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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1946
Page
19
Syracuse Herald Journal and Syracuse Sunday Herald American reporters cover home town news across many upstate New York communities. The notice lists correspondents and circulation offices in Geneva, Seneca Falls, Waterloo, Clyde, Port Byron, Weedsport, Moravia, and more with phone numbers and street addresses.
In Auburn County Court Judge Kennard Underwood postponed four cases and placed one defendant on probation. Wasil Zobkiew, guilty plea for a statutory offense, probation with E R Wickle. Frederick R Seager, grand larceny in theft of County Treasurer Joseph Pollard's car, June 7 setting. Ralph J Sovocool, 15, burglary and petit larceny, sent to Elmira Reception Center. Roy Coombs, burglary and petit larceny, June 7. Mercie B Titus Jr pleaded guilty to petit larceny, sentenced to six months in Onondaga County Penitentiary. Benjamin H Jones received suspended sentence and probation.
The approaching marriage of Miss Elizabeth Maher of Ovid daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Maher to Frederick Louis Morehouse of Seneca Falls has been announced. The wedding will take place next Saturday in Holy Cross Church.
Paul H. Mumford, son of Mr and Mrs Stephen Mumford of E Bayard Jr, recently discharged from the Navy, received a commendation letter from the chief of naval personnel and a meritorious service ribbon bar for exceptional service with the U S S Santa Fe on March 19, 1945. Mumford served three years as GM 3/c.
Clara E. Hoskins 1879 in Auburn 17 Hamilton Ave retired schoolteacher died Thursday at City Hospital. Former assistant principal for 43 years at Nott-Terrace High School in Schenectady. Lived in Auburn since June 1943. Member of First Methodist Church Women’s Republican Club and Professional Women’s Club of Auburn. Survived by sister Marion E. Hoskins and niece Frances H. Hoskins, both of Auburn.
At a Methodist Church board meeting in Waterloo an invitation was extended to Rev. J Nicholas Bragan to remain in Waterloo for his seventh year, with an increased salary.
Warren Murdock of 1 Elizabeth Street died today at Biggs Memorial Hospital Ithaca after a period of illness. He was known to have suffered from a long illness prior to his death.
Ithaca College president Dr. Leonard B. Job warned graduates that government stalls under pressure groups while national life deteriorates He criticized Congress and the President for halting stands and called for public welfare over personal power His address framed as What Price Glory and praised human decency over wealth or title
Hans C. Hansen 76 of Himrod died Friday after health decline from a night escape in a snowstorm following the Eagle Hotel fire seven weeks earlier. He and his wife had stayed with their son Nelson Hansen at a Seneca Lake cottage since the blaze. Born near Albany Denmark he came to Penn Yan at 20 and married Sept 21 1892 after his fiance joined him from Denmark. Survived by wife two sons Nelson of Himrod Hans F of Chubb Hollow and a grandson Norman. Funeral 2:30 P.M. Monday at Thayer Funeral Chapel Penn Yan with ministers Elroy D Van Dyke and Viggo Petersen officiating. Burial Grove Mount Cemetery Himrod.
Auburn coroner Dr N L Woodford ruled a heart attack caused the death of 57 year old Harry E Brewster of 241 S Hoopes Ave. He collapsed at the Auburn Dairylea plant where he worked. Coroner said the fall was not connected to death. Rites set for 2:30 PM tomorrow at Langham funeral home 91 F Genesee St with Rev Robert C Root of Trinity Methodist Church officiating. Burial in Poplar Ridge.
Clara E Hoskins 66 of 17 Hamilton Ave a retired school teacher died yesterday in City Hospital. Funeral at 2 PM Monday in the Lester E Brew chapel 48 South Street with Rev Warren G Odom pastor of First Methodist Church officiating. Burial in Fleming Rural Cemetery.
A scanned radio schedule listing programs on WMBO Auburn across the day. It includes Musical segments, news, church services, dramas, and talk shows with times and program titles such as Australia Calls, Arthur Hale News, The Whisper Men, Leave It to the Girls, Theater of the Air, Chapel in the Barn, Voices of Prophecy, Pilgrim Hour, Lutheran Hour, and Don’t Be a Sucker among others.
Cornell University civil engineering student Ralph David Wheeler, 23, a former Naval Air Forces pilot, fell about 50 feet in Fall Creek gorge east of Triphammer Bridge. Coroner Dr. Ralph J. Low withheld verdict pending parents from Orchard Park, body released to Wagner undertaking. Police and city workers recovered the badly broken body after a crane lift from beneath the bridge.
