Guam School Bell Made of Rifle Shells
Report from Agate Guam describes a school bell assembled from rifle shells by local children near the beach during the July invasion. Officers and locals recount postinvasion camp life, espionage tales, and aid efforts as Guam’s temporary village replaces the old, with Lieut Arthur Shepard guiding camp affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guam
Bob Geiger
Agate
Ges
Teller Ammons
Colorado
Arthur Shépard
Mar- Bech
Ann Arbor
Mich
U. S Cicy
FHA
Shepard
Federal Housing
Guam Box
Rector to Lead February Sermon Series at St Pauls
Reverend W Russell Bowie and guest rector at St Pauls Episcopal Church deliver a February sermon series on Great Men of the Bible. John Gass DD, pastor, and Union Theological Seminary professor Bowie present topics: The Man Who Lived Too Long, The Man Who Dexhosed Himself, The Man Who HelI On, and The Man Who Began Again with dates in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Russell” Bowie
St. Paul's Epicopal Church
Fev
John Gass
Union Theological Seminary
Bowie
Richard Tully Dies at 67 Noted Playwright of New York
Richard Tully, celebrated playwright, died at 67 in New York after funeral services held yesterday in Wesr Columbia-Prés. His best known work The Garden of Paradise helped popularize Hawaiian music and atmosphere on stage, though it faced legal challenges from Grace Fendler of Log ies Cal, who claimed rights to the tale. The case was eventually resolved in Tully’s favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Columbia - Prés
Tully
Paradise
Grace Fendler
Logies
Cal
Fathers Day Observance Pushed Back Indefinitely
Nelson H. Lechmar president of Troy Council of Parents and Teachers announced that the Fathers Day event planned for Wednesday at the Church of Christ Disciples has been postponed indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oills
Nelson H. Lechmar
Troy Council of Parents and Teachers
Church of Chiat, Disciples
Anxiety Over Remaining Prisoners in Luzon Camps
U S officials fear for the fate of 2000 American prisoners of war still held by Japan in Luzon after Sit heroes from Camp Cabantuan were liberated. Reports suggest potential Japanese attempts to use prisoners as hostages or for bargaining while remaining captives face harsh conditions and forced labor at sites like Nielsen Airfield. Geneva conventions violations are noted, with doubts of protests by the U S government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Luzon
Cabanatuan
Manila
Cali No
United States
Nielson Airfield
Factory on Water Aids Shrimp Trade
Baton Rouge Louisiana reports a floating shrimp packing facility the Betty Jean improves handling and freezing to cut spoilage in a 3,000,000 dollar industry. Louisiana State University expert W Dubois says immediate heads off and new methods will speed packing and storage for nationwide freshness and taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Bert Jean
W. Dubois
Louisiana State University
Louisiana
Duosis
Atump
Betty Jean
L. S. OG. Preservation Department
Department
Shuimping
Women’s Church Group Plans Meeting at St Mark’s
The Women’s Society of Christian Service at St Mark’s Methodist Church will meet at 3 p.m. Monday in the church parlors with Mrs Edward Webster as president. Myra Hosmer Folger will lead devotions and the program committee includes Miss Zinnia Daier and Miss Edna Donahue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
St. Mark's Methodist Church
Edward Webster
Myra. Hosmer J. Folger
Zinnia Daier
Edna Donahue
Martin Bump
Fosters Cha‘r
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Callin-Ross
United Spanish War Veterans
R. Roots
