Board of Education

BOARD OF EDUCATION

1912-1913

Recently, the Historical Society accepted a donation of old school books and memorabilia. Included were a couple of catalogs from Angola High School. I have taken some information from those that I thought you
would find interesting.

This is a picture of the Board of Education of that time. The names should be familiar to long time residents.

The elementary school faculty, grades 1-8 included

Letitia Abbey (8) from Genesee Normal School. The rest were all graduates of Angola High School: Emma Schuman (6-7), Etta Schlender (4-5), Ella Robinson (2-3), and Ellen Morris (1).

WESTMINSTER CAMP

WESTMINSTER CAMP

This is the last of the camps listed in the 1949 Guide. There were more. I would love to have you share your experiences.

WESTMINSTER CAMP

The Marion Clement Tener Vacation Camp is sponsored in connection with Westminster Settlement House in Buffalo and supported by Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Located high on a bluff in a verdant, wooded area over-looking the picturesque shores of Lake Erie, this non-denominational camp offers in its summer schedule: a two week period for girls ranging in age from 8 to 15, a two week period for boys ranging in age from 8 to 15, and a four week period for family groups consisting of parents and children living together in individual cabins.

Use of the Westminster Camp is limited to members of Westminster House in Buffalo, however, special accommodations are made for the needy when space is available. Campers referred to us by social agencies in Buffalo are also accommodated.
The camp is capable of housing 70 persons.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL HEALTH CAMP

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL HEALTH CAMP

This is another of the camps featured in the 1949 guide.

ST. VINCENT DePAUL HEALTH CAMP

One of the special works conducted by the Patricular Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Buffalo, is the health camp at Angola, where every summer 960 children from the schools in the eight counties of the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo, selected on a basis of health and financial need, are given two weeks of rest, good food and special medical attention. The St. Vincent de Paul Society, organized in Buffalo over 100 years ago to carry out the spiritual and corporal works of mercy, is composed of conferences in various parishes of the diocese, led by the Patricular Council and the Diocesan Director, the Very Rev. Msgr. John J. McMahon. The conferences are small groups of laymen, usually not more than a dozen. The society’s interest in the children does not stop with the end of the camping season. A special medical conference of volunteer pediatricians does "follow-up" work on needy cases. Both this service and the camp are without cost to the underprivileged children, as financing is through the Annual Catholic Charities Appeal. The camp director is Mr. Harold Siepel.

CAMP PIONEER

CAMP PIONEER

Here is another article from the 1949 guide. Some things change while others remain the same.

Again, remember if you have memories to share, they are welcome. Send them to my attention (Cheryl Delano) at the Angola Penny Saver.

CAMP PIONEER

Camp Pioneer is a Lutheran summer conference camp, owned and operated by the Lutheran Laymen’s League, Western New York District, Inc., The Pioneer District Walther League, co-operating. For young people as well as adults, Camp Pioneer has room for more than 200 guests in its many modern buildings. Quarters may be had in cabins, dormitories or the White House. There are accommodations for married couples and entire families.

A separate children’s camp is conducted from July 2 through August 27. The camp is for boys and girls, age eight to twelve years. Carefully selected counsellors supervise programs for this age group. Special emphasis is placed on swimming, handcraft, nature study, Bible study, worship periods, etc.

Camp Pioneer places extra emphasis on health. It complies with the rigid requirements of the New York State Department of Health. While no medical examination is required of campers, the camp nurse checks each child upon entry as a special precaution. Care is exercised throughout the camp, in the kitchen, on the beach and on the playground. The recreational activities are supervised by a qualified and responsible leader and his assistants.

Director of Camp Pioneer is the Rev. Ernest E. Heuer.

CAMP LAKELAND

CAMP LAKELAND

This is another of the camps featured in the 1949 article.

CAMP LAKELAND

Affiliated with the Jewish Federation for Social Service, Community Chest of Buffalo and Erie County and The National Jewish Welfare Board, Camp Lakeland is open to boys and girls from 7 through 16 years of age who are in good health. The Camp offers adequate facilities for 70 children 7 through 10 years of age and 80 children 11 through 16 years of age for each 4 week period.

The planned program includes: Swimming and Water Front Activities, Arts and Crafts, Instruction in Boating, Music and Dramatics, Outpost Camping, Nature, Athletics and Games.

A well trained staff of counselors, with a "village" leader, operate under the unity system of camping. The activities of each village are aimed to provide campers with character building, recreational, educational and Jewish cultural activities.

