Lady Astor to Quit Commons After War Strain
Nancy Astor announces she will not seek re election as MP for Sutton Division Plymouth fearing war strain. She has represented the district since 1938, sitting in Parliament forty years before the first British born woman entered in 1918. Lord Astor plans to remain active in Plymouth's reconstruction efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lortes Ups
Nancy Astor
Sketes
Sutton
Plymouth
British Federation of Business and Professionsl
Cemynuns
Commons
Margaret Wintringham
Countess Markievicz
Lady Astor
Lord Astor
Comstons
House of Lords
Astor
Ufe
Sage Director To Study Peace Aid at Capital
Dr Edward G Olsen director of the School of Education at Russ College will depart for Washington next week for a two month assignment with the Educational Policies Commission of the National Education Association. He will stimulate hundreds of teachers study groups nationwide to explore durable peace using Education and the People's Peace and other commission materials. He will develop guidance for study, prepare scripts for phonographic transcription and advise groups on effective procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward G. Olsen
Russers Sage College
Washington, D. C
Educational Policies Commission
National Education Association
Olsen
Commission
Department of State
Townsend Club schedules election at December meeting
The Townsend Club 2 explained the Townsend Plan to new members led by George F. Wagner. Hans P. Lund spoke as president, Mrs. Cora Traver was appointed local delegate to the Syracuse regional convention, and officer nominations were set for the next meeting on December 14 at the Light building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend
George F. Wagner
Townsend Club 2
Chasan
Hans P. Lund
Cora Traver
Syracuse
Grace Shaver
Tapori
Edward Wells
Joseph PF. F. English
Army and Navy Union
Chasan Building
Halfmoon Cornell Sickler Purchases Wellington Residence
Halfmoon Cornell Sickler buys the Wellington Philo residence. The Ladies Auxiliary of the C and Hawley Chemical Company plans a Tuesday gathering at Mr George Minchers home. Halfmoon Home Bureau hosts a Friday card party at the Fire House with Deco and Mrs Charlees Clute as arrangements chair. A Halfmoon Grange delegation will attend the Sarasota County Pomona Grange gathering in Witton Thursday evening. Crescent Methodist Church Young Ladies Auxiliary meets Wednesday at Mrs Vernon Shars home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell Sickler
Wellington Philo
C. & Hawley Chemical Company
George Mincher
Halfmoon Home Bureau
Deco
Charlees Clute
Halfmoon Grange
Sarasota
Pomona Grange
Witton
Crescent Methodist Church
Vernon Shar
Strikes Halt War Work In Detroit
Detroit plants faced three major strikes disrupting war production. Caled Automobil Workers, Dodge, and Graham Paige workers curtailed output, threatening supply lines and forcing plant shutdowns as unions cited seniority rules and company demotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Paris
SiGe
Thte
Automobia
C. I.0
Depier Corp
Dodge
Pisar
Brigg
Mann C
Slack
Graham-Paige Motor Corp
Chicago
NSA
Brigazs
Graham-Paige
USA
Cleveland
War Labor Board
National Securit
Ttle
Mara to Testify in Albany Grand Jury Probe
Tim Mara, president of the New York Giants, was to appear before an Albany grand jury probing legislative spending but sent word he is ill with a heart ailment. Special Prosecutor Hirman said Mara is not expected to stay ill forever and will testify when able. Senator John J. Dunnigan of the Bronx also sent word he is ill and may be subpoenaed if absent. Other witnesses with horse racing ties have testified about financial dealings related to Dunnigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany County
Im Mara
New York Giants
Hirman
Mara
Giants
Tate
John J. Dunnigan
the Bronx
Democratic Authority
Senate
Todd Indienzied
Dunnigan
Horse Traciie J
Seven Killed and Sixteen Injured in Air Crash Near Van Nuys
Sevent killed including pilot Capt. J. P. Snowtem and co pilot First Gitteer FT. L. Brambverge as a Transcontinental flight with 23 aboard crashed near Van Nuys while approaching Burbank airport. Sixteen passengers were injured, Navy personnel and civilians among them. Ground power lines were toppled, wreckage guarded by Army officials. Mayor Knox noted no further trouble or explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Var Nuys
Cal
Comitat
Transcontinental & Wester Airlies
Pase
Burbank
J. P. Snowtem
Burton
Gitteer
FT. L. Brambverge
Ata‘greda
Walter W. Cooper
