Bridge Over West Canada Creek Swept Away Halting Traffic
Herkimer County reports a large steel bridge on Route 8 washed away after heavy rains Monday night. The Moose River Lumber dam near the bridge held, but logs moved downstream. Much of Route 8 and crops were washed out, with canal traffic halted and boats tied up at Ilion Utica Little Falls terminals.
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Syracuse
Steraldtournal
Herald-dotroa
Utica
Frankfort
Herkimer
ILION
Little Falls
West Canada Creek
Nobleboro
Herkimer County
George Flangsburg
Moose River
Hedkimer
Little Fails
Five Injured In Utica Motor Mishaps
Utica police report five people injured in separate accidents Tuesday. Mrs Edward W Hopkins driving on a hill near Stoanesville collided with a truck. both Mrs Hopkins and her cousin Miss Marguerite Belleshain sustained lacerations and shock and were treated by Dr C W Greene. A four year old boy, William Kopek, was struck by a car driven by John Peretta. the child suffered a head bruise but gave consent for treatment. Additional details identify witnesses and local officials.
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UTTCA
Utica
Edward W. Hoplans
Proctor Blvd
Stoanesville
Marguerite Belleshein
Vernon
C. W. Greene
John Peretta
Hariford
Leon
Kossuth
G. Wood
George B. Dusenhumy
Cirplaiuion
R. D
Lodge
Ins
Jance
John C. Schantz
Peretta
Rome
Endowment
Carl Fuller
Doust
Barneveld
Rocco
Lopao
Uliea
George Washington Memorial
Harold Pmteh
Bridgewater
George Washington Shrine
Elmer Marriott
Sauquoit
Aca
Elmer Lavery
Canastota
Cortland-Madison
Charles B Snell
Fort Plan
Fulton-Hemmer-Montgomery
Ralph E. Howe
Antwerp
Jefferson-Lewis
Kenneth E. Nims
Watertown
Nineteen New Masonic Posts Placed in Oneida District
Oneida County residents named to new Masonic posts by Gay H.H. Brown, grand master of the state Ma sons of the order, at the Grand Lodge meeting. Appointments include Fred Breithaupt of Sherrill as deputy for the First Oneida District and Spencer J. Prindle of Remsen as deputy for the Second Oneida District. William Williams of Utica named grand standard bearer, Joseph Petriaveh of Utica grand stavard, Rev. Russell S. Brown of Central Church grand chaplain, Joan Chambers of Utica grand marshal. Reappointments for 1947-48 include committees on charters and charity with Charters Charles A. G. Jewell of New Hartford and Artemus B. Sheldon of New listed among the reapportions.
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Utsca
Oneida County
Gay HH. Brown
Utica
Masons
Grand Lodge
Fred ©. Breithaupt
Sherrill
Oneida
Spencer J. Prindle
J? Remsen Lodge
William §. Willams
Joseph Petriaveh
Uhea
Grand Stavard
Russell $. Brown
Central Church
Joan 3. Chambers
Tatter
Charters
Charles A. G. Jewell
New Hartford
Charity
Artemus B. Sheldon
New
Newly Seeded Fields Must Be Replanted
Jefferson County awoke to widespread floods after 36 hours of heavy rain from Sunday evening into Tuesday morning. Kelsey Creek burst its banks flooding Morrison Avenue and surrounding homes, with water up to porch steps and cellars. Roads flooded, pedestrians stranded, and a small boat used for errands. Farmland and gardens remain underwater as farmers struggle to replant after 9.16 inches of rain in the past 24 days.
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Jefferson County
Wanda
Kelsey Creek
Thailey
Morrison Av
Lawrence
Leo Seymour
Morrison
Hove
Syracuse Herald Journal Roaming Reporter Roy Farran Page 8
Syracuse Herald Journal and Syracuse American reporters cover home town news across their wide circulation territory. Roaming Reporter Roy E Farran's daily column appears on Page 8 today.
