Watervliet Sailor Seen World War II Notes
A WW II era report mentions Anthony Breda of G22 Twenty Sree discussing dangers at sea and the Merchant Marine role. Silas is cited as a fallen name, while Albert serves in the Army at Fort Hrox and Dominon 6th Navy. The piece places the sailor’s 28 months of Pacific fighting with leave around Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beime
Anthony Breda
Sree
Dad Ower
Sturine
Japsis Sapaa
Iehaed
Albert
Fort Hrox
Dominon
Navy
Anthony Breds
P de Dominick Breda
South Pacific
Pat. Albert Breda
Fort Knox
Sermon Topics At Local Churches Tomorrow
Local congregations list sermon themes for Sunday services across First Avenue Methodist Second churches and others. Topics include Facing the Son, The Rail Splitter, Our Say, The Power and Influence of the Home, and Anchor of the Soul with various church schools and youth groups schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Avenue Methodist
Max Oe
Tomersbe
Youth Fellowship
Jermain
Chuirch
Christian Endeavor Society
Ai & Pi
Christian Endeavor
Beacon Light Mission
Chapin
Harry
van Amswerp
Worth Reformed
Henry
F. Hamh
Arfaldo
Tomiertow
William €. Chace
Alfred J. Liljestrand
N. Wilme
One Draftee Fails to Leave Watervliet
A wartime draft processing disruption occurred as Oliver Douglas Piay failed to answer when called. The board investigated, noting a late arrival and a special bus delay caused by the group leaving the Albany center, delaying many draftees en route to Albans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watervliet
Gemerdas
Albany
Robert
Oliver Douglas Piay
River Street
Troy
Alexa
Tef
Flint
Ihe
West Coast
Nat Yard
First Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Enockine
Albans
Henry J. Hughes
Troy Record
Horae
Mass Schedule and Community Notices from Waterclief Parish
The notice lists mass times at St. Bridget's and Church of the Immaculate Conception with a Holy Communion at 3:30 a.m. and services led by Rev. James F P Hanrahan and Rev. Roleslaus M. Wairoa. It mentions Our Lads of Mt Carmel and Sacred Heart of Mary, with various priests including Rev. Jerome G. Scorzese and Denis F. Cronin. Local parish planning includes a Watershiet class supper, a Valentine party, and a social meeting in Laticestn to organize a city event led by Mrs. Mary Carroll and others. The document references a sale of fancy articles and centerpieces for fundraising and notes anniversaries for Mrs. Chris Jensen and Mrs. Rettie along with refreshments served by parish members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew P. Chrysium
Aim
Our Lads of
Mt Carmel
Jerome G. Scorzese
Oteer
Charch
Acm
Ambrose
Latham
Denis F. Cronin
Watershiet
Isiget
Weaterabseree
Don
Chris Jensen
Rettie
George Mansfield
Bolivary
Mary Carroll
Mary Cianamarce
Mary Grillo
Angeline Fruscio
Jane Pas
Cianamarca
Two Watervliet Churches to Note Boy Scout Sunday
Two Watervliet churches plan observances for Boy Scout Sunday with special sermons and entertainment. Scouts from local troops will take part in the service, including an oath ceremony and pledge to scouting ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout
Stani Stuutq
Bors
Funeral for Local School Leader Held in Richmond
Memorial service at Memorial Presbyterian for Willem Richmond drew officials, faculty, and students from area schools. Pastor Lester L. Ross led prayers at the church while the school board and active faculty served as bearers. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery. schools closed in respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willem Richmond
Fifth Avenue
Fev
Lester L. Ross
Thomas M. Walsh
Austem
Edward J. Sanders
Gerald Thompson
Edmond Bennet
Stephen F. Burke
David A. Sauter
Ame ‘Autish
Taterment
Oakwood Cemetery
Super- Aamiendeant
Meror
James F. Dorion
Evening Star Ledge
Red Cross Drive Planned At Watervliet
Watervliet's Red Cross volunteers completed plans for the annual Red Cross war fund campaign. The goal is $40,000, unchanged from last year, with campaigns in industrial plants beginning February 19 and house to house canvassing February 26. Four districts each appoint two chairmen to form teams. women will handle door to door work.
