Ace Artillery Former La Salle Athlete Figures in Sicily Epic
Harold W. Boxle reports from Sicily on a remarkable artillery feat during the Sicilian campaign. Sergeant Walter M. Gorman of Troy, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Gorman, and former La Salle Institute football and basketball star, was in the command tent as officers discussed the action. The piece describes how American artillery wiped out a full battery of 12 enemy guns and destroyed 18 vehicles through concentrated fire aided by forward observers.
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la Salle
Sicily
Seventh Army
Associated Press
Troy
Harold ¥. Boyle
Walter M. Gorman
Gorman
Walter
Glen Avelde
Jeanne Murray
Supreme Court
William H. Murray
Murray
Sergeant Gorman
LaSalle Institute
Record
Georgetown U
R. P.L
Harold W. Boxle
Troina
Lieut
Adgate Duer
Stevenson, Md
George Morgan
Old Greenwich
Conn
Morgan
Duer
Harry C Smith
Don H Notton
Stratford Road
Kansas
Cry
Serge
Charles C. Williams
Wilson
N.C
Tech
Walter Gorman
Glen Avenue
Estate shares set in Nassau man’s will filing
Thirty-three relatives split a gross estate of 1 520 000 with net 534 33 after the Nassau death of Robert on Feb 2 1943. The judges in Rensselaer County Surrogate Court approved one eighth one seventy sec one eighth and one fortieth portions for heirs including Hobert Hohl of Albany and others in Holyoke Northampton Springfield and New York. The case also lists heirs of deceased siblings and notes attorney W Joseph Shanley.
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Robert
Nassau
Rensselaer County
Rex Pais
Edward J. Poland
William F. Hohl
Edgar Hoh
Alvany
Joan J. Cute
Fo the Fedows
Mone Robert
Gene Hobert
South Mass
Joseph Rasette
Mass
Northampton
Seo Broadway
Rea Robert
Clar Art Elma Roland Rober
Rensselaer
Lionel Robert
Rotterdam
George Robert
Domina Robert
Ernestine R. Fitzgerald
Alma BR
St. Lawrence
Moise Robert
Valentine R. LaRochelle
Emil Robert
Rosario Robert
Claire Robert
Holyoke
Rita R. Hurley
Brooklyn
Prother
Homer Robert
Valentine R. Roos
Springfield
George Tig
C. Robert
New York
Alfred Robert
Jersey City
N. J
Honore Robert
Goldsboro
M. C
Orphir Robert
Burlington
Ernestine F. Faille
Charles E. Faille
Marguerite F. ‘Labine
Philo‘mene F. Roy
Poquonnock Bridge
Conn
Claire F. LaRochelle
Willi‘mansette
Herman Faille
Hartford
Joseph Shanley
iCarved Furniture Exhibit at Cambridge Historical House Opens
Cambridge Historical House displays a parlor set of nine Barton carved mahogany pieces, donated by John Reed Simpson, at today’s open house from 3 to 5 pm. Barton furniture, crafted in Cambridge over 16 years by Mial and Richard Barton, gained local and wider acclaim after a fire moved production. A public reception with Yea served at 4 30 pm honors Mr Simpson, alongside other gifts and loans on view.
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Cambridge
Barton
John Reed Simpson
Mial
Richard Barton
Simpson
On the Air Radio Programs From Local Stations
Local station schedules list a dense day of programs from morning to late night featuring Farmeres Almanac News Morning Melodies Timekeeper and multiple time slots. Notable items include Morning Market, Catholic Youth Program, Reli g Trio, Religious and musical segments, and Coast Guard on Parade. The listings reflect a bustling radio lineup with numerous bands, news segments, and entertainment features across the day.
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Farmeres Almanac
Bsa
Rose Hoom
Troy Chapel
Andrini Continentals
Evelyn Johnson
Gerald Allaire
Melody Time
Black
Melody Mustangs
Musette Music Box
Tommy Tucker
van Alexander
Britain
George Hicks
the Marshalls
Luper
Su-Uncle Sam
Ug—Xeus
Babe Ruth
Shorty
Sue
US Coast Guard
Roy Bhneld
Treasury Star Parade
Hanes
FBI
Filery Queen
Hollywood
Yvq
U. S Marines
R Smith
USGB
Nea
Radio Schedule Fragment from Sacred Heart Program Listing
A fragmented radio listings page shows varied programs from morning to midnight, naming churches, choirs, orchestras, and talk shows. Notable entries include Sacred Heart Program, The Woodshedders, Sunday Serenade, Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, and The Catholic Hour, with multiple times and stations referenced.
