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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1940
Page
17
A 14 year old boy died from injuries after a traffic crash in Onondaga County near Syracuse. Five others were wounded including a woman reported as critically ill. Police said Mrs Kiesinger’s condition remained critical as of June 15 1940 with several other injuries noted in the incident.
A 14 year old boy, Robert Bradley, died at Onondaga General Hospital after a bicycle collision with a car on Bradley Street. His 19 year old brother Wallace remains in critical condition with a skull fracture. The accident occurred May 18 as they coasted down the hill. Remaining family includes parents, a sister and another brother. Funeral services set for Most Holy Rosary Church.
Joseph Steiner alias Joel Epstein and Robert Rosenberg, wanted on a 1934 grand larceny charge in Syracuse, will be released July 17 after finishing a Massachusetts prison term. Boston police informed Syracuse Chief William E. Rapp. The case involves a Lincoln National Bank deposit under Epstein in July 1934 and a $600 withdrawal before the Cleveland bank confirmed no account. Steiner was arrested in Louisville and returned to Boston for a five to seven year sentence.
The Women's Auxiliary will hold a luncheon on Wednesday. Police Benevolent Association will attend and provide planned events. Names mentioned include Mire Geers and Katey. location and exact times are unreadable in the fragment.
WPA officials gather in the old post office to map home economics projects across New York State. Margaret Batter explains nationwide results while Agnes Cronin and Marion McKee detail the vital role of sewing, nursery schools, library service, home study courses, and White Collar work in communities.
Two fundraisers planned in Syracuse boost the American Red Cross war relief drive. A garden party at Judge Frank H Hiscock home 960 James Street hosted by Mrs. Hiscock and Wacode Club juniors runs all day with a small admission going to relief funds. A food sale at Wittig's Store 518 Westcott Street by Friends of French Refugees raises additional money for French war victims. Total contributions to date reach 24,626.05 with several $25 gifts noted from schools and groups.
Washington June 15 Farmers who cooperate with Federal crop control programs over the next 12 months will share in a 698,535,000 benefit pool voted by Congress. The Agriculture Department allot includes 438,550,000 for conservation, 212,000,000 for parity, and 87,975,000 for sugar subsidies.
Relatives in Syracuse and Central New York fear for Martha Nellis Law, wife of a British public figure, as word from London ceases. Her father Abramellis once ran the Daify Silk Co. in Phoenix. Shore Acres at Cazenovia was once owned by the Nelis family. Her mother lives in Rochester. an uncle is a Fulton attorney. John S. Pendergast is a local cousin.
The Rev. Dr. Alfred P. Coman superintendent of Syracuse Fest District of the Methodist Church will speak on WFBL tonight in a Syracuse Council of Churches sponsored program. Tomorrow Rev Paul Halden Hays pastor of Fourth Presbyterian Church will speak on WSYP.
A Washington communication to Dr. Paul 34. Paine, head of the Syracuse Public Library, announced a planned statewide library expansion. The notice signals enhanced library services and new funding initiatives to broaden access across communities.
The Works Progress Administration outlines a state wide project to upgrade facilities and expand services. Dr Paine notes no details on impact to Syracuse Library but raises the possibility of a new building in the Onondaga Valley area replacing the current Valley Branch.
Members of the First Ward Women's Republican Club will hold their annual picnic at 1 P.M. Thursday at the Carolina Restaurant on Fayetteville Road. Transportation will be supplied by buses leaving McChesney Park at noon.
A 6 year old, Thomas Wilmer, fell into Onondaga Creek while watching ducklings near the Henderson cider mill dam. Lifesavers including Forace J. Henderson and two Troop 36 members pulled him from the six foot depth, revived him with CPR, and he was taken to Anandeca General Hospital.
Maj Frank C Love former State Legion commander spoke at Syracuse Lodge Flag Day ceremony urging citizens to defend democracy. He praised American freedoms and opportunities while warning against complacency, noting aid deficits and false security seen abroad. Exalted Ruler John J Woods presided with guests including Mrs G L Davis and Mrs George Callanan. Color bearers and Boy Scouts attended the event.
The Rev Grace Kilmer pastor of the Spiritual Church of Grace on West Onondaga Street and Ray Kilmer attend the Independent Spiritual Association convention in Battle Creek Michigan. The convention opened yesterday and will close tomorrow.
Fifteen girls at the Syracuse State School were awarded graduation certificates during the seventh annual commencement exercises. Nine certificates were presented at the ceremony. The program included remarks by Benjamin Stolz secretary of the board of visitors and Dr C Ey Rowe superintendent, with music by the Glee Club and a vocal solo, amid other features.
Youth on probation after pleading guilty to grand larceny in the theft of a automobile. Z wr, Osborne, of 441 South Avenue, was placed on probation by County Judge Frank P. Mealpeass. He and a companion were indicted for taking a car in Syracuse and driving it to Watkins Glen and back. The second youth has not yet been arraigned.
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