San Diego
Liewt
Janesy
Fracsemital, & Tenn
Reserve
Cosrad Briskmar
Mington
Jack Howard
Navy
Joglia
Hasard MuNer
Sme
American Paper Stock Co
Indianapolis
Tad
Lange
Cai
Boston
Mass
J. Navy Liewers
Lape
Brooklyn
N.Y
E Colkan
Sehentey Dislikeries
San Francisco
New York
Donna Marr
Sepulveda Boulevard
Old Municipal Airport
Army
Knox
Bemis Heights Grange to Install Officers Monday
Bemis Heights Grange plans a water installation Monday with Deputy Spencer Kellogg presiding. A covered dish supper follows, hosted by Mrs. Charles Cowin Sr, Mrs. Edgar Rogers, and Mrs. Harry W. Hale. Dorothy Rogers to present a sport program during the lecture hour. Bowling notes report Army and Navy wins in a Coast Guard setback at Mechanicsville Masonic alley. Personal items include Navy man Henry Moil on furlough, Pvt Stanley O Roskey in Texas on leave, Exsign Thomas Whalen returning to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bemis Heights
Fibel
Charles Cowin, Sr
Edgar Rogers
Harry W. Hale
Dorothy Rogers
Army
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
Masonic Alley
Mechhanicsville
Henry Moil
Stanley O'Roskey
Texas
Thomas Whalen
U. S
Merchant Marine
New York
Albany Residents Buy Third Street Building
Albany residents Char S Aldvien sold the three story brick building at 83 Third Street to Ger ald and Ruth Schachter of Albany. The Troy Waieh Hos on the first floor and other tenants occupy upper floors. New Jerseystein, Inc. and attorney Benjamin G. Marsicano represented the purchaser. The sale prompts longtime plans to relocate to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Street
Char 'S
Aldvien
Gerald
Ruth Schachter
Albany
Troy Waieh
Wiliam Dudgeon
Rave
Rhodes
California
Tuture
East Side Methodist Church Christmas Service and Meetings
The East Side Methodist Church plans a Tuesday 7 p.m. Christmas service with Mrs. Frank Jay Reid leading the opening worship. Niezel will discuss ISDS aspects, with others listed as organizers for the event. The Women's auxiliary met to plan a dessert bridge and a Christmas sale at the parish house, with proceeds aiding mission work, including two missionary boxes packed for Fort Hall, Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jay Reid
P_ Nieizel
ISDS
Bre
Larder
Refakow
Do. Wester Weeder
Hemke
Moe Mastin Wealth
Frenk Walker
Blanche Cozzer
Ity. Mecix Tae
Tmnch
Te Ascension
Mabel R. Frazier
Tverterday
Fort Hall
Ida
Ausili
Heally High School Roster and Season Schedule
Green Island Heally High School announces captain Paul Volk and manager Thomas Greaves for the varsity basketball team with a list of players including George Demarest Anthony Vule Emarett Roe and others. Junior varsity features John Ford Richard Ersee John Harris William Cornes and more. Varsity opens at home next Friday vs Roesaleville High with subsequent games including Keveny Academy at Condes and a December through March schedule listing multiple high schools and academies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Volk
Thomas Greaves
Victor Archamberth
Edward Fee
Richard McZain
Roesaleville High
Keveny Academny
Condes
Bertin High
Serlin
Serlin High
Waterford High
Waterford
St Ann's School
Albany
Jas. Ii
Roessleville High
Roessteville
St Mary's Academy
Hoosick Balls
Neveny Academy
St Ann's Academy
Maren
St Marts Academy
Obituary and notices from West Pawlet VT area
Obituary and social notes show Granville residents visiting, a Bartlett stay, and distant kin. Cad Wallader Roberts of Flame and three Welsh brothers are named, with funeral arrangements by McHenry and Roberts Funeral Home. Burial set for Mountain View Cemetery West Pawlet VT. American Legion referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Richard Olson
Burlinsten
Boston
Nesn
Johan J. Jones
Alberta D. Hosen College
Stayz
Wals Yhe
Washington County
Gra Post
Griffith J. Roberts
West Pawlet
Manay
Rome
Cadwallader Roberts
Flame
Wales
McHenry and Roberts
Granvile
Burjial
Mountain View Cemetery
Three Upstate Servicemen Killed in Action
Three Upstate servicemen were reported killed in action. Pro. Robert Anderson of the Marine Corps, age 23, is listed with parents Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson of Saratoga. Lieut Richard Fraser, son of Fraker, was also named among the dead, with unclear details and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upstate
Wari
Navy
Comsrmca- Rees
Robert Asserson
Merine Corps
John Anderson
Saratoga
Richard Fraser
Fraker
Fire Destroys Farm Home in Gale Blaze
