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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1947
Page
18
Syracuse Herald Journal and Syracuse Sunday Herald American reporters cover the home town news in every community in the wide circulation territory of these newspapers.
Fort Hill Post American Legion plans a July 4 program in Oxford featuring two band concerts, ball games and athletic events, vaudeville acts, and a fireworks display. Highlights include Oxford Academy band at 10 AM, grooved pig chase, greased pole climb, 4-H band performance, and a Nant Unadilla baseball game at 2 PM. Midway and refreshment stands run by Legion auxiliaries, with committees led by Donald Mawney and Jack Whittaker among others.
Charles Hull Jr 32 of Kanona was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated after a Clinton Avenue collision at 9 PM He was treated for leg lacerations and possible rib fractures at Cortland County Hospital Samuel Presley of Kanona and Ernest Presley of Hammondsport were charged with public intoxication The Presley vehicle rear ended a Morris Noss car driven by Mrs Helen Noss causing a 92 foot shove Mrs Noss testified to the crash and Hull and Samuel Presley face arraignment next week
Cortland Agricultural Committee authorized the Cortland County Holstein-Friesian Associa tion property near the fairgrounds for a combined Black and White cattle show on August 14 and 15. The plan includes a V J Day parade in Suggett Park with veterans invited to sponsor and speak. Pomona Grange picnic may join Farmers Field Day. junior cattle show entries due by noon August 14. Ralph Jones of Homer urged volunteers to support the new county event.
The Rev Edgar O Spaven of Homer Avenue Methodist Church will deliver the baccalaureate sermon titled Building Solid Foundations Sunday night at Cortland High School. The 8 PM service in the high school auditorium opens with a high school orchestra march, followed by invocations and readings led by local pastors including C W Vandenbergh and Dr Allan R Knight. The benediction will be given by the Rev Mr Vandenbergh.
A 10 week Dryden playground program starts June 23 sponsored by the Community Chest. Louise Hunt of Cortland State Teachers College will run the program on the school field six days a week. Children six to ten may register Tuesday at 9 A.M. while ages ten to fourteen sign up for tournaments at 1 P.M.
Watertown Athletics defeated Ottawa 12 to 2 at the fairgrounds in a Border League game last night. Pitcher Fanowitch starred on the mound for Watertown with a sterling performance.
Ithaca James Rice, president of Memorial Hospital board, announced Friday that the Young Women's Hospital Aid contributed 2500 to create and equip a baby's formula room. The funds came from 1350 in charity ball receipts and 1150 from the aid’s savings account. Immediate steps will provide facilities near the maternity ward and acquire modern equipment.
Mrs John P Chacona of 402 S Aurora St announces her daughter Olga J Chacona's marriage to Leon E Zaharis son of Mrs Edward Zaharis of 107 S Aurora St They were married by Rev Athanase s Devetsakis at St Johns Episcopal Church on June 18 The bride was attended by her sister Mrs Douglas Egbert as matron of honor and bridesmaids Antonia Zahouris Mary Chacona with flower girls Arete Papanicola and Janice Tallman Best man was George Atsedes ushers were Spero J Chacona and John P Flaras Zaharis served 3 1 2 years in the Army Air Corps in Europe Prenuptial events included showers by Mrs Gus Stratakos Antonia Zahouris and Mrs Louis Viahos.
Howard Adams reports the Sea Scouts plan another paper drive in two months following a highly successful event last Sunday. The drive salvaged more than 45,000 pounds of paper, with proceeds funding the troop's trip, described as a cruise, to Washington, D. C.
At Greene Central School moving up day Principal Ralph Simpson and Mrs Grace McCormack presented faculty awards and music and athletic honors. Alberta Knapp and Evelyn Knapp led the class as marshals while Rev Maurice Gunn gave the invocation and the flag salute. The ceremony featured a class poem recitation and a list of award recipients across multiple categories including citizenship scholarship English dramatics art music library agriculture social studies journalism science home making foreign language commercial mathematics girls and boys physical education industrial arts and more.
Norwich Mt Upton Central School Board opens competitive bidding for all bus driver positions and one principal vacancy for the 1947 48 school year. FR Cum president announced residents of the district are eligible to bid. The move departs from salary offers and aims to cut costs through competition.
Baccalaureate services will be held at 7 45 PM Sunday at the Baptist Church. The Rev Stanley Thomson pastor of the church will deliver the annual sermon to the graduates with the topic Finding Our Direction. The TRAY Floyd C DeFlyer pastor of the Methodist Church will read the scripture and offer the evening prayer.
Norwich Camp Spalding at Cin tinnatus Lake will host Chenango and Upper Broome Scouts from July 6 to August 17 with a senior scouting period June 30 to July 6. Senior Scouts may camp at half price, attend two weeks or one week with Sunday admission, and must attend two full weeks to gain full benefits. New Army surplus tents will replace old canvas. improvements planned by July 6 with funds available to needy Scouts upon master recommendations.
Final plans are made for Norwich High School's Junior Prom at 9 PM in the high school gym. General chairman Ole Beach leads a committee including Mary Lou Miner, Richard Norwood, Shirley Jacobsen, John O’Neil, Jane Barr, Ken Beckwith, and Richard Powers. Patrons listed include Cyrus Higley, Gilbert Lyon, R L Hogue, Franklin Giltner, Clarence Powers, M. Cole, Perry Jones, Leonard Halman, Paul Owens, Howard Burt Sr, Cosmo Spadaros, John Kelly, Marcia Stewart, Harold Christman, Helen Powlars, and Jane Bell.
