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The Oneonta Stari
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Oneonta, New York
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Five Departments Fight Fires Thursday, Aug. 30, T962 Oneonta Star $12,000 Blaze Levels Barns Five toe departments assisted in fighting a wind swept blaze just north of the intersection of Routes 23 and 205 Wednesday afternoon. Two large barns were leveled by the smoking blaze which attracted spectators along both highways. West Oneonta Fire Chief Larry Graves' said the-damages was.estl- mated at $12,000 by "the owner, Firemen and equipment from Otego, West Laurens, West One- pnla, Mt. Vision and eventually DEMOCRATIC PARLEY--Prominent at party meeting in Cooperstown last night were, from the left: John candidate for State Senator; Mrs.

Laura Timer, county treasurer and Jack F. Kanieri, candidate for the Assembly. (Star Staff Photo) Reaffirm Early Decision Democrats Back Stratton Otsegoy Democrats Wednesday night proved they are not fickle. They're remaining loyal to Congressman Samuel. S.

Stratton in his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor. In spite of the mounting statewide enthusiasm for Robert Mor- genthau as a candidate for governor, the Otsego County Democrats will go to the convention and support Stratton until, they are released-from their -'moral" obligation. On the slate-wide level, there appears to be two serious contenders at the present time; Mr. Mor- genthau, a U. attorney, and District Attorney Frank D.

O'Connor. 'Howard Samuels, a Canandaigua Industrialist, isl also bidding for" the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Early in the year, the Otsego County Democratic Committee voted to endorse Mr. Stratton. And last night, Otsego County Democrats once again, gave Mr.

Stratton a vote- of At a special meeting, in the County Courthouse, the matter came to a head once again-when Ranieri, Democratic candidate for the Assembly in. Ofsego askedr "How many here are going, to the convention committed- to until released?" Dr, A. F. Carson, County chairman, took the question and put it to a vote of the Democrats. Thirty-three of the fifty attending last night's session voted to stay with Mr.

Stratton until released. Seventeen others were quiet. There was no verbal'oppo- sition to Mr. Station's support. On the possibility of Mr.

Stratton bowing out of the party fight and settling for lieutenant governor, Carson told the Democrats: "He (Mr. Stratton) so far stated that he will not accept anything but the governorship." Schenevus Residents Vote Water Purchase SCHENEVUS--Residents of the'village of Schenevus voted by almost a 3 to 1 margin Wednesday to buy the Schenevus Water Company. Of the 99 who voted'on the proposition 71 voted "yes," 27 voted "no" and one ballot was voided. The village will pay for the company over a 10-year period. Income from the company is figured at 56,900 per year and operating expenses at This will leave about each year to reduce Ihe for maintenance.

Mayor John Powers has explained that an annual payment of $2,400 will be made plus interest to the corporation which formerly owned, the company. Those in the corporation are three from Schenevus: Mrs. Bennett Bulson, Mrs. Anna Manzer, Mrs. Louise Hubbard; also Mr.

and Mrs. John McCarthy of Delmar and William Lynes of Orrin J. White. Firemen received the alarm at p.m,-and within six minutes, four fire departments were either la NU1 KV at the scene or on their way. Oneonta combined forces to combat the 'blazing fire which cast a pall of smoke visible for miles.

The Oneonta Fire Department ambulance was called to the scene lo take Willard White, 18, to Fox Hospital for treatment. Firemen said young White was injured while tryiiig to pull a manure spreader out of one of the two destroyed barns. Within two hours, Chief Graves said, the boy was back at the scene to lend assistance. The White lad was injured a week ago when his own tractor ran over him. The youth suffered a ruptured spleen.

Obtaining water to fight the fire posed a problem for the firefighters, A relay of tankers ran between the burning barns and a hydrant near the Winney Hill Lumber Company in West End supplying water until water could be pumped from a pond on the Floyd White farm. The shuttle lasted until, 1800 feet of hose and pumps could be set up. An Oneonta pumper was called to the scene about an hour after the blaze was reported. Chief Graves said that two two- story barns, one for dairy and one for horses were lost. About 3,000 bales of hay burned so intensly that firemen could not approach the-barn.

Firemen from West Oneonta were remaining at the scene to water down, the fire through the- night. The other fire departments were released about 8 p.m. after com- batting the blaze for some four hours. Chief Graves said -that the fire originated in the rear portion of the dairy barn but he said he didn't know what caused the blaze. "But we don't know what will happen at the convention," Dr.