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Stars From the Blue
Jim
Sammy Kays
Oli Dass
Hanser W. Baldwin
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
Green Hornet
Drew Pearson
Edward Tomlinson
Hoy Porter
Neighbors
Oyster-Parsons-St. John
Chamber Music Society of
Lower Basin St. G
Jimmy Fidler
Good Will Hour
Musice For Listening
News
County 4 H Group to Meet in Troy Office
The Rennselaer County 4 H Club executive committee will convene at the county 4 H Club office inside the Troy Post Office on Monday. Florence Thates, a county 4 H Club agent, attended a district agents’ meeting at Rhinebeck this week, and Mary Hallman, Antoinette Hallman, and Ruth Clark joined a dairy and poultry judging tour in Delaware County for 4 H members.
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Rennselaer County
Troy
Dom
Florence HH
Thates
Crossword Puzzle Clues From A Fragmented Page
A list of crossword clues and partial answers include numbers and odd spellings. Entries mention ages to be inferred from the puzzle, with several two to four letter hints and references to animals, trades, and common words.
Railroad Pays 5750 on Three Claims
Settlements totaling 5750 were made for three claims arising from a February 7 accident at the Fourth Street railroad grade crossing in the city. Anna Marie Corona and Adelina Corona of Troy were injured when struck by a New York Central locomotive. Alfred Corona, guardian for his two daughters, was authorized by Supreme Court Justice Francis Bergan to compromise the claims. $300 was paid for Adelina Corona’s injuries, $400 for Anna Marie Corona’s injuries, and $1,050 covered doctor and hospital expenses. Benjamin Marsicano represented the claimants.
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Fourth Street
Anna Marie Corona
Adelina Corona
Troy
New York Central Railroad
Supreme Court
Francis Bergan
Alfred Corona
Benjamin Marsicano
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge To Meet in Syracuse Session
Representatives from Troy and nearby lodges will attend the I O O F Grand Lodge session in Syracuse starting Monday. Past grands delegates and proxies arrive for the three day convention with degree conferrals and a quiz contest led by Grand Marshal William H England. Henry C Fagan of Schenectady is expected to be elected grand master signaling the 1944 move to Schenectady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
I. O. O. F. Grand Lodge
Syracuse
J. Quondaga
William H. England
Troy Draft Board Sends Large Contingent for Induction
The Troy Draft Board 331 will dispatch a sizable group to the Albany induction center next week for physicals and induction. Seven teens plus numerous volunteers are listed, including Cornelius M Lynch James A Robinson Bernard G Birney William E O'Brien Norman A Mower Harry V Madurogan and George R Schumacher among many others.
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Selective Service Board 331
Albany
Cornelius M., Lynch
James A. Robinson
Bernard G Birney
William E. O’brien
Norman A. Mower
Harry V. Mardigian
George R. Schumacher
Anthony Prokop
Louis J. Capano
Messina J. Cucchi
Nicholas M. Costa
Stanton P. Lee, Jr
Joseph B. Gavodny
Ralph T. Keary
Clarence H. Peck
Albert L. Butler
Frank E. McKeon
Charles A. Neth
Leonard GC. Johnson
Thomas G. , Wal
William J.zimmer
Joseph H. Levy
William M. Felt
William A. Waterman
J. Harmon Kirkensdall
Donald T. Caswell
Robert P. Rice
Paul R. Morouxian
Norman G. van Vaikenberg
Charles P. Chaderjian
Albert C. Koch
John A. Addy
John C. DuMont
James T. Viger
James H. Nugent
Wendell H. Loucks
Edwin J. Scone
Robert Bischoff
Samuel WN. Holmes
Stephen W. Gillespie
Francis T. Deitrich
Clyde L. Hartwell
Wiliam R. Matthews
Stephen W. Butter, Jr
Andrew D. Coles
Charles R. Cole
Robert Morey
Albert N. Reiner
Saratoga Man Wins Decorations And Promotion
Lohnas H. Knapp, son of Mrs Ruta Knapp of 760 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, promoted to captain and awarded the Purple Heart, Air Medal and Oak Leaf Cluster for a July 17 raid over Northwest Germany. Knapp, navigator of a Flying Fortress, lost consciousness during the attack by Messerschmitts and Focke-Wulfs as a 20 millimeter shell pierced the nose, damaging the oxygen system and fuel. Lieut. Col. William E. Buck piloted with one hand and kept Knapp alive, while Capt. Donald G. Parker and Buck repelled the assault and returned to a low altitude to provide oxygen.
