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Plan of Recreation Commission Carousel Start for Oneonta 'Kiddieland' July 18, .1962 OneiTO Star 5 The City Recreation Commission eels that Oneonta needs a Kiddie- and. So starting Sunday, a merry- go-round, purchased with Oneonta Youth Council Special Fund money, will start the rounds of E. (Dutchl Damaschke, Rec- 'eation Commission Chairman, declared that, the carousel the first stage of the long Kiddieland program of the STUFFED ANIMAL SHOW Children participating in the Oneonta Recreation Commission Summer Program, exhibited their stuffed animals at a contest Tuesday afternoon at Neahwa Park, Sitting from left, Mary Smith, 14 Neahwa Place; and Thomas and-Mary Shedlock, 67 River St. Behind them is Rita Foster, 11 Ne- ahwa Place. (Star Staff Photo) Their Pets Best Stuffed Children in the Recreation Commission's summer program exhibited their stuffed animals in a contest at Neahwa Park Tuesday afternoon.

First, second and third prizes were given four categories. Winning first for the funniest animals was Mary -Smith; sec- ond was Susan -Smith, and third, Mary Shedlock. For the biggest animal, first prize winner was Tomniy Shedlock; second, Linda Catella; and third, Linda Bedford. For cutest, first: prize went to Linda Catella; second, Linda Bedford, and third, Bobby Shedlock. In the last category, the oddest animal, first prize was awarded to Dorothy Shedlock; second to Linda Bedford, and third to fcinda Catella.

Judges were Joseph. Murphy, program director at Neahwa Park, and his assistant, Carol Schumaker. City Life The of Mrs. Arthur-Seybolt, routed their Elm Street home by Monday night's fire, will be dividing time with their grandmothers- Mrs. Arthur Seybolt and Mrs.

Edna Hatcher--until the home is repaired. Pop and mom (Art and Peg) are currently calling a motel their home. Not Really Quiet All may appear quiet on the new high school construction front but the midnight lights are burning as school administrators meet with the architect to discuss various phases of the new school slated to open in 1964. Busy Schedule Two busy sessions are on tap for Oneonta aldermen tonight. First they will meet with the Public Service Board to discuss a street repair program.

Then they will meet with a city planner and representative of the New York State Department of Commerce to discuss the -next step in creation of a master plan for Oneonta. Mean People Latest reports from "Swan Lake" in Neahwa Park "Not only the children but grownup, dumb adults tease the swans and geese," came the extremely loud voice of- an irate citizen who called The Star. Temperatures Oneonta, cloudy cloudy Atlanta, cloudy Bismarck, clear Boise, clear Boston, clear Buffalo, cloudy Chicago, cloudy Cincinnati, cloudy Cleveland, cloudy Denver, cloudy Des Moines, clear Detroit, cloudy Fairbanks, clear Fort Worth, cloudy Honolulu, cloudy Indianapolis, cloudy Jacksonville, cloudy Juneau, clear Kansas City, clear Los Angeles, cloudy Memphis, clear High Low Pr. 73 56 79 58 91 73 80 56 86 53 67 59 83 52 78 63.81 65 79 55 94 54 81 63 81 65 78 50 95 74 .44 86 72 80 63 95 78 .10 73 44 86 66 73 62 89 70 .12 Anti-Litter Law Needed for Parks There isn't any ordinance on city books which prohibits littering in Oneonta parks. Thai's what Aldermnn John Krcger told the Parks Board in a meeting in City Hall Tuesday night.

Mr. Kroger said he discussed the matter with City Attorney Anthony DeAngelo before reporting to the Parks Commission. The sixth ward alderman suggested that the parks commissioners meet with Mr. DeAngelo to frame a littering ordinance which could tie enforced. Outcome of the session was this: Mr; Kroger, C.

M. Taylor, Director of Public Service, and Chairman Jack Wells meet with tlio city attorney to get the ordinance written. Railroads Set Aug. 16 For Cutdown CHICAGO (AP) The nation's railroads said Tuesday they will put into effect Aug. 16 new work rules, recommended by a presi-- dential commission, which would eliminate jobs of 13,000 firemen employed on diesel locomotives.

Some 27,000 other firemen also working as second men in diesel locomotive cabs in freight yard service and pulling freight trains would keep their jobs. action was announced by J. E. Wolfe, chairman of the carriers' joint bargaining committee, only one day after the National, (railway). Mediation Board formally relinquished its efforts to help reach a settlement in the long manpower economy dispute.

