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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1947
Page
16
Syracuse Herald Journal and Syracuse Sunday Herald American reporters cover home town news in every community within the newspaper’s broad circulation area. Correspondents include Ernestine Geddes in Cooperstown, Afton’s Isabel Jennings, Unadilla’s Paul Freeman, Sidney’s Helen Molley, and more.
Cortland county man Charles Hull Jr 32 of Kanona was arrested for driving while intoxicated after a Clinton Avenue collision at 9 PM He was hospitalized with leg lacerations and possible rib fractures Two Presley brothers Samuel and Ernest were charged with public intoxication The Presley vehicle struck a Noss car driven by Morris Noss s wife Helen The Noss car was pushed about 92 feet Judge Donal W Yager deferred sentencing pending further investigation Ernest Presley pled guilty to public intoxication and faces arraignment next week
Norwich churches announce Sunday services across denominations. Calvary Baptist led by Rev Glenn Wilson with morning worship at 10 and evening services. First Baptist under Rev Harold Knight with 10:30 worship and 11:45 Sunday school. Methodist led by Rev Thomas Swales at 10:30 worship and 11:30 Sunday School. Congregational with Rev Edgar Wolfe at 9:45 worship and 5:30 Young Pilgrim Fellowship. St Pauls Catholic with Masses at 7:30, 9, and 10:30. Emmanuel Episcopal led by Rev L S Charters at 8 and 11 morning prayer. Assembly of God with 10 and 11 worship and 7:30 evangelistic service. AME Zion at 11 worship and 12 Sunday School. Christian Science at 9:45 Sunday School and 11 sermon. Christiana Lutheran at 2 PM. Free Methodist led by Rev Parsons at 10 worship and 12 class. Youth meeting at 7:30.
Rev Edgar O Spaven of Homer Avenue Methodist Church will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at Cortland High School Sunday night. Program begins at 8 P M in the high school auditorium with a parade by the orchestra and an invocation by Rev C W Vandenbergh. Dr Allan R Knight will lead responsive reading and prayer will be offered by Dr Philip S Nason. Vandenbergh will give the benediction.
A 10 week Dryden playground program begins June 23 on the school athletic field. Sponsored by the Community Chest, Miss Louise Hunt of Cortland State Teachers College will supervise six days a week. Children ages six to ten may register Tuesday at 9 AM with older youths signing up for tournaments in the afternoon.
James Rice announces a $2,500 gift from the Young Women's Hospital Aid to Memorial Hospital. Funds include $1,350 from a recent charity ball and $1,150 from the aid’s savings. Officials will set up a formula room near the maternity ward and buy modern equipment.
Olga J Chacona wed Leon E Zaharis at St Johns Episcopal Church in Ithaca on June 18 with Rev Athanase Devetsakis officiating. Attendants included sister-in-law Douglas Egbert as matron of honor and Antonia Zaharis and Mary Chacona as bridesmaids. Best man George Atsedes and ushers Spero Chacona and John P Flores. Zaharis served 3 1/2 years in the Army Air Corps in Europe. Prenuptial showers were held by Mrs. Gus Stratekos, Antonia Zaharis, and Mrs. Louis Vlahos.
Howard Adams, leader, announced the Sea Scouts will hold another paper drive in two months after salvaging more than 45,000 pounds of paper last Sunday. Proceeds funded the troop's planned cruise to Washington, D. C.
Greene Central School held moving up day in the auditorium with Principal Ralph Simpson and Mrs Grace McCormack presenting faculty awards. Miss Eleanor Garner won the D A R Good Citizenship Award. Miss Doris Shafer won a special library award. music awards went to Lucille Boeltz and others. athletic awards were led by Mrs Laura Wilson and Harry Blakeslee. Faculty awards recognized Madison, Bailey, Knapp, Turner, Mohr, Cooper, Baskey, and Lanfear among others.
The Board of Education opened competitive bidding for all bus driver positions and one provisional vacancy for the 1947 48 school year. F R Cumb president announced today. Any district resident may bid for any position. The move departs from the usual pay offers to individuals and aims to save costs.
Baccalaureate services will be held at 7 45 p m Sunday at the Baptist Church The Rev Stanley Thomson pastor of the church will present the annual sermon to the graduates His topic will be Finding Our Direction The Rev Floyd C DeFlyer pastor of the Methodist Church will read the scripture and give the evening prayer
Camp Norwigh Spalding Cin cinnatus Lake hosts Boy Scout activities July 6 to Aug 17 with a Senior Scouting period June 30 to July 6. Two districts announce senior scouts may attend at half price for two weeks, with options to stay one week and Sundays admission.
Norwich High announces its annual Junior Prom at 9 PM in the high school gym. General chairman Ole Beach leads the committee with Mary Lou Miner, Richard Norwood, Shirley Jacobsen, John O’Neil, Jane Barr, Ken Beckwith, Richard Powers, and others. Patrons include Mr and Mrs Cyrus Higtey and several district officials and local residents.
