Dewey Signs Bill to Aid Soldier Vote
Governor Dewey approved extending the War Ballot Commission to July 1948 and signed measures altering wartime voting rules, absentee ballots, registration days, and district chair appointments. He also approved $150,083 for emergency bonuses for officers and staff, with raises tied to salary scales. The legislation, backed by Assemblyman D Mallory Stephens, revises election law and board procedures after adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adbany
Igeerase
Taomas E. Dewey
Dewey
Allo
Charles C. Burney, Jr
Buffalo Republican
Boards of Election
Burney
New York City
Palitical Party
Ayr Cay
Judiciary
D. Mallory Stephens
Ways and Means
Hitler Named on War Criminals List as Trials Planned
The United Nations War Crimes Commission announced drafting lists of Axis leaders to be tried. Hitler’s name was made public while other suspects remained withheld to avoid forewarning. The commission said charges against Japanese figures include Emperor Hirohito and rejected superior orders as a defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pi—aAdolf
United Nations War Crimes Commission
Hitler
Commission
Hirohato
Axia
Saratoga Granges Plan Neighborhood Nights
Plans for neighborhood night meetings across Saratoga County were announced at the Halfmoon Grange meeting in the Village Hall. The Wilton event Thursday precedes the April 10 neighborhood night with refreshments provided by the Grange single men led by Burton Rice. Worthy Master J B Mitcher spoke on the Saratoga County Officers conference held at Matta Grange on March 15. Mrs Olga Swatling was installed Pomona of the Grange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halfmoon Grange
Village Hall
Wilton
The
Grange
Burton Rice
J. B Mitcher
Saratoga County Officers Conference
Matta Grange
Olga Swatling
Pomona
Victory Garden Film Shown at Troy Boys' Club
Samuel B. Dorrance of Rensselaer County 44 Club Agent presented the Victory Gardens film to gardeners at the Troy Boys Club. This was the final showing in the county for the year, part of a countywide victory garden program reaching about 3,300 people during the 195 garden season.
Rummage Sale Cochairs Named By Cauldron Group
Mrs William Edwards and Mrs Charles ers were named cochairmen of the rummage sale sponsored by Ivan Cauldron at the Daughters of Maranna meeting in Fourth Street rooms. Mrs Lessie Caldon presided and the group plans a covered dish supper on May 7 with Mrs Caldon in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Edwards
Charles
Ers
Ivan Cauldron
Daughters of
Maranna
Fourth Street
Lessie Claydon
Mighty Chosen One
Schenectady
Jean Rich
Mond
Supreme Mighty Chosen One
Gehoeme
Caulton
Claydon
Committees Named for Local 30 Auto Workers Dinner
At a Sunday meeting the Local 30 Auto Workers union named the committees for its second annual dinner at the Sunset Inn on April date. General chairman Thomas Clancy led the list with tickets Austin F Boudheau Frank Gauway Louis J Callahan Patrick Po leto and Lawrence T Burke. Dinner committee members include Louis Anthony Frank Jones Frank A Miller Arthur G Smith and several civic guests. Pittsburg police unveil a magic lamp device to deter pranksters by spraying a visible powder on the culprit’s hand when a false alarm is pulled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto Workers
Sunset Inn
Union Rooms
Thomas Clancy
Austin F. Boudheau
Frank Gauway
Louis J. Callahan
Patrick Poleto
Lawrence T. Burke
Louis Anthony
Frank Jones
Frank A. Miller
Arthur G. Smith
Euesis Peonts
Ann Kelly
Pittsburg
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Playoffs Begin Tonight in Troy Hi-Y League
The Troy Area Hi-Y Bes League starts playoffs with semi finals tonight at Central YMCA. Second place Watervliet High plays Lansingbury Hi Miores in game one, Troy Seniors face Cohoes High in game two. Winners meet tomorrow for the championship, losers for consolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamois
Troy Area
Ander
Finas
MG. A
Watervliet High
Lansingbury Hi Miores
T Pra
Troy
Cohoes High
We Certral & M. C. A
Merrill W. Prine
Harley G. Ho Fas
Trox
Watervliet
Cohoes
Lansingburg Sophs
Lansingburg
New York Farm Labor Force to Double for Harvest
Erie region conference reports New York farmers will need about 135000 seasonal workers at harvest in September. State plans to recruit 112000 volunteers and vacationists statewide. Remaining 23000 workers include 4040 Jamaicans 4000 prisoners of war and 15000 migrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Elien K Hanks
State Farm
Fzvor
Rensseilace County Farm Bureau
Rochester
Paul Harris to Address Disaner of Hi-Y Clubs
Paul Harris Jr will address an assembly at Lansingburg High School hosted by Hi-Y clubs. The Troy Kiwanis Club will host him at noon following a co ed dinner event on April 12 at Central YM. Invitations extend to area high schools and churches with youth groups.
