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Want WestGermany(UPIP Secretary Caspar said today the: had of its SS-20 in a move to nuclear: superiority West. =~ e ean Union now hast SS-20 missiles - that than their official of 351. They are to maintain .x ly in this field and keep Weinberger said conference at the end visit during which planned deploy» U.Ss Cruise~ add missilesin Europe! the nine more SS-20 the officially - B was to fly today for. a meeting of to: dehled that it was intentton toathinve superiority over 'the by planning the A believe it is to gain an effective deterrent after of neglect, which rearmament pre which we are engaged States essential,\ States and its have said they. will cruise and Pershing- in Western Europe , five years of - rather than as is now unused I towards total & disability ° and establish disabflity-insur- giving retirees ) - / { to the {sll n f a formala f angual federaf } and 4 given to musty : » _\ and for- employees take dim view of The Nation- of Retired for that the | Robert Mlchaelshead; Head of Furniture Firm in‘luding the United Way, ' Robert Michaela president - of S. A. Cook &-Co., local furniture manufacturers and - also president of J. Michaela Inc., Brooklyn, -died Friday at his Long Island home in Qt: ;N;¥,.. Mr. Michaels his sleep while at home recaveflngfromaheart attack eredseveral weeks ago. He years old. Mfuhaels was born in Brooklyn - and - became prominent, along with his bripther, Jules Michaels, in the firm of J. Michaels, Inc., which has headquarters offices at 182 Smith, St, in Brooklyn. The firm- .owns a number of fur- niture stores in the New York City area as well as several in Buffalo under the Victor name. » The Michaels family. became in Medina in the mid-1960s and in 1965 pur- thased controlling interest in the Cook furnitiire, factory here.. Jules Michaels died in 1970, but in 1972 Robert Michaela proceeded with a plan to construct a $1.7 million furniture showroom adjacent to: the Medina plant. The showroom is still marketing the Cook brand of furniture with other major names. Robert Michaels was a fFequent visitor to Medina and Buffalo on company»matters and was a keen merchandiser. He reclelved several major wards including the citation for Tamil-um Merbhandisér after the death of his brother. Through the charitable fund the family assisted numerous agencies and in Medina sup ported public campaigns, L ‘Ii‘Jfixmaral ~. Journal-Register Camp Fund- and YMCA. A special gift was given Medina Memorial Hospital during a récent ex-> , pansion ~ and - equipment ;. campaign. tk “l * Mr, Michaels is survived by hfswiie, Phyllis, a son, James; . daughters, Susan and l. g Margaret. Funeral serviceexi ~ G - 'were held in New York over ~ filiwnanend‘ al l showi'oo we J’he m chandising plants are \an- - ticipated at this time. Funeral Held \ Today For Mrs Breltbeck Mrs, Jessie M. Breitbeck, 95, of 1031 Gwinn St., died Frlda afternoon at the Orchard Manor Nursing Home, where she had been a patient for the last 10 months. Mrs. Breitbeck was born Oct. 16, 1887, in the Town of Barre. Her parents were the late Frank and Estella (Rowley) Mallison. , Mrs. Breitbeck had lived in the Medina area all of her life. She had worked as a secretary for S.: A.. Cook and H. J. Heinz Co. in Medina. She and her husband also owned and operated Breitbecks Flower Gardens in Medina. She had operated that business up until 2% years ago. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Medina for 76 years. She had also been a Sunday School teacher for the Friendly Circle df the church. She was a member of the Republican Club, The Wisteria Twig, the Eastern Star and Rebekah for over 60 years, the DAR and the DAC, the Senior Citizens of Western Orleans, the Medina Study Club, and the As-You-Like-It Club. , Her husband, Frederick C. Breitbeck, died Sept. 2, 1977. Mrs. Breitbeck is survived by one daughter, Mrs. George {Dorothy) Grapes of Medina; two grandchildren, Robert Grapes im San Francisco, yfigaBaybam Grapes of rvice was held today at 2 p.m. at the Barnes- Tuttle Inc. Funeral Home in Medina. The Rev. John Francisco officiated and burial was in Boxwood Cernetery. Memorial gifts may be made in her name to the First Baptist Church of Medina. Get in the swim of things with a FOBBY LEN SWIMSUIT ChooseRobby Len - 87% nylon! 