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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1944
Page
14
Ontario Cal UR Pvt Fred Foster of the Fourth Air Force faced a tight spot after an equipment inspection. An officer found that Foster owned 27 pairs of fatigue pants, with a checkwash showing the pants were misissued to him, but he claimed they were not his.
A fragment notes that poker playing, dice shooting, and gambling amusements once seen as games of chance are now being discussed in a New York Civic College statistics course. The piece emphasizes gambling devices and related pursuits as part of the curriculum.
The Associated Press reports Tokyo belatedly announced the death of Vice Admiral Chinch Magume supreme commander of Japanese naval forces in action on Saipan. Nagumo, who led attacks at Pearl Harbor and Midway, is listed among fallen admirals. Tokyo also raised to 18 the number of generals listed since May 22. The broadcast notes the deaths of several other admirals and a major general, with limited detail on causes.
Fragmentary OCR text yields a muddled note. The readable parts mention a tug and senses with garbled words and references to a river and oath. No clear event, date, or entities present to anchor a coherent summary.
Stillscater The Women s Missionary Society of Second Baptist Church will meet Thursday at 3 pm at the home of Mrs. Fred Hayner due to conflicting dates. Miss Mildred Hayner and Mrs. Carlton Abdel will lead the Christmas program. Personal Edith Teff is confined to Samaritan Hospital after surgery. Corp Assen Lawrence, back from a 15 day Tyrlouph at his home, heads to Will Rogers Field Oklahoma. Guild Will Meet World Wide Guild of Second Baptist Church to gather at 7 30 pm at the home of Miss Betty Coons. A Miss Evelyn
Lane and Miss Coons will oversee the Christmas program and party with gift exchange after a siveting. At Varistaiss Party, U.S. C. 3 of the Methods holds its regular meeting and a Christmas party this evening at Mrs. Bersice Scots home. Gifts will be exchanged with Mrs. Edns Laker in charge and Mrs. Royal Cowin assisting.
The Eagle Mills Church of Christ hosts an oyster supper and tir Thursday evening with supper at 5 30 pm. Mrs Carl Patrie leads as general chairman. Methodist Church activities include Woman's Society meeting at Roswell Lee's home today at 2 30 pm and preparatory Class at the parsonage tomorrow at 5 45 pm. The Crusade for Christ campaign reports 1 009 from 63 pledges, exceeding the local church quota. A Christmas morning worship with tarot singing is set for 6 45 am, followed by breakfast at the parsonage. The Official Board discussed plans and winter midweek services at members' homes, starting Wednesday at 7 45 pm at the Lee home. The fourth quarterly conference will be held Friday Dec 29 at 6 30 pm preceded by a covered dish supper at 6 pm. Christmas activities include a program chaired by Mrs Siela Bulson and a special offering for Williamsville Home for Children Hodgman Memorial Home and Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. Watch Night service closes the church year on Sunday Dec 31 at 11 pm with the pastor in charge.
Mercy Hospital attendants reported three year old Nubbins Hoffmann is improving and likely to return home to Cheyenne Wyoming for Christmas after doctors corrected a bladder obstruction. The child remained under care as his parents prepared a belated family celebration.
Governor Dewey yesterday named Charles M. Trust of New York as a new member of the State Forestry Board, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Sam A. Lewisoba.
An enlisted man died and others were affected following an anti-freeze poisoning incident at the Western Luxiliars Air Facility. Navy officials withheld names of victims pending investigation as authorities review lines of sight and possible causes.
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