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Newspaper
Oswego Palladium Times
Location
Oswego, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1963
Page
14
Fulton Carl L Johnson reports on local updates as William J Allen handles circulation duties. The piece notes community events, small business activity, and public notices impacting residents. Readers are urged to watch for forthcoming notices and calendar dates in the next issue.
The Fulton Common Council grapples with finishing the 1964 budget including a public hearing set for December 19. Aldermen hope the budget avoids a large tax increase while funding raises for the Fire Department to meet New York State Underwriters ratings. Water and sewage disposal remain long standing issues likely to persist into 1965.
A 9 year old Fulton boy, Thomas Schnur of 115 East Broadway, was struck by a car as he crossed South Second Street near Academy Street Thursday. He suffered hip and pelvis injuries and was at Lee Memorial Hospital in good condition Friday morning. The vehicle was driven by Earl R Hill of Oswego Route 5. Patrolman John Roden investigated.
A Fulton family Christmas party and covered dish dinner will be held at 6 p m Wednesday in the dining room of the First Baptist church with the Emma Circle in charge. Each family should bring a dish to pass, rolls and its own table service. A program of carols and films will follow.
George William Gardner 96 of Fulton died Thursday in Donovan Nursing Home Oswego after a long illness He worked 30 years at Nestle as a machinist and retired 16 years ago A 75 year member of Hiram Lodge 144 FAM and member of Fulton Royal Arch Masons and Council 50 Royal and Select Masters He survived by a son three daughters eight grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren Services Monday 2 pm Foster funeral home Rev Williams officiating Burial Mt Adnah Cemetery Masonic services Sunday 7 pm Friends may call Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 pm Cornelius B McNickle 82 of Fulton died Friday after a long illness He was born in LaFargeville and lived in Fulton most of his life Retired formerly with Sealright Oswego Falls He was a Congregationalist Survived by wife two daughters two sons 17 grandchildren 13 great grandchildren a brother and five nieces Services Sunday 1:45 pm Young and Son funeral home Rev Dr Harold W McGilvray officiating Burial Mt Adnah and Grove Cemeteries next spring. Funeral home hours 7-9 pm Friday and 2-4 7-9 pm Saturday.
Mrs. Mary Richardson Fulton 90 widow of Arthur Richardson of Central Square RD 2 died Thursday evening after a long illness Born in England she lived here 52 years Attending the Methodist church she is survived by four daughters Mrs Frank Nolan RD 2 Central Square Mrs Henry Stevens Buffalo Mrs Annas DeMott Phoenix and Mrs Clyde Sutliff Syracuse a son Arthur Richardson Phoenix several grandchildren and great grandchildren a sister and two brothers in England and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 30 pm at State Street Methodist Church with Rev Harold Thomas officiating Burial will be in Upson Corners cemetery Viewing hours are 9 pm to 9 pm and Saturday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.
Fulton residents will attend the Fairgrieve School P T A Christmas program Monday at the school. The choral group directed by Miss Forest and the brass choir directed by John Bales will perform several selections. A short business meeting precedes the program with refreshments served by first and eighth grade room mothers led by Mrs. Carl Horton.
City Clerk John Walsh Sr. filed November receipts totaling 551.35 with Fulton Common Council. Items include dog licenses 2.25 searches 75 marriage licenses 8 chattel mortgage 132.50, conditional sales 64, bingo fee 61.10, explosive license 0.50, lost tags 0.50, hunting and fishing licenses 46, resident big game 68.25, resident archery 63, non-resident hunting 10.75. Disbursements also 551.35: City Chamberlain 352.85, NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets 0.20, Oswego County treasurer 0.80, Oswego County Clerk 195.50, NYS Department of Health 2.00.
In Constableville a footbridge collapse has left at least 11 people isolated for a week on one side of Fish Creek. Food and fuel run low while milk goes to waste on dairy farms. A spokesman cites a Lewis County town dispute over responsibility for a temporary road or repairs. The families, including Edward Cihockis and his wife and five children, have hired an attorney to seek action.
Flags hung at half staff across West Germany as Theodor Heuss, the country’s first postwar president, died in Stuttgart at 79 from circulatory failure. His son Dr Ernest Heuss received condolences from Germany and abroad for the statesman who helped restore Germanys civil reputation after World War II.
Fulton notices list Sandra Gillis practicing teaching in Oswego at State University College. Wallace Cook and family hosted Dennis Cook’s family in Mexico to celebrate a grandson’s birthday, Brien. Dennis and wife welcomed a son the next morning, joining Brien and Douglas. Several Fulton residents attended Marywood College senior recital in Scranton, with Miss Towse featured and guests from Pembrook and Binghamton. Mike Pollock hospitalized in Syracuse at Crouse Irving. Lena Ives hosted a Fulton card party on a Christmas eve.
