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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1956

Page

4

Betty Veale Hones Spelling Bee Run With Capitol Tour

Betty Veale 14 travels through Washington with mother Mary Veale ahead of the National Spelling Bee final. They toured the White House, Smithsonian, FBI, and more while awaiting the competition at the Department of Commerce Auditorium. Betty earned entry by winning the Central New York finals in Syracuse.

Betty Washington, D.C Canandaigua Elizabeth Ann Betty” Veale Willard Hotel Donald Fradenburgh Washington California Texas Department of Commerce New York Syracuse Herald-Journal Herald- American Mary’ Veale The Bee Bureau of Engraving and Printing White House Pan American Union Washinon Monument Senate House of Representatives Smithsonian Institute Federal ‘Bureau of Investigation National Gallery of Art Annapolis Washington Monument Monument Lincoln Memorial Arlington Alexandria Mt. Vernon Potomac River Elizabeth Veale the Herald-Journal Supreme Court

Children Among Six In Accidents

Six people injured in late night auto accidents near Liverpool. A group of teenagers escaped with minor injuries when their car skidded 175 feet and overturned on Rt. 57 two miles north of Liverpool. Victims included Vivian VanLuren 17 and Yvonne Vermitt 17 treated at Memorial Hospital. A child hit by a car on Old Liverpool Rd near Sprencer Ranger 9 was treated at St Joseph’s Hospital and released. Katherine White 89 was hurt by a Syracuse Transit bus at S Salina and Jefferson Sts and admitted to Memorial Hospital.

Liverpool Lewis’ Pet Pennellville R. D Vivian VanLuren E. i Joseph A. Capiello Northcliffe. Rd Stephen’ Bedard Norwood Ave Green Point Rd Crouse-Irving Hospital

Births Reported Across Several Syracuse Area Homes

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Romanorose M Morra announce a son on May 10 at Hood Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lyke welcome a daughter born May 10 on Reddick Dr. Dr. and Mrs. Richard Tavernia report a child at 477 James St. Grace Schmunk and Arthur Garlock announce a birth at Chittenango. Multiple families list May birth dates at addresses in North Syracuse, Apulia Station, Brewerton, and surrounding areas with names including Daly, Joubert, Hanley, Wait, and Peltzaek.

Andrew Romanorose M Hood Ave Robert S.lyke Ruth's. Fonda Reddick North Syracuse Richard A.’ Tavernia Grace M.schmunk James St Arthur E. Garlock Georgianna MM Harold Abel Iris M. Tash Sims Rd Robert N. Petit Theresa A. Joubert Apulia Station William MacAdam Vivian A. Hanley Mud Bill Rd Brewerton Francis A Wait Guise Taina R Marconi Robert D. Prahl Elena A. Peltzaek Chestnut St Say William C. Schott Grace Mee Henrt J. Floeh Doris M. Burke Kent S Phoenix Josh Wo Coleman Mary c. Uu Rattevwe Ave Tye Po Kate Ra North Sevacusey

Solvay Plans Annual June Festival at High School

The 35th annual June festival at Solvay Schools will be presented Thursday June 7 at the high school amphitheater. Queen Roberta Needham and King Schuyler Smith will be crowned Frances Canetta and Anne Anthony will crown and crown bearer. DiFlorio and Mecca will escort the royal couple to the dais. The program includes dances drills gymnastic acts and flag ceremonies with students from Boyd Prospect Intermediate and Solvay High Schools under Miss Arlene Waller and others. General chairman is Walter B Weyant with committees handling program grounds decorations flowers music ushers publicity and more.

Solvay Roberta Needham T King Schuyler Smith Frances Canetta Anne Anthony Roberto DiFlorio Thomas Mecca Dias Boyd Prospect Solvay High Arlene Waller Stanley Kishman H. Earl Hadley Robert _Demperio F. William Cunningham Walter B. Weyant Lester Stone Anna Murragh Wilber Clark William Darrow Queens Court Margaret Hillegas

Elbridge Airman Loses Two Teeth in Ditch Mishap

Peter Goff a 22 year old airman from Elbridge on leave was found semi conscious in a ditch on Vinegar Hill Road three miles south of Elbridge. Trooper M R Zapf reported he did not know how long he had been in the ditch. He was treated by Dr Harrison Brown Lee and sent to the Veterans Hospital for further care.

