The Callison's

Robert Grace Callison and Vera Carpenter Callison, owned 208 Chemung street, 208 1/2 Chemung street and 9 Athens street, Waverly, NY, from 1958 to 1970.

1880 census - Smithfield, Bradford county, PA - Horace W. Keeler 38 yo., farmer; wife Mary E. Keeler 24 yo.; daughter Olive Keeler 16 yo.; Osmyn Keeler 14 yo.; Denton Keeler 12 yo.; Fanny Keeler 10 yo.; Mira Keeler 1 yo. (Mrs. Vera Callison’s maternal grandparents; Horace and Mary; Vera’s mother, Olive Keeler)

1880 census - Precinct 2, Tom Green, Texas - William Champlain 44 yo., cattle raiser; boarder Ambrose Stewart 23 yo., sheep raiser; boarder Jesse Coffee 25 yo., sheep raiser; boarder Joseph Cambell 22 yo., herds cattle; boarder Thomas Callison 21 yo., born in Missouri, herds cattle; boarder Nathan Doherty 24 yo., cattle raiser (Thomas Callison, Robert Callison’s father)

 March 31, 1889 - Elsie Carpenter died, daughter of William E. Carpenter and Olive E. Keeler Carpenter, in Smithfield Township, PA. (she would have been a sister to Vera)

Jan. 1, 1894 - Mammie Callison died, born Oct. 20, 1890 in Texas. She is buried in Varga Chapel Cemetery, Bowser, Texas. (She would have been Robert Callison’s sister)

Aug. 29, 1897 - Lee Callison died, born on Sept. 10, 1884. Buried in Varga Chapel Cemetery, Bowser, Texas (would have been Robert Callison’s brother)

1900 census Smithfield, Bradford county, PA - William E. Carpenter 41 yo., farmer; wife Olive K. 36 yo.; daughter Maude E. 17 yo.; son Lloyd D. 16 yo., farm laborer; daughter Olive G. 11 yo.; daughter Iva E. 4 yo.; daughter Laura E. 4 yo.; daughter Vera F. 2 months old (Mrs. Vera Callison’s parents and family, Vera 2 months old at this time)

1900 census - Justice precinct 4, Brown, Texas - Thomas M. Calllison 41 yo., born in Missouri, farmer; wife Fanne E. Callison 39 yo., born in Texas; daughter Lora L. 13 yo.; daughter Bertha J. 11 yo.; son Dee R. 3 yo.; son Robert G. 5 yo.; son Onslow E. 2 yo. (All children born in Texas)

Feb. 29, 1904 - Lora L. Callison, 17 yo. died, born March 1887 in Texas. She is buried in Greenleaf Cemetery Brownwood, Texas. (She was Robert Callison’s sister)

July 14, 1907 - Mrs. Olive E. Keeler Carpenter died. (Mrs. Vera Carpenter Callison’s mother, Vera is about 7 years old at this time)

July 15, 1907 - Maude Eloise Carpenter died. She is buried in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA. (sister of Mrs. Vera Carpenter Callison, Vera is about 7 years old at this time)

July 15, 1907 Elmira Star Gazette - Waverly. Waverly Woman Dies Refusing Medical Aid. Ardent Christian Scientist, Mrs. Carpenter Clings to Her Faith to the Last. Daughter Very Ill With Diphtheria and Not Expected to Live. Waverly - Still clinging to the belief that unless it was the will of the Divine Providence she would not die, although the dreaded diphtheria has fastened itself on her system, Mrs. William Carpenter breathed her last at her home, No. 30 Pine Street, this village, shortly after 12 o’clock yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Carpenter was a firm believer in the Christian Science faith and she absolutely refused to have a physician attend her. There is not the least doubt but that the woman had implicit faith, for when she realized that she must die she said that it was the will of God and that she was prepared to go. Coroner Leon S. Betowski viewed the remains after death and issued the death certificate. It will be remembered that one week ago today Addison W. Grace, a Christian Science healer, entered the Carpenter home on Pine Street and as a result was quarantined in. He has remained there since and has expressed his intention of remaining until the quarantine is raised from the home. Miss Maude E. Carpenter, a daughter about 24 years of age, is very ill with the disease and not expected to live. One of the neighbors of the family yesterday urged Mr. Carpenter that a physician be secured but he said: “We have a different belief than yours and do not care to have a physician attend my daughter.” Several years ago Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter attended one of the Christian Science seminaries in Buffalo and later practiced divine healing in Smithfield. Mrs. Carpenter was beloved by all who knew her. She was a neighbor that was ever willing to aid in sickness and her death is deeply regretted by all who had known her. In spite of the fact that Mrs. Carpenter has been a reader for the Christian Scientists in this place and one of the leaders of the cult, her body was laid at rest in an obscure corner of the East Waverly Cemetery this morning at 8 o’clock. Overseer of the Poor F. E. Munn telephoned to Smithfield yesterday and asked relatives if they wished the body sent there for burial. An answer was received saying that the cost would be too great and that the family in Waverly had better take charge. The husband and son here declared that they were not able to stand the expense and Mr. Munn found it necessary to take charge of the body. The town will have to pay part of the cost. Coroner Betowski notified District Attorney Wallis of Owego of the death and the facts surrounding it and he replied that he did not think that the case came under his jurisdiction. Health Officer Carpenter, who is in no way related to the Christian Science family, did all he could to persuade the husband and father to secure medical aid, but without success.

July 15, 1907 Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin - Waverly - Mother And Daughter Dead. Maud E. Carpenter died shortly after 2 o’clock this morning. Coroner Betowski viewed the body and in the death certificate said: “The patient was ill eight days. Chief cause of death, diphtheria; contributory no medical attendance.” The bodies of Miss Carpenter and her mother were taken from the house at 10 a.m. today and buried in one grave in the East Waverly Cemetery. - Mrs. William E. Carpenter, aged 42 years, died at her home, 30 Pine street, yesterday shortly after noon. Coroner Leon S. Betowski was summoned and after examining the body said that the woman had died from diphtheria. It will be remembered that on July 8 much excitement was caused by the alleged violation of Health Officer Carpenter’s orders when Addison W. Grace, a Christian Scientist, entered the Carpenter home on Pine street, after it had been quarantined on account of diphtheria. At this time Mrs. Carpenter was not ill from the dreaded disease, and it is said that it was not until Tuesday that she was taken ill. Her condition steadily grew worse until yesterday, when the end came. While two children and the mother was ill from the disease the members of the family clung to their religious belief and had faith that if it was the will of Providence that they should recover that all would be well. For this reason no professional medical aid was summoned and after death it was necessary that the Coroner should view the remains in order to sign a death certificate. It is also said that Miss Maud E. Carpenter, a daughter, aged about 24 years, is very ill with the disease. Mr. Grace is still at the home and has manifested no desire to leave after he was informed by Dr. Carpenter that it would be necessary for him to remain until the quarantine was raised. Both Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter are firm believers in the Christian Science faith. Several years ago they studied the art of healing at an institution in Buffalo. Mrs. Carpenter was a woman will thought of in the community and an excellent neighbor. Besides the father and sister, there are three little girls in the family, ranging in age from 6 to 15 years of age and they have no medical attendance. Yesterday one of the neighbors asked Mr. Carpenter if the family would allow a physician to call and attend the daughter. Mr. Carpenter, it is said, replied: “Our belief is different from yours and we do not care for a physician. Thanking you just the same.”

Feb. 21, 1909 - Bertha J. Callison married W. L. Moore in Brown, Texas. (Robert Callison’s sister)

Nov. 25, 1909 The Canton Independent-Sentinel - Deeds Recorded. Smithfield Twp. Oct. 30, 1909. Estate of Edwin P. Tracy to William E. Carpenter; 9 14-100 acres. $900. Smithfield Twp. Oct 12, 1909. Dana R. Stephens and wife to William E. Carpenter; lot $900.

1910 census - 1619 Austin Avenue Brownwood Ward 3, Brown, Texas - Thomas M. Callison 52 yo., born in Missouri, driver for flour mill; wife Francis E. (Anderson) 49 yo., born in Texas; son Roy D. 17 yo., born in Texas; son Robert G. 15 yo., born in Texas; son Onslow E. 12 yo., born in Texas; daughter Bertha C. Moore 21 yo., born in Texas; grandson Arvin A. Moore 3 months, born in Texas

1910 census - Laurel Hill Road, Smithfield, Bradford county, PA - William Carpenter 50 yo. widow, farmer on general farm; daughter Iva Carpenter 15 yo.; daughter Laura Carpenter 14 yo., works out for private family; daughter Vera Carpenter 10 yo.

Sept. 15, 1910 Athens Gazette - Vera Carpenter of Laurel Hill spent Saturday with her friend, Florence Rose.

Nov. 10, 1918 Tombstone Weekly Epitaph, Arizona - To Camp Cody. The following is the list of drafted men who will report to the Local Board in Tombstone at 11 a.m., November 15, for entrainment to Camp Cody, N. M.: … Robt. G. Callison, Lowell, Ariz. …

1920 census - renting on County Road, Oatman, Mohave, Arizona - Robert G. Callison 25 yo., born in Texas, miner in the gold mine; Family #2 H. E. Kirkman 38 yo., railroad man; wife Nellie 40 yo.; father-in-law Gordon Newton 69 yo. widow

1920 census - Lowell, Arizona - F. E. (Frances E.) Callison 58 yo. widow; son Onslow Callison 21 yo., copper mine

1920 census - owned home at 727 South Main Street Athens, PA - William E. Carpenter 59 yo., cigar clerk; wife Ettie A. 46 yo.; stepson Rudolf P. Kohl 17 yo., machine worker at tool works; daughter Vera F. Carpenter 19 yo., stenographer at tool works; #2 family renting, James D. Kline 57 yo., retired farmer; wife C. May Kline 36 yo.

June 26, 1920 The Evening Times - Athens. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Carpenter and daughter, Viola, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Carpenter, Miss Vera Carpenter and J. I. Morely returned late yesterday afternoon from an automobile trip through eastern states.

Nov. 6, 1920 passport application - State Of Texas, county of El Paso, Robert G. Callison born in Bowser (San Sabe county) Texas, Nov. 21, 1894. Father Thomas M. Callison born in Missouri, now residing in Phoenix Arizona. Applying for passport to go to Mexico on Commercial business.

Nov. 30, 1922 Bisbee Daily Review - Miss Omer Robinson, of Douglas, and Robert G. Callison, of Bisbee, were married in El Paso on Sunday, according to word received by their friends yesterday. Miss Robinson, a trained nurse, has for three years been with the county hospital staff at Douglas. Mr. Callison has lived in the Warren District for the past 10 years. After a short wedding trip, Mr. Callison will go to Honduras where he will be foreman of a large mining property. Mrs. Callison will join him after a visit with relatives in Litte Rock, Ark.

Nov. 24, 1923 The Evening Times - Athens. Miss Vera Carpenter, a student at Syracuse University, is spending a few days at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Carpenter, South Main street.

1924 Bisbee Arizona directory - Francis E. Callison (widow of T. M. Callison) Home at 16 1/2 Tate Hill P.O. Box 3672 Lowell (? Not sure who this is? Feb. 21, 1922 Arizona Daily Star - Bisbee - Mrs. Frances E. Callison, well known resident of this district, last evening became the bride of Jeff Finnell, watchman for the Copper Queen company, at the home of the bride’s daughter, Mrs. J. J. Jones in Johnson Addition. Rev. G. W. Richmire, of the Methodist church, officiated, the ring ceremony being performed. Besides the daughter, three sons and many friends witnessed the ceremony. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion and a delightful buffet supper was served. Much enjoyment was had in cutting the wedding cake, which contained a thimble and ring. Following the supper a dance was enjoyed on the “roof garden,” a delightful place on the tops of three adjoining garages. The newlyweds were accompanied by a number of friends to Upper Lowell, where the couple will make their home in a house arranged by the groom.)

