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In looking through our old East Rochester Herald newspapers, I happened to find an interesting series of articles from late summer, early fall of 1954. The stories brought back many memories.
For many years summer recreation centered around our village parks and outdoor pool. In particular, there were many activities offered in Edmund Lyon Park. Children could make potholders, make things out of boondoggle, paint plaster of Paris plaques, and take part in contests in costume, dog, doll, and hat shows. The August...
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Each June as another school year ends, Senior Class members reflect on their high school years. The Gagashoan they receive illustrates not only their daily lives, but also the history of our country at the time. This is especially true of the Class of 1944. This spring, I had the chance to talk with Tom Conners and Nick Verzella, two members of the ER...