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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1949
Page
32
Fulton aldermen meet to choose between two rebuilding schemes for the city park auditorium. Mayor Elon Rowlee and Council President Albert Perry advocate using the existing foundation to cut expenses from the prior 250000 estimate, with construction aimed for spring.
Fulton High School basketball ends its season with a Friday night clash against Oswego High School at 8 45 p m The junior varsity contest precedes the varsity matchup Fulton seeks to rebound after a poor season following early promise and a loss in an earlier meeting with Oswego high this year
William D. Roma and Frank Rogers, both of Williamstown, were bruised when their car collided with an Oswego County snowplow on Maneito Road shortly before midnight. They are in good condition at Oswego Hospital awaiting X rays. Plow operator Robert Ives reported he was traveling north on the W River road when the southbound vehicle struck the right side of the plow and overturned.
Utica report notes Sol Nelson a retail jeweler of Oswego filed a US Court petition offering settlement at 25 cents on the dollar. He owes 8919 and lists assets 7052 mainly merchandise. Creditors include Lee Department Store leased Oswego quarters and U S Treasury, plus George Phillips and M K Nelson of Syracuse and Binghamton.
Miss Margaret H. Stone daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Stone and Edward J. Dowdle son of Mr and Mrs Frank Dowdle were married Saturday in St Marys Catholic Church Oswego. Rev Edward G Quaid officiated with attendants Miss Anne Stone and William Dowdle. A wedding breakfast at Hotel Pontiac followed and the couple departed for a trip to Boston Massachusetts.
Fulton Wayne stayed atop the intra mural standings by routing Holy Family 27 to 21. St Michaels strengthened second place with a 36 to 5 win over the All-Stars.
Fulton area clubs and organizations announce upcoming gatherings. WW Fulton's members nominate officers tomorrow night while Fire Auxiliary meets tonight to nominate. Wilcox District P T A plans Thursday 8 PM meeting at the school with Oswego County Judge and Mrs Eugene F Sullivan as speakers. Delta Alpha Class of First Congregational Church meets Thursday at 6 30 PM for annual meeting and election. Mary A Chappell Tent Daughters of Union Veterans meets tomorrow to plan spring and summer programs. Camera Club holds a meeting tomorrow night on taking pictures people like. Engagement Announced Oswego Mr and Mrs John L Barrett announce engagement of daughter Marie Frances Barrett to Thomas G Elder. Wedding planned April 30 at St Catholic Church.
Auburn reports 1929 Lenten services at St Luke's Evangelical and Reformed Church begin Ash Wednesday with Rev Ralph A Philbrook delivering the opening sermon. Visitors include Rev Gordon Carter March 9, Rev Archie B Bedford March 23, and Rev William T Thayer March 30. Dr Philbrook leads services April 14 and 15. The devotional booklet The Eternal Cross will be distributed Ash Wednesday. Eleven students form the confirmation class to be confirmed Palm Sunday. Eight new stained glass windows are underwritten and to be dedicated Pentecost Sunday, with redecorating to be finished by mid Lent.
Funeral services for Andrew C Simons of Kingdom Road Town of Scriba died yesterday at his son Macel Simons home after a short illness. The service will be Thursday at 2 PM from the home conducted by Rev Joseph Elkins. Burial is in South Scriba Cemetery. He was a lifelong farmer with three grandchildren and three great grandchildren surviving along with nieces and nephews.
Abir. Anna Quirk 63 of Fulton suffered a fractured left leg after a stairway fall at Hillsop Department Store Auburn. She was taken to Auburn City Hospital where the fracture was reduced.
The Rev. Dr. George Middleton, Calvary Baptist Church Rochester pastor for 27 years, will be guest speaker at the opening Lenten service sponsored by the Cit Council of Churches. The program, at First Baptist Church, will be presided by Rev. Harold C. Johns. Dr Middleton, a Plymouth Pa native and Bucknell graduate, has led parishes in Franklinville and Syracuse before Rochester and once presided over the State Baptist Ministerial Conference. He will also speak Thursday at Oswego First Methodist Church.
Miss Helen Kubis of Hillside avenue and Lt. Frank T. Coniski son of Mrs Agnes Coniski were married Saturday at St Stephen's Church in Oswego. The couple planned to reside at Fort Dix after a wedding dinner at the Polish-American Club.
World day of prayer services will be held Friday at 7 45 P M in First Presbyterian Church under sponsorship of the City Council of Churches. The Rev Gordon Schroeder Syracuse director of evangelism for the State Baptist Convention will be guest speaker. An offering will be used to promote Christianity in various parts of the world.
