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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1947

Page

20

Local correspondents cover wide Herald Journal territory

A string of bylines from Norwich Oneonta Oxford New Berlin Unadilla and other towns notes Herald Journal and Herald American reporters covering home news in a broad circulation area. The fragment mentions multiple correspondents and cities without clear events or dates.

Norwich Fentis oGenar Cooperstown Geddeb Oxford NEW Berlin Coats Apton Sadel Jennings Freeman Cortens Bidney ELEN

Log truck collision injures man near Cortland

Ernest A. Carman 30 of Moravia R D 3 escaped death when his logging truck was struck by a railway train on Route 11 near Cortland. He suffered facial bruises and injuries. He was taken to Cortland County Hospital after the impact slowed his load of logs. The crash occurred as the truck tried to outrun the approaching train, with authorities continuing to investigate.

Robert F Route 11 Towmn Gortland Uain Iman Wr Barry Clair B. Gutchess Ins St. Extension Barry Carman Jim A. Bennett Strand County Hospital Rey Wilson Syracuse

Fire alert saves dormitory as alarm warns volunteers

Cornell University dormitory storage in attic and a near miss are recounted after a driver named Fred Decker spotted a fire. His quick radio alert to Chester Gray and the fire department helped avert greater destruction. Fire officials credit Decker with saving the building.

Cornell University Fred Decker Chester Gray Decker Hinzerl Raymond Travis

Youthful Offenders See Man Receive Maximum Term of Life

In Norwich and nearby towns, Isaac Williams age 48 of Newfield received a mandatory life sentence for participating in a recent robbery. Two youthful offenders heard the sentence as a warning from Judge Stagg, with Raymond Rose 21 and Aaron Carl Snow 39 given probation or classification terms. Probation and restoration vows were also issued for London-born Herbert Austle 58 and Edward Updike 41. Arraignments for two indictments were deferred to June.

Syracuse Auttin Isaac Williams Newfield Dudge ‘Norman’ G. Stage Willams Stagg Lfe Raymond Rose Ax Williams Elmira Rose Ariton Carl Snow Caroline R. A. Hutch Herbert M. * Austle Edward Updike Urumansburg

Norwich Church Rites Announced In Local Services

Norwich pastors announce Sunday worship across churches with morning services, sermons, and communion. Billing mentions Rev. Thomas Bwoler, Rev. Charles M, and Rev. Maurice Lev, and notes a memorial for Rev. Harold F. Rivenburgh, with services at AM and 1:30 PM as listed. Funeral notices follow for Alice James and others in Cortland and Sayre regions.

Norwich

Watkins Glen High Graduation Set for June 23

The graduate program of Watkins Glen School begins Monday at 2 30 P M with seniors and juniors signaled in. Rev Harry A Sugar Meth Church pastor will give the invocation followed by the校 galala Joyce Ann Love. Girls Glee Club sings four selections with June Spen soloist. Warren Herlensten Pal will award prizes H Bolton Board of Education president diplomas Florence Burton valedictorian. Trombone solo by Vouls Rondinaro Miss Helen Frost Dr Arthur Jackson board president will unveil plaques.

Tkins Glen Watkins Glen School Harry A. Sugar Meth Joyce Ann Love June Spen Warren Herlensten Pal H. Bolton Board of Educa Florence Burton

Memorial rites set for Mrs Best Rivenbark at Cedar Park

Funeral services will be held at All Saints Church Sunday at 3 PM with The Rev. Frederick L Eckel presiding. Burial follows in Cedar Park Cemetery. The only immediate survivor is her wife Mrs Cleza Best Rivenbark.

Frederick L. Eckel Cedar Park Cemetery Ife Cleza Best Riven

Weston store burglarized. police seek suspect

State police and Sheriff Dana Burt report a burglary at Mers' Supply in Weston. The thief stole a radio, candy, flash equipment, a gas lantern, cigarettes and cash. Supervisor George Burt provided details of the missing items as authorities investigate.

Mers’ Supply Thins Glen—State Police Dana ‘T. Burt Ts Supply Weston Isd George Bure

Day Invited To Princeton Rites By University Leaders

Cortland resident Edmund E. Day has been invited by Princeton University officials to represent Cortland County at the bicentennial ceremonies. A boy named Fred Cornell, son of Mr and Mrs, fell from a barn roof while climbing near Willet and suffered a skull fracture. He was treated at Whitney Point and later sent to Princeton for further care. his condition reportedly improved.

