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WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 19S1 W. Firemen Build 1st Stand At Fair nights and Sundays sance July 1, firemen from two ot Cnandalgua's volunteer fire companies have completed the first permanent concesslort stand to erected at the Ontario County; Fairgrounds. The new building, 24 feet wide and 18 feet deep was built by the Mutual Hook and Ladder Company the Erina Hose Company. The building will be used ag a Cemetery Memorials R. 0, JOHNSON GRANITE CO.

B. Main St. Phone 67 CURTICE FUNERAL HOME 344 North Main St. Phone '40 GAGE fakes poge- send typing i Smilh'Corona World's'fastest PORTABLE BRENNER'S 135 S. Main St.

Home Made FRESH PEACH ICE CREAM 39' A Quart POODIE SHOPPE 66 S. Canandalgna I concession stand at tho fair from which the firemen will sell hamburgers, hot dogs soft drinks etc. The building also sits nenr enough to the race Irack so that the firemen may be able to use during stock car mces on Sundays. The building was designed by Wallace Blake and Charles Twist, Archie Maxim was chairman for the Erlnas and Valdin B. Smith was chairman for the Hooks.

Both chairmen thanked the lornl merchants who donated items for the stand; and thanked the men ol their companies for the fine coop eration without which the building could never have been built. Erect Monument At School Site People will always remember the site of the old Union School in Canandaigua due to the efforts of the Board of Public Works and several Canandaigua merchants. A monument is being erected at the site under the direction of the board. When the two buildings were torn down, Supt. Rudolph Genthner of the BPW saved the cornerstones.

These two cornerstones are' be- included in the monument which will denote the spot on which the school stood. II. W. Keeney Company is supplying the cement, Thompson Lumber Yard is supplying the bricks, ana Brown and Hoyt is supplying the rest of the materials and labor. Candidate For Congress UTICA -ff--The Oneida County Democratic committee has endorsed Vernon E.

Olin, a farmer to be the party's candidate for Congress from the 34th District. A committee spokesman, announcing the action last niRht, said the Democratic committees of the two other counties of the district-Madison and Herimer--were cer tain to follow suit. The oncumbent, Rep- William R. Cassville, Republican, is a candidate for reelection. He has served in the House since 1950.

Olin, besides farming, serves as a. veterans' case worker in the Oneirii County Welfare Department. RONALD HART AGENCY Forms of Insurance" East Lake Koad Phone 13-15-31 Canandaigua, N. Y. I PRICE Shoe SAL: We're slashing our prices clearijig our Summer Stocks! Here is your opportunity fo make substantial Savings on Nationally Advertised Shoes for all the family FOR WOMEN Dress Casual $7,00 to SI2.00 VAlUOES FOR CHILDREN Dress Styles Sandals Values to $7.00 Headquarters ior Poll Parrot Shoes for Boys Girls Open Friday Nlffhf Til! 0 P.

M. Men's Summer Styles tlS' Sale $3,99 WALTERS Locals Mrs. William Wollfolk and daugh- tor, Mrs. John Alexander, Ann Arbor, will arrive Sunday to occupy their cummer home at Black Point, West Lake shore. Mr.

and Mrs. Ralph Andrews and daughter, Miss Janice Andrews, Jackson, and Mayor and Mrs. Joseph L. Andrews, Corning, visited Mrs. Oscar D.

Denney Monday at Canandalgua Health Home Gorham St. They entertained her at dinner at the White Swan, and all visited Granger Homestead. Mrs. Charles Wheat, Rochester, is the suest this week of her sister, Mrs. Fred Ferguson, Park PL Mr.

and Mrs. W. David Thompson and son, William, left today enroute to their home in Manila after spending a month at the Colmey cottage, East Lake visiting his mother and sister, Mrs. James H. Thompson, Bristol Center, and Mrs.

Charles J. Brown, 56 Catherine St. They will he guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs- Cliff Cisco, Albuquerque, N. before sailing from San Francisco, August 28.

Mrs. John J. Lindner and her brother, Charles S. Darrow, Catherine are entertaining his sister-in-law, Mrs. T.illian Lane, Troy.

Egbert Chapman, Memphis, has joined Mrs. Chapman, who is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Henry Osborne, Pearl Beach, West Lake shore.

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond E. Scott, Mayville, will be, weekend guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Maurice J. Scott, W. Lake to celebrate his father's birthday anniversary on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs.

