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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1955

Page

20

Sedative Blamed by Driver in License Revocation Fight

Syracuse man Robert C. Loucks 38 of 205 Hudson St contends sedatives rather than liquor caused his intoxication during the Homer accident on June 30 He says overdosage affected speech balance and vision and seeks to stay revocation while appealing his drunken driving conviction The court ordered show cause by Aug 8 to stay the license revocation pending appeal

Syracuse Homer Robert C. Loucks Hudson St Loucks Ithaca Curtis Hurrly Cortland Supreme Court Eugéne #. Sullivan Joseph P. Kelly Louck

Gun Chase Fugitive Sentenced In City Hall Standoff

John Gibson, 30, of Scranton, pleaded guilty to third degree assault in Police Court. Judge Truman H. Preston sentenced him to one year and fined 560 dollars, with one day to serve per unpaid dollar. Gibson, paroled 11 days earlier from Eastern State Penitentiary, slugged Patrolman James Dorsey during a pursuit at City Hall. Dorsey and detectives fired seven rounds. Gibson was captured at City Hall’s west entrance. Ernest Sylvia, 16, detained for possession of a switchblade knife, pending sentencing. he and Gibson denied knowing each other and Sylvia was linked to the Greyhound Bus Station arrest as a possible companion.

City Hall Truman HH. Preston Preston John Gibson Scranton Gibson Eastern State Penitentiary James Dorsey Dorsey Gibson Pund City Hal Ernest Sylvia Sylvia Greyhound

Vandals Strike Sorority House on Walnut Place

Police report vandals broke into the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority house at 206 Walnut Pl overnight, ripping out moldings and damaging wall paneling after breaking a rear window. They fled empty handed, leaving behind damaged fixtures and missing items including silverware valued at 100 dollars, trophies, and canned goods totaling 500 dollars. James Farnsworth, a contractor, discovered the entry at 219 Ambergate Rd. Patrolman Lawrence Barry led the investigation.

Kappa, Alpha ‘Theta Sorority Walnut PL James Farnsworth Ambergate Rd Lawrence Barry Barry

Prendergast to Visit Syracuse for Democratic Campaign

Michael H. Prendergast new state Democratic chairman accepted County Chairman Charles J. Hogan’s invitation to Syracuse this month. He proposed a date after August 6 excluding the 17th and plans a kickoff program likely August 8 or 29. This marks his first Syracuse visit since election. A separate study shows 54 percent of U.S. business executives have college backgrounds.

Michael H. Prendergast Charles J. Hogan Syracuse Hogan Prendergast Hogan

Metcalf Named Head of New GE Defense Dept

George F Metcalf is appointed general manager of General Electric Co s Special Defense Products department based in Schenectady. Formerly at GE Syracuse and Electronics Park laboratory he has held multiple GE roles including Electronics division general manager and Commercial department head. He is a Purdue educated World War II veteran and a fellow of two major engineering institutes. Born Milwaukee he resides Barrington Rd.

George F. Metcalf General Electric Co Co. W. LaPierre Metcalf Special Defense Products Department Schenectady Electronics Metcalf Park Laboratory G.E Syracuse Barrington Rd Electronics Division Engineering Services Milwaukee Purdue Signal Corps Air Corps Radar Laboratory Institute of Iradio Engineers Institute of Electrical Engineers

Dividend Declared by Baumer Candle Company

Following a morning meeting Baumer Candle Company announced a dividend of 20 cents payable August 15 to stockholders of record August 5.

Baumer Comany

Devio' Co Formed as Syracuse Partners to Distribute Werner Goods

Sidney Thurlow and James Dever of Syracuse form the Devio' Co a partnership to distribute R D Werner Co metal ladder staging and extruded aluminum products with warehousing at 1207 Milton Av C D Dunthorn of New York serves as general sales manager Thurlow has broad industrial and personnel background while Dever is a hardware representative The plant is located in Greenville Pa

Devio’ Co Sidney Thurlow James Dever Syracuse R. D. Werner Co Milton Av C. D. Dunthorn New York Greenville Thurlow Dever

Muckle Injured in Harness Training Accident at Saratoga

Frank Muckle a 60 year old harness horse driver from Albany suffered a fracture dislocation of the right ankle after being kicked by a pacer while training at Saratoga Race Course. He was hospitalized at Saratoga Hospital.

Saratoga Springs Frank Muckle Albany Saratoga Saratoga Race Iway

Pavilion Is Blessed At Lourdes Camp Blessing

The Lourdes Camp pavilion was blessed by Most Rev Walter A Foery bishop of Syracuse. Built by Dygert Construction Co it offers a shaded craft area and rainy day space. Bishop Foery urged campers to be obedient as Rev Frank J Sammons led the ceremony with Rev Robert G Sullivan and Fr Sammons assisting. Margaret Galavott oversees expanded crafts introducing ceramics for the girls season.

Lourdes Walter A. Foery Syracuse Dygert Construction Co Frank J. Sammons Bishop Foery

Sister in Oslo to receive residue of Pedersen estate

A sister in Oslo Miss Raggot Pedersen is set to receive the residue of Einar Pedersen’s estate in Liverpool. The Liverpool home and 8500 were left to Charles A. Peek who is named executor. Harriet B. Eider’s will leaves the residue to niece Anne C. Thompson with executrix role assigned. Churches in Skaneateles and Chester Center are left 200 each.

Oslo Norway Raggot Pedersen Einar Pedersen Tamarack St Liverpool Charlies R. Milford, Jr Charles A. Peek Mr. Pedersen Harriet B. Eider Skaneateles Anne C. Thompson Executrix St. James Episcopal Church Congregational Church Chester Center Mass

First Day to File Petitions for Sept Primaries

The first day to file designating petitions for the September 13 primaries opened with no petitions filed with the board of elections by noon. Major parties anticipate submitting petitions next Tuesday before the deadline.

