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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1940

Page

8

Rebekah Assembly Enlivens Syracuse Hotel Gathering

About 1,000 attendees from 686 lodges gathered at the Hotel Syracuse for the 41st Parley of the Rebekah Assembly. Mrs Maygather of Isa Isuee chaired the opening breakfast with delegates from Onondage Madison and Cortland Counties, and a large telegram from Mayor John Boyd Shateher of Albany invited the group to hold the 1941 convention.

Todsha York State Syracuse Rebekah Chetstiv Watertown Christie Todas Urum Maygather Isa+ Isuee Onondage Madison Ryur Jaer Rom Corfland County Nessealeta Chat Jonckeon

Day in Court skit by St Patrick's Church Club

St Patrick's Church Club presented the skit A Day in Court in nel Sthacl auditorium last night directed by John McGuire. The program repeats at 8 15 tonight. Highlights included a case for eluded with Thomas Lonely as actor and Joan Murphy, Matthew Kerwin, Leo Dixon, and James Kennedy in roles. Another scene involved Mrs Chartsa Senlachter suing Donald O Leare for assault and battery with Leony Dersey presiding as judge. defense by Will Burns and Wie ta Tran. About 25 members of the Men s Club and women participated in the performance.

St. Patrick’s Church Club Eiuhi Patri Crairch Nel Sthacl John McGuire Thomas Lonely Joan Murphy Matthew, Kerwin Boxee Leo Dixon James Kennedy Rose Chartsa Senlachter Donald O'Leare Leony Dersey Charien McGinnig

Syracusan Father of Mrs Cooper Dies in Puerto Rico

Dr Lucas Velez dean emeritus of the College of Pharmacy at the University of Puerto Rico and father of Mrs Fenimore E Cooper of 402 Kirk Avenue died recently at his home in Piedras, Puerto Rico. Mrs Cooper, wife of Rev Fenimore E Cooper of Saint’s Episcopal Church, received no cablegram Monday afternoon. he is survived by three grandchildren Beverly, Edgar Cooper II, and Lars Velez, with other relatives in New York City.

Syracusan Puerto Rico Lucas Dre Velex Beverly Pealsvere Edgar Cooper Stracume Lars Velez New York City

Pension Row Disputes Fire And Police Veterans

Three city pension cases challenge the new pension law as Fire Captain Robert McCaffrey Detective Corcoran and Fireman Leo Scharouil fight back against mandatory return to service. Mayor Marvin says funds are exhausted and half pay requires 15 years. the three men retired after 23 to 29 years and seek bail pay for time off. Legal action proceeds with Melvin and Melvin representing the officers.

Department of [Fire Atong Dow Pastional of Police Tony Rollans Marvin William 5 McCrush Leo Fy Scharouil Guty Guty and Would Wait Wist Itis Naston Parment Theo Jove Robert Hy McCafffrey Detm Corcoran Melvin & Melvin Lawson Beznes Meyer Marvin Thomas ‘E Kennedy Hamed Schavoun Cayttin Mctnrtrey Corcoren Jauty Marvin Fell McCafirey Corcoron

Twenty six Hill Women Named Senior Guides for 1940 41

Syracuse University names twenty six senior guides for 1940 41 under Miss Bentley MacWilliams from the Women’s Student Senate. Merit list includes Gladys Anderson Lucille Becker Virginia Chamberlin and others. several spellings unclear due to OCR, names listed in order of merit.

Hill Syracurg Universityumen Benty MacWilliams Gladys Anderson Lucille Beker Heryl Hall Virginia Chamberlin Mike Fuac Chandice Als Gertrude Davis Jean Denis Marjorie Exgruma Ferndettinger Cleaner Hitch Mass Winifred Ko

Theft of Auto Pistol Leads to $25 Fine

Robert N Bates pleaded guilty to petty larceny for stealing a 22 caliber automatic pistol from the home of Samuel Kemper at 23 James Street two weeks ago. Bates, listing an address on Micheller Avenue, was fined $25 in Police Court and warned he must pay or serve 25 days in the penitentiary.

Samuel Kemper James Street Robert N. Bates XO Micheller Avenue

Plea From France Drives Red Cross Fund in Syracuse

The Syracuse Red Cross chapter accelerates its war relief drive urging prompt completion of the $40,000 goal. Richard F. Allen, Eastern area director, cites urgent needs from France and Belgian evacuees, with French relief shipments and clothing quotas arriving. City chairmen W. H. Murray and Crandall Melvin coordinate campaigns as supplies including sweaters, dresses, gowns, bed shirts, and children's knitwear are allocated to aid evacuees.

Syracuse American Red Cross National Richard F. Allen Hanhut W. Smith Warne Charlesd 'Taylon Paris Mr. Allen France Elf Hatte Aress Idhel Fuid Eillsworth C. Beamon W. H.C. Murray War Rele Fund Crandall Melvin Nounty Pital Bed Chitta

Push Cart Youth Loot Junk Shop for Rags and Pinball Loot

Police report a mob of youths with push carts looted a junk shop on Joe Madison Street, taking two tons of rags valued at zero per ton and then ransacked a Gravity gas station on South Saline Street. Patrolman Frank Baw Hog found the side door open and noted thieves had departed.

