Niagara Falls Gazette, June 14, 1943 AMERICAN-CANADIAN UNITY IN WAR AND PEACE SYMBOLIZED BY PARADE MARKING CLIMAX OF MAGNA CHARTA Uniformed Men and Women, Veterans' Groups and Civilians of Both Countries Parade Through Cheering Throng in Border Fete. "Marching Along Together" were the words appearing alongside pictures of Uncle Sam and Johnny Cannuck carried in the Magna Charta parade Saturday night. And [word missing] the thousands of enthusiastic marchers, who lined the entire line of march for the gala event of the International Veterans Magna Charta celebration, they summarized the spirit of the occasion. Canada and the United States-marching along together in war-in an all-out production effort and in the peace that is bound to come after the present conflict. CROWD APPLAUDS MARCHERS Typifying that belief was the character of the parade itself that saw military units of both great nations sharing the applause of the huge[?] crowds along with the American and Canadian veterans of the previous World War, the semi-military groups and the snappy uniformed bands. As in previous years, throngs six and seven deep in many places [manned?] curbstones from Ontario Avenue and Main street to the end of the line at Third and Niagara streets to view the outstanding spectacle of the year. And it was a happy, appreciative crowed that [words blurred] worries about fighting sons and daughters [lines blurred] to the advantageous spots or carried crates of chairs of all description to watch the parade with greater comfort and enjoy the estimated [number missing] marchers representing 165 [copy faint]. DELAYS ELIMINATED Due to the change in parade [routes?] from previous years as indicated[?] by Philip A. Case, general chairman and organizer of the international event, the parade was remarkable for its smoothness. . . . Because there were no railroad track to cross the length of the [march?] the units followed each other [missing words] the precision and there was [no?] case of having to wait for minutes for the succeeding units to [come?] into view. Naturally taking a great share of the applause-and cheers-were the American and Canadian uniformed young men and women of the active forces. There were well trained units from Fort Niagara, complete with [words missing] dress, and leading off this were 50 veterans for the Tunisian campaign who are convalescing at the fort. Great interest, too, was shown in the jeeps and command[?] cars. Making its initial appearance in the city was a unit of smartly uniformed and alert-appearing members of the Women's Army Auxiliary corps. There was a number of other feminine units that also made their marching debut in the Magna Charta lineup and among them were the Red Cross Motor[?] corps and the Niagara Falls [unit?] of the American Women's Volunteer Service. . . . OFFICIALS IN LINE [The list of officials is a long one which included dignitaries, mayors, councilmen, Canadian aldermen and government/military representatives from both countries.] Also in the reviewing stand and the center of a great deal of attention were Staff Sergeant George Williams, of this city; Staff Sergeant Winsel S. Drake of At[__?__], Iowa, and Private Louis [__?__] of Lodi, N. J., wounded soldiers[?] of the war and all wearers of the purple heart. [rest of column equally difficult to read] CANADIAN MARCHERS CONSPICUOUS Well liked too was the precision marching of the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Royal Canadian [__?__] units, whose exaggerated arm swing and almost symmetrical step was a constant source of amazement to watchers. . . . Giving additional military flavor to the entire proceedings was a group of airplanes that flew the length of the parade route, sometimes in V formation and other times singly. Critically watching the marchers and the musicians was a group of judges who after consultation announced the organizations and units which in their opinion were outstanding. Chief of the judges was Past commander Clarence Walker, of the John J. Welch post, while others included [again a list of individuals from both countries]. THE WINNERS They listed outstanding among non-competing contestants the Royal Canadian Air Force, Fort Niagara troops and band . . . [and again the list goes on to include veterans organizations, women's service groups from Niagara Falls, New York (and Ontario), and " the most distant unit to appear was the Lord Tweedsmuir Canadian Legion of Toronto, Ont."] STAGE PRECISION DRILL One of the finest exhibitions of precision drill was given Saturday afternoon in Falls street by the Royal Canadian Air Force, commanded by Group Captain McDonald and the drill in charge of Flight Lieutenant Loosely. Crossing the border at 1:45 p.m. they were met at the Rainbow bridge by a color party from Fort Niagara and a group of United States officers, headed by Lieut. Col. Aufflinger, Lieut. Colonel John J. Harris and Lieut. Col. Stronburg. Proper respect was paid to the two countries at the international border line. Coming into the United States, the RCAF, headed by a 90-piece band, was met by a platoon of U. S. WAAC, commanded by Lieut. E. Bayley and police escort on motorcycles. The area between First and Main streets in Falls street, was cleared of all cars as the snappy airmen went into the precision drill all [line blurred] without command, and for a period of 30 minutes, there was something that those who were fortunate to witness will remember for a long time, the airmen receiving a splendid ovation. The Royal Canadian Air Force then proceeded to the north end of the city and returned by the way of the Whirlpool bridge, and then returned later to take part in the parade. The WAAC also paraded with the RCAF to the north end of the city . . . .

