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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1946

Page

21

Geneva Applies for State Funds for Youth Center Project

Geneva seeks state funds from the State Youth Commission in Albany to support youth work at the Civic Center. The state will match expenditures dollar for dollar and may provide up to 15000 annually if the city contributes a similar amount. A survey and approval by the Youth Commission are required before funding.

Geneva State Youth Commission Albany Civile Youth Commission S. Civic Center USO Martin O’brien

Syracuse Herald Journal Community News Network Notes

Syracuse Herald Journal and Syracuse Sunday Herald American reporters cover the home town news in every community within the wide circulation territory. Local correspondents list includes BE ination Office Castle Street Seneca Falls ARIE Murphy Waterloo Marie Murphy Clyde Mrs Winifred Meads Penn Van Sidney Ayres Port Byron Richard I. King Weedport Mrs Ruby Williams Moravia Helen MacLean.

Akley Castle St Seneca Falls Sidney A. Ayres Elm St Port Byron Richard I. King Weedsport Ruby Williams Syracuse Herald-Journal Syracuse Herald-American

Waterloo to Offer Free Adult Education Classes

Waterloo High School announces an adult education program opening January 8 with shop hobby groups in industrial arts, commercial subjects in the business rooms, and gym based physical and recreation classes. Registration is the main fee, with a two dollar charge and free instruction.

Waterloo Waterloo High School Albert, S. Brown Brown

Geneva Two New Election Officers Start Jan. 1

Two new Ontario county section commissioners begin two year terms as election officers with salaries of 700 dollars yearly. Mrs. Margaret Pettit of Canandaigua and Mrs. Genevieve Emory of Naples were appointed by the Board of Supervisors last week and start duties tomorrow.

Geneva Ontario County Board of Supervisors Margaret Pettit Canandaigua Genevieve Emory Naples

Rotarians Enjoy Dance Program at Auburn Meeting

At the Rotary Club meeting in Hotel Osborne Auburn a dance program directed by Irma Baker featured pupils Joan Conley Patricia Doch ety Katherine E Drummond Susan Lester Beverly Baker and Edward Baker.

Auburn Kirs Irma Baker Rotary Club Hotel Osborne

Karline Koenen Attends National Student Conference

Karline T. Koenen daughter of Mr and Mrs Karl J Koenen of 19 Howard Street represented Nazareth College Rochester at a national student conference held at the University of Chicago. The event advanced steps toward forming a national students organization in the United States.

Auburn

Pair Wedded 59 Years In Moravia Home Anniversary

Mrs. Clayton W. Bowdish celebrated her 59th wedding anniversary at their home 30 Congress street Moravia. The couple were married in the house by Elder Giles, then Methodist minister, in a small ceremony. About forty guests attended and offered congratulatory cards.

Moravia Clayton W. Bowdish Congress St Giles

New Year Dances At Hotels And Homes In Waterloo

Waterloo prepares for 1947 with events at the Franklin Hotel and Marion's Restaurant drawing over 200 reservations each. Private parties at homes will also celebrate the year end and start of 1947.

Waterloo Franklin Hotel Marion's

Geneva Firemen Seek Flat $300 Raise

Ten firemen in Geneva Fire Department petitioned the finance committee for a flat $300 raise each. They argue the department operates under a longer work week than state standards set in 1941, stating crews currently work 84 hours weekly versus the 72-hour limit.

Geneva Avbick Robert A .Cole

Compromise Ordered in Auburn Negligence Suit

In Surrogate's Court an order allowed Mary F. Erhart as administratrix of Catherine A. Doyle's estate to settle a negligence suit against George Church of Auburn for 2000 dollars. Doyle died Oct 30 from injuries in an Oct 13 Owascost automobile collision. Distribution: William F. Mullen 582.50. sisters Margaret Owen and Mary F. Erhart 708.75 each.

Auburn Mary F. Erhart Catherine A. Doyle George Church

Kilborne Elected President of Deerfield Alumni

F W Kilborne of Auburn was elected president at the Deerfield Alumni of Central New York annual officers election. Alumni attended a dinner hosted by John F Marsellus in Syracuse. Deerfield Academy in Deerfield Massachusetts counts over 100 alumni in Central and Northern New York.

