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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1946
Page
15
Syracuse Herald-Journal and Syracuse Herald-American reporters cover the home town news in every community in the wide circulation territory of these newspapers.
In Massena New York today only six of more than 50 local men who sacrificed in World War II remain buried in Pine Grove Cemetery or local churchyards. The list includes Theodore Richards Sidney Gardner Kenneth Henry Earl Dutton James Mayhew and Harry Wiggins.
James Arthur Joseph French, 16, of Massena, died from an accidental .22 rifle shot during a camping trip with friends along the Grasse River. The rifle discharged while a tent occupant moved the weapon, causing internal hemorrhage. He was a high school sophomore who planned to study at Cornell University and farm. He is survived by parents, a sister and a brother, and grandparents.
Funeral services for Richard F. Wade 39 a Remington Institute teacher who died yesterday at his home 150 Ward street Watertown will be held Monday at 830 a m from the house and at 9 from Holy Family Church Burial will be in Oswego Wade a native of Oswego had been a member of the Watertown school faculty coming from Oswego He is survived by his wife Elizabeth A Boehnke Wade his parents Mr and Mrs John Wade of Oswego two brothers John Wade Batavia teacher at Batavia High School and Neal Wade Oswego
In Massena, Leo LaBarge 31 of 60 Liberty av paid 15 after arraignment on larceny charges. He was caught with a spare tire owned by Joseph Bregg of Norfolk, part of a week’s arrests that yielded a stolen coupe, eight tires and two scales. Douglas Dufresne 17 of 247 Center st received 30 days in county jail for petit larceny. George Micklewright 24 of 10 Starns st and Richard Aldridge 60 Liberty av. cases adjourned for hearings next week.
Winnifred Boulia daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Boulia 516 Patterson street became the bride of John Perretta son of Mr and Mrs Frank Perretta of Brier Hill at St Marys Cathedral Friday morning. Best man was Victor Perretta brother of the groom. Frances Futia of Carthage was maid of honor. Anna Herzog Mrs Herbert Brenno of Ogdensburg and Miss Bernice Banancasa with Miss Carolyn Gott both of Utica were bridesmaids. Delores Mariano of Norwood was junior bridesmaid.
Watertown adopts a budget of 1,194,559 for 1946 47 keeping the tax rate at 51.65 per 100 assessed valuation despite a 142 574 rise in spending. The budget grows with higher salaries airport and street costs while debt redemption and capital reserves are trimmed. The city budget takes effect July 1 after last night’s special meeting.
Walter D. Marks was elected president of the Old Forge Library Association board at the annual meeting. Officers elected include Joseph F. Grady as vice president Maurice Callahan as treasurer and Miss Margaret Helmer as secretary. Grady to a five year board term Mabel Parsons named librarian. The board approved up to 350 for new books and intends to renew the library charter with the Regents of NYS. Treasurer’s report shows 294.51 balance. secretary notes 5885 circulated volumes and 152 new books added in the year.
Massena reports three people hospitalized after a two car collision at the E Orvis Street road and Grasse River bridge opposite the Aluminum plant. Mr Hagez was turning onto the highway, was unconscious. Mr and Mrs Podlas of Union City New Jersey suffered facial injuries, while Mrs Podlas had potential internal injuries. All were taken to Massena Memorial Hospital.
Potsdam Mayor Howard G. Craig and Village Clerk Clement Coleman depart Sunday afternoon for Rochester to join the 37th annual meeting of the State Conference of Mayors and other city officials over Monday Tuesday and Wednesday.
North Bangor residents Mr and Mrs Albert Hyde announce the engagement of their daughter Lois Joan Hyde to Albert Briden Waters son of Mr and Mrs Charles Waters of Cuyler. Lois Joan a Franklin Academy 1943 graduate and Coriland State Teachers College junior majoring in physical education is a Nu Sigme Chi sorority member. Waters a 1942 Fabius Central High School graduate and president of the Young Cooperatives of the Dairymen's League sub district 14 A works on his father's Cuyler farm.
Tupper Lake Pfc. Lawrence T. Martel son of Mr and Mrs Victor Martel of 42 Lakeview Ave Tup per Lake has been assigned to the 11th Airborne Division in Japan according to an Eighth Army news release.
June graduates from the Crane music supervisors and general elementary teachers programs at Potsdam State Teachers College are securing posts in numerous grade and high schools. The list names Ruth C. Bitz Plainville at Hermon High School Elaine Day Batavia at West Carthage Mary Lou Dillenbeck Central Square at Hammond High School Frances Fradenburgh Rochester at Morristown Warren Joseph White Plains at Potsdam High School Gretchen Kinney Watertown at Great Bend Virginia Mayhew Canton at Harrisville and Phyllis J Moose Dansville at Nedrow Also graduates from the general elementary teachers curriculum taking posts include Dorothy L Beach Heuvelton at Washington Street School Massina Doris Bradley Potsdam at Ferriet Audrey-Jean Brett Adams at Port Jervis Jean Brown Caton at Malone Aileen Burgess Indian Lake at Newcombe Mary Elizabeth Conrad Utica at Lowville Alma Cornell Canton at Belleville and Margaret Dellapont Star Lake at Huntington
Funeral services were held for Clinton R. Bullard 12 and Kenneth Trainham 10 who drowned in the Dynamo flume behind the Carthage Machine shop. Bullard’s private service occurred at 3 30 PM and Trainham’s public service at 1 PM, both at Doyle funeral home with different pastors officiating. Both were buried in Fairview Cemetery.