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Uticalas J. Trimboll
Genescest
ILION
Roy E. Farran
E M Hanson Elected President Of Oneida County Democrats
Eugene M Hanson was elected president of the Democratic Club of Oneida County at the annual meeting held in their club rooms at 33 Devereux Street. Officers include vice presidents Charles Daly Robert Arthur Francis Burns Stephen Waszkiewicz. secretary Marion Abolove assistant secretary Robert Cafarell. financial secretary Paul B Mercier treasurer Rufus P Cavallo assistant treasurer G Carl Morse. Executive commit tee members include Vincent R Corroll Hanson Hobart L Morris Rufus P Elefante John A Dubas M William Bray T Harvey Ferris Richard H Balch F H Hazard Dennis P O Dowd J Herbert Gilroy Frank A Emma August Merl James D Smith. Board of directors lists many names: Bare Gorman Clarence B Williams Floyd J Lennon Robert Arthur John J Walsh Frank Fitzgerald Romeyn Vaughn Anthony Piccola Albert Townsend John Duffy Andrew S Trieber Fay Bennett George Dibbin Curls Allume Samuel H Miller Jr Walsh Ralph Swater Joseph B Shaw Sr John Leach Johnson D McMahon Also Adam Wasilesi Walliam Arquint Joseph Moskay Walter F Rabenstein Albert J Monahan Henry Witte Maurice Supiro Albert J Conboy Fred C Barnes Jacob Goldbas Richard Flam pietro Robert Rosenbloom Stephen Madrak James Hogan Philip Brady Charles Harden Charles McNulty Gerald Donovan Daniel L McDonald Judge Hazard James P McConnell Milton Merrill LeGree J Knittel James Hage James OShea Adethony LaGatti Joseph Solo Edward J Real Stanley Palewst Clarence F E Gurley Anthony J Natell W Schraeder Maynard Salmon Oscar Ancken James S Ferguson Clifford McLoughlin Cleveland K Chase John Prymas.
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Utica
Eugene M. Hanson
Democratic Club
Oneida County
Devereux St
Charles Daly
Robert Arthur
Francis J. Burns
Stephen Waszkiewicz
Marion Abolove
Robert Cafarell
Paul B. Mercier
Rufus P. Cavallo
G. Carl Morse
Vincent R. Corroll
Hanson
Hobart L. Morris
Rufus P. Elefante
John A. Dubas
M. William Bray
T. Harvey Ferris
Richard H. Balch
F. H. Hazard
Denis P. O'Dowd
J. Herbert Gilroy
Frank A. Emma
August’ Merl
James D. Smith
Bare Gorman
Clarence 8. Williams
Floyd J. ‘Lennon
John J. Walsh
Frank Fitzgerald
Romeyn Vaugh
Anthony Piccola
Alvert Townsend
John Duffy
Andrew S. Trieber
Fay Bennett
George Dibbin
Curls
Allume
Samuel H. Miler
Walsh
Ralph Swater
Joseph B. Shaw
John ‘Leach
Johnson D. McMahon
Adam Wasilesi
Walliam Arquint
Joseph Moskay
Walter F. Ra
Seven Horses Enter Ogdensburg Race Card
Ogdensburg Race Secretary Norman A. Martel announced one of three Sunday events on June 22 a 2 30 class pace and trot with two seconds allowed for trotters. At least seven Ogdensburg horses will debut at the local track including Copper McKlye now owned by Smith and Russell Capitol Guy owned by Garno and Stata a green colt driven by John Main and Eben Abbey a green colt owned by Phil Hanley. Canadian and Northern New York horses should field about 15 starters in the 4 20 pace and trot. The purse for the 2 20 pace and trot is $150.
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Ogdensburg
Norman A. Mattel
St. Law+ Fence Driving Club
Martel
Copper McKlye
Smith and Russell
Capitol Guy
Garno
Stata
John Main
Eben Abbey
Phil Hanley
Canada
New York
Malone Woman Missing Over Week
Malone police and the Ohio state patrol search for Mrs. Pauling Griffin who has been missing since May 26 after boarding a bus near Sardis en route to Malone. Her husband, O A Griffin, operates a meal market at 19 Catherine Street, and says she had been visiting her Ohio parents and was due back Tuesday. An eight state alert has been issued.
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Malone
Pauling Griffin
Sardis
O. A. Griffin
Catherine St
Ohio
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Griffin
Frank Burns
Antioch
Porn New Scout Chief Porn New Scout Chief
John J. Porn, 27, of Utica, named field executive of the Gen. Herkimer Boy Scout Council. He will assist William R. Gelder and head three of six operating committees. Por n is a St Francis to Soles High School graduate with a BA from the University of Toronto and postgraduate work at Columbia University. He married Elfen Benner of Utica and they reside at 2104 Caroline Street Utica.
