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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1947
Page
20
The passage lists correspondents and circulation offices for multiple towns including Geneva Seneca Falls Waterloo Clyde Penn Yan Byron Weedport Moravia and Syracuse among others. It notes contact numbers and staff roles such as photographers and reporters for local coverage by the Syracuse Herald Journal and Syracuse Sunday Herald American networks.
A Greyhound bus with 27 adults and three children slid on an icy highway, fell onto its side two miles west of Interlaken, injuring four. Arthur Brooks and his wife Cleo Brooks were hospitalized with possible fractures. Betty Porter and Nina Beauman were treated and released. Driver Rudolph Panzik, 38, of Bath, reported skidding before the rollover.
The Board of Supervisors approves a new county civil service salary plan listing job titles with defined minimum and maximum pay. Among the scales are clerk, senior clerk, typist, stenographer, sealer, highway superintendent, bookkeeper stenographer, janitor, nurse, and various case workers with specified salary ranges.
Announcement from Mr and Mrs Anthony Gelasso of 151 North Street announces the engagement of their daughter Ida Louise Galasso to Anthony J De Meo son of Mr and Mrs Anthony De Meo of 55 Herbert Street The engagement was announced at a party at the Galasso home attended by about 230 guests.
Genevea druggist Charles D McCarthy named administrator of his wife Hazel J McCarthy estate after her death on Oct 27 the estate valued at 12000 Surrogate Judge Frederic Henry granted the appointment this week in Surrogate's Court A stepdaughter is sole heir to the more than 5000 dollar estate of William Sawyer of Geneva who died June 25 The will designates Mabel I Singshein of Geneva as heir ex Executrix Sawyer left no other survivors per the probate petition.
Penn Yan board of education approved use of the Penn Yan School gym for the Johnson-Costello Post American Legion basketball team with a schedule avoiding normal school activities. The board also okayed use of the cafeteria on December 4 and 15 for the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital fund drive, part of a $150,000 campaign.
Rites were held for Michael Sierzega at his home and St Hyacinth Church Auburn, with burial in St Joseph Cemetery. He lived in Auburn 31 years and was a member of Polish groups. Survived by wife Julia, son Casimir, stepson Stephen Tokarz, stepdaughter Stephanie Tokarz, sisters Catherine Fronczek and Nellie Malik, brothers Frank and Jacob, and many grandchildren and nieces.
Waterloo High nips Fulton 31 to 25 after trailing for three quarters. Waterloo edged ahead in the final minutes as Dressing led with 14 points while Todd and Ippolito added 9 each for Fulton. Fulton reserves beat Waterloo seconds 35 to 21 in the preliminary with Hogan and McNamara scoring 18.
Mynderse Academy defeated Geneva High 31 to 23 in the opening league game on the home court. Olmstead led Mynderse with 13 points, Bartlett topped Geneva with 12. Mynderse led 15 to 13 at halftime, briefly trailed in the third, then pulled away. Geneva Jayvees beat Mynderse Jayvees 31 to 27 in the preliminary.
The Sampson Choral Society with Genesee Valley Choral Society will perform Handel's Messiah Sunday at 3 PM in Sullivan Auditorium. New director Leland W. Flora leads about 50 male singers from Sampson campus plus 109 female choristers from Geneseo State Teachers College and nearby.
A winter storm coated city streets and rural highways with snow sleet and freezing rain. Traffic slowed and buses fell behind schedule while power and telephone lines suffered outages. Seven telephone poles fell a mile west of Scipio Center south of Auburn causing tangled wires.
Holy Family High School basketball team cancels Friday night game at Aquinas Institute in Rochester due to uncertain road conditions. Coach Al Crowley will seek to reschedule for Sunday night if Rochester Sports Arena can be secured by Aquinas officials.
