Rigas, James

• Name	Rigas, James  [1]
  Gender	Male
  achievement	1975	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA   [2]
  	COUDERSPORT ROTARY CLUB James Rigas and Mark Robbins, both Citizens of Tomorrow, reported to the Rotary Club Monday on the district conference they attended recently at State College.
  	20240502GHLn- 4 Seniors Receive DAR Citizenship Award; James Rigas, Mark Robbins Citizens of Tomorrow Rotary Club The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania • Wed, May 21, 1975 p5 CLIPPED BY wetzupdoc • Apr 29, 2024 • COUDERSPORT ROTARY CLUB James Rigas and Mark Robbins, both Citizens of Tomorrow, reported to the Rotary Club Monday on the district conference they attended recently at State College. Also reporting on the conference were Larry Hall, who announced that Bob Lauver is the new district governor, and that Dan Fleming is the district governor designate for 1976-77, and James Plotts, who outlined highlights of the meeting. Others attending the conference, besides those mentioned were Mr. and Mrs. William Geigle, Milton Braun, Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Plotts. There will be no meeting Monday due to the holiday.
  activity	21 May 1975	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA   [2]
  	COUDERSPORT ROTARY CLUB James Rigas and Mark Robbins, both Citizens of Tomorrow, reported to the Rotary Club Monday on the district conference they attended recently at State College. Also reporting on the conference were Larry Hall, who announced that Bob Lauver is the new district governor, and that Dan Fleming is the district governor designate for 1976-77, and James Plotts, who outlined highlights of the meeting. Others attending the conference, besides those mentioned were Mr. and Mrs. William Geigle, Milton Braun, Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Plotts. There will be no meeting Monday due to the holiday.
  	20240502GHLn- 4 Seniors Receive DAR Citizenship Award; James Rigas, Mark Robbins Citizens of Tomorrow Rotary Club The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania • Wed, May 21, 1975 p5 CLIPPED BY wetzupdoc • Apr 29, 2024 • COUDERSPORT ROTARY CLUB James Rigas and Mark Robbins, both Citizens of Tomorrow, reported to the Rotary Club Monday on the district conference they attended recently at State College. Also reporting on the conference were Larry Hall, who announced that Bob Lauver is the new district governor, and that Dan Fleming is the district governor designate for 1976-77, and James Plotts, who outlined highlights of the meeting. Others attending the conference, besides those mentioned were Mr. and Mrs. William Geigle, Milton Braun, Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Plotts. There will be no meeting Monday due to the holiday.
  Residence	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
  		Coudy ice skating PMCh DrJacobshome FB240301BKWms 20240303GHLn- Brenda Kenealy Williams March 1 2024 · Coudersport courthouse square 1962 flooded by the fire department for ice skating. Former Dr. Jacobs home, far left, next to Park Methodist Church. This was posted by Jane Heimel Metzger awhile ago and I think Paul Lynn Gardner posted as well. Shows Jacob home on left.
  Person ID	I96537	WETZEL-SPRING

  
  

  Father	Rigas, John James,   b. 14 Nov 1924, Wellsville, Allegany, New York, USA d. 30 Sep 2021, UPMC Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 96 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Nielsen, Doris May,   b. 25 Feb 1927, Penn Yan, Yates, New York, USA d. 10 Dec 2014, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 87 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Marriage	1 Feb 1953	Wellsville, Allegany, New York, USA   [3, 4]
  	20240303GHLn- Miss Doris Nielsen marries John Rigas, Theatre Owner at St John's Episcopal Church in Wellsville The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania • Thu, Feb 5, 1953 p1 CLIPPED BY wetzupdoc • 56 seconds ago • THURSDAY, FEB. 5, 1953 Miss Doris Nielsen Becomes Bride Of Theatre Owner John Rigas Is Wed To Teacher in Double Ring Ceremony At St. John's Episcopal Church In Wellsville. Easter lilies and white snapdragons formed a floral background for the candlelight, double-ring cere mony which united in marriage Miss Doris May Nielsen and John Rigas, local theatre owner, at 7:30 o clock Sunday evening in St. John's Episcopal Church, Wellsville. Father George S. Joanethis of Jamestown and Father George Gallas of Rochester officiated at the Greek Orthodox Service. Traditional wedding music was played by organist Gilbert Parker. Miss Janis Hughes of Batavia rendered "I Love Thee" by Grieg. The bride Is the daughter of Mrs. Charlotte Nielsen of Penn Yan. Mr. Rigas is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Rigas, of Wellsville. Escorted by Clayton E. Rose of Albany, the bride wore a gown of white satin fashioned with a drap ed effect at the waist-line and bustle terminating in a satin train. Her fingertip veil of white illusion and Chantilly lace was caught to a Juliette cap of white satin trimmed pwith Chantilly lace and seed pearls. She carried