Jan. 3, 1924 The Evening Times - Athens. Miss Vera Carpenter of South Main street, leaves tomorrow for Syracuse University to resume her studies.

Nov. 25, 1924 The Evening Times - Athens. Miss Vera Carpenter, who is a member of the student body of Syracuse University, is visiting at the home of her father, William E. Carpenter, of South Main street.

1926 - Robert G. Callison and Vera Carpenter were married.

Feb. 3, 1929 - Robert Lee Callison was born in Peru to Robert And Vera Callison.

April 26, 1930 The Evening Times - Athens. William E. Carpenter of 725 South Main street is a patient at the People’s hospital where he was taken last Thursday after he had suffered a stroke at his home. At the hospital today it was stated that his condition is somewhat improved.

May 15, 1930 The Evening Times - Athens. William E. Carpenter of South Main street, who has been a patient at the People’s hospital for some time, underwent an operation at the hospital this morning.

May 16, 1930 - Vera Callison’s father, William E. Carpenter, died.

May 16, 1930 The Evening Times - William E. Carpenter of 725 South Main street died at the People’s hospital this morning, at 4:20 o’clock after an illness of three weeks. He is survived by his widow, one son, Lloyd D. Carpenter of Athens and three daughters, Mrs. A. G. Flood of Milan, Miss Laura of Ranson, Pa., and Mrs. R. G. Callison of Peru, South America; one step son, Rudolf Kohl of Scranton; four grandchildren, Viola Carpenter, Robert and Olive Flood, and Robert L. Callison and one brother, Frank E. Carpenter of East Smithfield, Pa. The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.

May 17, 1930 The Evening Times - The funeral of the late William E. Carpenter of South Main street who died at the People’s hospital Friday morning will be held at the Athens Presbyterian church on Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. Herbert Ure will officiate. Burial will be in Tioga Point cemetery.

Sept. 24, 1931 The Evening Times - Milan, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Callison and son, Bobby, of Peru, S. A., are spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Flood.

Sept. 22, 1932 The Evening Times - The exhibit of ancient and modern Peru, which has been loaned to the museum by Mrs. Robert G. Callison of Athens will be on display through this week for the benefit of school children. - Mrs. Callison was before her marriage Miss Vera Carpenter of Athens. The Callison’s have recently returned from Peru, and are now living in Athens. …

Nov. 29, 1932 The Evening Times - Milan, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Carpenter and daughter, Viola, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Callison and son, Bobby, were Thanksgiving guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Flood.

Dec. 15, 1932 The Evening Times - Robert G. Callison of West Pine street, Athens, has secured employment with the New York and Honduras Mining company at San Juancito.

June 20, 1934 - William Lloyd Callison was born at Copper Queen Hospital at 9:45 a.m. to Robert Grace Callison and Vera Frances Carpenter Callison, in Bisbee, Arizona. Father, metalurgical clerk at Ajo Mill for 2 months. Mother, housewife for 8 years, has had 2 children born and living. Parents address, 319-16th Terrace Warren, Arizona.

1935 - Robert and Vera Callison were living in Cochise County, Arizona

Jan. 4, 1937 - Gail Eugene Callison was born in Copper Queen Hospital, to Robert Grace Callison and Vera Frances Callison of Warren, Arizona. Father, wholesale agent for Gen. Petroleum Corp. for 6 months. Mother, housewife for 10 years, 3 children born and all alive

June 25, 1937 The Evening Times - Milan, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Callison and children of Arizona are spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Flood.

July 29, 1937 The Evening Times - Athens. Mrs. Robert G. Callison and sons, Bobby and Billy of Lowell, Arizona, were guests yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Carpenter in East Athens.

Aug. 5, 1937 The Evening Times - Milan, Pa. Mrs. Robert Callison and sons have returned to their home at Lowell, Ariz., after spending several weeks with Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Flood.

Jan. 24, 1938 - Gordon Miles Callison born to Robert Grace Callison and Vera Frances Carpenter Callison. Birth certificate says born in Bisbee, Cochise, Arizona, at 1 a.m. Address of parents: 510 Cole Ave. Warren, Ariz. Father, merchant of petroleum products for 2 years. Mother, housewife for last 12 years, she has had 4 children born and now living

May 6, 1938 - Gail Eugen Callison, son of Robert and Vera Callison died in the Copper Queen Hospital in Bisbee, Cochise, Arizona, from at streptococci infection from acute tonsillitis, date of onset was April 29.

May 14, 1938 The Evening Times - Word has been received here of the death May 6 in Lowell, Arizona, of Gail E. Callison, 16 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Callison, in the hospital there. The funeral was held at the Hubbard mortuary in Lowell, with Rev. E. W. Roberts officiating. The body was taken to Phoenix for cremation. Mr. Callison has been agent in Lowell for the General Petroleum company for some time. Mrs. Callison, nee Vera Carpenter of Athens, visited her sister, Mrs. A. G. Flood of Milan and her brother, Lloyd D. Carpenter of Athens last summer.

1940 census - owned home worth $1,600 in Cochise, Arizona - Robert G. Callison 46 yo., born in Texas, wholesale distributor, general petroleum; wife Vera 40 yo., born in PA; son Robert L. 11 yo., born in South America; son William 5 yo., born in Arizona; son Gordon 2 yo., born in Arizona

Aug. 1, 1941 The Evening Times - Boy Traveler. Twelve-year-old Robert Callison, Jr., of Lowell, Arizona, is a guest of relatives in Athens for two months. Robert made the trip alone. He spent several days with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd D. Carpenter, 706 S. Main street. His mother is the former Miss Vera Carpenter of Athens.

Feb. 16, 1942 - World War II draft registration card - Onslow Excell Callison Ocross Divide, Bisbee, Cochise, Arizona, 44 yo., born Nov. 1, 1897. Gertrude F. Callison same address will know his address. Employed by P. D. Corporation in Bisbee, Arizona. (Robert Callison’s brother)

Jan. 5, 1943 The Evening Times - Mrs. Etta A. Pingree Carpenter, 69, former resident of Athens, and widow of the late William E. Carpenter, died Saturday evening, Dec. 26, in St. Mary’s hospital, Amsterdam, N. Y., after a three-month illness. Mrs. Carpenter, a resident of Athens for the past thirty-two years, went to Amsterdam last September to spend the winter months at the home of her son, Rudolph P. Kohl. She was a member of the First Presbyterian church of Athens and of the Tioga Point chapter, Daugters of the American Revolution. Born in Auburn, N. H., she was married to G. H. Kohl who died May 31, 1913. In 1918 she married Mr. Carpenter who died May 16, 1930. Besides her son Rudolph Kohl she is survived by one stepson, Lloyd D. Carpenter, of Athens; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Arthur G. Flood of Milan, Pa., Miss Laura Carpenter of Ransom, N. Y. and Mrs. Robert G. Callison of Lowell, Ariz.; and three grandchildren, Marjorie, Shirley and Marilyn Kohl, of Amsterdam. … burial will be in the family plot in the Auburn, N. H. cemetery. (Mrs. Vera Callison’s step mother)

Jan. 7, 1944 - Mrs. Frances Emmaline Anderson Callison died. She was born Jan. 4, 1861 in Paris, Lamar county, Texas. She is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Bisbee, Arizona. (She was Robert Callison’s mother)

June 22, 1945 The Evening Times - Ulster. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Callison and sons, who are moving from Arizona to their former home at Athens, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Shaw Sunday.

June 23, 1948 The Evening Times - Robert Callison, 19-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Callison of Santa Cruz, Calif., died in a hospital in San Francisco, Calif., Sunday, according to word received by his uncle, L. D. Carpenter of South Main street, Athens. His mother is the former Miss Vera Carpenter, formerly of Athens. The body is being brought to the Lowery funeral home in Athens and will arrive Sunday.

June 26, 1948 The Evening Times - Robert L. Callison, 19, died last Sunday, June 20 in San Francisco, Calif., after an operation. He was born in Peru and had lived in Athens about three years until the family moved to the west after which he paid many visits to his Athens friends. He is survived by his father, Robert G. Callison an engineer in Honduras, his mother, Mrs. Vera Callison of Calif., two brothers, William L. and Gordon Callison of Athens, and several aunts and uncles in Athens and Arizona. … Burial will be in the Tioga Point cemetery.

Jan. 20, 1949 The Evening Times - Milan. Mrs. Robert Callison of East Athens spent Tuesday with her sister, Mrs. Arthur Wood.

1950 census - 707 South Main Street, Athens, PA - Robert G. Callison 55 yo., born in Texas, retail auto salesman; wife Vera C. 50 yo., born in PA; son William L. 15 yo., born in Arizona; son Gordon M. 12 yo., born in Arizona

Aug. 3, 1950 The Evening Times - Milan. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Flood and two granddaughters and Gordon Callison of Athens have returned from a fishing trip in Canada.

1951 directory - 707 South Main street Athens, PA - Robert G. Callison (Vera C.) salesman in Elmira, NY, own the home; Family #2 renting, John Mallams (Ruth) physician at Guthrie Clinic

Sept. 6, 1951 The Evening Times - William Callison of Athens has been granted a ministerial scholarship to Wyoming Seminary in Kingston, Pa. where he will begin his studies Tuesday, September 11 of this year. Bill has been granted the scholarship on the basis of test and selection by the Presbytery of this district. A resident of Athens for four years having moved there from California, he would have been a senior in the Athens High school this year but will finish his twelfth year at the seminary. He is an active member of the First Presbyterian church in Athens and is president of the Athens Westminister Fellowship group and has been for many years. In addition he was selected moderator of Westminister Fellowship in Lackawanna and Lackawanna Presbytery. This year he was chosen as the program area chairman of the Faith in Life Commission of Westminister Fellowship in Lackawanna. Bill was equally active in school. He is and Athens honor student and ranked second scholastically in his class. He was business manager of the school yearbook, The Athenian, during his junior year and on the basketball and baseball teams. He was a member of most of the high school clubs including the Pigskin Chasers, the Latin club of which he was treasurer, and was in the Boys’ Glee club. Playing the lead in the Junior play, “The Bishop’s Mantle” he was well cast as a young minister. Bill is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Callison of 707 South Main street.

March 21, 1952 The Evening Times - Mrs. Robert Callison entertained at dinner today at her home on Pine street, Athens, Mrs. Arthur Flood and Mrs. Glenn Roberts of Milan and Miss Ada von Wolffradt of East Athens.

1953 directory - Callison’s not listed in Athens, Sayre or Waverly

Aug. 26, 1955 - William L. Callison married Dorothy Isabel Backuss.
Aug. 28, 1955 The Honolulu Advertiser, Hawaii - Dorothy Backus Is Bride. At 8 p.m. at Pasadena Presbyterian church, Miss Dorothy Isabel Backus and William L. Callison were united in marriage with Dr. Keith Beebe officiating. Yellow and white flowers and ivy were used as decorations. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Reginald Allan Backus of Los Angeles, formerly of Honolulu, and the late Mr. Backus who was with Hawaiian Electric Co. many years ago. Parents of the bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Callison of Cabanas, El Salvador, Central America. … The bride was graduated from Occidental college, Los Angeles, in June. … Mr. Callison, a senior at Occidental will be student body president next year. He is a member of Tiger Claws and Phi Gamma Delta.

Sept. 22, 1955 The Evening Times - Milan. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Callison of San Isidro Cabanos, El Salvador, are spending time at the home of Mrs. Callison’s sister, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Flood.

Feb. 5, 1957 - LeRoy Callison died in Donna, county of Hidalgo, Texas at 601 N. 7th St. He was married. Born Oct. 1, 1894 to Thomas Miles Callison and Francis E. Anderson Callison. Died from cardiac failure of one month, pulmonary emphysema of 10 years, bronchiectasis of 12 years, benign hypertrophy of prostate. He was a retired rancher. (He was Robert Callison’s brother.)

