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Newspaper
Oswego Palladium Times
Location
Oswego, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1968
Page
5
Fulton Lee Memorial Hospital board announced a $6 per day rate hike to begin January 1 to cover higher costs. Ward rooms will be $30, semi private $33, private $37, with total 1969 expenses projected at about $761,925. Comstock cited bond debt and operating costs as main reasons.
The Pennellville Volunteer Firemen announce a snowmobile rally at the Pennellville Fire House on January 26 with cross country and drag racing, three dollar entry per race, one dollar spectator admission, under twelve free, cash prizes, and food on site. RSVP details with James Green or Doug Woodard RD 1 Pennellville.
Albany New York AP Frank C Moore 73 former lieutenant governor and comptroller says he will retire from state service after the next legislative session He heads the Advisory Committee for the State Office For Local Government and the State Board of Equalization and Assessment He chaired the State University Board of Trustees 1948 1965 and served as a delegate to two State Constitutional Conventions Moore resigned as lieutenant governor in 1953 to lead the Government Affairs Foundation a Rockefeller funded research group before his election as governor
Mrs Grace B Gerow 88 of Lake Street died Monday at Oneida City Hospital Born in Maine she lived in Cleveland eight years Survived by two sons Gray and Earl B Gerow four grandchildren and three great grandchildren Services at 1130 am Wednesday Traub Funeral Home Bernhards Bay Spring burial St Mary's Cemetery Cleveland Calling hours 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Tuesday
Three fires struck Oswego County Monday with minimal damage. Pennellville firefighters dealt with a flooded pot burner at John Phillips's Evergreen Trailer Park residence at 1 12 PM. Phoenix fire crews aided due to staffing. Pulaski units responded to a car fire at Routes 11 and 13 at 6 14 PM with slight transmission damage. Firefighters also tended Roy Clark’s trailer home on Mapleview at 10 56 PM due to an overheated furnace. no damage reported.
David Ben Gurion urged death for captured Arab guerillas arguing Israeli prison conditions aid saboteurs. In Lebanon an internal political crisis grew as Parliament demanded the government’s resignation amid security failures. The military faced sharp criticism after raiders destroyed 13 planes of Lebanon’s civil lines.
Saverio Spada 81 of Fulton died Monday at Lee Memorial Hospital after an automobile crash. Born in Gioia Del Colle Italy he lived most of his life in Fulton retired from American Woolen Mills and belonged to Holy Family Church. Survived by wife Grace two daughters Margaret and Mrs Thomas Carroll son Joseph Spada five grandchildren two great grandchildren a brother Frank Spada and two sisters in Italy. Services Thursday at 9 15 am at Young and Son Funeral Home and 10 am at Holy Family Church Burial in St Marys Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 7 9 pm Wednesday 2 4 and 7 9 pm.
John H. Donahue 86 of RD 3 Fulton died this morning at Lee Memorial Hospital after a several year illness. He was born in Parish and lived in the area 11 years. A Solvay Process Co retiree of 35 years and Tyrol Club member. Survived by two daughters Mrs DeWitt Peck Port Byron and Mrs Henry Tysco Solvay, two sons Louis Weedsport and Albert RD 3 Fulton, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, a brother Frederick St Petersburg Fla, and nieces. Services planned Friday at Young and Son Funeral Home with details to be announced. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Fulton Frank E. Pitts 53 of 72 Dewey Drive died this morning at Lee Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was born in Canton and lived in Fulton since 1966. A WWII Army veteran, he owned a shift at ElectroLux on Broadway and was a former standout varsity football member. He was married to Inez Pitts and survived by three daughters Jane Sexton and two Jane and Sue Pitts, a son George, his mother Bertha Pitts, three sisters, six brothers, and many nieces and nephews. Services set for 4 p.m. Friday at Young and Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Clytus Mowry. Interment Mt Adnah Cemetery in Fulton, with spring burial in Canton.
Nicholas P. Godici of 19 Denesha Place Fulton joined 8,700 freshmen admitted to Pennsylvania State University for the fall term. He was admitted to the University Park campus.
For the 24 hour period ending at 8 am the high reached 34 and the low 16 with a mean of 25. Pressure was irregularly falling at 30.06 and wind was SSE at 13. Relative humidity stood at 85 percent. Sunset was at 4 39 and sunrise tomorrow at 7 39. The record high for this date was 55 in 1875 and the low minus 16 in 1917.
Detective Chief Superintendent Thomas Butler, 57, ends a 34 year career after capturing Bruce Reynolds, ringleader of the Great Train Robbery. His pursuit spanned the globe, including Tangiers and Rio, and he will head security for a major British bank.
GAO reports 378 truckloads equal 1.2 million gallons of fuel stolen with vouchers paid without confirming delivery. Navy Bangkok office failed to verify receipts and inspectors were overwhelmed. Theft likely involved forged documents and may involve drivers, attendants, or an organized group. Pentagon says several Thai truck drivers were discharged and debarred from Air Force bases.
On New Year’s Day Fulton hosts two oath ceremonies. Justice Eugene Sullivan will administer the oaths in Fulton City Court Chambers. Donald Kinstock becomes Oswego County family court judge at 9:30 a.m. and Wallace Van C. Auser is sworn Fulton City Court judge at noon. Comstock won the family court post in November and Auser was named to replace Comstock in city court.
Fire Chief Fern Laws reports 179 alarms answered by Fulton firefighters in 1968 with a notable rise in false alarms, especially telephone alerts. The worst loss was Foster's Garden Center nearly destroyed, with extensive equipment damage. Two families fled a house fire at 353 South Second Street. Chief Laws warns real fires could suffer if crews are tied up. note Sweden has about 58 000 miles of roads.
Erb William Erb led Sunday Nite Mixed bowling with a 590 series. W Visconti and D Baldwin followed among men with 560 and 550. Leading women were M Bower 478, A Borden 477, A Lamb 477, L Hall 472. Team results include Jets 4 0 Dodo Birds, Six Sports 4 0 K P S, Alley Cats 4 0 Dirty Half Dozen, Mets 3 1 Stick Tights, Utica Club 3 1 Pin Busters, Mr and Mrs 3 1 Mavericks.
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