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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1949

Page

3

Flynn Couple Hurt in Murray Island Fire Destroyed Home

W H Flynn and wife burned trapped as oil stove explosion sparked blaze at their Murray Island summer home on the St Lawrence River. Fire destroyed the four story structure. their daughter Jane Flynn Bowles of Syracuse incurred minor burns.

Mes. Flynn Mr . Sire Sire Fisher's Landing Thousand Island Park Sirs. Flynn Syracuse Murray Island Gilbert Leavenworth Steele Lincoln Park

Scouts Begin Final Camp Phase At Camp Woodland

About 150 Boy Scouts from Syracuse and Onondaga County head to Camp Woodland near Constantia for a one week session. An additional 15 older scouts plan an Adirondack Canoe Trip led by Stephen Hughes. William H. Wadsworth greets arrivals and Med checks, swimming tests, and canoe safety training are planned. Vernon Rathbone oversees activities and field sports.

Boy Scouts of Syracuse Onondaga County Camp Woodland Boy Scout Constantia Paul A. Keene Onondaga Council Boy Scouts of America Woodland Stephen Hughes William H. Wadsworth Bar Scout Council Kibbe Make Wadsworth Vernon Rathbone Syracuse University

Refund Ordered in House Payment Case

Judge William E McChasky of Municipal Court ruled Al ert C Fengler must refund 350 dollars down payment on a house foundation. John J Carver paid 350 for the foundation and 1390 for the house but canceled. Fengler refunded 1200 for the house, preserving an 800 loss on the lot and foundation which were placed between two lots. The court noted the partly completed house was taken by another buyer who fulfilled the contract and ordered the refund.

William E. McChasky Alert C. Fengler Martyrdale John J. Carver Hillside Carver Fengleri

Copp Shares Mexico Life At Rotary Luncheon

Charlies W. Copp spoke to the Rotary Club at a Hotel Onondaga luncheon, presenting an eyeopening Mexico report. He noted sharp contrasts of wealth and poverty amid grandeur and scenery, highlighting his extensive travel including his 61st trip to Mexico.

Copp Rotary of Life In Mexico Rotary Cinch Charlies W. Copp Onondaca Far East

Polish American Club to Launch College Fund Picnic

After nine years of planning the Polish American Club Association will hold its first annual scholarship fund picnic to start a drive sending one youth to college each year. The event gathers at the Polish Legion of American Veterans and Polish Army Veterans sites with rides refreshments dancing and church and city support.

Agencies Are Reshuffled In Truman Streamlining Plan

Six of President Truman’s reform moves took effect reallocating agencies among federal departments. The U S Employment Service and Unemployment Compensation Bureau moved from the Federal Security Agency to Labor. Public Roads shifted to Commerce. Other actions tighten Post Office, Maritime Commission, and Civil Service administration and move national security bodies to the President’s office.

Washington Truman United States Employment Service Unemployment Compensation Bureau Federal Security Agency Labor Department House of Congress Bureau of Public Roads Federal Works Agency Commerce Department Post Office Maritime Commmission and Civil Service Commission National Security Council National Security Resources Board President

Man Pleads Guilty in Street Car Sale Case

Marvin V W Smith 259 Hudson Jr pleaded guilty to trying to enter his car for sale in a public street. Judge Truman H Preston in Traffic Court gave him a £10 suspended sentence this morning.

Marvin VW. Smith Hudson Jr Truman HH. Preston

Safes Aren’t Safe In Newburyport Office Heist

Officials of Newburyport Garage Inc report a daytime burglary where an intruder reached into a locked office safe and removed 128 in cash and 103 in checks. Local police investigate the incident as a possible break in at the business premises.

Newburyport, Mass Newburyport Garage, Inc

Post Office Outing Features Heavy Sack Challenge

Syracuse post office workers will hold their annual outing at Camp Brockway near Pratt Falls County Park. A sack race pits Francis art and Thomas Philips each lifting a one pound heavier sack than the official limit. Postmaster Myron J. Parkinson acts as judge and will present a bottle of rubbing alcohol to the winner. Vincent Grossi chairs the event for the local Letter Carriers chapter.