Carson, added. The cpnvention begins September 17 in Syracuse. It's expected to end the next day. STEADY STREAM--Firemen held back by the intense heat from the burning structure and raging Area Obituaries Mrs. Minnie F.

Mulfprd JEEFERSpN Mrs. Minnie F. TMulford. 93', of Jefferson, died -August 29, in Jefferson, after a long illness. Funeral services will -be at 2 p.m'.

Saturday. September 1, at the Hall Funeral Home, Stamford. The Rev. Francis Rivenburg, pastor of the Jefferson Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Jefferson.

Mulford was born August 30, 1868, at Blenheim Hill, N.Y. a daughter of. J. Perry and Elizabeth (Hubbell) Champlin. She was married to.

Osmer Mul-. ford November 20, 1900 at Blen. heim Hill. Mr. Mulford died July 11, 1948.

She was a resident of the Jefferson area most of her life. Mrs. Mulford was a member of Ihe Jefferson Methodist Church and the Martha Circle of the church. She is survived by one brother, Durfee Champlin', Harpersfield; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the 'funeral home at their convenience.

Elmer Knapp ANDES Elmer Knapp, 89, formerly of Andes, died Monday August 27, in his home in Brooklyn after suffering a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 2 Ag Agent Reports Fields Improved by August Rain COOPERSTOWN Rains during August have improved the moisture situation in Otsego County and. many fields have made ralher good growth this month, according to W. Dale Brown, Otsego County Agricultural Agent. "Careful timing of the harvest or igrazing of these legumes is important to reduce the possibility of winter killing," stated A Brown.

He suggesled not cutting between September 1 to October 15, in order to best preserve the legume this coming year. Research evidence throughout the northeast shows that culling or grazing of legumes should not be done during the period from about four lo six weeks before the first freeze in the area until growth has been stopped, by a killing frost. In Otsego County, where the average dale of the first freezing temperature is around Sept. 30th, the "critical period" extends from TOMMY'S 34 West Broadway Oneonta DINE DANCE PIZZA PEfiS ITALIAN SPAGHETTI AND MEAT BALLS Special Cocktail Hour 3:30 to 6:30 Dally! September to near the middle-of Octbber: The period before killing frost in 'the fall is very legumes as it is during this lime that plants need their leaves to produce and a high level of food before winter. If forage must be harvested during the' critical period' from 10-30 less damage is likely to occur if the harvest is taken either early, in Ihe p.eriod or guile lale.

If the harvest is taken early in (he critical'period, the plant is likely lo have time enough to accumulate most of the needed food- reserves unless we have an fall. On the other hand, if harvest is taken late in. the critical period, the'plant is lik'ely to have little time for regrpwth and' would not use up the stored food reserves. Depending on the conditions of the particular year, cut- ling during the last two or three weeks prior to the average date of the' first freeze is likely "to -be most injurious to the forages. Tepdressing is important and a farmer who has not topdressed his good legumes may do so in early September, suggested Mr.

Brown. An application of fertilizer in early September at the i-atc of 300 Ibs. of 0-20-20 or 0-15-30 will be very Helpful in providing the nutrients needed the plants to make good growth this fall, he con eluded: to be Presented By the Combined Choirs of HOLY CROSS CHURCH, MORRIS, NEW YORK and CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY, EDMESTON, N. Y. at LEWIS RUTHERFORD MORRIS CENTRAL SCHOOL AUDITORIUM August 31, 1962 8:00 P.M.

EVERYBODY WELCOME p.m. Thursday August 30, at the Jester Funeral Home, Andes. The Rev. R. V.

E. Wright, pastor of Andes United Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Andes Cemetery. Mr. Knapp was born in Andes, March 18, 1873, son of Hiram and Julia (Woodard) Knapp.

He married Minnie Bouton, Fleischmanns. Later, in 1930, he married Elsie Quehl. Knapp was a farmer for many years in the Andes area, later moving, to Poughkeepsie, where he 'was an orderly in the Slate Hospitla there. His last employment was as an orderly in Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn for 25 years. Mr.

Knapp is survived by his wife, one nephew, Percy Knapp, Andes; and'three nieces, Mrs. Linden Renton, Greenwich, Mrs. Luella Turney, Seymour, and Mrs. Lena Haynes, Dry Brook. Friends may call at the funeral home service time.

