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The Oneonta Star from Oneonta, New York • Page 3

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The Oneonta Stari
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Oneonta, New York
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Tuesday, Oct. 3,1961 Oneonta Star 3 Mount Vision Airman Killed in Car Collision in Michigan Two Others Die fin Crash MOUNT VISION An area air- man was killed Saturday night iiiear Mt. Clemens, Mich, in an 1 automobile collision which snuffed out two other lives. Ail-man 2 Howard L. Barber, 21, of Mount Vision died in the accident on the William P.

Ross Highway a mile north of Mt. Clemens. i Airman Daniel L. Koeh 1 20, ot S.juth Minneapolis, Minn, and Jenny Willis, 17, of Mt. Ch-m- ens were also killed in the 'acci- dent.

Macombe County sheriff's deputies said the car carrying tiie fatally injured trio was "barely moving or stopped" along the highway near Seffridge Air Force Base where the tw 0 young airmen were stationed. The car was driven by Miss Janet Brown, 18, also ol Mt Clemens. She survived the crash and was reported Monday night in lair condition at St. Joseph Hospital in Clemens. The Brown car was hit from behind by a car carrying three airmen of the occupants, T-Sgt.

Peter J. VaHcry, 33, said he didn't know what happened and that by the time they saw the Brown car "it was too late and We couldn't stop." Barber and Koeh are stationed with the 4045 Held Maintenance Squadron, SAC, at Seffridge. Funeral services for Airman Barber will be held at '2 p.m. Thursday in the Houck-Johnston Funeral Home, Edmcstan. The Rev.

Bob Wilson, pastor of the Bible Baptist. Church, will offi- cate. will be in Hillington Cemetery, Morris. A2-C Barber was born Dec. 11, 1939 in Oneonta, son of William L.

and Alice (Daniels) Barber, He lived most of his life in Laurens and Mount Vision and graduated from Laurens Central School in 1957. He is survived by his parents; two sisters, Mrs. Wayne Aldrich, StophenvMe, Mrs. Richard Carr, Morris; a brother Albert, Walton; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Daniels of Otego and several uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Houck- Johnston Funeral Home from 2 to 4 p.m. Tech Harriers Open at Broome. DELHI--Delhi Tech's 1961 cross country squad opens Saturday at Broome Tech. Coach Ernie Fierro has twelve men on the roster, two of them back from 'last year: Tom Story of CatskiH and Griff Ziegler of Hicksville.

In addition to Story and Ziegler, Delhi's team is made up of Neil Riddell ol BloomviUe, Dave Reese, Larry Lane, Dale Witherell, Harvey Coles, Robert Murray, Robert Moran, Clarence Card, Art Grabb and Everett Pataer of Hobart. HOWARD L. BARBER Funeral Thursday 5 Given Probation By Terry DELHI Seven defendants appeared before Delaware County Judge Walter L. Terry, yesterday, in Delaware County Court, in Delhi. Hilton Utter, 41, ot 124 Oneida Oneonta, who had been indicted on a charge of burglary, third degree, and had previously pleaded not guilty, changed his plea to guilty.

Imposition of sentence was suspended, and he was placed on probation with Delaware County Probation Officer, Marshall Slouten- burgh, for two years, and was fined $200. Clifford Judson, 3I, of Davenport, who had been indicted on a charge of burglary third degree, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of unlawful entry. Imposition of sentence was suspended, and he was placed on probation with Mr. Stoutenburgh, for two years. One of the terms of the probation was that he pay a fine of 5100.

Anna Mae Evans, 27, of Colliers, appeared in court with her counsel, Ally. James J. Byard 3rd, of Oneonta. Indicted on a charge of burglary third degree, she was allowed to plead guilty to a lowered charge of unlawful entry. Imposition of sentence was suspended, and she was placed on probation for one year.

She is to be sentenced October 16, in Otsego County. Leo Brewer, 61, of East Meredith, who pleaded guilty to an indictment for burglary third degree, two counts, was sentenced to Attica State Prison for from one and one- half to three years. Sentence was suspended and ho was placed on probation of one year. Robert R. Peck, 22, of Apex, charged with first degree grand larceny in the theft of a truck loaded with lumber from Raymond Bass Lumber Fishs Eddy, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to Attica Prison for from two and one-half to five years.

