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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1947
Page
9
A batch of obituaries and funeral notices from Syracuse area: Prank A Benedict and Michael Capria mourned. survivors include multiple nieces and grandchildren. Also listed are Cook, Fichorn, Kalb, Marquis, McCall, McGinn, Osler, Schuh, and Wood, with service details, relatives, and burial plans across Berwyn Syracuse and nearby towns.
Word has been received of the death of John J Broderick of 1733 Milton ave Solvay. Burial will be in National Cemetery Elmira. Rabbi Irwin I Hyman and Cantor Samuel Arluck officiated at services for Maks G Shapero formerly of Syracuse. Burial at Adath Yeshurun Cemetery. Shapero died in Worcester Mass after living there five years. Survivors include four sons and three daughters. Abraham Kodesh of 809 Walnut Ave died of a heart attack. Burial at Jamesville Gate Cemetery. Ernest Beecher Osier, died today in Crouse Irving Hospital. Funeral services Saturday at the home of his sister Mrs William Shattuck 211 Roxford Rd. Burial place not yet decided. Other notices list multiple obituaries with burial homes and addresses including Fred J Eichorn Richard M Garfield Edward F Gaynor and local funeral homes. Walter C Wood of 507 E Fayette St died this morning with services to be held Friday at Garfield funeral home and cremation in Waterville.
Memorial inscription notes the December 24 1946 death of John M Jagelski with lines about heartache memories and presence. The message is signed by Loving Wipe and Son and expresses enduring, personal grief.
The weather report notes 43 degrees below zero in these parts as Santa Claus prepares his Christmas Eve flight. The U S Weather Bureau in New York City confirms clear conditions for a smooth journey, with Santa joking about being a bit sturdier to carry heavier packs.
Benjamin Berger, 39, of 718 Harrison Street, sustained head and facial bruises after a Syracuse Transit bus struck him near Gifford and South West streets. He was crossing from the west side of South West Street when knocked to the pavement by a Dudley Street bus driven by Harold Pierce, 51, of 230 Lincoln Avenue. Patrolman Daniel Simmons and Frank Bising said Berger stepped from between parked cars into the bus’s path.
Judge William E. McClusky ruled in Municipal Court that a 30 day notice is required for ousting roomers renting week to week. The decision dismissed Margaret Myers as agent for Ellen Myers owner of 233 West Castle Street, seeking to evict Bertha Ally and Iola Ally from two rooms. Milton Macht represented the tenants.
New York's holiday exodus expanded today as rail air and bus lines added sections to cope with travelers heading home for Christmas. Terminals buzzed with departures while weather forecasts predicted sun and colder following yesterday's light snow. In Madison Wisconsin Dr John Lewis a 73 year old Presbyterian minister jailed for burning his church received a Christmas pardon from acting Governor Oscar Rennebaum.
Elgin mayor says wintering wild ducks along the Fox River ignore crossing signs and march single file across highways from St. Charles downriver, delaying motorists and presenting a crossing problem for area towns.
The list records ages and towns for residents including Lewis H. Wilson 82 Interlaken Leonard D. Bentley Seneca Falls James W. Cowen 68 Watertown Prank G Newton 54 Adams Center Mrs Susie Payne 68 Rome Mrs Mary J Baxter 72 Potsdam Mrs Emma G Empey 57 Camden Miss Katherine Felts 81 Oneida Warren R Ramour 87 Eaton Mrs Mary Marsden Oswego Andrew J Monta 63 Granby Harold F Brown 20 Fulton.
Detectives report Prof. Joseph Neal of 867 Sumner Avenue found his study wall perforated by high caliber bullets. A projectile ricocheted into a radio and lodged in a desk. Neal believes the shots occurred before last Monday.
Governor Thomas E. Dewey and Mrs. Dewey held a quiet Christmas at the Executive Mansion with a 117 girl orphans party from St. Vincent's School. The group gathered around a 15 foot tree as gifts, films, and refreshments were shared amid carols sung by the children. Dewey welcomed guests at an informal Capitol reception before joining the mansion event.
Santa to distribute gifts to Syracuse University veterans and students this afternoon from a jeep. St. Nick will pickup presents at the housing office supplied by parents, then deliver them to the community Christmas tree for distribution. The rest of the year Santa is Charles Phillips, university building inspector.
Hilda Andel filed a $5000 damages complaint today alleging injuries from falling through a sidewalk into a basement at 306 West Genesee Street last Sept 16. Defendants include Paul Polivan, owner of the property, and Byrne Dairy Inc., leasee. Lawyer Teving P Schwartzman filed the summons alleging numerous lacerations contusions and abrasions.
An eight year old boy Lee Atkinson and his five year old sister Suzanne mourn the loss of their Dalmatian. The puppy vanished yesterday morning from under their Christmas tree. Lee offers his savings toward a bicycle reward if returned. Parents are Mr and Mrs Fred Atkinson of 187 Parkside Avenue.
American intelligence officers secretly burned Adolf Hitlers last known uniform last August, disclosed by the 27th Army Headquarters. Officials described the gray-green coat as torn and the black trousers blood-stained, noting the evidence of the final uniform.
Police celebrate anniversaries of entrance to service for Syracuse Police Department officers and detectives. Names include Lts Leon Burchard Harold Kelly Detectives Michael Kennedy Georgé Turo John Dwyer Robert Hollan Alfred Fredenberg Sgts George Easterly Clifford Ours Bernard Bush Maurice Carter Cornelius Cook Donald Decker Fred Fee Ray Kempt William Silky Cornelius Stapleton Jay Benson Eugene Sweeney Daniel Sherlock James Salanger James MacDonald Deputy Chiefs Fred G. Arnold Russell Humphrey Patrolmen John Fogarty Frank Leahey Henry Hipkins Ralph Margiasso Edward Ryan appointed December 24 1925 and December 25 1921 respectively.
County highway superintendent Raymond B. Traver announced that 106 operators directing the county's 42 plows are on 24 hour duty over the holiday but expect to wrap up work soon. Five Brockway trucks ordered Saturday should arrive by week’s end, with most snow from Tuesday cleared in time for late Christmas driving.
Chicago witnesses ITU leader Woodruff Randolph tell a House labor subcommittee that the strike against six major Chicago newspapers is the union's sole defense after publishers refused to sign a wage adjustment contract. He warned Taft-Hartley law enables publishers to take composing room work, but the union will pursue its policy or accept the court’s decision.
The union locals in five cities voted to strike against seven newspapers. Randolph warned of broader actions as the International labor body authorized a Chicago strike aimed at securing higher wages. Publishers argued the dispute centers on whether union members can accept a contract or be employed under such terms.
Agene J. Bartarache of 515 East Washington Street died from a heart attack at about 5:45 AM at his residence. Coroner Harry L. Gilmore ruled the cause of death a heart attack and the body was released to the county morgue pending relatives arriving.
Crimson toques and candy canes inspired a musical program that spread holiday cheer. A Christmas tree held toys for all ages while Frank B. Smith served as ghost, Jake Edinger acted as Santa Claus, and Harris Cooper contributed as decorator.
A Baltimore post office reports a cheerful Christmas missive titled Naughty Girl Honest to Santa. The eight year old writes Dear Santa she misbehaves, asks for record player typewriter ice skates sled washing machine fur coat and a pair of skates, ending with Please Santa.
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