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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1949
Page
37
Beagescres dairy plant fire caused heavy losses with containers destroyed. Ithaca fire chief Ray Travis reported most under control as investigators assess several potential origins and the loss running into thousands of dollars.
The FCC approved transfer negotiations for six Rural Radio Network stations to Cornell University. WVFC would be replaced by WHCU FM at Ithaca if the deal completes. Other stations include WVBT Bristol Center WVCN De Ruyter WVCV Cherry Valley and WVBX Turin.
Estimates show 1500 people employed in Tompkins County including non insured workers. State data note a slight improvement last week as unemployment benefits claimants fell by 16 to 28 dollars in total. About 632 drew standard benefits and 196 received veterans' readjustment allowances of 20 dollars weekly.
A cottage on White Ridge Road at Owasco Lake in Auburn owned by Howard Van Arscale and Osborne was destroyed by a late night fire of unknown origin. Another Auburn cottage owned by George Uttei sustained heavy damage. Dr. Percy Bryan noticed the blaze and alerted Owasco and Fleming fire companies.
Cortland schedules today and tonight include a 2:30 PM Tompkins Street PAL and Grover Relief Corps gathering at 96 17 Tompkins, a 6:30 PM Community Chest board meeting at the chest office, and a 6:30 PM YALGA session. Also listed are the Twentieth Century Club luncheon, Business and Professional Women's Club installation, Past Presidents Club, First Methodist Mildred Circle, First Baptist Hi Panache at Sata Street, and Alton B Parker School PTA events.
Funeral services are planned in Cleveland for William Latimer a World War I veteran and husband of Mildred Latimer with two sons Robert M Latimer and W Latimer. He was the son of the late Robert Latimer and his death notice lists his mother Mrs Wilard Snapp of Syracuse.
The Wayne Farm Group schedules a meeting featuring Alvin Apeiculture at Iena and Leo Dillon on Wayne County labor as part of the annual Wayne County Growers and Processors report. Election of directors planned with nominating committee presenting three candidates including Hency Von James G Case and others from Sodus Clyde and Williamstown.
Miss Ross named executive secretary of Cortland State Teachers College alumni group. Glazier, a Cortland resident, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted rape and was sentenced to six years in prison. Court actions and representation by Elmer L. O Thompson noted.
The Cortland area convention gathers fourteen churches including Cincinnatus and Dryden as Rev Harold Loughheld of First Baptists Savona delivers an address on Advance gram for Country Churches. The afternoon business session features worship led by Rev Estboock from the Practical Bible Training School with the closing events planned for the early evening.
McGraw High School is to host a PTA benefit program tomorrow night at 9 15 featuring the Dramatic Club performing Wildexs Happy Squaring it with the Boss and other titles directed by Mrs Arthur Heath and Earl Elmore. The event funds school equipment.
Robert C. Bowker of Homer and Edward Kreek of Cortland County have been chosen by the American Legion to represent their districts at Empire Boys State in June at Colgate. Bowker 15 is vice president of PSE and his class and soccer teams member. Kreek 17 is the son of Mr and Mrs G Fichiner and maintains a high overall average.
Legion U K hosts Achievement Day Thursday at The Barn 221 American Legion with Cornet Unavenst leading. The program includes a 2 PM start, refreshments, and a display of various projects while addressing opposition to Communists and commenting on Mercers.
Mrs. Brigandi dies yesterday leaving three sons. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 9 A.M. from the funeral home on Genesee Street and 9:20 A.M. at St Francis de Church. Burial in St. Cemetery. Survivors include one ex eph Brigandi of Geneva.
A Cortland Seventh Day Adventist lecture by Pastor Melvin K. Eckenroth in Washington DC argues the Bible’s authenticity and miracles persist. He cites modern advances from horses to supersonic travel and urges the church to move beyond old practices and spread the gospel.
Local 4-H leader Robert Blatchley seeks $300 more to finance a group trip. County agent urges supporters to send contributions to Mekinene National Bank by a stated deadline to cover remaining costs.
Funeral services were held for Lt Richard Taylor. Burial took place at Giessead Cemetery with minary honors by Winnek Post American Legion. Ralph Brown of Rochester identified as a nephew. Taylor was officially reported dead in August 1943 after being missing in action since March 31 1944 over the Atlantic.
Dr C A Bratton will speak about insurance at the 41st alumni meeting in Cortland tonight at 8. The event is hosted by Mr and Mrs Max, location 16 Elm Street, Homer.
Louis Bruce, colored Indian and former star pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics, will retire from active ministry at Lowville session of the Northern New York Conference. He has served 33 years in the Methodist ministry and will attend his last conference as pastor at Lowville. The 1949 conference marks his final active year after a notable career in baseball and a long clerical call to Central New York and Mohawk districts.
Rollin Caldwell born February 1, 1867 in Richford, operated a Cortland restaurant for years, retired 20 years ago. Funeral tomorrow at Beard Memorial Home with Rev. William Graham officiating. Burial in Cortland Rural Cemetery. Survived by son George W Caldwell of Beaumont, Texas. member of Cortland Fire Department, B P Lodge 748, LO O F.
A garbled OCR capture from a 20th century radio schedule lists various times, events, and names in a jumbled sequence. The fragment mentions a news program, a Canandaigua station, and assorted musical or dramatic items with unclear specifics. The readable bits point to a weekly schedule or program guide rather than a cohesive article.
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