Wounded Men Rally At Troy Plant For Absenteeism Drive
Wounded veterans from Hheads General Hospital in Wired toured the Clueti, Peabody & Co plant at Fears and led a rally to combat absenteeism in war production. Sgt. Gerald L. Prairie and Sgt. George J. McDermott recounted missions over Berlin and France, urging workers to stay on the job. Capt J.N. Niles praised women workers as vital to victory, while Maj. John de Boketon Greene and Lt. Charles Justice accompanied the group.
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Hheads General Hospital
Wired
Clueti, Peabody & Co, Inc
Combst
FéSgt
Gerald L. Prairie
Glens Falk
Berlin
Cluat
Dempy
Cbbt
Sigt. George J. McDermott
Bronx
France
Jerry
J.N. Niles
Industrial Service Branch
Second Service Command
South Pacific
Hitler
Tojo
Chiett, Peabody & Co. Inc
Tech
George. Dy. McDermott
Beverly Bunsen
J. M. Wales
Miss Dunson
Army
Troy
Veterans Tour At Cluett Peabody Plant Rallying Workers
An officer from the Philadelphia Quartermaster area coordinated a rally with DePés aiding air contract production issues. A. F. Snyder of Cluett Peabody & Co led veterans on a tour of shirt manufacture, praising warm uniforms for soldiers. James E. Kelly urged workers to reduce absenteeism and pledged union support. Vets spoke over the plant loudspeakers about combat experiences and urged staying on the job until victory.
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Philadelphia
Depés
A. F. Snyder
Cluett, Peabody & Co, Inc
Army
Office of Technical Information
Second Service Command
James E. Kelly
Amalgamated Clothing Workers, C.0
Germany
Japan
Whipple P T A Board to Meet at Sweeney Home
The executive board of the Whip ple School Parent-Teacher Association will meet at the home of Mrs. Thomas B. Sweeney at 11 Sixth Avenue on Monday.
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Whepple
Whipple School Parent-Teacher Association
Thomas B. Sweeney
Sixth Avenue
Spam
Primary Day Liquor Ban Endorsed by Governor Dewey
Governor Thomas E Dewey rejected a proposal to permit alcohol sales during Primary Election voting hours. He argued Primary Day is as crucial as General Election Day and that voters must exercise their ballot to choose a party's candidate, with liquor sales prohibited at polling places under current law.
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Altbany
Thomas E Dewey
Dewey
Henrs
Dates to Be Changed For Scholarship Tests
Examinations for New York State scholarships move from the June Regents period to the Jan 1 to July window. The bill limits scholarships to state residents and citizens and adjusts military leave rules to allow an 18 month window after discharge to resume studies. La Salle Institute baseball candidates report at Prospect Park at SLam today for practice per yesterday’s notice.
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New York State
Dewey
CAL
la Salle Institute
Prospect Park
Lack of Manpower Adds To Grass Fire Danger
Fire Chief John Pinginski warns Clifton Park faces higher grass fire risk due to scarce manpower. Only one fire apparatus is available as two blazes stretch resources, urging permit holders to station guards and increase caution across a large district. At a department meeting Joseph Gemmill resigned as treasurer. John Mickowalski was welcomed as an active member.
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John Pinginski
Clifton Park
Joseph Gemmill
Mechanicville
John Mickowalski
District Odd Fellows Convene Court Session at Hudson Valley Lodge
Rensselaer County District I O O F will meet Thursday at Hudson Valley Lodge. The district grand committee will convene. A new district deputy grand master and a district grand committee secretary will be elected. Trojan Lodge 27 will meet April 16 on First Street with a social and refreshments.
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Rensselaer County
I. O
Hudson’ Valley Lodge
Ahpuel
Rand Committee
A. Net
Trojan Lodge
Booms
First Street
Monteyi
Burglars Loot Prospect Park Pharmacy For 360 Cash
Burglars broke into Prospect Park Pharmacy at 350 Congress Street Thursday night and looted 360 in cash. Entry was gained by forcing open a cedar door. Paul Sahagian operates the store. Police search for suspects and reviews surveillance for clues.
