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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1956

Page

2

Fred Cook Heads Life Underwriters

Fred T. Cook was elected president of the Syracuse Life Underwriters Association at a Yale Hotel luncheon. New officers include Charles Bennett as vice president John J. Kinane treasurer Forbes S. Tuttle secretary Edward T. Peterson and Evan N. Conklin state delegate along with Robert S. O’Neill a national committeeman. Fifty nine underwriters received National Quality awards from the National Association of Life Underwriters and the Life Insurance Agency Management Assn of Hartford Conn.

Fred T. Cook Syracuse Life Underwriters Association Yale Charles Bennett John J. Kinane Forbes S. Tuttle Edward T. Peterson Evan N. Conklin Robert S. O'Neill National Association of Life Underwriters Life Insurance Agency Management Assn Hartford Conn

Mayor Urges Reinstatement of Industrial X Ray Program

Mayor Mead plans to push for higher salaries for Health Department X-ray technicians and to revive the industrial program suspended March 31, 1955. Health commissioner Dr. David E. Bigwood says hiring was impossible at current pay. funds saved this year could cover higher salaries. The mobile unit program served food handlers and dairy workers but has been paused, with X-rays now done at the dispensary.

Mead Board of Estimate Health Department David E. Bigwood Bigwood

State Aid For Sewers Is Sought In Onondaga County

Onondaga County officials travel to Albany to seek 16575 state aid for county sewer projects. Key item is digestion tanks and control house for the Hiawatha Blvd plant costing 2290000 with 11450 state aid. other projects include Milton Ave truck sewer 345000 with 1725 aid Geddes Brook Trunk Sewer 290000 with 1450 aid and Brooklawn Trunk Sewer 390000 with 1950 aid. The county plans bid ads July 5 for a force main and pumping station costing 700000 as rights of way from D L & W Railroad Crible Steel Solvay Process were secured this week. A public hearing July 2 will address extending the Milton Ave trunk line from Horen Rd to Hinsdale Rd.

Onondaga County Public Works Albany Hiawatha Blvd Uhl T. Mann David Fellows County Public Works Commission Milton Ave Geddes Brook Brooklawn The County Commission West Side Albert T. Hollenbeck Commission D., L. & W. Railroad Crucible Steel Co Solvay Board of Supervisors West Side Sanitary District Horen Rd Hinsdale Rd

Hurt in Fall on Stairs Hurts Rita Haynes at Home

Miss Rita Haynes aged 37 of 526 James Street suffered head injuries after a fall on the stairs at her home at 1 20 this morning. She was taken to St Josephs Hospital by Eastern Ambulance and her condition was reported satisfactory this morning.

Rita Haynes James St St. Joseph’s Hospital Eastern Ambulance

Six Children Graduate From Palsy Clinic

Graduation exercises for six youngsters were held at the Cerebral Palsy Clinic in the auditorium at 940 Salt Springs Rd. The Rev. Leonard Basford delivered the invocation and Rt. Rev. Msgr. Robert E. Dillon gave the benediction. Gordon Alderman gave the main address. Dr. John T. Gentry presented certificates as Lionel O. Grossman introduced the board of directors. About 150 parents and guests attended.

Salt Springs Rd Leonard Basford St. James Methodist Church Robert E. Dillon Blessed Sacrament Church Craig Thomas Gordon Alderman WHEN Lionel O. Grossman John T. Gentry John T. Gentry Presented Thehhildren Louise Sullivan

50 Percent Growth Seen in Graduate Study

Dr Gilbert Wrenn of the University of Minnesota told deans at Syracuse University that American colleges may see a 50 percent rise in graduate students in 5 to 10 years. He forecast 30 percent more master's enrollments and 20 percent more doctorates by 1966 as part of a workshop on student personnel administration.

