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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1941
Page
3
Mrs. Norma Sikes of 408 Merriman Avenue says a man grabbed her on Barrett Street around 11 15 PM. She pulled out a handful of hair, the assailant released her and fled in a nearby car before Patrolman Carroll could catch him.
James Largay of New York City began hearings as arbiter in the Syracuse milk strike with Curtiss C. Brown of Netherland Dairy and William D. Bien leading sides. Union demands include higher wages for routemen and drivers. hearings expected to last several days.
Walter LaBarge is confined in Detroit on an outstanding Syracuse 1935 robbery charge and fights extradition. Bail set at 10000. Hearing scheduled Oct 21 may require Onondaga District Attorney presence. Syracuse police and Mrs. Veronica Shepard identified him from a photo.
Federal Agricultural Defense Committee urges Onondaga County to raise egg production to 3,000,000 dozens next year, about 10 percent above average. The AAA says it may buy beyond lend lease to keep egg and chicken prices at 85 percent parity through December 1942.
The Board of Education accepted the resignations of Loretta M. Grat zer a teacher at Washington Irving School and Dorothea H. Durgee who had been on leave. Publican candidate for commissioner of education Mrs Harold Bristol attended the session led by Mrs Dora Mason in president F Ware Clary's absence.
Seal-Right Company Fulton and Smith-Lee Company Oneida joined seven others in denying charges of price fixing and restraint of trade in a Federal Trade Commission complaint against Sanitary Milk Bottle Closure Manufacturers. They admit sending price lists to the association but deny any agreement to fix prices or withhold changes. Hearings will be scheduled later.
The will petition states Ina Willcox Leigh died Sept 26 leaving a 23000 dollar estate including 6000 in realty. Principal heir Adalbert J Wilcox of West Amboy receives two fifths. Fred Sherman and Lucy Welling get one fifth each. four cousins Warren Spicer Ray Wilcox Clara Tillinghast and Roy Cutler share the remaining one fifth.
Private Robert W. King son of Mr and Mrs William King of 225 Richmond Avenue was promoted to specialist third class announced today by Captain Alfred G Karger public relations officer at Fort Hayes Columbus Ohio
Solvay Process Company plans a major expansion of its Baton Rouge Louisiana soda ash plant to boost capacity for industry and defense. The expansion complements earlier Detroit capacity increases and a Syracuse phenol plant project, all under Solvay's policy to meet rising demand and ensure steady supply.
Michael F. Boland was installed as commander of Syracuse Post 41 American Legion to begin its 20th anniversary year. The installation at 643 West Onondaga Street featured George Clancy and William Cavanaugh leading the ritual team. New officers include Arnold H. G. Muller Rol land Brown Charles McBurnile Patrick H. O'Hara Calvin M. Thompson Jr Glen Tomb Earl Rogers and A Ray Holmes with Irving Belth outlining a 2000 membership drive.
The will of John H. Keegan who died September 21 was filed for probate today in Surrogate's Court. Widow Mrs. Anna Keegan of 361 Hillview Avenue is named sole beneficiary. estate value is unestimated in the petition.
The Syracuse Council of Churches sponsors a Community Leadership Training School starting Monday through November 24 at First Presbyterian Church 620 West Genesee Street. Grace M Williams returns as dean with assistants and a wide range of courses from kindergarten to homemaking for parents and workers.
The U S Navy Band led by Lieut Charles Benter with assistant Charles Brendler will give two Lincoln Auditorium shows in Syracuse on November fifth one at 2 P M for students and another at 8 P M for adults. Lions Club sponsors with John Harney and Thomas R Forsythe directing publicity. Proceeds go to charity. Tickets available at Clark Music Company.
Syracuse Housing Authority officials warn that National Supply Priorities and Allocations Board rulings restrict public and private construction using critical materials. The board limits projects unless for defense or health and safety, prompting urgent housing measures as material supplies dwindle and congestion rises.
A total of 283 Syracuse University co-eds have been pledged by 21 campus sororities, up 11 from last year. Houses filled quotas under a new rule capping membership at 55. Alpha Xi Delta leads with 22 pledges, Phi Mu 20, Alpha Gamma Delta Phi Sigma Sigma and PI Beta Phi 15 each, Alpha Phi and Delta Delta Delta 17, and Kappa Alpha Theta and Theta Phi Alpha 16.
Samuel C. Griffin files two Supreme Court actions to eject the city from a 16 acre 108 lot tract in the 17th Ward bought at a 1937 tax sale. He argues lack of competitive bidding incorrect deed description and inadequate grievance period on 1936 assessments. Griffin is represented by Albert Averbach.
The Charity Guild hosts a candlelight rush at 8 P.M. tonight at Miss Betty Roe's home 326 Gifford Street. Over 35 rushees and 50 members and alumni are anticipated. Members come from Most Holy Rosary St Vincent de Paul Saint Anthony of Padua High Schools and St Lucy's Academy.
Mrs Ruth Wakeman woke at 4 AM when an intruder tried to raise a ground floor window at 416 East Genesee Street. She yelled scaring the man away and reported to Acting Detectives Francis Leach and Thomas Gilfell. police found no trace on arrival.
Mrs Nirns elected president of the Wait Club with Mrs Bertha Nirns as senior vice president Other officers include Mrs Lilian Wilsey Mrs Cora Bavee and Mrs Ellen Dalgaard The next meeting is scheduled for 6 30 PM in November
Testimony on the Empire Building’s replacement value was offered by Rudolph J Scratt construction superintendent for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance in a certiorari action to reduce the assessment on the Empire Building at 472 South Salina Street. The insurer seeks a drop from 637150 to 100000 with a mortgage held on the property.
James Ensworth 20 of Fulton admits guilt in traffic court for passing a boulevard stop sign and pleads not guilty to leaving the scene after injuring a dog. He was fined 10 dollars on the first charge. The incidents occurred near North Townsend Street Burnet Avenue and North Salina Street with no injuries to people.́
Mrs Edward Brown chairs a Boy Scouts Auxiliary dance at the Blessed Sacrament School on James Street Eastwood from 8 10 to 12 30 Friday An 11 piece orchestra made of Eastwood boys will play for dancing.
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