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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1943
Page
3
The 125th anniversary of the First Ward Presbyterian Sunday School was celebrated after the church service yesterday with World-Wide Communion. A pageant depicted the school’s early days and John W. Church, lifelong attendee for 55 years, delivered a history talk.
An ad touts Thoxine as a quick acting remedy that soothes the throat and loosens phlegm. It claims double action, immediate relief, and a money back guarantee with prices 35¢ 60¢ and 1.00. It targets adults and children and urges readers to stay on the job.
Dean Sarah G. Blanding spoke at a Syracuse conference of county and city nutrition committees about wartime diet changes. Dr. Carlton E. Wright warned meat supplies may worsen in 1944 due to feed crop shortages. Dr. Jeanette McCay urged eating more beans grains and vegetables to stretch supplies and avoid waste. Mrs. Lester Kienzle presided. Blanding praised committees for civilian health and eventual military aid.
A traffic court day includes Patrolman Ralph Margiasso who parked on West Willow Street beyond time limits. Judge Harry Farmer suspended his sentence after Margiasso testified the meter was out of order. The session also involved two drivers charged with reckless driving after a collision on Almond Street.
Dr. G Carl Alverson announces a high school course for working pupils to finish their education while keeping daytime jobs in war plants. Dr. John F. Hummer helped design the program, with afternoon classes from 1:30 to 4:30 PM starting if registration succeeds.
William T. Tapping of 1939 South Salina Street pleaded not guilty to criminal negligence in a fatal Cicero auto crash that killed Judson Rice on September 18. The arraignment saw 15 defendants with one guilty, including Roy E. Barber for grand larceny of a car. Donald Hayden faces trial for assault and related charges. ADA Frank DelVecchio represented the People.
Dean Louis Mitchell of Syracuse University announces a new course in elementary industrial electronics opening Wednesday under the New York State Department of Education. The program, taught by Enroy A. Mullin, invites men and women with high school math or electricity training or industrial experience to enroll at the College of Applied Science.
Sgt Joseph Alcaro and his sister Corporal Rosemary Alcaro met on furlough at 512 Otisco Street after months apart. Joseph, stationed at Camp Cooke California, and Rosemary, an instructor at Westover Field Massachusetts, last saw each other in December after his reenlistment. Their parents Mr and Mrs James Alcaro welcomed them with other family members as both returned home the same day.
The two day fall conference of Regional District 1 of Zonta International closed at the Osborn e Hotel in Auburn with a record 16 clubs including three in Canada. A nominating committee was named to draft a district chair, and resolutions praised Auburn members for the entertainment program. Miss Winifred Hughes sent a message but attended in person, bringing Kingston Ontario’s new Zonta Club president Mary Sibley.
Pvt. Francis W. Dennis of 544 Seymour Street receives a medical discharge after five malaria infections and surviving the sinking of the President Coolidge. He served since June last year, fought in the New Hebrides and Guadalcanal, and plans marriage to Miss Norine Sontag of Buffalo. He will become a guard at a Buffalo war plant.
Anna E. Wheeler’s will admitted to probate by Surrogate John W. Sadler allocates a 415 Avery Avenue business block to son Leland J. Wheeler, 413 Avery Avenue house to son Garrett Wheeler, 411 Avery Avenue house to daughter Celestine Youngs, and a mortgage on 600 block Avery Avenue plus $300 and dishes to Celestine. Remainder left to all three children in equal shares.
Syracuse launches Fire Prevention Week with city wide efforts by the Chamber of Commerce committee and the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Fire inspectors will visit industrial plants and merchants, leaving self inspection blanks for owners to fill. The campaign includes theaters and schools with support from the Syracuse Fire Department and the Underswriters Exchange.
Syracuse Rochester and Utica horses honored at Tecumseh show held under the Dewitt Kiwanis Club to aid underprivileged children. Showman owned by Robert E Murphy won amateur jumper and high placements. Kelpie owned by Paul Fout swept obstacle and time races. Various winners listed across classes including Frisco Navajo and Sky Double with judges G A Fairchild and Edward Harney.
Republican county chairman Rolland Marvin and Democratic leader Myron Parkinson urged all citizens to register for November voting. This week midweek registration runs Wednesday and Thursday from 10 AM to 10 PM in city. next week Friday and Saturday hours mirror. Rural areas use alternative times through the weekend.
Guy Lombardo and his orchestra perform romantic ballads and favorites from yesterday and today. Ogden Nash contributes witty verse, adding tart humor to the program. The broadcast begins at 10 30 p m featuring the Lombardo musical blend and Nash’s verse.
The lush hospitality of a remote African ruler frames a tale of intrigue around Joan Scott in a secretarial role. Bartlett Robinson and Joan Blaine flank a fine cast as plot tension builds.
Lovable Chichi and Papa David run a city bookshop unaware of looming dangers until worldly Stephen intervenes to avert disaster. Alice Reinhart appears in the scene, framed by the shop’s quiet world and a sudden turn of fate.
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