Troy Stores Reveal Plans For V Day Celebration
Merchants in Troy plan a citywide response to Allied victory in Europe. Stores may close early or for the rest of the day depending on the victory announcement time. The Chamber of Commerce and Retail Merchants Bureau seek a suitable signal and memorial events for fallen soldiers.
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Troy
Ermieg
Gurage
Bes Goer
Pede
James F. McKiernan
Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Samuel W. McCochrane
Europe
McCochrane
Chamber
Sone
Construction permits top $30 million in July state data
New York State issued 3 335 permits for construction in July totaling about 3 401 330, led by projects in New York City for postwar expansion. Edward Corsi of State Industries Corp noted the total marked the highest since February 1939 and reflected prewar demand prospects as materials and labor become available.
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Edward Corsi
Corsier
York
Labor Day Clam Steam Planned at Eagle Mills Church
The Eagle Mills Methodist Church will host its annual Labor Day clam steam on Monday September 4 with meals at 1 and 5 pm. Church records note the first event on September 19 1898 and its near yearly continuation except for rare interruptions including last year’s cancellation due to restrictions. Committee chairs and duties are listed with a meeting scheduled at 8:30 pm tomorrow to finalize plans and ticket details.
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Eagle Mills Methodist
Almon J.pelling
John C. Wilson
Joseph Duncan, Jr
D. C G. Gulbrodt
William Dearstyne
Lena Méyer
John Battice
Joseph G. Leewood
Joseph Weidenbacker
Fred Witbeck
Roy
Italian Kin Letters After Four Years
Mrs. Josephine Wilson of Whitehall received a letter from her sister Miss B Marion Carfaro in Bellona Italy. The message announced their mother aged 91 died on March 39 and described the family hardships and hiding in the mountains for three weeks during the German invasion and fighting nearby.
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Josephine Wilson
Wiliams Street
Whitehall
Italy
Marion Carfaro
Bellona
St Patrick Parish Plans Card Party September 27
Plans for a St Patrick Parish card party were announced with Ed ward J Ronan as general chairman. Missanda BL Rabbett and Mary Magnan cochairmen lead committees for reception, door, program, patrons, prizes, games, refreshments and entertainment among others at the event scheduled for Sept 27.
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St. Frick’s Church
Edward J. Ronan
Missanda
John F. Jackson
George F. Curley
Catherine Harrington
Iinie Millett
Fieliy
Frank Molle
Former Troy Nurse Publishes Sea Poems
Miss Pete Sollows, a nurse trained at Samaritan Hospital and resident of St John New Brunswick, has published a poetry book titled Climb the Rigging about the sea. A maritime descendant and MacNab Clan member, she also teaches nurses and medical students and holds a podiatry degree.
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Pete Sollows
Samaritan Hospital
St. John. N. B
Miss Sollows
Miss Sallows
Troy
MacNab Clan
Miss Sollowa
j= John, N.B
President of Council Receives Navy Release
Thomas H. Brown president of the Common Council has received a medical discharge from the Navy and will return to his post after filing a termination statement with City Clerk James M. McGrath. Edwin F. Henry has acted as president in Brown's absence during five months of service.
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Thomas H. Brown
Common Council
W U. S. Navy
Brown
Clysau
Meyer Joan
Ahers
James M. McGrath
Edwin F. Henry
Mr Brown
Women May Inspect Republic Steel Mines at Port Henry
Women are now allowed to inspect mining operations at the Republic Steel Corporation Port Henry division. Previously only men toured surface and mine operations. The move follows requests from wives and families of mine workers. Arrangements for groups can be made by writing to RLFP Munson or W. J. Hebert at Mineville. a group of at least 15 may be submitted as a unit.
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Thheville Republic Steel Corporation
Port Henry
Dik Vision
RLFP
Munson
W. J. Hebert
Mineville
Thirteenth Ward Honor Roll Committee Meets
Residents of the Thirteenth Ward met this week to finalize plans for an honor roll. John Danagher chairs the committee which will reconvene Tuesday evening at Sixth Avenue and Couw Street to canvass for donations and to find men for the armed forces. Committee members will wear badges identifying their role.
