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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1946
Page
19
A fragmentary text describes Sunday Herald American reporters covering home town news across the Syracuse area and wider newspaper circulation. Names and garbled words hint at correspondence and local society items.
The Women’s Club at Oneonta held a benefit card party in club rooms to fund the Women’s Club room at Fox Memorial Hospital. Thirty tables. Afternoon bridge awards went to Mrs. I. J. Bookhout and Mrs. Stewart DeRonde. Pinochle prize to Mrs. Joseph Drahelra. Evening bridge top scorers included Warren Farrington, Henry A. Bunn, Mrs. William G. Weight, and Miss Katherine Woodruff. Ways and Means chairmen were Mrs. Henry A. Bunn and Mrs. Benjamin Krohn, with a long assisting committee of local names.
Morton E. Bitterman is named assistant professor of psychology at Cornell, after serving as instructor since 1943 and earning a PhD at Cornell in 1945. Antoinette M. Wilkinson becomes assistant professor of horticulture, with a BA from Hunter College and joining Cornell as an instructor in botany in 1943 and appointed in 1948.
The congregation witnessed the burning of two mortgages totaling $17,000 outstanding against the church since 1935. The ceremony, marking the church’s Soh anniversary, was preceded by a sermon from Rev. H Victor Kane of Roger Williams Baptist Church Providence RI.
Herbert Bray of Fine Street escaped injury yesterday when his light pickup overturned on Maple Street near St. Lawrence Motor Sales after skidding on ice crossing the Racket River bridge. Bray said the truck went out of control, struck a pole, then tipped onto its side. damage was extensive but he survived unharmed.
The Kiwanis Club plans a Tuesday night dinner featuring a preview of Junior Chamber of Commerce activities. Two Junior Chamber officers will outline the group’s goals and ongoing efforts for members.
Ithaca seeks incorporation into a county welfare district, with a county health board to replace the city board. The move aims to access 75 percent state reimbursements and redraw health administration, pending state and supervisor approval and a three year trial before potential withdrawal.
The Tompkins County Tuberculosis and Public Health Association reports that seal sales to date total 4500 dollars this year, exceeding the previous period by 800 dollars. Professor W A Anderson, seal chairman, provided the figures.
Woodrow Whiton Brewer 28 of East Homer pleaded guilty in City Court to petty larceny and was fined 25 dollars. Police report say he borrowed a friend’s car and sold it to a funk dealer after arrest Thursday.
Farmers in Tompkins and Tioga Counties used NYSES labor last season with about 5 000 man days on tatins from Slaterville camp and day haul sources. Some 200 students and locals were placed year round. Ernest J. Cole coordinates farm placement, urging farmers to visit NYSES at 121 East Seneca Street to discuss spring needs and file orders.
Tompkins County Home Bureau plans a 2 PM December 48 meeting at First Congregational Church. The program includes original Home Bureau songs and Christmas carols. The fundraiser feature will be canned foods and stored vegetables for Memorial Hospital, with Irene Oliver accepting gifts and outlining ways to support a county wide Health Center project.
Mrs Daisy Farrand widow of former Cornell president Livingston Farrand today modeled four costumes created by the College of Home Economics costume shop. The event in Martha Van Rensselaer Hall drew friends and students and was supervised by Miss Frances Brook, director of the shop. Designs blended Mrs Farrand’s ideas with student input.
A committee of Cornell University teaching and research assistants from the Cornell Teachers Union plans to approach officials for a 30 percent salary increase to offset rising living costs. The group cites surveys showing average assistant pay around 375 dollars per semester at endowed colleges, with state colleges averaging about 1200 dollars for two semesters and recent boosts not covering cost increases.
Norwich leaders debated moving the county seat as the Oxford Chamber proposes sites in its village. A county building plan cites three to five acres for expansion. critics warn loss of parking and Civic disruption, while supporters argue Oxford offers adequate space and centralized services.
Forester Charles E Barker District Ranger LiF McCowan and Forester Donald Ryan will join four day gathering at Bear Mountain Park opening Sunday under the State Conservation Department. District foresters, district rangers and other department personnel will discuss establishing machinery under the Povest Practices Act and improving state forest and wildlife programs.
Funeral rites for Mrs Louisa M Lockwood 88 who died Tuesday night at Dunlop Nursing Home Madrid were conducted at 2 PM at Mann Funeral Home Madrid. Rev P J Stratton officiated with burial in Bucks Bridge Cemetery. Born August 1 1858 to John and Sarah Hall Lockwood she lived on Bucks Bridge Morley road until six years ago. Survived by sister Miss Mary E Dowd of Queens Village L I and several nieces.
Holy Family, the Holy Name squad from St. Marys landing, built a 29 to 9 halftime lead and defeated Virgil Firemen 47 to 23 Thursday night in Virgil. The victory left Holy Name with a 1 0 record while Virgil dropped to 0 2 after losses to Cortland Legion and Holy Name.
Massena Memorial Hospital anticipates total births in 1946 reaching 475 after 31 months, with 424 births recorded so far this year. Mildred Higginbotham reported a November birth count, and daily patient numbers ranged 35 to 58. Seventy three operations, 87 X rays, and 711 laboratory exams were conducted.
Cortland Cortland County Teachers Association Executive Committee votes to hold the annual banquet and business meeting in McGraw on January 15. Session will include an illustrated talk on Visual Aids in the Classroom provided by the State Education Department. Dinner will be served. speaker likely Prof. C. W. de Kiewler of Cornell.
