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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1940
Page
3
Capt Henry L Leeb of 126 Peck Avenue an Infantry reserve member has been ordered to active duty at Fort McClellan Alabama effective December 18 officials in the First Military Area announced today
Dr. R J Parrott outlined expanded uses for corn milk and fruit by products at the 68th New York State Grange convention in Kingston. He cited corn sugars for ice cream and soft cheese development to aid milk markets and reduce surpluses, with station projects on pests varieties and fruit by products guiding farmer gains.
Scores of Syracusans in the 104th Field Artillery and the 108th Infantry of the 27th Division at Fort McClellan Alabama will receive holiday leaves from Dec 21 to Jan 2. Of 11,871 in camp, 8,195 requested leave, about 31 percent staying to police the encampment. Units include Headquarters Battery First Battalion 104th and Battery A 104th Field Artillery plus Headquarters Company First Battalion and Company C 108th Infantry.
The 10th annual Christmas carol program by Syracuse public schools will be carried locally on WFBL due to other commitments. About 2,500 pupils will participate in the event at Lincoln Halls, Central High School, Thursday December 19, with a 3 PM start and 3:30 to 4 PM broadcast.
Robert P. Leamy of 204 Hawley Avenue faced rejection at the Syracuse Induction Center on November 20 due to insufficient teeth. After obtaining false teeth, he joins 32 Onondaga County men bound for Fort Dix New Jersey for a year of Army service, following enrollment and a draft order.
McMahon, Palmer and Schneider, long time city officials, will retire Dec 31 under Civil Service rules at age 70. McMahon, 1868 birth, has served since 190, Palmer joined 1907, and Schneider since 1909. Their departures follow other retirements in the department.
A terse arrest outcome is reported with a 15 day jail term noted. The fragmentary text references law enforcement action and a brief custodial sentence. No further identifiable names or locations are clearly readable.
Health officials in Syracuse district issue guidance amid a California influenza outbreak. Dr. Rafle cites Sanitary Code provisions for reporting epidemics and urges doctors to isolate affected patients while stressing early care and minimizing secondary infections. He notes no local outbreak yet and urges watchfulness to prevent spread.
Col John R Kelly announces Civil Service placement for 54 civilian staff across three induction centers in Syracuse Rochester and Buffalo within six months. 18 workers at Syracuse Hotel Yates. others in Rochester and Buffalo. Special draft call for Negroes planned within six months.
Syracuse's Civil War veteran Frederick A. Boland 95 and his wife 90 marked their 74th wedding anniversary at home 317 University Avenue. Mrs. Boland described families sharing work and said divorce was rare. the couple married December 11 1866 in Oneida and farmed in Chenango County. They have four children and three grandchildren.
William G. Dorner 84, retired deputy police chief since 1921, collapsed yesterday afternoon at Yates Hotel after a long illness. He was revived by an ambulance from Crouse-Irving Hospital and later reported improved at home.
A brief medical update notes ongoing improvement after a fall at the University Hospital. Details are limited in the fragment.
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