A farm home was destroyed by a fire amid a heavy gale on Floyd E Road near Eagle. Residents Brown and Brown were inside at the time. the blaze gutted the building and all personal property, with unclear reports on injuries. Fire crews battled the flames but the structure could not be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saeg
Floyd Eet
Barsran
Srown
New Yorks School Custodians to Strike
New Yorks school custodians plan a strike shutting public schools. About 2 303 custodians in 763 schools vote to walk out after a union and United Construction Workers alliance demanded civil service status higher pay and other benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Loce! 12
United Construction Workers
Board of Education
Cambridge events and church notices in December
Local social items describe visits in Cambridge and Troy, a Young Adults group meeting, and a funeral of a relative returning to New York. The Argyle Presbytery holds a December meeting in United Presbyterian Church with Rev. Paul RoGrandm as moderator. A YMCA bazaar and a DAR chapter meeting are announced with times and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth MM. Durree
F.C. A
Troy
FW. Swartwout
Earbury
Church
Charles GO
J. B. Rice
Jo End
New York
Argyle Presbytery
United Presbyterian Church
Paul Ro Grandm
Channing G. Baker
Roberta. Hill
The
Mary Reserve
J. Peter Hill
HC. Cork
James
Judith
Caroline. Hill
Fred Mevenson
Ary McClellan Hospital
Cambridge Central School
Ondawa
Cambridge
Kragom
New York State
Utica
Local Socials and Meetings Highlight West Grafton Notes
Grafton residents attended visits with relatives in Berlin and Brook, while Mr and Mrs Joel Moon arrived in West Palm Beach for a week in Brook. Mr and Mrs Robert Snedger returned from Norwalk. James Murphy hosted Mrs Bertrand Miss Millington and Thomas Bertrand of Green Island. The Volunteer Fire Company met at the Town Hall with plans for Dec 13 and a Dec a social and dance. The West Grafton PTA met with Dorothy as president, saluting James and the Card A. A cake and cocoa were served. Study group set for Jan 16 at West Grafton School. Bernice Agen reports 43 memberships in the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Goyer
Edward Mantel
Berlin
Joel Moon
West Palm Seach
Fia
Brook
Robert Snedcer
Norwalk
Conn
Maud Miller
James Murphy
Leo Bertrand
Laura Millington
Thomaz Bertrand
Green Island
Hell
West Grafton
Dorothy
James Ee
T. Hall
Bernice Agen
Association
Local Notes From Poestenkill and Surroundings
Poestenkill residents report Charles Scheiner at home while Margaret Fisher recovers at her home on Spring Ave Myre Laura Forebellar is recovering at home with her son Welle Miss Gwendolyn Dawe has returned from Rochester visits Mr and Mrs Dwight Witcher and daughter Matjerié of Schenectady spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Miller Mrs Mary Bennett spent Thanksgiving with her son and daughter in law Edward Bennec e in Troy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Fisher
Everett Messimee
Laura Forebellar
Welle
Gwendolyn Dawe
Rochester
Dwight
Witcher
Matjerié
Schenectady
Kenneth Miler
Mary Bennett
Mr. T
Edward ‘Bennece
Troy
Albany Bar Justice Probe Tangles State Politics
An Albany district inquiry linked to political machine activity expands as grand jury sessions reveal involvement of high officials, attorneys, and county officers. Donald Lynch and figures tied to Dan O Connell face questioning. teachers and justices are mentioned in pursuit of alleged influence over contracts and education matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Cour
Francis BS
Bergen
Berva
Imarintt
Carl Grimm
Grand: Supply Co
Troy
Sexspapermen
Bove
Albany
Souther County
Lynch
Donald “Lynch
Alba
Dan” O'Connell
Furton
Swi
Fale
Monaghan
Cohoes
Red Rock Home Bureau Continues Projects
The Red Rock Home Bureau continued mitton and handbag lessons Thursday afternoon led by Mrs. Elsie Wakelee at Mrs. Ruth Christensen's home. A covered Irish luncheon was served. Plans called for Christmas greens at Mrs. Edie Goerold’s residence on Dec. 15 and a Christmas party at Mrs. Clarence Hayward’s on Dec. 34. At the party each member will bring a small gift for a service man to be sent to the USO, with a 32 donation. The social segment will feature a grab bazaar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Church
Lutheran Church
West Sand Lake
Chartes
Sita
George Baldier
Benjamin Dixon
Charvis Menre
van Wert Caurt
Nelson van Raalte
Toyd Pierson
Het
Mothers’ Club of Si Foscpa
Clubresais
James F. Downey
Afair
Henry Dewane
Caramittes
Alyre Demarést
Albert. Danson
Arthur Dupont
Red Rock
Elsie Wakelee
