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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1941
Page
2
Public notices list recruitment rooms for the Navy Army Marines and air corps in the Federal Building with room numbers Third floor locations and a reminder to bring a birth certificate.
The Old Newsboys Herald-Journal Christmas Toy Fund Extra supports 4500 Parker Duofold pens for Syracuse and Onondaga County service members and needy children. Volunteers, led by James D. Taylor and Clarence J. Foerth, collect gifts as soldiers and families express thanks for home-front support.
A Syracuse note praises heartfelt charity for service members in wartime. James E. McHugh signs a message emphasizing national defense, Christmas wishes, and a hope that the fund and spirit reach the entire state and nation.
The 29th annual Philanthropy and Charity Fund report by Almus Olver at the Onondaga Hotel details 98 donated items including wheelchairs glasses shoes and crutches for Syracuse’s needy. A $300 special fund supports rural county glasses for visually impaired children and total receipts were 2999.69 with expenditures 2310.77.
A 15 minute blackout was held at the University on of the Good Shepherd last night. At 9 15 P M after visiting hours the main switch was pulled and the hospital went dark. Hospital staff used flashlights covered with blue celophane to move about.
Chittenango learns Navy seaman first class Robert Jay Lasher survived the Pacific battle after earlier reports of his death. Memorial services are set for 7 PM Sunday at the Chittenango Presbyterian Church with Rev. E. Paul Conine officiating. Lasher, born Sept 15, 1921, has three sisters and is survived by his widowed mother Mrs Lizaleth Boardman Lasher. He enlisted after graduating in 1940 and served in the Pacific.
Commissioner George H. Ballantyne announced a future plowing plan to turn snow windrows into street centers. The method aims to clear curbs and gutters, improve runoff to catch basins, and simplify snow-loading machinery. Cost so far is $1,500, funded from year-end surpluses and various revenues as mayor-elect Kennedy notes.
The Military Order of the Purple Heart Unit 89 auxiliary will hold its Christmas party at 246 East Water Street Sunday afternoon. Children of members attend as guests while Santa Claus portrayed by John Galuski hands out gift stockings. Members will exchange presents and enjoy entertainment and refreshments. Chair Mrs. Mary E. Galuski co chairs with Mrs. Cecelia Blazak. Unit president is Mrs. Germaine Montalbano. committee includes Mrs. James Brillo and Mrs. Jean Ellis.
The Syracuse branch of the Office of Production Managerial Division of Contract Distribution will relocate to larger space in the Starrett Syracuse Building. District manager T. D. Harter says the move is needed due to more personnel and higher business volume. The statement notes the change will occur in the very near future.
An acting manager will run a new sub-office in Utica starting Monday, located in the Chamber of Commerce Building and operated through the Syracuse division.
Civil Service examinations for 165 candidates for Fire and Police posts were under way at Central High School. 125 sat the fireman's test at 8:30, while 40 men who passed the physical exam began the police examination at 2:30. Some candidates are also taking fire tests and may choose based on results.
Two inspector positions with the Air Corps in the Eastern District for Oneida are open. The senior procurement inspector role pays 2600 dollars yearly and a gauges inspector pays 2300 dollars yearly. Applicants need building and mechanical experience with aircraft materials and reading drawings and specs. Further details available from Joseph C. Fields of the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce.
Syracuse Methodist bishop Charles Wesley Flint writes in the Christian Advocate on Whither revealing a call for ecumenical unity welded by shared suffering. He critiques complacency in church and country, urges return to Lincoln era empathy, and questions modern worldliness and self interest in industrial and political life.
Pvt Ezra Stone known as Henry Aldrich of radio fame visited his sister Miriam Stone in Syracuse before leaving for an unannounced destination. Stone, stationed at Camp Upton, was touring Army camps in Upstate New York on assigned business and stayed at the Onondaga Hotel overnight during the holiday season.
Voluntary enlistments declined at local stations as the week ended with only 30 men accepted. Army, Marine Corps, and Navy reports listed several new enlistees from Elmira Ithaca Rome and surrounding areas, including notable Marine recruit Benjamin K. Drake, 1938 US fleet heavyweight champion.
The forecast calls for snow flurries and a strong cold wave with temperatures dropping to around 10 degrees or lower. Meteorologist William H. Tracy warns Syracusans of a much colder night as winter begins early Monday with Sunday night the year's longest.
Mrs. DeAlton J Ridings and Mrs. J Murray Hastings are named co chairmen of a new placement committee in the Civilian Defense Volunteer Office. The nine to ten member panel will plan expansion of civilian defense participation among county organizations. A planning meeting for executives of case work recreational and health groups is set for Monday.
Local 316 Dairy and Bakery Salesmen and Dairy Employees Union AF of L voted to join civilian defense programs. Members will donate blood, volunteer for the blood bank, and the union will buy $100 in defense bonds monthly. William D. Bien was reelected president with Norman Obrist as VP, Charles B. Fay secretary treasurer, and John O’Hern recording secretary.
The 1941-42 John L. Heffron scholarship was awarded to J. Benton Pike of Canton a senior in Syracuse University College of Medicine. The scholarship honors former dean Heffron and is given to the senior whose three year work shows special aptitude for medicine.
A 20 year old, Leo Paoli of 318 Marcellus Street, was critically injured when he fell from the running board of Beverly Ashley’s car in the 400 block of Otisco. Paoli suffered internal, skull and chest injuries and other contusions. Ashley, 22, of 308 Wyoming Street, received a reckless driving summons. Frank Paoli of 318 Marcellus Street was unhurt.
Justice J Herbert Gilroy set aside a $529 verdict for William Lilienthal of 119 Cayuga Street in a negligence action against Joseph J Simon operator of a gasoline station at Hiawatha Boulevard and Solar Street. The court found the amount inadequate for burns and medical expenses. Lilienthal claimed damages for burns medical costs and lost wages.
Syracuse moves to collect 20000 books for armed forces as Miss Frieda F Gates announces a strong start with early anonymous gifts and club support from the Portfolio Club and Sedgwick Hazard Library Club. The campaign aims to begin officially January 12 with high hopes of surpassing the quota.
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