This day in history: December 24
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Date(s) - 24/12/2023
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1915
A big crowd assembled around the community Christmas tree in Eastern Park to sing songs and celebrate the Yuletide. It was a fitting manifestation of the Spirit of Peace and Good Will. The large tree was realized through the donations of businesses and citizens alike.
1962
Michael Denaploe, a Little Falls farmer, is in “only fair condition” after a light plane he was piloting crashed shortly after takeoff from his private airstrip on Cole Road in the Town of Fairfield.
1969
Little Falls native SSgt. Joseph Stanley “Stash” Zawtocki, Jr. perished of starvation in a Viet Cong prison camp after 22 months of imprisonment in The jungles of South Vietnam.
1971
Edward and Adam Kolkowski lost their lives today while returning from Christmas shopping in Herkimer. Their Volkswagen Beetle was struck head-on when another vehicle crossed a double line passing a car on a blind curve. Ed was 24 years old and Adam was 22.