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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1941
Page
3
University leaders praise preparedness and liberty as graduates hear Brockington, a Canadian rep, urge arms for defense. The ceremony honors Norman del Geddes and Mrs. Ogden Reid among nine honorees, with speeches stressing faith, courage, and allied partnership in a world at war.
Edwin T P Flaherty age 35 of 251 Marguerite Street admitted a violation of penal law section 82 before Police Court Judge Homer J Walsh and paid a $100 fine. Flaherty was arrested by Rct Det Robert Holand on May 28 1941 for having three five cent slot machines in his saloon.
Du Pont introduces House Paint Star a brilliant white coating that resists rust rot and decay forming a fine powder that wash cleanses with heavy rain revealing a durable white film. Self cleaning action starts after months of exposure and the Tro Tint formula offers similar results in lighter colors with fewer repaintings at a higher upfront cost.
Leonard W. Brockington, special wartime assistant to Canada's prime minister, urges faith in democracy and unity with Britain and the United States. He emphasizes freedom, education, and joint resolve to end the war, invoking shared values and mutual support across nations.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Wallis 24 of 125 Court Street Herkimer joined the Nurse Corps Reserve and is assigned to Pine Camp station hospital under Col Clyde O Barney. A Faxton School of Nursing graduate and Herkimer High School alumna she has served at University Hospital six months.
George B. Hamacher of Marcellus pleaded guilty to petty larceny in county court and was held for sentence by Judge Frank P. Malpass after a reduction from grand larceny. John J. LaVelle of 1723 South State Street had his sentence deferred after pleading guilty to petty larceny following restitution for a $40.50 check.
Roy B. Crawford, 37, of 601 Tallman Street, was arrested early today by Patrolmen William Richards and Russell Malcolm for driving while intoxicated after a collision with John Collier of 27 Cayuga Street at West Genesee and Franklin Streets. He denied the charge at arraignment before Tramic Pinweeh Youte and posted $100 bond for Saturday’s appearance.
The list of ten honorees includes Howard E. Babcock Ithaca. Leonard W. Brockington Ottawa special war time assistant to the Canadian Prime Minister. John Stewart Bryan Williamsburg and Richmond. Elmer Grimshaw Butler Princeton. Norman del Geddes New York industrial designer and author. Mrs Ogden Provo r s New York Herald Tribune president. Alfred Dexter Simpson Albany educator in finance and pedagogy. Samuel Trexler New York City Lutheran president. Alger Luman Ward Philadelphia chemical laboratory manager.
More than 200 representatives of leading industrial concerns and power companies in Syracuse attend a General Electric event at the Onondaga Hotel. The program marks the 10th birthday of the electric motor and christens GE s Tri-Clad induction motors with history and demonstrations.
Lieut. Washburn Weston Jr. of 161 Oakley Drive East was promoted to captain by Lieut. Jacob H. Bloss assistant adjutant of the First Military Area. Weston is now on active duty.
Phi Kappa Alpha admitted eight Syracuse University juniors to its ranks at the Hotel Syracuse yesterday afternoon. New initiates include Leland B. Taylor football manager John F. Luchsinger Daily Orange business manager Gene Berger football and basketball star Court ney Sheldon Daily Orange editor William Schoonmaker student government president Louis Gettman crew commodore Loren Schoff intercollegiate boxing champ and interfraternity council president and Fred P Harvey Daily Orange managing editor. Alumni officers named were Martin F Hilfinger president Dr Leslie A Bryan secretary Willis Brown treasurer Charles A Lee alumni adviser and James P Stimson Charles E Cooney and Fred H Plumb trustees.
Smoke from burning grease prompted neighborhood alarms as firefighters rushed to 826 Burnet Avenue to quell a nonstructural blaze. A separate note mentions a novelty claim about an appeal and a Fat Five feast meme sparked by a vendor promotion.
The Syracuse Civil Service Commission certified four men as qualified by exam to serve as radio operators for Station WPEA municipal short wave transmitter. Listed by test rating are Allen Learned, Alfred H. Brecknell Jr, William C. Bauer, and William G. Brown with addresses. The salary is 1750 dollars for full service. Learned and Brecknell have prior WPEA service. more eligible names follow under Civil Service rules.
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