Hobart College announces Kenneth J. MacArthur Oneida first baseman received a varsity H letter. Ernest J. Tumsdal Yonkers relief pitcher and 1947 captain. Kerms, Jr. Conklin, awarded letters as captain and second baseman. Also awarded to John D. Williamson Rochester. Robert Cojkorn Richmond Hill. William H. Mathers III Floral Park. Carl W. Dreyer Elizabeth NJ. Harry N. Herber Geneva. Andrew B. Harvey Wayland. Seymour Billings Brooklyn. Daniel J. Pandiscia East Hartford. Maurice W. Moss Long Island City. Lawrence A. Kluger Paterson.
Wolcott Post American Legion presents a three act comedy and a baby popularity contest next week in Leavenworth School auditorium. The show runs Thursday and Friday with all local talent. Winners receive cash prizes Friday night. Director Miss F Bauer leads rehearsals for the play Pop Parade. No entry fee for the baby contest. Any walking child up to six years may enter.
Moravia The Philomath Society held its yearly dinner at the Methodist Church Wednesday night with about 40 attendees. Mrs Harold Noakes, president, gave a welcome and brief address. A skit titled Ladies Pursue Knowledge and musical selections highlighted the program.
Seneca Falls reports Pfc Harlan R Brown 19 son of Mr and Mrs O H Brown 24 Garden Jr returned to Fort Totten after a six day furlough with his parents He is a weather observer in the Army and attended Mynderse Academy He has served since last September.
Members of the auxiliary of Seneca Falls Lodge of Elks meet at 8 PM Monday in the Elks Temple. Unit president Mrs. Irma May will preside. The meeting will be followed by a tureen supper.
Stephen J. Whalen native Auburn resident, five years in Arkport, died yesterday at Mercy Hospital. Survived by two sisters Catherine Burke and Louis Dobell and five brothers John J Francis J William J James J Joseph J Whalen, all of Auburn. Funeral 8:30 A.M. Monday at James J. Whalen residence 25 Cottage St and 9 A.M. at St Mary's Church. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
The Couples Club of First Methodist Church plans an outing tomorrow afternoon at Casowasco on the west side of Quvasco Lake. The Youth Fellowship will meet at 6 PM tomorrow in the chapel. The Loyal Workers Class holds a birthday party and officer elections at 6 30 PM Wednesday in the church.
Ina McGrail sixteen of 357 Genesee street pleaded guilty to operating a car without a driver's license and Charles Chilson twenty six of 56 Chapman Road pleaded guilty to allowing an unlicensed driver to operate his car. Recorder W Frederick R Davis in police court yesterday imposed a five dollar fine on McGrail and a twenty five day fine on Chilson. Chilson's fine was suspended on condition restitution be made for damage to a gas pump in front of Hilltop Grocery at Lake Avenue and Swift Street estimated between two hundred and three hundred dollars.
In Geneva at St. Francis de Sales Church on Sunday June 8 the Rev. Edward K. Ball will celebrate his 25th priesthood anniversary. The sermon will be by Rev. John M. Duffy of Rochester. A parish dinner follows at Hotel Seneca. Ball previously led St Patrick's Dansville and succeeded Monsignor Walter J. Lee.
Warren W Murdock 46 of 1 Elizabeth st died Thursday night in Biggs Memorial Hospital Ithaca and funeral services will be at 3 30 PM Monday at First Presbyterian Church officiated by Rev A Paul Wright. Burial is in Fort Hill Cemetery He was a lifelong Auburn resident member of St Pauls Lodge F and A M Survived by wife Mildred Cooper Murdock and father David Murdock of Auburn
In Auburn the will of the late Jacob Post Fleming has been admitted to probate in Surrogate's Court and letters testamentary issued to Otto Post. The estate’s value is not stated. Otto Post, the nephew, receives one fourth and several grand nieces and nephews share fractions of the remainder. Vol ney Van Liew Edith Storey Ellen Coiley Irene Rodee Daniel Van Liew Lyndon Van Liew and Lillian Baker are named among heirs with varying shares.
Auburn and Thompson Memorial announce morning services with Rev. Dr. Frank L. Gosnell and Rev. William T. Rives. St John’s lists Holy Communion and sermon by Rector Louis Perkins, plus choir music. Various churches share ministers, communion, and Sunday School times.
Harry F E Brewster 57 of 241 S Hoopes near Auburn died after a fall at the Auburn Dairy Lea plant. He was taken home and died soon after. Born in Levanna he lived in Auburn 29 years, survived by his wife, daughter, parents, a brother and a sister. Funeral Sunday at Langham funeral home Genesee Street with burial in Poplar Ridge.
