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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1940

Page

3

Plan Funeral For Boy Four In Cab Tragedy

Funeral services were being arranged for David Roach four son of Mr and Mrs John Roach of West Raynor Avenue killed last night when struck by a taxicab at Cortland Avenue and Blaine Street Herman Miller cab driver was paroled after questioning at Police Headquarters. The child was with his sister Betty seven and brother John six returning from a neighborhood store. Miller said the accident was unavoidable and he rushed the child to Syracuse General Hospital where he died shortly after. Morgue reports cite a fractured neck. Surviving Roach include two sisters Genevieve ten and Betty and brothers John Jr and Lawrence.

David Roach John Roach West Raynor Avenue Nuc Eaeho Cortland Avenue Blaine Street Herman Miller East Adams Street Herbert Frank Martin Walsh Betty John David Miller Syracuse General Hospital Roach Genevieve John, Jr Lawrence Frances Cross Green Lake State Park Beverly Willem Cross Fayetteville-Manlius Fayetteville High School Jamesville-Apulia Smoky Hollow Kenneth Soule Elm Street Cortland Stanley E. Hubbard Taylor Justice of the Peace Harry Scammell Lafayette Hubbard West Genesee and Sand Streets Edward Demong, Jr Cayuga Street Albert Seymour West Genesee Street Seymour Robert H. Barth Barth Cedarvale Amber Road Francis M. Hallett East Seventh Street Oswego Charles L. Hotchkiss Marietta

Police Investigate Two Hospital Injuries and Releases

A 3 AM call to St. Josephs Hospital prompted Acting Detectives Guilfoyle and Chappell to question two men treated for cuts. John Bush of 618 West Fayette Street and Alvin Quilt of 211 Washington Square claimed they fell or tripped over street hazards in Seymour Street and West Kennedy Street before release.

St. Joseph’s Hospital Francis Guilfoyle Leroy Chappell John Bush West Fayette Street Seymour Street Alvin Quilt Washington Square West Kennedy Street Dapatna Be Gee

Attic Fire Damages Home After Short Circuit

Miss Pauline Steinbeck of 407 Hosen Avenue returned home to find an attic blaze caused by a short circuit. Firefighters reported extensive damage but no injuries as the blaze spread through the attic and severed ceilings.

Hoon Pauline Steinbech Hosen Avenue Ette

India Pastor Affirms Support for Britain at Kiwanis Luncheon

Rev Ramkrishma Shahu Modak of Ahmednagar tells Kiwanis members at Hotel Syracuse that India backs Great Britain during the war though preferring self rule. He and his wife Marguerite Grove display Indian culture and crafts, while Modak notes India would be under British sovereignty if Western rule is required.

India Great Britain Ramkrishma Shahu Modak Ahmednagar Kiwanis’ Club Syracuse England Mr. Modak Germany Marguerite Grove Buffalo Modak United Church of India Bombay Modaks

City Studies Gathering of Meter Fees

Finance Commissioner Thomas E. Kennedy and Deputy Commissioner George H. Bedford met in Auburn with Comptroller Purcell Briggs to discuss parking meter operations set to begin in Syracuse next Monday. Meters ready by Monday morning with 600 of 1040 posts installed and warning tickets used initially.

Thomas E. Kennedy George H. Bedford Auburn Purcell Briggs Syracuse Briggs Kennedy Finance Department W. Frank Kavanaugh Harvey N. Smith Bureau of Gas and Electricity

Driver Exonerated In Traffic Mishap

A driver is exonerated in a traffic mishap report with limited readable details from the incident. The fragment notes no injuries and the case appears closed.

Severe magnetic storm disrupts telegraph and radio service

A severe magnetic storm disrupted telegraph and radio across Syracuse during the morning rush, with long distance lines off for up to 30 minutes at times. Western Union and Postal Telegraph reported eastward circuits bothered, while New York Telephone maintained long distance service using metallic circuits. News services and radio programs experienced static, though some lines remained operational as the storm waxed and waned, starting at 8 AM and easing by noon.

Syracuse Western Union Telegraph Company Postal Telegraph Company New York Telephone Company A. H. Fox Syracuse Herald-Journal Associated Press International News Service United Press Albany Utica Rochester Buffalo Cleveland Jessen

Callahan to Direct American Irish Fete at State Fairgrounds

Michael L. Callahan named chairman of an American Irish field day to be held at the State Fair Grounds on Sunday July 2 under sponsorship of Division 2 Ancient Order of Hibernians. A full day of Irish dancing music and field sports is planned with a long committee list and Edward O’Neill as adviser.

