, the, late Bannister; the late Vern Card; Gibbs, acting postmaster; and the incumbent Fred Richardson. For 18 years he has been secretary of the Rural Letter Carriers association of Chautauqua county. Though the work has been hard, particularly in the winter months, Mr. Curtis has thoroughly enjoyed his work, and the fine group of patrons whom he met daily.

Charles Ohrn Retires Charles Ohrn, postal clerk, retired on Tuesday, June 30, from the Westfield Posts Office, after having served He started his career on May 18, 1918 under Postmaster Ed Skinner, who served non-consecu-1 tive terms. Other postmasters whom he worked under are the late 1 C. J. Bannister, the late, Vern Card, acting Postmaster, Gibbs, and the present 'Postmaster. Fred Richardson.

Excellent rood, Dinner Maste and Nitely Entertainment The WHITE INN During his first months, he was given the route which Arthur Brown had previously had. This was outside the city carriers and inside the rural routes. In the good days he would, cover his miles on a bicycle, in stormy weather, the old horse and buggy would be called into action. He was only on the route for a short time when was given the position of money, order clerk, hanIdling all registered mail, assisted and money orders. He also at the stamp window during rush periods.

Mr. and Mrs. Ohrn reside at 110 Elm street, Westfield. They have two children, Mrs. Ethelyn Walker and Mr.

Lawrence Ohrn of Westfield. These two men were feted Wednesday evening at a dinner party held at the Barcelona Inn. a. Cherry Creek died Wednesday, July 1, 1953 at 7 p.m. at the home of his daughter, Mrs.

Edward Pickup. He was born July 25, 1870 in Cherry Creek. He is survived by his wife, Mary Gilray Corey, two daugh-1 ters, Mrs. Grace Pickup and Miss Bertha Corey, all of Cherry Creek; two granddaughters, Mrs. Betty Selfert of North Boston, N.

and Mrs. Elizabeth Peters and one great-grandson, Stephen Peters of Cherry Creek. Family Gathering Mr. and Mrs. Warner Steward held a family gathering Sunday at their home on Raymond Hill.

was first time since 1941 that all the family had been together. Those from away were Mrs. Richard Steward, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Steward, Mr.

a and Mrs. John Burbridge, daughter, Susan, and son, John Robert, of North Tonawanda; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Steward and son, Douglas, and Miss I Dorothy Steward of Buffalo. Mr.

and Mrs. Donald Miniger and daughters, Brenda and Diane of Busti; Mr. and, Mrs. John Wolford of Bradford, Mr. and Mrs.

Carl Steward of Dayton, and Miss Frances Steward Fredonia. Mrs. Helen Steward of South Dayton was also a Earl E. Corey Earl E. Corey, 82, Cherry Creek dinner guest.

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and Mrs. Levi Bowen of Hartfield and Mrs. Louis Howard and son, Lester of Dayton. Personals Mrs. Harlow Schutts Boynton Beach, and his mother, Mrs.

Mary Schutts of Otto called Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Goosman, Mrs. Donna Fra-ing vel of Rochester called on nesday at Goosman's. Sonya and Donald Steward of Mayville were guests Thursday and Friday at Henry Steward's and Erie Traphagan's.

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Ware of Jamestown spent Wednesday with Mr. and Traphagan and they had dinner at Barcelona and called at Maxsons near Forestville. Mrs.

Alta Fowler spent Tuesday with her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Eaton at West Falls, and left Wednesday to work for of months for Dr. G. Lester at Chautauqua. Mrs.

Sandra Haight and sons of Fredonia, spent several days last week with Mrs. Alta Fowler. Dan Colvin is attending school at Cranberry Lake in connection with Forestry work at Syracuse university. Mr. and Mrs.

Stuart Law of Jamestown guests last Sunday of Mrs. were, Hickok. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pattison entertained at a family gathering in honor of their children, who were confirmed Sunday morning at St.

Elizabeth's church. The Protestant Vacation Bible school has an average daily attendance of 147. Their closing program will be held Friday evening at in the Methodist church, July 10. Parents and friends are invited to attend. Mr.

James Rowe of Buffalo was guest soloist at the Methodist church Sunday morning. Airman First Class Gene Frost is slowly improving at Maxwe.J Air Force Base hospital, Montgomery, Alabama. The and club met last Wednesday evening with Mrs. Gertrude Richardson. Bridge followed an 8 o'clock.

dessert for 16 present. On July 4, the firemen and auxiliary sponsored a celebration which included a ball game, between Cherry Creek and Frewsburg teams in the afternoon softball with Ellington here at 6:30. Fireworks at dark were enjoyed by a large crowd. Auxiliary sold hot dogs, pop and ice cream. Balcoms Corners and Villenova Church News: The Sunday school attendance contest in the Wesleyan Methodist Church on Ball Hill came to a close Sunday when the junior girls won on the closing day.

