U S Navy Arrives In Berlin
Patricia Teague and Ageta Kerbie report from Berlin as U S Navy sailors are welcomed by Red Cross staff and GI crowds. The piece describes beach clubs near Wannsee, the Riviera, MPs helping, and visits by Bob Hope and Jerry Colonna with a USO show. It notes German barter at the Away department store and local curiosities in postwar Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertie Uxsi
U.S. Navy
James Murphy
Renanoxe
Gordox
Thorstan
Binge Creek
Red Cross
Bard
Navy
Berlin
Jimmy Murphy
Pack
England
Kingsbridge
Devoe
Thome
Wannsee Lake
Tub
Wannsee
Potsdammerstrasse
Churchil
Statin
Smone
Milan 95 Sig
Trunton
Tru- Jaan
Mr. Truman
Bob Hope
Jerry Colonna
Pfc
Michael Seidel
Bronx
Mike
A&a
Jenique Honor at Fort Devens Discharge Ceremony
Fort Devens hosted a discharge presentation as Gen Brehon Scimerville presented 2nd Lt Joseph B Ferrand of Lewiston Maine with his discharge certificate during an inspection trip. Ferrand has a total of ninety points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenique
Fort Devens
Blass
Joseph B. Ferrand
Lewiston
Brehon Scimervell
Devens
Ferrand
Three Men Slain in Victory Day Brawl in Idaho
Three men were killed during a V J Day celebration tavern argument in Herrick Wallace Idaho. Creke Turner 56 went berserk and killed Al Timmel tavern operator and Henry Hibbein a customer. Turner was killed by Timmels brother Fred and the aunts Missesanne and Mary Carboni of Richfield Conn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Idaho
UPI
Herrick
A. J. McPhail
Creke Turner
al Timmel
Henry Hibbein
Turner
Timmel
Fred
East Side Party Hosts Card Club Guests at Crooked Lake
Mrs. John T. Pierson entertained 18 guests at their summer home on Crooked Lake. Aquatic sports picnic lunch and cards were enjoyed. Awards went to Mrs. J Kenneth Lowa and Mrs. John Ferta. Helpers included Mrs. John B D Carboni Mrs George I Carrier and Mrs Harry Juedes. Transportation was arranged by Mrs Lester Bonesteel. John Conner of Bridgeport Connecticut visited son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs J D Carboni at 179 Pawling Avenue. Barbara and Marion Carboni planned a weeklong visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missesanne
Mary Carboni
Richfield
Conn
Edward
Burne Hand
Joyce
Diane
Plano Avenue
Snyder's Lake
John Joyce
Germany
Armored
Tenth Street
Frank Lo Joyce
Plum Avenue
Stephen Lebentritt
Donald
Doris
Judy
Saratoga Lake
Lebentritt
Walter Gontier
Fifth Avenue
Cpl
Herbert Curtin
Chemical Warfare School
Emmitsburg
Md_ ig
Joseph Carey
John T. Pierson
Lather +Street
Crooked Lake
J. Kenneth Lowa
John Ferta
Pierson Wen
John BD. Carboni
George IL. Carrier
Harry Juedes
Lester -Bonesteel
John
Conner
Bridgeport
J. D. Carboni
Pawling Avenue
Barbara
Marion Carboni
Rensselaer Council OKs Four-Year Term Ordinance
The Common Council of Rensselaer passed an ordinance increasing elective office terms from two to four years. Mayor Thomas H. Clark is expected to sign quickly. No opposition was voiced at the public hearing held last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Clark
Rensselaer
Common Council
Phone Office Handles 92 900 Calls on V J Day
The Troy office of New York Telephone Co faces a flood of calls the night of Jap surrender and beyond. Staff, led by supervisor Helen Graham and manager Harvey Hoffsis, worked overtime to handle the surge for Trojans serving overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie
Deyata
Harvey Hoffsis
Troy
Troy Office
Portal
Guardians Settle Injury Claim For Patricia O'Brien
Mr and Mrs George O Brien guardians for their minor daughter Patricia O Brien have been authorized by Judge Edward J Donohue to compromise a $2000 claim against Valentine Rothenhaber of Troy The Surrogate Court papers filed by Elmer M Rasmussen state Patricia was injured February 24 1945 when struck by Rothenhaber s automobile at Fifth Avenue and 114th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George O'Brien
Patricia‘ O'Brian
Edward J. Donohue
Surrogate’s Court
Valentine Rothenhaber
Troy
Elmer M. Rasmussen
O’brien
O'Brien
Rothenhaber
Fifth Avenue
114Th Street
Sampson to Be Naval Separation Center
The Navy plans to discharge about 76 men daily at a new Sampson Naval Training Center separation center. Commander Harry A. Badt announced the plan, with the first discharges set for Tuesday and a seven day week schedule aiming for a daily rate of 70 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampson
UPI
Navy
Sampson Naval Training Center
Harry A. Badt
A. S. Nu
Hero D'Alessandro to depart for capital for Medal honor
T/Sgt. Peter D'Alessandro of Watervliet, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, will depart for Washington with orders from the Army. His parents Mr and Mrs Em D'Alessandro of Twenty Sixth Street Watervliet plan to reach Washington Tuesday. The award ceremony is expected Tuesday or Wednesday before President Truman. Celebration plans by Battery Post American Legion Hale Club and city of Watervliet are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter D'Alessandro
Watervliet
Waliggrom
Army Oficiale
Alessamdre
Bt Twenty-Sfth Street
Washington
Truman
Sergent
D'Alessandro
Battes Post
Asterscan Legion
Hale Batbo Club
City of the Ins
Sergeant D Alesandro Receives Heroism Award
A partially garbled wartime note credits Sergeant D Alesandro with heroism in stopping an enemy advance near Katzerherberg. He directed fire against the foe and inspired Allied forces to beat back the assault, aiding in repelling the Nasit and aiding allied efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D'Alesandro
Stoppise
Katcerherberg
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Patricia Teague and
Ageta Kerbie
Fred Chang
New York
Chinatown
Still Alann
Plum
Pawling Avenues
East Side
Fainers
Brassieres
Elder
Max Grassli
Japan
James Byrnes
Naval Separation Center
Hero
Capital
Thornton
Herper
Americon
Lber
Patsy
Frederic
Patty
Fourth ST
Thied St
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