Vera Senith
Margaret Moran
Alvina Dickinson
Mae Archam
Archambeault
Dickinson
Marsha Giligan
Y Grogan
Marzaret Riely
Beatrice Shea
Sue Weht
Zema Hitton
James F. Higgins
Brestin Ave
Anness
Ree
Cohoes
SS Agnes
Cemete
James Williams
Garnereet
Clarksville
St Agnes
Margaret Wiliams
Elia LaChapelle
Savergrieces
Tne
Agnes Church
Edward R. Baury
Rudolph L_wi
Congress
St. Ja- 2
St. Josepn’s
Cem
Ford
Treen
Deen
Annulment Granted in Albany Troy Case by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court granted an interlocutory annulment to James E. Sioda of Albany from Evelyn G. Sioan of Troy, noting false representations at marriage on May 28, 195. The final judgment will take effect in three months. Evansville, Ind., attorney Harry A. Allan represents the plaintiff. The piece also mentions a Popeye reference and a local altercation involving Arthur 4. Lillenkamp and a can of spinach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Sioda
Albany
Evelyn G. Sioan
Troy
Supreme Court
Jusice Gibert
Schénex
Harry A. Allan
Evansville
Ind. Ag
Popeye
Zreter
Arthur
Lillenkamp
Lilienkamp
Explaining the Labor Draft Proposal
James Marlow outlines the House passed national service plan linking men aged 22 to 28 to draft boards. Boards assess fit, allow limited job changes, and allow appeals. War needs drive mandatory reassignments with travel pay and veteran like protections, plus a broad job freeze until board approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow
Washington
National Service
Pimen
Eve Yents
Biss
Agd
Msn
Biche
Soldiers and Seilors
Byrnes
War Manpower Commission C
WMC
War Production Board
WPB
Army
Navy
U.S. Employment Service
Draft Board
Gas Embargo Continues to Hit Rail and Consumers
The article notes a continuing gas embargo affecting rail lines and heating fuel. The Solid Fuels Administration asks Pennsylvania anthracite winners to work full shifts despite contracts and overtime limits. Amusement venues may ban natural gas, with several cities including New York Philadelphia and Chicago feeling the impact on daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solid Fuels Administration
Pennsylvania
Appalachian
New York
Philadelphia
Chiecaze
Ohio
Schuylerville Boy Receives Eisenhower Emblem Letter
A ten year old Schuylerville youth, Douglas OBrien, son of the mayor, earned a badge from General Eisenhower after writing for a shoulder emblem. The general cited many relatives in the armed forces as reason for sending the insignia and letter. Col A D McConchie Auxiliary announces a Monday evening meeting at Mrs Eleanor Debbols home due to a shortage of Youngs Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuyler
Ife
Dougles Obrien
J. Obrien
Insimia
Fisenhowser
King
Sliary
A. D
Vast Army Mail Lost In German Western Drive
The War Department reports a large amount of U S Army mail, about a million packages plus other letters, lost or seized during the German offensive on the western front in mid December. Losses are said to be the heaviest per period of the war, with mail destined for overseas troops delayed by redistribution and German advances.
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Washington Gpi
Western Front
War Department
Wsr-O
Europe
Amy
Te Saumilér
Abo
Subject
APO
Toops
Che
Benteber
Allied Push Past Moder River Into German Border Reach
American forces advanced three miles into German terrain between Schoneseiffen and Monschau near the Siegfried Line. The 82nd Airborne seized heights at Udendreth, while the Ninth and First Divisions struck toward Monschau. Patton's Third Army pushed its bridgehead across the Our River as thaw slowed movement and German resistance remained variable.
