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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1944
Page
12
Kwajalein Island March 1 report recalls the assault on Enubuj where American troops landed with tanks tractors and tracked vehicles. Japanese defenses short lived as ships and bombers pounded shore and radio towers fell. Casualties described as light though the island endured relentless artillery and shellfire.
Grafton P T A marks founder’s day at the Methodist Church Hall Tuesday at 8 o’clock with charter members past presidents and guests from Troy Berlin Peters burg and Trenton. Speakers will discuss child welfare and recreation as Violet Rose presides with Ethel Van Buren directing the program and Agnes Moore arranging refreshments.
Supreme Court Justice Francis Bergan signed an order naming Julius Klein of Brooklyn as guardian for his minor son Eugene to compromise a $400 claim with Samuel Krouner doing business as Krouner's Hotel Nassau. The boy was injured months ago when a falling automobile trailer part struck him on the hotel premises.
Mrs. Fred Duval attended a funeral in New Britain for a relative. Ruth and Agnes Wilson of Pittsfield visited North Pownal relatives. Mrs. William E. Clifton returned to Daytona Beach after her father Wilson Rathbun’s burial. Wilson O. Rathbun’s funeral was at his Lower Main Street home with Dr. Towart and Rev. Schlepp officiating. bearers included Rathbun nephews and Dorman and Oldham kin. Sergt Chester Church of Fort Devens spent leave with family in North Pownal after marrying May Sherman in Pawtucket. He heads back to Fort Devens while his wife stays with her mother.
Vice President Wallace returning from campaign trips says the Midwest remains the main hazard to Roosevelt’s bid for a fourth term but notes improving sentiment overall. He cites 1942-43 farm belt voting trends, liberal gains on the West Coast, and soldiers he spoke with who back another run to win the war.
Averill Park residents report a variety of church and community events. Charles Kevlin underwent an operation at Troy Hospital while Mrs. Alica Schaus recovering from a hip fracture..
Mrs J Harold Miller convalesces at Samaritan Hospital after surgery. Miss Mildred Gutbrodt visits from Bryant College. Rev Thomas Bass to preach at Church of Christ at 11 am with Bible School at 10. Methodist services include 10:30 worship and sermon by Rev George Pettingell on The Glorious Church and 11:45 Church School with More Love to Thee Christ. Youth Fellowship event announced. About 35 members and friends attended a Valentine party at the Methodist Church with games directed by Peggy Johnston and Dorothy and Marjorie Ott. Prizes awarded to Mildred Gutbrodt Geraldine Rogers and Raymond Sliter. Refreshments served by Mrs Charles E Bulson, Mrs John E Lynd and Mrs D Gutbredt.
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