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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1946
Page
16
Syracuse Herald Journal and Syracuse American reporters cover home town news in every community within the wide circulation area. Correspondents listed include Ernestine Geddes Spencer Mrs B Coats Marjorie Singham and Helen J Holley among others serving Oneonta Cooperstown New Berlin and Sherburne.
The Norwich Common Council and D. L. & W. Railroad remain at odds over automatic crossing gates. The council halted installation after concerns that foundations blocked sidewalks near E Main Street by the city hall and police and fire stations.
Chenango County party enrollment for the upcoming primaries shows Republicans at 8500s and Democrats at about 2367, a long term low. Election Commissioner Archie Gibbs notes 1919 highs and 1940 peaks, with American Labor Party down to 28. No town or city ward has Democratic enrollment equal to or higher than Republican.
Mrs. Morris Mendel was chosen president of Norwich Chapter Hadassah to succeed charter president Mrs. Kurt Hirsch. Other officers installed at the Oxford Inn by installing officer Mrs. Mitchell Friedman included Vice President Mrs. Rose Shanus, secretary treasurer Mrs. Ruth Friedman, child welfare chairwoman Mrs. Norbert Moses, and H. O. chairman Mrs. Morris Chinn. Formal installation followed a dinner.
Mrs Anthony Dorwiec, 69, died Thursday in Lewis County General Hospital after a two week illness. Born February 14, 1877, she lived along the Lowville Hammond’s Corners road and moved from a Martinsburg farm in 1938. She belonged to St Hedwig’s Church Houseville and is survived by her husband, two sons Stanley and Edward, three daughters Mrs Roy Keefer Carthage Mrs Adam Keefer Copenhagen and Mrs John Czarnecki Belleville N J, and 19 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Wirkler Funeral Home and St Hedwig’s Church with burial in the Rural Cemetery of Lowville.
William McCarthy 64 of Bombay died Friday at Hepburn Hospital Ogdensburg after 30 days there. Born July 26 1881 in Bombay he married Mary Barney in Oswego in 1909. Surviving are 12 children and many relatives. Funeral Monday 10 AM at St Joseph Church Bombay with burial in Bombay Cemetery.
Sherburne Dairymen's League Cooperative Association local plans a 8 o'clock meeting in Sherbourne town hall. Eight directors for districts 2 3 7 9 10 15 18 and 19 to be elected plus delegates for district meeting in Norwich May 27 sub district meeting and Syracuse annual meeting June 20 to be named.
Otsego County reports snow removal costs totaling 35 355 33 dollars for state and county highways. State highways amount to 18 844 87 dollars with half reimbursed by the state. county highways 16 511 46 dollars. County covers up to 30 dollars per mile. townships share beyond that based on mileage.
Dominick S. Catanzarite of Massena married Rose Pauline Trimboli of Mishawaka Ind on May 4 at St. Monica's Church Mishawaka. Attendants included Betty Catherine Catanzarite Teresa Romeo Betty Mittiga and others. The newlyweds planned a wedding trip to Toledo Syracuse and New York City and now reside at 319 North Main Street Massena.
Ernest C. Smith 21 of Marathon pleaded guilty to petty larceny in Norwich. He received a four month suspended sentence and was ordered to leave Norwich. A three month county jail term awaits if probation is violated by returning to the city. He admitted lifting cars south of the Colonial Theater and taking a flashlight from Robert Riley's car.
Announcement reports Miss Beatrice Pollack daughter of Edward Pollack Norwood and Andrew J Francia Jr son of Mr and Mrs Francia 120 Canal Street wed at Advent Christian Church by Rev Alfred E Young with Ersel Rheaume Ogdensburg and Lyle Beh Massena as attendants.
Walton farmers report heavy rains last week saturating soil and boosting pastures. Rainfall over counties lifted rivers and aided grass growth, enabling cattle to graze day and night. Dry spell expected to ease planting and seed crops such as oats millet and corn, with garden plots ready for seeds and acreage rising.
