The Daily Messenger from Canandaigua, New York • Page 3

THE DAILY MESSENGER, CANANDAIGUA, N. THUESDAY FEBRUARY 25, 1950 PAGE Oppose Western New York Water System Proposals and Also Protest Equalization Rate A resolution protesting the recommendation of the Western New York water supply commission that water be tapped Irom the Finger Lakes for use of surrounding communities, was adopted this morning by the Ontario county board of supervisors at its February meeting at the court house. Board members advocated that these localities obtain their sources of water elsewhere as the tapping would prove detrimental to property owners. The commission has proposed that 10,000.000 gallons of water per day be- taken from Canandaigua lake, as well as water tram Seneca lake. Copies of the resolution, which was offered by James E.

Nine- stein, Geneva city, will be sent to representatives from this area In the state senate and assembly asking them to vote against the commission's recommendation. Supervisors also passed a re. Solution protesting the 1950 equalization rates proposed by the state commission on equalization and assessment. The resolution asked that the lower 1949 rates be put back into effect. Copies of this resolution will also be sent to the area assemblymen and senators.

It was revealed that the commission has already re-surveyed 31 of the state's counties, but no action on whether the rates should be lowered will be taken until all counties have been re-surveyed, Including Ontario county. A resolution by Supervisor Richard M. Morse. South Bristol, authorizing County Treasurer Edward T. Hanley to appropriate $12,000 from the "Current Surplus" fund for tuberculosis hospitalization expenses in the county was adopted.

William Coye, Naples RD, was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Supervisor John H. Benham, town of Hopewell, as a member of the Ontario county soil conservation disu-iei board. Supervisors granted authority for the county school hygiene department to hire two dental hygienists for the 1950-51 school year. The salary for each is not to exceed $2,400 a year. The court house supervisory committee was authorized to purchase 150 tons of rice coal from the James G.

Blodgett company, Canandaigua, at $10.60 per ton. The board authorized the county treasurer to pay $400 in for the county co-ordina- tor of the county fire training program. Ira J. Lincoln, Retired Rural Carrier, Dies Ira James Lincoln, 78, cne of the first carriers to deliver mail from the Canandaigua posf office when the rural routes were organized in 1901, died late yesteiday afternoon at his home, 268 Bates street, after a long illness. Born in Canandaigua TZ'o.

15, 1S72, he was son of Ira and Clementine Warfic-id Lincoln. He was appointed carrier for the new State Auditors Commend City Officials, Employes 12 Seek Posts fls Census-Takers Names of 12 local residents have been submitted for appointment here for the taking of the 1950 census, it was reported this morning by Alderman Fred L. Righey city Democratic chairman. Nine appointments will be made for this city. The list of proposed appointments was sent to the census office at Auburn.

However, Rigney pointed out, the office is accepting independent applications and it is possible that still more local persons have made bids for census jobs, will be nniv hriff duration. Rigney also said that he did not know when the appointments be made, but he expected Jt uld be soon. Census takers will start counting noses April first, and are expected to complete their count in several weeks. Current Chest Campaign Is Extended Week Current drive to complete the Canandaigua Community Chest goal for 1949 of 19,977 has been extended another week, until next Wednesday. Extension was requested by Chest workers themselves during an informal meeting last night at the Young Men's Christian association, drive headquarters.

Reason given for the request was the prolonged period of bad weather, combining low temperatures and deep snow which made canvassing difficult, and the press of civic and other activities during the past week. In reporting on solicitations to the drive chairman, Carlton N. Foster, drive workers reported considerable success for calls made, but pointed out that for the above reasons they were unable to do only portions of the calls assigned to each of them. However, expressing determination assignments, master John Raines' incumbency and retired on pension in 1933 after 32 years of service. He was serving at that time on the Chapin, Hopewell and llcpewell Center route.

Prior to entering the government service he had engaged in farming and also had been in the livery stable business with Harry Klingman, Coach street. He was a member of the Maccabees. Survivors are his wile, Mrs. Mary Jane Makey Lincoln; two daughters and five sons, Mrs. Floyd Ferguson, Corhani; Mrs.

