Humane Society Shelter Seeks Holiday Gifts for Children
The Humane Society shelter on Fourth Street reports record child intake helped by wartime hardship. Superintendent Chester A Irving notes many youngsters are from dreary homes, prompting renewed Christmas fundraising to provide gifts, a tree party, meals, and birthday celebrations while the war limits incomes.
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Humane Society
Fourth Street
Chester A Irving
Poes
Fess
Friends of the Humane Society
Sven
Santa
Five Mile
T'Nis
Charles Raver Elected President of Local Republican Club
Charles Raver of Averill Park was elected president of the Republican Club of the Town of Send Lake at a meeting at Odd Fellows Hall. Other officers include CSfford Moul as vice president Hele J Pausley secretary Lois Hoffman treasurer and Marie Raver chair of ways and means Bessie Weiss refreshments and John Bas aoli publicity Lena Mister Christmas party chair. Refreshments followed the meeting and the Christmas Party is set for Thursday at 7 pm at Odd Fellows Hall.
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Charles Raver
Aver Bark
Repubican Club
Send Lake
We Odd Fellows
Averill Park
Csfford
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Thursilly
Democratic Meeting Could Test Leadership in County
Reports indicate a Rensselaer County Democratic Committee session may occur before January 1 to address reapportionment and leadership changes. John Shannon, linked to Edward J. Flynn, is seen as a potential successor to former chairman Cornellus Casey, with talks signaling possible rule changes and a leadership showdown pending.
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Rensselaer County
Democratic Committee
John ¥. Shannon
Edward J. Flynn
Bronx
New York State
John P. Judge
Shanson
Cornellus
iCasey
Asis Ime
Conkd
Shannon
Rensselaer
Democratic county committee leadership in Troy county
An account notes internal pressure within the Democratic county committee. Chairman Judge resists a challenge, while a young element in Troy backs Thomas F. Doughesty for city committee chair. Reapportionment law may test the party leadership.
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Casey
Troy
Thomas F. Doughesty
Riots and Panic After U S Raid on Berlin
Dispatches report panic sweeping Berlin after an American bombing raid last Tuesday. Thousands outdoors faced destruction, with heavy losses. Travelers from Berlin said bombers operated from bases near the Franco German border and warnings were brief. Riots erupted in several districts but were quickly suppressed and authorities ordered harsh penalties for circulating disorder reports.
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London
Stockholm
Berlin
Sweden
Purchasing Agents Meet in Albany at DeWitt Clinton Hotel
Purchasing agents of Eastern New York hold their regular meeting at the DeWitt Clinton Hotel Albany at 6 15 p m Thursday. ALAY Miller an engineer with the Pittsburg Plate Glass Co will speak on the glass industry.
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New York
DeWitt Clinton
Albany
AL AY Miller
Pittsburg Plate Glass Co
Legion Aids Public Health Program Support Efforts
The American Legion backs a public health drive to combat tuberculosis among service members and veterans. Officials note many recruits are rejected or discharged due to tuberculin test findings, prompting expanded screening and preventive measures.
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Legion Aids
American Legion
Rensselaer
Mes
Miia
Etios
Dewey Pledges Continued Effort for World Peace
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey said he would persist with his presidential campaign efforts for bipartisanship and a world peace organization. He noted discussions with John Foster Dulles, Secretary Stettinius, and Senate leaders on Dulles talks and the Dumbarton Oaks peace plan.
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Bester
Dewey
John Foster Dulles
Dulles
Washington
Edward R. Stettinius
Senate
Leng
Stettinius
Vanderig
Austin
Sr. Dulles
Cordell Hull
Organization For
Louisville
Hall
Dumbarton Oakes Peace Organization
Out
Valley Falls Community Activities and School Planning
Valley Falls residents pursue central school site survey including property cost grading and drainage. Local clubs host meetings with officers elected and plans for Christmas reading by Girl Scouts. Board of Education discusses transportation for basketball games and volunteer drivers. Contributions funded for Crusade for Christ and Williamsville Home for Children gifts displayed at church.
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Mejrose Home Bureau
Airs
James Spence
W Doremus
Schaghncoke
Jr. A. Ryan
Valley Fe
Woman's Club
Mabel Lohnes
Margaret Cronk
Poreign Lands
Seo
Nedz
Chum
Helen Briges
Ann Sweeney
Margery Harringio
Diz Foster
Ruth Stover
Héesick Valles Central
W. S
Reymond
Bristol Chatterton
Lois Spence
Florence Johnson
Ruama van Vleck
Chris
Williamsville
Post Will Send Holiday Gifts to Ailing Veterans
Noble-Callahan Post organizes a gift drive for veterans in hospitals across New York and New England. Residents of Rensselaer County with relatives in care are asked to submit names to post officials. Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Hayden of Troy spoke on his Southwest Pacific service and rehabilitation efforts.
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In Post
New York State
Sunmonnt
Bath
Sampson
Saratoga Springs
Satavia
Canandaigua
Uties
Castle Point
Bronix
Kings Park
Stepleton
Brentwood
Northport
St Albans
Halloran General Hospital
Brooklyn
Natal
Albany
Utica State
Pough- Heepsit
Peter's
Marshall's
Pawling Sandharium
Legaard
Troy
Samaritan
Tesas
White River Junction
Northampson
Devens
Maas
Uncasven-Thames
New- Ingien
Conn
Fort Dix
Lyons
X. E. Philadelphia Naval Hospital
Walter Reed Hospital
State
Veterans’ Service Agen-1
UPA Sets Price For Signal Corps Surplus Batteries
The War Procurement Office announces a ceiling price of ten cents per battery for Signal Corps surplus 67 dashlight batteries, part of more than 20 million already declared surplus and to be disposed of by the Treasury Procurement Division to relieve consumer hardship. The sale is managed to maximize relief and allocation by Treas ury. The Whipple School PTA executive board meets at Mrs. Swanths home to plan a Christmas party for students and discuss a father and son event at the January meeting.
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United Corps
Hastite Dreres
Governmen S Tide
Rave & Retail
Signal Corps
Albany
Treasury Department
Treaghry
Whilele
Whipple School Parent-Teacher Association
Robert Swanth
Third District Legion drive to end December 31
The Third District announces a legion membership drive ending December 31 led by Commander Blake McCullough of Monticello. The event will be held in Albany at the State Office Building on Wednesday and Thursday as part of Ey's Training School activities.
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State Office
Albany
Legion
Blake McCullough
Monticello
Parking Meters Net $80 Per Day in November
Parking meters in Troy brought about $2,369.33 in November with 180 paid hours and 7 arrests noted. From January to November the total public revenue reached $162 coffers while 32 accidents were investigated and 22 officers were on duty. There were 52 calls for the amplification during the quarter. children were accompanied by parents.
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Troy
Weily
Franz
Kendal
Jobe
Sailor Injured in Incident Near Submarine Base
A sailor identified as C. Carson of Schenectady was injured near the London Connecticut area close to a submarine base. The report notes a fractured incident involving a person named Nate and a Pazh of Los Angeles, with details unclear about the circumstances or exact location.
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C. Carson
Schenectady
Nate Grace Cross
London
Conn
Los Angeles
Petwee
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