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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1940

Page

3

Severe pre Easter storm leaves New York region battered

A major pre Easter storm swept across New York causing widespread disruption. Temperatures plummeted to near zero with heavy snow, ice and drifting roads. Schools closed, dozens of accidents occurred, and state highways faced extensive blockages as plows tried to clear the snow. The storm strained travel across central and northern areas, with conditions easing only gradually as officials forecast continued cold and intermittent snowfall.

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Judge Lewis Injured In Storm Car Crash

Judge Lewis of Stanes A Meles sustained serious injuries in a storm car crash on Geieste Street. The collision involved a vehicle driven by a man named Chowk, with passengers Dor othy Cronk and others. Lewis remained able to answer inquiries from his home the next day as he recuperates.

Judge Lewis Lewis Couch of Apes Wiler Hone i Geieste Dik Automobile Witran Emuaise Henry Anu Dorothy Cronk Hrinn J, McRady Skaneatelus Avon

Two Collisions Leave Dozens Hurt Across States

A head on collision near Langford injures five and requires hospitalization after two buses skidded into each other. In Cortland area a bus collision injures two Oswegs family members while a truck driver escaped unhurt from another wreck near Folsard. Heavy snow blankets the Atlantic coast with up to 74 inches in western Maine and lighter amounts elsewhere as Easter approaches and winds pile high drifts.

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Roof Collapse Injures 15 in Bloomingdale Avenue Fire

A heavy snow load caused a roof to collapse at 12 Bloomingdale Avenue on Thursday. The fall brought down a wall and fatally damaged a garage used by A. F. Shortt for storage. Fifteen people were hurt while thirteen occupants were found under the wreckage and later rescued. John W. Hoyer’s estate is tied to the damaged structure, with tentative damage estimates around seven thousand five hundred dollars.

Enrarne Maren SI Bloomingdale Avenue Micrn- Df Caudiury & Crash Heerd A. F. Shortt John W. Hoyer John W. Bayer Shepard Avenue

Mrs Brister PTA Guest At Onondags Council Dinner

Mrs Carl Brister of Auburn, president of the New York Stove Congress of Parents and Teachers, will be guest of honor at a dinner meeting of the Onondags Council of Parent Teacher Associations in the Miz Lab. Other guests include Dr G Carl Alvaeson and John F Hummer with Dr Katherine Yaylor of Syracuse University.

Carl Brister Auburn New York Stove Congres Onondags Council Miz- Lab Orher Carl Alvaeson John F. Hummer Francis &. Shingle Harry d. Beltman Katherine Yaylor Psychology Syracuse Univer Diones Mae Harold ZL Bristol Mic Central District Caunatt Sire HC Gowldin Baenell Heyler Anseph Vint Ar. Willam W. Tucker Frenktin B. Covell Walter Weyant Leo Goon Wuengil Ela Ubes Unitetites Mac Quelle Eli Ote Allend Tonar Bristor

Fire Victims Recover Injuries After Rome Blaze

In Rome on March 23 four men were injured in a building collapse while workers cleared debris from a damaged wall. The injured include Dennis Lamoracx and others at 913 West Liberty Street and 417 West Illarty Street. The wall lapsed during work, trapping workers and causing a partial collapse. Public Works officials said efforts would continue and the affected area remained blocked off as rescue and safety operations proceeded.

Rome Dennis. Lamoracx Weal Liberty Street Burt Venneal West Commissioner of Public Works S Adaurance Company

11 Mail Truck Drivers Earn Gold Service Pins for Safety

Eleven mail truck drivers received gold service pins at a Post ceremony led by Major Edmund L. Weston. Five year medals went to Frank & Crouse, Joseph Ferguson, and others. One year pins awarded to John Finegan, Vincent Grossi, Howard Massa, and Paul Spring. Assisting officials included Postmaster Weston, Assistant Postmaster McNamara, and Chamber of Commerce safety manager Austin Snummers.

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Eight Injured In Snowstorm Crash Cascade Across Syracuse Area

A severe snowstorm caused multiple accidents near Skaneateles and Syracuse, injuring eight people. Investigations cite a high-velocity chain reaction on icy roads, including a collision involving a truck, a car, and a school bus, with victims ranging from minor to serious. Local residents, physicians, and police reported several injured, with hospital care initiated as ambulances arrived amid zero visibility.

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Local Traffic Crash Causes Tank Leak and Injuries

A chaotic collision involving a pedestrian and multiple vehicles occurred near the University Hospital area. A dump of contaminated fuel followed when a tank trailer jackknifed, breaking a valve and spilling thousands of gallons. Police issued a summons for unsafe passing on a left-hand turn as responders transported injured parties and secured the scene.

Jingle Bells Easter Tune For Auburn

Fragmented OCR news note on Easter mood in Auburn with garbled weather and holiday imagery. Mentions Jingle Bells theme, Genesee Street, and Santa, noting Easter coming to Auburn as March descriptions drift into wintery imagery and inconsistent wording.

Callahan Named Hibernian Chairman in Syracuse Stirs Order

Michael L. Gale zahan Callahan was named chairman of a Hibernians membership campaign by Ed ward O'Neill, amid strong order activity. The St Patrick's Day banquet drew 500 attendees at the Onondaga Hotel as the drive plans progress ahead of the April 2 regular meeting.