Syracuse Postofice Brockway Pratts Falls Francis Art Thomas Philips Wilam L. Palmer Vicnic Federal Building Thomas DeVulla Myron J. Parkinson Vincent Grossi National Association of Letter Carriers

Thornden Park Fete Draws Thousands of Local Youth

Thousands of children packed Thornden Park for a recreation event featuring a North All Stars vs South team 6-2 baseball game, a water pageant swim show, and a parade with 27 student floats. Prizes went to Huntington Pete LeMoyne Wilson Thornden Burnet for beauty and originality.

Thornden Park North All Stars Kiwanis Dunbar Center Drum and Bugle ‘Corps Ostromar Huntington Pete LeMoyne Wilson Thornden Ourth Burnet Frazer Lincoln Vocational Onondaga

Farm Fire Totals Estimated At Ten Thousand Dollars

Clifford Hawkins of Ona fonda gard reports his farm sustained about ten thousand dollars in damage after a fire destroyed a barn hay and parts of a nearby home. No injuries occurred and the origin remains unknown. Firefighters from Syracuse Onondaga Hill Nedrow and surrounding districts battled the blaze for three hours aided by local volunteers and water shuttling trucks.

Clifford Hawkins S. Onafondagard Vivo George Gunt Onondaga’ Hill Ned‘row Syracuse Wills H. Carrier Orin Haines Onondaga Hill Lyman Cleveland Nedrow Victor Collotti Eugene Beebe Edward West H.E. Shepherd Concrete Mix Co

Auto Strikes Pole Driver Fined Fifteen Dollars

Gordon W. Robinson aged 19 of Endicott pleaded guilty to failure to keep his car under control after striking a telephone pole on Comstock Avenue. He was fined 15 dollars by Judge Truman H. Preston in Traffic Court. His companion Elizabeth Jessup 21 also of Endicott suffered facial abrasions.

Gordon W. Robinson Endicott Truman H. Preston Robinson Comstock Elizabeth Jessup

Cigaret Causes Minor Fire in Third Floor Apartment

A minor blaze damaged a third floor apartment at 355 E Genesee St reportedly started by a cigarette. Capt Edward Gilmore of Engine Company One said damage was confined to a room occupied by Bernard Rogers. Firemen were on scene about 20 minutes.

E. Genesee St Edward Gilmore Engine Company One Bernmard Rogers iGilmore

Lottery Charge Made After Raid

Frank W. Niedzialek a 37 year old bartender at the Beacon Grill was charged with possession of lottery tickets after a vice squad raid. He posted 250 bail and pled not guilty in Police Court before Judge Truman H. Preston and will appear August 26. The raid followed orders from Police Chief John A. Kinney. Detectives Robert Holland Mercer Weiskotten and Richard Currier were present. Niedzialek allegedly tried to hide the jar containing the tickets.

Frank W. J. Niedzialek Wilkinson Jr Truman H. Preston Niedzialek Beacon Grill S. Geddes Sr John A. Kinney Robert Holland Mercer Weiskoiten Richard Currier Weiskotten

Beggar Sentenced After Asking Cop For Spare Change

John Leo Grovins alias Grochovine, 45, of Gswegost Liverpool, was sentenced to 90 days in Jamesville penitentiary for soliciting arms after approaching Patrolmen Richard ABECERORES and Robert Vuilllenot and asking for a few cents shortly before midnight. Judge Truman 3. Preston ordered the sentence.

John Leo Grovins Grochovine Gswegost Liverpool Jamesville Penitentiary Truman Preston Richard Abecerores Robert Vuilllenot Gravine Pal

Flying Farmers to Honor At New York State Fair

New York State Flying Farmers Inc plans a visit to the Syracuse fair on Tuesday September 6 with about 250 farmers expected to rendezvous in the air over the grounds and salute the fair. The group will land at Syracuse Municipal Airport as special guests and participate in parades luncheon and grandstand recognition. Officers include C Adams Smada Farms Greene NY Kenneth Gibson Dundes Joy Blazey Canandaigua and Donald Holmes Lawyersville as eastern director.

Syracuse Municipal Fair Ground New York National Flying Farmers Organization Ithaca Mr. Adams Smada Greene Kenneth Gibson Dundes Miss Joy Blazey Canandaigns Donald Holmes Lawyersville Flying Farmers, Inc

Mrs. Eckel Urges Lions on German Aid and Courage

Mrs. Rhea M. Eckel told the Lions Club at Hotel Syracuse about her wartime mission in Germany at the government's request. She reported demoralization, lack of democratic initiative, and missing readers, but noted a conference in a 20 006 population city yielded results. She helped organize a day nursery for working mothers and urged shared responsibility for the 13 000 000 expelled under the Potsdam agreement. The Lions Club will mark its 25th anniversary November 16.