Waller R. 'Ferguson and daughters, Misses Gail and Barbara Ferguson, Park return tonight' from New Hampshire where the girls have been spending a month at Ntshobe Camp. Mr. and Mrs. Ole Jensen and family.

White am entertaining his brother, Ib Jc-nsen, Mrs. Jensen and three sons, Moline, 111. All attended the wedding in Lockport Thursday of their sister Miss Isa Jensen and Edward Sicracki- ET2 Bradley J. Strait, who is spending a leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Clifford N. Strait, 40 Fort Hill expects to leave Sunday to rejoin his ship, the USS J. P. Kennedy, at Newport, R. I.

which leaves next week for several months at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Mrs. Silas Wright, Chevy is the guest of her I sister, Mrs. James J. McFadden, 73 Perry PI Mr.

and Mrs. John Peck W. Lake Tld, returned last night from a vacation at camp on Marble Lake, Ontario, Canada. Mr. and Mrs.

John Hilliard, Lyn- hrook, jU with Wendell W. Toomey and family S. Main St, cabled here by the death of Mr Hilliard's sister Mrs. Toomey. Mr.

and Mrs. Daniel McCarthy and sons, John, Daniel, and Henry, Brighton, are guests of her sister, Mrs. Robert G. Pease fam- Mr. Meath, 32 Perry PI.

Mrs. John C. Johnson and daughter, Nancy, W. Lake have returned from a week's visit with her sister, rs. Robert G.

Pease and family. Corning. Susan and John Johnson were with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Benedict F.

Mack, 165 W. Gibson St. Mrs. Ray W. Johnson, 44 Perry with Mr.

and Mrs. Jack Gaarde and three children, GIenview, return to Canandaigua Fnday after a sojourn at Oregon cottage, East Lake shore. 'A family reunion of Mrs. Johnson's children and grandchildren was held Sunday. Besides her daughter, Mrs.

Gaarde, tboie present were Mr. and Ralph D. Johnson and family, Canandaigua; Mr. and Mrs. Paul C.

Camp and daughter, Donna, and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Johnson and family, Rochester. Miss Emma M. Douglass, Gorham was the guest yesterday of her sister, Mrs.

Johnson. George M. Thompson 1 who has been a patient at Thompson Hospital for the past six weeks, has returned to his home, 17S Gibson St. is condition is reported as'im- proving. Wins Candy Even though she couldn't answer the'question, Mrs.

Howard Megaffee 42 Greig will receive a bpx of Fanny Farmer candies from Teletext, a radio quiz show. Mrs. Megaffee was called by Teletest at about 6:30 p.m. yesterday. The program originates from WHAM Rochester.

DEATHS MRS. ELWIV W. KIKTLAND Mrs. Mary Ethel Kirtland wife of Elwin W. Kirtland, died Tuesday (July 27 1954) at her home RD 2 Chapin Rd.

Born June 9 1R93, in Albany she hnd been a Canandaigua resident for 25 years. Survivors are her husband; two sons, Douglass Kirtland, Canandaigua and Howard Kirtland 'Syracuse; four brothers Arthur Lund of Canandaigua W. J. Lund and Raymond Lund, both of Williamson and Howard Lund in. California; and one sister Mrs.

Annabel Baker Toronto, Canada. Friends may call at the F. H. McElwee and Son Funeral Home after 4 p.m. today.

Services will be conducted from the funeral home at 2 p.m. tomorrow with the Rev. Beverly F. Wilson pastor of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Farmers Ahead In Worm Fight Ontario County farmers ara waging an expensive but winning fight against the army worm, which has invaded their fields attacking nearly every growing crop except cabbage, beets, and dry beans- Corn and oals seem to be the most hard hit and the area of damage has teen generally east of Canandaigua.

Every available spray rig or dusting machine has been brought into use in the drive to eradicate the worms. The army worm is not a small soldier. It is a furry, crawly thing like a caterpillar. It attacks almost anylhing green, with particular attention to grains. Money, sone of which is green, is attacked only indirectly.

Dr. Paul Chapman, head of the Marion WillHave 12 New Teachers, New Principal MARION Chester W. Curtis, new principal at Marion Central School, who has spent some time here during July, will arrive to make his home in Marion Aug. 9, accompanied by Mrs. Curtis, and daughters, Carolyn 12, and Linda He has served for the past five years as principal at Hammond In Northern New York.