Niagara Falls Gazette, June 15, 1942 HUGE PARADE CLIMAXES MAGNA CHARTA CELEBRATION WITH WAR MOTIF ADDING NEW MEANING TO INTERNATIONAL EVENT Marchers and Great Crowd Sense New Significance as They See Young Crop of Fighters Prepared for Defense of Freedom The love of free peoples for the principles of equality and justice and their determination to preserve their heritage, come what may in the form of tyrannical dictators and new-fangled governments, brought out scores of thousands of persons here Saturday night to participate in the climax to the 1942 International Veterans' Magna Charta celebration. It was the annual Magna Charta parade, retaining its peace-like spirit of revelry and rejoicing in the security of long established freedom but given a new and deeper meaning [line blurred] seem more precious when one is threatened with their loss and the threat of extinction hanging over the world's democracies undoubtedly added to the fete a firmer appreciation of the things for which Magna Charta stands. MILITARY MOTIF PREDOMINANT It was the first wartime parade in the history of the frontier celebration and it served to demonstrate[?] anew the friendship which exists between the United States and Canada-both of which trace their freedoms to the "Great Charter"-and to show in an impressive manner the way in which this friendship is being cemented again on the field of battle by another generation of fighting men of both nations. The military motif was predominant in the parade in keeping with the times. Veterans of other days, their ranks thinned by the years, marched with their berets and medals as before, but they knew that their sons were stealing the applause. And they did not mind it because they knew that at heart [line blurred] appreciated as ever. But the new day had brought new heroes and the oldsters held their heads high, had a rollicking time and won new glory in the tribute paid the young men who are following their example of other days. MAGNIFICENT PARADE The parade was a magnificent spectacle, a tribute to the genius of [line blurred] which arranged it. There were no official figures of the number of participants, but it took more than three hours to pass a given point and compared favorably in size with the great Magna Charta demonstrations of other years. The audience, too, was a mammoth one. Despite the war work and other restrictions-they were suspended for the day for marchers only-the long line of march was lined five to six rows deep on both sides of the streets, with thousands viewing the spectacle from vantage points on roofs, in windows and other elevated places. The parade orders listed [number blurred] different units. There were 50 bands and other musical groups. The Canadian marchers alone numbered more than 8,000 and took more than two hours to march across the new Rainbow bridge. Even airplanes took part for the first time as a squadron of fighting Airacobras flew over the city in battle formation as an air escort for the marchers. PRIVATE MIRRINGTON GETS GREAT APPLAUSE The reviewing stand was located at Main and Prospect streets, where Colonel Floyd D. Carlock, commandant at Fort Niagara, and Brigadier General J. A. McCuaig, of the Canadian army, took the salute from the marchers. Civic authorities of this city and Canada, parade officials, veteran's leaders and other dignitaries occupied places on the reviewing stand. Perhaps the most conspicuous figure along the route of march was Mayor Ernest W. Mirrington, Jr., making his first public appearance in the uniform of a private in the United States Army. Coming from Fort Niagara, where he had been processed as a selectee the day before, the mayor rode in an automobile with Councilmen Charles F. McDonald and John H. Keller, saluting smartly. A continuous roar of applause for the soldier-mayor followed his progress along the line. DRAFTEES IN FOREFRONT There were many features of the parade. To single out, and describe the various units which deserved praise for their marching would far exceed the limits of space. The Selective Service contingent, making its first appearance in a public demonstration here, was the cynosure of all eyes. Their smartness drew continued applause as watchers marveled that they could have so quickly absorbed the military spirit. The 74th Regiment of the New York State Guard, organized to furnish military protection for the community during the absence of the New York National Guard, was another group which reflected the history of the times. Its appearance [lines missing] military units of other days. The Canadian army, navy and [air] force commanded outstanding attention. Many of the [units were in] full battle dress, while the famous precision unit of the RCAF, which won wide fame in the film, "Capture of the Clouds" was recognized as one of the finest groups to march here in years. . . . Women's place in the present struggle was demonstrated by uniformed marching units of the United States and Canada, representing both the armed branches of the services of the two countries, the non-combatant women's organizations and the civilian defense activities in which they participate. Veterans and their auxiliaries supported in most cases by fully equipped musical units, supplied much of the color for the demonstration. There were many other featured groups, such as the Scouts, who presented a marching pageant of the history of the American flag; fraternal organizations, police, firemen and many other service organizations. Clarence Walker, in charge of the judging of the parade, listed [number missing] bands, 17 drum corps and 11 [word missing] bands. Awards were made by the judges as follows: [note: too numerous to mention here.] In addition, Philip Case, general chairman, reported that a special award was made to Women's [Air] Raid Wardens Service force, of city, as the largest local women's group and also in recognition of [their] work in entertaining the Canadian visitors and performing other services in behalf of the parade. TRAINS DELAY MARCHERS The great demonstration following [rest of article missing. Note: the line of march included having to cross the railroad tracks on Third Street near Falls Street and apparently the parade had to stop while a freight train or a passenger train passed through.]

