On February 28th 1927, a charter was presented by Rev. E.J. Meekel, SJ to a group of 8 boys and 10 scouters known as Boy Scout Troop 118 of St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church. Mr. John Pfeiffer was appointed scoutmaster and assisted by Leo Franier, Louis J Weitz and August Pfeiffer.
The following served as Troop Committee:
Rev. Joseph A Huefner, S.J. Troop Chaplain
Adam Niderpruem, Chairman
Otto Graber, Thrift Man
Paul J. Clair, Parent Training
Louis J. Spitzer, Activities
Anothy Ored, Records
During a period of 10 successful years the troop has trained 176 boys in the field of scouting. A total of 305 merit badges, 19 star badges, 7 life badges and one eagle badge were awarded. The present enrollment is 10 first class, 20 second class, and 13 tenderfoot scouts.
The following her added to the Troop Committee:
Albert Mayer, February 10, 1928
James Wisemen, June 22, 1928
Norman Quermbach, January 31, 1929
Theodore Wagner, February 7, 1930
Dr, Henry Strot, February 21, 1930
Michael Spitzer, August 12, 1931
James Mezen, January 19, 1931
Charles Eichhorn, February 28, 1931
John Gopl, February 17, 1933
Langdon Welper, February 8, 1933
Bert Seifreid, September 28, 1936
In February 1935, William A. Glaser, SJ was appointed Troop Chaplain
In February 1935, Charles Eichhorn succeeded John Pfeiffer as Scoutmaster, and John Pfeiffer was placed on Troop Committee.
The veteran scouts are as follows:
Christopher Collier, Marvin Deboy, Harold Haid, Charles Ruble, Jack(?) Pfeiffer, and Bert Seifreid.
The heroic act of Scout Thomas Wiseman in saving the life of Anthony Canillo on August 21, 1931, is one of the most outstanding deeds of good scout training. Scout Wiseman was awarded a Life Saving Certificate by the National Court of Honor of the Boy Scouts of America.
A drum corps was form in January 1935, under the direction of Langdon Welper, Robert Mages and Paul. J. Clair
In June 1933, a Mother’s Club was formed.
A Sea Scout Troop was added in February 1936 under the direction of Marvin Deboy, Skipper.
Buffalo Washing Machine Repair Company 1146 BroadwayWagner OpticalRosinski FurnitureBest Pure Lard, Charles E. RoeschNorban’s Ladies’ SlacksMac-FeldsM&T BankHam King!Burczynki Bakery at da Market
Loblaws today is known as a Canadian chain of grocery stores. For over 50 years though the company maintained a presence in the United States including the Buffalo, NY area.
Loblaw Groceterias Co. Limted store, College St. and Palmerston Blvd., Toronto, postcard, ca. 1923
Cooler days are here again and appetites are whetted for more substantial meals. Loblaws are again ready to serve you with a tempting array of helpful menu suggestions, that will save you money too.
There is Golden Maid Margarine, for Instance, at only 29¢. Then in our Cheese Department we have Swiss cheese at 69¢ a really outstanding price on this fine cheese. California light meat tuna at 41¢ is a good buy for making school lunch sandwiches. For something rather special for parties or luncheons why not buy a can or two of POMCO whole small Irish potatoes. They are very popular.
There are many other Interesting foods but space is limited to tell you about them. However, there Is still room to call your attention to the imported metal tea canisters. They are really beautiful and very practical. They can be reused in so many ways.
You’ll have no parking worries when you visit the new LOBLAWS, even during GRAND OPENING DAYS, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. We know you are planning a pleasant value-filled shopping day next weekend during GRAND OPENING DAYS. The large parking area provides immediate parking with no loss of time. Next, you enter a completely air-conditioned store.
FARM FRESH! That’s the way you like your foods, and that’s the way LOBLAWS brings them to you! Freshness is more important than ever in hot weather. Speed—from farm to store—is vital to freshness of today’s perishable foods, and Loblaws brings them to you FAST . . Refrigerated every stop of the way.
The year was 1959 and Mrs. R. M. Milton of Morris Avenue in Buffalo, NY was planning her summer vacation. She decided to shop at the Loblaws at 1770 Hertel Avenue where her $282 she spent went a long way. That $282 in 1959 is roughly equivalent to $2,200 in 2015. There was no indication what she spent her 2,820 in S&H Green Stamps on.
Loblaws 1770 Hertel Avenue
Today this store is still a supermarket.
At one time Buffalo had a basketball team- the Buffalo Braves. On Nov 4, 1970 for every $3.00 spent you could save 50¢ on a game ticket.
SAVE UP TO $1.00 ON BUFFALO BRAVES TICKETS DURING LOBLAW BASKETBALL NIGHTS With each $3.00 in purchases you will receive a Loblaw Certificate entitling you to a 50¢ discount on the purchase of any reserved seat or general admission ticket for the Buffalo Braves home games shown here. Two 50¢ certificates may be used on the purchase of one ticket, giving you a savings of $1.00
Buffalo-Courier Express, Sunday, May 4, 1969 Sample Ad. The Seneca Mall opened in 1969 & the Sample was there until 1989 (having opened a store at the new Walden Galleria Mall). The chain lasted until 1991.