Twelve new teachers will also join the faculty here in September. The teaching staff for the new school year has been released as follows: Elementary Supervisor, Kenneth L. Merrick, Eleanor Tangry, Joan Lill, Bessie Vanllangegem, Elma Garlock Thelma' Phillips, Marilyn Mason, ne Folietle, Dorothy Cunningham, Doris Lewis Katherine Schneider William H. Floor, Susan White, Nancy Maier, Jack Welch, Gertrude Webb, Joyce Coller, Frances M. Young Arthur Her, Mark Heydt, Richard Oliver, Stanley Phillips Linwood DeHond, Elizabeth Kilbourne.

Joseph Coco, Marjorie Jansen, Horace Reynolds, Mary AH Short, Ann Simpson, Margaret Galusha, Richard Witter, Mary Ellen Hickey Raymond Burbick, Eugenia Sepe Carl Hutchinson, and Wenola McGowan, school nurse, Elizabeth Esposito, and Hadley Noble. Spa Rotarians To Serve At Fair CLIFTON SPRINGS-- Members were appointed to assist at the Ontario County Fair Aug. 3 at the Rotary Club luncheon YTuesday. Those who will serve at the gate end at the grandstand are John Brown, L. A.

Morris Jr. John Loveless, I. T. Cost, Frank De Marco Merwin Knauss. W.

M. Grlswold, Francis Walters, Oscar Hess, C. E. Wells, Dr. Donald Jones and John Fabrizi.

Announcement was made that the deadline is Aug. 3 for making reservations for the clambake to be held at Roseland Park. Canandaigua. Slides and comments on the Hawaiian Islands by Miss Carol Burden, Canandaigua provided ths program for the luncheon meeting. Vicinity Births CLIFTON SPRINGS A'son, to Mr.

and Mrs- Kamiel Mouton, Geneva RD 2, in Clifton Springs San- tarium, July 27, 19M. Enlymoldgy Department at the Geneva State Agricultural Experiment Station, said the dry weather probably helped the growth of the army woijm population. Glenn Nice, Ontario County Farm Bureau agent, said the mild winter and cool wet spring also undoubtedly had something to do with. it. Nice said though, that If the far mers could keep the worm in check for the rest ot this week, the worst would be over.

He explained that a natural parasite which feeds on the worms was beginning to make an appearance and this would help the farmers in their fiRht. He said that the oat crop was tile hardest hit, 10 to 15 per cent in some areas- Reports that the army worm had been sighted also came from Cat- araugus and Steuben counties. Tre army worm is from one to two inches long. It is brown in color with white stripes lengthwise down its back. It usually comes out in the open at night and feeds on growing things.

During the day, it burrows into the ground. Experts at the Geneva Station said air dusting was most effective against the worm, 'although insecticides used In ground sprays also was good. Frarey Fined, Sentenced After Street Fight Waller E. Frarey, RD 2 Stanley, pleaded guilty In City Court this morning to charges of disorderly conduct. City Judge Edward J- Colmey, fined J25 and sentenced him to 23 days in jail, the execution of the sentence to await another trial of Frarey on charges of reckless driving which Is scheduled night.

Frarey was arrested on fcjjj fij- orderly conduct charge at 12:55 a. m. July 23, after a fight with William O'Neill on South Main St. James Hazel Farm Sold RUSHVILLE---The James Hazel farm of 155 acres situated at the northern end of Main has been sold to Mr. and Mrs.

Holden Sprung of Apalachin, Tioga County, near Binghamlon. With their two children they expect to move here in the near future. The farm was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. James Hazel of Gorham 37' years ago.

Mr. Hazel died in 1931 and the farm has since been operated by his wid.ow and son, Lawrence J. Hazel, and Mrs. Hazel. Mr.

and Mrs. Lawrence Hazel will move to their farm, known as the Hiram Harkness property. Tile plans of Mrs. James Hazel are indefinite but she will take temporary quarters in the village. Third Set Of Teeth WEST DAVENPORT ff Mrs.

Cora Brandt, who has used dental plates for the past 20 of her 79 years, is in a quandary. She's cutting her third set of teeth. Five teeth have come through on her lower jaw, and are plainly visible. The upper Jaw, inflamed and sore, also shows evidence of new molars. Mrs.

