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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1956

Page

3

Six Colleges Compete in Hill Debate on Syracuse Campus

Orators from six universities gather at Syracuse University to contest the Central New York Debate Tournament. Teams include LeMoyne College Utica College University of Rochester New York State College of Forestry and Rochester Institute of Technology. Two rounds occurred at Maxwell School. a forum followed at Sloane Hall on US aid to foreign countries with speakers Dr Kulaski Dr Cover Dr Fox and Dr Eggers. Ruth Anderson chairs the tournament.

Syracuse University Central New York S. U LeMoyne College Utica College University of Rochester New York State College of Forestry Rochester Institute of Technology Maxwell School of Citizenship Slocum Hall United States Wladyslaw Kul'ski Virgil D. Cover Byron L. Fox Melvin A. Eggers Ruth Anderson

Syracuse Forestry College Honors Local Students

Syracuse area students and a resident were elected to class offices at the State University College of Forestry in Syracuse. Wesley M. Rickard is class secretary treasurer, Thomas L. Ryan is class vice president, and Paul G. Bucklin serves as intramural manager. In total 60 city students and 48 area residents are enrolled full time.

State University College of Forestry Syracuse University Wesley M. Rickard Edward T. Rick- Bucklin Ard Monticello

Waite Awards 1957 City Contract Packages

City commissioner George Waite announced contracts totaling 64,694 for 1957 items and services. Byrne Tire Co. won the tires and repair service bid after a long controversy over competitive bidding. last won in 1955 with over 59,000 in tires and services. Other awards included glass, welding, paper products, kerosene, milk, bread, grates, and printing services across city departments.

Waite Byrne General Tire Co George Waite Lwent J. P. Byrne Tire Co I J Byrne Company Fittsburgh Plate Glass Co Cotter’s Welding Service Central New York Sanitary Products & Paper Co Miller Paper Co Same Company Sears Oil Co Rome Syracuse Milk Dealers, Inc Kallfelz Bros. Baking Co

Five Hurt On Slick Highways In Syracuse Area

Five persons were injured on icy highways around Syracuse yesterday and today. Herman Vaffa Sr. of Brighton Ave. was in not critical condition at Memorial Hospital after being struck while running to catch a bus at Thompson Rd. and James St. He had possible skull fracture and other injuries.

Syracuse Herman Vaffa SR Ewemeey Wey Brighton Ave Memorial Hospital Thompson Rd James St Cornell LaPrease Yaffa Donald Cooper Central Square RD William P. Kelly Pleasant St Manlius Brickyard Falls Rd Cave of Manlius Raymond Ents Albert Nicoletti Onondaga General Hospital Catherine Dillabough Beechwood Ave Buckley Rd Richard A. van Marter Willow St Dillabough van Marter William S. Caram Mendelson St Binghamton Cardiff Lafayette Crouse-Irving Hospital Nicholas Kolar Bramley Dr W. Onondaga Clinton Sts

Burglaries Net Pennies Stamps and Razors Overnight

Police report two overnight burglaries yielding 60 pennies from Saslow Fish market and stamps plus two electric razors from Frank Fava Refrigeration Equipment Co. Entry involved a back alley, fire escape, and roof, with desks rifled and a safe untouched. Detectives Litcher and McNett investigated the cases.

Edward Erwin Saslow Fishmarket S. McBride St Frank Fava Refrigerator Equipment Co Walton St

Lions Entertain 37 Children at Syracuse Club Event

A visually impaired teen Ralph Mancini of 307 Jackson St spoke at the Syracuse Lions Club Christmas party about his February cornea transplant. He plans another transplant for his other eye. Guests included sight-saving class pupils from Percy Hughes School. The club noted for cornea transplants and blind aid, 37 children attended.

Syracuse Lions Club Ralph Mancini Jackson St Hotel Syracuse Percy Hughes Santa Claus

Three Great Books Groups to Meet at Syracuse Library

Three Great Books discussion groups convene next week at 7:30 p.m. at the Syracuse Public Library. The second year group, led by Jack Apter and Dr. Herbert D. Gullick, meets Monday in the social room to discuss Lucretius On the Nature of Things. On Tuesday the first year group led by Philip W. Myers and Gates R. Weisberg discusses The Gospel According to St Matthew, while the sixth year group led by Robert Hoople and Dr. Jane S. Robb meets in the parents room to explore works by Anselm and Thomas Aquinas.

Syracuse Public Library Jack Apter Herbert D. Gullick Lucretius Philip W. Myers Gates R. Weisberg Robert Hoople Jane S. Robb St. Anselm St. Thomas Aquinas

Airman Pekarsky Promoted in Korea

Airman Stuart Pekarsky son of Mr and Mrs Paul Pekarsky of 123 Stadium Pl has been promoted to airman second class He is stationed at Seoul Korea and serves as an electrician with the 6167th Installation Squadron His service began in January with basic training at Sampson AFB and overseas duty starting in August

Stuart Pekarsky Paul Pekarsky Stadium Pl Pekarsky Central High School Seoul Korea 6167Th Sampson Air Force Base Nobie Air Base Fort Bragg N.C

Woman assaulted by teens on S Townsends St

A 21-year-old woman reported to Patrolman William Sullivan that three teenagers mistreated her around 9 30 p m on the 900 block of S Townsend St The assailant pushed her and exposed himself The trio fled when she warned she would call police She said she could identify the boy who pushed her

S. McBride St William Sullivan S.townsend St

Parolee Nabbed at Gunpoint Near Euclid and Fellows

Pennsylvania parolee Arthur J. Vincent, 34, was captured at gunpoint by Syracuse patrol Capt. William McCarthy after a brief chase behind a Euclid Avenue home. Vincent, on parole and with a 1949 robbery conviction, was intoxicated and resisted officers before being arrested at 1041 Euclid Ave.