a white prayer book covered with white orchids and ivy streamers. Miss Jean Nielsen, Carthage, attended her sister as maid of honor. Her red Velveteen gown was designed with taut bodice cap of ivy completed her ensemble. She carried a bouquet of Easter lilies and ivy. The Misses Catherine Grant of East Rochester, and Mary Rigas, sister of the groom, were bridesmaids. Their ensembles were fashioned similarly to that of the honor attendent and they carried bouquets of Easter lilies and ivy. James Lucas of New York was best man. Ushers were Constatine Rigas brother of the groom. Burton Daily and James Raptis, all of Wellsville. For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Nielsen selected a navy frock and wore white gardenias. Mrs. Rigas was attired in a dress of maroon velveteen. She also, wore a corsage of white gardenias. A reception in tne fasseto notei followed the wedding ceremony. Among the 180 guests who attended were friends from Coudersport, New York, Rochester, Troy, Albany, Batavia, Penn Yan, Levittown and Bradford. The Misses Alice Filkins and Bernice Roupp were assisting hostesses. The bride's table was centered with a four-tiered wedding cake topped with frosted wedding bells. Mrs. Rigas is an alumna of Albany State Teachers' College and will continue as a member of the Wellsville Central School faculty. Mr. Rigas was graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Troy and is owner-manager of the Coudersport Theatre. The couple will reside in Coudersport.. United States Pennsylvania Coudersport The Potter Enterprise 1953 Feb 05 Page 1 Miss Doris Nielsen marries John Rigas, Theatre Owner at St John's Episcopal Church in Wellsville Miss Doris Nielsen Becomes Bride Of Theatre Owner John Rigas Is Wed To Teacher in Double Ring Ceremony At St. John's Episcopal Church In Wellsville.
  Family ID	F56466	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  achievement - COUDERSPORT ROTARY CLUB James Rigas and Mark Robbins, both Citizens of Tomorrow, reported to the Rotary Club Monday on the district conference they attended recently at State College. - 1975 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA activity - COUDERSPORT ROTARY CLUB James Rigas and Mark Robbins, both Citizens of Tomorrow, reported to the Rotary Club Monday on the district conference they attended recently at State College. Also reporting on the conference were Larry Hall, who announced that Bob Lauver is the new district governor, and that Dan Fleming is the district governor designate for 1976-77, and James Plotts, who outlined highlights of the meeting. Others attending the conference, besides those mentioned were Mr. and Mrs. William Geigle, Milton Braun, Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Plotts. There will be no meeting Monday due to the holiday. - 21 May 1975 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA Residence - - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Photos		Coudy ice skating PMCh DrJacobshome FB240301BKWms 20240303GHLn- Brenda Kenealy Williams March 1 2024 · Coudersport courthouse square 1962 flooded by the fire department for ice skating. Former Dr. Jacobs home, far left, next to Park Methodist Church. This was posted by Jane Heimel Metzger awhile ago and I think Paul Lynn Gardner posted as well. Shows Jacob home on left.
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  [S2282] Ancestry.com, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1940-1955, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2019;), Tampa Bay Times; Publication Date: 17 Oct 2021; Publication Place: St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/774114134/?article=678a949d-ab5f-4c54-87e0-065f46da6797&focus=0.79433256,0.2714555,0.99105597,0.8317208&xid=3355. Record for John J. Rigas (10) facts 20240303GHLn- https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=61843&h=1028959836&indiv=try [S292] newspaper: Potter Leader Enterprise-, Wed, May 21, 1975 p5, 4 Seniors Receive DAR Citizenship Award; James Rigas, Mark Robbins Citizens of Tomorrow Rotary Club. wetzupdoc • Apr 29, 2024 20240502GHLn-. Karen Dingman (1) fact 20240502GHLn- 20240502GHLn- 4 Seniors Receive DAR Citizenship Award; James Rigas, Mark Robbins Citizens of Tomorrow Rotary Club The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania • Wed, May 21, 1975 p5 CLIPPED BY wetzupdoc • Apr 29, 2024 • Four Seniors In County Schools Receive DAR Citizenship Award Carole Vosick of Coudersport Mollie Hoffman of Austin Kathryn Ostrosky of Galeton Cheryl N. Gill of Genesee, Northern Potter Four senior girls in Potter County Schools have been named to receive the Good Citizenship Award by Allegewi Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Each of the recipients was selected by faculty and classmates at their schools on the basis of dependability, leadership, service and patriotism. Carole Vosick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Vosick, Coudersport, is a student at Coudersport Area High School. She is a member of the school band and chorus; attended district chorus, is vice president of the National Honor Society, and