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Herkimer
John J. Porn
Iuca
Gen. Herkimer Boy Scout Council
William R. Gelder
Forn
FE. J. Flannngim
Omaha
Neb
Mr. Gelder
St. Francis
Soles High School
Utica
University of Toronto
Canada
Columbia University
National Catholic Community Service
Zught Service Command
New Orleans
Elfen Benner
Caroline 'St
Utlen
New Material To Be Developed At Cleveland Con Laize
Gerald W. Mulder of Cleveland Con laize Company Ogdensburg division Plant No 2 spoke on ongoing work toward a water resistant material for plant produced containers. He refused to confirm orders or reopening rumors tied to Container Company plant No 2 Mati st. Mulder noted Plant No 1 had been closed previously with plans to reopen later.
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Vudensbum
Cleveland Conlaize Company
Ogdensburg
Gerald W. Mulder
Mulder
Container Company
Mati
St Whic
Hoe
U F A and Oswego High Battle 12 Innings to 0 0
Utica Free Academy and Oswego High School played 12 innings in a 0 0 tie halted by darkness after three hours. Start delayed to 5 30 P M due to field conditions as Oswego managed three hits while Utica had five safeties. Roy and Bobert Smith led Utica’s threats in the 11th, with McCrobie scoring chances in the later frames. Barr struck out 19 in the full game. Oswego’s next host is Central Square Thursday.
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Oswego
Unca Free Academy
Oswego High School
Hera Holstein
Ronnie Down
Barr
Utica
Roy
Bobert Smith
McCrobie
Bob
Roy McCroue
Bob McGrobie
Central ‘Square
Final Rites For Nerbert I Comes Fireman at Cooperstown
The funeral for Nerbert I. Comes 48 a fire department member who died Tuesday at Imogene Hassett Hospital Cooperstown will be held at 2 PM Friday from Applegate funeral home with Rev Paul D Wagner Presbyterian church officiating Interment will be in Litchfield Cemetery He was born October 31 1900 in Litchfield son of Irving and Julia Loomis Comes He married Ruth Cahie June 4 1922 and spent 26 years in farming and trust work The last three years he served as fire truck driver with Theatre Department He leaves two sons Herbert and Marcus Comes of View one sister Mrs Ruth Nichols of Welcome and one brother Addison of Frankfort
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Lion
Nerbert I. Comes
Imogine Hassett Hospital
Cooperstown
Applegate
Paul D. Wagner
Presbyterian Church
Litch Held
Ruth Cahie
Theatre Department
Herbert
Marcus
Ruth Nichols
eVenon
Addison
Frankfort
Potsdam Firemen Headed to Northern New York Convention
About two percent of the Potsdam Fire Department will attend the Northern New York Volunteer Firemen’s Association annual convention in Clayton from Thursday through Saturday. The Potsdam team has entered in the tournament and Cape Vincent official Mr. McWayne will supervise the vacancies after Elmer Gossex’s resignation. The high school band will join the parade Saturday and the department voted to send representatives to Catskill for a state association meeting in August.
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Rursvam
Potsdam
Cape Vincent
Democrat Volunteer Firemen's Association
McWayne
New York State
Catskill
Nation
Cape Vincent Stown
John Crowley Heads Livestock Group
The Massena Livestock Association outlines its ninth annual exhibition to be held on Libor Day. John Crowley of Selena was reelected president with James Hammill as vice president and Fred Gillard as secretary and treasurer. Directors include Howard Kinnear, Harry Harriman for Massena. Lawrence Rushford, Walter Singleton for Lowsville. Michael Dawson and Cort White for Brasher.
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Massena—Vinns
Massena Livestock Association
John Crowley
Selena
James Hammill
Fred Gillard
Howard Kinnear
Harry Harriman
Massena
Lawrence Rushford
Walter Singleton
Lowsville
Michael Dawson
Cort White
Brasher
Notable Names and Events on a Busy Bulletin Board
A collage of items lists Kate Sut ig-Fare Bulletin Board iao News with scattered notes on musical intertaga Our Gay Sunday 30 Big Sister is Ma Perking and Youns Br. deasone 45 Head of Tile 60 Second Mrs. Burton ae Berry Maton 4b Flose of My roars th vame America Spank y0 winner Take All ds Hict Bunt PO House Parte 4 eRe 4,40 6 T college Program 4s Want to Be announcs 4 ob March of Bélenee 320-09 the Recora 4 4s Now valets in Sone 6.00 New Esai Ts Fonlant's Best Buy oo Jack Carson 30 Dr Christian Sb Rawt Og Banes by Sinatra apna Bhere i Stam jon lear S0 New oo Rentire story i BEET Ron te stuse Betray OO News
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Kate Sutig
Iao
Our Gay
Deasone
Burton Ae Berry Maton
America
College Progran
Bélenee
Esai
Fonlant
Jack Carson
Dr. Christian
Banes
Sinatra Apna
Jon Lear
Rentire
Elvah Seeber Weds Vernon LeClair in Louisville Ceremony
Elvah Seeber daughter of Mr and Mrs Irving Seeber Raymondville nurse at SS Lawrence State Hospital wed Vernon LeClair son of Mrs Ed ward LeClair Owens and the late John W LeClair of Ogdensburg in a Monday ceremony at St Raymonds Church Louisville Rev Wilfred A agent officiated. After a brief wedding trip the couple will live in Ogdensburg where LeClair has bought a home.
