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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1940
Page
10
A water main break on Bellevue Avenue near Crescent Street and Clyboga Creek floods cellsars and basements. Crews shut valves and work to repair the line affecting 200 Bellevue Avenue and surrounding blocks. Estimated damages and restoration times remain uncertain as investigations continue.
Burdabas pleads guilty to second degree arson in a Cosmo Restaurant case. Donaldson faced similar charges as the trial connected with the March incident. Jurors and witnesses linked Gregor, Coxmo proprietor, to the alleged attempt. Gregor died last week. the state’s evidence centered on Burdabas in County Court.
Malvin F. Kinkley will request permission to inspect the grand jury minutes in theApril 4 murder case before Justice Jesse Teingeles at Gawege. The proceeding involves Goreon Star and the Vendurson Pond incident, with Syracuse residents noted in the document.
A local burglary is reported at a residence on Sib Tuijoysan Avenue after a fire damaged the site. The thief stole two watches valued at about 30 dollars each, with detectives led by Bay Tard Weber and Edward Fiood investigating the entry and listing several nearby addresses and suspects.
Two men, Intirtes on enarges as ssaalt and atizmphed ecape, will be arraigned before County Judge Frink P Matoass Wednesday. Neumo, 26, and Guntiser, 23, stand charges from a deputy assault case. Warden Brophy to produce prisoners for Supreme Court signcustom. one man serving 36 years, another 18 years. Incident tied to a Rome County deputy shooting during a grocery store hold up. a struggle ensued, witnesses report a stabbing and attempted escape. the felons were subdued and restrained before authorities intervened.
The first contingent of American Field Service Volunteer Ambulance Brigades sails to France from New York, marking the initial section of U S aid to the Allied war effort. A second squadron is planned, with twenty-two privately donated ambulances ready for arrival.
A local bank on South Warren and East Washington Streets suffered a minor fire alarm incident in the bookkeeping area on the second floor. The alarm caused brief excitement and minor property damage before firefighters quickly controlled the blaze.
The Crow Company, a piling contractor, secured a contract in New Haven Connecticut for a housing project valued at about 1280.4H dollars. William Lif Crow leads the firm while the deal targets Pioneer Homes in Syramnee Twating, with completion expected after a lengthy construction process.
Woman 88 identified as Mrs. Bradt of Tre Cayyen County died at Syracuse Hospital after a collision near Plainville. Injured were Mrs. Bradt and Mr. McTinnald, both hospitalized. authorities said both had pelvis injuries and shock from the crash scene. Accident occurred in the afternoon on Witfiany Front Road near Blunyide Lysiuider Row, with two vehicles involved.
Syracuse University's rifle team defeated nine rivals to claim the Finnclph Hengst trophy with a team score of 252. Other colleges competing included Finloors University and the University of Delaware. Team members listed include William F. Poll and Thomas Okatowleh, among others.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and dates including Mrs Frederic, Ian Cote, Minion Avenag, Anughter, Mr Gipeon B.Goldun, and Leonard L. Batt, with March references and Avenue mentions in West Flonsint and nearby areas.
Grand Jury will hear the case against Ralph Frasca an inmate at the prison who was attacked by rival inmate H Brophy and tied to an assault on guard James Donovan. The district attorney said the case will be presented to the May Grand Jury after investigators questioned Frasca and other inmates. Frasca suffered a fractured skull and remained unconscious after the Tuesday assault. several prisoners were placed in protective custody as the investigation continued.
Rehearsals fill churches as Easter celebrations unfold across denominations. Reports describe Paschal candling and gatherings, with synopsized notes on services and interdenominational observances, including cathedral and Roman Catholic rites.
A youth identified as Anger Fy Capris was seized after a jewelry store window was smashed and alarms sounded on Morgan Avenue. Police recovered a retail value of 3490 from Capris and accomplices, with officers trailing suspects near South Sallia Street and West Bemiega. Detective work led to questioning by Deputy Chief Kinney and others, with the youth later remanded to local authorities as investigators pursue the case.
Fragmented obituary notes the death of Samuel Cohen Tafeclion from a tooth infection during World War II. It records his enlistment in the Argipp Lary, service in France, and residence in Los Angeles after returning home. Survived by father Lavine Cohen of Italy, four brothers Harry, Colin, Ja2 and Cohan, and four sisters Naso Chan, Kajstan, and Miss Chan of Auburn, among others.
The obituary notice lists prominent figures including Dr J D Sanderer aged 72 and Francis Bemiriony, a long time leader in Minnesota party affairs, along with other named individuals such as Ralph Neale 45, Dorothy Routiller 23 and Charlie Volardi among several deaths reported from New York Syracuse and Austin.
WPA program sees about 1250 applicants deemed ineligible with rejection looming. The report cites state WPA administrator Mr Herzog warning agencies to avoid over stating job offers and to adhere to program rules as 7490 per feet of employment is under scrutiny.
Multiple death notices and funeral details from a historic local paper. Records include PRENERICE J. SIDHULEOS and several relatives with ages, affiliations, and service times. Names linked to Lafayette churches, Maple Grace Cemetery, and other local institutions appear alongside scattered dates and locations.
Mary Crane, 75, longtime Syracuse resident, died late Tuesday night in Ganayerd Pia. She was active in Zonte Club and the Gloucester Ladies Society. Survived by her husband W. T. Crews of Syracuse. funeral plans pending in Canaveral.
Funeral services for Lewis, a longtime East Syracuse resident and member of local fraternal lodges, will be held Monday at St Joseph’s Hospital and Syracuse Methodist Church. Survived by two sons, daughters in law, four grandchildren, and a sister, the family requests contributions to the Bruce Memorial Fund.
Mrs afauil Wellton of 734 Mary Inn Avenue asks the public to aid Ingrid in finding her seven month old female tan har ness dog Posy a teeming cockoy spantal puppy alarmed by its disappearance two weeks ago Ingrid offered a reward for the return of the dog Alis We kson said she would pay a reward for the dog’s return
Herald report outlines the state employment service details for 1939, noting benefits based on 15 earnings. Mr. Pierce describes the year beginning March 3 and the brief for 1939 revmitige, with standards for benefits continuing despite changes.
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