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Troy Area
Hid Council
Paul Harris, Jr
Harris Wil
Lansingburg
Troy Kiwanis
Apollo Court Holds Meeting and Card Party
Apollo Court stages a short business meeting at 7 30 pm followed by a card party at 8 15 pm in rooms at 1 Fourth Street. Royal matron Mrs Hazel Neal and patron John Neal lead. Mrs Jennie Baldrey chairs. refreshments and awards to follow.
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Fourth Street
Apollo Court
O. of A
Hazel Neal
Royal Matron
John ©. Neal
Toral
Jennie Baldrey- 38
Round Lake Social Notes and Charity Totals
Round Lake and nearby guests are listed with visits to New York and local hosts. The Women’s Lotiery of Christian Service plan a 3 pm meeting with Mrs. Rodney O. Winans to prepare quarterly reports. War Fund chairwoman Mrs. Lestie G. Brown reports Town of Malta donations totaling 1090.02, with Round Lake contributions 508.37 against a 730 quota, surpassing by 340.02.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry O'Brien
iGerry
New York
Louise Pojyets
Canazieta
Grace H. Powers
Ruth Gardner
Lestie Wlitchcock
Johnstown
Westerday
Fieyd H. Parkers
TW Carnnell
Athans
Women's Lotiery of
Christian Service
Methodist Church
Rodney O. Winans
Harry T. Barber
Red Cross
Malta
Mechanicville
Lestie G. Brown
Round Lake
Malka
Army Officer Probes Causes Of Absenteeism In War Production
Lieutenant Charles Justice of the Philadelphia Quartermaster Depot will visit Troy area plants to study absenteeism and its impact on output. He plans talks at Chieti Peabody & Co. and Witenberg's Sons this morning and this afternoon, urging workers to reduce absenteeism affecting production. Justice expects to remain in Troy for several days touring plants and centers. Meanwhile families report sons in service: Pfc Norman Barber arriving in France after Dec 7 1943 induction. Ross Barber serving in the Navy in the Pacific. S/Sgt Francis Bowman recently released from a Fort Devens hospital and spending furlough with his parents in Bennington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terai
LL Charles Justice
Philadelphia
Troy
Justice
Chieti, Peabody & Co., Inc
M&a
Winfield S. Proad
Ethan
Aten Highy
Adams
Lee Barber
Norman Barberi
France
Barber
Fort Devens
Mass
Fort Eustis
Camp Livingston
San Li Obispo
Gai
Ross Barber Serva
Navy
Pacific
Harold W. Kenyon
Earnest Kenyon
North Powna
Fi Army
Italy
Paestum
Sith
Rome
Francis Bowman
South Pacific
Lena Albergene
Hetsick
Bowman
Frat
Church Street
Sergeant Bowman
Bennington
Camp Blanding
Fla
Te Biatribution Center
Naturalization Court Set For April 2
Court Justice William Murray will conduct a Naturalization Court on Friday April 2 here. The calendar of citizenship applicants will be announced Friday. Auxiliary meeting at 3 p.m. today in Spanish War Halls. Chest clinic at Pawling Sanitarium is canceled tomorrow, officials announced yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naturalization
Wiliam ¢ Murray
Naturalization Court
Auniliary
Mollier
Thcomd
Auxiliary
Army and Navy Union
Pawling Sanitarium
Russell Auxiliary to Honor Past Presidents Night
Russell Auxiliary plans a Monday gathering at Spanish War Hall to honor past presidents. Mrs. Manuel Fera presided over the meeting. Mrs. Mary Nevil is to chair the business session and officer assignments. New members Miss Alice Turpin and Mrs. Lacra Noonan were welcomed. A covered dish supper was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.D. Russell
Spanish War Hall
Manuel Fera
Mary Nevil
M. Mary Vatgaz
Alma Pow
Ann Sweeney
Alice Turpin
Lacra’ Noonan
Dewey Urges Conference Discussion at San Francisco Meeting
Dewey calls for broad discussion of the United Nations Conference in San Francisco scheduled to begin April 28. He argues the event should engage every human interest and stresses sessions and themes anticipated for the gathering.
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Dewey
Afl
Algeny
San Francisco
Firemen Sponsor April Dances by Ebbe C. N Orchestra
The Ae Spiegitttown Fire Company plans Saturday dances in April with music by the Ebbe C. N Orchestra. James D. Mena irman has encountered a tre tret dance will nelé Saturday. A WHI De committee met at Mr McNersome to plan special entertainment features.
