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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1950
Page
6
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Fragmentary OCR lists names such as Mrs. Perkett, MacNeill, Ruth Heydtt, Phyllis Largent, and Michael Labonski among participants in a St Joséph's Paintings exhibit. Mentions Lesser and 116 portedi in good condition. reference to four of the Quon ere Iri y fair closing by artists.
Weather expert Andrew P. Keller of the Hancock Airport Weather Bureau promises clear explanations for the next three days. He will oversee proctoring duties in Utica starting tomorrow to examine a prospective weather observer for the city’s new airport weather post as Robinson Airlines plans regular passenger flights from Utica.
A letter to A.F.G.E. National President Henry C. Jer of Washington DC thanks government employees. About 300 delegates from the United States Alaska Canal Zone and Hawaii are expected to attend the convention, which will continue at least through Thursday.
Authorities continue search for Emma Walker Knittel, 22, and her two month old son Raymond Francis, missing since last Wednesday afternoon after she reportedly told husband Edward Knittel she would buy baby food. Knittel informed Potsdam police. clues include a yellow romper and a blue white sweater and a slightly worn carriage hood. Call police headquarters or Knittel at 3-3762 with any information.
The American Pension Club and George sdayy Club host meetings Friday at 5 PM and 7:30 PM at 230 Shonard Street with luncheon and entertainment. The Women District Auxiliary conducts the district meeting at 5 PM at headquarters. A social hour follows at Neighborhood House, 311 Shannon Street, with a Saturday games party at 7:30 PM. Public invited.
Pvt. Richard Oswald 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oswald of Nedrow, wounded in action while serving with the Second Division Infantry. He was evacuated to Osaka General Hospital in Japan with a non serious arm wound after a patrol was ambushed by Reds. He enlisted in 1949 and trained at Camp Pickett and Fort Bragg before overseas duty. He attended Onondaga Central School before enlistment.
Mayor Corcoran announced no changes expected in his administration. He cited surprise at over 10,000 voters supporting the sales tax in Wednesday's referendum. George H. Bedford, finance commissioner, will draft a realistic budget using the same total revenues while cutting sums from individual appropriations, with real estate taxes rising to the legal limit. The sales tax bureau will move to City Hall and staff will be greatly reduced. Dolbear may resign.
Joseph M Valentine and une E Cook of New Woodstock appear among couples granted marriage licenses. James W Tucker Jr and June A Packard are recorded with addresses on S Midleray and Kinge streets. Dorothe M Perkins and Helen st residents, plus Donald C Love of Marriand av, show in the license list along with several other couples from Watertown Palmyra Darian Decatur and Aberdeen areas.
The 1950 New York State Fair will host semi finals for fifty contestants aged 16 to 25. Finalists will be chosen tonight at Persian Terrace with judging on attractiveness personality and poise. The winner earns an all expenses paid trip for two to Bermuda aboard Pan American Clipper and a coronation on September 2 with a gown by Flair and Company.
A mass opened the sorority national convention with Bishop Babcock delivering the sermon. Celebrants included Rev. Gannon F. Ryan and deacons, with leaders from Syracuse University and Catholic groups, as Theta Phi Alpha members attended the business session at Hotel Syracuse. The luncheon theme Helping America Meet Its Commitments featured Rhéa Eckel as moderator, with Eva Conway Paul Weinand Fy Guichard Parris among participants. Loretta Young accepted the Siena Medal at the open dinner, while Thomas H. Mahoney would speak on current affairs.
Judge Nathan Abelson approves a judgment for 2300 dollars in favor of Garry Reichard infant son of Mr and Mrs Argent Reichard of 205 EB Fayette Street. Reichard was struck by an automobile in August and hospitalized with a fractured leg and cuts. Solomon Alderman acted as attorney for the Reichards.
Half-price tickets at 25 cents plus tax draw heavy demand as eight day exhibit opens Saturday. Fair director Harold L Creal warns limited stock may end before Friday deadline. Tickets sold through 40 communities and 28 outlets in Syracuse and Onondaga County plus Niagara Mohawk offices and local banks. sales outside the county handled by Niagara Mohawk and New York Electric & Gas offices.
The program aims to teach 30,000 Syracuse school children fire safety, with about 1,500 wearing patrol uniforms. It emphasizes teaching children how clothing can catch fire and proper responses, led by pupil fire chiefs and lieutenants.
Birth notices list numerous families welcoming twins and other new arrivals. Names include Corinne R. Billings and a partner at Jamerville RD, along with many other couples from Syracuse and surrounding towns. Dates range Aug 21 to Aug 27, covering streets, towns, and parent names in abbreviated form.
The New York State Young Republican Clubs with 149 groups including Onondaga County oppose the Truman administration’s foreign policy. At a Buffalo meeting the board urged resignations of Secretary of State Acheson and Secretary of Defense Johnson. Onondaga County Club is among five new affiliated groups joining the 17,000 member organization.
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