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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1946
Page
15
Oswego was led by Fulton High Basketeers as Fulton overcame a late rally to secure victory. Correspondent reports detail home town coverage with multiple reporters and the Herald Journal network confirming the result.
Fulton High School rallied in the final period to defeat Oswego 46 to 40 on the State Armory court in a 6 A league game. Ed Tracy led with 18 points, backed by Dave Dunn, while Oswego was led by Bob Sheldon with 13. Fulton reserves beat Fulton Seconds 37 to 22 in the preliminary as Patsy Damore scored one.
Auburn police investigated a robbery at 20 Chapel Street when a youth about 18 entered Baumline’s small grocery, bought matches, then returned with a gun and demanded cash. He fled with $3 in change, promised to repay later, and left after receiving two packs of cigarettes from the owner. Police, led by Inspector Graney, pursued leads with no arrest.
Oswego Miss Nelda Hall will represent Hannibal at the county contest. She won Hannibal High School's elimination by delivering a talk on the Constitution, judged by Rev. Leonard B. Whitney and Rev. Willis Sanderson. Lloyd Tyler of Hannibal faculty praised the contestants.
Pulaski notes the Chelatmas study club meets December 17 at Community House. Main speaker Mrs. Kenneth Inman discusses travels and family life in foreign countries after years in the Pacific Islands with the U S Marines. Pulaski Central School boys quartet will perform three selections. hostesses are Mrs. Fred Mahatty and Mrs. Herbert Just.
A trailer owned by Mr. and Mrs. Herbert LeValley traveling from California caught fire near Potsdam on the Short Bridge. Friction from a broken spring against the wheel sparked the blaze around 4 PM Friday. Potsdam firefighters responded with two alarms from the Ruggold Fire Company, extinguishing initial flames then combating a renewed fire. Inside, the trailer and its supplies were badly burned.
The Rev. D ahitronécnoots leads December 11 morning worship at Church of the Immaculate with services including nursery care at 9:30 AM and a guitar anthem. Westminster Fellowship meets after morning service while other congregations hold Christmas observances and sermons led by various pastors, with tunes, prayers, and holy readings shaping a shared holiday rhythm.
Herman F Loop 77 formerly of Sandy Creek died Friday at the home of his daughter Mrs Milton Wyan of Fenner after several weeks illness Born August 9 1869 in Herman he lived in Sandy Creek before moving to Fenner in September He was a member and former master of Sandy Creek Grange Survivors include his wife Eunice Starkey Loop eight daughters six sons two sisters and a brother Numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren The Rev Floyd DeFlyer of Erlandville will officiate at a 2 PM Monday funeral at Mrs Wyans home with burial in Nelson Cemetery
The Ontario chapter, DAR, held a Friday afternoon Christmas meeting at Meacham Community House. Mrs. James Cahill chaired the program titled Christmas Among Our Neighbors In the World. Hostesses included Mrs. F. H. Mac Callum Mrs. James Brownell Mrs. B. Colrner Mrs. William Eason and Mrs. Nermaan Richards.
Minetto Legionnaires defeated Oak MUM of Qewege 76 to 29 at Community Half court this week. Al Ranoys led Minetto with 28 points, driving the big win.
Oswego Kiwanis luncheon heard Thomas L. Catton call for higher living standards to sustain postwar growth. He asserted factory output and peacetime distribution rely on mass credit, citing housing clothing health transportation and leisure as areas tied to living standards.
Miss Ann Mario Ditoro daughter of Mrs Ralph Ditoro Fulton and Robert Michael Webber son of Mr and Mrs James L Webber Baldwinsville wed in a double ring ceremony at Immaculate Conception Church Rev Harold Flynn officiating Maid of honor Antoinette Ditoro Bridesmaids Edith Ditoro and Mary Jean Webber Sophie Ingles Best man James Ditoro Ushers John Awleck Michael Ditoro Ralph Ditoro Paul Firenzi Reception at Commodore Restaurant then at bride's home Couple will reside at 120 Lyon Street Bride a Marine Corps veteran four years service most in Pacific area Fulton High School alumna
In Fulton Judge Maurice J. Conley sentenced three men after police arrests for public intoxication. Russell Cilyler of West Second Street received 30 days in Oswego County jail. Frank Mangeat of Mannibal Street Fulton got 20 days. Charles Hovey, a serviceman from Warrensburg Pa, was given a 2100 day suspended sentence after a third intoxicated street arrest.
Mr and Mrs Henry Cardinal of 506 South Sixth Street entertained their four year old son Paul at a birthday party held yesterday. Eighteen children attended including Patricia Paul Cardinal Toyce Kibin Sheila Dwyer Mary Towse Bony and Kathy Drileric Gary Smith Maria Kanellis Roger Huss Claudia Barbara and Patr iela Garritt.
State Police Buffalo office reports $3000 to $3500 stolen from the Sampson Naval Hospital Ship's Services store. The break in was discovered by a hospital employee and reported to authorities. FBI now handles the investigation under federal jurisdiction.
A 19 year old Auburn girl Kathleen Ann Quill was found at New York Central station Thursday night and returned home. Identified by sister Genevieve Ashbaugh of Valleya after Syracuse police traced her via missing person cases in Auburn and Geneva. A name and phone number in Geneva were the sole clue. She reported extreme headaches, was held by police matrons, treated by an intern, then sent to St Joseph Hospital and later Syracuse Psychiatric Hospital for treatment.
