Bombing Blitz Hits Salamaua and New Georgia in Pacific Push
Allied forces report a record 177 tons dropped on Salamaua New Guinea as part of the Pacific offensive. American troops advance a mile on Bairoko on New Georgia Island while Liberators destroy or damage 32 of 42 Japanese bombers at Buin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Pacific
Bairoko
New Georgia
Solomons
Pacific
Salamaua
New Guinea
Buin
South
Bougainville
Kiriwina
Trobriand
Darwin
Australia
Kula Gulf
Bairoko Harbor
Vila
Himmler Ordered to Quit Terror Tactics
Madrid dispatch reports Heinrich Himmler ordered to stop terrorizing anti Nazi Germans. Germans abroad say cooperation with the fatherland is possible, with Jews may be asked to take war jobs. Goering named army contact for reforms as Fascism falls in Italy signals need for European cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Spain
Berlin
Heinrich Himmler
Secret Police
Nazi Party
Reichsmarshal
Hermann Goering
Italy
Germany
Birthday Celebrations and Local Notices from Green Island
Green Island and Watervliet residents gathered Thursday at Mrs. Dupont’s home for birthday anniversary celebrations with songs dances and games. Guests included nine grandchildren in service and many Dupont relatives from Green Island Cohoes Schenectady Latham and Albany area. Elizabeth Welsh to host a garden party Monday at 1 Hudson Avenue. Greer Island Red and Gun Club plans a ladies night September 11 with turkey dinner and Hawaiian orchestra. Union service at Methodist Church features Rev. Henry D. Smith speaking on The Power of God. Two elderly men without homes were picked up for street solicitation and directed toward Cohoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Dupont
Arthur J. Dupont
Hudson Avenue
Joseph Riley
Broadway
Watervliet
Arthur J
Frank Dupont
Green Island
William Dupont
Cohoes
Frank Caisse
Schenectady
Thomas Lyman
Latham
Wilfred St. Onge
Francis Dupont
Marine Corps
Gerald Dupont
William J. Dupont
Air Corps
Joseph McDonough
Michael Hack
Edgar Collins
Infantry
Harold Shyman
Wilfred St Onge
Sidney Lobdell
Elizabeth Welsh
Catholic Daughters of America
Martin Doyle
Court St. Joseph, C. D. of
Greer Island
Methodist Church
Henry D. Smith
Presbyterian Church
God
English War Horrors Vacation Jaunts Terrible
London correspondent reports wartime Britain makes holiday travel perilous and public morale steady. Rail journeys are crowded and risky as signs warn travelers, evacuees mingle with service personnel, and villages like Hartland sustain war effort amid rationing. Local scenes show buses scarce, Coast Guard patrols at sea, and civilians adapting to blackout and shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartland
England
Britain
King's Arms
Bristol
Anything Can Happen Anything Can Happen
A collage of short items from Tulsa, Walsenburg, Batavia and Rockford reports odd incidents. A Dallas man discovers $60 missing from a $120 bag after leaving it in a hotel room. An owl rides in a car and reappears later at a traffic stop. A horse fines its owner for roaming. Rockford detectives seek grocer price data on a girdle found in a shoplifter’s car, learning the item is scarce and the owner offers it at her size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
W. Donovan
Dallas
Tex
Walsenburg
Colo
S. M. Andrews
Andrews
Rockford, Ilp
Rockford
Hoosick Falls Grange meets with varied program and blackout
Hoosick Falls Hoosick Grange held a program on Farm Products in Industry with papers by Robert W. Bovie Malcolm Hewitt Arlden Olson Jr and a roll call prompt unusual farm product uses The event featured The River of Time violin piece a quiz game and dancing after a blackout interrupted by over 75 members A silver star certificate for 25 years membership was presented to Mrs George W Bovie The next meeting Aug 26 will feature Food for Victory and Mrs Mary Cunningham A flower show entries are requested for ribbons and arrangements The Sept 8 meeting will focus on School Days Personal notes list guests and the Hoosac Red Cross seeks volunteers for 40000 dressings biweekly Sessions run Tue Thu 2 5 pm Wed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosick Grange
All Saints
Hoosick
Robert W. Bovie
Malcolm Hewitt
Arlden Olson, Jr
Gertrude Cross
Dorothy Filkins
Siver
Pfe
Berl Griswold
James O'Brien
Ant
iMusic
Grange Orchestra
Ralph Griswold
Mary Cunningham
Lloyd Pine
Bertha Piritz
Ariden Olson, Jr
George W. Bovie
Ernest Haas
Marvin B. Loveys
Hoosick Juvenile
Na‘ion
Sanitarium to provide emergency care in North Greenbush plan
Emergency medical care for North Greenbush residents will be housed at Pawling Sanitarium under a county plan. Dr. Freedman and Dr. Green offered staff facilities for 24 hour care, ray room, operating table and oxygen tents. Ten volunteer squads will operate 24 hours, with practice drills and meetings set for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Greenbush
Pawling Sanitarium
Sanitarium
Benjamin Freedman
Harold Green
Greenbush
John Hamp Shire
Arlo Sylvester
Charles Brunnell
Walter Quell
Dorothy Woodhead
Eugene F. Connally