Dear Group, This evening I finished putting together the Town of Porter Historical Society newsletter for this month and because I'm still excited over the subject matter that I filled it with, I thought I would share its contents with all of you. Now I don't know how the Town of Porter folks will react to a long article about the Magna Charta parades that were held in nearby Niagara Falls, but in spite of my struggle to recuperate from surgery, I was inspired to actually research and type up a bit of history of this area. Trust me, it was quite an accomplishment. Because of the length of our newsletter--10 pages--I'll post the whole subject of the Magna Charta parades in segments. I don't know how many there will be, but I'll number them 2, 3, 4, etc. Let me know if somewhere in your reading over them, you might have "heard" the bands playing or thrilled over "seeing" such a magnificent parade. This kid still remembers. vee DO YOU REMEMBER THE MAGNA CHARTA PARADES? WELL, I DO! For those of you who don't have a clue as to what I'm referring to, they were the magnificent annual Magna Charta parades that always took place in Niagara Falls in June from at least the late 1930s to the end of the 1940s. And as a kid who grew up in Niagara Falls, I knew that there never was a parade as grand as the Magna Charta parade. In looking back on it now-now that I'm a "reporter!"-I was forced to check my encyclopedia to refresh my memory as to what the whoopla was all about. What was so important about the Magna Charta? I used to know, but you know how that goes! In an unscholarly nutshell, this is the way it all went. Way back in the 1200s, there was unrest in England that had to do with the lack of the very basic freedoms of all of the people under the hammer-fisted rule of the King of England. It was a feudal society at that time but I guess that even the barons and lords were about as fed up with the king's absolute authority as much as the peasants and serfs were and they rebelled. As a result the Magna Charta came into being that forced the king to submit to the explicit laws of it that allowed the people some sort of protection against his tyrannical rule. The entry in my encyclopedia ends with, "And it was Coke [Sir Edward Coke 1552-1634)] and his contemporaries and their immediate successors who wrote the legal treatises which shaped the thought of men like Thomas Jefferson. Thus Magna Charta forms part at least of the background of the political ideas which shaped the United States." (per Sidney Painter, Professor of History, The John Hopkins University.) Therefore, it took them about 300 years to get around to finally assuring some sort of freedom for everyone! And I guess that back in the 1930s and 40s both our Canadian neighbors and those of us on this side of the border still remembered and revered the original roots of our mutual freedom and we reveled in celebrating them together. And, Boy, did we celebrate!!! We held the grandest parade in the whole world!! It was the MAGNA CHARTA PARADE!!! And you can bet your bottom dollar that among the thousands of marchers and spectators, were half of the population of the entire Town of Porter! The following are abstracts of articles from the Niagara Falls Gazette that gives an indication of the feeling of the closeness of our two countries-Canada and the US. Note: I transcribed the articles from photocopies off the microfilm at the Niagara Falls Library, History Department, so bear with me regarding blurred lines, etc. In addition, I had to cut them down a bit due to space restrictions in our newsletter. Note: the first article reported the details of the parade of June, 1942, a few months after our country entered WWII.

