Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Syracuse Herald Journal in Syracuse, New York

We have 11,141,790 pages in New York

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1955

Page

3

Dispersal of Housing Backed by Ciciarelli

S J Ciciarelli voiced support for dispersing the public housing project in Syracuse across the West End and scattered city sections. The move follows endorsements from the Syracuse Federation of Labor and the Public Housing Foundation letter urging dispersed locations to avoid concentrating 200 units in Velasko Road Rowland Street. The plan aims to move families from downtown toward healthier outlying areas.

S. J. Ciciarelli West End Ciciarelli Syracuse AFL Republican Club Onondaga County Bishop Faery Foundation 15Th Ward Richard F. Torrey Mead Francis J. Savage 11Th Ward West Side Improvement Association Velaska Rd Rowland St Torrey Savage Velasko Rd Syracuse Federation of Labor Nicholas Ferrante Ferrante Charles E. Cooney Jr Young Republicans Bishop Foery Foundation Charles A. Walker Foundation

Subpoenas Loom for Petitioners in Forgery Probe

District Attorney Arthur Wilson said subpoenas will be served on 22 people linked to Democratic petitions. Handwriting expert Louis Waters questioned signatures as potentially forged and four cases of forgery were noted. Subscribing witnesses will be questioned. four suspects face possible misdemeanor or felony charges.

Walter F. McGuinness Arthur Wilson Louis A. Waters Election Board Wilson A Waters John Klotz Election Bureau Paul C. DeBernardis DeBernardis Michael H. Prendergast Hogan

Couple to face forgery charge over bogus DeWitt checks

A Henry Street couple, Raymond DeFasse, 28, and his wife Marlene, were arrested in their apartment on Henry Street by sheriff detectives for allegedly obtaining more than 500 dollars with counterfeit checks from DeWitt Shopping Center stores. They allegedly forged Bruno Campise's name on nine checks since late July and used one to buy a car and battery. A clerk tipped investigators after noticing the couple drove a car with no grille.

Henry St DeWitt Raymond DeFasse Marlene James Roche Bruno Luczyski Sheriff’s Department Syracuse Bruno Campise N. Beech St DeFesse Campise de Witt Henry St. Luczyski

Army Awards Bronze Star Ten Years Late to Pearl Harbor Veteran

Edward Morse, a former staff sergeant and radio man from 1103 Almond St, received the Bronze Star a decade after discharge. He served from 1940, fought in the Pacific including Guadalcanal, and was tied to Pearl Harbor on Dec 7. The Army later corrected records, revealing he had not previously been honored with the Bronze Star. Morse now works as a waiter at the Hotel Syracuse Rainbow Lounge.

U.S. Army Edward Morse Almond St Morse Pearl Harbor Pacific Theater New Caledonia Guadacanal Stevens United States of America Gueadacanal Hotel Syracuse Rainbow

Car Leaves Road Injuring Driver Near Saranac Lake

Edward Freeman Morrison 25 of Buffalo was injured in a one car crash six miles west of Saranac Lake on the Tupper Saranac Road. Fog blamed for the crash as the car went off the road and rolled over after snapping several guard posts. A passing motorist, George Swint of Albany, took Morrison to Sunmount VA hospital for treatment of shoulder injuries. His condition is not serious.

Tupper Lake Edward Freeman Morrison Buffain Saranac Lake Tupper-Saranac Rd State Bridge George Swint Albany Morris U. S. Veterang Administration Sunmount

Firemen to Start Fund Drive in Potsdam

Potsdam Fire Department launches a two day fundraising drive to pay for equipment bought in the past year. Firemen will visit homes Tuesday and Wednesday evenings leaving donation cards. later parts of the village will be covered.

Potsdam Ruera

Youth Injured in Fall From Bike

Seven year old David Shawler of Bainbridge is in serious condition at Sidney hospital after being thrown from his bicycle while coasting down Freiot Ave. He sustained a brain concussion. Companions James Foster and David Andrews were with him. Police Chief William Payne reported the incident.

Bainbridge David Shawler Floyd Shawler Sidney Hospital Wilam Payne Shawler James Foster David Andrews Freiot Ave

Chester A Stebbins Funeral Today

Ches ter A Stebbins 73 a retired dairy farmer died Thursday in Noble hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 30 pm today from the Lawrence funeral home with burial at Crary Mills. He is survived by his wife three sons and one sister.

