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The Oneonta Star from Oneonta, New York • Page 5

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The Oneonta Stari
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Oneonta, New York
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The Onwntn Star, Oneonta, N. Y- Mondar, October 2, 1950 Ticket Sale Starts for Police Bull Star, WDOS Dedicated to Community Service Harry frlrne Hope Zre Tickets went on sale yesterday for the annual Policemen Hall, featuring Italph Flanagan's orchestra with vocalists Harry Prime and Hope Zee. The ball, earlier than usual, will be Chen Monday night, October 16. in State Armory. Harry Prime and Hope Zee will perform vocals arranged by Flanagan, who was an ace arranger for the late Glen Miller and other topflight bandleaders before he rocketed to swift acclaim as tlic hottest dance band maestro In the country.

Tickets at $2.20 each may be obtained at the police station or from any member of the Policemen's Benevolent Association. Writing Career of Area Woman is Interrupted for A Spell By Oneonta Police The itinerant bad check artist, Mrs. I.uella Virginia I.ockwood. ill, is under arrest apain, this time iipcrntin)! from Kast Meredith. Her previous bases of operation have boon Slorris, Grand Gorge and Oneonta.

to enumerate a few. Her police record on a scries of previous arrests and convictions shows that she moves to a new locality whenever merchants become familiar with her art. writes. Mrs. Lockwood, who anHueWLockt llllt wood was sent to jail for 120 1 days 'last January 17, but i i i -J, a 111 did not intcrupt her writing I The latest charge against her is based on merely one complaint, that of Elm's Shoe Store, 3 Uictz St.

She j-ave the store a worthless $20 DcAngclo set forth that there are at least currently against her. half dozen more bad outstanding Taken into custody Saturday night, she was released in care of her father, L. S. Thayer 2S2 Chestnut pending arraignment today before City Judge John L. VanAVoert.

Mrs I.orkwood has been questioned In the police station mag- ics has been named In scores bad cherk but has kept her number of arrests by compromising checks, usually pleading for time on the cimir.rfs that she is a mother. Prior to her jail term in January, she was arrested last November 28 and given a M- dav term, suspended on condition that she make restitution. registration for the 1950-5 Adult Education Evening Classi here will be held at 7 p. m. Wet at the high school.

Georg El. AVaddingtnn. chairman of th Adult Education Committee an nounced last night. Twenty-six different 1 a are available to those Interestec five of them without charg Registration must be made 5,500 Attend fl.ree-Day )pen House The Oneonta Star, which as scned Otsego and Dela- are Counties for 60 nd its companion of the last rirec years, radio station t'DOS. were committed anew .1 the principle of community crvice at their new home edication Saturday after- onn.

The dedication ceremony, a three-day open program which drew nore than 3.500 persons, was ield on the lawn fronting the icw 0,000 newspaper plant West and Chestnut Streets. "While It is essential that our ash registers ring often enough pay our bills" Publisher James I. Ottaway said, "we deem II if not more Important hat we fulfill our mission of ervlce and community better- through the columns of our icwspaper and the program of lur radio station." From the temporary platform erected especially for the dedl- other. addresses were given by Mayor A. F.

Carson, C. Colbum, Milford, hairman of Otsego County Hoard jf Supervisors; G. Frank Slaw- on. Franklin, chairman of Delaware County Board of Supervisors: and Jesse Leal, senior employe of The Star. Says Star One of Best Mayor Carson spoke of The Star as "one of the five best newspapers In any city under W.OOO Iri the United States" and commended It as "a family news- laper which Is Interested In pre- ientlng only the news as It happens In a fair and unbiased manner." ire pointed out that The Star and WDOS "represent a strong Industry," employing 85 persons together; that the newspaper uses one an done-half tons of newsprint daily, and has a circulation of nearly 14,000.

Chairman Colbum said: "Here today we see the evidence material success. A newspaper must have more than flnancla' success. One of the basic freedoms we In this country enjoy the freedom of the press. A Guests at Star, WDOS Dedication SS J-UP New York Youth Critically Hurt When Hit By Bullet Fired at Target Practice John J. O'Connell, 18, of New York City last nicht was in critical condition in Margaretville Hospital after heinR struck in the back by a ricocheting bullet fired at target practice.

State Police of Marsarctville substation said O'Connell in company with George Strause. 18; Henry Eichenberg. 20. and Robert Phillips, 20, all of The Bronx, arrived at the New York State Campsite at West Branch, Xever- slnk Creek, about i i Gov. Dewcy To Speak STC Today i Governor Thomas E.