Manuel Smith of 99 Liberty Ave died Wednesday night at Maasenu Memorial Hospital from pneumonia. Funeral services were held at St. Mary’s Church with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Born November 22, 1859 in the Cape Verde Islands, he came to North Massena in 1927. He worked at the aluminum plant and is survived by a son, a daughter, and Josephine A. Cape Verde Islands, among others, with services in a local church conducted by the Rev. Brion W. Bradbury and others. survivors include a widow and several relatives.
Fragmentary OCR shows multiple church events with ministers and worship times. Mentions Rev John Lewan, Rev Hrapley Borden, Rev IB Hackrey, pastor readings, Sunday services around 10 to 11 am, with various congregations and names such as McLean, Lucille Mun, and Besantore. Widespread garbled text but preserves schedule patterns and speaker names.
Auburn State Prison chaplain Raroh A. Phil Brock will speak at the Cortland Exchange Club meeting Monday night at Hotel Cortland at 6 15. The nominating committee will report a list of candidates for IMT emcees.
Newly elected officers of Oneonta Grange were installed at a meeting in I O C F Hall with Ralph Young of Deini as installing officer. Officiating staff included Mr. and Mrs. Olin Houck and Miss Elva Houck. New leaders named were B Hall master Homer Pott Iron overseer Mrs. Bryce Browner lecture Robert Wing steward Henry Bunn assistant steward Mrs. Philip Jencks chaplain Charles Bingham treasurer Mrs. Ruth Potter secretary Faith Beightman gatekeepers Mrs. Jess Shepard Ceres Ida Salisbury Pomona Carrie Robbins Flora Mrs. Herbert Mumford lady assistant steward Mrs. Robbeth Wing executive committee member Clyde Conrow pianist Philip Jencks business agent. Readings by Claude Taylor George Merriam Floyd White Miss Jane Barlow Miss Shirley Gillesple piano duet by Jane Barlow and Shirley Gillesple Mrs. Catella sang solos with Mrs. Faber ac companying. Tribute to Mrs Clyde Kratt who died last week. Christmas party planned for next meeting. A favored dish supper served by Mrs. Osterhout Mrs. Leo Parigh and Mrs. Clara Rathbun. Visitors attended from Goodyear Lake and Delhi.
GOUVERNEUR The ongoing soft coal strike and railroad freight embargo threaten unemployment in the area. Officials of the W. H. Loomis Talc Company said that if the strike lasts, some workers will be laid off at mills and mines. They will try to fill storage space first, with capacity nearly full and nearby buildings repurposed. Only top grade talc will be mined and processed during curtailment.
Interest in basketball runs high in Tupper as four local teams begin the City League schedule Sunday. Veterans of Foreign Wars five play Whitney Park cagers at 2:18 PM at Tupper High gym, then Tippe Legionantres meet Sunmount. Junction Wildcats receive a bye amid league setup. Wilbur A. Chalmers elected City League president with Gregory Rowley and Howard Youmell as secretary treasurer.
Dr John Lee, Democratic county chairman, yesterday recommended to the Board of Supervisors the reappointment of Mrs Blanche K Wilcox of Oxford as the Democratic Election Commissioner. Recommendation was received and led, and appointment will probably be made at Monday's meeting of the board.
Dr. Leonard B. Job president of Ithaca College explored Madison Barracks as a potential campus site in Sackets Harbor. He noted the post’s 95 acres and 65 buildings could be costly to adapt but praised its potential, comparing it favorably to Plattsburgh barracks. He toured with Mayor Carl M. Jackson and joined a luncheon at the Black River Valley Club with local officials and business leaders.
Cornell man Swartz of the Cornell Laboratory at Nuclear Studies will discuss Preparation and Properties of important Radioactive Isotopes in Room A of Rockefeller Hall at 3 PM on Tuesday December 10. The third lecture in a tracer techniques series sponsored by the Association of Scientists of Cornell University features physics chemistry and biological sciences staff. Future talks will cover stable isotopes and solvent procedures for plants animals and chemical problems.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 30 A M at the Beard memorial home for George Purdy 84 who died Thursday night in Cortlandville He was born August 4 1862 in Delaware County son of William and Elizabeth Tyzer The Rev C W Vandenbergh of the Cortland First Baptist Church will officiate and burial will be in Cortland Rural Cemetery.
Greene Central School introduces new faculty member Irene Prosonic from Marcellus. Prosonic earned her degree last June from Potsdam State Teachers College.
The Grace estate of Denver left St Lawrence University ten thousand dollars to establish the Grace Scholarship Fund for students advancing social science. Proceeds from eleven stocks, about twenty thousand dollars, will fund the fund as announced by President Eugene G Bewkes. Grace, a Canton native and St Lawrence graduate, died in Denver where she had lived for 56 years.
Massena drives back from third quarter deficit to topple Canton 34 to 27 in a Northern New York League game. Canton led after the first period and at halftime, Massena reserves won 22 to 12 in the preliminary. Charley Sharlow led Massena with 19 points while Whalen scored 11 for Canton.
OGDENSBURG State Hospital reports crowding with 97 men and 5 women among 319 inmates. Dr J A Pritchard presents the monthly figures to the board noting certified capacity for 757 men and 964 women total 3 721 patients while 854 men and 1 186 women are housed, a grand total of 2 040.
The Girl Scout council in Ogdensburg reports subscriptions totaling 1088 dollars, part of a drive to raise 5000 dollars to meet the council budget. The campaign continues with residents urged to contribute as the fund seeks full support.
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