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Newspaper
Palladium Times
Location
Oswego, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1960
Page
10
Two brothers separated in 1938 due to parents’ divorce meet after decades. Phillip H. McCoy, 26, and Sgt. Lowell C. Heimbach, 24, discover their shared past while stationed at Twentynine Palms. Phillip learned of Lowell from their mother, who also revealed Lowell’s real name.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians under Samuel Trapp and Nancy Metcalf announces December events including a beverage party tonight, a December 10 tree trimming, the December 17 Christmas party with orchestra and gifts from Santa, a children’s party December 18 from 9 to 4, a December 23 carol hour, and Friday December coffee for shoppers, with all members and friends invited.
Oswego will see a new business The Inn of Young Society opening at 151 West First St on Friday December 15 run by Thomas Thompson and Duane Wilson aimed at younger residents. Parents invited to visit weekly events include a Christmas party for youths and future projects planned with police invited to visit recreation center.
Havana presses accuse Washington of funding Cuban counterrevolutionaries by approving 1 million dollars to aid refugees from Fidel Castros regime. Eisenhower cites Mutual Security Act as basis. About 30,000 Cuban refugees in Florida. Castro faces Catholic hierarchy backlash over church bribery accusations.
El Paso Texas headline: Fred W. Garrick II of Miami Florida sues to be released from service claiming the Army did not honor enlistment terms. He says he joined under a high school graduate program for a three year path and did not receive the school he requested. He is near completion of duty but files suit as a matter of principle.
Chicago opened its first permanent brick school and housed initial city offices in a brick building. The early structures marked the city's move toward formal brick construction for public uses.
Sunday night at 7:30 the Congressional church choir will perform Christmas selections from The Messiah with Vera M. Clark as organist director and Ann Goldsmith as pianist. An 10:45 a.m. sermon by Rev Rees T. Williams on The Meaning of the Communion Service. The Sacrament will be administered. She chow will sing The Bread of Life with Louie Williams as soloist. Organ selections by Clark include Consolation, A Morning Star, and Hannauser March. Children’s Board meets Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. at Mrs. Frank Wells home to vote on the constitution. WSCS Oswego Center Methodist meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Clifford Pelton’s home. Ladies Aid of St. Paul’s Lutheran met Friday night in Kessler Memorial building with a Christmas party and Santa’s gifts. Upcoming art meeting led by Mrs. Liutham Horsch at Jane. Cadet Mark A. Scarlett of West Cayuga St earns high marks at Manlius School with an honor grade average for the first marking period.
Commercial printing section of Palladium Times blog is advertised with contact numbers Dial FI 3 3800 and FI 2 2801 for inquiries.
Four youths, William Corcoran and Danny Morse among them, died of suffocation in a blaze at a house where firemen said two older boys tried to reach safety but succumbed to smoke. James Morse and John Corcoran led others to safety before jumping from a window. Cub Scout Pack 24 members and family connections are noted as investigators document the scene in Oneida City Hospital and at Clarence Bitz funeral home.
The Oswego Chapter of the American Red Cross seeks clothing for Mrs Colleen Corcoran and her son William 13 and for Chomas James 45 who lived in the Corcoran home in Cleveland. Fire destroyed the home killing three of Mrs Corcoran s sons and a classmate and injuring Mr James and another relative. Those wishing to donate should contact Margaret Leonard executive secretary at Fireside 3 1568 tonight and Sunday or at the chapter office Fireside 3 0967 on Monday.
Slippery roads and near freezing air marked a devastating village fire that claimed four boys from the Corcoran family. James born 1950, John 1951, Leo Scott 1955, and Dale Morse 1955 perished. last rites conducted by Rev John Alfred at St Mary’s. Funeral plans were incomplete. Bitz funeral home handled arrangements.
Daniel HH Stiles 46 of Batavia died Friday at St. Jerome's Hospital from injuries suffered Thursday when struck by an automobile near his home. He was a father of nine children.
Anna Lucas rolled 197 187 177 for 561 to top the Women's City League scoring last night. Carmella Black added 191 in a 536 triplet and May Polczak opened 203 for 535, with other notable scores from Homer Adams, Agnes Celestian, and Frances Hageny among a crowded field. Team totals included City Appliance 2311 and Boys Town 2338 with Lucas leading Ann's Donuts at 2285 handicap 39.
Michael Weber a student at Atlantic Union College South Lancaster Mass spent the Thanksgiving holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs Martin Weber Thanksgiving day Mr and Mrs Martin Weber and family and Mr and Mrs Mads Jenser were guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Jensen and family at Pulaski Mr and Mrs Robert Curcie and family of Liverpool and Mr and Mrs John Curcie and family were Thanksgiving day guests at Mr and Mrs Ernest Fletcher and sons Mrs Norma Dunkley and sons spent Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs Dean Weller at Messengers Bay Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson and Richard spent Thanksgiving with Miss Marion Johnson in Syracuse Anthony Hajacz a freshman at Oswego State College of Education was home with his parents Mr and Mrs Anthony Hajacz for his Thanksgiving vacation Mr and Mrs James LaRobardiere Mr and Mrs Leon La Robardiere and Mrs Lillian In gram Kenyon District were Thanksgiving Day guests of Mr and Mrs William Tyrrell at New Haven Thanksgiving Day guests at Mr and Mrs Clayton Rio s were Mrs Ethel Logan Homer Post Mr and Mrs James Barry and Mr and Mrs Charles Hals ey and children all of Syracuse Karen and Braden Hals ey spent the rest of the week with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Rio
James J Byrne of the LU S Forest Service foresees the use of helicopters and dirigibles to haul logs from hard to reach mountain areas and lessen soil disturbance during logging operations.
Funeral services were held for Grover Clinton Dunsmoor at 2 pm in the main funeral home with Rev. Edwin G. Molnar officiating. Burial followed in Union Village Rural cemetery with firing squad and taps by Lavere-Harrington Post VFW. Dunsmoor died after a Wednesday collision where the car he rode in struck a New York Central freight engine at West Fifth Street and Oswego Center Roads.
The 1960 amendments reduce required work credits for retirement and survivors benefits to 12 quarters from 18 or 19. Payments can begin in October, and Oswego Social Security offers a free leaflet OASI-1960-1 outlining changes. People denied previously may recheck eligibility with their local office.
The fourth annual Catholic Youth Council of the Diocese of Syracuse draws over 400 participants from Oswego and beyond for a Sunday gathering at the Northside CYO. Delegates register at 1:45 p.m. Opening remarks by Rev. Robert F. Grewen and welcome by Rt. Rev. Msgr. W. Shields Dwyer precede multiple panels led by local clergy and parish members on youth programs, meetings, athletic activities, and spiritual development.
At the regnar meeting in the Masonic Temple last evening Helen Vic Lean and Harold Burch were elected royal patron and patron. Other officers for 1961 include Edna Seeley associate matron Edmond Vincent associate patron Geranna Allen treasurer Dorothy Schulz secretary Elion Taber conductress Betlah Shortt associate conductress. A Christmas party followed with exchange of gifts.
Palladium Times reports on a blog post about a dial file labeled Fi 3 3800 and Fi 3 3801. Details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR, but the items indicate cataloging or filing numbers and potential reference to local records. Further readable context would clarify persons or institutions involved.
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