Funeral Notices KNAPP Elmer, 89, formerly of Andes, August 27 in his home in Brooklyn. F.uneral services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday August 30 in Jester Funeral Home, Andes. Burial in Andes Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until, service time. MULFORD Mrs.

Minnie 93 of Jefferson, August 29 in Jefferson. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Salurday September 1 in Hall Funeral Home, Stamford. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Jefferson. Friends may call at the funeral home at their convenience.

Soblen Counsel Accuses British LONDON (AP) --Counsel for Robert A. Soblen accused British authorities Wednesday of juggling with deportation laws in an illegal maneuver to return him to America. Before three judges in the Court of Appeal, an attorney contended the deportalion order against So- blen was a sham--an extradition order in disguise. BUSINESS SCHOOL Fall Term Starts at RIDLEY'S Tuesday, Sept. 4 Enroll at Binghamton's Leading Business School BeKnjar, Special and Brash-op BUSINESS COURSES Modiral.

Tuition Payable FREE PLACEMENT SERVICE Til. HA 4-6868 Ridley 2 66 OHENANGO STREET BIKGHAMION. KEW hay play a stream on the Orrin White barns, (Star Staff Photo)' Otsego Fair Winners Announced SYRACUSE Otsego County blue ribbon winners in 4-H competition at the State Exposition Wednesday were: Shropshire Lambs Dorothy Munkenbeck, Westville; Ayrshire Cattle Karen Young, Cherry with a four year old cow; and 2nd, Dean Wikoff, Cherry Valley, with a junior heifer calf. In Jersey cattle, Robert Dutcher, Otcgo, won with his junior heifer calf; in Holsteins, winner was Michael Hill, New Berlin with his junior heifer calf. Joanne Webster, Garrattsville, also received a blue ribbon with her senior heifer calf; and Dennis Hill, Gilbertsville, received a blue, ribbon with his junior yearling.

In Guernsey cattle, Richard Hanson, South Valley, drew a blue with his junior heifer calf. Dairy cattle judging included 50 counties in the state, with about 200 boys and girls competing. Among the top 25 per cent picked to enter the finals, Betty Keene, Gilberteville placed 14th. The finalists will travel with their shows to Waterloo, Iowa to represent New York State in national competition. In special exhibits, Colleen Seeley, Oneonta, won a blue ribbon with her collection of tree leaves and twigs.

Included in the collection were uses for each entry. Colleen's borther, Jay, also won with a complete model of his home grounds and home, constructed to perfect scale. Lee and Mildred Harrison, also received the blue for their collection of weeds and wild flowers. Of three Otsego County girls selected to put on demonstrations at the Fair, two have won. The third has yet to demonstrate.

Linnea Johnson, Burlington Green, demonstrated dairy foods Tuesday, and Marcia Wilcox, Unadilla Forks, demonstrated Home Improvements Wednesday. Both are wearing blue. In the sheep blocking and trimming contest, Jeff Samson, Richfield Springs won first in the State for speed and excellence. His brother, Jerry Samson, took third. In the preliminary examination for livestock showmanship, with the top 25 per cent entering the finals late Wednesday night, Otse- County had four finalists.

They are: Karen Young, Cherry Valley, showing Russell Martin, Maryland, showing Jerseys, and Linnea Johnson, Burlington Green, showing Holsteins. The fourth finalist was Jeff Sampson, Richfield Springs, showing sheep. Davenport Man Gunshot Victim A 22-year-old resident of the Town of Davenport was a victim of gunshot wound Wednesday when, according to State Police, he was accidentally shot by his older brother. Norris Finch, resident of the Swart Hollow Road, was taken to Fox Hospital by the Oneonta ambulance where he was admitted for treatment of a perforation wound of the neck; Hospital spokesmen said'his condition was "fair." According to investigating State Police, the injured man's brother, Cecil, 29, had just, completed re- pair of a .22 caliber rifle which had a defective firing pin. He told troopers he didn't know there was a shell in the chamber and as he raised the gun, he pulled the trigger just as his brother Norris walked in front of the muzzle.

Norris was struck by the bullet in the right side of the neck. He was treated at Fox Hospital by Dr. T. G. Watson and admitted for observation.

