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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1956
Page
6
Multiple death notices from December 13 1956 list survivors and funeral arrangements. Names include Lucien Doud Jesse Fellows Mary McMahon Greene Ethel Goff Addie House Edmin Makyes Louis Masterson Datsy Hart Millbrand Frank Orlando Sarah H Barker Rice Rosa West Louis Young and others with burial and church service details in Syracuse Oswego and Onondaga area funeral homes and cemeteries.
Obituary notices list several Syracuse area deaths. Mrs Mabel Smallwood, former SU zoology head widow of Dr William Smallwood, dies in North Carolina. services in Garfield Funeral Home. burial Morningside Cemetery. Mrs Gertrude Lighton of Fayetteville dies at Memorial Hospital. rites at Holy Cross De Witt and burial at St Marys. Michael Taffe of 1043 Highland St dies after 12 weeks illness with requiem Mass planned at Holy Trinity. Cornelius Lyons of 609 Burnet Ave dies of heart ailment. Mass at St John the Evangelist. burial St Agnes. Wanda Tyktor of 1369 S Edwards Ave dies at Memorial Hospital. services at Berdynski Funeral Home and Sacred Heart Church. burial Sacred Heart Cemetery.
The family of James A. Henderson expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for cards flowers food and use of cars. The note mentions J Dillon of Phoenix New York.
Obituaries note the deaths of Everett Lee DeGolyer, 70, a leading petroleum geologist and head of several soil and geology firms, born near Greensburg, San. Also reported is Arthur Schenling, 54, VP and treasurer of Schoenling Brewing Co. Funeral homes and local florists arrange services. multiple addresses and contact numbers listed for funeral orders and monuments.
Fire Chief Harold Stook of Chittenango stated no dynamite was stored in the garage of Harold Cox on Cheese Factory Road as had been reported earlier. He said the dynamite was kept in a magazine in the back lot, not near the three car garage where the fire occurred. Damages were estimated at $800 and the cause was believed to be an overheated wood stove.
Leonard R. Dwyer, a Town of Pompey dairy farmer, died about a year ago leaving a gross estate of 107 007. Transfer tax clerk Nicholas Ransler said the will provides for support of two sisters with several nicers and nephews as contingent beneficiaries. State tax will be 879.03 per report filed with Surrogate Court.
Czechoslovak Lidova Demokracie reports Western propaganda balloons in Eastern Europe and Russia carry spying robots. Each balloon supposedly carries a robot camera to photograph a 27 mile strip from 50 000 feet, with radio signals guiding landings east of the Soviet Union.
In Buenos Aires at least 21 people were arrested as strikes and hit and run incidents erupted across the capital. Police guarded factories to prevent walkouts while authorities warned of potential bombs as in Friday clashes. In Tokyo the Maritime Safety Board announced Russia would release 129 Japanese fishermen held since World War II after diplomatic ties were restored.
Mr and Mrs Frederick W Eckel of 101 Elsner Street will host an open house from 3 to 5 p m tomorrow for their 50th wedding anniversary. They wed December 17 1906 at Westminster Presbyterian Church and remain active in the congregation. Mrs Eckel born in England came to the U S at nine months old. She is in Fralick Chapter OES White Shrine Liberty Court and Wimodausis. Mr Eckel retired from Searbury Clothing Co after SQ years service and is past master of Konosiona Lodge and a member of East Gate Club. They have two children Mrs George Wood and Charles Eckel in Syracuse and three grandchildren.
Louis Masterson a retired Santa Cruz pharmacist died at City Hospital. Born November 6 1854 in Minnesota he was Syracuse University educated and worked at Malcomb Steel Pfizer Chemical and Welch Grape. Survived by wife Anna Fahey three brothers three sisters and other relatives. services at Edward F Gaynor Funeral Home and Most Holy Rosary Church with burial in Assumption Cemetery.
A religious reflection cites James and scripture to explain how prayer works. It argues that prayer must come from a righteous heart and seek God’s will, not selfish desires. It notes God answers some requests with a yes and others with a no or wait. It urges persistent prayer as essential to Christian life and obedience.
The Christmas Vesper service is set for 4 p.m. at Dan forth United Church with a pageant by church department members and Pastor Rev. Charles D. Broadbent delivering the 11 a.m. sermon.
Mrs. Ramona B. Bowden will review the Terence Rattigan drama Separate Tables during the Books Sandwiched In program at the Syracuse Public Library on Wednesday at 12 26 PM.
