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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1943
Page
23
London report notes Axis grip on satellite and neutral states has weakened by about half since Germany’s prestige peaked. A nation by nation roundup suggests few if any European countries escape the drift toward the Allies, signaling mounting challenges for Hitler in the war’s final phase.
The article outlines shifting Axis pressures as German forces head to secure internal lines amid russo western and Italian front demands. It notes Mussolini’s fall and Allied air power rising, then surveys neutrality in Turkey Sweden Spain Portugal and Switzerland, plus restive Denmark and Norway as occupation and martial law increase.
The report details rising Norwegian internments as occupation authorities tighten control, France's well organized underground facing increased pressure, and growing guerrilla activity in Poland Greece and Yugoslavia. Hungary resists German troop demands with uncertain success, Romania seeks Allied aid, Bulgaria enters a crisis after King Hors's death, and Finland presses active efforts to seek peace.
East Nassau Mrs. R B Weston visits relatives in Canada. Isadore Poll in New York over the weekend. Jacqueline Poll vacations at friends in Cleveland. Mr and Mrs Claude Sturdevant sold their home and will vacate Wednesday. Mrs Claude Harmon to entertain Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church Wednesday. Rebecca Yosha returns from Indianapolis after two weeks with relatives. Arthur Laier spent last week with his parents and returned to camp.
Alps resident Alps Diss Marie Merritt suffered a leg injury after a stair fall. Mr and Mrs Benjamin Hunt formerly of Alps relocated to Wynantskill. Mrs Charles D Boughton returned from weeks in New York and Buffalo. Miss Barbara Banta went back to Buffalo after summer with Mrs C D Boughton. Mr and Mrs Stuart Knowlton and family of New Jersey visited Mrs Knowlton's parents Mr and Mrs J A Bloom for several days.
Hoosick Falls Boy Scout Troop No 83 inactive over a year plans revival at 7 30 p m tomorrow at Main Street School with former members and interested boys urged to attend Mohican Council anticipated to send a representative from Glens Falls The troop committee members include Frank Smith Walter Robson Arthur McLinden Harry Weir Nathan Bierwith and Marvin B Loveys Scoutmaster and assistant to be George Thompson of North Hoosick and Lewis Aldrich of Buskirk
Whitehall notes report Staff Sergt. Thomas Trumbull 24 missing in action since July 10. Also listed are visitors and locals including Miss Menerya Noonan with cousin Miss Anna Hunt, and Albert Touchette family returning from Washington. A fall injures locomotive worker Leslie Bartholomew. Elks social night honors many members. Whitehall High School hosts Victory Garden and Gladiolus Show with 120 entries and multiple prize winners.
Eagle Mills residents host relatives and guests including Mrs Ethel Hobbs at the week end. Warren and Philip Gilman of Plainfield NJ visit grandparents Mr and Mrs Bert Ward. Pvt Henry W Duncan returns to Camp Rucker after furlough with his parents. Mr and Mrs Joseph Duncan Sr and Mr and Mrs Bernard Whitney with son Richard visit East Northfield MA. Mrs Paul R Knippel and children Dorothy and Gordon return from East Norwalk Conn to Mrs Kanippel's mother Mrs W R Haase. Prayer service at Methodist Church tomorrow at 7 45 p m pastor Rev G H Pettingell in charge. Official Board and Board of Trustees meet after service. Choir rehearsals also scheduled.
United Press reports American jungle fighters have occupied Arundel Island, placing U S forces within artillery range of Vila and close to Kolombangara, while New Guinea clashes slow Allied advances. Allied air power sinks or damages multiple Japanese barges and ships in the Solomon and New Guinea theater.
Johnsonville and Yonkers visitors joined local families for weekend entertainment at the homes of Edith and Ethel Abbott Corson Utter and Edgar Fields. James Arthur Akin returned home from Mountain Lake New Jersey with Firman McClure. Out of town guests came from Greenwich Tenafly Mountain Lakes and Valley Falls. A 1939 Buick sedan stolen from Karl Motor Co. was recovered by Fourth precinct police near Second Avenue and 103rd Street valued at 675 with no plates.
A meeting of the Stillwater Fire Department Bowling League is set for Friday at 7 pm in the Engine House. All league members and men interested in joining are urged to attend to discuss plans for the coming season and organize teams.
A series of short items records visiting friends and relations. Miss Mildred Hammill of Scotia plans a weekend with Misa and Eleanor Doughty. Michael Neal returns from Methven, Mass., where he spent summer with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. John Hammond and Mr. and Mrs. Fred DeCota take a week in Maine. Miss Ruth Maloy, former Stillwater teacher, visits Mrs Leslie Ransome. Pvt John Cowin, Camp Gruber Okla, on a 11 day furlough with his parents.
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