The New York State Education Department says Christmas plays trees carols and Nativity scenes do not violate the Supreme Court ban on official religious observances in public schools if treated as historical exercises and taught as history. Chief counsel Charles Brind notes each observance must be judged on its merits and the department will only intervene if a formal complaint is filed after local board review.
Sgt Victor Jones of Fulton Police Department reports a local collection for the Tippit family has reached 337.50 dollars. The funds have been sent to the Texas family.
A historical note traces the highball to a railroad go ahead signal using a metal ball on a stick for engineers. Today it is a liquor mixed with water or a soda, served in a tall glass.
A 19 year old Phoenix youth was ticketed after a three car crash in front of 710 Wolf Street. Mrs. Mary J. Giambattista and her husband Joseph A. Giambattista, both injured, reported neck and back pain. David H. Evans, 19, of 527 Salt Spring Street, was cited for following too closely.
The Thalia Circle of the Congregational church held its annual meeting with a dinner at Three Rivers Inn. Twenty three members attended and elected officers for 1964: Catherine Watson president Doris DeVore vice president George Perry secretary Kenneth Margrey treasurer. Mrs Bartlett led the meeting and a Christmas reading was given. The circle recesses until February with hostess Barnard Sockman.
A New York group says a 60 day investigation would assess the impact of closing ROAMA and the Schenectady Army depot and the cost to recreate the same number of jobs elsewhere. Deactivation would cut 3,400 civilian jobs at Griffiss Air Base and 1,633 civilian posts at Schenectady with most workers offered transfers.
Hannibal women beat their rivals in bowling with top scores by P Laurent 496 S Allen 483 M Bush 480 and others. Team results show Hannibal Hotel 3 Scotts 1. Kents 4 New Girls 0. Truax Hovey 4. Friendly Tavern 0. Black Creek Kennels 4. Malones 0.
Advice on selecting stuffed toys for children with allergies emphasizes avoiding certain fillers and ensuring materials are latex foam free or appropriate hypoallergenic alternatives.
Phoenix notes report the Past Masons of Phoenix Chapter Order of Eastern Star electing officers Rosine Hall president Dorothy Case vice president Margaret Parrish secretary and treasurer Norman Dix chairman of the cheer committee The gathering included gift exchange and refreshments Evalyn Wood Court Amaranth to hold its annual meeting Dec 17 at the Masonic temple with officer elections and a Christmas party Social hour committee is Hollis Iselin Donald Eddy Wayne Wright and Charles Isham In Buffalo Diane Crowley of Phoenix served as stage manager for the winter arts festival production of The Enchanted by Jean Geraudoux and danced in Undertow Zella Hopkins Caple choreographed the dance Mrs Caple is sister of W F Hopkins of Phoenix Two Troop 20 Scouts Bruce Steltzer and Michael Alsever earned Star Rank at a church review Plans for a Troop 20 Christmas party Dec 16 and a winter camping trip were noted The Horning Fournier American Legion Post 418 auxiliary met at Mrs William Clark home with holiday decor Gifts followed a covered dish supper A birthday cake and coffee honored Mrs Clark and Mrs Virginia Boardman The auxiliary will meet at Mrs Boardman’s home in January.
In Fulton the Friendly Girls League standings show Triangle Dairy leading 3 1 West Side Inn 3, Electric Housewares 2, Don Dunham Signs 2, Mattys Grill 3, Rae’s Beauty Shoppe 1, Bellinger’s Auto Service 3. High bowlers listed: Rauch 557 Ballard 533 Mc Ewen 490 Miller 459 Cozart 449 Russell 444 Crabtree 444 Hogan 441 Lamb 436 Rinaldo 435 Bellinger 435 Tetra 430 LaBarge 428 Dunham 425 Mandel 405.
Planning commission report released with help from Watertown firm. It shows Pulaski’s population rising from 1950 to 1960 by about 11 percent, linking growth to Syracuse area employment and the highway. Projections place village population at 2731 by 1970 and 3256 by 1980.
Phoenix Lions Club board met at secretary Ed ward Berdick’s home and voted to send a check to the Christmas basket fund for needy families. All Lions urged to help distribute baskets Sunday Dec 22 at noon at the Sweet Memorial building. Regular meeting Dec 19 and upcoming church and social events noted including a Christmas program and youth fellowship cancellations.
The General Court of Massachusetts denounced Christmas and passed a 1659 law making its observance a penal offense. The action reflects early colonial restrictions on holiday practices and religious celebration within New England.
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