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2(1 Fatality At Site 2 Weeks ITHACA A Cornell University student who was in Ithaca for a fraternity brother's wedding was killed as the result of a one-car accident on Tripham- mer Road early Sunday morning. The accident took place just two weeks after an accident in the same location killed one Ithaca man and critically injured another. Killed Sunday morning a Donald Arthur Borgman, 20, of 887 Van Buren Franklyn Square, L. I. His Ithaca address -was Beta Theta Pi, 100 Ridgewood Road.

Cayuga Heights police said the accident occurred when Borgman failed to negotiate a left turn at 330 Triphammer Road, about a tenth of a mile north of Ithaca. His car leti the side of the road, traveled 223 fact and struck a concrete pillar in front of 310 Tripham- mer Road. The fatal accident occurred at 12:10 a.m. Sunday. Patrolmen Harlin McEwen and James Cunningham say Borgman was pinned behind the steering wheel.

The officers, together with officers of the Cornell Safety Division and Bangs Ambulance personnel freed him and rushed him to Tompkins County Hospital where he died at 2 a.m. of multiple injuries. The Cayuga Heights Fire De- Breakins In Ithaca George K. State Editor George R. Carr Asst.

ITHACA CORTLAND 6 THE POST-STANDARD, August 30, 1965 Two Are Injured In Ithaca Smashup Visit Ccpitol Itep. Samuel Stratton shows members of Girl Scout Troop 50 of Preble around the Nation's capitol during a recent visit by the local girls. Mrs. William Winslow, left of the congressman, and Mrs. Preston Plank are the troop leaders.

The scouts a Wendy Strong, Jackie Mosher, Linda Sears, Pat Morgan, Barbara Barrows, Nancy Holland, Violet Adams, Ruth Plank, Susie Anderson and Suellyn Lansing. Cortland Area Briefs FIRE MEETING TONIGHT McGRAW The village fire police will ee Monday at 8 partment was dispatched to the in the ire station, accord- 1 1 scene where it stood by in case of fire, which did not occur. A compilation of sources produced the following description' of events leading to the accident: Borgman traveled to Ithaca from his Long Island home by bus, to be an usher at the wedding of his friend, Peter Remelius of Ithaca. After the wedding reception, the bride and groom left on their honeymoon, and Borgman drove two of the bridesmaids home in Remelius's car. He was en route back to the fraternity house, where he had been staying for the weekend, when the accident occurred.

He was to enter Cornell's School of Architecture in the fall as a sophomore. Cayuga Heights police say the accident was almost identical to one two weeks ago which killed Kenneth Horvath of Ithaca and critically injured Richard Misti- fer, also of Ithaca. Mistifer is i undergoing treatment at Tompkins County Hospital. Police say both cars hit the same concrete pillar. The previous fatal accident occurred at 11:55 p.m.

the latest at 12:10 a.m., only 15 minutes apart. Borgman is survived by i parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Borgman of Franklyn Square, and a brother and sister at home, Richard and Karen. Bangs Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

Texan Face Gun Charge NORWICH Two men were lodged in Chenango County jail late last week on a charge of possession of firearms. State police stopped Austin McBride, 21, and Wayne Williams, 22, both of Texas, just outside the city on Route 23, and a search of their car disclosed loaded .22 caliber pistol. The men were taken before Peace Justice Leon Wales and asked for a hearing, which was set for Thursday. Cazenovia Taps Infirmary Aide CAZENOVIA Mrs. Doris E.

Wheeler, 7-1, Lincklaen Cazenovia, has been appointed to the infirmary staff at Cazenovia College. In the past Mrs. Wheeler has been associated with the Holmes Private Hospital of Cincinnati, Ohio; the Drake County Memorial Hospital, Cincinnati and St. Clare's Hospital, Schenectady. She received her nurse's training at the hospital of the i i Pennsylvania where she later served as a medical clinical instructor.