Lion Club Syracuse Rhea M. Eckel Germany Filer America Russia SRE Silesia East Prussia Poland The Lions Club Iil

Two Cyclists Hurt In Car Collisions

Two youngsters suffered minor injuries yesterday after riding into parked cars. Rocco Farrara of 1333 Butternut street cut by a car door in the 300 block of North Salina street. Six year old Daniel Rupert of 233 Boston street bruised after his tricycle struck a vehicle operated by Mrs Elsie Hannon at Boston street and Northcliffard. police noted the accident occurred at Boston street and Northcliffard.

Rocco Farrara Butternut St N_ Salina st Samuel 3. Tadaia Hickeslav Daniel Rupert Boston St Elsie . Hannon Ambergate Jrad DeWitt Boston Sit Northclifferd

State Fair Grounds Preview Draws NY Press Radio Leaders

About 250 representatives from New York State gathered at the renovated State Fair Grounds for a pre fair clambake and tour. Dr Chester DuMond praised progress on buildings and the race track as Syracuse officials and state leaders expressed gratitude for the cooperation. Mayor Frank Costello noted the city and fair’s shared goals for the postwar state fair opening in September.

Press Radio Icevision New York State Chester DuMond Earl Foster Bugh A- Dodds DuMond Istate Frank J. “Costello Iity Syracuse

Syracuse Boys Club Trout Trip On Thousand Islands

Twenty seven members of the Syracuse Boys' Club boxing team enjoy a weekend fishing excursion. They stay at the summer homes of Joseph Biddulph and ex Senator Richard P Byrne on Frontenac Island with motorboats guides and gear. Supervisors include Terry Dundon David Michaels and Biddulph. Private cars and a club wagon provide transport.

Syracuse Thousand Islands Joseph Biddulph Richard P. Byrne Frontenac Island Terry Dundon Aith David ‘Michaels Biddulph Robert Ripberger al Kriesel Zohn Petrosello Boys Anthony Socciccio Richard James Roberts Robert Ronald Roger Foster Delbers - Jenkins Ronnie Henderson Santo Joe Prince Tommy Leonard Robert Winkelman Donald Tarson Richard Parolin Micky Carbone Leo Francis George Tortorelli Walter Rohde Joe Hanus Richard Walden Ray and Royal O'Neil William Dunnigan Herby Thomas Irving Thomas James Royal

Florists Argue Traffic Charge in Police Court

The case of Eubia and Bernard Markowitz sons of Al Markowitz florists charged with obstructing traffic was argued in Police Court. Patrolman Casmir Chorazy arrested them June 9 while selling flowers on South Salina Street at East Jefferson. Attorney Wilfred Hoffmann for the brothers contends they did not stay still and did not obstruct traffic. Assistant district attorney Russell Harrington prosecuted. Judge William H. Bamerick set August 26 for disposition.

Eubia Bernard Markowitz al. Markowitz Casmir Chorazy S. Salina St E. Jefferson Wilfred E. Hoffmann Trafic Russell Harrington William H. Bamerick

Conduct Charge Set For Aug 26 Hearing

Richard J. Stevens 36 of 520 East Fayette Street was ordered held in 5500 bail for appearance Aug 26 after pleading not guilty to battery conduct. before Judge Truman H P Coe in Police Court today. Stevens was arrested shortly after patrolmen Leahey and Consedine called by Francis Jones, occupant of a nearby residence. Jones said Stevens entertained guests and caused a disturbance. Police had warned Stevens on two prior visits to quiet down. He also allegedly came downstairs and threatened Jones's wife.

Richard J. AS E. Fayette St Truman HP Coe Stevens Leahey James Consedine Francis Jones Jones Parti Soianes Ke

Traffic Court JTDGE TRUM Blurred Case Notes

A garbled traffic court record lists multiple cases with speeds and names. Entries mention drivers from various local areas and penalties such as fines or license actions, reflecting a routine docket with inconsistent OCR details.

