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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1954
Page
2
The Fulton Post Veterans of Foreign Wars hosts its annual Christmas party tomorrow at 3 P.M. in the post home. Stephen Nalle serves as the central chairman for the event, inviting children of members and guests.
Mayor Mead asks the Common Council to pass a local law allowing the Board of Estimate to grant pay raises starting January 1 for First Deputy Chiefs Harold Kelly and Harry Coon of the police and fire departments. Current salaries are 5750. proposed flat rates would keep increments and longevity, with an expected 750 raise to 6500 next year.
Marine Midland Trust Company of Central New York declares an extra 25 cent dividend per share for stockholders of record Dec 17, in addition to the regular 25 cent quarterly dividend. The total quarterly payout is 127 500 dollars for 255 000 shares, yielding 1 55 dollars per share for the year. Chairman Harry W. Davies cites strong earnings of about 1 2 million for the year and proclaims plans for new offices in Syracuse and Manlius and a fresh banking office at the Northern Lights shopping center to open next spring.
Sylvia Dobowski, 16, pled guilty to petty larceny for pilfering items while babysitting. Judge Leo Dorsey ordered she be held for sentence. The incident occurred with the suspect in police custody after arrest on Wednesday. Dec 24.
Trustees of the Everson Museum held a meeting with Barbara Gagan and Aurie I. Senecast to discuss proposals involving the museum. Police said a woman admitted taking articles and cash from various homes where she worked as a babysitter. The plan included turning over assets to the Everson board and possible transfer to the County Penitentiary after holidays.
The body of Martin Buck 25 of Margate City New Jersey a former sailor is identified as the son of H Bennett Buck a Syracuse artist and the Buck family once lived in Syracuse. Investigators in Missouri found a bloodstained 1955 Pontiac near Rolla and pursue a hitchhiking theory.
Dale A. Gradua te of Cornell Law and Syracuse resident since 1928 has been named referee of workmen's compensation in the State Labor Department. He will join the five referees with a starting salary of 7300 rising to 188980. Appointment comes from the Workmen's Compensation Board. He previously served as assistant corporation counsel in Syracuse city administrations.
Elliott L. Miller, 22, of Ithaca, was arrested after a 70 mile per hour pursuit from south of Nedrow to S Salina Street. Deputies Ginsberg and Lacey said he fled in icy conditions and posted $100 bail. Miller faces a reckless driving arraignment tonight.
Leonard Slye ROY Rogers will headline the 30th annual Christmas party of the Purchasing Agents Association of Syracuse and Central New York. The event starts with a 6 PM cocktail hour and 7 PM dinner at the Hotel Onondaga ballroom per A Kemp Stevens, program chairman.
Three year old Joan Argona of Taunton Heights dr. was choked by a Christmas candy piece. Parents rushed her to Onondaga General Hospital where she received first aid and the piece dislodged itself, allowing her to leave for home.
Librarian pressed for documents two years ago while the comptroller's office resisted transfer to the State Library. About 123000 of 1776 and 1812 veterans records were lost after disposal delays and mismanagement.
Three lower East Side men were sentenced to a year each by County Court Judge J Leo W Breed after pleading guilty to unlawful entry. Harry Williams aged 44 Lonnie Norman 30 and Robert Glenn 37 were indicted for entering Loblaw's store at 615 E Adams Street on Oct 10.
The Junior Club Council of Seaside will hold a Sadie Hawkins Day dance this Saturday at 8 30 P M. The event occurs in the center social hall at 2223 East Genesee Street with cochairmen Susan Volpert and Caroline Krist coordinating.
Rita Dawmans EAY RUY VERUALU A Syracuse businessman pleaded not guilty in U S District Court Albany to evading 29195 42 in federal income taxes for 1948 49 50 Isadore Raymond of 1301 E Genesee St was named in three counts of an indictment along with 23 others including four other Syracusans Judge James T Foley set bail 2500 Raymond and attorney have 15 days to file motions Four other Syracusans also denied charges Sam Silver 120 Gray Ave Robert F Tomeny a former postal clerk Raymond Adams 525 Cedar St pleaded guilty to forging a Treasury check and placed on two year probation Walter E Totman Cortland pleaded not guilty to 10012 44 in taxes for 1948 49 50 with bail 2500
Mrs Lita Waggo ner Peck widow of Frank A. Peck died at her South Egremont Massachusetts home. Born March 31 1873 in Syracuse she lived in Massachusetts 15 years. Survived by two daughters Elizabeth Newton and Charles Follmer. Services 3 PM Saturday at Egremont Congregational Church. Burial Monday in Oakwood Cemetery Syracuse.
A decree of divorce was granted to Dorothy M. Lambertson of 205 Fabius Street from her husband Richard Lambertson by Supreme Court Justice Carl Peterson in Equity Term. The case references a prior police-related incident involving a city vehicle and a former police chief, noted in court proceedings.
Ralph Morgan and Marcel Gagnon went fishing near Warren New Hampshire and encountered a 200 pound female bear at Morgan's camp. They fired shotguns at the bear after retreating to the woods, while others faced separate legal actions involving embezzlement forgery and mail theft.
Robert W. Hwarnett was chosen president of the Holy Name Society at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Elected to other posts were William F. Strodel first vice president ae Sanders second vice president David J. Scannell secretary Thomas J. Corcoran treasurer Charles L. Moynihan marshal. Msgr. Martin J. Watley serves as moderator.
Mrs Mary Rendino 36 of 203 Cherry Street reported a diamond engagement ring worth 1100 missing from a buffet in her dining room last night. Police were notified today about the theft.
Traffic court records list Judge Truman HW presiding over speeding and dangerous driving cases. Individuals include Joseph R. Peartree Rochester license suspended until Jan 2, 1950. Thomas Knox Nedrow fined 50 dollars for dangerous driving. Arthur F. Corewell 153 Thursber Ave fined 25 dollars for careless driving. Theodore J. Waldele 281 Hood Ave cited for failure to see way clear. Robert H. Deitnick LaFayette fined 15 dollars for speeding. Timothy G. Minahan 261 N Collingwood Ave cited for speeds 39 to 40 mph on Teall Ave. A note mentions gunpowder history from the National Geographic Society.
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