Lathrop, Rochester; Herman I. Lincoln, Holcomb; Gordon Donald diaries E. and Jame; Lincoln, Canandaigua; cne sister, Mrs. Fred Grace, Shortsville: nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Saturday m.

from lir.lrl the Locals Louis Lester, former Canan- daiguan, and his daughter, Miss Mary Lou Lester, Los Angeles, are guests of his mother, Mrs. S. Lester. Buffalo street, and brother, Dale C. Lester, of North Pearl street.

Mr. and Mrs. James H. Edwards, Chapin street, are spending two months in Lakeland, Fla. Mr.

Edwards is on sick leave from his duties at the post office. Mr. and Mrs. Vasyl Banduric, 647 South Main street, will return home Saturday from a visit in Florida. Mr.

and Mrs. George W. Case. North Main street, are expected to return next week from a month's sojourn in Florida to complete their uiey aaKeu iui -home, the Rev. David A.

Leach. Baptist minister, officiating. Interment will be in Wocdlawn cemetery. Friends may call at the home after noon tomorrow. AIISS CLAIRE L.

MANSFIELD Miss Claire L. Mansfield, RN, 43 Canandaigua, RD 3, died last evening in Clifton Springs sanitarium after a long illness. She was born Nov. '22, 1906, in Shortsville, daughter of WiSiam and Maude Mitchell A graduate of Buffalo City hospital nurses' training school, she had served at Strong Memorial hospital, Rochester, and was affiliated with the Veterans hospital here for five years prior to her illness She also had been affiliated with the Rochester Red Cross blood center. Besides her parents, she leaves five brothers, John L.

Mansfield, Holcomb; Robert William H. and Francis Naples, and Marion E. Mansfield, LasVegas, N. and several nieces and nephews. i' unerai services wax oe held Saturday at 2 p.

m. from the McElwee funeral home, South Main street, where friends may call. "Although this report contains 1 various recommendations relative to procedure, officials and em- ployes are commended for the competent discharge of their fiscal duties." Such was the conclusion of a report of an examination recently by slate auditors of the city's accounts and fiscal affairs for the period Jan. 1, 1947 to Dec. ol, mis jt available for public inspection at the city clerk's office in city hall.

"Receipts and disbursements of all moneys determined have been received were properly accounted for and recorded, and disbursements were in accordance with statuatory requirements, ex- as otherwise stated herein," the report stated. Following are instances 'where disbursements were not in accordance with statuatory requirements, with recommendations of ihc auditors: 1. "No claims should be paid in which a city official or employt- has an interest, direct or indirect. 2. "Lump sum a a should not be made in lieu of actual expenses.

3. "Labor payrolls should be verified by department heads, and 4. "Expenses of officials in attending conventions, and conferences should be paid only when prior authorization has been granted." Revise Charier Some of the other recommendations listed in the report include: 1. "City charter should be revised to meet present-day needs 2. "Claims should be itemized in sufficient detail to permit proper audit thereof, and 3.

"Investment of reserve fund moneys in its own obligations should be supported by evidence? of indebtedness given by the city." City officials listed by the audit- Probation by Judge Roberts ors as having personal interests where claims were paid by the city follow: Davidson Lumber a manager, George McG. Hayes, mayor, Sackett agency, president, Clifford N. Strait, alderman, C. E. Murphy, Clifford E.

Murphy, president of board of public health and safely, Vecchi Louis Vecchi, alderman, S135.54; and West Avenue garage, president, Herbert N. I Cohen, was unavoidably out of Three men indicated by the February grand jury were given probationary terms and two others were sentenced to Elmira reformatory for indeterminate terms this morning by County Judge Carrollton A. Roberts. All entered guilty pleas in court. Arraignment of Fred G.

Kidman, o2, ot 240 Jefferson street, was held over until Monday because his atfornev. Hicks, alderman, $56.54. Also: Carr Coal company, W. A. Carr, superintendent of public works, Gates-McCuen company, W.

A. Gates, president of board of health and public safety, $471.37 (covers until resigned. Sept. 1, 1947); Peck Hardware company, president and treasurer. John E.

