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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1955
Page
3
Syracuse's Common Council struggled over nine resolutions to combat Dutch elm disease as council members sparred over joint versus separate beetle measures. A growing dispute led to torn papers, tempers flaring, and a committee formed to forge a compromise on elm beetle action.
The Syracuse Common Council unanimously approved a resolution to study broader uses for MacArthur Stadium, urging city departments to explore options and preserve the park as a municipal venue for the general public. The Chiefs currently use the facility, while youths’ gang activity spurs calls for stadium utility.
Abbott Meech, president of the Rescue Mission, said the construction of a new headquarters is set to begin next fall in the 800 block of East Washington Street. The current 100 year old site at 511 East Washington will be replaced after a capital fund campaign raised 425000 led by the late E M Farmer. The planned complex will include lodging for transients, a neighborhood toilet, dormitory space, a feeding room, recreational space, shops, and rehabilitation facilities. The mission will occupy a playground approved for sale by the Common Council.
Councilman Harold R. Roderick says he will demand more information on city paid trips before voting. He questions taxpayer value and cites withdrawn ordinances authorizing two officials to attend a New York Bar Association convention in Saranac Lake.
The American Assn for Jewish Evangelism holds its second annual conference on "Prophecy and the Jews" from June 25 to July 4 at LeTourneau Christian Camp on Canandaigua Lake. Dr A B Machiin, executive director, will speak along with music and Hebrew Christian testimonies.
The piece expresses personal solace found in family including a wife and two daughters. The speaker notes strength and hope from loved ones after a long day at work, greeting at home and gratitude to God for comfort gained from family bonds.
Downtown hours are 10 A.M. to 5 36 P.M. Shoppingtown hours run from 12 Noon to 9 P.M.
Acting president pro tem Laurence H. Van Dusen chaired a council session when Mayor Kreuser was out of town. Councilman John B. Tuck Jr. referred to the chair as president and Van Dusen thanked colleagues after being unanimously chosen to conduct the meeting.
Navy recruiting office opened yesterday in the Auburn Post Office basement with CPO Rocco J. Sigona in charge. Sigona, a native of Auburn, served at Patuxent River Maryland and in Hawaii before six months ago. The station operates 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday Wednesday and Friday, with visits to Seneca Falls on Tuesdays and Waterloo on Thursdays.
The St Thomas Episcopal Church in North Syracuse hosts a chicken barbecue from 4 to 6 p.m. at Jenner Field near Centerville School to raise funds for a new organ. The church built four years ago lacks a modern instrument, and the men's club aims to attract generous turnout with a focus on flavorful chicken.
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