Sturgess, Lewis W.
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Birth
Education
Lewis Sturgess was graduated from the Albany College of Pharmacy, Union University, in 1953 and licensed by the state of New York in November of that year.
Military Service
In January, 1954, Lewis W. Sturgess entered the Army Medical Service and served two years in this country and abroad.
Occupation
For a time Lewis Sturgess was employed by various drug firms in the city of Albany. On September 1, 1956, he purchased the local drug business from Robert T. Kinch.
Marriage & Children
Lewis W. Sturgess married Miss Ellen Harper of Jamestown, N. Y. in August, 1954. Mrs. Sturgess is a graduate of Pittsburgh State Teachers' College and received a B. S. degree from the School of Nursing, Union University, where she met her husband. She served as school nurse at Ravena Central school for one year. Their child is:
- Kathleen Sturgess (June 10, 1956 - )
Death
Obituary
Additional Media
Lewis W. Sturgess Observes First Anniversary In Business
Editor's Note: The following is from the Unadilla Times of Sept. 16. Lewis W. Sturgess is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sturgess of Altamont, R. D.
The Times extends best wishes to Lewis W. Sturgess who this week is observing the first anniversary of his entry into business. On September 1, 1956, he purchased the local drug business from Robert T. Kinch. During his first year as proprietor of Sturgess Pharmacy he has installed all new shelving, redecorated the store and rearranged the entire stock. The store renders a valuable service to this community in furnishing a reliable prescription service and providing a source for medicines and sundries. Mr. Sturgess has been very cooperative in providing medications in emergencies during the hours when his place of business is normally closed.
He was graduated from the Albany College of Pharmacy, Union University, in 1953 and licensed by the state of New York in November of that year. For a time he was employed by various drug firms in the city of Albany. In January, 1954, he entered the Army Medical Service and served two years in this country and abroad.
In August, 1954, he married Miss Ellen Harper of Jamestown, N. Y. Mrs. Sturgess is a graduate of P i t t s burgh State Teachers' College and received a B. S. degree from the School of Nursing, Union University, where she met her husband. She served as school nurse at Ravena Central school for one year. The Sturgess family i also consists of a daughter, Kathleen, born June 10, 1956.
Mr. Sturgess' chief hobby is flying and he spends part of his leisure time I piloting rented small planes over the countryside hereabouts.
Since coming to Unadilla, Mr. and Mrs. Sturgess have made many friends throughout the community who join with the Times in extending congratulations for a successful first year in business here.
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