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XX Oct. 28, 971 Franklin School Rebuilds, Rejoices Fire Insurance Pays All But $535 By PETE DOBINSKY FRANKLIN Everyone who has tried to recover fire losses through insurance that prevails today in Franklin. In most instances, the insurance return is insufficient to cover the losses. This was also the case at RALPH YANDEAU Delaware Literary Institute and Franklin Central School, the fa- which Frank- by fire during But only supple- The Liberanni, stored at Of this was covered This is a picture of Literary Institute and wreathed in smoke was included in a yearbook, the devoted to the fire. was nearly destroyed some 31 months ago.

on a small scale. building has been rea cost of $752,136.61. amount, $751,601.40 by insurance. You are cordially invited lo attend the dedication of the reconstructed school building at IL I and Franklin Central School The dedication service will be held in front of the building at two o'clock in the afternoon on 1 Sunday, October thirty-fust nineteen hundred und seventy-one INVITATION TO DEDICATION CEREMONIES SUNDAY AT FRANKLIN Sidney's Frank Howe, 94 Funeral Today For Pioneer Kin SIDNEY Funeral services were today for Frank Waldo Howe, the pioneer in auto mechanics. Howe, who was born in Lathams Corners Dec.

31, 1877, died Tuesday in The Hospital here after a brief illness. Howe, a resident of Sidney 81 years, descendant of pioneers Mathis country long before the Revolution. His great-great-grandfather was a Baptist Circuit Rider establishing many churches in New England and in this area of New York State. In his early teens, his father, James Adelbert Howe, moved to Sidney. Frank attended Sidney High School and at the age of 18 he and his father purchased an old building Cartwright Avenue which they reconstructed.

Here, his father did cabinet work Frank ran a bicycle sales and repair shop. At the turn of the century, electricity became an important factor and Mr. Howe went to Schenectady for training in electricity. Returning to Sidney, he installed lights in many homes and worked for the Sidney Light Power Co. He wired the school, the town hall, churches and several business establishments.

Many a farm home in this area purchased the Delco Light Plants and were wired for power and light by Mr. Howe. WHEN THE AUTOMOBILE began to appear on the scene, he and his father built the first garage in Sidney at 25 Smith Street. This was the only garage between Oneonta and Binghamton. Mr.

Howe was the dealer for various kinds of cars, among them the Maxwell, Winton, Ford, Chevrolet, Star and Durant. At this time, he invented an accurometer for aligning front wheels of cars. These were manufactured in the building PRESS, Binghamton, N. Y. 3-A Legislators 'Fly In' Tomorrow could appreciate the joy THE NET LOSS in the massive blaze was but $535.21, which was provided by taxpayers of the school district.

Marcley Hilderbrand, president of the Board of Education, recited the figures Wednesday as the community prepared to dedicate the reconstructed school. Ceremonies will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in front of the school, whose history dates back to 1835. "'It's unbelievable," said Hilderbrand, an attorney, in discussing the insurance coverage. "We're very pleased." He paid tribute to Supervising principal Ralph Yandeau, whose diligence in reviewing reports by adjusters is credited with boosting the payment by underwriters.

ONE OF THE items uncovered by Yandeau, which apparently had been overlooked by adjusters, totaled $45,000, he explained. "We're very pleased with the results and with the work of our supervising principal," Hilderbrand declared. Future use of much of the main building was debatable after the fire broke out in a second floor art room about 1:30 a. March 26, 1969. Initial estimate of the loss was $350,000 or more.

The second floor was in a shambles, the first floor was under water, and interior walls were beginning to buckle. ELEVEN classrooms and two offices on the second floor were destroyed by the blaze, which left extensive smoke and water damage throughout the building. The fire raged for nearly five hours before being brought under control by volunteers from Franklin, Unadilla, Treadwell, Sidney Center and Sidney. The Walton Fire Department dispatched an aerial ladder and two pumpers as 11 pieces of apparatus converged on the scene. Spring recess began early i in 1969 for 504 pupils, many of whom attended classes in makeshift facilities throughout the community for several months before repairs to their school were completed.

In addition to Yandeau, who was unavailable Wednesday, Hilderbrand also saluted past and present school board members for their work during Franklin's prolonged period of anguish. INCLUDED ARE Walter Law, vice-president; Herman Herklotz, Paul Worden, William Butts, Richard Downs, Gene Ward, and John Burgin. During dedication ceremonies Sunday, history of DLI and Franklin Central School will be recalled by former supervising principal Cecil Fowlston. Unveiling of two plaques, whose text is being kept secret until Sunday, will be by representatives of the school board and the Franklin Fire Department. One plaque will be exposed by Richard Downs, former board member, and volunteer firemen Irving Cole and Louis Steffen.

