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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1954
Page
6
Obituary items list multiple Syracuse area families with survivors and funeral arrangements. Names include Samuel Abdo, Anthony Debeca, Elen Anderson, Cornelius, Jane Witcast, Angelo Mento, Reese, Bowes, and others. Services set at St Josephs hospital and various local cemeteries with dates in June 1954.
John DiBello, WWI veteran and former operator of gasoline stations in Marcellus and Skaneateles, died in Syracuse Veterans Hospital. Services will be Tuesday at Sons Funeral Home and 9:30 AM at St Peter's Church with a high Mass. Military rites by American Legion Post. Survivors include Rose DiBello and several siblings and nieces. Burial at St. Agnes.
Mrs Mary Dixie a longtime Syracuse resident died today at Crouse Irving Hospital. She is survived by son Joseph Dixie three sisters and three grandchildren. Services will be held at the home Tuesday at 2 PM with burial at Onondaga Valley Cemetery.
Services for Mrs Coral Hollough Mareness of 125 Roney Road Syracuse died yesterday at St Josephs Hospital. Christian Science service at Goddard Crandall Funeral Home 31:30 PM Monday. Burial Sandy Creek. Survivors sister Frances Cole and niece Mrs Norman Lauterbach Rochester. Call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM tomorrow. 420 Chemung Street Solvay two obituaries follow for Corina Bonata and Addie Shannon.
Granite monuments advertised by De Regis Monument, Wals er Granite Co, and Cornelius Baye & Sons. Listings show grant numbers, prices, and contact details for Karl Lutz Monument Co with open evenings.
Samuel Abdo longtime East Side grocer died after a 30 year tenure serving customers from his shop at 710 West. Funeral arrangements were not listed in the notice.
Mr Abdo founder of Abdo's Grocery and longtime St Elias Church member died today at his home in Palestine after years of service. Survived by wife Sorta and six grandchildren, he leaves daughters Rose De Luca and Mrs Anthony De Luca, sons Alexander Nicholas and Edward, sisters Mrs Andrew Lary and Mrs Samuel Bahou, a brother Lary Abdo, and other relatives. Services in Garfield Funeral Home at 2 PM Monday and 2:30 PM at St Elias Church conducted by Rev George Karim. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. viewing today 7–9 PM and tomorrow 2–4 and 7–9 PM.
Obituary notices for Lucy Ann Crow of 2018 Genesee Street Norfolk Conn and Angelo M Pirro of 125 Pleasant View Ave Syracuse describe Monday funeral services. Mrs Crow, widow of William Crow, member of East Genesee Presbyterian Church, leaves daughter Mrs Charles Mathews and relatives. Pirro, a former barber on Syracuse North Side, survived by wife Josephine and children Nicholas Leonard Marie, with several grandchildren and nieces. Services for Crow set in Norfolk Conn. Pirro services at Pirro & Sons Funeral Home with burial at Assumption Cemetery.
Miss Frances Damico aged 19 died yesterday at home 625 Park Ave after a heart illness Sunday. Born in Auburn she lived in Syracuse for years. Survived by mother Mrs Guiseppina Damico sister Mary Rose and relatives. Rites from home at 9:45 Monday then 10:30 high Mass at Our Lady of Pompeii Church. Burial in Assumption Cemetery.
Emma Donovan Cornelius widow of Jesse Cornelius 205 North State Street died today in St Joseph's Hospital A life resident of Syracuse she was a communicant of St John the Evangelist Church Surviving are two brothers Owen J and William C Donovan a sister Mrs Louise Klink and several nieces and nephews Services set at John B Murphy Funeral Home Monday and at St John the Evangelist Church Burial in Assumption Cemetery Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM tomorrow.
Joseph Samuels, 50, of 323 MN Clinton Sr., received a 96 day suspended jail term after pleading guilty to petty larceny. Police said he stole a 185 bracelet owned by Alice Fraser and pawned it for 1.5. He was arrested yesterday.
Obituary brief lists deaths in Syracuse area including Watertown El Mock and S Graham both 53, Orw Marion McGuire 37, Oxdensours J gessmet 92, and Massena.
Generally fair across the nation with thunderstorms and showers in Michigan Southern California the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies cooler in New England. Winds flow toward low pressure centers and outward from high pressure areas. Weather terms cover fronts and air mass interactions with notes on warm cold and stationary fronts and forecast timing.
James Gilday, manager of Hotel Syracuse, led preparations as the New York State Hotel Association met at Mohawk Hotel on Fourth Lake. Allen H. Wilcox hosted the gathering with Frank W. Hinder presiding and Prof. Howard S. Meek set to address the group, followed by a water skiing demonstration by Anky Vander Stok. A steak roast and breakfast at Adirondack League Club wrapped up the event.
