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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1954
Page
6
Obituary notices list multiple individuals with deaths in December 1954 including James E Dickson and Hugh Emery. Funeral arrangements at Edward F P Gaynor Funeral Home Syracuse Fairchild Meech and other local chapels. Survivors named include spouses children and siblings with call hours and cemetery details.
Francis W Dunn and Edna Dunn of SCG Midland filed for bankruptcy with debts of 2042 and assets of 300. Irving E Bishop of Little York reported debts of 2386 and assets of 100 including an auto. Ralph E Willnave of North Lawrence seeks no settlement, owing 5460 with assets 4870 including real estate and a car.
About eight dollars in cash was reported stolen early today from Oberle's Service Station at 3901 S Salina after a routine check found a rear window forced open. Owner Charles W Oberle of 139 Spaulding Ave was notified.
James Donato a former East Syracuse resident and longtime New York Central Railroad boilermaker died after a long illness. Born in Italy he served 37 years with the railroad, retiring in 1947. Surviving family includes daughters Diana Waynes and others, sons in multiple states, a brother and sisters in Italy. Services Tuesday at 9 A.M. at Charles P. Cline Funeral Home and 9:30 A.M. at St. Matthew's Church with a Mass. Burial in Assumption Cemetery. Friends may call today 7–9 P.M. and tomorrow 2–4 and 7–9 P.M.
A list of recent deaths includes Miss Bridget McCarthy aged 94 in Syracuse Oswego Kenneth D Reeves 33 Oswego A I Martin 93 Montour Falls Mrs Florence Wood 8 Harrisville Mrs Laura Kephart 93 Ithaca and William Walsh 66 Auburn.
CHRIS FARRELL of Jamestown was slated to be elected president of the New York State Association of Certified Football Officials at the annual meeting this afternoon in Hotel Syracuse. He is to succeed Peter N. Betrus of Mineville. About 35 delegates from 17 chapters attended as the 730-member group, certified by the State Public High School Athletic Association to officiate fall high school football. Delegates planned discussion on national federation, chapter rosters, insurance, territorial rights, and game procedures. Appointment of 1955 committees also was expected. Laurence S. Russell of Syracuse is secretary. George Abraham of Geneva is second vice president and expected to move up to first vice president.
James E. Dickson a grocer of Valley drive Syracuse died this morning at Syracuse General Hospital. He worked 18 years as a manager for Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. He was born in Clyde and lived in Syracuse 40 years. He leaves wife Catherine Burns Dickson and sister Bernadette Dickson Montezuma. Services at Edward F. Gaynor Funeral Home 7:30 AM Tuesday and 9 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Burial in Assumption Cemetery.
Rain tonight through the Carolinas and middle Atlantic states with snow or flurries in the Appalachians northern New England Ohio Valley and Great Lakes. Colder in the Ohio River valley eastern Lakes and northern New England with little change elsewhere. Dr. Selby Maxwell provides five day Syracuse area forecast from 6 AM to 6 AM and AP Wirephoto accompanies.
Services are announced for Mrs Lita Waggoner Peck of South Egremont Mass widow of Frank A Peck who died Tuesday. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery Syracuse. Survivors include two daughters and a granddaughter. Also memorial services are listed for Hugh Emery of 224 Stinard Ave who died yesterday at University Hospital. The service will be at 2 PM Monday at Fairchild Meech Funeral Chapel with Pastor John N Huber officiating. Emery was a carrier Corporation engineer and NYU graduate. He leaves a wife a daughter a son his mother sister and three brothers. Public viewing is scheduled tomorrow.
CHARLES H. PROSSER, 45, was struck by a car yesterday and treated for scalp lacerations and a concussion at Ononidaga General Hospital. He operates the Hiawatha Diner at 232 E. Hiawatha Bird. The car was driven by Bradley H. Cleveland of 113 Phelps St. at South Salinaland Buttts, around 7 30 P.M. Police said Cleveland stated Prosser darted into the path of his vehicle from in front of a parked car.