Due to the primary department having highest score for six weeks in succession, the banner was awarded permanently to them. Plans are under way for another similar contest to be held in the autumn. Personals Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barker were Mrs.

Helen Lawrence, of Saunders Corners, Mrs. Clarence Campbell, of Perrysburg, and Mr. and Mrs. Alvah Barker, of Wesley. Herbert D.

Benson, of Forestville, and Loren Benson, of Niagara Falls, attended the funeral Mrs. Ina Phillips Sunday afternoon and also called on Mrs. Ethel Davison. Miss Fern Carpenter is spending the week with Mr. and Mrs.

Maurice Carpenter at Belfast. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Carpenter were overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs.

Perry Christy at Titusville, July 4. Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Ecker were Ronald Lude mann, Mr. and Mrs.

James Curren, and Mrs. Pierce, of Fredonia, Mrs. Bessie Ecker, and Mrs. Philip Hebner, of Forestville, Mrs. Mildred Chapman and children, of Jamestown, and.

Mrs. Herman Warner. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sassalo and Mrs.

Mabel Ecker, of Dunkirk have been guests of Mrs. Nellie Wilson. Mrs. Glenn Phillips and daughter, were guests of Mrs. Arthur Hall at Perrysburg Monday, July 6.

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Tanner, and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Dye, of Forestville, were recent guests of Mr.

and Mrs. C. M. Nobles. Mr.

and Mrs. Greeley Thompson entertained a group of friends at a picnic dinner Saturday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Graves, of Perrysburg, Mr. and Mrs.

Warren Graves, of Gowanda. and Mrs. Elinore Newcomb, of Cherry Creek, have. been guests of Mr. and Mrs.

Paul Phillips. Miss Sharon of Collins Center, spent July 4 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dye. and Mrs.

Roger Danker, and son, Henry, Frank Danker, and George Sager, spent Sunday with and Mrs. Lewis Yanchzy at Arcade, Miss Linda Moore, of Dayton, spent Thursday with Miss Bar. bara Dayton. Mrs. Paul Phillips and Mrs.

Elinore Newcomb visited Mrs. Louise Nobles at Forestville Friday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Greeley Thompson, and. daughter, and Earle Thompson, were guests of Mr.

and Mrs. Arthur Wallace at Greenfield, Sunday. Earle Thompson remained for an indefinite time at the Wallace home. Miss Fern Carpenter, who spent the week with relatives in Titusville and Spartansburg, returned home. Sunday, Mr.

Frank Carr, Miss Frances Carr, Arlene and Bonnie McClimons, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Carr, and family, and David Griffis, all of Erie, were guests of Mr. and' Mrs. Miles Wolfe during the week end.

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Penfield, and Barbara Dayton, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mosher in South Dayton at: a picnic supper Sunday evening.

Sunday night, July 5, supper was served at the Villenova picnic grounds, at a party in honor of Pic. Miles Jones, of Camp LeJeune, N. who has been spenda leave with relatives. Guests were present from Westfield, Dun. kirk, Markhams and Villenova.

Mr. and Mrs. Allan Tatchell, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Howard and Mr.

and Mrs. Richard Howard, and family, attended the Howard reunion at Lake Erie State Park Saturday. A 4th of July picnic was held at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Ernest Crowell. Both luncheon and dinner were served to guests from Forestville, Silver Creek, Irv.

ing the afternoon and evening. Covers were laid. for 27. Miss Colleen Hall, Perrysburg, has been the house guest of Mr. and Mrs.

Glenn. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Meadows, of Dunkirk, spent the fourth with Mr. and Mrs.

Walter Crowell. The Misses Christy, who have been the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Carpenter returned to their home in Spartansburg, Sunday. Mrs.

Esther Easterly and Allen union Easterly at the attended home of the Mr. Abbey and reMrs. Ralph Mosher in South Dayton, July 4. Mr. and Mrs.

John Schlick, of Westfield, and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley McDaniels, of Silver Creek, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles, McDaniels.

Mrs. George Nobles, and family, in company with Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Nobles, of Clevelairs: 0., Louise were Nobles dinner at guests Forestville Friday evening. Mrs.

Clifton Farnham, and children, Mrs. Greeley Thompson, and daughter, spent the 4th with Mr. and Mrs. Ransom Farnham Brocton, at Mr. and Mrs.

Miles Wolfe were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Griffis at Erie, Pa. Mr. and Mrs.

Albert Oliver, of Miami, and Mr. and Mrs. Randall Geiger, of Fredonia. were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs.

Fred Gage Friday evening. Mr. and Charles Barker were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Orlie Felt Sunday.

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