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Thirteenth Ward
John Danagher
Sixth Avenue
Couwtreet
Sergeant Doran Slightly Wounded in Saipan Action
Sergeant Robert J. Doran of the Fourth Marine Division and husband of Ann Draper of Menands was slightly wounded on Saipan June 16, per a War Department telegram. He joined the Marines in 1943 after working at Kenwood Mills and attending Lansingburg High School and the Albany Academy for Boys.
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Robert J. Doran
Marine Corps
Frederick J. Doran
Menands
Ann Draper
Second Avenue
Saipan
War Department
Lansingburg
Albany Academy
Kenwood Mills
Rensselaer
Fourth Marine Division
Robert J. Doran, Jr
Trojan Wins Medals for Air Raids
Star Sgt. Kaward L. McDonald of 195 Ninth Street, Lincoln, reassigned to B 29 training, earned the Distinguished Flying Cross for bombing missions over France Belgium and Holland and Air Medal with nine oak leaf clusters. He fought in D Day operations and served with the Ninth Air Force Marauder group in England. His unit set records for hitting transport centers and rail yards, while allies mourn Staff Sgt. John W. McDonald killed in action.
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Kaward L. McDonald
Martin McDonald
Ninth Street
Lincoln
Net
Gunger
England
Europe
Toy Area
France
Imperiante
Normandy
Ninth Air Force
Raiiway Yard
Tom Seymour
McDonald
Red Cross Advises Gifts for War Prisoners
Local Red Cross urges sending Christmas parcels to ten prisoners of war using the Provost Marshal next of kin labels. No special label needed and gifts should be mailed promptly to reach servicemen before the holidays.
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Red Cross
Trojan Hurt and Rescued Navy Sailor Receives Purple Heart
John Cusack 21 of 495 Second Street, a Navy officer, was blown from his PT boat in the Pacific. He was rescued by his commanding officer, wounded by shrapnel, and awarded the Purple Heart and Conhat Medal. He credits plasma blood donations for his survival and notes his hospital stay during ongoing battle sounds nearby. The letter to his family details his injuries and gratitude to those who aided him.
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John Cusack
Second Street
Navy
Pacific
Cusack
Field Hospital
Islynd
Cambridge Man Back from Persia
Captain Gerald Frederick France of Cambridge returned from service and presented the Shah of Persia with a water purification plant. He arrived in New York from Oran, surprised his wife, and they then returned home. He previously served in the Army Engineering Corps and was called to duty at West Point in 1933. He has a young son, Roberto Frederich.
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Joseph Rizzo
Hoosick Street
Michael A. Rizzo
Sergr
Pasquale J. Rizzo
Joseph A. Rizo
Michael
Evelyn Wunsch
Catholic Central High School
Zack
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Paul
Pasquale
LaSalle
Army Signal Corps
England
Behr-Manning Corp
Joseph
Stanton Brewery
France
Atlantic
Gerald Frederick France
Cambridge
Fure Lough
Sren Oisn
Shah of
Persia
Captain France
Shah
New York
Oran
Plunge
Army Engineering Corps
West Point
Frante
Roberto Frederich
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Army Air Corps
Wee
Clifton A. Beck
Stow Avenue
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Burma
Troy High School
R.P.I
Aix Corps
Braley’s Inn
Bolton
Landing-on-Lake George, N. Y
Frank M. King, JR
Sears
Plan Clamsteam
Eagle Mills
St. Patrick’s Parish
Sea Poems
Schenectady
Albany
Bath
Colonie Homes, Inc
Council
Republic Steel
13Th Ward
Trojan
Brouser
John W. McDonald
Sergt
Edward McDonald
Haven
Gangpoeil
Dolgeville Central Schoo
Germany
Beibuleeu
Ray R. McSert Schroeder
Donald
Mare
Campbell
Navy Ste of Potsdam State Teachers’ S
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Syracuse University
Air Corps
John Cosack
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Montgomery Ward
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