Looking backward in the files of the Springville Journal from July 14

FIFTY YEARS AGO
June 14, 1962
If you saw John Hunchar out this week peddling papers, it wasn’t because he longed for the good old days. One of his boys couldn’t make it at the last minute, so one of the routes received the personal service of the boss.

Janet R. Harrison was one of the graduates of the Eastman Dental Dispensary in Rochester.

Bruce Richardson, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Richardson, was awarded a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the college of Arts and Science at Hobart College.

Jaycee officers installed on June 16 will be: President Raymond Fisher, First Vice President Richard Enser, Second Vice President Hugh Shoop, Secretary Charles Rogers, Secretary-Treasurer John Dygert, Treasurer Richard Benzing, State Director Richard Fancher, Directors George Welch, Richard Ganschow, Robert Kaufmann and Dr. William McMahon.

Boy born to Mr. & Mrs.:
Joseph Krzemien, June 1.

Girls born to Mr. & Mrs.:
James Lango, June 2; Thomas Ronan, June 2; Norbert Kruse, June 6; Francis M. McElheny, June 7.

FORTY YEARS AGO
June 15, 1972
Charles Whitmer and Robert Schlageter, teachers at Griffith Institute, took first place in the Interstate Teachers Doubles Bowling Tournament, competing against 163 other teams.

The outstanding senior athletes of the year awards at Griffith Institute went to Holly Spittler and Rick Rudolph. The awards were presented at the annual spring athletic awards program.

Albert Coia Jr. has been selected for the annual trip to the National Boys Scout Camp at Philmont in Cimarron, N.M.

Boys born to Mr. & Mrs.:
Richard Zynda of Lawtons, June 5; Michael O’Connor of Arcade, June 5; Allen H. Trimm of Springville, June 7; Brian Defoe of Ellicottville, June 11; Roger Hansgen of Delevan, June 11.

Girls born to Mr. & Mrs.:
Clinton D. Doster of Strykersville, June 7; John Musick of Delevan, June 8; Richard Gerkin of Colden, June 8; Dennis Pine of Springville, June 9; David Neamon of East Concord, June 9; Michael Kinney of East Aurora, June 19; Joseph Pawlowski of Freedom, June 12.

MARRIED
Wilkes – Molnar – On June 10, in St. James Roman Catholic Church, Jamestown, by the Rev. Father Telker, Linda Irene Molnar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Molnar of Jamestown, married Roger Wilkes, son of Mrs. and the late Mr. Charles Taufer of Springville.

THIRTY YEARS AGO
June 17, 1982
On June 13, at the Springville Lions Regatta, Jimi Holmwood Kozma and his mother Melody were the first ones to take a ride in a helicopter. They flew over the Cattaraugus Creek and saw the boats in the race.

The Springville chapter of the American Field Service has received word that William Rindfuss, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Rindfuss of Springville, will spend the summer in Wasquehal, France.

After 38 years of driving school buses for Springville-Griffith Institute, Werner Blesy retired on June 9, his 65th birthday.

Boys born to Mr. & Mrs.:
Kenneth Lilli of Springville, June 5; Anthony Haun of Holland, June 9; John Wittenrich of Freedom, June 8.

Girls born to Mr. & Mrs.:
Douglas Haun of Franklinville, June 5; Francis Strianese of Springville, June 9; Matthew McAndrew of Ellicottville, June 9.

TWENTY YEARS AGO
June 18, 1992
The Dunkirk firm of Carol Case Siracuse, AIA has been retained to profile preliminary architectural ideas related to efforts to build a town of Concord library.

The Springville Journal has established an annual college scholarship program at Springville-Griffith Institute and West Valley Central schools. The Journal and its parent company, H&K Publications, have reached an agreement with administrators at the two schools to begin the program this year. A scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior at each school who plans to pursue higher education in a journalism-related field.

The Springville Village Board announced the appointment of town of Concord resident Karl Lux to the position of superintendent of the Department of Public Works. The position has been vacant since October.

Boys born to:
Michael and Linda Komenda of Springville, June 1, Michael John Thomas II; Donald and Roseland Lux of East Concord, June 2, Cody Jason; Douglas and Susan Brand of East Concord, June 2, Tyler Scott; Kimberly Tatko of Delevan, June 2, Ashton Lawrence; Tara Clark of Cattaraugus, June 3, Dustin Earl; Paul and Marianne Barth of Arcade, June 4, Nicholas Zachary; Orley and Tammy Blakeslee of Farmersville, June 5, Michael Anthony; Herbert Jr. and Sherry Shea of South Wales, June 7, Colin Christopher.

Girls born to:
Thomas and Michele Rieman of Machias, June 3, Jenni Marie; Jennifer McHugh of Springville, June 4, Alexandra Christine; Timothy and Patricia Dashnaw of West Valley, June 4, Rebecca Michelle; Michael and Cindy Hitchcock of Conewango Valley, June 5, Callie Sue; Joe and Susan Miller of Conewango, June 9, Hannah J.

TEN YEARS AGO
June 13, 2002
Paying the town of Boston’s garbage bill has become a touchy issue during recent board meetings, resulting in Supervisor William Eagan’s calling Councilman Karl Simmeth’s concern over the matter a “political movement.”

Activity is picking up for the newly-formed Springville Youth Incorporated Boys & Girls Club of Springville. SYI B&G Club Board President Michael Sheridan told the SYI board that a cleanup project is being planned for the Maple Avenue property that is slated to become the club’s facility.

The Chaffee-Sardinia Fire Company dedicated a new fire truck as part of the town of Sardinia’s Annual Memorial Day Services held at the town park.

Boy born to:
John and Dana (nee Broyles) Goodrich of Carmel, Ind. at St. Vincent Hospital, May 23, Evan Michael. Grandparents are Ron and Pat Goodrich of Springville.