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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1940

Page

4

Auto Parking Regulations Tightened Up

Syracuse motorists warned to heed curb and intersection parking rules. Police chief issues enforcement for cars parked near corners with new order effective after Jan 4. Save-A-Life leaders pledge to push law enforcement and educate the public amid space shortages and traffic jams.

Parkers William £. Rapp Intersection Parkers Jan. l Syracuse Post American Legion West Onondaga West Onondaga Parkers Salina Street Save-A-Life Safety Movement South Salina Street East Jefferson Street Carl Young

Davis, GE Advertising Executive, Dies Rites Sunday

Fred R. Davis 64 longtime GE advertising executive and founder of the Audit Bureau of Circulations died after a year of illness. He supervised over a million dollars annual spend on newspaper and magazine space. A native of Adams Massachusetts he attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Union College and joined GE in 1901 becoming assistant advertising manager in 1905.

Schenectady Fred R. Davis General Electric Company Davis Audit Bureau of Circulations General Electric Adams Mass Worcester Polytechnic Institute Union College

House Has Variety At Least in Speakers

Washington reports the House ran slowly with temporary presiding figures. When Speaker Rayburn left for Christmas, Cole of New York was chosen to preside. By yesterday Ramspeck of Georgia stood in for the substitute, as a brief session of 12 minutes drew 28 members.

House Washington Sam Rayburn Cole D-iid Ramspeck D-Ga Rayburn

Tonight TV and radio lineup with classic dramas and stars

WBFL and WABC air All Peace and his gang with Rita Ray at 7 30. Death Valley Days with John MacBride at 9 30 on PAL WS Y R WJZ. Max Marcin mystery Death Deal on WFBL WABC at 9. Playhouse presents Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier in Pygmalion at 9 30.

WFBL WABC Rita Ray WJZ John MacBride Wfbl- Wabc Johnny Max Marcin Wfbl-Wabc— Playhouse Vivien Leigh Laurence Olivier

Principals Oppose Statewide Music Contests in NY

Nearly 400 New York principals responded to a survey by the New York State Association of Secondary Principals. Albert O. Jenkins reported 220 opposed to State and national music contests, 132 in favor, 15 undecided. Contests in other fields were dis approved, while most principals favored regional contests run by local administrators and teachers.

New York New York State Association of Secondary Principals Albert O. Jenkins

Phi Sigma Sorority Benefit Dance Planned at Crumlins

Alpha Chapter of Phi Sigma sorority sponsors a formal benefit dance at Crumlins tonight to aid local charities. Nancy Gere chairs arrangements with Theresa Artz Jeanne Borzner Charlotte Rood and Charlotte Stiglitz on decorations and publicity.

Iphi Sigma Sorority Alpha Chapter Phi Sigma Sorority Crumlins Nancy Gere Theresa Artz Jeanne Borzner Charlotte Rood Charlotte Stiglitz Borzner Eleanor Gilday Hall Dorothy Minkler Wynne Cotton Emily Mason Stiglitz

Optimists to Hold Yule Party Monday in Syracuse

The Optimist Club of Syracuse will host its annual family Christmas party at noon Monday at the Hotel Syracuse. Smith T. Fowler, secretary, announced the event featuring a Christmas tree, carol singing, and gifts for children.

Optimist Club of Syracuse Smith T. Fowler

Mitchell the Movie Message Man of Hollywood

In 1940 Hollywood relies on Thomas Mitchell to deliver thematic messages on the futility of human existence. The columnist praises Mitchell as a reliable performer who embodies these messages in several films while joking about Academy Award prospects and the role of movie makers in shaping sententious content.

New York Hollywood Warners the Cohns L. B. Mayer Schencks Zanuck Nate Blumberg Thomas Mitchell Rieds San Dt Mittchel Mr. Mitchell Mitchell Academy Mr.Mitchell Broadway Ben Hecht Walter Wanger King Features Syndicate, Inc

Alcohol's Mysterious Action On Tissues

A science symposium in Philadelphia discussed how tissue changes explain alcohol tolerance. Dr. Harry Newman reported that habitual drinkers absorb alcohol into blood faster, with brain exposure increasing quickly, challenging prior ideas about slow absorption and rapid metabolism. The exact mechanism remains unknown.

Associated ‘Press Philadelphia Dee American Association For the Advancement of Science Harry Newman Stanford University School of Medicine Newman

Chanukah Play by Hebrew Free School Children

Jewish children will present a Chanukah play at Congregation Polley Tsedeck 817 Almond Street at 6 P.M. Monday. Refreshments served by Mothers' Club. A Mothers' Club dinner on Jan 12 chaired by Mrs Mary Klein.

Hebrew Free School Congregation Polley-Tsedeck Almond Street Mothers’ Club Mary Klein

Woman Pilot Becomes Seventh Blind Flier in World

Miss Mary Ann Wadsworth of Auburn earns the instrument rating making her the seventh woman worldwide to qualify as a blind flier. She passed the Civil Aeronautics Authority test in Boston after training at the Boston and Maine Airways school, achieving the honor on her birthday, December 23.

Mary Ann Wadsworth Auburn Syracuse Friends Wadsworth Civil Aeronautics Authority Aviatrix American Airlines Boston- Maine Airways Boston

Swarthmore completes new field house near Philadelphia

Swarthmore College finished a field house adjacent to Philadelphia to support basketball and indoor lacrosse, baseball, track, tennis, rain practice, and archery. It expands athletic facilities for multiple indoor sports and activities.

Swarthmore College Philadelphia

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