Peck, civil service commission, Fred Hershaw, assessor, (died Oct. 7, 1918), $5.58, and John D. Cotton, city fire chief. $38.27. Manchester VFW Dance Set Tonight MANCHESTER-- A a a i crowd is expected to aUend the annual dance tonight of the Ker! ins-Chunco Memorial post, VFW.

at Red Jacket Centra! school I gym. Dancing will continue from i 9 p. to 1 and is the first, ev- ent of its kind to be held in the village this year. Music will be provided by Max Raney and his orchestra, featuring his popular vocalist. Flossie.

Music for both round and square dancing will br pro- vided entertainment and refreshments were served. Guests included Mr. Withiam's mother and brother. Mrs. Allie Withiam and Harold Withiam, of Geneva.

vided, Post Commander Herman said today. Harry the city. The Brunei jury cited that Kidman unlawfully omitted to provide for his eight children as friends last evening at a Feb. 1 though he "was able to pro- prise birthday party for her hus- SURPRISE PARTY Mrs. Earl Withiam, Buffalo street, entertained relatives and drive extension.

Foster said this morning that a preliminary check of returns made last night indicated that The Rev. Stanley W. Wright, pas- County Observing Brownout Rules Compliance with statewide brownout regulations in Ontario county outside of cities and villages has been good, it was reported this morning by Sgt. Melvin Handville, of the local State Police sub-station. Handville said that officers made a survey of the entire county last night and found compliance to be complete.

He said that State Police are required to make such a survey each night and report persistent violators each morning to Albany. No violations have yet been reported for this county, he said. CUB 33 SUPPER Cub Pack 33 of the Presby- tureen supper meeting in the tcrian-Baptist church will have a Methodist church Friday at 6:30 p. m. Walter Larder is cub- master of the group- about $2,000 had already been collected in the revived campaign.

At its start last week the fund was about $6.300 short of the goal. Foster said that if donations and pledges yet to be made in the incompleted solicitation equals those made for calls completed, there is every reason to believe that the emergency drive can complete the 1949 goal. The drive chairman also pointed out that persons intending to make contributions can greatly assist the drive by phoning their intentions to the campaign headquarters--1534. He explained as follows: "A solicitor make make two or three calls to your home before finding you at home. But if you would notify us of your intention to contribute, an appointment can be made for the solicitor to call at your convenience.

He said also that many persons had facilitated the drive and eased the burden of workers by mailing their contribution directly to the Chest headquarters at the YMCA Among those attending' the cr last nieht were Hobcrt. Himes, Community Chest president, various chest directors and officers and the five participating organizations--YM CA, Salvation Army, Girl Scouts. Boy Scouts and the St. Vincent dePaul society. tor of the.

Methodist church, will officiate and interment will be in Rose Ridge cemetery, Naples. MRS. GORDON L. HOLCOMB Mrs, Lettie Lilley Holcomb, 71, widow of Gordon L. Holcomb.

73 Chapin street, died this morning at the Hall Nursing home, Benton Center, where she had been a patient since the death of Mr. Holcomb Nov. 19 last. Born July 29, 1S7S in Leroy, Mrs. Holcomb came to Canandaigua in 1906 at the time of her marriage.

She was an active member of the Baptist church, Canandaigua Grange, the Woman's Christian Temperance union, and Ladies 'auxiliary, WOW. Survivors are a son and daughter, Gordon L. Holcomb, Huntington, L. and Mrs. Floyd Bootes, Penn Yan; a brother and Cheshire Renews Parsonage Fund Campaign Tuesday CHESHIRE--The Cheshire Parsonage fund group plans a pancake supper to be held Tuesday, Feb.

28. The supper is to be "Eat What You Want--Pay What You Want" for the benefit of the fund, me nuaeer riour ouuuc- tbn, is donating the flour and sending someone to bake the pancakes. The sausage, syrup, coffee, are being donated by various merchants in Cheshire and Canandaigua. Everyone who has not turned in his "mile of pennies" is asked tc give it to either Mrs. Meredith Bentiey of Mrs.

Marion Dewey sometime this month. A building committee has been named and will meet soon and name a chairman. This committee consists of Alfred Ferguson, Milford Allen, Clyde Herrington, Morton Jones, and Melville Montanye. The next meeting will be March 17, with a picnic supper. This will be a "shadow" supper--the men buy the women's shadows and take that woman to supper.