Gilbert Wrenn University of Minnesota Syracuse University Minnesota

Architects Will Dine and Install New Syracuse Officers

President-elect James D. Curtin of the Syracuse Society of Architects will be installed tomorrow night as the group celebrates its 30th anniversary with a dinner at Hotel Syracuse. New officers include Edwin B. Bruce first vice president Francis E. Hares second vice president Robert T. Clark secretary Maurice J. Finnegan Jr treasurer. Directors are Gordon P. Schopfer Charles E. Croom along with F Curtis King Webster C. Moulton and Frederick B. Talbot. Jerry Flynn of WVET Rochester serves as toastmaster. Maxwell Ret. Adm. Williams chairman of the NYS Labor Department Board of Standards and Appeals will speak.

James D. Curtain Syracuse Society of Architects Syracuse Edwin B. Bruce Francis E. Hares Robert T. Clark Maurice J. Finnegan, Jr Gordon P. Schopfer Charles E. Croom F. Curtis King Webster C. Moulton Frederick B. Talbot Toalmaster Jerry Flynn WVET Rochester Adm Williams Maxwell Board of Standards and Appeals New York State Labor Department Syracuse Society

Grass Fire Threatens Warehouse In East Syracuse

Firemen battled a grass fire at 2 30 a m near Molloy and Thompson Roads in East Syracuse. The flames spread quickly for two hours but were kept from reaching a nearby warehouse.

Syracuse Molloy Thompson Rds

Digger Rescued After Trench Wall Collapses

Mario Bendera twenty eight of 248 Lilac Street was buried when a sewer trench six feet deep along Route 48 near Seneca Knolls gave way. He was dug out by fellow workers and transported to Crouse Irving Hospital with possible internal injuries and shock.

Mario Bendera Lilac St Crouse-Irving Hospital Seneca Knolls Route 48 Seneca Golf and Country Club Bendera Tom

Father Schouten Named as Dean of St Peters College Jersey City

The Rev. Raymond W. Schouten S J assistant director of Christ the King Retreat House 500 Brookford Rd will become dean of St Peters College Jersey City New Jersey The announcement came from Very Rev Thomas E Henneberry S J provincial of the Society of Jesus Schouten succeeds Rev Edward F Clark S J who becomes academic vice president of Fordham University Clark ordained in 1945 has been at St Peters since 1951

Raymond W. ‘Schouten S.J Christ the King Brookford Rd St. Peter's College Jersey City N. J Thomas E. Henneberry Society of Jesus Father Schouten Edward F. Clark Fordham University

Grocery Burglar Grabs Candy Bars

Sometime overnight the Killmore Grocery at 401 Craddock St was burglarized and a box of candy bars valued at 85 cents taken. Neil Killmore reported locking up, found a side window open this morning, and police suspect a youth hid in the store then escaped through the window after taking the candy bars.

Killmore Craddock St Neil Killmore Leonard Hayes George Kappasser

Council Considers Land Sale Bill For City Property

The Common Council will review an ordinance to sell city owned land on Hiawatha Blvd with sewage disposal and garbage reduction facilities to the county for 1.2 million dollars. The sale funds would finance the Metropolitan Sewage Treatment plant and related projects while city operations continue until January.

Hiawatha Blvd Common Council George T. Driscoll County Public Works Commission Driscoll Triangle Block Technical High

North Rail Service To Be Cut On St Lawrence Division

The New York Central Railroad announces plans to drop 10 daily trips on its St Lawrence division. If approved, Ogdensburg, Richland and De Kalb Junction lose direct service, with some trains reduced to two or seven passengers per trip. A bus shuttle to Canton will be offered and an overnight New York to Massena run may gain a revised timetable.

New York Central Railroad St. Lawrence Central the Public Service Commission PSC Upstate Ogdensburg Philadelphia de Kalb Junction Watertown Utica Richland The Canton Syracuse

Mrs. Peppone Attacks DPW Over Parking Tickets

Mrs. Carmen Peppone principal clerk in the Traffic Violations Bureau blasts the Department of Public Works for issuing pink tickets. She says the move under Commissioner Charles E. Stanton is ridiculous and has swamped the department with complaints.

Carmen Peppone Department of Public Works

Airport cab service to be opened to bids

Parks Commissioner William A. Barry will draft specifications for a taxicab concession at Hancock Field airport to allow competitive bids. Mayor Mead announced after a City Hall meeting with Barry, Corporation Counsel Driscoll, and Councilman Bordynski, noting complaints from Donald V. Murphy of independent taxi operators about current limited access.