Canton Chester A. Stebbins Noble Hospital Lawrence Funeral Home Crary Mills

Made in 82 788 Key Combinations from One Blank

A single key blank can yield 82 788 possible key combinations making the claim of vast versatility for this edern doo accessory.

Lizards with Snakes Confusion Noted by Observers

Some lizards are hard to distinguish from snakes in certain habitats, causing misidentifications among hikers and researchers. Experts advise careful observation of scale patterns and bodily movements to tell them apart.

Estate of William H. Chilson Settled in Oswego Court

Oswego County Surrogate's Court records a decree of settlement and distribution for the estate of William H. Chilson of Hannibal. W. H. Chilson Estate Settler C. Willsie, administrator, reports receipts of 14786.39 with expenses 1366.66 and remainder distributed among relatives.

Oswego Ward C. Willsie William H. Chilson Hannibal Oswego County

Births in Oswego Hospital Reported

Oswego births list sons to Donald Kenyon 66 W Mohawk St and John Collins 4 W Albany St. Daughters born to Lawrence Cuyler R D 6 Oswego, George Sachel Mexico and Clair Bristol 121 E Oneida St.

Oswego Oswego Hospital Donald Kenyon Mohawk St John Collins Albany St Lawrence Cuyler R. D George Sachel Mexico Clair Bristol E. Oneida St

Youth Killed in Carthage Auto Wreck

A late model convertible carrying four Carthage youths left Carthage Fargo Road on a curve. Dennis Eugene Beckman, 18, died at 4:45 a.m. at Carthay Hospital from a skull fracture and internal injuries. Richard Van Arnam, 19, suffered severe head injuries. Gary Howard, 18, and Joseph Interoia, 18, both from Carthage, had head and leg wounds. An inquest was ordered by District Attorney Angus G. Saunders for early next week.

Herald-Journal Wire Watertown Carthage Carthage-Fargo Dennis Eugene Beckman Carthay Hospital Beckman Richard van Arnam Gary Howard Joseph James Interoia Angus G. Saunders

County's First Road Death of 755

A 21 year old McLean fireman Don Totman was killed when he fell under a backing fire truck during a drill two miles northwest of McLean on Peruyille McLean Rd near Route 39. Deputy investigation reported accidental death and coroner Blatchley issued verdict. Funeral arrangements pending.

Cortland McLean Don Totman Maude Totman Peruyille Totman McLean Fire Company Cortland County Robert Wells Max Seamon Stephen W. Blatchley Groton Tompkins County

Vaadi Homecoming Mystery as Airman Near Return

Capt Eugene Vaadi, released airman, is expected home this afternoon but his landing location and plane are not disclosed by Travis Air Force Base California. He spoke by phone from WSYR with his parents at 1 45 p m saying he will arrive today and that Hawaii was a good experience.

Vaadi John Vaadi Eugene Vaadi Clayton Travis Air Forcs Base Travis Air Force Base California Griffis Air Force Base Rome Vandi John Vandi WSYR Capt. Vandi Joel Mareiniss Capt Lafargeville Marciniss

Hospital Head's Condition Better After Stroke

Earl R. Hall 61, superintendent of Onondaga Hospital, improved today after a stroke yesterday afternoon. Hall had led the public institution for 16 years and suffered the attack while watching a golf match at Bellevue Country Club. He was taken to the hospital by Eastern Ambulance.

Earl R. Hall Onondaga Hospital Hall Bellevue Country Club Eastern Ambulance

Declinations Create Two Ward Vacancy Openings

James P. Conahan and William McCann declined nomination in Ithaca to Fifth Ward posts causing two vacancies. Ward vacancy committees or write in designations at the September 13 primaries are expected to fill the seats.

Ithaca James P. Conahan William McCann Commissioners of Election Conahan McCann

Oswego Speedway Card Promises Thrilling Night of Racing

Oswego spectators expect a top field tonight as Dick Jerrett of Mexico leads Nolan Swift of Eastwood and Dutch Hoag of Penn Yann with Doug Kanar of Syracuse. Swift, Hoag, and Kanar vow to challenge Jerrett while Oswego drivers prepare new motors for the New York State Fair Race. Next Saturday marks the track’s fifth anniversary with fireworks and extra attractions.

