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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1955
Page
13
Auburn post office reports 110,700 letters and cards canceled yesterday, 15,600 fewer than last year. 428 outbound and 368 inbound parcel sacks used, plus 120 incoming second and third class sacks. about 65 extra workers. Stamp window hours set from 8 a.m. to 7:50 p.m. today and 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
In heavy fog last night on the Black River road a head on collision injured four people. Mrs. Elizabeth Lacey 34 of Her rings and Mrs. Agnes Zeller 58 of Carthage were hospitalized with eye and ankle injuries, plus Joanne Zeller 11 and Alton V. Lacey 38 treated for cuts and lacerations. George RFR Bossuet 28 of Deferiet was hurt after veering off the highway to avoid the crash.
Funeral services for Raymond G. Johnson who died yesterday in Phoenix will be Tuesday at 2 pm at Alanson-Granville Funeral Home with Rev. Morman Isaman officiating. Burial will be in Shase Cemetery. He is survived by father Edward Johnson in Phoenix sister Pauline Brown of Hannibal Center brother Robert Johnson of Col Hlamer and uncles Fred and Howard Johnson both of Phoenix.
Norman S. Allen was elected high priest of Harmony Chapter R A M at Norwich Lodge annual meeting. He will succeed Wilbur Turner. Other officers named Frank H. Brown king Francis Clark scribe Oscar Mathewson treasurer Harry B Frink secretary Wilbur Turner and Roy Redfield trustees Officers will be installed Jan 11.
Edgar A. Whiting was named chairman of the 1956 Community Chest Campaign succeeding Sam Woodside. Associated with Willard Straight Hall, Whiting a Ithaca High School and Cornell graduate has been an active chest worker since the early 1930s.
Garrett E. Brown resigns as Water Board chairman effective December 31. Mayor Joseph J. Letson announced the move and said Alderman Frank J. Portelli will become mayor after January 1 and appoint a successor to the board chair.
Two suits totaling $85,000 seek damages from Franklin County after a Sept 1 collision on the St. Regis Falls Duane road left a 17 year old Malone girl fatally injured and another 15 year old permanently harmed. The plaintiffs allege lack of warning signs for a dangerous curve and seek funds for funeral medical and loss of services.
The Common Council approved a 1936 salary schedule boosting city pay. Mayor Robert G. Hes rises from 3600 to 5000 dollars, with police and firemen gaining 300 in pay and 15 cent hourly raises. Aldermen increase their salaries by 3200 dollars.
Mrs Mary Ann Mayville Gonyea 78 widow of Alfred Gonyea died Thursday night at the home of a daughter Mrs Fred Perry in Moira after long illness Services planned for 9 am Monday at St Marys Brushton with Rev J A OBrien officiating Interment in Brushton She was born Oct 9 1877 in St Agnes Quebec and lived in the US many years Married Jan 1 1987 the couple ran a farm and later a gas station in Madrid She was active in St Pauls South Colton CDA Norwood and St Marys She is survived by four sons Leon Fred Leslie Floyd three daughters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren
Mrs. Thomas Galloway twenty two of 186 Ellen Street Oswego is reported improved today by Oswego Hospital authorities after being struck by a car yesterday afternoon while shopping on West First Street She suffered possible leg and wrist fractures and facial lacerations Leonard Jarvis of R D 3 Oswego the driver said the woman ran in front of his car
Cato area death notice for L Van Norstrand age 57 found in bed by wife Marie Noon. He was a lifelong farmer with a large family including wife two sons Wilson and Russell and six daughters. Services set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at the home conducted by Rev George A Gates, burial at Conquest Cemetery.
Leo Ferris former Syracuse Nationals front office official substituted for Coach Al Cervi and Nats players at a Father and Son Dinner of First Methodist Church after Cervi and the team were storm-bound in Syracuse Ferris was in Oswego on business and stepped in as speaker for the event.
Harry Tollerton won first in Pulaski Central School annual Legion oratorical contest for his memorized speech The American Bill of Rights A Barrier Against Tyranny He earns 10 dollars and will compete in Oswego County contest Marian Gonigam took second with Our Living Constitution earning 7.50 dollars Wendy Markle finished third with The Constitution Past and Present Prizes funded by Robert Edwards Post American Legion Judges were Mrs Bol linger Mrs Funk and Rev Bruce.
Rome Hospital and Rome City Laboratory announce a pay plan similar to the city system. Gordon E. Kent, president of the boards for both facilities, said adjustments cover hospital conditions including meals and night shift hours between 6 pm and 6 am. All hospital and laboratory staff receive a January 1 raise and join a five year incentive increment program.
Canastota Central School PTA members watched a music demonstration showing work by teachers and pupils in the district. Leland Wright explained instrumental lessons as 30 fourth graders performed Jingle Bells on Tonettes. Open house at the library school is set for December 20 at 5 p.m. and Christmas parties in all schools are planned next Tuesday and Wednesday with holiday recess from December 21 to January 2.
Thomas G Miller II 54 of 219 S Albany St died Friday afternoon while working at T G Miller Sons Paper Co where he was a partner. Cause was coronary thrombosis. He led civic groups including Fire Company 3 American Legion Exchange Club St Johns Episcopal Church and Democratic Committee work. Funeral Monday 11 a.m. at St Johns Episcopal Church. Burial Lake View Cemetery. Friends may call tonight and tomorrow.
Malone voters defeated a proposed 390000 bond for Salmon School District due to two-thirds requirement as district debt would rise above 10 percent of assessed valuation. The 307 to 204 result fell short by 34 votes with four void ballots.
MASSENA Thomas Bushnell longtime reclamation manager at the Massena works of Alcoa retires Dec 31. His last day was Thursday but he will take two weeks vacation until month end, then retire. He and his wife plan a Florida trip for two months. Bushnell served as mayor 1931–1935 and remains a village trustee. He started at Alcoa 1919, left 1929 to run a tile company, returned in 1942 to lead reclamation. George Burt succeeds him from the construction engineering department, where he has worked since 1942.
Miss Mary E. White of 25 Homer Ave died Friday afternoon at home. A Cortland Normal School graduate and Nyack Schools veteran, she retired to Groton Rd. Services set for 2 p.m. Monday at Beard Memorial Home with burial in Cortland Rural Cemetery. Survived by several cousins. friends may call 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. tomorrow.
Ogdensburg Free Academy presents a Christmas program on Wednesday December 21 at 1 45 pm in the George Hall auditorium. The dramatics and music departments team for a skit Why the Bells Chimed and other selections.
Three Auburn area communities Moravia Sempronious and Poplar Ridge move to next rate class as New York Telephone Co increases. Manager A R Ballantyne cites changes in main rates affecting exchanges with new tariffs for business and residence lines across several categories.
Mrs. Clar ence Powell, 75, of Lake Road, fell at her home yesterday morning and suffered a possible hip injury. X rays were to be taken today to assess the damage.
Oneida Kenwood Heights Alliance Church will hold worship at 9 am with Rev. John G. Brokaw speaking on The Mystery of Godliness. Sunday School at 9:45 am includes the Treasure Chest contest, and an evening service at Maple Park Home in Vernon Center at 5 pm with A Y F group at 6:30 pm and a 7:30 pm service back at the church on The Angels of the Lord.
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