Masonic Lodge and Chapter Elect New Officers
Masonic bodies in Tror and Suse held their annual meetings last night electing new officers. Names named include Ross Whinnery and Clarence Boval for two and three year terms. Albert Butler and William Mabin named as trustees. Borat and Leo Toomaji noted as sailing officers with past high priests as marshal.
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Tror
Suse
Sacesnon
AML Tolan
Stella Necteeg Weir
Mrastery i
Geare
Fade Wugtee
Arbor Utes
Ross Whinnery
Clarence
Albert Butler
William 3. Mabin
Charles Redmond
Borat
Leo FR. Toomaji
J. Servier
Insurance Men Honor J C Callaghan in Troy Area
Insurance men from the John Hancock affiliated Troy Cohoes district gathered at the Annex to honor J C Callaghan who retires as district manager at month end. John F Resting presented a purse as Callaghan recalled forty one and a half years of service beginning in South Norwalk in 1903 and moving to Cohoes in 1918. Dancing followed the informal program with Holbe Nielsen and his orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ensurance
Troy
John Hancock Insurance Co
Annex
Jena C.callaghan
South Norwalk
Conn
Cohoes
Troy and Cohoes
John F. Resting
Sir. Callaznan
Holbe C. Nielsen
Orcheriza
Soldier Wounded Prt John Zappela of Mechenie vile
Soldier Prt John Zappela of Mechenie vile was wounded in action in France on December 6. He had served overseas six months and in the military two years. He was reported missing October 28 and then found safe and returned to his regiment. Mrs. Zappela has three other sons serving overseas.
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Prt
John Zappela
Mechenievile
France
Der
Mra. Zappela
Truscott Leads Crack Command in Southern France
General George C. Truscott is highlighted for his role in coordinating multi national forces in Southern France. The piece notes his tough strategic approach, meticulous planning, and aggressive maneuvers that pushed U S and allied troops rapidly forward to disrupt German retreat along the Rhone Valley and Durance River corridors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weld F. Reng
Baly Pi
Geo
Lucien Hisy
Tharsy
Truscott
K G Roche
France
Truscot
Italy
Franck Peuscot
United States
Lord Louis Mountbatten
Zisenhoyer
North Africa
George VI
Order of the Bath
Fifth Anny
Trusesit
Menia
Jin
San Yropez
Durance
Rhone
Loriol
Bishop Confirms Troy Class At Ascension Church
Rev G Ashton Oldham confirmed a class of 13 children and four adults at the Church of the Ascension in Troy during Christmas Eve services. The rector Rev Arthur L Price presented the class for confirmation. Members will receive first Holy Communion at 12:30 p.m. Christmas Eve.
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G.ashton Oldham
Bisste
Church of the Ascension
Hop Oldham
Ems
Sersuck
Lund
Westminster Abberishoy
South
Ohio
Canterbury
Dyiga
D_ Eisenhower
Aberdeen
Scotland
Rense
Aneritan Rehhurch
England
Howard S Hennedy Idean
Cathedral of All Saints
Finafdany
Arthur Lpice
English Girl Aided Maquis Liberate France
Sonia D Artois, English born and raised, parachuted into France to aid Maquis against German lines before D-Day. She and Capt. Guy D Artois trained resistance fighters, endured gunfire, and helped sabotage transports, with massive Allied operations and prisoner captures shaping the Rhone Valley efforts.
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Maquis
France
Montreal
D'Artois
DiArtois
Operation Fund Christmas Gift Helps Barbara Ann
A charity drive in Ashtabula Ohio funds a needed operation for Barbara Ann Rego, a girl with vision loss. A New York businessman sent 150 dollars and others contributed, ensuring Barbara Ann will travel to a hospital in Pontiac Michigan for surgery.
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Barbara Ann
Delaney
Ashtabula
New York
Fra Rezo
Ashtabule
Pirteborg
Tos
Barbars Ash
LaSouvni
Barbosa
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Rego
New York Central
Sion
Barbera Ann
Santa Claus
Canton Leo Elects William H. Van Buren Major
Canton Leo of the Patriarchs Militant elected William H. Van Buren as major at Diamond Rock Hall last night. Fred Whitehouse and Fred Hunziker were named captains, Wizard Simmons ensign, and Whitehouse trustee for five years. Installation set for January with appointees to be named. Ladies Auxiliary served dinner and social hour. Mrs. Lucille Seigler led auxiliary meeting.
