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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1940

Page

3

Near Freezing Temperatures Hit City Area

The city faced an unseasonably cold morning with temperatures around 43 degrees, tying the August all time low for the area. Reports from the U.S. Weather Bureau and private thermometers noted widespread frosts across Syracuse and surrounding towns, with Watertown and Buffalo also recording record or near record lows and frost impacts on gardens and livestock.

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Adelphi Club to Pick Winners in Sunday Girl Contest

Adelphi Club will choose Miss Tusnitq Nanya and Miss Virginia Baxter among contestants in a girl beauty event. The day includes picnics, dancing, and trophy awards at the club’s grounds on Tower Avenue. A separate report notes a fatal accidental shooting involving Angela Florio, with details of the event and the hospital treatment.

Adelphi Club Cem Virginia Bactin Syracuse Adelphi anMlere Will Bear Tray Turoc West End Ecient Barmond Dear Julit Hoag Bruno Fred Virginia de Florio Snyder Avenue Amre Depmeins Angela Des Florio Teall Avenue

Homecoming of National Guard at Armory March 5

National Guardsmen from First Battalion and headquarters unit return from duty, weary yet happy, marching past West Street and Clinton Street to the Armory at 8 o'clock this morning. Soldiers recall 338 days of service and report some could sing while others only had maps. Wheat allotments alert farmers to exceed quotas and file requests before Saturday with conservation agent Salinen.

West Street Scie Boulevard Clinton, Stree Min Saturdia Withiant Salinen Oonservatio Olay

Volunteers at Fair Endure Blazes and Fire Strikes

A garbled passage describes volunteers at a fair facing two fires in a short period. The fragment references a fire near a business structure, with unclear details about location and exact times, suggesting disruption to fair activities and emergency response.

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Eastwood Days Festival Opens With Coronation Contests

Crowds fill the Eastwood railway grounds for the Eastwood Days festival opening. A beauty pageant and jitterbug preliminaries draw voters as Miss Eastwood is chosen from six contenders. Local officials, merchants, and scouts parade through the midway, with final events to be held tonight.

Eantwonl Sikal Carnival Miduray's S Miss East Wood Eastwood Asor Mates Organiza- Hane James Streel Anl Forest Hill Cove Imarchihe

Dr Green to Attend Veterinary Parley at Annual Contention

Dr C Frederick Green of Devatt will attend the seven annual Veter n event. National vetsnineans' headquarters report Bree of the operation will be role played by annuals in the Baltion's defense structure amid important games of roainizining beatin.

Green C. Frederick Green Devatt National Vetsnineans Baltion Roainizining Beatin

Trooper Detail Heads State Fair from Oneida Barracks

Oneida barracks send a 25 man state police detail to the State Fair led by First Sergeant Harry J Sanderson and Sergeant Walter Mather. The contingent includes Sergeants Earl Maxwell, C Doran O Gardenier and Corporals several named personnel along with additional troopers B W Campbell Kevin Byrne C E Wale burg Stanley S Nickerson Thomas F Holmes JE Meter J W Bratt GD Christensen Kaylee D Levine and others.

Oneian Oneida Barracks First

Women at New York State Fair vote on draft conscription

Women attending the New York State Fair will vote on a poll organized by the League of Women Voters. The question asks if drafted men aged 21 to 36 should serve for one year in the armed forces of the United States.

New York State League of Women Voters United States Peranns Goetz Polassium

Ruth Adamy Named Fair Gladioli Queen

Miss Ruth Adamy of 672 Alien Street will represent Glionatoe rowers at the State Fair. The fair announced the queen will join other fair queens at the gate opening ceremony at noon and attend official functions arranged for the queen.

Ruth Adamy Ruth Ademy Alien Street Miss Adamy

Burglary Attempt Averted in Genesee Street Area

Deputy sheriffs on West Genesee Street report a burglary attempt at Guitser Street and Krapner Avenue thwarted by a bulged door. Henry Rotus, 77, is accused. several thefts and break-ins occurred overnight including a $22 purse theft and a $2 dining room cache. Detectives investigated multiple residences, noting burglaries at Lapp and Norton homes and a purse recovered near Mrs Brandt’s staircase. dog disturbance noted in several cases.

Guitser Street Kraprr Avenue Wrman Cedar Street Henry Rotus Catbert Trivensy Somunpiere Kobus Uitle Laree Roland Pe Julian Lehauin Jemory Lapp Hell East Select Lapp Edward Tinlephin Lawrence Connelly Tin'elock E. ©. Brandt Wrst Yycote Skrel Jotar Fatrgshhens

Children Raise 13 by Play for Red Cross Aid

Aug 24 Dixpatch Thousand Island Park residents held a small charity play to aid the American Red Cross relief fund. Eight young performers under parental consent presented a miniature drama titled Amateur with direction by Elint Yehle of Syracuse. Cast included Janet Yehle Carol Yehle Eleanor Green Shirley Green Evelyn Miller Nancy Brown and Nancy Whealon from nearby towns. Ice cream and lemonade sales supplemented the fundraiser. The effort yielded 13 dollars for Red Cross relief.

Thousand Island Park Arrause Edwin Eckhardt Red Cross Elint Yehle Syracuse Janet Yehle Carol Yehle Eleaner Green Shirley Green Evelyn Miller Nancy Brown Rochester Nancy Whealon Otlea

Syracuse Figure Skating Club Begins Early Practice

The Syracuse Figure Skating Club starts sessions early with members skating into fall to prepare for winter events and the New York Ice Revue. Club president John Donohue notes a membership drive to boost participation and showcase local skaters led by Marilyn Quinn and coach Walter Arian.

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Belgian government ministers near resignation amid refugee crisis

Reports from Vichy indicate Belgian Premier Hubert Pierlot and key ministers plan to resign after the king refuses earlier offers. Repatriation of about 160,000 Belgian refugees may take two months as families return to a country with many homes already occupied. Meanwhile relief efforts continue with aid ships and representatives from Red Cross and Quaker relief groups assisting refugees.

Viehs Frotier Tages Hubert Pierlot Cuypindt Leopald Belgium France Richard Allen America Vichy Joseph Stakes Quaker Relief Organization Marseille United States

Sergt John W Brockman Dies After Long Illness

Sergt John W Brockman 43 of 14 West hee Bey sean veer died after a long illness in New Hartford Remsen and Lake region. Funeral services are incomplete but tribute will be paid by feNan Coopers. He served in the American Foo and Mages and stented Devele. He was survived by Maude Brockman Sayer and the late Frank Stockmen. Daughter of former Police Chief Dagwell of this city arrives with his father.

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Woman Walks Upside Down At State Fair Thrill Act

Janet Meyers headlines a daring upside down walk presented by Hippodrome vaudeville acts at the New York State Fair. The stunt is staged atop a high frame for fairgoers, promising a spectacular display alongside other acts.

Janet Meya Tora Exnerson Mountaineers Billy Mingicians Fenny Ford

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