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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1946
Page
3
Multiple death notices list names such as Matilda Rupert Abbott wife of Leslie Gardner Abbott and Rupert L. Abbott, George Ball, David Hobbs Sr., Stephen Kendall, Henry Leuth, Ruth Russell Mitchell, Frank Mokwa, Maria Mullranen, John Sutherland Murray, George Iasninkowski, Liam Porter, Lydia Ruersamen, Amelia Wolfholm, with details on survivors and funeral arrangements across Syracuse and surrounding towns.
Coroner Harry L. Cilmore opened an inquiry into the death of eight year old William Porter of 110 Lel and ar found hanging in a closet after an argument with his sister over roller skates. He died Friday night at Onondaga General Hospital after emergency treatment. Police say the boy disappeared briefly after the dispute and was cut down by a grandmother and his sister with the aunt present. Coroner Cilmore will question all involved before determining a verdict.
Harry Taylor aged 47 of Bridgeport died of a heart ailment early today at the Halcomb Steel plant of Crucible Steel Co of America. He was taken to the plant first aid room where a physician pronounced him dead. Coroner Harry L. Gilmore said death was due to heart disease and the body was removed to the county morgue.
Two men robbed Star Taxi driver Arthur Prue of four dollars early today and stole the cab. The cream colored 1942 Star Taxi Co vehicle was found abandoned in a yard at Midland and W Fayette. Prue described a gun threat as the pair ordered him out and seized his wallet before driving away. Detectives Holland and McCormick led the investigation with patrolmen O’Conor and Cramer pursuing the suspects.
Leaders of a Syracuse group advocating retention of the State Fair Grounds call for a public debate on relocating or keeping the fair site. Walter Welch and William Maloney released a lengthy statement urging discussion to inform citizens amid moves to change the exposition location. Assemblyman Clellans For sythe, a transfer mover, was in New York City and will return to Syracuse after Albany’s session opens Jan 3.
BUFFALO Syracuse based Winkelman Co will receive a 263 849 contract for foundation work on Buffalo s Veterans Administration hospital project.Louis Spector legal chief of the Engineers Office announced Winkelman also gets a supplemental contract for relocating 1725 feet of water line.The general contract for the hospital is expected to be let in the spring.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Emma Sel le Phinney wife of Albert J Phinney of Buffalo died in Cazenovia. Survivors include daughter Harriet Cook and granddaughter Ellen Cook. Funeral private in Cazenovia. William Kesterke died at his daughter Francis Wilkinson's home in Paleneate with survivors including another daughter and several grandchildren. Stephen Kendall aged 83 native of Dewitt resident of Manlius since 1884 died suddenly at sister’s home in Minoa and funeral plans noted with church burial. All three were longtime locals with ties to Buffalo Elmira and local Catholic parishes.
Obituary brief lists deaths in the Syracuse region including Sophie O Reilly 63 Zapper Lake Patrick G Mahoney 81 Helena Grace M Wagner 62 Ogdensburg Daniel W McIntyre 62 Watertown Daniel Biselins 78 Bhortsvilla Alonso Wandell 72 Newark Valley Edward Kaltenborn 77 Auburh George F Amidon 49 Weedspark Katie M Gallagher 63 Pulski Charles J Rivers 64 Rome with scattered punctuation and unclear spellings.
Firefighters responded at 10:26 AM to 716 Ulster Street where flames caused damage to walls roofing and furniture in the residence of Vincent Rinaldi.
The Court of Appeals Library at Onondaga County Court House honors Aaron Levy, retiring librarian, with a unanimous board resolution. Chairman Augustus Stevens commends Levy for unfailing service to judges and the bar, noting his courtesy and upkeep of a well equipped public law library. Levy’s Civil Service termination is set for December 31. The resolution is signed by Stevens and other trustees.
Chief John A. Kinney urged drivers to slow down on dangerous driving conditions. He asked that cars be used only when necessary, intersections be approached carefully, and the right of way yield to prevent skidding and accidents.
More than 1,500 elementary and secondary school principals attended final sessions in Syracuse. The elementary meeting gathered at Hotel Syracuse, the secondary at Hotel Onondaga. A $5,000 scholarship fund, started by Mrs. Clifford A. Jenkins, aims to recruit teachers by offering up to $1,200 over four years and doubling annually. New officers were elected for the Secondary Principals Association. Actions supported federal aid to public schools and raising minimum teacher salaries to $2,400 with yearly increases. Next year’s gathering slated for early December.
