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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1940

Page

2

Oswego Man Killed In Auto Crash Near Oswego

Oswego, Jan. — John Wian, 39, of Southwest Oswego, a gasoline attendant, was killed in a five car collision at West Endeth Street and Mohawk on New Year’s Day. His car broadsided John Wilson’s, who was driving slowly on Mohawk. Wilson’s vehicle slammed into a tree. Winn’s car went over the curb. Wian is survived by his wife and a child. An autopsy was ordered by District Attorney Harry M. Lines.

Oswego Lan Ask John Wian Oswero Win Sean John Wilson West Seventh Street James A. Donovan Winn Oswego Hospital Harry M. Lines Dain E. Wilson Donovan Mohawk Street West Eighth Street Csr Wilson

Two Rome Men Killed in Albany Road Crash East of Little Falls

Rome men Joseph Ambrose aged 27 and Herman Trachsel 23 died when a car and trailer collided four miles east of Little Falls on the Albany road near Five Mile Dam. The crash occurred at about 3 yesterday morning. Ambrose owned the car involved. Trachsel was hospitalized with leg injuries and body cuts as investigators probe the scene and vehicle details.

Sopterss Rome Jun Teattare Little Falls Albany Five-Mile Dam Joseph Ambrose Herman Trachsel R. D Ala Ambrose Beea Whiccl

Retirement of Minikheim Ends City Service After 70

George 3r Minikheim longtime stationary engineer for the Board of Education and the Department of Police retires from service after more than three decades. He served at Andrew Jackson and Groton schools, transferred to police headquarters, and briefly worked at the Onondaga County Sanatorium before returning to police. A longtime political figure, he chaired the Third District of the 16th Ward. He resides at 1253 South State Street with three daughters Macy Walrath Margaret Lanolly and Elizabeth Minikra.

Minikheim George 3R Board of Education Department of Poller Andrew Jackson and Groton Onondaga County Minikholm South State Street Macy Walrath Mia Margaret Lanolly Elizabeth Minikra

Three children among Syracuse plane arrivals

An aircraft landed in Syracuse bringing three children traveling alone Yvonne 9 Sean Passavant 11 of Highland Avenue and Barbara Freyer 8 of Geneva all aboard from New York City Public recreation funding was urged by Albut W Smith sponsor of the National Recreation Association in a letter to local members and he sought continued financial support The estate of Mabel Bliss Tibbits valued 24997 14 was probated in Fayetteville and a $100000 claim against the State over a 1992 accident causing four Syracuse deaths was denied by the Court of Claims A county job formation survey continues while the county marks the ith wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Hac Scriber of Lamza New Years Eve Envonis 2

Syracuse Yvonne Sean Passavant Highland Avenue Barbara Freyer Geneva New York City F. Bluise ‘Tibbits S. Eleanor Fayetteville Mix Mabel Bliss ‘Tib Feederic & Tibbits Court of Armials Up Hinding Onondaga

St Josephs Board to Fill Three Board Vacancies

Trustees of St Josephs Hospital will hold their annual meeting Thursday at noon to fill three vacancies and elect a president. Nominations include Edward Schooneck Edmund Weston and Dr Donald Childs to fill the seats. The board lists many current members and will host guests at the hospital junction after the meeting.

St. Joseph's Hospital Tate Harvey D. Bureill Thaddi Burrill Frederick J. Flaherty Adolph MM. Holstein Frank N. Decker Edward Schooneck Edmund ZL. Weston Donald & Childs Anthony L. Brockheimer Jerome D. Barnum Neal J. Brewster Wa- Umm Cahill Clipton S. Carr Leonsard C. Crouch Thomas I. Corecoran Mr. Decker Hermen J. Engelhard Ebmer T. Eshelman Orville H. Greene Joseph Wartiner Stephen B. Gr Eric W. Wal Sisler M. Antonia

New Year Hoaxters Tie Up County Morgue

New Year morning at the County Morgue saw coroner attendants busy as pranksters flooded the office with ten false calls about deaths murder and fatal accidents. The coroner H Ernest Gak and staff checked with police and avoided chasing the hoaxes.

Kerr H. Ernest Gak

Theosophical Society Meetings In Batlock And Syracuse Area

Several Theosophical Society groups plan meetings Tuesday night at Batlock in the 215 Téncola Bank Building with Mrs Erma Lou Shaw leading the element study on Thought Power. At 8 45 o clock the Astrology group will be guided by Mrs Forran A Cooper from Lyncourt Unit. Syracuse Home Bureau will meet at Mrs T F House 16 Ken and Deiat.

Batlock Téncola Bank Erma Lou Shaw Forran A. Cooper Lyncourt Ino Syracuse Home Bureau Mre. T. F. House

New Years No Holiday For Auer and His Staff

Sheriff Auer required all deputies and court attendants to report to work on New Year’s Day. Oaths of office were taken by newly appointed officials Henry F. Goldecker deputy county clerk and John H. Bend and Clarence Walker as demily sheriffs. Four women deputies Mrs. Ara x, Mrs. Bila G. Small, Mrs. Lilian Prise and Mrs. Laura Bond also took oaths. The staff Included 169 under Sheriff Edad Swarmin, two regular deputy sheriffs, 20 court attendants, and five deputies working separately.

