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February 6, 2025

110 YEARS AGO

The hopes of the builder, J. Arthur Olsen, were realized Saturday when the bi-pane which had been under construction for several weeks at the Francis Wagon Works moved gracefully into the air, and after a flight of nearly a mile was brought to the surface of Otsego Lake again by the pilot, William B. Stewart, because of engine trouble. As soon as it can be taken down and packed it will be shipped to Boston, Massachusetts for further flights. Mr. Olsen will begin construction of a flying boat as soon as the bi-plane is shipped. He expects to have it finished for use this summer on Otsego Lake.

February 3, 1915

85 YEARS AGO

February 7, 1940

60 YEARS AGO

Welfare program expenditures in Otsego County topped the million-dollar mark last year according to Welfare Commissioner Kenneth G. Engell. The total outlay for programs amounted to $1,025,949, an increase of $81,829 over 1963. The Otsego County taxpayers’ share of welfare costs increased $36,867 to $206,838. The remainder came from state and federal aid, plus recoveries from individuals repaying assistance granted, contributions from relatives, and the liquidation of assets.

February 3, 1965

35 YEARS AGO

Redskins Drain Waterville—The CCS Redskins pulled the plug on the Waterville Indians last Saturday, 84-72, to notch their eleventh straight Center State Conference boys basketball victory without a defeat. Coach Dick White’s tribe is 16-1 overall. Twelve Redskins put numbers on the board but the offense was led by the poised and smooth-shooting Tim Osterhoudt’s 20 points. Matt Spencer cut the cords for 17 points and collected seven rebounds. Scott Murdock counted eight points and collected 12 rebounds and five steals. Ken Fetterman had nine points and four steals.

February 7, 1990

20 YEARS AGO

The Otsego County Senior Meals Program Menu, from Prestige Services Inc., features the following for the week of February 7-11: Monday—Hamburger with lettuce, tomato and onion, ketchup on a bun, French fries, carrot raisin salad, vanilla ice cream. Tuesday—Barbecued chicken leg, baked beans, baby carrots, rye bread, lemon pudding with topping; Wednesday—(Ash Wednesday) Breaded fish with tartar sauce, au gratin potatoes, Brussels sprouts, hamburger bun, peanut butter cookie; Thursday—Salisbury steak with onion, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, pumpernickel bread, fruit cocktail; Friday—Tossed salad with dressing, four cheese ziti with sauce, orange juice, dinner roll, butterscotch pudding.

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