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VOLOME 80, NUMBER 2T ST. JOHNSV1LUS, N. tTTDKE u;"i*S6 PRICE SIX CENTS

Earle Spaar Wins hllege Award For xcentional Teacher

PAUL CASTRUCCI RECEIVES BS DEGREE

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Rotary Hears Convention Repor

A total of 15 members attended Tuesday night's meeting of St. Johnsville Rotary at the Creekside.

Routine business matter.'- were discussed.

Joe Mancini brought up the sub­ject of Saturday's Scout-o-rama at the St. Johnsville Ball Park.

The Citation of Merit for cut-standing service in the area of In­dustrial Arts Education was pre­sented to Mr. Earle S. Spaar, local Industrial Arts instructor at the Ninety-Fifth annual commence ^=,r,*,4 A.f f ^ a <2fnl-« TT^i t rp i r i H * n f

New York Teachers College at Os­wego, on Monday, June 11.

IT"!-.,* ->*».«wj ip, n « i v f o v i f n r t n ^ f l h

year to the teacher selected by the faculty of the college as a person who typifis those characteristics which make him outstanding in A n Rotarians were ursreri to attend the teaching profession. Mr. Spaar a n d S U p p o r t the event. was introduced by Dr. Gordon O. Two names were proposed for Wilber, Director of the Division of membership m Rotary. Industrial Arts, after which the ei- Dr. Harry Difenderfer gave a

report on the social side of the Rotary International Convention in Philadelphia recently, as the pro­gram for the evening.

The Difenderfers stayed at the Wait Whitman Hotel in Camden, N.J. during the convention.

Sunday night at convention Hall in Philadelphia, they heard the Philharmonic Symphony orchestra.

On Monday afternoon the Difen­derfers attended a dinner for Ro­tary dentists a t Temple University, Dr. Difenderfer's Alma, Mater.

Monday night rotarians were en­tertained by Bert Parks, as N.C., and Rise Stevens, Mata Hari and others.

Tuesday afternoon a luncheon for Rotary women was held at Garden State Park in Camden. A fashion show by John Wanamaker and a horse race and horse show were the features.

Wednesday A.M. rotar ians heard an address by Harold Stassen with the afternoon taken up with in­formed get-tosrethers.

Many School Students Receive Awards At Special Assembly

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MRS. KRICK RECEIVES BS DEGREE AT OSWEGO

The annual awards assembly of Barbara Peruzzi, Barbara Duniatp, the St Johnsville High School was Joyce Perry, Gail Wolcott, Ba rbam held on June 8, 195H at an assem­bly program.

Many significant awards were made m the areas of activities athletics and scholarships. In ad­dition there were several special awards.

Paul P. Castrucci, son of Mr, and Mrs. Fili'berto Castrucci of 6 Roth Street, St. Johnsville, was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree on June 10th a t the lelst annual Un- j o n college commencement exer­cises. Presentation was made in Memorial Chapel by President Car­ter Davidson. vide High School, majored in Phy of Sigma Chi social fraternity.

Mrs. Nancy Hanchet t Krick grad­uated on Monday, June 11th, from the Oswego State Teachers Col­lege, receiving a Bachelor of Sci­ence degree, cum lauta. in Elemen­tary Education. „

She has accepted a position in the new Roxboro school in Matty-dale as kindergarten teacher.

During her four years at Oswego, Mrs. Krick was elected a member of the Kappa Delta Pi, a National Honorary Society in Education; she was also a member of the Social Studies Honorary group active in the Womens Athletic Association.

Mrs. John Harris, mother of Mrs. Castrucci, a graduate of St. Johns- K r i c k a t e n d e d t h e g r a d u a t i 0 n ex-

ics while at Union. He is a member e r c i s e s a t t h e C o l l e g e o n Monday.

The following students won dis tinction in that they gave the best away with letter service of their club to the school: stead: JOURNALISM CLUB - Ann Mart yniuk, Miliy Christy, Jack Cole, Ca rol Walrath.

Doxtader, Barbara Wright, Diau« Pross, Sandra Tolfa, Carol © w i e r -ty, Betty Peruzzi, Joyce Peruzzi,. Joan Perry.

