Automobiles injure two pedestrians in city accidents
Two pedestrians were injured in separate auto incidents yesterday. John Godeski, 60, from Burnet Avenue, suffered possible skull and rib fractures and facial lacerations after stepping into a car on his street and was listed in fair condition at University Hospital. Amanda Perry, 40, of Clark Street, struck Godeski, while Mrs. Walter Oberlander, 715 Butternut Street, sustained a knee laceration when hit near Josephine and Butternut. The driver cited blinding lights as a factor in the turn at Josephine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Godeski
Burnet al
University Hospital
Edward Corbett
Charles Heath
Godeski
Amanda Perry
Clark St
Walter Oberlander
Butternut St
Josephine and
Butternut Sts
Dodridge LaRue
Seymour St
Josephine St
Dr Sargent Named Druggists Man of the Year 1949
The Onondaga County Pharmaceutical Association endorsed Dr. Clealand A. Sargent city health commissioner as the Number One Public Servant of 1949 in a ceremony that highlighted his public service. The award marked the first year of the recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onondaga County Pharmaceutical Association
Clealand A. Sargent
Health Commissioner Dr Sargent Honored by Local Drugists
The 156 member organization awarded a poinsettia to Health Commissioner Dr Sargent, presented by Paul Olivia president, who praised him as an outstanding public health servant in the state. Olivia noted his cooperativeness and cited the department’s rapid progress, with the druggists and the Onondaga County Medical Association urging his retention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Olivia
Dr. Sargent
Olivia
Health Department
Sargent
Onondaga County Medical Association
The
Medical Association
Dr Fulton to Preach Christmas Sermon Tomorrow
The Rev Dr Albert C Fulton of New Rochelle retired former pastor of First Presbyterian Church will deliver the Christmas sermon tomorrow at 11 AM. Fulton served First Church from 1911 to 1981 and helped initiate the Syracuse Civic Lenten services held annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert C. Fulton
New Rochelle
First Presbyterian Church
Fulton
First Church
Syracuse
Sheriff Pleads For Safe Driving During Holidays
Sheriff Robert G. Wasmer issued a plea for safe driving over the holidays and announced an augmented highway patrol for the weekend. State troopers echoed the warning to use caution, keep speeds down, and not drive after drinking, noting two previous holiday weekends with no serious county road accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Wasmer
Highway Patrol
Tate
Wasmer
Recovery Funds 49 Wont Go for Arms
The United States rejected proposals to use Marshall Plan counterpart funds to cover costs of American arms aid to Atlantic Pact countries. Officials said Western European governments asked that part of the plan money support upkeep of U S military missions under the arms program, but Washington refused to mix European economic recovery with the $1.09 billion rearming effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
State Department
Reichel Ex Syracusan Named Treasury Committee Member
RAYMOND H. REICHEL, an internal revenue agent in charge of the Buffalo division and Syracuse native, was selected by Secretary John W. Snyder for membership on the Treasury Department Management Committee. He will attend Washington meetings while continuing to direct audits in a 34-county area from Buffalo. Reichel, a Pace Institute graduate and CPA, began government service in January 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond H. Reichel
Internal Revenue
Buffalo
Syracuse
Secretary of the Treasury
John W. Snyder
Treasury Department Management Committee
Washington
Reichel
Kenmore
New York State
Pace
Pace Institute
Benjaminee University
Washington, D. C
Internal Revenue Bureau
Plea Made For Return Of Missing Handbag
Miss Marie Higgins of 1404 S Geddes Ave appeals for the return of her handbag containing 70 dollars and a pair of eyeglasses. She lost it on the Strathmore bus after a 5 20 P M downtown shopping trip, after alighting at Bellevue and Roberts avenues. She asks the finder to return it so she can enjoy Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Higgins
S. Geddes’ Sr
County Election Commission
Court House
Miss Higgins
Strathmore
Bellevue and Roberts Mvs
Baptists Donate Baskets to Needy Families
First Baptist Church provided Christmas cheer with fruit and food baskets for shut in members and needy families. A committee led by George W. Sykes and Elva C. Plumer prepared the baskets with help from Nicholas Ransler Edgar Sears John Everson Fenner Cole and Circle J. Boy Scout troop and congregation members distributed the baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
George W. Sykes
Elva C. Plumer
Nicholas Ransler
Edgar Sears
John Everson
Fenner Cole
Circle J
Boy Scout
Police Free Ride Policy Aids Drunk Drivers
Cincinnati police extend holiday service allowing intoxicated drivers to hand over their cars to officers and be sent home in a taxi at no cost and without arrest. Police Chief Eugene T Weathery announced the renewal of the 1948 policy after 37 calls last year and no traffic fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Girl Still Hopeful Of Saving Hand
Betty Lou Marbury, 10, traveled from a Boston hospital to her home near Brownsville Tennessee with her father, Clay, hoping to save her right hand from a spreading malignancy. She awaits tumor board findings and prayers as doctors consider surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mempuis
Tenn. CP
Betty Lou Marbury
Boston
Clay Marbury
Brownsville
Tenn
Betty
Tumor Board of Children’s Hospital
Memphis
Washington Has Quiet Christmas in 1949 Holiday
Washington observes a quiet Christmas as officials take vacation. President Truman remains in Missouri to light the White House tree by remote control and broadcast a message, with a VOA greeting to the nation. Congress shells see budget figures prepared while stores report strong Christmas sales. The Veterans Administration ships 100000 pounds of turkey to hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Independence
Barkley
Missouri
White House
Voice of America
George Marshal
Veterans Administration
Germany
Rome
Candee Leaves for Palestine to Aid Refugees
