Rinks Improve Safety for City Skaters
Edward A. Wachter reports to Mayor Joby Abern that municipal skating rinks are essential for safe skating. The department plans upgrades at Belden’s stairway area and a built up rink at Monroe and Fourth Streets St Joseph’s, with possible additions at Kinloch Park and near Frear Park.
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Edward A. Wachter
Ratfleas
Joby
J. Abern
Sta Feltties
Aeeie
Alvera
Belden
Belden's
Monroe
Fourth Streets
St Joseph's
Mc Wachter
le Recreation Commission
Kinloch Park
Frear Park
North Lake Avenue
Dut Uiness
Idbor
Wachter
Knickerbacker
Lansingburg
City of Troy
Thomas A. and
Helen. L. Knickerbacker
Playaround
Lansingburz
Troy
Krueger Decorated By Holland's Queen
Lieutenant General Walter Krueger commander of the Sixth Army received from Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands the Grand Officer of the Order of Orange Nassau with Swords for his services in commanding ground forces in the campaign against the Japanese in Dutch New Guinea.
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Lixth
The
Philippines
Walter Krueger
Sixth Army
Military Patients to Get Free Phone Calls in New York
Military patients in New York area hospitals will receive free telephone calls as a Christmas gift. Contributions from individuals and groups funded the telephones funds. Uniformed girl attendants will visit hospital wards and special equipment will assist bedridden patients and wheel chair users.
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New York
Rioters Wounded In Sicily Demonstration After Police Fire
Dispatches from Catania report rioters were hospitalized after police fired at the legs of students aged 19 to 22 who demonstrated against conscription. The clash occurred Friday as the mob pressed demands outside the city.
Birthday observance marks Franklin Wilson milestone at Troy Club
Franklin HL Wilson Sr aged 43 Pinewoods Avenue celebrated his 0th birthday with a surprise party at the Troy Club hosted by friends. Despite years of blindness he remains in strong health, with a long career including vice president and treasurer roles at Kart & Wilson Co. The Edison firm later moved to Troy. his son Franklin HL Wilson Jr. serves on the Selective Service Board. Wilson has long been a Troy Club member.
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Franklin HL Wilson
Pinewoods Avenue
Kart & Wilson Co
Troy Clus
Wilson
Bowery
New York
Anc
Brooklyn
Sars & Wisor Collar Co
Rhe Frm
Earl & i Wison Srm
Froy
Mrr
Frankin HL Wilson, Jr
Selecu Service Board
Troy Club
Bisbenos
Seal Drive Nears End of Christmas Seal Sale
Rensselaer County Tuberculosis and Public Health Association urges completion of the annual Christmas Seal Sale with one week left. Mrs. George X. Patrick, seal gate chairwoman, appeals to residents who have not replied to letters to return envelopes and contribute. The drive funds the association’s health program, now crucial to support prevention and cure efforts, with doors at the Post Office booth staffed by volunteers handling seals, wrapping, and addressing packages.
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Rensselaer County
Association
ENS
Patrick
Tooth
Zepherin Goyette Dies Suddenly at 64
Zepherin Goyette 64 of 225 Sixth Avenue a plumbing contractor died at his residence Saturday after being stricken at Stanton Brewing Co where he was at work Dr John T H Hogan attended Coroner Charles J Cote ruled death from a heart ailment He was born in Watervliet and lived in Troy most of his life Survivors include widow Ruth Vanderpool Goyette two sisters Mrs William Pouport and Mrs Lee Forhare and brother Peter Goyette Funeral tomorrow at 2 p m from the residence Rev Bradford Burnham of St John Episcopal Church will officiate Interment Oakwood Cemetery
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Zepherin Goyette
Sixth Avenue
Stanton Brewing Co
John T. H. Hogan
Sir Goyette
Charles J. Cote
Watervliet
Goyette
Troy
Ruth Vanderpool Gorette
William Pouport
Cohoes
Lee Forhare
Peter Goyette
Bradford Burnham i
St. John Episcopal Courea
Oakwood Cemetery
Eisenhower Attends WAC Soldier Wedding in Paris
General Dwight D. Eisenhower attends a wedding at an Army chapel in Paris uniting his orderly and his chauffeur. The groom, Master Sergeant Michael McKeozh of Corona S.1, and the bride, WAC Corporal Peariie Bargrave of Pillager Minnesota, are cited among WAC and GI attendees.
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Paris
Ins
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Wac-Gi Supreme Allied Headquarters
Master Serst
Michael McKeozh
Corona
S. 1
Eisenhower
WAC Corp
Peariie Bargrave
Pillager
Minn
Army
WAC
Traffic Police Don White Belts Traffic Police
Motorists complain about officers on the street. the police plan to wear white belts after dark for visibility. Chief Kendall announces a six man squad will halt double parking and enforce traffic in the business district during the Christmas shopping period beginning daily at 1 pm except Saturday, extending until stores close.