Joseph Boatright, 26, of 139 Fu ay, was sentenced to months in Onondaga County Penitentiary after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct. Police report a sequence of incidents beginning with a dispute at home, a shotgun threat, and a bar confrontation that ended with officers detaining him.
Three Utica area residents filed bankruptcy petitions in U S Court today. Donald R Herholtz of Syracuse lists liabilities and $150 exempt assets with most creditors secured. Glenn A Dawley of Liverpool, ex Airspeed manager, lists $3,146 judgment and $500 assets. Dominic Lauri of Skaneateles holds miniature golf equipment valued with liabilities of $2 1070 and assets of $6 709. Marian Scribner and spouse also filed, tied to husband’s business debts.
Dr Clayton L Ripley of Skyline Apartments is at the Shrine convention in Atlantic City New Jersey. He plans to return on July 3.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms expected tonight and tomorrow with warm conditions today turning cooler tomorrow. Record highs and lows noted from past years include 67 nightly low, 48 in 1942, and 9% humidity in 1935. Sunset 8 46 PM, sunrise 5 27 AM. Relative humidity 62 yesterday and 91 today.
The Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Flower will lead a farewell service at Grace Tabernacle in Syracuse before departing for the newly formed New York District of the Assemblies of God. Flower becomes superintendent over 220 churches statewide, after eight years in Syracuse guiding membership growth and renovations including a new building. Mrs Flower heads the district’s newly formed Women’s Missionary Council.
Charles Dennison and Carolyn Laass earn top honors in class of 1954 at East Syracuse High School. Dennison, son of Marion Dennison, led with a 99.94 average, captained senior affairs, lettered in football, baseball, basketball, and made all county football. He won a regional Dartmouth College scholarship. Laass, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Laass, averaged 61.66, served on Student Council, Glee Club, yearbook and Challener staffs, National Honor Society member, and plans to attend Syracuse University in fall.
A 19 year old woman pleaded not guilty in Police Court to a charge of vagrant prostitution. Miss Joan Miler of Tia S Townsend sr was released on $500 bail by Judge Jesse E Can tor pending a hearing June 29. She was arrested after allegedly approaching a 56 year old factory worker near Madison and Almonders. Police note the girl had been arrested three times previously on similar charges.
A list of traffic court citations shows drivers with unlicensed operation and speeding violations across several streets and towns. Names include Carter Harrison Wells Posenacer Sawick, War Frederick, Kinitt Liverpool, and others with speeds ranging from 33 to 46 mph and fines or bonds noted.
Central New York's 1046th U S Army Reserve School at Syracuse emphasizes practical training with 20 other schools at Camp Drum. The Aug 20 resume date at Taylor St Reserve Center follows final staff assignments by Col Ralph S. Metheny and Maj Harold A. Dibbie. Additional staff and students prepare for a 15 day summer session as the unit expands to a full university like setup in the First Army area.
Friends of the Rev William Z Sehlaerth former rector of Le Moyne College host a reception tonight at Hotel Syracuse before his departure to Canisius College Buffalo He served as rector since March 1947 Father Robert F Grewen SA named his successor Supreme Court Justice William F E McClusk chairs the event hosting groups include Jesuit Alumni Association Central New York Le Moyne College Guild Boston College Club Holy Cross Alumni Central New York Canisius Alumni and Le Moyne Alumni Association
Japanese researchers report a method to test drunkenness by measuring brain waves. The machine detects whether brain activity is stronger or weaker than normal, indicating intoxication.
The piece extols unseen beauty found in silent charity and faithful hearts. It contrasts earthly splendor with inner virtues, noting honest words, kindness, and love as the lasting, radiant form of beauty. It describes beauty as a divine, ever-present miracle guiding comfort and hope.
Mohawk Airlines pilots, about 75 based in Ithaca Newark and Boston, voted unanimously for a peaceful withdrawal after seven months of negotiations. The statement cites low pay, long hours, and calls for equal treatment with larger airlines, while management has not commented and no withdrawal date set.
James Tipsey age 33 of 703 Almond St faced Municipal Court before Judge Jesse E Cantor in the Court of Special Sessions and paid a $10 fine after pleading guilty to public intoxication.
A blaze in a parked car in the 600 block of South Avenue was extinguished by Engine Company 20 in 18 minutes. An alto owned by Hilda Young of 432 South Avenue caused the fire. No damage estimate was provided.
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