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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1956
Page
11
Children await Santa with stockings and a Yule log while neighbors share letters to Kris and Sonia. A festive slice shows gift hints, weather wishes, and seasonal notices from local volunteers, with holiday greetings from Holloway and surrounding names.
In Denver a 17 year old bride Clo Ann Wiezner requests freedom as police pursue her escaped husband, 16 year old Weigner, from Napa mental hospital. Both injured after a car chase crash. Weigner guarded in Denver General Hospital while his wife recovers. Parents of Clo Ann fear further legal action. In related item Keefe Brasselle and Arlene DeMarco wed in New York.
Police search for Captain Welter H. Markland's $350 worth of jewelry and personal effects missing from his car, buried under concrete and sugar after an rail freight car crash by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western lines. Officials say written permission may be needed to access the car. railroad staff found three briefcases but claimed only personal papers inside.
Alfred E. Thornton 34 at 230 King St pleaded not guilty in Police Court to charges of impairing the morals of a minor. Judge P Len Dorsey set bail at $500 for reappearance on Jan 3. Thornton was arrested yesterday by officers at Regent Theater 820 El Genesee St. Police say he molested a six year old girl who was seated nearby.
Dr. Irving L. Ershler, former president of Onondaga County Medical Society, named to the State Medical Grievance Committee by the New York State Board of Regents. Succeeding Dr. William Street, Ershler will serve a five year term starting January 1. Also appointed Dorothy Pellenz to the Nurse Advisory Council and Dr. William B. Ayling to the Council of School Health Services for five year terms.
Syracuse City engineer Potter W. Kelly, noted for extensive travel by land and sea, will attend the Cotton Bowl in Dallas to see Syracuse face Texas Christian University. He will meet Dallas public works officials, discuss engineering, and then tour Florida before returning to his Syracuse duties.
Police report a 42 year-old man, Teton M. Ridgeman, says a gang of about 20 men beat him in the 15th Ward and stole his car. Officers chased the assailants, found Ridgeman with a scratched face and broken glasses, and later located the vehicle near the Rescue Mission on East Washington Street.
Central New York students from RPI will join a Christmas luncheon hosted by the Alumni Association at the Citizens Club Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Four scholars chosen by the association from the group include Daniel Leary of Port Byron, Davis Devendorf, Phillip Lindstrom of Syracuse, and Richard G. Hesha of East Syracuse.
A rough list of newborns and family announcements appears with names such as Twili Soma tim and Stacie BL, alongside parents like Mr and Mrs. Clark W. Stoodley and Mr. and Mrs. Dominick V. Voccaco. The text includes dates, addresses, and multiple surnames, indicating a period social page with birth notices and family connections.
Tallahassee leaders led by Rev C K Steele and the Negro Inter-Civic Council plan to confront bus segregation without a court ruling, following Montgomery's model. Supreme Court actions in Montgomery were cited, while Florida officials said Tallahassee’s law remains unaffected, amid citywide bus protests and a boycott.
Federal, state and local officers hunted four prisoners who escaped from Bernalillo County Jail during a weekend, later linked to a car theft and burglary. One escapee held a reporter hostage at his home while the others forced a Christmas wine heist, stealing gifts and liquor before fleeing.
MEIUDEN Con United Press reports a train delay contributed to a deadly fire that killed five family members and injured others Sunday night. The dead are Mrs Eulalia Tos and children Gladys Eddie Eddie Nelson Isa belle. Several family members remained hospitalized in poor condition, and eight grade crossings near the city center were cited as a factor. Police and fire officials noted the deadly blaze followed a delayed response caused by a fast passenger train.
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