The Music awards were as follows

years service in Glee Club - Pas t years have given letters - doing

given pins in-

Village Purchases New Ford Car; Douglas Smith No Decision on Pickup

School Baa id Votes $455 Foi Youth Program

Poster S. Brown, President of the college.

In his introduction of Mr Spaar. Dr. W'Joer included m J;he following remarks:

"Only occasionally does one find a person, who through experience, per-:n;;!ity and interests seems to have all of the attributes of thet perfect teacher. Su eh, however, is the case with Earle S. Spaar, who has 'oeen selected to receive the ci-

A i i i C C l i i i o

Buys New. Ford Police Car Decision was made at the meeting

of the Village Board held Tuesday evening to purchase a new Ford two-door sedan for a police prowl car. Sealed bids were received for the prowl car and for new pick­up truck from Willard Ottman, Inc.. and the Hubbard Chevrolet, v\t:2,L o;.. Ji.i.Uo'vdie. No action -.-..

To Attend 3-Day Conference

Douglas Smith will attend a three-day "Citizens Now" Confer­ence at Columbia University the last weekend in June.

He will he one of the ttxpTdfers

STUDENT COUNCIL - Mike Shannon, Ida Hayes, FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERI­CA - Paul Flanders. FUTURE 3 0 M E M A K E R S OF AM­ERICA - Linda Kretser.

BANiD - David Plank, Paul Flan­ders.

GLEE CLUB - David Plank, Jo­an Perry.

DRAMATICS CLUB - Barbara Doxtader, Robert Hook.

LIBRARY CLUB - Gail Melioh, Linda Welch.

YEARBOOK CLUB - H a m s Dun lap.

The BETTY'' CROCKER HOME-MAKER AWARD was won by Ida Haye.,,

The GIRL SCOUT statuette award was won by Sylvia Dodson.

Lawrence Hulibert, Bernard Haak, Millard. Snell and Donald Groff were presented certificates for par­ticipating in the INDUSTRIAL ARTS exhibit State Fair.

at the New York

,. . , representing , oil Vv iuiani Johnson message gained from at tending the was held a t the High School, Tues- taken on the purchase of the PICK- C o u n c i l a t " t n e convention urging "putt ing Rotary day evening with all members of u p into vou and more men into Ro

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BAND TO GIVE CONCERT, HOLDS ICE CREAM FESTIVAL

A Band Concert will be aiven on the grounds of the High School on Thursday evening, from 7 to 9

the board present, and Charles Mr. Ottrrmn's offer for the prowl McCrone, Clerk, Harold Bowerman, c a i- w a g as follows: Cost of new District Superintendent, and W. c a r i $2,127, allowance for old car Max Fowler as a visitor. $1,282, making net cost of $845

Routine bills were ordered paid for the new car. n m j h u c i n e c c t r a n ;a ffrerl w h i c h h i - TVIJS w#f«r cnHmif tpH b v H u b b a r d

eluded the voting of a donation rjhev. was $2,028 for new car. $1,087 of $455. to the Youth Activities allowance for old ear, leaving net Committee, for payments of salaries c o s t 0f $941, and other expenses during the sev- -p n e amount to be paid for the en weeks program at the Soldiers c a r ig m excess of the sum allowed

conference. One of the purposes of the Regional "Cit­izens Now'

Velock, by the St. Johnsville Cen tation for outstanding taching in t ra l School Band under the direc- and Sailors Memorial Park, where [n the budget, but the new car is industrial arts. He is a graduate of tion of the director, Edward Goral-the Gilbert High School at Wins- ski.

activities will be directed by School much needed. Coach Robert Burlingame. He will The offers on the pick-up truck

ted, Conn., and has had a broad Ice cream and cake will be sold be assisted by Miss Gloria Caprara w e r e o n i y $2 apart but both were experience in industry including during the concert, the proceeds and David Plank. considerably over the amount al-worii at the Hendey Machine Co. to be used for the needs of the and Pratt and Whitney Aircraft band. Corp, He graduated with an envi- Tickets for the festival and con-able record from the State Univer- cert can be obtained from members sity Teachers Colege at Oswego of the band. and has new practically completed — his Masters Degree, As an under­graduate student he was active in the Symphonic Choir, Student Council, and a member of the ho-

