100 Years Ago
January 30, 1913
• The T.A. Gillespie Co., contractors for the canal enlargement, were working day and night with a force of 500 men.
• There was a Roast Pig Social at the East Palmyra M.E. Church; $100 was raised.
• Out in Minsteed, telephone communication with the outside world was restored after line repairs. In Ganargua Valley Frank Lape was installing a new refrigerator for his meat market.
• Playing at the Newark Opera House - "The Girls From Rector's" a four act comedy - Tickets 25 cents to $1.
• The roof of the new Post Office on South Main St. was almost complete, thanks to favorable weather.
75 Years Ago
February 2, 1938
• The Newark Fire Department annual banquet was held at the Grange Hall.
• A serious fire at the L.G. Mattison block on South Main St. damaged the hardware store, Varsity Candy Shop, and Triangle Shoe Store. A rebuilding of the block was planned. After the fire, residents were asked to refrain from calling the fire house to ask where the fire is.
• Ad - Closed for Remodeling - Soda Fountain to be Installed and Complete Meal Service to be Offered - The Onyx Tea Room.
• Harry Dator, owner of Dator horse and farm implement business at 319 West Union, died at age 72.
50 Years Ago
January 31, 1963
• A 10-inch snowfall and sub zero temperatures put a strain on area residents and businesses. The Columbia Bank Time/Temperature Clock read minus degrees.
• John Graham, founder of Graham Florist on Madison Street in 1927, died at the age of 74. He was a native of Scotland.
• Newark Cub Scouts Pat Sheehe, Danny Celso, Thomas Celso, Tim Celso, and Jeffery Burgess were shown taking a tour of the Capitol Theater projection room.
• Newark Reds beat DeSales 52-48- Shown were team members Rick Kouwe, Dave Pitcher, Gray Grant, Bill Moon and Jim Ruffalo.
• Newark High School 3-T Club officers for 1963 were Bonnie Spade, Kathy Palmeri, Judy Crescibene, Barb Morris, and Linda Quagliata.
25 Years Ago
February 5, 1988
• The Newark JV basketball team was 15-0 as they crushed Waterloo 82-48. Nester Hernandez led Newark with 19 points.
• Newark's six finalists in the Elks Hoop Shoot were Tom Demer, Gary McMillin, Prentis Smith, Treeva Curtis, Emily Saracino, and Chantee Hill.
• The Byrne Dairy Store opened at the corner of West Union St., and Scott St.
• Guitars 'N Stuff on West Union Street became the Newark Music Center, offering lessons and instruments.
100 Years Ago
January 30, 1913
• The T.A. Gillespie Co., contractors for the canal enlargement, were working day and night with a force of 500 men.
• There was a Roast Pig Social at the East Palmyra M.E. Church; $100 was raised.
• Out in Minsteed, telephone communication with the outside world was restored after line repairs. In Ganargua Valley Frank Lape was installing a new refrigerator for his meat market.
• Playing at the Newark Opera House - "The Girls From Rector's" a four act comedy - Tickets 25 cents to $1.
• The roof of the new Post Office on South Main St. was almost complete, thanks to favorable weather.
75 Years Ago
February 2, 1938
• The Newark Fire Department annual banquet was held at the Grange Hall.
• A serious fire at the L.G. Mattison block on South Main St. damaged the hardware store, Varsity Candy Shop, and Triangle Shoe Store. A rebuilding of the block was planned. After the fire, residents were asked to refrain from calling the fire house to ask where the fire is.
• Ad - Closed for Remodeling - Soda Fountain to be Installed and Complete Meal Service to be Offered - The Onyx Tea Room.
• Harry Dator, owner of Dator horse and farm implement business at 319 West Union, died at age 72.
50 Years Ago
January 31, 1963
• A 10-inch snowfall and sub zero temperatures put a strain on area residents and businesses. The Columbia Bank Time/Temperature Clock read minus degrees.
• John Graham, founder of Graham Florist on Madison Street in 1927, died at the age of 74. He was a native of Scotland.
• Newark Cub Scouts Pat Sheehe, Danny Celso, Thomas Celso, Tim Celso, and Jeffery Burgess were shown taking a tour of the Capitol Theater projection room.
• Newark Reds beat DeSales 52-48- Shown were team members Rick Kouwe, Dave Pitcher, Gray Grant, Bill Moon and Jim Ruffalo.
• Newark High School 3-T Club officers for 1963 were Bonnie Spade, Kathy Palmeri, Judy Crescibene, Barb Morris, and Linda Quagliata.
25 Years Ago
February 5, 1988
• The Newark JV basketball team was 15-0 as they crushed Waterloo 82-48. Nester Hernandez led Newark with 19 points.
• Newark's six finalists in the Elks Hoop Shoot were Tom Demer, Gary McMillin, Prentis Smith, Treeva Curtis, Emily Saracino, and Chantee Hill.
• The Byrne Dairy Store opened at the corner of West Union St., and Scott St.
• Guitars 'N Stuff on West Union Street became the Newark Music Center, offering lessons and instruments.