William Oliver
Catherine A. Bross
Motion Pictures To Be Saved For Posterity
The Library of Congress will archive 104 films and portions from 1842 to 1943 in cooperation with the Museum of Modern Art. The selection, funded by a Rockefeller Foundation grant, includes newsreels and documentaries of social and political significance, technological progress, animated cartoons, and science or geographic films.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
F Library of Congress
Museum of Modern Art
New York City
Rockefeller Foundation
Library of Congress
Museum
United States
Roosevelt Churchill
Casablanca
Persian Envoy's Daughter Joins American WAC at Fort Devens
Hamiden Khanom Nabil daughter of Dr. Ali Kuli Khan Persian ambassador and his American wife Florence Breed has joined the fourth WAC training center as a private. She hopes to become an interpreter overseas leveraging fluency in English Persian and French with knowledge of Russian German Arabic and Latin. Private Nabil was born in Berkeley and spent much of her youth in European capitals and the Middle East. Her parents reside at 127 West 58th Street New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nabil
Berkeley
Calif
Middle East
Red Cross Soldiers Kit Fund Card Party Netted Substantial Gift
A dessert and card party hosted by Mrs. Howard Harrison Jr. moved indoors due to threatening weather. Held Thursday afternoon, the event largely drew attendees and raised a substantial amount for the Red Cross soldiers' kit fund. Prizes included Contact won by Mrs. Homer B. Rowley, Auction by Mrs. George W. Quinlan, 500 by Miss Anna Stanton, and Pinochle by Mrs. Van Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Harrison, Jr
Red Cross
Homer
Rowley
George W. Quinlan
Anna Stanton
van Day
Modernized State Mining Laws Sought May Restore Troy Iron Rating
Albany reports the Legislative Committee on Interstate Cooperation favors modernizing New York mining laws to aid northeastern Adirondack ore development. Williams, committee counsel, says current laws cloud land titles and impede mining, with Troy’s steel industry eyeing a revival as ore from Adirondack mines grows in importance. Also noted are regional notices of church services, soldier promotions, and an obituary for Mrs. George F. Claffy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Iron and Steel
Albany
Adirondack Mountain
New York State
Lawrence Williams
Essex County
Champlain Division
Republic Steel Co
Mineville
Barton Garnet
Gore Mountain
North Creek
Shenango Furnace Co
Port Henry
Williams
Seaboard
Stillwater village warns on air rifles and slingshots
At a Stillwater village board meeting residents reported damage from boys using air rifles and slingshots. Mayor Hoskins warned parents and said violations will be prosecuted in Children’s Court and those responsible must pay for damage. Entertained On Leave notes social visits among local residents including Akin and Blowers families. Charles Flike hospitalized in Cambridge Hospital. Myrtal Pratt from Herkimer visiting. George Wagner to Sampson for Navy training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Stillwater
John P. Hoskins
George Lowell
Howard Akin
George Akin
Willet Hunt
Johnsonville
Mabel Blowers
Ticonderoga
Percy Aldrich
William Cisler, Jr
Lowell
Charles Flike
Cambridge Hospital
Myrtal Pratt
Herkimer
John Smodell
George Wagner
Sampson
U. S. Navy
Boss Pendergast Denied Parole
Kansas City ex Democratic boss T J Pendergast was not granted parole or clemency as Judge Merrill E Otis declined to recommend a pardon or ease probation terms. Otis noted age and infirmity but stood by the original sentence and acknowledged a petition from ten Kansas citizens and a Jefferson City banker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Merrill E. Otis
T. J. Pendergast
Otis
Kansas
Jefferson City
Pendergast
Blanford Warns Of Milk Crisis In New York Area
Dr. C. J. Blanford, New York metropolitan milk marketing administrator, warns of a looming milk shortage as demand extends to South Carolina. He notes seasonal dips in production will shrink New York excess while outside demands rise, risking a regional supply crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
C. J. Blanford
South Carolina
Community notices from Averill Park area services and events
Navy enlistment and local guests are noted as residents and families visit. Church groups hold bake and food sales at Sowalsky’s ice cream parlor today at 10 a.m. Missionary Society meets Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Louise Griggs’s home. Services Sunday at First Presbyterian 11 a.m. led by James Hargraves. Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Russell McCaw supervising. Baptist picnic at Alice Beebe’s home. Methodist services return Sept 12 after summer break. Choir rehearsal tonight at 7:30 at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Taylor
Sampson
Henry Stanley, Jr
Fort Hancock
N. J
Jessie Link
Ervin, Lare
Kenneth van Dervort
Vestal
Raymond Phielo
Rochester
Ira Mielenz
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Lutheran Church