2 0 3 0 CLUB TO MEET AT KLOCK PARK MONDAY

Bids have been submitted by the lowed in the budget, and the mat-J. L. Harnmett Co., and Bardeen's ter of purchase was tabled. Inc., for school supplies, and per­mission has been given to Super­vising Principal. Curtis to place the order after he has given them Galusha t ha t the drinking fountains both his careful consideration.

A report was given by Superin­tendent of Public Works, Arthur

Miss Virginia Handsbury has been granted permission to be away at the time of the commencement Rev, and Mrs. Ernest Crounse

noi societies, Epsilon Pi Tau and will be hosts 6a the 20-30 Club exercises, as she will be attending Kappa Delta Pi, His greatest ach- of the Reformed Church at a picnic a three weeks session at the Syra-ievenents, however, have been in at Kiock Park, Monday evening euse University. the iield of teaching. His love of a t 6:45 o'clock, children. his understanding of. Members are asked to bring their their problems, and his interest in tables service and silverware. usin; his subject to meet thet *Li case of rain, the p o u p will need- of his pupils, has endeared m '*' ' t n t n h f ' church. htm to all who know him

IN IRONDEQUOIT

in his , position as industrial arts N . S A L M O N G R A D U A T E S -

teacher at St. Johnsville,«N,Y, His A C C E P T S P O S I T F O N coworkers have recognized his ab-Hities as he has served successfully as treasurer, vice-president, and president of the Mohawk Valley Industrial Education Club. He is also president of the St. Johnsville Teachers Association. Since 1391 he has served as a cooperating teacher in our cadet teaching pro­g ram"

The commencement exercises were heid at. the Oswego Theatre with 340 students receiving the Bachelor of Science Degree. Am­ong the graduates wpre Mr. How­ard Bruct», Mr. Richard Race Hud M«". Robert Swanick who worked here as student teachers with Mr. Spaar.

Attending the exercises were Mrs. Spaar, Mr. Osorgfl P. Spaar, and Mrs. Spnar's parents, Mr. and Mrs Herbert Tanntr .

at the Soldiers and Sailors Park have been damaged beyond repair, and that much damage has been done to the fence. Cost of replacing the fountains is such that nothing will be done at the present, and Chief Walrath, who stated that he had been Informed of the damage, was asked to continue his investiga­tion as xo whom the guilty ones might be, and to hold the parents responsible if the names of the children are learned.

Tables a t Klock Park will be

GRACE CHURCH MEN'S CLUa ENTERTAIN LADIES

On Tuesday evening, June 19th. at 8 o'clock, a special meeting of the School District will be held at the Elementary School, giving the voters of the district the privil­ege of voting whether or not to accept the offer of $150 made by St. Patrick's Church for the parcel P ^ e d by Superintendent Galusha of land back of their church; tor picnic purposes. It was reported

Consideration Is being given to that the faucet at that park had barricading the parking lot at the also been ripped loose. Recreational Elementary School during the sum- devices a t the S. & S. Park wi! mer so as to prevent miseu.se of be put in readiness the lot and to avoid any accidents

from each local Council who, when they return home, will become the "Steering Committee" for the Local foll&ws; Councils "Citizens Now" confer­ence to be held sometime during the following year.

Boys athletic awards were presen­ted by Coach Robert Burlingame as follows: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER

Michael Shannon fCapt.L Edwin

MilU'rd Snell, Don Bellen and Jan Carter.

Paul Flanders (Capt.), David Trorr.betta, Ray Grouse, Bill Dock-erty, Dick Austin and Millard S'nell

JR. H. BOYS' BASKET-BAT J, Paul Hoffman (Capt.i, Charles

Smith. Wayne Maier, Bill Gray, Dave Smith, Tony Gabriele, Jim Failing, Jim Crosier and Bill Starna.

