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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1947
Page
19
The Syracuse Herald Journal and Syracuse American report hometown coverage by correspondents in Oneida Canastota Chittenango Sherrill Cazenovia Rome Camden Utica Herkimer Mohave and Syracuse with stated telephone numbers and circulation offices across towns, highlighting their wide territorial reach.
Mrs. John A. Deck 29 of 1 Glendale Place Herkimer mother of two was killed when the steering wheel broke causing her sedan to head on crash with a car driven by George Moriarty 52 of East Bridge one mile north of Herkimer Route 28 The autopsy cited a broken neck The crash occurred Friday afternoon Patricia Deck 10 was injured and discharged from hospital Moriarty is in hospital with shock facial lacerations contusions and possible internal injuries The inquest is planned for early next week The deceased was born 1918 in East Herkimer daughter of Lucius and Lucius A Kelley The funeral is set for Sunday at Fenner funeral home
Mrs Mary Eliza Wilcox 83 died Friday at the home of her daughter Mrs Truman Wedge in Hamilton. A Lebanon native, she was a Hamilton High School graduate, member of First Baptist Church White Plains and DAR. Surviving two daughters sister three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services 2 30 P M Sunday at Beechr Funeral Home Hamilton. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery.
Vernon and nearby communities plan a series of religious and fraternal Christmas programs and parties from Dec 15 to Dec 31. Highlights include the Altar Rosary Society, Knoxboro Methodist Church programs, Presbyterian and Baptist services, Legion events, and a watch night service at the Vernon Baptist Church.
Mrs. George J. Ziemann of 14 Bradley Road Sylvan Beach died Thursday. Funeral services were held in New Hartford with survivors including her husband and son Clarence of Utica and four sisters. Burial followed at Whitesboro.
Mrs Edith Wallace was elected president of St Martha s Guild of Gethsemane Episcopal Church at its annual Christmas party and meeting this week Other officers elected were Secretary Mrs Dean Bushnell and treasurer Mrs Lena T Coates reelected The Guild will resume activities in January following a Christmas recess.
Donna Louise Way, day-old daughter of Louis and Helen Fernhaber Way of Vernon, was buried Thursday in Maple Grove Cemetery. Born Wednesday in Oneida City Hospital, she leaves parents, one brother David, maternal grandmother Mrs. Isabel Fernhaber, and paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Way of Bridgewater.
Oneida Federation of Music Clubs hosts large Oneida Musicale audience at Mansion House Kenwood. Readings and solos include The Bird's Christmas Carol by Mrs Charles Decker, piano by Miss Zillah Holmes, duet by Mrs Helen Halsey Myers and Ronald W M Coates, chorus pieces by Mrs Marjorie Elliott. Next meeting planned at Mrs Elliott's High Bridge home to discuss spring convention in New York City and State composer contest chaired by Elliott.
Mr and Mrs Norman Benedict of Verona will celebrate their 59th wedding anniversary on Sunday. They married December 14, 1888, by Rev William Taylor at the bride’s mother's home, Mrs Jane Howard. The Bennedicts lived on a Verona farm until moving to the village a year ago.
Mr and Mrs Alexander Debrucque return from a three weeks trip to Indiana visiting relatives. Leland Wright announces a special Community Choir rehearsal Sunday at 3 PM in the Methodist Church. The Rev William P Church, recently operated on in Sharon PA, has recovered enough to resume duties at St Agatha Church in Canastota.
WIBX schedule lists Mary Lee Taylor news and weather segments alongside hour long programs. Includes football scores and regional broadcasts like North Carolina vs Virginia and Mississippi Oklahoma rounds. The lineup features music acts such as John Gart Trio and Hawk Larrabee with family singalongs and the Johnson Family Singers.
Rome Fire Chief William M. Campbell issued a temporary order prohibiting smoking in retail stores during the Christmas shopping rush and across holiday events to prevent fires after a minor blaze caused by a shopper failed disposal of a cigarette. He urged public vigilance over tree decorations and avoid candles near curtains.
A Utica student, Anthony Devereux of 1400 Genesee St., Utica, asked U S Senators Irving M. Ives, Albert W. Hawkes, and H Alexander Smith about domestic and foreign policy. The Princeton University Senate, made of freshmen and sophomores, hosted the visit to study how senators carry out duties and to promote informed citizenship.
Canastota Junior High starts intramural league under Lawrence Waldo with 10 teams. Games are Saturdays at 9 30 AM in Canastota High gym. First results show Syracuse forfeit win over Hamilton, Alfred 23 Hobart 6, Clarkson 16 9 Cornell, Niagara 25 0 Colgate, Canisius 25 St Lawrence 19. Season ends Feb 7 with playoffs Feb 16 and finals Feb 21.
CANASTOTA The annual K E ball will be held December 26 in the Canastota High School gymnasium starting at 9 PM. Co chairmen are Rachel Greiner and Helen Moore. The theme is What Are You Doing New Year s.
Sherrill death of Louis Copeland on September 23 leaves an estate valued at $17 665 with $77 tax. Beneficiaries listed are daughter Charlotte Fallon of Sherrill and son Charles L. Copeland of Oneida.
