SEVENTY YEARS AGO

September 21, 1939

Jack Alford and Benny Columbus have gone to Laramie, Wyoming. Jack is a senior in the University of Wyoming, and Benny enters the University as a freshman.

Miss Roberta Davis, School Nurse at Massanutten Military Academy, Woodstock, Virginia, has returned to her duties after a visit with her mother, Mrs. Charles C. Smith, and family.

Earl Fuller left Friday morning for his senior year at Syracuse University.

Mr. and Mrs. William Eidt and daughter, Marilyn, of Waterport, were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Bull.

BORN

To Mr. and Mrs.:

Clarence Prill, September 15, a boy.

Conrad Ivon, September 14, a girl.

Elmer Dallas, September 17, a boy.

Jacob Baker, September 18, a boy.,

L.L. Westfall, September 20, a boy.



SIXTY YEARS AGO

September 15, 1949

Miss Martha Carlstrom, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. Carlstrom, will enter Vassar College this month.

Mrs. Lillian Emerson was the guest last week of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd L. Wooley at their cottage at Community Grove on the Lake.

James H. Gibbin, who completed his college work at the University of Buffalo in June, has been advised that he is one of the few who have passed their New York State Bar examination.

BORN

To Mr. and Mrs.:

Ralph H. Kruse, September 12, a girl.

Bruce Crosby, September 7, a girl.

Robert Johnson, September 8, a girl.

Joseph Peters, September 13, a girl.

John Reid, September 13, a girl.

MARRIED

Hildebrand - Stearns - September 1, 1949, at the Baptist parsonage by Rev. Homer F. Carr, Miss Marjorie Stearns of Springville and George Hildebrand of Lancaster.

Dygert - Christ - September 7, 1949 in the Rectory of St. Aloysius Church by Rev. H.J. Zimmerman, Miss Martha F. Christ, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Christ of Springville and D. David Dygert, son of Dewitt C. Dygert of Springville and the late Virginia Utrich Dygert.

Smith - Clark - Winifred G. Clark, daughter of Cortland Clark of Franklinville and the late Mrs. Clark, and William F. Smith, son of Herman Smith of Springville and the late Mrs. Smith, on Saturday, September 3, by Rev. Stanley Bubacz.

Peterson - Kingman - Mrs. Alyce Peterson announced the marriage on July 3 of her son, Kenneth R. Peterson of Los Angeles, to Miss Eunice Kingman of Los Angeles.



FIFTY YEARS AGO

September 24, 1959

Dr. Richard Loomis has recently been informed by the Editor of “American Men of Medicine” that his name has been accepted for inclusion in the 1960 Edition, Third Volume of Who’s Important in Medicine.

Tom Krezmien, a 6-foot, 1-inch 190-pound pitcher-outfielder for Morton Corners of the Buffalo Evening News Suburban Baseball Association, was signed to a contract by the San Francisco Giants of the National League.

Great honor came to the Springville Lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose on June 13, 1959, when the Pilgrim Degree of Merit was conferred upon Brother John M. Kaufmann in the House of God at Mooseheart, Illinois.

BORN

To Mr. and Mrs.:

Lee Cornaire, September 14, a boy.

Clyde Keys, September 14, a boy.

Leo Pearson, September 15, a girl.

Douglas Baye, September 15, a girl.

Edward Perkins, September 17, a girl.

Albert Brown, September 17, a girl.

Wesley Thompson, September 17, a boy.

Charles Jansen, September 18, a girl.

Frank Zioko, September 19, a boy.

Leslie Parysek, September 19, a boy.



FORTY YEARS AGO

September 18, 1969

This month Gordon Rouse has been with the Springville Fire Company for 50 years. During these years, he has served in almost every capacity.

The Springville Chamber of Commerce donated $2,000 to the Route 219 Association, to be used to support the Association’s activities to speed the construction schedule of Route 219 between Buffalo and Springville, and to promote a U.S. 219 Divided Interstate System to Pennsylvania and points south.

BORN

To Mr. and Mrs.:

Paul Hartman of Arcade, September 13, a girl.

Donald Schoewe of Arcade, September 13, a boy.

John Koeppl of Orchard Park, September 14, a girl.

Robert Maynard of Delevan, September 14, a girl.

MARRIED

Murphy - Sixt - On August 30, in St. Aloysius Church by the Most Reverend Monsignor Rutecki, Miss Johnna Eileen Sixt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Sixt of Springville, and John P. Murphy, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Murphy, Sr. of Salamanca.

Ehman - Scharf - At St. John the Baptist Church, West Valley, by Father Thomas Bingham, Miss Sheila Ann Scharf, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Scharf, and Mr. Bruce F. Ehman, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce F. Ehman, Sr.