July 10, 1957 The Evening Times - William L. Callison, formerly of Athens, was graduated from the Navy’s Officer Candidate School at Newport, R. I., and was commissioned an ensign. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Callison, formerly of Athens, and attended Athens High School until his senior year when he won a scholarship to Wyoming Seminary in 1951. He was active in high school sports and was an honor student at Athens High.

1958 directory - Callison’s not listed in Athens, Sayre, or Waverly

1958 directory - 208 Chemung street - 1. Mrs. Lillian Shaw; 2. Ralph W. Fralick with owner symbol; 3. Richard Catlin; 4. Walter L. Kintz; 5. Rueben Long; 6. vacant
208 1/2 Chemung street - Donald Holton
9 Athens street - 1. Daniel Heryford; 2. Jack Young
The directory does not have them in the specific apartments, just listed. When my father, Richard Morris, owned the property, from 1970 to 2010, minus few years in-between, the Kintz’s were on the first floor, apt. 2 = 1 west. The Callison’s were on the first floor, apt. 1 = 1 east.

May 31, 1958 - Robert G. and Vera C. Callison own 208 Chemung street, 208 1/2 Chemung street and 9 Athens street. Mary I. Fralick to Robert G. Callison and Vera C. Callison.  Gordon Callison at this time, in 1958, is about 20 years old. The late Gordon Callison had told us that he lived with his parents when they first bought the property and that the property was a retirement gift from his father’s company. Gordon was married on July 1, 1961 to Sandra Lee Benjamin.

June 16, 1958 Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin - Village of Waverly - Mary I. Fralick to Robert G. and Vera C. Callison (208 Chemung street property). The Callison’s lived on the first floor, apartment #1, east side of the home.

June 23, 1958 The Evening Times - Superior 5 rooms, bath, screened-in porch, garage. Electric range, refrigerator, heat, hot water furnished. Available June 27. 208 Chemung Street, Waverly. Phone 1364-R (Apartment 4 = 2 West)

Aug. 30, 1958  and Sept. 3, 1958 The Evening Times - Superior, spacious, distinctive 3 1/2 rooms, separate tile shower and tub bath. Reasonable rent. Electric range, refrigerator, heat, hot water furnished. 208 Chemung St., Waverly, Phone 1364-R (Apartment 3 = 2 East)

Sept. 8, 1958 The Evening Times - Vacant, excellent 4 room apartment on bus line. Conveniently located. Electric range, refrigerator, hot water and heat furnished. 208 Chemung Street, Waverly. Phone 1364-R

Sept. 22, 1958 The Evening Times - Vacant spacious, 3 room apartment, on bus line. Heat, electric refrigerator, range, hot water furnished. 208 Chemung Street, Waverly. 1364-R

Oct. 28, 1958 - Bertha J. Callison Wynes, 69 yo. died, carcinoma of rectum of 2 years duration. Bertha first married W. L. Moore. She died in Douglas, Cochise, Arizona. Her spouse Judge T. Wynes. (Robert Callison’s sister)

May 23, 1959 The Evening Times - Tioga Point DAR Hears Rev. Price. Rev. Frederick Price, guest speaker … Tea was served by the social committee consisting of Mrs. Gerald Keeney, Mrs. F. A. Jimmerson, Mrs. J. Reginald Ballard, Mrs. Clayton Waltman, Mrs. William Beck, Mrs. Arch Macafee, Mrs. F. Brigham, Mrs. LaVerne Jackson, Mrs. Joseph Peckally and Mrs. Robert G. Callison.

March 26, 1959 The Evening Times - Attractive 4 rooms, sun porch. Range, refrigerator, automatic heat furnished. 208 Chemung Street, Waverly 1364-R

Sept. 23, 1959 The Evening Times - Vacant modern 3 room house. Heat, range, refrigerator, furnished. 208 Chemung Street. Waverly 1364-R

September 25, 1959 The Evening Times: Vacant modern 3 room house, heat, range, refrigerator furnished. 208 Chemung Street. Waverly

Oct. 13, 1959 The Evening Times - Superior 5 rooms, screened porch, garage, Range, refrigerator, hot water, automatic heat furnished. 208 Chemung Street, Waverly. 1364-R (Apartment 4 = 2 West)

Dec. 12, 1959 The Evening Times - Advertisement for The J. H. Carroll Sales Co., Inc. R. G. Callison, Rep. 208 Chemung St., Waverly, N. Y. “… Insulate Now Fuel Savings After Insulation Run As High As 40% And We Will Insulate The Attic Of Your Home For Average 6 Room House $89.50 Material And Labor. …” (208 Chemung st. Waverly, Apartment 1 = 1 East, Robert G. Callison owned the property)

Dec. 21, 1959 The Evening Times - Modern 3 room separate apartment. Automatic heat, range, refrigerator, furnished. 208 Chemung Street, Waverly 1364-R (208 1/2 Chemung st., former “garage apartment”.)

April 12, 1960 The Evening Times - Gordon Callison, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Callison of 208 Chemung street, Waverly, has enlisted in the U. S. Army Engineer corps and left yesterday for Fort Jackson, S. C. He has been a resident of Waverly for the last year and a half, and has been attending Morrisville Agricultural and Technical Institute at Morrisville, N. Y. He is a graduate of Miami, Fla., Military Academy, 1957, and spent two years at George Washington university, in Washington, D. C.

April 19, 1960 The Evening Times - Gordon Callison of Waverly enlisted in the Army Engineers and is in basic at Fort Jackson, S. C.

May 23, 1960 The Evening Times - Attractive upper 5 room apartment Automatic heat, range, refrigerator, hot water furnished. 208 Chemung Street, Waverly 1364-R

July 18, 1960 The Evening Times - Superior furnished large 3 rooms with hot water and heat. 208 Chemung Street, Waverly. Phone 1364-R

July 27 & July 30, 1960 The Evening Times - Upper pleasant 4 rooms; TV cable. Range, refrigerator, heat, hot water furnished. 208 Chemung Street, Waverly 1364-R

Aug. 1, 1960 The Evening Times - Upper unfurnished modern 5 rooms with range, refrigerator, heat, hot water. 208 Chemung Street, Waverly, Phone 1364-R

Aug. 29, 1960 The Evening Times - Attractive first floor four rooms with range, refrigerator, automatic heat. 208 Chemung Street, Waverly LN 5-9117

Oct. 11, 1960 The Evening Times - Superior upper 5 rooms. Screened porch. Automatic heat, range, refrigerator, hot water. 208 Chemung Street. Waverly. LN 5-9117 (Apartment 4 = 2 West)

Nov. 1, 1960 The Evening Times - Five room excellent unfurnished apartment. Second floor, automatic heat, range, refrigerator, hot water. 208 Chemung Street, Waverly, LN5-9117.

1961 directory - 208 Chemung street 1. Robert G. Callison (Vera C.) retired; 2. Walter L. Kintz, emp. Wellsburg (Emma G., sec. C. S. Johnson); 3. Edward G. Statach (Angie) ins. inspector; 4. Keith Davidson (Betty) emp. Elmira; 5. Katheryn Mays emp. Thatcher Mfg. Co. Elmira; 6. Ralph Snider
208 1/2 Chemung street - Robert Shafer
9 Athens street - Gerald M. Maloney; William E. Hanson III

Jan. 17, 1961 The Evening Times - Born to William L. and Dorothy Backus Callison, a son, Paul Edward, Saturday, Jan. 14 at San Mateo, Calif. Mr. Callison is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Callison of 208 Chemung St., Waverly. He is a 1952 graduate of Athens Area High School and is teaching in Redwood City, Calif. (Robert and Vera Callison along with their son, Gordon, lived at 208 Chemung st. Waverly apartment 1 East, and owned the property.)

Feb. 6, 1961 The Evening Times - Four persons were injured, none seriously, in a number of Valley traffic accidents over the weekend due to the severe snowstorm, with a total of seven persons treated at the local hospitals as the result of mishaps. … At 6:40 Sunday evening, a car driven by Gordon Callison of 208 Chemung St., Waverly, was backing from Spring St. into Lincoln St. when it struck a car being driven by Delbert L. Henson of 192 Center St., Waverly, traveling north on Lincoln St. …

March 8, 1961 The Evening Times - Athens School News. … The showcase just outside of the library contains an eye-catching display of rocks and minerals. A good part of the collection belongs to Gordon Callison, a Waverly mineralogist. Several of the pieces are the property of the Tioga Point Museum. This display is in connection with the Earth and Space Science course being offered as an elective for seniors for the fist time this year. Mr. Keir is the instructor for the course. The beautiful exhibit consists of unusual pieces from all parts of the world. There are amethyst crystals from Lake Superior, a piece of geode which when broken open reveals quartz crystals, a large specimen of gem quality rose quartz from Madagascar, and even an iron and nickel meteorite found near Wilawana. A notable part of the collection is the sample of native wire silver. It is very rare when silver occurs naturally in this state. This was found in Ontario, Canada. Other parts of the world from which rocks and minerals were taken for this collection are: Mexico, Honduras, Russia, Japan, and South West Africa. Certainly we are very fortunate to have such an excellent exhibit made available to the student body. (Anne Lucy)

May 29, 1961 The Evening Times - Mr. and Mrs. James W. Benjamin of 139 East Hudson St., Elmira, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Sandra Lee, to Gordon M. Callison, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Callison of 208 Chemung St., Waverly. Miss Benjamin is a graduate of Southside High School in Elmira and employed by the firm of L. H. Estabrooks of Elmira. Her fiance is a graduate of Miami Military Academy, Miami, Fla. and is employed by the Croft Lumber Co. of Sayre. A summer wedding is being planned.

July 12, 1961 The Evening Times - Miss Sandra Lee Benjamin of 139 East Hudson St. Elmira, and Gordon M. Callison of 208 Chemung St. Waverly, were married Saturday morning, July 1 at 11 o’clock at the Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church in Waverly. Rev. H. Burnard, pastor, performed the double ring ceremony. Sprays of white carnations and gladioli decorated the altar. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Benjamin of Elmira. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Callison of the Waverly address. David Bressette, as organist and soloist, provided traditional wedding music. He sang “Each For the Other; Both For the Lord.” Miss Sharon Vanderpool of Towanda, cousin of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Majorie Selph of Lockwood and Barbara Heskell of Towanda. Acting as best man was Harold Baker of Sayre. Ushers were James L. Benjamin of Elmira and Bradley Selph of Lockwood. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a waltz length fitted gown of white chiffon over taffeta with embroidered neck and bodice. A back bow gave a bustle effect to the gown which boasted short sleeves with bows on top. She wore white chiffon gloves and white shoes. Her shoulder length veil of imported lace fell from a crown of orange blossoms. The maid of honor was attired in a waltz length dress of pink nylon styled with short sleeves. A pink and white tiara headpiece adorned her head. Pink shoes and white gloves accented her outfit. She carried a bouquet of blue carnations. Bridesmaids wore waltz length dresses in blue nylon, white gloves and blue headpieces. Each carried a bouquet of pink carnations. The mother of the bride selected a blue taffeta dress which she accented with white accessories and a corsage of yellow roses. The bridegroom’s mother chose a pink eyelet dress. She complemented this outfit with pink, white and gold colored accessories and a corsage of yellow roses. A reception was held in the church basement immediately following the ceremony. For their wedding trip to the Adirondack Mountains, the bride chose a two piece light blue suit which she accented with white accessories. The bride is a graduate of Southside High School, Elmira. Her husband is a graduate of Miami Military Academy at Miami, Fla. He has received an honorable discharge from the U. S. Army and is employed by Croft Lumber Co., Sayre. The couple are residing at 705 South Main St., Athens. Prenuptial events include a shower given by Mrs. Harry Burnard of Waverly and one given by Jackie Nichols of Horseheads.

