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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1941

Page

3

Four Freed From Auto After Cre ek Siding Incident Near Cardiff

New Year's toll climbs with more than 60 motor accidents reported. Four occupants of a car tipped onto its side in a foot of water at Onondaga Creek near Cardiff were rescued after steering failure caused the plunge. Vernon F. Houser and his wife from Newark Valley with guests George and Mrs. Houser of Cortland were trapped. Trooper Stritter and Cardiff residents freed them after 20 minutes as first aid was given by Dr. Williams. Additional injuries were reported across the Syracuse area from slippery pavements, with multiple named victims and routine police actions ongoing.

Onondaga Creek Cardiff Tully- Cardiff Newark Valley Vernon F. Houser Frank Stritter George Houser Greenbush Street Cortland Vernon Houser Trooper Stritter Stritter Houser C. S. Williams Lafayette Syracuse Robert Farrell Niagara Street Andrew Sabo Massena Street Gifford Street Davern Case Joseph Benz Sabo Samuel Spoto, JR Cold Springs Frank Monteville Holland Street MBS Edna Murphy Essi Syracuse B.C Monteville Francis Murphy East Syracuse Grand Avenas Katherine Poppe Sun- Se, Avenue Joseph Boda Louis J. Gabel Butternut Street Jacob Biascza Milton Avenue Walter Dobrowski Birszeza State Fair Boulevard Anthony Surock Rochester Fairmount Jean Paycher Giminisi Dominick Cellet Frank Elkins Colton Road Florence Elkins MARY NOTT_ 59 Jordan Bikins Mattydate Wall Street Zar Tu Nicker- Son

Demong Leaves for Mayo Clinic Fellowship in Surgery

Dr. Charles W. Demong departs for Rochester Minnesota to begin a three year fellowship in surgery at the Mayo Clinic. A Syracuse University College of Medicine graduate and former intern at Brooklyn Hospital he is a Nu Sigma Nu member and Christian Brothers Academy alumnus.

Demong Mayo Clinic Charles W. Demong Sedewick Drive Rochester Minn Clinic Mayo Foundation Syracuse University College of Medicine Brooklyn Hospital Brooklyn Nu Sigma Nu Gemong Christian Brothers Academy

South American Paintings Opening Delayed at Syracuse Museum

The Syracuse Museum of Fine Arts announced a delayed opening for a South American paintings exhibit by Argentine artists. The show will open January 7 and run for the rest of the month, presented with works circulated by the American Federation of Arts. Willy Pogany illustrations remain on display through the weekend.

Syracuse Museum American Federation of Arts

George Tanner Receives Award for Minor Finger Use

George Tanner of 608 East Broadway was awarded for a 15 percent contribution in his work at the Peter Cutie Kohler Stet Chocolate Company. The award was granted yesterday by the compensation court as part of the Fulton area proceedings.

Fulton George Tanner East Broadway Jeft Little Finger Ineh’s Pater Cutie Kohler Stet i Chocolate Company

Vivian Francis Dies in Wreck Under Trailer Standstill At Dairy Bar

Two teens killed and two injured in Auburn area crash. Vivian Francis 17 died from brain concussion as car driven by Gerald Wheat 17 overturned and wedged under a heavy tractor trailer at Grant and Standart Avenues. John F Hanley 46, a plumber, died after being struck by a taxicab on North Street. Other occupants Ruth Preston 16 and Frank McDonald 17 escaped serious harm. Police and coroner investigated. Francis born Jan 1 1924, funeral arrangements announced.

