Syracuse area notes and a reported hospital update
Francis Elbert, 71, a farmer near Syracuse, reportedly shot at a panther sighting but escaped capture. Myrtle Coyne, of 310 West Colvin Street, fractured her right ankle after falling from a back porch and is listed in satisfactory condition at Syracuse Memorial Hospital. Birth notices appear for a newborn daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Strever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Elbert
Mircotlus
Hilt Pontltyman
Ogy Farmer
Walmal
Bibert
Myrtle Coyne
W. Colvin St
Ker
Syracuse + Memorial Hospital
Pioneers Day Proclaimed for Syracuse Event
Mayor proclaims Pioneers Day with call for Nyra residents to dress in old fashioned attire Aug 1 to Aug 21 as part of Syracuse 1848 theme. Citizens urged to participate in citywide activities during 1848 anniversary week to showcase historic appearance and spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srante J. Contoneo
Syracuse
Lam
Syenjeuse
Sion
Trial to Decide Car Ownership
Laura L McJenry and George D Snyder, both of Syracuse State School, face cross actions over a 1200 dollar automobile. McJenry says she supplied the purchase funds. Snyder holds the car and is defendant in replevin actions. Bonds totaling 2400 dollars were approved by Municipal Court Judge William E McClusky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura L. McJenry
George D. Snyder
Syracuse
Snyder
S Snyder
Wilam £. McClusky
Iy Norial
Ous Aus
Traffic Court records and scattered addresses
Fragmentary OCR lists traffic court mentions and random names, places, and numbers. Names such as John Markavich appear with addresses like 1637 Southay. The readable items resemble docket notes and street references rather than a coherent event.
Decision Reserved In Check Case
John Czebeniak seeks summary judgment against Elmer McPhail over a $200 check Czebeniak says was worthless after his neighbor cashed it. The check, drawn on Oneida National Bank and Trust Co Utica, was received by McPhail from Amsterdam Dispatch Co Utica where he worked. it disappeared amid bankruptcy and possible bank robbery events between New York City and Utica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Czebeniak
Marcellus Sr
Elmer
yUtica
McPhail
Czebeniak
Oneida National Co
Dispatch Company
Utica
New York City
School Board Maps 1949 Budget Plans
Superintendent David K. Patton announced the Board of Education will meet Monday to consider the 1949 budget. He is conferring with deputy superintendent William R. Dixon on finance as the education department has not yet entered its 1949 expenditure estimates. Deadline for submissions was August 4. The meeting is tentatively set for 5 PM and may last the evening. Finance Commissioner George Bedford warned further reductions are likely before the budget meets expenditures, with requests expected to exceed 2.5 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David K. Patton
Board of Education
Patton
William R. Dixon
Education Department
Ie Vily
Watch and Jewelry Stolen From Two Homes
Jewelry valued at 3305 reported stolen from Charles Sales at 426 Fi Genesrest yesterday after his absence. A fur coat valued at 250 was stolen from Mrs Ruth Warner at 637 Oswego yesterday. $30 taken from the Jewish Welfare Agency at 302 Seitz blog. entry reported as gained through an unlocked door by Lt Harold Kelly and Det John Klotz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everal
Charles Sales
Genesrest
Yosterday
Dennis Flynn
Ambrose Linehan
Ruth Warner
Oswegosia
Linehan
Both Sides Win In Court Action Over Gasoline Station
In Municipal Court Judge William E. McClusky ruled the Buchanan estate and Lyle Phinney both had valid claims related to a gasoline station sale at 425 S West St. Phinney owed money for coal and a turkey while the estate was found due for a share of debts. Buchanan estate was ahead by 541496.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert S. Buchanan
Lyle Phinney
Montgomery St
Phinney
S West St
William E. McClusky
Buchanan
Chief Wise Takes Bride In Pompey Ceremony
Fire Chief James F. Wise wed Iva B. Benediet, of Fabius, in Immaculate Conception Church Pompey without prior notice to district chiefs. Wise returned from vacation to news of the secret nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Wise
Syracuse
Wise
Immaculate Conception Church
Pompey
Iva B. Benediet
Fabius
Woman Hangs Self In Washroom at Police Headquarters
Miss Beatrice Sawyer 81 was found dead around 9:35 AM after entering a patrol wagon path. She was taken to police headquarters and hung herself with clothing. Police and a doctor declared death due to self-inflicted hanging. she had been arrested for public intoxication earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Sawyer
W. Fayet Oal
