Days Gone By In Staunton

Thursday, November 20, 1975 -- RETIRED FIRE CHIEF HONORED FOR SERVICE -- On Saturday evening, November 8, the Staunton Volunteer Fire Department held their annual Dinner-Dance Awards night. It was this night that the volunteer firemen and city council paid tribute to Carl Stemploski who after 15 years as fire chief retired this past April. Don Kasubke, president of the department, presented Carl with an inscribed plaque which read: "In appreciation to Carl Stemploski for 15 years of service and dedication as Fire Chief - From the Staunton Volunteer Firemen." Lowell Lovejoy, current Fire Chief, then presented Carl with his old Chief's badge which he wished him to keep as a memento of his years as chief.

Mayor Russ Masinelli was the last presenter as he presented Carl with a plaque "from the City Council and citizens of Staunton." The job of fire chief is a very time consuming and sometimes thankless job and the citizens of Staunton as well as the fire department can be very grateful for Carl's years of service in this capacity. Also receiving awards at the Dinner-Dance were Carl Zuber, Jim Sullivan and Carl Stemploski who each received their 25-year pin signifying 25 years of active service to the department. They also should be congratulated for their years of donated service to the city.

Signed Movie Contract -- Chaw Mank of Staunton has signed a contract with an agent in Hollywood to appear in a movie sometime during 1976. The title and exact date will be announced later.

Mr. Mank, who co-authored the book "Valentino" with Brad Steiger, also has signed three European contracts for that book. Published by Manor Book Co., it has already sold three million copies in the USA and is expected to do quite well in the European market.

SPECIALS FOR THE WEEK -- Val & Lil's carry-out restaurant in Gillespie advertised the following Specials for the Week:

3 Ocean Perch Sandwiches $1.29

5 large Hamburgers $1.59

Golden Fried Liver or Gizzard Dinners - 12 livers or gizzard, french fries, slaw ..$1.69

Fresh River Fish Sandwiches Only 85c

Fresh River Fish Dinners $1.65

Canadian Fresh Wafer Batter-Dipped Cod Sandwich with our own special batter... $1.10

1/2 Golden Fried Chicken Dinner $1.95

3 Pieces Golden Fried Chicken Dinner $1.64

Jack Salmon Dinner $1.59

Channel Catfish Dinner $2.39

18 to 21 Small Shrimp Dinner $2.59

Fried Clam Dinner $1.69

Ocean Cod Dinner $1.29

All Dinners include French Fries and Slaw

6 Jack Salmon $2.99

3 Ocean Cod $1.29

3 Burritos $1.29

3 Jumbo Tenderloins $1.85

3 large Cheeseburgers $1.65

Family Box French Fries $1.29

Family Box Onion Rings $1.49

Thursday, December 4, 1975 -- WORDEN HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING SATURDAY NIGHT -- The Worden High School Homecoming Coronation and Dance will be held on December 6, 1975, at the gym.

Queen candidates and escorts are: Tammy Bowman and Jim Riecken; Diane Emrich and Dean Weishaupt; Becky Ludwig and Scott Thomas; Kelly Miller and Tim Opel; Kerry Miller and David Bryan. The retiring queen is Debbie Emrich escorted by Eric Stevenson. Master of Ceremonies is Rick Shinn. Pianist is Donna Smith.

The coronation will begin at 7:30 p.m. The dance will follow with music provided by The Sonn. Advance tickets are $1.50 single, $.,50 couple. Tickets at the door will be $2 single, $3 couple. All alumni are welcome. The Homecoming is sponsored by Worden Student Council with Mrs. Kasten as advisor.

Thursday, December 18, 1975 -- WARNING ISSUED ON PRANK PHONE CALLS -- On Sunday, December 14, five Staunton teenagers and their fathers were ordered to appear at the police station. The order was given after it was determined these boys had used the telephone to make death threats and vulgar remarks to a Staunton resident and his family.

Recently the Staunton Telephone Company was given permission to perform these tracing procedures The place where the calls originated was traced and the threatening conversation was taped so it can be sent to the criminal laboratories of the FBI in Chicago. The police department hopes this will serve as a reminder to other people that your call can and will be traced in a matter of minutes. Disposition of this case is now awaiting court order on the complaint.

Lions Santa CLAUS Will Visit Saturday -- The Staunton Lions Club has made arrangements to have Santa Claus visit Staunton this Saturday, December 20. Santa will be at his house in the city park from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Area children are invited to come and talk to Santa. He will be passing out Christmas treats.

The Lions will be collecting donations for their Tree of Lights Campaign this Saturday also. Lion members are needed to help in this project. Another Christmas project of the Staunton Lions for many years has been the Food Basket program.

Anyone knowing a needy family in Staunton that could use a Christmas basket to make the holidays more enjoyable should call 635-3483 as soon as possible.

On Monday evening, December 15, the Lions held their annual Family Christmas party at the VFW Hall. The Staunton Senior Citizens Kitchen Band and Rev. Wally Shearburn doing his magic tricks provided the entertainment for the large crowd.