is a member of the yearbook staff and Future Nurses Club. She plans to attend Alfred Tech to become a registered nurse. Mollie Ann Hoffman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benedict Hoffman, Austin, is a senior at Austin Area School and is a member of chorus and band and serves on the yearbook staff. Kathryn A. Ostrosky, daughter of Nicholas and June Ostrosky, Galeton, attends Galeton Area School. She is co-editor of the yearbook and a member of the band, chorus, and National Honor Society. She attended district chorus and IU band. She placed first in the school with her American Legion essay, and had won an NEDT award. She plans to attend Alfred Tech to major in architectural technology. Cheryl N. Gill, a senior at Northern Potter High School, is the daughter of Mrs. Leola Gill, Genesee. Through high school she studied the business course, and has been a member of the yearbook staff, secretary of the National Honor Society and vice president of the Student Council. She plans to enter the W'illiamsport Area Community College to study business accounting. COUDERSPORT ROTARY CLUB James Rigas and Mark Robbins, both Citizens of Tomorrow, reported to the Rotary Club Monday on the district conference they attended recently at State College. Also reporting on the conference were Larry Hall, who announced that Bob Lauver is the new district governor, and that Dan Fleming is the district governor designate for 1976-77, and James Plotts, who outlined highlights of the meeting. Others attending the conference, besides those mentioned were Mr. and Mrs. William Geigle, Milton Braun, Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Plotts. There will be no meeting Monday due to the holiday. Band Boosters Prepare For Annual Project Committees wre named to conduct the annual fall Birthday Calendar and listings project during a meeting May 13 of the Band Boosters of the Coudersport Area High School Falcon Band. Individuals and clubs will be contacted to list birthdays, anniversaries and meeting dates for 1976. This fund raising activity of the Band Boosters provides money to supplement the Falcon band activities and awards. The recent addition of the flag twirlers was a Booster project. During the meeting, J. Richard Wilcox, band director, outlined future needs of the band, including the purchase of new uniforms to outfit the growing musical organization. "Parents of band members, band alumni, or others interested in promoting band activities are encouraged and welcome to become members of band boosters," a spokesman said. Fall meeting dates will be announced. Library Receives Over 60 New Books As part of the Potter-Tioga Library system, the Coudersport Public Library has recently received more than 60 new non-fiction titles. These books cover many fields.. United States Pennsylvania Coudersport The Potter Enterprise 1975 May 21 Page 5 4 Seniors Receive DAR Citizenship Award; James Rigas, Mark Robbins Citizens of Tomorrow Rotary Club 20240429GHLn- Karen Jo Dingman, Galeton & Kathy Diane Merrick, Coudersport, Laurel Festival June 20-22 Wellsboro The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania • Wed, May 21, 1975 p5 CLIPPED BY wetzupdoc • 2 minutes ago • THE POTTER ENTERPRISE. COUDERSPORT. Candidates For Queen Title At 34th State Laurel Festival Karen Dingman Karen Jo Dingman, a Galeton Area High School senior, has been chosen by her classmates to represent their school as Miss Galeton in the 34th annual Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival in Wellsboro, June 20, 21 and 22. She is the daughter of Ormonde and JoAnn Dingman of Gaines. Miss Dingman served as secretary of her freshman class, vice president of her junior class, and is presently active in band, chorus, powder puff soccer, co-ed volleyball, triple trio, and is a cheerleader. Her hobbies include ceramics, art, fishing, leather tooling, and all sports. In 1974, she was the runner-up at the Flaming Foliage Festival. After graduation she plans to attend a business college. Kathy Diane Merrick, also a senior, has been selected to represent Coudersport Area High School at the Festival. She Kathy Merrick is the daughter of Mrs. Georgia Merrick, Coudersport. A member of the National Honor Society, Miss Merrick includes among her hobbies tennis, swimming, horseback riding and dancing. After graduation she plans to attend Lock Haven State College. Among the activities planned for the visiting queens are the welcoming ceremonies on Friday morning, June 20, a tour of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon in the afternoon, and the queen's preview in the evening at the Wellsboro Area Senior High School. Saturday, the queens will attend a breakfast and radio show in the morning at the Penn Wells Hotel, ride on a float during the two-hour laurel parade in the afternoon and return to the Penn Wells for a dinner banquet at 6:00 p.m. That evening the highlight of the festival, the coronation... United States Pennsylvania Coudersport The Potter Enterprise 1975 May 21 Page 5 Karen Jo Dingman, Galeton & Kathy Diane Merrick, Coudersport, Laurel Festival June 20-22 