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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1939
Page
3
A dinner for the Dewitt Town Board was held last night at Hotel Syracuse. Attending were village officers, Mayor Rolland B. Marvin and Edward O. Yackel, chairman of the Board of Supervisors.
Lieut. Edward L. Robertson Sr arrived in Syracuse to visit his mother after serving at the American Embassy in Paris during the evacuation of Americans at the outbreak of war in Europe. He traveled from France with his wife, stepson Tan Fitzgerald, their daughter Elizabeth Robertson, and a Swiss nurse. Robertson, Annapolis ’31 graduate, studied naval engineering in France before war closed the school. he joined embassy duties amid frantic evacuations.
Lieutenant Robertson recalls supervising evacuation of more than 6,000 U S citizens from Paris and Dinard as war alarms and blackouts disrupted life. He notes aid delays due to rising fares, "chislers," and aid from Ambassador Bullitt, with Negro refugees aided by organize jobs at sea and a Paris bombproof shelter program.
Joseph H. Hanley, 65, of 165 Holland Street, ends 22 years as turnkey at Cedar Street County Jail. Appointed January 1917 by Sheriff John Schlosser, he served under eight sheriffs and as jailer under Sheriff Isaac Davis. He helped uncover three jailbreaks and plans fishing and hunting after retirement.
A police pulmotor and St Joseph s Hospital ambulance were summoned to 901 West Genesee Street at noon when Mrs Carl Schmeling 25 a roomer was found in her room partly overcome by coal gas. Use of the pulmotor was not necessary to revive her and she refused hospital. She was found slumped over the bed by Mrs Edward Starke owner of the house according to Patrolman Harold Kelly.
Edward Rybeck aged 12 of 328 Fitch Street sustained a broken nose and deep cuts after a coasting accident on Buffalo Hill near Burnet Park south of the zoo at 11:55 this morning. He told Patrolman Dwyer his sled may have been struck. He was taken to Burnet Park Zoo then to Onondaga General Hospital. Shortly after, Robert Finney aged 9 of 811 Walf Street suffered a deep cut to his right leg near his home and was taken to Onondaga General Hospital by ambulance summoned by his father LeRoy Finney.
Arthur B. Herman, 16, of 356 Hiledale Avenue, arraigned before Judge Homer V. Walsh in Police Court on a charge of third degree burglary and pleaded not guilty.
The Public Service Commission reduced the land estimate for the D L & W grade crossing elimination project from 796 600 to 635 880 after an Albany review. City Engineer Nelson F Pitts had added 25 percent to the appraised land value to cover possible condemnation costs and higher contract prices. Checks for parcel sales are being issued as titles are cleared, with bids hoped to start late February pending land acquisition.
The Niagara University and Saint Bonaventure College Christmas dance will be held tonight in the Terrace Room of the Hotel Syracuse from 9 PM to 1 AM. Chairs Robert Curtain and Edward Hartnett oversee arrangements after a schedule change from last night.
Ray B. Smith a Syracuse and Onondaga County Republican figure of note died last night at his son W. King Smith’s home in Philadelphia after years of poor health He previously lived at 250 Tremont Street He had been clerk of the New York State Assembly and chairman of the Onondaga County Republican Committee among other roles His career spanned 1896 to 1910 with service in Albany and as counsel on charter revisions for cities and Greater New York The death closes a chapter in upstate Republican history
A longtime downtown resident known for his Pleasant Day strolls and chats at the Elks Club died at home. He belonged to Masons, Elks, Odd Fellows, Moose, Red Men, Eagles, Foresters, Grange, Phi Beta Kappa, Psi Upsilon, Liederkranz and Syracuse Automobile Club. He married Nellie King Reilay in 1891. she died earlier. Survived by son W. King Smith.
Principals and department heads from New York State senior and junior high schools returned home after a three day conference at the Onondaga Hotel. The gathering focused on extending high school study beyond the 12th year and enhancing pupil employability through expanded vocational and academic options.
Youths defied a warning and walked on the Tornden Park rink after fresh water froze, ruining the surface and delaying its opening. Parks officials, led by Commissioner Barry, sought police patrols to curb future violations as skaters restlessly await rink openings elsewhere in the city parks system.
Mrs Maria B Franke 81 died last night at her daughter Mrs William Kuntzsch 924 West Genesee Street. Born in Germany she lived 57 years in the United States and in Syracuse since 1929. Survived by nine grandchildren and a great grandson. Prayer service at 8 PM today at Carl F Welter funeral home Rev William F Bauer of Frieden's Evangelical Church. Body to be taken to New York City for burial tomorrow Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Irving Van Voris 80 a founder of the New York State Retail Hardware Association died at his Cobleskill home. Funeral services were held at Cobleskill Methodist Church. He served as mayor and chamber of commerce president among other posts. Rites for Mrs Sarah Betsinger 89 of 212 North Townsend Street were set for 10 A M at home with burial in Highland Cemetery Marcellus. She was a former Marcellus resident and Rebekah Lodge member. Surviving are sister Mrs George Dean and nephew Claude L Wilson of Marcellus Falls.
The funeral for Spencer Ansell of 520 North Salina Street occurred at 2 P M yesterday at the A C Schumacher Memorial home with Rev Christian P Jensen of Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating. Burial followed in Woodlawn Cemetery. Bearers were Collins Wein Fred C Wein Bernard Wein and William Boynton.
Miss Eugenie Goulet dies at her 125 Green Street home and a requiem will be held at Saint John the Evangelist Church at 9 30 AM tomorrow with nephews the Rev Alfred Goulet and Rev Edward Goulet assisting. Burial follows at St Agnes Cemetery. She leaves three sisters Alma Mena Goulet and Mrs Harry L Behm of Syracuse and brothers Arthur Goulet Detroit and Edward and Alexander Goulet Syracuse along with several nieces and nephews.
William Wasmer 61 died suddenly at home 313 Second North Street. Last rites set for 2:30 P.M. at family home with Rev. Robert Barkley of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Survived by wife Katherine and siblings John and Anna. Catherine Hannon England native and Syracuse resident of 40 years died at home 718 Wolf Street after short illness. Widow of John Hannon she leaves six sons and 19 grandchildren. Funeral set Saturday 8:45 A.M. from home and 9:30 A.M. at Saint John the Baptist Church followed by burial in Assumption Cemetery.
Funeral services were held for Miss Julia O Eggert at 8 30 A M at home and 9 A M at Assumption Church with a solemn high mass of requiem. Burial followed in Assumption Cemetery with bearers listed. Separate rites for Mrs Mary Burke Milligan occurred at 8 15 A M at home and a later requiem at Saint Anthony of Padua Church. Burial was in St Agnes Cemetery with bearers named.
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