Oswego Oswego Speedway Dick Jerrett Mexico Nolan’ Swift Eastwood Jarrett Swift Dutch Hoag Penn Yann Doug Kanar Syracuse Nolan Swift Oswego Club

Abacus Principle Traced Back Over Two Thousand Years

The abacus principle has been recognized for more than 2,003 years, tracing its origins to ancient mathematics. The enduring method aided early calculations and laid groundwork for computational tools across civilizations.

Woman Emily Laxton Found In Owasco Outlet

The 87 year old Auburn resident was discovered in about four feet of water near her home after a note to her husband indicated she planned self harm. Police reported the death to be suicide. Surviving family includes her husband, five children, a sister and brother in England, and numerous grandchildren.

Auburn Emily Laxton Alfred Laxton Miller St Owasco John Warobick Earl Clair B. Stanton St. John’s Church Roland B Arthur Laxton William Laxton Cortland John Egan Staten Island Louise Storey England Arthur Richardson

Two Syracusans Hurt in Mishaps

Two Syracuse residents were treated for injuries from accidents yesterday. Frank M Mandarino, 6334 Burnet Ave, was struck by a falling metal bracket at Albert Construction Co and Bridge St, taken to Syracuse Memorial Hospital, treated, and discharged. Mrs Claire Gladziszewski of 304 N Geddes St fell at home and injured her right ankle, treated at St Joseph's Hospital.

Albert Construction Erle Blvd Bridge St Frank M Mandarino Burnet Ave Syracuse Memorial Hospital Mandarino Claire Gladziszewski N. Geddes St St. Joseph's Hospital David McEntie

Worker walks 25 feet underwater to shore after river fall

In Little Rock Arkansas an unathletic laborer Lormie Walker 51 fell from a dredge boat into the Arkansas River after a loose cable knocked him in. He sank 18 feet and, somehow, walked 25 feet to the bank in about two minutes. He was winded but not harmed and returned to work.

Little Rock Ark Arkansas River Lormie Walker Scott Wilson Wilson Walker

Ambulance Driver’s Missing Medical Bag Recovered

A medical bag valued at 65 dollars, belonging to Cornell LaPresse, was reported missing from his car on Vil lage Dr. The bag was found and returned to Eastern Ambulance where LaPresse works as a driver.

Cornell LaPresse Eastern Ambulance LaPresse

Five Injured in Area Auto Mishaps

Five youths were hurt when their car skidded on wet Robineau Road and struck a tree at 108 Robineau. The driver faced charges of dangerous driving. Passengers were taken to Onondaga General Hospital. Police noted other crashes injuring a Raynor Avenue woman and a Grand Avenue boy.

Robineau Rd Raynor Ave State Fair Blvd Grand Ave Onondaga General Hospital James C. Schopfer Sedgwick Driver George Knapp W. Borden Ave Robert Lutz Ballantyne Dr Utica John Buckley Provetor Blvd Charles Driscoll Kemper St. Utica Corine Forgar E. Raynor Ave Frederick D,le& We Ronald P. Miller Daniel Allard Barnwell

Scotch Fete Postponed at Griffin Field Liverpool

The 16th annual Scottish games at Griffin Field in Liverpool were postponed due to Hurricane Connie. Clan Chief George McVicker and Games Chairman Joseph Walker announced the cancellation, rescheduling for tomorrow with first event at 11 am if weather improves, otherwise to be held at the W Jefferson St armory. Ten bands and 50 dancers from Canadian Royal Air Force units and locals arrived in Syracuse for tomorrow's events.

Griffin Field Liverpool George McVicker Joseph Walkery Connie Walker W. Jefferson St. Armory Syracuse Royal Air Force Dominion

Oswego Women to Serve Lunches for Softball Tournament

Members of the Women of Oswego Chaper Oswego Oswego chaps will serve lunches this evening and tomorrow evening for softball tournament players guests and friends.

Osweco Women of Manose Oswego

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Foundation Theresa Stress Redfield PL Crouse-Irving Hospital Automobile Club of Syracuse Harry I. LaVier AAA Army Chester A.stebbins W. H. Chillson Stanley J. Major Solvay Employes James Bs. Costigan Albert Gimini Arnold Fried J. E. Kulak Benjamin Zoanetti North Salina Rie Goss Berkshire Netherland Arr
Search Courier

Search the Syracuse Herald Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Syracuse Herald Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication