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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1941
Page
2
A series of automobile accidents across Onondaga County left one person dead and numerous injured. In Syracuse, 59 year old Wheelock died after a crash near Creek Bridge Hill Road. Multiple other drivers and passengers suffered serious and minor injuries, with victims treated at local hospitals and deputies pursuing reckless driving charges where applicable.
The article outlines a debate over wheat quotas and price supports, with farmers and the AAA discussing the impact on production and competition. It notes potential loans, the goal of adequate supply for all, and concerns about wastage and market distortion amid national and international surpluses.
In a sermon at the community church Rev. Dr. Arthur L. Berger denounced isolationists as speeding democracy’s fall. He cited Lindbergh and Nyss as forces driving the U S into war against England to confront Napoleon. American Legion members attended the service.
South Salina Street repaving scheduled by city WPA forces likely postponed to Thursday. The delay stems from unfinished sub surface work required for the all out surface job to remove street car tracks. Sub surface utility connections for water and sewer have been under way for two weeks between Brighton and Matson Avenues.
Wheat farmers voted to invoke the 1935 farm act marketing quotas to limit sales this year. Votes were 397,559 for and 96,223 against, about 89 percent in favor, securing a government loan of up to 85 percent of parity and linking loans to quota approval and available funds.
A Syracuse family returning from a Canadian fishing trip escaped serious injuries when their car left a South Hammond road and hit a tree. Driver Andrew Hall 51 suffered minor chin injury. Edna 46 had a cut above the eye and bruises. son Lloyd 26 and his wife Tarra 97 were shocked. 13 year old Hugh Hall was uninjured. Investigators Corporal Relya and Trooper Meyn, with Dr T A Lewis, treated them. none required hospitalization.
Officials say wheat sufficient to meet needs for nearly two years and the 1942 planting allotment reduced to the 55 000 000 acre minimum. Most surplus acreage will shift to milk eggs meat and other outputs needed by Great Britain.
The Symfonia Choral Society of Syracuse directed by S. Eugene Bailey took second place in a district Polish choirs competition at Schenectady. Lumia Choir of Utica won first for female groups, with other district choirs from Syracuse New York Mills Utica Amsterdam and Schenectady. The 30 member Symfonia plans to enter the 1943 national contest in Cleveland.
A delegation of 10 from the West End Neighborhood Council met Mayor to seek budget funds for a playground between West and South Geddes Streets south of West Fayette Street. They will ask Supervisor John Young to secure county support, and a health center at the future playground is hoped with moves of the Seymour Street substation slated for July 1. If bond financing is chosen, a citywide referendum would be held this fall under the new charter.
Newark New Jersey airport resumes passenger flights after a yearlong shutdown when civil authorities lifted the ban following repairs. Of four major lines two resumed scheduled service yesterday while United Airlines did not operate from Newark.
A dense listing of weekly meetings across multiple clubs including Townsend Club, Sumner School, Planer’s Hall, Kenyon Hall, Yates Hotel, Planer’s Hall, and various venues. Activities include games, business sessions, dances, refreshments, speakers, demonstrations, and a Saturday 35th District rally with monthly membership report.
Miss Virginia M. Brandt who has worked in Washington as a War Department stenographer on a Civil Service appointment visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brandt at 853 East Willow Street during the holiday weekend. She is a granddaughter of Thomas Peters of Sot Siern er Street and previously worked in the Onondaga County Welfare Department before joining the capital post. She returned to the Capitol late Sunday.
Reuben Cohen of Buffalo heads reelecting all officers at the Podiatry Society of the State of New York annual convention closing in Syracuse. Officers include Farmond Healey of Albany as vice president and Arthur Morley of New York City as secretary treasurer. Buffalo’s Joseph Arbogast and Bernice Elliot were proposed for the State Board of Podiatry Examiners, with Louis Levy New York Ben Levy Schenectady Harry Weinerman Brooklyn Heaier named as delegates to the national convention.
George S. Kent assistant to the president of the Carrier Corporation spoke at a Scottish Rite Club luncheon in the Onondaga Hotel on industrial defense. Brief talks followed by R. C. Harper, Dr. C. M. Ryan, and Ephraim Page. Ostorn and Richards outlined plans for the annual Scottish Rite outing at Drumlins on Wednesday.
G A Iverson of New York City urged diligence in spreading the gospel at a district meeting in Syracuse. Speakers included E G Merrill district president Elder Richard Davis of Syracuse Elder A Dale Michaelis Utica and others. The Ensign Chorus directed by J Cannon performed with S Steadman from Taylorsville Utah.
Hersog of the upstate WPA Administration will visit Syracuse this week to inspect WPA projects including the airport work tied to national defense. He will also review downtown paving, finished and unfinished, during the visit with state PR rep William M. Coyne.
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