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Vuunvs nuiMe
Eivah Seeber
Irving’ Seeber
Raymondville
Lawrence State’ Hospital
Vernon LeClair
Edward LeClair Owens
John W. LeClar
Ogdensburg
Lowsville
Wilfred A. Agent
St. Raymond's Church of
Louisville
LeClair
Mrs Jennie Fahar Rites Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Marie Fahar 56 will be Thursday at 2 30 PM at Wagner funeral chapel 421 N Aurora Ithaca burial in Lake View Cemetery She is survived by a daughter Loretta Delola of Berkshir three sisters Eva Lincebaugh Minnie Mosher Ada Predmore a brother George Predmore of North Pitcher
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Thaca
Jennie Marie Fahar
EB. L
Christie
Wagner
N. Aurora St
Lake View
Loretta Delola
Berkshir
Eva Lincebaugh
Minnie Mosher
Ithaca
Ada Predmore
Trusphansburg
George Predm Or
North Pitcher
Elis Rites Tomorrow
Little Falls based Edward Ellis a longtime merchant died Tuesday in Dion Hospital Funeral services set for 2 PM Thursday at Upright funeral home with interment at Church Street Cemetery He was born August 29 1864 son of George and Sarah Ellis Married Cora Rapp in 1889 who died years ago He ran grocery stores in Little Falls and Herkimer later living with daughter Mrs Ray Andrews in Herkimer He leaves two daughters Mrs Harry Mace Mrs Wil Clark four sons Claude Mohan Harry Charles Byron.
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Little Falls
Edward Ellis
Herkimer
Dion
Upright Funeral Home
Church Street
George
Sarah Petrie Ellis
Cora Rapp
East Manual
Royal Arcanum
Feeter Hose Company
Ray Andrews
Caroline St. Harlimer
Harry Mace
Wil Clark
Rochester
Claude
Mohan
Harry
Charles
Punxsutawney
Byron
Hartford
Conn
Final Rites For Ernest L. Ranney Mohawk New York
Funeral services are set for Ernest Lewis Ranney 68 of Falmer Creek Road Mohawk to be held Thursday at 2 40 PM from his late home with Rev Herschel Miller of Christ Episcopal Church Herkimer officiating Burial will be in Orks Hill Cemetery He was born August 6 1878 son of Warren and Mary Ranney He was a member of the Episcopal Church and the Fort Dayton Grange He had long engaged in touring in his area He is survived by his wife Ethel Shoemaker a daughter Mrs Donald Crisp two brothers Warren K Ranney and Earl Ranney a sister Mrs May Quackenbush and two grandchildren Ruth Sponburgh and Donald Crisp all of Mohawk.
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Ernest Lewis Ranney
Falmer Creek
Herschel Miller
Christ Episcopal Church
Herkimer
Offeratang
Trterment
Orks Hill Cemetery
Warren and
Mary
Kingsbury Ranney
Episcopal Church
Fort Dayton
Ethel Shoemaker
Donald Crisp
Warren Kh, Ranney
Eal Ranney
May Quackenbush
Ruth Sponburgh
Elizabeth Repholz Funeral Friday in Holy Family
Elizabeth A Repholz 79 widow of George F Repholz died Tuesday at 503 S Hamilton St after a long illness Funeral set for Friday at 9 AM from Holy Family church with burial at Glenwood Cemetery She is survived by two daughters Mrs Robert Ensier and Margaret Rephelz both of the city two sisters Misses Jane and Eleanor Fitzgerald of Syracuse and two brothers Joseph Fitzgerald of Syracuse and Michael Fitzgerald of Schenectady
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Joseph Fitzgerald
Syracuse
Michael Fitzgerald
Schenectady
Benton Hill Seeks New Sewer Zone District Plan
Utica and New Hartford officials discussed forming a sewer district for Benton Hill at a June 13 New Hartford Town Board meeting. Health officers urged cooperation to eliminate a health nuisance from cesspools east of Oneida Street, with 50 percent owner approval required and possible court action if opposed.