Thomas N Sexton of Cold Springs Road Liverpool reported three hubcaps and a plaid car blanket stolen from his auto yesterday between 4 and 8 PM in Barry's lot at South Clinton and West Adams streets. He valued the loss at $60.
Richard J. Snyder 24 of 509 BE Jefferson Sr. pleaded not guilty in Police Court to malicious mischief after allegedly throwing a rock through a window at 513 S Townsend St. Judge P Leo Dorsey adjourned the case to Monday and set cash bail at 250 dollars. Snyder was arrested December 2 in the 500 block of S Townsend St by Patrolman Pauli Serbun.
St Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church hosts its annual Children’s Communion breakfast next Saturday at 9 30 a m in the church hall. Afterward the Sunday School Greek School children hold a Christmas party with Santa delivering gifts and carols as sponsors donate funds for the gifts.
Edward Ptak 29 of 255 Grand Ave was treated at Onondaga General Hospital for a laceration to the upper lip after being struck by a man on the 100 block of West Jefferson Street around 9 15 PM. Six stitches were needed, according to Patrolman Sigmund Gradzinski.
Paul H. Appleby 65 former Syracuse University dean will retire as state budget director next fall. He told division staff at a Christmas party that the 1957 58 budget will be his last and that he informed Gov. Harriman of the decision. Deputy Clark D. Ahlberg expected to succeed him.
Dallas reports famous oil geologist Evertt DeGolyer shot himself in his office. A .38 revolver lay near the body. Justice of the Peace Glenn Byrd ruled death by own action. DeGolyer, long noted for seismic methods and exploits in Mexico, had been ill for seven years.
A Syracuse area death notice lists several individuals including Mrs. Harrist Cannon 79 Hawkinsville James Vernon Jesse F. Jackson 93 Boonville Herbert W McKlligat 56 Julien Eleanor O Sharpe 87 Fayette Frank Starke 94 Glenfield Paul Donald Kimball 65 Rome Mrs Fannie M Stratton Oneida Harry A Weaver 76 Oneida Mrs Jennie B Porlei 4 Preble multiple locations and ages noted for each deceased
Rain will fall tonight over the eastern half of the nation except northern border areas and eastern Mississippi valley. Snow flurries will fall over Oregon Idaho and the Rockies. It will be warmer over the north Atlantic coastal states and colder in the eastern Plains and western Mississippi valley. Wire photo.
Nathan J. Cornfeld of 614 Crawford Ave will head patent matters for General Electric's newly formed electronic components division. He previously worked five years as GE patent attorney. His background includes NYU law degree, physics teaching, war and navy advisory roles, and Sperry Gyroscope patent work.
Lincoln National Bank announces a year end profit sharing distribution for employees with at least one year of service. Over 300 staff will benefit with an initial six percent payout this week and a supplemental January payout. The plan allocates 74 percent of earnings before tax based on salary, approved by the board and applying to officers and staff.
Gregory F. Gualtier and Robert B. Lewis of the Arthur F. Lewis agency in Syracuse received diplomas today at The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co home office in Newark after completing an advanced course in business insurance related to estate conservation. They were among 22 selected nationwide and qualified for the President's Club. Glenn W. Burdick of North Syracuse was elected state chairman of the Young Executives Group of the National Automobile Dealers Association.
Syracuse Savings Bank trustees vote to pay a 3 percent annualized dividend on all savings for July 1 to December 31, 1956. Frederick W. Barker, president, notes the six month total is the largest in 107 years. The yearly total exceeds $3,150,000.
The Columbian Repe Co of Atburn taps Chapman No wak and Associates Syracuse to handle national space advertising starting January 1. Donald G Nowak vice president of the agency will service the account as ads cover cordage fiber products for marine fishing drilling farm and industrial use.
Edison Brothers Stores announces 250000 in Christmas bonuses for about 4000 employees, with Baker's Shoe Stores staff in the local division to receive checks by position and service years. An additional 200000 is added to the pension fund totaling over 3.3 million dollars funded entirely by Edison Brothers. Brown Lipe Chapin to offer evening study plan for salaried GM employees with emphasis on continued education and career advancement.
Firemen from Engine Co 18 responded to 314 Atlantic Ave at 4 20 am after a telephone alarm of fire. They arrived quickly and found a piece of meat burning in a pressure cooker.
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