Robert Gerardi (1928-2017) Warren High School class of 1946

Source:  Warren Times Observer

1948 Dragon yearbook

Ed's high-school activities:

A Capella Choir (2, 3); Boys' A.A. (2, 3, 4); Carnival (2, 4); Football (2, 3, 4); German Club (2); Student Council (4); Track (3, 4)

1967 Warren City Directory

• Gerardi Frank (Ruth J) formn Union Natl (Jamestown NY) h7 Hill

1983 Warren City Directory

• Gerardi Frank retd h7 Hill St

The popularity of Robert is graphed here.  Let's take a look at step-granddaughter Amelia.

Source:  Social Security Administration

Amelia was on a downward trend from 1900 through the 1960s, her low point occurring at #489 in 1968.  She now finds herself as popular as she's ever been.

Other class of 1946 graduates:
Edwin Streich.  (9/3/2017)
Mary Larsen Pierce Foley.  (4/24/2017)
Ruth Figliuzzi.  (11/5/2016)
Donna Mack Schuler.  (3/19/2016)
Carol Jean Niver Hampson.  (10/22/2015)
Frank Marlett.  (9/13/2015)
John Giltinan.  (7/76/2015)
Lela Nichols Akeley.  (6/24/2015)
Ella Atwell Blum.  (12/24/2014)
Betty Carlson Johnson.  (10/26/2014)
H. Kent Peterson.  (10/1/2014)
Kenneth Lundahl.  (9/21/2014)
Carl Leave.  (12/26/2013)

North Korea preemptive strike: A plurality of Republicans are ready to ride the bomb like a cowboy

Almost half of Republicans want war with North Korea, a new poll says. Is it the Trump Effect?  (Washington Post, 10/15/2017)

Unfortunately, a significant minority of Democrats and independents are also willing to take this ride.

Source:  Quinnipiac

Related findings:
Who do you trust to handle North Korea situation?  (all respondents)

• Trump:  40% yes, 57% no
• Top national security and government officials?  65% yes, 28% no

Dear Jeff Sessions, Wedding cakes, photography, floral arrangements are strictly business

Reported in Jeff Sessions Says Christian Cake Bakers Have a 'Fundamental Right' to Discriminate Against Same-Sex Couples.  (The New Civil Rights Movement, 10/11/2017)

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Misbehaving politicians: Alabama's embarrassment of riches.  (6/14/2017)
Jeff Sessions dismisses the views of a majority of Americans on legalization of marijuana.  (4/20/2017)
As Alabama Attorney General, Jeff Sessions made no effort to remove racist langauge from state's constitution.  (3/11/2017)
Meet the 3 men who pull the strings of the U.S. government's investigation of Trump's ties to Russia.  (3/8/2017)
Jeff Sessions UPDATE. Man who snookered Wisconsin voters while sitting by fireplace needs lessons in anatomy, rectitude.  (3/6/2017)
GOP hypocrisy in action:  'No one is above the law.'  (3/4/2017)
When it comes to Russia, the mind of Jeff Sessions is a sieve.  (3/2/2017)
Why? Because our reckless, self-absorbed President-elect sez so.   (1/12/2017)
Jeff Sessions, 1st U.S. Senator to endorse Trump, is picked for Attorney General.  (11/18/2016)
Even a conservative senator from Alabama* has to push back against Trump today.  (8/9/2016)
Giving Jeff Sessions a pass, clueless Chuck Todd demonstrates his selective listening skills.  (6/12/2016)
Sounds like Jeff Sessions is a big fan of Gene Pitney (as well as Donald Trump).  (2/28/2016)
Dear Scott Walker, Admitting you consulted with Sen. Jeff Sessions on immigration is not a confidence builder.  (4/27/2015)