Judge Truman presided as defendant Sneedinz faced speeding charges at 34 to 36 mph on West Fayette Street with improper passing cited. Adam Killis of 534 Stinard Avenue received a $10 fine. Fred M. Clark of Fairmount listed in the docket for related traffic matter.
Snow flurries and colder air move in tonight and tomorrow. Yesterday’s high was 39 and low 13 with sunset at 4 32 p m and sunrise at 7 31 a m. The record high for today is 38 set in 1921 and the record low is -13 from 1919. Relative humidity yesterday 53 today 94.
Richard H. Pass of Onondaga Pottery warns before the Reciprocity Information Committee that cutting tariffs on Japanese china could jeopardize a key defense research phase in Syracuse. He cites wartime production records and current ceramic “printed circuit” work involving about 105 workers, arguing cheaper imports threaten U S craftsmanship and domestic industry.
Judge James A. Farrell dismissed a $6,000 negligence action by Mrs. Donald Hayes of Fayetteville against Skyling Apartments over injuries from a fall at 753 James St. The defense won on motion after five days of trial. Hayes suffered a broken nose and later required psychiatric treatment.
Samford J Thompson, 35, of Dancy Road, Brewerton, is held in Cedar Street jail pending arraignment on a third degree assault charge. His wife Ann 33 alleges she was struck during an argument last night. Deputies found her nose broken and face bloody. Mrs Thompson swore out a warrant before Justice Elford J Trever. Deputy Theodore Zeigler investigated.
Onondaga County coroner says it is seeking relatives for John Peter Otto aged 65 of 412 East Genesee Street who died yesterday morning of a heart attack. No survivors are known in Syracuse but officials hope to locate a cousin Annette Otto in Englewood New Jersey. Otto died at 2:00 AM yesterday at his home where he was employed as caretaker.
Syracuse Regional Blood Center reports a record number of donors after a pre Christmas recruitment drive. Donors received tickets to a Syracuse Nationals game financed by sponsors including Lancaster Pharmacy and Atlantic Refining. Two donor days remain on December 21 and 25. residents urged to call 3 3111 to donate.
Police Chief Fred Arnold said investigators are pursuing several new leads in a freak accident that sent Patrolman Thomas Sardino to Crouse Irving Hospital. Sardino described a blue 1948 or 1949 Nash and a small dog that darted into the street before the crash in the 1900 block of Erie Boulevard East. The police car toppled after veering left and skidded 215 feet on its top. Sardino is in good condition and X-ray results were not available yesterday.
The Yiddish Culture Council meets at 8:30 P.M. in the Social Hall, Temple Polley Tzedeck, Almond Street. Benjamin Gebiner of the Workmen's Circle will speak on Contributions of Jewish Workers in 300 Years of American Jewish History, followed by Emanuel Barthoff's remarks. David Altfield leads singing with Mrs. Morris Glinsky on piano.
Kenneth P Richardson, 21, of 309 S Midler Ave pleaded guilty to petty larceny before Judge Preston in Police Court today. Richardson charged with passing a bad check for 26 dollars at E W Edwards and Son on December. He will be sentenced on December 21.
E. M. Farmer received recognition at a Century Club dinner for his role in distributing General Electric appliances. Attendees included GE executives Ralph Darrin and De Woo Baker among others, with out-of-town guests from Louisville and New York.
Witherill’s at 300 S Salina Street and 20 Gorin stores distribute the largest Christmas bonus in Gorin’s 55 year history. Executives said the pre Christmas payout totals ST95,000 to staff in Boston area stores and affiliated shops including Eadgar’s Brocton Miller & Peck Waterbury Leavitt’s Manchester Almy Bicelow and Washburn in Salem and Danvers. A second profit sharing plan, begun in 1953, will announce the exact amount in February.
Earl Smith a 39 year old Constantia man suffered lacerations to his right hand and arm after slipping while entering a trailer in Cicero at about 11 30 P M yesterday. Deputies said he was treated and released from St Joseph's Hospital.
Members of the Tritt Scotian Rite Club will hold their annual Christmas auction at 12 15 PM Monday at Hotel Onondaga. Proceeds from the sale will augment the club's charity fund as part of its luncheon meeting. Members bring gifts for sale in a members only auction.
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