THACA Edmund E. Day Princeton University Cortland Fred Cornell University Prince George Monk Willet Cornell Roem Princston Stephen Jonap Inent Whitney Point Robert H. Kerr Robert F. Barry

McCormick Installed As Norwich Junior Chamber President

Norwich gathering installed Paul McCormick as president of the Norwich Junior Chamber of Commerce. A Wesley Gould was named vice president for Internal affairs with Wallace T. Drew external affairs vp. William Hayden treasurer, Reed Adams and Russell Dean state directors. McCormick noted ongoing cooperation with nearby groups for community betterment and announced plans to publish the Chenango County fair racing program.

Norwich Paul McCormick Chamber of Commerce A. Wesley Gould Wallace T. Drew Sech William Hayden Reed Adams Mr. McCormick Russell Dean Norwich Junior Chamber of Commerce Charles Heald

Dr William C Spring Appointed County Health Commissioner

ITHACA Dr Norman Moore chairman of Tompkins County Board of Health announced the appointment of Dr William C Charles Spring Jr as county health commissioner for a six year term. He will assume duties July 2. Born in Glen Ridge New Jersey Spring earned an MD from Duke Medical School in 1936 followed by training at Boston City Hospital and Rockefeller Institute. He served with American Red Cross Harvard Field Hospital in England and was a captain in the U S Army Medical Corps until 1945. He later earned a Master of Public Health from Columbia University in June.

Ithaca Norman Moore Tompkins Board of Health William Charles Spring Glen Ridge N.J Dune Spring Duke University “Medical Boston’ City Hospital Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research Princeton N. J American Red Cross Harvard Field Hospital Salisbury England Medical Corps U.S. Jjaemy Columbia University School of Public Health

Funeral Sunday for Ida Dodd at Basle W. Wright Home

Mrs Ida Dodd 88 resident of Homer Home for Aged Women for six years died at the home. Final rites Sunday at 2 30 p m at Basle W Wright Funeral Home Cortland Rev Philip S Yason to officiate burial in Marathon She was born November 8 1858 in Freetown daughter of Levi and Blecia Wayle Smith Her husband died in 1895 Surviving sister Mrs Emogene Watrous of Cortland and Groton

Duke minister to deliver Cornell baccalaureate sermon

Rev. James T. Cleland of Duke University will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at Cornell’s 79th annual commencement in Bailey Hall at 4 PM Sunday. University organist Donald J. Grout will provide the musical service. The procession begins 3:45 PM from Goulding Smith Hall with faculty marshals leading the line of president, procession, preacher, trustees, deans, emeritus professors. Admission is by ticket only due to space limits.

Ithaga James T

Phoenix Man to Teach At Watkins Glen

Elijah Henderson of Phoenix will join Watkins Glen High School faculty next fall to teach physics and cosmology. Henderson holds A B and M A degrees from Syracuse University and will bring background in science education to the district.

Phoenix Watkins Glen Elijah Henderson Watkins Glen High School Fal, Henderson Syrac University

Polio Pamphlet To Be Distributed In Cortland

Cortland County chapter of the Newcomb Foundation for Infantile Paralysis will distribute a pamphlet about polio to every school child in the county. The pamphlet will be handed out at the Newcomb family reunion today at the Skaneateles Lake cottage of Fred E Newcomb.

Newcomb Cortland Cortland County National Foundation For Infantile Familly Fred E. Newcomb Skaneateles Lake

Home Bureau to Hear Mrs Day at Woods Corners School

Mrs Homer Day of Oxford and recent United Nations visitor will speak at Chenango County Home Bureau citizenship meeting at Woods Corners School Monday afternoon. The program includes a travel account to Lake Success and a shown motion picture by Piet Groat, with Mrs Abraham Olsen outlining the International friendship program and discussing the 1945 Ives-Quinn Act as a model for a national anti discrimination bill.

Norwich Homer Day Oxford United Nations Lake Success Chenango’ County Pietre Groat Hague Holland Sam Vanderlaam R.D Abraham Olsen South Plymouth International Friendship Program Chenango County

Women Study Voting Aims in Ogdensburg Visit

Mrs. Frank Freeman of Ithaca and Mrs. Edward Bayne of New York state vice presidents of the League of Women Voters visited Ogdensburg to confer with local members on next year’s aims and the league’s study of state and national legislation. A tea at Mrs. Harold id included board and officers. meetings also covered shape of forthcoming activities and plans with Potsdam and Canton chapters to follow.

Ogdensburg Frank Freeman Ithaca Edward Bayne New York League of Women Voters B. Clark North i League Stefen Qsusky Colgate Ee Sree Ater Iy Eesaunt University Central District Harold Id. Enn C. J. McNen D. J. Brown Martin J. Holden Edgar L. Schwarta Potsdam Canton

Marathon Co Bankruptcy Filed In Federal Court

Merrill Murphy, partner, seeks liquidation of Marathon Manufacturing Company of Marathon in Utica through a federal bankruptcy petition. Murphy asks Harold W. Witzel be brought into the case. Murphy shows personal debt of 1000 and the partnership owing 467,000 with assets of 51,609. The National Bank of Marathon holds a secured claim for 4111 on inventory valued at 19,000 plus equipment and accounts. About 110 creditors listed including Bruce Mueller Huntley, R Iron Co, Drennan Steel, Onondaga Wall & Paint, H A Smith Co, Elmer Knickerbocker, Rendlys Mix concrete, and others from Cortland and Syracuse.

