Names In the News Teheran Pronunciations and Origins
The piece discusses Teheran also Tenran as a former capital named by Agha Khan in 1788. It notes a peacetime population around 360000 and outlines pronunciation hints for several names including Galeazzo Ciano. It references Roosevelt Churchill and Stalin meeting there and mentions Maggiore and a German stronghold on the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teheran
Tenran
Roosevelt
Churchill
Stalin
Iran
Agha Khan
Pescara
Maggiore
Maheé-Joe-Ray
Galeazzo Ciano
Talian
Mussolin
Phonetic Guide and Local Honor Roll Offerings
A Salem contractor asked 30 rifle shells to letter the names of about 30 Dallas servicemen for the city’s honor roll. William Blackley, chamber of commerce secretary, noted Dallas hunters pooled shells to fund the contractor. The piece also provides pronunciation guides for place names and terms such as Molotov Gome Melitopol Envoy Sevastopol and penalize Diphtheria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molotov
Gomel
Melitopol
Sevastopol
Mobile
Am-Bass
Dallas
Salem
Wiliam Blackley
Chamber of Commerce
Woman Fatally Burned in Syracuse Incident
Mrs. Louise With Syracuse in 65 of Syracuse is reported fatally burned in a local incident. Police and fire crews responded, with investigators reviewing conditions at the scene. Further details on cause and exact location were not immediately available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Syracuse
Heaviest Raid Clears Path for Arawe Invasion
Allied bombers in the Southwest Pacific blasted Arawe and surrounding areas in the heaviest raid yet, dropping 356 tons of bombs and firing 172000 rounds. MacArthur announced the operation, wrecking airfields and defenses with no Japanese opposition. Ground forces pressed the Huon Peninsula, while raids on Bougainville targeted Bonis and Porton. A carrier force raid on Truk signaled growing potential for an eventual assault on the stronghold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied
Southwest Pacific
Rabaul
Japan
Douglas MacArthur
Arawe
New Britain
Amulet
Plantation
Cape Merkus
Cape
MacArthur
Gasmata
New Guinea
Huon Peninsula
Solomons
Bonis
Porton
Bougainville
Stillwater Upton Chapter elects officers at annual meeting
The annual meeting of Upton Chapter O B S was held at the Masonic Temple in Stillwater. Officers elected include Mrs Marion Rehberger as matron Ernest Rehberger as patron Miss Rene Brownell as associate matron Mrs Anna Yuarter as secretary TM Janet Badley as treasurer Mrs Bernice Booth as conductress and Myra Truland as associate conductress with Isabell Wilbur and Margaret H Talmadge named trustees. Booth resigned as trustee. A social committee and a program followed with readings songs and a grab bag. Installation planned for next meeting. Mrs Joyce hosted a Wednesday Evening Bridge Club gathering with prizes for three attendees. Panther Patrol host noted for Troop 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upton Chapter
O. B.S
Masonic Temple
Marion Rehberger
Ernest R. Rehberger
Rene Brownell
Anna Yuarter
Janet Badley
Bernice Booth
Myra Truland
Isabell Wilbur
Margaret H. Talmadge
Mae Osgood
Mah Kellogg
Mary Smith
Carl Singing
Janet Bradley
Cordelia Pitney
Cornelia Thier
Helen Doughty
Red
Truland
Miss
Patton Promotion Delay Ties Up 14 Army Ranks
Washington reports a Senate subcommittee will temporarily delay Lieut. Gen. George S. Patton’s promotion while it investigates how he treated enlisted soldiers in Sicily. The pause could last about ninety days, with 13 other officers also affected. If public reaction favors Patton, the promotions may proceed. otherwise, his name could be dropped from the list. The panel will assess other incidents and keep the war effort in view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
L.P
George S. Patton
Senate
Patton
Publc
Sicily
Seventh Army
Subcommittee
Land
Albert JB Chandler
Roosevelt
Chandler J
Patisons
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Joseph, Whilwell
Brehon
Somervell
Joseph T. McNarney
George C. Marshall
Stillwater Scout Christmas Party Report