The accidental shooting was investigated by BCI Investigator lohn Gorence and Trooper B. Deerlz of the Oneonta substation. Childrens Society Plans Fund Drive COOPERSTOWN Plans, for the annual drive of the Otsego County Children's' Society were outlined at a meeting-of the executive committee. The society hopes to provide funds for the emergency needs of, children of Otsego County for whom other assistance is not available. As reported by a spokesman for the group, the society is seeking to provide scholarships for children who are capable of further education but have no other source of funds for their education; to provide monthly allowances for the foster children, under the care of the Welfare Department; and to assist the Freeman's Journal Christmas Fund by shopping, wrapping and, packing the Christmas bundles.

new project this year is to develop a long term program for improving community services for exceptional children in the Otsego County area. The society also hopes to raise Miss Leary At Conclave COOPERSTOWN Miss Mary EHen Leary, a senior at Marymount College and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Leary, Cooperstown, returned yesterday from Notre Dame College, Soulh Bend, Ind.

Miss Leary wsa a delegate from Marympunt College to the 20th national convention of the Catholic Students' Mission Crusade. The main purpose as outlined at the convention was to encourage interest and better knowledge and understanding of the need of the mission crusade not only in the United States but in foreign countries as well, Miss Leary reported. CLAMS $3.00 100 390 FRESH DRESSED I FRESH DUG LOCAL RED POTATOES LOCAL RED RIPE A J0, 2 lb Van Buren's FOOD STORE 30 RIVER ST. PH. GE 2-7400 enough money to provide for considerable expansion of much need-ed for handicapped children, particularly children with speech and hearing handicaps, visual defects, celebral palsy or mental retardation.

Members of this years, drive committee for Cooperstown are Mrs. Stewart Beckley; MUford, Mrs. William Crowley; Morris, Lewis Olds; Springfield Center, Mrs. -Glenn Gray; Richfield 'Springs, Mrs. Winifred Cary, and special gifts, Mrs.

James 'Bordley 3rd. Drive collections will be made by mail or by personal visits during the month of September. Middlefield Man Injured COOPERSTOWN A Middle field man is in critical condition at Albany Medical Center following an accident at Otsego County Highway Garge on Linden Avenue, Lewis J. a member of the county highway crew, suffered a fractured skull when he fell from a scaffold while working on a building. Mr.

Snyder was taken to Bassett Hospital and later transferred to Albany Medical Center. Mrs. Snyder reported yesterday that her husband regained partial consciousness Tuesday, but is still critical." 7 Greemvich Wins Trip To Iowa SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) The Greenwich Central School team will regresent New York State in the dairy-cattle judging competition at the National Dairy Congress Oct. 2 in Waterloo, Iowa.

The three-member team earned the title Tuesday night by winning the cattle-judgina; contest for the State Future Farmers ol America at the State Exposition. In this event, contestants are given points based on their ability to appraise accurately the milk-producing qualities of dairy cows. Members of the winning team from the Washington County community are Donald Wilbur, James McClay and "Richard Skellie. In another the Windsor Central School team of Broome County won the milk-judging title and gained the right to compete at the Future Farmers national convention in Kansas City, Oct. 11.

Its members are Dawson Guernsey, Robert Bulda and William Titus. Northern Otsego Red Cross to Meet COOPERSTOWN The annual membership meeting of the. Northern-Otsego Red Cross Chapter will be, held at 8 Wednesday, September- 12, at the Red Cross Cooperstown Community Election of officers and committee chairmen and officers reports comprise the business. The Oneonta Star Phone Number GE-2-1000 FLORIDA RETIREMENT HOME Beautiful West Coast location shore. Brand new two bedroom, one balb home with cabinet kitchen, jalousie windows, heat and hot water, flber- tlass screen, Insulated and landscaped.

Completely' guaranteed for one year, Near shopping center, golf courses beach, community center and hospital. City water Jind sewage. Owner will pay of cent of Inspection trip. Fit A mo available. S3.10 down and S55 per month covers all InrlniUnjr tates md Insurance.

Inspect now for or winter occupancy, Inquiries May Be Addressed To GENERAL DEVELOPMENT CORP. Box J63, H'cstvlew Station BInghamton, N. Y. LEAN, SLICED BOILED HAM LEAN, FROZEN GROUND BEEF 10 S5.50 6 CU. FT.

ZERO STORAGE for RENT will hold over 200 IBs. of Beef year RENT A ZERO STORAGE LOCKER NOW AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF BUYING IN BULK AND THE BIO FALL HARVEST SAVINGS! J. R. MEAD SON TOP QUALITY RETAIL AND WHOLESALE S1EATS Zero Storage Custom Homo Freezer Processing SO DIETZ STREET ONEONTA DIAL GK 2-6621.

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