Edgings Auer Myer Henry F. Goldecker John H. Bend Otisco Clarence Walker Boldswinville New Demily Alea Ara Bila G. Small Lilian Prise Laura Bond Edad Galdather

Syracuse Man In Massena Auto Smashup

In Massena on Saturday a Syracuse man drove east on East Orvis Street at 1 35 am when his car collided with Frank Martin’s westbound vehicle. An eight year old in the back seat suffered a bruised knee and cuts as the windshield was broken. The child’s father James Kanaley of East Avenue, East Syracuse, was also injured.

Syracusan Auto 7 Massena Mascena Syracuse James D. Kanaley East Avenue Orvis Street Frank Martin Marsena Kanaley Ing. Toonach Martin

Veterans World War bonus nearing final deadline

Onondaga County veterans race to file for wartime bonuses as the Jan 1 deadline nears. Many filed years ago when funds first released but about 20 submitted in the last ten days. Widows and children remain eligible while siblings of deceased veterans are excluded.

Onondaga County le Ho Marcia Goodrich Bureal Goodrich Veterans’ Bureau Umit

Milk Plant Head Found Dead in Car

Albert H. Johnson, 43, milk plant manager of Limerick, was found dead in his car from carbon monoxide fumes in Watertown on his 43rd birthday. Sheriff Brayton Felk and Dr. C. Ty Fowler ruled death accidental after the garage defroster and battery charging story, with Johnson last seen leaving the Limerick plant Saturday night. Survived by wife Eva and three daughters Vivian Joyce and Betty. funeral at home tomorrow.

Special Dispatch Watertown Carl Hynes Albert H. Johnson Dexter Ab Limerick Vivian Sherif Brayton E. Felk Donald W.labean C. Ty Fowler Seni Devas Zohrsem Limerick Sheffield Eva, Johnson Johnson Sherif Park Foster Shorts Flyiing Ont Shs Esa B. Ditlabough Massena Turin Joyce Bedty

Bishop Forry Joins Rochester Jubilee Celebration

The Most Rev Walter A Forry bishop of Syracuse revised the Rochester Holy Rosary Church to participate in the golden jubilee. Archbishops Thomas Hickey and Bishop James E Kearney of Rochester attended with Charles F Shayla pastor of the church.

Foery Rochester Walter A. Forry Syracuse Rochester Holy Rosary Yeterday Archbisop Thomas F. Hickey James E Kearney Charles F. Shayla Thureh

Suffering of War Refugees And Imprisoned. Soldiers Cited in Dr. Davis' Letter

Dr. Davis of European YMCA cites suffering of war refugees and imprisoned soldiers in a form letter circulated in Syracuse and worldwide. He notes negotiations with governments to allow relief work, estimates 52,000 funds needed to start, and projects ongoing aid for Poles interned in Germany and other civilians. He describes prisoner loneliness, barbed wire disease, and the YMCA aim to provide study, crafts, music, and worship to help reintegration after the war.

Syracuse Darltin del” Davis YMCA Syracuse University Davis GaMeye Europe Paris Poland Germany Russia M.C France Italy Rune Sardinia Couns Rome Br. Davis Americ America

State to Get 8,299,635 in Road Funds

The Federal Works Agency announced New York State’s share of regular and secondary highway funds for the coming year. Total regular aid equals 25,572,118 with $6,298,816 for feeder roads, plus $2,000,710 for grade crossing work. The apportionment uses a formula based on area, population and rural mileage. New York receives the second largest share after Texas.

Washington Federal Works Agency New York State Deller Comgnvan New York

Youth Held For Jury In Dolgeville Holdup Case

A Dolgeville youth, about 18, arrested by the state police for an armed robbery of two women motorists Friday night, was held for action of the Herkimer County grand jury after waiving examination. The victims were Mrs Francis Stewart and her companion Meg Henry Dizlam who were forced to drive to Utica Falls with the loot.

Obeida Peter N. Bay- Tala Dolgeville Atete Neta Fa Etree Clarence B. van Horse Herkimer Bartala Francis Stewart Meg. Henry Dizlam Avenue Ridgewood Bo I Dolmeville Sdttle Falls

Proposal for Income Certificate Program faces Congress

Washington reports on a proposed Income Certificate Program to replace parity payments. The plan would issue government certificates to farmers for specified crops, valued as the gap between parity and market price, funded outside the federal budget. Officials see it as a way to guarantee farm support while avoiding direct budget expenditures.

Washington Arma Treasury Congres J. B . Hutton Imeshs Congress Agriculture’ Department

Death Toll in County Violence Rises in 1939 Report

Coroner H. Exnest Gxk released figures showing 377 violent deaths in Onondaga County and Syracuse in 1939. The tally includes 251 killed in 1838, with 23 deaths due to unknown causes and three homicides in Syracuse and three in surrounding Onondaga County. Industrial accidents caused 24 deaths.

Syracue Onondaga H. Exnest Syracuse Onondaga County

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