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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1950
Page
8
Obituary notices from Syracuse dated Aug 3 1950 discuss deaths of Elizabeth Bachar Janes Bachar Paul Bachar Jr and family ties in Skaneateles Onondaga Valley and nearby towns. Other entries include Brann Coomey Evans Ford Fredericks JERANCES Lupo Nolan Reynolds Rockefeller Spina John and Spina with service details and burial plans listed.
A memorial notice from Syracuse honors Lee R Nemett Jr born August 4 1946 and recalls the family’s sorrow. The piece lists mourners funeral directors and local businesses involved in the service with echoes of prayer and remembrance. It mentions Edith Ausburn and Erma Gordwin among others and lists funeral homes John C Tindall Fraser and John Giminski.
The funeral for William E Fredericks 38 of 230 Harriette is set for 2:30 PM tomorrow at Traugott and Lohman with burial in Assumption Cemetery. He died of a heart attack yesterday and leaves a wife Bonnie Jean a daughter his mother and eight brothers. Survivors include Mrs Caroline Mayer Fredericks and several siblings.
Death notices list local deaths in the Syracuse area including West Butler and Huron with brief biographical notes and funeral director references. The fragmented text notes likely reflect obituaries and service details typical of regional notices.
W H Evans Sr 76 former Syracuse Postoffice clerk died of a heart attack. A resident 66 years he joined June 1 1908 became regular clerk July 1 1909 and special clerk Jan 1 1921 retired Feb 1 1939. Survived by daughter Mrs Liston Randall and son William H Evans Jr. Funeral services at Newell Helm and St Vincent de Paul Church with burial in St Marys Cemetery.
Newton D. Miller 83, a farmer of Manlius R D 1, died today. Born in Oswego County in 1866, he lived in Manlius for 74 years and was among the oldest members of the Manlius Methodist Church. Services will be at home in Eagle Village Oran Tuesday at 2:30 PM by Rev. Howard Adams. Burial in Manlius Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow afternoon and evening.
Edward J Reynolds 57 of 45 Miday Buffalo native and former New York Central Railroad employee dies after long illness. Funeral in Buffalo with Rev Edward Goddwin officiating. Survivors include wife Margaret and son Everett. Burial details pending. Louise G Bianchi of Warners dies. survivors include sons Joseph and Mario and grandchildren. Services in Solvay and St Cecilia Church with mass. Harold L Bowman 45 of 135 McLennan Ave dies in Crouse Irving Hospital. Wife Alma and son Jason. funeral home to handle arrangements. Margaret R Lynch of 129 Harding St dies suddenly at home. Services at 230 AM then St John the Baptist Church. Burial at St Agnes Cemetery. Survivors include sister and brother.
Funeral services for Elmer Wentworth Syracuse fireman were conducted at 9 A.M. from the family home and at 9:30 A.M. in St James Church with a solemn high mass. A 100 firemen contingent led by Chief William J Connell y attended along with American Legion and auxiliary members. Burial followed at St Agnes Cemetery.
Thomas B Cooney, 71, of 1514 W Onondaga St, a longtime Easy Washing Machine Corp. employee, died today at University Hospital. He retired Jan 4 1950 after 31 years service and was president of the Easy Pension Club. Survivors include his wife Mary E Cooney a daughter Helen and a brother and sister. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery following services at 10 30 AM Monday.
Mrs Frances M Garrett 72 of 114 East Genesee Street Baldwinsville died Wednesday after a six week illness. Services will be at 2 30 PM tomorrow at Gates Carter funeral home Baldwinsville with Rev John Lewien officiating. Burial is Riverview Cemetery. Friends may call today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM.
Louis J. Passante age 45 of 902 Burnet Ave pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was sentenced to 30 days in Jamesville Penitentiary by Judge Truman H. Preston. He was arrested yesterday during a vice squad check on gambling at the Bartenders Club 965 N Salinia St. Police said Passante abused the vice squad with obscene language.
Mrs Rose Barnett Barnett widowed of Utica and Carthage native Moe l Silverstein, both of Watertown, renewed their acquaintance after years. He proposed during a weekend visit and she accepted. Barnett has three children, while Silverstein has three children from his first marriage and one from his second. both have had previous marriages and lost spouses. The couple wed on a Saturday night in Watertown at the Holzer home, with Rev Eugene Holzer of Degel Israel officiating.
The Naval Reserve announces an expanded program to recruit Seabees into the Navy Reserve for construction battalion duty. Comdr James F Belknap and Lt Com Edward R Crege authorize accepting Seabees as seamen to second class petty officers, with potential advancement to first class and chief petty officer ranks. Reservists will receive pay per rating for a two hour weekly drill and must complete a yearly two week training cruise. Those who meet drills and training requirements become draft exempt.
George Burke pleaded guilty in County Court before Judge Leo W Breed to a charge of firearm possession. He was ordered held for sentencing. Aug. 22 DA said Burke attempted suicide on May 19 by shooting himself in the stomach with a pistol and is hospitalized at University Hospital with his injuries.
Dr H C Gebhart of the University of Sinois health service offers heat relief tips. Eat lightly and fresh produce, limit cold drinks, add salt moderately, wear light clothing, cover shoulders, slow down, and avoid alcohol to prevent sunstroke and heat exhaustion. President Truman signs a bill making robbing federally insured savings and loan associations a federal offense.
An advertisement promotes FPASTEETH denture powder to keep upper or lower plates secure without taste odor or gooey feel. It claims non acidic formula helps prevent slipping and rocking and is available at drug stores.
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