Imposition of sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation for three years, and ordered to pay a fine of $200. Two defendants were allowed to plead as youthful offenders. Walton Water Co. Sold WALTON--Majority interest in the Walton Water Company has been purchased by a syndicate of four men, three from Schenectady and one from Delmar. The four men are Abraham dayman, Myron Cohn and D.

Vincent Cerrito of Sshenectady and Kenneth Ruthman of Delmar. This group operates two other water company properties in upstate New York, one in Sacandaga Park and the other at Gloversville, serving a part of the city of Gloversvillo and a part of the adjacent Town of Johnstown. They hope to make improvements in the water supply system in Walton, and expect to be in Walton within two weeks. The Walton Water Company was formed by the late A. G.

Patterson and Judge A. H. Sewell about GO years ago when two competing water companies were consolidated. When the company was formed, bonds were issued to pay most of the cost of acquisition of the two competing companies and the common stock representing any equity which existed in the property was taken by Mr. Patterson, Judge Sewell and a few shares by the late Paul Nichols.

The stock passed down to legatees of the company founders. The stock in the Walton Water company was owned by H. J. Metzger, New Brunswick, N. Mrs.

Mabel Patterson, Walton; The Rev. James Patterson, Bellefontaine, Mrs. George R. Fearon, Fayetteville, and Robert Nichols, Walton. A lew years ago Walton village considered purchasing the property lor the village.

At that time an offer of was made by the owners but they would reserve certain assets whidh 535,000. The village board deemed 525,000. The village board deemed this too high a price at the time and dropped the idea of purchasing it. Father-Son Dinner Set By Baptists At'the Father-son dinner in First Baptist Church, Friday, October 6, at 6:30 p.m., Ken Lockridge will be guest speaker. He will show movies on his AM can Safari and give a demonstration and talk on archery.

The Rev. W. Robert Hodges will give the invocation. John Woodward will act as master of cere monies. The toast to the sons will be given by Charles Belden with Michael Belden responding with the toast to the fathers.

Mrs. Sanford Disbrow is dinner chairman and girls from the Guild Fellowship under the supervision of Miss Mary Burlingham will serve. Deadline for reservations is Tuesday night. Anyone desiring tickets call Ralph Hannay, ticket chairman, GE 2-6014. Last Due to the tremendous response we will list 30 license plate numbers of cars displaying the JET Hi-Test LITTERBOX.

There will be 15 WINNERS THIS FINAL WEEK! OF A $5 JET SERVICE CERTIFICATE Pick Up Your Free LITTERBOX at Main St. Jet Station 490 Main Oneonta Rizzo's Supermarket 482 Alain Oneonta Country Club Jet Station Onolda Street and Country Club Road, Oneonla End Super Mkt. Oneonta Star 396 Chestnut Oneonta Chestnut West Display it on your car's rear window next Friday's Oneonta Star--you may be a winner! BUY JET HI-TEST GAS Save a Gallon! HIGH HONOR--First life membership to be granted by the American Legion Post in Richfield Springs was presented at the installation dinner to Past Commander P. B. Culbert (center) by Commander Edward W.

Morgan (left) and Installing Officer Robert Johnson of Oneonta (right) (Smith Photo) Spa Legion Post Names Past Commander First Life Member RICHFIELD SPRINGS The Past Commander of Hugick-Purcell-Shepard Post, American Legion, Pulaski B. Culbert, was presented with a life membership in the' Post, at the joint installation Driver Gets Ticket After Identification COOPERSTOWN State Po- 'lice of Richfield Springs Substation yesterday issued a summons to Harley L. Woods, 24, of Ilion, to answer a charge of. driving at a speed not necessary and prudent. The summons was issued as a result of the investigation of a one car crash early Saturday morning a half mile north of Schuyler Lake.

