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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1944
Page
1
A wartime diary recounts Allied troops marching through French towns amid cheering crowds and confetti. French civilians welcomed the liberators with vivid scenes of joy, photographing advances and shouting Vive les Americans as they moved past streets once under occupation.
The New York State Grand Lodge of the Odd Fellows yesterday selected New York City as the convention site for 1945. Elective officers were named and include Mary Carmen as marshal and James Walsh as presiding officer, with various regional officers noted from Long Island and New York.
A fragment mentions a son of former Patrolman Arthur T. Judge of 52 River Street. It notes he joined the Army as part of the combat engineers unit. Further readable details are missing due to garbled text.
The Red Cross calls for increased blood donations as World War II casualties rise in the Pacific and Europe. Officials note growing plasma needs for wounded service members and urge the public to register and donate at the blood bank, with chair Gertrude M. Moore coordinating efforts.
William O'Connor age 30 from Neve Yark City was taken to hospital for observation after a police radio incident. He was held at the Hogan and Police Street area near 607 Grand. Local authorities reported the event and arranged further medical evaluation.
Ballston Fair officials of the Saratoga County Agricultural Society announce a week of activities at the Ballston Fair Grounds. The fair opens Tuesday and runs through Saturday with horse, cattle, poultry shows, and nightly races plus edge shows. Special Kids Day on opening Tuesday admits children free.
Judge Edward J. Donohue in Rensselaer County Surrogate's Court granted administration for two estates. The Volker estate at West Sand Lake leaves $250 personal property to widow Kate Volker and daughter Eleanor Volker with Taylor & Taylor as attorneys. The Cranston estate at North Andover leaves $624.92 personal and $250 real to widow Carolyn B. Cranston and to four daughters and two sons, with estate details listed.
Mary Porter and Margaret Porter, twins born nine years ago, were celebrated at a Mass yesterday at St Fechan Church. The event marked their ninth birthday within the parish where the church founded, with family and church members in attendance.
A cryptic fragment discusses Neper and the properties of Lieney tubes. Mentions Beak ces be Uy and a reference to Tecan and Beant Pile in vague terms.
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