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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1945
Page
2
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John J. Young, a Navy veteran and former minority leader on the Board of Supervisors, testified in a Supreme Court action after returning on special leave from Sampson. His haircut prompted a colleague to label him skinhead. He sat in the Court House with friends, recounting Navy experiences as his wife fills in as supervisor from the Eighth Ward amid his absence.
Cedarvale resident Boland reported his car stolen to the sheriff’s department. He found the vehicle damaged in a pasture at Cards Corners, climbed in and drove it home before deputies began a search. County parks patrolmen will wear new uniforms this summer, purchased by Robert W. Sollinger for up to $50 each.
Postmaster Cornelius J. Nugent appeals to Syracuse housewives for old city directories to complete the post office files. With house cleaning season underway he asks for directories from 1902 1904 through 1931 and 1938 and requests that any found be called in to the postmaster.
Trooper Richard D. Camp who has led the Baldwinsville substation since August 1940 is transferred to Wolcott. He will report to his new post at TlALM Seagay. Trooper Jack Doyle now moves from Wolcott to Baldwinsville.
Eastwood High School announces senior council officers for the coming year led by president Robert Ghelimi with Fred Brown as vice president Cynthia Hovey as secretary and Don Urbinoli as treasurer. Junior council officers include Paul Griffin Beverly Porter Kathleen Tobin and Gerald Menter as faculty advisor.
Dorothy and Robert Walt, children of Mr and Mrs Robert S Walt of 502 Parsons Ave, join wartime service echoing a family tradition. Robert, a second class wave specialist, served in Europe with the Ships Company and later in the 318th Regiment, 80th Infantry Division. He was twice wounded and awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster.
About nine pupils who offered their first year of schooling received diplomas and honors at special exercises yesterday afternoon at Assumption Academy. Rev Stephen Korthas presided, with Xavier principal and Sister Seraphica among those aiding. graduates provided singing and recitation and the class prophecy was read before a toast of ice cream and cake.
The 330 acre Munroholm farm of the late Sheriff Thomas H. Munro at Camillus sold for about $50,960 to Burdick & Krog of Liverpool. The sale includes 75 registered Guernsey cattle from the Wome Herd founded in 1913. Public auction of the herd by E. J. Keane is set for June 30.
A reception honoring the Rev. and Mrs. C. Philip Torrence will be held in the chapel of West Genesee Methodist Church, Mr. Torrence's new pastorate. The new minister is introduced by Taylor, former pastor of West Genesee and now superintendent of the Syracuse West District. In the receiving line will be Led, Huse, the Taylors, Carter, Coventry, and the Porters. A program committee is led by Leland Saints with WV. Lawrence Carter assisting.
Last rites for David Lee Georgianna three months old son of Mr and Mrs Sebastian Georgianna of 136 Hamden Dr Lyncourt will be held at 9 30 A M tomorrow at the family home Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery Dr Theodore Fosen pronounced the infant dead after failed revive attempts Coroner Harry L Gilmore ruled death by asphyxiation The mother said the child was well at 2 A M and had buried himself in blankets with his face on the pillow
Students at Fairmount School present a festival on the school lawn at 6 30 PM Thursday under the direction of the Parent Teacher Association Geral dine Taylor is named queen in the lineup
Leonard J. Michels died November 24 when his torpedo dive bomber crashed into the Pacific. Listed as missing at the time, the Syracuse airman was later confirmed dead. Surviving are his wife Mrs Mary Osinski Michels, parents Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Michels, two sisters Dorothy and Gerald Michels, plus grandparents and other relatives. Enlisted in 1942, he served as a Navy radio man aboard a flight crew.
A War Housing Center committee will certify rooms in private homes for girls and inspect standards. Rev Dr Calvin Thompson Jr led the effort to ensure homes are a safe home away from home. The panel includes Mrs Leon Ellis chair, Mrs Jerome Wilson, Mrs William McNerney, and Mrs Frank Barton. Listings will go through the War Housing Center, with the YWCA as the application center.
City Hall to extend higher franchise fees for buses for another year. The Syracuse Transit Corporation faced treble charges totaling up to 60600 dollars annually after last year’s increase. The ordinance is being drafted by the corporation counsel, with litigation in State Supreme Court pending.
Emmett J Burns Jr, age 21, a captain in the Army Air Force, has completed 44 combat missions before Germany’s surrender. On 30 day leave from England with the Eighth Air Force, he flew a B 24 and earned the ETO ribbon, two campaign stars, the Air Medal with six clusters, and the Distinguished Flying Cross.
A family gathering at 20S Charles ave Solvay features Mr and Mrs Charles Pratt celebrating their 46th wedding anniversary and granddaughter Mrs Dorothy Lamson observing her second anniversary of marriage to Corp Marvin E Lamson now in Germany. Pratt married June 11 1899 at Perry Baptist Church parsonage. They have a son Elbur Pratt of Patterson NJ and three grandchildren. Pratt works at New Process Gear Corporation.
A gas station at 1201 N State St, operated by Sidney Casan, was burglarized with entry by a broken rear window. Loot included $2.59 in cash, gasoline coupons for 1200 gallons, two alarm clocks, a wrist watch, and six quarts of oil. Detectives Robert Holland and James McCormack reported.
Ed ward Brown of Renwick Place released on 1000 bail with trial set for Saturday on two charges after pleading not guilty. Bessie Davis of 218 East Washington Square accuses Brown of petty larceny taking 25 dollars from her pocketbook. William Simmons of Town sends reports Brown allegedly struck him with a knife.
De Gaulle completed a dramatic return from a Normandy tour that became a personal triumph. He drew huge crowds in Caen Bayeux St Lo and Alencon, with villagers mobbing his car and banners proclaiming his leadership. He defended France foreign policy amid Syria crisis fallout and warned against humiliating Paris. In Coutances he criticized those who weaken international unity through anti French policies.
A fragmented page lists numerous couples with addresses and June dates, including Mr. and Mrs. Frank OL Fierce, Mr. and Mrs. Edson C Stamer, and Mr. and Mrs. James C. Smney, among others. It also notes a fire at Oak Street with defective wiring causing a truck incident at 10:09 AM.
A living memorial in Mattydale honors World War II dead with recently planted trees at Mattsdale School. Charles M. Davy spoke as principal, with Rev. Eckel, Rev. Contors, and Rev. Wattner leading prayers and duties. Joan Kelly sang. Sherdel Smith read a poem. Names include Patsy Capozzi, Alexander DeLemo, Robert Dunn, Edward Fisher, William Gilmore, Edgar Martin, Leonard Michels, Dominick Rossi, Robert Thornton, Thomas Wetters, Paul Stasusyknex.
Miss Martha Thes and Miss Carrie Kennedy of 109 Kirk Ave were overcome by kitchen gas fumes late last night. Too weak to open a door, Thes kicked out a window and called neighbors. Dr Theodore Rosen at Onondaga General Hospital treated them with oxygen. both refused hospitalization. Police say a stove gas leak caused the incident.
A long death notices list from the Syracuse area includes Anna Fitesimmons of Rushville aged 65, Ernest Bouchard 68 of Lisbon, Merwin William Turners 64 of Noreieh, Claude H. Crosier from Penn Yan, John P. Russell of Clarion, Michael Eckin 72, Elmer R. Lowe, Ernest J. Maxsourides of Auburn, Charles R. Keenan 67, William L. Farley 74 of Watertown, John L. Agne 31 of Churchville, Miss Mary M. Lacey, Charles T. O'Brien 60 of Ontida, and Claude V. Lewis 498 of Granbr.
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