UTICA Marathon Manufacturing’ Company of Marathon Merrill M J. T. & C. H. Gardner Cortland Murphy Bruce Mueller Huntley 1. & R. Iron Co Drennan Steel

Oswego Free Academy Names Valedictorian and Honors List

William A. Vincent is announced as valedictorian of Oswego Free Academy with Salutatorian Aurilyn Wright. Top averages reach 95.5 and 94.4. A list of 27 honor students follows in order of marks, including Donnelly, Baker, Kemp, Knauf, Pace, Chandler, Weltman, Gowan, Kunzle, Glover, Snyder, Hollingsworth, Grimes, Harris, Conklin, Murphy, Gardner, Overlander, Fraser, Walfe, Balschwert, Yates, Berkel ey, Higinson, Reese, and Lange land. Graduation is set for Monday night, June 23 in the academy auditorium.

Oswego William A. Vincent Oswego Free Academy W. George Morgan San Lutorian Aurilyn, Wright John P. Donnelly James D. Baker Eugene T. Kemp Helen M. Knauf Ann Nichols Jang Elizabeth Pace Sylvia Chandler

Cornell Memorial Services Posted For Sunday at Sage Chapel

A half hour memorial service by Cornell reunion classes will be held Sunday at 10 A.M. in Sage Chapel with Rev. W Harold Woelgle rector of St Pauls Mt Vernon as guest preacher. Rev Edward D Eddy associate director of Cornell United Religious Work will participate by sending the hymn and offering prayer. Ushers will be war class members of 1917 and 1942. Memorial music will be played on the Cornell chimes by chimemaster Fremont J McKenrick. Edward H Sargent will sing two solos The Lords Prayer and How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings and the preludes and postludes will be played by John M Carruth assistant university organist.

Athaca Cornell Sage Chapel W. Harold Woelgle St. Paul's Church Mt. Vernon Edward D. Eddy Cornell United Religious Work Freemont

Boys Club Director to Address Women in Potsdam

Thomas J. Craig nead regional director of the Boys Club of America will speak to local women at the Potsdam Boys Club on Wednesday afternoon about forming a Ladies auxiliary. He will attend the club’s annual meeting that evening at which four directors will be elected. Kenneth Paige of New York Telephone Company is due Friday afternoon to discuss wireless message transmission.

Potsdam Thomas J. Craignead Boys’ Club’ of America Kenneth Paige New York Telephone Company

St James Church Rector Resigns In Wathins Glen

The Rev. James A Hilton, rector of St James Episcopal Church, has resigned and moved to Chicago. This summer only the 8 AM communion service will be held until a new rector is appointed. In Marathon Mr and Mrs Wilson W Culver announce the engagement of their daughter Patricia to Albert Whited son of Mrs Christine Whited.

Marathon Mgr Wilson W. Culver E. Main St Patricia Albert, Whited Christine Whited Parks Terrace Heights Binghamton

Quartet Will Sing at Nyack Missionary Training Institute

The Ambassadors Quartet from Nyack Missionary Training Institute will sing at the Christian Missionary Alliance Church during the morning service at 1:30 AM Sunday.

Sortland Ambassadors Quartet Missionary Training Institute Nyack Christian Missionary Alliance Church

Stagg Resigns as County Prosecutor in New York

Ithaca reports District Attorney Arthur G. Adams mailed his resignation to Governor Dewey ending 25 years as county prosecutor. Adams, who planned to step aside when younger servicemen returned, leaves the office for the term ending December 31, 1948. County Judge Norman G. Stagg may appoint the interim prosecutor. Frederick B. Bryant is the announced Republican candidate.

Ithaca Arthur G. Adams Dewey Armed Services Adams Norman G. Stagg Stagg Frederick B. Bryant

K C Chief to Speak at Norwich Council Jubilee Dinner

William E Burke of Utica will speak at the Norwich Knights of Columbus and G for a golden jubilee dinner dance at Cannsavace Country Club at 7 pm. The Norwich Council charter was awarded March 28 1897. Dr T F Manley is the last living charter member. current head is John J T Horan.