July 18, 1961 The Evening Times - Newsletter - Weddings: … Sandra Lee Benjamin of Elmira and Gordon Callison of Waverly, employed at Croft Lumber; …

Sept. 9, 1961 The Evening Times - Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Flood of Milan will mark their 50th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, Sept. 12. The couple were married Sept. 12, 1911 by Rev. Mark Schuyler of the East Smithfield Methodist Church. The ceremony was performed at the home of William Carpenter on Laurel Hill. Mr. Flood, who is the postmaster at Milan, is the son of the late Frank C. and Jessie Flood. His wife, the former Iva E. Carpenter, is the daughter of the late William and Olive Keeler Carpenter. … Mrs. Flood is the sister of Lloyd D. Carpenter of Chemung St., Athens, and Mrs. Robert G. Callison of (208) Chemung St., Waverly.

Nov. 14, 1961 The Evening Times - Smithfield Grange will hold a regular meeting Thursday evening at 8 o’clock at which time Gordon Callison of Waverly will exhibit his collection of valuable minerals. The lecturer has prepared the following program: Opening thought - scripture reading Psalm 66; skit, “The Indian Speaks”; poem, “Be Thankful”; song, “Over the River”; and riddles. Those planning to attend are to bring cake or jello and table service.

Dec. 14, 1961 - The Evening Times - Attractive 4 room upper apartment. Range. Refrigerator. Automatic Heat and Hot Water furnished. 208 Chemung Street, Waverly LN5-8344 after 5 p.m.

March 15, 1962 and March 19, 1962 The Evening Times: Attractive four room upper apartment with range, refrigerator, automatic heat, 208 Chemung Street, Waverly.

March 24, 1962 The Evening Times - Glad Tidings Assembly Of God. Rev. H. R. Burnard. … Young people’s 6:30 - “Pilgrim’s Progress.” Gordon Callison. …

May 15, 1962 The Evening Times - The Rock and Mineral Club, which has been meeting for the past several months, officially decided on a name for the club at their last meeting. The club will be called “Che-Hanna.” Jack Walter spoke at the last meeting on the locality and how to find minerals at Chittenango Falls. Also listed in his talk were Marcellus and Camillus, N. Y., and how to look for gypsom and satin spar in those areas. Gordon Callison also spoke to the group. His topic was a geology talk on “Mining Engineering.” It was announced that a field trip would be held on Tuesday, May 22 to Diamond Valley near Tioga Center. All interested members are asked to meet at the home of Virgil VanNatta at 6 o’clock in the evening. … The “Che-Hanna” Rock and Mineral Club is being co-sponsored by the Sayre Recreation Commission.

July 25, 1962 The Evening Times - Property Transfers. Town of Barton, Martin Knotz and Mary Anna Knotz to Gordon M. Callison and Sandra L. Callison.

Oct. 13, 1962 - Lloyd Denton Callison died, son of William E. and Olive E. Keeler Carpenter. He was born April 15, 1884. (Mrs. Vera Callison’s brother)

Oct. 15, 1962 The Evening Times - Lloyd D. Carpenter, 78, of 104 Chemung St., Athens, an area resident all of his life, died Saturday evening at the Tioga County General Hospital after an extended illness. Born in East Smithfield Township, Mr. Carpenter operated a farm in Greene’s Landing for 13 years before moving to Athens. He was a merchant in Athens for approximately 20 years, retiring in 1954 due to his health. He was a member of the Rural Amity Lodge, No. 70 of the F.A.M., for fifty years and was a past master; he was a member of the Royal Arch Chapter, No. 293; and a member of the Northern Commandery, No. 16, Knights Templar in Towanda; also a member of the Irem Temple Shrine in Wilkes-Barre. He is survived by his wife, Watie; a daughter, Mrs. Harry Birney of Athens; three sisters, Mrs. Arthur Flood of Horseheads, Miss Laura Carpenter of Clarks Summit and Mrs. Robert G. Callison of Waverly (208 Chemung street); and several nieces, nephews and cousins. … Lowery Funeral Home … Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery. Masonic services will be held at the funeral home tonight at 7 o’clock.

October 25, 1962 The Evening Times: Lower desirable four rooms with range, refrigerator, automatic heat furnished. 208 Chemung, Waverly LN 5-9117.

November 26, 1962 The Evening Times: Three room modern first floor with range, refrigerator. Private. Automatic heat furnished. Garage attached. TV cable. 208 Chemung Street, Waverly.  (208 1/2 Chemung Street, was known as the garage apartment)

Dec. 11, 1962 The Evening Times - 208 Chemung Street, Waverly Separate modern 3 room apartment. Range, refrigerator, heat furnished.  (208 1/2 Chemung st.)

Dec. 12, 1962 The Evening Times - 208 Chemung Street, Waverly Upper desirable heated 4 1/2 rooms. Range refrigerator, hot water, Some furniture. Garage.

December 14, 1962 The Evening Times: Upper desirable, heated 4 rooms, range, refrigerator, hot water, some furniture, garage. 208 Chemung Street. Waverly

1963 directory - 208 Chemung street - 1. Robert G. Callison (Vera C.) retired; 2. Walter L. Kintz emp. Wellsburg (Emma G. sec. C. S. Johnson); 3. Joseph W. Knapp Jr. (Ella) retired; 4. vacant ; 5. David Packard (Beverly) ins. agent; 6. Clifford A. Johnson
208 1/2 Chemung street - vacant
9 Athens street - Mrs. Lena Bouse; Harold V. Cole

1963 directory - Gordon and Sandra Callison are not listed in Athens, Sayre or Waverly

Jan. 19, 1963 - Iva Estella Carpenter Flood died, daughter of William E. and Olive E. Keeler Carpenter. She was born Sept. 1, 1894. (Mrs. Vera Callison’s sister)

Jan. 21, 1963 The Evening Times - Iva E. Flood, 68, of RD 3, Horseheads, N. Y., formerly of Milan, and the sister of a Waverly woman, died Saturday afternoon at the Arnot-Ogden Hospital in Elmira after an extended illness. Mrs. Flood was born in Smithfield Township and spent most of her life in the Milan area before moving to Horseheads last June. She was a member of the Milan Methodist Church. Besides her husband, Arthur, Mrs. Flood is survived by a son, Robert of Lake Mohawk, N. J.; a daughter, Mrs. Olive Nichols of Horseheads; two sisters, Mrs. Robert Callison of Waverly and Miss Laura Carpenter of Clarks Summit; a grandson, Jeffery Flood of Washington, D. C.; two granddaughters, Jacqueline and Connie Nichols of Horseheads; several nieces and nephews. … Lowery Funeral Home … Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park at a later time.

January 28 & 29, 1963 The Evening Times: Pleasant upper 4 rooms. Range, refrigerator, hot water, private automatic heat furnished. 208 Chemung Street, Waverly.

February 4 & 7, 1963 The Evening Times: Desirable upper 4 rooms. Range, refrigerator, automatic heat furnished. Enclosed sun-room. 208 Chemung Street. Waverly 

February 23, 1963 The Evening Times: Desirable upper four rooms. Range, refrigerator, hot water, automatic heat furnished. 208 Chemung Street, Waverly

May 7, 1963 The Evening Times - Tioga County Deeds Recorded. Town of Barton. Edward J. Haggerty and John A. Haggerty, dba Haggerty Electric Center to Gordon M. Callison; Stanley Grimley to Edward Haggerty and John A. Haggerty, dba Haggerty Electric Center.

May 15, 1963 and May 27, 1963 The Evening Times: Attractive modern four rooms, tub-shower, enclosed sun-room, garage. Range, refrigerator. Heat furnished. 208 Chemung Street. Waverly

May 29, 1963 The Evening Times: Attractive modern four rooms, tub-shower, enclosed sun-room, garage. Range, refrigerator. Heat and water furnished. 208 Chemung Street. Waverly

June 26, 1963 & July 2, 1963 The Evening Times: Nice upper four rooms, tub-shower, TV Cable, garage. Range, refrigerator, heat furnished, 208 Chemung Street. Waverly

July 12, 1963 The Evening Times: Furnished heated upper modern 4 rooms. Convenient. TV Cable. Tub-shower. Garage. 208 Chemung Street. Waverly

July 24, 1963 The Evening Times - William L. Callison of 1345 Rosa Linda Ave., Los Angeles, Calif., has been appointed director of admissions at Occidental College at Los Angeles. Mr. Callison is a 1952 graduate of Athens High School and a 1956 graduate of Occidental College. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Callison, 208 Chemung St., Waverly.

Nov. 26, 1963 The Evening Times - Attractive four rooms, heated, Tub-shower. Garage. Range, refrigerator, cable. 208 Chemung Street, Waverly

December 4, 1963 The Evening Times: Desirable heated upper four rooms. Range, refrigerator, tub-shower. Garage. Cable. 208 Chemung Street. Waverly

December 16, 1963 The Evening Times: Desirable heated upper four rooms. Range, refrigerator, tub-shower. Garage. Cable. 208 Chemung Street. Waverly

April 7, 1964 The Evening Times: Monday evening in the village hall with committees named for the coming year. Mayor George McNaney welcomed the three new board members, Stephen Downs, Edgar Dixson and Robert Callison (208 Chemung st. apartment 1 East), who were elected in March to make a complete slate of Independent Citizens Party in office. Appointments to committees were as follows: Fire - Henry Laman, chairman, Edgar Dixson, Stephen Downs; street - Oliver Myer, chairman, Robert Callison, Richard Eddy: police, Mayor McNaney chairman, Oliver Myer, Henry Laman; finance, Stephen Downs, chairman, Oliver Myer, Robert Callison; parks, Edgar Dixson, chairman, Richard Eddy: buildings and street lights, Robert Callison, chairman, Stephen Downs, Henry Laman. The board voted to accept the bid of Matt DePumpo for a new truck for the street department. Sherman Allgeier was appointed to the Water Board to replace W. J. Heidig. The public hearing on the 1964-65 budget will be held at 7:30 Tuesday evening of next week, followed by the regular board meeting at 8 o'clock. (Robert and Vera Callison owned 208 Chemung street, 208 1/2 Chemung street, and 9 Athens street, from 1958 to 1970.)

March 18, 1964 Elmira Star Gazette - Waverly Plans. New Waverly trustees Steven Downs, Robert Callison and Max Dixon, and Mayor George McNaney make plans for the future following Tuesday’s election. The three men were unopposed. … Callison, born in Texas, came to Waverly in 1921. He has traveled throughout the world as a mining engineer. Since he retired, he has participated in many community functions.

Aug. 31, 1964 The Evening Times - Past Matrons, Sayre Chapter No. 43, Order of Eastern Star, will meet for a covered dish luncheon Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Robert Callison, 208 Chemung St., Waverly. She will be assisted by Mrs. Belle Litzleman.

1965 directory - 208 Chemung street - 1. Robert G. Callison (Vera C.) retired; 2. Walter L. Kintz (Emma G.) emp. Wellsburg; 3. Joseph W. Knapp Jr. (Ella) retired; 4. Donald V. Johnson, guidance counsellor Mary Muldoon School [Donald married Donna Fiske in June 1965 and they both lived here. Donald and Donna remained here in 1967 directory.; 5. Otto Allen (Judy) lab; 6. Clifford A. Johnson (Henrietta) emp. Agway
208 1/2 Chemung street - Cora L. Bingham
9 Athens street - Leon Horton; Jos. Danek (Connie)

1965 directory - Gordon and Sandra Callison are not listed in Athens, Sayre or Waverly

Jan. 18, 1965 The Evening Times - Mr. and Mrs. Robert Callison of 208 Chemung St. have returned to their home following a month visit with relatives and friends in Port Charlotte, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Orange City and Dunedin, Fla. (The Callison’s live in apartment 1, east side of home.)

March 1, 1965 The Evening Times - Past Matrons Club of Sayre Chapter No. 43, Order of Eastern Star, will meet Wednesday afternoon for a covered dish luncheon at the home of Mrs. Robert Callison, 208 Chemung St., Waverly. (The Callison’s live in apartment 1, east side of home.)

March 3 & 5, 1965 The Evening Times: Desirable four rooms. Automatic heat, range, refrigerator, hardwood floors. Garage. 208 Chemung Street. Waverly

March 10, 1965 The Evening Times: Superior five rooms. Range, refrigerator, hot water automatic heat. Garage. Cable. 208 Chemung Street, Waverly.

