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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1948
Page
3
Obituaries and funeral notices memorialize Delia Bret Elie and James Noun among others. The listings detail mourners, family relations, funeral homes, and interment at specific cemeteries with service times and dates, including addresses and survivors.
A woman identified as Mrs Rita Peak Labossette received a 90 day suspended sentence for public intoxication after pleading guilty to attacking nurse Dorothy Kessel at Quondaga General Hospital. Two men with her near Cold Springs Bridge were given similar sentences by Justice Boehm. The nurse sustained a bruise but planned to report for work. Labossette was found on the Seneca River bank and brought to the hospital by deputies Kasson and Walker. Vaughn and Riley, both employed nearby, were also involved per the sheriff.
Albert Travers longtime custodian at Madison School will be honored with services at 8:30 a.m. Monday at his home and 10 a.m. at St Anthony of Padua Church with burial at St Mary's Cemetery. Born in Palermo he lived in Syracuse 45 years and was a communicant of St Anthony and a Holy Name Society member. Survivors include his wife Emma, son Frank, daughter Mrs Lloyd Williams, two brothers, three grandchildren Elizabeth Gravell Raymond Turnery and Robert Williams, and two great grandchildren.
Skaneateles area residents report Lake Creek near Long Bridge two miles from Skaneateles emptying into underground channels with stagnant water and industrial waste. Dead fish are used as fertilizer and odors from open drains trigger health officer concerns while officials consider legal changes to curb drainage into roadside ditches.
Directory listing shows contact numbers and names for Edward J. Ryan Prasier Funeral Home Salina Street Welter Funeral Home Carl E Welter and associated florists and monument companies including Walser Granite Co and Karl Lutz Monument Co. Open events noted with ambiguous dates and locations.
J M Sessler of 267 Rigi Ave dies in St Josephs Hospital after a long tenure as a Burhans Black sales representative. Survived by wife Helen Young Sessler. two sons John G and Robert W. brother George. sisters Pauline Grobosky and Mrs Henry Lutlinger. several nieces and nephews. Services at 10 AM Monday at Mr and Waidele Funeral Home and Blessed Sacrament Church. burial in Assumption Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 5 PM today.
Philip Koehler a 60 year resident of Syracuse returned to city yesterday after arrest in Ogdensburg on a petty larceny charge for passing a worthless fifty dollar check. Funeral services will be held Monday at Schulte Memorial Home with Rev Warner Sethert officiating and burial in Latham Bangert Cemetery. Koehler died of a heart attack at his home. he was a Germany native formerly employed as a candlemaker and survived by wife Mary Hatter Koehler two daughters three grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Judge Joseph J. Rooney urged at the Lions Chamleon in Hotel Syracuse that political machines dominate American government. He discussed delegate roles to the Democratic National Convention and noted civic concerns during the afternoon gathering. Funeral notices: Mrs Blanche Nutting to be buried at Assumption Cemetery after services at John B. Murphy funeral home. surviving family members listed.
Federal tax liens totaling 3188,960 are listed against Ray T. Martina, proprietor of Andre's, who paid a sales tax, interest and fine after a hearing before Fred L. Dolbear, director of the sales tax bureau. The Internal Revenue Department filed liens of 113,573.93 on July 1, 67,902.72 on July 9, and 6,883.88 on June 16.
A housing development with ten dwelling units and six garages, valued at $700,000, received a building permit yesterday. The project is tied to the State Association of School Physicians and involves Gotham Syra iians as the association’s annual case Corp. William Skroback served as clerk in reporting.
Police investigate theft of three used batteries from Davidson Used Car at 1005 Erie Blvd. padlock broken. Value about 53. Also under inquiry are break in at Genesee Street apartment after vacation return, with a fan valued at 25 reported missing. Patrol units Leahey and Sheehy handling incidents.
Three Syracuse youths were arraigned before Judge William H. Bamerick on third degree burglary charges after police investigated a break in at Hubert J. Wright Inc. Mitchell Bonspille, 1025 Montgomery Street, was found in the office area though a money box was untouched. Glenn MacMaster, 19, of 1020 Montgomery Street, and Kenneth Osborne, 20, of 312 West Raynor Avenue later surrendered at police headquarters. They pleaded not guilty and are held for position on $500 bail each until July 27.
American Labor Party candidate for state Senate withdraws from the race due to business and family duties. He will remain treasurer of the Syracuse and Onondaga County Wallace for President Committee. Henry S. Levine, acting chairman of the Wallace Committee, announced the action.