Brandt, who lives in a rest home in this Delaware County community, jokes about her "third But she's not so amused when it's time to eat. Dies Suddenly At Summer Home Mrs. Elizabelh Hamlin Wheaton 50, of 107 Howell died sudden ly Tuesday (July 27, 1954) at her summer home at Seneca Point. Born in Canandaigua Oct. 2,1903 Mrs.

Wheaton was the daughte of Mrs. Mary Parmele Hamlin anc the late George Wright Hamlin She attended the old Union Schoo and was graduated frdm the Ma deira School in Washington, D. She received her B. A. degree fronr Vassar College.

Mrs. Wheaton was with the Lau ra Shellrnan Rockefeller Founda tion in New York City and alsc had held a position in a private nursery school on Long Island. A member of the Congregationa' Church, she served as a Sunday School teacher in the primary department for many years. Mrs. Wheaton was president of the Board of Mongers of the Ontario Children Home and also or ganized the first nurses' aid course at Thompson Hospital.

She was active In Red Cross work, particularly in canteen service during World War II. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. George W. Hamlin, Canandaigua; three brothers, Henry Hamlin of Rochester and Frank H. Hamlin and Arthur S.

Hamljn, both of Canandaigua; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral sen-Ices will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. from the Con gregational Church with the Rev Richard H. Bowen, pastor, officl ating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

The courtesy ol no flowers has been requested by the family. Dean, Marion has been dio sen.a "Good-will Ambassador" to Australia where she will go in September and remain untl March. She is expected home soon from Janeau, Alaska and wilt spent August with her parents. She' was chosen to represent New York State in the Internationa Farm Youth Exchange Program the second Wayne County delegate to be sent abroad in the past year Robert Mason, of Ontario recentlj returned from a visit' to Chili. Miss Dean who has 'been doing counselor work in Alaska will live work and participate in recreational activities in various selectee Australian farm homes.

Selected on the basis of her extensive 4-H work in a period of 10 years Miss Dean was graduates from the College of Home Economics at Cornell in 1953 with the highest average In her class. Men In Service Send Addresses PHELPS--Addresses of a number of Phelps servicemen have been reported. Sgt. Leigh E. Whitbeck, RA1211754S, Sla.

Camp Ko. kura, 8205 Army Unit, APO 3, Postmaster, San Francisco, Cal. Lt. Com. D.

D. Decker, Com Fleet Staff, FPO, New York City. Afc Earl A. Rodman, Apt. 5, 344 W.

Harvard Glendale 4, Cal. Gary Adams, AD3, 27 Bakers Creek Apponaug, R. I. Stuart E. Hill, AF12382051, 3814th, Maint.

Sqd, Box 223, Randolph Field, Texas. 1st Lt. Charles W. Cook, AO2235- 058, Weather Del. 29-7, APO 117, Postmaster, New York City.

Pvt. Everett L. Peck, US511953- 23, 73rd Signal Corps. EW4, Fort Huachuca, Ariz. Pfc.

Maurice P. Knapp, 107 S. Ascarate El Paso, Texas. Sfc Charles A. Overslaugh (308297) USCGC Mesquite, Sault Ste.

Marie, Mich. Ffc. Francis L. Wallers, US5127- 2024, Hq. 7th Eng, AVN, Brigade, APO 57, Postmaster, New York City.

Pvt. Kenneth L. Smith, US51194- 057, APO 7, Postmaster, San Fi-ancisco, Cal. Pvt. John Q.

Howe, US51291294, 9S01, TSo, SGO, Washington 12, D.C. John 6711743, 1st Replacement APO Postmaster, New York City. Col. Robert D. Tngalls, 336 S.

Gay Auburn, Ala. Open hearth furnaces produce about 90 per cent of American steel. AN 'ANGEf AT THE CAPITOL MUE. GENW1EVE da GAIAR0-TSKAUM, the "Angel oi DienMcnphu, is shown oa the steps oJ the Capitol Trfth Hep. Frances P.

Boltou (R-OWo), who introduced the Congressional resolution to invite ner to America. The French nuise is the first citizen of I'rance to come to the S. as a guest Merged To Form Yonkerg Raceway NEW The Algam owner of Yonkers Raceway, and the Yonkers Trotting" holder of the stale license have merged to form Yonkers Raceway Inc. The consolidation yesterday was ordered by tho Moreland Commission that recently investigated the harness racing industry In New York State. William H.