March 12, 1965 The Evening Times: Desirable four rooms. Automatic heat, range, refrigerator, hardwood floors. Garage. 208 Chemung Street, Waverly.

March 25, 1965 The Evening Times: Desirable four rooms and sunroom, range, refrigerator, zoned heat, cable, 208 Chemung Street. Waverly

April 12, 1965 The Evening Times - Furnished upper heated modern four room apartment. 208 Chemung Street, Waverly

June 15, 1965 The Evening Times - Furnished upper heated modern four room apartment. No pets. 208 Chemung Street, Waverly.

June 17, 1965 The Evening Times - DAR Members Attend Event. Nine members of the Tioga Point Chapter D. A. R. attended the 54th annual luncheon of the Mach-we-hi-lusing Chapter held earlier this week at the Methodist Church at Wyalusing. They are Mrs. Blanche Davis, regent, Miss Helen Butts, Mrs. Oscar Hancock, Mrs. Robert Callison, Miss Ruth Pickett, Mrs. Arthur Cotton, Miss Mildred Marvin, Mrs. Harold Crum and Mrs. Robert Allen. Mrs. George Walz of Harrisburg, state regent, was the guest speaker. She spoke on the “Founding and the Objectives of the D. A. R.”

July 19, 1965 The Evening Times - Nice upstairs 4 rooms. Tub shower, sun deck, range, refrigerator, heat, cable. Garage. 208 Chemung Street, Waverly.

Jan. 4 1966 The Evening Times - Sayre OES Past Matrons Club will meet Wednesday afternoon at 1 0’clock for a picnic luncheon at the residence of Mrs. Vera Callison at 208 Chemung St. (Apartment 1 East), Waverly.

Feb. 16, 1966 Elmira Star Gazette - To Run Again. Three Independent Citizen party trustees who will seek re-election at Waverly, Stephen Downs, Edgar M. Dixson and Robert G. Callison. … No opposition has been announced as yet to the incumbent party members who are all seeking return to their second terms on the board.

March 9, 1966 The Evening Times: ... Board member Alfred Walden stated that he had reports that the car was being used excessively and Robert Callison noted that the police are allowing 15 miles and hour over the speed limit. Max Dixon remarked that the police car is parked often east of Waverly on Route ... (Robert and Vera Callison were the owners of 208 Chemung St., 208 1/2 Chemung street, and 9 Athens street Waverly, NY from 1958 - 1970 and lived in apartment 1 East.)

May 7, 1966 The Evening Times - Aztecs and Incas Subject of Talk By Mrs. Callison. “Indians of North and South America” was the topic used by Mrs. Robert Callison at the meeting of the Tioga Point Chapter D.A.R. Mrs. Callison lived for many years in Central and South America, and spoke from a personal knowledge of the culture and civilization of these Indians. In South America the Indians in the mountains still preserve their own culture, she said. She told of the Mayas, the Aztecs and the Incas, mentioning their homes, crafts and beautiful temples covered with intricate carvings. The modern day mason would give much to know their secret of masonry as these temples have stood for hundreds of years, she declared. Mrs. Callison displayed a collection of Indian rugs and baskets and explained how the designs differed with different tribes. …

June 16, 1966 Elmira Star Gazette - Waverly - Fluoridation of the Waverly Water System, a subject which has laid dormant for the past 10 years in this village, is now moving out into the open again. … The subject was raised again during the village board meeting Tuesday night when Trustee Robert Callison spoke briefly on the needs of fluoridation for the Waverly system. No action was taken during the meeting, but indications from trustees were that more is yet to be said on the subject and possibly another campaign along this line is in the offing.

July 11, 1966 The Evening Times: Nice upstairs four rooms furnished. Hot water. Zoned heat. Tub-shower. Garage. Cable. Deck. 208 Chemung Street. Waverly

July 13, 1966 Elmira Star Gazette - Waverly merchants recently have begun a program to improve the appearance of the Waverly downtown business district, and they are getting assistance from the Village Board. … McNaney requested building and ground chairman Robert Callison to investigate the costs of installing new doors on the Village Hall and painting the front of the Albertson Building, a village-owned structure, both of which are located on Broad St. in the business district.

July 29, 1966 The Evening Times - Hornbrook. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Callison of Waverly and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Birney of Athens were recent callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Lewis.

July 23, 1966 The Evening Times - Nice upstairs four rooms furnished. Hot water, Zoned heat. Tub-shower. Garage. Cable. Deck. 208 Chemung Street, Waverly.

Sept. 19, 1966 The Evening Times - … properties were transferred in Tioga County … Town of Barton, Gordon M. Callison and Sandra L. Callison to David Everly and Genevieve Everly.

Oct. 12, 1966 The Evening Times - … Robert Callison reported that 109 answers had been received from the survey made through The Evening Times on tax exemptions to the elderly. About 10 percent of the answers would be ineligible, but it was noted that there may be 10 percent, or more, who did not fill out the survey questionnaire, who may be eligible for the 50 percent tax reduction for those 65 or over. The tax exemption would be for those over 65, who have owned their home for five years or more and whose income does not exceed $3,000 a year. …

Nov. 18, 1966 The Evening Times - Glencairn. Gordon Callison of Waverly, Mrs. Dorothy Pennay, Miss Linda King of East Athens, Miss Melanie Carlyle of Chemung, Earl Shattuck and John Wayman of Sayre called on Miss Susan Curran Sunday evening.

1967 directory - 208 Chemung street - 1. Robert Callison (Vera), retired and village trustee; 2. Walter Kintz (Emma G.), emp. Wellsburg; 3. Jos. W. Knapp Jr. (Ella), retired; 4. Donald Johnson, guidance counsellor Mary Muldoon School (Donna, teacher at WCS); 5. Dale Wright (Diana) emp. I-R Co. 6. Clifford Johnson
208 1/2 Chemung street - Cora L. Bingham
9 Athens street - Kenneth Draper; Pine Paul

1967 directory - 127 Moore street Waverly - Gordon Callison, emp. I-RCo. in Athens

May 5, 1967 The Evening Times: Desirable upstairs four rooms, tub-shower, garage, cable, range, refrigerator, zoned heat furnished. 208 Chemung Street, Waverly.

May 10, 1967 Elmira Star Gazette - Trustees Support Water Fluoridation. … Action was taken after the motion was presented by Trustee Robert Callison. Fluoridation is not a new topic in Waverly. It was raised over 12 years ago, and then was dropped until Tuesday night’s action. The subject was first broached in Waverly in 1951 by the community council, an organization no longer in existence. Then in 1954 and 1955 the Village Board took a closer look at the possibility of fluoridating the village water supply. At that time a vote by the people was scheduled, but it never came about. A post card poll was taken, with 1,699 cards being sent to village residents. Of the cards returned, fluoridation received approval 470 to 319. Opposition to the program was strong, with many in the opposition claiming that the program would be forced on one and all, with no choice provided. Another plank in the opposition platform was that it was forcing a drug on the people. Proponent of the program used statistics compiled by the federal and state public health agencies, listing benefits from fluoridation programs in other communities. The Valley Dental Society expressed its approval of such a program. It was estimated at that time that fluoridating equipment could be purchased and installed in the village owned water system at a cost of about $2,500. With a strong opposition to the proposed program, the issue was allowed to die without a vote of the people. Now it is back again. It has the blessing to the Village Board in being recommended to the Water Board.

May 15, 1967 The Evening Times - Deeds Recorded in Tioga County. Those in the Town of Barton were Gordon M. Callison to Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation; …

June 11, 1967 Elmira Star Gazette - “Waverly Soliloqy” Have you ever traveled Broad St. on a wild, cold rainy day When a river spans the breadth of it, and curbs vanish away? Did you ever watch it rushing, madly racing to its home Passing sewer drains so quickly, littered debris on its foam? ’Tis indeed a Mississippi, a raging Amazon; Yes it’s like a flooded river-bed-all its boundaries gone. You should come and watch the gentlemen leaping o’er the stream; What a sight to see the ladies then-it’s like a daring dream. There they wade ever so bravely up to ankles in the cold, Holding high their shoes in clasping hands; you’d think them very bold. For they travel through a wasteland, a land ruled by a flood; They manifest a sturdy heart through which flows valiant blood. A river is a lovely sight - all glorious to behold And man has proved before my time they power it does hold; And even when down Broad St. it flows a dirty foam - I’ve only one request of it - a boat to take me home! Sandra Callison 127 Moore St. Waverly.

July 30, 1967 Elmira Star Gazette - “Rather Fight Than …” Sandra Callison 127 Moore St. Waverly

Aug. 27, 1967 Elmira Star Gazette - Poet’s Corner. “Pursuit” Sandra Callison 3 Forest St. Waverly - The flies grow bigger on Broad St. Than they do in my garbage pail; They whiz and buzz through my office To the hum of a divebomber’s wail. They land in such unseemly places - On my nose - or they bombard my ears. In wild pursuit I chase one But it suddenly disappears. ’Til I sit down again to my business Then it glides from its hiding places; And I strike with my deadly fly swatter; But I miss the wee flying Ace. I watch as he flies to his stations From my desk to the top of the door; I strike with a well-aimed fly killer And the tiny brute beast is no more.

Aug. 28, 1967 The Evening Times - Excellent upstair four rooms, tub-shower, sun-porch, Appliances, zoned heat furnished. Some furniture. TV cable, garage, laundry. 208 Chemung Street, Waverly.  (Apartment 4 = 2 West)

Sept. 17, 1967 Elmira Star Gazette - Poet’s Corner. “Puff - Puff” … Sandra Callison 3 Forest St. Waverly

Oct. 1 1967 Elmira Star Gazette - Poet’s Corner. “Memoir Of My Brother’s Wedding” and “Seaworthy”, Sandra Callison 3 Forest St. Waverly.

Nov. 16, 1967 The Evening Times - Plans for a reciprocity dinner with the Polyhymnia Music Club and guests were made at the meeting of the Athens-Sayre Fransohnian Music Society Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. William Cotton, Frederick St., Athens. … A vocal duet was then sung by Mrs. Robert Callison and Mrs. Harry Birney accompanied by Mrs. Fred Smith. They sang, “How Great Thou Art,” by Carl Boberg and Mrs. Birney gave a brief explanation of the origin of this popular, stirring, hymn. She noted that it has originated in Sweden as a folk meloday with words similar to the modern translation. …

Nov. 17, 1967 The Evening Times - East Smithfield. Mrs. Helen Kelly from California and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Callison of Waverly were Sunday afternoon callers on Mrs. Ethel Keeler and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Harris and family.

Nov. 26, 1967 Elmira Star Gazette - Poet’s Corner. “A Rhyme In Time” Sandra Callison 3 Forest St. Waverly

Dec. 10, 1967 Elmira Star Gazette - Poet’s Corner. “Anthem” Oh Waverly for littered streets, For trash-filled sewer drains; For firetraps along its streets - Especially Broad Street’s plains. Waverly, Waverly, men shed some love on thee; Clean up thy streets and build new stores Else you a ghost town be! Sandra Callison 3 Forest Street Waverly

Jan. 14, 1968 Elmira Star Gazette - Poet’s Corner. “White Blanket” Sandra Callison Waverly

Feb. 11, 1968 Elmira Star Gazette - Poet’s Corner. “Empty Streets” and “Seaworthy”, Sandra Callison 3 Forest St. Waverly.

Feb. 25, 1968 Elmira Star Gazette - Poet’s Corner. “Deserted Vineyard” and “Seaworthy”, Sandra Callison 3 Forest St. Waverly.