Donald G. Baldwin of CIO Local 622 will lead a dancing party tonight in the Sweet Memorial building from 9 to 4 with round and square dances and refreshments. Attending are Mrs Florence Suppes, Mrs Nellie Lothridge, Albert Daines, Mrs Joseph Kinney. Proceeds fund a Christmas party for union children on Dec 22 at the Pieat Building. Sunday night reps of Joe Gould Woman’s Relief Corps will present an American flag for union meetings.
Oswego Polish Legion locks horns with undefeated Sacred Heart quintet of Syracuse at Kingsford Park School court 8130. Oswego beat Auburn's Nationals last week behind Walt Kano while Sacred Heart beat Prison City Grossers by six.
PULASHEC MM Castle representing the New York State Chamber of Commerce spoke to the Chamber of Commerce urging a labor survey to attract industry. The plan calls for village house-to-house canvassing and mail surveys outside the village, with a goal to complete by Thursday, December 29.
ZYULASKI Food stores in Pulaski will maintain regular hours during Christmas season, closing each evening at 6 P.M. except Saturday. Wednesday closes in the afternoon. Most other stores stay open Wednesday afternoon and evenings Thursday Friday Saturday and Monday Tuesday of Christians week.
Oswego Council Knights of Columbus plans a New Year’s Eve party featuring a dance and buffet lunch. Attendance limited to 150 couples by a committee led by Theodore Graham chairman with William Mullen Vernon Auclair and Les Lagoe.
The Social Guild of St Pauls Catholic Church hosted a meeting and Christmas party in the church school auditorium. Rev James M Shanailan pastor gave a brief talk while carols were sung by the group.
Oswego County roads were dangerous after a three inch snowfall and strong winds. A collision injured Lester Crofoot near Oswego city and William Brown caused the accident while a power outage left residents in darkness. Farmers reported fruit tree and building damage along Lake Ontario. telephone poles were broken and crews repaired hazards.
A Wolcott village center discussion will be held at 7:30 PM next Wednesday in the Baptist Church. Representatives from village organizations are expected to attend to talk over the possibility of opening a community center with Rev. William F. Burton as chairman.
Pulaski Central School will hold a Christmas assembly Friday morning before holiday recess. Directed by Mrs Florence Bryant the play Wight Compet ition features Marion Nicholson Richard Murray Nona McDonna Richard Benjamin Charles Skinner Grace Gibbs Jane Gates Marilyn York and Bruce Soules. The boys quartet and girls trio will perform with community singing led by Mrs Charles M Swarts. A party for the student body follows in the school gymnasium.
Past matrons of Lake City Chapter Order of Eastern Star held a dinner and Christmas party this week at the Hotel Pontiac. The event featured an exchange of gifts and contract bridge. Hostesses were Mrs. Dwight Hickox and Mrs. Harry Mi Stacy.
Wolcott issued 221 deer hunting licenses this fall, up from 173 issued last year, as reported by town clerk Mildred Morris. The figure reflects increased participation in the season's hunting program.
Seneca Falls youth Robert Alcott son of Mrs Beatrice Alcott of Lake Shore will leave in January for Antarctica as a Byrd expedition member. Alcott has Navy service since graduation from Myndersen Academy and in 1946 joined USS Philippine Sea after boat training. He returns from a cruise to Cuba and the Caribbean and now sails from Boston for Norfolk Va for final orders. Expected home on leave before sailing at $5.
Fulton notes Elmore Wallace daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Wallace was missing since Monday. Detective Harry Holden reported she was seen in Syracuse at Oswego bus station. Thursday morning Mrs Wallace found her daughter in Syracuse and brought her home. She returns to Falveive school Monday.
Fulton police records show 29 arrests in November with intoxication charges leading at 17. Other arrests included failure to yield, missing operator's license, speeding, leaving scene, burglary third degree, failure to provide, and sodomy. Eight injuries were reported in 36 accidents. investigations covered assault, biogratios by deaths, disorderly conduct, grand larceny, malicious mischief, missing persons, petty larceny, prowlers, stolen cart, and unlawful entries.
Oswego First Methodist Church School will present its annual Christmas program tomorrow at 3 P.M. in the City Home. The Christmas story will be read by Rev. Milward Smith, with Nalph Young on piano. A Christmas drama titled What Child Is This? directed by Mrs. R. D. Cady features Keith Stroud as reader and Barbara Dunster as Mary. Shepherds include Norma Allen Charles Skinner Fred Ensworth. Angels are Shirley Peterson Joyce Germain and Ida Unsworth. Combined church school choirs will entertain residents and serenade those in rooms. Donat Dowd leads responsive readings.
Watertown reports a 40 percent cut in the maintenance of way department of the St. Lawrence division of the New York Central. About 340 workers will be laid off before year’s end, offset somewhat by 250 workers returning to train service. The layoffs follow orders from New York City and affect the ferry and related facilities.
George N. Kellogg of Mexico was reelected president of the Oswego County Boy Scout Council at a Hotel Pontiac meeting. Officers named include Howard G. Wealdey Fulton Grant Lindsley New Haven M. Floyd Dresser Fulton Warren Nye Fulton Wendell Sprague Laecona ngnce chalemai. A council discussion preceded dinner and entertainment featuring Thomas McChracker of Fruit Valley who exhibited a trained chimpanzee from his wild animal circus tour.
Pulaski Four Corners Home Bureau meets Wednesday at Mrs Lisle Palmer home for a lesson titled Short Cuts in House Work No Two led by county home demonstration agent Mrs P He Wilson.
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