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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1949
Page
39
Massena town board votes to submit a 250000 hospital bond issue. The measure aims to fund construction of a permanent hospital. Bids to be opened later. the question will be put to taxpayers for approval.
Neighbors found flames at 215 Center Road Massena around 12 45 yesterday. Firemen worked about two hours to control the fire which gutted two upstairs bedrooms. Three injured residents including the house owner Robert Manning were treated for cuts. Authorities say the fire started in the rear of the dwelling and spread quickly. Dr Ralph D Samets and Romigh assisted the injured.
Funeral services for Bon Raie Howland 66 of 119 Mooreav will be held today at the Howland Chapel with the Rev. Robert W. Youngs officiating. Louis Bruce, a famed former pitcher turned minister, is highlighted for his 38 years in the Methodist ministry and his earlier national baseball standing.
Florence Grant 72 of 165 Winthrop Street died yesterday at home after a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral held today at her residence with Rural Hit Hospice assisting. she came to the city at age 14 with her parents.
The funeral for Jabal Z. Ellis, who died Sunday from a heart attack, was held at 2 P.M. at Garner Funeral Home. Rev. Wendell, Methodist pastor, officiated. Burial followed in Blue Cemetery. Ellis, a retired farmer, lived at a home on Lowrow Street. He was survived by his wife and several relatives.
Higley Flow Campers Association elected new officers with Rey C. Clark of Potsdam president, Lee L. Sullivan of Potsdam vice president, and Mary A. Smith of Potsdam secretary treasurer. Directors include Martin J. Corbett of Canton, Ervin Hii of Canton, and Harry Ford of South Colton, with a membership committee lineup featuring Carl Moote, Harry Van Ness Jr, Dewey Cornell, Hive of Potsdam, Cortezi Earl Hicker, Walter Labrake, Philip Op tier, and Jor Thomas. The safety committee will include Reymond Jubinville, Ro ratt, and Roland Grant with two Colton Fire Department members to be added.
Howard White of Victory 4-H led Bangor entries with top scores in the 19th annual cattle judging event. Frank lin County teams earned spots for the state Hoard’s test and top clubs received new firefighting equipment including a 500-gallon American LaFrance pumper donated to Plessis by the late Mrs. Core M. Parker.
At the annual meeting the country service board elected Fred J. Jerome of Lafargeville as president. The eligible list includes Sylver Heads and two others, Roswell E. Poo and Norman Dhe, with several names noted and multiple locations referenced in the unspecific text.
A Princeton Theological Seminary choir will give a sacred program at First Congregational Church on June 15 under Dr David Hugh Jones. The 25 member ensemble includes graduates from colleges across the United States and abroad.
Potsdam village trustees voted to establish a monthly cleanup day on the first Tuesday each month. The change ends the old twice yearly cleanup as rubbish piles now take days to clear. officials expect all streets covered within two days.
The Potsdam State College Pep Band will give a concert in the auditorium featuring skits and familiar tunes arranged by the band and performed with original and loaned pieces. The program will include favorite numbers and light entertainment.
MASSENA annual VFW poppy sale set for Friday and Saturday to honor fallen service members. Mayor Jerry P. Reacan proclaims the drive to unite veterans and the community and to aid orphans of those who served.
General Harrold notes steady German arms readjustment and rising cooperation as Allied forces push rapid strides in Heidelberg. He plans to extend leave and become assistant commandant at Fort Knox before moving to Germany to oversee airlift troops and armor school as successor to Gen. Clark.
Four cases heard at the Canton term before Surrogate Ceylon G. Chaney. Mary Ellen Jerney of Ogdensburg probated by Edward J. Ewart. Sophia Phillips of Massena estate valued about 100000, mainly real estate, to nieces and a nephew. Retta M. Potter will held for further witnesses. Donald B Sanford named special guardian for Ogdensburg. John Hutchinson case continued. A $100 legacy to Mrs Shepherd was returned to the estate after failure to locate her. funds moved from the county treasurer to Francis Slater of Heaverton.
Youths from Lowville and surrounding areas were fined after a head on collision on a Croghan Lowville road seven miles east of Lowville. Drivers Esle Boliver and Joan Comas faced charges for unlicensed operation while Clifton Lee Jr. and others sustained injuries in the crash.
Bayside Cemetery officers were elected for the new year. Marguarite Chap mian is president, Robert Gibson vice president, Miss Julia T. Walt secretary and treasurer, with WH acting secretary and treasurer. Directors include Remington, Miss Walling, Walter C. Sissman, Mrs. Jessie Santford. Bass Elkait takes a two year board term succeeding the late Howard R. Sartford.
A fragment listing office addresses for congressional representatives in Washington, D C. Mentions oste ton, Dean P Taylor, Clarence E Kilburn, Lewis and St Lawrence counties. Indicates district offices and contact points for citizen correspondence.
In Canton, the Perry trial was set for May 31 with attorney Canaries EL and co counsel stating the jury will be drawn. Judge Li Won indicated the defendant desired a trial by jury. The case follows a prior county court proceeding where a jury could not reach a verdict.
Massena junior class plans its annual prom for May 27 at Dodge Farm and Massena High School grounds. Plots at Paddock Park, Garden plots near the town hall measure about 30 by 100 feet. Applications should be made to Nelson D. Glason at the employment office of the plant. Dancing will be from 9 to 12.
A fragmented radio schedule for Watertown area stations shows listings for WATN WWNY and WICY with time slots and program names including music news and local content. The garbled OCR preserves station call signs and some show titles, indicating a midweek daytime lineup.
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