Radio schedule fragment lists programs and times including Hawatt Calls at 7 00 Hawatt Calls 10 00 Chicago Theater of Air 7 30 South of the Border 2 DOE wsang s Sports 155 Ne Arton Downey 6 10 Local News 31 00 Twenty Questions 11 30 Slumber Serenade 6 15 Three Suns Sayapsey Club 11 55 News 30 Glen Gras Capone 9 00 Stop Me if Heard This 12 00 Sign Of 45 Speaking of Sports 9 30 Name of That Lone 6 00 World News
Judge Huff dismissed a motion to reopen the case of Edward Draheim a 50 year old Interlaken farmer serving 120 days in the county jail for public intoxication. Draheim was arrested June 18 and released on bail pending appeal. the court ruled the appeal had not been argued and upheld the prior conviction.
Frances Criazzo daughter of Mr and Mrs James Criazzo 87 N Division St and Daniel Stolarow son of Mrs Victoria Stolarow 15 Cottage St were married November 29 in St Francis Church A dinner reception at Graceffo Hall attended by 100 guests The couple will reside at 136 Wall St Mr Stolarow is employed by the American Locomotive Company
Legate Hole of Columbian Rope Company Auburn says the U S Navy research program, tied with industry and education, is vital to national security. He attended a Navy Industrial Association conference in Washington with over 600 researchers, praising the program’s breadth and its role in sustaining sea power.
The Rev. Dr. Walter D. Cavert of Syracuse superintendent of Christian Education of the Presbyterian Synod of New York will speak at a union meeting of Presbyterian young people Sunday night in Weedsport Presbyterian Church. The four Auburn Presbyterian churches will be represented.
The Y A M S of First Presbyterian Church plans a Christmas dinner and dance Tuesday night in the chapter house with dinner at 6 30. The Hubbard Class will hold a Christmas meeting Monday night featuring a Christmas story by Mrs Harold Henderson and carol songs. Santa Claus will appear during the party.
The Elmira Watkins Glen Bus Lines Inc. received a one year permit to operate its buses in Geneva. City officials, while denying a permanent franchise, chose to retain advisory control as the line traverses Geneva streets.
WATERLOO The Seneca County Board of Supervisors adopted equalization rates for 1947 from the assessment and taxation committee. Town rates listed include Covert .975 Lodi .932 Ovid .675 Romulus .965 Varick .971 Fayette .901 Waterloo .745 Seneca Falls .697 Tyre .985 and Junius .955. The rate shows how much of its total valuation each town is assessed.
Police Chief James Woods warns against using Sampson Creek south of the village as a dumping ground. He notes dredging costs and reports of garbage disposal in the creek. Violators face court action and fines. residents are asked to place trash curbside for collection.
Geneva officials warned by inspectors to prepare for a Japanese beetle invasion next spring. In a council letter B R Blanch suggests securing DDT for treatment after beetles were found in four city sections last year. Treatment should cover about 16 percent of acres.
The Wolcott Legion Auxiliary organizes a Christmas gift drive for local children. Residents are asked to donate usable used children's items such as toys books games and clothing. Contact Mrs Billa Van Horn after 4 PM to arrange pickup of donations.
Miss Ruby Ure daughter of Mr and Mrs O D Ure of Fleming and Whittier H Mikkelsen son of Mr and Mrs J P Mikkelsen of Franklin Nebraska were married November 28 at the home of Mr and Mrs Edwin Ure Fleming area. Rev Joel L Wade officiated with attendants Mrs Edwin Ure and Edwin Ure. The couple left for their new home in Franklin Nebraska. Mrs Mikkelsen worked in the Firth Carpet Co office before marriage. Mr Mikkelsen is in agriculture.
James Keenan a 21 year old Newport R L employee and Seneca Ordnance Depot resident paid 40 in fines Friday after an accident on Waterloo Romulus road four miles south of here He pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and to unlicensed vehicle and operator violations Justice Jay Hartranft Fayette imposed the penalties Keenan escaped with minor cuts and bruises and his car was wrecked
Geneva officials acted after a clock company warned heavy weights on the City Hall clock were dangerous. Councilman Earle Rogers said the weights were removed but striking weights remain, noting removing them would stop the clock and urging action.