The investigation disclosed that Woods was the driver, not Luther Wheeler, 24, of Whitesboro, whom police originally were told was at the wheel. Woods will appear before Justice of the Peace Raymond Fitch of the Town of Exeter. Woods and his passenger were taken by Richfield Springs i Department Emergency Squad ambulance to Ilion Memorial Hospital after the accident, where they were treated for injuries. The car, going north on Route 28, failed to negotiate a lefthand curve and crashed into a utility pole, snapping electric power lines. Personnel of New York State Electric and Gas Co.

were summoned to clear the road of "hot" wires. dinner of the Post and its Auxiliary, held at the Veterans Club. This is the first life membership ever to be awarded by the Post and is reported to be the third one in Otsego County. Culbert was post commander for tbfee terms in 1944-46 and has since served as adjutant a total of 20 years (not all consecutive) and finance officer for the past five years. Culbert was also the first president of the Veterans Club Corporation serving for the first two years, and was largely responsible for the gift by the late Harold H.

Conklin, a non-veteran, of his residence on East Main Street for the Richfield Veterans Club. The presentation was made by Robert Johnson, of Oneonta, past state and county commander and former service officer for the veterans. Otis Palmer, post historian, gave an account of the year's activities. Steve Woytowich'and John Jersen described their experiences at Bays' State at Hamilton, this summer. They were sponsored by the Post and Richfield Springs Rotary.

Otsego County Commander Vincent Brannick, of Gilbertsville, brought greetings from the County. Although the occasion was an installation celebration dinner the following officers had been installed previously at their separate meetings: Legion Commander, Edward W. Morgan; Vice Commanders, Frederick Miller, Glenn Burton and Otis Palmer; adjutant and finance officer, Mr. Culbert; service officer and chaplain, Ralph Osterhoudt; historian, W. Reed Sponburg.

Auxiliary President, Mrs. Arlene Pratt; vice presidents, Mrs. Laurence Lincourt and Mrs. Dorothy Morgan; secretary and historian, Mrs. Bessie Osterhoudt; sergeant- at-arms, Mrs.

Connie Lupia; Mrs. Lulu Welch, retiring president. Ex-Walton ClericHonored WALTON A former pastor of the First Congregational Church of Walton, Dr. Stanley U. North, formerly Director ol Church Extension under the Home Mission Board of the Congregational Christian Churches has a new appointment.

He has been recently appointed the new Secretary of the United Church of Christ. Worcester Water Supply Restored WORCKSTKK for the cummun.l) a has bi'Pn rnstoml tr, norn in the tn i in ifpin-n! ly of l.inj; md-i7 D.ti.i;' i I t- directive Satunlaj i sup-. -i r. dropped ibo'it -if 'h'-ut suff.r.ent Scheiievus Cub Pack To Meet SCIIKN'KVl'S Cub Park IS will mr.pt at 7.30 p. m.

Thursd ij Leaders will inform the parents about planned activities for the coming year. Prospective cubs and ttieir par-, eiits have been invited and they will be given a Bob Cat application. The annual drive for funds for Otschodela Council mil get underway soon. Campaign Leader WALTON Miss Flora St. John, of the First Congregational Church, Walton, has been appointed church representative on the Walton Council ot Churches Drive.

Money derived from this Halloween Trick or -Treat program goes to Share Our Surplus for hungry children and families over the world. ARE WOMEN SOFTIES FOR THE SOFT TOUCH? hid I 1 if thp' i A i i MM E.jsaed t't-'n i i i 1 7 'hr tjr rinsed a brrik th" rrnin Mr Rook viid yesterday that from the appearance of the main when it was uncovered, it appeared th'it the loik had existed for some time, apparently steadily growing worse until the supply was "just not sufficient to supply both the leak and the people." The lino was repaired late Sunday, and yesterday the community was again supplied with water. The Worcester Water Co. is currently in the process of negotiation lor sale of its property to a newly formed Worcester Water District THEY CERTAINLY ARE! And soft, soft clothes and diapers result only from really effective washing- chemistry. you softest laundry because DISC softens even hardest water as it ach'on-cleans.

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