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Watervliew
Red Cross
C. A. Warren Davenport
Pastag
Carpaign
Wil
Nut
Ci Fond
Tve
Port Schuyler
Jemez. Wiseman
Harry Dousiz
South Arsenal Wall
Sixteenth Street
Albers Johnson
Catherine Seaton
Sixteenth
Raymond Parker
Harry Bei
M. Thomas Dowling
Thomas Cavanaugh
Daniel Jones Funeral Held in Watervliet
The funeral of Daniel Jones, prominent Mason and Watervliet businessman, was held from his son’s residence with services by Ivan H. Ball at Trinipiscopal Church. Interment was in Albany Rural Cemetery. A guard of honor from Apollo Commandery and Masons attended, with Elks and other lodges conducting services. Awards were presented at Sacred Heart of Mary Hall for Mothers Club fundraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Jones
Watervliet
Albany Rural Cemetery
Apollo Commandery
K. T
Morris Harple
Richard Rasmussén
Simon Nella
William Acker
Johns A. Boocnck
Andrew Short
Oliver E. Anterson
Evening Star Lodge
Edward 3
Alien
Robert Hill
Waeronet Lodge of Elks
Charles L
James Murray
Charles: Robinson
Fred Alter
Sacred Heart of Mary Hall
Mothers” Club
Alber
Millian Burke
Watervliet Church Youth Society Elects Officers
The Methodist Youth Fellowship at the Thin Avenue Church elected officers for the coming term. Miss Ma in president and Miss Marie treasurer. Others named include Janet McClurg social chair and Frank Coates among the group. Advisors include Mrs McClure, Mrs Jensen, Mrs Retzie, Mrs Parker, Mrs Kline and Rev Barker. A business meeting is planned for Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Thin Avenue Methodist Church
Jet
Ing
Frank Bugnardi
Gay- Beers Cegen
Marie
Janet
McClurg
Frank Coates
Drusilla Hyde
Miv
Jay McCluce
Chris Jensen
Hattie Retzie
Ray Parker
Harry Kline
S.r E. Barker
Health Report in Watervliet and Ninety Visits
Miss Elizabeth Halpin, city nurse, reported January health work to Watervliet City Council. Ninety visits, including forty bedside care cases, with a breakdown by ages and conditions, plus investigations of infectious diseases and tuberculosis. Milk tests, peddler licenses, dairy inspections, and ongoing coal emergency orders were noted by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watervliet
Elizabeth Halpin
Adgulis
James F. Donlon
Margaret White Named President of Girls Club
Margaret White was elected president of the Blue Bell Therapeutic Girls Club at a meeting yesterday in Waterville Odd Fellows hall. Virginia Texter was named vice president, Joan Shanson recording secretary, Lois Onoui financial secretary, and Barbara Clement treasurer. A public installation is planned for February 3.
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Margaret White
Blue Bell Therapo Girls Club
Watervile
Odd Fellows Hall
Clu
Virginia Texter
Joan Shanson
Lois Oinoui
Barbara Clemen
Watervliet Man 81 Held After Stabbing
An 81 year old Watervliet resident was held at Albany County jail after an alleged stabbing at 1581 Broadway. The suspect, Zenjarin W. Haris, allegedly slashed the victim. The incident prompted police to remove the victim to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Pratt
Fifth Avenue
Watervilet
Albany County
Broadway
Zenjarin W. Haris
Barris
Fie
Watarviiet
Waterford Protestants Hold Union Worship Services
Waterford churches plan four Sunday morning services at 10 30 with ministers from First Presbyterian First Baptist Waterford Methodist and Grace Episcopal joining. The joint service tomorrow features Rev Wittenberg on The Test of Tolerance plus hymns scripture and prayers.