The other will be unvailed by board member Walter Law, along with firemen Robert Woodard and John McKown. Bruce Tarbell, president of the Student Council, will present the school with a bulletin board, which reposes on the lawn in front of the building. INSTALLED BESIDES the bulletin board is a large bell, taken from Old Stone Hall of DLI, built in 1935 and destroyed by fire March 23, 1956. Students, teachers, and the band also will have roles i in the dedication ceremonies. Invocation during the dedication Sunday will be by the Rev.

William Robertson, pastor of United Methodist Church of Franklin, and benediction by the Rev. William Van Arsdale, pastor of the Congregational Baptist Church. 50th Anniversary WALTON-The, Walton Kiwanis Club will observe its 50th anniversary July 21, 1972. More Area News 5A, 2B Press Bureau ONEONTA Weather permitting, State Senator Dalwin J. Niles and Asemblyman Donald J.

Mitchell will stage their annual pre-season "flyin" tomorrow in Otsego County. The legislators plan to land at Westville-Cooperstown Airport at 10 a.m.; at Oneonta Municipal Airport in the Town of Laurens at 11 a. and at the Airpark in the Town of Oneonta at noon to confer with constituents. In addition to discussing pending legislation and receiving suggestions for new bills, Niles and Mitchell also will consider requests for assistance from officials and residents. Persons wishing to talk with them are urged to be at one of the airports.

Mitchell, who pilots his own airplane, is from Herkimer. Niles lives in Johnstown. MARCH 26, 1939 cade of Delaware lin Central School 1969 fire. The photo ment to the school which was Halloween Program At Hancock HANCOCK- Halloween for Hancock and the surrounding area are being coordinated by the Hancock Youth Recreation Commission, with the cooperation of the Girl Scout organizations. Annual Halloween Night of Fun for pre-schoolers through the sixth grade will be held with the parade through the village beginning at 6 p.m.

Friday. The parade, led by the Hancock Central School band, will form outside the secondentrance to the Hancock Central School building, proceed through town, and return to the school. Judging of costumes will take place in the school auditorium. The Girl Scout organizations are in charge of this program. Trick or treating should take place only on Friday night, before and after the program at the school.

On Saturday night, a dance will be held in the gymnasium from 9 until midnight. Hancock Rotary Club is providing the band, "The Stone Henge," from Binghamton, with no admission charge for the dance. The school's student council is in charge of the program for Saturday, including refreshments. $192,000 School Work OK'd SOUTH KORTRIGHT District voters have approved an expenditure of $192,000 for new construction and alterations at South Kortright Central School. The victory margin in balloting Wednesday was 2 to 1, with 270 persons participating.

School officials reported 179 persons voted for the expenditure, compared to 89 opposed. Two ballots were void. Included in the amount is $157,608 for alterations and $37,392 for new construction. School officials said the program will get under way immediately. Film Featured At Halloween Party Friday Press Bureau ANDES Following the annual "Night o' parade and party at the Andes Central School Friday evening, a short Disney film and three cartoons will be shown in the school auditorium.

The film is "Flash, the Teenage Otter." Arrangements for the evening's activities are under the direction of the school's Student Council. There will' be a costume parade with prizes awarded in four categories for different age levels. Judges will be selected from among local townspeople and the student body. Committees are at work completing preparations. Quiz Show Nets Her $4,970 -PRESS PHOTO BY PETE DOBINSKY.

RESTORED SCHOOL AT FRANKLIN OCT. 28, 1971-THE A A Look Back FRANKLIN Some of the history of DLI and Franklin Central School is recounted by 1960 Liberanni, yearbook of the school, in this fashion: "The early families who settled in the valley which was to become the Town of Franklin were generally from New England. that the school must not be 10 10 all the signs point to savings 14K SINCE 1906 Synthetic values to RINGS $49.95 $119.88 your choice Rings, Rings, Rings, with synthetic birthstones, cultured pearls, hemitite, onyx, cameo, and many more in styles for both men and women. Put gift rings on layaway now for Christmas and cash in on these great savings. 10 All rings subject to prior sale LAYAWAY NOW FOR CHRISTMAS 10K TON 73 Court Binghamton -Open Men.

