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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1954
Page
2
Mayor Donald Mead outlines Thruway advantages at Syracuse event promising growth, easier travel, and better access to world markets. Governor Dewey urged frequent returns as local officials celebrate the highway’s impact on Onondaga County and the region.
WILLIAM SUXKH aged 33 described as an alcoholic by his attorney was sentenced by Judge Leo Breed in County Court to one year in prison. Ruth pleaded guilty earlier in the week to petty larceny for stealing clothing and jewelry from the cars of Arthur Reid and Sidney Seid, owners of Ace Home Equipment Company. He was originally indicted for second degree grand larceny. Eli Pearson counsel for Ruth urged leniency noting his client’s alcoholism and need to obtain money for whisky.
The War Memorial director says the concession will follow proper bidding and denies secrecy. He notes letters were sent to operators including New York Sportservice and Syracuse Sports Concessions with bids due by June 28. A Supreme Court order directs county officials to show cause why assistance for the concession should not be restricted, returnable July 6.
Fragmentary OCR shows a traffic court docket with names and addresses unreadable. Mentions Judge Truman Preston, locations Rains Mesa and Grant, and scattered numbers and phrases like Failure to Biplar Weieht and on track. Details are too garbled to identify events or outcomes.
The annual Lowell Avenue Baptist Church picnic scheduled for Saturday at James Ilie Beach has been cancelled. Led by Mrs. Fred Kenyon, organizers cited unforeseen circumstances making the gathering unnecessary.
Utica court records show the Utica Hudson Motor Sales Inc with assets of 127053 and liabilities of 541,054 in a voluntary petition. About 70 creditors are listed, largely in china and labor-related debts, with assets of around 500. A separate note reports a wallet loss of 123 dollars and a police report involving Fhelis D. Glick.
Pupils of Brighton School gathered at Beauchamp Branch Library to honor retiring principal Miss Mabel A. DeVianey after 29 years of service. The program featured songs, readings, and dances from each grade. Funds raised by all students financed a 35mm camera for the honoree, and two signed scrolls were presented by representatives from all grades. A tea honoring Miss DeVianey followed at BuckMiss Mildred French Brighton School with staff and parents in attendance.
An official of the Carpenters Local 12 called the contractors back-to-work offer a bust and reported no carpenters accepting immediate employment at $2.82 per hour. The Syracuse Building Trades Employers Association offered the job after a union rejection, while carpenters seek higher pay and other benefits. The union said carpenters on strike since May 30 remain firm, with no contract talks underway.
Toastmaster clubs representatives for states will compete Saturday night at the Onondaga Hotel roof garden in final elimination tests for contestants already adjudged best speakers in their respective districts. Philip McArdle will represent this district. Raymond G. Castle coordinates arrangements for the event. Nationally the organization has over 3,600 units.
Kenneth T.F. Prince age 19 of 212 Walnut av pleaded guilty in Police Court to disorderly conduct and was sentenced to ten to twenty days in jail.
Governor Dewey cuts through way toll ribbon at Lowell to inaugurate 113 miles of cross-state Thruway. About 2,000 spectators watch as a caravan moves westward, officials praise the project and plan further Thruway segments. Dewey arrives by air, is greeted by state leaders including Assembly Speaker Heck and Budget Director Tallamy, and notes canal criticisms while stressing progress.
A crowd of about 2,000 gathered at the Thruway Authority Building lawn for a festival honoring Gov Dewey with bands, fashion shows, and a parade. Miss Sharon Hen and her attendants rode in an open car as dignitaries including Lt. Charles Curtin and local officials attended. The program featured floral bouquets for Mrs. Dewey, a wampum belt from Iroquois leaders, and remarks on the Iroquois Trail as a new highway milestone.
The Rite of ordination bestowed the Rev George A Detor by Bishop Peabody. Detor is assigned to Mark's Church Chenango Bridge and Sts Church Herpurville, with the Chenango Bridge mission serving Central New York. He graduated Syracuse University and Western Theological Seminary, married Miss Janette H Bloom of Chicago, and a reception followed at All Saints Church parish house.
At the New York State Bar Association summer program more than 750 lawyers gathered at the Saranac Inn to discuss a proposed press gag rule. The plan would bar news about trials unless court approved, drawing opposition from state newspapers. Speakers include Hunter L. Delatour and Supreme Court Justice Paul D. Graves with panelists from Syracuse and New York City.
The Allied Printing Trades Council of New York State urged repeal of the Taft-Hartley labor law at its 58th annual convention at Hotel Syracuse. Other actions approved coverage of the law's origins and related topics, with discussions on personal exemptions under federal taxation and officer elections set for tonight and tomorrow.
Harry Williams 68 of 120 Madison St Chittenango died Tuesday in Oneida City Hospital He was a member of First Methodist Church Chittenango and Lodge 270 FL&AM Oneida Survived by his wife Nelh Williams a son Arthur of Syracuse a brother and sister in New York City Services will be at Tyler Funeral Home Friends may call tomorrow evening and are invited to attend flowers.
George W. Murdock aged 23 of 198 Bassett Street pleaded not guilty to petty larceny. He is held until June 2 after cashing a $25 check with insufficient funds. In a separate incident a bicyclist, 21, of 970 [address truncated], was treated for injuries after colliding with a car door opened in the 1400 block of E Genesee Street. The cycler was said to have rammed the door as it opened. Another case notes 33 year old Robert Case of Syracuse Hospitalized after a two car crash on State Street. Welch, 18, of 327 Hartson Street was involved.
The notice indicates Harry V Senecal will be laid to rest at a funeral Saturday. It notes despondency and references Crandall Company and ABE Cleveland in a murky context. Friends are mentioned, with unclear further details.
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