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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1950
Page
4
Syracuse officials debate local control with a plan to fund schools via taxpayer support. Dr David H Patton endorses independent school budgeting and purchasing, while Mayor Corcoran signals cautious support amid legislative boundaries. Also noted: city honors for police and fire merit and a dramatic 1949 incident involving a shooting suspect.
Miss Nancy Graham, pianist, assisted by Miss Constance Langmann soprano, to give senior recital tonight at 8 15 in Creuse auditorium as partial fulfillment for the bachelor of music degree at Syracuse University School of Music. Graham studies with Prof George Mulaiger, Langmann to be accompanied by Albert J Zavilling. Castle Street worker will accompany Langmann and plan to go to Europe with New York Central Railroad for summer.
Mrs Ada B Jackson chaired a women's division meeting at Co-Op Hall where she spoke of her observer trips to China and Russia for two international women's conventions. The Polish Community Home celebrated I am an American and Democratic Constitution of Poland days with Frederick Partyka of Amsterdam as speaker, Mayor Corcoran and Joseph Lukasiewicz as guests. Dr Marguerite Fisher of Syracuse University was elected vice president of a state professional women's group. John Young, 22, was struck by a train near Phoenix on Mexico highway. Oswego County sheriff completed the collision investigation and St Joseph's Hospital said he was not in critical condition with injuries not yet detailed.
A meeting of the Woman's Peace League was scheduled for Wednesday at 2 30 PM in the Hotel Syracuse. Dr Mary Joslin of Philadelphia, recently back from a European tour, was announced as the speaker.
Byron Grennell and Norma Clark, both of 1700 E Genesee, were sentenced in Pallet Court to six months each in Onondaga County custody after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct. The charges followed reports of a street fight and an attempted gas asphyxiation early yesterday. Patrolman Flavin and others investigated an odor of gas in the apartment building.
Approximately 150 uniformed Syracuse Police Department members attended the Holy Name Society Samiti service at St John the Evangelist Church. Afterward they marched to the American Legion clubrooms at 1298 Clinton Street for a breakfast. Rev. William Richardson of Le Moyne College was principal speaker. service led by Rev. Charles Edwards, police chaplain.
Julie Ann Nowadfox, age twenty months, burned May 3 by a hot iron grate as she walked on a city street. guardian Mannie Roundfox files a three day claim with the Corporation Counsel demanding $25,000 for medical and related damages. Investigation found hot sewer water from a leaking pipe caused the grate to vaporize and injure the child while walking beside an old cellar and steam line.
Civic and governmental leaders from Onondaga County invited to a Hotel Syracuse meeting to organize a local chapter of the Good Roads Association. About 180 civic group heads receive invitations from former Mayor Thomas E. Kennedy. Hurlbut W. Smith and Charles H. Sells set to speak on highway value and modernization.
R L Lindsey son of Prof and Mrs Louis Lindsey is ordained a Presbyterian minister at Park Central Presbyterian Church in Syracuse. He will be assistant pastor at Union Church Bay Ridge after graduation from Union Theological Seminary. Several pastors from the Syracuse area participated in the ordination and Dr Charles C Noble delivered the sermon.
Edgar Dehoe, 43, of Mattydale, broke a grill window at Town Tavern early today in an attempted break in. He was found in satisfactory condition at Memorial Hospital with a severely sliced right wrist. Police traced a blood trail from the scene to a physician's office and then to the hospital. The same tavern window had been smashed last Wednesday during vandalism.
GEORGE W TRIMBERGER associate professor in the animal husbandry department at Cornell University has been named superintendent of the cattle department for the 1950 State Fair. C Chester Dumand commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Markets announced the appointment. The post includes organizing a cattle show expected to exceed 2,000,000 in value at the 104th Agricultural and Industrial Exposition at the Fairgrounds. Post, who directed flowers last year, will work with his committee to increase local exhibitors and demonstrations in the Hortentual Building.
Sheriff’s office probes arson after a weekend fire destroyed a Red Rock home owned by Mr and Mrs Edward Brown on River Road The blaze began in the front and spread to the rear destroying a bungalow type structure and contents Firefighters saved adjacent buildings from sparks and the origin remains undetermined Several neighboring fire departments assisted including Baldwinsville and Cold Springs Belgium with the cause under investigation Fire officials say the Browns were away visiting relatives at the time of the fire
New York State College of Forestry advises community wide elm beetle control with three sprays. DDT at two pounds per 50 percent wettable powder per 100 gallons, arsenate at four pounds per 100 gallons with a sticker, and a third mix using neo-p salts and derris root at two pounds per 100 gallons. Beetles move between trees, so coordinated action is essential.
Activities for the week were announced by Miks Martha Smith publicity chairman of the American Pension Committee Inc The schedule lists Wednesday Club Four meets at 220 E Washington at 8 PM with a social hour Thursday Clubs Two and Eight meet at 8 PM at headquarters followed by refreshments and entertainment Club Seven meets at the home of Mr and Mrs Hershell Smith 315 Lewis St at 8 PM Friday the 26th Congressional district meets at headquarters at 8 PM the district auxiliary will run social activities for May and June birthday anniversaries Club Five meets at Neighborhood House 341 Shannard at 8 PM with games lunch and special entertainment starting at 8 30 PM at quarters
PHUMAS BLAIR, 24, of Slo Willowst, was sentenced to 30 days in Jamesville Penitentiary after pleading guilty in Fragie Court to leaving the scene of an accident. His cab and driver’s licenses were revoked today. Blair had been charged with hitting the parked car of Pheefore P. Rubbe on N. State St, and had pleaded not guilty last Monday before changing to guilty today.
The estate of Mrs Rachel Cohen wife of Jacob Cohen of 604 E Taslor left a personal estate of 3000 and real estate of 4500 at her death on May 18. Probate filed today with Surrogate Charles R Milford. A son Max Cohen of 524 Oakwood Ave was appointed executor.
Five Colgate University students were injured when their car left the road near Fayetteville and crashed into a telephone pole. Frank Voges of Baldwin and four others, Edwin K. Dunham Jr of Freeport, William Fort of Plainville New Jersey, Iphin O’Connell Lowville, and Charles Luis Chicago, were named by State Police. Voges and Dubai were treated at Onondaga General Hospital for various injuries including scalp lacerations and possible fractures. several others were also hospitalized or observed at University Hospital. A separate Fayetteville area crash injured Leonard C. Wilber of Highridge, and a two-car collision near Camillus injured George Neaney and others. legal actions followed for one driver.
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