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m Settici iw ti^ Cfintim-^ttiaial O E V O T B D TO THH T K U B I]«T B H B 8 T S O P TH B P B O P llB O P S B N E C A COU NTY. SEN E C A FA L L S , N. Y ., T H U R S D A Y , A P R IL 28, 1927 KN.« FINGER LAKES . PLANS MADE. Q. interesting Meeting Held At Hotel Seneca, Geneva, on Eighth Anniversary of As sociation. On the eighth anniversary of the time when but a handful of civic leaders met in Auburn, on April 25th, 1919, to form the Finger Lakes Association a group of 160 assembled Monday noon at the Hotel Seneca, Gene va, to advance new plans for this year’s activities of this civic organization, representing thirty- eight cities and villages. Virtu ally every city and village in the region was represented. The definite policies discussed, the plans laid for widening activ ities and the reminiscences of early efforts all emphasized the growth, and widening strength of the regional civicbody which is entering upon the most auspicious year in its history. Several new faces were among the Board of Directors, new mem ber towns sending delegates for the first time. At noon both direc tors and individual association members enjoyed a fish and chick en dinner, following which at a general meeting the Finger Lakes group was welcomed to Geneva by virtually evcrj^iyic organiza- tfon in thtc o t y ^ Reminiscences, of the olden days of the association were given by Glenn R, Morton, Leonard H. Searing, Auburn, first presi dent of the association; Edward C. Cooper, Watkins Glen, sec retary-treasurer of the Associa tion, and president William Lef- fingwell. A telegram was received from Guy Comfort, president of the Genesee County Association, ex tending congratulations to the Finger Lakes',Association for the success attained in its eight years of work. Later a meeting of the direct- tors reconvened, to which all at tending the Geneva gathering were invited. At this meeting matters of business were taken up. Commander George Sweet, Wat erloo and W. P. Biggs of Tru- mansburg were announced as new directors to represent their respective communities. Several towns paid in their 1927 quotas and others pledged early pay ments. Reports were given by the highway committee, headed by Leonard H. Searing; the parks committee, headed by James A. Shepard of Montour Falls; the publicity committee, headed by Harry R. Melone, association publicity director of Auburn, and the information service committee headed by Glenn R. Morton. In the absence of William O. Dapping, Auburn, chairman of the Conservation Committee, and Cyrus Garnsey Jr., Seneca Falls, chairman ot the historical com mittee, brief reports of these were presented by Harry R. Melone for the chairman. It was voted at the session to accept the invitation of Watkins Glen for the next meeting, to be held there some time in June, with the Watkins Glen Chamber of Commerce as hosts. A very ela borate program will be provided af that time. L. V. Doremus, association di’ rector from Union Springs, re newed the suggestion that the as sociation’s park committee pre sent to the Finger Lakes State Parks Commission the so-called Great Gully on the east side of Cayuga Lake, between Aurora and Union Springs, for the com mission’s consideration as a state park site. This has been under consideration from time to time and President Leffingwell assured Mr. Doremus that the Park Com mission early this spring will make an inspection of proposed sites near the northern end of Cayuga Lake. The commission will likewise hold a meeting the middle of May, probably at Sen eca Falls, when the matter of new parks in this region will come up for consideration. D. A. R. MEETING. About thirty Daughters of the American Revolution met at the home of Mrs. Susan E. Viele, in Prospect street Monday evening, April 25th. Mrs. Viele and Mrs. Foster Crowell were joint hostes ses. The meeting opened with the singing of “ America” and the “ Star Spangled Banner,” repeat ing of the Lord’s Prayer and the Salute to the Flag. Miss Blanche Daniels, Regent, held a short business session and announced .lhalthe.