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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1943
Page
2
A fragmented report notes attendees from Cobb and nearby areas at a gathering featuring military service members and college figures. Names such as Keane, Pineda, Cobb, and Beale appear in sparse detail, with mentions of Fort and Field locations and a 20 day reference.
Syracuse Y M C A director Tracey Jones publicly questions the suicide tale of Charles Foster Jones on Attu Island. He cites living Russians, a July broadcast naming prisoners, and his brother’s age and temperament as contradicting the reported death by own action. He suggests torture by Japanese captors may explain the events, noting his brother and wife were white Americans on Attu during the invasion.
Syracuse meat dealers warn of a 70 percent fresh meat shortage as OPA price rollbacks take effect for beef pork mutton lamb and veal with cured and processed pork joining July 5. Industry leaders from Chicago and local packing houses cite subsidy gaps that push buyers to black markets while supermarkets urge Congress relief amid limited wholesale orders.
Albert Weinstein former commander of Onondaga Post 131 Jewish War Veterans presented a silk four by six foot American flag to Calvary Episcopal Church during the Festal Eucharist. The flag was accepted by Rev. C Bertram Runnals as a symbol of religious freedom with post members and Women's Auxiliary in attendance.
Dr. G Carl Alverson superintendent of schools announced the resignations of two Roosevelt High School faculty members. Ellan DeWitt an art teacher and Helen Howard a geology teacher of 110 East Avenue previously taught in Johnstown Troy and Syracuse before joining Roosevelt Junior High in 1924.
The Rt Rev Malcolm E Pea of the Central New York diocese sponsors the Finger Lakes Conference opening at Pleasant Point Club New Haven Oswego County. Joint venture of Western New York Central New York and Albany dioceses runs daily from 7:30 AM with Mass and services through July 2. Syracuse rector Rev Franklin P Bennett serves on the governors board and Rev James A Rockwell leads recreation. Dean Rev William Thomas Heath and chaplains Rev Karl L Tiedermann and H C attend.
Miss Dorothy Bremnan daughter of Mr and Mrs LeRoy Bremnan of 331 Griffiths Street wins a competitive Kenka College scholarship valued at 800 dollars. Her grade was second highest among all competitors and she will graduate tonight from North High School where she was president of the Aesidian sorority and active in clubs.
About 1200 Scouts from Onondaga Cortlandt Council held the Elmwood Park camp o ree ending with religious services. Catholic Scouts attended an open air mass by Rev D Gerard Horan and many received Holy Communion. Protestant Scouts heard a service by Rev Charles C Noble. Eagle Scout awards were presented by Judge Edmund H Lewis at a Saturday night court of honor. Some packs moved gear in carts and wagons. Lakeside Troop 88 used a covered wagon drawn by donkeys.
Five awards for advertising excellence were given to the Flack Advertising Agency of Syracuse at the National Advertising Agency Network meeting in New York City last week. Awards included first prize for window display, second prize for local radio program, second prize for spot announcements, third prize for magazine advertising, and third prize for outdoor advertising among twenty seven leading agencies nationwide.
Onondaga County Democratic chairman Myron J. Parkinson attended the Democratic State Committee meeting in New York City at noon. County leaders John Z. Ryan Irving H. Lessen and Jean Roberts prepared for the annual Thomas Jefferson dinner at the Hotel Commodore, with Roberts slated to run for the Common Council in November.
The article notes the shift from spring to summer starts tomorrow at 7 13 am with the longest days of the year. It describes heavy heat patterns, daily temperatures from 71 to 89 degrees, and a forecast of scattered showers and continued warmth tonight.
Park Central Presbyterian Church unanimously calls Dr Norman E Nygaard to its pastorate after a brief supply period. Dr Nygaard, visiting from Ireland where he served as civilian chaplain with the Lockheed Overseas Unit, will announce his decision next Sunday.
Two of the seven Burns sisters pursue distinct career paths. Mary Anne Burns earned a BA from Nazareth College and will rejoin the St Joseph Sisters on July 3. Elizabeth Burns is commissioned as second lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps, assigned to Fort Dix New Jersey.
United States Attorney Irving J. Higbee announces halt on releasing seized guns cameras and shortwave radio gear as Department of Justice drafts new rules. Earlier seizures to Malians were returned upon personal appeal while Italian aliens could claim items after citizenship papers. War era surrender rules note aliens of enemy nationality faced seizure and visits by FBI agents for noncompliance.
Two 4 year old youths swam at Salt Pool on Onondaga Lake Parkway to beat the heat. When leaving, Thomas Shannon and Joseph Hopman, both of Whittier Avenue, found clothing removed from bike baskets and their bicycles stolen. Witnesses saw two boys ride off toward the play area on the bikes.
Patrolman Herold Kelly former president of the Police Benevolent Association says biting dogs show little respect for the law after being bitten on the left ankle yesterday afternoon. He was treated by Dr Harry Gilmore who extracted the dog and ordered the animal taken to a kennel.
Stanley R. Parsell, son of Mrs. Leroy Parsell of Cayuga, recently graduated from the Army Air Forces Technical Training Command at Chanute Field. He trained in various technical operations vital to maintaining the nation's fighting planes.
Joseph Winnicki of 414 Olisco Street was injured in a Scranton auto crash that killed Pvt William Botaj. Winnicki was moved from Scranton to a Fort Dix hospital in New Jersey after surgery on one leg and is reported to be recovering.
Mrs Grace T Paine supervisor of adult education in Onondaga County details wartime work of the Americanization League outside Syracuse. She notes war conditions reduced attendance but improvement followed, with many night school students facing long hours, gas rationing, and harsh weather. Mrs Marian O Neil will oversee in Paine s absence as she heads to Albany July 1 to assist state education officials.
The agency reports helping applicants with school work and required documents for naturalization. This year emphasizes initial correspondence with individuals and limited home visits, conducted only when absolutely necessary. Several challenging cases were addressed, with the method generally effective though less responsive for some first papers compared to personal calls.
Dr B T Brown of the Onondaga Sanatorium spoke to graduates and families about preventing tuberculosis relapse. He urged post discharge care with family physicians, gradual return to activity, rest, and regular checkups. Relatives should support measured activity and avoid pushing patients too hard.
Edwin Foster, sixteen, of 661 Gifford Street, suffered a minor thigh wound after a 22 caliber rifle fired by companion Edwin Michalski, seventeen, of 520 Otisee Street, ricocheted while they shot at cans near Grand Avenue extend. Foster walked home, told his mother, and was treated by Dr. D S Grover. Sheriff deputies opened an investigation into the incident.
Dr Reginald Marmwell of Syracuse University faculty leaves today for Camp Dix NL Jl to report for duty as first lieutenant in the sanitary corps. He completes 11 years as a teacher in the Church School of May Me moral Unitarian Church. Yesterday he received a gift from the Religious Education Council. He and his class of 12 Gambes took part in the Tens Day program.
W. A will directs $32,000 from Tindall's estate to an individual identified as W. A personal estate valued at $20,000 plus real estate worth $12,000 is left to Mrs. Margaret Tindall. Sheriff Charles P. Tindall, who died June 5, resided in the area for years and left four children and two daughters. Mrs. Tindall is named executor amid probating proceedings in Solvay area Surrogate's Court.
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