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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1947
Page
8
An Alcoholics Anonymous meeting will be conducted at 8 PM tonight at 749 S Warren St Syracuse. Postmaster Myron J Parkinson announced changes granting free first class mail privileges for armed forces members after Wednesday.
Deputy sheriff Joseph Mara contends with a gradual recovery plan as a bathtub delivered for installation goes missing from his home vicinity. Christmas brings three miniature tubs to the deputy from friends, while Syracuse sees low travel and a busy return ahead. Fire crews extinguish two Thursday night blazes, a car fire at S Salina and Jefferson streets and a mattress fire at 506 Almond Street caused by a woman smoking in bed.
Today events list includes 4:00 Manufacturers Association reception at Hotel Onondaga 1:20 Finimal Society dinner dance at Hotel Syracuse 80 St Thomas More Foundation dinner dance at Hotel Syracuse 12:15 Wesleyan College luncheon at Hotel Syracuse 1:00 Syracuse Underwriters Association reception at Hotel Onondaga 1:00 Evans é Permett luncheon at Hotel Onondaga 7:00 Alpha Mu dinner at Hotel Syracuse 7:30 Christian Happy Hour at Museum of Fine Arts 8:00 Luncheonaires dinner dance at Hotel 9:00 Alpha Mu dance at Hotel Syracuse.
The notice sheet records numerous birth announcements and family entries naming mothers and fathers, spouses and residences, with December dates. Individuals appear with addresses in Salina Mattydale Liverpool Baldwinsville East Syracuse Solvay and nearby towns, including Air Base and Town of Camillus.
Speeding and traffic violations listed for multiple defendants across Syracuse area streets. Notable charges include driving on wrong side of street, failure to control vehicle, improper turns, failure to notify of address change, and failure to yield to pedestrians with fines ranging up to 25 dollars. Several defendants named with addresses appear alongside offenses and assessed penalties.
Fire broke out shortly before noon at a Nedrow Diner on South Salina Street near Nedrow. An overheated pipe sparked the blaze confined to a corner and roof section. Engine Company 18 from Syracuse rushed to the scene.
The Stork delivered 18 newborns in Syracuse on Christmas Day across St. Joseph's, Crouse-Irving, Syracuse General, St. Mary's Maternity, and Memorial Hospitals. Names and addresses of new mothers include Mr. and Mrs. Michael Porcaro, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Fernandez, Mr. and Mrs. Marvel Chrisogenou, and others with birth times ranging from early morning to night.
Harry C. Smith senior civil engineer District 3 New York State Department of Public Works received a merit certificate from Albany Merit Award Board for work with the Onondaga Indians enabling the dam at the Onondaga Indian reservation as part of the Federal Flood Control Project.
The Princeton Alumni Association of Central New York hosts its annual Christmas luncheon for undergraduates and alumni at 1 P.M. Saturday at the University Club. Robert J. Hinchman of Princeton will speak on university admission policy and the athletic program, with pictures of the Yale Princeton 1947 game shown after activities.
Two eviction orders signed today by Municipal Court Judge Harry OH. Angela Martino to evict Daniel Sardella from a lower flat at 516 Carbon St by March 1. William E Barzee to evict Philip Appleton from an upper flat at 169 Beacon St by Feb 1. Another order: Joseph Ball to evict Francis Wilson and Harold W Barth from a barn storage at 551 E Brighton Ave by Jan 5.
Auto license plates began rushing out today after a pre Christmas slowdown at the County Bureau of Motor Vehicles and will continue until the new year. Two plates per vehicle are issued this year with front plates required in many cases. Meyer Prowda will announce 18 station locations for plate pickups and the supply comes from Auburn prison with additional outlets at the State Taxation Department on Erie Boulevard East.
County Highway Department workers, over 100 men, were on call yet did not report for duty as no snow fell. This marked the second Christmas in 15 years the crew did not have to go on duty, according to Highway Supt. Raymond B. Traver.
Mrs. Julia Schwanke died December 18 leaving 500 dollars to daughter Miss Josephine Schwanke of 211 Arnett Ave. The rest of the estate is to be divided equally among the daughter and four sons per the will filed for probate. Miss Schwanke named executrix. estate value listed as unknown.
