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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1946
Page
8
Rose Cangemi and sister Vita Cangemi found a remarkable harvest of luck with 50 four leaf clovers, 18 five leaf clovers, five six leaf clovers and one seven leaf clover picked from Rose’s yard. The find sparked children to share good luck omens at school.
Nathan A. Philo 21 of Minoa bolted from Syracuse Police Headquarters during questioning over an Erie boulevard diner burglary attempt and a $70 theft from his sister. A dragnet failed to locate him as patrolmen fired over a dozen shots to halt the ex-soldier.
The clipping lists multiple marriage and birth notices with names of couples and addresses in Syracuse area towns. It records the dates in May for each event including pairs like Greco Biener and Mathewson Moore, and Buckley Cavallara among others.
The city plans to close Westcott Street at Broad Street and open Kensington Place from Meadowbrook to Colvin. Vito Fiscoe, builder, aims to develop 40 to 50 lots in a $10,000 class housing project, grading land and selling 50-foot lots for 75 dollars each with sewer costs. The Meadowbrook playground land would be part of the Westcott extension, and the plan awaits City Planning Commission review.
A long list of meetings and dinners across Syracuse venues includes Teen Center at Hep-house WC A 6 30 Daubbers Cluny 25th anniversary dinner at Museum of Fine Arts and numerous gatherings at Hotel Syracuse Hotel Onondaga and other sites from 1 30 PM to 8 00 PM. Notable items feature Crouse Hinds Chorus dinner Kiwanis luncheon Royalty group dinner and Grand Encampment at various locations.
The Onondaga County War Service Memorial group met at Hotel Syracuse to review architect Reinhardt’s new two building plan. A concert hall seats 3,000 while the sports hall holds 8,000 for basketball and 6,000 for hockey, with a 9,000 seat public meeting area. The block spans 358 by 287 feet, and a nine member commission will administer the project as the county acquires the site including the Putnam School area. A chapel and carillon are still planned for Onondaga Park.
A 15 year old girl was attacked by a youth who entered her Lincoln avenue home through a bedroom window around 9 30 PM Sunday. The intruder restrained her and threatened to kill her if she screamed before she escaped. The suspect is described as about 17, five seven, light brown hair, dirty white pants and a light shirt. a name is not known. Police investigated with Detective Barrett Donohue and Patrolman Louis Mosher. No items were stolen.
Secretary of Commerce Wallace urged Congress to approve the British loan, saying it helps solve two urgent US needs: sustaining lasting peace and achieving full employment. The call emphasizes economic recovery and international cooperation during the postwar period.
A two story house at 6700 S Salina Street was hit by a fast moving car, pushing it off its foundation and breaking a four foot hole in the concrete. Driver George A Latimer, 20, of 106 W Conklin Ave Nedrow was treated for deep gashes. He received a summons for reckless driving and will appear before Justice James Chavous on June 17.
Dr. Glenn G. Bartle former dean of liberal arts at the University of Kansas City is appointed dean of the Triple Cities College of Syracuse University in Endicott. Chancellor Tolley also named Benjamin Hopkins-Moses registrar and director of admissions. The college opens next fall with about 600 local students. Endicott Extension Center continues night courses. Bartle has a long geology background and holds degrees from Indiana University and the University of Chicago. he has served in naval service and teaches geology at several institutions.
Hugh Mc Dougall, 44, of 1533 Westmoreland Ave, held on 1500 bail after a high speed chase from Jamestown to Westmoreland Ave. The case delayed to June 16. Also charged with reckless driving, police say he struck three cars and a pole during the pursuit by sheriff and Syracuse units.
The Syracuse Common Council planned to approve 25 year franchises for the Syracuse Transit Corporation to start July 1, replacing the Syracuse & Eastern Bus Line. Existing routes will end June 30 and petitions for route discontinuance and new service will go to the Public Service Commission. council also faced about 30 real estate ordinances and other routine actions.
A list of marriages includes Angus J. Peters and Grace I. Avery, James M. Gere and Janice M. Plats, Eugene H. Woodard and Eugenia G. Firestone, James F. Quinn and Marie F. Sellin, Donald J. Halstead and June B. King, William J. Giarrasso and Elen E. Sheehan, with associated addresses across Syracuse and nearby areas.
Mark Snyder 9, of 193 Parkside Ave, was pulled from deep water in Onondaga Park by John Feola after his bicycle tipped into the lake. Feola, driving with his wife, waded in fully clothed to rescue the boy as bystanders hesitated. The bicycle, only a week old, was recovered by local youngsters.
The Y M C A announced a free X ray clinic for members and friends in the small gymnasium Monday and Tuesday from 2 PM to 10 PM with health movies shown from 7 PM to 9 PM. No appointments are required.
Rail heads brace for Memorial Day traffic as an 48 hour nationwide rail strike winds down. Empire State Express arrives two minutes early, while D L W sleeper service aims to run on schedule. Rail officials expect changes as coal strike could cut or add trains.
The Big Four deputies reassembled at the Luxembourg Palace to set the stage for the return of the first team on June 15 after a vacation following the foreign ministers conference adjournment.
Dr Edwin T Dahlberg pastor of First Baptist Church led the Northern Baptist Convention election in Grand Rapids Michigan Sunday to a national leadership role. He drew broad support from delegates while opposing Fundamentalist efforts to control top offices. Dahlberg became pastor in 1939 after moving from St Paul Minnesota to Syracuse.
Jamesville cement trucks halted after Jamesville plant refused permission to truck cement for the E Genesee Street paving job due to a Portland Cement Association rail shipping rule. The Genesee Street project closed Friday but rail deliveries are expected soon claims Syracuse Constructors Vice President J D Smith.
A blessed chemical described as a miracle drug like morphine but safer for use where morphine risks exist. It is claimed to aid asthma and migraine, ease childbirth, and lessen overall suffering without addiction concerns.
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