A sermon lineup includes Rev. Dr. Frank L. Gosnell at First Presbyterian with a 10 30 A M service and organ selections by Harry S Mason. Other churches listed include First Universalist Rabbi Sidney Goldstein, First Baptist Lord's Supper at 11 A M, St Peters Episcopal rector Rev Albert A Chambers, and Trinity Methodist guest speaker Dr Weldon Crossland. Service times vary from 8 AM to 11 A M with Sunday School and youth activities noted.
AUBURN services set for Harry Zamniak 56 of 194 Perrine Ave. hit on the head with a hammer in a street fray on November 17. Funeral arrangements include Monday at his home and 8 30 A M at St Peter and Paul Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church with burial at St Josephs Cemetery. Zamniak died Thursday at Auburn City Hospital. his wife Catherine Zamniak is charged with second degree assault and is held on $1 000 bail with adjournment until next Thursday. Coroner ordered autopsy with an inquest to be held later. Surviving are seven daughters and four sons, including Nicholas Zamniak serving in San Diego.
Ontario County Treasurer Edward T. Hanley reported the state provided 123539.06 last year for local government support and real estate tax relief. Distribution covered Geneva 48530.79 Canandaigua 21997.37 and multiple towns and villages including Bristol 987.05 Cana dice 539.20 Canandaigua 4274.10 East Bloomfield 3179.85 Farmington 2045.04 Geneva 2183.55 Gorham 3419.04 Hopewell 2025.21 Manchester 6796.75 Naples 1822.57 Phelps 7286.79 Richmond 1424.78 Seneca 2171.27 South Bristol 858.06 Victor 3287.68 West Bloomfield 1579.73. villages include East Bloomfield 212.62 Holcomb 555.67 Rushville 206.12 Manchester 1047.93 Shortsville 2032.31 Clifton Springs 850 Naples 774.11 Phelps 1776.81 Victor 1678.65.
Auburn Department of Physical Education sponsors Cortland State College Gym team for a performance in Central High School Gymnasium on Wednesday evening February 11. For three years small groups of students have performed here. this marks the first presentation of the entire team. The program includes gymnastics stunts tumbling.
Seneca Falls reports the engagement of Connie Ballavia to Joseph Beretta son of Mrs Frances Beretta New York City announced by Mr and Mrs Gerald Bellavia of 360 West 21st Street NYC.
Dorothy Ward of Auburn and John Trizio Jr. were married November 29 in Auburn. Attended by Lewis Ward, the couple planned a reception at the Trizio home and will live in Skaneateles. Mrs. Trizio works for New York Telephone Car, and Mr. Trizio for Northway Chevrolet Garage.
Amalgamated Clothing Workers Local 342 and Penn Yan company announce a higher cost of living allowance from 21 2 to 25 cents an hour for employees with over six weeks of service. A new vacation plan provides up to two weeks paid leave based on service, affecting about 925 workers and lifting the local payroll to over $600 000 annually.
Auburn Police Chief Chester J. Bills warned motorists to exercise extreme caution on ice covered streets. He urged extra care if driving for safety and noted ice is the most dangerous road surface requiring vigilance and proper equipment to prevent accidents and tieups.
Next Sunday named Christmas Seal Sunday in Ontario County churches. Clergymen will urge support for the tuberculosis preventative program as Christmas seal sales reach 3915 dollars, according to Ontario County seal committee chair Beverly Chew.
Waterloo Iowa reports the Board of Supervisors approved raising the meal fee for prisoners at the Seneca County Jail from 30 cents to 33 1/3 cents per meal. The increase, requested by Sheriff Herbert P. Wells, takes effect immediately amid higher living costs. Supervisor William Long introduced the measure at the annual session.
Seneca Falls begins new Fall street lighting project by New York State Electric and Gas, replacing half the lights at a time to avoid dark streets. The upgraded fixtures deliver 10,000 lumens each, a 250 percent increase, with greater light on sidewalks. The 10 year contract signed in 1946 raises annual street lighting cost about $1 100.
Geneva based State Experiment Station Director A Jo Heinicke will report on station activities at the New York State Grange 75th anniversary in Oswego at the annual meeting. He will speak on opening day Tuesday afternoon.
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