Waterford Hero Corps Benjamin Kolobus Killed in Action
Mr and Mrs Walter Kolobus of Waterford have been notified by the War Department that their son Corp Benjamin Kolobus of the Signal Corps died of injuries from a torpedoed troopship en route from Africa to Italy. He was a graduate of Me
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Kolobus
Waterford
Corp
Benjamin Kolobus
The
Signal Corps
Africa
Italy
Edward Gregory Clement
Mildred Styles Clement
Columbus Avenue
Clement
Waterford High School
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Southworth Tractor Co
Menands
Soldier's service record notes Camp Atterbury to overseas in 1943
Samuel Paul of 190 First Street filed to operate as Rogers Jewelers at 23 Third Street and Ballston County officials record his business filing. He was a junior salesman at Chanicville High School before enlisting in November 1942 and received basic training at Camp Atterbury Indiana. He shipped overseas in September 1943.
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Chanicville High School
Camp Atterbury
Indiana
Samuel Paul
First Street
Third Street
Rogers Jewelers
Calendar Light at Special Term in Rensselaer Court
The April special term of the Supreme Court for Rensselaer County opened with a light calendar. Justice William H. Murray presided as cases were adjourned to subsequent terms or reserved for decision. Matters included a divorce action adjourned to May 19 and several motions in alimony, defense examinations, and trustee accounting.
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Supreme Court
Rensselaer County
William H. Murray
Manufacturers’ National Bank
Charles H. Kavanaugh
Chambers
Lowie Lippoli
Anthony Lippol
Mulray
Ueeon
Sarah B Wilbur
James G. Wilbur
Catherine E. Fitzgerald
Troy Fifth Avenue Bus Co
Herman
Auxiliary Initiates Three New Members at May Meeting
The Ladies' Auxiliary No. 1 A.O.H. initiated Mrs. Alice Boyle Mrs. Theresa Nealy and Mrs. Catherine Schlegel at the Chasan Building. Mrs. Alice O'Grady presided. Plans for a May 3 turkey dinner were made and a $5 Red Cross donation approved. A covered dish supper followed a social period.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
A.O.H
Chasan
Alice Boyle
Theresa Nealy
Catherine Schlegel
Alice O'Grady
Red Cross
Jury Receives Auto Crash Suit At Ballston Spa
A Saratoga County Supreme Court jury at Ballston Spa heard Edwin Lundberg of Rexford sue Harold Hewitt of Saratoga Springs for 10000 alleging injuries from a May 23 1942 crash on Union Avenue Saratoga Springs. Palatine Insurance Co seeks 345 97 from Hewitt for damages Lundberg paid.
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Supreme Court
Saratoga County
Ballston Spa
Edwin Lundberg
Rexford
Harold Hewitt
Saratoga Springs
Sarl
Lundberg
Hewitt
Union Avenue
Palatine Insurance Co
Poestenkill Cows Win National Butterfat Honors
Three cows owned by John H. Holser of Poestenkill earn national records from the Holstein-Friesian Association of America. Valley Carnation Hello, Rose Hill Emperor Kathleen, and Poetess Fayne Fobes De Kol delivered standout 365 day butterfat marks on twice daily milking, headlining senior 3 year olds, junior 4 year olds, and 12 year olds categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Holser
Poestenkill
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Mr. Holser
Holser
Valley Carnation Hello
Rose Hill
Kathleen
Fayne Fobes de Kol
Names Sought for Town Honor Rolls
Residents of Sand Lake First and Second Districts urged to submit armed forces family members since the honor rolls at Averill Park and West Sand Lake. Committees plan to update the rolls by Memorial Day. names to Judge Henry L Earl of Averill Park and Judge George H Clapper of West Sand Lake.
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Sand Lake
Averill Park
West Sand Lake
Henry L Earl
Averilla Park
George H. Clapper
Letters On Two Estates Granted in Surrogate's Court
In Surrogate's Court Judge Edward J. Donohue grants letters of administration to two widows to enable legal actions. Anna May Andres of 1489 Broadway Rensselaer is authorized to sue over the death of Edward F. Andres who died June 1 1943 while employed by Texas Oil Co. Arthur J Harvey Albany attorney represents the estate. Mary Matthews of 1608 Hut ton Street is granted letters on the estate of her husband David Matthews who died Oct 15 1943. The action right includes a claim against Metropolitan Insurance Co related to a health and accident policy. John Co Rafter Jr is the attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Harvey
Albany
Mary Matthews
Hutton Street
David Matthews
Metropoltan Insurance Co
John Co. Rafter, Jr
Budget proposal for Hoosick Falls faces public hearing
The village budget committee led by Mayor John P. Murphy estimates a 355 078 50 tax levy, $1 380 below the mayoral plan and $1 078 50 higher than last year. A public hearing is set for Wednesday evening. Also report on local activities includes scouts, fire calls, Legion events, rummage sale, library story hour, Home Bureau meeting, and Belgium clothing aid efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Murphy
Stillwater Red Cross Moves to New Rooms in Smith Block
Stillwater Red Cross opens in the middle store of Smith Block seeking chairs and tables for workers. Mrs Earl Collamer, chair of production, asks for donations. Workers focus on hospital quota bed jackets and utility bags near completion. Open Wednesdays 9 am to 4 pm. more volunteers needed. Also notes Stillwater High Senior Trip to New York City and Junior Prom on May 12 with Chuck Therrien. Patrol meets Panzer Troop 35 with details of oath and law.
