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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1940

Page

3

Temporary D L Station Is Started Near Syracuse Street

A temporary D L station is begun near South Clinton and West Tayloe Streets adjacent to a temporary yard. Engineer Nelson Pitts plans to raise the preset station near Slate Arcurs once tracks across West Onondaga Street are laid by 7 PM. Traffic on West Onondaga Street will be routed via West Adams Street during work and is to reopen by 7 AM tomorrow with temporary rails in place.

Lex Psesenger OL & W Ratt & ‘Detor Syracuse Clinton West Tayloe Streets Nelson FL Pitts West Onondaga Onondaga Street West Adams Street Trafic

Stanton Seeks Guard Home as Battery Must Vacate Arena

Lieutenant Colonel Charles F L Stanton, commander of Battery A, 104 Field Artillery, seeks temporary quarters after the Arena building on South Seneca Street must be vacated by October 1. The Arena Company gave 40 days’ notice, prompting plans for an armory at East Genesee Street via state purchase of the Tigris Shrine property. A State Fair building or other state-owned facility may serve temporarily, with red tape to clear.

York Charles FL Stanton A. 104 Field Artillery Arena Company South Sehna Street Notive Tigris Shrine Genesee Etreet New Armory Calonel Stanton Avena Company

Couple Wins Two Jitterbug Prizes In One Night

Adi ot Magnolia Street and Florence Pack of North Celdes Street claim two jitterbug honors at State Fest and a community festival finals. One dancer fainted during the endurance championship while Bela hurried to Eastwood for a parallel contest. The couples earn sixth place and a silver loving cup amid a hectic Saturday night event.

Adri Magnolia Street Florence North Celdes Street Arian Miss Peak Bela Eastwood Oourles

Whites Attend Indian Corn Dance on Onondaga Reservation

Whites from across New York gathered on the Onondaga Reservation to witness the 156th annual Indian corn dance. Chief Frank Jaanes and Chief David Russell Hill led ceremonies as spectators watched the public climax of a privately begun rite.

Onondaga Ind Lans Newlor Kort Avai Fairfon Frank Dhp Council Indiana Frank Jaanes David Russell Hill

State fair schedule features horseshoe, spelling bee and fairs

At the Coliseum and surrounding arenas the day opens with judging of horses and cattle including Aberdeen Angus and Hereford classes. Events span harness racing, horseshoe pitching, stenography and a statewide spelling bee with a dinner honoring winners in the Women’s Building amid entertainment and exhibits across multiple venues.

Herald Prudence Penny Shropshire Hampshire Cotswold Oxford Leicaster Caltle Chester White Poland Ching Berkshire WSP Halstein Coliseum State Federation of Home Bureaus

Syracuse Hosts International Good Templars Convention

Syracuse to open the New York State Lodge convention with an 8 PM formal start at Water History House, continuing through Wednesday. Gordon Payne of Medina will speak on the Order and Home of Empire Lodge, with Dr. Harry G. Greedsmith of Rochester as grand chief templar. Erie County Democrat leader John Hines dies Friday. his family mourns.

Syracuse Good Templars International Order of Good Templars New York State Histon Hirth- Jplace jEmpre Lodge Gordon Payne Medina Evan Harry G. Greeksmith Rochester Templar

New Route Number Signs Erected in Syracuse

Route number signs were installed in Syracuse by the Site Division of Highways to guide traffic. Signs were produced by convicts at Auburn Prison and placed under supervision of J. Burch Mo Morran, with City Engineer Ne Many coordinating a citywide update replacing signs posted a decade earlier.

Syracuse Site Division of Highways Auburn Prion J. Burch Mo Morran Spraccan

State Fair Opening Day At Attune 12 Throng Thrice Told

Opening day at the State Fair drew a large throng as visitors toured exhibits across the grounds. Cattle hogs poultry and livestock displays filled the Coliseum and Sheep and Swine Building while the Farm Machinery Building showcased modern implements. The Tasker May Mills Memorial Women's Building hosted events for Women Press and Radio Day with tours, races, and a busy schedule led by Mrs. McCuie and Mrs. Hornbrook.

Jim Place Lo Ue Mangosta Evapirt Siete Gladialus'Society Tasker May Mills Eek Edweard S. McCuie Syracuse Ursula Hornbrook Ogdensburg Kathleen J. Small State College of Home Economics Cornell University Jewish Community Center

Girl Hurt When Dragged By Steer at State Fair

At the state fair one girl, Mary Hall, 25, was dragged by a steer during the grandstand pageant Paths of Freedom. She was hurled against a tree and bruised, then taken to hospital after the steer bolted and she was released from shock.

ald-Journal Prudence Penny Mary Terry Empire State Gladiolus Seeity Burg Lewis County Pitance Miss Hall Exposition Chun Mem-I Mary Hall Terryburg Exposition Grounds

Farm event marks State Fair with multiple pageants and races

Thousands of Ferm sid Home Bureau and Grange members converge for Farm Organization Day at the State Fair grounds. Highlights include a luncheon with E R Exsman and talks by Miss Marjavie C Smith, Governor Lehman guest appearances, and youth organization events plus horse show and automobile races. The Grand Circuit racing meet closes Saturday with Sunday auto races and Labor Day exercises.

Farm Organization Ferm Sid Home Bureau Grange E.R. Exsman Wditer Ameria Ag Courle Fasr New York Ie Marjavie C Smith Syracuse University Whtirman Herbert H. Lehman

Fire Destroys Otisco Home Of Cummings

A Destructive blaze at the Cummings home near Otisco destroyed the dwelling and its newly added wing. Firefighters from Cully Firs and local volunteers battled the flames for hours but could not save the house. A motorist who discovered the fire helped raise the alarm and rescue belongings before authorities arrived. Damage is estimated at 36000 with barns spared and the family reportedly displaced. Several motorists gathered at the scene causing traffic congestion and police assisted in keeping order. The home’s occupants had recently expanded the property with a new wing prior to the fire.

Bellevent Starke Reuss Glisen Fuster Maysnsteen Lie Tower Oor Hays Cummings Tully Cummings Tej

Air Rifle Seized After Boy Is Hurt

Police seized an air rifle following a boy being hurt on Fileh Street. The Juvenile defense and crime prevention head Charles O'Donnell ordered the boy to appear today. Names such as James Goad and Beluga Tronian appear in the fragmentary report.

Forday James Charles O'Donnell

First Trust Personal Loan Helps Mary Find Career

Unskilled and discouraged Mary faced scarce jobs and mounting bills until the First Trust Personal Loan service enabled her to enter business school. Last June she graduated with honors and secured a position, now helping repay her father. The ad invites others with problems solvable by a small loan, offering 12 months to repay with flexible monthly dates.

Mary Lisa

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