William A. Barry Hancock Field Mead Barry George T. Driscoll Raymond J. Bordynski Donald V. Murphy Packard Taxi Service Murphy Wolf St Grant Blvd Teall Ave

Bonding Co Pays $452 to Police After Audit Shortfall

A $452 check was turned over to city police to replace unaccounted funds from a recent records audit. Representatives of the Aetnal Bonding and Surety Co. gave Police Chief Harold F. Kelly the check. Police are bonded for such shortages and the missing money was earmarked for the police pension fund.

Aetnal Bonding and Surety Co Harold F. Kelly

Cherry Rd. OKs School Bond Issue

Cherry Rd School District voters approved a 398,500 bond to build an eight room elementary school. The vote was 515 to 111. They also approved purchasing two more lots adjacent to the current Cherry Rd school in Westvale by 491 to 124. The new school will be at Walberta and Clover Rds in Westvale Park. Construction starts this fall.

Cherry Rd Westvale Walberta and Clover Rds Westvale Park

Ames May Be Named To New County Post

Charles F. Ames, director of the County Department of Research and Development, may head for a new job as deputy public welfare commissioner. The post, paying 7500 dollars plus keep, was created after Earl R. Hall’s retirement and will include charge of the County Home and Hospital. Leon Abbott, head of the Welfare Department, will select from several candidates.

Ames New County Charles F. Ames County Department of Research and Development Board of Supervisors Earl R. Hall County Home and Hospital Hall County Homeland Hospital Leon Abbott

Firemen Aide Woman In Lockout At Irving Ave Home

Mrs. C Anna Montclair faced a locked door when her hearing impaired father bolted the bolt and slept through the event. Syracuse Fire Department engine company 7 arrived, used a ladder and window screen to gain entry, and unlocked the door.

Irving Ave Syracuse Fire Department Engine Co. 7

Elmwood Bicycle Parade Promises Fun And Prizes

The Elmwood community hosts a 10 am bicycle parade sponsored by Elmwood merchants. Judges including Councilman Robert Roney will select the best decorated bike winner who receives a new bicycle. Police Sgt Harold B Garn will demonstrate bicycle safety and children will attend a movie at Elmwood Theater after the event.

Elmwood Elmwood Theater South Ave Elmwood Merchants Robert Roney Harold B. Garn Syracuse Safety Council

City Officials Weighed With Pay Hike Request

A delegation from Local 540 representing the AFL union asked Mayor Mead for a $350,000 next year to cover raises for 700 Public Works employees. They sought 25 cent hourly increases, retention of a $120 annual cost of living bonus, monthly union dues deduction, and inclusion of Election Day as a paid holiday. Spokesmen included Peter Venuti Joseph Chravalo Robert Utting and William Stacy.

Mead Public Works Department A.F.L Trom Peter J. Venuti Joseph Chravalo Robert C. Utting Wiliam Stacy

Pace Addresses Syracuse Psychologists on Research Progress

Dr C Robert Pace chairman of Syracuse University Psychology Department spoke at the Syracuse Psychological Association meeting at the Veterans Hospital. He described the department research facilities and ongoing experiments funded by various sponsors and noted research has been a major emphasis since the four year old Syracuse program.

C. Robert Pace Syracuse University Syracuse Psychological Assn Veterans Hospital Pace Syracuse

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Fred Cook Life Underwriters Children’s Casuals THING N. Salina James Eastwood Mitchell Ciarpelli Stephen Castleman Karen Smith Smith Bining Jr Emma Benvenisti Stephen Laffer Zalmanoff Studio Yell Digger Trench Council North Mary Prospect Ave Tot St. St. Joseph’s Hospital Packard Co Oks C. Anna Montclair Homes & Gardens Eet Netherland Dairy P Mom's Netherland Milk Orner West Beard Avenue N.Y. Netherland Oswego Dr. Pace A Yyars Co
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