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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1949
Page
16
Obituary notices list the deaths of Margaret Fallows, Mary Mac, Bridget Louise Durkan, Bennie W. Gay, Sarah McDonald, and others with details of survivors, funeral times, cemeteries, and service locations in Syracuse and surrounding areas. Included are residence addresses, relatives, burial plans, and funeral home arrangements for each listed person.
Funeral services announced for M/Sgt dode E Wiesinski killed in action December 6 1944 at the Seourd Pa cife with rites at Sacred Heart Church and burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Also listed are obituaries for Mrs Margaret Long and Oran D Baldwin detailing survivors and service arrangements.
Funeral services for Peter Turkewicz of EM Firems who died yesterday after an automobile crash will be held Friday. Services at 9 AM at Uxraistac Church after a home service at 8:30 AM. He is survived by parents Mr and Mrs Gabriel Turkewicz a brother Nicholas and a sister Olga.
Niagara Mohawk Corporation plans revised merger steps to dissolve its holding company and form a new operating entity comprising Central New York Power Buffalo Niagara Electric and New York Power and Sign. SEC approval is expected after Niagara Hudson directors agree. The plan details exchange ratios stock classes and listing expectations with hearings possible by August 30.
The family of Mrs. Emma Hamilton expresses gratitude for the kindness shown by friends during their recent bereavement.
Westbury will host funeral services for Kiliaen van Rensselaer V, last patroon of the vast Manor-Rensselaerwyck, who died at his home yesterday. A retired broker, he was the 15th patroon and 13th lord in direct descent of the founder granted 706000 acres near Albany in 1630. The title may pass out of existence as he had no male heirs.
The funeral for Mrs Eulilia West 95 of South Onondaga Street will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at Elmer Price Funeral Home with Rev Paul Fickabaug officiating. Burial will follow in South Onondaga Cemetery. She was a Cedarvale native who lived in Syracuse 34 years and was the widow of Franklin H West. Survived by daughter Mrs Charles DeWard, son Frank B West of East Orange NJ, seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Calling hours 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM.
State Fair Dinner Committee will meet Friday at noon in the Chamber of Commerce dining room to map final plans for the September 7 dinner. Harold M. Day announced reservations should be made through the Chamber of Commerce. Edwin C. Larson chairs the committee. Gov. Thomas E. Wes is to be one of the guests.
Henry Chum a severely injured World War II veteran, testified that his stepfather Frank W. Chase kept him prisoner for 18 months and tortured him daily. Chase was seized at gunpoint by Oakville American Legion members after a neighbor reported screams. An officer said charges will include second degree assault.
General Clark named to head the Army Field Forces replacing retiring General Devers. He will command the Sixth Army based in San Francisco to succeed Devers in September after 44 years on active duty. Deputy Chief of Staff Wedemeyer will move to California to take over the Sixth Army.
Obituaries list names and ages such as Mrs Reee Haz Annah A Davis and Walter Aylerworwn with scattered locations like Cazenovia and Glens Bancref. A 1935 weight record of 72 395 feet by Capts Albert sevens and Orville Anderson in a balloon is noted as surpassed in 1949.
Mimi Boomhower a 45 year old widow of inventor and big game hunter vanished from her Bel Air mansion after telephoning her new business manager. Police fear foul play as lights burned and car remained in the garage. Friends reported her missing since Thursday afternoon amid a planned six anniversary of her husband Nevis Boomhower and a high value jewelry collection was believed to be with her.
Principal W. W. Hart of Elbridge Central School announced a September 12 opening to permit pupils to attend the New York State Fair. Efair tickets available at the principal's office. The first day will be a half day. Football practice begins September 6 with two night games planned against Marcellus and Jordan.
Five dangerous inmates from Parchman State Prison were trapped in heavy woods near Batesville during a manhunt. State patrol dogs searched the backwoods area stretching toward Marks as officers pursued leads after a brush with authorities.
The East Side construction of the United Nations headquarters progresses with the cornerstone prepared for laying, but a key obstacle remains a missing required staffing or official approval step. negotiators and officials are awaiting resolution of the snag to proceed.
The article notes the dedication ceremony for a landmark dated to President Truman with the date carved on stone. Officials have not yet fixed a firm date with the President for the cornerstone ceremony.
General Electric announces development of two cloud analyzers that measure cloud thickness weight and density. The device built at Electronics Park for the U S Navy is carried by a weather balloon rising to the upper atmosphere at speed around 50 feet per minute and transmits data to a ground station 120 times a minute.
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