Norwich Wiliam E. Burke Vot Utlea Knights of Columbus Niagara University Alumni Association Norwich Gauscil K. of G Cannsavace Country Club Norwich Council Georoge White Utica Couttell T. F.y Manley John J. T. Horan

Cortland Hidden Score Winners at Cortland County Club

Winners named for the hidden score tournament during opening Ladies Day at Cortland County Club. Mrs. Al Tasori Mrs. Brooke Jenking and Mrs. A. Brewer took top honors. Luncheon hosted by Mrs. Thomas McNary and Mrs. Joseph Butler. Next Ladies Day set for June 20 with hostesses Mrs. F F Titchener and Miss Helen Titchener.

Sokeland Cortland County Club al Tasori Brooke Jenking A. Brewer Thomas McNary Joseph Butler F. F. Titchener Helen Titchener

Fenton Receives Iowa Merit Award at Ames Presentation

Dr Faith Fenton, IRHACA professor at Cornell's New York State College of Home Economics, is named among Iowa State College alumni honored for preeminent services in advancing human welfare. Award presented in Ames by G L Noble, director of the National Committee on Boys and Girls Club Work and chair of the Chicago Alumni committee.

Irhaca Faith Fenton New York State College’ of Home Economics Cornell Iowa State College Ames Towa G. L. Noble National Committee On Boys and Girls Club Chicago Yowa State iCollege

Missionary Will Be Speaker At Baptist Churches

The Rev. George W. Smart, missionary to Nashoe Shoshone and Pluto Indians under the American Baptist Home Mission Society, will be guest speaker at E. Summer Hill Baptist Church 9:45 A.M. service and Cortland Memorial Baptist Church 11 A.M. Sunday. As pastor of Tahoe Indian Parish Stewart New where he has served since 1999, he organized the Indian missions of West Nevada into the Tahoe Indian Parish coordinating the mission staff. A forum on Europe seen by two recent eye witnesses will follow at Memorial Baptist Church Sunday at 2 P.M. with Rev. James Hutchinson and Miss Mary Selody sharing.

Dowdland George W. Smart Vibes American Baptist Home Mission Society Cortland Memorial Tahoe Europe Memorial Baptist Church James Hutchinson Mary Selody

Sunday Services in Cortland Churches

Sunday services and church details listed for Cortland area. Multiple denominations note locations on Homer Avenue, Jewell, Mantion streets, and local parishes with pastors, Sunday School times, and worship schedules.

Sherburne Pupils Awarded for Scholarship and Service

At a Sherburne Central School assembly twenty six students received certificates based on scholarship character and participation. Awards were given by Jerry Record with athletic and music department honors presented by staff. Newly elected student officers John Williams Leon Hart and others were installed by Principal Lotz to begin in fall.

Sherburne Central School Rrum Jerry Record David Miler Lucille Mitchell Frank Miller Marjorie Hartman Thomas Lotz Women's Auxiliary Les Thyram Homer Lathrop English Donald Krause Ward Quinn Marjorie Beckwich Roger Coleman D.A.R George Steener D-A.f Lella Whaley American Agriculturalis Mary Solsxe William Flescher Adsit William Fletcher O. Q. Bigelow William Harris P. Gutschbach Zenediet Balen Cynthia Comestock Benedica John Williams Roger Bilss Cynthia Comstock Josephine Bergner National Society For Promotion of Itudent Association Lotz Leon Hart Richard Fagan George Sleeper

Four Men Charged With The 1933 Auto Theft

Four men were arrested late Thursday in Norwich after the theft of a 1933 automobile owned by Nelson Simpson. They waived examination and await action by the Chenango County Grand Jury. Accused are George Holcomb Smyrna 18 Grover L Mancin Oxford Star Route 23 Norris Whaleys McDonough 22 and Witford L Nightengale McDonough 1. The group allegedly found the car abandoned near McDonough after being stranded in the city. Damages cited include broken window glass headlights and a blown clutch. State and city officers coordinated the arrests near Shawles Brook and Lackawanna Station with assistance from Capt Mattice Corp Heath and Undersheriff Machle.

Anorwich Nelson Simpson Wiliam Kepner Chenango County George Holcomb Smyrna Grover L. Mancien Oxford Norris Whaleys McDonough Witford L. “Nightengale Slapsen Lackawanna Station Corp. Heath Green Harold Mattice Nightengate Wheley Frank Machle l Mattice Molcomb Shawles Brook Frank Favalore Martin Dunn

Mrs. Rena Lockwood Funeral Friday

Funeral services for Mrs. Rena G. Lockwood will be held Friday at Beard Memorial Home. The Cortland Cortland County Hospital death, the Rev. Skinner of McLean Federated Church will officate. Burial will be in McLean. Survived by husband Raymond Lockwood and one son.

Cortland Beard Memorial Rena G. Lockwood Raymond Lockwood R.D Cortland County Hospital Skinner McLean Federated Church McLean John F.end Mare Steele Hpll Lockwood IR. de

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