Maurice McAuliffe Thomas M. Hennigan M. Shields Dwyer Francis P. Joyce Daniel Matthews Patrick Hanlon Patrick Shanahan Matthew Doran Michael Hennigan Adrian Grodsmith James H. O’connor John J. Young William S. Kelly James Kinane Warren Burns Thomas Sexton Michael Carroll William Fadden Patrick Rogers Cleon Quinn Frank Donohue George Keileher Patrick Carolan Ames Carolan Paul Seonard John Sallinger Michael J. Scannell Patrick Scanlon Maurice Shanahan Fred Hibbard Daniel Ryan Jack Ryan Patrick Ryan Leo McCarthy Lee Wheeler Edward O'Neill Order

Hundreds Enroll In Syracuse Summer School At Central High

Hundreds of Syracuse pupils enrolled for two summer sessions at Central High School. Principal Ernest F. Conway said registration was normal with counts to come after Thursday. Classes start Friday July 8, with two sessions daily from 8:30 to 10:30 and 10:30 to 12:30. Final exams August 22. 30 days attendance required for eligibility.

Syracuse Central High School Ernest F. Conway Conway

Dealers Hear Appeal for Territory Security Plan

Auto dealers in New York State gathered at the Quondaga Hotel to back a proposed “territory security” system to curb open territory abuses and protect dealer profits. Edgar D. McKean urged adoption of a resolution to petition manufacturers, while Thomas Southworth presided at the two day convention.

New York State Edgar D. McKean Pittsburgh National Automobile Dealers of America Aplneatac Ehabetthee Quondaga Hotel McKean Thomas Southworth Brooklyn James Dalton Detroit Mich Motor Mr. McKean A. C. Hazen Flint

City Y to Send Delegates to Camp on Lake George

The Syracuse Y M C A will send a delegation to the National Assembly at George Williams College on Lake George July 15 to 19. About 400 young men ages 20 to 28 will attend to discuss the responsibilities of the under thirty age group in the United States with speakers from academia government and labor groups.

Syracuse Y.M.C. A National Assembly George Williams College Lake George United States Howard McClusky American Youth Commission Paul Harris, Jr Charles W. Gilkey University of Chicago Chapel William F. Clarke College of Law de Pauw University G. George Fox South Shore Temple J. Edward Sproul Y.M.C. A. National Council James B. Carey Electrical and Radio Workers of America Carl Zeidler Milwaukee

Play Instructors Study Child Hobbies In Syracuse

94 young men and women studied children's hobbies at Kirk Park for a summer training institute. Sponsored by the Municipal Recreation Commission led by Smith T Fowler the course covers first aid dramatics folk dancing and boys games with final sessions scheduled for tomorrow.

Syracuse Kirk Park Municipal Recreation Commission Smith T. ‘Fowler

Refugee Fund Reaches 30792.87 in Syracuse Drive

Slow day in the war relief drive for the Syracuse and Onondaga County Chapter of the American Red Cross adds about 200 dollars to the total, bringing the fund to 30 792 87. Notable gifts include 100 from Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co and 34 from State Insurance Fund employees in Syracuse.

Syracuse Onondaga County American Red Cross Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Sargrentor San Cleveland State Insurance Fund Red Cross Jane Woodworth Ruth Goldstein Meadowbrook Drive Mae Huntington Cross Oe Cence Cwea Sens Lincoln School Percy Hughes School

Armory Site Purchase On July Agenda For Board

The Board of Supervisors will consider paying 420000 for the Tigris Shrine site on East Genesee Street for a new field artillery armory at the July meeting. A second item seeks a 1500000 purchase of the Rochester and Syracuse trolley line right of way for a westward truck route with a pipeline easement for Socony Vacuum Oil.

Board of Supervisors Tigris Shrine Genesee Street Field Artillery Armory Rochester and Syracuse Righway Rochester & Syracuse Liquidating Corporation Lakeland Cayuga County Socony Vacuum Oil Company

Syracuse Optimists Defy Weather For Annual Picnic

More than 150 Syracuse Optimist Club members held an afternoon picnic and field day at Camp Brockway Pratt's Falls despite rain threats. John H. Bachman led events including egg throwing and softball with a police escort providing parade formation from Clin ton Square to Erie Boulevard. The program aimed to end with a steak supper at 6 30 PM and the club will resume meetings in September.

Syracuse Syracuse Optimist Club Camp Brockway Pratt’s Falls John H. Bachman Clinton Square Erie Boulevard

Marriage Licenses Listed Amid Mixed Readable Fragments

Readable fragments show pairs of names and partial addresses for proposed marriage licenses. Several legible entries include individuals such as David McCleart Moorhead and Derouhy Mae Lynch with street addresses, while other portions list Vincent De Rienzo and Marie Paula or with unclear details.

David McCleart Moorhead Baldwin Avenue Derouhy Mae Lynch Hudson Stree Vincent de Rienzo Wadsworth Street Marie Paula Joseph You Kins Helen Rowland Siret Archie Muirhead Mer Avenue Edith Hervert Bf Mackenzie Pale Avenue Joseph Michael Auguste Hakechen Solvay Ouemdage

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