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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1944

Page

20

Squires Install Officers At Watervliet

The first Watervliet Columbian Squires were installed in Knights of Columbus rooms with Joseph Powers named chief squire and James Mc Callen deputy chief squire. Fayette C. Morse conducted the ceremony.

Watervliet Knights of Columbus Joseph Powers James McCallen Fayette C. Morse Raymond Marchand Notary Charles Assini Burgar Thomas Halpin Joseph Gilchrist Charles Maden Joseph O'Connell Sentinel St. Patricks Hall Frank Marvin Mitteeithes

Watervliet Masons Plan Honoring Servicemen On Washington's Birthday

Watervliet Lodge of Masons will honor servicemen at a Washington's Birthday celebration in the Watervliet Masonic Temple. The event dedicates tribute to lodge members in service and to former servicemen and sons now serving with plans for guest speakers and entertainment. Families of Pvts Edward G. Davin and John D. Davin note bewildering company among Italian fronts as Edward writes home of meeting Jack in an Army convoy and dinner with Gen Eisenhower at his villa.

Evening Star Lodge Fland A Washington Watervliet Masonic Temple Edward G. Davin John D. Davin Italy Edward Ninth Avenue John Third Avenue Mark Clark Fifth Army Jack Dwight D. Eisenhower Jane Lee Bilgieu Alfred J. Hatt Willetta O. FE. S Oumda Willis Pied L. Carr Dorothy Emery Teresa Enneiio Saratoga Avenue Lucille Ennelio New England General Hospital Atlantic City N. J Miss Ennello St Mary’s Hosptal Amsterdam Troy Hospital Judson Club Memorial Bantiat Church J.K Woolsey Park Place Masonic Club Memorial Baptist Church Elia Muir South Third Avenue Salvation Army Corps Newman Circle King’s Daughters The First Methodist Church Fred Stevens South Second Avenue

Watervliet Notices and Community Fund Drive Updates

Descriptive clippings detail local notices including a clam chowder sale at First Presbyterian Church, special meeting of the Watervliet War Price and Rationing Board, and students in city grade schools collecting scrap paper totaling 26 110 pounds for salvage. Additional items cover club meetings, glove making lessons, bond drives, and card parties with local residents and organizations named.

Fo Seli John P. Shter First Presbyterian Church Ladies’ Aid Society Watervliet War Price and Rationing Board At & P.m J. Cotter Nash Willam Richmond Watervliet Salvage Committee Harry A. Willis Richmond

West Sand Lake notices and social events recap

West Sand Lake reports staff Sergt. Lews Cipperley returning to New Orleans. Trinity Lutheran Church Women plan a game party on Wednesday February 16 at Mrs George Lapes home. Emma Williams hosted a party for Paul Lewis home on leave from Boston. Salem Evangelical Church groups met at Mrs J Wetherwax home. Leaders were Mrs Wetherwax and Mrs Lillian Snyder. Pray service and quarterly conference set at the church. Deal Betts hosts WSC 3 gathering. George and Charles Ackart visiting sister Miss Fanny Ackart who is ill. William Powers Jr visiting Des Moines from U S Rubber Corp in Des Moines.

Robert H. Haskins Sampson Tenth Avenue James Scholan Marin Quinn Twenty-third Street W J. Hannon Alexandria Trinity League Trinity Church First Street Charles Graffunder Trinity Lutheran Church George Lape Emma Wiliams Paul Lewis U. S Boston Ladies' Aid and Missionary Societies Salem Evangelical Church J. Wetherwax Wetherwax Lillian Snyder Miss Deal Betts W.S.C George Ackart Chicago Charles L. Ackart Philadelphia Fanny Ackart William Powers, Jr U. S. Rubber Corp Des Ménies

Governor’s hall relics and flagged memories surface

The piece recalls a governor moving a portrait to a Senate hall, notes the clutter of ferryboat ship models from Roosevelt's era, and mentions an elaborate governor’s flag inspired by F D R. It also cites an organizer pressuring public employees to join a union and a late night Communist gathering at Dewitt Clinton saloon.

Senate Chamber Dewey Frank Theodore Roosevelt Navy T. R F D. R ACL O New York Dewitt Clinton Josef Stalin

Pacific War Strategy and Base Buildup Emphasized

In a political update the article stresses the need to secure island bases to enable long range air operations toward Japan. General Vanderrift warns against shortcuts and notes heavy losses in taking key islands like Tarawa. The piece highlights naval and air bombardment limits, the value of bases for protecting cargo ships, and the planned, methodical advance as U S forces approach Tokyo.

Vanderrift Japan Pacific Tarawa Jess Tokyo Tena Tor Army Fair Forces

Mechanicville Club Guest Speaker Reviews Army Camp Care

The Mechanicville Men's Club met in the church lecture room with 32 attendees. Rev. Seth N. Genung spoke on his Army camp chaplain experience near Spartansburg North Carolina, noting recreation centers medical care and religious services for soldiers.

First Presbyterian Church George W. Burton James E. Stewart Mr. Stewart Richard D. Wright Seth N. Genung Lansingburg Spartansburg N. C Genung Stewart Burton Hugh R. Haddleton

Obituary notices and funeral services fire across area

The obituary column reports the funeral for Charles S. Denaker at 9 a.m. from a residence and 9:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church with Rev. Caleb J. Vaughan officiating. Bearers and school delegations attend, followed by interment at St. Peter's Cemetery. Additional deaths include Dr. Vernon Stanley of Eggertsville and Albert R. McCombe, with details of services and interment. Also noted are local club meetings and civic notices, including enforcement actions on unpaid parking tickets and upcoming events.