Benjamin L. Canddee Jr of 219 Wolcott Avenue has departed for Cairo en route to Palestine to join the American Friends Service Committee under the United Nations refugee aid program near Gaza. He will pass through Glasgow and Amsterdam by plane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin L.candee, JR
Wolcott Av
Cairo
Egypt
Palestine
American Friends Service Committee
United Nations Program
Gaza
Candee
Glasgow
Amsterdam
100 Explorer Scouts Will Attend Camp
More than 160 outstanding Explorer Scouts of Syracuse and Onondaga County will head for Camp Woodland near Constantia Tuesday to begin a five day winter training camp for Boy Scout junior leaders. The course includes winter camping demonstrations and practice, preparation, orienteering, cooking, skiing and skating. William H. Wadsworth will lead the session with a 20 member staff including Bob Jones Kit Carson Chuck Fitzgerald Bob Richardson and Larry Eyres. Scout Ski Corps will provide instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Onondaga County
Woodland
Constantia
William H. Wadsworth
Bob Jones
Kit Carson
Jews to Have Open House Week of Center Open House
Preparations underway for a community center open house from tomorrow through January 2. Members convert a three car garage at 223 E Genesee St into a lounge and invite the public to visit the center and observe its activities. Facilities include 819 Almond St and several local schools and organizations. The week ends with an Open House Afternoon featuring activities from each age group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewish Community Center
E. Geneseé St
el Center
Almond St
E. Genesee St
Nottingham High
Charles Andrews School
Washington Irving School
Madison School
Syracuse Boys Club
Temple Adath Yeshurun
Ice Cream Eating Champ Crowned at Carrello’s
Joseph Rose of 322 Kennedy Street won the ice cream eating contest at Carrello's restaurant in the Hills Building, finishing four quarts after starting last year with two quarts. A Christmas party treat, the host noted his growing appetite and the 1950 party was canceled. Rose works as a clerk in the MCA locker room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Rose
E. Kennedy Sr
Joe
Carrello
Hills
M.C.A
Rotary Meeting in North Syracuse at 6:30 PM
The Rotary Club of North Syracuse will meet at 6 30 P M Wednesday at the Barney Stone Inn. Commander Irving J Davis of the Onondaga County Veterans Council will speak on council activities and the County War Memorial under construction. Frank Weil, president, will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club For
North
Syracuse
Blarney Stone Inn
Irving J. Davis
Onondaga County Veterans Council
County Veterans’ Council
Frank Weil
New York Central Announces Syracuse Promotions
The New York Central System named changes effective January 1 affecting Syracuse staff. Alfred A. Burkhardt of DeWitt will become superintendent of freight stations and motor service with headquarters in New York City, and Cedrick S. Hill of Mt. Vernon will be assistant to the VP for Buffalo and east. Charles J. Hart of Centennial Street will be supervisor of stations and transfers in Syracuse, with Ralph R. Tobin of Utica named assistant supervisor here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York Central
Syracuse
Alfred A. Burkhardt
DeWitt
Cedrick S. Hill
Mt. Vernon
New York City
Hill
Lines
Buffalo
East
Charles J.hart
9 Centennial Sr
Burkhardt
Hart
Ralph R. Tobin
Utica
The
Central
New York
Tobin
Fonda
Amsterdam
Troy
West Albany
Phone Call Rules For Christmas From New York Telephone Co
The New York Telephone Co today issued rules to ease calls to relatives and friends during the holidays. Best results come by calling before the Eve rush or Monday when reduced rates apply. Patrons should avoid constant operator checks, which slow completion of calls. Ray Phelps says Christmas traffic differs from normal days, with fewer city-to-city calls and congestion at switching centers from many calls to smaller points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York Telephone Co
Ray Phelps
Rotary Honors Charity Helper Miss Cornell's 36 Years Service
Rotary Club cited Grace Cornell for 36 years of aid logistics serving benevolences and charities. Since Christmas 1913 she partnered with Rev. Dr. Frederick Betts delivering baskets to the needy, contributing to nearly $200,000 in distributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby Grace Cornell
Rotary Club
Miss Cornell
Frederick Betts
Ray T. Hudson
Will of Capt Ross M Coyne Leaves Estate to Wife
Capt Ross M Coyne, boat owner on the Erie and Barge Canals, died December 13 leaving his $4,000 estate to his wife Mrs Myrtle E Coyne of 310 West Colvin Jr. The will was admitted to probate by Surrogate Charles R Milford Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross M. Coyne
Myrtle E. Coyne
W. Colvin Jr
Charles R. Milford, Jr
Miss Wilson Quits Staff of Syracuse Public Library
Miss Mary H. Wilson longtime head of the reference department at Syracuse Public Library retires after fifty years of service joining as an apprentice from Keble School. She led the exhibits on the second floor for thirty years and held several prior roles while active in library associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary H. Wilson
Syracuse Public Library
Harlgut W. Smith
Miss Wilson
Keble School
American Library Association
Library Service
New York Library Association
Commonweal and Friends of Reading
Smith
Syracuse Public Library Staff Association
Woman Loses $100 Bonus After Purse Theft
Esther Avery of 121 Martin Jr reports $130 missing from her purse after shopping at a North Side five and ten store. The loss includes a $100 bonus, her driver's license, and other personal papers. Police noted the event last night and a reward is offered. Telephone number 3-2308.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Esther Avery
Martin Jr
North Side
Driver is Fined License Held After Reckless Driving Charge
Joseph Lahan, 40, of 106 Edgewood Ave, pleaded guilty in traffic court to reckless driving. He was fined $50 and his license held until March 1. Patrolman William Sullivan arrested him at 12:45 AM after he struck two parked cars on South Ave, colliding with Carlton DuBois, 32, of Oswego, whose car hit Clarence Reese, 35, of North Syracuse.