Dewey to, day will make his campaign stop iti three area communities, In" i i Oneonta, tn Inspect State institutions and seek grass toot north of Claryville, Ulster County, Saturday night. The four were holding target practice about 10:20 a. m. Sunday when a bullet fired by Strnuse struck O'Connell in the back. He inrt In his bid for reelection, w-as taken to Flelschmanns for lii.morning the governor will treatment by Dr.

'oinmifiiify' 'Clwsl Committee 'o Launch Pre-Gifl Campaign Richard J. Bookhotit. campaicn chairman of the Conv munity Chest, announced ypsten'ay that soliclation of in- ial gifts by a spccial'committei 1 will start today, and that person, and will continue after newspaper to be truly successfu must be worthy of that freedom It Is our wish that The Oneonta Star will be a champion of al that Is fine and worthwhile an have a success In the things the spirit as It already has ha material way. Contends Vision Mr. Ottaway.

Mr. French. the Initial registration day where enrollment limits have not been reached. Classes will continue tor 20 weeks, but will not meet during the Christmas Holidays. has been named In scores classes may be withdrawn If less than 12 people enroll or If adequate attendance Is not maintained, but an instructor will be Before that she was arrested Sept.

2.1. 1949. and given ten-dnv suspended sentence. And on Sept. 13.

1340. she was on a disorderly conduct charge for ufins profane obscene bnsuaae In of rulnlts and children. and i a ift! Mr. Brown -and the entire SU family: Otsego County coi gratulates you on your vision I making this fine plant a rea cnce that charge Rft suspended sentence. generally Police snid that on each arrest Mrs.

'Lockwood had a series bad checks outstanding. adults w-ho desire a course which Is I-I listed. Courses offered without Include the community symphony, open to any interested string players: swimming for beginning and advanced students: Americanization, Instruction in Fnclish; came rules and officiating, football and basketball, and three apprentice and trade i classes open to Indentured apprentices and journeymen In those trades: auto mechanics, electricians and plumbers. Courses available for which a fee of $2.50 is charged are dramatic arts, "music for listening." creative writing, and sculpture, woodworking for fun. metal shop, painting, weaving, hooked nigs, dressmaking for beginners, tailoring and advanced dressmaking, clothing repair, typing for beginners, refresher typing.

Shorthand for beginners, refresher shorthnnd. bookkeeping, lv aviation ground course for be- Cii mnh Cham-d with driving 60 miles an hour thrnuRh a heavy foe on Chestnut Street, Richard A an I i i i i i i nil t'l-- Hoscn. 292 Chestnut wa Iginners, advanced aviation ground en a summons on a i course, practical electricity, and count and is to appear todaj ub Baking, fore City Judce John a of reckless driving i i i and speeding on the busy arteo ity. May your vision for you service as a fine newspaper serv nc this section be equally we carried out." Chairman Slawson I "AA'e In Delaware Count arc Justly proud of our Dall Star, for we feel that the One onta Star Is our home city pape the same as we feel that One onta Is our home city. Yo irid I are enjoying one of th best small city daily papers pub lished anywhere, but unless misread the gleam in the ey and the enthusiasm showing every face In those buildings are going to have a still bette psper and still better radio pro grams In the future.

"It always warms our hear to sec success achieved an dreams realized and we rejoli with every person connected any way with The Oneonta Sta and AVDCS In their achlevr ments." of Mr. Leal, Job shop forema who has been with The Sta nearly 40 years, said he ha "seen The Oneonta Star grow a stature beyond that envlslom AVest and Chestnut Streets. i resentatlyes of the upper They rinsed the c.ir but could Sr31 les. rot safely overhaul it until they ncw ot irrr arc: cached Fonda Avenue. They re()en( lortcd that visibility was poor.

idpnt Presi- James Olmstead; vice pres- duo to a heavy fos. other drivers got Anne Richard Ilnyd; IRdeker. and secretary, treasurer. Phyllis Elderkin. visit Schoharie and speak at a luncheon in the Panot Hotel.

En- rnute to Oneonta. he also will make a brief stop and talk In Coblesklll. At Oneonta he will Inspect the new facilities of the Oneonta a Teachers College, consult with college authorities on future Frank chairman of Delaware County Hoard nf with college on.mure Grand chairman of Otscgo County of Supervisors; Ottawny; Mrs. p.TM, or a a 4 m. wlU French; Mr.

French, Star vice president; Mrs. Urown. Leicester 1 I I 1 i i i I I li making a tour and Inspection cf TT I I I I I I I WDOS. Ill Area Crash of will start Keneral solicitation for a jroal ktober 16. Sheldon H.

Close, chest ent. Is chairman of the Initial fts committee. Other TurLrT Dr FTm or rRO Ewlng. StcrlinR P. lark Nesbitt and Jerry B.