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Stillwater
The
Red Cross
Smith Block
Earl Collamer
Stillwater High School
Chuck Therrien
Army medical school graduate Lt Werlin to West Coast
Lieut Samuel J Werlin a practicing pediatrician in Troy before joining the Army was graduated from the Medical Field Service School Carlisle Barracks Pa after a six weeks training course. He practiced in the city for several years before entering the Army last month and after a brief leave he and Mrs Werlin will depart for the West Coast.
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Army Medical School
Samuel J. Werlin
Troy
Army
Medical Field Service School
Carlisle Barracks
Werlin
West Coast
Camp Croft and Local Service Group Activities
Round Lake Wilson N Gorham is stationed at Camp Croft 8 Cal. Mrs Harry OBrian entertained her contract club Wednesday evening. Staff Sgt John L Barber has been transferred to Camp Torrent Tenn. Women of Dunning Street met at Mrs Jesse Wise's home and made fracture pillows for the county WCTU donation and will meet again next Wednesday. The Woman's Society of Christian Service held its monthly meeting at the Methodist Church with Mrs Rodney O Winans presiding. A covered dish luncheon preceded the meeting. Mrs G Fred Bond and Mrs William M Goddard hosted. A program led by Mrs Bond and devotions by Mrs Cora Winter. The China study topic was presented.
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John L. Barber
Camp Torrent
Tenn
Dunning Street
Jesse Wise
County Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Wise
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Rodney O. Winans
G. Fred Bond
William M. Goddard
Cora Winter
China
County Engineers Pick Committees For Year
Five committees to serve during the coming year have been appointed by Arnot G. Shubert president of the Rensselaer County Chapter NYS Society of Professional Engineers. Appointments: Director Norman S. Holroyd. membership Stanley B. Taylor Burr Stark William Harrison. ethics and practice Carl W. Robbins and Mr. Stark. legislative Frank Reis Gabriel Solomon. publicity F. Co. Bil. Captain Earl D. Landsear is vice president and A. F. King secretary. Spring meeting named for Hotel Commodore May 5-6. Captain Burrell of the Navy spoke on work carried out by the Navy in connection with yards and docks.
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Arnot G. Shubert
Rensselaer County
New York State Society of Professional Engineers
Hendrick Hudson
Normans. Holroyd
Stanley B. Taylor
Burr Stark
William Harrison
Carl W. Robbins
Mr.Stark
Frank Reis
Gabriel Solomon
F. Co. Bil
Earl D. Landsear
A. F. King
State Society
Hotel Commodore
New York
Burrell
Bureau of Yards and Docks
Navy Department
Navy
Connec
Seabees Showcase War Efforts in Naval Film
Captain Burrell highlighted Seabees work during the present war and illustrated the talk with a sound film showing their activities.
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Burrell
Seabees
Soldier arrives too late to see dying son in wartime leave
Pvt. Gerald J. Tiernan of the M P s at Elkins West Virginia obtained emergency leave to reach his home at 488 Broadway Rensselaer where his 18 day old son was dying but arrived after the funeral. He had earlier been granted five days leave but returned to his post. The Red Cross arranged the second leave. The baby's funeral was held yesterday.
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Gerald J. Tiernan
M.p.’A
Elkins
W. Va
Broadway
Rensselaer
Red Cross
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Inense
Coats
Hoosick
Joseph Bradley
Hall Street
William J. Reinfurt, Jr
Sampson
North Hoosick
Louis Cullen
Orlando
Fla
Mohican Council
Roland Stimson
Gerald Reynolds
Glens Fells
Abbott Street
McLucas
Armstrong
Carr Street
Saratoga Street
American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Women’s Benevolent Society
First Presbyterian Church
Cheney
C. George Bordeaux
Ann
Home Bureau
Elizabeth Haussler
Belgium
New York Power & Light Corp
Belgian Clothing Relef
John William Prout
John B. Prout
Fourth Avenue
Army Air Forces
Craig Field
Selma
Ala
Prout
Averill Park High School
General Electric Co
Schenectady
New York City
Tech
Nelson Armlin
Anne Bennison
Gerald Brewster
Stillwater Boy Scouts
Douglas Barton
William Talmadge
John Ford
Robert McClements
Round Lake
Wilson N. Gorham
Camp Croft
Harry O’brien
Industrial Club
Milton Bacon
Industrial Club of Troy
Troy Central Y. M. C. A
Robert M. Holmes
A. James McCracken
Joseph F. Dooley
Seersucker
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