There seemed little likelihood of a strike in the near future by the 500,000 train operating em- ployes who oppose the move. Officials of three of the five affected unions said in Cleveland they will comment Wednesday. Oneonta Skiex Sunset today, 8:34 p.m. Sunrise tomorrow, 5:39 a.m. Moonrise tonight, 9:37 p.m.

Last Quarter, July 24. Prominent star: Arcturus, in the 11:54 p.m. Visible planet: Saturn, leads the Moon. QUALITY INSURANCE Compensation Life Fire 1SEHT Auto Health Public Liability MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN BOOKHOUT AGENCY, INC. UDIetzSt.

Dial OB 24000 Oneonta Fox Hospital Census: 96 BIRTH: Mr. and Felix Dunlap, McGraw, a son, 7 13 ozs. 9:49 p.m., July 16. ADMISSIONS: Mrs. Mary Hait Bloomville; Baby Wayne Shyder Delhi.

DISCHARGES: Mrs. Elaine And rews and son, West Davenport; Mrs. Florence Bateman, Laurens RD Thomas Brandt, S.Frederick Mrs. Edna Bryant, East Mer Miss Sue Davis, Walton RD Mrs. Lena Jorgeson, Marylam RD; Boris Svrakov, 54 Chestnu St.

Physician Joins Bassett Staff COOPERSTOWN Dr. Richard D. Gerle joined the attending staf at Bassett Hospital as of July 1. Dr. Gerle holds a BS degrc from Denison University and an MD degree from the University of Rochester, School of medicine and Dentistry which he obtainec in 1957.

Dr. Gerle completed an intern ship at Bassstt in 1958 and re turned to Strong Memorial Hos pital in Rochester for a residency in radiology. MEN --WOMEN BECOME A SKILLED HAIRDRESSER Call Visit. Write TRIPLE CITIES SCHOOL OF BEAUTY CULTURE 109 Washington Bingliamton, N. Y.

Name Street i City Phone THE ONLY SCHOOL FEATURING THE FAMOUS LINDA BROOKS PERSONALITY COURSE TRIPLE CITIES SCHOOL OF BEAUTY CULTURE 109 Washington St. Bingliamton, N. Dial RA 2-1279 Day and Evening Courses City Recreation Commission." He would not comment on the cost of the merry-go-round. 'The idea," Mr. Damaschke said, "is to set up a Kiddieland over a period of years, and in such a way that it doesn't come out of the taxpayer's money." To do this, ho said, "a small admission Will be charged for the rides." The merry-ge-round admission will be used to buy a kid- Engineer Stymies Diving Pool Plans The Parks Commission is anxious to get plans for a Wllber Park Diving pool but the commissioners are still stymied by the absence of a city engineer.

Oneonta has been without a city engineer since February. Hartwick Wants Time in Park Hartwick College wants equal time on Oneonta's baseball diamonds and is willing to pay for it. This was revealed when a letter Hartwick President Frederick Binder was read at Tuesday night's meeting of the Parks Commission in City Hall. The letter read: "For many years Hartwick College has shared the use of baseball diamonds with Oneonta High School and Stats University College at Oneonta. "In the past, I know there were some arrangements concerning stadium seats of which Hartwick College paid some share.

"During my tenure here, the col- ge has not paid any fee for use of the fields. Quite possibly because of this, we have been allocated only the time which was not used by the other two groups and thus find that we have great difficulty in scheduling proper practice sessions for our team. "I am writing this letter to request the Parks Board to consider the granting of equal time to the three teams next year. Hartwick College will bs happy to pay its proper share of the fee charged." Chairman Jack Wells suggested that representatives from the three groups appear before the Parks Board to discuss the scheduling His collegues on the board agreed and a session will be devoted to this in September. C.

M. Taylor, Director of Public Service noted that there are three diamonds in use now the big diamond in Neahwa Park, another diamond on the lower level of Neahwa, Park for freshmen baseball, and one on Webb Island. Communications Talk Scheduled Arthur T. Kupferle, instructor for the Data Communication Training program in Cooperstown, will be the featured speaker at the Oneonta, Rotary Club on Thursday at the Elks Club. The Elks got their eight in the communication its growth anc new developments and the need for special services, products and peo- pie.

Boteiii for Gov. Attention backers of Sam Stratton as a candidate for governor and all other' Democrats: The Albany Times-Union will predict in this morning's paper that Judge Bernard Bofein of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court will gat the party's nomination to oppose Governor Rockefeller. The paper claims the judge has solid New York City supnort as well as Albany County lucking announced 'Tuesday. Fishing Tackle AT DISCOUNT PRICES ARMV NAVY STORE 162 Main Street BUY SHERWIN- PAINTS 'NEW KIND of BEAUTY and PROTECTION for your HOME A-1OO LATEX HOUSE PAINF MORE'S 152 MAIN ST. ONEONTA PHONE GE 2-0611 The Parks Commission has cru- aded for a diving pool since the O's.