STUDENTS MAY REGISTER VERONA-- The i of the Vernon- X'erona Sherrill Junior Senior High School will be in thoir offices from 8:30 to 12 noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday for the purpose of register? ne wtm haro Into the district this summer. Horse Thieves Strike at 'Burg ing to Capt. Lloyd Herholdt. FOOTBALL CLINIC Turn Too Sharply Three Teen-agers Injured as Car Rolls ITHACA Three teen-age CORTLAND A small fry! B1 di Ithaca girls were injured as the result of a one-car accident Sunday afternoon on Taughannock fcolball clinic is scheduled for Monday at 3:30 p.m.

in Suggett Park. ROTARY PROGRAM CORTLAND--The Rev. Henri Ferger will present a slide program on his trip around the world to the Cortland Rotary Club Tuesday noon at the Cort- lanes. KIWANIS TO MEET CORTLAND The Kiwanis Club will meet Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. at the Comando Restaurant.

Cite Driver After Crash NORWICH--Philip J. Patrick, 18, of Sidney, will appear in Norwich City Court Sept. 20 to answer a charge of driving at a speed not reasonable or prudent. Patrick was ticketed last week after his auto was allsged to have crashed into the rear of a car driven by Irving Rappaport at S. Broad and Hales Sts.

in Norwich. Police say Patrick's auto crashed into the Happaport car as it was stopped at a traffic light. Both Rappaport and his passenger, Eve Rappaport, suffered whiplash injuries. Driver Hurt Near Greene GREENE A motorist was seriously injured early Sunday when his car left the road, tipped over and slid 207 feet on its side. James Ingraham of Chenango Forks was driving along Route 206, two miles west of the village of Greene, when his auto struck a gutdcpost and railing.

After tipping over and sliding, the car rolled over on its top and slid into the ditch. Ingraham was taken to hamton General Hospital by the Greene emergency ambulance. The extent of his injuries were not immediately known. Sheriff's deputy Byron a Zile reported that he witnessed the accident, which occurred at 2:02 p.m. He said a car driven by Margaret E.

Kerry, 17, of 127 Linn was headed north on Taughannock (Route 89). The driver told Van Zile she Ithaca Announces Street Repaying ITHACA--The intersection of Hudson and Columbia Sts. will be closed Monday and possibly Tuesday, the Department of Public Works reports. They will begin repaving work in the entire area and continue the repaving work already begun on parts of Hudson St. Motorists were advised by John A.

Dougherty, assistant to the superintendent of public works, that while this closing is in effect, traffic on the one- way block of Giles St. between Hudson and Columbia will be temporarily two-way. No parking will be allowed on the block during that period. Legion Post Plans Days MARATHON--Osco Robinson Post No. 617, American Legion, is planning its annual Old Home Day celebration on Sunday and Monday.

The Raiders will furnish music for a dance 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday at the Marathon School. The Central New York Championship Tractor Pull is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday. BB Rides will furnish the fun for the kids.

Bingo, Five and Line and various other games will be played. There will be chicken barbecue both Sunday and Monday. At 10 a.m. Monday there will be a parade and donkey baseball will be played in the afternoon and evening. HALL TO LEAD CORTLAND-Jon Hall of 5262 E.

Lake Road, Cazenpvia, will serve as a Cardinal Key group leader for this fall's orientation program at the State University College here. Hall is a sopho- recognized a car she wanted to follow on Taughannock a Road, cut the wheels sharply to the left, and the car went out of control. Van Zile said the car skidded sideways 15 feet, rolled over onto its side, and finally came to rest upside down. Injured in the crash Donna Driscoll, 15, 219 Prospect bump on head and neck injury; Nanette Van Orman, 16, 305 Auburn severe contusion of the head; and Krissy Lush, 15, 43 Wood Crest bump on head and cuts on ankle. "All were treated at Tompkins County Hospital and released." The Trumansburg fire ment was called to wash down the gasoline leaking from car and park rangers assisted in controling traffic.

ITHACA City police report j5eof FOCfOf $344.15 taken in 11 breakins over the weekend. The breakins, which seemed to follow a pattern, occurred at private homes as well as gas stations in the city. A path can be traced from one end of the city to the other of victimized premises. The victims of the breakins were James Stone, 104 W. Jay reported nothing taken; the Atlantic ration, Meadow nothing taxen; Meadow Court Ksso Station, Meadow $100 taken; Parkers Esso, 217 Elmira Road, nothing taken and Shell Station, 700 Meadow nothing taken.

Also: Dickman's Gulf, 740 S. Meadow $37.15 taken; Sherman Mobil, 920 N. Cayuga, nothing taken; Partner's Atlantic, 517 N. Cayuga nothing taken: Edward Flareck, 504 Five Mile $170 taken; D. E.

Pardon, 353 Elmira Road, nothing taken, and Steve Turk, 264 Bald Hill Road, $37 taken. Detectives are investigating the crimes. Almost all were ITHACA--A one-car accident early Sunday morning sent two Cornell students to the Cornell infirmary with minor injuries. Sheriff's deputy Philip Argetsinger said Andrew A. Beck, 20, of 30 Clearland Carle Place, L.I., said he fell asleep at the wheel while driving north on Route 13 in th Town of Ithaca, about one fourth mile south; 1 M.

i fk A A A A i kj of the intersection of 13 and ISA. The vehicle went off the right side of the road, hit two guard See Tough Battle for Sen. Hope SENECA FALLS State Sen. Leighton Hope of Cortland, is expected to find Seneca Ccunty a tough obstacle to overcome in his bid for re-election, local observers say. The county's one-two punch, politically speaking, assures him of strong opposition yet the young man from the Southern Tier is confident he will do well the polls.

primary opponent is As- Jsemblyman Ted Day of Sheldrake and should he defeat Senat 4 County's Republican posts and two railings before Leaders Talk Milk Product Development CORTLAND New Developments in dairy products will be discussed with class leaders of home demonstration units at 11 a.m. and at 7 p.m. in the county extension i rooms 58 Port Watson St. Leaders will earn to identify the mayn forms of milk; to taste them; to use them in food preparation will become acquainted with the definitions of ITHACA An Ithaca police-j milk and dairy products used in New York State regulations, committed by jimmying doors. open Police Car Leaves Road coming to a stop.

The accident occurred at 4:30 a.m. Sunday. Injured were the driver, who suffered a bruised left elbow and arm and a passenger, Stephen A. Lyons, 21, of 41 High Point Road, Wcstport, who suffered injuries to his jfor the GOP nomination, he then must take on another "old Francis J. Souhan, Seneca Falls textile manufactuer.

former assemblyman and Democrat's best bet to win a seat jn the state senate. Hoep, through news releases right ankle, both knees, and chest. Argeisinger said that and an all-out advertising cam- ipaign, is explaining why he voted for the two per cent belts were in use at the time hi ac -mP lish the accident, and that injuries ments alld lccord to tlate and probably would have been greater were they not in use. Driver Hurt As Car Rolls three Hurt In Accident GOUVERNEUR Three persons were injured about 9:30 p.m. Saturday in a one-car accident in Vrooman Hill Road- one mile east of the Oxbow- Theresa Road.

Treated at Noble Hospital were Roger E. Dimon, 19, Theresa, operator of the car, laceration of the forehead; Webb Dimon, 17, bruises to the right side, and Richard Lacey, 18, Teresa, lacerations to the head and face. State police at Gouveneur said the car was going east on the Vroonman Hill Road when it skidded on a wet spot, slid off the road, struck a pile of rock and spun around. The car was demolished. A.

I i. Gets Ticket After Crash CORTLAND--Gary W. Austin, 17, of RD 1, Harpursville was issued a ticket on a charge of two-car rear-end collision at following too closely after a 4:20 p.m. Sunday at Routes 281 and 22 in the Town of Cortland- ville. Donald Fish Sept.

9 in Cort- He will appear before Justice landville. Austin's auto was involved in a collision with a car operated by Warnie R. Sims, 43, of 117 cording to sheriff's deputies. Investigating was sheriff's man was injured early Saturday morning when his prowl car went, off the road at Newman Golf Course. John C.

Belts of 203 E. Jay told fellow officers he was watching some "strange lights" on the golf course at 4:55 a.m. and as he watched them, his vehicle went off the road and hit a tree stump. The impact caused the car to swerve directly into a tree about a car length ahead. Betts was taken to Tompkins County Hospital with cuts of the face, a possible broken nose, a cut arm, and possible chest injuries.