Hello everyone... hope all are doing well... I have PRATT and HOSMER family buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Niagara Co, NY. Since three couples are all buried in the same area (lot 63, Section A) - thought I'd write to see if any of the wive's maiden names ring a bell for anyone.. and check on two people buried with them that I'm not sure how they're related. Here's what I've got: (from the north..) 1. Charles Hosmer 2. Isabelle (Miller) Hosmer 3. Lovina Maria (Burnett) Pratt 4. Carrie M Pratt 5. Ella S. (Hosmer) Pratt 6. Calvin Lewis Pratt 7. Almina A. Miller 8. Parmer Miller (the maiden names added here by me to clarify ...) [Calvin Pratt (Sr) (Asa's father) and his wife Samantha (Hawks) Pratt are buried right across the road in an older section of this same cemetery.] Looking at the eight people above: >> 5. Calvin Lewis Pratt & 6. Ella Pratt were married. >> 1. Charles Hosmer & 2. Isabelle Miller were Ella's parents. >> 3. Lovina Pratt was Calvin's mother. His father Asa Pratt is "missing", but the funeral home believes he is "there" in an unmarked grave in this same lot / section. ok. That's 1,2,3,5 and 6. That leaves 4, 7 and 8. >> 4. Carrie M Pratt was born and died in 1889. >> 7. and 8. Who are these two MILLER people? Almina MILLER lived from 1859 ti 1883. Parmer Miller lived from 1849 to 1886. It's reasonable to assume that Parmer is some relation to Isabelle. Brother? Is Almina his wife or another sibling of Isabelle's? And while I'm about it... who are Lovina Maria Burnett's parents? (have clues on a William Burnette?) And who are Isabelle Miller's parents? (have clues on a John Miller?) By the way... there is a tie to the Hamilton family (also in Greenwood Cemetery) as well. Asa Pratt's sister Ida married LaMott Hamilton's father. LaMott Hamilton was the founder of the Hamilton-Clark Funeral Home. Small world, no? That's it for this sunday evening. Just hoping one of the names might jump out for someone... you never know! debbie CAhobbies@aol.com

Hello listers, I just received a letter from the Niagara County Clerk's Office as to the records they have available. (I had sent them a long list of names after seeing on the Internet that the records were from 1880/1881.) My notes are in brackets [ ], okay! *Our records do not include any birth or death certificates. You must write to the city or town in which the birth or death took place. [two of the towns I'm interested in, Newfane and Middleport don't have these records] *Our marriage records start at 1908 and go up to 1935. Before or after that, you must write to the city or town in which the marriage license was issued. [guess it's tough if you don't know where the license was issued.] *If you are not sure of the city or town in which the birth or death took place, you may write to: Bureau of Vital Records State Department of Health P.O. Box 2602 Albany, NY 12220-2602 [I've been told by others that going through this office takes a long, long time, but do you have any other options? Plus they have a long list of rules and regulations.] Hope this helps others with their Niagara research. Evelyn, learning with patience in Colorado ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/Niagara/308 Surname: Brennan ------------------------- Seeking info on Sylveter Brennan family. Died 5,1964. Son named Lowell. Lived in Lockport, NY.

