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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1940

Page

3

Dog bites cyclist and child in city streets incident

A cyclist on Tremont and Tallman Streets was bitten as he rode by a dog owned by Robert Leahey. Homer Farrington suffered a leg laceration and the dog was confined for 10 days. Patricia Neadow, 6, was bitten on the arm. the owner could not be located.

Tremont Tallman Streets Homer Farrington Hudson Street Robert Leahey Tallman Street Patricia Neadow West Division Street

Du Pont House Paint Cuts Gallons and Paint Jobs

Advertises a new Du Pont House Paint claiming savings from using fewer gallons and fewer repaint cycles. Encourages readers to ask their painting contractor to use the product for home exteriors and interiors.

du Pont House

Shipton Case Presented to Grand Jury in Stock Fraud

Ralph K. Shipton 52 of 1010 Hampshire Road faces grand larceny charges after a May Grand Jury presentation by District Attorney Mawhinney and Deputy Lessen. Testimony included state trooper Wilcox and SEC accountant Puls. investors and customers were named. An injunction blocks Shipton & Co. from further business. arraignment for leaving the scene of an accident was delayed to May 27.

Ralph K. Shipton Hampshire Road Donald M. Mawhinney Irving H. Lessen Shipon Donald M. Wilcox State Police Buyreau John Puls New York Securities Exchange Commission Grand Harry M. Rogers James Street Hazel Clos Erickson Street Clayton Shay University Avenue Jacob Henig Vernon Charles A. Garlick Cleveland Lee Sings New Hope S. Adelle Howell Geneva Ralph K. Shipton & Co., Inc Shipton Vrressen Lessen Teall Avenue Salina

Hotel Claims Deadline Set

An order directing stockholders of the Onondaga Hotel Corp. to file claims by June 15 was signed by Federal Judge Frederick H. Bryant after the debtor trustee reported objections. The 9,990 shares are held by about 110 persons and claims must be submitted by the date. The motion was supported by First Trust & Deposit Company. no objections were raised by the hotel operators or creditors.

Onondaga Hotel Corporation Frederick H. Bryant H. Loomis Murray H. Duane Bruce Hiscock, Cowie, Bruce & Lee First Trust & Deposit Company Laurence F. Sovik Costello, Cooney & Fearon Onondaga Company A. V W. Hancock Estabrook, Estabrook & Harding

Fire Wrecks Oneida Plant at Madison Rag and Metal

A fire at the Madison Rag and Metal Company yard on Warner Street destroyed a 430-foot shed area containing paper and two trucks. Owner Herbert Weisbert puts damage at 45000 dollars. Firefighters worked since 2 AM, using hydrants to prevent spread to adjacent structures.

Oneida Madison Rag and Metal Company Warner Street Herbert Weisbert Fie Simmen

Pleads Not Guilty To Larceny Charge

Robert J. Johnson a 16 year old Onondaga Indian resident pleaded not guilty in Police Court to petty larceny stemming from a complaint by Alved Hobson of 513 East Washington Street. Hobson alleged Johnson took 20 cents two packages of cigarettes and other items from him in a dark alley near East Fayette Street late Saturday night. Johnson denied possessing a gun and said Hobson gave him the items. Judge Homer W. Walsh set the case for May 16.

Robert J. Johnson Alved Hobeen Eas Washington Street Bey East Fayette Street Hobson Johnson Fussell Muthphry Homer VW. Walsh

Death Benefit Setup Sparks Police Unrest

Police frustration grows among officers with under 18 years service over death and retirement benefits from the Police Fraternal Association. With no new patrolmen in 12 years the group shrinks and assessments rise for active members. Younger members face meager future payouts and some threaten resignation. a recent reorganization names Chief William E. Rapp as president and updates officers. The pension fund remains separate from the association which handles its own claims.

Poice Fraternal Association William E. Rapp Justin McCarthy George Mosner Fred Arnold Anthony Zriebec Municipal Pension Fund

Kerr Travels by Plane to New York City

Walter B. Herr Jr. a former Syracuse resident and Herald Tribune foreign correspondent departed at 12:52 PM aboard an American Airlines transport headed to New York City.

Kerr New York City Walter B Bo” Herr, Jr The New York Herald Tribune Syracuse American Airlines

Youth Builds Locomotive In Carrier Model Series

William Roderick, 19, of 626 Vine Street, completed work on a miniature locomotive the third in a series of transportation models. The foot and a half long, six inch high engine is carved from wood with knives and chisels, has a coal car, and sits on tracks on a cellar ledge in New York. He has also built model airplanes and a six inch scale model sailboat. the locomotive took four months to build.

New York Central William Roderick Vine Street Time New York Central Roderick

Lanigan Scholarship Trophy Awarded to Harry H Pierce

The Lanigan Scholarship Trophy was awarded to Harry H Pierce by the Society of Holy Piety Church. Rev cfast of the church presented the award at Drumlins.

Lanigan Harry H. Pierce the Shearts Ehle Society of Holypi Tese Drumlins

Welfare coal supply contract bid details

The department plans a one year contract to supply coal to Welfare Department clients with deliveries on the welfare commissioner's order. Last year 25 000 tons were used in the city and towns. similar usage is expected next year. Bids will be opened on May 20.

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Dutch Reserve Officer Awaits Call to the Colors

Dutch reserve officer Jan Maarten Van Swany, studying air conditioning at Carrier Corp in Syracuse, says he can be recalled to fight Germany any day. He arrived Sept 2 prior to hostilities and fears becoming a battlefield if neutrality fails. He served in the Dutch army and is a lieutenant in the reserve corps. his family location is 153 Seyeneur Street.