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Traffc
Frank B. Kendall
Imem
Shaips
Angiker
Che
Lpm
Lansingburg Church Club Elects Officers at Christmas Meeting
Mr and Mrs Benjamin Resp i were elected presidents of the First Presbyterian Church of Lansingburg club. Mr and Mrs Hert O'frvans were named vice presidents and Mr and Mrs Elsen Crocker secretaries. Six new couples joined bringing total members to six and a half. The group approved $10 contributions to the Sunday School Christmas fund and staged The Inn Keeper of Bethlehem with reader Mrs Seth N Gearns. William Groesbeck acted as Santa and music was led by Kenneth Abbott. Jan 19 refreshment and entertainment plans assigned to Bird and Harry Mason and William Conrey.
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Benjamin Respi
Lend
First Presbyterian Church of
Lansingburg
Hert O'frvans
Elsen Crocker
W Groesbeck
Harold Jones
Nmiembers
Jobr
Sadion
John Melvitey Land Ars
Burt Brist
Mak Ling
Bethlshem
Seth XN. Gearns
William Groesbeck
Santa Claus
Nenneth Abbott
Bird
Harry Mason
William Coontey
Local Notes From Schuylerville And Community Events
John Doran and daughter Jean Elizabeth return from Saratoga Hospital. Miss Florence Tolomar underwent an operation at Leonard Hospital and is progressing satisfactorily. Joseph Stekeley of Grangerville named Area Engineer at American Locomotive plant in Schenectady. Catholic Daughters meeting postponed until Dec 28 for Christmas party. Christmas party for children at Old Saratoga Reformed Church Wednesday at 3 pm. League for Service of the Reformed Church meets with Miss June Gifford at 7:24 pm, Miss Imogene Cromie cohostess. Mrs. T. A. Builard hosted Contract Club. awards to Mrs. Robbins, Follett, and Commings. Faculty Christmas party at local schools. guests Mrs. Francis W. Stanton and Miss Rachel Myers. Town clerk Alice M. Smith notes two County Motor Vehicle Bureau clerks visit Jan 13 and 15 to issue license plates. applications available at her office. registration 10 am to 4 pm. Home Lodge No 395 F and A M elect Victor H. Barker master. officers listed. installation planned.
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John Doran
Jean Elizabeth
Saratoga Hospital
Florence Tolomar
Leonard Hospital
Joseph Stekeley
Grangerville
American Locomotive Plant
Schenectady
Catholic Daughters of America
Saratoga Reformed Church
League For Service of the Reformed Church
June Gifford
Imogene Cromie
T. A. Builard
Contract Club
Dean Robbins
L. &. Follett
John Commings
Commings
Francis W. Stanton
Rachel Myers
Alice M. Smith
County Motor Vehicle Bureau
Home Lodge
Frank E Craig
George Bean
John M. Fake
Mr Fakes
San
Lesaw Named Fish and Game Club Head in Johnsonville
Joseph Lesay was reelected president of the Powamppokonk Irish and Game Club at the annual meeting in Johnsonville. Alfred Lamb became vice president with Hens Cornell as secretary and Perry Hipp as treasurer. trustees named George Pearson and George Saunders. A sickness and welfare committee was appointed across districts, with Archie Mapies and Thomas Arnold among those chosen. Vincent Barton to lead fish distribution and Archie Mapies to chair game distribution. Peter Stover named arrangements chair for the next meeting and a district dinner planned for January 8 at Coast Park.
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Joseph Lesay
Powamppokonk Irish and Game Club
Fhiltop
Johnsonville
Alfred Lamb
Hens Cornell
Perry Hipp
George Pearson
George Saunders
Willian Zeto
Archie Mapies
Thomas Arnold
Schaghticoke
John Ryan
Valley Falls
Easton
Perry Kipp
South Cambridge
Jay Hill
Hayte Bridge
Jerome B. Dunbar
Troy
Dodges
Vincent Barton
Mr. Dunbar
Rensselaer Corn Conservation Alliance
Pub- Relly
Leo Fontaine
Brearton Fraud Case Heads to Jury in Local Suit
Supreme Court for Renesc aer County reconvenes as Justice W and Mary Brearton face Grace McCarthy. McCarthy will sum up and the jury will deliberate after the court's charge. Plaintiffs allege fraud over real estate at 370 Highth Street bought from the defendant. deed cancellation sought. Murphy Aldrich Gur Broderick represent plaintiffs, Daniel H W Prior Albany attorney for defendant.
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Supreme Court For
Renesc Aer County
Mary Brearton
Grace
McCarthy
Bey
Highth Street
Ares. Murphy, Aldrich, Gur & Broderick
Plainliln
Daniel HW. Prior
Albany Atton Nes
Sentry Sentenced After Attack on Gen Henri Giraud
In Oran Algeria on August 24 a Senegalese sentry Mou loud Ahmed struck Gen Henri Giraud and fired a pistol from near point blank range. The bullet hit the general in the neck and exited the cheek as witnesses describe the incident. The assailant was sentenced after the public safety firing was noted.