WRESTLING CHAMPS 95 lb. Bob Loccia - Alan Stock.

110 lb. Don Arndt - John Barney 125 lb. Dave Hammond - Millard

Snell. 140 lb. Bernard Kelly - Rosario

Primer Heavy wt. B. Haak - Donald Schoff

SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL CHAMPS - PRE&IHMAN

FOWL SHOOTTNG OHAMP- Ga­ry Stowell.

JR. HIGH TNTERSCHOLA STIC TEAM (Jr. League i CHAMPS-

Paul Hoffman, Loren Smith, Ray LaCcppola, Larry Fowler, Bill Ha-ney, Charles Smith, Mike Dockerty, Bob Corso and Ronnie Hayes,

Girls* athletic awards were pre­sented by Miss Beverly Hakes as

which mtghi occur to those who should not be there.

Mr. Evan Sweetser, who is tench-i •• at present at the Chnzy Cen­tral School, will become a member Of the local faculty next fall as a Science teacher.

A full time custodian will be needed by the School at the begin­ning of the fall term Ft will be an evening job oj eight hours. Two pn ' t"at" thc ' i applications have been received and f>nat t h ( , R o y g c n u t s n r r a n x i ( > ; i .

in the near future.

Chief Walrath was Instructed to attend -the New York State Asso­ciation of Chiefs of Police Conven-tirm at Elmira In July,

The matter of resurfacing some of the streets and repairing the parking lot were discussed, but no action was . taken.

Fred White of the Niagara-Mo­hawk Power Corporation was pres-

Douglas is an Eagle Scout and a member cf Post 71 sponsored by the V.F.W. When lie returns from the conference he will spend the summer on the staff at Woodworth Lake Scout Reservation.

GOLD FELT BLOCK - Judy Klock, Gail Manclow, Pattl Jacques Ro le Smith, Janet Robson, Mary Jane Yan-ko, Ida Hayes, Judy Fow­ler, Nancy Terricola, Dunna Hayes, Laurie- Tolfa, Carol Walrath.

Sylvia Bradley, Janet Fowler, Ma­ry Lou Dockerty, Joann Zoller. C'hn-tu Kraft, Connie Dodson.

Caroi Walratib, Carol DockcHy, Pat Sanguine, Tom, Taunpscn, Tony LaCoppola, Dick-Austin. Judy Fowler, Milly Christy,

Glee Club Award for four (4) years of service - Pins

Gail Klock, Ida Hayes, Joan Per­ry, Barbara Peruzzi, Nancy Terr i ­cola. Pa t Jacques, Susan Allen, To­ny Circhiriho, David Plank, Mike Shannon.

Seniors in A Cappella Choir •^~ P ins :

Joan Perry, Ida Hayes, Nancy Ter­ricola, Barbara Perruzzi, Gail Klock, Arthur LaCoppola, David Plank, Su­san Allen.

Band Awards: Carol Dockerty. Paul Flanders,

Bill Haney, Paul Stone, Sally Sto­well, J ane t Weber, Mary Jane Yan-ko, Anthony LaCoppola, Bili Dock­erty, Mik» Dockerty, Gerald Groff, Garry Stowell, Millard Snell, Kay Grouse, David Plank, Phil Walrath, George Haney, Richard Austin, Do­nald Groff, Tom Tompson.

Gold Banners were awarded bo the following people, each of whom has been on the principal's list fox each marking period during tihs school year:

Gerald Groff, Michael Dockerty, Rose Marie Smith, Charles Weldori, Mary Jane Yanko, William Dock-Claudia Smith, Dougias Smith, Ano. Martyniuk, Gail Melick, Susan Al-i " n , r a t l i w a uauCJUci, i-zSviu rminis., Bill Gray, Gwendolyn Skrzek, Wil­liam Starna , Edna Achenbach, Syl­via Bradley, Sylvia Dodson, Ann Bilobrcwka, Donna Johnson, Bev­erly Blencoe, Mary Lou Dockerty, Joanne Galuski, John Rapacz, and Richard Smith.

Similar ribbons but blue in color were given to the following, each of whom was on the honor roll during each marking period this school year.