Cane of Goshen is president of the new corporation and Martin Tananbaum of New York City is chairman of the board. Lewis Burton of Scarsdale is vice president and general manager. Algam shareholders will receive one share of stock in the corporation for each share of Algam stock, and shareholders in the trot- ling association will receive shares for each share of the old. Dock Facilities Are Taken Over SAN JUAN Puerto Rico Luis Munoz Marin took con- Irol Puerto Rico's dock facili-i ties today as longshoremen's strike dragged on through its 34th day. Gov.

Munoz Marin signed an order for seizure of the docks shortly after 9 a. m. Salvador Caro, director the Puerto Rican transportation authority UBS put in charge of operations. The governor acted under an emergency law passed by the insular legislature Sunday. PLAN CONTEST BOOTH CLIFTON SPRINGS Grange members compleled plans at meeting Tuesday night in the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Clinton Smith for a "Contest Booth" at the Ontario County Fair. The lecturer, Mrs Smith, will serve as chairman of the booth committee assisted by Mr. Smith, Fred Stell, Joan MacMullen, Mr. and Mrs.

Richarti Shekell George Sherman Peter Craine and Beverly Smith. Playground Opens The Jefferson St playground was completely outfitted with equipment arid a baseball diamond this week and Robert Smith took over the 'duties as playground su pervisor as tho city opened thi park for children to play in. Supt. Rudolph Genthner of the Department of Public Works stated that Smith will work at the new playground four hours every morn Ing; but plans are also being made to hold baseball competition on the new diamond in the afternoons. Dorothy Dean To Spend Six Months In Australia MARION --Miss Dorothy Dean 2, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Ar Brother, Sister Meet For First Time In 20 Years ORLEANS Following a separation of 20 years, Mrs. Martin Lappan had a surprise visit from her brother, Fred Whitcomb, of Kingston, Ontario, Canada, He was accompanied by Mrs. Whitcomb his son, Kenneth Whitcomb anc wife, and grandchildren, Linda anc Rlcci of Kingston The group has now returned home after spending several days in town. During the weekend, Mr.

anc Mrs. Charles Liston and daughter Mary, all of Kingston, Ontario ant Miss Marie Jeroy, of Ganonoque Ontario were guests of the Lappan family, leaving for Kingston on Monday. Other relatives who came to visit the guests were Mr. anc Mrs. Edward Freeman'and grandson, David, Mrs.

Marion Saunders and son, Danny, all of Rochester Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mattoon chu dren, Virginia and Michael, Clifton- Orleans Rd. and Mr. end Mrs.

Alwyn Darling, children, Alwyne, and Gloria, Orleans. Several members of the group visited Can andaigua Lake Sunday. Naples Rotarians Hear Dr. Hsieh. NAPLES--Speaking at the regular meeting Monday of Uie Naples Rotary Club, Dr.

Tehyi Hsieh, native Chang-Chow, China, used as lis'lopic, "East and West--Now to Face." He dealt at some length on the Formosa situation. A graduate of Cambridge University, England, he is the sole Chinese member of the American Branch, International Law Association. Director of the Chinese Service Bureau in Boston, he was a member of the Chinese delegation the Washington Disarmament Conference and has served aspa diplomat in Europe, Asia and Aus- Program arrangements were in charge of 1J. C. Watkins and Wiliam Wadmer.

Connelly Is Navy Recruiter Bsn. M. I-B Frederick nelly son ot Mr. and Connelly, 74 West his duties Tuesday as local recril- ter for tho U. S.

Navy. He will at the post office from 9 H.TO. until noon each Tuesday and: will vide Information to anyone -inte? 1 In the Navy. in 1942 he has continuously on active duty; was aboard the battleships Nevada and the USS Missouri ami' recently completed two -years on the USS Wisconsin where hls.brothj er James Is also serving, i 'AT GKIFBISS AIR yJ: David G. Wade son Mrs'.

Edward J. Wade, 18 terry PI. Is participating In a one-month' encampment' with the ROTC the University ot Rochester at Griffiss Air Force Base Rome. June graduate of the University of Rochester, he has received four years of ROTC training. CLASS TAXI PHONE 1246 Day and Night Service 37 Beeman St.

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