Watervliet Elks Plan Rulers Night and Blood Drive
At a Watervliet Lodge of Elks meeting ten candidates were chosen for exalted rulers night under Joseph Kies. Past rulers George Halpin Edward Bulger James Gilmore Charles Christiansen and John Looby will assist. A blood donors group formed to volunteer for the Troy Blood Bank. The Elks Auxiliary hosted a Valentine party with plans for a white elephant sale on February 28 led by Mrs. Joseph Rainey and chaired by Mrs. Peter Pryor with several helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watervliet Lodge of Elks
Joseph Kies
George J. Halpin
Charles L. Roberts
Edward J Bulger
James Gilmore
Charles 5. Christiansen
John Looby
Troy Blood Bank
Elks Auxiliary
Joseph Rainey
Club
Herpert Bond
Peter H. Pryor
William Wilson
Charles Malley
Arthur Kite
George Hipwood
Bess O'Brien
Army Tank Exhibition in Watervliet Today
A large Army tank will be shown today from 11 am to 1 pm in front of the National Bank of Watervliet. The display aims to illustrate how bond and stamp funds are spent. The city seeks to boost War Bond and Stamp purchases as it nears a $250 000 quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank of Watervliet
Local Draft Reclassifications Reported and Military Notes
Selective Service Board No 348 reclassified enrollees after physicals with Bricker moving from 2B to 1A and Norton Finning Romano McGrath Stellone and McGrath placed in 1C. Others shift to 4F include Riley Carlow St Onge La Chapelle Pollock Monticup Ruillo Dunne Brennan Deratzian Lake Hoffman Wilkins Paul Ertsentraut Nucci Pazienza. Staff Sgt Patrick Donlon shot down his first Zero over Rabaul aboard the Little Hatchet. Consistory of the North Reformed Church will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m. Marine Sgt Peter Miimarik reported dead. Legion adjutant Samuel Wise has application blanks for muster agent pay available, issued in order of War Department receipt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service Board
George L. Bricker, Jr
Leo F Norton
Charles F. Finning
Frank Romano
Patrick D. McGrath
Anthony J. Stellone
Austin McGrath
William J. Riley
John F. Carlow
Armond J. St. Onge
Alfred BE. la Chapelle
Joseph J. Pollock
Anthony T. Monticup
Joseph A. Ruillo
Joseph J. Dunne
Joseph H. Brennan
Yaskin Deratzian
William Lake
Lloyd H. Hoffman
Spencer A. Wilkins
Francis 0. Paul
John G. Ertsentraut
Johns
Nucci
Joseph P. Pazienza
Downs Jap Plane
Patrick Donlon
William J. Donlon
First Avenue
Watervliet
James F. Donlon
Guadalcanal
Donlon
Rabaul
South Pacific
North Reformed Church
Marine
Samuel G. Wise
Lient
John A. Patten Post
American Legion
War Department
Obituaries for Reynolds La Cross Costello services
Funeral services were held yesterday for Mrs. Charles B Reynolds at Wilson Memorial Home with Rev Henry F Hamlin officiating. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery. Also noted were funeral services for Mrs Joseph J La Cross from 4314 Seventh Avenue and 9 am mass at Sacred Heart of Mary Church with multiple clergymen and singers. Interment at St Johns Cemetery. Dennis J Costello funeral at 632 First Avenue and St Bridget s Church with Rev John Bourke officiating. Interment at St Patrick s Cemetery. Sunday Holy Name Society visitation followed by services by Rev James Hanrahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Reynolds
Wilson Memorial
Fourth Avenue
Henry F. Hamlin
North Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Joseph J. LaCross
Seventh Avenue
Sacred Heart of Mary Church
Matthias Manley
O.M.C
Trenton
N. J
Raymond Provost
Barre
Harvey J. Bessette
St. Jean Baptiste Church
Troy
Rosary Socety
Leo Doran
Dennis J. Costello
First Avenue
St. Bridget’s Church
John F. Bourke
Joseph Hervieux
Carmen Bonfanti
James P. Hanrahan
Anthony of
Week Day School of Religion
Question Mark Circle
First Avenue Methodist Church
Benjamin Franklin
Third Avenue
Philip Kircher
Eighth Avenue
Week Day School of Religious Education
Girls’ Society For Christian Service
Charles Karn
Fifth Avenue
Seymour Smith
BR. P. L
Third Avenue Methodist Church
Joseph W. Coonrad
Eagle Mills
Center Brunswick
Arthur J. Gummer
Meredith Gowey
Dobbs Ferry
Arthur W. Gummer
Robert Fichtner