The car was equipped with seat belts which apparently were not in use, officers said. Crowe, demonstration agent. H. Jra Blixt, county agricultural agent, will describe the program being carried on by county farmers to improve the quality and flavor of milk. Leaders who attend this class present the subject matter to their various home demonstration units during the fall programs.

Firemen Get Call to Car ITHACA--The Ithaca Fire Department answered a call at 12:43 p.m. Saturday afternoon on the 100 block of N. Cayuga in response to a phone call reporting a burning car. The car, owned by Allan Wurxel of Ithaca, had been smoking due to a burning air cleaner, but the fire was out when firemen arrived. Officials said there apparently was little damage.

more majoring in mathematics, deputies. Mayor's Report Tax Fund Use Pays Off at Cortland CORTLAND An additional $10.000 goes into the city's coffers each year through interest on investments, according to Mayor Joseph C. Mack. Mayor Mack is scheduled to report on the city's investment returns in his monthly radio address set for 7:15 p.m. Monday on VVKRT, The text of Dr.

Mack's talk states, "A few years back, we started to invest your tax money so that your money could gain interest and this interest would serve as income which in return would help the city's tax "In future years, the return will be $10,000 plus each year on this investment," according to the mayor's text. The talk covers several other areas of recent city business. Turning to the construction of a new city hall, the mayor's text states: "I hope tomorrow 4 i uc5u3jr me council will not hesitate in ing a resolution for immediate construction of a new city hall. Nearly everyone agrees that if we postpone this project at this time, it will only cost more money later on." set for the new structure. However other members of the committee, also present at the last council meeting, voiced the opinion that the project should be let, since they felt costs would not go down in the foreseeable future.

All committee membe'rs said they spoke as individuals and not as commit- fft 4 iCpiCaeiiuii.it The mayor's text states: "Our present city hall does not set a good example to the citizens of Cortland. Actually it is not safe for employes or records. able birth and death records are in the open andII Deaths MRS. EMMA E. RIEY ITHACA Mrs.

Emma E. Riey, S5, of 708 N. Cayuga St. died Saturday in Tompkins County Hospital. She was the widow of Charles Riey.

She was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Joseph French and Mrs. Minnie Stout, both of Ithaca, Mrs. Hazel Wolf of Lansing and Mrs.

Catherine Dibble of Orangeburg, S. 15 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Bangs Funeral Home, the Rev. Floyd DeFlyer.

pastor of the Ludlowville Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ludlowville. MRS. VERONICA La COMB OGDENSBURG-Mrs. Veronica McCarthy LaComb, 34, wife of Harold J.

La Comb, 50ft Main died Saturday. Services will be at the McCIellan Funeral Home and 10 a.rfi. in Si. Mary's Cathedral. Burial will be in St.

Mary's Cemetery. Reception Held For Campbells ITHACA--The wedding reception fo Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campbell of Ithaca was held Sunday at the Ithaca Hotel. They were married on July 17.

The former Judith Hammer is the daughter of Frank Hammer, proprietor of Altm-an Green's Jewelery Store on State St. in Ithaca. Campbell is a recent graduate of Cornell University, and was employed by the Curtis- Burns Co. in Rochester, An out-of-town guest at the reception was Rod Serling of television and screen fame, a first cousin of Hammer's wife. Serling makes his summer home on Cayuga Lake.

The Campbells reside fit 806 North Cayuga St. in Ithaca. 2,600 on Rolls ITHACA A Lockwood man was injured Sunday night when his car failed to negociate a curve and skidded across Routes 34 and 96 in Newfic-ld. Treated at Tompkins County Hospital was William K. Hamblin, 30, for cuts of the scalp and abbrassions of the back.

He was released and said he would see his own physician. According to sheriff's deputy John Stark, the accident occurred near the Meadowbrook Trailer Park when Hamblin failed to make a curve and went off the west side of the highway. The car skidded to the steel of his program for the future. Day, on the other hand, is strongly emphasizing he voted against the controversial sales tax, has been instrumental in trying to rid Cayuga Lake of its pollution and definitely favors home rule. The newly-revised 54th Senatorial District, covering the Finger Lakes region, is pro-Republican in enrollment.