Olina & Sons Joe Madison Street Mzac Beary Staison Tmt South Saline Street Frank Baw Hog

New Safety Drive Aimed at Cyclists And Pedestrians

A campaign to cut the number of bicycle riders and pedestrians killed annually in the United States was launched today by the safety committees of the New York State Automobile Association. Meeting in the Grand Hotel the committee drafted recommendations for the state associations. A. L. Jacobs of Buffalo urged stricter enforcement of existing laws.

United States New York

Jobless Insurance Paid in April Totals Near $90 000

Officials in Syracuse report April unemployment insurance paid out 90258.93 with 19 999 checks totaling 233 771 and an average weekly benefit of 11.05. The Syracuse commercial division issued 2015 checks for 1060 and the industrial section 808 checks for 63457.19.

Syracuse Department of Labor

Not Guilty Pleas In Multiple City Court Cases

Not guilty pleas were entered in several charges. IsKorthas faces assault in the first degree for a Vine clubbing incident involving William Cox. William J. Cannon appeared on a robbery charge. Dojinid Leiber pleaded not guilty to the same robbery case as last week. Indictments allege the April 10 Berton A Gerilfire robbery on West Onondaga Street, with a gold watch and chain taken. John Ketcham faces car crash charges after a fatal hit and run injuring Richard Hickes. prosecutors contend he was the hitrun driver. Witnesses described Hickey leaving his city avenues, hearing a noise, and seeing a car speed away. one driver saw the victim in the road but could not ID the car.

Tykn Reslites Ciay Sycaruse Patreduai Berton Gerilfire West Onondaga Street John Ketcham Richard Hickes Onondage Hut 3 Onondaga Hickey Accord Ster Khard P. Byrne Dil’ Cchio Charles. Saycat Onondaga Hill Nee Hickey Hume Wilson IY7 Kelthien

Funeral Services For Mrs McKeever Arranged For Friday

Funeral services are set for Friday for Mrs Catharine O Grady Sickeever widow of E McKeever Syracuse restaurant owner. Died Monday at her home on State Street. High mass at Saint Anthony of Padua Church with burial at St Agnes Cemetery. Survived by two daughters Miss Marie E and Miss Irene M McKeever a brother John J O Grady of Auburn and a sister Miss Mary O Grady of Syracuse plus several nieces and nephews.

St. Cl Agnes McKeever Sgrand Tidus of Provilence Auxilieary Christian Brothers Academy Auxilary Asand of the Rosary Society Saint Anthony of Paton Stic Soe Fie Emory Paul L. Deknever Liwo Marie E Irene M. McKeever John J. O'Grady Auburny Mary . O'Grady Hscracuse

Navy Turns Back 67-Year-Old Enlistment Hopeful

Frank Schader of East Syracuse sought to rejoin the Navy after a long gap and spoke of past service and daily divers’ work. He claimed lifelong readiness, noting his age and prior class background, while recruiters noted age limits and his prior enlistment attempts.

Frank’ Schader Syracuse Schauer Siuller Gary Tie Schader Fall Scharter

Alumni Week at Syracuse University Graduation Events

Alumni affairs lead the ninth annual alumni university Friday May 1 at Syracuse University with a \x93alumni university\x94 program in the morning and a four day reunion planned for the class of 1015 beginning May 11. Notables include Prof Kenneth G. Bartley and Miss Huth Nanda presenting lectures. A four day reunion for the Class of 1015 runs May 11 to June 3 with an alumnae dinner, a breakfast at the Onondaga Golf and Country Club, and a tour of the university boathouse.

Robert W. Miller College of Lary Alumni University Syracuse University Diller Wy Osher Kenneth G. Bartley Bindi Miss. Huth Nanda Colleen of Fine Arts Alumei Siyensy Hall Irs Sidman BP. Poole Alumei University Btn Upshaw Onorars Society Clarke JT. Pani George B. Perkins Itty Marry Skercitt Albert H. Fox Bean Eunice Hilton Frederic C Maral Philip H. Salmon George W. Bren- Hernan Alan Peale Winifred Hughes John Alsever Hliss Genevieve Alahan Katherine Benner Dean Lady Hilere Harry Jon Brown aDul Hewher Clase Reunioe Esther Crawford Saxton J. F.connor Gordon F. Houple Grange A. Fonra Horace Candee Lenny H

Military Funeral for H P Durston Held

Rites for Boward Patrick Durston age 46 of 130 Josephine Street took place at 5:90 AM Thursday at Assumption Cemetery. Syracuse Post 41 American Legion organized ceremonies for the World War veteran of the 472d Motor Truck Company. Durston, a chauffeur, died suddenly in March. He served in St Manuel and Argonne dives. His mother, Mrs Anna Zeus Durston, survives.

H. P. Durston Boward Patrick Durston Josephine Street Aol Siepert Assumpion Tharsday Barston St. Manuel Buese- Argonne Tor Many Spears Syracuse Anna Zeus Durston

Tulip Show Delayed To Friday At Syraeene Museum

Officials announced the Tulip Show at the Syraenee Tulip Society will now open Friday afternoon at the Symeon Museum of Fine Arts after postponing today’s and tomorrow’s events due to the spring season. The event highlights tulip varieties and local horticultural interest with gallery displays and exhibitor setups.

Syraenee Tulip Society Symeon Museum of Fine Arie

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