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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1955
Page
2
Syracuse Barracks 143 will hold a meeting Thursday March 3 at Onondaga Bank Salina Street downstairs. Lunch and entertainment after the meeting. Vote for a pension with no age limit and help the forgotten man if you are a World War I veteran.
Elmer Seybold railroad signal engineer described a new automatic signal system for the Minoa crossing on the New York Central line. The plan includes flashing red lights and gates on Tracks 1 and 2, with one way eastbound traffic on Central Ave to improve safety and reduce left turns across tracks. County Attorney Julian Edgcomb said a formal petition seeks crossing elimination, urged by the Town of Manlius and county officials.
The Common Council rejected a proposal to let the city auditor guarantee payroll deductions for health and accident policies for municipal employees. Action occurred in private session after the regular meeting. no formal announcement was made. One councilman opposed, fearing future insurance deductions. The plan was pitched to Mayor Mead, Council President Kreuzer, and Driscoll by a local insurer. A mimeographed agenda before meetings was also discussed, proposed by Dr. Joseph Grosso, and reportedly approved by others.
Mrs. Mary Drummer seeks the return of a mongrel dog part collie and part shepherd from John Alling alleged to have wrongfully taken the pet from her young nephew. The complaint notes the defendant admitted taking the dog and uses the fictitious name John. Drummer asks for costs and disbursements.
Delegates from 40 Central New York school systems and nine colleges met at Crumlins to discuss continuity between high school and college courses. Attendees included Le Moyne College Syracuse University and the city public school system. The session, part of a state program sponsored by the Central New York Study Council, opened at 16 AML. Russell W Wiley noted topics spanned mathematics science and engineering and plans for exchange visits between high school and college staff were set.
Traffic court entries list multiple defendants with varied violations and fines. Names include Truman Preston, Lee Scholelt, Bertha Minton, David Kearse, Walter Graverbeer, Joseph McGinnis. Locations reference North Syracuse and Milwaukee area streets and addresses.
A roving pack of wild dogs attacked and killed livestock near the Mand area south of the city. County officials logged claims for four pigs valued at 70 dollars and a 2½ year old heifer, totaling about 145 dollars, with two separate reports dated February 23 and 24. Deputy Treasurer Leo T. O Connor noted authorities will assess compensation based on town figures, while witnesses tied the attacks to a German shepherd and a large Shar Pei type dog observed nearby.
Councilmen Ami Amidon and Robert Roney met City Engineer Potter W Kelly to discuss a 30 inch storm sewer for the Malvic Realty tract housing project and the Rand tract drainage. Kelly suggested a larger 66 inch line may be needed to serve future development with costs around 80 000 to 90 000 and the Planning Commission secretary Sergei N Grimm attended.
A former bank employee pleaded guilty in U S District Court to misapplying 290 in funds from First National Bank of Ithaca. Raymond G Hart admitted two counts for 200 in May 1952 and 90 in 1952, with sentencing set for March 34 after a pre sentence investigation.
Beginning tomorrow the YMCA offers an eight week program for young adults with activities across dancing bridge folk dance golf and photography. Richard A. Lee says the plan includes ballroom dancing led by Miss Margaret Read and bridge taught by John Bateman. Mel Weinberg directs folk dancing while Miss Mildred Hoffay chairs refreshments for the Thursday party.
Ficheras topped the Elks Club 39 to 36 in Fulton High School intramural basketball last night. Five Ficheras players scored, securing the win for Fulton.
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At 8 30 AM a two car crash on Brookfield road and Biltmore street sent a car into a house at 230 Brookfield rd. Fire from the engine spread but neighbors aided by pouring water and the Mattydale Fire Department extinguished flames. No injuries reported among Mrs Gertrude M O Donnell her four children or the home occupant.
Fire investigators examined the Alhambra building after a 3 3 alarm blaze destroyed the 71 year old downtown landmark. Fire Marshal John Dacey and Detective Cornelius Cook led the probe while two youths cleared of arson suspicions. The State Street blaze is deemed incendiary but not linked to the Alhambra fire.
Seven year old Janice Barnes of 722 East Washington Street tripped and fell down stairs at home causing a back injury. Patrolman Laurence Doodigian reported she was transported to Memorial Hospital by Eastern Ambulance for treatment.
The Rev. Dr. Alfred W. Price of Philadelphia urged radiant health through job satisfaction during a midday sermon at St. Pauls Episcopal Church. He said happiness and health depend on liking one’s work and avoiding resentment, recommending either changing jobs or changing oneself to reduce tension.
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