Auburn Deerfield New York F. W. Kilborne John F. Marsellus Syracuse Academy Mass Central

Cayuga County Supervisors Close Annual Session

Cayuga County supervisors end their annual session in Auburn today. Retiring chairman Robert J. Tallman of Throop will receive an easy chair, with clerk Russell Hall of Summerhill also to be honored. Tallman will hold the gavel until the January organization meeting when a new chairman is chosen, with Harlan H. Bradley of Genoa in line for the post during 1949.

Cayuga County Supervisors Auburn Board of Supervisors Will. J Robert ‘J. Tallman Throop Russall ‘Hall Summerhill Tallman Harlan H. Bradley Genoa

Funeral Rites Set for Robert E. Lougher in Auburn

Robert E. Lougher 28 Peacock St an International Harvester employee died yesterday. Funeral services are 2 PM Thursday at Langham Funeral Home 91 E Genesee St with Rev Dr Frank L Gosnell officiating. Burial at St Joseph Cemetery. Survived by wife Marie C Piltz Lougher daughter Mrs George A Powers Auburn and brothers Evan William Lougher Ithaca and David Lougher Waverly.

Auburn Robert E. Lougher Peacock St International ‘Harvester Company Langham E.genesee’ St Frank L. Gosnell Second Presbyterian Church St. Joseph's Cemetery Mr. Lougher El‘mira Harvester Company Auburn Lodge David's Anar Grotto Industrial Club of Marie C. Piltz Lougher George A. Powers Evan William ° Lougher Ithaca David ‘Lougher Waverly

Auburn Police Warn Drunken Driving on New Year’s Eve

Auburn police urged careful driving and avoiding alcohol on New Year’s Eve and recommended walking as a safer option. They noted two major gatherings by Auburn Council 207 Knights of Columbus and Auburn Lodge 474 BPOE with expectations of high attendance at both events.

Auburn Auburn Council Knights ‘of Columbus Auburn ‘Lodge

Will Probate for William C Kerns Estate Granted

In Auburn Surrogate's Court the will of William C Kerns of Port Byron was admitted to probate and letters testamentary issued to Walter L Kerns. The estate shares are to Elmer W Kerns Walter L Kerns and Bertha M Ware with equal shares. Letters of administration were issued to County Treasurer Joseph G Pollard in the $900 Hellwig estate of Herman Hellwig of Cato.

Auburn William C.kerns Port Byron Walter.l. Kerns Elmer’ W. Kerns Walter Li. Kerns Bertha M. Ware Joseph G. Pollard Hermen Hellwig Cato

Needy Get Clothes as County Sends Layettes and Outfits

Mrs Irma Batty Waterloo Seneca County health nurse reports residents donated enough clothing to make four layettes and outfit five school children and two adults. She distributed most of the clothing stored at the county home to needy people.

Waterloo Irma' Batty Seneca

Moravia Machinery Firm Moves to Moravia Location

Moravia L. J. Ettinger Jr president of Highway Materials Co Inc announces Clapp Machinery Co Groton will move to a new Moravia site on Jan 1. Maurice Mott office manager and Gordon Bross truck manager with drivers will continue at the new location.

Moravia L. J. Ettinger, Jr Highway Materials Co., ‘Inc Clapp.Machinery . Co Groton Maurice Mott Gordon Bross

Chrisler Heads to Antarctic Voyage With Byrd Mission

Auburn Ensign Robert P Chrisler U S N son of Mr and Mrs Raymond P Chrisler 214 N Hoopes Ave will join Adm Richard E Byrd on the voyage to the Antarctic departing Norfolk Va aboard the U S S Philippine Sea. Chrisler a 40 mm battery officer aboard the carrier was commissioned in November 1945 after V 12 training at Union College Schenectady New York a Clarkson College and Warsaw High School alumnus.

Auburn Robert’ P Chrisler U.S.N Raymond Hoopes Antarctic Norfolk Navy U.S.S. Philippine Sea I Chrisler Union College Schenectady Clarkson ‘College Warsaw

Funeral services for Carlton Bliss held at Wade Logan

Funeral services for Carlton Bliss aged eight will be conducted Thursday at 2 P.M. from Wade Logan funeral home on Lake Street. He died Monday morning at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by his mother Mrs Eana Bliss of Benton and thirteen brothers and sisters: Lehman of Boston Edwin of Rochester Earl of Syracuse Nelson at college in Alabama Doris of Syracuse Bessie of Rochester and at home Albert Ethel Anna Gordon Paul Helen Wendell.