The Rt. Rev. Frederick L. Barry bishop coadjutor of the Diocese of Albany will visit Trinity Episcopal Church in Potsdam. He will celebrate Holy Communion at 9 A.M. assisted by Rev. J Thurston Travis. At 11 A.M. he will confirm a class of 24 candidates marking his first official parish visit since his consecration last June.
Malone announces its annual junior prom in the Moira High School hall next Thursday night. Chaperons include Mr and Mrs Edward Baker, Mr and Mrs Ernest Tebo Jr, and Mr and Mrs William Mack. Public invited, tickets sold by junior class members. Juniors host seniors and faculty at a banquet served before the prom by the Rebecca Lodge women.
Final plans for Potsdam's 50th annual Northern New York Volunteer Firemen's Association convention are made. About 2,000 attendees expected for a four day event with a 2:30 PM Saturday parade led by grand marshal Milan J. Murphy. Parade features 40 North Country departments, 20 bands, and 310 dollars in cash prizes for best appears, longest distance, most men, and oldest firefighter. Parade forms 2 PM at Main and Cedar, marching to Civic Center for awards.
A Friday morning hearing before Supreme Justice Andrew W. Ryan in Canton addressed the Clyde Robert Barrett indictment for murder and related offenses. Defense moves to inspect grand jury minutes citing inconsistencies. state to file memorandums by June 10 with a decision expected June 15. Barrett, 26, of Natural Dam, is charged with murder first and second degree, manslaughter first and second degree, and arson second degree.
Watertown funeral services are held for the Rev Dr Ernest Blake Caldwell 77 of Silver Lake retired minister of the Methodist Church who died in a Warsaw hospital after 59 years in the ministry. Survived by wife Gertrude Beeler three children Eden Harry Caldwell and Mrs Lester Wakeman a brother Rev Harry R Caldwell.
Mary V McCullough 67 died Monday at her niece Mrs A W McKinley s home in Saranac Lake She lived here several months and was born February 17 1879 in Philadelphia She is survived by her niece in Saranac Lake and one brother Funeral rites were held in Philadelphia and interment was in Old Cathedral Cemetery Philadelphia Pa
Dr. Eugene M. Austin, health officer, will run a diphtheria toxoid inoculation clinic for Tupper Lake schoolchildren on Wednesday June 12. The event targets all children over six months not previously immunized and calls for reimmunization of those vaccinated as infants before school entry. Clinics run 9:30 A.M. at the health office in the junior-senior high school and 10:45 A.M. at Faust Grade School.
Potsdam village officials reported that new Damon Airport proposals have not yet been presented to the board of trustees. If the village takes over the airport a special election will be held. Clarkson College trustees voted to transfer the airport to the village for a nominal sum. A war memorial airport plan has been drafted and discussed but not yet placed before the board. The field is owned by Clarkson College and leased to Frank W. Roberts. If municipally owned with standards met, federal aid may be available. Other matters included a workshop permit refusal at Lyle Emmons property and zoning revision requests for 24 Prie Street to allow business use with gasoline pumps. Reconstruction of the Potsdam Hannawa Falls state road will begin next week, affecting Main Street and Pierpont Avenue with concrete curbs inside village limits.
Special services will be held at Adath Israel Synagogue in Massena on Wednesday and Thursday for the Feast of Weeks also known as Pentecost. Rabbi Simon Bolstien will conduct 8 AM and 8 PM services both days with Yiskor memorials at 9 AM Thursday and a short rabbinic address.
The funeral for Rev. Dr. Ernest Blake Caldwell aged 59, longtime Methodist minister in the Northern New York Conference, was held in Warsaw. He died after a long illness in hospital and leaves a widow plus three children, Edén Caldwell, Dr. Harry Caldwell, and Mrs. Lester W. Wakeman, plus several brothers.
Massena postmaster Thomas J. Fay announces air mail closing times ahead of the new airline service. Stand Time schedule lists 6:45 A.M. for Watertown Syracuse Reading Baltimore Washington. 7:40 A.M. Burlington Albany New York City. 10 A.M. Ottawa. 11:15 A.M. Montreal. 11:15 A.M. Watertown Syracuse Reading Baltimore Washington. 3:45 P.M. Ottawa. 5:40 P.M. Burlington Albany New York City. 5:40 P.M. Ottawa.
Delegates from Saranac Lake will attend the Adirondack Hi Y Council spring rally in Plattsburg on June 3. More than 200 representatives from the area are expected for the annual meeting.
WATN and WWNY in Watertown list a daily broadcast of news features religious programs and music segments. Notable items include Morning News at 6:35, Garden Club segment, Church programs, and organ recitals with religious choirs and local talent such as Warren Sweeney and Tabernacle Choir.
The schedule lists varied programs from 0-People's Platform to 0-Eyes of the Future with H. K. Smith at 7:00 and Readers Digest, Hollywood Star, Workshop, Electric Hour and Family Hour slots. Gene Autry and other names appear in the lineup with multiple time slots and program titles across the day.
Ogdensburg list of radio programs across stations with time slots and show names including religious services weather news and entertainment. Notable entries include Lutheran Hour Voice of Prophecy World Tomorrow Revival Hour Murder Is My Webbs True Detective Stories Gabriel Heatter and News Weather segments plus music and orchestral programs.
The Massena station WMSA airs a packed lineup including Dorothy Claire at 2:00 and National Vespers at 4:36, with Elmer Davis, Victory Parade, and Thompson and Woods appearing at several times. Plan includes Plan0 Playhouse features, meditation segments, Treasure Chest, Hall of, Evening Party, Three-Quarter Time, and a final news wrap at 3:00.
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