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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1955

Page

2

Dorsey Follows County Office Recommendations in Sex Case

Police court Judge P Leo Dorsey followed county probation office recommendations in a sex case involving a Hawley Ave window peeper. He sentenced James T Holland to one year probation and suspended a prior penitentiary term, while also issuing six month terms for Joseph Grabowski and adjourning other indecent exposure cases.

P. Leo Dorsey Hawley Ave George H. Cain Dorsey Onondaga County Penitentiary Holland Cain Grabowski Sen Tenced Joseph Grabowski N. State St Keith Albert J. Sawyer S. Collingwood Ave Rocco Regitano Sawyer Harvard Joseph Polifroni

Cultural Center Plan Progress Reported To Mayor

Cultural Center Committee led by Richard Gottschalk met Mayor Mead to brief him on a year of activities. Howard Dirks and Gilbert LaVallee joined as committee members while discussions highlighted 100 subcommittees studying a center site and potential use of slum clearance funds for urban renewal.

Richard Gottschalk Mead Gottschalk Howard Dirks Carrier Corp Gilbert LaVallee C. IL. Oo Cultural Center Sergei N. Grimm E. Genesee Madison S. Townsend Almonders

Onondaga Masons Elect Officers

At the Onondaga Lodge 802 annual communication in East Syracuse Roy I. Knudsen was elected Master. Other officers named include Roland Backenstross as senior warden Kenneth E. Benjamin junior warden Maurice H. Sharp secretary Leonard Boast treasurer Robert Rhoades trustee Wesley Irving trustee Installation is set for January 5 at the East Syracuse Masonic Temple A lodge dinner dance is planned for February 11 at Drumlins.

Onondaga Lodge East Syracuse Masonic Temple Roy I. Knudsen Roland Backenstross Kenneth E. Benjamin Maurice H. Sharp Leonard Boast Robert Rhoades Wesley Irving Drumlins

Woman Sues Over Fatal Auto Train Crash

A St. Louis woman, widow of Philip Edward Torrence, sues for 100000 in county court. Hilda N. Torrence, administrix, files against New York Central Railroad and Elizabeth L. Barton of Burlington Vermont, estate administrix of Leonard Barton, who were killed when Barton's car was struck by a train at a Minoa crossing on May 4 1954.

St. Louis, Mo Minoa Hilda N. Torrence Philip Edward Torrence New York Central Railroad Elizabeth L. Barton Burlington, Vt Barton Leonard Barton Torrence

New York Telephone Staff Donate Holiday Gifts to Rescue Mission

The Rescue Mission Alliance received over 100 dolls dozens of toys warm clothing and holiday foods from New York Telephone Company employees. Mrs Rose Lieber led this year’s gift drive with participation from all departments. The Mission headquarters at 511 E Washington St serves more than 1 000 children and hundreds of families locally. Clinton H Tasker has led the organization since 1944 after leaving the telephone company after 27 years.

Rescue Mission Alliance New York Telephone Company Telephone Company Rose Lieber Traffic Department Rescue Mission Washington St Clinton H. Tasker

Fulton Youth Receives Suspended Sentence in Larceny Case

Joseph B. Morrison aged 19 of Fulton received a suspended sentence from Judge Leo W. Breed in County Court on a second degree grand larceny charge. Morrison had pleaded guilty to stealing an automobile pile at Lysander. Three others were indicted with him for the same theft.

Joseph B. Morrison Fulton Leo W. Breed Morrison Lysander

Marriage Licenses Listed for Crandall Fletcher Guthrie Adams Watters

Crandall J. Fletcher of 305 Bear Street and Zelma L. Guthrie of 306 Bear Street appear for marriage. Ardell J. H. Adams of 702 Harrison Street wed Beatrice K. Watters of 128 Rose Avenue. Additional names Keith E. Davis Donnellson Ta and Natalie Sauro 110 Kincaid Ave noted in records.

Ardell J. H. Adams Harrison St Beatrice K. Watters Rose Ave Keith E. Davis Donnellson Natalie Sauro Kincaid Ave

Holiday Traffic Safety Appeal Urges Caution in December Travel

Syracuse drivers are urged by Frederick J. Hmiel of the Syracuse Junior Chamber of Commerce to heed a holiday hazards program. He cites dark hours, bad weather, and cheerful mood as risks for December accidents and reminds pedestrians and drivers share responsibility for safety.

Syracuse Frederick J. Nmicl Syracuse Junior Chamber of Commerce Hmiel

Titus Bids Again for Freedom from Prison

Paul Titus, convicted of misapplying funds in the Syracuse Trust Co. overdrafts case, seeks relief as a poor person to reopen his appeal before the U. S. Circuit Court in New York City. The motion, heard last Monday, awaits the court’s decision. Titus has been tried four times in the case, with sentencing in Albany in July 1954 and current confinement at Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary.

