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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
3
Joseph Disalto 37 of 255 Lilac Street received two $50 fines in Police Court after police found a revolver and a blackjack in his home on March 30. Acting Detective Francis Ryan led the seizure.
Governor Lehman asked the War Department to authorize three anti aircraft regiments in New York National Guard two to guard New York City and one to Western New York He proposed converting the 100th and 369th Infantry Regiments in New York City to coast artillery and adding a Western New York unit officials said such regiments would boost protection of Buffalo area plants and key munitions facilities
Edward P. Reilly once secretary of the Syracuse Chiefs loses a court bid to serve a bill of particulars on John P. Corbett. The judge requires an affidavit explaining why additional claims were not stated originally and schedules the trial for next week. Reilly’s suit seeks $9,000 for breach of contract over a buyer’s commission.
The Rev. Holden Hays will present his final report as stated clerk of the Presbytery of Syracuse at the Otisco Church meeting next Tuesday. Hays resigned as pastor of Fourth Presbyterian and as clerk to accept a call at Union Church Endicott. his successor will be elected then. Also, Rev James A. Cunningham of Onondaga Valley Church will announce his resignation at the same gathering.
Rochester socialite Mrs. Caroline Werner Gannett told Syracuse Republican women that Frank Gannett’s chances for the presidential nomination have increased enormously. She praised his decisiveness and broad interests, noting he writes his own speeches, and traveled by Lockheed plane to the city for a series of teas with party leaders.
Hearing for Raymond Kuhlman at 1004 Harrison Street on speeding adjourned to June 25 by Peace Justice John H. Farnham because Anthony Louise of Solvay motorcycle patrol remains hospitalized in Onondaga General Hospital after injuries from a spill while pursuing Kuhlman's car on Memorial Day. Fire records note an unnecessary alarm at 11:05 a.m. on East Genesee Street. a roof fire caused slight damage.
The Syracuse Planning Commission approved a zone change for 71 James Street to build a five story apartment house for 26 families costing 516000. Architect Harry D. Phoenix spoke for promoters noting a penthouse atop the basement levels and a city loan after a finance corporation backed the project.
City engineers report holes drilled in four downtown streets as crews prepare to install 1 040 meters. Work runs from midnight to 9 A M daily with posts being painted in the paint division ahead of next week’s installation phase.
Adjutant General Ames T. Brown thanks the Board of Supervisors for voting to purchase the old Tigris Shrine Temple on East Genesee Street as a site for a new field artillery armory. Clerk Julian W. Edgecomb said title examination could be completed this month for a swift decision and county payment of 42 000 at the next board meeting July 1.
Firemen from Engine Company 22 responded to 361 Clairmonte Avenue shortly after 3 40 this morning to free Mrs. Frederick G Hazard whose cries were heard by a neighbor who phoned police and fire officials for aid.
The War Relief drive led by Rev. Dr. Ellsworth C. Reamon reports $14,441.81 raised to date for the Syracuse and Onondaga County Red Cross chapter. In the last 21 hours gifts total $915.75 from donors including Mr. and Mrs. Amos, the Junior League of Syracuse, and Frederick Kilian, with corporate gifts from General Electric and Onondaga Post-Wisn War Veterans. The goal remains $80,000 as city and county workers are urged to contribute promptly.
Two more witnesses were added to the Onondaga County Charter Commission reform hearing schedule. Julian WW. EGguoma secretary announced names Leo Falcone and Dorothy Redings as insurgent man and League president set to testify before the commission at hearings June 11.
Department of Justice to dispatch Fowler Hamilton and a small staff to New York for a preliminary Federal City probe into dairy marketing in the metropolitan milk market. Investigators may operate from the anti trust division and City officials could later join, with upstate NY affected only indirectly.
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Holton V. Noyes dismissed the federal milk inquiry as a restraint of trade probe and asked delegates of the Eastern Milk Producers Cooperative Association to see it as a government investigation. He argued state orders are also restraint arrangements, while speakers warned the Sept 1 milk sale limit could burden producers and consumers.
Syracuse Grades School Teachers Association held its annual dinner at Bellevue Country Club with about 250 teachers honoring two retiring faculty members, Mrs. Maude E. Knowlton and Miss Katherine McDonald. Several civic and school leaders spoke, including Miss Ruth O'Brien and Dr. Carl Alverson, with O'Brien chairing the event and McDonald assisting on the organizing committee.
John L. Haley president of Central New York Power Corp named chairman of the Advance Gifts Committee for the Syracuse Community Chest and Council fall campaign. Richard F. Harrison will serve as associate chairman. New officers include Perrin L. Babcock as president and H. Hiram Weisberg retiring. The 39 member board adds 13 new directors as the drive plans an October campaign.
A long list records births to multiple families with numbers and addresses. Entries include May 30 to June 3 births for couples such as Mr. and Mrs. John A. Coyle and Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Van Patten, detailing daughters and sons at various streets and towns.
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