Watkins Glen notes the death of Dr Washington T Merscher 57 of Clifton Springs Sanitarium born in Philadelphia practiced as house physician at Glen Springs 1938 1942 later in Chicago and Clifton Springs survived by widow two daughters Elizabeth Marjorie and son William funeral held at Clifton Springs Chapel
A Ludlowville July 4 Old Home Day parade at 2 30 P M features prizes for best float best decorated bicycle and unusual entry. Dinner by the W S C S at 5 in the Methodist Church followed by an 8 P M program at Ludlowville High School gymnasium.
Miss A Hazel Revelle daughter of Mr and Mrs E Balfour Revelle of 707 Cooper Street will marry William Phipps son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Phipps of Albany next Saturday at 12 30 PM at Stone Street Presbyterian Church in Watertown.
Ithaca notices a Poultrymen Get-together at Cornell University August 5 and 6. Visitors will tour Veterinary Research Farm Poultry Research Farm and Turkey Research Farm and learn about recent work and current projects. Evening lab tours will feature explanations by staff and a demonstration of diagnosing Newcastle disease in chicks at the Veterinary College.
The YMCA announces a new summer swim schedule starting Monday with classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays for girls and women, and Monday Wednesday Friday sessions for boys and men. Lead staff include Gilbert Hart, Al Gentile, William Lippitt, Edward Wood, William Layton, and new director Forbes Brown plans to start after the Silver Bay conference.
A five week summer recreation program for local boys and girls is being organized by the school board and village board under the New York State Youth Council. The program runs Monday to Friday and offers tennis, softball, baseball, archery, volleyball, horseshoes, badminton, table tennis, jumping events, and swimming at Lake Warn. Red Cross swimming tests and lifeguard training are included with participation in the Chenango County water carnival at Norwich and a playground competition with Sherburne. Supervision is provided by the Academy's boys' and girls' athletic directors.
St Marys Alumni Association plans for Rev James V Bultino to be honored after his June 15 ordination at Maryknoll. First solemn high mass at 10 30 A M Sunday in St Marys Church with benediction at 3 30 P M in St Anthonys. Reunion picnic at Fillmore Glen June 29 starting noon, dinner at 2 30 P M under Mrs Lloyd Hazard and Mrs Anthony Dove. Reservations to Mrs Nelson Smedley by noon June 23.
Dean Noble will address Homer High graduation Tuesday at 8 15 PM in the Congregational Church. Baccalaureate Sunday night at the Methodist Church features Rev John W Tewien on How Big Are You. Class night Monday at 8 15 PM in the school auditorium. Senior speaker Jeff gar Bean will discuss Are You Prepared for Tomorrow's World with Charlotte M Knapp as valedictorian delivering Are You ery. William T Underwood will present the class gift to Ralph A Butler, board of education president. Principal Louis J Wolner to announce awards and Butler to deliver diplomas.
Schuyler County native James Cameron Argetsinger, vice president and general counsel of Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co., received the honorary Doctor of Laws from Youngstown College. He earned the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws at Cornell University. Dr. Howard W. Jones praised his achievements in business, civic work, and community welfare. Argetsinger, son of the late Assemblyman Lafayette W. Argetsinger, was born on a farm near Burdett.
In Guilford, a three way race for tax collector is shown by petitions filed with Chenango County Election Commissioner Archie D Gibbs. Incumbent William Burch seeks renomination, joined by Georgiana Percival and Ruth Burlison. Also on file are petitions for Norwich town clerk James M Lucas and Norwich town assessor William Haynes.
The list details Sunday worship times and staff across Cortland churches including North Presbyterian, Free Methodist, St. Pauls Lutheran, Grace Episcopal, Homer Avenue Methodist, Memorial Baptist, First Methodist, First Church of Christ Scientist, First Presbyterian, Second Congregational, Assembly of God, Salvation Army, St Marys, Assembly Christian, First Congregational, Universalist, Elm Street Reform Methodist, Galvary Episcopal, First Baptist, and others. It notes pastors, Sunday School superintendents, organists, choir directors, and service times from 8:00 to 11:00 A.M. with varied afternoon and evening gatherings.
William Edward Kesler, 10, son of former city judge Harry E. Kesler, remains in critical condition at Cortland County Hospital with a skull fracture and brain injury from a Thursday afternoon accident in Glenwood Cemetery Homer. A custodian called Briggs Ambulance. Trooper Robert F. Barry assisted. Attending surgeon Dr. P William Haake of Homer says a second operation in Syracuse may be necessary after X rays and initial surgery revealed the skull fracture and brain injury.
Lakeland Homes plans an eight unit brick apartment building on Highland Road, replacing the old Kappa Delta Rho site. The three story structure, costing about 300000 dollars, will open Country Club Road to connect to a proposed parking area. FHA has approved the project but rental figures are not set. Units of 2, 3 and 4 rooms. occupancy hoped for by fall.
Members of Troops 85 86 and 88 will receive new ranks and merit badges during a Court of Honor at the Camporee in Cortland. Terry Butler advances to Star Scout along with several others including Ron Butler John Tucker Clarence Bowman and Leon Kimpland. Paul Owens Jr will gain Star rank plus badges for firefighting and first aid.
Registrations are still being accepted for the vacation church school at First Presbyterian Church starting June 23. There is room for a few more in the beginners and junior departments and not a larger group in the primary department. Classes run weekdays 9 to 12, closing program the morning of July 3. Reservations by telephone to the church office on Monday morning.
The Wolcott Business and Professional Women's Club will host a friendship dinner at 7 P.M. today at Hotel Wolcott. Williamson and Geneva clubs have been invited, along with Wolcott civic groups. Rev. Edwin Saphar of Sodus will speak.
Ithaca announces the engagement of Dorothy Rhoode to James J. Conley Jr. Miss Rhoode is a display manager for J. C. Penney. Conley served four years in the Navy and works in business with his father, James Conley Sr.
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