The County Home distributed gifts to 725 men and women patients with each receiving two presents plus candy fruit and nuts. Each ward had a Christmas tree and weeklong holiday entertainment. Superintendent Earl R Hall praised the donors led by Viola Hall Peggy Lowery Byron Thompson and others from Onondaga and surrounding towns and groups.
NEW YORK The Duchess of Windsor is voted the world’s best dressed woman in the annual New York Dress Institute list. The aristocratic fashion icon favors simple daytime outfits in black navy or dark red and a longer skirt length, maintaining her signature waist.
Jacob Sidelynk, 70, was found beaten and robbed behind his home at 415 East Adams. He remains in fair condition at University Hospital with a dislocated shoulder and head bruises. Detectives say Sidelynk saw a man from a grill on Townsend Street then headed into an alley and was attacked after being followed. $2 was stolen. discovered by son in law Sam Anderson and his wife.
The city awarded a contract for four passenger sedans for the Fire Department to Illingworth Bailey & Co at 4098.30 dollars. One car goes to Fire Marshal John P. Sloan with the remaining three to deputy and district chiefs. Second low bid was Spector Motors Inc at 5073.90 dollars. Illingworth Bailey offered 1837 for four trade in machines.
Arthur Goodrow, 54, of 719 East Fayette Street, pleaded not guilty to possessing a dangerous weapon after arrest by Patrolman John Henry Christmas for creating a disturbance. Police said a beer bottle in a sock was a dangerous weapon and brass knuckles were found under his bed. Case postponed to Saturday for counsel.
Grady McMullen 22 and Williams McMullen 18 were injured after a free for all at a S Townsend Street club. Grady suffered seven knife wounds and a possible skull fracture, Williams head injuries from a fall during the melee. Both were treated at Memorial Hospital after spending the night at home.
Mrs. Leonie Marie Christiaens, a Belgian widow known as a mother to hundreds of GIs in World War II, asks for sponsorship to travel to Syracuse to repay Americans who helped her country. She is 51, desires to do housework, will pay her own passage, and needs a sponsor under immigration rules. Her letter asks for assistance while detailing her wartime loss and fondness for Syracusans.
Harold J Hartnett 51 retired fire captain and post office contractor was severely injured when his mail truck collided with a Syracuse Transit Corp bus in Westvale. He was unconscious with head injuries at St Josephs Hospital after bystanders aided him at the scene. Deputy sheriffs investigated the crash.
In Cicero on Route 11 two men were treated at St. Josephs Hospital for injuries from a three car collision. Ernest Couch 21 North Syracuse and Robert Rood 20 Parish suffered facial lacerations and unconsciousness respectively. Dorin Wright 61 North Syracuse drove south when Roods car struck him causing a chain impact involving Charles Van Auken 21 Central Square. Rood was later discharged.
Two men tried to enter Dominic Grandelli’s New Matty Dalé Inn on Lemoyne Ave at 1 40 a m but fled after Mrs Grandelli threw a glass jar from an upper window. Deputies Ashmore and Tucci said a window screen was removed. intruders described as medium height in dark clothing.
Senator Morse warned the Republican Congress must empower the Truman administration with stronger controls to fight inflation or risk an economic bust. He expects GOP colleagues to favor a firmer program after the holidays and criticized voluntary industry wide price agreements. Morse favors government power to compel allocation. He also predicted debate over health care legislation and a possible GOP compromise between Taft and Murray plans.
Paul Paige, 35, of Watertown, pleaded guilty in Police Court to petty larceny and received 30 days. A forgery charge was postponed until Jan. 13, with Paige also wanted in Oneida on forgery. Detective Michael Kennedy arrested him for theft of checks cashed in downtown stores.
Four children arrived at the Wil lard Erwin Heaps home in under a year. Twin boys were born Wednesday to Mrs Heaps 11 months after another twins pair a boy and a girl. Mrs Heaps also has a three year old son. Heap is a pre medical student at Weber College in Ogden.
Blair LaurI two and a half years old of 606 Priest was treated at St Joseph’s Hospital after swallowing some fly spray. She suffered no serious results.
Three year old Linda Ditton’s wish came true as her five month old brother Bobbie returned home from Crouse Irving Hospital on Christmas Eve after pneumonia and a heart condition. Parents Charles and Linda Ditton face costly surgery. American Legion plans a dance at Tully High School to raise funds. Bobbie improves and both children receive generous gifts from new friends. Linda watches Bobbie gaze at his first Christmas tree.
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