Auburn Vivian Francis Gilbert Francis Summerhill Moravia High School John F. Hanley Plumber Lansing Street Francis Pearce Grant and Standart Avenues Hanley North Street Ortly AM Auburn City Hospital Gerald Wheat Moravia Ruth Preston Frank McDonald Wheat City Hospital Harry Russell Park Avenue, Oriskany Moran Transportation Lines Grant Avenue Preston McDonald Russell Auburn Fire Department Raymond C. Almy Langham Funeral Home East Genesee Street Theodore MM. Coburn Gerald Saperstein William V. Graney Wenner Myers Flummerfelt Connor Whipps Miss Francis Wade Almy J .Robert C. Gunger Florence Street Gunger Thomas Noonan Mr. Hanley Noonan Army Coburn James Hanley Agnes Ella Mary Hanley St Mary’ S Church St. Joseph’s Cemetery

Kissel Overcome By Coal Gas At Home

George A. Kissel aged 50 of 315 Holland Street was overcome by coal gas fumes in his home. Massengill, friend, alerted police after finding Kissel unresponsive. Virginia Heath also ill from furnace leak. Kissel hospitalized in fair condition at Onondaga General Hospital. furnace repairs planned.

George A. Kissel Holland Street New York Central Railroad Onondaga General Hospital Kissel Otis Massengill Oakwood Avenue Massengill Virginia Heath Cortland Avenue Roger Dwyer Cornelius. Stapleton Bernard Bush

Wife and Boy Neighbor Save Mail Carrier From Icy Lake

William Cain and his wife along with Ronald Zogg, a neighbor boy, saved a Syracuse mail carrier who sank through thin ice on Big Bay, Oneida Lake. They pulled him from the hole, warmed him, and he was reportedly fully recovered today.

Icy Lake William Cain South Roxford Road Syracuse Big Bay Oneida Lake Cain Ronald Zogg Mr. Cain

City Sends 30000 Children Back to School After Holiday

About 30,000 city school children returned to classes today as a 12 day vacation ended. Schools closed December 20 after annual Christmas programs, marking one of the longest holidays in recent years.

Foot Injury from Heel at New Year Celebration

Fred Wyland of Fairmont R D 1 was cut on the foot when a woman’s heel pierced his shoe on a stairway during a New Year’s celebration at the Industrial Club 226 West Genesee Street. Patrolman Byron LaSalle reports he required medical attention.

Fred Wyland Fairmont R. D Industrial Club West Genesee Street Byron LaSalle

Sale of 1940 license plates continues after year end

Irving K. Ludwig reports 1940 license plates sold on Dec 31 with two sets for pleasure cars and one for commercial vehicles. Total 1940 plates issued include 75,008 pleasure vehicles, 9,283 commercial vehicles, 2,835 trailers, 468 suburban, 319 motorcycles, 358 farm vehicles, and snowmobiles.

Sart Acies Irving K. Ludwig

Ilion Kiwanis to Burn Christmas Trees on Twelfth Night

Ilion Tiion on January 6 the Kiwanis Club will burn Christmas trees in the village as part of Twelfth Night ceremonies. Street Commissioner Anna cooperates by routing trees to Russell Park for burning in front of the band stand. A joint induction and ladies night is planned for January 14 at the Elks Club with Charles Walker named to obtain a speaker.

Lion Elks Club Charles Walker

Davids Hold Annual Holiday Party By South Salix

Employees of Davids Hold host an annual holiday party at 406 South Salix Street. The informal gathering features year end camaraderie and festive activities for staff and guests.

Employes of Davids South Salix

Gilroy Seen Likely Choice In Judgeship

J Herbert Gilroy of Utica as sistant counsel to the State Public Service Commission appears as the leading outside Democratic candidate to succeed Judge Edmund H Lewis on the New York Supreme Court in the Fifth Judicial District. Governor Lehman may name him, with Syracuse contenders also pushing. Dowling reappointed to the Appellate Division Fourth Department.