13% 'ece swimsult in diagonal dot print with contrast piping trim, deep punge knot-detaied front, soft foam carp bra and boy leg Snop§S Man Tees. Wed Set 99 Truss Cn x Black with Red Dot 7 $43 Sizes 10 to 16 - said ho changes jn ' mer- y\ TREASURE~-(Left to right)-Kris Gingerich, color guard 'captain; Lisa Heldson, co-drum Band Makes Conquest DespitealatestartSamday Medina Mustabg Band arrived on time to stifle nearly all challengers at the 10th an- nual Batavia Pageant of Bands. Riding on the success achieved at the \Chocolatetown Band Festival\ in Hershey, . Pa., the Mustangs began last week end's competition with the jazz ensemble Friday morning, the _ 1st - Medina evening. Then on Saturday came the parade, N.Y. field, and concert bands, as competition color guard and twirler corps. Late in the afternoon when it was all over and the scores were tallied, the Mustangs walked away with four first place trophies, two second place trophies, and the most coveted - the \Grand Achivement\ trophy, signifying the highest overall point total. ~ A recap of the scores: 3rd - East Syracuse Minoa G. Witkop Of well as the major; - Dnector McKain; Joy ~ Roberts, co-drum major; Robin Boyle, twirler captain. Twirler Corps Class \A\ 74.8 This week on Friday, June 3, and Saturday, June 4, the Mustangs will again take to the road in search of competition. This time they will travel to the \pageant of pageants\ -- the Gorham Pageant of Bands, held in the \bandstand of the Finger Lakes\ - Gorham, The pageant is hosted by the nationally established Marcus Whitman. Band, and will draw upwards to 30 bands from around New York, Pennsylvania, and other northeastern states. The Mustangs will once again be locked head to head in competition with their spring arch-rivals-the Canandaigua Marching \Wildcat\ Braves. Medifia will again try to oust the Mlddlepmt Dies Saturday George A. Witkop of 2939 Carmen Road, Middleport, died Saturday at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center after a long illness. He was born in Be the son of August and Bertha (Werth) Witkop. He was employed at Harrison Radiator for several years. He had lived in Middleport for the past 30 years and was a member of St, John's Lutheran Church, Lyndonville. Surviving are hiswife, Ethel (Latta) Witkop; two stepsons, Carl Latta of Michigan, Jack Latta of Texas; one step- daughter, Mrs. Bradford (Mary Lou. Pease of Lockport; Lorena Owens Succumbs to Long Iliness Mrs. Lorena V. Owens, of 1029 West Ave., died Monday morning at the Medina Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Owens was born in Medina. Her parents were the late Fredrick and Rosina 10 grandchildren; one great- granddaughter; one brother, Robert, Witkop of Lockport; one sister, Mrs. Caroline Cook of Newfane, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held today at 11 a.m. at the St. John's Lutheran Church, Lyndonville, with the Rev. Clarence Elliott officiating. Burlal was in Hartland Central Cemetery. Memorial gifts to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements were made by Bates, Wallace and Heath Funeral Home Inc., 38 State St., Middleport. Steven Carlton Dies Suddenly Yesterday Monday afternoon at the West Seneca Development Center in West Seneca. Steven is survived by his A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Northridge Cemetery, Town of Cambria. The Rev. Ronald Hsefer will officiate. Memorial gifts may be made in bis name to the Association of Retarded Children of Orleams Coorty3. HJ 10 \Grand Achievement\ 79.5 B m \C d Concert Band Class \A\ Chmamvegiogo stats?“ long held tan 1st - Medina 171.0 \Canandaigua will be tougher than ever 2nd - Sherburne 152.5 this year,\ says Mustang band director 3rd - Holland 134.0 Joseph McKain. \This year we are as Jazz Ensemble Class \A\ competitive as we have ever been. We are the 1st - Auburn 209.0 reigning NYSFBC Class A Champions, and 2nd - Medina 193.0 the reigning Grand Achievement band of the 3rd - Auburn B 141.0 Batavia Pageant. We also did very well at the Parade Clasg \A\ Chocolatetown Festival in Hershey. But, if 1st - Medina 86.75 we can't cut it in Gorham, we're just not as 2nd - Youngsville 66.8 good as we think we are. Gorham always has 3rd ~ Sherburne 64.3 been, and always will be the ultimate test to Best Parade Conductor Holley Central us,\ School - McKain further stated that the bands from Field Class \Open' New York State have come to be known 1st - Medina 77.3 among the the nation's finest, and many of sand < Auburn P 15.4 them will be at the Gorham Pageant. McKain .._ Srd.-Sh aide 53,06 said, ''We'll need lots of hometown support at Ite “BMFiéldConductor ~*~~ Auburn Central Gorham.