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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1940

Page

3

Valley Residents Displaced Amid Flood Warnings and City Preparations

Amid widespread flood threats, many Valley families are moved from homes as authorities coordinate emergency responses. Syracuse police close streets to manage evacuations and water service disruptions. West Seneca Pike and surrounding basins are prepared for high water. City engineers monitor creeks, while the emergency headquarters operates at Engine Company Station 38 with police and fire support ensuring shelter and transport for affected residents.

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Creek Readings at Lidrywin Turnpike Reported in Feet and Furlongs

Readings show water levels near Lidrywin Turnpike rising to several feet and fractions, with measurements indicating notable depth increases. The document lists multiple stations including Durwin and Doran with values around five to seven feet and related markers, suggesting significant elevation near the turnpike and adjacent areas.

South Side Flood Disrupts School Attendance and Notices

A South Side flood forces 825 students to stay home as parts of Onondaga Valley Academy area remain cut off. Principal Pavieleland and Superintendent al Yversully note many pupils east of South Stina Shree could not reach the school through Finney Fittels and were excused. Affected families include Mack Powers and Mrs Fussell, with marriage licenses and local notices mixed into the readable fragments.

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Boy Rescued After Struggle On Frozen Roswell Creek

Jimmy Warner, 11, wandered onto a frozen Roswell Avenue area when the ice broke and he fell into the river. Neighbors and responders chased the current, with Powell Oak and Jesse Wilson assisting. Marooned briefly, he was pulled to shore by Checkshift and others, then wrapped in blankets and cared for by Mosgersmith. Police notified. Trooper Charles Minit led the rescue coordinated by Sheriff Edward Diligent and Horace Levens.

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Stockholders to Vote Friday on First Trust Merger Plan

Blockholders of the Slate Bank of Bakswinseilie and stockholders of the First Trust Deposit Company of Syracuse will meet Friday morning to vote on the proposed merger and plan of reorganization. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation would take over about 25,000,000 of the Syracuse bank’s liabilities and provide funds from the national insurance pool. The plan includes recapitalization with Reconstruction Finance Corporation support and a 85,000,000 stock issuance for the merged bank, with stockholders retaining their shares.

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Estate of Mrs Driscoll Leaves Heir Claims

In a Surrogate Court filing, Mrs Mary Driscoll widow of former Representative Michael S. Driscoll left an $80,000 estate with $300,000 in cash bequests to relatives and charitable trusts. Two first cousins named as heirs contend the will lacks validity and administration is pending.

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Traffic Jam In Flood Area Disrupts Syracuse Streets

A flood related traffic jam tied up South Salina Street Midland Avenue and nearby drives in Syracuse triggering police action led by Chief Walliam. Congestion surged after West Seneca Turnpike and West Glew Avenue flooded turning roads to dangerous clogs. A vehicle collision near Valley Drive and West Seneca Turnpike injured one person and police reported multiple crashes as responders cleared the area.

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Foreign Missions In Poland Closed

German sources report that all foreign missions in Poland have been closed. Diplomats and senior officials departed March 6 at Germany’s request, with only those deemed unavoidable remaining to relay essential information.

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Roads Freeze and Flood Close Central New York Routes

State police report hazardous driving across Ormendirs Canty and surrounding counties. Route 20 and multiple state routes closed or restricted due to high water, slush, and ice. Central New York corridors including Route 3, Route 20, and nearby markers show closures or treacherous conditions with several towns and intersections affected. Police say some roads are passable with caution, while others are completely blocked.

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Lake Level Basis For Gauging Creek Flood

Reading from Onondaga Lake and Onondaga Creek levels, the article describes the lake as zero reference at 361.11 feet above sea level with Berwyn Avenue at 81.59 feet, and crests near 963.78 feet in flood conditions. It notes the city uses the headwaters and river cross-sections to compute discharge and velocity, with yesterday’s rate around 2,000 cubic feet per second, about one third of the historical maximum.

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Sanford Gift Aids Fund for Scholarship

A donation by Scott W. Sanford from Grace Angel Sanford estate contributes to the State Federation for the State Penitential fund. The contribution honors Sanford on the State Honor Roll alongside the Syracome Kanalenit Club. Mrs Alten TT of Albany presides at the convention, with nominations and a plan for a meeting in Albany during the State convention the week of November 21.

New York State Scott W. Sanford Grace Angel Sanford Nemmering Indeors Sanford Kamiemth Chol Alten Albany State Federation Fonor Willem Charles Lowe Sytnetias Gorman Watertown Tnd State Federation of Women's Chis Elnicy

Board Moves Toward County Government Reform

The Board of Supervisors meeting plans a reform program. A charter commission is to study all phases of county government and propose reforms. Republicans, Mayor Rolland, and committee members discussed appointment methods and a public hearing process for the August board meeting. The panel may take days to organize and set hearings before recommending governance changes.

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Record Snowfall in Syracuse Surpasses Past Limits

Meteorologists report an 8 foot total snowfall over the last three months in Syracuse, beating prior quarterly marks by inches. The season to date climbs to around 98.7 inches with March snowfall not reaching a new record, while comparisons to historic winters show extreme accumulation through early 1840.

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Roof Collapse Ends Fun Snow Event at South Bay

John L. Ketseher of 220 Cumberland Avenue enjoyed a snowy outing at South Bay when a roof collapsed from drifting snow, burying him under debris. John Mahoney and Sonny Bilingue aided by pulling him from the pile as others called for help. He escaped with injuries and shaken nerves after the incident near the lake.

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