Hi. I've had requests for the address & phone of Gate of Heaven Cemetery, so here goes. 500 Riverdale Avenue Lewiston, NY 14092 (716) 282-5084 I believe all their records are on computer and they may even be able to look up records from other Catholic cemeteries in the area. Thank you, everyone for all for your help & suggestions, I will look into these directories definitely......the missing woman was Irene Murphy (Woods) b. 1912 Scotland. Emigrated to Niagara Falls in 1913. She married abt. 1933. Her children were Bobby, Fred, Shelda, and Terry Woods b 1933 - 1945. They would have gone to the Catholic School associated with St. Mary's of the Cataract. They moved to PA sometime between 1945 and 1947. Amy Murphy-DeMeo Ormond Beach, FL -----Original Message----- From: NYNIAGAR-D-request@rootsweb.com [mailto:NYNIAGAR-D-request@rootsweb.com] Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2000 9:01 AM To: NYNIAGAR-D@rootsweb.com Subject: NYNIAGAR-D Digest V00 #190 << Message: ATT00004.eml (1.18 KB) >> << Message: Curtis Airplane Plant (524 bytes) >> << Message: Bell in WWII-Thank you (1.66 KB) >> << Message: note for vee (1.74 KB) >> << Message: Re: Bell in WWII-Thank you (1.61 KB) >> << Message: Re: Bell in WWII-Thank you (2.15 KB) >> << Message: Re: Bell in WWII-Thank you (2.57 KB) >> << Message: Re: Curtis Airplane Plant (1.05 KB) >> << Message: BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH (1.64 KB) >> << Message: Curtis Wright (1.28 KB) >> << Message: Curtis Wright(AIr PlanerFactory) (471 bytes) >> << Message: Another memory of Curtis Wright (369 bytes) >> << Message: Curtiss Wright (440 bytes) >> << Message: Re: Curtis Airplane Plant (1.33 KB) >> << Message: Re: Another memory of Curtis Wright (1.21 KB) >> << Message: Re: Another memory of Curtis Wright (3.48 KB) >>

There is a little park on the corner or Brighton and Colvin Blvd in Tonawanda called Curtiss Park. There's a real airplane there made by Curtiss Wright....slid down the nose many times as a little girl! Amy Murphy-DeMeo Ormond Beach, FL -----Original Message----- From: NYNIAGAR-D-request@rootsweb.com [mailto:NYNIAGAR-D-request@rootsweb.com] Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2000 9:01 AM To: NYNIAGAR-D@rootsweb.com Subject: NYNIAGAR-D Digest V00 #190 << Message: ATT00004.eml (1.18 KB) >> << Message: Curtis Airplane Plant (524 bytes) >> << Message: Bell in WWII-Thank you (1.66 KB) >> << Message: note for vee (1.74 KB) >> << Message: Re: Bell in WWII-Thank you (1.61 KB) >> << Message: Re: Bell in WWII-Thank you (2.15 KB) >> << Message: Re: Bell in WWII-Thank you (2.57 KB) >> << Message: Re: Curtis Airplane Plant (1.05 KB) >> << Message: BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH (1.64 KB) >> << Message: Curtis Wright (1.28 KB) >> << Message: Curtis Wright(AIr PlanerFactory) (471 bytes) >> << Message: Another memory of Curtis Wright (369 bytes) >> << Message: Curtiss Wright (440 bytes) >> << Message: Re: Curtis Airplane Plant (1.33 KB) >> << Message: Re: Another memory of Curtis Wright (1.21 KB) >> << Message: Re: Another memory of Curtis Wright (3.48 KB) >>

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/Niagara/307 Surname: Kruse, Buller, Schroeder, Thode, Sommer, Hintz, Engel ------------------------- Hi, I have a Johann Jochim Heinrich Buller b.30 Jun 1830 who married Wilhelmine Ilsabe Sophia Kruse in Neukirchen, Germany. They came together in 1857 to Wolcottsville. He died 25 Feb 1905 in Royalton, Wolcottsville, Niagra Co, NY. Also looking for a Kruse family who arrived in 1869 to Wolcottsville area? Johann Jochim Kruse b. 14 Aug 1804. wife- Friedrike Magdelina Sophia geb Lange. b about 1815 children- Ferdinand Peter Friedrich b. 27 Jan 1849, Germany Maria Sophia Christiana Kruse b. 4 Feb 1852. The Kruse family is still a great mystery. Have not been able to find them since they arrived on the ship SS Allemannia in 28 Oct 1869. The Kruse and Buller families came from the small towns in far northeastern Germany, called Viezen or Vietzen, and Klein Belitz areas near Butzow, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany.