Laray
al Cualon
Agios Oleh
Miss Sawyer
University
Tloapita
Bourke Laffer
Miss Olrieh
Paul Cale Iahan
James Murray
William Weber
John Henry
George Kappesser
St. Joseph's
Harry L. Gllmore
Emil Ko|cher
Joseph O'Neil
Joseph Viau
William J. McCarthy
Erie Blvd. job let for repaving two miles out from city
A contract will be let on Sept 1 for repaving Erie Blvd E two miles from the city line toward Teall Ave at an estimated cost of 433000 the State Public Works district office announced The project is part of an arterial system plan with 50 percent of right of way costs paid by the city One claim for damages was settled awarding Ruth E Irhin 810 Milton Ave 425 to Russell W Mage and counterclaim damages to Capolonga claimant in a separate accident case Judge Nathan Abelson presided and set Sept 1 for the Pulaski Williamstown highway repaving contract at an estimated 906000
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Blvd
Teallay
State Department At Public Works
Syracuse
Frank D. Capobebourne
ChejJongo
Mayden Av
Nathan Abelson
Munic
Pulaski-Williamstown
Ruth E. Irhin
Milton Ay
Russell W. Mage
Limestone
Anthony Lucio
WL Dyerel
Abelson
Capolonga
Mes. Trhin
Lucie
Mago
Willis Av
Genlosee Sl
Ten year old Bruno Sees Self on Screen at Syracuse Centennial
Bruno Salawia an 11 year old war orphan from Syracuse Sicily visits for the Centennial celebrations. He enjoys a movie and a party hosted by local youths at Byron Meltons Jr home. Gifts include an air gun skates and a toy train. He stays with the Bersani family and may be adopted or sent back to Italy after a planned return visit with sisters not seen in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lr . Heveat
Syracuse
Sivily
Byron Kellows, Jr
Woodehuck Ifill
Bruno Salawia
Sicily
Wondehusk Til
Byron F. Meltons
Brian Ramnstated
Evaluallants
Brune
Wiehe
Bruno
Eugene Branvo
Mall Aminse
W. Castle St
Aminse
Bersani’s
Amedeo Bersani
Bersani
Italy
Borsant's
Woodsjehuck Hill Rd
Midnight gunfire reported in Fairmont
Raymond Grimsley of Fairmont said he fired his revolver at midnight Wednesday to frighten off prowlers. Neighbors complained about the midnight shooting. Deputies confiscated a .22 revolver and five rounds after Grimsley failed to show a weapon license. He was ordered to report to the sheriff's office for explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Grimsley
Fairmont
Joseph Kanasola
Eugene Beebe
Grinsley
Centennial Will Have Model Airplane Meet
Centennial will host one of the largest model airplane meets in Syracuse on Saturday, Aug. 21, at Hanvark Fred. The event, the Syracuse Centene model show, will attract hundreds of enthusiasts from Syracuse and beyond. Entry blanks accepted from model dealers or by writing to Dean Burke, 329 Wes, Syracuse 7, NY. Feature exhibitions of flying by model airplanes will run from 8 AM to 5 PM with a special display by AAF pilot 8 A. M. and at 5 P.M. Winners in the contests will be awarded free plane receivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Hanvark Fred
New York State
Dean Burke
Lessey
N.Y
Bids Open Till Tuesday for Syracuse Housing Coal
Syracuse Housing Authority announces bids for 4 000 to 4 500 long tons of coal to heat the Syracuse Housing Project Pioneer Homes. Specifications available at the housing office with secretary Serfei N. Grimm seeking bids by 10 AM Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Pioneer Homes
Syracuse Housing Authority
Serfei N. Grimm
Injured Cow Found by Brewerton Man in MO Mystery
Brewerton man reports finding an injured black and white cow near 17 west of town. He plans to care for the animal until the owner is located, asking residents to call local sheriff's office if they know the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kocheie
Reweston
Callmg
Kocher
Thieves Take 16 Ornamental Urns From Kennedy Street Porch
Mrs Albert Vesper of 205 West Kennedy Street reported to police that 16 150 pound ornamental urns were stolen from her front porch during the night. Patrolman Paul Surdick investigated the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Vesper
Kennedy St
Paul Surdick
Free Tickets Reward for Courtesy in Downtown Area
Traffic polite behavior by motorists and pedestrians in downtown Syracuse will earn free Show of the Century tickets at Centerama events next week. Chief Jon A. Kinney and the Centennial Commission arranged for rewards to be given next Wednesday Thursday and Friday at Archbold Stadium with traffic patrolmen assigning corners and monitoring conduct for ticket eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse Centerama
Teyfhe
Patformer
Jon A. Kinney
Centennial Commission
Archbold Stadium
Salina
James
Thomas Read
Eric Blvd
Man Gustke
Cable Failure Knocks Out Signals at Wash Zion and Salinas
