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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1955

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Traffic Cop and Four Others Injured in City Accidents

Five men were injured in separate auto crashes last night and today. Solvay Patrolman Peter Dadley, 45, was cut on the forehead and hurt his leg after a collision at Woods Road and Milton Avenue during a heavy rainstorm while directing traffic. He was treated and given days off. The driver, Joseph E. Bennett, said he failed to see the officer due to the rain and fogged windshield. Another victim, George Burt, 37, from Manlius, suffered head injuries and lacerations after being thrown from his out of control car at Seneca Turnpike and Watervale Road and was admitted to St. Joseph's Hospital. Deputy Aldo Mevell said Burt fell asleep at the wheel. Noel Hickok, 33, of Camden, and Daniel Case, 32, of Kirkville, were hurt in a two car crash at Kinne Street and Franklin Park Drive when John J. Sutton, 28, of Minoa, hit Hickok’s car. Sutton was cited for a stop sign violation. Donald Burdick, 38, of Hannibal, riding with Kenneth Richards, 33, Fulton, fractured his nose after their car went into a ditch at Wetzel and Morgan Roads in fog.

Solvay Peter Dadley Case St. Solves Woods Rd Milton Ave Dadey Woods Road Park Joseph E. Bennett R.D. 1 Camillus Henry Townsend George Burt R.D. 2 Manius St. Joseph's ‘Hospital E. Seneca Tapk Watervale Rd Aldo Mevell Burt Seneca Tpk Kinne St Franklin Park Dr DeWitt Noel Hickok R.D Camden Daniel Case Kirkville John J. Sutton Morgan Rds Clay Kenneth Richards Fulton Richards Alfred Antonello

Used Photographic Equipment list and gear summary

An itemized list of used photographic equipment includes Argus C3, Flash, Case, Practiflex Outfit, 4x5 Crown Graphic, TDO Stereo Projector, Sylvania Strobe Unit, and associated codes 2675 145 49 139% 4x5 Crown Graphic TDO Stereo Projector. No narrative context provided.

Democratic petitions under scrutiny in Onondaga probe

District Attorney Wilson said three subpoenaed signatures could not be located. He questioned 13 petition signers, none admitted signing, two said they authorized others. Possible misdemeanor charges and arraignments planned in Court of Special Sessions as probe continues with handwriting expert aid.

E. Fayette St Alston Wilson Court of Special Sessions Louis A. Waters

Geneva Army Guard Company 3B Prepares for Camp Drum Training

Geneva National Guard unit Company 3B with 141 men will depart next Saturday for summer field training at Camp Drum under Captain William Gavitt. It forms part of the 108th Armored Infantry Battalion commanded by Lt. Col. William F. Sheehan of Geneva. Movement will be by convoy of trucks and jeeps joining other battalion units en route.

Geneva Camp Drum Wiliam Gavitt 108Th Armored Inni William F. Sheehan

Two Narcotics Defendants Sentenced in Police Court

In Onondaga County Penitentiary terms totaling 15 months, two of four arraigned narcotics suspects were sentenced. Ruby Lee-Hinnant, 26, pleaded guilty to possessing instruments for narcotics and soliciting prostitution. six months concurrently. John C. Taylor, 27, received nine months after pleading guilty to possession of narcotics. McKinney and English had cases adjourned or delayed.

Onondaga County Ruby Lee-Hinnant State Adams St Polio P. Leo Dorsey Hinnant S. State St Alice McKinney S. Taylor St John L. English S. Townsend St Miss McKinney English

Union Springs Churches Altered

After summer work three Union Springs churches near completion. The Methodist parsonage is painted white with a modern kitchen for Rev. Paul H. Kirkpatrick and Mrs. Kirkpatrick. The Presbyterian Church received fresh paint by church volunteers. An oil furnace is being installed in the Combs manse for Rev. George R. J. Combs and Mrs. Combs. Episco pal Church floor replacement and a kitchenette for church suppers are underway. Rev. Robert Beges of Aurora serves as rector.

Auburn Union Springs Paul H. Kirkpatrick Kirkpatrick Presbyterian George R. J. Combs Combs Tec Episcopal Church Robert Beges Aurora

Scottish Kin Share in Peacock Will

The will of George S. Peacock former Syracuse police chief creates trusts for his sister Bella Peacock and brother Allen Peacock of Forfar Scotland and leaves the residue to his widow Mary Z. Peacock. He died July 9 at 81. The petition gave no estate value. A second will probated directs Carro East widow Mayme K. East of 753 James St to receive his entire estate.

George S. Peacock Syracuse Scotland Mary Z. Peacock Court St Charles R. Milford Jr Peacock Bella Peacock Allen Peacock Forfar Angus East

Scouts Selected For Jamboree

Two Finger Lakes Council explorers will join a 150 member group from Region 11 at the World Jamboree in Niagara on the Lake Ontario next week. Explorer James Kaufman and Richard Chase join about 15 000 scouts from around the world for a 10 day event.

Geneva Finger Lakes Council Niagara-on-the-lake Ontario Canada James Kaufman Newark Richard Chase New York New Jersey Puerto Rico United States

Patrolman VanPatten Resigns from Syracuse Police Station

Police Chief Harold Kelly announced the resignation of Patrolman Richard J. VanPatten of 106 Avoca St. since June 1952 he served in various posts most recently in a police cruiser car and will move residence from Syracuse to the West Coast.