March 4, 1968 The Evening Times: Nice modern furnished 4 upstairs rooms. Hot water, zoned heat, tub-shower. Garage. Cable. Porch. 208 Chemung Street, Waverly 

March 9, 1968 The Evening Times - Elwood S. Carpenter, 59, of Huntington, Pa., formerly of East Smithfield, died suddenly at his home last evening following a heart attack. Born in East Smithfield, the son of the late Frank E. and Mattie Heisley Carpenter, he was employed as a civil engineer at the time of his death. … Surviving are his wife, Mary Winterhalter Carpenter at home; two sons, Scott Carpenter of Hudson, Mass., and Peter Carpenter of Michigan; … and Mrs. Harry Birney of Athens and Mrs. Robert Callison of Waverly, cousins.

March 10, 1968 Elmira Star Gazette - Poet’s Corner. “Freeze-Out” Sandra Callison 3 Forest St. Waverly

March 31, 1968 Elmira Star Gazette - Poet’s Corner. “Late March” Sandra Callison 3 Forest St. Waverly

April 1, 1968 The Evening Times -  Past Matrons of Sayre Chapter of Eastern Star meets Wednesday at 1 p.m. for a luncheon at the home of Mrs. Vera Callison, 208 Chemung St. (apartment 1 East), Waverly.

April 2, 1968 The Evening Times - Waverly Village board here it annual organization meeting Monday evening at which time Mayor Henry F. Laman named his committee chairmen for the year. Alfred Walden was named as acting mayor. Chairmen of various committees will be Frank Keene, fire; Thomas Palumbo, finance; Walden, sewers and buildings and grounds; Edgar Dixson, police; Robert Callison, lights; Dixson, recreation and Harold Bonning, streets. …

April 7, 1968 Elmira Star Gazette - Poet’s Corner. “Open Letter To The President” Sandra Callison 3 Forest St. Waverly

May 5, 1968 Elmira Star Gazette - Poet’s Corner. “Family Tree” Sandra Callison 3 Forest St. Waverly

June 1, 1968 The Evening Times - Desirable upstairs three rooms furnished, Dinette, tile bath, zoned heat, cable, garage. 208 Chemung Street. Waverly 565-9117 (Apartment 3 = 2 East)

June 16, 1968 Elmira Star Gazette - Poet’s Corner. “A Bloody Song” Sandra Callison 3 Forest St. Waverly

July 14, 1968 Elmira Star Gazette - Poet’s Corner. “In The End” Sandra Callison 3 Forest St. Waverly - The darker the night; The brighter the day That will light your horizon At the end of the way! The sharper the pain; How sweet the relief Will emerge from your spirit In the midst of your grief! The crueler the mocking; The sweeter the song From the lips of the soul Who has suffered the wrong! The fiercer the battle; How treasured the crown When the conflict is ended And the armor laid down!

Sept. 1, 1968 Elmira Star Gazette - Poet’s Corner. “The Enemy Within” Sandra Callison 3 Forest St. Waverly

Sept. 22, 1968 Elmira Star Gazette - Poet’s Corner. “God’s Color” Sandra Callison 3 Forest St. Waverly

Sept. 30, 1968 The Evening Times - Past Matrons Club of the Sayre Chapter O. E. S. will hold a luncheon meeting Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Robert Callison, 208 Chemung St., Waverly.

Oct. 14, 1968 The Evening Times - Nice modern furnished four upstairs rooms. Hot water, zoned heat, tub, shower. cable, deck, garage. 208 Chemung Street, Waverly

Dec. 1, 1968 Elmira Star Gazette - Poet’s Corner. “Jog A Little” Sandra Callison 3 Forest St. Waverly

1969 directory - 208 Chemung street - 1. Robert Callison (Vera C.) retired and Village Trustee; 2. Walter L. Kintz (Emma G. sec. C. S. Johnson) emp. Wellsburg; 3. Robt. B. Lutz (Emma); 4. Eug. Friel (Theda);5. first part of year - Joseph R. Tolan / then Kenneth F. Whitbeck (MaryLouise) emp. I-R co. in Athens; 6. first part of year - Clifford A. Johnson  / then Richd. E. Jr. Coleman (Sandra)
208 1/2 Chemung street - Cora L. Bingham
9 Athens street - Vivian Vose; Ethel Geiger

1969 directory - 3 Forest street Waverly - Gordon M. (Sandra L.) Callison, emp. I-RCo. in Athens; Sandra L. Callison (Mrs. Gordon M.) sec. Wm. M. Donnelly

Feb. 16, 1969 Elmira Star Gazette - Poet’s Corner. “I Rejoice” Sandra Callison 3 Forest St. Waverly

March 12, 1969 Elmira Star Gazette - Waverly - The Waverly Village Board is presently awaiting a report from the New York State Pure Waters Authority on a proposed plan for a sewage collection system and treatment plant for the village. … In other action the board: … Heard the naming of trustees Frank Keene, Alfred Walden and Robert Callison as a committee to investigate two requests for permits to locate trailers in the village.

April 27, 1969 Elmira Star Gazette - Poet’s Corner. “The Old Town Clock” At the height of Waverly’s busiest block Proudly towers the old Town Clock. See how she stands neglected; Her hands at half the hour Folded in submission To the clock caretaker’s power. Standing on the corner, Atop the buildings old, Silent of the time of day, No secrets by her told. Will she never chime again, And lift her arms up to the sky? Will she forever silent stand As young and old go trudging by? Perhaps someone will fee her woe And make her smile again; Cause her charming voice to sound Above the town’s brassy din. At the height of Waverly’s busiest block Silently stands the old Town Clock. Sandra Callison 3 Forest St. Waverly.

May 14, 1969 The Evening Times - Now, I Say - Letters from Readers Of The Evening Times. Editor, The Evening Times: Even a wise man is counted a fool if he keeps silent too long. I, for one, have been silent in the free land of America too long. I have tried to sleep long after 11 p.m. many nights while jazzy music from the country club sifted through my windows. For years I have heard the roar of fanatics screaming a mile away while someone carried a piece of pigskin over a goal. I never complained when a car blasted over a P.A. system the name of a candidate running for public office. More times than I can number I have been held up by a parade proceeding down a main avenue of traffic. I have not always agreed with such proceedings, but this is America. Last week the Sayre council promised to stop open air meetings in which I participate because of a complaint from a doctor living within earshot of the meetings. In spite of these unAmerican warnings the meeting was held as usual by the women on Mother’s Day. The Sayre police arrived at the park area and harassed the men who were spectators in the park that they were hiding behind women’s skirts. One policeman said he would not make a fool of himself by arresting women and kids. If the meetings are out of order and a disturbance of peace was being made, why wasn’t an arrest made? Does the fact that a woman commits a crime defer the sentence? We have conducted these meetings for several years with oral permission of the Sayre Police Department. Because one man of influence has complained, we have been told to stop the meetings. We have not cried for the halting of war, beat up policemen or destroyed public property and yet our right of free speech and dissent is being threatened. If this is allowed, I will ask loud and long “Is this America? If so, where is our freedom of speech?” I used to live next door to a church. I did not agree with its theology, manner of living or the way the congregation sang. I never put in a complaint of disturbing the peace. Does a person of sound mental health complain because he does not agree with the manner in which the gospel is being delivered? In the interest of free America, I will never hold my tongue again if the street meetings in Sayre with our right of free speech are halted. Sandra Callison Waverly, N. Y.

June 15, 1969 Elmira Star Gazette - Poet’s Corner. “For The Right” Sandra Callison

June 23, 1969 The Evening Times - Desirable four rooms, tub-shower, garage, cable, range, refrigerator, zoned heat furnished. 208 Chemung Waverly

July 3, 1969 & July 25, 1969 The Evening Times: Nice upper furnished four rooms. Tub-shower, garage, cable, zoned heat, 208 Chemung Street. Waverly

July 26, 1969 The Evening Times: NICE upper furnished four rooms, tub-shower, garage, cable, zoned heat. 208 Chemung Street, Waverly.

Aug. 15, 1969 The Evening Times - The Keeler reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Harris of Sayre. Those that attended from here were Mr. and Mrs. Pete Keeler and Pat, Mrs. Geraldine Keeler and Miss Ruth Keeler, Earl Brooks, Mrs. Kay Richard Keeler, Mrs. Helen Kelley was there from California. She will be staying at 208 Chemung St., in Waverly, N. Y. for two weeks.

Aug. 18, 1969 The Evening Times - Waverly - Mrs. Helen Keeler Kelly of Oxnard, Calif., formerly of the Valley, is a patient at the Tioga General Hospital. She is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Callison, 208 Chemung St.

Jan. 14, 1970 Elmira Star Gazette - Waverly Election Set for March 17. … To be elected at that time will be three trustees. Those whose terms will expire are Trustees Edgar Dixon, Frank Keene and Robert Callison. Terms for the trustees are two years. …

Jan. 25, 1970 Elmira Star Gazette - Poet’s Corner. “White Mountains” Sandra Callison 3 Forest St. Waverly

Feb. 15, 1970 Elmira Star Gazette - Poet’s Corner. “Set Free” From constant chains their souls deplore. Could not you but have loosed their brothers, Whose fair skins are soft from ease, Who lift no hand to check the fever Which loving care could soon appease. How great your grief, kind Lincoln, If your eyes today could see The bondage in the troubled minds Of those who are “set free”, And worse, to see the iron chains That bind the heart and soul Of those who make no effort To make their brothers whole. Sandra Callison 3 Forest St. Waverly.

Feb. 22, 1970 Elmira Star Gazette - Poet’s Corner. “Unhappy Birthday” Sandra Callison  Waverly

March 4, 1970 Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin - … The Progressive Party in the Village of Waverly has nominated Edgar Dixson, Frank Kenne and Clarance Walter for a trustee position. Mr. Dixon and Mr. Keene are incumbents, and Mr. Walter seeks to win a seat vacated by Robert Callison, who declined renomination.

July 2, 1970 The Evening Times - Modern three rooms. Range, refrigerator, zoned hot water heat furnished. 208 Chemung St., Waverly

July 10, 1970, land contract - Vera C. Callison to Richard Morris

1970 - 208 Chemung street - 1. Robert and Vera Callison; 2. Walter L. Kintz and Emma Kintz; 3. Robt B. Lutz Jr.; 4. Eugene Friel; 5. Richd. E. Jr. Coleman / John Coleman; 6. Michael D. Foster
208 1/2 Chemung street - Cora L. Bingham
9 Athens street -  Vivian I. Vose; Ethel Peppard Geiger widow of Charles

Aug. 22, 1970 The Evening Times - Desirable furnished three rooms, upstairs, dinette, tiled bath-shower. zoned heat, garage. 208 Chemung Waverly.  (apartment 3 - 2 east)

1971-1972 phone book - 208 Chemung street - 1. Robert Callison; 2. Walter L. Kintz; 3. ; 4. ; 5. ; 6. Lemuel M. Foster
208 1/2 Chemung street - vacant In 1971, Wendy Lewis thru messenger - lived at 208 1/2 Chemung st. with her husband and son.
9 Athens street - Chas. B. Rimbey; vacant

June 17, 1971 Elmira Star Gazette - Stanford University - William Lloyd Callison, Ph. D. in education, Waverly.