The city reports a damaged signaling cable left traffic lights dark at Wash Zion and Salinas. Service restored by Monday after crews repaired the line. Bureau of Traffic and Lighting officials noted the same cable issue has troubled the department this year and was temporally patched earlier. Crews had to tear up pavement in Hueco places to install a new cable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wash Zion
Salinasts
W. Franken Mavanaugh
Bureau of Traffic and Lighting
Jony Kavanaugh
Hueco
Meat cutter nips finger at Dygers Diner incident
In seven years of meat slicing at Dygers Diner in the 1351 S Srima sl area, operator Kogge Dyger suffered a finger nip during the regular turkey slicing routine last night marking his first slip in the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kogge Dygers
Dygers
S. Srima
Burrill Crowns Mr Syracuse Contest Winner In $4000 Jackpot
Burrill of 106 Shirley Street learned he won WSYR’s Mr Syracuse contest jackpot of $4000 after a mis cue delayed the announcement. Major Harcy C. Durston, secretary of the Onondaga Historical Association, later identified as the mystery Mr Syracuse. Details include clues tied to Durston’s life, Route 66, and Durston’s age and marital status. Burrill and his wife split a large prize package including appliances, a car radio, furniture, and travel tickets for two to Bermuda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rober Burrill
Shirley Wty
Syracuse
Major Harcy C. Durston
Onondaga Historical Association
Burrill
Elliott Gove
WSYR
Burritt
Burrili
Chicago
Durston
Manlius Miliary Academy
Jone
Major Durston
Tifleen Cubberfoot Fond
Bethroom
Trespasser Wanted For Burglary
A 31-year-old Albany man named as a suspect in a 10 year old burglary case is identified as Michael La Rosa of New York City. Police expect word from Massachusetts authorities. arrest followed a Wednesday night bust at 603 E. Walters. Flo pleaded guilty to trespassing before Judge William H. Bamerick in Police Court yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Spinele
Albany
Patrick Hanton Asl
Pillsfield
Mass
Hanlon
Michael la Rosa
New York City
Massachusetts
LaRosa
George ‘Ture
Harold
Walter Si
Flo
William EH. Bamerick
No Barber Shop? Barber Shop Quartet Revival in America
A Syracuse report details a quirky wave in the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Singing in America. Adams notes 25,000 members across the United States and overseas with an upcoming international convention in Buffalo in June. The group blends Negro spirituals and regional tunes into a distinct barber hop style taught beyond borders. The piece also highlights political outings involving the organization and a light avoidance of barber shops among members unless photographed by papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Preservation and Encouragement of
America
Elety
Cas
Oie
Adams
Manans City
E.b.s.qs.a
Hapler
Syracuse
Detroit
Buffalo
Socsety
United States
Alaska
Hayyan
Guan
Uie
Thomas E. Dewey
University of Michigan
Washington
OULAL
Glenn Taylor
Also Mentioned on This Page
T'eamwork
Muncellani
Trin
Mia Tailand
Strever
Bata T
Gaith
Ules Pool, Aue
Mapa Caren
Cind
Mo McDonald Gur
Orer
Marcellus
Mary L. Dye
Ellen Gane
Marcelus
League of Landlords List
Sotet Onondaga
Edward P. Grapski
Vic
Michael A. Egan
Paul Av
State Federation of Labor
New York
Ity
ML. Sullivan
Marcellus Witt
Quondaga County
American Veterinary Media Association
San Francisco
Esi Pee
Oman
Dorothy
Sittin Ek
Wes White
May R. Mates
Winehell
Dank
Beye
Alice Mm. Hennessy
W.eaten
Vine
le. Fulery
Janenville
Xin
Adele Anunone S Melly
Domenie Pleariin Jamenville
Ang
Meinlaix
Pranels
Baul C Nugent
Vern
Maol Nowninnyg
Dewitt
Rowe
Berth M. Lauhniennys
Gonseantiay
Durstan
Lanning
Liverpooll
Daniel R. Rothrenid
O'bonnell
Welder Eb
Leonard
Nincels J. Cronkives
Sension Tan
Michae Ay Lund
Mayne St. iMney
Zlwood St. Ellaworth
Perthelon
Dorothy NM
Union
Cadwell
Wating J Martin
Atonk Woot
Jean D. “Olrich
Jamesville Ev
Souls J. Nicoleul
Siale
Audgr Truman
Rom
Vesding
Rocwell Av
Balina
Getine
Oentyot
Gelie
Sidie
Tuhnen
Gieel
Sth
Cie i
Sieh
Winrar
Venete
Aachen Mt
Mewes
Wibupe Getelve Wiebe
Nail
Mia Phat
Maret Bao
Ruetine Peattie
Fan
Catan Mata Witter
John Markavich
Bouthay
Chief Wise
Kamera Kraft
Aly
Centene Pte Commission Oficiales
Centennial
Thinmill
Hancock Field
Vincent Rossi
Edward Swenton
Edward Melvin
Harry, Coneland
Martin Neojers Caye
Air
Brewerton
Tyan Mestroyic
Syracuse Universary
Hae Varved
Avechtishay Stepinac
Zagreb
Mme Tilo
Gove
Yeo Fat Parke
Chicago LA
Highway 66
Los Angeles
Major Durlston
L.A
Sweet Adeliners
Mulroy
Francis
E. Mulroy
Genesee St
DIAL
Cnet Sunburn
Suibnore ‘Guiety Cost, Archis Ane Rater Pub ‘Abd Pnlatty of
Wandura
Don's Sutere Tormosios Oil
OSOK
HAWK
Seymour St
Our
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!