Cooperstown Chapter of the American Red Cross exceeded its $8,500 goal by $6,454.71, raising a total of $14,954.71. The chapter retains 35.4 percent of the excess, or $2,224.97, with the remaining $12,669.74 sent to the national organization.
Earle W. Wise of 412 Flower Ave Watertown has been elected president and treasurer of J B Wise Inc to fill the vacancy caused by Lucian C Mitchell's resignation. Other officers include William M Thompson executive vice president Mrs J B Wise and W A Brecht vice presidents and Attorney A Raymond Cornwall secretary. Mrs Earle W Wise is now chairman of the board succeeding her husband.
Four Ithacans enrolled in Cornell University College of Engineering earned a place on the dean's honor list for high academic achievement. They are Davidson Clark, Francis E. Hotelling, Michael H. Northmann, and John Christopher O’Herron, each with averages of 85 percent or better.
Cortlandville Lodge 470 F and A M will hold a special communication on May 28 at 7 30 p m to confer the first degree. Junior Warden Robert C LeRoy will confer on a full class.
Watertown reports the marriage of Lila Almeda Townsend daughter of Mr and Mrs George H Townsend Arlington VA and Crown Point to Ernest L Giddings son of Mrs Evert Rounds and the late Joseph Giddings Brownville. The ceremony is set for Sunday at 2 PM at Brownville Methodist Church. Townsend formerly of Hounsfield and Antwerp. Giddings works for the railroad.
Cortland High School announced its 1946 scholastic leaders during Senior Day. Valedictorian Mary Frances Bell led with 94 percent, followed by salutatorian R. Edward Dunning at 93.6, and June Roberta Nason with 93. Natalie Elizabeth McWilliams and Richard John Crapo posted 92.5 and 90.9 respectively. Additional top students included Doria Kathryn Olds 90.3 Floyd W. Starr Jr 99.2 James Edward Dexter 89.6 Marian Elizabeth Consroe 89 and Doreen B Westlake 88.3.
Mrs Gladys M Swan 54 of Lincklaen died suddenly at Cortland Hospital. Born January 3, 1892 in Delphi to Charles and Libbie Murray, she was survived by husband Grover Swan two daughters Mrs Leonard VanGurp and Mrs Clark Smith and son McClure Swan. Funeral services tomorrow at the late home with Rev A L Bridden officiating burial in Lincklen Cemetery.
Marjorie Gifford daughter of the late Robert D. Case of Norwich was named executrix and sole heir in the will filed for probate in the County Surrogate’s Office. The petition estimates the estate at about 10000 dollars in real property and personal assets.
Norwich funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ann Lamb Stanton, who died at her home, will be held Sunday at 2 PM. The Rev. Harold S. Knight will officiate and burial is in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs. Fred Philley, son Casper W. Stanton, two sisters, Mrs. George Robbins and Mrs. Harry Marvin.
Funeral mass for Peter Lafond brother of Mrs. Louis Vezina Massena held today in Burlington Vermont. Mr and Mrs Vezina left Massena Thursday upon word of Mr Lafond death.
Norwich delegates from 57 civic groups unanimously urged creation of a zoning commission with full authority. The body would relieve aldermen from repeated requests for residential to commercial changes and guide orderly planning for parks schools and public buildings while protecting resident property values.
Norwich Rotary Club plans a open air pool at Canasawada Creek, obtaining option on about 25 acres west of the creek for roughly $3000. The project may include a picnic park with tables and fireplaces, with remaining land resold as building lots. Negotiations led by David F. Lee, Sr. and President John K K Hill was instructed to appoint a committee.
Florence Miller 86 died yesterday at Buzzell Nursing Home after years as an invalid. Born December 2 1859 in Lowville she married Michael Miller in 1903. Survived by sister Jenny Jones Watertown brother Fred Sterling Middletown and niece Ruth Jones Watertown. Funeral 2 30 PM Sunday Wirkler Funeral Home Lowville. Burial West Lowville Cemetery.