AMI- a ha! cn tl make a public address In the STC a i i During his stay In Oneonta, Governor Dcwey will follow the footsteps of 3,000 Otsego and Delaware County residents by new Star building and AVDOS. Tnnicht the governor will make another speech at Delaware Academy in Delhi. Mrs. Louise Ives burning ffic here under way: and the ann lal vol- Chalrman for the general so- nf complaints to police has citation starting In two weeks begun. Police are prepared for an incic.ising tempo of complaints, also the usual defense of leaf Col1ct.UII Mrs.

Leon Burch, 67, of U-icestcr, Livingston County, was i a killed Saturday nicht In a crash three and one half miles ill east of Sharon Springs. Dr. Robert Shelmltullne. Sharon Springs, Schoharie County oner, gave a nf leath. She suffernl a possible kull fracture and nther severe lead Injuries.

Mrs. Burch was a a In he car owned and i lv her Mrs. Louise E. 71. diiM at 1:30 p.

m. yes- In her home on South terday Hill. First Ward. Mrs. Paul Hubbard nd Samuel J.

Bertuzii. Second Ward, Mrs. F.arl P. rancls and Roliert M. Third Ward.

Mrs. A. A. Myrus nd Chester A. Miller.

Fouth Ward. Mrs. II. C. Gct- ian and Charles J.

Beams. burners that there Is no place to burn leaves except on pavements. One complaint on Saturday morning involved two women. Fifth Ward, Mrs. Benjamin One wurnan complained that iiisba'nd, Francis M.

i i nf Stale police nf OnMes- klll substation said a i i in- tion disclosed tli.it Mr. Burch was driving cast mi limit." 0, and attempted tn .1 left land turn into the Skyline Molar Court there. Burch's machine was struck liy car owned by tin- Itate Department iif 1'uMic Krohn and Elgin J. Barker. her next dour neighbor was Sixth Ward.

Miss Oertrudel rtart Entire on the Bralnerd and James II. Consta- pavement In front of her home. jg The complainant said the hon- Town of Onconta, Floyd T. "re site was t1n Wh Spencer, Arthur W. Damaschke and driven by i i a Ad taM iulUr.

both at nevus, and Mrs. Devere SUllweU, on the highway. The Ilurrh ear Carlisle Ives, and Dr. AV. L.

Benedict. West Oneonta, Richard E. Tur- flL Delaware Court Term OpcusToilay i Delaware County's! ready under way on the pave- Suprcme Court fall term opens! ment cif that block. oday facing a heavy schedule of nearly 90 cases. I District Attorney Gleason I I Speenburch is preparing felony i Involving 20 defendants; I' I'('('(lolll IJl'IVC st The always parked other woman her car.

contended that the spot was directly In Front of her house and that she had first call on It. Police went to the fcene but discreetly withdrew, leaving the women to settle their case. The reason was that four or five othT leaf fires were al- ipee ses he will bring before the Students of Junior High School I I I I I I I I I grand jury which Is ng In a One conjunction with the courts fall. Cm For Krcod()m 'T 1 11 ilrive on Tuesday night. Justice Howard A.

Zellcr of nf i. i. i A Wampsville will make his first! Along with High School and ippearance on the 'ounty bench. ttiiann Slrirkrn III Joseph J. Ituane, 52 AVest St member of The Stars' comi Delaware 'Hartwick College students, the pupils at Junicir High will canvass the Oneonta area beginning for Mrs.

Henry I). The h-neral will be at 2 p. In Skinner Funera Home, Worcester, with burial In Srbcncvin Cemetery. Mrs. Ives was born June 14 at North.

Harpersfield, a daiichter of Pomeroy and Mar; (Fanning) Peters, and was mar riiil on June 24. 1896, at Stam ford to Chester P. Ives. She had resided for 49 years on the farm where she died. She was a mem her nf South AVorcester Lutheran Church.

Surviving are three daughters. Mrs. Henry AA'ayman and Mrs. lenry Mayer, who ordered him Margaretville Hospital. That Institution appealed to 'ox Hospital at Oneonta for an emergency supply of blood of a ype not on hand at Margarct- Ille, and state police of Onennta substation rushed a pint of blood rom Oneonta to Delhi, where were met by a patrol of Margaretville station police, who returned to that village with the luid.

Additional supply, if needed, will be supplied by the Regional Blood Bank at Syracuse. Later last nlsht, his condition still critical. O'Connell was transferred to Kingston City Hospital for major surgery. Oneonlnn Wins School Prize Suianne H. Hannl.

daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hanni of 47 West Miln received honorable mention for her scholastic achievements of the past year at the annual Convocation Exercises held at Skldmore College. MlM Hannl Is a sophomore st Skldmore. President Henry T.

