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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1940

Page

6

Abbott to Explain Welfare Workings To Townsend Clubs

Welfare commissioner Leon Abbott will outline welfare operations at a Townsend clubs rally in the University Block Ka Na Te Nah chi rooms. Paul Chase, Townsend rep for New York, says the plan aims to cut county relief through pensions and lowers the Onondaga County old age and welfare levy from 89.02 to 5 per thousand. The act could further reduce taxes by 2,090,000 in Onondaga County within years. Also a Jackson Michigan note: Floyd E. Johnson, 8, will receive a high school diploma, pursuing college afterward.

Leon Abbott 35Th Congressional District University Block Gay Paul Chase New York State Onondaga County

Woman Saved By Daughter In Flame Trap

A mother, Blanche Clift, 63, was rescued from a third floor apartment fire on James and North Warren Streets by her daughter Ada Harris, 35, who sustained minor burns. Firefighters battled the blaze as nine others fled, including Patricia Harris, 7, Donald Goodnough and family. Fire Chief Gieselman assumed command. Lt Ebinger aided in rescue. Estimated damage about 1000 dollars. origin undetermined. Patrolman Boyle was injured in a police radio car crash en route.

Blanche Cift Durston Block Ada Harris Clift John Evinger Patricia Harris Allen Heath Donald Marie Frederick Margaret Rhinehart Heath Donald Goodnough Rose Goodnough Shirley Goodnough Edward W. Gieselman Fremen Ebinger M. T. O’brien James Boyle Warren E. Havens Lodi Street Burnet Avenue McBride Street Havens Frank Corbett Boyle Harry L. Gilmore

Court Rules Against City In Bank Case

The City of Syracuse loses a four year battle over proceeds from Salt Springs Bank collateral. Judge Frederick H. Bryant orders return of 293 506 plus unpaid interest and costs, with dividends already distributed factored in. City may appeal to the federal circuit.

Syracuse Salt Springs National Bank Frederick H. Bryant James C. Tormey Bryant Keith F. Driscoll ReceiversHaight The Commons Council Salt Springs Common Council Wooster Bouck Haight Driscoll New Rochelle State Superintendent of Banks Court of Appeals Tormey Arthur M. Beach United

Security Office to Close Early in Syracuse Field Office

Social Security Board workers in Syracuse will cut lunch to 30 minutes so the Federal Building office can close at 4 30 P M on warm months, starting Monday. Weekday hours become 9 A M to 4 30 P M. Saturday hours stay 9 A M to 1 P M.

Syracuse Social Security Board Federal Building

Pirro Becomes Father of 5.5 Pound Son at St Josephs

Councilman Nicholas J. Pirro announced at City Hall that his wife gave birth to a five and a half pound son at St Josephs Hospital late Wednesday. The baby’s name initials reflect his father’s name.

Nicholas Pirro Fourth District City Hall

Girl Bitten by Dog Treated at Hospital

Miss Mary Kozil aged 18 of 208 Oswego Street received first aid at Onondaga General Hospital last night for severe wounds to the left leg wrist and right thigh after a dog attack.

Mary Kozil Oswego Street Onondaga General Hospital

Larceny Suspect Ernest Shanahan Arrested in California

Ernest P Shanahan of Syracuse, a Western Union clerk, was arrested in Butte County California on a grand larceny charge from Onondaga County. He disappeared Dec 14 1936 after cashing payroll checks totaling 1250 dollars. His wife returned 420 dollars with a note hinting the full reason for his absence.

Butte County California Ernest P Shanahan Syracuse Western Union Telegraph Company Plymouth Drive Howard Mosher Mosher New England Culver City Calif R. H. Taylor Butts County Donald M. Mawhinney Onondaga County Western Union

Deputies arrest drivers in Memorial Day safe driving push

Sixteen motorists were arrested for alleged traffic violations during the Memorial Day safe driving campaign led by Sheriff R Auer. Fines ranged from 3 to 10 dollars for speeding, inadequate brakes, and running a stop sign, with individuals named from Brewerton, Vernon Center, Clay, and Utica.

R Auer Alton, J. Fenner Brewerton Merle Wade Vernon Center Burton E. Butman Bear Street Willis R. Merryfield Utica Enk Orzolek Rome

Woman Dies as Memorial Day Auto Crashes Increase

In Syracuse area over Memorial Day one death and 11 injuries occurred in several crashes. Victims include Mrs Mary Ann Miller 85 of Rochester and her relatives, plus Constable Anthony Louise 33 of Solvay who was thrown from a motorcycle. Drivers Francis Wilkinson and Charles Fenner faced charges for failing to observe a boulevard stop sign.

Syracuse Mary Ann Miller Florida Street Rochester Ely’s Corners Cazenovia Pomper Cherry Valley Turnpike Gertrude A. Miller Olin Avenue Perry West Genesee Street Mary Crouse Seventh Street Crouse-Irving Hospital Velaska McDonald Roads Onondaga Francis Wilkinson Onondaga Hill Charles Fenner Woodrow Marks Harris Harrison Street Bessie E. Bonno Wolf Street Genesee South State Streets Edward Schindler Rowsland Street Frank Terry Robineau Road Bradley Street Joseph Remialdo Fountain Street Howard Carey Groton Salina Street Hiawatha Boulevard Herbert Franz Martin Walsh Carey Earl Besaw Otisco Street Charles Townsend Stewart Court South Clinton West Jefferson Streets Ely Gertrude Miller Genesee Street Louise Gordon Pine Rae Heimemy

Reckless driving arrest after Sponable Curve crash

William Prahl 23 of Clay was arrested on a warrant charging reckless driving after leaving Crouse Irving Hospital. Deputy James Jerome picked up the injured man andJustice of the Peace Scott Litterly fined him 10 dollars. Victor Bennett 52 of Skaneateles improves at St Joseph Hospital after an accident near Mycenae in which his wife Lillian Bennett 52 died.

Mattydale James Jerome William Prahl Clay Crouse-Irving Hospital Caughdeney Justice of the Peace Scott Litterly Victor Bennett Jordan Street Skaneateles St. Joseph Hospital Mycenae Lillian Bennett

Presbyterian Pastor Quits Valley Church After 22 Years

The Rev James A Cunningham longtime Onondaga Valley Presbyterian Church pastor announces resignation and retirement plans He will retire after a successor is elected with a June notification to Syracuse Presbytery Cunningham is a prominent local clergyman and former Syracuse Presbytery moderator The Valley church organized in 1809 and he began there after a 13 year Jamestown Pa pastorate

Onondaga Valley Presbyterian Church James A. Cunningham the Valley Church Syracuse Presbyterian Church Cunningham Washington and Jefferson University Western Theological Seminary Pittsburgh Burgettstown Washington Pleasantville Parker's Landing Hickory First Presbyterian Church Jamestown Onondaga Valley Valley Church Erie Presbytery Pennsylvania

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