Carthage Mr and Mrs Merton Hoover announce the engagement of their daughter Myrtle E Hoover to Thomas C Lynch Jr son of Mr and Mrs Thomas C Lynch of 868 State St Miss Hoover attended Sterlingville Carthage schools Delhert's Business School Philadelphia and Carthage High School class of 1931 She is a receptionist and secretary for Dr E C Soults and formerly worked at Carthage National Exchange Bank and for 14 months in the legal branch at the War Department Washington D C
Miss Lillian G. Meehan of Carthage will become executive secretary of the Jefferson County Red Cross chapter on July 1, taking over from Mrs. Frank L. Clemons who resigned. She joined the Red Cross staff in January 1943 at Pine Camp as secretary to the director. Her duties at Pine Camp will end with the camp facilities closing.
Willard Straight Hall hosts the Apollo contest judging at Cornell as Barbara Moore leads a court of ten coeds. The Octagon Club plans a show in Bailey Hall at 8 15 tonight. Saturday features Cornell baseball golf and lacrosse home games with Dartmouth Colgate and Penn State. A tea dance at 4 P M and a polo match with West Point are also set.
Police investigated the theft of an estimated five coins from a collection can used by eight year old Ann Redfield, daughter of Roy and Mrs Redfield. She was selling American Legion poppies when two boys led her to a rear store area and stole the can.
LOWVILLE Charles Terry 58 was found dead last night at his Ridgerd farm home near Castorland. He lived alone and hadn't been seen since Sunday. Born December 15 1887 on the same farm, son of Nicholas and Anna Terry. Surviving sister Joseph Myers Deferlet nephew Gordon Myers Carthage and niece Mrs Kenneth Hall Carthage. Burial Friday at East Road Cemetery Town of Lowville where his parents are buried.
Genevieve LaPoint daughter of Mr and Mrs George LaPoint Larned sr married James Miller of Cherry Street Thursday at St Marys Church. Miss Shirley LaPoint sister of the bride was maid of honor and Robert Miller uncle of the groom was best man. Mrs Miller a Potsdam High School graduate and telephone operator. The groom a World War II Africa and Italy veteran now works with St Lawrence Motor Sales. They will reside in a Cherry Street home after a wedding trip.
ITHACA Services will be held at 2 30 P M Sunday in the Stewart Rhodes funeral home Trumansburg for Mrs Fanny M Sarsfield 68 of Jacksonville who died Thursday night in Memorial Hospital The Rev Dr Arthur Moody will officiate Burial will be in Grove Cemetery Trumansburg Surviving are her husband Michael a sister Mrs Martha Updyke of Trumansburg and several nieces and nephews.
The Norwich Chenango County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting Monday in the county courthouse. A new president will be elected to succeed the late Myra L. Shattuck, with Acting President William A. Baldwin and his staff leading the session.
Sherburne central school to observe Senior Day on Wednesday May 29 with seniors taking over school departments for parts of the day. George Collins chosen as morning principal and Howard Turner as afternoon leader to handle arising problems as seniors assume responsibilities under faculty supervision.
Funeral service for Mrs May E Ballard 67 of 7 Havenav New York City will be held at First Methodist Church Monday depending on train accommodations She was born in Marathon May 12 1879 daughter of Edgar and Dell Stanley She had worked in Cortland and moved to New York City six years ago employed at Flower Fifth Avenue Hospital Surviving are her mother Mrs Dell Stanley daughter Mrs Lucille Seguin and grandson Philip Sequin all of New York City
In Cortland Homer Mer chants meet Cortland Moose at Municipal Stadium at 2:30 P.M. tomorrow for the season opener in the Southern Tier league. Homer managers Davis and Cortland’s Gilbertson project lineups with pitchers and fielders outlined as the teams begin the new campaign.
David Robert Smith 40 of 31 Fron St Cortland died this morning in Cortlandville. Funeral services will be Monday at 2 30 from Brigg Brothers Memorial Home. He was born November 1906 in Apulia Station and was a farmer. Survived by his mother Roland Barker of Center Lisle and step father Roland Barker of the same address wife Ada Andrews Smith Cortland three brothers Clarence Smith Syracuse Harry Saval? and Melvin of Norwich and three sisters Bernal Brooks Homer Josephine Madden Syracuse and Orville Chadwick Norwich.
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