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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1944
Page
12
The article cites American Ninth Army troops puzzled by Allied bombs and the unreliability of secret German V weapons. Soldiers prefer countermeasures and question why Allies do not deploy superior bombs. It notes V I and V II attacks on London and the desire to reverse the air threat.
The article argues the German Ruhr offensive is not yet contained and notes Allied air superiority limits. It explains flying bombs as a tool to cripple industry and morale, stressing weather effects on aerial operations and the persistent psychological impact on civilians and troops.
Maj Lester Hunt and Gerry Benson visit family during holidays. Local church choirs rehearse in Schuylerville. Watch Night and youth party planned. Catherine Schuyler Home Bureau held Christmas party with awards and wrapped gifts. Former Senator Blair Lee of Maryland dies at 87 after service in the Senate 1913 1917.
Lieut. George W. Day of Troy, 25, piloting B-17 Snakebit, crash landed in a Belgian cornfield after anti aircraft fire damaged the aircraft over Merseburg Germany. Bombardier Lieut. Fussell Bowen remained in the nose aiding the crew during a forced descent. Day received the Air Medal and promotion to lieutenant as the crew survived and were returned to base.
Naval Training Station Seaman Second Class RP M Maynard Dixon Newport RI Wilisa 4 Miler Dover Del Pfe Mil ton Rogers Bratley Field Conn. The calendar shows a Friday 6 30 p supper in charge of Vogt with a devotional by Rev John C Wilson then annual meeting and fourth quarterly conference led by Rev Cassius J Miller D D. Stewards officers and committees to be elected and reports presented by church officers and heads of various church, Methodist.
Fire crews were dispatched at 5 a m yesterday to a chimney fire at the home of William D Avignon on South Hud 500 Avenue in Stillwater. No damage reported. Visitor Miss Jane Flynn of Washington DC calls on her mother Mrs Lelia Flynn. Sergeant William Sheridan stationed in Bedford Massachusetts spends Christmas with his parents. Sergeant Robert Gibeault stationed in Carp Jordan Georgia on a 12 day furlough with his parents.
Eagle Mills resident Lester Coonrad returns from Albany Hospital after treatment. Rev. and Mrs. John C. Wilson and son John Jr spend Christmas with B. W. Wilson family in Schenectady. Garfield School omits Reymond Stiter from entertainment list. Miss Mildred Moody visits from Benwick High School for holidays. Church of Christ Bible School hosts Christmas party with Loyal Women’s Class organizing games gifts and Santa visit. Sunrise service at Methodist Church features carols prayer Bible reading and pastor talk. Buffet breakfast at parsonage hosted by Mrs. Wilson with Mrs. Marjorie Weidenbacker. Local servicemen home for Christmas include Seaman Second Class Harold W. Calhoun from Sampson.
Mr and Mrs Robert Pratt of Northwest Hil marked their twenty sixth wedding anniversary at the home of Mrs Pratt s parents Mr and Mrs Themes Coulter of North Adams. Mrs Alice Ladd visits North Adams to stay with her son Dr Lawrence A Ladd. Leland Johnson closed Ladd colony Brookside Post. Mrs May Barber visits Williams Town for a short time due to illness. Oak Hill schools closed Friday not Thursday as announced. Mintie Ely Christmas visit in Bennington with Harold E Towsee and family. Corp David Powell on a thirty day furlough at home in North Pownal trip to Philadelphia. Mrs Benjamin Powell Mrs Charles Wilcox and Mrs Benjamin Powell back from Ridgewood N J.
A church pageant was held Sunday evening at the Presbyterian Church. Local residents report holiday guests including Edward Powers, Michael Patt hosts, Miss Oprah Herrington of West Nyack visiting for Christmas, Corp. Joseph Patt on furlough from Camp GruBer, Oka. and Syracuse visitors with Misses Cetelia and Agnes Ryan. Martha Emmett of Englewood, N J visits Willan Emmett. Ray Copeland of the Navy, back from the Pacific area, is visiting here. Margaret Keyes of Poughkeepsie is spending a two week stay with Mrs. John Ryan and family, and Keyes was guest of honor at a party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. George NeGowan.
A jumble of puzzle clues includes scattered words like Brittany lamp and smelter waste notes with mismatched letters and partial phrases. Several entries resemble cryptic or garbled references to places people and objects, creating a challenging irregular crossword snippet.
Local readers report a tense confrontation in the market where Bors faced an unnamed rival. Citizens gathered as witnesses describe sharp exchanges over pricing and access to stalls, prompting calls for calmer negotiations and fair trade.
Internees at a German camp uncovered 2900 marks and foreign currency missing from a camp safe. An American Red Cross worker, Eve Dahlgren, reported the loot tied to German guards and internees, while Captain Wall noted the camp records were otherwise correct. Authorities believe some internees were involved.
Reported by Lieut B D Kendall Taylor interne camp inhabitants allegedly obtained bank funds via a 1 per cent draw on a camp canteen with 60 francs monthly for personnel expenses. The Red Cross office and officials examined the case as they documented the scheme and the guards involved.
Schenectady performer Jimmie Gesea wowed Troy Rotary guests at a Christmas party held at Proctor's Theater. The event featured feats of magic amid the club's annual holiday reception, with attendees enjoying as part of the familiar charity gathering.
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