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Oran
Algeria
Mouloud Ahmed
Henri Giraud
Reed
Giraud
Riots in Sicily After Italian Army Call Report
Dispatches from Rome report protests erupting across Sicily as crowds challenge mobilization orders. Demonstrations surge in Palermo and elsewhere, with clashes between civilians and authorities and calls for peaceful restraint amid mounting tension.
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Sicily
Frojan Awarded Presidential Citation in India Burma Theater
James Aurelius, a CAT troop transport crew chief, and his squadron received the Presidential Unit Citation for outstanding service in the India Burma campaign. He is the son of Harold Aurelius and wife Mrs Aurelius, from Albany. Born 192? and trained at Goldsboro North Carolina and California before overseas service in 1941.
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James Aur
Ahéa Aurellis
Albany
Vina
Harold
Aurelius
Thompson Street
Air Corps
Wee
Senator Davis Urges Allied Unity Over Poland Policy
Senator Jeeness J. Davis of Pennsylvania urged Allied nations to bury differences and unite to win the war. Speaking at a Buffalo Moose Lodge banquet, he criticized England for allying with Russians and pushing Poland behind the Curzon Line. He advocated justice for Poles who served as shock troops and urged FDR to clarify the situation soon.
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Buffalo
U. 5
Jeeness
J. Davis
H-Pa
Buffalo Lodge of the Loyal
Order of Moose
Davis
Negonization
England
Poland
Roosevel
Home Bureau Christmas Party in Aver? Park Highlights
The Aver? Park Home Bureau hosted its annual Christmas party at the firehouse featuring a dinner with festive decorations games and a grab bag. Chairwoman Mrs Arthur Thompson led the event assisted by numerous volunteers including Mrs Everett Young Mrs Hames Quinn Mrs Meyers and others who managed decorations games singing and activities.
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Park Home Bureau
Arthur Thompson
Everett Young
Hames Quinn
Meyers
Joseph Fitzgerald
Vincent Pohlman
Denali Morris
Richard Beck
Jane Roberts
Earl Mosher
L. A. Hanson
James Warren
Orrin Tresan
Carei
Wil Vanderace
Bessie Cummings
Itis
Green Island Lodge officers nominated in early ceremony
First nominations for officers of Green Island Lodge 10 O G were made Sunday night in Oda Ferons Hall. The second session will be Friday and the election is set for December 22. Albany residents recall George C. Rorthow long a member of several local lodges. Survivors include his widow Marion Ruse and a funeral will be held from Tebbutt Memorial Chapel in Albany.
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Green Island Lodge
Oda Ferons
Qunty
George C. Rorthow
Anc
Albany
Rouhow
The
Knights
Cyprus Siriae
Ormerly
Marion Ruse
Tebbutt Memorial Chapel
State Street
Albeny
East Side Community Club Christmas Party and Meeting
East Side twenty five chivalrous residents attended a community ball at Vans iderheyden Hall with accordion solos sung carols and a grab bag. The group will meet Friday January 26 for a picture viewing and refreshments. Troy Cetttgral and W. CG. T. I. held a meeting at Mrs Elizabeth Swarts home with devotions a flag salute treasurer’s report and Christmas carols. The next meeting is Thursday January Jr. at 3 pm at Miss Ot 1825 Seventh Avenue.
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Chikier
Vansiderheyden Hall
Spriday Ersuing
Rooter
Tobin
Leigh
Towsler
Tae
Grabbag
Troy Cetttgral
Elizabeth Swarts
Fifteenth Street
Martha’ Kornetzki
Catherine Ott
Eva Bishop
America
Jan. Jr
Seventh Avenue
Dewey and Brownell Hold Private Dinner in New York
Governor Thomas Dewey and Republican National Chairman Herbert Brownell Jr met privately in the Governors suite at the Hotel Roosevelt after Brownell returned from a vacation. Brownell had earlier addressed whether he would keep the chairmanship as talks continued amid year end政治 events and party planning.
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New York
Cohoes Backs Out of Tin Can Drive in Troy Area
Cohoes officials announce the city will not join the tin can collection this week in Troy and surrounding communities. The delay follows a belief that the drive may be smaller than prior collections, with residents urged to hold cans for a later effort. Local churches and groups prepare for Christmas services and related activities amid varying schedules.
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Cohoes
Troy
Cohoes Tax Sale Delayed By Revisions
Delays in authorizing the city tax sale stem from revisions by the Cohoes Common Council. The city treasurer Joni J. Conway needs updated sheets and corrected figures before advertising the sale. Also noted are unrelated items on veterans, society events, and a minor fire incident without damage.
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Cohoes
Bertorg
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Home Bureau
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Dorothy Daigneaut
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Ati & P.m
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Rosé Danis
Henry Ouelette
Evert Legion To Steet &. T. Ruane
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Claude Foster
Miss Reavy
Grace A. Reavy
State Civil Service Compassion
Stuarts Health Institute
Fourth St
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