Sept. 22, 1971 - Onslow E. Callison died, PVT Co F 32 Engineers World War I. He is buried in McNeal Cemetery, Arizona. His wife, Frances Gertrude Marshall Callison died in 1988. (Robert Callison’s brother)

1972 directory - 208 Chemung street - 1. Robert Callison (Vera C.) retired; 2. Walter L. Kintz (Emma G. emp. sec. C. S. Johnson) emp. Wellsburg; 3. Randy Benjamin (Judy) emp. Elmira; 4. Jas. R. Smiley (Terri) emp. Sayre; 5. Eric Boehm (Linda) emp. Rynone Industries Inc.; 6. Mich. D. Foster (Kath.) emp. Elmira
208 1/2 Chemung street - vacant
9 Athens street - Chas. B. Rimbey; second floor = 9 1/2, Ethel Geiger widow of Charles; Chas. Geiger

1972 directory - 207 Broad street (address of Capital Assembly of God church, later The Christian Life Church) - Gordon M. (Sandra L.) Callison, emp. I-RCo. in Athens; Sandra L. Callison (Mrs. Gordon M.) sec. Wm. M. Donnelly

April 17, 1972 Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin - Search Is Fruitless. Owego. Tioga County volunteer fireman and sheriff’s deputies spent four hours Saturday searching for a body in the Susquehanna River that may never have existed. After a Binghamton truck drive reported seeing a sweatshirt clad body drifting down the river Saturday morning a massive search was called by Tioga County Sheriff Ruton E. Beauter. Deputies and volunteer firemen from communities lining the river between Owego and Athens, Pa., in boats and on foot searched the water and banks of the river Saturday afternoon. The truck driver, Kenneth Giblin of 124 Pennsylvania Ave., Binghamton, was parked in the Route 17 rest area near Lounsebury when he thought he saw the body. He reported the sighting to the Waverly police Department which in turn notified the sheriff’s department. Though there were no reports of anyone missing and thought to be in the river the sheriff’s department had also received a report Saturday morning of an empty aluminum boat drifting down the river. Gordon Callison of Broad Street, Waverly, reported the boat floating down the river, saying it had no oars in it but did have a jacket on its bow. After four hours Beauter called off the search because it could not be verified that anyone was missing.

May 31, 1972 Elmira Star Gazette - Bible School Holds First Graduation. Waverly. Rev. Joseph Flower of Syracuse, superintendent of the State District of the Assemblies of God, spoke Monday night at the first commencement service of the Waverly Christian School of Bible. Held at the Broad St. Capital Assembly of God church, the event honored eleven graduates of a three-year course in Bible studies, including some instruction in techniques used to preach to deaf and dumb persons. The graduates were: Gordon and Sandra Callison of Waverly; …

Jan. 31, 1973 The Evening Times - Robert Callison, Former I-R Employee, Dies. Robert G. Callison, 78, of 208 Chemung St., Waverly, died Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 30, 1973 after an extended illness. Born in Bowser, Texas, he attended schools in Texas. He moved to Arizona in 1912 and attended the Phelps-Dodge Mining Corporation School in Bisbee, Ariz. and became a mining engineer. He was a veteran of World War I and later graduated from the EL Paso School of Mines after which he joined the Ingersoll-Rand at El Paso. He was transferred to the Athens Plant where he joined the sales force. He later was sent to Mexico City and Central America for the Ingersoll Rand and joined the New York, Honduras and Rosario Mining Co. in Honduras, Central America. In 1926, he left Honduras and returned to Athens where he married Vera F. Carpenter. After their marriage he went to the Northern Peru Mining and Smelting Corp. He later returned to the United States and the Phelps-Dodge Corp. in Arizona. Mr. Callison then went into business for himself as an oil distributor in New York. He later managed the El Dorado Mining in El Salvador. After liquidating the El Salvador and New York Honduras and Rosario Mining Co. he returned to Waverly in 1957. Mr. Callison had resided in Waverly and operated an apartment complex (208 Chemung street Waverly, NY) ever since and for a period of time was employed by Fraley's Garage in Athens. He was a member of Waverly Lodge No. 407, F. and A.M., and in June of 1970 received the 50-year pin. He was a past commander; of the American Legion in Bisbee, Arizona, having served in 1943 and in 1944. He was also a village trustee in Waverly for several terms. Surviving are his wife, Vera; two sons, William L. Callison of Cabot, Vt. and Gordon M. Callison of Waverly; two grandsons and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens, Thursday from 2 to 4 and, 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Friday at 3:30 p.m. Rev. Harry R. Burnard, pastor of the Capitol Assembly of God Church in Waverly, will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.
(Robert Grace Callison born Nov. 21, 1894 in Bowser, San Saba county, Texas.)

Feb. 10, 1973 The Evening Times - East Smithfield. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Callison of Waverly called Saturday evening on Mrs. Kay Campbell and family.

Feb. 26, 1973 The Evening Times - Additional Books Given Library As Memorials. … donated to the Spalding Memorial Library, notes Mrs. Marjorie Rider, librarian. … “Canal Days in America,” Harry Sinclair Drago, was presented by Mrs. Harold Crum and Friends, in memory of Robert Callison.

May 18, 1973 The Evening Times - Tioga Point Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution held a supper meeting Wednesday in Trinity Guild Rooms, Athens. … Mrs. Robert Callison gave the invocation and Mrs. Kenneth Mead, regent, led the DAR opening ritual; …

Nov. 17, 1972 The Evening Times - Mrs. Robert Callison was part of the Social Committee for “History of Buttons” the theme of the program for Tioga Chapter DAR meeting held at the Trinity Guild Rooms.

1974 directory - 208 Chemung street - 1. Vera C. Callison; 2. Walter L. Kintz; 3. Randy D. Benjamin (Judy K.) machinist Kennedy Valve; 4. Albert Orso (Linda); 5. Eric Boehm (Linda) emp. Rynone Industries Inc.; 6. Mich. D. Foster
208 1/2 Chemung street - vacant
9 Athens street - vacant; vacant

1974 directory - 207 Broad street - Gordon M. (Sandra L.) Callison, emp. I-RCo. in Athens; Sandra L. Callison (Mrs. Gordon M.) sec. Wm. M. Donnelly

Aug. 24, 1974 The Evening Times - Dr. William Callison, AHS Grad, Named to California State Post. Dr. William Callison, co-founder of the Nationwide Upward Bound program and a graduate of Athens High School, has been named professor and president of special programs in education at California State University at Fullerton, Calif. … A 1952 graduate of Athens High School, Dr. Callison holds a Ph.D in education and sociology from Stanford University and founded the Head Start supplementary training program while working for the Office of Economic Opportunity. He also founded the Center for Humanistic Evaluation, funded by the U. S. Office of Education, and designed a rural school development for OSOE, and while at Goddard wrote articles and pamphlets for the Vermont Department of Education. A former associate director for Stanford’s Institute for Teacher Development, Callison served as director of training for Educational Projects, Inc. in Washington, D. C., and as director of admissions at Occidental College for four years. A 1956 graduate of Occidental with a major in Latin American affairs, he taught social studies in the Sequoia School District and served as an air intelligence officer in the United States Navy. As chairman of the special programs in education division, Callison will direct a full-time faculty of 39. The division offers programs in school administration, pupil personnel, reading and special education. Callison hopes to emphasize joint programs with school districts and other community agencies in his new role. He is the son of the late Robert G. Callison and Vera D. Callison of 208 Chemung St., Waverly, and resides at 110 North Raymond, Fullerton, Calif., with his wife, the former Dorothy Backus, and two sons, Paul, 13, and David, 11.

October 10, 1974 Redo land contract since Robert Callison had died.
Oct. 8, 1976 Vera C. Coveney formerly Vera C. Callison to Richard H. Morris and Ruth M. Morris

March 13, 1975 The Evening Times - DAR Meeting. … social committee will be composed of Mrs. Robert Callison, Mrs. Lloyd Spaulding, Mrs. Nelson Thomas, Mrs. Joseph Peckally, Mrs. Vern Hicks and Mrs. Clayton Horton.

Nov. 3, 1975 The Evening Times - Past Matrons of Sayre Chapter No. 43, O.E.S. will hold a luncheon Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Vera Callison, 208 Chemung St., Waverly. (Apartment 1)

1975-1976 - 208 Chemung street - 1. Vera Callison; 2.Walter L. Kintz (Emma); 3. Randy D. Benjamin (Judy); 4. Deborah Youker in Jan., vacant Feb. & April, then in May, Gerald Mullen, moved from 208 1/2 Chemung street.; 5. Rick and Linda Boehm; 6. Jenny L. Schultz  and Ann Richards
208 1/2 Chemung street - Gerald Mullen (Jerry and Sylvia Mullen) til May, then moved into 2 West, at 208 Chemung st. May and June vacant then Baker moved in
9 Athens street - Gary Oziaminio, John Malone, moved out end of Sept., vacant Oct.In Nov. 1976 - Gordon Callison (Sandra), first floor at 9 Athens street; 9 1/2 Athens street - Chas. Geiger, Ethel Geiger (Ethel’s husband, Charles, died in 1965.)  

March 26, 1976 The Evening Times - Vera Callison and Gertrude Crammer of Waverly took first place honors in this week’s duplicate bridge game at Sayre High School. One match point out of the top spot were Arlene Mendler and Eleanor Portnoi of North Towanda, and third place went to Mildred Jenney and Nora Paul of Waverly.

Sept. 4, 1976 The Evening Times - Mrs. Vera Callison of 208 Chemung St., Waverly, and Paul H. Coveney of 133 Elmira St., Athens, were married Thursday, Sept. 2 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Athens. The Rev. Edward Coveney, pastor of the Warsaw, N. Y., church, and the Rev. Augustine Conniff, pastor of St. Joseph’s Church, performed the ceremony. Mrs. Nester (Patricia) Sozanski of Verona, N. J., daughter of the bridegroom, was matron of honor. Gordon M. Callison of Waverly, son of the bride, served as best man. H. K. Lawrence of Cortland, N. Y. and Port Charlotte, Fla., cousin of the bride, gave her in marriage. Ushering the guests were Nester Sozanski of Verona, N. J. and John Michael Sozanski of Buffalo, grandson of the bridegroom. Guests included local family members and those from California, Arizona, Florida, New Jersey, New York and Ohio. A rehearsal dinner was given at the Keystone Inn, South Waverly, and a wedding brunch for the immediate families was served at Tomasso’s Restaurant in Waverly. The couple left for a trip to Western Pennsylvania and New York. They will reside at 133 N. Elmira St., Athens.

Feb. 22, 1977 The Evening Times - Valley Fifth Grade Pupils Winners of DAR History Award Contest. … Refreshments were served to the guests by the social committee: Mrs. Clayton Horton, Mrs. Robert Callison, Mrs. Vern Hicks, Mrs. Kenneth Hufford, Joseph Peckally, Mrs. Lloyd Spaulding and Mrs. George Sammons. …

June 4 1978 Elmira Star Gazette - Awards for academic excellence were presented to 32 Corning Community College students Saturday at the annual Awards Luncheon at the CCC Commons dining hall. … Humanities-Communications Scholarship Award for academic superiority, to Linda Goodine, 207 N. Decatur St., Watkins Glen and Sandra Callison, Waverly RD 2.

Feb. 28, 1978 Elmira Star Gazette - Corning Community College dean’s list. Waverly; Dean B. Bostwick, Gordon M. Callison, Sandra L. Callison, Joan E. Johnson, Debra J. Lindhorst, Edward J. Lockwood, Stephen K. Newbury, Linda Selleck, Ludwig A. Wallner.

June 3, 1979 Elmira Star Gazette - … degrees which are being awarded today at Corning Community College. … Waverly - Gordon M. Callison …

Feb. 2, 1980 The Evening Times - The Christian Life Church in Waverly offers a Sunday morning class designed especially for the elderly in the community. The class, “Mature Saints,” is taught by Mrs. Sandra Callison, who has spent many years as a teacher of all age groups and welcomes the special opportunity to learn from the members of this particular class. Mrs. Callison expects to complete requirements for a degree in education at Elmira College this spring. … The church is located at the corner of Broad and Clark Streets in Waverly.

June 13, 1980 Elmira Star Gazette - Waverly - Sandra Lee Callison of Elbe Trailer Park, graduated magna cum laude from Elmira College with a bachelor of arts degree and New York State certification in elementary education. She will be teaching at the Christian Life Academy here in September. Enrolled for her master’s degree at Elmira, she also is employed part time by Attorney William M. Donnelly of Waverly. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Benjamin, reside in Horseheads.