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Strasbourg
Beck ‘Hortit
Moder River
Zaguenau
Courtner H. Hodges
Pt Arary
Schoneseiffen
Monschau
Associated Press
Tom Yarbrough
Germany
Beut
Siegfried Line
Sieggfried
82Nd Airborne Division
Udendreth
West Wall
Mides
Patton
Third
Our River
S21
Blelalf
Prim
Aritlers Tange
Institute V-12 Men To Stage Valentine Dance
RPI plans a Valentine dance tonight at Henrick Hudson Hall from 9 to 1 with the Bluejack Savvy band. Music committee includes Denald Aldinser chairman Robert Cat Caan and Robert Snow, with Frank Huilser, Robert Jennsson, and Malcolm Graham in support. location in New York and Massachusetts listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deneld Aldinser
Robert Cat Caan
Robert
Snow
Frank Huilser
New York
Rehert Jennsson
Bajtinere
Malcolm Graham
PicisSeld
Mass
Trojan Bequest Noted in Will
Mrs Harrie F Locatary of Glens Falls dies January 21 leaving estate valued under 5000 dollars. Bequests include two shares of two dollars to M White of Troy as named in the will filed for probate by W Burns of Lake George in Warren County Surrogate's Court at Glens Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladie M. White
Troy
Harrie
F. Locatary
Glens, Falls
W. Burns
Lake George
Warren County
Glens Falls
Woman suffers broken wrist in sidewalk accident
Emma Houlzer, 39, of 77 Havermans Avenue, suffered a broken left wrist after a fall on the sidewalk in front of her home. She was taken to Samaritan Hospital by a police radio car. John Masterson and William Donovan were involved or noted in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Houlzer
Havermans Avenue
Hos Pital
John Masterson
William UF. Donovan
Wounded Soldier Returns to Active Duty in Italy
Sergt. Fret Hite of the Army on Anzio beachhead has been returned to active service. Nitner, a Purple Heart recipient, returns to duty after injuries. Six local registrants were reclassified by Selective Board 343. names and classes listed. Personal note: Coroner Philip Morrissey at his home on Neasiar Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hite
Jackson
Anzio
L. B. Army
Baltery
Serzean
Nitner
George A. Biais
James A. Burke
John Z. Monte
Henry & Dey
Arnold G Eowdy
Joseph L. Archambeault
Philip Morrissey
Neasisr Street
Red Army Drives Through Central German Lines Toward Berlin
Dispatches report Soviet forces breached German defenses near Dressen and advanced toward Berlin. Russian gains cut behind fortified fronts as they moved from Kustrin toward Frankfurt and the Oder region, with tactical alerts widening along the central German front.
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Kustrin
Kusirin
Moscow
Aetiti Rye
Bertin
Alc Linim
Vitz
Dressen
Frankfurt
Berlin
Zietenzig
Frankfur
Oder
Gorimigwar
Kustrin-Frankfort
Miss Hanley Appointed to City Hall Post
Emily F. Hanley of 91 Oaxwood Avenue has been appointed in the City Engineering Department. The news was announced by Charles F. Crow, head engineer, noting Hanley’s prior work as a stenographer in the Defense Volunteer Office and her advance to a new official role despite attendance figures or percentages referenced in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily F. Hanley
Oaxwood Avenue
Charles F. Crow
Hanley
Merly
Chrmien Defense Volunteer Office
Discontinuance Filed for Friendly Tavern Berlin
Certificate filed in the County Clerk's office shows Al C Hane and Harvey Dr Waite ceased to operate the Friendly Tavern in Berlin which has been in business since May 14 1944. A second certificate states the tavern will be run under the same name by Mr Kane as sole owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al C. Hane
Harvey Dr. Waite
Berlin
Kane
Cohoes Corps Names Chairman for Alliance Drum Group
Mrs Stephen Kowalik of Sar Breet is chosen chairman of the Pols’ Alliance Jyster Bope and Drum Corps. The appointment was made at a special meeting held Tuesday at the clubroom with Selena Darwak and Stephen HowWasks noted in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Kowalik
Sar ‘Breet
Aliance
Red Cross Appeals Cohoes Residents to Donate Blood