SENECA FALLS on pleas of guilty to motor vehicle violations, four motorists paid fines totaling 38 dollars. Gerald Preston of Seneca Falls was fined 15 for driving with switched license plates, Ernest J. Deal of E Bayard street and Reginald A. Batty of Seneca Falls were fined 10 each for speeding, George A. Smith of Seneca Falls was fined 3 for running a red light. Pvt. Cornelius F. Mahoney, home from the Army, was given a suspended 15 fine for driving without an operator's license after explaining GI permit confusion. Patrolmen Matthew McKeon, Frank Flynn and Anthony Cassamasama made the arrests.
Mrs James OBrien died yesterday at 32 Steel Street Auburn aged about 70s born in Montezuma and resident of Auburn 50 years She and her husband recently observed their 50th wedding anniversary She was a member of St Marys Church Rosary and Scapular Society Survivors include husband three daughters four sons sister and brother 22 grandchildren and four great grandchildren Funeral will be Monday at St Marys Church time to be announced burial at St Josephs Cemetery
Ada Taylor Jones of Auburn widow of Albert G. Jones died yesterday in City Hospital. Born in Sidcup England she came to the United States at age 12. Survived by husband four children and eight siblings, she was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Funeral at 4 PM Monday at St. Peter's with Rev. Albert A. Chambers officiating. Burial in Fort Hill Cemetery.
William R. Taber Sr. dies at his home in Alhambra California and his body will be brought to Auburn with his widow Nanna Lockwood Taber and son William R. Taber Jr. Taber, a retired Lehigh Valley Railroad engineer, had lived at 18 Park Place in Auburn and had resided in California for six years since retirement.
A special interdenominational service led by Rev. Joseph M. Spanj will be held at 7 30 P M tomorrow at Memorial Congregational Church in Seneca Falls. Attendees include Seneca Falls Salvation Army Corps members with gospel choruses and hymns, organ by Mrs C F Marsh and piano by Mrs Donald Decker. The 11 A M service will feature a sermon on The Duty of Christians to Live for the Conversion of the World, with choir directed by Frank Van Tine performing More Love to Thee.
The St. Luke's Evangelical and Reformed Church Sunday School invites the public to an annual ice cream social and bazar at 7 30 P M on Thursday June 6. Activities include a fish pond fancy goods booth Indian blanket booth and other novelties. Plans were approved for a church family Sunday June 20 at Cayuga Lake State Park with an 11 A M service and an afternoon recreation program.
Ruth McDowell Jordan daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold McDowell of Jordan R D married Lawrence J Leyburn son of Mr and Mrs Clair Leyburn of Cato on May 22 at the bride’s parents home in Conquest The Rev Carter of Elbridge Federated Church officiated Attendants were Miss Mary McDowell and Gerald Leyburn They will reside on the former Bert Mills farm on Cooper Street in Conquest after the wedding
The East Venice Home Bureau will gather Thursday at 10 A.M. at Mrs. Byron Arnold's residence for a luncheon and officer elections. Members should bring a dish to pass, four rolls, and table service.
Activities at East Venice feature a Grange gathering tonight at 8 in the Grange Hall. A special Memorial Day program will follow a picnic supper and business meeting, inviting local residents to participate in the observance.
Bishop James J. Kearney announced seven priest appointments in the Rochester Catholic Diocese. Four former armed forces chaplains were named to new parish or seminary roles, including David Singerhoft at St. Bernard's Seminary, Bernard Newcomb at St. Francis Assisi Auburn, Gerald Kelly at Our Lady of Lourdes Elmira, and Leo Matuszewski at Our Lady of Good Counsel Rochester. Transfers also placed Vincent Collins at Immaculate Conception Ithaca and Clarence Gardner at St. Alphonsus Auburn, with Charles Boyle becoming a full time associate superintendent of diocesan schools.
Geneva Ontario County Capt Robert Hamlin Higginbotham of East Bloomfield married Miss Galla Kozloff daughter of Anastasia M Kozloff of Tokyo in April. Higginbotham served five years and spent 27 months in the Pacific. They met at a tea luncheon hosted by Gen Eschelberger. Kozloff, born Vladivostok, is daughter of a White Russian officer and industrialist. she later worked as a buyer in Tokyo and Kobe. They plan to return to the United States soon to be with his mother. His father was the late Rev Robert G Linthombay, a Presbyterian pastor.
Herbert C. Bettinger, ex director of health and physical education at King Ferry Central School, will return to that post this fall. He resigned in July 1942 to join the Army and now studies for a master’s degree at Cornell University. The family plans to move to Moravia in September.
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