Cecil Nash
Gummer
Woodlawn Court
Arthur H. Landmesser
Pawling Avenue Methodist Church
Dater
Estella McChesney Dater
Fifteenth Street
Ernest F. Tripp
St Mark’s Methodist Church
Leigh Detfendorf
White Church
Brunswick
Miss Campton
Fannie A. Campton
Pam
Fonda Funeral
River Street
Eugene Cunningham
Olivet Presbyterian Church
Thomas I. Horan
Edward Banker
William Fisher
LaGorian C. O’brien
Miss Graham
Margaret Graham
St. Mary's Church
Waterford
St. Augustine’s Church
James R. Simpson
O. S A
St Mary's Church
Margaret Hilton
Beavers
Lionel BE
Paul J. Griswold
Robert F
Graham J
James J
P. J. Buckley
Patrick J. Buckley
Waterview
St. Bridget's Church
George S. Walker
Edmund F. Gibbons
Joseph Heenan
Albert Cipperly
Augustus L. Kelly
Thomas J. Sullivan
Mellick J. Wartigan
Martin J. Keane
Lawrence V. Donnelly
St. John’s
Gerald F. Millett
Edmund F. Burns
JuHn Walsh
William T. Gentleman
James Carey
Michael J. Cahill
Frank Hunt
Daniel J. Nash
Arthur
Fitzgerald
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Father O'Neil
Elwin Strait
Samaritan Hospital
Berlin
Eld Lewis Novelty Works
Henry Groux
Ralph Groux
Hoosick Falls
Barber Funeral Home
Petersburg
Albert Stroble
Delia Snyder
Sacred Heart Church
St Jean’s Cemetery
Wilson O. Rathbun
Wilson Orlo Rathbun
Pownal
Stephentown
Orlo Howard
Anne (Shaw) Rathbun
Thomaston
Conn
Denver
Colo
Parker
Agnes Carter
Lfe
The
Baptist Church
Lloyd O Rathbun
Philip G. Pratt
William E. Clifton
Daytona Beach
Fla
Wilson H. Pratt
Marines
Parris Island
Anne R Pratt
Children Warned of Rashes and School Attendance
Superintendent William Richmond warns students to see a physician for even a light rash and to report to the school nurse if unable to pay. He cautions that some rashes indicate risk of scarlet fever or measles and that returning early endangers others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Richmond
Political Stage Looks at Postwar Cooperation Policies
The piece surveys Republican nominees Willkie Dewey and Bricker on foreign policy and domestic power. It notes Willkie favors limited federal regulation, Dewey warns against abandoning state duties, and Bricker pushes states rights while acknowledging wartime federal powers. The author argues detailed platforms are needed before November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Willkie
Dewey
Roosevelt- Hull
Bricker
Roosevelt
Gress
Supreme Court
America
New York
Corn By-Product Aids Penicillin Production
New York reports that corn steep water, a by-product of corn refining, boosts mold growth used to make penicillin. The Corn Industries Research Foundation says nine major corn companies provide cooperation, noting the liquid’s unclassified organic matter raises penicillin content.
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New York
Corn Industries Research Foundation
Foundation
United States
Soldier Home After Eight Years in Army
Sergt. Harrison E. Bonesteel, son of Mrs. Ethel Bonesteel of 36 118th Street, returns to Troy for his first visit home in over eight years. Enlisted Dec. 4, 1935, in the Ordnance Corps, he served in Hawaii and California with the Military Police and is stationed at Texarkana. After four days, he will travel to California to visit his wife and baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison E. Bonesteel
Ethel Bonesteel
118Th Street
Troy
Ordnance Corps
Harold F. Mills
Army
Hawa
California
Texarkana
Social Welfare Chief Talks Veterans Adjustment After War
Buffalo official Robert T. Landsdale, State Commissioner of Social Welfare, warns postwar veterans face rising numbers and mental casualties. He says many need social welfare services to reintegrate into their communities socially and economically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalto
INS
Robert T. Lansdale
Social Welfare
Change Horses in the Middle of the Stream
ER J. Bailey of Schenectady urges changing leaders in Washington and Albany in a critique of wartime policy and governance. He claims wasted billions, shortages of basic goods, and costly experiments reflect systemic inefficiency and calls for a replacement of the old administration. He cites Governor Dewey’s Albany actions as a precedent for cleaning house.
