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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1945
Page
1
The clipping lists numerous local residents involved in World War II service or affected by it. It names spouses and relatives, addresses, units including the Merchant Marine, First Airborne Division, and Waves, plus patients and illness such as scarlet fever. Several men are cited as overseas, in France or Alaska, with others serving at Sampson or Norfolk.
The readable text hints at costs for private treatment and references individuals and places in a disjointed way. It mentions numbers like 530 and 12 years and includes unclear names such as Joe, and places like Broxdxar. The overall meaning is obscured by garbled OCR.
Elinora Caldwell of Valniee is mentioned with her. John Ke Dean of 2s Broadway Waterviier receives his naval aircrewman silver and gold wings at Jacksonville Florida after enlisting January 21. George W. Whalen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Whalen of 128 Fifth Avenue, assigned in the Air Transport Command at Teheran Iran, helps rush cargo and coordinate crews overseas. He hopes to be reassigned to the States to celebrate his birthday next month. Sgts Charles Whalen, Maj. Thomas Whalen, John J. Wealen, and Fames Whalen are named in various posts. Mushroob Tashiian has received a bronze Oak Leaf Cluster for wounds in Germany. Sgt Ed Wendl Miller in France becomes sergeant. S2/c Kenneth Noonan and S2/c William F. Tscheme, both listed with local addresses, finish training at Sampson. Sgts William Moll er and William N. Moller of Cohoes and Troy progress in aviation fire control and overseas service.
Theais Medal with three Oak Leaf Clamers was awarded posthumously to T/Sgt. James E. Post of the Army Air Corps who died in action over Romania. Mrs. Morgan E. Post accepted the medal at Mitchell Field ceremonies from Col. Edward S. Hildreth. Next of kin for 25 other Army Air Corps heroes also received decorations. The Air Medal citation honors meritorious aerial achievement in operations against the enemy between Jan 13 and March 28, 1944.
Enlistees and veterans listed include John J. Dobler promoted to staff sergeant in Haly with the veteran troop carrier group of the 22nd Air Force. Vincent E. Latarte serving with a port company in India aiding a Liberty ship unload at Calcutta. S/Sgt Joseph E. Wagner a B 24 crewman in Italy with 435 combat missions and decorated with Air Medal Oak Leaf Cluster, DUCs. Lt. Whelllard A-srce flying 50+ combat missions with 12th PLAR B25 in the Mediterranean. S/Sgt Francis Butler awarded driver’s medal in ITALY. T/Sgt James J. Daniels assigned to a heavy bomber group in the Mediterranean as a Waist gunner. George A. Sirtori technical sergeant with the Third Army in Germany receiving German fur-lined coat items.
Crowds formed at the Rensfelder County Clerk's office as taxpayers sought help filing state tax returns. Deputy Sheriff Campbell cleared the space and established an orderly line, reducing chaos. The office extended hours to 9 pm today and will add extra examiners through the week to handle the rush.
The South End Selective Services Board reclassified 65 men at a meeting last week. Of these, 27 were placed in 1A, 23 transferred from 2-5, two from 2-BF, and two carried over from prior classifications. Three moved from 1-A to 2-B and several others shifted among 2A 4F 6A and related categories. A group of 16 men was placed in 4A with varied prior statuses.
George Weber of Schaghticoke, Marine, earned the Navy Cross for a ferocious assault on Guam where his amphibian tractor was hit. Despite wounds, he crawled ashore and, aided by grenades and rifles, silenced a Japanese machine gun and helped his squad advance inland. He previously earned the Silver Star for action at Eniwetok. Weber, a Greenwich High School graduate, served since 1942 and later worked as a truck driver. His brother Joseph serves in the Navy in Europe.
Reports from men tors of the Shepherds of Bethlehem detail a membership and funds drive. Mrs Hazel Malo, commander, president, will award prizes for top fund raiser and best recruitment while Mrs Hattie Harris chairs the drive in their Chagan Building rooms.
About 223 Troy youths attended the Troy Boys Club Easter dance held at the club rooms on Friday. Music was by Ricky Patterson's band and the event served as recreation for city youths. The older boys committee and hostesses from the Women's Auxiliary attended, with several named adults listed as organizers and attendees.
Palestine Court scheduled an April 20 visit to the Lan singburg Masonic Temple for the nomination of Palmer A. White as assistant grand lecturer. Mrs Lille C. Gerrick will accompany him, with a $/30 banquet planned before the meeting. The group attended the Troy Masovic Temple school of instruction and awaited grand officers’ visit.
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