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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1941
Page
3
Charles H. Jayne of Philadelphia Pa visited his mother Mrs Vera Jayne at 116 Curtis Place Auburn over the weekend.
A federal court in Utica heard a show cause order on a plan to renovate the Onondaga Hotel at a cost of 150000 and appoint Knott Corporation of New York City to manage under Trustee H. Loomis Murray. The deal includes a 3 percent gross room revenue fee and a June 1 management start with inspections and audits, while a $60,000 cocktail lounge and other upgrades are funded.
Coroner H Ernest Gak closed the inquest into the deaths of Thomas Murphy and Carlton H Garn after the engineer Floyd Early and fireman Edward Stratton refused to testify citing potential self incrimination. The two railroad men were the only survivors and thus the only possible defendants. Garn and Murphy died May 3 when a D L & W locomotive struck their truck at the Sanderson plant entrance. The coroner said a verdict would be issued within days.
County purchasing agent Oliver S Cane opened bids for 30 000 gallons of gasoline with Buckley Petroleum Co submitting the low bid at 8 65 cents per gallon. Earlier bids on May 12 and March 25 averaged 8 12 and 6 65 cents per gallon respectively as the county plans another 1 000 tons of bituminous road surfacing material.
Col G H Baird recruiting officer for the Second Corps Area announced a drive to increase Air Corps pilots and trained mechanics. In a Northwestern New Headquarters briefing with Col John R district commander and Col Malcot Andress, he noted 1200+ applicants vs a 500 foreign service target.
Two former Syracuse Transit Corp employees plead not guilty to first degree grand larceny for taking a $7,500 bus during a March 21 joyride. Francis W. Petty and Thomas Kenefick, both 26, faced Judge Frank P. Malpass after the bus vanished from Tallman Street. A third defendant, Martin E. Bell, 20, pleaded guilty to second degree criminal assault.
The fruit and vegetable crops of New York State are estimated to be worth 50 to 60 million dollars this year. Professor Morris C. Bond of Cornell University Extension Service spoke to over 100 agricultural leaders at the Onondaga Hotel. He urged improved distribution to move products from growing areas and highlighted efforts to increase producer share to about 60 cents of the consumer dollar with A and P sponsorship and Atlantic Commission Company involvement.
At the Be nevolent Order of Pioneers annual roundup tonight at club headquarters on lil James Street a novel rule lets judges join the fun without titles. Judges break the rule face fines and contempt charges, with proceeds aiding the children's Christmas party.
Investigation into alleged marihuana cigarets sold to Negro soldiers from Fort Ontario was paused after Frank Egler could not determine contents of several cigarets. William Johnson admitted three cigarets in his pocket held marijuana, claiming others bought for soldiers contained only catnip. Johnson faced a $200 bail arraignment before Judge Homer V. Walsh with a Tuesday hearing planned.
The active Alpha Phi chapter and alumnae group will gather at the Geer house 308 Walnut Place at 4 PM Friday per Mrs Harold Hoefer chair. A buffet dinner follows at 6 PM. Arrangements are led by Mrs Burton Persse Mrs Lylman Higbee and Miss Mabel Rhoades.
Two grammar school pupils were found with two hypodermic syringes and a vial used for tuberculosis tests. Chief Rapp urged hospitals and doctors to dispose of needles safely to prevent harm, noting the dangerous risk to children and the good condition of the syringes.
Washington May 27 Paul Stevens Clyer a reserve chaplain with the rank of first lieutenant has been ordered to proceed from at to Res I to Sase Camp June 7 for a year's active duty with the Fourth Armored Division
Central New York faced extensive seed onion losses from a weekend wind, with northern Madison County hit hardest. Farmers estimate millions in damage as uprooted plants fail to replant, notably Smith Canastota Inc. at Ski-Hig Farm reporting about 125 of 200 acres ruined, value around 825,000.
City engineers push paving on East Raynor Avenue and plan South Salina Street repaving after Monday. Electric lines will be tapped every 600 feet between Brighton and Matson for night lighting. South McBride Street may stay open in June but trucks may be barred for nine foot clearance. Lackawanna L bridge over McBride is assembled and lowered to permit new high level train route.
The Most Holy Rosary School band makes its first public appearance under J J Leyden at the school auditorium tomorrow night. The program includes choral works by pupils from third through eighth grade and band numbers, with the choir directed by the sisters and band members in new capes.
Senator Gerald P. Nye, chair of the Senate committee investigating the munitions industry, will speak at 8 15 P M Wednesday June 4 at Mizpah Auditorium sponsored by the Syracuse Peace Council. A question forum will follow the talk.
Malone police report a man claiming to be Patrick Walsh is linked to the 1936 Weber disappearance case. Weber, jailed in 1936 for disorderly conduct, faced bail forfeiture. Malone and Massena detectives now connect Walsh to robberies and larceny with matching fingerprints.
At the State Tax Bureau in West Genesee Street more than 2,000 commercial vehicle drivers must renew this week. Officials urge early application to avoid penalties after noon Saturday May 31. Albert A. Kocher says 2,237 licenses come up for renewal this week.
Salt City School in Livsreen Rial presents its annual Spring entertainment in the school gym at 7 45 P M. All grades perform in a program featuring student acts and school facilities displayed.
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