First Presbyterian Church
James Hargraves
West Sand Lake
Russell McCaw
Phelathea
Baptist Church
Alice Beebe
Ruby Coon
Methodist Church
Orrim Ireson
Nobile Returns to Rome From Barcelona Flight
General Umberto Nobile, famed Arctic explorer, left Barcelona for Rome by plane and said he was glad to return to an Italy where Fascism no longer reigns. He is an aviation expert closely linked to Italian exploration efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nobile
Rome
Barcelona
Umberto Nobile
Italy
Cohoes Girl Marries Air Corps Soldier
Miss Marcella F. Charbonneau, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard J. Charbonneau of 28 Hart Street, wed Pfe. William F. Strang Jr. of the U S Army Air Corps in St Agnes Church rectory. Rev. Joseph A. Franklin officiated. The couple plans a home stay as Private Strang returns to duty at Tonika, Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon G. Normandin
Army Air Force
George Normandin
Summit Street
Denver
Col
Lowry Field
George F. Claffy
Jackson Avenue
George F. McElvein
First Baptist Church
Frank Lozier
William O'Rourke
Frank Fortin
James Neason
Waterford Rural Cemetery
Marcella F. Charbonneau
Howard J. Charbonneau
Hart Street
Pfe
William F. Strang, Jr
U. S. Army Air Corps
William F. Strang
Saratoga Avenue
Northside
St Agnes’ Church
Joseph A. Franklin
David F. Chamberlain
Robert S. Strang
Retail Egg Prices Listed By Cohoes Board
The Cohoes War Price and Rationing Board released a new weekly egg price table effective since August 5. Prices will be adjusted almost weekly until September 8 to align with wholesale increases. Board chair Charles H. Coonrod Jr notes the regulation, dating from February 1935, shows eggs traditionally rise now as demand grows and production wanes, with prices likely to fall by November. Also, Cohoes Firemen’s Association salvage drives continue with waste paper and magazine collection next week on specified routes, meeting daily at 6:30 p.m. The triduum at St. Agnes Church opened Thursday for the Feast of the Assumption observances, with services to continue today at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohoes
Charles H. Coonrod, Jr
Prentiss M. Brown
St. Agnes’ Church
Orchard Section honor roll dedication parade in Cohoes
Announcement details a 3 pm dedication of an honor roll listing 115 local residents with a parade at 2 pm led by Captain James Cain. Speakers include Brig Gen Gillespie Rev Flanagan Mayor Rouber and Rev McElvein. Procession proceeds through Main Street to City Hall, with police fire and American Legion members participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchard
Cohoes
Robert Pleuri
Frank Langlais
Church and
North Mohawk Streets
Corp
John J. Doherty
Aa. G Gillespie
Watershlier Arsenal
Thomas Aa. Flanagan
St. Patrick’ Church
Rudolph I. Roubers
George F. McElvein
First Baptist Church
James Cain
Second Regiment
New York Guard
Cain William F. Finn
Alvin P. Bullock
Joseph R. Garrett
James H. Golden
E. T. Ruane
Oneida
Mohawk Streets
Remsen Street
Mohawk Street
Cowboy Avenue
Henry Guay
Frank Kelly
Joseph Lajeunese
Charlies Ashworth
Neil Kelly
Hector Daignault
Henry Bourgeois
Anthony Lonczak
Jovet Lajeunesse
Cohoes Firemen Salvage Drive Becomes National Model
The Cohoes Paid Firemen's Association distributes waste paper and magazine salvage methods nationwide. William J. Vandercar, chairman, received a congratulatory letter from Warren H. Clarke of the New York State salvage committee praising the unit's progress and noting that the method is being shared with regional salvage managers and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohoes
William J. Vandercar
Cohoes Salvage Committee
Warren H. Clarke
New York State Salvage Committee
Clark
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Himmler
William W. Wade
London
INS
Sal
America
Aisla
Pam
Batavia
Clarence Hubbard
Bill
Victory Gardens
Hubbard
Hoosick Falls
Frank L. Milliman
Ralph
Oakland
Cal
Frank V. Milliman
George Montgomery
Bridgeport, Conn
Berti Keyes
Glens Falls
George Odiorne
North Hoosick
Hoosac
WAC
Frederick W. Evans
Second Presbyterian Church
Silliman Memorial Presbyterian Church
Silliman Church
First Methodist Church
Reformed Church
Reginald Brooks
William Addy
Salvation Army
St James’ Methodist Church
John’s Episcopal Church
Theodore Haydn
Trinity Episcopal Church
Kenneth Perreault
Jesse Perreault
Navy
Edward Maloney
Joseph Maloney
Camp Blanding
Flamal
Margaret and
Marie Chouinard
Garner Street
Summerville
Boston
Mass
Sergt
Myron Nazarko
Army
Camp Hood, Tex
Nicholas Nazarko
Viiet Street
St. James’ Methodist Church
S. W. Seymour
Masten Avenue
Ades Lodl
John W. Relyea
Manor Avenue
Boss Pendergast
Blanford
Averill Park
Cohoes Board
St. Agnes
St. Bernard's
William P. Brennan
St. Joseph's
Lewis A. Lavigne
St. Marie's
Adrien Bechard
St. Michael's
Valentine W. Gierlacki
St. Patrick's
Thomas A. Flanagan
Sacred Heart
Raymond J. Robert
State Permanent Firement’s Associaton
Little Falls
Bausch & Lomb
T. Brandon Timpane
D.D
Optometrist
Remsen St
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