----- Original Message ----- From: "rebecca" <rott1@rochester.rr.com> To: <NYNIAGAR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 06, 2000 3:12 PM Subject: Curtis Airplane Plant snip Curtiss Wright was also in the transport plane business. To the extent that my memory serves me. C-W built the C46, a twin engine transport at the Genesee St. plant. bob

Thanks Johnny, For the correct spelling. My I haven't thought of Curtiss -Wright in years. 1940's was a long time ago for me. <grin>. I know my dad enjoyed working for them and was thankful for the job. He started out at Curtiss as an inspector and worked his way up to administration when they changed to Twin Coach and moved to the Genessee Street site. I would appreciate any site you could find. I have a few memoriabelia from my Dad, photos from the site would be an added bonus. I don't know if Curtiss had a band or not, but I know Twin Coach/Industries did. Too bad all my family are gone. My father's brother also worked there in the plant. My dad played trumpet in the band. Somewhere I have a photo of the band. Tattered as it is. Again, thanks Johnny. Nancy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Johnny" <johnnymaynard@home.com> To: <NYNIAGAR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2000 12:35 AM Subject: Re: Another memory of Curtis Wright > From what I have been able to determine so far is that Curtis-Wright should > actually be spelled Curtiss-Wright. Wright being from the Wright Brothers of > aviation fame. I have found several web sites that talk about the war planes > themselves, and even a stock certificate from the Curtiss-Wright corporation > that is up for sale. It seems there is also an aviation museum in Bath NY > called The Curtiss Flight Museum, which is direct in relation to the Curtis > Airplane Factory. If anyone is interested in additional information or the > links for the websites I have found, feel free to ask, and I will do my best to > get them to you. > > Johnny > Farmers Branch, Tx > Alternate E-mail: searchangel@ureach.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Nancy" <nlangdonwebb@adelphia.net> > To: <NYNIAGAR-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, October 06, 2000 9:14 PM > Subject: Another memory of Curtis Wright > > > The Plant that housed Curtis Wright later became known as Western Electric. > Located I believe on Kenmore Avenue, Tonawanda, Erie County, New York. Try that > Rebecca. > > Nancy > > > ==== NYNIAGAR Mailing List ==== > Want to know what genealogy information is in the State Archives? > Visit the New York State Archives and Records Administration site, at > <http://www.archives.nysed.gov/faq/faq3.htm>. > > > > > ==== NYNIAGAR Mailing List ==== > Check the GenConnect boards for Niagara County! Stop by > <http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyniagar/query.html> for links to all seven. > For other counties, see <http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/indx/NY.html>. > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Johnny" <johnnymaynard@home.com> To: <NYNIAGAR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2000 12:35 AM Subject: Re: Another memory of Curtis Wright > From what I have been able to determine so far is that Curtis-Wright should > actually be spelled Curtiss-Wright. Wright being from the Wright Brothers of > aviation fame. I have found several web sites that talk about the war planes > themselves, and even a stock certificate from the Curtiss-Wright corporation > that is up for sale. It seems there is also an aviation museum in Bath NY > called The Curtiss Flight Museum, which is direct in relation to the Curtis > Airplane Factory. If anyone is interested in additional information or the > links for the websites I have found, feel free to ask, and I will do my best to > get them to you. > > Johnny > Farmers Branch, Tx > Alternate E-mail: searchangel@ureach.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Nancy" <nlangdonwebb@adelphia.net> > To: <NYNIAGAR-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, October 06, 2000 9:14 PM > Subject: Another memory of Curtis Wright > > > The Plant that housed Curtis Wright later became known as Western Electric. > Located I believe on Kenmore Avenue, Tonawanda, Erie County, New York. Try that > Rebecca. > > Nancy > > > ==== NYNIAGAR Mailing List ==== > Want to know what genealogy information is in the State Archives? > Visit the New York State Archives and Records Administration site, at > <http://www.archives.nysed.gov/faq/faq3.htm>. > > > > > ==== NYNIAGAR Mailing List ==== > Check the GenConnect boards for Niagara County! Stop by > <http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyniagar/query.html> for links to all seven. > For other counties, see <http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/indx/NY.html>. >