Pennyan Carlton’ Bliss Wade Logan Lake ‘St Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital Eana Bliss Benton Lehman Boston Edwin Rochester Earl Syracuse Nelson Alabama Doris Bessie Albert Ethel Anna Gordon Paul Helen Wendell

Ice Skating Begins At Auburn Rink

Ice skating began yesterday at Hoopes Park Lake in Auburn. City Parks Superintendent Di Lorenzo says the rink will be kept clean by park workers and skating will be offered daily when weather is suitable. The parks department plans to open rinks at Casey Park and M C A Field when they can be laid out and flooded.

Auburn

Fire Volunteers Smorgasbord Friday

SENECA FALLS The Red Jacket Volunteer Firemen's Association of the Lake Road will entertain the firemen and their wives at a smorgasbord Friday night in the firehouse. Serving starts at 6 30 P M. An entertainment program will be directed by a committee of Mrs Charles Moses, Mrs Clifford Parker, and Mrs George Morehouse.

Seneca Falls Red Jacket Firemen’s Association of the

Methodist Churches Plan Union Watch Night Service

Methodists from First Wall Street and Trinity join in a union watch night service tonight from 9 to 13 P.M. at Trinity Church Other churches including First and Second Baptist St Peters Episcopal and Westminster Presbyterian host devotions music and refreshments. New Year's Day holy communion set for 10 30 AM at St Peters Episcopal Auburn note three Methodist churches participate.

First Wall Street Trinity Trinity Church First Baptist Second Baptist St. Peter's Episcopal Westminster Presbyterian Church St. Peter's Episcopal Church Auburn

Downey Downey Announces Engagement To Rogers

Mr and Mrs B H Downey of 1258 Main St announce the engagement of their daughter Anona Iona Downey to Albert E Rogers son of Mr and Mrs Albert D Rogers of 50 Clark St Auburn The bride to be is a sophomore at Potsdam State Teachers College and the groom is a sophomore at Clarkson College of Technology in Potsdam

Homer B. H Downey Main St Anona Iona Downey Albert E. Rogers Albert D. Rogers Clark St Auburn Miss Downey Potsdam State Teachers’ College Clark Clarkson College of Technology Potsdam

Morehouse Rites Wednesday in Seneca Falls

SENECA FALLS Funeral services for Fred G Morehouse 63 who died Sunday night at home will be held at 2 30 PM Wednesday at Fegley funeral home 45 Bayard Street Rev Samuel J Holt Presbyterian pastor will officiate with burial in Restvale Cemetery Morehouse a lifelong Seneca Falls resident was a contractor carpenter and member of Red Jacket Volunteer Fire Department Surviving are his wife Lena Covert Morehouse two daughters Mrs Leroy Riegel Geneva and Mrs Donald Smith Seneca Falls three sons Allyn Court and Frederick Morehouse two sisters Mrs Charles Dunhal Elmira and Mrs George Harris Ralston Pa two brothers Milton Morehouse Seneca Falls and Harry Morehouse Sandusky Ohio and six grandchildren

Seneca Falls Fred. G Morehouse Fegley Bayard St Samuel J. Holt Restvale Red Jacket Lakerd Lena Covert Morehouse Leroy Riegel Geneva Donald Smith Seneca, Falls Allyn, Court Frederick Morehouse Charles Dunhal Elmira George Harris Ralston Milton Morehouse Harry Morehouse Sandusky, O

Betrothals Announced in Auburn

In Auburn announcements three marriages are planned. EHnor Jean Derby will wed Clifford Thompson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Derby. Laura Jane Shreve will marry Richard Norman Marks, daughter and son of local residents. Mary Jean Mitchell will marry Gene Francis Reynolds, with details noting her recent office work and his Air Corps Reserve service in the Pacific theatre.

Auburn Henry F. Mitchell Parker St Mary Jean Mitchell Gene Francis Reynolds Robert Reynolds Mitchell Columbian Rape Company

Dorothy Ward Engaged To John Trizio Jr in Auburn

Engagement announced at a Christmas party in Sennett. Dorothy G. Ward daughter of Mrs. Emily Ward of 9 North Park Avenue and John Trizio Jr son of Mr. and Mrs. John Trizio of 15 Wood Street are the engaged couple. Dorothy works at the Auburn Exchange of the New York Telephone Company. No wedding date set.