Harold Kelly Richard J. VanPatten Avoca St VanPatten Syracuse

Red Cross Reschedules Aqua Carnival at Jamesville Beach

The American Red Cross postpones the ninth annual Aqua carnival from Aug 11 to tomorrow at 1 p.m. at Jamesville Beach. About 300 Red Cross swim class members will compete for ribbons and trophies awarded to top communities for points and cooperation.

Red Cross Jamesville Beach American Red Cross Onondaga County Community Chest and Council Jordan Memorial Pool Baldwinsville Anc Howlet Hill Jordan Lauretta Newgass The

City land deal hinges on commission vote and subsoil tests

The state city contract amendment faces approval hurdles as a five member quorum could block the proposal, with four votes enough under certain rules. Mayor Mead reports preliminary subsurface tests show no insurmountable conditions and pilings unlikely, though officials will fully evaluate inconclusive results after test pits reaching about 20 feet found water in four of five sections.

Sion Common Council Driscoll West End Mead

Property Condemnation Awards Approved in Onondaga County

County Judge Leo W. Breed approves two condemnation awards totaling 6486.50 to property owners in Onondaga for playground and school expansion by the Onondaga Central School District No. 1. Payments go to Knox family and Donis Featherstone, plus Carol BeOrdie and Gerson Rubenstein and Anna Rubenstein for parcels on Hudson and Smith Avenues.

Leo W. Breed Board of Education Onondaga Central School District No. 1 Hudson and Smith Aves Onondaga James Knox John S. Knox Jane Knox Donis Featherstone Carol BeOrdie

$100 Fine Imposed In Lottery Case

Otis Tillie aged 26 of 109 Ashworth Place was fined $100 by Police Court Judge P. Leo Dorsey after pleading guilty to selling lottery tickets. Moses C. Dykes, 42, of 720 E Fayette Street, arrested March 8 with Tillie, will be arraigned tomorrow. A woman’s complaint led to the arrest after she bought a ticket and was promised £214 upon winning.

Otis Tillie Ashworth PL P. Leo Dorsey Tillie Moses C. Dykes E. Fayette St

Youth Camp Operated by Geneva Youth Bureau This Week

More than 75 boys and girls enjoy the Geneva Youth Bureau camp in the Bristol area this week. The two week program is run annually by the local bureau. Samuel W. G. Hudson, son of bureau director J. Glenn Hudson, serves as camp director, succeeding Rev. Orval McBride of Groton.

Geneva Youth Bureau Bristol Samuel W. G. Hudson J. Glenn Hudson Orval McBride Groton

Dorsey Steps Aside From Chiefs Case

Syracuse Chiefs players Seth Morehead and Richard Farrell face third degree assault charges after a June 26 beating at Pierre's Restaurant. Judge P Leo Dorsey disqualified himself from the case leaving bail at 2500 each and Judge Truman Preston to resume when back.

Syracuse Chiefs Truman H. Preston P. Leo Dorsey Seth Morehead Highland Ave Richard J. Farrell YMCA Liberty Preston Nermile Hannon Post-Standard Pierre's Washington St Dorsey

Fugitive Captured Near Fulton After High-Speed Escape

Joseph Ruda 27 of Hunlock Creek Pa surrendered to Oswego County deputies and state police near Fulton ending a two day escape from a Pennsylvanian hospital for the criminally insane. He fled after a Baldwinsville crash with accomplice Burton Brandon 31 who was later captured following a 90 mph chase.

Herald-Journal Wire Fulton Joseph Ruda Hunlock’s Creek Oswego County Oswego Minetto Baldwinsville Ruda Route 48 Frank Matzke Bassetts Corners Matzke John Penkala Donald Zeliar Penkala Oswego River

Memorial Readied for New Season at War Memorial

Officials prepare Onondaga County War Memorial for a busy fall with sports conventions stage shows and 4 000 000 cubic feet of space cleaned. Highlights include the Bansillo Turner welterweight fight Sept 7 and 1956 car debuts by Chrysler DeSoto and Plymouth. Judy Garland may appear Dec 7 with multiple events through December.

Onondaga County War Memorial War Memorial William Stark Chrysler Corporation Plymouth Star Judy Garland Seateh Guard Liederkranz Club New York Bristol Laboratories Easy Washer Carrier Corporation Stark

Tuesday Eve Club Dinner at Stone House Ithaca

DRYDEN The Tuesday Eve Club will go to the Stone House on the Auburn Road out of Ithaca for dinner. Members will return to the home of Mrs. Kenneth Van Selkle to play bridge.

Dryden Stone House Auburn Rd Ithaca Kenneth van ‘Selkle

Deaths From Lung Cancer Rise in United States

Lung cancer deaths in the United States grew from 3,990 in 1930 to nearly 27,000 in 1953, reflecting a sharp postwar rise in mortality.

United States

New Insurance Building to Lift Roof and Floor Slabs

Construction to begin today on the Massachusetts Life Insurance Co. building at 635 James St. using the lift slab method, a first in the area. Floors are poured on the ground and raised by hydraulic jacks, with the roof raised first and total operation under two weeks. Massachusetts Mutual Life in France Co. will occupy the second floor with Harry D D Copeland as general agent. The first floor will house the Remington Rand Division of Sperry Rand for district headquarters.

The Massachusetts Life Insurance Co James St Philip Youtz Thomas Slick Southwest Regearch Institute San Antonio Tex Youtz Slick Ates Massachusetts Mutual Life In France Co Springfield Harry D.D. Copeland Remington-Rand Sperry Rand Corporation

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