Local History by Dede Terns-Thorpe - Times UnionJanuary 7, 1964

 Mother’s Day Dedication to Hunter’s past 30-Year Historian, Justine Legg Hommel.

“Mark Hommel, 15 of Haines Falls received an award for his victory in Sunday’s ice-skating races at Rip Van Winkle Lake in Tannersville.” The jointly sponsored program was made possible by Tannersville Village and the NYS Youth Commission. The judges were Jim Flahive (recreation director of Tannersville), Joseph Graver, John Leach, Julius Warm, and Rick Carter. All had a great time.

ROWENA MEMORIAL SCHOOL GRADUATES 8:00 PM TOMORROW (AL GLUECK).

The following announcement was found in an undated newspaper clipping of the Rowena School’s 8:00 p.m. graduation ceremony on June 17th. The class motto was "V for Victory."  The class flowers and red and white school colors suggest it was a graduation held during World War II. Hopefully, some names will be recognized by families in Palenville.

The Program: Mrs. Raympmd Place sang Marines' Hymn. The school joined together at certain times to sing America, God Bless America, The Alma Mater, and The Star-Spangled Banner.

Rev. John Van Heest did the Invocation. Eleanor Edwards read the Class Motto, and Janet Haines the Prophecy. Al Glueck was the Valedictorian.

Janet Haines read the Class Prophecy, and Harold Edwards the Class Will.

Reverand Wilhelm Haysom read the Address, and Rowena's Principal, George D. Koerner, read the Awards.

George I Saxe awarded the Diplomas and Prizes.

Albert Salluce ended the evening by singing, “There Are Many Flags”.

The Benediction was by Rev. Vam Heest.

The graduation was held for the 3 students graduating. 1965 Catskill Recorder

Fire Razed Tannerville Food Store. The store was destroyed in the early morning yesterday. Firemen from three communities—Tannersville, Haines Falls, and Hunter kept the blaze from spreading to the downtown district. Tannersville Fire Chief William Reich Jr. said the three-story frame building that housed the grocery store was a total loss, and the cause was still unknown.  It was discovered about 3:30 a.m. by a passing baker, who called the fire company.

The store was owned by Thomas Tomara and his family.

Thanks so much for reading. Stay dry, be careful, and stay safe.

Dede Terns-Thorpe Town of Hunter Historian