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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1945
Page
3
An Army veteran from Syracuse is linked to a 6 year draft plot overseas as authorities investigate Meith and others. A family member, Shae Queitat, plans for the veteran’s daughter Teeksay amid wartime meat shortages sparking help efforts at Clarence House and Supreme Court in today’s discussions.
A church treasurer, Burt Fred P. Weymer, contemplates returning two sugar ration coupons found in the collection plate after a parishioner’s act of contrition. The note suggests worry over moths rust and thieves threatening earthly riches.
Syracuse Transit Corporation votes retirement of income notes totaling 343,761 due September 1 1969 first public carrier in Syracuse to be debt free Benjamin E Tilton president says postwar plans include purchase of seven up to date buses first shipment of ten buses promised after start of new year buses will have 35 passenger capacity Notes were issued in 1939 as part of the reorganizaton plan of Syracuse Lines New York State Railways and earlier open market purchases reduced funds to 620100 as of March 1
The R. E. Dietz Company honors more than seven employees with pins after six months of no time lost from war jobs. Factory manager George A. Knapp distributed pins during a factory program attended by management members Gerry Dietz H A Rotherinhoefer and Charles Reschke.
Charles W Doehner, Navy serviceman, died in January from jaundice after being wounded in the Pacific. He served five years, was treated at Pearl Harbor, and later at Oakland before his death. He is survived by his wife Dorothy and sister Shirley, with services planned in Syracuse.
Mixed schedule lists W C A events at Hotel Syracuse including Beta Sigma Sorority and YMCA gatherings. Also noted are case workers meeting, Teen Age Council, Savings Bank Life Insurance dinner, Mass at Sacrament Church, and Army Navy Auxiliary gathering set for Onondaga Hotel.
A list of marriage licenses includes Sorman A Stedman and Florence E Moiet with addresses at 133 Bradford Street and 509 Tennyson Avenue, along with several other couples and their street or avenue addresses. The fragment ends with a garbled line referencing Willow Street and Adams, plus unrelated notes about a fire question and a school system reference.
The 13 month old Altmar boy Harold Staring remains in critical condition at Memorial Hospital with a half inch glass splinter lodged in his larynx. Doctors report the infant cannot undergo surgery while throat injuries are severe. He was brought to Syracuse hospital by auto late Monday after nursing from a bottle when the accident occurred.
Oscar F. Soule, county chairman, says War Finance Committee targets 100 percent of quotas for bonds and total individual bonds by July 7. St. Lawrence leads district at 79 percent, while Onondaga trails with 41 percent of its E bond quota and 62 percent of total bonds.
Police reported two separate loss incidents in Syracuse. Mrs Leon Hisley lost 150 dollars around the First Trust and Deposit branch at North Salina Street and Butternut Place. Mrs Anthony Bollaro reported a diamond ring valued at 2000 and 624 Butternut Street. John Ehl at 2266 Park Street reported theft of gasoline rationing coupons totaling 1300 gallons from his desk overnight.
Glenn W. Green of 101 Bernwyn Ave pleaded guilty in County Court as a second offender. He admitted a prior Nov 12 1936 conviction for assault second degree and a year in Onondaga Penitentiary. He now pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of assault second degree.
In Surrogate Court Judge Charles Milford signed orders directing Patrick Sullivan to show cause why removal proceedings against Jones H. Slocum should not be dismissed. Slocum was reinstated as Edwards estate trustee, allowing him to join Mrs. Caroline Edwards in naming a successor to Senator George R. Fearon. The Edwards family seeks to maintain control with Sullivan alleging Slocum's mismanagement and residence in Denver.
Information from the Syracuse and Onondaga County Chapter of the American Red Cross says prisoner of war camps near Shanghai have been moved to an undisclosed location in North China. About 426 Americans and civilians are interned in camps in the area. Three Syracuse families with relatives in Shanghai were notified: James Lawson, George Cormack, Pvt. Frank Dimento, and Dr. Worden, all linked to interned civilians or servicemen.