Ruth Christenssen
Sixth Avenue
Edie Goerold
Clarence Hayward
USO
Ski Club Announces Annual Banquet Plans
Ski Club outlines arrangements for an annual banquet at the Inn on Tuesday. Members and transportation details were discussed at a meeting led by Fr. OW. A former cadet nurse Betty attended the gathering to reconnect with the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty
Eed
Barking Car Incident Triggers Warning in Topsfield
Fragmentary report describes a barking automobile near a home in Topsfield Massachusetts. Mentions a sedan, a family, and neighbors hearing a horn and an officer’s attendance at a school event. No clear names or dates due to OCR issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topsfield
Ama
Pypin
Two Injured In Auto Collision At 104th Street
Two persons were injured today in a collision of two cars at Wath Street and Fifth Avenue. They were taken to Leonard Hospital. The drivers were William Trumble and Francis Sorrento, with passengers Mrs. Bessie Hayner and Mrs. Deiiids. Police investigated by Pattomen Lensen and Charles Page of the Fourth Precinct radio patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wath Strreet
Fifth Avenue
the Leonard Hospital
Bessie Hayner
Cerier Brunschen
Seventh Avenue
Francis Sorrento
East Aveting
Pattomen WC. Lensen
Charles Page
Fourth Precinct Radio Patrol
Bankers to Undertake Educational Program in New York
The New York State Bankers Association plans an educational program using posters and data to explain banking and money management. J. Lewis, assistant vice president of Manufacturers National Bank, chairs the campaign committee. Data will be distributed through banks to social science teachers and students statewide, aligning with Education Department requirements for eleventh grade monetary principles study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State Bankers Association Committee On
Pub Relations
Herald
J. Lewis
Assisiant
Manufacturers National Bank
Chinese Withdraw Before Jap Invaders Near Keiyang
Chinese forces retreat along the Surma Road as Japanese columns push toward Keiyang border areas. Chinese high command reports withdrawals from positions near the border of Kwangsi and Keweichow. Tokyo claims its invasion column captured Nantan, advancing about 25 miles from prior lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
Keiyang
Surma
Kwangsi
Keweichow
Nantan
Kwangsiawelchow Falitay
Etems
Kwanssi-nweichow
Conscription Action Could Bring Men Home
An early 20th century note discusses immediate U Congress action on conscription to accelerate soldiers’ return home. U S representatives and European policy are mentioned with concern over the war effort. A brief item notes Troop 24 of St. Pe Church spending the weekend away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Congress
Fearny
Europe
Brooks
Cohoes Churches Plan Christmas Services and Activities
Cohoes pastors and church groups announced a week of services and events. St James Methodist led morning worship at 9 30 with Sunday school, Youth Fellowship and a Christmas carol event, plus Society of Christian Service supper and election. St John’s Episcopal listed morning and evening services, confirmation classes, and Holy Communion. Salvation Army temple planned Sunday morning services, open air, and Salvation meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Mark’s Church
R. SB. Gutmann
St Mark's Episcopal Church
St. James Methodist Church
East Fry
Ane
Toon
Society of Christian Service
Bua
Atiicer
Sai Wit
Seidueabee
Choi
Bearse
St John’s Episcopal Church
Schuyler D. Jenkins
Spon
Caildran
Salvation Army Temple
Id An Hn
Salvation Meeting
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Capital
Halfmoon
John
Father Ohs
Brent
Lady Nancy Astor
Tim Mara
Wenantskill
East Sidde
Sheldos Ripley
East
Sunnyside
WU. S. Naval Academy
Ailfred Stanley
Sampson
Radio School
Dramatic Club
Sy Magic
Episcopal Church
Harry 4A Bennett
Barres W. Walk
Harry A. Bennett
Methodist Notes
Fred G. Bennett
Caurca Schoo
Oiciai Board
Geo Oliiver Hunt Wiliams
New Yorks
Grafton
Poestenkill
Charles Scheiner
State Bar
Robert E. Whaler
Bergae
Monashan
Cahors
William H. Murray
Troyor
Harry J. Schirick
Kingston
Gilbert
Albany County Board of Supervisors
Bao
Hinoge
Red Rock Home Bureau
Houee van Neders
Thomas
George Shepard
Saannon
104Th Street
St. Pe
Fcori
Phin Minstrels
Lee Bios
Georce McErver
Donzid
J. Mos
Mori Maanaver
Salvation Army
T. Brandon Timpane
Remsen’ St., Cohoes, N.Y
Isis
Bie Sarges
Oxford
Bankers
River
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