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1950 - 1974

Many family events are not included since the individuals may still be living or the entry might impact someone who is living.

1952

Polio Strikes US
With over 57,000 reported cases and over 3,000 dead from this disease, the US saw the last major outbreak of polio before the advent of a vaccine.

Minnie A DOTY Dies
May 25, 1952, Endicott, Broome Co, NY -- Mrs. Minnie DOTY of Endicott, New York died today. She is survived by a son Jay SPENCER of Towanda, Pennsylvania and Ethel SAXTON of Endicott, many siblings, nephews and nieces, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Doty was born December 22, 1879 in Liberty Corners, Monroe Twp, Bradford Co, PA to David S MINGOS and Martha BENJAMIN. She will be buried next to her two husbands, Frank DOTY and Henry Homer SPENCER, at Monroeton.

1963

Minnie Margarget SPENCER Dies
February 10, 1963, Towanda, Bradford Co, PA -- The former Minnie WILLIAMS was born October 6, 1896 at Standing Stone Twp, Bradford Co, PA to Frank WILLIAMS and Sarah Margaret HUFF. Mrs. Spencer is survived by her husband, Jay SPENCER, her children, grandchildren, many siblings, and nephews & nieces. Mrs. Spencer will be buried at Memorial Park Cemetery in North Towanda Twp, Bradford Co, PA.

 

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