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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1940

Page

2

Business Men Push Plan for Civic Center in Syracuse

About 50 Syracuse businessmen met at Hotel Syracuse by Mayor Rol land B. Marvin to form a preliminary committee for a convention hall sports arena and civic center. A 325000 project would use 250000 mortgage 25000 from suppliers and 30000 from promoters with Putnam School site toHost 5120 hockey seats and 2800 more for conventions.

Syracuse Hotel Syracuse Rolland B. Marvin Wiliam F. O'Connor Cr Conhar O'Connor Cleveland Hershey George H. Ketcham Putnam Madison State Streets Marvin Harold M. Day Convention Bureau Chamber of Commerce State Armory Lincoln Hall Day John C. Johnson Hesaia Lew Andreas Syracuse University Projme Inset William C. O’connor J. Irving Lyle Carrier Corporation Clifford H. Searle Arthur Chase Albert B. Merrill

Civic Leaders Meet To Map Convention Hall Project

City leaders discussed the need for a convention hall and urged assessing real estate to boost the project. Attendees included Lewis P. Andreas Archie W Bennett Jerome D Barnum Perrin L Babcock and many others.

Lewis P. Andreas Archie W. Bennett Jerome D. Barnum Perrin L. Babcock Jack Byrne Thomas H. Burns T. Elmer Bogardus Samuel H. Cook H. Winfield Chapin Arthur G. Chase John M. Costello Lyle EK. Chamberlin Harold M. Day T. Frank Dolen, Jr John W. Donohue Harry W. Davies Leo T. Eagan Edward Eagan Cleland S. Forsythe William V. Goff James F. Gilday C. W. Giles William L. Hinds Anthony A. Henninger John L. Haley William F. Hofmann Stewart F. Hancock John C. Johnson G. Norman Knaus William H. Kresan George H. Ketcham Walter F. Kaiser William T. Lane J. Irvine Lyle Asher Markson Rolland B. Marvin Crandall Melvin Anthony Mollica John C. Marcellus A. B. Merrill Charles H. Maltby Frederick E. Norton H. Paul Nelligan William F. O’connor E. A. O'Hara David C. Park John S. Pen- Gergast Frank G. Revoir David Richards Percy Ridings Oscar F. Soule H. W. Smith Gerald Strickland Clifford H. Sears R. J. Sullivan Clarence Schindler Harold Stone Warren B. Unbehead Harry C. Wilder John D. Wilson William D. Wallace H. Hiram Weisberg G. Frank Wallace Carl F. Woese Eric W. Will

Rabbi Hyman Warns Against Intolerance at Memorial Service

Rabbi Irwin I. Hyman of Temple Adath Yeshurun urged Americans to defend minority freedoms in a speech to members of Lessing Lodge 163 and Lessing Rebekah Lodge 581 during their annual memorial service. He appealed to non Jews to join in fighting anti Semitism and noted Jewish suffering in Central Europe as part of the broader loss of freedom.

America Irwin I. Hyman Temple Adath Yeshurun Lessing Lodge 163 Lessing Rebekah Lodge Hyman Europe Araiy

Syracuse Brake Testing Campaign Enters Second Day

The 15th annual Syracuse brake testing campaign aims to test over 22 205 pleasure cars and commercial vehicles with about 2 000 more machines to be checked by night. Sponsored by the Safety Division of the Chamber of Commerce the Syracuse Automobile Club and the Syracuse Police Department the program runs through June 29. Patrolman Thomas Lewis says 99 percent of yesterday’s cars passed both the brake and light tests and nearly 2 000 machines were tested with trucks showing the highest rate of perfect brakes. Drivers receive National Safety Council and automobile club stickers after passing. Tests run daily from 9 AM to 5 PM on Erie Boulevard East between South State Street and Oswego.

Syracuse The Chamber of Commerce Syracuse Automobile Club Syracuse Police Department Thomas Lewis National Safety Council Automobile Club Erie Boulevard East South State Street Oswego Pores

Army Finance Department opens five positions

Five openings announced in the Army Finance Department aiming to recruit young men. Details on eligibility and application dates were not fully clear in the fragment.

Army Finance Department Gommian

Dartmouth Students Back Willkie In Class Poll

Dartmouth College graduating class named Wendell Willkie as their preferred presidential candidate. Willkie received 38 votes in the class poll, edging out incumbent Franklin D Roosevelt by two votes.

Hanover N. H Wendell Willkie Dartmouth College White House Roosevelt

Building plans in New York reach May record high

Industrial building plans submitted to the State Labor Department in May totaled 223, an all-time May record, surpassing the previous high of 185 in May 1937, per Industrial Commissioner Frieda S. Miller.

Albany State Labor Department Frieda S. Miller

Syracuse Swim Class Enrollment Opens For Free Lessons

Early enrollments start for the Learn to Swim campaign directed by Austin P. Saunders of the Chamber safety division. Application blanks go to schools and are available at the Chamber and park pool lifeguards. Two week program from July 15 with morning girls and afternoon boys classes led by Y W C A and Y M C A trained teachers. An estimated 1000 children to be enrolled with over 90 percent expected to complete the course and receive badges after a 20 foot swim test. Instruction is free with parental consent as the only requirement.

Chamber of Commerce

Recovery of Donald Beeles From Mill Raceway

Funeral services are being arranged for Donald Lee Beeles nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Edwood Beeles of Dexter ville whose body was recovered last night from the raceway behind Victoria Paper Mills. The boy had been missing since Saturday at 445 P.M. and the body was found at 930 P.M. Grappling and diving had failed to locate him and the 15 foot deep raceway was drained Lucian Clark and Bartholomew Chalone recovered the body More than 1000 people were at the scene as police struggled to control the crowd and prevent a possible bridge collapse due to weight of onlookers.

Special Dispatch Fulton Donald Lee Beeles Edwood Beeles Dexterville Victoria Paper Mills Lucian Clark Bartholomew Chalone Seymour Cole Robert Otis Samuel DelBrocco Thomas Carroll

Emergency Program Outlined For Women Voters League

A seven point program for this time of critical emergency was outlined by Mrs. M. E. Cummings of the Onondaga County League of Women Voters. The program urges curtailment of civil liberties only by authorized bodies for definite periods and calls for merit based emergency personnel, broad representation in regulatory actions, preservation of protective legal standards, continuation of essential services, and expansion of the tax program based on ability to pay.

Board of Management State League of Women Voters M. E. Cummings Onondaga County League of Women Voters Fanthoc Nf Ont

Constipation cure with Kellogg’s All Bran cereal

If constipation leaves you heavy and tired try more bulk in your diet not medicine. Eat Kellogg's All-Bran regularly with plenty of water to restore regularity. All Bran is a crunchy toasted cereal made by Kellogg's in Battle Creek. If chronic, consult a physician.

Kellogg's Battle Creek

Household Finance Offers Quick Low Rate Small Loans

A vintage advertisement promises rapid loans from $20 to $300 with monthly repayment options. It explains choosing a plan, cites example payments like $14.56 monthly for $150 over 12 months, and notes a rate cut from 234% to 2% per month on amounts above $100, with uniform charges for all borrowers.

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