The Western Electric/Curtis Wright is now a empty building...sitting there for years. during the 40's there was a curtis Wright Plant in the city of Buffalo..I think around Hertel/fillmore area. Gone also tho. Try Buffalo and Erie Co. Historical Society or Main Library. Both have sites.

From what I have been able to determine so far is that Curtis-Wright should actually be spelled Curtiss-Wright. Wright being from the Wright Brothers of aviation fame. I have found several web sites that talk about the war planes themselves, and even a stock certificate from the Curtiss-Wright corporation that is up for sale. It seems there is also an aviation museum in Bath NY called The Curtiss Flight Museum, which is direct in relation to the Curtis Airplane Factory. If anyone is interested in additional information or the links for the websites I have found, feel free to ask, and I will do my best to get them to you. Johnny Farmers Branch, Tx Alternate E-mail: searchangel@ureach.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancy" <nlangdonwebb@adelphia.net> To: <NYNIAGAR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 06, 2000 9:14 PM Subject: Another memory of Curtis Wright The Plant that housed Curtis Wright later became known as Western Electric. Located I believe on Kenmore Avenue, Tonawanda, Erie County, New York. Try that Rebecca. Nancy ==== NYNIAGAR Mailing List ==== Want to know what genealogy information is in the State Archives? Visit the New York State Archives and Records Administration site, at <http://www.archives.nysed.gov/faq/faq3.htm>.

The Plant that housed Curtis Wright later became known as Western Electric. Located I believe on Kenmore Avenue, Tonawanda, Erie County, New York. Try that Rebecca. Nancy

Hello again, My father worked for Curtis Wright in the 1940's and 50's. In 1951 we were transnsferred from Twin Coach, or may have been changed to Twin Industries by that time, to Grumman Air Craft in Long Island. My father was in "contracts administration". Twin Coach built busses after the war. Nancy

My father worked for Curtis Wright Factory in the 1940's. It was located first I believe in Tonawanda, Erie County New York. Near where the Chevrolet Plant is today. Possibly on Kenmore Avenue. My memory is going back quite a few years. LOL If you need more help please get back to me I will put my thinking cap back on. Nancy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Johnny" <johnnymaynard@home.com> To: <NYNIAGAR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 06, 2000 9:02 PM Subject: Re: Curtis Airplane Plant > I have tried to find information about the Curtis Airplane Factory. Haven't > been able to find much. I did find pictures of fighter planes made by Curtis. > It might be possible that Curtis has since become Boeing, but I haven't been > able to confirm this. > > Johnny > Farmers Branch, Tx > Alternate E-mail: searchangel@ureach.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "rebecca" <rott1@rochester.rr.com> > To: <NYNIAGAR-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, October 06, 2000 2:12 PM > Subject: Curtis Airplane Plant > > > While we're on the subject of aircraft companies, does anyone have any > information on the Curtis Airplane Factory in Buffalo. My grandmother, > Grace Halstead Johnson, worked there during WWII. I never asked her how > she got to work, but it was a long commute since she lived on the > Niagara-Orleans County Line Road. > > Thanks > Rebecca Ott > Rochester, New York > > >

