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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1943
Page
7
London was abuzz as 250 women journalists formed England’s first all female press luncheon. Mrs Winston Churchill, guest of honor, spoke about retirement after the war and her wish to run a restaurant, while noting life has been her teacher.
The interview with Mrs Churchill reveals her fatigue and need for rest, notes about her daughter Mary’s rationing knowledge in America, and playful stories about her grandson Baby Winston who dislikes being tied to his famous grandfather.
London reports two British soldiers, Pvt Charles Duncan and Capt Andre Kempster, posthumously receive the George Cross for supreme gallantry. Duncan sacrificed himself by flinging on a live grenade in North Africa to save comrades. Kempster did the same in Algeria during grenade practice, saving two others at the cost of his life.
Stillwater hosts a Friday 11 30 p m candlelight communion at Schoonmaker Memorial Presbyterian Church with an interchurch union, featuring organ preludes and Christmas melodies. Rev. Wendell P Stanford and Rev. John C Elliot assist. pageant titled Christmas Is A Miracle includes solos, chorals, and roles, with Mrs Kilda Wilbur at organ and Melton Baker stagehand.
Rev. John J. Bohmweth, 46, Catholic chaplain at Craig Colony state hospital for epileptics, died Sunday. He previously served as assistant pastor at St Alphonsus in Auburn and at Sts Peter and Paul and Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Rochester.
Washington AP. The Office of Price Administration announced stricter methods to compute ration quotas for hotels and restaurants effective March 1. Quotas will be based on the number of persons served, with separate accounts required from January 1 for food and refreshments and local boards to receive reports by January 15.
Hunter New York report states Harry F. Thorpe Republican was town supervisor elect by a two vote margin after overseas soldier ballots shifted the result. He defeated Democrat Harry Gordon. Both candidates polled 720 votes on Election Day.
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