Auburn Dorothy G. Ward Emily. Ward N. Park John Trizio Wood St Lewis Ward Sennett Ward Auburn Exchange New York, ‘Telephone Company

Calvin Dries Funeral Today

Funeral services for 82 year old Calvin Dries will be held today at 2 PM at Baker Funeral Home Marathon. The Cortland native died Sunday at his home in Maine NY. Rev Lloyd Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Marathon. Survivors include wife Mary Burlingame Dries son Henry Cortland daughter Mrs Martin Merkel of Binghamton brother H C Dries of North Dakota and several grandchildren.

Cortland Baker Marathon Calvin Dries Maine N.Y Lloyd Smith Baptist Church Wil Dries Pennsylvania Mary Burlingame Henry Martin Merkel Binghamton H. C. Dries North Dakota

Burned Keuka mill not to be rebuilt by firm

H H Turner former superintendent of the Keuka Paper Corporation announces the company will not rebuild on the Keuka outlet site after last summer’s fire. New Stockport Paper Corporation forms with Turner as president, moving the 35 ton paperboard mill closer to New York market for cheaper power. Turner will work at Stockport while keeping a Penn Yan home.

Penn Yan H. H. Turner Keuka Paper Corporation Keuka Mr. Turner New York Stockport Paper Corporation Turner Stockport Furrier

Cato Youth Named Navy Midshipman

Burton Ciss, 19, of Cato New York, selected as a midshipman in the U S Navy through the Holloway plan at Otumwa Iowa Pre-Flight School. He joins others entering the Naval Aviation Officers Candidate program to pursue college and flight training toward commissions as ensign or second lieutenant.

Great Lakes Burton C. Biss Herbert Biss Cato N. Y Navy Otumwa America Marine Corps Naval Reserve Cmeer Training Corps Holloway NRCP Partic War College NACP U.S.N

Mrs S N Transue Rites Thursday In Geneva

Mrs Seward N Transue 84 daughter of pioneers Sylvanus and Dorothy McGarlane Barden died at Chapman nursing home Stanley after five years of illness. She lived on a Bellona area farm with her late husband. Survived by nephews including George and Newton V Barden of Geneva. A Bellona Presbyterian Church singer, her funeral is Thursday at 2 30 led by Rev A S Tenpas.

Geneva Seward N. Transue New England Sylvanus Dorothy McGarlane Barden Chapman Stanley Winess Transue Bellona Nerces George Newton V. Barden Bellona Presbyterian Church A. S. Tenpas

Codfish Ball To Attract Youth In Osborne Hall

The 16th annual Codfish Ball in Osborne Hall Auburn will be the major New Year’s Eve event for students home from school. Mrs. G. E. B. Atwater chairs the Cayuga County Girl Scout Council sponsoring the party. During intermission an entertainment program will be provided and refreshments served throughout the evening.

Auburn Osborne Hall G. EB. Atwater Cayuga County

Mrs. Alvah Owens Heads Eastern Star

Mrs. Alvah Owens is matron of Friendship Star Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. New officers include Patron Clarence Parks associate matron Vivian Morehouse secretary Florence Leonard treasurer Beatrice Horle conductress Frances Wade associate conductress Mildred Hammond chaplain Bertha Lerch warder Mabel Keefer Seiner William Litzenberger musician Mattie Slocum historian Minerva House marshal Neva Poorman assistant marshal Audrey Newman trustee Phoebe Abbott color bearer Devis Robewolt Adah Irma Watts Ruth Jean Reed Esther Clara Larsen Martha Florence Anderson.

Fayette Alvah Owens Star Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Clarence’ Parks Vivian Morehouse Florence Leonard Beatrice Horle Frances Wade Mildred Hammond Bertha Lerch Mabel Keefer Setiner William Litzenberger Mattie Slocum Minerva House Marshal Neva Poorman Audrey Newman Phoebe Abbott Devis Robewolt Adah Irma Watts Ruth Jean Reed Esther Clara Larsen Martha Florence Anderson

Walker announces engagement of Marion Agnes to Leonard Brodt

Mr. and Mrs. Morton K. Walker of E Genesee Road announce the engagement of their daughter Marion Agnes to Leonard Alwin Brodt son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton A Brodt of 78 Genesee Street.

