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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1948
Page
6
Nathan Abelson approved as entitlement for Bonnie Kaw Matteson daughter of Dr Roal Matteson of 302 W Colvin. Suffered cuts after being struck by car driven by John A Ballard of 7483 Beech. Vehicle owner John A Misner of 805 University Ave. Attorney Russell G Harrington represented the Mattesons.
A Baldwinville man publicly asks Santa to visit his family as his wife lies in Onondaga General Hospital after an accident. Nurses arrange a hospital visit by Samia Clan as local veterans groups plan expanded 1948 participation led by Charles Denman and the Oneida American Legion. A Syracuse General Hospital birth brings twins to Mrs DeSpirita of Solvay at 7 33 PM. Lawrence J Ong of Lawrence, Mass was placed on three years probation after pleading guilty to petty larceny for stealing travelers checks.
A local gathering at Hotel Beraewne spotlighted by Inhehton Club featuring male speakers and Deevana Inc. The event list included miscellaneous activities and a focus on community engagement.
Travelers faced heavy travel pressures as snow hit Central New York. Airlines reported full bookings with some extra flights, rail traffic up as passengers return home for Christmas, and highways largely clear though slick in spots near Binghamton. The Automobile Club urged cautious driving with speeds reduced to 20 mph in hazard areas and urged patience for holiday commutes.
A stray white toy terrier described as small and missing since November 27 was located near a residence on Morin Street. The animal’s owner information and exact circumstances of the search were reported by local residents, with no injuries noted and the dog returning home after a brief wander.
The county court grants annulments and divorces in several cases. Alice Case reports a 1928 marriage with later bigamy in 1943, with alimony and child support set. Ellen Jones seeks annulment from Leva Warren Jones after prior Phoenix marriage. Willard Jones faces support for two children. Sydney Blunberg and others represent involved parties.
Santa Claus will visit St Mary's Orphanage in Court arriving from the Pinner Club in a five ton truck loaded with toys candy and fruit. He will present gifts to the nurses the employer and to the 149 children. After distribution of gifts a Christmas movie will be shown. The arrangements are led by Daniel Gormon Frederick W Peters Raymond C Weber James D Meehan J Harry Lewis Arthur Skewes Allan G Perry and William Gil Warner with the Jadien auxiliaryassistants.
Disjointed OCR fragment recounts a 43 million cabinet maker scenario tied to Marcellus Casket Co and a family event. It mentions Dean Van Eshlyinm, Vin Berutine, a grandson Thomas Von Amburgh, and a charity party at Porter School. The text is garbled with names mis-spelled and unclear actions.
Supreme Court jury considered a no cause of action in the $2,234 negligence case United Chor, Whem Stoves, Tie. The damage claim concerned merchandise harmed by water at Warren on May 21, 20v7. The court session was noted at 10:30 with updates from Cliforti and Fayelie.
The family of Gordon Johnson, treasurer of a Baptist Missionary post in China, has returned to the United States after several years abroad. Mrs Johnson and her daughter reached San Francisco, then Syracuse, amid ongoing arrangements to transfer or close the post. The family’s return follows political disruption in China and a temporary halt in missionary operations.
Postmaster Myron J. Parkinson said Syracuse post office passed the peak of Yuletide mail as cancellations hit a record. Parcel post remained high with outgoing up 40 percent and incoming up 24 percent for the first 22 days of December. Most federal employees will get a half day off tomorrow while essential postal workers stay on duty. Regular snail deliveries will occur on Christmas Day with limited handling for perishable and delayed parcels.
The old Kauri Presbyterian Church site in Harrison and Ty Owndagnals was purchased by Shuant Rony Co. Inc of Syracuse. The deed, from the Presbyterian Society in Syracuse, was filed by J. Ros Paltech. Purchase price was $15,008 including a mortgage of $70,000. The Presbyterian Society dates to 1841 after the Fourth Church merged with First Presbyterian.
In a brief traffic court session, several cases were heard including a delay on a Tide road segment. The docket featured defendants such as Sabin and Ivan and noted the involvement of local authorities in case resolutions.
Mayor Frank Costello reports progress on two city objectives housing expansion and jail rehabilitation. A New York City centered State Housing Commission review approves a public housing plan for Eastwood on 15 acres city owned with 12 private homes nearby. The city expects $4 million from the commission and aims to start construction in spring. The mayor and city clerk also answered before the State Commission of Corrections on jail conditions, detailing a $4,000 rehabilitation program and proposed modern lavatories.
Emerson, 40, of 433 Hillsdale Way, suffered a laceration after the front car collided with a backing vehicle in the 3200 block of Erie Bid, Wy. Dongtar Ragan, 132 Cankling Ave, received a summons for failure to see the way clear as he backed. Frank Korinta, 402 Oakst, and Patrolman Frank Bisbing investigated at Onondara General Hospital.
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