The Royalty Club of the Ninth and 12th districts will meet at Mrs. June Morey’s Mohawk home 155 Washington St. Monday evening for its annual meeting and Christmas party. An election and installation of officers, initiation of candidates, and a covered dish supper at 7 PM are planned.
The Colgate University chapel choir performs four anthems with organ solos by Prof. Ford and seven hymns during Sunday morning worship at Memorial Chapel. The service begins at 11 o clock and the public is invited.
Canastota Mrs. Alice King of Center Street was elected president of the Women's Relief Corps at the annual meeting. Other officers include Senior vice president Mary Brown junior vice president Isabelle Cox chaplain Daisy Conley conductor Ruth Brundage treasurer Myrtle Wells guard Helen Seelman first delegate Jennie Maloney first alternate Mrs LaVandher second delegate Isabelle Cox second alternate Mary Sharpe. Representative to Federation at Oneida is Alite King. The next meeting features a birthday party at 6 30 P M with a Christmas party following. Members are asked to bring a 50 cent gift for exchange.
Louise Chappell was chosen worthy matron of De Ruyter chapter Order of Eastern Star at the annual election in Masonic Temple. Other officers named include Stanton W. Ottman patron and Ruth Barber associate matron with several officers and a three year trustee Fred Garrison. Installation set for January 12.
Chittenango lost two one point games to Verona here Friday. In the varsity tilt Verona edged ahead late to win 35 34 after Chittenango led briefly. The junior varsity followed with Verona taking a 21 20 decision as both teams struggled from the line and Verona outscored in field goals.
Madison PTA voted to sponsor a Boy Scout troop. Rev. A F Knapp heads the effort and appointed Francis Schindler John Weller John Ganet and Rev Seuart Veach to the Scout committee with Knapp also serving. A bake sale Saturday led by Mrs Harold Johnson will kick off the fundraising for the Rental hygiene project.
On Sunday at 8 15 P M in the Cazenovia Central School auditorium Handel Messiah will be sung by a 60 voice chorus and soloists including Ann Heath Knaus Leora Fougeray Robert Ballard William Prescott Ward Smith with Betty Brown Woodruff conducting. Admission is free and the club invites all to attend.
Police Chief James A. Murphy commended rookie Patrolman Roger Fidell for tracking down three out of town youths who damaged the Wilsonian Inn washroom. The offenders Frank Koba Thomas Ford and Milton Brown faced $10 fines and $10 restitution each at arraignment with Judge Ronald J. Dunn.
Oneida residents hear of staff changes at Senior High School and church activities. Mrs. Esther Durnin hosted a faculty gathering for the outgoing Mrs. Louise Harp, with Mrs. Mae Harris succeeding. Engagement announced for Alice Bareume to Alexander Grossi. A cantata at St. Pauls and Christmas events planned. New baby Henry Lyke born in Main Street Hospital.
Mr and Mrs George Mott of 114 Ballav Canastota celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary this Wednesday honoring a marriage at Oneida Baptist Church officiated by Rev Charles Maxfield.
Oneida High School varsity lost center Charles Stanhope and guard Dick McCarthy to eligibility issues hours before facing New York Mills. Mills led 21-14 at half and 38-19 after three quarters, winning 36-26 while Oneida’s team struggled to find the basket. Reay Walker led Oneida with 10 points. Don Brown and Bill Hiffa had nine for Mills. 700+ fans watched.
Handel's Messiah will be performed by a 60 voice choir Sunday at 7:15 P.M. in the Cazenovia Central School auditorium. Bass solos will be shared by Ward Smith and William Prescott with soprano and alto soloists from the area. Mary Elizabeth Caldwell will accompany on piano and Frederick T. Hensel will play organ. No admission charge.
Funeral services were held for Ira Neville 7% at the Methodist Church in Peterboro. The Rev. Charles Walker officiated with burial in Peterboro Cemetery. Neville, born July 20 1868 near Peterboro, was a retired farmer and widower of Nellie Short. Survived by son Lynwood Morrisville daughter Gerald Davis Morrisville Eaton Central School teacher Pauline Neville eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Mrs. Rosetta Snow of Camden 87 widow of Paul A. Snow died Friday night at her home 29 Elm Street Camden after a long illness. Born in Mexico she was daughter of Jacob and Lucy Hart. Survived by a granddaughter Mrs. Clarence Carpenter and daughter-in-law Mrs. Carabelle Snow. three sons Sowand Walter and Irwin all deceased. Funeral 2:30 PM Sunday at J Floyd Smith funeral home Camden Rev. Bertram A. Walton. burial in Forest Park Cemetery in spring.
Close scores marked Friday night hoops in Madison County with Westmoreland edging Madison 43 to 32 and Verona beating Chenango 35 to 34. Whitesboro upset New Hartford 34 to 32 while Utica defeated Proctor 39 to 30 and Clinton beat Utica Catholic 23 to 19.
The Oneida Oneida Lodge of Elks contributed 1000 dollars to the hospital drive and smaller sums to the Salvation Army Public Health Association and Boys' Town. The lodge canceled its next meeting scheduled for Christmas night.
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