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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1954
Page
2
A community supper meeting is planned for seven p.m. on March 31 at the home of Mrs. Eati Hyatt on Fenner Road. The event is hosted by the H. T class and aims to discuss upcoming activities and fellowship.
The two family frame house at 208 Plum Street where Dawn Marie was found beaten to death on May 22 was condemned as unsafe by the Bureau of Buildings. Owner Francis C. Harod Meyer faces manslaughter charges. demolition notices sent via registered mail with 30 days to respond.
Syracuse sailor William R. Stewart 22 of 231 Lennox Avenue faces dangerous driving charges after his car struck a patrol car during a storm blackout. The Traffic Court case, adjourned by Justice Truman H. Preston, was postponed to today due to a telegram from the USS Levi's commander ordering Stewart to emergency sailing, delaying proceedings.
Patrolman James Dixon reports an attempted burglary at 325 S. Crouse Ave. during the night. A storm window on the side was broken but the entry lock could not be opened. a rear storm window glass was also broken. No suspect seen.
During a continent wide civil defense drill sirens sounded in Syracuse yet many pedestrians ignored the red alert and walked the streets. Police said cooperation was best yet and warned violators could face penalties.
Archbishop Bohachewsky presided at the dedication of the two story St John the Baptist parochial school. The $303000 building, completed in 1952, houses eight classrooms offices cafeteria and auditorium. About 100 parish students studied under Sister Domenica OSBM as 300 attendees joined a banquet after the pontifical Mass. Msgr James E Callaghan spoke praising the parish goal.
Syracuse man Walter D. Wermuth recalls the 102 Train sailing from Newport News Virginia on June 14, 1917. The unit of Sv men largely stationed in Brest prepared for the front, with a mission to haul German equipment and vehicles in the Brest area amid a convoy bound for France.
Pension Club 3 will meet tomorrow at 7 39 PM in the PC auditorium located at 220 F Washington St. A social hour with refreshments will follow.
The Cold Springs Civic Club reports the Carrite 30 bridge will be placed on the State Department of Public Works 1955 program. Members collected 2120 letters urging replacement due to unsafe condition and frequent repairs. Deputy superintendent Hughes said the district engineer requested placement on the 1955 program and funds should allow advertising after April 1, 1955.
George Vandermark and his two year old son sue in Supreme Court Justice William Mech for damages. Vandermark seeks 16006 for himself and 5000 for the child after an April 1 1949 collision at Seventh North and Wolst streets. Defendants are Robert M Dudley of Phoenix and wife Gladys of Newark. Mrs Dudley drove and Vandermark alleges a red light violation.
Eight individuals are named in seven open indictments filed this morning. Paymond Baker, 21, Lafadegreed burglary and theft of a rifle. Aadert Siri and Eugene Yoalclai, 22 and 21, burglary third degree and petty larceny at a dress shop, items valued at $4250. James Lee Walters, 27, grand larceny and petty larceny for theft at a store. William Wooten, 32, burglary at P and C Super Blanket. Robert C. Bates, 24, Corry Pa, criminal abuse of a child. Milton Hessler, 53, sodomy and carnal abuse counts. Harold G. DieCormican, 30, forgeries of a $109 check. Indictments cover May and June incidents.
Two men, ages 56 and 52, were arrested by Patrolman Kistler Warren for stealing a trumpet valued at 239 dollars from a parked car on Springfield Road East Syracuse. They were arraigned before Gen. Leo Dorsey on a second degree grand larceny charge and pled not guilty, waiving examination.
Thirteen persons were injured in weekend road accidents in Hurton City and County. Among the injured were a 1 0 year old and an 18 month old child en route to hospital care after a three car crash on the Liverpool Moyers road north of Liverpool. Police listed drivers Philin Cars, R Edwards, Helena Mackey, and Irene Smith among those affected, with various injuries noted including possible fractures and bruises.
Parishioners at Holy Cross presented the Rev. Joseph Ritchie with a new car and a purse at a reception yesterday marking the 25th anniversary of his ordination. Frank J. Quinn led the Holy Name Society while Warren LaFray of the Altar and Rosary sponsored the event. Honorary chair was Rev. John G. Harrison with many Holy Name members and committee volunteers involved in the presentation and reception.
Walter Thornton of 1220 BE Favette St reported a wallet and 857 in personal papers missing after being in a grill in the 200 D block of W Favette St. He notified Patrolman Earle Cocke of the loss.
A Syracuse man and three Lafayette men pleaded not guilty to second degree grand larceny and related counts in a cement plant theft case. Archie Tracy, Erwin and Richard Allen, and Henry Delge waived examination and were held for grand jury. Bail set. Tracy already charged with burglary.
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