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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1940

Page

4

Upstate New York Crops Vary Widely Amid Rain Favors Some

The Roaming Reporter notes mixed crop fortunes across Upstate New York. Hay is bumper though rain damaged some, corn growth is poor from late planting, onions and buckwheat show promise, muckland onions and lettuce fare better, and orchard berries benefit from favorable conditions. Sodus hosts the Lake Ontario Yachting Association regatta after the Freeman Cup. sailing captains showcase windward tactics while harness racers influence remains intense.

Qodas Bay Rochester Lake Ontario Yachting Association Sodus

Hitler’s Grand Gamble May Fail Says War Expert

United Press war expert J. W. T. Mason argues Hitler overestimates German might in a potential invasion of Britain. He cautions against omnipotent forecasts, notes uncertain outcomes of air raids and sea blockade, and warns a failure could threaten Hitler’s position at home and with Italy and Stalin.

J. W. T. Mason United Press Hitler Great Britain Britain Europe Stalin Near East

Miss Papineau Becomes Dr. Ward Young Bride at Gouverneur

Julia Mae Papineau wed Dr. Ward Young in Trinity Episcopal Church Gouverneur at 2 P. M. Attendants Miss Hazel Dickson and Dr. Harry C. Van Allen. The bride, a nurse, is the daughter of Charles Papineau now in Watertown. The groom, a Gouverneur physician, resides at 1 Clinton Street and returned from Northampton Mass a year ago. They left for a wedding trip through New England.

Gouverneur Julia Mae Papineau Ward Young Trinity Episcopal Church V. O. Boyle Hazel Dickson Harry C. van Allen Charles Papineau Watertown Syracuse Taleville Clinton Street Northampton Mass New England States

Boy 12 Shot In Leg During Camping Trip

Charles Kelly 12 of 311 Eastern Avenue was accidentally shot in the leg yesterday morning by his companion Richard Lincourt 15 of 110 King Street during a bird hunting trip in Newport Town. Lincourt dropped a .22 rifle when he stumbled, the bullet entering Kelly's leg. he was taken to Memorial Hospital in satisfactory condition. The rifle was confiscated by Corporal Doran.

Herkimer Charles Kelly Eastern Avenue Richard Lincourt King Street Newport Lincourt Kelly Memorial Hospital Richard Berniar Leonard Doran State Police

Bass catches enliven Henderson Harbor weekend trips

Guides and fishing parties returning from weekend bass trips near Henderson Harbor reported exceptionally good luck with many boats bringing home large catches and limits.

Henderson Harbor Lmit

Hymns in Native Tongue at Nelson Welsh Service

More than 200 Syracuse Nelson Welsh Society members gathered at Nelson Welsh Congregational Church one mile east of Nelson for Old Home Day services. Despite threatening weather, attendees filled the church and overflow seating was added in the vestibule. The service, led by Rev. Lewis N. Powell, featured Welsh hymns sung to the church’s reed organ with soloists Mrs. Clarence B. Day and William Morris. Native Welsh attendees included William F. Jenkins from Penaith Wales, now with Lincoln Bank, Syracuse, among others from Syracuse Rochester Ute a and nearby areas.

Nelson-Syracuse Welsh Society Nelson Welsh Congregational Church William Roland Syracuse William F. Jenkins Daniel Davies Rochester Richard Davies Nedrow Morgan Lloyd Erieville John L. Roberts James T. Davies John Roberts James Davies Thomas Evans Robert Owens Oriskany Falls Humphrey Griffith Utica Samuel Jones Bertha Sklad Tully Nelson- Syracuse Welsh Society William Morris Clinton William Pope Clarence B. Day Oneida Samuel Philips Tiache John Miles Tabernacle Baptist ‘Church Cazenovia Syracuse-Nelson Old Home Old Nelson Welsh Congregational Church Utea Nelson Route 20 Lewis N. Powell Morrisville John E. Miles Tabernacle Baptist Church Penaith Wales Jenkins Lincoln Bank Daniel Davis

Farmer Dies Of Injuries In Accident Near Pierrepont

George A. Brown aged 58, a longtime farmer of Pierrepont, died at Potsdam Hospital from injuries after a Wednesday accident on the Canton Pierrepont road when his sedan collided with a three ton truck driven by Everett Van Hyning. Brown’s companion Lawrence Tupper suffered a brain concussion, Van Hyning was uninjured. The crash occurred as Brown failed to stop at the intersection, and the truck could not stop on a slight hill. Brown leaves three daughters, two sons, two sisters and two brothers with funeral arrangements pending.

Pierrepont George A. Brown Potsdam Hospital Brown Ae Canton-Pierrepont Road Butternut Ridge Road Everett van Hyning Leslie van Hyning Lawrence Tupper First Army Maneuver Area Headquarters William Andrew Mr. Brown van Hyning Connie Nowacki Canton B Brown Colton Stark David Helena Philips Brown Mabel Hill Butternut Ridge

Norma Katherine Tanner Weds Paul D. Rowe in Moravia

Moravia is told that Norma Katherine Tanner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Tanner of West Hill, married Paul D. Rowe. The ceremony occurred July 3, officiated by Rev. Arthur Moody of Homer Methodist Church.

Miss Tanner Gride Moravia Philip Tanner West Hill Norma Katherine Paul D. Rowe Arthur Moody Homer Methe,lodist Church

Central New York Highway Conditions Report Update

Road conditions across Syracuse upstate show extensive resurfacing and reconstruction. Major routes affected include US 11 from Syracuse to North Syracuse, Route 5 near Sennett and Batavia, Route 13 between Cayuta and Newfield, and routes across Cayuga Cortland Jefferson Oswego and Wayne counties with detours, closures, and widenings noted for Potsdam Whitney Point Oneida Castle Pulaski and Wyandotte areas.

