Military wills and deeds of local servicemen in England and Europe
Local notices report Pvt Grace DeLucia finishing boat training at Camp Lejeune and awaiting a messenger role, John W Daus arriving safely in England after Camp Gordon training, Sir Frank A Seblpler Jr with invading fleet, Raymond J Stock Holm reporting for aviator training, Sgt Bart J McNally en route home on furlough, McRae Pen on He Street a veteran athlete now sergeant, Joseph F OBrien completing base training at Fort Haox, Lieut Robert A Sures enjoying leave, Joseph F Gordon returning home after 31 months overseas, Chn Hanna promoted to T 5 in India, William MacFarlane wounded in France recovering in England, Carl A Schneckenburger acknowledged for good conduct while in Italy, Thomas Geleta commended while in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Delucia
Stella DeLucia
Sitth Avenue
Marine Corps Women’s Reserve
Camp Lejeune
N.C
Nora Daus
Carp
John W. Daus
England
Camp Gordon
Frank A. Seppler, JR
Fourth Avenue
Waentiel
Normandy
Raymond J. Stockholm
Tibits Avenue
Courtiord
Ala
Sergi
Bart J. McNally
Quartermaster Corps
Thirteenth Street
McRae
Fifteenth Street
Whitehall
Hanna
Agnes L. Hanna
Ferry Street
Army Overseas
India
Asia
Aump
Chima
Bendix Avi Tion Corp
William Macfarlaxe
France
Phoebe Miller
Glen Avenue
Corp
Carl A. Schneckenburger
Coolidge Avenue
Italy
11Th Army Air Force
Medan Ste
LaSalle and
Wax
Ford
Green Island
Thomas Geleta
Fourth Avene
Watervliet
Europe
Myron
Wood
Tis
Watervliet High
Troy Business College
Service Notes From Fort Knox To Navy Ranks In World War II
April service reports list Peter F. Gethins of Watervliet described as an expert with a rifle at Fort Knox Kentucky. Arthur Shurtleff, a Gunners Mate 3c, recovering from spinal meningitis in Newport Naval Hospital, shown improved and removed from danger. Five seamen from Watervliet area to complete boat training at Sampson next week with five more graduates. Robert Corey promoted to staff sergeant after serving in the Marine Corps since 1943. Paul F. Zyglewicz of Watervliet commended for saving a merchant seaman at the Port of New York. Brothers in service include Casmir Zyglewicz in Alaska and others from Waterford and Troy areas. Navy personnel Ensign William Erskine of Wilmington Delaware learns Green Island is near Troy. Two graduates from Navy schools include Richard Cairns and Walter Ashton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter F. Gethins
Broadway
Waterviles
Fort Knox
Arthur
Shurtleff
Naval Hospital inNew
Port, AL
Arthur Shurtles
Third Avenue
Sampson
Fred R. Prine
Thirteenth Street
Watervliet
Edward J. Tash
New Turnpike Road
Robert E. Mareau
Sixth Avenue
Troy
Frank Marre
Fourth Avenue
Kenneth H. Wehnan
West Sand Lake
South Pacific
Robert Corey
Bob
Marine Corps
Song
Benjamin ‘Corey
Fourth Avenue, Waternet
Coast
Paul F. Zyglewicz
New York
Paul Hass
Pvt
Casmir Zyglewicz
Army Air Corps
Fairbanks
Alaska
Waterford
Navy
Carl
Gimmelle
Eddy Catello
Pacific
Raymond Cicchinelli
William Erskine
Wibmnington
Delaware
Margaret Hull
Green Island
Enward Messier
High Street
Bill
Richard J. Cairns
Hecic
Walter J. Ashton
Lfe
New London
Conn
Parkview Court
Wait
LaSalle Letterman
Ashton
Woodbine Avenue
WAC Joins Garrison Auxiliary Members Initiated
Dorothea RB Hicks, daughter of Mrs. Mae V Hicks, was initiated into the Army and Navy Auxiliary at Rens Selver Garrison Monday evening. Also initiated were Mrs Henrietta Mayott and Mrs Deborah Fiansley. The group voted to send cigarettes to Holloran Hospital LA and reported on a benefit card party. A delegation plans to attend the national convention in Philadelphia. Next meeting set for September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothea RB. Hicks
WAC
Army ‘and Navy
Rens Selver Garrison
Fourth Street
Mae V. Hicks
Henrietta Mayott
Deborah Fiansley
Holloran Hospital
L. A
Ksite Harris
Philadelphia
Hicks
Vinie Moore
Edith Colby
Halde Harris
Troy Eagles Hold First Organization Meeting
Troy Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles held its first organization meeting at Riley's grill with Michael T. Gaffney of Auburn presiding. More than forty attended. A Schenectady Aerie delegation including Miles J. Burke and Charles Edwards also attended. Local organizer Francis Adams announced plans for a second meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 8:13 p.m.