Pennsylvania William McCarthy Syracuse Euclid Ave Poulece Court Arthur J. Vincent Nottingham Rd P. Leo Dorsey McCarthy Vincent Euclid and Fellows Ave Louis Mangino

Two Cars Damaged In Collision In Auburn

Officer Sam Testa investigated two separate crashes. John L. Mack, 37, of 8 Ross Place, drove west on Genesee Street and apparently fell asleep, hitting Vera Slimack’s parked car by Washington Street and pushing it into a utility pole.

Auburn Sam Testa John L. Mack Ross Pl Genesee St Vera Slimack Washington St Slimack Danny A. Demaio Prospect St Betty Stever Franklin St Grant Ave

Knights of St John Re-Elect Boyle President

Brig Gen Earl E Boyle of 217 Roxford Rd N was reelected president at the Knights of St John St Daniel's Commandery 350 annual election held at St Daniel's School. Officers include Le roy Bridges first vice president Fred Sommers second vice president Otto Herold financial secretary John Brady secretary Stewart Segerstrom treasurer Installation set for January 9 at St Daniel's School.

St. Daniel's Commandery Knights of St. John Earl E. Boyle Roxford Rd Sen. Boyle St. Daniel's School Leroy Bridges Fred Sommers Otto Herold John Brady Stewart Segerstrom St. Daniel’s School

Stolen Chow Dog Strikes Family Christmas Gift

William LaFave reports his Chow valued at 50 dollars stolen last night from 4 Costello Street. Police investigate a teenager seen carrying the dog on Gifford Street. The dog was a Christmas present for LaFave's children.

William LaFave Costello St LaFave J Gifford St

Christmas Tree Sale Opens at MacArthur Stadium to Aid the Blind

The seventh annual sale opened at 9 a.m. in MacArthur Stadium to support blind work. Proceeds from more than 5,000 trees go to the cause. Trees range from $2 to $4. If demand rises, 3,000 more trees could be added. Traffic plans reroute vehicles around the stadium road. Santa will give out lollipops and comics to children 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers from Rotary Lions Kiwanis and Exchange sponsor the event.

MacArthur Stadium Pam Miller John B. Holihan Hiawatha Grant Riva Santa Claus Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis and Exchange Clubs Syracuse

Two Year Old Brewerton Boy Among Polio Victims

Central New York polio tally climbs to 32 with a Brewerton two year old home after illness onset October 21. Health Commissioner David F E Bigwood notes local hospital treatment, limited paralysis details, and a mix of imported and local cases. Vaccination numbers continue to rise with 53 474 first shots and 41 259 second doses administered citywide.

New York David FE. Bigwood Brewerton Bigwood City

First Trust Promotes Merrill and Wynkoop to Top Roles

Albert B. Merrill becomes chairman after 29 years as president at First Trust and Deposit Co. W Niver Wynkoop named president, a 1953 appointee and former messenger, moving up from executive vice president. Merrill chairs Netherland Co. and sits on several boards in Syracuse. Wynkoop leads banking groups regionally and nationally.

First Trust and Deposit Co Albert B. Merrill W. Niver Wynkoop Merrill Merill Fabius Crouse-Hinds Co Syracuse Cold Storage Co Oswego Falls Corp Syracuse Supply Corp Syracuse Hotel Corp Wynkoop Central New York Bankers Association New York State Bankers’ Association Council of Administration

Family Night Dinner and Christmas Program at Canastota Church

The First Presbyterian Church hosts a family night dinner Monday at 6 30 p m followed by the annual Christmas entertainment program. The event gathers parishioners for fellowship and festive activities.

First Presbyterian Church

Christmas Party in Watertown for Help of Retarded Children

The Jefferson County Association for the Help of Retarded Children announces its annual Children's Christmas party in Watertown. The event will be held on Tuesday with activities for attendees and supporters.

Watertown The Jefferson Ounty Association For the Help

Also Mentioned on This Page

Exchange Club of Veterans Administration Hospital Joseph DiPietro John P. Garvey Onondaga County Bureau of Veterans Assistance John G. Butler Trv Whitfield Joseph P. LaManna Richard Ryan John Mulligan E. Fayette Mayor Meadows Eastwood Sid Hirschman Howard Shoe Store Malcolm Sutton Jerry Reed Rudolphs Jewelers Ray Kahn Sutton Real Estate Warry J. Silverstein Lions Airman Knights of St.John Boyle Oqonondaga County Ralph G. Unger Arasu W. Taylor St Stephen M. Reiss Bruce St Carl H. Wiggins Baldwinsville Everett C. Brazie Cayuga St Norman Miller First Trust Merrill and Wynkoop Millend Shop Warren ST Onondaga Hotel Dorothy G. Ingalls Real Estate Water St Syracuse Surplus Co Crouse Block Onondaga Historical Society Holton & Herrig Town & Country House Holton & Herrig Lyndon Highbridge Rd Fayetteville
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