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Teamsters Seek
Foothold In
Poultry Market
The Teamsters Union sought a
l i n g e r foothold in agriculture
last month when union boas
James Hoffa conferred
with
jjew Jersey poultry farmers.
Key »opk on the agenda of the
ting was the possibility that
e g g producers would join up
with H of fa's group.
In the meantime, the leaders
f Dairy Farmers Local 69 of
•he TV.misters Union, fresh from
g strategy meeting in New York
minded the call for a new
Cit3
,Tship dr've among dairy ii southern New
York
:md northern New Jersey.
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As on past occasions, all-out
support of the Washington, D. C.
leaders of
the International
Brotherhood of Teamsters was
promised.
Questioned about the possibility of another strike (there have
been three by so tailed splinter
groups in the past two years,
all unsuccessful), Local 69 president Frank Chalupa only commented:
"We'll
cross
that
bridge when we come to it
But, we have a program all
mapped out."
Different kinds of alfalfa are recommended in New York because
many research trails show no one
variety is best under all conditions of soil, climate, and management.
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Intricacies for Whitney Point
Enjoys Wide
Reputation But
Is Very, Modest
BY LYNN SWAN
A quiet, almost reticent man
is Dwight M. Wooster but his
work speaks volumes. Taking a
lifeless animal skin and recreating it into an alert, realistic
mounted trophy, truly an artistic triumph, is a daily accomplishment at the D. M. Wooster
Studios in Whitney Point.
One is inclined at first to
think of taxidermy as a rather
"stuffy" business, conducted on
a small scale by an individual in
the back room of a store, garage, basement or barn. Such is
not the case with Mr. Wooster
whose modest beginnings began
on the farm but grew to such
proportions that his business is
now housed in a three story
brick building, the former Whitney Point schoolhouse in town.
Starting in 1926 when he first
became interested in mounting
his own trophies, he learned his
trade through a correspondence
course and developed it so well
that today he is known throughout tfie^#ittap pk ^ttae> "WqelleBce of hirf w&Hfr*"* r •*" - f**"
What makes this particular
business so unusual ' and outstanding? Mr. Wooster, while
cradling a new-born Japanese
Sitka deer fawn trophy in his
arm, explained that to excel in
this field one must be inclined
toward the arts. From the initial clay model he sculptures,
producing every muscle
and
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Posing Among Trophies
DWIGHT W. WOOSTER, OWNER OF THE WELL KNOWN
Wooster Taxidermy studio in Whitney Point, poses with some of
the rare and common birds he has restored over the years. Mr.
Wooster who is assisted in his work by all local-help, receives orders for his restoration work from almost every state in the country as well as from overseas. See story adjoining this picture.
—STAFF PHOTO
wrinkle as in real life, to the
last daubs of paint around the
eyes and mouth of the finished
specimen, natural abilities and
talent are prime requisites.
In addition to some 250 deer
heads .turned out last year, Mr.
Wooster is constantly busy making rugs of bear, lynx, lion, leopard and many other skins that
come from such far off parts of
the world as Africa, Alaska and
British Columbia as well as
mounting birds, fish and a variety of animals.
REMAIN POPULAR
Asked to what uses these
specimens were being put in
these days of much contemporary design in which rooms for
housing trophies seem to be a
thing of the past, Mr. Wooster
answered that they were still used extensively in dens, game
rooms, offices and camps. This
year he had the pleasure of executing a polar bear rug for Governor Furcolo of Massachusetts.
In touring his studio of a dozen rooms, one is fascinated by
many things. On display in
lighted showcases among hundreds of samples of his work,
one's eye is caught by the Alaskan Ptarmigan, similar to a
grouse. A snowy white bird,
dove like in appearance, it is
unusual in that when alive it
changes color with the seasons,
white in summer, brown in winter.
Most prized of all his feathered family is the Golden Eagle,
being extremely rare in New
York State. This particular one
was injured when caught and a
special permit was required to
mount it.
The studios retail department
in addition to wildlife, handles
many accessories, end products
of the animals. Smartly styled,
fine leather coats, jackets and
vests for men and
women,
leather bags, belts, gloves, moc-
casins, wallets and jewelry all
handsomely crafted, may be
purchased.
Lamps and footstools fashioned
of
leather,
some with deer foot bases are
also among the many attractive
items on display.
Mr. Wooster's
wife, Celia
joins him occasionally in the
leather handwork on the bags
and belts. A separate room for
this work contains shelves for
bag cutting dies, colored leathers, and tools. His father, Herman Wooster, pitches in when
needed. Some of the ten employees include two men who intricately perform such tasks as
setting in deer eyes. A number
of these eyes are of beautiful
imported glass from Germany,
the backs of which are convexly
out to add to their glowing
depth. Dwight Woosters employees are all local residents
he has trained in various steps
of taxidermy.
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Thurs., March 31, 1960 Page 11
for these from the jet black
sleakness of the bear to the
fluffy Whiteness of the mountain
goat. One can certainly visualize the fitness of these in .modern decor. These skins are first
tanned, then the* head is mounted on to it, followed by a dampening and stretching process.
Holes are then repaired and artistic touch ups are added to the
head. Borders of black or colored felt are sewn on and h r t h e
final step, the underside/of the
skin is lined with felt 0/ other
material.