Also, it is St. Patrick's Day and anyone who does not wear something green to this meeting will be fined. Hi-Y Clubs to Hold Joint Dinner Session Plans for a joint dinner meeting of two local Hi-Y clubs highlighted a meeting Tuesday night at the "ioung Men's C'aribtiari itaionaliuii of the Beta Hi-Y club. Tuesday, March 7, was set as the elate for the event, at a place yet to be decided. Featured at the dinner will be a speaker and motion pictures.

Named to the committee for arrangements were Gerald Toomey, Fred Parry, Olin Vest, Robert Cobbett and David Wade. Also decided Tuesday was the holding of the annual Beta Ball at the YMCA, Saturday evening, March 11. Members of the committee in charge are Steve Russell Robert Cobbett, William Emerson and Alan Webster. The club also voted $10 for the sending of a Care food package tc Europe. At its meeting next week Beta Hi-Y will choose two delegates to attend the Western New York Youth conference at Batavia late in March.

sister, Llewellyn and Mrs. Lilley, Groton, Roscoe Morse. POSTPONE SCOUT TEA Due to fuel shortage, the International Thinking Day tea scheduled by Canandaigua Girl Scouts Sunday at the YMCA has been Indefinitely postponed It. was announced today. Leroy, and three grandchildren, Lorie and Philip Holcomb and Cheryl Ann Bootes.

Friends may call after. 7 o'clock this evening at the Frank H. Dhondt funeral home. North Main be held Sunday at '2 p. m.

The Rev. David A. Leach, Baptist mini.ster, will officialc and mterment will be in Woodlawn cemeterv. Masons, Friends Mark Holiday at Dance Canandaigua Masons observed Washington's Birthday when a good-sized crowd attended the holiday ball staged last night in Hotel'Canandaigua. Ted Williams and His Teddy Bears orchestra of Buffalo provided music for dancing and several tables were filled with card players.

During intermission coffee and sandwiches were served. All local Masonic groups sponsored the affair, intended as a social gathering for Masons and their friends. SIRS. JOSEPH r.TunvN Funeral sen-ices for Mis. Joseph Brown, formerly oi 107 Bristol street, who died Monday in Canandaigua Health home, were held (his morning from St.

Mary': church, the Rev. John K. Duffy, assistant pastor, otficialing. Bearers were William Kaveny, Theodore Smyl.he, John Ray Tanea and Daniel Kcnnellv, Canandaigua, and Lylo Kirkmirc Rochester. Intermeni was in Calvary cemetery.

Lifelong rcsidcni of Canandaigua, Mrs. Brown born Aug. 27, 1S85. daughter of Edward J. and Elizabeth Mclntyre Barry.

Hooked Mat Lessons Finished by Group Eleven members of Lafayette unit, Home Bureau, met Jast evening for the fourth and final hooked mat lesson in the home of Mrs. Calvin Page, VanVooren road Mrs. Clyrlp VanWie was loader. A family life discussion was postponed to a later date. Mrs.

Diver, chairman, conducted a brief business session, when it was announced that some members are planning to attend Farm and Home Week meetings at Ithaca the week To Conduct Fifth Teachers Workshop Prof. Bruce K. Moore, Geneseo State Teachers college, will be the instructor at the fifth workshop in student grouping for teachers in schools at 7:30 p. m. tonight at the Union school.

Raymond E. Hughes, principal at Union, school, said today that the workshops will be continued until a decision is reached determining which is the better plan for grouping, heterogeneous or homogeneous. At the present time, the city's elementary schools are grouping homogeneously. vide such support." Arraignment of Archie George Diehl, 29, Holcomb village, was also adjourned until Monday. He stands accused of rape second-degree second-degree, two counts of endangering the life and health of a child am' carnal abust of a child.

Alfred J. Waters, 21, Rochester was sentenced to on indeterminate term at Elmira after Albert Roche, Rochester district examiner foi the state department of probation, advised against putting the prisoner on probation. Waters was indicted for third degree burglary and petit larceny. He was accused ot illegally entering a Phelps restaurant and taking numerous articles and cash Raymond J. Sennett, 26, Stanley RD2, who was indicted for first-degree grand larceny, received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years.