TECEIVER HYLG was the scene of three accidents yesterday afternoon in heavy rainfall on Route 12 within golf minutes. Edwin Pinkowitz suffered a severe concussion and lacerations when an empty truck skidded and overturned. Pinkowitz, 119 Brandon Rd., was hospitalized in fair condition, with John Maeder of Bryant Ave injured nonhospitalized. A second crash on Route 1 involved Simon Gould’s car struck from behind by a truck driven by Earl Waite. Gould’s car badly damaged but Gould uninjured. The Baran Transport Co. truck owned by Syracuse was involved. Pace noted three-car incident. A third collision on Route 5 near Fairmount injured Kathleen Richway and infant Rhenbethawn Richway. both hospitalized, with Richway later discharged. Deputy Kasson and Walker cited Lorenzo Stevenson of Olean for careless driving. his wife Macy Stevenson injured, and Bailey Baum cited for failing to keep his vehicle under control.
In Washington yesterday, Charles F. Quinannan reported that dairymen reached a plan approved by readers. An advance of one cent a quart will take effect August 1, with another similar increase on October 1.
Dwight Dale, aesterant corporation counsel, announced that the city was paid 3258.35 yesterday for damage from a fire department car collision on May 26 involving the automobile of A. 2. Payer, 129 Victorians. Fireman George E. Tomeyer, 2447 Ciant blvd, was the driver of the big car.
Dividend stated for CAPITAL STOCKHOLDERS of Merchants National Bank & Trust Co. of Syracuse. A special dividend of 20 cents per share will be paid August 16 to holders of record July 30. Directors also voted a regular 30 cent dividend on August 16 to holders of record July 30 and on November 15 to holders of record December 29.
Officers of the 00th Ordnance Group Organized Reserves will begin fifteen days of intensive training tomorrow at Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Aberdeen Maryland. Commanding officer Cal Stanley H. Ellison announced headquarters are located here.
A three day sales conference of Neal and Hyde's sales department opens today at 320 S Clinton St Syracuse. William E Long vice president and general manager outlines sessions and clambake ending Monday at 2 PM at Thinderwadel's Grove. About 35 leading textile manufacturers will attend plus guests from Life Magazine Daily News Record and Garrison's Magazine.
Members of the Eagles Club presented an iron lung to the city funded by downtown demonstrations over two weeks. The Mullskin Iron Lung Co device weighs 5 pounds and can be powered by hand battery or electric. It will be kept at City Hospital under Dr Ruth Richert for use in respiratory emergencies for infants and adults.
The atomic bomb stands as the top issue between East and West on the provisional UN Assembly work sheet. Atomic energy joins 48 world topics as the session in Parks opens September 21. Berlin, Palestine, and Italian colonies are expected to dominate debate once convened.
Massachusetts Congressman John W. McCormack urged Congress to admit 29 Baltic natives who crossed the Atlantic aboard a small ketch seeking refuge from oppression. He spoke as Immigration Service hearings continued on their requests for entry.
Mrs Ruby Stennett 29 admitted beating Juanita Prayton 20 to death with a pine club after trailing her husband to a romantic picnic near Bald Baby Mountain. Prosecutors say she stood an unhappy 12 year marriage and faced a bail set at 5000 dollars.
In a cross party alliance in New York City Bronx Democrats and Republicans named Isidore Dollinger as their candidate for state senator to challenge A L P incumbent Leo Isacson in the 24th Congressional District.
William Murphy aged 9 of 2910 Court street died at Syracuse General Hospital despite a series of blood transfusions since July 1. Donors led by Mrs Murphy provided 18 pints of blood with more scheduled. Carpenters Union Local 12 treasurer Alther Maur organized donors.
NICOSIA, Cyprus (UP) travel reports describe a three day Cairo terror spree by Egyptian mobs against westerners. Americans, British, French, and Italians faced attacks as mobs roamed the streets seeking victims. Police finally restored order Tuesday. censorship suppressed details.
Hollywood prepared for industry wide memorial services for David Wark Griffith age 73 known as the father of the motion picture industry and star maker who directed The Birth of a Nation and died yesterday from a brain hemorrhage.
Jace Bartholomew of Tully was treated at Crouse Irving Hospital after a fishing accident at Tully Lake Monday night. A plug snagged in a tree, then part of the gear hooked his eye. Dr J L McGraw removed the hook and Bartholomew is in good condition with sight preserved.
The Post Office Department will issue a three cent stamp in Washington on August 11 to honor Youth Month September 1 through 30. Post master Myron J. Parkinson announced the plan yesterday and said the stamp will be sold locally after the final date.
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