Red Cross asks Cohoes residents to donate blood citing a shortage at the Cohoes Blood Bank. Chairman Huston of the Baptist Church branch urges community members to give plasma and whole blood as donors have fallen off recently and a great need persists. Weather conditions are noted but not specified as a factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Cohoes
Cohoes Red Cross
Huston
Baptist
Moréay
Wes
Cohoes K of C Plans Mass at St Rita s Church
Cohoes Knights of Columbus members attend a mass at St Rita s Church for the safety of Corporal Francis L Scarfo who has been missing in action in Luxembourg since December 22. The article also lists local civic happenings including school board budget talks and committee appointments among veterans and auxiliary groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohoes K.of C
St. Rita's Church
Knights of Columbus
Corp
Francis L. Scarfo
Luxembourg
Cohoes Theaters Open Today Amid Crisis and Aid
The Cohoes theaters reopen today under an IAE order as the crisis continues. Operations for next week are undecided while the city dispatches aid for residents, including two food bags and three burn wards staffed by public department workers and a fire truck on standby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohoes
Department of Public
Emi Department
Eries
Sermon Topics in Cohoes Churches
Multiple Cohoes church notices list services and topics. Rev Francis L McCauley at Presbyterian Church outlines divine worship at 10 30 with a sermon on The Potentialities of the Common Place. Various churches report youth fellowships social hours and morning services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohoes
Donald FB. Lewis
Man Listed as Missing From Cohoes War Action
Word from the War Department lists Hee Perrayic of Cater Street Cohoes as missing after being wounded in action on September 3 near the Perland front. Local residents report he was last heard from during military operations around Meckanicville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohoes
Cater Street
Lohoes
Baer
War Department
Ana Bop
Perland
Meckanicville
de Wold Wert
Cohoes Extends March of Dimes Drive Four Days
Public urged to donate as Cohoes extends the March of Dimes drive by four days. Officials note collection points in schools and local organizations including Miss Grace AL Peshe and Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohoes
Wegime
Grace AL Pes
Mra
Carter
Mass Schedules in Cohoes Churches and Post Office Notices
A roundup lists Mass times for St. Agn and St Joseph in Cohoes with low and high masses across multiple parishes including St Maria’s St Michaels St Patrick’s Sacred Heart and St Rita’s. Also notes a postponed Parent Night by Troop 3 and an announcements for Aircraft Mechanic trainee exams at Rome Army Air Field with application details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Agn
Joseph AL Low Sae
Brenen TS
St Joseph's
Louisa, Lavigne
St. Maria's
Fer
Adrien Rechard
St Michaels
Valentine Woriycki
St. Patrick's
Thomas Alianaras
Sacred Heart
Raymond Robert
Boy Secours
St Agnes’ Church Hall
Nored
Mary J Road
Waren
Prise Orrtad
J. Hodges
Ayden
Cohoes
Rome Army Air Field
Rome
Loudon
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Garry
Agare
T Hdy
Richard Tully
Fathers’ Day
U.S
Women’s Church Group
Minner—Spevach
Labor
Schuylerville
Eisenhower
Trojan
Cory
Thomas
F. Ryan
Heart
Ryan
Major Ru
Idolph Rentier
Silliman MW
Presterian Church
N. G. Lyon Camp
Sons of Union Veterans of the
G. A. BR
Remsen Street
Walter Bailes
Lndies’ Auxiliary of
Cahoes - Suan
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Woodworth
Red Army
Cohoes Corps
Cotoee Board of Education
Chilin Gavin Hai
Vach
Attom
Erickson
Oliver Bureland
Florence I. Nellis
Mildred Brown
associa_ting
George L. Harden
George Harden
Lancaster Street
Arthur L. Laurin
Aire Corps
First Methodist Church
St. John's Episcopal Church
Schurler D. Jenkins
Methodist Church
Earl C. Fryer
First
Baptist Church
Semon Apie
Hoon
Dwight DB. Lowirer
Hy Oeeld
Partes Reformed Church
Sacrament of Cour
The
First Church
Salvation Army
Salvation Service
Reops
St. Ages
Chares
Mais
St Rita's
Arthur J. Reilly
Tel. Cohoes
Plus Vision
Lemb
T. Brandon Timpane
Optometrist
Remsen
N.Y
Mabel E. Gildea Fesi
Pats
Patty
Patsy
Sete Ferry
Parris Market
Flcor
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