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Canton
Leo
Patriarchs
Wiliam
van Buren
Diamond Rock Hall
Fred W
Hitehouse
Fred Hunziker
Wizard FL Simmons
Mfr. Whitehouse
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Lucille Seigler
Escape and reunion after D-Day amid Maquis and Gestapo threats
A recounting of a French resistance escape from a German prison, aided by feigned collaboration, followed by days hidden with the American advance. The story covers travel through farmhouses posing as civilians, meals at a restaurant with Gestapo officers, and a September reunion in Paris. Captain DArtois details Maquis ambushes and retaliation against wounded Germans, sparking harsher German actions yet promising no more killings of Maquis wounded.
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Gernans
Alles
Aled
Paris
Dartois
Maquis
Christmas Vespers Held At R P 1
An audience of students faculty and guests attended a Christmas vespers service at the institute. Prof Meloreth H White welcomed attendees and outlined the program as the BOP T Glee Club led carols directed by Joel Dolven with Jack Foster on organ. Rev Seymour Sexich gave the mediation recalling the nativity and urging peace and memory of Christmas amid world conflicts.
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Insttute
Meloreth H. White
Tham
BOP
T. Glee
Joel Dolven
Jack Foster
Christies
Seymour A Sexich
Peat
Bers
Russia
Gertmany
Santos
Band of Angels
God
Hitler
Bethlehem
Army Mechanics Capture Two Jap Marine Snipers
Army mechanics at a Seventh AA base in the Marianas captured two Japanese Marine snipers after an encounter in thick brush. Sergeants William G. Pate and Ray F. Williams faced the surprised pair, who later surrendered with one saluting and thanking them. One sergeant recalled slipping and nearly being overwhelmed before the Japs surrendered.
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Jap Marine
Marianas
William G. Pate
Louisville
Ray F
Williams
Houston
Tes
Pete
Peter
France plans Rhine watch postwar and Polish lands pact
Foreign Minister Georges Bidault voiced France aims to guard the Rhine after the war and pursue territorial revisions with Poland in Silesia and East Prussia. He said a Franco Soviet balance pact could serve mutual defense and Germany would rebuild Rhineland industries for reconstruction rather than war.
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Paris
France
Rhine
Germany
Rhineland
Ruhr
Buc
USO Qub to Suspend Programs for Holidays
The USO club will suspend programs during Christmas and New Year’s week. Classes at BB 2h draw most patronage, and the shop will pause activities while students spend the holiday period away.
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USO Qub
Trny
USA
al Wil
Jamner Traditional Gathering With Families and Friends
A local Jamner event brings together families and friends for a traditional assembly. Community organizers coordinate cultural activities and shared meals in a neighborhood setting for social bonding and festive participation.
Troy Boys Club Plans Annual Cacisculas Party
The Troy Boys Club schedules its annual Cacisculas party at 7 pm today with a directors board sponsored program led by Raymond FP Neige. Edward A. Kane will portray Santa as Mrs. Eric Rutledge chairs the New Year dance on December 29.
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Troy Boys’ Club
Raymond FP
Neige
Edward A. Kane
Santa
Eric Rutledge
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Insurance
J.C. Callaghan
Beche
Zipper Aviation
F. Zibro Clothing CO
Kane's Tavern
EL Balfogr
William H. van Buren
Funny
Mary
Medaught Syseate, Inc
O American Eat
R.P
Harry Hertloz
River Street
Samaritan Hospital
Joseph Derkowsky
John Leaudoin
Central Police Station
Bijou
Errol Flynn
Ginger
Lansing
James Eeleson
Martos Allan Lane
South Seas
Smilent Jack
Fea Yy Kamar
Willen Pen
Heavenly Body
Jimmy Steps
Tamés
Stewart and
Pagline
Ye Sheridan
Cary Grant
Priscilla Lane
Sarily © Ware
Gary Grant
Priscila
Wes
Woon
Ila
Pat Hewpep
Paladex
Constance Moore
Pat
Warner Theatre
Pan-America
Brazil
Tito Guizar
Virginia Bruse
Edward, Everett Horton
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Roy Rogers
Dale Evans
Texas
Humphrey Bogart
Reina van Tpp
Joanny
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