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Albany
Dewey
Washington
J. Bailey
Schenectady
New York Employment Service Seeks 40000 Workers
The U S Employment Service launched a New York drive for 40,000 workers including 1000 women. Women are sought in aircraft and metal working industries and chemical factories.
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New York
INS
U. S. Employment Service
Deaths and Funerals in Local Communities
Obituaries and funeral notices for Emma F Shields aged 80 of Pasadena Cal Dr James Shields of Glens Falls and sister Mary Foster of Argyle. Joseph W Coonrad 87 of Eagle Mills. Mrs Phebe Harrison Hoosick Falls descendant of Revolutionary officers. Elmer T Burns 43 of Troy. Estella McChesney Dater Brunswick. Misses Campton Graham at Fonda Funeral Home. Patrick J Buckley Waterview. Mrs Glass of Troy. Elwin Strait Berlin. Henry J Snyder Troy. Wilson O Rathbun Pownal Vt. Details include service times locations and interment places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma F. Shields
Emma EF. Shields
Pasadena
Cal
Kilmer
Argyle
Prospect Hill Cemetery
James Shields
Glens Falls
Mary Foster
Nutrition Group Will Plan Year’s Work
The Rensselaer County nutrition committee will meet in Troy at 8 PM today with Mrs. James Covert as chair. Plans for the year’s activities will be discussed and Elton K. Hanks will present a talk on the Food for Victory program. County nurses will lead a discussion on National Child Health Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer County Nutrition Committee
Troy ¥. Ww. GA
James Covert
Elton K. Hanks
Rathbun Family Remembrance Funeral at Pownal
At Daytona Beach Anson M Pratt 2nd and Toan Rathbun of Pownal mourn a brother George Rathbun of Berlin a sister Mrs Alicia Sheldon of West Rutland with several half siblings including Edgar Rathbun Pow nal Clarence Bristol Conn Mrs Tracy Dorman Bennington Mrs Frances Campbell West Springfield Mass and Mrs Eewin Marr Troy Funeral services at the Lower Main Street home Pownal tomorrow at 2 pm Rev W G Towart of Bennington Hill officiating Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daytona Beach
Anson M. Pratt
Toan Rathbun
Pownal
George Rathbun
Berlin
Alicia Sheldon
West Rutland
Edgar Rathbun
Clarence
Bristol
Conn
Tracy Dorman
Bennington
Frances Campbell
West Springfield
Mass
Eewin Marr
Troy
Lower Main Street
W. G. Towart
D.D
Bennington Hill
A. J. Schloop
Oak Hill Cemetery
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Watervliet Elks
Board
Navy Department
Sergt
Peter Miimarik
Marine Corps
Peter Miiarik
First Street
Garfields
Limerick
Glasser
Curt Perma
Our
Beauty Dept
Third Street
Claffey
W. Tos PL
Boleslaus M. Watroba
Maculate Conception
Bronislaus J. Mendel
Holy Trinity Church
Martin Watroba
Stanley J. Trela
John Lapinski
Church of the Inn
Willkie
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Louis &. Barxer
Red Cross
Women's Society For Christian Service
Charles A Dayton
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Margaret M
Helen G. Mahar
Geraldine
Gail Stewart
Mary Ann Paley
Patrricia Hart
Mary John Woodin
Kathleen Neeley
Patricia Rogers
Barbara Wheeler
Doris Churs
Joan Tierney Linda
Sandra Stewart
Joseph Rogers
Misses Mahar
Kay Heeley
Shirley Ashley
Cohoes
Chanter
Villetta
O. E
Watervliet Masonic Temple
Fred L
Pulse of the People Beg
Pat Office
Phebe Harrison
Phebe Amelia Page Harrison
Howard Harrison
John E. Woodruff
Cambridge
Oriskany
Harrison
Dennis Catlin
Col
Noble Catlin
Chnaton
Charles and
Philip Page
Woodruff
Frances Bartella
Long Beach
Hugh W. Moses
Eagie Bridge
Elizabeth Harrison
Howard P. Harrison
Jean Page
Boston
John K. Lawson
London
England
George Page
Amherst
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Gerald C. Potts
Uttrich
Optometrist
DELL
Broadway
John B. Garrett Surgical Supplies
5Th Ave
State St
Chas, H. Gardner
First St
Rex Hunters
River ST
Antwgeen Wells & Corris's
Triangle Shoe Store
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