~next...:flB£eting would -be held in the new Historical Build ing, with two or three members as hostesses, when annual re ports of the officers would be giv en, also the report of the delegate to Washington to the National convention. Miss Caroline Les ter was chairman of the evening, and her subject was “ Charleston * a continuation of the slory of early cities of the United States. Miss Cora Covert sang two Neg ro melodies in her usual gracious manner. Miss Alice Bocker told of the early history of Charleston. Mrs. John Becker read about Charleston during the Revolu tionary War, while Mrs. William Medden pictured to us the events of the Civil W ar associated with Charleston. Miss Lester and Mrs. H . D . K n ight having visited the city expressed their ideas ol Mod ern Charleston, describing gar dens, parks, streets and build ings. Mrs. Springsted added greatly to the entertainment by reciting “ How He Saved St. Michael,” havin learned the poem nearly forty years ago. Delici ous refreshments were served by the hostesses and the evening was brought to a close by Mrs. Viele who is eighty-two years of age, reciting a beautiful poem, “ I’m Not Growing Old” by John Ken dricks Bangs. Both Mrs. Spring sted and Mrs. Viele received a hearty applause. Each Daugh ter felt that it was one of the most enjoyable meetings of the year. Trinity Sunday School will present a mystery play in the Parish house Sunday evening. May 1st, at seven o’clock, enti tled “ How The Light Came” This is an impressive and beauti ful type of pagent with a purely missionary theme. The public is invited to attend. Lace Curtains laundricd in fine shape, Phone 135-W. Mrs. C. E. Tallman, 28 Chapel street. MRS. HARLOW M. SMITH. The sudden death of Mrs. El len G. Smith, wife ol Harlow M. Smith, occurred Saturday morn ing at the family home, 31 Ovid street. Mrs. Smith had been in her usual health, but on Saturday morning complained of cot feelr ing well, and remained in bed when her husband and son went to work. When her son, Robert Smith, came home at noon, he was met by Mrs. John Loughlin, a neighbor, who frequently visit ed the Smith home. She asked Robert if his mother had gone away, for she had tried several times to get into the house, but could not make Mrs. Smith hear. Entering the house and • going into the bedroom, the son found his mother dead in bed. Dr. A. Letellier was called at once and pronounced death due to heart trouble. Mrs. Smith was born in Seneca Falls over sixty years ago, the daughter of the late Michael and Catherine Cook, and had always resided here. She was a Christian woman of the highest type, a loyal and devoted wife and mother, and a true and steadfast friend. Besides her hus band and son, Robert Smith, she leaves five sisters, Mrs. Anna Plunkett and Mrs. Herbert Max- on of Seneca Falls, Mrs. Henry Curtin and Mrs. Harry Loucks of Gloversville and^ Mrs. Kearns of Little Falls. The fune ral services were held from St. Patrick’s church Tuesday morn ing, Rev. B. L. Qpirck officia ting with.burial in St. Columbkill cemetery. COLPETRO-GALGANO. Miss Nickolina M. Colpetrp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Colpretro of West Pall street and Thomas Galgano, son of Michael Galgano of West Bayard street, were united in marriage Thursday morning of last week at St. Patrick’s church, the cere mony being performed by Rev. John Newcombe, assistant pastor. The young couple were attended by Francis Galgano, brother of the groom, as best m an; Anna Decerta, cousin of the groom, as maid of honor; Camella Gallis and Virginia Gampesi as brides maids. The ushers were Charles Scaramuzzino and Frank Ross. The bride wore white georgette, with a bridal veil of chiffon, trimmed with Spanish lace, and carried a shower bouquet of red roses. Armonde Zena was ring- bearer and Helen Mark, a neice of the bride acted as flower girl. Following the ceremony, a re ception and wedding breakfast was held at the Galgano home. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Galgano left on a wedding trip to Canada and upon their return will make their home at 65 West Bayard street. The bride has been em ployed in the office of Goulds Pumps, Inc., while the groom is a pattern maker for the same company. A Cornell bulletin on insects and plant diseases and their con trol has been reprinted and a new supply is available to those who can use it. If you are interested ask for P 283 on a postcard ad dressed to the state college of agriculture at Ithaca, N. Y. SCHOOL MEETING NEXT TUESDAY. Annual Meeting of Seneca Falls Union Free School District to be Held in Mynderse Auditor- ium. Lower Tax Rate Possi ble. The annual school meeting of the Seneca Falls Union Free School District ,for 1927 will be held in the Mynderse Academy auditorium on Tuesday evening, May 3rd, at 7 130 o’clock. I On Wednesday, May 4th, two school commissioners will be elec ted to succeed Frank Zona and C. Frederick Marsh for a period of three years. Commissioners will be placed in nomination at the meeting Tuesday evening. Other members of the Board of Education are John C. Brachl, president; Ransom R. Micks, James F. Sullivan and William P. Pomeroy. The budget for the school year amounts to $71,081.50, less the tuition from the state of $4,200, leaving the amount of $66,881,50 in the following items : General Control --------- — 4,665.00 Instructional Service ..... —$26,709.00 Operation of Plant— .^— $10,660.00 Maintenance of Plant --------- $ 4,500.00 Fixed Charges -------------- 1 4,230.00 Debt Service— - ------------- $16,130.00 Qapital Outlay -------------- :$ 750.00 ^Awfllisry Agency.— 4,437,50 $71,081.60 Reduced by tuition ------- $ 4,200.00 Total budget ------------ -- $66,881.50 The budget this year is reduced $8,618.50. The tax rate last year was $16.62 per $1,000 ol assessed valuation while the rale this year is $14.94 or $1.68 less than iri 1926. This reduction is accounted for by more money be ing received from the state in teacher’s salaries and the reduc tion of the maintenance ol the high school plant. This year the state will con tribute $46,961 for teachers sal aries, an increase of $5,688, and $4,200 for tuition of non-resident pupils, as compared with $3,024 last year. REFORESTATION WORK. T h e reforestation work under taken for Seneca County has been successfully carried through.— Fifteen members of the Seneca County Fish and Game Associa tion gave up their entire Satur day afternoon to the work and also furnished the cars for trans porting the Scouts. The Scouts responded to the call with such a will that all the planting layed out for them was accomplished. The Geneva Scouts very gracio- sly took over the planting of the piece nearest that city. The President’s proclamation for American Forest week, April 24th to 30th finds Seneta County with 40,000 forest trees set. WANTED FARM. Want equipped farm in ex change for 2-2 family houses in Syracuse. R. M. B aker , 308 City Bank Bldg.,^ Syracuse, N. Y. I Lawn Mowers Sharpened, re paired and carefully adjusted.-— O. F. Oakes, 76 West Bayard street. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR NOTES The Seneca County Christrian Endeavor Mass Meeting sched uled to be held at the Memorial Congregational church the latter part of April has been postponed. In place of this, Union leaders will have a special speaker at their spring convention at the First Presbyterian church on Sat urday, May 28th. A congress meeting is scheduled to be held at Junius Presbyterian church on Friday, May 13th. A booster committee composed of Mr. and*^ Mrs. Donald Wolfe, of Fayette, Robert Andrews of Waterloo, Miss Dorthy Lundy, Miss Alice Penoyar and Miss Daisy Mills of Seneca Falls have arranged for the state convention of Christian Endeavor to be held at Syracuse, June 24th to 27th. A drive will be made by the local union for members to attend. First and second prizes will be awarded by the local union for registrations and attendance to county societies. The Internatio nal Convention will be held in Cleveland this year July 2nd to 7th. Members expect to attend from this county, and goals have been set for the county societies. MRS. CAROLINE JONES. Mrs. Caroline Jones, widow of JoBM, -die^^ion-JTuesday morning at the Johnson Home in Cayuga street, following an ex tended illness. Mrs. Jones whose maiden name was