Granville Then & Now – Macura brothers, nephew honored for service
Memorial Day is the day when the people of America remember those who gave the supreme sacrifice during service to the military. Over the years, a second remembrance has emerged…
Memorial Day is the day when the people of America remember those who gave the supreme sacrifice during service to the military. Over the years, a second remembrance has emerged…
Compiled by Erik Pekar 75 years ago, May 20, 1948 A. D. Bartholomew, Sr., has been chosen as grand marshal of the Memorial Day parade here May 30. John J.…
Compiled by Erik Pekar 75 years ago, May 20, 1948 Another new business, or perhaps the enlargement of an established business, opens in Granville next week when Joe Forcucci will…
Middle Granville a century ago hosted a choral concert, as it was reported in the May 18, 1923 issue of the Sentinel: “At Corinthian hall Friday evening, there was a…
Compiled by Erik Pekar 75 years ago, May 13, 1948 Nearly 300 young people were confirmed at Whitehall’s two Roman Catholic churches early this week by Bishop William A. Scully,…
Compiled by Erik Pekar 75 years ago, May 13, 1948 The annual music competition festival of the New York State School Music Association was held at Saratoga High School last…
The community of Wells, Vermont, was an early participant in recognizing Arbor Day, as evidenced in this section from the Wells personal mention column in the May 11, 1923 issue…
Compiled by Erik Pekar 75 years ago, May 6, 1948 His Excellency, the Most Rev. William A. Scully, D.D., coadjutor bishop of Albany, will administer the sacrament of confirmation on…
Compiled by Erik Pekar 75 years ago, May 6, 1948 A large proportion of the high school and 7th and 8th grade pupils of the Granville school went on strike…
This week we turn the pages of time back to the May 4, 1923 issue of the Granville Sentinel. A Granville man had a prospective opportunity: “The name of W.…