\ School Further travel information, etc. on the Competition Color Guard Class \A\ Gorham Pageant of Bands can be obtained ist - Sherburne 73.1 by calling Director McKain at the Medina 2nd - Medina 70 l Senfor High School at 798-2710. George Petrie Dead; Had Been Farmer LYNDONVILLE - George Irving Petrie, 67, of 2553 Oak Orchard River Road, died suddenly Friday evening at the Medina Memorial Hospital. Mr. Petrie was born Aug. 22, 1915 in the Town of Ridgeway. His parents were the late Melchert Earl and Clara (Smith) Petrie. Mr. Petrie had lived in the Lyndonville area all of his life. He had farmed most of his life. He worked for Harrison Radiator Division of General Motors in Lockport for 20 years, retiring in 1978. He was a member and elder of the United Presbyterian Church of Lyndonville and a trustee of the church for over 20 years. He was also a member of Sertior Citizens of Western Orleans. Mr. Petrie is survived by his wife, Geraldige (Harris) Petrie; two sons, Larry (Harriet) Petrie of Medina, Ronald (Jackie) Petrie of Medina; one daughter, Mrs. Gary (Jeanette) Lindke of Medina; eight grandchildren; two brothers, (Beatrice) Petrie of Lyn donville, the Rev. Willard (Betty) Petrie of Glen Moore, Pa., and several nieces and in his name to etther the United Presbyterian Church of Lyzsdonville ar to the Heart Associstion. ~ THE JOURNAL-REGISTER j 3 Medina, New York, Tuesday, May 31, 1983 1 1 Charged By ~- Grand Jury ALBION - Indictments against 11 Individuals me been returned after a two-day session of an Orleans County Grand Jury, according to County District Attorney Curtis L. Lyman Sr. Along with the indictments, one no bill was returned by the jurors. Charged were: Lillie Mae Butler, 23, of Apt. 406 Carlken Manor, Kent, third-degree INSIDE MCS MEDINA HIGH SCHOOL \NEWS AND NOTES\ Due to problems, the Medina High School play scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday has been cancelled. MEDINA MEMORIAL (Names used with permission) A daughter was born May 28 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cotter, 3428 Eagle Harbor Road,\ Eagle Harbor. ADMITTED MAY 27: Carol Luckman, 313 West Ave. Leroy Banks, 4840 South Townline Road Mrs. Alice Gibson, 50 Garland St., Lyndonville William Lonnen, 13699 Kendrick Road, Waterport DISCHARGED MAY 27: Mrs. Clara Thompson, 74 Ricky Place Mrs. John McGuire, 115 Beaver St., Albion Mrs. Harry Scanlon, 8015 Ridge Road, Gasport Mrs. James Grimble, Midway Road, Eagle Harbor Mrs. Agnes Schueler, 48 Park Ave., Middleport Carol Luckman, 313 West Ave. Michael Lang, 169 Glenwood Ave. Penny Hungerford, 11840 South Townline Road, Lyn- donville Edward Hewitt, 303 East Park St., Albion Leroy Banks, 4840 South Townline Road Mrs. Ronald Horth and daughter, 13701 Park Ave., John Hartman, 11368 Ridge Road Angeline Vanty, 206 Eagle St. Mrs. Richard Ruppel, 4556 Royalton Road, Gasport DISCHARGED MAY 28: Michael Kickbush, 7 Alfred St., Middleport Mrs. John Hargrave, 13394 Hemilbck Ridge Road, Albion Herbert Grant, 9775 Johnson Road, Middleport Mrs. Allen Leaton, 14030 Gillette Road, Albion William - Lonnen, 13699 Kendrick Road, Waterport ADMITTED MAY 29: Clifford Johnson, 345 East Oak Orchard St. Donald McElwee. 209 West Oak Orchard St. DISCHARGED MAY 29: Mrs. Josepn Stillwell, 11919 Maple Ridge Road Mrs. David Ryan, 4125 Eagle Harbor Road, Albion Mrs. Margaret McCauley, 6 Alfred St., Middleport George Clapp, 146 Roseland Ave. - Paul Riemer, 8918 Fisk Road, Akron Mrs. Charles Rinker, 2423 Oak Orchard River Road Mrs. Melvin Foss, 239 East Park St., Albion Mrs. Richard Ruppel, 4556 Royalton Road, Gasport ADMITTED MAY 30: Mrs. Ethel Shepard, Orleans County Infirmary, Alblon Alexander Stornelli, 11 Church St., Middleport Robin Gardner, 11534 South Townline Road, Lyndonville Mrs. Marie Turrell, 5 Maple Ave., Lyndonville Mrs. George Moden, 11862 Maple Ridge Road DISCHARGED MAY 30: Mrs. Clifford Bullen, 18 Watson Ave., Mlddleport ARNOLD.GREGORY - MEMORIAL, ALBION ( Names are thou which ADMITTED MAY 28: Patricia McGraffick and baby son, Matthew John DISCHARGED MAY 2: and three counts - of second-degree criminal possession of a forged in- strument; Donald R. Perry, 46, of Clinton St., Albion, clmrged with felony driving while in toxicated as was Danny J. Williams, 33, of Morgan Road, Clarendon. Also charged with felony driving while in- toxicated were Daniel W. Lusk, 21, of 28 Thomas St., Holley and Ronald M. Cooper, 21, of 3833 Eagle Harbor Road, Albion. Indictments were also returned against: Richard L. Deskins, 16, of 12325 Maple Ridge Road, Medina, charged with third-degree burglary, third-degree grand «larceny and second-degree criminal possession of stolen property; John D. Henderson II, 20, of 15435 East Lee Road, Albjon, charged with third-degree criminal mischief; Peter J. Vogelman, 22, of 130 Indian Church Road, Buffalo, indicted for second-degree grand larceny; LeRoy Woods, 26, of 32 Dorcas St., Orlando, Fla., charged with second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument and second-degree burglary. Also, Gordon J. 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