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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1946
Page
3
Obituaries and funeral notices for Eunice Risley Doyle Doyle Mary E Warner Minnie Evans Farnett William Miles Violet C Stanard Lucy Tracy George Truax and others. Details include dates May 1946 to May 1948, survivor lists wives husbands children siblings and service arrangements at local homes churches and cemeteries across Syracuse Oswego and surrounding areas.
Readable fragments note a business named Punfrat Designs offering low prices and a Warren Street location with a phone number 20402. No clear event or timeframe provided.
A pedestrian, Leon E. Thompson, 56, died after being struck by a car driven by Richard W. Potter, 16, in the 600 block of S West St. Potter, who held a beginner license, pleaded guilty to driving without a license in Traffic Court and had his junior license revoked. Thompson died at Onondaga General Hospital from severe injuries. Investigating officers included Patrolmen Corbett, Reap, Brolan, Zriebec, Sheridan, and Jaworski.
Funeral services and obituaries from Syracuse area papers note the death of Dolphise Mecier of Lafayette and several other residents. Rites are planned in Rutland Vermont and Syracuse with high mass ceremonies and interments at local cemeteries. Survivors include multiple children, grandchildren, and extended family across New Jersey New York and Vermont.
A 10 43 AM still alarm at 1234 Westmoreland av leads to a fire report and a list of deaths in the Syracuse area including Mary Ann Lamb Santon at Norwich Eva Orton of Tupper Lake Florence Miller and Clara Freeman Gouverneur Gladys Swan of Cortland and others with local florists and monument firms noted in the page.
The Dahl family converts a glider and crates into a three room dwelling near Moyers Corners. Howard Dahl leaves Lipe Railway to speed the project aiming for completion by June 1 as they vacate Liverpool property.
Warren street merchants have hired Bond Schoeneck and King to oppose making the one way street permanent. They argue the street will become a speedway or hurt business with losses of 25 to 40 percent. Some suggest removing parking to help. The Mayor’s traffic committee backs downtown parking meter expansion, a five cent meter, and upgrading traffic signals under William F. Kavanaugh’s plan.
The Tecumseh Riding Club hosts a Sunday horse show on May 26 attracting many Syracuse and out of town exhibitors. Events begin at noon with a model hunter class, followed by children's events and classes for western horses hunters jumpers and gaited saddle horses. Junior equitation offers a National Horse Show path with Madison Square Garden trials next November. Judges are Mrs. C. D. Tinker Ithaca and Wayland Smith Sherrill. Notable locals and out of town entrants include Peter Harney Mary Sayres Barbara Hunt Molly Fudge Joseph Cincotta Franklin Miller and more with entries from McConnell Farms Oneida Chittenango Fayetteville and Dunn Woodie Farms. Sue Lipe Cochran Tripp Sue Farm and J Emmet Doyle Fayetteville Jean Cordes Carmel Phyllis Smith Syracuse and Paul Fout Tecumseh expected in jumping events.
Auburn native Miss Lucy A. Tracy dies at home in Syracuse residence at Mowry Apartments. She worked in the millinery department of E. W. Edwards & Son. Survived by three sisters Ella Tracy Celia Fordan and Mrs Frank Foster. Funeral at Mullin & McGourty at 8:45 A.M. Tuesday and Cathedral of Immaculate Conception at 9:30 A.M. Burial in Saint Agnes Cemetery.
President elect Manuel Roxas voiced skepticism about reports of a Huk rebellion planned for his inauguration day in Central Luzon. The word of possible unrest followed security concerns ahead of the event in Manila.
Thirteen travelers stranded at New York Central station occupy a Pullman car en route to St. Louis. They refuse alternative trains, awaiting proper accommodations while awaiting rescue or rail carrier action. They pass time in Cascade Mist car No. 49 with meals, newspapers, a radio, and occasional club car access.