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OH,OH,OH!!!! I KNOW...call on me. When I was in Niagara Falls last month, I found that the Directories not available at the Library are there in Lockport at the Niagara County Historical Society. :-) :-) Rose ----- Original Message ----- From: Vee L. Housman <housman@adelphia.net> To: <NYNIAGAR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 06, 2000 8:30 PM Subject: Re: Bell in WWII-Thank you > Dear Amy, > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: pdemeo <pdemeo@cfl.rr.com> > To: <NYNIAGAR-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, October 06, 2000 3:07 PM > Subject: Bell in WWII-Thank you > > > So now I have another question......were there phone books back then? I'm > > trying to piece together their mother's existence before they left Niagara > > Falls....they were really little, and have had no info for 60 yrs. I > thought > > perhaps I could find an address of where they lived and take a picture > next > > time I'm home. > > Yes, "Virginia," there were phone books back in the olden days of WWII! :-) > However, that's not where you want to look. The History Dept. of the > Niagara Falls Public Library has copies of City Directories of Niagara Falls > that cover quite an extensive period of time. Now there's the possibility > that in one or two of the war years, the directory wasn't published because > of the paper shortage, but it's worth a try to write to the library (History > Dept.) at 1425 Main St., Niagara Falls, NY 14305 (716-286-4899) and ask them > to check over the directories that they have during the war years to see if > she's listed there. > > Tell them that if they find her (listed alphabetically according to surname) > then to check out the street addresses of the directory to see who else was > living at that same address. She may have been living with family or she > may have been living in a boarding house. Either way, you'll get some sort > of clue. > > Good luck and let us know what you find. You've got my curiosity up > regarding the elusive "Rosie the Riveter." BTW, I'm also curious as to what > her name was. Who knows but what I might have gone to school with one of > her younger brothers or sisters (I was born in 1931). And hey, if I just > HAPPENED to be on old friendly terms with the family . . . well, who knows! > > vee > > > ==== NYNIAGAR Mailing List ==== > Check the GenConnect boards for Niagara County! Stop by > <http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyniagar/query.html> for links to all seven. > For other counties, see <http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/indx/NY.html>. > >

Dear Amy, ----- Original Message ----- From: pdemeo <pdemeo@cfl.rr.com> To: <NYNIAGAR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 06, 2000 3:07 PM Subject: Bell in WWII-Thank you > So now I have another question......were there phone books back then? I'm > trying to piece together their mother's existence before they left Niagara > Falls....they were really little, and have had no info for 60 yrs. I thought > perhaps I could find an address of where they lived and take a picture next > time I'm home. Yes, "Virginia," there were phone books back in the olden days of WWII! :-) However, that's not where you want to look. The History Dept. of the Niagara Falls Public Library has copies of City Directories of Niagara Falls that cover quite an extensive period of time. Now there's the possibility that in one or two of the war years, the directory wasn't published because of the paper shortage, but it's worth a try to write to the library (History Dept.) at 1425 Main St., Niagara Falls, NY 14305 (716-286-4899) and ask them to check over the directories that they have during the war years to see if she's listed there. Tell them that if they find her (listed alphabetically according to surname) then to check out the street addresses of the directory to see who else was living at that same address. She may have been living with family or she may have been living in a boarding house. Either way, you'll get some sort of clue. Good luck and let us know what you find. You've got my curiosity up regarding the elusive "Rosie the Riveter." BTW, I'm also curious as to what her name was. Who knows but what I might have gone to school with one of her younger brothers or sisters (I was born in 1931). And hey, if I just HAPPENED to be on old friendly terms with the family . . . well, who knows! vee

I have tried to find information about the Curtis Airplane Factory. Haven't been able to find much. I did find pictures of fighter planes made by Curtis. It might be possible that Curtis has since become Boeing, but I haven't been able to confirm this. Johnny Farmers Branch, Tx Alternate E-mail: searchangel@ureach.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "rebecca" <rott1@rochester.rr.com> To: <NYNIAGAR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 06, 2000 2:12 PM Subject: Curtis Airplane Plant While we're on the subject of aircraft companies, does anyone have any information on the Curtis Airplane Factory in Buffalo. My grandmother, Grace Halstead Johnson, worked there during WWII. I never asked her how she got to work, but it was a long commute since she lived on the Niagara-Orleans County Line Road. Thanks Rebecca Ott Rochester, New York ==== NYNIAGAR Mailing List ==== Want to know what genealogy information is in the State Archives? Visit the New York State Archives and Records Administration site, at <http://www.archives.nysed.gov/faq/faq3.htm>.