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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1956
Page
2
The Clay Volunteer Fire Department and its Ladies Auxiliary each won $50 and a trophy for best appearing groups in a parade yesterday in Hinsdale. Fire departments from the area participated.
Four Liverpool elementary pupils Jeanne Wilcox Wendy Wilcox Nickie Schall and Dorianne Elitharp dig along Onondaga Parkway for broken chinaware used by the Onondaga County Park Board as lake shore erosion fill. They report about 20 miniature items and plan more expeditions this summer.
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt will address Jamesville DeWitt graduates at 8 p m today. Among the seniors is John D Boetiger grandson of the former First Lady, son of Mrs James A Halstead. Diplomas will be presented by Eugene McDermott with prayer by Albert Predmore and benediction by John Rogers.
Father John LaFarge S J told more than 200 members of the Catholic Interracial Council of Syracuse that segregation is dying in the United States. He said problems will solve themselves after education, noted no organized North segregation, and cited legal obstacles removed by the Supreme Court ruling. He founded the program in New York City in 1934 and authored works on race and justice.
More than 500 people filled the Onondaga Hotel ballroom to honor Rt. Rev. Msgr. William L. Walsh pastor of Our Lady of Pompei Church. The event announced his elevation to domestic prelate with seven Syracuse Diocese priests. Toastmaster Rev. Charles Borgognani and speakers Rev. Alexander C. Pilla and Rev. Angelo Strazzoni praised his moral religious and social impact on Italian Americans.
After nearly 5,000 courtesy tickets during six nights, Syracuse will issue real parking tickets tonight. Odd side parking only on June 25 as cars with even-numbered house fronts face tickets. 4,890 courtesy notices issued since Tuesday, with 1,129 Saturday, 605 last night. Mayor Mead’s secretary praised the joint effort to clean streets and inform the public.
Frank Fernandez, Solvay School Board president, accused of creating a smokescreen to hide a personal record in schools. Citizens committees battle over centralization as September 10 referendum looms, with rival filings and questions about withheld January PTA minutes and Weyant's departure.
Public Works personnel earned about 3630 dollars in overtime last week for street cleaning efforts. 2420 overtime hours were logged with 548 sweeping, 396 flushing, 1080 brush pickups, and 396 hours for issuing parking tickets. Commissioner Stanton praised overall street appearance but blamed improper rubbish disposal for scattered trash.
J Paul Armstrong was elected the luminary master of Central City Council 13 of the Royal and Select Masters at the Syracuse Masonic Temple. Other officers named include Sturdevant Pratt deputy master Bartlett Long conductor of work and William Cummings trustee. The council adjourned for the summer and will meet again October 10.
Democratic County Chairman John J. Young plans a late afternoon meeting with Election Commissioner Charles H. Keene he defeated for the post to seek unity. United Democrats leader Donald M. Salvetti attended the Saranac Lake gathering. treasury status unclear. Ultrasonic baths now used to deter barnacles on ships.
Civil service boards released eligibility lists for clerk typist stenographer and county probation officer in Syracuse and Onondaga County. First 10 names in each list include Mary Joan Bradley James G Keech Charles F Tarr Thomas R Kane Eleanor C Christman and others with addresses across Liverpool Solvay East Syracuse Camillus Nedrow and nearby areas.
About 350 people attended a Cub Scout picnic yesterday at Willow Bay in the Three Rivers district. James Papworth chaired the event with Cubmasters and committees arranging games and facilities. First place awards went to Ted Wallis in the sack race, Stanley Zepp and son Bill in the dad and son three legged race, Mrs. Beth Herrick and Diane Ameigh in the mothers balloon race, Henry Kruger in nail driving and potato race, Mrs. Susan Higgins in the mothers nail driving contest.
The Retail Trade Wage Board held a Courthouse hearing to consider raising minimum standards affecting 600000 workers in the industry. A recommendation would be sent to State Industrial Commissioner Isador Lubin. Workers argued the 75 cent hourly rate is unrealistically low versus the new federal standard of 1 per hour.
Mrs. Joseph F. Farrelly, 40, of 41% Fitch Ave, Auburn, was cut on the left hand when a front door window shattered as she tried to open a locked door. She received four stitches at Mercy Hospital. Police reported the incident.
A weekend burglar hit Mark's Restaurant at 221 Almond St and White House Grocery at 701 E Fayette St. He forced rear doors, pried boards, and stole 15 cents, $10 in bills, $5 in pennies, tax money, and a jar of pig's feet. He drank cream and left empty bottles. Police report 6 am break in with two patrolmen on the case.
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