Moore delivered the convocation address and welcomed students and faculty back to the campus. At Lull A irons. 164 Main St, Oneonta, you are assured the satisfactory eye service that made our practice one cf the largest In the state. was caromed Into .1 true-it parked In the motor com! way. STC Stud on Is Decatur: seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Firciueii Quench jAiilomohilc Fire I A car owned by H. C. Herman West Laurens, was damaged by year of nfucatinii.il fir( r5 at West and High Kin-oil Today Oneonta STC licpins training today when nver dents are expected for tlon. according to Dr. Hunt, collcce prc-ideiit.

Seniors i rciiM--- Juniors at 9.l. i. I I I 10:30 and Fn in students 'it Upperclassnicn i i studies Tuesday a. but Streets. Firemen, making a run nt 0:45 a.

put out the blaie with a booster line and an ex- Krcshnien xvon't have clas until AVednesdav. is their gct-aifiuaiiitul i i i day Iliilil i for Join- Firemen said the blaie started a frnni carburetor backfire, and 1 a the motor was considerably :i.imagcd. Itolnrians Dr. Anthony director ih- State Poultry i a 'Laboratory here, will talk on -Chickens" at the meeting of the Itotary Club Thursday noon In Wilson Hotel. Dr.

TredctieV. B. Devitt announces opening of hit office or TO Maple 5r. Hours: Daily Except and Thurj. Phone: Office 3028 Home 2564 at 6:53 p.

m. Tuesday. Senior High students will canvass Wards 1 and 2, Hartwick College students will ring the Ing room, was taken to Fox in Wards 3 and 4. and he boys aitd girls of the Junior inh i Wards 5 and 6. pita! at 4 p.

m. yesterday i i i boys and nirls of the Junior Woodward ambulance for ob- --J servatlon. His case was diagnosed as renal colic, perhaps resulting from a kidrey stone. died Thursday at her li" Albany, will he at 2 p. 1.1.

In Skinner Funeral Burial will in a Cemetery. The rite--, nally announced i a changed to the aboxe. Mr. Ottaway, son of a Michigan editor and publisher, was In- tioduced by Eugene J. Brown, general manager of The Star.

Fnlarcing on the theme of service. Mr. Ottaway said: 'A dwelling becomes a home of our business to support every project that is designed to ln-ttcr the civic and spiritual life of the 95,000 eitliens of this area." The dedication was opened with Invocation by the Rev. Anthony P. Perrone of St.

Mary's hurch, and closed with bcnodic- on by the Rev. Dr. Hoyd Mcleary of First Presbyterian hurch. Music was performed Oneonta High School band. Irected by Carmen Calaiza.

Dies in New. York Funeral services for Clarcnre J. Curry. B7, Ions- time Coopcrstown resident who dird Friday at Manhattan Hospital will be held at 9:30 a. m.

at St. Mary's Church. the Rev. Patrick J. Whalcn, pas- tnr i i a i A' military bur- hi service will be conducted jiy heck.

Joan Budine and Carol MacN'aushton, and senior, Charles Mann, Wilbur Bledckapp, Doro- tl.ey Pierce and Joyce Hodge. the Cooperitown Crick Cemetery. To put It mildly. It was hot yesterday. N'cw Yorkers swel- under a rrcord-lircaklns icrru i at H)' 4 temperature yeslerd.y a Mr.

Curry liorn In Mount July on nl Jake and Mary (Curry) Curry. A veteran of World War One- he married to Ibnnah Hennrtt In UIB. He Uvtd at lhe fork Shop outside of CooperstoWn for many yean. Surviving are hli wife and several nieces and nephews noon. But there's cold weather The weatherman forecasts a warm and sunny day for loday with early morning While New Yorkers were itrnmlni and westerner! were freeilnj.

Florldans were being warned by in approaching hurricane. who within Its walls. Must Serve Ittadfri "AVc lielleve that a newspapei id radio station to exist make a profit but tn Justify Its reasons for existence It muit serve Its readers and Usteners.no! merely through news and advertisements and entertainment and commercial programs, but through helping to make Its communltle still better plucei In unlch to "We believe In a free press and free radio station for One Innta, Otsego and Delaware Coun ties. We believe In the Bill ItlKhU which guarantees yoi freedom of speech and eipresslo In our column! and on the ilr and lhe right to disagree wll our editors and "We believe that human lift I sarred, and that It vital pat FOR ANY KIND OF INSURANCE Including BONDS ROBERT M. BOOKHOUT Insurance SuereMor Opftlry A Oprrlrr MAIN STKI1I.T niONE 655 X.

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