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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1949
Page
6
A garbled page fragment reports deaths and funeral details from Syracuse area figures. Surviving relatives are named with scattered addr ess lines and local funeral homes referenced, with multiple obituaries and memorials noted in terse, partial form.
Funeral services announced for Britt Stapleton of 406 ing widow of Tomas F. Stapleton who died recently. Services at 345 PM Monday at home of Francis A. Stapleton and 430 PM in St Brigid's Church with requiem. Burial in St Agnes Cemetery. Survivors include three sons Francis Cornelius H and Ray, two sisters in Syracuse and Ireland, and many grandchildren. Also noted are services for George Avery of 108 North Street East Syracuse with burial in Onondaga Valley Cemetery. Jacob Gangel funeral details given, with rites at Assumption Church. Also mention of Mrs Ida R. Ret Mberg De-Raster services pending tomorrow at Birhana chapel.
Funeral services are set for N A Vosbury at 1 or 2 AM Monday at Fairchild Mecca funeral home for Newmin A Vosbury of Maple de Farettevite. Burial will be in Conklin Cemetery near Binghamton. He was employed by Bardeen's Inc for about 37 years and survived by his wife and several children. services include visitation from 3 to 6 PM and 9 PM.
Unclear fragments report deaths in Syracuse area with garbled terms. No verifiable names, dates, or organizations present.
The obituary notes W H Keller will be interred at St Mans Cemetery after services on Monday. He previously operated a business on Keller Street and later moved to the area where he worked in the shoe trade. He was affiliated with local congregations and remembered by family and friends.
The Molloy family of Syracuse reports funeral services for Thomas I Molloy at St Lucy's Church and at the home. The father was jailed after pleading guilty to endangering a child when he left his baby in a car. Several relatives survive, and the case involved custody and welfare concerns.
A Syracuse bound train struck a car at a Homer crossing fatally injuring 40 year old Sweeney. Fireman Hare Watkins and Nelson Coje reported no warning given as the auto entered the crossing. Sweeney was born 1908 in Homer, survived by wife Rene and two children Nanex Lee and Reete Michael, with funeral set at St Marys Homer.
A Lowell mother of two soldiers woke to fire and, amid smoke, carried five children to safety. Jenn West and Verna Brasher praise describe how she rushed into danger, grabbed Vernal Havateen and Cuanie, then moved them to a car as flames engulfed the home.
Police report intruders broke into Mo Elmwood station at 1837 South Ar during the night and escaped with 328 dollars in city sales tax money and 3850 dollars in other cash. Patrolman Frank Curran stated the burglars entered by smashing a window or door, with details partially readable.
Officers of the Johnson Home for Women reelected Hor ace De Lancer Knight as president. The board includes Vice president Mitton Ryan and secretary Ieas Serling. Miss Nellie S Barrett is matron at the home in Carugast. The home, founded December 1, 2843 to carry out Justus Jonas’s will, now houses 20 elderly women.
Lawrence E Fournier aged 36 of 233 Woetbine Avenue faced public intoxication charges after a patrolman reported a disturbance at 219 W Grenada Street. Fournier allegedly offered a ride, produced a license and wallet before others allegedly seized the wallet and vanished.
A distorted OCR fragment reports a purse theft near Beatrice with police involvement and a note about a tugboat strike averted in New York. Mentions a dining table item and unidentified officials. The text is garbled with unclear names and dates, but indicates a theft case and maritime related note.
A Gouverneur stable fire killed eleven horses owned by Ruderman and partners from Northern New York industrialists. Horses including Galonian were entered for the 1949 Hamblestonian at Goshen. Fire cause not yet determined. Ruderman owned nine horses, with Kernel Bud and others noted as part of the stable.
Madison County faced travel difficulties after a sleet storm. Following Friday’s start, rain persisted, hindering roads as 24 snow plows from Hampshire and Morrisville garages operated with about 10 men per unit, keeping crews active through the New Year holiday.
The Rev Elitos Van Dyke of Geneva Methodist will be a guest speaker at the district union service this Sunday at 7 39 PM in the Baptist Church. District superintendent will preside.
Waterville Centre School names Far A. Wilcox acting principal to finish the school year. The Colgate graduate with a master’s degree from Syracuse University previously led the language department and served as vice principal at McGraw High. Anjena A. Radley left the post after being elected superintendent of the Second Supervisors District of Oneida County.
Pvt Gene Gigliotti son of Sgt and Mrs Antonid Gigliotti, with the U S Signal Corps in Germany, departed Geneva on furlough and was due back in the United States late today after five weeks at home. His flight from Geneva via Newfoundland, Scotland, and Holland landed in Munich. He is nearing 5 1/2 years of service and was wounded on D Day, earning the Purple Heart.
Geneva County Clerk Fred Bell and assistants open a temporary Motor Vehicle Bureau branch at the Armory for five days. Officers will tour Naples Phelps Peter Shortie Cliften Springs Hail Gorhem Went Broomfield Honore with Janury dates from January 1 to January 34.
Contributions for Christmas seals fall short of $2300 at Cayuga Health Association in the Chamber of Commerce Building. Roy Thomas, 41, reported the fund remains short as supporters plan next drives while General Hospital personnel tend to a missing or injured party. Aaron Martin, aged 55, died at home in Chase Millg last night, while Thomas urged continued donations to reach the goal.
A weather wirephoto summary notes a coastal weather disturbance centered offshore bringing rain to Northeast sections and northern New Jersey as well as New York coast. Rain extends to Pacific states with fronts forming and a cold front passage discussed along with general forecast details from the Weather Bureau.
Weather bureau forecast for Syracuse area notes cold night with moderate cold snap. Highest temperature around 28 to 33 degrees, with sunset radar and sunrise around 4:41 AM. Records indicate prior Fridays with 59 and 37 degrees, shifting patterns and advisories for extended forecasts.
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