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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1949
Page
14
The Fifty Year club resumes outings with a gala picnic planned by President Ed Dorner and ten vice presidents. The event at Elerwood Park is slated for Saturday August 13 starting at 1 PM. Members are urged to bring treats and enjoy a varied afternoon program. The club will also be honored at the New York State Fair in September.
In Thornden Park Burt Paris er 618 Irving Ave recalls learning to swim after being pushed into a six foot deep pool. He describes paddling and mastering strokes as a pupil of the water.
Town of De Witt Justice Court reversal follows doubts on jurisdiction and evidence. Baker of Auburn was fined 75 dollars for speeding near Highbridge. only witness said car exceeded 50 mph, with no proof it occurred on a public highway or within court jurisdiction. Judge Breed ordered the ticket dismissed after highlighting limited jurisdiction of peace courts.
The Syracuse Club of the Clinic for Cerebral Palsy and Handicapped Children yesterday received 175 for equipment in the occupational therapy room. The funds will buy a wood table six chairs and an adjustable table with educational toys. A plaque will be attached to the table.
The 1949 Derby Jamboree is planned for July 12 on the Dunn Wood estate near Manlius. Herbert Bresee Chevrolet Co sponsors with the Herald Journal and Herald American. Events include food, games, pony rides, and a soapbox derby for registered boys building speed cars. Invitations mailed to registered contestants. undecided youths urged to sign up.
Mayor Frank J. Costello appeals for a safe Fourth of July weekend in Syracuse. He urges all citizens to join a wholehearted effort to keep the holiday accident free, honoring the nation’s history and preventing needless death and suffering.
Residents reported a chicken incident in the 600 block of Irving Ave leading to a temporary capture. Attendant Howard Strowbridge trapped the bird Wednesday night using a flashlight and a net.
A retired clergyman under $2,000 bail and his son in Cedar Street Jail face indictment in County Court for allegedly making false statements to obtain bank loans. William J Watchborn and son Eart HH Watchborn pleaded not guilty. elder claimed $1,700 loan using real estate ownership, car and truck ownership disputed. Additional defendants, Harry Andrews and Carroll Brown, faced guilty pleas and sentences for forgery and abandonment charges.
A fluid, fragmentary report notes Britain facing a worsening strike disrupting London docks and threatening rail and road transport. The unloading and loading process slowed to a near standstill as shoremen halted work amid the nationwide action.
The 1949 New York State Fair at the Syracuse Fairgrounds will keep admission at 50 cents plus a 20 cent federal tax. A half price ticket plan will allow family access to the 26 site for 25 cents with the same tax. 200,000 half price tickets go on sale August 15 through outlets statewide or by mail to Syracuse.
A fragment notes edible berries and shrubs such as teaberry checkerberry boxberry jersey tea spiceberry and ground holly among evergreen plants.
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