June 26, 1980 Elmira Star Gazette - … Graduates of Elmira College. … Bachelor of Arts … Sandra Callison, RD 2, Waverly; …

March 23, 1989 Daily Review - Laura E. Carpenter, 92, of Whitt Home, RD 1 Morris, Pa. died on Thursday March 23, 1989. Born March 28, 1896 in East Smithfield, she was the daughter of William and Olive Keeler Carpenter. She was a lifelong resident of the area. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Paul (Vera) Coveney, Athens; two nieces, Mrs. Harry (Viola) Birney, Sayre and Mrs. Guy (Olive) Nichols, Orange City, Fla.; two nephews, William Callison, Laguna Beach, Cal. and Gordon Callison, St. Petersburg, Fla.; two great-nephews; two great-nieces; several cousins. There will be no calling hours. Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA.

Jan. 2, 1992 The Evening Sun, Baltimore, Maryland - Injured workers hurt by backlog. Commission wants to add more staff to process cases faster. By Ross Hetrick. Caught in a backlog of contested claims, applicants for workers’ compensation in Maryland are finding themselves squeezed financially while they wait months for their cases to be decided. … One such case involved Gordon Callison, 53, a worker in a battery factory who dislocated his spine and hip at work on Feb. 2, 1990. The insurance company for the employer disputed that there had been an accident and Callison had to wait nearly a year for a hearing. Even though the commission found in the insurance company’s favor, Callison received a settlement from the insurance company a few months afterward. He believes the settlement would have come faster had the hearing been held earlier. “I would have gotten money in my pocket,” he says. Instead, during that year wait, he and his wife lived in a hand-to-mouth existence. “If if hadn’t been for my church giving us food every week, I don’t know what we would have done,” he says. …

May 27, 1994 Carroll County Times, Westminster, Maryland - Back injury turns into opportunity. By Joan Prall. Gordon Callison turned his painful back injury into an opportunity to begin a new career - sketching the old, water-powered grist and sawmills of Carroll County. began his “love affair with old mills” in 1990, after leaving his job as an inspector at a laser factory. He had worked as an inspector for six months, thankful to find an occupation that put less strain on his already injured back than did his previous factory employment. But when a tornado hit the laser factory, Mr. Callison forgot about his back and pitched in to help with repairs. While working on the roof, he says, he ruptured a disc and suffered muscle trauma. He was in a lot of pain and had to quit work at that factory too. He has been commissioned to draw more mills in Frederick, Dorchester and Harford counties. And he is drawing the Osceola Mill in Lancaster County, Pa., for the grandson of Samuel B. Morse (inventor of the telegraph). … Mr. Callison is thankful that the sale of his drawings and sets of note cards of mills has made it possible for him to earn a living at a time when, due to his injury, he had difficulty finding even a job with a temporary agency. “They would say I was too old and too slow.” He says that his wife, a secretary, earned 70 cents a week too much for Social Services’ help. The artist, currently a student at Maryland Bible College, says that keeping a verse from the New Testament book of Romans in his mind, he knew things would work out. … It was November 1993 when Mr. Callison decided to print and sell his first set of 12 note cards featuring mills. Today he has plans to market seven more sets. …

Sept. 16, 1995 Elmira Star Gazette - Vera Callison Coveney Age 95 of 133 North Elmira St., Athens, passed away Friday, September 15, 1995 at the Robert Packer Hospital. Born in Smithfield Township, March 10, 1900 the daughter of William E. and Olive Keeler Carpenter, she is survived by her husband, Paul, at home; her sons and daughters-in-law, William and Rita Callison of Laguna Beach, CA, Gordon and Sandra Callison of Baltimore, MD; two grandsons; her step daughters and step sons-in-law, Patricia and Nester Sozanski of Mansfield, OH, Rita and Robert Pudenz of Pasadena, CA; and a step daughter, Anna R. Coveney of Columbus, OH; three step grandchildren; several nieces including Viola Birney; and several cousins. … Lowery Funeral Home … Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.
(Vera Frances Carpenter Callison Coveney. On the same tombstone in Tioga Point Cemetery; Robert G.; Gail E.; and Vera C.) - Gail Eugene Callison was born Jan. 6, 1937 in Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona, and he, their son, died May 6, 1938 in the same place.)

March 14, 1997 Elmira Star Gazette - Paul H. Coveney of 133 N. Elmira St. Athens PA died Wednesday, March 12, 1997 at the Tioga Nursing Facility. He was born the son of Dennis and Elizabeth Farr Coveney on October 8, 1899 in Litchfield Twp where he farmed until the mid 1940’s. In 1965 he retired from the Ingersoll Rand after several years of service. Mr. Coveney was predeceased in 1967 by Regina Cahill, his wife of 39 years and in 1995 by Vera Carpenter Callison, his wife of 20 years. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law Patricia and Nestor Sozanski of Mansfield, OH, Rita and Robert Pudenz of S. Pasadena, CA; daughter Anne Coveney of Columbus, OH; 3 grandchildren, John M. Sozanski of Buffalo, NY, Paul Sozanski of Bentonville, AK and Anne Sozanski Wilson of Grove City, OH; their spouses and 4 great-grandchildren; also survive a sister Josephine Moro and a sister-in-law, Edith Cahill survive as well. … Lowery funeral home … Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Waverly, NY.

Nov. 23, 2002 The Baltimore Sun - Way Back When A bird’s-eye view of yesteryear By Frederick N. Rasmussen Sun Staff - Gordon M. Callison who prefers being called Gordy, swings wide the door of his Hamilton garden apartment that he shares with his wife of 41 years Sandy, a teacher and artist. The studio-home is filled with books, two large easels, filing cabinets and art supplies. It is bright with the good north light that artists prefer. Collision welcomes his visitors with a warm smile and a powerful handshake. This morning, he’s dressed in dark trousers and a deep maroon button-down shirt over which course wide blue suspenders. His face is bracketed by a pair of silver rimless glasses, while his snow-white hair is anchored by the headband of a magnifier he wears while doing what he calls his “bird’s-eye view” artwork. Collision, 64, who has had a lifetime of adventures, was born in Bisbee, Ariz., the son of a mining engineer father and an artist mother who specialized in painting flowers. He spent his childhood in the Southwest, South America, California, Pennsylvania and upstate New York, following his father’s work. Collision, who began drawing cars and airplanes when he was 10, later graduated from military school and attended Corning Community College in New York. Largely self-taught in art, Callison did briefly study at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington. “My father always said, ‘Artists don’t make any money. It’s OK to draw for fun, but you better do something else with your life.’ So, I made a living working as a skilled woodworker, tool-and-die maker and machinist, in New York and Pennsylvania. I later owned a water purification business in St. Petersburg, Fla., before moving to Baltimore,” he said. He’s had many adventures along the way, including being exposed to toxic gas that caused a seven-year memory loss, and being one of three survivors of a C-46 that crashed into the Virginia mountains, killing 30, during an ice storm in 1959. Callison, who throughout his life has enjoyed exploring the back roads in search of old villages and water-powered mills, was working at a plant in Cockeysville when he suffered an injury that required a lengthy recovery. “I was most fortunate to experience Maryland’s back roads, many of which, 10 years ago, were dirt or gravel,” Callison said. “I’m a mill man,” he said. “Many is the bridge over a stream where I have set up a chair and drawing board on my lap, and have proceeded to carve out of the scene before me an old grist mill perched on the bank of a bubbling creek.” A friend and fellow artist, looking at one of his pen-and-ink drawings of a mill, suggested that he add other details to the drawing. He also suggested that Callison approach owners who might be interested in having a drawing of their mill and gaining a paid commission. So Callison established Gordy’s Mills, which later became the present Historical-Re-Creations. In addition to his mill studies, Callison began drawing detailed bird’s-eye view of old towns and farms. “I wanted to do something more challenging, and they really are living scenes of yesteryear. They feature not only buildings, but people, animals and vehicles. They are scenes of daily life,” he said. Callison’s pen-and-ink tapestries require hours of research before he starts drawing a single line. When doing a Baltimore County site, for instance, he not only visits and studies the location, but also consults with noted county historians John W. McGrain and Richard Parsons. He examines old maps and extant photographs. He also uses a digital camera to record scenes, mills or towns, which he uses later in the studio. A large work documenting Rockland, in Baltimore County, took over 18 months to complete. The work is painstakingly meticulous, not unlike that of microsurgery. Joseph W. Coale, a Ruxton resident, commissioned a pen-and-ink drawing of Ruxton based on the book, Middling Planters of Ruxton: 1649-1850, that was published by the Maryland Historical Society in 1995. The 30-inch by 40-inch drawing, which was completed two years ago, was reproduced in the Maryland Hall of Records, Historical Maps of Maryland 1608-1908, recently published by Johns Hopkins University Press. “Joe’s Ruxton piece was a real challege,” recalls Callison “Getting the terrain to talk to me was quite tough.” “He must’ve have used a million strokes in the drawing,” Coale said. Such fine detailed work requires not only a lot of time, but a steady had and plenty of patience. A magnifying glass is derigueur. Callison prefers working in the stillness of the night and the morning. “It’s intense work and rough on my eyes. I work between 2 and 6 in the morning, rest a couple of hours, and back at it by 9. I stop at noon,” he said. “Maryland for its size has many mill villages, for instance, within a 50-mile radius of Baltimore, there are four mill villages,” he said. “My forte is preserving these scenes for posterity because these little hamlets are rapidly disappearing.”

May 17, 2013 - Gordon Callison died.

Feb. 2014 - Historical Society Of Baltimore County, Maryland - HSBC Received A Donation Of Gordon Callison Prints. Those familiar with local history may have seen the work of Gordy Callison, an artist known for detailed pen and ink drawings of mills, historical towns and buildings. The Society recently received an array of prints and note cards by Callison, some of which may be offered for sale by the Society. Callison was best known for his exquisitely detailed pen and ink bird’s eye views of mill towns showing them as looked when they were thriving communities. The most notable of these were the towns of Warren, Rockland, Ruxton and the Jone Falls Valley. Callison also did many individual drawings of historic mills and houses in the Baltimore County area. Gordy Callison was born in Bisbee Arizona and lived in various parts of the United States, including Florida, Pennsylvania and later New York. Although Callison drew cars and planes as a child, and always had an interest in being a professional artist, he was encouraged by his father to find a practical trade. So, Gordon made his living as a wood worker and tool and die machinist. After he suffered an injury at a plant in Cockeysville, he took up drawing historical mills along the back roads of Maryland during his long recuperation. He conducted detailed research or his subjects, photographing the sites, consulting documents and talking to Baltimore County historians like John McGrain and Richard Parsons. He was a largely self-taught artist, although he did take some classes at the Corcoran School of Art. The drawings suggest that he sometimes started with pen and ink sketches of his subject from various angles before moving on to more detailed drawings. He started a business, called Gordy’s Mills, which later became Historical Creations, and began selling his work and accepting commissions. Collision died in May of 2013 at the age of 75. The collection was donated by his spouse of 51 years, Sandra Callison.

June 25, 2020 - Wilhelmina P. Benjamin, 95, of Waverly, NY, formerly of Towanda Township, PA passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 at the Elderwood Health Care Facility in Waverly, NY. Wilhelmina was born in Towanda, PA on August 18, 1924, the daughter of the late Lincoln and Bertha Benjamin Vanderpool Sr. She was employed by the A & P processing plant in Horseheads, NY for over 16 years until retirement. Wilhelmina enjoyed flowers and gardening. Wilhelmina’s family includes her children, Sandra L. Callison of Waverly, NY, James Lincoln (Diane) Benjamin of Alpine, NY, Randy D. (Elizabeth) Benjamin of Mars Hill, NC, grandchildren, Wendy Underdown of Alpine, NY, Michael Benjamin of Alpine, NY, Dawn Benjamin of Fletcher, NC, great grandchildren, Alexandria, Tyler, Orey and Jessie, sister, Betty (Joseph) Kutyana of Towanda as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, James William Benjamin on May 7, 2004, grandson, William Benjamin, brothers, Lincoln Vanderpool Jr., Clifford Vanderpool, Woodrow Vanderpool and wife Anna, sister, Dorothy Vanderpool and husband Howard and son-in-law, Gordon Callison. Abiding with Wilhelmina’s request, no service will be held.