Peter Goff Elbridge Ian Air Force M. R. Zapf Ellridge Vinegar Hill Zapf Harrison Brownlee Veterans Hospital

Marcellus Tax Rise Due to Assessments and Exemptions

A town assessor said taxes in Marcellus will likely rise at least 10 percent next year. Raymond Paul chair of the board cited a $467,000 loss from county water facilities now exempt from taxation and an added $1,100,639 in equalization value. The current tax rate stands at 28.60 per thousand.

Marcellus Raymond Paul Paul County Water Authority New York Water, Service Corp Marcelus

Population comparison places Michigan near several nations

A report notes Michigan's population exceeds that of Chile, Cuba, and Venezuela while nearing the counts of Austria and Sweden, highlighting Michigan's large resident base relative to these countries.

Michigan Chile Cuba Venezuela Austris Sweden

Dam Stand Blocks Taber Aid to Cole

Washington congressmen struggle over backing for Sampson Air Force Base and Davenport Center Flood Control Dam. Rep. John Taber opposes the dam while backing a transfer favoring Sampson. Rep. Sterling Cole maneuvers for committee approval and dam support, amid Democratic signals the dam funding may pass. Entangled in local district politics and internal committee dynamics, the row highlights backroom bargaining and influence within the Appropriations Committee.

Washington Congress John Taber Auburn N. Y Sterling Cole Bath Taber Sampson Air Force Base Continental Air Command Cole Davenport Center Binghamton Johnson City Endicott House Appropriations Committee Sampson John J. Rooney Brooklyn House Appropriations Rooney Harriman Horace S Hed) Evans New Yorktate, Flood Control Commission Evans

Prosperity Co Trial Date Set by Supreme Court

Supreme Court Justice Carl W. Petersen tentatively set June 4 for the consolidated trial of four actions against Prosperity Co. The trial is expected to last over a month for testimony and evidence presentations. The Appellate Division will finalize the date and assign a justice.

Supreme Court Carl W.petersen The Prosperity Co

Rescue Mission Holds Spring Auction for Housewives

The Rescue Mission hosted its annual spring auction today for women who participated in the Chase Dirt Campaign housecleaning project. Over 50 women attended and bid on donated furniture and household goods earned by improving their homes. Inspectors evaluated progress, and workers were paid in auction currency to purchase items.

C. H. Tasker Gretchen Ramsdell

Elimination of Six Trains Planned by N Y C in North

New York Central proposes cutting eight passenger trains in Northern New York to reduce deficits and fund added runs between Watertown and Massena. The plan, revealed at a Hotel Woodruff luncheon, would eliminate Watertown Utica service and several branch lines, with Canton as new connecting point for Ogdensburg travelers.

Watertown Ogdensburgh Utica New York Central Railroad Massena New York Central Woodruff New York Business Land Public Service Commission The Central Syracuse-Massena Richland- Utica Watertown-Utica Ogdensburg Philadelphia Ogdensburg-DeKalb Canton DeKalb Junction

Buckley Funeral Saturday in Fayette

Mrs Bertha M Buckley 82 lifelong Fayette resident died yesterday at Seneca Falls Hospital. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 30 pm from Sanderson Chapel with Rev J Harold Riggle officiating. Burial in Canoga Cemetery. She leaves daughter Ethel Buckley and brother Herman Stahl. Friends may call today and tomorrow at Sanderson Chapel 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Seneca. Falls Bertha’ M. Buckley Fayette Seneca Falls Hospital Sanderson Harold Riggle Canogai George Buckley

Car Sales In Syracuse Area Rise Eight Percent

New car registrations in Syracuse and 19 Onondaga County towns rose eight percent in the first quarter, totaling 3 987 passenger cars versus 3 042 a year earlier. Truck sales climbed from 169 to 276. Executive Stuart Ballard cited strong local business, a record Automobile Show, and steady weekly registrations as factors. Last year set a county record with 16 547 passenger vehicles sold.

Syracuse Onondaga County Automobile Dealers Assn Motor Vehicle Bureau Stuart Ballard Dealer Association Ballard

Piatkowski Quits Police Force

Patrolman Michael S. Piatkowski 406 Erie Street resigns effective May 27 joining a month with five leaving the department. He served as beat and prowl car patrolman and was in the records division two years.

Michael S Piatkowski Erie 'St Harold F. Kelly Chester Force Division of Records

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