Wellsboro At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld. [S2507] Ancestry.com, Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2020;), The Potter Enterprise; Publication Date: 5/ Feb/ 1953; Publication Place: Coudersport, Pennsylvania, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/284216785/?article=ac4ff793-5a8a-4e31-9737-bf5c539a7d73&focus=0.49509108,0.12571856,0.61341554,0.62004215&xid=3398. Record for Mr. John Rigas (15) facts 20240303GHLn- 20240303GHLn- Miss Doris Nielsen marries John Rigas, Theatre Owner at St John's Episcopal Church in Wellsville The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania • Thu, Feb 5, 1953 p1 CLIPPED BY wetzupdoc • 56 seconds ago • THURSDAY, FEB. 5, 1953 Miss Doris Nielsen Becomes Bride Of Theatre Owner John Rigas Is Wed To Teacher in Double Ring Ceremony At St. John's Episcopal Church In Wellsville. Easter lilies and white snapdragons formed a floral background for the candlelight, double-ring cere mony which united in marriage Miss Doris May Nielsen and John Rigas, local theatre owner, at 7:30 o clock Sunday evening in St. John's Episcopal Church, Wellsville. Father George S. Joanethis of Jamestown and Father George Gallas of Rochester officiated at the Greek Orthodox Service. Traditional wedding music was played by organist Gilbert Parker. Miss Janis Hughes of Batavia rendered "I Love Thee" by Grieg. The bride Is the daughter of Mrs. Charlotte Nielsen of Penn Yan. Mr. Rigas is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Rigas, of Wellsville. Escorted by Clayton E. Rose of Albany, the bride wore a gown of white satin fashioned with a drap ed effect at the waist-line and bustle terminating in a satin train. Her fingertip veil of white illusion and Chantilly lace was caught to a Juliette cap of white satin trimmed pwith Chantilly lace and seed pearls. She carried a white prayer book covered with white orchids and ivy streamers. Miss Jean Nielsen, Carthage, attended her sister as maid of honor. Her red Velveteen gown was designed with taut bodice cap of ivy completed her ensemble. She carried a bouquet of Easter lilies and ivy. The Misses Catherine Grant of East Rochester, and Mary Rigas, sister of the groom, were bridesmaids. Their ensembles were fashioned similarly to that of the honor attendent and they carried bouquets of Easter lilies and ivy. James Lucas of New York was best man. Ushers were Constatine Rigas brother of the groom. Burton Daily and James Raptis, all of Wellsville. For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Nielsen selected a navy frock and wore white gardenias. Mrs. Rigas was attired in a dress of maroon velveteen. She also, wore a corsage of white gardenias. A reception in tne fasseto notei followed the wedding ceremony. Among the 180 guests who attended were friends from Coudersport, New York, Rochester, Troy, Albany, Batavia, Penn Yan, Levittown and Bradford. The Misses Alice Filkins and Bernice Roupp were assisting hostesses. The bride's table was centered with a four-tiered wedding cake topped with frosted wedding bells. Mrs. Rigas is an alumna of Albany State Teachers' College and will continue as a member of the Wellsville Central School faculty. Mr. Rigas was graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Troy and is owner-manager of the Coudersport Theatre. The couple will reside in Coudersport.. United States Pennsylvania Coudersport The Potter Enterprise 1953 Feb 05 Page 1 Miss Doris Nielsen marries John Rigas, Theatre Owner at St John's Episcopal Church in Wellsville Rigas, John marries Doris Nielsen News_PottEnt19530205p1 20240303GHLn- Miss Doris Nielsen marries John Rigas, Theatre Owner at St John's Episcopal Church in Wellsville The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania • Thu, Feb 5, 1953 p1 CLIPPED BY wetzupdoc • 56 seconds ago • THURSDAY, FEB. 5, 1953 Miss Doris Nielsen Becomes Bride Of Theatre Owner John Rigas Is Wed To Teacher in Double Ring… [S2820] Public Member Trees 2024, Nielsen/Rigas Family Tree Miriam Howe / John James Rigas (58) facts 20240303GHLn- /cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1030&h=202101392609&indiv=try. Public Member Trees 2024, Record for John James Rigas (58) facts 20240303GHLn- Nielsen/Rigas Family Tree Miriam Howe John James Rigas 1924–2021 BIRTH 14 NOV 1924 • Wellsville, Allegany, New York, USA DEATH 30 SEP 2021 • Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA /cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1030&h=202101392609&indiv=try . https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1030&h=202101392609&indiv=try. https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1030&h=202101392609&indiv=try Rigas, John & Constantine anc_sandracleveland500 20240303GHLn- sandracleveland500 originally shared this on 10 Jul 2017 Constantine James & John James Rigas Linked to John James Rigas Saved by Miriam Howe Comments N 20240303GHLn- sandracleveland500 originally shared this on 7 Jan 2015 Doris Neilson Rigas 7 Jan 2015 Linked to Doris Nielsen Saved by Rhonda Gebo Miriam Howe Comments

  
  

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