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Newspaper
Oswego Palladium Times
Location
Oswego, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1968
Page
10
The forthcoming Fulton span will debut tomorrow as the new two lane bridge part of the East West Arterial. In 1966 Mayor Percy Patrick closed sidewalks to pedestrians, deeming the old bridge inadequate for modern needs.
State Senator H Douglas Barclay praised the completion of the Fulton bridge and Route 57 as key for economic development in Fulton Oswego and western Oswego County. He noted the projects are funded entirely by state money with total costs exceeding 13 million dollars.
Fulton Chamber leader Hails Broadway Bridge as catalyst for economic progress linking east and west Fulton. From reconstruction after 1967’s fire to new City Hall, hospital and school projects, the bridge spurs traffic, tourism, and industrial expansion while urging residents to unite for continued growth.
Fulton urban renewal plans a Neighborhood Development Program application for 1969. Canalview planning is complete and two year activity scope set for downtown. Demolition of Volney Mill eyed. flexible noncontiguous areas allowed. public hearings slated after HUD review. Mayor forms citizen advisory panel. Broadway Bridge reopening expected to boost traffic and trade.
Edward Venton former commander of Oswego Valley Chapter 106 Disabled American Veterans is appointed to the department membership committee Venton also serves as treasurer of the Central New York Council DAV and was recently elected to the post.
Fulton expects relief as the Oneida Street Bridge gains stability after years of debate. City repairs near 1967 Broadway Bridge closure cost nearly 30000 dollars to support heavier traffic and restripe streets for flow. Reopening of the Broadway Bridge will restore prior traffic rules and remove new limits.
New Fulton rises on the north side of the Broadway Bridge to permit pedestrians while the south half undergoes work. Opening is welcomed by residents and travelers after a 30 mile detour caused by officials who initially barred use of the Oneida Street bridge. Using existing piers sped construction and shortened the bridge closure to two years.
Chief Stewart said the upper bridge closure caused minor problems but overall traffic flow was smoother than expected. Police members faced overtime duty during construction and anticipate relief with the bridges reopening, easing workload after two years.
Dudley C Henderson 1899 on Favor Road Mexico died Saturday evening at his home. He was a retired Carrier Corp. superintendent Syracuse and WWI veteran who served in the British Royal Flying Corps. Survived by wife Virginia Murdock Henderson two stepsons a stepdaughter a sister. Services Tuesday 2 pm Gibbs Funeral Home with burial Riverside Cemetery Oswego. Friends may call 7 to 9 pm.
Daisy M. Ryan 86 of 409 Temple St Syracuse died yesterday at Crouse Irving Memorial East Unit after a long illness. Native of Little Utica she lived in Syracuse 42 years. Survived by four daughters Anna Margaret Ryan Bessie Genge Mason Brown two sons James Fulton Percy Ryan seven grandchildren five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services Wednesday 8 30 am Falardeau Funeral Home Baldwinsville and 9 am at St Marys Church Baldwinsville with solemn high Mass. Burial in St Marys Cemetery. Visitation today and 2 4 and 7 9 pm tomorrow at the funeral home.
John H Benedict 74 of 316 Wolcott Ave Phoenix died yesterday at home. A native of Phoenix he lived there most of his life before moving to Syracuse in 1959. He attended St Patrick Church and belonged to Holy Name Society Three Rivers Rod and Gun Club and Crucible Retirees Club. Burial at St Agnes Cemetery. Services Wednesday at Edward J Ryan Funeral Home and St Patrick Church. Family may visit today and tomorrow at the funeral home.
Nina M Burton 83 died Sunday at her sister Mrs Charles Dodges home 816 Emery St Fulton after a long illness Born in Palermo she lived in Fulton 15 years She was a Nazarene Church member and W C T U Surviving nieces and nephews Funeral 2 30 p m Wednesday Foster Funeral Home Fulton Rev Frank Heberle officiating Burial Palermo Cemetery Friends may call Tuesday 2 4 and 7 9 p m
Angelo Cavallaro of 405 W Third St Fulton died Sunday morning at his home. Born in Italy he lived in Fulton most of his life and worked for General Electric Co. He was a member of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church. Surviving: wife Rose two sons Isidore Ted Cavallaro and Salvatore Cavallaro all of Fulton and several grandchildren. Visitation 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Young & Son Funeral Home 322 Oneida St. Services 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home and 9 a.m. at Holy Family Church. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery.
William Maslon of Central Square—operator of a truck for H H Bean Co. of Nedrow—suffered a burned hand while trying to remove furniture from a burning load on Route 81 about 1 15 p m Saturday. A passenger threw a lit cigarette that ignited the fire. Parish volunteers could not save the cargo. Passengers were Richard Malen of Central Square and Donald Artman of Milford Conn.
Mrs. Lillian G. Deuty 72 widow of William Deuty and former 614 Bridge St resident died Sunday in Mexico after a long illness. She lived in Phoenix 32 years and belonged to Congregational Church and VFW auxiliary. Survived by four daughters, three sons, 32 grandchildren, and a brother. Funeral at Congregational Church Wednesday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Norman E. Isaman. burial Pennellville cemetery. Visitation Hop kins Funeral Home evenings and Tuesday.
Mrs. Jessie Huntley 91 former Phoenix resident died Sunday at her Pleasant Valley home. She was the widow of John Huntley whose death occurred in 1955.
Mrs Huntley born March 31 1877 in Phoenix daughter of Albert Peacock and Catherine Sitts. Survived by a daughter Mrs Ralph Woodhouse two grandsons Merrill R Woodhouse Dale L Woodhouse and sister Mrs Florence Parker. Ductus ceremony at Hopkins Funeral Home. interment Phoenix Rural cemetery. Car accident report notes Francis E Mattison 21 Oswego RD 2 failed to see signal light.
A two car collision on County Route 57 East River Road in the Town of Volney at 12:30 PM produced no injuries. Investigator Francis Cooper of the Sheriff’s Department identified 17 year old Daniel A. Flack of 139 Benson Ave Minetto as southbound and turning left into a private road.
Crete plans include road upgrades, beach resorts, harbor facilities, and a jet strip on the 3,217 square mile Mediterranean island.
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