Earl Smith, my grandfather, worked for the Hurley Sand and Gravel company for many years later in his career - I think from about the 1950s or 60s on. He operated a dragline for them.
CLUB DREDGING HARBOR -- Work on improving harbor facilities in Port Ewen has been undertaken by the Hidden Harbor Yacht Club at the former Pennsylvania Coal Company facilities. According to a spokesman for the club, the work is expected to be completed about March 30 and will provide more space and greater depth in the harbor. Cost of the work estimated at $6,000 is being done by Joseph Schrowang of the Hurley Sand and Gravel Company. (Freeman photo by Kruh).
Silent Sentinel. Looking a little like the skeleton of some ancient dinosaur forever mired at waterhole, the conveyor of the Hurley Sand and Gravel Co. is reflected in water collected on the Hurley Flats near Lomontville.
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