J. Herbert Gilroy Utica State Public Service Commission Edmund H. Lewis Syracuse Supreme Court Fifth Judicial District Lewis High Court Lehman Albany Onondaga County Gilroy Irving J. Higbee Walter J. Welch Richard P. Byrne Lewis C. Ryan David B. Sugarman James J. Butler Carthage Warrick J. Kernan Clarence Williams New York Onondaga William F. Dowling Utica Republican Appellate Division Fourth Department Justice Dowling

Sand Crews Ready to Act Swiftly in County Roads

Raymond B. Traver, highway superintendent, says sand crews will be prepared day or night to sand ice covered county roads. Foremen will deploy crews at once, with night watch and weather monitoring to notify section foremen. County work covers only certain roads not state highways. state crews handle state roads.

Raymond B. Traver Sanders County Highway Department State Highway Department

Buffalo Calves Slated for Syracuse Zoo Shipment

Syracuse officials announce two buffalo calves will join the municipal zoo soon. Parks Commissioner William A. Barry said the calves from Sully's Hill Game Preserve will be shipped within a few days at the city's transportation cost. Delays were due to insufficient snow in North Dakota keeping the animals on range.

Dakota Syracuse Municipal Zoo William A. Barry Barry Wesley D. Parker Sully’s Hill Fort Totten N. C Parker North Dakota

Brinkworth Assumes Eastern Line Post Amid Trade Gains

John J. Brinkworth takes over as assistant general manager of the Eastern Line at New York Central with Syracuse headquarters. He succeeds Alfred H. Wright who moves to New York City as VP and GM. Brinkworth, from Teaneck New Jersey, has led the New York Terminal District since 1937 and has a long career with the railroad. He aims to relocate his family to Syracuse within two months.

John J. Brinkworth New York Central Railroad Syracuse Mr. Brinkworth Alfred H. Wright New York City Teaneck N. J New York Terminal New York Central East Buffalo Buffalo Weehawken Columbus Brinkworth

Enlistment Totals in Syracuse District Reach 6310 in 1940

In the Syracuse recruiting district 6310 men enlisted for Army Navy and Marine service in 1940. The Army led with 5852 enlistments in the northwestern New York district, an increase over 1939 of more than 150 percent. Navy had 245 enlistments and the Marine Corps 213 since July.

Syracuse Army Navy Marine Corps New York

Judge Skerritt Speaks at Exchange Club Luncheon

Judge Harry H. Skerritt of Municipal Court delivered an inspirational address at the Exchange Club weekly luncheon in the Onondaga Hotel this noon.

Skerritt Exchange Club

Two Projects Planned At Fulton For 1941

Fulton reports two public works projects planned for 1941 by the Department of Public Works. A WPA sewer along East River Road South is proposed, with approval awaited. An IWPA project aims to improve the Keller farm wells area. In 1940 the department focused on snow removal maintenance and tree work. A street sweeper and ash trucks were bought. no streets were paved, a dirt street was added in the southwest, and Fay Street widening began to be completed in spring.

Special Dispatch Fulton Department of Public Works East River Keller Farm Fay Street

Widow Granted Letters in Estate of Charles H Scheetz

Surrogate John W Sadler today granted letters of administration in the estate of Charles H Scheetz to his widow Mrs Earlene M Scheetz of 636 Midland Avenue. Scheetz died in the Little Falls crash of a New York Central flyer on April 19 leaving a primary asset a claim against the railroad for his death. Francis L McElroy is attorney for the estate.

Charles Scheetz John W. Sadler Charles H. Scheetz Earlene M. Scheetz Midland Avenue Scheetz New York Central Railroad Little Falls New York Central Francis L. McElroy

Salvation Army Holds New Year’s Party for Territory Officers

Salvation Army Men's Social Service Center at 1109 South State Street hosted a New Year’s supper and party yesterday for territory representatives. Officers from Fulton Oswego Auburn Watertown and Syracuse attended.

Salvation Army Men’s Social Service Center South State Street Fulton Oswego Auburn Watertown Syracuse

December Sees City Traffic Fines Record

December marked the highest month for traffic fines and summonses issued by the Traffic Violations Bureau, led by Charles J. Sweizer. The record underscored rising enforcement activity and financial penalties in the city.

Charles.j. Sweizer

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