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Newspaper
Oswego Palladium Times
Location
Oswego, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1976
Page
2
A 13 inch, 13 hour rainfall in Houston produced floods that killed seven people and damaged hundreds of paintings at the Contemporary Arts Museum. Total losses are expected to reach millions of dollars as several city areas remained submerged.
Oswego police answered a 12 25 a m fight at East First and Mohawk Streets. Lincoln Brant 18 of Medina Ohio suffered two broken ribs and was treated at Oswego Hospital. Paul Parsons about 50 a crew member aboard the Christine E said Brant started the fight and was kicked. No arrests. investigators were Patrolmen Lundy Day and Detective Nettles.
George Holland, 24, of RD 6 Minetto, was treated at Oswego Hospital for shoulder injuries and a possible arm fracture after losing control Tuesday night on County Route 25. He left the roadway, struck several mail boxes embedded in concrete as his motorcycle ran over him and halted.
The annual church bazaar at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Minetto runs Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to late, featuring barbecue, games and food. Rev. Joseph Larkin and bazaar chairwoman Charlotte Sereno promote ticket drawings totaling $500.
Early shift at page police headquarters ponders gun supply as the department reports a nine month delay since ordering new revolvers from Smith and Wesson and considers possible crime implications if criminals obtain weapons faster. Officers speculate on underworld involvement and quicker suppliers.
The city remains waterlogged after the deluge with 2000 families displaced and power largely out. Texas Medical Center runs on generators as Gov. Briscoe tours flood zones and Harris County seeks disaster designation for Sims Bayou. The art museum basement held 18 feet of water with many works damaged.
Mrs. Anna Richardson of Oswego County Family Court was elected second vice president and joins the executive committee at the New York Family Court Clerks Conference held at the Nevele Ellenville. The event, co sponsored by the Office of Court Administration, also noted a 95 percent backlog elimination and plans for future seminars. The Nine Mile Point Aquatic Advisory Committee met to review monitoring programs near the Nine Mile Point site with officials from SUNY Buffalo, Oswego County health, and Niagara Mohawk.
The International St. Lawrence River Board of Control raised outflow from 345000 to 350000 cfs on June 7 to ease Lake Ontario’s level. The board will keep 350000 cfs for the coming week to push the level down rapidly. Lake Ontario sits at 247.37 feet, about 19 inches below what would occur without channel deepening and river controls.
Loyal Simmon, business manager of Carpenters Local 747, was elected president of the Oswego County Builders and Construction Council. Other newly named officers include Charles Oswald, vice president. Robert H. Bradshaw, secretary treasurer. and Ken Thompson, recording secretary.
DPW Commissioner Edward Williamson announced that West First Street between Bridge and Ca Streets will be blacktopped on January 3 with weather permitting the project may be moved to Tuesday.
Oswego records a 90 degree high surpassing a June 15 1943 mark and 1.03 inches of rain total as a 20 minute downpour dumps eight tenths of an inch. Palladium Times weatherman William N. Gregway notes the unusual intensity of the rainfall in a brief span.
A federal bankruptcy judge ruled that minutes from the W T Grant creditors committee must be filed with the clerk and made public. The Washington Post had sought access to the minutes amid coverage of the store chain collapse. Grant, once with 1,180 stores in 40 states, filed for reorganization last October and was declared bankrupt on April 13.
Fred Peashey a longtime Oswego YMCA member and swimmer dies Friday. A memorial fund will honor his love for fellow members. The 87th Annual YMCA Dinner is set for Monday June 21 at St Johns Church Hall with cocktails, dinner, and a business meeting at 6:30. Reservations by June 18. Richard C. Mitchell Jr will preside.
Addie Menter died June 14 1976 at Oswego Hospital widow of Joseph Menter and daughter of Alexander and Sophronia LaBelle. Milton L Crosby died June 16 1976 in Oswego Hospital husband of Frances Morse. Services at Dowdle Funeral Home and local churches with burial at St Pauls and Riverside cemeteries. viewing times listed.
Funeral services for Mrs Jessica M Thompson wife of Frederick J Thompson were held at Dowdle Funeral Home and St Pauls Catholic church with a Mass of Resurrection celebrated by Rev George Hartnett Burial followed at St Peters Cemetery Bearers included John Pelkey Robert Haynes Alex Frederick Richard and Lynn Thompson Honorary Bearers listed as Daniel Pelkey Christopher Haynes Bradford Ronald Randall Thomas Gary David Timothy and Ryan Thompson
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