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Local Youths Win Awards
Two local youths were among 720 youngsters who have been selected as the nation's best craftsmen in Ford Motor Company's 10th annual Industrial Arts Award and Student Craftsman's Fair competition.
They are Thomas W. Keech, 15, of RFD 1, an Allegany High School student, and Gary E. Stephens, 13, of 530 Greene Street, who attends Carver School.
Keech received a $20 honorable mention award for a single impression in the graphic arts division, and Stephens received a like award for his foot stool entry in the open division.
This nationwide program was designed to encourage useful craftsmanship and outstanding in school classes. Entries were received from 39 states, District of Columbia, Canada and Puerto Rico.
The photograph of Gary Stephens is from the 1960 Allegewi, yearbook of Allegany High School. He graduated in 1960.