Stillwater Boy Scouts held a Christmas gathering at a member’s home on Wednesday with signaling practice, games, a gift exchange, refreshments, and miniature trees as favors. The patrol plans its next meeting at Robert McClements’ home. Personal notes mention Mrs. Charles Neilsonreceiving a package from Robert Fiske in Italy and relatives Kenneth House, a Crerny Point Marine, visiting from Seymour Field North Carolina, and brothers Pym Leverne Chase of Seymour Field and Walter Chase of Pinedale California on furlough. Jesse Chase serves overseas in the South Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater Boy Scouts
Robert McClements
Charles Neilson, Jr
Robert Fiske
Italy
Kenneth House
Marine
Crerny Point
N. C
Stillwater
Pym
Leverne Chase
Seymour Field
N.C
Pfe
Walter Chase
Pinedale
Cal
Jesse Chase
South Pacific
Miracle Christmas Play Presented by Odako Camp Fire Girls
The ODako Camp Fire Girls staged "The Miracle" at the December meeting and holiday party of the Women s Guild of the Third Presbyterian Church Tuesday evening in the church hall. Mrs Clarence Barnum and Mrs Frank McNeil led devotions. William E Baylis presided at a brief business meeting. A grabbag and refreshments followed. Mrs Daniel Engner s December group arranged the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odako Camp Fire Girls
Women's Guild
Third Presbyterian Church
Clarence Barnum
Frank McNeil
William E. Baylis
Daniel Engner
Christmas Service Returns with Special Offering
Arthur H. Landmesser resumes pulpit duties at Tram Morning Service after several weeks away due to illness. A special Christmas offering of four units will be received. Triumph Rebekah Lodge hosts a Christmas party with men and children as guests Tuesday. Mrs Ruth Van Buren leads church arrangements. Mrs Quandt leads the Sunday evening service and business meeting in Pawling Avenue Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tram
Arthur H. Landmesser
Triumph Rebekah Lodge
Ruth
van Buren
E Grand
Mar
Pawling Avenue
Methian
Christmas Play At Heatly School In Green Island
Public urged to attend Heatly School Christmas play The Perfect Gift at 10 30 am today in the elementary department chorus will perform. Participants include Nancy Burke Donald Snyder Norman Carey and others. The same notice mentions an Odd Fellows meeting and school holiday closure through the holidays with reopening Jan 3 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heatly School
Nancy Burke
Donald Snyder
Norman Carey
Shirley Goodwin
Harold Harris
Edward Kuntzel
Robert Greene
Philip Jervanian
Otto Schwaiger
John Fusco
Anthony Barzillo
Jess McHargue
Green Island Lodge
LO. GO. F
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Telephone Line Snares Bull Moose Headquarters Alaska Defense Command
An AP report describes a 1,000 pound bull moose tripping an outdoor telephone line at a key Alaska defense command site, causing a temporary disruption to communications near the facility. Local wildlife authorities attended and relocated the animal without injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose
Sienal Corps
William Snodgrass
Salem
Ore
Federal
Alaska Defense Command
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Choiseul
Mister Webster
LaSalle Institute
Bethlehem
Frank L. Muscatell
Frances Harrington
Bessie Canning
Patrick Poleto
Irving Shaughnessy
Stanley DiStefano
Joseph Fitzgerald
Frank J
Navy
Apply Employment Department
Sshaw Walker
Central Office Supply CO
Busoess Supply HeaDquarTers
River Street
Troy
New York
Joyce
David Dyer
Lawrence McDonald
Lyman W. Smith
William Talmadge
Draft Board
Carmela Toppazio
Yonkers
Merchant Marine
F.B.I
East Side
Buckingham Palace
Jand
U.S
Webster-Bailey Auxiliary
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Snodgrass
Corp
Neil Gamaghan
Oakland
Matthew Pinter
Milwaukee
Wis
Philip Morris
Americas
Ciuett & Sons
Columbia
RCA Victor
Deca
Capital
Cluett & Sons
Cornet
Santa
Music Headquarters
Canamen
Broadway
Second ST
Troy, N
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Schenectaiy
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