Fourteen Men Receive Safe Driving Awards

Fourteen men from the Gifted Transport Inc were awarded gifts yesterday for safe driving. Awards honored clean driving records from one to twelve years and included engraved wrist watches for five consecutive years without a preventable accident. Additional prizes were plain and jeweled pins as part of the companys safe driving campaign.

Mailers Union Council Opens Seventh Annual Convention

The International Mailers Union held its seventh annual convention at the Hotel Syracuse with about 3500 delegates expected to attend. Officers including President Waltened Weissmean of Cincinnati first VP John R Barrows of Atlanta second VP Edward M Purnell of Philadelphia third VP Harold A Hosier of Denver and general counsel Edward J Fillenworth of Indianapolis attended. A welcome dinner for Local 73 was hosted at Krebs in Skanesieles this afternoon.

the International Mailers Union Syracuse Waltened. Wiessmean Cincinnati John R. Barrows Atlanta, Ga Edward M. Purnell Philadelphia Harold A. Hosier Denver Colo Edward J. Fillenworth Indianapolis Ind Rogers & Royce Akron Sr Tacuse Local 73 Krebs Skanesieles

Three Arrested After Winchester Hotel Dispute

At the Winchester Hotel in the 200 block of West Washington three people faced Police Court after a late night argument. Clifford Hamby Loretta Hamby and John F Lyons pleaded not guilty to disorderly conduct and were held until August 26. Lyons sustained a left forearm cut and was treated at St Joseph's Hospital with 36 stitches before being charged.

Winchester Washington St Clifford Hamby Loretta John F. Lyons E. Fayette St Wiliam Webb George Rappesser

Man arraigned in trousers theft case in police court

George C. Machut of 19 E Fayette Street pleaded not guilty to a charge of petty larceny before Judge Truman P. Inocolay. He was ordered held in 357 dollars bond until August 26. Machut, resident of E Fayette Street, allegedly took a pair of trousers valued at seven dollars.

George C. Machut E. Fayettest Truman HL Pr.inocgay E. Fayette St Police Machut

Institute to Hold Fall Lectures on Mental Health

The Mental Hygiene Committee of the Onondaga Health Association sponsors a four Tuesday October lecture series titled How to Understand Guide and Deal with People. Dr. Paul T. Crosby chairs. Oct 4 12 28 23 at 8 PM in the Museum of Fine Arts. Speakers include Dr. Winfred Overhaster Johns Hopkins Dr. Leo Karner Oswego Oswego topic Child Guidance and Family Relationships. Oct 25 Dr. Ewen D Cameron McGill Montreal speaks on Mental and Emotional Problems of the Aged.

Onondaga Health Association Paul T. Crosby Museum of Fine Arts Crosby Winfred Overhatser St. Elizabeth Hospital Washington Washington, DC. de. Leo Karner, Director, ‘Children’s ‘Psychiatric Service Johns ‘Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Dorothy “Hayes Oswego State Oswers Ewen D. Cameron McGill University Montreal Canada

ROTC Chief CAPT Grey to speak at AOH dedication ceremony

ROTC Chief CAPT Grey will be principal speaker at the AOH Division 11 Eastwood dedication at the American Irish Leid day regional Market. Grey, a 1921 Annapolis graduate, commanded the North Pacific Submarine Fleet in 1942-43 and served as beachmaster in South Pacific invasions including Cara Paray Jolo Tarakan Balicosigan. He holds the Bronze Star and three Legion of Merit citations.

Gray Naval ‘Rot.c Naval ‘Science Cor‘nell University Wild Be East‘wood Daniel F.car Jaghan Grey Annapolis North Pacific Aleutians South ‘Pacific Cara. Paray Jolo Philippines Tarakan Balicosigan Borneo Ational War. College Washington, D:c

Firemen to Elect Syracuse Head

Robert Mills of Syracuse Engine Company 7 is slated to be elected president of the New York State Permanent Firemen's Association at the annual Amsterdam conven tion. Mills, 29, currently vice president, would be the youngest president in the group’s history.

Syracuse Robert Mills James New York New York State

Bar-Jumper Tilts From Glass with $26.20 Heist

A vaulter from Monaco Grill leaped over the bar and stole $26.20 from a glass beside the registers yesterday. Mrs. John Monaco reported seeing the burglar as she entered from the kitchen. the theft occurred while the bar was unoccupied.

Monaco Grill S. Startest John Monaco Robert Powers

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