He allegedly stole a car owned by Orren Feathers, 23 Dailey avenue, Jan. 22 in South Main street. Chester Lee Carter, 23, Oklahoma City, was ordered confined to Elmira until "discharged bj; law" He pleaded guilty to one count of rape, second-degree. A Phelps RD2 man, Lawrence Shaddock, 26, who pleaded guilty to a charge of rape second-degree was placed on probation for three years after a. sentence was suspended.

He was a first felony offender. Indicted twice, for a forgery second-degree and burglary third-degree, and petit larceny count, Hubert E. Janse, 26, of Williamson, received a suspended sentence and was given a Janse admitted the charges alleging that he entered a Geneva business firm Feb. 2 and took S5.75. He also pleaded guilty to later issuing a stolen check for I to which he dent.

One of the terms of the probation was that Janse make restitution for what he had stolen. He was also ordered by the court to report to the pro- band. Canasta and bridge i 24 REED CORNER'S GRANGE BERRY ORCH. 9-1 Adm. 63c Final Showing Joan Bennett in "Scarlet Street' Charles Boyer in 'Back Street' IT TL 1 Cenondaioua.

Now THE BULLET-PACKED STORY OF ONE MAN'S CRACKDOWN ON THE WORLD'S MOST ViCSOUS 8ASY SSUING. PLUS! Action-Filled Hit! bation officer, not to write checks or to drink, and to apply today for conditional medical treatment at the Veterans hospi- BIRTH RECORD A daughter, to Mr and Mrs. Richard Potter, Victor, RD2, in Thompson hospital, Feb. 22. 1950.

A daughter, to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Record, Shortsville, in Thompson hospital, Feb 22. 1950. TO WORK FOR HOSPITAL Mrs.

Maurice L. Benham's unit, Surgical Dressings group, Thompson Hospital guild, will meet at the Nurses home Friday at 2 p. m. LEARN DRESS3IAKING Firsi. rayon dress lesson under leadership of Mrs.

James Berry was a to Home Bureau members yesterday at the home of Mrs. William Hooghkirk, Otlley road. The second lesson as slated for March 1 in tJie home of Mrs. Edward W. Wood, Hope- weU.

William Stoddard and Mrs. George Falion are a committee making arrangements for an Achievement day exhibit at No. 9 chape) May 0. LAST TIMES TODAY "CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS" in Technicolor starring Frederic March "BOMBA ON PANTHER ISLAND" with Johnny Sheffield and Alleen Roberts Lives I. i in the Perilous Jungles of cc-5fcnin5 Join HODIAN GRE5N5TR5HT EAES of March 20.

The next meelin p. m. March 7, at will be at Aloquin church, when (lie first rayon dress lesson i be given under leadership of Mrs. George Zimmerman. BLUE RIBBON MEMBER Herbert J.

Ellis of Ellis Hardware today received a blue ribbon and certificate for his 25 years of membership in the National Retail association. SUPT. WARREN ILL Superintendent of Schools Arthur E. Warren is confined to his home, 58 Scotland road, by illness this week. Lions to Hear of Red Cross Doings Canandaigua Lions club, at a dinner meeting in the Pickering hotel tonight at 6:30 o'clock will hear a talk on Red Cross activities by the Rev.

Richard H. Bovven, former chairman of West Ontario County chapter, this city. This was announced by the Rev. David A. Leach program chairman of the club STEPHEN E.

RAYBLRN From St. Mary's chv.rch morning took place the funeral of Stephen E. Rayburn, infant son of Mr Mrs. William B. Rayburn, 237 Center street, who died Sunday night in Thompson hospital The Rev.

John B. Klenitjrs. nssist- Rnt pastor Interment was in CaUary cemetery. Cemetery Memorials JOHNSON granite Co. to Gftf.

L. More 217 So. Main St. Phone 67 I I -This Spring hat, inspired by the Chine.se coolie haW and shown by Dior, Paris, is made of two tiers of bamboo-like straw trlm- med with field flowers. A I JANE RUSSELL; A A I A 1 cd by RKO Rodto TH STARTS SUHBAY Feature.