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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1945
Page
8
A Watervliet Knights of Columbus gathering plans a Lenten lecture series and discussions on religious topics for the season. The meetings will be held tomorrow in Broadway rooms with speakers including Joseps FP and Halgie.
The Watervliet salvage drive urges housewives to save all waste fats including bacon fat from stews soups and roasting pans. Officials note November collections were 25 percent below the monthly average and well under last year’s peak. The government seeks fats from any animal source for military uses and warns of household apathy.
Local church events include a Lenten sermon series at Third Avenue Methodist led by Rev. Louis E. Barker with Wednesday services at 7 30 pm and guest speakers. Also a Boy Scout duty roster, choir rehearsal, and sessions for Girl Scouts Troop 360. Rotary talk on Lincoln’s birthday. and community notices of military induction and club meetings.
An old advertisement promotes a heat plasters product marketed as relieving muscle pains and backache. It urges use of genuine Red Cross Plaster by Johsson & Johnson, claiming continuous warmth, soothing relief, and a doctor’s recommendation.
Bible school instructors from Albany direct the weekly Watervliet teaching staff training school tomorrow. Best pastor will address attendees at the Watervliet Presbyterian Church. Clergy and laymen will gather for a joint program led by Jermain Mentoriz.
The Woman's Society announces its 1943 program with the theme Open Doors. Mrs. Greentis chairs the program committee and leads the study of the American Negro American Indian and Southeast Asia a current war zone. Refreshments followed a patriotic display prepared by Mrs. Stanley Vandenbursh and others.
Watervliet Masons will be visited by Charles Groesverg district deputy and a delegation of officers from Ivan Gratto MO. ES A tomorrow evening at the Watervliet Mazonic Temple. Roger E. Sutherland will preside and refreshments follow the social hour. Local lodges will be represented.
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices detail the deaths of Mrs. Juba B Cook and others, listing ages, birthplaces, and wartime work histories. Services are described with dates, times, and church affiliations, including Watervliet Arsenal, St Lawrence Church, and Oakwood Cemetery interments among Troy and Schenectady connections.
The notices report funerals for Mrs Gustave, Mrs Dagmar nee, Mr Freeman, Mrs Rogers, and Mrs Henderson. Interments occurred at Oakwood, Sand Lake, Woodlawn, and other local cemeteries. Clergy from Grace Methodist English Lutheran Trinity Episcopal and Avenue Park Baptist conducted services. Bearers included family members and local residents.
Waterford Tonic Chapter O E 5 meets at Spa Masonic Temple with Miss Juanita Frost and Milford Prost presiding. Valentine party planned with Miss Diane Crowther and committee. Cub Pack 32 meeting led by W Clinton Merritt with guests from Troy Council of Ba r Zcaure Den 2 program includes piano and dance acts. Awards given to Scouts. hike and night party planned for Feb 23.
The First Army Ordnance team thwarted German advance atBelziune and halted von Runstedt’s drive by protecting vehicles and supplies. Col. J. S. Medaris ordered troops to stay in business and repair and recover ordnance amid freezing temperatures, heavy snow, and bombardment near Matlaiedy and Bastogne as the frontline held.
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