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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1941
Page
5
The community notes the death of N. L. Jack Frasier, longtime director at Eder Yon Berni organization, with memorial acknowledgments and thanks to those who offered support.
Frances Hall Anderson, a long-time Rochester resident, died at age 102 in her home last night. In a 1940s interview she recalled memories of early Rochester life, including views on America and her family’s experiences with kerosene lamps.
A bloated OCR list shows multiple death notices from the Syracuse area with names such as Whitam F. MacCreery Glen Joan McCrelln and Mary E. Miller. Ages range from mid 40s to 92 with scattered locations including Cortland Oneida Genoa Vernon and Vienna. The fragmentary text includes misread surnames and inconsistent punctuation.
Geneva dispatch reports Jom J. Smith became executive of the Fingeraxes Council, Boy Scouts of America, and began duties at Scout headquarters. He succeeds Fred D. Quinn who resigned. Smith was formerly executive of the Red Jacket Council covering Orleans and Monroe counties.
A delegation of bird lovers from Geneva and nearby towns including Canandaigua and Clyde joined about 150 participants in the annual spring census conducted by the Easton Bird Club of Geneva yesterday. The group visited Royer Swamp and other local sites to tally species and numbers.
Michael J Sullivan a pioneer salt maker died at Hammer at age 80 on Sunday. Surviving are his wife Mrs Joseph Co Gavin and Miss Franc. P Quinn two daughters Miss Even E Sullivan and Miss Saward Fi Dishagy and a nephew. Funeral arrangements pending at Agace Cemetery.
A native of Cum Hill near Rose Hill was recorded Tuesday by Morning Star Low Grade, with four grandchildren noted. Services will be conducted by Mount Winston Baptist Church at Rose Hill, with burial in Ping Ridgs Cemetery.
Civil War veteran J A Jones, said to be last surviving veteran in the region, has died at age 101. The obituary notes his long life, service record, and status as a landmark figure in the community.
Fragmentary notice lists death of notable figures including a doctor and scholars in Claremont California. The readable text mentions Matin and references to poets and researchers. Details are unclear due to OCR damage but indicate a notice of deaths among eminent persons in America.
Funeral services and memorial rites were held for multiple local residents including Tamara Walleelz and Mrs Barbara Hemwin, with church services at St Patrick and St John churches. Surviving family members span Cumberland and Watertown areas, noting spouses, children, and siblings among affected families.
Harriet Chiller Wopand, a Syracuse native and Roosevelt Central High School graduate, died Sunday in Croqse-Trining at age 3 months. Funeral arrangements set for Oxondaga Valley with honorary bearers from Rochester and surrounding areas. parish members and fraternal groups to attend.
Fragmentary OCR lists individuals and roles across fields from sales leadership to academia. Names include James F Waters a vehicle dealer linked to taxicab row. Dr Osman C Wooded Hosper a journalism professor emeritus. Joel Vantail a newspaper editor and Imperial Japanese Dist representative.
Newark High School bands dominated the Apple Blossom parade. Miss Betty Jane T Lewis was crowned Apple Blossom Queen, with Lyons as runner up and a Newark band scoring high in the contest. A novelty float and parade pageant featured local students and community groups amid motorcade entries and marriage license notices.
The Sherburne area hosts a Home Bureau and 4-H gathering highlighting extension work by Cone University and state leaders. Women and girls attend forums to learn homemaking, farming efficiency, and cooperative skills aimed at strengthening rural life and national needs.
An Auburn area wedding marked by family presence with Henry of Swi Supet and Mrs Frederick Sherman as parents of the bride. Gertoude served as maid of honor while Mrs. Winfeld Scott acted as matron of honor. Bridesmaids included Underwood Nessel and Mietard Marshall, with Robert Aenold of Seragusa as the groom’s brother. The ceremony occurred at 119 South West Street.
The Whiteface Memorial Highway nears completion as spring work advances. Crews from the state commission, including Lathe son Dabortie, clear dust and Macadam since last November, with bulldozers and rakes active. The parkway, a major draw for skiers and visitors, plans to open the serenity season next Saturday pending weather, while early winter delays have left some sections marooned until spring.
The article describes tourists/views from an ascent up a steep grade toward Lake Chemalan with Lake Chemalan visible on the horizon and Adirondack Park spreading below. It mentions summer travel and distant East and West landscapes framed by the mountains.
A 12 A family dinner honored Mr and Mrs George C Plantz on their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple, long time residents of Northern New York, have eight children and 18 years with Aluminum Company of America in Massena. Both in good health, Mr Plantz works at the No 1 Lock house plant in Massena. Their son Eugene died several years ago.
A large field of bowlers will participate in the Rolloffs at Genesee Alleys downtown. Open division qualifiers, handicap divisions, and elimination rounds are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday with a 15 cent admission. Finalists will advance to the next stage, with high compete for top honors and prize considerations.
Buffalo May 27 With all state champions away the bowling tournament continued as doubles, singles and team events. Gus Franke and Mortimer Lindsey, New York, led the field in the singles with 697 pins while last year’s champions struggled. The slate shows shifts as players move up and down in standings. Robert A. Hutch was elected president, succeeding Gillic Callistee, with Binghamton dropped from hosting the 1942 event.
Watertown dispatch reports Lawrance Banson, a mail carrier, elected captain of the Naval Reserves Association at the annual team reunion. The event drew paymaster Murchan and others from the Fourth Division, Thine Battalion, New York Naval Militia, meeting in mid May.
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