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Utica
Benton Hall
New Hartford
Benton Hill
Oneida St
New Harborg
Boats and Docks Wrecked by Flood Along St Lawrence
A weekend downpour and west winds sent the St Lawrence River higher, wrecking boathouses docks and small boats. Campers reported many structures damaged as the river rose to flood levels and submerged Morissette Park dock. A Canton notice noted a $1,000 action linked to rising waters affecting local properties and the service corporation led by John Matthews.
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St. Lawrence
Morissette Park
Canton
Aneet Arseood
Man Service Corporation
John Matthews
Woman and Man From Batetan Claim Degrees Lost Car Case
The plaintiff contends a car once owned by a man from Batetan and titled to him was illegally used in a degree granting incident. The suit names Mary Cath and others, cites a 1940 purchase, and seeks damages for the loss of the vehicle and punitive penalties.
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Seta Ccean
Geneva
Mass
Mary Cath
Niagaken
Erine Reddy
Andlara University
Amno
James Teddy
George W. Sullivan
Matthewston St
Deadlock raises threat of strike at Berst Foster-Dinfield plant
Ogdensburg workers face a possible July 4 strike as the union rejects a BP.D. settlement proposal for wage and hour changes. Meeting in a closed session, union officials and BF D officials remain deadlocked over a 5 cent wage boost, hours increase, and a seven day operation plan. If no deal is reached within 30 days, a strike threat looms with the current contract expiring midweek.
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Ogdensburg
Berst- Foster-Dinfield Pulp and Paper
Uame
Bp.d
Juie
Bul.d
Unnion
B.F.D
Aber
Floyde van Deusen
VanDeusen
St Marys M Dinner Thursday At St Marys Academy
Ogdensburg expects near capacity for St Marys Academy M Club dinner on Thursday at 6 30 pm. Rev Harold J Martin, advisor, will act as toastmaster with Steve Yerkes, former major league manager and Maples official, as principal speaker. Bishop Bryan J McEntegart and Msgr Louis D Berube named as guests of honor for the event.
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Ogdensburg
Harold J. Martin
Heuvelton
Border Baseball League
Steve Yerkes
Ogdensburg Maples
Yerkes
Bryan J. McEntegart
Ishop
Diocese of
Lows D. Berube
SL. Mary's Academy
Une
Coplan Plant Sold To Acco Products
Watertown report that Abe Cooper and Acco Products completed the sale of the former Coplan Steel plant at Ogdensburg to Acco. Attorney Harry Markow represented Mr Cooper with Hugh Buns of Ogdensburg also present. George B McGrade leads Acco Products Inc. The deal had been pending the past week.
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Watertown
Abe Cooper
Acco Products, Inc
Cooper
Bagley & Sowall Company
Coplan Steel
Ogdensburg
Acco
Harry Markow
Syracuse
Hugh Buns
Federaton
Chambers of Commerce
George B. McGrade
Annulment Reserve and Several Divorces Decided
In Watertown a decision on the annulment of Mrs Dorothy Overton vs Francis R Overton was reserved by Justice James to Cross. The couple, married November 9 1916 and separated February 25 1947, faced fraud allegations about a prior petty larceny conviction. The term opened with calendar items including multiple interlocutory divorces granting custody and modest alimony or restoring names, involving Richard L Mackley and Alice G Mackley, Mane T Dalton and Eldridge M Dalton, Mary A L Strader and Henry A Strader, Frederic J Gore and Doris Hunter Gore, and Ernest Taylor Jr and Marjorie Taylor.
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Dorothy £. Overton
Francis R. Overton
Supreme Court
James
Cross of Rome
Onondage County
Richard L. Mackley
Alice G. Mackley
California
Pearly Mackley
Mane T. Dalton
Eldridge M. Dalton
Binghamton
Pine Camp
Mary A. L. Strader
Henry A. Strader
LaClair
Frederig J. Gore
Syracuse
LaFargeville
Doris Hunter Gore
Hailesboro
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Acco Products
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