Paul Titus Syracuse Trust Co Titus U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals New York City Auburn Syracuse Herald-Journal Lewisburg Albany Stephen W. Brennan Federal

Hurt Skater Sues County for 15000 Damages

Margaret P. Kendrick of 106 Mooney Ave files a $15,000 negligence suit in County Court against Onondaga County and the War Memorial Commission. She says she was knocked down by fast skating others at the War Memorial rink on Jan 5, suffering a fractured right arm and body injuries. She alleges permanent injury and disfigurement due to county negligence in keeping the ring in a reasonably safe condition.

Onondaga County Onondaga County War Memorial Commission Margaret P. Kendrick Mooney Ave War Memorial

Teacher Injured In Auto Crash Near Park Street

A Middletown woman Julie Goss a school teacher sustained face and mouth injuries in a three car collision in the 2100 block of Park Street She was treated at St Josephs Hospital Police said she rode as a passenger in a car driven by her brother John D Goss of Fulton Other drivers were Mrs Margaret Sardano Camillus and Clyde Van Eseltine 6 Pine Ridge Circle

Middletown Park St St. Joseph's Hospital Julie Goss John D. Goss Fulton Margaret Sardano Camillus Clyre van Eseltine Pine Ridge Circle

Innocent Plea To Lottery Charge In Police Court

George M. Congelo 45 of 319 S Geddes St pleaded not guilty to selling treasury balance tickets when arraigned before Judge P Leo Dorsey in Police Court. Bail set at 500 dollars for January 6 reappearance. arrested at his home last night by police vice squad.

George M. Congelo S. Geddes St Treasury P. Leo Dorsey Dorsey Comgelo

Police Push New Tape Leads in Lincoln Park Rape Case

Lincoln Park investigators report several promising clues in a rape case involving a seven year old girl. Det. Anthony Cizin ski and Acting Det. Robert Busch say clues are being pursued. A man, 36, was questioned after a clipping and photo from the Journal were sent to authorities.

Lincoln Park Harold Kelly Anthony Cizinski Robert Busch

Man Jailed In Probation Violation

Edward P. Wenchek, 36, of Brooklyn, jailed three days after probation for violating its terms. He drew a year in Attica State Prison after being picked up by Syracuse police on an abandonment charge. Wenchek, father of three, had been ordered in 1952 to pay 25 dollars weekly, and appeared intoxicated at probation office before arrest.

Edward P. Wenchek Brooklyn Attica Wenchek Syracuse Leo W. Breed Wendiek Children's Court George Cain

Tolley to Receive French Legion of Honor Medal

Chancellor William P. Tolley of Syracuse University will be awarded the French Legion of Honor in New York City next month. Pierre Donzelot said the honor recognizes Tolley’s outstanding contribution to education and his work in international affairs and business administration. The exact date awaits official papers from France.

France Wiliam P. Tolley Syracuse ‘University Pierre Donzelot Ministry of Higher Education Donzelot United States New York City Tolley

Syracuse Youth Wins Regent Scholarship for Dentistry

Albany report lists 100 regent scholarships for medicine and dentistry. Joseph R. Bonacci of 248 Marlborough Rd Syracuse is among the winners. The award provides 650 dollars per year for up to four years at an approved New York dental college, with 50 upstate and 50 city recipients.

Albany Joseph R. Bonacci Marlborough Rd Syracuse State Department of Education Bonacci New York State Upstate New York City

Service Oil Co. Bid Is Lowest for City Fuels in 1956

The Service Oil Co. was low bidder on two city contracts to supply fuel oil and kerosene for 1956. George Waite, commissioner of contract and purchase, noted bids of 0.79 cents above the 11.3 cent tank car price for 125000 gallons of No 2 fuel oil and 1.49 dollars above 11.8 cents for 10000 gallons of kerosene. Buckley Petroleum Co. was the only other bidder with 0.95 cents above the tank car price for fuel oil.

Service Oil Co Iow George Waite Buckley Petroleun, Co Service O.1

Syracuse dress shop operator Betty Lou Fashions files bankruptcy

Betty Shapper a Syracuse housewife of 1324 South Ave filed a bankruptcy petition in U S District Court today with debts of 784 and assets of 125 in merchandise.

Herald-Journal Wire UTICA Betty Shapper South Ave Syracuse Betty Lou

Guiding Star film shown at Salvation Army citadel

The sound motion picture Guiding Star, telling the Christmas story and urging year round Christmas spirit, will be shown at 8 30 p m today in the youth auditorium of the Salvation Army citadel located at 757 S Warren St.

Guiding Star Salvation Army Citadel S. Warren St

Streets Are Fine Says Public Works Chief Stanton

Public Works Commissioner Charles Stanton said city streets are in fine condition this summer after a personal inspection of main arteries like Eric Blvd and Salina St. He noted salting crews are active using a mix of salt and calcium and corrected a previous misquote that calcium cost $28 per 100 pound bag to $29 per ton.

Public Works Stanton

Rink Hours Revised At War Memorial Skating Sessions

The Onondaga County War Memorial announces a revised public ice schedule for next week. Children under 12 gain separate sessions 10 30 am to 12 30 pm Tuesday through Friday while other public skating runs 2 to 4 pm and 8 to 10 pm Tuesday through Friday. Public figure skating slots are 5 to 7 pm daily.

Onondaga County War Memorial William B. Stark The War Memorial

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