Of primary concern is the child’s welfare. The permanent medical staff at camp includes a resident physician and a registered nurse. A staff of four consultant pediatricians lay out the policies for the physical well-being of the entire camp.

CRADLE BEACH CAMP

CRADLE BEACH CAMP

Last week I mentioned the Town of Evans Guide that was published each summer. In 1949, they did one page information sheets on some of the summer camps. If you have pictures and stories of your experiences, feel free to send them to my attention (Cheryl Delano) at the Penny Saver office.

Cradle Beach has been moved, and this building torn down, but it is still an important part of the summer season. Some beautiful beach homes have taken its place, but the stone wall still stands.

CRADLE BEACH CAMP

Under the auspices of The Fresh Air Mission and Crippled Children’s Camp Incorporated, Cradle Beach offers its services to both well and crippled children ranging in age from 8 to 14. Boys and girls of every race, color and creed enjoy the camp together in a shared program.

Small open cabins and cabin mates form the focus of camp life. Each child finds in the day’s program an adventure. His hours are flexible, and he helps to plan them. He is a responsible citizen who uses his capacities to make life full and happy for his group. He lives democratically, and learns the patterns and responsibilities of American citizenship.

Trained counselors are on hand at all times to help campers get all that they can out of their camp experience. Counselors and children together participate in all sorts of activities. They swim, hike, plan and produce plays, work in the craft shop, paint, dance, tell stories, and play games. Sometimes they just sit by the lake and discuss the way of the world and their part in making it better.

Cradle Beach is a member of the Community Chest and application is made through social agencies, hospitals, and crippled children’s schools.

Cheryl Delano will be signing copies of her book, Evans & Angola, Saturday, June 13, at 1 p.m. at the Barnes and Noble at the McKinley Mall.

MORE AERIAL VIEWS

MORE AERIAL VIEWS

In the 1940s and 50s, a Town of Evans Guide was published each summer. It originally contained a business guide and advertisements for the summer residents and vacationers.

Later, a telephone directory was added. There were articles about summer activities and lists of churches and service organizations.

These pictures are from the summer 1958 issue.

Taken by Richard Miller, of Miller’s Studio, they showed three of the major destinations for summer visitors. The Town Park, Point Breeze and Sturgeon Point.

EVANS CENTER FROM THE AIR

EVANS CENTER FROM THE AIR

These two photos were taken in the late 1940’s at the intersection of Route 5, North Main Street and Bennett Road.

The top photo shows Big Sister Creek to the right with Church Road running off to the left.

The bottom photo is take from the opposite direction. The school house can be seen on the lower left.

EMBLEM BASEBALL TEAM

EMBLEM BASEBALL TEAM

I always appreciate those who submit pictures or information. The picture above was brought into the Penny Saver office recently. It comes from the files of Don Spittler.

EMBLEM BASEBALL TEAM

Baseball teams were an important part of the town scene. The Emblem Bicycle Factory had a ballfield along with the test track for their bicycles and motorcycles. This is a picture of a team they sponsored about 1900.

The players are numbered and identified as 1) Earl Benjamin, a later Derby postmaster, 2) Jack Felsinger, 3) John Glass (manager), 4) Pius Schwert, 5) Oliver Walters, 6) Jack Ames, 7) Herbert Spittler, 8) Leon Backus, 9) Phil Froehley, 10) Frank Wiatrowski, 11) Sam Vellam and 12) John Foran.

Pius Schwert (#4) went on to play baseball with the New York Yankees and returned to a political life in the Town of Evans.

THE LADIES AID SOCIETY

THE LADIES AID SOCIETY

I received a phone call about the article that appeared in the April 25th issue of the Penny Saver. The Indian woman sitting on the porch of the Angola Hotel was unidentified. The caller believed that it was her grandmother, Esther Cramp-ton. Thanks for the information. I always appreciate anything you can add.

THE LADIES AID SOCIETY

Most churches in the 20th century had social groups. The First Baptist Church had a Ladies Aid Society. One of their projects was making quilts as charitable gifts. When I was a child, I remember sitting under these huge quilt frames trying to catch the needles as they poked through.

The ladies in the picture are Belle Backus, Anna Riker, Mildred Cash, Nellie Burley and Mrs. Walker, the wife of the minister at the time. The Walkers were originally from Scotland, and I loved to listen to them talk.