Continued on Hate 5
IMPORTANCE OF FORMS
One of the most important asIspects of the business is the
making of the forms for mounting, both for the studios' use and
for other taxidermists. The process begins with the making of a
wire or wood frame over which
clay is modeled into the likeness
of the animal. It is then greased
and a substance similar to, but
harder than plaster of paris
covers it, making the mold. This
mold is then split in half and
paper forms, expertly compressed are made from it.
The methods employed on
birds are slightly different in
that the cores are
generally
made of a ball of excelsior, balsa wood or other materials.
Particularly appealing are the
rugs ranging in size up to ten
feet. A variety of skins are used
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4x8xy2" Good 1 Side
Reg. $8.32 Sheet
Sale $ 6 . 2 4
Gcod 1 Side
Reg. $10.56 Sheet
4x8x*/ 2 Sheathing Grade
Reg. $5.44 Sheet
Sale |4.32
Hardwood Flooring
2 5 | 3 2 " x 2 ' / 4 " Select Red Oak Reg. $ 2 * 0 0 100 Sq. Ft.
Sale $ 2 3 . 0 0
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25 3 2 x 2 % " # 1 Com. Oak Reg. $25.50 Per 100 eq. f t .
lb 8 ozJBox " A L L "
Sale 1 2 1 . 0 0
25 lb. Box " A L L "
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10 lb. Box " A L L "
.39 4 boxes 1.00
Zonolite Insulating Fill Reg. $1.60 Bag
Calganlte (for dish washer)
.50 4 boxes 1.00
Sale $1.29
Sollax 11/ 2 lb. box
.35
.75
.69
.19
.39
.39
.15
.98
.98
.75
.59
.59
.39
Electra-sal (for dish washer)
Soliax 5 lb. box
Glasswax
Wood Cream furniture polish
Hep Insect Spray
Hep moth proofer
Puritan dry rug shampoo
3 " Thick Foil Faced Fiberglas Reg. $7.00 Roll
Sale $5.65
• 3 " Thick Regular Fiberglas Reg. J6.30 Roll
Sale $5.05
2 " Thick Regular Fiberglas Reg. 7.00
Sale $5.65
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White Ceiling Tile
12 m x 1 2 in - 1 2 in x 24 in - 1 6 In x 16 in reg. 10.24 box
1.99
12.95
Sale $8.19
12 in x 24 in Random Acoustical Tile Reg. 113.44 Box
Sale $9.98
8.95
Lumber Specials
Selected Knotty Pine Paneling 1 in 8 in 8 ft. Reg. $26.00
Per 100 Sq. Ft. g a l e $ 2 1 . 0 0
1x12 #3 Spruce Shelving Boards
Reg. 18 1 / 2 c Lin. f t .
Sale 15c
F I S H I N O supplies
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Southbend casting reel
Southbend rod and reel comp.
7.95
4.79
65' Smooth Roll Roofing Reg. $4.00 Roll
Trout nets
2.25 -
125
Sale $3.20
Trout nets
1.00
.59
55* Smooth Roll Roofing Reg. $3 50 Roll
H. I. Spinning: reel
9.98
595
, 215# Asphalt Shingles Reg. $3.10 Bundle
Sale $2.75
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Plastic Laundry Basket
Extra Special
12 inch Skillet and cover
Seeds
GE Portable mixer
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With Every Purchase
GE Steam and Dry Iron
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.30
Best Household Stepladder 2' $2.25, 4 ' $3.90, 6 ' $5.85
pts.
.65
.20
Cabinet Hardware 3 3 1 / 3 % Discount
,3.95
2.77
REG.
13.50
19.95
2995
14.95
21.95
10.95
SALE
TRIPLE PICTURE WINDOW UNITS
Thermopane Center — Casement End Sash 6 ' | 9 " x 4 ' | 6
Reg-$165.19
Sale $123.90
Pre-hung Aluminum Comb, deors 3 2 " x W " Reg. 39.95 ea
8.10
Sale $31.95
15.95
Orangeberg Pipe 4 M x « ' Reg. 3.04 U n g t h
22.95
Sale $3^5
12.50
At Least 1 0 % Discount on Any Hem In Our Complete
16.95
Building Supply Stock
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7.95
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qts. 1.00
One Third OH on All Reyereware
of Gardening Tools and
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Sale $ 3 . 3 6
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Quivers priced from 1 2 5 to $19.95
S & H Green Stamps
Choice of Gas or Diesel for less than $200 Difference
Reg- $4.4S Sheet
Arrows priced from .29 to $1.20
I/I6-I/9 in high
speed Drill set
$16.50
Hack Saws
.75
Flashlights
.98
(Complete with
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4x8x3 ;4
Bows priced from $10.95 to $65.00
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2-3 Plow Oliver Model 500 Tractor, Low Cost
Gasoline and Diesel, with Differential Lock and
All-Purpose Hydraulics and Life PT0.
Sale $3 # 35
Fir Plywood Specials
40% Of f On Archery Equipment
Fully Equipped Diesel for $2900!
Reg. $4.46 Ga.
Pure Bristle Paint Brushes 3 3 1 / 3 % Discount
CRAZY DAY PRICES
Bernzamatic Stoves
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Picnic and Camping Supplies
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310
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Jewelers
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4
Ignition Wrench
Set
.75
l/Ub Tire Tape .39
1 foot Level
.39
10 hack saw
.39
Blades
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