By C. Kihm Richardson Walking from Strykersville ... - Fulton History

APRIL 1978
AMONG OUR SOCIETIES
THE CASTILE HISTORICAL SOCIETY had one
of the largest turnouts in years at their March
meeting. One hundred members and guests enjoyed
the tureen dinner at the Masonic Temple meeting
rooms. The program was given by John Morgan of
Pike, on the subject of old decorated stoneware. He
brought along with him many handsome examples
of this art which flourished during the early days
of the Erie Canal, and explained how they were
made.
Paul Schroeder conducted the business meeting
in the absence of the president, Jay Carmichael.
Reports were made by Ruth Schroeder, secretary,
and Mildred Anderson, treasurer.
Mr. Morgan told of the new building to be erected
at the Wyoming County Fairgrounds adjacent
to the Pioneer house, which will provide space for
antique agricultural implements and other collections
of historical interest, whether as gifts
or loans. It will be fireproof and provide maximum
security. Owners of collections are invited
to display them when the building is completed.
If you happen to be going by, stop in and see our
Historical Display. We chose for our theme two
facts about the early history of Castile - its Spanish
name and early transportation before the automobile.
Martha Reed, and her son Roger left
Easter Sunday for Old Castile, Spain. They will
take with them one of our Anniversary booklets
which tells why Sally Gilbert Hurd wanted us to
have a Spanish name. Part 1 of our display is in
the Living Room, Part 2 is in the Office. Children
love the dolls that just came from Guatemala,
showing how the people there dress. The oxen
are Castile oxen belonging to Byron Fuller. Incidentally,
our staff is getting a stiff course in
Spanish history, Harriett Scott is back after having
been away since before Christmas. And A1
Ogden just loves to do the research necessary.
We understand Spain will have elections sometime
in the next few weeks - the first in 41
years. We are making a study of the Celts who
were around 3000 years before Christ and started
to make real history 700 B.C. Nothing to do with
us? How about Hallowe'en? There are people in
England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales that are
proud of their Celtic ancestry. Katharine Barnes
THE MIDDLEBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY was
invited to the first program of the newly organized
WYOMING GASLIGHTERS YORKER CLUB, at Wyoming
Central School recently. Mrs. Bertha Nicolazzo
entertained with folk songs accompanying
herself on the zither. Mrs. Norma Spencer and
Donald Parmele are advisors; Cheryl Richardson
is president and Robin Kaczmarek is secretary.
This would appear to be the first Yorker Club in
Wyoming County.
THE ARCADE HISTORICAL SOCIETY recently
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received letters from Mr. Wilson McKerrow of
North Carolina and Mrs. Charlotte Wilson Orser
of Ohio containing extensive recollections of their
homes and families, and their West Main Street
neighborhood while they were growing up in Arcade
in the early 1900's. These letters will complement
the society's research into the buildings and neighborhoods
of Arcade. Many of the architectural
items were researched by Mr.Arthur Prey, using
title abstracts obtained from the owners or from
the County Clerk's office.
The society in March viewed a movie about the
Alaska pipeline, and in April, Mrs. Arietta Slocum
discussed and displayed her collection of American
glass candy containers.
THE ATTICA HISTORICAL SOCIETY held their
spring meeting and dinner at St. Paul's United
Church of Christ on March 7th.
After a delicious dinner served by the ladies of
the church, a short business was conducted by the
President, Mrs. Carrie Beaumont. John Wilson,
County Historian, explained the projected "Heritage
Resource Team," apossibleC.E.T.A. project.
Angelo Corcimiglia, Attica Mayor, was introduced
and responded with a few words as did
August Petri, Attica Supervisor.
Following the meeting, the President introduced
Dave Dyviniak, of Alden, a free lance photographer,
who presented a very interesting slide show.
His slides covered a wide range of subjects from
art forms to visits to historic museums. The program
was greatly enjoyed by a large group.
THE JAVA HISTORICAL SOCIETY will have its
museum open to the public every Wednesday evening
throughout the summer months. Hours will be
from 7-9 p.m.
Regular meetings will be held the first Wednesday
of the month. Visitors are welcome to come
and browse. There will be members of the Society
present to assist anyone wishing to do research
and students are encouraged to come if help is
needed on school related history projects.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pingetore will be back
with us in the near future to present a candlemaking
demonstration. Guest speakers will discuss
various topics of historical interest.
The Town of Java History Books are still available
at $5.00 per copy. You may send to Mrs.
Ronald Sheer, 2081 Perry Road, North Java, N.Y.
14113. Please make checks payable to Java Historical
Society and include 30? for postage.
THE WARSAW HISTORICAL SOCIETY has sent,
a progress report to their members outlining the
renovation work now going on at the Gates house
as a result of a CETA grant received in the amount
of $8,700. The "blue" room and the main meeting
room have been redecorated and some repairs
made throughout the two-story building. Eventually
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