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Lohnas H. Knapp
Ruta Knapp
North Broadway
Saratoga Springs
Haseen
Germany
Knapp
Messerschmitts
Focke-Wulfs
William E. Buck
Texas
Donald G. Parker
East Valparaiso
Ind
Buck
Truck Upsets Driver Unhurt on Troy Menands Bridge
A large trailer truck overturned at the western end of the Troy Menands Bridge after failing to negotiate a turn. The vehicle, owned by Dominick Marro and operated by William Kane, driver unhurt, told bystanders he would report to police later but had not appeared by noon.
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Troy- Menands
Dominick Marro
Fifth Avenue
Willam Kane i
Menands
War Delays City Directory Publication
The new city directory is delayed due to wartime shortages. Polk's census was completed but distribution will shift from July August to fall. The directory staff faces staff shortages and material scarcities with no change in the directory’s makeup.
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RK. L. Polk
Boston
Court to Decide Today On Democratic Petition For Election Order
In Albany a disputed question over whether an election must be held in New York to fill the lieutenant governor vacancy is to be decided today. Justice Foster reserved ruling after lengthy arguments. Democrats seek an order to certify an election.
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Edward McDonald
Albany
New York State
Thomas W. Wallace
Schenectady
Republican
Sidney F. Foster
Supreme Court
Democratic Party
Thomas J. Curran
Thomas E. Dewey
Third Department
Justice Foster
Irving Lehman
Court of Appeals
New York
American Labor Party
Thomas D. Thacher
Foster
Democratic State Committee
Nathaniel L. Goldstein
Goldstein
Beause
William J. O'Shea
They
Joe R. Hanley
Wyoming County
Hanley
Dewey
Go.p
State Committee
Roosevelt
James A. Farley
Farley
Bradshaw Made First Lieutenant in U S Infantry
Thomas L. Bradshaw son of Mrs George F Bradshaw and the late Major Bradshaw of 507 Seventh Avenue received his first lieutenant commission on August 6 and is stationed at Fort MeClellan Alabama. He previously earned a second lieutenant commission last November and his brother Donald L Bradshaw serves with the Military Police. His wife Mildred Frethofer is from Albany.
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Thomas L. Bradshaw
George F. Bradshaw
Major Bradshaw
Seventh Avenue
U. S. Infantry
Bradshaw
Fort MeClellan
Ala
Record Newspapers
Donald L. Bradshaw
Mildred Frethofer
Albany
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Janestown
Steambus
Regan Washer CO
Franklin Sq
Wray
Denison Greene
Berlin
Lewis O. Greene
U.S. N
Atlantic
Norman G. Greene
Army Air Corps
Municipal
Memphis
Tenn
Harry D. Greene
Medical Corps
Army
England
Lewis
XN. Y. A
Lima
Navy
Norman
Berlin High
Harry
W. J. Cowee’s
Fort Bragg
Sacred Heart
Mynne Margo
Las Nant
Rose Room
American Red Cross
Hirhwass
David Cheskin
London
Travers
Pan America
Chips Davis
Newa
People's Platform
Tin Pan Alley
Hobby Lobby
Ned Calmer
Fileen Farrell
Newart
Cab Calloway's
Orohratra
Floo
Sacred Heart Program
James G. McDonald
Woodshedders
Gypsy
Tom Vertiss
Southernares
Wall Osborne Ltd
First Baptist Church
War Journal
WGY
Schenegtad
Serice
Wardle
Union Colege Chapel
Symphony Orchestra
Alex Drier
Paul Waltman
Manhatan
Bob Crosby and Co
Lerbert
Cesar Saerchinger
Pacific
oTy
Albane
Loe
Eureka
Cal
LAF. Lr
Sure of
San Francisco
Hall of Justice
Bar Association
Moncrief & Francis Ngress
Third Streets
Gostait
Reviols Puzila
South Ameri
Jas
Fay
Railroad
Swarthmore
Helen Louis Paulson
Vahey
Kupell
Akron
Steele Leonardes
Savalliades
Armenian Seminary
Beirut
Tarsus
Church of the AL
Trade Winds
Dealing Unlimited
Pullharmosic Symphony
Dear John
Silver Theater
Amerca
Jerry Lester
People
Caliine America
Reader's Digest
Leave JR
William Shirer
Maria Kurenko
Olga Coelho
Horace Heidt
Orchestre
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge
Draft Board
Saratoga
Farley Situation
Pantless Parker
Fort Smith
Ark
T. A. Porteter
J. A. Gallaher
Porter
Edmund W. Cowie
Congress ST
Remisen ST. Cohoes, N
Cohoes
Planters
Pearets
River ST. Bet
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