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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1940
Page
3
A damaged OCR snippet discusses scratching, soothing creams, and relief for eczema style skin issues. It mentions a misworded invitation, discomfort, and references to skin care routines and comfort for a wearer or patient.
Snow blankets Upstate New York as warnings spread for a hazardous Thursday with colder air and more snow. Forecasts show subfreezing lows, strong winds, and widespread travel disruption from Syracuse to Buffalo, while New York City enjoys relative warmth and clear skies.
Officials report precautionary discharge from Oneida Lake rising with spring runoff as engineers from Slate oversee canal maintenance and flood controls. Outflow shifts from 1500 to 1390 cubic feet per second, while downstream creeks and rivers in Upstate show only minor changes after two days of mild weather.
The Manufacturers Association of Syracuse will hear a talk on interrelations tonight by Whiting Yale of Cleveland, consulant of the Capital Motor Car Corporation in its inquiry. Mr Williams has been active in labor relations since 1913 and is author of books. He will also be the principal speaker tomorrow night at the third session of the Chamber of Commerce industrial luncheon.
An employment test in a cramped New York area office used ping pong tables as makeshift desks. About 200 would be applicants and 25 examiners participated, with 30 to 70 per batch. Tables and chairs were repurposed as writing surfaces while the test assessed handwriting and basic questions. A second group of 130 and 50 more positions were later announced for engineering and Onondaga County openings.
All Saints Episcopal Church rector Rev Fenimova E. Cooper delivered a Lent sermon condemning hypocrisy among church members and leaders who profess faith yet use church influence to pursue personal gain. He denounced treachery within religious and political circles and urged repentance to avoid spiritual darkness.
Catharine Tarnselel, 52, of 318 Oncitla Street, was injured when her left ankle broke after a sip at Liberty Street and West Beldun Avenue yesterday night. She was transported to St. Jfason's Hospital for treatment.
On the first day of spring a flock of about 30 geese was seen in Central New York. weather caused confusion as they angled from east to west near the Onondaga Council Boy Scout camp in Jamesville. Local observers reported uncertainty about the birds path amid a spring snowstorm.
A fragmented critique argues that the Gospel of Judas corrupts moral norms by elevating property over human values. It questions whether Jesus can be aligned with ruthless power or dated social beliefs, and references Yale and other institutions while probing the clash between faith and materialism.
A chaotic scene in Syracuse as a flock of starlings draws crowds and police attention. Birds flutter near windows and ledges while residents gather to watch the spectacle. Eventually, observers report the birds leaving as authorities monitor the area.
Dr Beck head of Repartment of Bible at Spracuae University will lead two Holy Communion services tomorrow at 7.3 BAN in University Methodist Church aided by Rev ic Wilson G Cole. Dr Cole to deliver meditative sermon titled By the Sane ISN! Whe host under the dees ven of Dr dowert Lyman to sing special music. Schools to close Thursday for Easter recess with one extra day added to rhythm. normal reopening April 1.
Syracuse official William E. Rump states preference for home city over Florida after a Wednesday trip. He criticizes Floridian surroundings and mentions an $80 offer at a Florida site. In Lakeland he notes advising caution about the trip and later hopes for Duke University student refinements in Syracuse context.
The British government told Commons that relations with the United States remain satisfactory. Foreign Undersecretary Bowler reported on Sumner Welles’ Europe tour and outlined questions about American policy. Ministers faced Conservative queries over British purchases of American goods as talks proceed, with government stressing ongoing prewar negotiation context.
In Paterson, CAO and A B L pledge unwritten gentlemen’s decas to limit Soviet signal disputes among unions. Acting Mayor Walter Lotte calls it history making after a day long conference with PIRH. Leaders see possible easing of bitter jurisdictional clashes as negotiations continue.
Physicians in Miami reported watching closely the case of a Miami woman expected to deliver five babies. A physician and Xi Ty specialist said there was a very good chance the mother could bear quintuplets, though official statements noted multiple factors could alter the outcome and that twins or fewer remained possible.
The article describes Holy Week rites led by church officials including Bishop Waller A Foory and Reverend James F. McPeah. It notes Tenebrae, incense, wax candles, and processions from Holy Thursday through Easter, with services in Syracuse area churches and the Devotion schedule before and during Holy Week.
In Brat Favatte Street two lodging house proprietors faced a police court hearing led by Judge Homer W. Walsh. The case, involving alleged contact with a tenant, drew testimony from Mrs Florencs Solitta and Drs Delores Stewart. The judge reserved decision until tomorrow.
In Police Court today Charles Hitt admitted he rented a room at 106 East Geneseo Street, demanded a refund, refused to leave, and pleaded guilty to the charge. He was sentenced to seven hanging days in jail.
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