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Troy Aerie
Order of Eagles
Riley’s Grill
Michael T. Gaffney
Auburn
Mr. Gaffney
Order
Ational
Kansas City
Schenectady Aerie
Worthy
Miles J. Burke
Charles Edwards
Charles J. Dolzen
Leo Martin
Eagles
Francis Adams
Fenth Street
Local Social News and Military Notes
East Side residents host luncheon and plan Crystal Lake outing. Charles Blue Jr. to celebrate tenth birthday with a party on Spring Avenue. Mrs. Edward L. Goerold and Mrs. Margaret Stone along with Mrs. Julia Allen spend a week at Lake George. George W. Fogg’s son Charles promoted to captain with Army Ordnance Corps at Governors Island. John Groom referenced as Seabee son. Richard E. Prendergast earns top rating as technical sergeant at Provost Marshal General School Fort Custer Michigan, assigned to special criminal work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barty
Charles Blue. Jr
Spring Avenue
Edward L. Goerold
Hamilton Avenue
Troy Hospital
Margaret B. Stone
Julia Allen
Brunswick Avenue
Lake George
George W. Fogg
Forrest Avenue
Charles Fogg
Army Ordnance Corps
Governors Island
New York
Seabees
John
N.M. Groom
Kinloch Avenue
Richard E. Prendergast
Richard J. Prendergast
Provost Marshal Generals School
Fort Custer
Mich
Births and Deaths Drop In State
The New York Health Department reports declines in births and deaths over the last six months versus 1953. Deaths from diseases of the heart vessels and kidneys show a drop, while accidental deaths fall, except for motor vehicle fatalities. The death rate from agricultural accidents rose slightly, but overall mortality remains near historic lows. tuberculosis mortality is about 2 percent below early 1992 levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Seonee
Leon
TSB Dr
V. DePorte
Calf Eats Wallet as Farmer Recovers $75 of Cash
A calf in Putnes district ate a wallet containing 310 cents. The farmer killed the calf and bank traces recovered $75 in new currency. The farmer also retrieved a needle, two fish hooks, a driver’s license and an A gasoline book as part of the evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Putnes
War Hero Trethaway Receives Honors. Family Updates
Waterford and Fort Bragg residents note Sergeant Trethaway has completed 33 missions over German territory and is safely returned from England. Enlisted January 1900, he earned the F 2 Cross and three Oak Leaf clusters. Other items mention Mr. and Mrs. Ford, Flynn relatives visiting Waterford-Mechanicville road, and Waterford Methodist Choir rehearsal tonight at 8 under Mrs Frances Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Treshaway
SS Fourh Street
Union Tech
Sera
Paul
England
Trethaway
Fur South
Ina
Sersean
Wea
C. Leeson Flynn
Fort Bragg
Flyne
Philadeng
Ora Sart Sa Aventerin
Bestrice Russo
Baltimore
Meél
Perrin
William A. McDonough
Waterford-Mechanicville Road
Waterford , Methodist Church
Frances Moore
Mayor Urges Sycaway Bus Extension Permit
Mayor John J. Abera of Troy appeared before the State Public Service Commission seeking permission to extend the Sycaway Bus route to serve additional residents in Branswick Town. Aldermen Fred Milter of the Times Ward supported the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Abera
Troy
State
Punis¢ Service Commission
Sycaway
Branswitk
Mayer Ahern
Fred Milter
Tims
Trey Acdé Arcy
Harcy
Local Official Backed Troy Ordinance Amid Petition Hearing
A Whiton who represented proepam ate patrona in the affected section also supported the per coviere ordinance enacted by the City of Troy. No objections were raised to the petition. Hearing Examiner John O Brien indicated a favorable report would be made to the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Whiton
Proepamate Patrona
Troy
John ¥. O Brien
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Lier Rag Laboratories
Vazzana Bros
Cor. Monroe
Gabardines
the Square Fabric Shop
Franklin Square
WMNE
Rae
Red. i. Dopr
Congress Liquor
By Paul Ford
Winter
John B. Groom
The
Garrison Auxiliary
Troy Eagles
East Side
Harry W. Juedes
Hamiltor Avenue
Crystal Lake
Sergi Frank A A. Carser
Eagle Mills
Fetter
Regan Washer CO
River Sa
Pranite Sa
Trey Aed
Eet
Eleetindh Beetles
Fredea
Piste
Florence
Frederic
CGL
Ferman Ene
Charm Beauty Salon
Third Street Claffry
Necesasy
Siciliand, Inc
Sand Creek Road
Albany, N. T
Charles £. Carpenter
Masten Ave
Cohoes
General Tire
America
General
Williams
Tire and Rubber Company, Inc
Fourth ST
Igapy MeNesebe Sraate
Mt Coltier's
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