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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1955
Page
2
A legend places the invention of potato chips at Saratoga Springs where an angry cook allegedly served thinly sliced fried potatoes. The tale links the snack to early American tavern lore.
Onondaga County will begin monthly reporting of real estate transfers to town village and city assessors after July 1 under a 1955 state law. County Clerk W Snowden Smith said the standard procedures ensure accurate equalization rates and aid local assessments. towns villages cities and state boards will receive copies by month end.
Marine Midland Corp directors approve a plan to acquire Auburn Trust Co. stock four shares per 24,000 Auburn shares, signaling a merger into Marine Midland Trust Co. of Central New York. Auburn directors approve pending regulatory and stockholder consent with Auburn’s Eugene Donovan set as senior VP and director candidate.
Baldwinsville Academy and Central School District schedule an open house at the new Van Buren School on Ford Street from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday. The one story building houses 450 pupils with 13 classrooms and multiple facilities. Hurricane Hazel caused minor damage in October.
Two high school youths Gerald M. Smith 16 of 100 Berwyn Ave and William J. Melchior 18 of 1535 S State St were charged with burglary third degree in connection with the theft of a car. They were ordered held without bail pending arraignment. Police said Acting Detectives William Busch and Edward Hincella arrested them on Montgomery Street. The car was taken from Huber Brothers Warehouse 124 Berwan Ave and had been stolen twice within a week.
An assault warrant against Eric A. Bock and two others was withdrawn in Poles Court after a citizen’s action following a dispute over a parking space on Waren va Street. The case involved Francis Sar and Sardini’s brother, with details unclear due to damaged text.
Fragmentary OCR mentions average life or value of a model car and a reference to 1939 with unclear digits. No identifiable people, organizations, or places are readable. The text lacks concrete facts to form a proper headline or summary.
Baccalaureate services for 120 Le Moyne College seniors are set for tomorrow at 9 a.m. in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Fr. Robert F. Grewen S J college president will deliver the sermon followed by a solemn high Mass celebrated by Fr. Theodore J. Sizing assisted by Fr. Wilbur J. Wotraw and Fr. James M. Carmondy S J. Alumni events include a breakfast, alumni association initiation, and a dance at the De Witt Ranch Hotel ending at 9 p.m.
E. Taylor Street resident Rose Lee Larson, 27, pleaded not guilty in Police Court to third degree assault after a neighbor, Ruby Burrell, alleged she was cut with a butcher knife Monday night. Bail was set at 500 dollars by Judge P. Lee Dorsey for a June 15 reappearance, with Policewomen Emma Bender and Theresa Puhala handling the case.
Campaign plans mapped by Onondaga Health Association volunteers aim to mobilize public attendance at a June 17 hearing at the Court House. The effort seeks to form a county wide mental health board to gain state aid and improve early treatment, with broad community group involvement.
Onondaga County Public Works will hold a special Friday meeting with two Chicago firm representatives to discuss rate schedules for the $11 million metropolitan sewage treatment plant on Hiawatha Blvd. Attendees include county and city attorneys and Solvay Process Co. counsel. The firm will supply two rate schedules by fall to apportion costs among districts.
Workers hoist a 16-ton crane to lift the main truss into place for a new YMCA addition on Montgomery Street. The structure, under construction, marks a key phase in the project as framing continues.
Officials from the New York State Division and the American Cancer Society said public education on cancer and its danger signals is the chief issue for researchers. A regional meeting in Syracuse with 54 upstate counties discussed funding, noting a national quota of 24 million and 1.152 million for the state, with 25 percent of campaign funds to be used for research.
The body found last week along the New York Central tracks between Memphis and Warners was identified as Irving William Bissell, 45, of Nedrow. Dr. Gilmore said fingerprints confirmed identity. death ruled probable accidental. One relative, Mrs. Lotus Lazare of Lewiston, listed.
Fairmount eighth grade pupils plan an annual booster day on Friday to raise funds for the Youth Council program. Proceeds will support safer playground activities and recreation for school children and teenagers in the community.
The House Government Operations Committee backed Rep. R. Walter Riehlman's push for a joint probe into Tacan and Vor/Dme air navigation. The measure calls for a congressional investigation, a Defense Department limit on Tacan deliveries, and a reorganization plan for civil and military aviation agencies. A GAO audit of Tacan costs is urged, with bids reissued to boost competition and cut costs.
A crowded birth notices section lists numerous names, parents, and addresses with May and March birth dates. Entries mention Mr. and Mrs., full names, street addresses, and sometimes parent initials, but many lines are garbled.
The South State St group of Alcoholics Anonymous marks its second year with a 5 PM Saturday celebration at the Salvation Army Men’s Social Center 1109 S State St. Brigadier and Mrs Baggs of the Salvation Army Philadelphia Center will attend while Frank Southard serves as chairman.
Anthony Jalk age 13 of 105 Craton Street was treated at St. Josephs Hospital for an injury to his right eye after falling from a bicycle in Lincoln Park. Patrolman Cosmo Cappelletti reported.
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