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Waterford
W Junitz
Waterford Methodist Church
pSunday
First Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Sun Iday
Uteer
Her
C. Wittenberg
Wiliam
A. Perry
Gillett
Frances _Moore
Vernard T. Kerrvil
Costey
Community Notices From Johnsonville and Nearby Groups
Johnsonville residents hosted a birthday dinner for James Arthur Akin. Mrs. Margaret Babcock and son Thomnas returned to Bennington after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bennett. The World Day of Prayer planning met with Mrs. Norman Cushing and others. The Red Cross sewing session and Christian Service at Grace Methodist were led by Mrs. Ernest D. J. an Doren with devotions by Mrs. Bristol Chatterton. A program titled Behold I Set Before Thee an Open Door featured a playlet by Mrs. Charles Welling and others. A covered dish luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Akin
James Arthur
Margaret Babcock
Thomnas
Bennington
Earl Bennett
Cecelia Inrle
Belaar
Xii
Hal Parechali
John J. Sewell
Walter Schofield
Bristol Chatterton
Norman Cushing
Pravec
Warner's
Society of Christian
Service of Grace Methodist
Church
Charlies Welling
Ernest D.J ¥An Doren
R. Grace Aiken
Abnn Gifford
Charles Welling
Ralph Sherman
Canon City Observes 192nd Birthday of Civil War Vet Joseph Smith
Joseph B. Smith, a former Civil War veteran, and his wife were honored at a turkey dinner hosted by SAS Grant circle and the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic at their Canon City home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon City
INS
New York
Joseph B. Smith
SAS. Grant Circle
Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic
Obituary Notices Hit By Local Ledger Long List
Multiple obituaries report deaths in the region with details on survivors and funeral plans. George F Harmon, 87, dies at 482 Shah Aveous after twenty years with Mrs Augustus Danses, with services at Mortis Facerat and private interment at Oakwood. Bridget O Neil, a longtime Victory resident, dies at Gates Ave home. services set at 9 am and then 30 am at Church of Visitation. Byron Ely, 68, dies at Easton Corners after a heart attack. funeral at John Bowen Funeral Home with interment in Greenwich Cemetery. Miss Ethel Savage, 1609 Centa Avenue, dies after long illness. funeral at Fifth Avenue Funeral Chapel. James B Vaughn, Cohoes native, dies in Troy. requiem mass at St Agnes Church and burial in St Agnes Cemetery.
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George F. Harmon
Augustus Danses
Shah Aveous
Feo
Charles Harmon
Rensselaer
Walter Blarssom
Cohoes
Anna Runde
Gloversville
Fifth Avenue
Mount Zios Lodge
Fland
George
Schenectady
the Hope
Chyereh of ‘Visitation
Castel James
J. Basey
St. Mary's Cenesesy
Schuylerville
Byron Ely
Easton Corners
Easton
Carl Blanchard
Greenwich
James Edy
John Bowen
Charles Edgington
Methodist Church
Greenwish
Ethel Savage
Ethet Savage
Troy
Coeymans
James and
Cornelia Savage
Fifth Avenue State
Edward Vaughn
Margaret Simmons
Daniel Ashley. Bose
Michael Hart
Utica
Lena Martell
Marra Funeral
Remsen
Colunthia
USO Dancers Return to Battlefront After Europe Tour
Two USO performers Hubs and Miviges De Leon return from a wartime tour in England and France. They describe touring 200 shows, traveling from Normandy two months after D Day, and performing for troops near front lines while German sentries watched. They recount deserts, mines, and close calls as they accompanied Third Army advances and kept audiences engaged with acrobatic dancing amid war.
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New York
INS
Hubs
Miviges de Leon
America
Enausch
Shenr
Roya Seal
Kiely
Miriam
Aaller
France
Ruby
Sk. Mithe
Ami
Musete
Miriant
de Leons
England
Iioe
Normandy
Third Army
Funeral arrangements for CMALAVAR veteran Daniel Harris
Funeral arrangements were made yesterday for Daniel Harris a veteran of the Civil War who served with the Union Navy and once met Abraham Lincoln. Harris died at his home yesterday in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cmalavar
New York
Daniel Harris
Devil Wars
Abraham Lincoln
Harris
Union
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Louis £. Wits
Charlies
Davion
Rav . Smith
Trinity Episcopal
Iven
Batt Hoix
Schooh Eis
Hily Buena Sisterem
Gabhriels Moras
Fayette G
Morse Wetervliet
James J. Etoll
Wsephn
Jeff Torth
Cron J Jonn
John C. Carey
Hole Name Society
St. Bridget's
James FP. Hanrahan
Richmond
Watervhet
Maplewood School
Sophie Zeinick
Princip
Honest Abe
Paris
Thomas Euler
Adrian Corben
Peer Beebe
Joan Tetrearkt
Ernest Forget
John Robideau
John Kost
Marian Japin
Dorothy Russel
Rita Behuniek
Pauline Besa Plano
Barbara Morman
Thurs
Watervliet Church Youth Society
Selective Service Board No 346
Migs Joan Suprenant
Third Street
the Leonard Hospital
Altar Society
St. Marys Church
St. Mary's Hall
Roger A. Kenney
Plan Winter Assembly
Waterford High School
Alien van
Regidente
Sf Secuna
Herbert C.berg
Sidney Hammersley
Jonn Burgess
Celeon Mitchell
Sanday
le Iilin
Johnsonville
Fuserais
USO
Battlefront
Edward J. Quinn
Mgr
Lord & Tann
Stee
Lord & Toni
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