A Sunday ceremony to rededicate the Mattydale memorial plaque and honor roll at LeMoyne Avenue and Brewerlon Road will start at 1 30 P M. Buchanan Post 3146 Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsors the event with a parade led by the Gibson Drum and Bugle Corps and Mattydale school band. John Bettelak will lead the rededication with Paul H. Harris as emcee.
Twenty six English war brides and five children who left Syracuse Friday are barracked at Rome Army Air Base awaiting transport to points west such as Oklahoma and Texas. Col. Benjamin G. Wer said plans aim to give A 1 priority for the group while officers arrange rest and sightseeing on Sunday and host ongoing visits from English brides in nearby cities.
Testimony before the state commission on milk pricing shows many dairy men and dealers oppose the narrow cost and return spread. Senator Austin W. Erwin led the session. few supported continuing the investigation. Local critics cited wasteful spending and farm hardships while noting farm closures and reduced milk supply.
Judge Leo W. Breed presided as multiple defendants pleaded guilty or were found guilty. Edgar Hammill received two and a half to five years for burglary, Edwin Hunter one year for narcotics sales, and an escapee received 30 more days for jail breaking. Samuel McKinney and others drew probation spanning five years or three years for larceny and related charges. Some defendants entered not guilty pleas to indictments.
A cable informs Mrs. Joseph Goldstein of 624 Madison St that her daughter Miss Fannie Goldstein has safely arrived in Berlin. She sailed from New York aboard the troop transport Johnny Gibbons and will work for one year as secretary to the economic division of the decartelization branch of the military government in Rembrandt Germany.
Home Office bulletin says David Fleming former IRA leader on hunger strike is distinctly weaker today but there is no immediate danger of death. The update notes reduced strength while stressing no imminent fatal risk.
The will of Mrs. Margaret Harvey of Skaneateles widow of William Harvey disposes of a 5500 dollar estate. Heirs include Miss Ella Smith Miss Jessie MacIntyre Miss Doreen Jamieson Stuart Jamieson and Miss Shirley Hamilton and Miss Dorothea Hamilton. Weeks Weeks of Skaneateles filed the will for probate.
The Polish Legion of American Veterans unit at 1201 W Genesee St donates 500 to the Syracuse Boys’ Club for Camp Zerbe expansion. Frank M. Lesick, commander, presents the check to Robert S. Cook as Leonard P. Markert earmarks funds for a 45000 budget doubling Camp Zerbe capacity. The PLAV cabin will be named for the donor and built next year if possible.
In Tokyo GI personnel launched a campaign to urge US Congress to extend the draft. They used radiograms reading love and kisses as a code word to signal support for extending the draft and maintaining military occupation. Two GHQ staffers sent preparatory messages to Senate and House leaders explaining the code and asking members to notify colleagues.
In a first politically charged address, Princess Elizabeth called the British Empire a noble brotherhood and urged young people to remember heritage and actively uphold British ideals. She spoke during an Empire Day youth program.
Despite a railroad strike the Men’s Apparel Club of New York State will sponsor a caravan display of summer and fall men’s wear at Hotel Syracuse on Sunday and Monday. Frank F. Sharpe of Syracuse, chairman of arrangements, said retailers from Central New York will travel in auto pools to view the exhibit. The second and third floors of the hotel will host the display, with ninety five lines of men’s wear—one of the largest assemblies shown.
John Venditti Post 1 Italian American World War Veterans Junior Drum and Bugle Corps and Maj James Mesita Post 16 plan a parade and military high mass for the dead of both wars. The march starts at 708 N Salina up E Division to Lodi then Hawley to St Peter's Church with Maj Mesita Post joining midway. Four hundred veterans expected. recently discharged veterans invited. The groups also take part in Memorial Day parade on Thursday.
The American Military Government announced the purchase of 42 000 tons of fresh and salted fish from Denmark and Norway. The deal costs 8 500 000 dollars to ease the food crisis in the American occupation zone of Germany.
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