Yet regardless of who wins the Republican primary, Souhan looks fo TM ard to vote. Whenever there is a contest, the pros report, it benefits the opposition and, in Souhan's case, he argues that his own platform, as well, is strong enough to win votes. He wants to reduce the working age in industry to 17, lower the voting age to 18, abolish boxing and protect the dairy industry from further Western competition. Between now and Sept. 14, the (date of the primary, both post head-on, rolled over an em-' 44,.

and Day are expected to pick up the tempo of their tive campaigns personally meeting as many voters as possible. Both made their presence known the Aqua Festival Weekend and visited the Seneca County Fair. Meanwhile, Souhan is holding back, awaiting the start of his bankment and landed on Us top. Man Faces Tipsy Count LOCKE A 21-year-old Groton man was hispitalized and faces a driving while intoxicated charge following a one-car accident on Route 90 in the Locke woods at 2:30 a.m. Sunday.

Thomas J. O'Hara of Main Groton, was admitted to Auburn Memorial Hospital with cuts of the face, chest and hands. The injuries were incurred when the car hit a tree, went over a ditch and he was thrown from the car. Deputies 0. 0.

Burgman and John Snyder investigated. Homer Central School Puts Tax Bills in Mail GROUP OPENS MEETINGS CANASTOTA The Sisters of the Lamp have scheduled their first meeting of the fall season Sept. 8. It was decided at a meeting of the executive committee recently, that the session will be a 6 p.m. smorgasbord at the White Elephant Restaurant with members asked to bring a HOMEP.

Approximately 600 tax notices are being mailed Monday to residents of the Homer Central School district by Mrs. Ruth A. Lawwm, tax collector. Taxes may be paid without from Sept 1 through Sept. 30 at the home of the collector, i 7 Wall according to school officials.

Interest of two per cent must be charged by the school district for payments from Oct. 1 through Oct. 30 according to state law and. Taxes may be! paid any day in October except Sundays and Columbus Day, officials said. After Oct.

30, the law requires the district to send an account of unpaid taxes to the county with an additional fee of three per cent. The rates per $1,000 of as- Area Weather Monday, sunny and a little warmer with the high in the Ms to low 7fct. Winds light and variable. Farther oitlook: partly cloudy and not so cool Monday nlf ht with Increasing clovdtem nlMer Taes- sessed valuation are as follows: Homer $13; Cortlandville $12; Scott $14; Preble $13; Summerhill $37; Sempronius $21; Spafford $63 and Groton, $22. The rates were used in computing all taxes as shown in the notices, officials said.

campaign and the result of the GOP primary. Win or lose, Seneca County definitely is in the political picture this fall. Vandals Puncture Tires of 5 Cars ITHACA--Five cars left overnight in the municipal parking lot on the corner of Seneca and Aurora had all four tires punctured by vandals, city police reported. A car was left untouched. Police are continuing their investigations.

Patrolman Fred J. Alexander investigated the complaint. SCHOOL TO OPEN MADISON The Madison Central School opens Sept. 8, with a full-day session, it was announced by supervising principal William H. Rasbeck.

The principal will conduct a meeting of new teachers Sept. 7 at 9 a.m. and the full faculty will report for orientation at 1:30 p.m. the same day. turn would help the city's tax money later on." arc in the open and; t-DENSBURCr A horse be- asp Your money was invested At the last meeting of thejshonM be in a safe to protect! ing to Louis D.

Rheotne! certificates of deposit LaVerns Niederhofer.ilhem from fire," the mayor's 1 Ford was reported nave earning interest since i chairman of the city hall plan- text states. IftCO niAfT tVfc IAA vrt KA OGDENSBURG lontf 1023 stolen Saturday evenfng. The horse was lodged at the; Louis Beldock farm. Pray Road, Tawn of OswegatcMe. The animal is valued $209.

State police are Investigating. 1W2 According to the text, the ning committee, recommended In his prepared talk, the amount of money earned by the city has been increasing each year from in 1992 ta $19 443 in that the city wait six months i mayor also sheduled to touch! or a year and rebid the city hall project. The low bid received Is approximately 1109,000 on recent street paving projects, (hi; city Junk yard questions, a proposed mental health bosrd the estimated 1909,990 price tag and senior citizen housing. ADVERTISING SALESMAN Central N.Y. publfettfoft has optmnf for men in Ctrttontf County orto.

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