Charles S. Denaker Sixth Avenue St. Patrick’s Church Caleb J. Vaughan Walter B. Chippendale Catherine Reardon Frank Rourke Joseph Finn Arthur J. Bernier Frank Welling Charles W. Schongar John Gallagher St. Patrick’s School St. Peter's Cemetery John H. Harzowski Vernon Stanley Eggertsville Buffalo R. C. Sfoll Amherst Community Church Stanley Dr. Stanley Evelyn Noehler Albert R. McCombe Morris Funeral Home Fifth Avenue Frederick V. Evans D. D Second Presbyterian Church George Hohn Roy Quimby John Vaughan William Pattison Charles Northey Edward Bailey Oakwood Cemetery Beecher LaFountain Brookline Ballston Spa-Schenectady Road St. Mary’s Church Ballston Spa St Mary's Cemetery Sonia Hoffman Frederick G. Eaton LaFountain Glen Lake Warren County Elizabeth Thomas Louise Robinson Herbert LaFountain Luke V. McGovern Joseph A. Donovan First Street St. Joseph’s Church St. Joseph’s Cemetery

Castleton hosts charity sales and Legion event

The Order of the Eastern Star and the American Legion Auxiliary in Castleton sponsor two fundraisers tomorrow. A food sale at Lansing's garage runs 2 pm and a game party in Village Hall Legion rooms starts at 8 pm to aid the boys overseas. Mrs. Rika Van Nederymen, president, says proceeds go to the smoke fund. The county meeting moves to Noble-Callahan rooms Troy with Mrs. Fanny Wright visiting. Castleton unit hosts committee women from nearby towns.

Order of the Eastern Star Lansing American Legion Auxiliary Castleton Post Legion Rooms Village Hall Rika van Nederymen Noble-Callahan Troy Fort Crab Rooms Rensselaer Fanny Wright Third District Castleton Rika van Nedergmen Hoosick Falls Berlin Averill Park Schaghticoke Clinton Heights

Judge Clinton Sentences Three Men

Three men were sentenced in Rensselaer County Court by Judge Harry E. Clinton. Arthur A. DeBigare, 25, pleaded guilty to a second degree forgery charge and had a prior burglary conviction from Otsego County in 1937. his sentence of five to ten years in State prison was suspended pending parole violations. John T. Brady and Frank Durand, both of the city, received suspended sentences previously and were sent to the State Industrial School at West Carlisle for probation violations.

Rensselaer County Harry £. Clinton Arthur A. DeBigare Otsego County Clinton DeBigare

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Watervliet Lodge of Masons Stanley's Abe Tials Ana Ponoth Aoa Ella M. Oathout Victory Branch Mary Coates Seventh Street Coates Grace Zugaila Lee Walrath Jufteenth Street Richard J. Sherlock Watervliet High School Pau Smyth Rita Gautneau Tae Bish Anna H Barclay Termain Jeanne Gorman Home Bureau J. A Sinnamon Floyd Culver Woodbine Avenue Charles Bateman Mothers’ Club the Sacred Heart of Mary School Edward Early Margaret Nutting George MacGregor Helen Dunn Edward Schwab John Wardell John Frank John Adams Lester Sheldon Sixth Street Have Fair Mr. Groundhog Bill Dale Joan Janet Shaw Poestenkill Shaws G. Reed Shaw Rose Marie DeCotis American Red Cross Anthony DeCotis 109 Third Street North Africa Red Cross Columbia Teachers’ College Galway High School New York State College For Teachers Columbia University Teachers’ College West Sand Lake Lews Cipperley New Orleans Valley Falls William Powers Rhode Island Valley Falla Martin Doran Glen Cove Mr. Doran Service In Arm Mechanicville St. Paul’s Troop Boy Scouts Louise Stedman Champlain Brick Co Louise Smith Hemstreet Park Rose Bud Junior Circle of Patch of Blue At & Pm William Ryan John J. Ryan Sag Harbor High School George Selkis East Street Vincent Selkis Esther Ann Liles Tampa Fla Selkis Kellogg Field Serkis Battle Creek Mich Norman Patrick Mechanicville-Waterford Road Edith Patrick Saratoga Springs I. E. Waters Rotary Club Frank DeLorenzo Abe Fivel D. D. Linehan Percy G Waller Harmon M. Smith Ondawa Royal Arch Masons Rebekah Minnehaha Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows’ Hall Addie Mockrish Georgiana Smyth Olive Dunn Foresters Foresters of America Knights of Columbus Hall Instituton Court Albany Arthur H Vinett State Theater North Main Street Mechanicville Lodge of Elks Eats Mr. Denaker Mr. McCombe Fred H. Clark Post American Legion Ondawa Ridge Court Mechanicville American Sons of Italy Italian Fraternal Society Star of Liberty Order of Eastern Star Garfield Lodge Knights of Pythias Ellicottville Mary Linsler Willard Drake's Averill Park Park’s Pharmacy St Joseph Guardian Quandt Funeral Home Waterford N.Y Mackinaw Coats Mc Martin-White Inc Broadway
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