A Syracuse carrier boy who lost a $25 feather change purse to cover his paper bill saw joy restored when Markowitz Florist of Syracuse sent a $28 personal check, a poinsettia plant, and warm Christmas wishes to Gerald Landers of 1400 Court Street.
Bob and Kelly Fuller, a married couple and both Hilland students, maintain a joint art studio at Bob’s family home and show portraits landscapes and life paintings at the Miami Beach Civic Library. Kelly studied at the Chicago Art Institute and Wells College will host another exhibit in January. Both are members of the Miami Art League and have prior prize wins in Florida shows.
A nine point program adopted at a statewide farm groups conference seeks highway reforms, forestry, and marketing measures. It calls for a decade to improve secondary roads, realigning highways, reforestation, opposition to gasoline tax diversions, and a NYC area produce terminal for better marketing. It also urges five year upgrades for agricultural institutes, limits on child labor law, state funding for cattle vaccination and indemnities, plus higher school lunch and teacher funding.
A Syracuse Transit Corp bus collided with a private car at Ramour bridge Friday night. Mrs. Everett L. Palmer Fayetteville and two children were injured while Mr. Palmer and his son William were unhurt. John G. Edwards drove the bus. A pedestrian, John Ma honey of Amboy, was struck by a cat and then taken to Oswego General Hospital in fair condition.
Supreme Court Justice Clifford H. Lear ordered the sale of the May Apartments at Salina and Jackson streets, a large city dwelling, likely in January. The action, initiated by residuary legatee Mrs. Blanche O Connor Heffernan, seeks division of heirs interests. Keith F. Driscoll named court referee to conduct the sale. Defendants did not contest. Mrs. Heffernan is represented by Costello Cooney and Fearon.
County Highway Superintendent Raymond B. Traver warns motorists to use caution near large county snow plows after three days of accidents involving passenger cars and county plows. All cars were damaged but none seriously injured, according to Traver.
Dickie Krause, 6, of 139 Steuben Street faces a ruined Christmas after his ten month old black and white cocker spaniel named Yopper vanished last Tuesday and remained missing Saturday. The family appeals for information, asking callers to contact 2-7474.
The Fairmount teacher association sponsors a barn dance from 8 30 P M to 12 30 A M tonight. Music by Johnny Bakeman s Chore Boys. Dancers will wear overalls and gingham in a rural themed event at the venue.
Overnight fires damaged a garage and service station at 624 Erie Blvd East and destroyed a two story foundry on Seventh North Street. Fire officials cited an electric heater near paper records as a probable cause. Fire units battled flames that damaged equipment, windows, and nearby homes. among the injured was Henry Gratzer who suffered burns while defending his foundry. Additional fires endangered a barn and chicken house nearby due to an overheated oil stove. Authorities reported no insurance on the buildings or equipment and investigated with sheriff’s deputies and village units.
A Syracuse meeting by the new Citizens Committee for Education outlined a campaign to raise teacher salaries. They seek a $2400 minimum with eight yearly $130 increases and immediate placement by experience after state aid legislation. A speakers bureau, club endorsements, and urging Gov Dewey and the Legislature for aid were planned. Members include Mrs. Robert Cook and several community leaders.
Two score donors are needed for Adam Fabian Jr. 16, of 872 State Fairchild, in serious condition after a clinker set fire to his clothing last week. He requires plasma. two pints of blood yield one pint of plasma. Donors should fast four hours and may call St. Joseph's Hospital to schedule.
WICONISCO Pa Henry Maurer a Civil War veteran and Dauphin County s last Grand Army of the Republic survivor celebrated his 100th birthday by altering his routine. He retired at 8 30 P M instead of 6 30 and plans the same tonight noting he usually rises at noon and eats two meals a day. He called his Yale celebration the merriest Christmas in 99 years.
Joseph Farone petitions the Surrogate's Court for letters of administration on the $1000 estate of Emidico Liberato who died in Syracuse on November 2. The petition names widow Mrs. Lee Liberato, living in Italy, as sole heir.
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