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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1948
Page
3
Deaths listed for Baumbaugh Morgenstern Bourg Burrell Callahan Damns Fogarty Gates Hallenbeck. Survivors include spouses children siblings and nieces nephews. Services and funeral home details shown with dates August 27 28 1948 and locations in Syracuse Attica Bandusky Sun day and Salina Street areas.
Charles H Ryan aged 83 of 125 Wooday Lowville dies after a hip fracture. He viewed the Lewis County Fair for 60th year as his family’s taffy stand operated there. Survived by wife Minnie, son Clarence, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral plans incomplete. Also notices of Elizabeth Maurer, Kenneth Miller, Leonard Schnieder, Bertha Oharan Self, Jane Shemuhan, Anna Snyder, James Tompkins, Walter Wiszniewski, Alta Wolcott, and Anthony Louise with services and burial details listed.
Funeral services for Miss Jane Mary Sheehan 27 daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Sheehan will be held Monday rites at 8 30 am at Kampf funeral home and 9 am at Most Holy Rosary Church Burial in St Agnes Cemetery Friends may call 1 to 9 pm Sheehan a Pass & Seymour employee for three years and member of the Junior House Providence auxiliary Surviving parents three sisters a brother and two nephews
Funeral services for Patrolman John E Fogarty 54 303 Court St will be held beginning at 9 AM from the home and 930 AM at St John the Baptist Church Burial will follow in Assumption Cemetery Known as the singing cop because of his police functions and outings Fogarty born Syracuse Aug 7 1894 joined the force Dec 25 1921 and later worked on prowl car duty He is survived by his wife Agnes and children including John Patrick Donald and Thomas Fogarty and two daughters plus siblings and friends.
Thirteen year old George Henry Bender adopted son of Mr and Mrs Francis R Piquet of Manhasset Center was killed by an electrical current from an electric well pump while watering the lawn. He was found by his grandfather soaked and barefoot near the pump with a severely burned left arm. Trooper B J McNally said the boy likely grounded himself through the water soaked lawn and hose. The parents were away visiting friends. the coroner released the body to a funeral director.
James C. Tompkins senior Equipment Co. of 431 S. Clinton and 2926 Court St. died at 6 AM. He had served in WWII and ran a long-time typewriter service in Central New York. Survived by Mary L. Dunn Tompkins, daughter Shirley Ann, sons Walter and Robert, four grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
Death notices from the Syracuse area include Clinton J. Falls 66 Jacke James Phillins 83 Oneida Henry G Griesmyer 87 Cleveland James M Gale 72 Rensselaer Falls Dr Claude B Smith 65 Geneva Miss Katherine R Dunn 74 Durhamville. The items identify names ages and locales in brief public notices.
Kenneth Miller, 20, of 271 Holland Street, was found shot in a quarry near Brighton Avenue. Coroner Dr Harry L. Gilmore ruled it self inflicted with a .22 rifle, noting no evidence of foul play. Navy veteran, funeral set for 2 PM Monday at Ballweg Funeral Home, burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. viewing today and tomorrow.
A 15 month old, Marcy Oniak, left his crib and wandered the streets at 1:25 A.M., found by Patrolman Lisle Toms near William Street. The worried father William Oniak retrieved his boy two blocks away as officers tried to reunite family. In a separate incident, MIKE MARR, 86, a bartender at Jimmie's Inn, reported being struck over the head with a bottle by a patron who returned after an initial denial, requiring four stitches.
Syracuse businessmen face a loss of about 60,000 on centennial events after a preliminary report shows low attendance at the Centorama and concerts and higher expenses. Crandall Melvin, centennial commission treasurer, says final figures will be released next week. attendance was 51,000 instead of 100,000, with each concert losing about 1,500 and unexpected bills added to the burden. The week was financed by a city gift of 20,000 and 60,000 underwritten by local businessmen. losses mean investors may not receive full returns.
A full slate of chief registrars and co chairmen to register young men under Syracuse Draft Years 57 was appointed yesterday after an appeal by Helena Smyth city recreation director to city leaders. Volunteers to work with the Registrars are still needed, according to Harold Naumann member of Board 17.
Heat wave grips northeastern states while thunderstorms dot the Mississippi River and areas north of the Great Lakes. West sees fair warm weather except for rain and cool conditions in Washington. AP wirephoto map notes occluded fronts and pressure patterns shaping daily forecasts. Dr Selby Maxwell forecasts Syracuse five day outlook from 6 AM to 6 AM.
Fire destroyed a large empty cattle barn and damaged another on Maloy Road about 1,000 feet east of Thompsand near Mattydale Air Base. War Assets Administration owned the barns. National Guard and air force personnel sighted the blaze and aided until Syracuse fire units arrived. Captain Paul Coombs said the main barn was unsalvageable. Engine 4 and 15 helped save a nearby second building 25 feet away.
Irene Reeves known as Irene Reed, 40, is in critical condition from a gunshot wound to the inner thigh at St Josephs Hospital. George Bartlette, 40, of Townsend Street, is held at gunpoint by a patrolman after allegedly firing, claiming the shot was accidental during an argument at 828 Townsend Street. Detectives say Bartlette admitted firing. he says he drew the trigger to scare her after a knife threat. He stopped at Cedar Street jail to request an ambulance. The upstairs neighbor, Mrs Gertrude Veladas, found Reeves on the kitchen floor following the dispute.
East and Midwest delegates attend the opening session of the 33rd tri annual convention of the supreme conclave at Hotel Onondaga. John T. Russell supreme commander opened the convention which will delegate tomorrow.
U S Weather Bureau reports partly cloudy skies with continuing heat and humidity. Tonight a chance of scattered afternoon thunderstorms, while tomorrow should bring slightly cooler conditions. Highs near 88 with lows around 68. Record values and humidity noted. listen to WSYR for updates.
A $591,348 damage suit was filed in Oneida County alleging improper power company equipment caused an explosion and fire at the Mohawk Valley Knitting Machinery Co plant in Utica on Feb 22 1847. The blast leveled the plant, killed 61 year old Timothy Beasman, and damaged nearby buildings. Plaintiffs include Firsching and several insurers. suit names Central New York Power Corp and secretary F B Smith as defendant contacts.
Paul Fout, pro rider and son of Russell Fout of Tecumseh Stables, is recovering after a Thursday horse show accident. His horse stumbled on an in and out jump during practice, leaving the Syracusan shaken but uninjured beyond soreness.
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