Lions Club Plays Santa At Syracuse Luncheon
Members of the Lions Club distributed gifts to 29 sight saving class pupils from Percy Hughes School at a Hotel Syracuse luncheon. The children sang carols and joined in a quiz by Jim Deline of WFBL. Clyde F. Gould organized activities with Harold Curhan presiding as club president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Percy M. Hughes
Hotel Syracuse
Joe Ciluzo
Marie Shepardson
Robert Roane
Eleanor Abdo
Kenneth Ralet
Herbert Burchell
Clyde Gould
Santa
Santa Claus
Percy Hughes
Syracuse
Jim Deline
WFBL
Clyde F. Gould
Harold Curhan
Early Vote Planned on Milk Pricing
Dairy farmers in six states including New York milkshed will vote soon on a proposed fluid milk pricing formula. The plan, from the U S Agriculture Department, shifts from a 22 cent bracket system to changes in producer returns in one cent units and uses the Labor wholesale price index with seasonal adjustments and a utilization factor. About 47 000 dairy farmers in New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Vermont Massachusetts and Connecticut may be affected though balloting dates were not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S. Agriculture Department
New York Milkshed Price Committee
Department of Labor
Secretary of Agriculture
Agriculture Department
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Jury Panels Drawn For Supreme Court
Supreme Court will have ample jurors in January as three justices sit. Regular panels of 48 jurors are summoned for January 3 and 16, plus extra panels of 50 jurors for each half of the term directed by Justice Jesse E. Kingsley who will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Jesse E. Kingsley
Quiz Kids Show Panel Chosen for Championship
Six Central New York quiz kids of the month compete for a trip to Chicago to appear on the NBC Quiz Kids show. Tonight's panel on WSYR at TM includes Joan Mercurio 11 Webster Da vid McLaughlin 14 Auburn Vincent Cannella 11 Watertown William Kuss 11 Fulton Phillip Pfaff 13 Oneida and George von Esch 11 Oswego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
NBC
New York
Seville Bank
WSYR
Joan Mercurio
Webster
David McLaughlin
St. Aloysius School
Auburn
Vincent Cannella
St. Patrick’s School
Watertown
William Kuss
Fulton School
Phillip Pfaff
Oneida
George von Esch
St. Paul’s Academy
Oswego
Two Air National Guard Groups to Train at Turner Field
The 188th Fighter Squadron will send two groups for jet flying and mechanics instruction at Turner Field in Albany Georgia during January. Col. Michael C. Maione reports one group departs Syracuse January 3 for a two week session and the second group leaves January 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air National Guard
Hancock Field
Turner Field
Albany
Michael C. Maione
Syracuse
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Dr. Fulton
Liederkranz
Liederkranz Club
Mebin “Lohman
Hans Brand
Arthur Hettler
Staat Claus
Elmer Jacobsen
John Thomas
Robert Disque
Loew’s State Theater
Baptists
Budget Bureau
Congress
Federal Reserve Board
Chuck Fitzgerald
Bob Richardson
Larry Eyres
Scout Ski Corps
Champis
Rotary
Rip Murray
Onondaga
Hat Miller
V. BP
Mng
N. Y. Central
American Pension Club
Washington St
Merry Christmas
Douglas S.N. Ellis
General Agent
and Associates
Keith Lindley
Forbes & Tuttle
Holdens
Lawrence C. Mitchell
Charles L. Behm
William H. Quinland
Ithaca
Has
McGraw
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Onondaga Co. Savings Bank
Haas
Optometrist
Optician
E. Genesee S$t
ML T
DU Pont
Dupont
de Ne
6 & Ae
Genesee St
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