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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1940

Page

3

Storm Strands Mail Routes and Delays Across Counties

Severe winter storm cripples roads in Oneida Madison Cortland and Onondaga counties with heavy drifts covering routes including Route 5. Marooned travelers, delayed funerals, and postponed services ripple through Syracuse and nearby towns as snow plows fight the deep buildup. Authorities report widespread disruptions and emergency efforts limited by blizzards.

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Watertown Area Road Closures Amid Snow Drift Conditions

In Watertown area all boats and highways were closed with no exception. Plows operated on main routes as crews work to clear drifts. Late morning expected reopening of Carthage One and continued efforts to free side roads. Strong winds eased but drifting persists. plows deployed yesterday afternoon to combat the storm.

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Drifts Halt Run Travel In Seneca Falls Area

Snow and wind drove drifts up to four feet in Seneca County causing a full travel suspension last night. A three car crash injured four people and traffic began to resume early this morning as conditions eased.

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Road Crash On State Route With Severe Weather

A blinding storm caused multiple vehicle collisions along back roads near Seneca Falls and route US 6. Emergency responders treated numerous injured, including members of the Hlegel family and others. Roads were closed or restricted as crews cleared wreckage and highways gradually reopened. Local physicians reported extensive knee and back injuries and hospital visits rose.

Greyhound Were Iives Seneca Falls Mra Lana Blewel Mary Chester

Railroad and Road Traffic To Ogdensburg Slowed

Transportation officials report heavy snow and wind storm delaying trains buses and trucks into Ogdensburg. Roads worsened by drifting snow hindered travel with few services running, a late arrival from Utica noted and Watertown service cancelled.

Ogdensburg Austore Oxdunebure New York Watere Watertown

Utica area plagued by severe winter damage after long storm

Dramatic weather report details Utica region hardships as traffic snarls, power outages, and closures unfold. Snow heavy and winds cripple daily life with plowed roads delayed and public utilities returning to service. Officials assess damage and coordinate recovery.

Still Limebound On Farms Near Chaseauray Lake

March 26 report notes 21 ere fork improoned in farmhouses near Chaseauray Lake, 15 miles away. Twenty more persons virooned in Mu Mann farmhouse on Lalo Tits Road, six miles from Alalona, with seven including a child amid heavy snow. Hare M. Daley’s home hosts 17 people trapped since 2 PM as automata tiles fail in drifts. Nearby Buy ton Sherman, Anniney farmer, also marooned with six people. Rachel Tyan reports spring water deliveries and a stranded soda truck helper.

Chaseauray Lake Ton Lalo Tits Road Alalona Hare M. Daley Chateaugay Lake Road Daley Buyton Shernon Anniney

Fulton Main Roads Cleared After Snowbound Storm

Weather and road crews cleared Fulton Main and surrounding routes in Me sexo County. High winds and drifting snow hindered travel but most main highways were passable to commuters. Bus service between Syracuse and Owego resumed as side roads remained blocked.

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Marooned Near Fairmount As Snowplows Fight Blocked Road

Five large county snowplows battled drifts on the Onantinga Road near Fairmount to clear a massive snow block. One plow from Taunton, another from Route 5, and a third from Faltenoynt plowed to within 400 yards. Operators faced deep drifts and lingering stubborn snow piles, requiring hours to advance.

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Storm Misseswega and Rising Temperatures Card

Storm Misseswega leaves city on Lake Ontario coast spared from winter blast. The report notes broken rows, dozens of motorists stranded, and warmer conditions with a low around 19 degrees yesterday. Officials say county and state roads open and in good shape overall.

Wentide Oswepa Lake Ontario

Stalled Cars Across Wayne County Reported In Bad Conditions

More than 40 cars were stuck on Wayne County and Lyves Msivh 36 Woym highways amid hazardous conditions. State and local officers led by Trooper Bred Wilean and Sheriff Charles T. Wight urged motorists to stay off roads as hotels filled with stranded travelers. Traffic around the route saw many incidents and power outages noted, while highway crews struggled to clear the mess.

Wayne County Lyves Alnte Noeth Sath Bred Wilean Newark Charles T. Wight Lyons Counly Uotels

Assessment Costs Rise as Compromise Total Expected

The City faces higher assessment suit costs with a projected total surpassing $1,010,000. Officials project final expense near $1.9 million after interest, fees, and rebates. Installments continue into next year, with about $300,000 more due and annual payments around $250,000. Banks hold most outstanding certificates and are not rushing to receive cash.

Jill Tie Common Council Finance Kennley

Genesee Street Cafe Patron Collapses at East Payette

A patron at the Genesee Street cafe collapsed at 3 o'clock last night in the Tesmapoliian Restaurant area. He was rushed to Crouse Trying Hospital by ambulance in critical condition and described as serving today.

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Road Reports Patchy Open Routes Across Counties

AP notes mixed conditions with many routes partially open while others remain blocked. Key corridors show Route 11 and Route 20 passable in places, but several segments from Jefferson to Franklin, and towns like Cobleskill, Richmondville, and Watertown area suffer closures. surface roads bricked or locked, while main highways reopen in scattered patches.

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Rochesterian Dies in Crash At Savannah

Rochesterian 21, of Sodugi Buckenmeyer, died in a road collision near Savannah. Authorities report a truck collision on Avery Ave. in Symulise. Eugene Harrington and others assisted, and the body was taken to Stevenson Funeral.

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Boys Seized After Chase and Gunfire in Break-In Spree

Police recovered five pistols after a dawn chase ending at Onondaga Street. Juveniles Leyla to get through a window led to the spree, with Burglaries tied to Youngstown origin. Detectives Ferguson, Leach, Guilfoyle and Champion pursued suspects through Town and Street corridors, catching two in Prospect Avenue rooms and later recovering two more pistols.

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State Jobs Office Fills 500 Snow Shoveler Requests

The New York State Employment Department reports 500 requests for snow shoveling help have been filled by the Syranite Divisions. Harold Pierce, division manager, said calls for able bodied men to clear sleet walls and driveways were on an emergency basis. The industrial office remained open all day and night to meet demand as businesses and residents hire shovelers.

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Ambulance Crew Fights Snow Drifts to Reach Pneumonia Patient

An Lakeland ambulance crew aided by local volunteers battled four foot snow drifts on Armstrong Road to reach a pneumonia patient. They pulled the vehicle free with shovels and chains and transported the patient to Wh ital hospital, arriving at 9:35. The patient’s condition showed some improvement a day later.

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