Boy’s Arm In Wringer Up to Elbow

A boy named Raymond Taylor aged about eight was pulled into a kitchen wringer up to the elbow while playing with a mitten. His arm injured, he was rushed to Crouse Hospital then Syracuse Read Dispensary, with treatment for bruises and shock. His sister, Mrs. May Taylor, and neighbor alerts helped summon aid, and another incident of a hair-wringer accident was noted.

Bonel Raymond Saymond Rennary Crouse Biter Keneth Ma Mays Jeff George Jl. Boysen Jagdown Street St. Joseph’s Hospital

Thaca Bans Auto Trailers As Residences

The board prohibits using auto trailers as residences in Tihaen, requiring trailers to have water and sewer connections before permits are issued. Major home areas are transitioning to nonresidential use. a period remains for compliance and permit delays.

Thaca Shéciel Ifareh Sumié Ely Whitey Tihaen Tely

Night Fire Destroys Cottage By Lake Dele

A cottage at Lake Dele burned shortly after midnight forcing Spevin' Dispater Rome Marely Y3-Dirana pars Albert Jackson and others to flee in night clothing. The Jackson family escaped through lanes as flames consumed the home and its contents. Firemen arrived within 48 hours traveling eight miles through snow to inspect the wreck and recover belongings.

Rome Marely Dirana Thair Jarcy W. Piggott

Settlement Made In Car Injury Suit

Settlement reached in a court action brought by Mrs. Mary Tucker and her daughter Maelys of Lyons Fall against Best Tea Crown Company and another party over injuries from a collision on South State Street Christmas Day. The case involved a television incident linked to a track owned by the defendant. Messengers reported the terms yesterday.

Mary Tucker Deagheter Maelys Lyons Tuetter Star South State

Gifts From Late Bishop Conroy Totaled 13000

The will of late Bishop Joseph H. Conroy, who died March 20, 1038, distributed about 13000 in bequests to support Catholic welfare in the diocese and related charities. Notable gifts include 4000 to North Country Catholic Welfare, 2000 for priested support, 1000 to St. Joseph’s of Ogdensburg, 1000 to St. Paul’s Guild of New York, and 1000 to St. Mary’s Endowment. Executors are Bishops Frank J. Monaghan and Walter Faery Simease. The remainder awaits final disposition.

Ogdenskvew Dishop Joseph H. Conroy Aniotinks Conroy North Country Mocore St. Joseph's of Ogdensburg York Paltich’s Orphinage Watertown

Car Kills Doe Near Auburn in Highway Crash

In a two car collision west of Auburn a single doe was struck and killed. Driver Wily Abrams of New York City escaped injury and stopped after the impact narrowly avoiding a fire. State trooper reports say Game Protector Henry Cove took over the case for investigation.

Hibby Clack Street Road Wily Abrams New York City Abrams Seryt Howard Fy Spallley Henry Cove Et Galott

Easter Date Confusion Sparks Letter From Nowhere

A garbled note discusses Easter timing, mentioning Full Moon, March 24, and a claim that Easter will fall on April 14 next year. It references calendar changes and a plan for Easter bonnet wear, with scattered phrases about Spring, Moon, and odd numbers. The readable text is fragmentary and inconsistent.

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Easter Vacation Starts at Noon for 6000 on Hill

University students begin spring recess as classes end today after a week of exams. A campus guard presence and policy changes affect how students leave, with vacation running from today through March 31 and final exams two months away.

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Cattle Saved From Fire By Local Employees

A large barn fire at the Old Homestead farm near Rassyondville damaged a substantial Ayrshire herd. Firefighters and nearby workers prevented total loss as stalls burned, water-proofing materials and mill shavings aided containment. The blaze, blamed on a coal stove, destroyed the barn’s wooden frame but spared the pasteurizing plant.

R.eb Cadsig Pestle Jose Ayrshire Grin Suvele Wwe Manav Aimiele Yeouilayay Equites Oneealey Inston Hwolen Seukes

Car Hits Bike Injures Youth In Cortland Street

Orville Paquin, 22, son of Frank Paquin of Graton Road, suffered a leg injury when his bicycle collided with a car driven by Domsho of Sh North Street. The driver said he tried to avoid the collision and took the boy to Cortland Hospital for treatment.

Sherit Mervin C. Fowler Coriland Dumsbo Cortland Hospital John BE. Wattenberg Trin

Ghost Town Doom Looms Over Village as Waste Plant Shuts

Reported plan threatens to close a processing facility built in 1898 that supported a 309000 pound weekly output of fertilizer by products. The plant employs over 115 people and sustains the town’s economy amid mass layoffs and community upheaval.

Antil Fool Uisnosiig FiUstural Bringine Oia American Hrduelion Company Wong

Teichert to Speak At Socialist Labor Party Event

Emil Teichert New York State secretary of the Socialist Labor Party will address party headquarters at 266 South Salina Street tonight on The Bank and the battle against the field. The party marks a golden jubilee in New York City amid Whitman convention plans and first party gathering of the year.

Teichert L.P Emil Teichert New York Labor Party South Sala Street S. Lo New York City Whit Hhwatt Roll Himaton Conventine

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