Syracuse Division of Highways State Department of Public Works Watertown Potsdam Malone Pulaski Philadelphia Winthrop Fultonsand Oswego Liverpool Three Rivers Phoenix Oswego River Fulton Baldwinsville Cortland Binghamton Castle Creek Whitney Point Adirondack Oneida Saranac Lake Lake Placid Old Forge Eagle Bay Long Lake New York Cicero Bridgeport Ithaca Cayuta Newfield West Danby Wayne County

Churchill Declines on Rome Berlin Air Raid Retaliation

London reports Prime Minister Churchill refused to commit Britain to reprisal raids on Rome or Berlin if London is bombed. He rebuked Oswald Lewis for pressing the issue, arguing that a decision could deter or embolden the enemy. He praised debate but warned against revealing troop positions or future operations. He noted a shift to an innocuous desuetude for discussions on sensitive military topics.

London Churchill Britain Rome Berlin Oswald Lewis Lewis Commons United States

Farmhand Arrested On Larceny Charge

Herkimer July 23 Corporal Doran Trooper Hopkins and Lit tle Falls Policeman Reardon arrested Earl Ganger farm worker on a warrant charging theft of a pair of shoes He was taken from a Skinner Street home where he was visiting Complainant Joseph Bloodeugh of Finck's Basins When arraigned before Peace Justice Heaty Town of Danube Ganger denied guilt The trial set for 8 this evening.

Herkimer Doran Hopkins Little Falls Reardon Earl Ganger Skinner Street Joseph. Bloodeugh Finck Heaty Danube Ganger

Al Smith expected to back Willkie in 1940 race

Al Smith, who walked away from Roosevelt in 1936, is likely to support Republican nominee Wendell Willkie in 1940. He opposes a third term and fears centralized power in Washington. He may participate in anti third term factions but has no confirmed campaign speeches yet.

New York al Smith Roosevelt Wendell L. Willkie Smith Washington Alf Landon Andrew Jackson John J. O'Connor New Deal American Liberty League Henry A. Wallace Chicago

Three Democratic Senators Back Roosevelt Despite Third Term Opposition

In Washington on July 23 three Democratic senators Van Nuys Indiana Adams Colorado and Wheeler Montana said they would vote for President Roosevelt in November despite objections to a third term. Van Nuys worried the issue would influence voters while Adams cited state support and serving the people. Wheeler offered no details as McCurran and George declined to comment.

Washington van Nuys Indiana Adams Colorado Wheeler Montana Roosevelt Indianan McCarran George D-Ga

Four Injured in Two Crashes Near Little Falls

Two crashes on the Little Falls Middleville road within an hour injured four people. Lead victim Josephine Smith of Syracuse is hospitalized with a fractured leg. Other injured include Edna G. Johnson of Herkimer, Stanley Comstock of Herkimer, and John Seifried of Little Falls, with cuts and lacerations.

Little Falls Middleville Josephine Smith Syracuse Edna G. Johnson Bellinger Street Herkimer Stanley Comstock Steuben Road John Seifried Miss Smith Smith College John A. Johnson Stacey Simpson Salisbury Street Johnson Mr. Comstock John W. Dasey East Main Street Selfried Dasey

Chittenango Man Wed in Bronxville

Mr and Mrs John Cryan announce the marriage of their son Jack R Cryan to Miss Marjorie Cooper of Bronxville at Bronxville on Saturday morning. Cryan is employed by Fraser Paper Company as a salesman. The couple will make their home in Bronxville.

Chittenango John Cryan Jack R.cryan Marjorie Cooper Bronxville

Alcatraz Hunger Strike Puts 300 In Lockup

San Francisco, July 23. Warden James Johnston moved to end the Alcatraz hunger strike by 300 of the country’s toughest criminals. He doubted their goals beyond publicity, insisting no concessions while they eat properly. He said the prisoners are well cared for but seek world attention. Leaders were segregated. some reported too weak to lift objects, yet all remained at work. The government maintains control.

San Francisco James Johnston Alcatraz Lock & Man Johnston

Neutral Law Change Urged For Refugees

Washington July 23 UP Chairman Sol Bloom of the House Foreign Affairs Committee opposed amending the Neutrality Law to allow American ships to remove British children from the war zone but favored Congressional authorization if Germany and Italy guaranteed safe passage. Rep Hennings proposed the amendment. Bloom urged a sound basis while noting the act kept the U.S. out of war. Others warned of risks of drawn into conflict. some supported safe passage with guarantees. Additional bills seek axis guarantees and raising refugee intake by 100000.

Washington Sol Bloom House Foreign Affairs Committee Germany Italy Thomas C. Hennings, Jr D-Mo Bloom Hennings Rush D. Holt Britain Hamilton Fish Foreign Affairs Committee Frank Havenner D-Celif United States

Victory Townsend Club 28 to Hold Regular Meeting Tomorrow

A regular meeting of Victory Townsend Club 28 is scheduled for tomorrow night at 8 in the Larned Building with a program of games to follow. Plans will be outlined for a Picnic at Camp Brockway Pratts Falls next Sunday. A postponed covered dish supper and card party by Liberty Court Order of Amaranth was moved to next month. Syracuse Chapter Associated Stenotyplats of America adopted its constitution and by-laws at the Onondaga Hotel.

Victory Townsend Club Larned Camp Brockway Pratts Falls J. W. Brown South Salina Street Liberty Court, Order of Amaranth Syracuse Chapter Associated Stenotyplats of America Onondaga Hotel

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