Oswego city news reports Richard C. Mitchell of Oswego reelected last week as chairman of the headquarters council of the Oswego County Historical Society. Dr. C. R. Baldwin of Ful ton named vice chairman with Leyden E. Brown of Oswego as secretary.
Funeral services for Carleton Edward Fish 11 held at 2 P.M. from the Fish grandparents home. The Rev. Merle Brown of Mexico Methodist Church officiated. Burial followed in Mexico village cemetery.
Fulton reports show Sodus as Western Division winner and Oswego American Legion as Eastern Division champion meet Thursday night at Fair Haven to decide the Lake Shore League playoff title. Both teams claimed regular season and playoff honors. Fulton Circle Supply faces Clyde in the consolation game, with Fulton slight favorite.
Oswego County reports icy driving conditions following a storm. Two inches of snow fell in the Oswego area as county and city plows and cinder crews kept traffic moving through the night. A trailer obstruction at W Bridge and Eighth St delayed traffic for about an hour before traction was restored.
SENECA FALLS The Seneca Falls Athletic Association cagers host Waterloo Indians tonight at Mynderse Academy. Coach Bill Wooder aims for his 39th victory in 24 starts with lineup tweaks including Ed Lorenz at center and Burt Marsh joining Oje Kemak and Bob Allman in the corners. Waterloo counters with a balanced record and a lineup featuring Sabatine Serafine Patterson De John and Murphy plus reserves Velte Montag Hatch and Lockemver. A Jayvees prelims pits Seneca Falls A A against Mynderse varsity squad in the program’s spotlight game.
The Women's Society of Christian Service hosts a covered dish supper and program Thursday at 6 PM at State Street Methodist Church. Topic Hawaii, with films about the country. Mrs. William Fivaz leads devotions, Mrs. E. E. Taylor presides, Circle Seven hostesses assist.
Fulton mayor Elen K Rowlee proclaims March as Red Cross Month urging citizens to contribute to the Red Cross both locally and worldwide. He says the appeal is undeniable and Fulton should give its best effort and support for disaster readiness and relief.
Joan C Reeves 24 of 129 E First St an ash collector employee was sentenced to five to 10 years in Attica for second degree assault on a seven year old girl at the Fort Ontario housing project last December. Convicted by a county court jury last week Judge Eugene F Sullivan presided.
Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Lannon of 359 Fourth Street Oswego observe their golden wedding anniversary with a family dinner at home. They were married March 1 1899 in St John's Catholic Church Susquehanna Pa.
St Fonds hosts a bridge party tonight with Agnes Brown and Elizabeth Legg among organizers. Assistant general chairman is Brianne Care, with support from Margaret Mewer and others as listed in the society notes.
Auburn five Episcopal churches St Peter's and St John's announce an alternate Thursday night preaching schedule for Lent from March 10 to April 7 with speakers from in and near New York. Holy Week will feature daily communion services and noon lectures in St Peter's and St John's through April 15 led by clergy from Syracuse Boston Ithaca and beyond.
Prospects of resuming Fulton city bus service after discontinuation due to heavy losses rose today. Solomon Mirsky of the company said Elon K. Rowlee has received several offers to purchase the four buses and other equipment, with a new owner needing Public Service Commission permission to operate again.
Marian E. Terry of 157 West Third Street is appointed Oswego County director of the American Cancer Society. Deputy county director named is Kent W. Jarvis of 46 West Second Street, announced by state director Mrs. Laurence Marble.
Fulton Civic Music Group will meet at the Chamber of Commerce Thursday night to elect officers for the coming year. A nominating committee led by Thomas Johnston will report. Rev. Edwin Daniels heads the group for a second year. other officers include John Meehan and Mrs. Paul A. Cooper as vice presidents, Ives Gehring as secretary, and Florence Sturdevant as treasurer. Membership drive is planned next month.
Funeral services for Mrs. Josephine Haskins were held at Hopkins Funeral Home with Rev. A Allison Childs officiating. Burial followed at Phoenix Rural Cemetery. Mrs. Haskins, 63, died Saturday at her South Granby home. Survived by husband Albert C. Haskins a daughter Mrs. Arthur Bonin of Superior Michigan a son John Haskins of Fort Wayne Indiana and two sisters Mrs. Anna Verba of Radwood Illinois and Mrs. Rose Poveia of Birchwood Wisconsin.
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