Yonkers Tops Per Capita School Spending in 1947 Report
Washington, Feb 18 Yonkers N C outspends all cities of its size for education per person. Syracuse ranks near bottom. Yonkers $19.18 per capita, Syracuse $16.08. Syracuse school spending rose 122 percent from 1937 to 1942. In 1947 Syracuse spent 717000 total, $480 per capita. Last year total rose to 1516000 or $10.02 per capita. Schools accounted for 28 percent of city general expenses in 1917 and 24 percent in 1947. Five year era saw a 19 percent rise in permanent school improvements, from 529000 to 630000.
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United States
Department of Commerce
Syracuse
Judge Men by Their Past Wives Advice for Flappers
Fay King counsels flappers to judge men by their past wives and to seek guidance from women who wooed and left older husbands. The piece argues that husbands with prior marriages often repeat patterns, and warns that younger brides may face upheaval as men’s affections waver. It contrasts enduring marriages with flashy honeymoons and stresses loyalty to existing families.
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Fay King
Fire hall ends life while neighbors save three children
In Honesdale, Jay Garr, a 40 year old farmer, died after a kitchen explosion from a gasoline can. Neighbors rescued his three children from the burning home as Mrs. Carr carried them to the barn. The fire yesterday morning destroyed the house and left the family to cope with loss and displacement.
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Syracuse Telegram
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Timber tract valued at 400000 to be cut at Saranac Lake
Timber valued around 400000 to be cut on the estate of Edward H. Sherifie of New York near Big Teppe Lake and Lake Madeene. Foresters will supervise the harvest to ensure hardwood growth and long term benefit.
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Saranac Lake
Edward HL Sherifie
New York
Bible Class Split Over Okayed Topic
A Pilgrim Congregational Church Sunday school session on a Christian section prompted division among members. The topic was postponed for further discussion next week as Stew Williams, pastor, was in charge of the meeting.
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Bootlegger gets year for fourth offense in Albany
Albany February 18 judge Freak Cooper in federal court sentenced Benndht Pomlney of Champlain to one year and two months in Atlanta penitentiary and a $1000 fine for violation of the Volstead act fourth offense. This is the most severe punishment ever imposed upon a bootlegger in this district. The sentence serves as a warning to violators of the prohibition act.
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Smith to Outline Booze Attitude in Prohibition Talk
ALBAXY Feb 15 Governor Smith will define the Starw's share of responsibility for prohibition in an address to county school officials. The governor signals dedication to what architects will make and notes a recent inter from Falmer Casteld in charge of prohibition enforcement mentions President Coolidge's suggested action on the three Cs.
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Mountain Guide Sudden Death Shocks Thendara
Morro H. Sulock a noted mountain guide died suddenly at his home in Thendara after a long illness. He is survived by two sons Eds o ward M. Dalleck and BG. Galieck. Funeral rites will be held at 3003.
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Thesésia
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Lodi Street
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Hoa Treewriter Company
Rchmond Avenue
George Lockwood
Mary Ryan
Paul Ryan
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St Joseph's Preach Church
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Tony's Dog Bite Cured by Woman
Oswego report notes a woman treated Tony’s dog bite after a disturbance near the road. Police say the incident involved shouting, mock threats, and a confrontation that ended with the bite being addressed.
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Births Marriages and Deaths in Syracuse Area
Funeral notices for Mrs Rosina Krautworst, Thomas Murphy, William Coleman, Francis P Fahey, Miss Mattie Henry, Timothy J Ryan, Mrs Sophia Murray, Peter W Schell, Mrs Fredericka Maas and others detail survivors, services, and burial plans across Syracuse and nearby cemeteries with multiple addresses and relatives. The obituaries note professions, hometowns, and family connections.
Body of Man Found in Chenango River Near McDermid Ferry
The body of Georges J. Dueckell was recovered from the Chenango River near McDerald Ferry after more than a month. Ward Garrison of the town discovered the body as he was fishing. Reverend Joes EL provided further details as the investigation began.
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Joes EL
All Years Set For Diphtheria Eradication Plan
Dr Natintas Nicoll Jr, State Health Commissioner, announced a push toward diphtheria eradication within five years at the Milbank Memorial Fund advisory council, as officials from Syracuse and Johns Hopkins participated. The meeting highlighted school health findings, including 4.53 percent with gonter and 13.87 percent with thyroid enlargement, and stressed broader health and social impacts of disease prevention efforts.
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Matropolitan Life Insurance Company
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Zens A. Kingstory
Milbank Memorial Fund
Milbank Netera Fund
Congregation backs grant on greed in modernist critique
In York February 18 Rev Dr Percy Stockney Grant urged acceptance of the Apostles Creed at Church of the Ascension. The sermon challenged Bishop Manning's lines between clergy and laity and attacked fundamentalist limits while stressing reform. Dr Willam Guthrie avoided addressing Manning and criticized morality as a technique of lying in a sermon that cast Christ as a mad Jesus.
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Quartet Sings Tonight at Plymouth Church Concert
The Loser Imperial Russian quartet appears tonight at Plymouth Congregational Church as the third program in a concert series.
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Coroner Probes Gas Death At Burnet Avenue House
Coroner Ellis Crane investigates the death of Henry Brazail found in a bed at 607 Burnet Avenue. A gas jet left open in an adjoining room is believed to have caused asphyxia. The body was moved to the County Morgue. Benson Gray, 70, improved after being overcome by gas at 508 South West Street.
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Churches Launch Two Weeks Revival by Joined Churches
Enthusiastic opening marks a two week gospel revival joined by First Reformed and First English Lutheran Churches. Rev. Edwin Kellor preached at the opening service in the First Reformed Church with nightly prayers except Mondays and Saturdays. Tomorrow's sermon centers on "Strap a long to Pray" as Next week the First Lutheran Church hosts with Rev. Walter Leopold Heynels preaching.
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Trial of Moroccan defeat officers to open Wednesday
About 1,000 members of the Supreme Council will hear the trial of army officers held responsible for Spain's military defeat in Morocco. The proceedings, started on February 18, are to address the defeat by the RWS tribe amid ongoing clashes.
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Wowan Stouts Tory Of ER Vanishing
Mary Feleton denies missing report and says she has not left home for business within a week. Police note a man named Pav reported her disappearance Friday afternoon. Feleton questions the evidence and explains inconsistencies in accounts of height and weight.
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Veterans Hear Wilson Praised At Memorial Service
Veterans gathered with bowed heads to pay tribute to Woodrow Wilson praised as a man who fought and sacrificed his life for freedom. Charles L Raper of Syracuse University College of Business Administration delivered the principal address, reflecting a simple memorial service organized by the Syracuse Post American Legion.
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Woodrow Wilton
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