Robert Failing, Christa Kraft, Louis Miklic, Paul Stone, Richard Helmer, Rosaline Warner, Judit'3 Becker, Barbara Doxtader, DonaLi Groff. David Hammond, Bern ice Hoag, Bonnie Huff, Karen Kardash, Darlene Kraft, Ted Reese, Millard Snell, Karen Van Gorder, Richard Austin, Penelope Trumbull, Har ru Dunlap, Ida Hayes, Robert Hook, Gail Klock, Arthur LaCe>ppola, J a ­nice Brown, Jean Powell, Phillip Schoff, Donald Smith, Natalie Smo­ky, Allen Walrath. Judith Damin, David McKenny, David Smith, Ca­therine Warner, Barbara Dunla i , Rose Battisti, Janet Hook, Wayn" Maier, Diane Pross and Billy Rider.

Robert Hook led the assembly Itx the saiute to the flag and ths Lord's Prayer. Ida Hayes and Mik? Shannon, senior student council members, assisted in the program and Robert Curtis, Supervising Principal of the school, acted a.t Master of Ceremonies.

others are requested, if there are those who are interested.

Mr, Ernest Underwood has been granted permission to attend the Agricultural Teachers Conference

to have the lights for the Scout-o-Rama to be held here on Sat­urday evening. It is believed that. enough of them will be ready for use so tha t the place in front, of

at Alfred University, June 27, 38 t h e g r a n d a t a n d can be lighted. Costs md 29j,h

The Year Books have been com

A capacity attendance of rnem-btrs of the Men'n Club of Grace Ohuroh with their ladies, attended the annual dinner on Monday even­ing, which was nerved at the Ant-ters riming room. Following the tur­key dinner, Prank ChrUtiance gave I brW talk, thanking the ladies for their service to the ek»b during the P4U1 >eason. Rev. B A. Walton al»o jave a brief talk to the guests The dinner program closed with a few ri»m«rfci on bshatf of the ladle* pr#-sent, *»y Mrs. B A Walton Around W prrions attended the dinner.

Norma Salmon, of Bridge St,. St. Johnsville, will receive a Bach­elor of Science degree with a ma­jor In library education at the

for the service were discussed and will be taken up with # t h e Park

pleted and *re dedicated^ to Miss O o n i m | g > „ o n ftnd t h c B o y g ^ , ^

A report was submitted by Ft re Chief Edward Swart-/,, stating thtii new members had been approved for membership and that the de­partment l.s now up to the mem­bership limit of 88.

The New York State Dep&rtrheni

Agnes Moore, Miss Ruth Ellen Ost­ler and William Ferris who were the Senior Class advisors.

The I tM da te will include 33 Mth annual Ckrnmenrfment of the graduates as follows: David Plank, Slate University Teachers College president: Paul Flanders, vice pre.sl-i* '"..'neseo on June 11 There are dent; Arthur LaCoppola, treasurer; ITM graduate., m the class of 1950. Nancy Terricola, Recording Seere-

C rrMneucemfint speaker will be tary, Susan Allen, Oorrespfinding 0 | Health gave a, report, "attesting rv, Jrfnea E. Allen, ccmmlt«loner Secretary, Patricia Christensen, Ida to the satisfactory nature of the of education for the state of New Hayea, Robert Hook. Anthony village water after fhiorlrmtion York Circhiriho, Edwin Cole, Harris Dim-

ML*s Salmon Is a member Of the lap, Patricia J&cquM, Gall Kkvk. Aguntan fe'dfOt-tty, Carol ChoriBters Jaequ^tine Kramer, Joan Perry, and Library Clttb Sh#» has accepted ^"f-1*10, PA*w*. Barbara Pnruirt, M r s c

Elizabeth Alexander and Mrs Kath-erinft Early at Indian Lake on

Mr. and Mr*. George Lull and

ft poatten m ittntor high llbrftrlan Michael Hharmon, Philip Walrath, in the West trondrtjtirtit Centra! Wdrfey Walrath. Richard Smith. ayatam in Rochester. N Y . Lorralna Smullen and David Trom-

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