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Prospect Park
Congress Street
Paul Sahagian
Cedar
New State School Course To Open Soon
The Lith ten-week course at State School begins Monday at Broadway and Seventh Avenue, offering basic fundamentals of electrical engineering and radio construction. Director Holliday announced registrations are open with Tuesday and Wednesday evening sessions from 7 to 9. The program includes lab work and demonstrations, aimed at practical skills for home projects and basic technician training.
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Hadic
Womat
Fartison
Broadway
Seventh Avene
Weess
George
Holliday
Rizher
V. Gams
Metiais Et Elecrici Marcelinns Evita
Brisdar
Dewey Approves Fort Edward Housing Project
Gov Thomas E Dewey approves the Fort Edward housing project in a DIL action. The plan, sponsored by Assemblyman Hendra Naidoo, calls for reconstriction or new construction of dwellings in Fort Edward village. The governor also signs a separate bill amending the U of Medhuskyville charter to align state and county taxes with Saratoga County treasurer payments and timing.
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Albany
Fort Edward
Hensdeg Authority
Thomas E. Dewey
Assemblyman
Hend. Naidoo
Washington
Dewey
Gilbert T. Seelie
Rensselaer-Saratoga
U -of
Medhuskyville
Snance
Stechanieville
Shell
Saratoga County
West Sand Lake Tops Red Cross Fund Quota
The West Sand Lake unit of the Red Cross War Fund drive exceeded its quota by raising 1014 dollars, surpassing the 824 dollar target. Mrs. S. A. Wallace served as unit chair and reported the final results to War Fund headquarters yesterday.
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West Sand Lake
Red Cross Fund
Red Cross War Fund Drive
S. A. Wallace
Coffey Appointed as Albany Police Chief
Philip G. Coffey was appointed Albany police chief yesterday succeeding the late William J. Fitzpatrick who was shot to death in his office last Jan. 3. Detective John W. McElveney is held on a first degree murder charge in connection with the shooting.
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Philip G. Coffey
Albany
William J. Fitzpatrick
Coffey
Fitzpatrick
John W. McElveney
Wounded Lt Marcke on leave homeward from France
Lt Joseph L Marcke, wounded in action in France, is on 2 week leave with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Hexhe of 25 Burgoyne Ave Fort Edward. Lt LaMar, with a leg wound, is convalescing at Tito Geners Hospital Fort is Nv 1. His parents traveled to New York to accompany him home.
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Donald R. Everton
Germany
William G. Everton
Thompson Street
Camp Croft
N.C
France
le Mans
Palaise Gap
Metz
Saar River
357Th Infantry
Sth
Third Army
Everton
Troy High School
Behr- Manning Corp
William Everton
Belgium
Joseph Lmarcke
Hexhe
Burgoyne Avenua
Fort Edward
LaMar
Tito Geners
Fortis
New York
Funeral Conducted For William Bolton
Funeral services for William Bolton, noted manufacturer, were held privately yesterday afternoon at Mason Chapel, 358 Second Avenue, following a sudden death reported at Hendy Hudson’s residence. Bolton was widely known in local business circles.
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William Bolton
Hendy Hudson
Palmer officiated at St Luke's rector service
The entry notes Reverend John R. Palmer, rector of St Luke's Episcopal Church, officiated with interment at Oakwood Cemetery. The fragmentary text also references James VI of Scotland and Mother Goose, and mentions taxes as part of a convoluted note.
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John R. Palmer
St. Luke's Episcopal
Oakwood Cemer
James VI
Scotland
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John de Boketon Greene
Charles . Justice
U. S. ES
Buchman Comfort
Harmony Mill
Cohoes
District Odd Fellows Group
Felder’s
Joan Kenley
Mahtfelder
Whbfelde
Vogue
Joselli
Hollywood
Westmore
Apidae
Webep
Westmores
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