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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1947
Page
10
Windy conditions create dust ashes and papers flying from the Erie boulevard and Thompson road dump area. Commissioner Charles E. Billson says winds move debris onto the highway and crews must keep the area cleared on each windy day.
Lester Schaeffer announces the annual Hanging of the Green at 7 30 P M in Syracuse to fund pre Christmas children's parties run by Neighborhood House a Red Feather Agency. Troop 5 Boy Scouts of America hosts a Bellevue School auditorium event with Charles F Bronner presiding. A public Christmas Gift concert by the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra is set for 8 15 P M at Lincoln Auditorium with Andre Polah conducting and the Bernard Concert Singers as guests.
A mix of local items includes a Navy rating for Vincent Walter, a Christmas program at Prescott Junior High with Rosina Abbattista directing and Donald Grier guest soloist, and an illustrated talk on tuberculosis for Licensed Practical Nurses. Also noted are Swedish Christmas customs for Bluebirds and Camp Fire Girls, a thumb injury at home, a Board of Supervisors dinner, peace conference reports, and several marriage licenses.
Odell Shepard former Connecticut lieutenant governor told Syracuse University students he is not a communist in any sense he recognizes. He urged Americans to educate themselves about democracy and warned against leaving government in the hands of a few, calling for broad political participation.
Mayor Frank J. Costello held a 10 15 A M briefing to curb premature City Hall disclosures. He denied Dolbear was named head of the sales tax bureau, noted possible alternative plans, and urged reporters to ask questions at set times. He warned violators would be barred.
Onondaga County dairymen are urged to economize grain supplies as part of a state program. County agent James Foster notes full feeding should continue through the year but must match the needs of each cow calf and heifer to ensure profitable production.
William J. Mackay, former FBI agent, will address the Holy Name Society at Most Holy Rosary Church on The FBI and Un-Americanism. He will discuss subversive elements and share six years of FBI experience. The talk is at Priory Hall at 8:15 PM with a Q and A on FBI results.
Mrs Adeline L Levey of 209 Cambridge St inherits the $76 100 estate of her husband David L Levey a Syracuse merchant who died December 11 His will was filed for probate in Surrogate's Court today naming son Jacques Levey as executor The petition with the will lists real property valued at 75 000 and personal property at 31 100 Levey ran Leveys Imperial Store for many years
Traffic court records list drivers with violations including No Operator's License Fast, Passing Red Light and Speeding. Individuals such as Vanderbrook Hrachtan Austin Dunn Merrifield De Peter Fucco appear with addresses and fines ranging from 5 to 15 dollars for several infractions.
Old Newsboys Association announces 1500 sellers will flood Onondaga County streets with papers to fund Christmas for county children. Syracuse and towns join the carnival spirit with sales from 11 45 AM to 1 30 PM, aided by 200 officials and volunteer teams.
About 100 county nutrition chairmen, leaders, and health officers from 57 counties gathered at Hotel Syracuse for a two day New York State Food Commission drive on food conservation. The group planned to promote programs in their communities to save grain and help housewives adjust meals to rising prices and overseas needs.
County employers formulate on the job training programs to aid war veterans. John Gregory notes it is a learn while you earn program with income from the employer and subsistence allowance from the Veterans Administration. For details contact Gregory or Richard Dower at the County Veterans Service Agency.
W D Gove of Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Company will address the Syracuse Section of the Society of Automotive Engineers at 8 15 today in Olin Hall Cornell University Prof Louis L Otto will preside A dinner precedes at 6 P M in Willard Straight Hall
Municipal Court Judge Harry H. Skerritt signed two eviction orders with both landlords and tenants in agreement. On Feb 1 Harold M. Brooks will obtain possession of an upper flat at 149 Burdick Ave now occupied by William Young Basil O and Harold L. Sternberg. On Jan 2 Arthur Miller at 301 Bradley St will be vacated.
A persistent report claimed Municipal Court Judge Harry H. Skerritt could be elevated to the State Court of Claims for a $13,500 annual post. The rumor named Frank J. Cregg Jr. as a potential appointee to the vacancy, with Mayor Costello pressed to appoint a Democrat to Municipal Court, keeping partisan balance in a historically nonpartisan role. The report noted Barrett’s December retirement opens a Court of Claims seat and that Skerritt has served since 1939, with no comment from Skerritt or others involved.
Robert Benson of 136 Whit tier avenue was ordered held for the grand jury by Judge Truman H. Preston in Police Court. Arrested Dec 7 for stealing jewelry valued around 400 dollars from Albert's Jewelry Store at 216 E Fayette Street after smashing the window with a hammer. Benson was placed on bail of 2500 dollars after pleading not guilty to third degree burglary and waived police examination.
Prof Alfred C Quinn of Syracuse University photogrammetry department will speak at the Air Reserve Association meeting in the E Genesee Street armory at 8 PM Wednesday. He helped direct photography for the Bikini atomic bomb test. Combat films will be shown by Capt A E Caplan of the Rome Army Air Base. All members urged to attend.
Salt Springs Lodge 920 F and A M names Elwyn Bush as master succeeding Andrew Dill. Incoming officers to be installed January 5 include Joseph J. Gumb senior warden Clifford E. Stohrer junior warden Vernon A. Gehm treasurer Howard W. Cla sen trustee and Andrew Sneddon temple trustee.
In Catherines Ontario George Sydney Chambers 52 was executed by hanging for the 1946 sex slaying of Marian Rusnak nine after decades of legal work and appeals the killer faced his death sentence today at the provincial jail.
Santa Claus will visit Syracuse on Friday by special helicopter to scout chimneys and observe local children’s behavior. The event caps the Civic Christmas ceremonies in Clinton Square with Mayor Cosentino delivering the Christmas message and lighting the giant civic tree. The program begins at 3 PM with Christmas music. streets around the square will be roped off from 2:30 to 3:30 PM. Dr. Walter R. G. Baker of General Electric arranged the flight from the North Pole as a goodwill gesture. Candlelight Carols follow, with local choirs performing through 9 PM and again on December 22 and 23. City Recreation Dept. plans coordinate the events with Helena G. Hoyt and Joseph R. Arciuoli.
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