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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1946
Page
6
Local youths Joseph Benz and Al Grant staged a playful wind display in Syracuse on a hot day, driving a yellow truck with two large fans to create a breeze for onlookers. Passersby laughed as observers donned coats the next day, linking the stunts to cooler weather.
County Judge Leo W. Breed refused to reduce Raylene Culp’s $3,000 bail to $1,000 on a grand theft in the first degree charge. Culp, 26, faces trial in November after an earlier trial ended when she became distressed. Separate items note a man fined for dumping refuse and four men fined for petit larceny after pleading guilty to stealing an outboard motor.
A Nedrow man suffered facial bruising and a deep eye laceration after being ejected from a pickup on Cherry Valley Road between Cazenovia and Lafayette. The sheriff's office said Turtelot rode with Fred Cogan. he was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital.
A garbled list of marriage license entries shows names, partial addresses, and dates. The readable items include individuals such as Seanin Sabathe and Rose A. albino with scattered street addresses and amounts, reflecting a cluster of filed licenses and associated data.
City administration will give full consideration to employee wage requests for 1947 as Mayor Costello outlines hearings for both organized and unorganized workers. Budget talks continue with Finance Commissioner Bedford and assistant Tremble, departments to present estimates for hearings with department heads. The Municipal Court budget set for Wednesday, schools budget to be reviewed with Superintendent Patton, and library funds under review for new books.
Erna E Hofmann assistant district attorney tracked and captured 19 year old Lillian Darrow who fled from Children s Court while awaiting transport to the State Penitentiary. Darrow ran from the court house through a repaved State Street and into Cedar Street where Hofmann apprehended her about 100 feet from the start of the chase.
The postponement affects Leon Stacy, 57, of Phoenix R D 1, charged with first degree murder in the Wade Green Jr. shooting. Dr. Harvey Albertson reported pellets from a 12 gauge were the cause, with Wade Green Jr. found Friday night. Wade Green Jr.'s funeral was held at 10 AM at Glenville funeral home, with Rev. Montgormery and Rev. Burley officiating.
A letter to the Veterans Administration reveals a man who signs as Jimmy in Newark seeking monthly aid. He cites marital separation and financial hardship and asks for 865 dollars each month to support schooling and writing ambitions.
The Onondaga County Board of Supervisors was petitioned by the County Employes Association for an immediate raise of 300 a year for every full time county employee. The resolution, adopted last night, calls for a speeded salary study and notes wartime bonuses failed to keep pace with living costs. An 80 cent tax rise is estimated to fund about 360 000, with welfare and nurses noted among those already on incremental increases.
The Skaneateles Summer Theater opens a five day run of Three Men on a Horse a Holm Abbott comedy about honkies. Lex Lindsay stars with June Dayton Judson Pratt David Davis Richard Taber and William Colby in the cast.
The mobile Induction team at the W. Jefferson alarminy inducts volunteers for August, with six admitted Monday and plans to induct two to three daily and conduct preinduction exams for up to 60 men. Maj. John K. Keyes leads the team, which will finish its tour Monday with drafting resuming in September as boards await quota.
THOMAS F. HIRSCH of Liverpool seeks 15000 after his son, 15, was injured by a fishing line in view of a guard near the boat harbor. He claims 5000 for rent eye injury and medical costs and 1000 for possible loss of vision. The guardian for the boy filed the claims amid a posted no fishing sign and a swinging line near the harbor.
Mrs Hoyt promoted to Municipal Recreation Commission chairman of the city recreation department. She will earn $4000 annually after appointment by a joint meeting of the Commission and Civil Service Commission. Hoyt has nine years with the department and served as acting director for a year and as assistant director previously.
The Hotel Syracuse Kiwanis Club heard Rev. Tucker Humphries describe his shift from federal investigations to ministry. He said he prefers helping people avoid trouble to prosecuting them after. Humphries now leads the Community Church in Southern Pines North Carolina. The club planned its annual outing for Sept 10 at Crumlins Country Club per secretary Milton Redoward.
Sylvan Beach Utlen pair John and Mrs Duff lose an $8,000 Chris Craft cruiser in an explosion in the Barge Canal channel between Verona and Sylvan Beach. They leaped into Oneida Lake to escape burns and saved themselves. the boat sank quickly and their dog Mickey is believed drowned.
Two motorists were fined today by Judge Truman H. Preston. William Ware, 47, of 4300 James St., paid $15 and Karl Lutz, 40, of 2718 James St., paid $20 for speeding offenses.
Robert J. Wood, engineer of the city's radio division, tells City Engineer Nelson F. Pitts that static on the new E Genesee pavement is caused by friction within the car. The issue, raised by a Syracuse businessman, is likeliest on asphalt surfaces and older vehicles with worn tires or brakes.
Syracuse University students form an eight member chapter of the Collegiate Council for the United Nations with Joseph B. Phillips as chair. After gaining 50 new members, they present Dr. Donald G. Bishop with the first charter membership certificate. Charter members include Lynn Keyser Eric H. Olson Ray M. Cox and others. An October public talk by Clark M. Eichelberg in Maxwell Hall is planned.
The district attorney unearthed a 32 year old conviction linking William Keenan a 53 year old Brooklyn man to 1942 theft of 485 dollars from the Bartenders' Club. He pleaded guilty to grand larceny second degree and to a second offense, with County Judge Leo W. Breed ordering held for sentence. Under the law he faces five to 10 years in prison or probation.
Judge Leo W. Breed ordered Thomas J. Rinia to stay away from places selling intoxicants and refrain from drinking. He suspended the sentence, placing Rinia on probation after pleading guilty to second degree assault. In Lansing, a taxi strike disrupted service as AFL Teamsters protest labor contracts for dispatchers, deeming the strike unauthorized.
The County Civil Service Commission holds hearings today and Wednesday on employee appeals related to the county reclassification plan. Director Herbert B. Myron proposed that 80 appeals may be represented by either counsel or a union representative, but not both, with sessions from 3 to 6 PM and 7 PM. Irving Gold of the State Civil Service Commission attends, and each hearing includes the involved department head.
Lindquist, manager at WSYR, will speak at the Advertising Club meeting in Hotel Syracuse this week. A demonstration of FM reception is planned. Lindquist, former WSYR program director, is known for the Army Hour during the war. The club will hold its annual outing September 10 at Skaneateles Country Club. Robert Smith chairs the outing committee.
Margaret Q Dinneen act as sole distributee petitions to appoint William T Dinneen administrator of estate of late Matthew C Quinn 61 1 secretary treasurer of Moore and Quinn Brewery who died July 33 Surrogate Charles R Milford Jr grants request estate valued over 10000 and located in New York City area
Deputy Chief Russell W. Humphry said a man is held for questioning in an $815 burglary at the Hermann Miller tailor shop on Genesee Street last Aug 9. Detective Capt. William Metzger reported the owner, who was away on vacation Aug 3, returned to find the basement vault door open and cash missing. Police theorize entry was gained with a pass key.
A North Side service roll memorial monument will be unveiled Wednesday at 8 PM in Bennet Park Syracuse. The dedication marks the first anniversary of the end of World War II and honors local veterans. The Memorial Association of Syracuse and Onondaga County erected the monument with a wreath by president Paul Steinberg.
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