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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
6
A rescued airman tells how a strange wartime twist brought old friends back together after a perilous voyage. Two men bound for West Africa share a glass of wine and a bon voyage as a lifeboat drift tale unfolds.
The sick room and office staff of Atlas Linen Supply Co. at 05 West Fayette Street plan a Christmas party for Thursday Dec. US at 6250 Spot Grill. Committee members include Miss Rose Cupoli Delia Wilson and Beanor Sax. Gifts will be exchanged. attendees include numerous named guests and staff.
Wilson announces a Defense Bonds bonus to be distributed as a year end gift. Eligible employees with over one year of service will receive bonds valued for Christmas Eve, with about 0 recipients identified in initial plans.
The Solvay Geddes Public Health Nursing Law Committee held a December meeting at Mrs. rage BP ON home. A reception followed. Drs. soe pets and others assisted as hostesses. Members discussed district civilian defense work and ways to expand the program. Miss Winifred Erskine urged more volunteer nurses for home nursing classes. Mrs. Egan emphasized enrolling mothers in home nursing courses to improve health habits. A new defense committee was named by Mrs. Farnham to assist Mrs. Grobsmith, plus an enlarged Health Center committee with several new members.
The report describes France facing its poorest Christmas since the siege of Paris with shortages across the board. Champagne and other wines are scarce, prices rise on black markets, and even Christmas trees and toys are limited. Restrictions affect purchases of clothing, jewelry, and gifts, while production shifts to war needs and candles are recycled for fuel.
Portland dispatch reports Marine Pvt. James J. Smith stationed on the first aisle says Iceland has fine food but longs for a good American hamburger. He voices a light note on wartime overseas life.
A city wide blood typing program for emergency use has started at the dispensary with 30 men and women tested Tuesday and another 30 starting yesterday. The Red Cross and the Defense Council sponsor the effort targeting 120 typed per week. Appointments are through the Red Cross with Mrs. Andrew Shaffer coordinating. Four donors visit Memorial and University Hospitals daily. Dr. Leon Berman oversees typing and Dr. John B. Alsever handles blood draws.
Senior Girl Scout Troop of Onondaga Reservation hosts a Christmas party from 4 to 7 PM Tuesday at the Episcopal Mission House. Brownie Pack 113 Syracuse and Reservation Brownie Pack attend as honor guests. Troop V4 led by Mrs Floyd R Parker entertained 38 St Vincent's Oborot girls at Valley Presbyterian Church. Mariner Troop 34 staged a Christmas pageant at Syracuse Home Association on North Townsend Street.
Prisoners at the London prison farm under Miss Catherine Sherwood produced 147 215 gallon cans of vegetables and fruits during the canning season. Of these 27 909 went to other state institutions. The factory employed 49 prisoners and three guards. Irma Lou Lee and Jane Walpole served as production directors.
A new state rule effective January 1 demands proof of the ability to pay $11,000 for damages after the first automobile accident involving at least 25 in damage. If not proven, driving rights may be lost. Coverage can be arranged through Lumbermens or American Motorists.
The ad promotes Lumbermens and American Motors fully insuring drivers with 20 percent annual dividends to policyholders in New York. It claims these big companies write more automobile casualty insurance in New York than any other organization and offers a partial payment plan with pay-as-you-drive options through local agents.
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