Pittman - Potter - On August 30, at St. Aloysius Church, by Rev. Hubert Reimann, Miss Mary Kathryn Potter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Potter of Springville, and Mr. Larry Pittman of Waynesville, Missouri, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Pittman.



THIRTY YEARS AGO

September 20, 1979

The newly organized Springville Area Meals on Wheels has tentatively set early October as a starting date and is accepting applications.

Thomas E. Witt, son of Jane Witt of Springville, has been advanced to the rank of Hospital Corpsman Third Class. He is stationed at the Naval Regional Medical Clinic, Brunswick, Maine.

Robert F. Benson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Benson of Springville, has entered his freshman year at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Winsmith’s Softball Team clinched their fifth consecutive League Championship recently.

BORN

To Mr. and Mrs.:

James Leach of Holland, September 10, a girl.

Gerald Ziolkowski of Freedom, September 11, a girl.

Berthold Spaeth of North Java, September 11, a boy.

Michael Robbins of Cattaraugus, September 11, a boy.

Gary Thaine of Chaffee, September 12, a boy.

John Hackemer of Glenwood, September 12, a boy.

Timothy Stanford of Springville, September 13, a boy.

Mark Rust of Great Valley, September 13, a boy.

Leo Kurtzworth, Jr. of Springville, September 13, a girl.

MARRIED

Wendle - Yarger - On August 4, 1979, at the South Wales Presbyterian Church by Rev. Howard B. Haines, Miss Cathy Ann Yarger of Holland, daughter of Mrs. John H. Yarger of Tipp City, Ohio, and the late Mr. Yarger, and Martin B. Wendle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Wendle of Springville.

Fagerman - Schlade - On September 8, 1979 in Concordia Lutheran Church, Sarasota, Florida, by Pastor David Sauder, Hazel Schlade of Florida, formerly of Springville, and Matt Fagerman of Detroit, Michigan.



TWENTY YEARS AGO

September 14, 1989

Keith Clark, 17, son of Bob and Marie Clark of West Valley and a junior at Springville-Griffith Institute High School spent one and one-half weeks of his summer vacation island hopping in the South Pacific on a trip sponsored by the R.G. Canning Corporation, honoring Clark for his accomplishments.

The Springville-Griffith Institute varsity football team opened their 1989 season with a 20-0 win over visiting Pioneer. The offense was led by Chris George with 158 yards on 22 carries, and two touchdowns.

BORN

To:

MaryEllen and Michael Chinchen of East Otto, August 29, a girl, Stephanie Elena.

Kathleen and Michael Riley of Collins, August 29, a boy, Jared William-Allen.

Christine Burgdorf of Salamanca, August 29, a boy, Randy Lee.

Georgette and Alan Boberg of Delevan, August 29, a boy, Garrett Alan.

Wilma and Joseph Austin of Olean, August 30, a boy, Joshua Michael.

Heidi and Robert Kuwik of Ellicottville, August 31, a boy, James Raymond.

Anita and Timothy Hezel of Holland, August 31, a boy, Justin Carl,

Jonica and Steven Conklin of Cattaraugus, September 1, a boy, Eric Michael.

Brenda and David Mastuskiewicz of Little Valley, September 2, a girl, Kimberly Ann.

Patricia and Rick Nagel of Springville, September 3, a boy, William Dean.

Mary and Russ Phillipson of Freedom, September 4, a girl, Kelsey Marie.

MARRIED

Klingensmith - Killingbeck - On August 5, at the East Concord Community Church, Judy Ann Killingbeck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred C. Killingbeck of Franklinville, and Darryl E. Klingensmith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald C. Klingensmith of East Concord.



TEN YEARS AGO

September 16, 1999

Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Arendt of Lawtons celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 11 with a gathering of family and friends at the Boston Valley Conservation Club. Mr. Arendt and the former Eleanor Jensen of Collins were married September 10, 1949 at Salem Lutheran Church in Springville.

Derek Johnson recently became assistant sales manager at Bob Johnson Motors in Springville, making him the third generation of Johnsons involved in the business.

Ellie Wiede of Collins was recently named Grand Champion at the Erie County Fair 4-H horse show.

BORN

To:

Michael and Sue DeGrange, formerly of West Valley, September 12, at Ira-Davenport Hospital, Bath, a girl, Elizabeth Marie.

Michael and Jennifer Geleta of Delevan, September 6, a boy, James Michael.

Joy Duffin of Buffalo, September 7, a boy, Cody Spencer.

Michael Jr. and Rebecca Sonner of Arcade, September 7, a girl, Megan Shea.

Kenneth and Barbara Wilkins of Gowanda, September 8, a boy, Justin Francis.

Duane Moore II and Emily Chinchen of East Otto, September 9, a boy, Cole Clayton.

Joel and Wendy Andrews of Springville, September 9, a girl, Elizabeth Mary Rose.

Scott and Julie Blair of South Dayton, September 12, a boy, Jacob Robert.