Carl E. Bischoff of 2913 S. Salina St. fined 25 by Judge Truman H. Preston for speeding. Harold D. Lawson of Rochester fined 15. Several others fined 10 each for speeding: Lawrence Ducile, 126 Grovest. Peter Natcher, 513 Valley Dr.. Anthony D. Carbone, 320 Delhi St.. Andrew R. Calabrise, Rochester. Bercare Iverbaurm, 827 EL Wilelow St.. Pellegrino Rinaldi, 806 Bear St. Sam Vasrallo, 435 Seymour St., paid 10 for writing on the wrong side.
The Lincoln Republican Club will elect officers at 8 PM at Haas Hall located on North Salina and Ash streets. The event invites members to participate in the procedural vote and leadership selection.
Robert C. Wilson of the Associated Press describes postwar Paris where inflation strips soldiers of spending power, the devalued franc easing resentment, and attitudes toward De Gaulle and Americans. He notes German surrender sentiments and the end of the nonfraternization policy, returning to Paris after a month’s leave following his wife Rebecca’s death.
In Syracuse two 10 and 11 year old girls seek civil damages after being struck by a car at Magnolia and West Marcellus. Delaine Wrightmire and Marion Forsia, with fathers in the Seventh Army and Navy, claim lacerations bruises and nervous shock. Guardians Edwina Wrightmire and Madaline Forsia seek $5,000 and $20,000 for the children, plus expenses. Clarence A. Coon, driver, faces the suit.
Alfred Gibson 42 of 116 E Newell St suffered a fractured right leg and cuts when knocked to the pavement crossing S Salina St about 1 50 AM. He was hit by a car driven by John Warre of 923 S McBride St in the 500 block of S Salina and taken to Syracuse General Hospital. Patrolman John Brolan investigated the accident.
The Syracuse Boys' Club elected Robert S. Cook as president succeeding Lewis P. Smith. William Cornell Blanding became vice president with W Niver Winkoop as secretary and assistant treasurer and John L. Wagner as treasurer. Directors reelected for three years include Chester H. King Ossie Solem and Maj. Philip Chase among others. Executive director Sherwood T. Ernenwein reported 3283 active members and daily attendance of 364 at the main club 150 at the Polish Legion branch and 38 at Neighborhood Boys Club.
The Traffic Club of Syracuse will hold its annual outing tomorrow afternoon at Crumlins. About 175 transportation men including shippers are expected. J. T. McGuire chairs the entertainment committee.
War Production Board approves $750,600 for preliminary work on General Electric Electronics Park near Liverpool. Plans include sewers water mains electric and telephone conduits and tunnels for steam pipes and a service-track network to support construction and future plant buildings. New York Central rails are ready to connect the site with the St Lawrence division at Liverpool.
Justice Cross denied the city’s bid to dismiss Syracuse Transit Co’s refund action for 59,700. The suit seeks 89,550 paid under a bus license fee increase from 150 to 450 in 1944, disputed as excessive and protest-paid. The case, to be tried before a Supreme Court jury, centers on the 1940 ordinance cited by city counsel.
A public meeting on cancer prevention is scheduled for 8:30 tonight at the Wilson Playground Recreation Building. The Onondaga Health Association will show a film on cancer control followed by a Q and A. The gathering is sponsored by the Pioneer Homes Bureau and the Pioneer Women's Club with Mrs. Jennie Schwartz presiding.
William H. Crocker, 45, of 623 E Washington St, arrested after stopping Miss Nellis Cook near the Court House. Crocker pleaded guilty and was sentenced by Judge Homer W. Walsh to four months in the penitentiary for public intoxication. Miss Cook, carrying $1,300 to a bank, identified Crocker after a patrol found him. Sheriff Wasmer and officers aided in the incident.
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