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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1950
Page
6
The Syracuse Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting Friday at 7 PM in the Board of Education Building. Superintendent David H. Patton announced the schedule and related events including an escort tour at 1:30 PM and a social hour afterward hosted by the ladies auxiliary.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Friedman of Contord vacating ten D C to attend a first leg event. Mentions Frank group, burn, and Protes tors with Army Force chaplains. Maj. Gen. Roy invited a group to visit.
A dense OCR list records numerous marriage licenses and related notices across multiple locales. Names such as William J. Goldsworthy, Helen B. Ochsner, Martha E. Save, and Doris N. Spicer appear alongside addresses in Syracuse Fayetteville Pulaski and nearby areas with dates in August. The fragmentary text notes licenses, witnesses, and residence details with scattered street addresses and boroughs.
Mayor Corcoran and Frank Harmon unveiled automatic sewer cleaning gear costing about 7000 dollars, saying it boosts efficiency though not reducing staff. They demonstrated the machine on Markland Avenue as workers and red tags educate residents on refuse rules while two bucket machines enable faster open and clean of sewers.
DeWitt officials report a shift to higher assessments as a statewide push to raise values aims to fund a centralized school. Taxpayers in Jamesville Lyndon and DeWitt protest but acknowledge shared fiscal responsibility while the county’s equalization rate increases the township valuation and taxes. A separate note mentions technicians finding that burning king size matches can mask cooking odors.
Onondaga County and Syracuse officials will attend a public hearing Friday on the state civil defense establishment and the condition and use of two Syracuse armories. Assemblyman Ruli son announced that Assemblyman Becker will conduct the hearing at the W. Jefferson St. Armory. The lawmakers seek wage and condition reviews for armory employees and potential state legislation affecting armory staff.
The Wide Deep Officers Conference will meet Saturday at Jamesville Penitentiary. Edward Hayes announced the schedule including a 615 PM buffet supper and business session at Clark Reservation. Delegates from Erie Monroe and Onondaga counties and others are expected to attend with officials from nearby state prisons.
North Syracuse marks the 25th anniversary of incorporation with Mayor Ernest C. Talmadge delivering a talk to Rotarians at the Blarney Stone Inn. William W. Tracey will preside and welcome honorary member Elmer Wainman. three other Syracuse Rotarians received honorary memberships.
Undersecretary of the Treasury Edward H. Foley, though denying interest in elective office, is viewed by upstate leaders as a strong candidate for governor or lieutenant governor on the state Democratic ticket. Supporters cite his wartime service, rise from labor to high federal office, and broad appeal across New York’s factions.
The Board unanimously adopted an 82.867 million budget funded by taxes for the year and authorized five new county government study seats. It approved civil defense staffing, salaries, and a 4,700 air raid warning system purchase. Appointments include Brockway, Benedict, Dyer, Egie, and Gardner to the defense committee, with Snyder and Crumb reappointed to the vocational board.
Tri County Land Use Field Day will be held at Grant Goodrich Farm in Fabius on Tuesday August 15. Ag and sugar equipment dealers will demonstrate conservation practices with their gear. Events include pond construction pasture renovation woodlot management irrigation and diversion ditch construction and contour plowing. Sponsored by rural agencies from Oneida Madison and Onondaga counties.
More than 10 000 Legionnaires expected in Syracuse for the 32d American Legion state convention with registration at Hotel Onondaga. Grand 40 and 8 Society to meet in conjunction, James H Meerritt leading 800 delegates, Mayor Corcoran to welcome, Cavalcade of Drums Friday, business sessions Thursday night, parades Thursday and Saturday at Lincoln Auditorium.
Local 1277 United Steel Workers of America approved resolutions endorsing Alfred W Haight as Democratic candidate for Congress and opposing the proposed two percent sales tax. William Kies political action chairman announced the union backs the CSO stance against the levy.
A traffic court record lists multiple speeding cases, names, addresses, and fines or suspensions. Entries include speeds from 28 to 47 mph in various streets such as W Genesee and S Salina, with several second offenses and suspended penalties.
State officials organize emergency construction and repair units in Public Works Districts to keep Syracuse area highways open during atomic attack. Crews will also repair malls airports and public utilities. Harvey S Smith county civil defense director says Syracuse may hold first full air raid alert in October and seeks 2 120 000 appropriation to fund defense program. Units will assist counties cities and villages and become part of Gen Lucius Clay's civilian defense plan. Siren readiness and initial high costs noted.
The note describes raid alert procedures during practice times with simultaneous sounds and available installations. It focuses on readiness and coordinated response in an incident scenario.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians will host a card party and entertainment tomorrow in Hibernian Hall 1200 S Geildes St to aid Rev. James Sharpless of Lancaster South Carolina pastor of St Catherine's Church Fr Sharpless visiting for the fundraiser Peter Connors chairs with John Traly and John Barrett on reception duties and Philip P Larkin in charge of entertainment.
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