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Ae Spiegitttown Fire Company
Ebbe C. N
James D. Menairman
McNersome
Fire Company At Eagle Mills Elects Officers
Donald A. Waterfield was reelected president of the Eagle Mills Fire Co. Inc. for a third term at the annual meeting last night in the Crogseyville Odd Fellows Hall. Officers include Wayne F. Koppes as first vice president Alec B. Taylor as second vice president Fred Abbwuht secretary J Wesley Wood Jr and others with revisions to by laws approved. The gathering began with a dinner and was followed by a dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald A. Waterfield
Eagle Mills Fire Co. Inc
Crogseyville
Odd Fellows Hall
Wayne F. Koppes
Alec B. Taylor
Fred Abbwuht
J. Wesley Wood, Jr
Sarold J. Winne
E. Lynd
Arnold W. Sliter
Paul B. Knippel
Vito. Shaver
Cat Shaver
John Roden
Teliers
War Fund drive totals rise in Valley Falls area towns
Reid Cross Drive reports show area towns Valley Falls Pittstown and surrounding communities raising 31 20040 toward the Red Cross War Fund, far above the 2 80 quota. Final volunteer totals list numerous individual gifts from residents and contributions from clubs and businesses with additional receipts likely before closing.
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Reid Cross
Valley Falls
Pittstown
Red Cross
H. E. Sharpe
Frank Green
Hobart Humphrey
Ralph Brenenstuhl
Tomhannock
James Hartington
Valley Fells
Herman T. Sharpe
James Thompson & Co
Valley Failsare Co
Rensselaer County Fair Association
New York Power & Light Co
New York Telephone, Co
Cheser Parkward Post
Women’s Society
Christan Service
Women's ‘Society
Christian Service
Melrose Home Bureau
Wailer Falls
Victor Lodge
A. M
Vahey Ton
Tombannock
McConine Auxiliary To Hold May Sale
McConine Auxiliary plans a May sale conducted by Col A D McConine with Mrs Ida Sirell named chairwoman of arrangements. Mrs Eleanor Ded Soli presided at last night's meeting in Young's Hat with guests from New York and Albany including Merian Warner and Charles Messier. Next business session set for April 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. McConine
Ida Sirell
Young's Hat
Eleanor Ded- Soli
Merian Warner
New York
RB Messier
Albany
Department Press
Charles Messier
Aukiliarye
Effie Chase
Lila Macey
Judge Sweeney To Address Tibbits Cadets Dinner
Judge Jehan J. Sweeney will be the principal speaker at Tibbits Cadets Senior Company dinner. Major John J. im, a past president, and Gen W Ckher are among speakers. event held at Ammex Tower on a late evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehan J. Sweeney Wille
Tibbits
Ammex
Tower
Iastmaster
John J. Im
S. Lash
Post Auxiliary Honors Past Officers Night Program
Mrs. Helen Skinner of Delewar a past department president was guest of honor by the Sir Joseph Begs Auxiliary Army and Navy, at rooms in the Charen Building. Mrs. Acnes Dendos presided as host and plans were announced to donate services. Ada Robinson of Albany was noted among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Skinner
Delewar
Joseph PB
Army and Navy
Charen
Acnes
Dendos
Retec
Ada Robinson
Albary
Dances Resume at YWCA After Holy Week Break
The Cactus Club dances resumed last night at the YWCA after Holy Week. Plans for a Priday the Thirteenth dance were tentatively made, and committee groups will discuss it during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cactus Club
Y.W.C.A
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Saratoga Granges
Victory Garden
Troy Chapter
Eastern New York
RPL
Troy Elks Club
Earl D Rhodes
Eastern New
Henry C. Ot
Stanley B. Wikse
Raw
Norman F. Coons
Eastern
Robert E. Guyette
River Street
Hudson Falls
Carstairs
Carstairs Bros. Distilling Co., Inc
Baltimore
Mad
Y.mlc.a
Paul Harris
Disaner
Wiliam Yole
Notre Dame Street
War Department
Pfe
John E. Yole
Germany
Yole
John
Pownal
Russell
Ginger Rogers
Joseph Cotten
Shirley Temple
Uverez Vy Wiklam
Dieterle
Sore Schary
Sores Cey
Sane Kai HetEaté
Eagle Mills
Tenicht
Ginger Regerx G
Marian James Craic
Kitty Foyle
Ain + Eda
Virginia Bruce
Tilo Bnizar
Brazil
Inding Perman
Charles Reaxer
Richard Arieeg
Dane Frarce
Gale Storrs
Margaret Lindsay
Alaska
Alea Todd
Loretta Yoons
Dens
Parareenia
Donald ‘Tock
Cart
Judge Sweeney
Merry Monabans
Ayn, Y i P
Dean Barers Staley
Palacex Ray E
Barbara Milland
Britton
Kent Margaret Taylor Lindsay
Ie Tos
Tana
fExtee
Roy Rogers
Utah
Tom’r
William, Prince
James Brown
Dick Erdman
George Tobias
Henry Hall
Warner Anderson
Raoul Walsh
Kei
Ar PY
Columbia Picture
Allyn Joseyn
Evelyn Keyes
Marguerite Ghapmam
Edgar Buchanan
Sham Trach
Stim Beard
Ess Sa
Focal
Eet Kesiy
Judy Garland
Margaret O'Brien
ST. Louis
Laurel and Mardy
Post Auxiliary
Neary
Wiranda Pictabl Gs Ao
Blaine,armen
Perry Como
Wolf
Aaron
Macfet
Qark
Robert Lowry
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