4 Thurs. til 9 52 Washington -Open Mon. Thurs. til 9 WE MORON your Vestal Plaza, Vestal Parkway East- -Open Every Evening SHE INTERBANK I SINCE 1906. master charge BANKAMERICARD Sat.

til 6. Diamond illustrations entarged to show lovely detads. 1971 ADVERTISING ASSOCIATES. INC. SOON AFTER ESTABLISHING themselves concern for the education of their children became uppermost in their minds.

"Leading citizens met and decided to establish primary schools in the community and throughout the township. "'The earliest of these schools was at the North Franklin-Treadwell crossroads in 1790. Shortly afterwards, other primary schools were set up at intersections in river valleys throughout the township. "One of these was a village school built on Institute Street near the site of the Masonic Hall. "In 1834, leading citizens.

took action to found a school of higher learning. The Rev. Daniel Waterbury headed the group and petitions for incorporation were sent to the state to allow such an academy to come into existence. "THIS SCHOOL WAS to be called 'Delaware Literary and Religious its main purpose being to- train young men for the ministry and young ladies for the missions. 'The state refused incorporation on the grounds bound by the religious nature of its title.

"Followers of the school movement removed the word 'Religion' from the name; the state incorporated 'Delaware Literary Institute' in 1835. "A campaign for funds was initiated and $7,000 was collected to construct a building. This building, known as Old Stone, Hall, which stood directly front of the present Stone Hall, was opened in 1836. The Rev. William Frazier was the first principal.

"The catalog of the first class showed a registration of 45 boys and 3 girls. "AS THE REGISTRATION increased, there was a need for additional buildings. First, a girls' dormitory, 'Ladies' was built in 1851 by THE FAMILY OF STANLEY A. MISKE wishes to express their thanks and deep gratitude to their many friends, neighbors and relatives for the flowers, masses and other acts of kindness extended to them during their recent sorrow. MRS.

STANLEY A. MISKE FAMILY Also BROTHERS SISTERS OF STANLEY MISKE John Edgerton at a cost of $3,000. "Four years later, $5,000 was subscribed for a boys' dormitory. This building was destroyed by fire when it was only partially completed. "A new 'Chapel Hall' was completed in 1857.

In 1911, this was sold to the Masons for a meeting place, and it is still in use. "Delaware, Literary Institute, in the early 1850's, had a yearly enrollment of over 400 students from as far away as Puerto Rico, Texas, Michigan and Mississippi. "MANY CAME FROM the State of Pennsylvania and from neighboring towns like Croton, now called Treadwell." Press Bureau ONEONTA-Quiz show appearances on television have enriched an assistant professor of English at State University College in Oneonta to the tune of $4,970. Miss Susan S. Smith of Cooperstown won the amount in five days on Jeopardy, a program aired by NBC-TV.

In her last appearance Monday, she also, qualified for Jeopardy's Tournament of Champions. Miss Smith is the daughter Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith of Rochester. Her late grandfather was former Otsego County Assemblyman Frank M.

Smith of Springfield Center. Her grandmother lives at the Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home in Cooperstown. The assistant professor, herself, lives in Cooper Lane Apartments at Cooperstown. BREAKFAST MEETING Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International Triple Cities Chapter SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 8:30 A.M. Polish Community Home 347 Prospect Binghamton Speaker, Rev.

David J. Martinez From Ithaca, New York For Information Call 797-4554 or 723-3706 area's first electrician and a in back of his Pleasant Street residence. At the age of 78, he purchased the Wood house in Liberty Street, and with little assistance, rebuilt the house inside and out, making four apartments. He was an active member of the United Methodist Chuch of Sidney 75 years, and involved in building the new church. Through his efforts, additional basement rooms were added.

He fashioned an old wench to haul up the bucket of dirt. He was a member of the Odd Fellows, the Modern Woodsman of America, a member of the Sidney Masonic Lodge, a member of the Binghamton, Temple and a Shrine member of the Sidney Fire Department. HE MARRIED Georgia Effie Smith Sept. 28, 1907. They recently celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary.

He is survived by his wife, two sons, Willard C. Howe of Unadilla, the Rev. George S. Howe of New Brunswick, N. three daughters, Mrs.

George Terwillinger (Grace), Mrs. Herbert Stoddard (Ber'nice) and Miss Doris E. Howe of Norwich. Funeral services were conducted in the United Methodist Church by the Rev. Donald Bartholomay.

Burial will be in the family plot, Prospect Hill, Sidney. Walton Nursery Walton Nursery Press Bureau WALTON--The Walton Cooperative Nursery has reported openings available. The nursery school is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 to 11:30 a. m. Interested parents may contact Mrs.

Robert Nowak..