Auburn Morton K. Walker E. Genesee Rd Marion Agnes Leonard Alwin Brodt Clayton A. Brodt Genesee St

Geneva Council Closes Year With Social Hour

Geneva's Common Council ended 1946 at a brief adjourned session then social hour at the Hotel Seneca. Transfers of funds were approved, the City Charter Revision Commission given another year, and 190 118 dollars already spent on street repaving sewers and the USO building purchase noted.

Geneva Common Council Seneca City Charter Revision Commission Walter Foreman USO

New Year Dance Parties Planned Across Geneva

Geneva hosts multiple New Year events tonight. The Elks Home on Main Street holds a dance led by Edward P. Sweeney with dancing to 2 A.M. Nester Hose Company hosts a gala with Frank Brennan overseeing. Veterans groups host open houses and a semi formal in North Street School by the Finger Lakes Council with about 150 couples expected.

Geneva Geneva Elks Elks Main St Edward P. Sweeney Nester Hose Company Frank Brennan Veteran’s Club State Armory Veterans of Foreign Wars Senecast North Street Fingerlakes EU( Council

Elizabeth Elder Funeral Today

Elizabeth Devlin Elder 86 former Auburn Syracuse resident dies in Hopewell Va funeral set for 2 PM at Lester E Brew chapel Auburn Rev Dr Frank L Gosnell Second Presbyterian Church to officiate Burial in Soule Cemetery

Auburn Elizabeth Devlin Elder Syracuse Willard J. McClements Hopewell Lester BE. Brew South St Frank L. Gosnell Second Presbyterian Church Soule Cemetery

Charles R. Soule Dies in Binghamton

Auburn native Charles R. Soule died yesterday in Binghamton. Formerly lived in Auburn and worked at the Eagle Wagon Works. Survived by his wife Bernice. five daughters including Mrs. Titus and Mrs. John Ryan of Weedsport. a son Russell Soule of Auburn. He was an Elks member and served in the United Spanish War Veterans.

Auburn Charles RR. Soule A. W W. Titus Binghamton

Seneca Falls Plans New Year Festival

Seneca Falls residents will welcome the new year with celebrations. More than 200 reservations are made for a New Year’s Eve dance at Lambert's Restaurant and many Elks will attend a dance in the Elks’ Temple. Private parties, shop whistles, and church bells will mark midnight.

Seneca Falls Lambert’s Elks Elks’ Temple

Garnett Engaged to John Paul Stewart in Interlaken

Interlaken announces the engagement of Elizabeth Hall Garnett daughter of Mr and Mrs Clinton L Garnett to John Paul Stewart son of Mr and Mrs Homer Stewart. No wedding date set. Garnett is a Syracuse University freshman and Stewart attends Triple Cities College Endicott. Stewart served as a paratrooper overseas for 14 months after University of Michigan enrollment.

Interlaken Clinton L. Garnett Seneca St Elizabeth Hall Garnett John Paul Stewart Homer Stewart Miss Garnett Syracuse University Stewart Triple Cities College Endicott University of Michigan

Auburn man announces marriage of sister in Hannibal

Auburn resident Herbert L. Johnson announced the marriage of his sister Mrs. Dorothy Edwards to Paul S. Pinckney. The ceremony occurred December 21 at the Methodist Church in Hannibal with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Starr of Martville as attendants.

Auburn Herbert L. Johnson Dorothy Edwards Paul S. Pinckney Methodist Church Hannibal Carl Starr Martville

Auburn Man Dead at International Harvester Plant

Robbert E. Lougher 28 Peacock Street longtime employee of the International Harvester Co. died suddenly today at the plant. An active member of Auburn Lodge 431 F. and A. M. Surviving are his wife and a daughter Mrs Marie Bowers Auburn.

Auburn Robbert E. Lougher Peacock St International Harvester Co Auburn Lodge A. M Marie Bowers

Seneca Falls Adopts 25 Year Police Retirement Plan

The village of Seneca Falls approved a 25 year police retirement plan in a special meeting, effective Feb. 1. The measure matches regional moves and the state legislation, with costs split between the village and officers and a tax impact under 0.2 mills per $1,000 of assessed valuation.

Seneca Falls Village’ Police Department Police Department Ice Nicholas Midey Seneca

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