Board of Elections

Court Orders Arthur to Pay Alimony

Supreme Court Justice Henry A Hudson orders Norman Arthur owner of Norms Bavarian Inn North Syracuse to pay his wife 100 weekly temporary alimony until the separation trial in October. He must pay 500 temporary fees and 150 in maintenance and medical bills from July 1 to 22. Custody of daughter Joan Barbara Arthur 3 goes to Mrs Arthur until trial.

Supreme Court Henry A. Hudson Norman Arthur Norm’s North Syracuse Josephine Joan Arthur Arthur Joan Barbara Arthur Hudson Oneida Lake Pennsylvania

Goldstein Gets Hobby Firm Plea

Hobbies Unlimited Inc a Central New York toy distributor filed for bankruptcy relief before Referee in Bankruptcy David Goldstein today Debts total 55000 assets 26000 at the first meeting Norman Dresner and Mrs Bell Dresner of 122 Doll Pkwy listed as president and secretary Verne Lawrence appointed trustee with Eugene H Klein assisting at morning session

Hobbies Unlimited, Inc S. Clinton St New York David Goldstein Norman Dresner Bell Dresner Verne Lawrence Eugene H. Klein

Repairing Fence Posts

Two methods to fix leaning or broken fence posts are described. One uses angle iron set beside the post with lag screws. the other uses two 2 by 4 pieces driven into the ground with holes drilled through and carriage bolts installed. Treat wood, coat metal, and seal joints to shed water. For personal replies, write to Mr. Cobb with a stamped self addressed envelope.

Cobb

Malaria Spread Tied to Mosquito Breeding in Streams

Health officials identify a mosquito species breeding in streams and ponds as the carrier of malaria. Public awareness campaigns emphasize eliminating standing water to reduce transmission risk.

Leagues Ease Spring Training Reporting Rule

The American and National Leagues dropped the restriction requiring players to report before March 1 for spring training. Players may report early if they choose. The leagues also planned joint talks to eliminate the controversial bonus rule, with discussions on minimum pay and winter baseball.

Chicago

Stocks Vary as GM Recovers After Dividend News

New York markets opened mixed with gains in radio and chemicals while motors and airlines slipped. General Motors fell late yesterday before climbing after directors approved a 1.50 dividend, up from 1.00 in earlier quarters, tempering losses in today’s session.

New York General Motors

Gurls Net Play In Second Round

Thirty two players advance to the second round of the National Girl's 15 and under Tennis Tournament at Saddle and Cycle Club in Chicago. Top seed Sally Moore of Bakersfield defeated Benny Ellis 6 0 6 0, with Tina Roch Beverly Hills and Donna Floyd Washington also dominating her matches.

Chicago Saddle and Cycle Club Sally Moore Bakersfield Calif Benny Ellis Tina Roch Beverly Hills Helen Ackerman Omaha Neb

Clyde Receives 360 Dollars For Recreation Program

The Village of Clyde was awarded 360 dollars in state aid for a 12 month recreation program. Mayor Ray Devereaux said the village will spend 720 dollars during the year to run the program which will include gymnastics.

Clyde New York State Commission Ray Devereaux

Youth Arrested Forfeits Bail In Geneva Traffic Arrests

Geneva police report Dean Bender 18 of Chittenango was arrested on Hamilton Street for speeding 49 mph. He posted 14 dollars bail at headquarters which was forfeited by his failure to appear. Over the weekend Geneva collected 379 in fines and forfeitures on traffic arrests, all on Hamilton Street.

Geneva Dean Bender Chittenango Hamiliton St Joseph i Crupi Bender Hamilton St

Rex the Hex becomes Cardinals mascot in Chicago

Chicago Cardinals unveil a new team mascot Rex the Hex a dog with one blue and one brown eye named by players. Fulton births report three Fulton families announce newborn sons yesterday at Lee Memorial Hospital with parents Donald Kanaley Joseph Somers and Leon McDougall listed at Fulton addresses.

Chicago Chicago Cardinals Cardinal Rex Fulton Sons Lee Memorial Hospital Donald Kanaley S. Fourth St Joseph Somers R.D Fulton Leon McDougall

Livestock Auctions Report From Sullivan Bros Allen Livestock

Livestock sales for Friday July 29 reported to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets show active demand for normal receipts and stronger market for calves. Cattle receipts and dairy cows plus calves pricing include dairy cows slaughter, breeding stock, and replacement cows with per hundredweight and per head figures noted for different classes.

Sullivan Bros Allen New York State Department of Agrculture BS Tbs Dy, $16.0088 VB Oo: Funder

Durocher Calls Giants Job Best in Baseball

Milwaukee report says Leo Durocher, manager of the New York Giants, calls his position the best in baseball. He praises owner Horace Stoneham, notes an unlimited expense account, and says salary level matters little amid the abuse and rumors of fights with the owner.

Durocher Giants Leo Durocher New York Giants

Knaus Named Public Relations Assistant at Mohawk Airlines

Ronald A. Knaus of Clifton New Jersey has been named public relations assistant at Mohawk Airlines. A Hamilton College graduate he was active in publishing radio and television and was on the dean's list. He will succeed Robert Sidney as assistant to the president.

Ithaca Ronald A. Knaus Clifton, N. J Mohawk Airlines Hamilton College Knauss Robert ‘I Sidney Mohawk

Zephyr Pury prep speeds toward Golf Cup race

Ray Crawford shipped his 4,000 horsepower hydraplane Zephyr Pury to Seattle to ready for the Golf Cup speedboat race after hitting about 100 miles per hour in a 20 minute test run in San Diego California.

San Diego Calif Ray Crawford Seattle Wash

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