Guinnip, was born in Ithaca, eighty-three years ago, but the greater part of her life had been spent here. She was a quiet, unassuming woman, respected by all who knew her. She is survived by one sister, Miss Francis Guinnip, one neice, Mrs. Clarence Gould, of Flint, Mich., and one nephew, Fred Guinnip of Detroit, Mich. The funeral was held from the John son Home today. Rev. I. L. Wil cox of the Memorial Congrega tional church officiating, and the remains were taken to Glenwood cemetry, Watkins, for burial. GIRL SCOUT NOTES. The Seneca Falls Girl Scout Council will have two delegates at the New York State Girl Scout Convention to be held in Niagara Falls, May 6th, 7th and 8th, Miss Agnes Byrne, daughter of Mr. and Mr^. Alex. J. Byrne of 8 Porter street and Miss Peggy Matthews, daughter of Mrs. Jessie Matthews of 118 State street. They were elected at a meeting of the council Saturday night in the Trinity Parish house, fol ow ing a box supper, more than 30 Scouts enjoyed games under the direction of Miss Beryl Tennant, local director of scouts. Miss Ten nant, swim ming instructor in the Niagara Falls High school will accompany the girls to the con vention and will look after their welfare while they are in Niaga ra Falls. Miss Byrne and Miss Matthews who have been acting as assistant scout leaders will call a rally upon their return from the convention and will make a re port Of the sessions they attend ed. Aunt Ada’s- Axioms: Peace and quiet are better than pills as an aid to digestion. WILLIAM GREER. William Greer, aged six years, a veteran of the War, died Monday at the komc of his daughters, the Misses Am elia and Margaret Greer in Sean ton street, Rochester, following^ long illness. Mr. Greer mm born here, where the greater of his life was spent, moving(kf- Rochestef about five years ago. He was well known and highly regarded by all. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. N. C. Ruby and the Misses A-meSia^ Emma and Margaret Greer cS Rochester, and two sons, George Greer of Rochester and Jaasca Greer of this village, fourtsoB grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The funeral wae held Wednesday morning €tom the church of the Blessed Sacra- ment, Rochester, and the remauac were brought here for burial ic! St. Columbkill cemetery. HOMESPUN YARN. Potato chowder is a good hear ty dish for lunch or supper. Tomatoes, oranges, grapefnflt and most vegetables wail help « lagging appetite. To save both food and ioe, tighten the hinges and latches am the refrigerator before warm weather comes. Fresh ^gs.9oj?ta!U.%ote w a te than stale eggs. For this reason fresh eggs sink when placed in water while stale eggs float. Be sure the'winter woolens am clean, and are free from modis* before packing them away tar the summer if you want them In come out whole next fall. Radio talks from the New Yscic: Atate college of home econosrics are broadcast at quarter past tw* each Monday afternoon from aUe- tion WGY at Schenectady. RELIEF FUND. The Seneca Falls Chapter Oi the American Red Cross wiH launch an immediate campa^n to raise $700 from Seneca coual^ with the exception of Waterfo* and Junius, for the National Re& Cross to provide relief for tf»e more than 150,000 homeless pern- pie in the flooded areas of tlic Mississippi river and its tributauF- ies. Miss. Caroline F. Lestes^ chairman of the local chaptes^ Mrs. Saidee A. Wessell, exeon- tive secretary, and the directoca& will be in charge of the campaige.. Plans are being rapidly formula ted for the campaign, and tie several local manufacturing com- cerns was pledged yesterday.—- The chapter has issued an appeaE to the former branches in dm county, which functioned d»rmg the war, it originally having | mf - isdictioh over all Seneca c o a ti^ with the exception of Watarioa and Junius, served by the Water loo Chapter. The need for fmudm is most urgent, and it is beliesiei the quota will be quickly raaaedL A nnouncement —The Smmaca- Falls Granite Works is hew opan for business with a fine display Monuments and Head Stones in slock. . N elson & S on , Proprietors. W ashings WANTEj>,at N o , t g \ Spring St, Mrs* Anna Dunham
