Deeb Receives Bronze Star For Heroic Action In Battle
TE Albert J Beeb, son of Mr and Mrs Sarkis Deeb of 105 Third Street, awarded the Bronze Star Medal for bravery with the 2nd Division during a historic battle. He also earned the Purple Heart after being wounded, for evacuating a wounded soldier under heavy enemy fire and leading a squad through fortified positions despite constant fire.
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Albert J. Beeb
Sarkis K. Deeb
Me Third Street
Saizes
Jist Ste Warded
Home Ee
TY i Deeb
Ted Aj
Ofiger
Deeb
Ai Unser
Gual Teartar
Army Private Deeb Receives Valor Recognition
Private first class Alfred A Deeb earned posthumous recognition for leading a rescue under heavy fire Aug 22. Despite warnings that entry was impossible, he organized a squad to evacuate a casualty and was severely wounded as his unit came under fire. A Catholic Central Mish School graduate, he played varsity baseball and basketball. His brother Pfc Alfred A Deeb also serves in the Army.
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UeoWices
Catholic Central Mish School
Pfc
Alfred A Deeb
Herbert J. Sweet
Marine Corps
South Pacific
Harold J. Nash
Pawling Avenue
Marime
Pacific
Guam
Iwo Jima
Catholic Central High School
Marines
Store space leased at 413 Broadway in Chasan Building
The former book store space at 413 Broadway in the Chasan Building has been leased to Alfied Auto Stores. Sol Schwarz will manage the store. Abraham C. Goldstein acted as attorney for Chasan Realty Corp. and L J Weinstein, Inc. served as the real estate broker in the negotiations.
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Chasan
Broadway
Alfied Auto Stores
Sol Schwarz
Abraham C. Goldstein
Chasan Realty Corp
L J. Weinstein, Inc
Dewey Signs Bill to Curb Hydrophobia
Governor Thomas E B Dewey announced approval of a rabies bill amid controversy on dog killing versus vaccination. The measure removes a muzzling requirement and lets the health commissioner designate rabies infected areas with immunized dogs allowed, while leash rules and dog tag proceeds remain as before.
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Albany
Thomas EB. Dewey
Coramisigner of Health
Dewey
Rich
Mary
Aras
Department of Health
Fonda Native Maj Aaron Sweet Receives Bronze Star
Maj Aaron Sweet of this city earned the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in England and France. As commander of Company B, 92nd Chemical Battalion, he trained and reorganized the unit despite cross branch challenges, and initiated a vigorous training schedule.
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Aaron ‘William’ Sweet
France
Norman G. Sweet
Fonda High School
Middlebury College
Panama Canal Zone
Fort Benning
England
Brest
Germany
92Nd Chemical” Battalion
Sweet
Seven Sleepers at Troy Station Sent to Jail
Seven men who had been sleeping at Troy Union Depot were sent to jail for thirty days after pleading guilty to intoxication charges. The group including James Manley Edward Coyne Patrick Conroy Joseph Sharkey Frank Hares John Rabbitt and Malachi Griffin were arrested by Sqt. B Dunn and Patrolman William Ryan.
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Troy Union Depot
Rensselaer County
James Manley
Edward Coyne
Patrick Conroy
Joseph Sharkey
Frank Hares
Six Persons Join Gilead Lutheran Church Brunswick
Six persons were received into Gilead Lutheran Church in Brunswick during the morning service by transfer from other churches. Rev. R J. Van Deusen administered Holy Communion at morning and evening services. The evening Sunday School, aided by both choirs, presented a pageant. Mrs Elmer Newton sponsored and Mrs Allen Hayter directed the effort. Mrs Cat Buison was organist and directed the music. Miss Vera Newton was reader and Mrs Irvin Derrick played the principal part.
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Gilead Lutheran Church
Center Brunswick
R J. van Deusen
Elmer Newton
Allen Hayter
Catl Buison
Vera Newton
Irvin Derrick
Veteran Area Teacher Blanche Dies in Amsterdam
Sister Blanche Rooney of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, longtime educator and former director of parochial schools in Troy Province, died yesterday at St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam. Born in Binghamton, she taught at St Mary’s in Hoosick Falls and St Patrick’s in Troy before directing all area schools run by the order. A wake at St Joseph’s chapel precedes a requiem at St Joseph’s Cemetery with interment in the Sisters’ plot.
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St. Blanche
Troy
Sisters of St. Joseph of
County to Send Agent to State College
Miss Shirley Jane Smith, home demonstration agent for Rensteiner County Bureau, will attend a training school in food conservation at Brate College of Home Economics in Ithaca today through Saturday. The program covers canning methods, wartime equipment checks, food spoilage, and general extension work with emphasis on food freezing, lab canning sessions, and demonstrations for home canners and local consultants.
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Shirley Jane Smith
Es Rensteiner
Brate College of Home Economics
Ithaca
Reckless Driver Fined in Troy Police Court
Augustine Fucci, 24, Town of Brunswick, pleaded guilty to reckless driving in Troy Police Court. Judge James F. Byrot fined him $50. officers Erick E. Fobots Sergeant Jonah J. Jen and Detective O’Neil testified. Fucci allegedly drove on Hoosick Street and Eighth and Tenth Streets before attempting to flee to his home on Dersicx Avenue.
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Augustine T.fucel
Brunswick
James F. Byrot
Troy
Caps
Erick E. Fobots
Jona J. Jen
Harold. O'Nei
Oficer O'Neil
Jueége
Byron
Dersicx Avenue
Zeon
Tennessee Minister Dies at Age 102
Rev. Joel A. Acuff of Washburn Tennessee died Tuesday at 102. Son of a pioneering Baptist minister, he was a Union veteran who officiated marriage for more than 1,000 couples. His mother and sister had notable long lives.
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Washburn
Tenn
Upi
Joela. Acuff
Acuff
Truck Crash Becomes Basis of $20,000 Suit
The Supreme Court trial began yesterday before Justice Willand Sturray and a jury. Brouget and Chambers sue Walter Foreveller and Harry Coren for $10,52 in damages arising from a July 1 accident involving two trucks, Trees No. 2 owned by Foreen, and Ghacc war opera truck No. to which was Trees No. 2 owned by Foren.
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Io Supreme Court
Heisselser Cetsty
Willand Sturray
Brouget
Ay Joseps Aa Chambers
Ane Oreos EL Belamy
Walter J. Forevellar
Harry Coaren
Taylor & Teylor
Gemages
John J. Beally
Teis
Towa Podstenki
Ghacc
Trees No
Foren
Testenea
Jointly Owned Vehicle Case Seeks Damages and Injuries
The plaintiffs seek the sum for truck damage and personal injuries in a suit alleging contributory negligence by the defendants. The defense argues the plaintiffs contributed to the accident and that it was not the defendants fault. The court calendar in Supreme Court includes cases 74, TS 255, 156, 282, 187, 194.
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Tee Titts
Supreme Pust
Reberahs to Meet at Disnord Hei
A social gathering is planned this evening at a local venue with prominent guests including Sirs O Shaw. Attendees are expected to discuss the event and extend a cordial welcome to participants.
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Reberahs
Shaw
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