WATKINS GLEN Word arrived of the death of Dr. Washington T. Merscher aged 57 at Clifton Springs Sanitarium. He came to Glen Springs in 1938 from Philadelphia and served as house physician until 1942. Survived by widow two daughters Elizabeth of Camp Kilmer New Jersey and Marjorie of Rochester and a son William of Clifton Springs. Funeral services were held at the Clifton Springs Chapel.
A Ludlowville parade at 230 PM will crown prizes for best float best decorated bicycle and unusual entry as part of Old Home Day celebrations. Dinner by the W S C S follows at the Methodist Church at 5 PM with a concluding program at the Ludlowville High School gym.
Watertown announces the marriage of Miss A Hazel Revelle daughter of Mr and Mrs E F Balfour Revelle 707 Cooper Street to William K Phipps son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Phipps of Albany. The ceremony is set for next Saturday at 12 30 P M at Stone Street Presbyterian Church.
Oxford Academy principal G Charliss Franklin announced a band concert series at Lafayette Park starting Saturday night June 28. Russell Nygren from Afton Central School will direct until Fred Vardany can resume duties. Rehearsal set for June 27 at 7 pm. Concerts run every Saturday from 8 to 9 pm through July and August, with ten total performances including the July 4 celebration.
The YMCA will launch its summer schedule Monday with swimming classes for girls and women on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and evenings. Detailed times list multiple levels from beginner to senior life saving, plus separate sessions for boys and men on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays.
A five week summer recreation program for local youths is being organized by the school board and village board under the New York State Youth Council. It will run Monday through Friday with tennis, softball, baseball, archery, volleyball, horseshoe, badminton, ping pong, track events, and swimming at Lake Warn. Red Cross swimming instruction and life saving will be offered. participation in the Chenango County water carnival and games with Sherburne are planned. Supervision will be provided by the Academy’s boys and girls athletic directors.
St Marys Alumni plan a June 29 reunion picnic at Fillmore Glen to honor Rev James V Buttino who was ordained at Maryknoll Seminary on June 15 and celebrates his first solemn high mass at St Marys Church at 10 30 A M with benediction at St Anthonys Church at 3 30 P M Committees handle reservations with a cutoff of noon June 23 and arrangements led by Mrs Lloyd Hazard and Mrs Anthony Davi
Dean Charley C. Noble of Hendricks Chapel Syracuse University will address Homer Central School graduates Tuesday at 8 15 PM in the Congregational Church. Commencement week opens with a baccalaureate sermon Sunday night at the Methodist Church by Rev John W Lewien on How Big Are You.
Schuyler County native James Cameron Argetsinger, vice president and general counsel of Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co., received an honorary Doctor of Laws from Youngstown College. He earned BA and LLB degrees at Cornell University, and was praised by President Howard W. Jones for achievements in business, civic work, and law. Born on a Burdett-area farm, he is the son of the late Assemblyman Lafayette W. Argetsinger.
Guilford seeks a tax collector in a three candidate race with petitions filed in Shenango County Election Commissioner Archie Gibbs offices. Incumbent William Burch seeks renomination, facing Georgiana Percival and Ruth Burlison. Petitions also on file for Norwich town clerk James M. Lucas and Norwich town assessor William Haynes.
A long list of Cortland churches outlines Sunday schedules with diverse congregations. North Presbyterian, Free Methodist, St. Pauls Lutheran, Grace Episcopal, Homer Avenue Methodist, Memorial Baptist, First Methodist, First Baptist, First Church of Christ Scientist, First Presbyterian, Second Congregational, Assembly of God, Salvation Army, St. Marys, Anthony's, Universalist, Elm Street, Elm Street Reform Methodist, Calvary Episcopal, and other denominations announce morning worship, sermons, Sunday School sessions, organ recitals, youth meetings, and varied service times from early morning to early afternoon. Names of pastors, organists, superintendents, and church addresses appear throughout.
William Edward Kesler, 10, son of former City Judge Harry E. Kesler, remains in critical condition at Cortland County Hospital with skull fracture and brain injury after a Thursday accident in Glenwood Cemetery, Homer. A second operation in Syracuse may be needed as X rays confirm the injuries.
Lakeland Homes Inc of Horseheads plans an eight unit unlit three story brick apartment block on Highland Road at the site of the old Kappa Delta Rho fraternity. George W Sharpe says cost is about 300000 and FHA approval is secured. The project includes a new Country Club Road access from a proposed parking area and aims for occupancy by fall with 2 3 and 4 room units.
In Ogdensburg last night the Geneva Red Birds and Ogdensburg Maples split a twin bill. Maples won 6 3 in the opener with Tony Gradius hitting two homers driving in three runs. Second game ended 6 5 after a late rally by Geneva. Gradius also featured for the Maples with big early and late hits.
Jesse H. Rathburn of Gouverneur, a 31 year St. Lawrence division employee, will retire on a pension July 5 after turning 65. He joined May 22, 1916, and has served as a car clerk at Gouverneur. Rathburn is a native of Edwards.
Ithaca announces the engagement of Dorothy Rhoode to James J. Conley Jr. Miss Rhoode is a display manager with J. C. Penney Co. Conley is a Navy veteran of four years and works with his father at their business.
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