Jan Maarten van Swany Carrier Corporation Germany Mr van Swaay Syracuse Wolland England van Swaay Dutch Anny Eserse Corps Hague Theos G. J. A. van Sevan Carter Corporation Holand Dutch East Indies Uoon van Swaay Massachusetts Cartier Corporation van Sevaay Seyeneur Street

Police raid uncovers dynamite in Gratien home

A 1939 city raid on Gratien’s Wolf Street residence turned up dynamite sticks and percussion caps in a kitchen shelf. Judge Walsh sets an appearance date as Gratien faces charges. A second warrant by Paul Davis ties Gratien to using coin slugs in an automatic coin phonograph at a North State Street restaurant.

Walsh

Willard A Ballway Reported Critical With Pneumonia

Willard A Ballway a letter carrier of 241 Greenland Drive was reported in critical condition today at St Joseph Hospital. He complained of feeling ill Friday but carried mail that day and Saturday. he became suddenly ill yesterday and aphatic an was summoned and ordered his removal to the hospital.

Willard A’ Ballway Willard A. Ballway Greenland Drive St. Joseph ‘Hospital

Local births listed for May with multiple families

A scanned notice lists numerous May births to families across several addresses, naming parents such as Mr and Mrs. Stanley E. Root and Mr and Mrs. Carmen DeVere onica, among others. Each entry records a newborn daughter or son with street addresses and dates in May.

Waller Schultz Mildred Holden Ridgewood Cave Stanley E. Root Genevieve Boughton Baldwinsville Sion Carmen DeVereonica Mary Backus Bae Fayette Stpeet Ear Smith Marie Peay Davis Street Wiliam Kemp Sophia Grabosveld Coolidge Avenue Winifred “Trompthinh Grave Pelkey Igh Ave Muse Meg Io Wiliam Stack Lillian McWataray Paul Avenue Bauro Goern Preia Sidney George Patarene Dow East Onondaga Street Mary Joseph Lagana Rachael Cerra South Sa- Vina Street Preik Lindy Berneley Thormes Baldsine May Li

Reformed Georgeshomsons Selecting Executive

Fragmentary text indicates a draft list or selection process for an executive group linked to Reformed figures and named individuals including Dr B Wilson and G Cole. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Georgeshomsons Wilson G. Cole

Deputy Drives in County Sheriff Race

A local campaign section highlights a deputy running in the county sheriff election. The article notes the candidate's background in law enforcement and outlines key issues and supporters.

Furniture dispute ends in scuffle at warehouse

A repleving order allowed Mrs. Nolan’s representatives to claim furniture from a warehouse. A worker refused to release the items, a scuffle broke out, and police were summoned to the scene. The matter involves Norbert Abend Keene Vinette Wright and legal counsel Keene, Abend, Vinette & Wright for Mrs. Tolen.

Pandh Nolan Norbert Abend Abend, Keene, Vinette & Wright Tolen

Lee Brinkley Denies Charge of Assault

Lee Brinkley, 63, of 331 South Townsend Street, pleaded not guilty to a third degree assault charge in Police Court. He was ordered held on $500 bail for a May appearance. Brinkley was arrested after police said he knocked down and kicked Martin D. Paul, 40, of 832 South Townsend Street. Paul and two witnesses, Elmer D. Paul, 29, and Ralph R. Clancy, 52, were ordered to appear as material witnesses in May.

Lee Brinkley South Townsend Street Brinkley South Townsend East Adams Mar Tin D. Paul Townsend Street Paul Elmer D. Paul Ralph R. Clancy

Local Sees Drama As Honor Fades In 1926 Echo

In a fragmented reminiscence a local article recalls Welch and the 1926 era. The piece mentions a Sergeant-at-arms, nested party roles, and a dog named Zonor. Residents reflect on a loved figure, noting how they will miss him dearly.

Ear ‘Welch

Sewer Link To Be Made In East Syracuse Area

Onondaga County Public Works Commission reports major difficulties in sewer test operations due to large surface water inflow from the East Syracuse area. Officials warn slaughter houses to stop flushing objectionable matter into the sewer. plants indicate cooperation with commission rulings.

Syracuse Onondaga Public Works Commission

Tecumseh Golf Club Burglary Reported

Deputy sheriffs classify the Tecumseh golf course burglary as the work of a small boy. A rear window was broken to gain entry, and Grant Newlove the pro at Tecumseh found the scene. Ice cream stock six golf gloves and two pairs of woolen socks were stolen during the night at Waring Road club.

Tecumseh Waring Road Grant Newlove

Spray can theft report from Pepsi-Cola plant

Robert J. Sweet of the company reported to Detective Edward Dolphin that a spray can valued at 75 was taken from the Pepsi-Cola plant on GIS Hawley Avenue.

Pepsi-Cola Gis Hawley Avenue Edward Dolphin Robert J. Sweet

Runaway Horse Captured On Warren Street by Helpers

A runaway horse drawn a Byrne Dairy wagon dashed through Warren Street and was halted at Onondaga Street by Milton Friedman and Carl Plage, two dairy company workers, after bystanders at the Hotel Syracuse witnessed the incident. The horse and wagon were later returned to the dairy and the origin of the run appeared to be investigated.

Byrne Dairy Company Warren Street Warten and Wartsen Street Milton Friedman Leon Street Carl Plage Welser Werner Onondaga Street Syracuse Byrne Company

Burns Fatal to Woman in Buffalo Home Blaze

The county coroner's office reports the death of Mrs. Eliza Peck, 76, of Holland, from burns suffered when a kitchen stove in her home ignited her clothing a week earlier. She died last night.

Buffalo Eliza Peck Holland

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