Eldred 1940 and 1954
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1941 Buy US Savings Bonds
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1939 The Royals Visit NYC
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Mr. Brodmerkel to the Rescue
“Uncle Willie rescued us in that big truck when our old car (the car in the garage shot, me thinks) broke down at Poor Richards bar/restaurant on Rt. 6. Going over the Hawks Nest in that big truck made me … Continue reading
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1962 Visit Andy Gugle’s Game Farm
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Greig Mansion, Part II
When we entered the house proper, we were confronted by a large dark wooden staircase. Beautiful mahogany paneling lined the staircase walls. To left was small a bar, with actual bottles of liquor still there on the shelves which framed … Continue reading
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NY 97 Opened August 30, 1939
August 30, 1939, N.Y. Route 97 from Port Jervis to Hancock, was officially opened. Several events were held to mark the road’s opening, including a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Port Jervis featuring the mayors of Port Jervis and Hancock and a … Continue reading
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Winter 1945
Wednesday, January 24, when it was snowing and blowing most of the day, Ella started a Lucky Star tablecloth for Eleanor Bosch. Austin Smith and his son Dale visited the Leavenworths. Thursday it was 10 below zero in Eldred; and … Continue reading
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February 1944
Wednesday, February 2, Anna Leavenworth walked to the Islip Post Office and bank. She bought two bonds, one for her niece Charlee and one for herself. Then she went to a “brush party” with five others. Monday Anna worked on … Continue reading
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