Chairman Jack Wells told the joard last night that the status of a city engineer should be known the near future. "I think we should get started on tile project by September," Commissioner Sherman Decker interacted. Commissioner Anthony C. Drago iUggested that the board meet vith Thomas Green, director of athletics at Florida Southern Col- ege at Lakeland. Mr.

Green conducts the swimming program in Oneonta each ummer. Mr. Wells agreed, "That's good get alternative plans and the jenefit of professional experience," he said. fn other action, C. M.

Taylor, Director of Public Service, that the leak in the swimming pool has been stopped. "We're hoping and praying it's een stopped," he said. Last week, the pool lost 40,000 of water from the leak. Safety Board Responsible For Park Cops The Parks Commission wanted Oneonta's parks patrolled in the immer. So they advertised for park patrolmen.

They received several applicants and picked two parks patrolmen Edward Pushkar and Charles Maddalone, both teachers. After Hiring the parks patrolmen, the four member i sion found that it had no right to do so. It's the duty of the Public Safety Board to hire for such a post. This was brought to light by Alderman Francis Feeney, Chairman Jack Wells revealed lasl night. Supporting Mr.

Feeney's conten tion was City Attorney Anthony DeAngelo. So the parks patrolmen the same pair are under the jurisdiction of the Public Safety Board and the police chief. "But both men are doing a fine job," Mr. Wells said though they are not under his jurisdiction he still had words of praise for the two men. die ferris wheel for next summer, and after that, a kiddie locomotive and cars, he said.

The merry-go-round, equipped with a trailer, will be at the Neah- wa Park playgrounds for use from 2 to 5 and 6 to 9 p.m., Sunday, After that, it will be in Wllber Park, and in all the other playgrounds. No definite schedule has been arranged for Us use on specific days, but Mr. Damaschke did say that it would be at the Chestnut Street School playground when the children have their annual circub and al the School when the western program is held. The dates of these events have jot to be announced. Mr.

Damaschke noted that no definite site has been selected for a permanent, but he expects to arrange for one after this summer. Admission to the merry-go-round will be 10 cents per ride, and 25 cents for three rides, Mr. Damaschke has decided. Zinc Company Geologist To Lecture Robert W. Metzger, resident geologist of the New Jersey Zinc will serve as visiting lecturer for the National Science Foundation Institute at SUCO today thru Thursday.

Dr. M. Ira Dubins, director the current NSF program, said that Mr. Me-tzger will speak on geochemistry and geophysics. Because of limited seating, Dr Dubins said that a few visitor may attend by contacting him fo a reservation.

The institute direc tor's phone number is GE 2-5600 extension 279. The 1962 National Science Foun dation Institute in Earth Scienc is made up of 41 junior and sen ior high school science teacher from 26 states. A grant of from the national organization i financing the eight-weeks summe program that closes August 17. OBEDIENT PUP Mrs. Carl Brunjes, left, of Cooperstown accepts first place trophy from Dr.

Vesta Rogers of Whitney Point, judge, at conclusion of obedience dog contest Tuesday at Neahwa Park. Mrs. Brunjes' springer spaniel won over 14 graduates of an obedience training class. A poodle owned by Mrs. Ralph Weed of Oneonta was second and a German shepherd owned by Mrs.

Robert LeBlanc of Davenport was third. Shining Water May Be Glass That shimmering water that looks like glass in the Wilber Park Creek may be just that--glass. Commissioner Anthony C. Drago revealed at a Parks Board session Thursday night that it has come to his attention that "two or three children have been cut from glass in the creek." "We don't want the kids in the creek in the first place but what can we do?" asked C. M.

Taylor, Director of Public Service. He noted that the Parks Department polices the roadways every day but five minutes after they are through an area, "someone can throw a bottle." Chairman Jack Wells suggested that bottled soda pop not be sold at the Wilber Concession stand but that it be sold in paper cups. "This will cut down some of the problem," he said. The board authorized Mr. Taylor to discuss the sale pop in paper cups with Recreation Department officials who run the concession stand.

"I don't know why they (the youngsters) go into the creek," Mr. Taylor said, "We have two bridges spanning the creek." The Parks Board will also study the feasibility of placing signs notifying park users that they should not go in the creeks. DIAL GE 2-1000 FOR AN AD TAKER But this doesn't appear to be any solution to Mr. Taylor. "How long do you signs would stay think those he asked.

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