Bitter Opposition to Racial Rights Bill at Legislative Hearing
Bitter opposition to a nonpartisan agency to police employment practices is expected at today’s hearing. The article notes Democratic and union concerns about discrimination rules, while outlining other Dewey era measures in the Assembly and Senate including Workmen's Compensation reforms and postwar labor adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Albany
Joes-Quinn
Whidinq
Zoder
Inter
Assembly
Deway His Gill
Lowell H. Brown
New York City
Superintendent of Public Works
State Commissioner of Education
Parole Board
Dewer
State Farm
Grace Episcopal Bishop Visits Waterford Parish
Waterford Hi Ret. Gashton Oldham bishop of the Albany Episcopal Diocese visited Grace Episcopal Church Sunday to confirm a class pot sight. He spoke on England and British hardship, and noted English respect for American troops. Several parishioners named as receiving the sacrament. The First Presbyterian choir will rehearse at 7 30 p.m. at John House. Memorial under Mrs. Chester Parkis 3% directed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gashton Oldham
Albany Episcopal Diocese
Grace Episcopal Church
Olébaor
England
Dale Wallace
Vivian Gillman
Marjorie Palmateer
Ralph Buckbee
Richard Jordan
Ronald Gilespie
Edwin McNail
Alien
Hulse
First Presbyterian Church
John House
Memorial
Chester
Parkis
St. Agnes
Guild of Grace Episcopal Church
lClark
Local Social News and House Gatherings Reported
Harold McRae returns from New York after several days away. Saratoga Springs residents Mr and Mrs J Wester Hudson and family visit Grangerville, along with Wesley Hudson of Grangerville. Mrs J Wesley Hudson visits daughter and father. Wynantskill couple Mr and Mrs Gerald Irwin spend the weekend here. Helen Hewitt and Mrs Thomas Clancy entertain for Mrs Winston Prindle from Florida. Mrs Henry Heighton wins first in a bridge party with Mrs Prindle second and Mrs Prin die consolation. Wanda Wood of Grants Meadows attends a Valentine party hosted by Mr and Mrs Howard Wood and family plus Mr and Mrs Fred Caviter and family. Mr and Mrs Thomas Wood and daughter visit Grangerville. Miss Mabel Booth of Easton attends. Refreshments served. card games and valentines exchanged. Sara B Heath hosts Social Reading Club. Emil Ladvig lecture on How to Treat the German presented by Mrs Carrie Allen, Schuylerville Free Library librarian. Mae Barker of Whitehall welcomed as guest. Ray W Pringle to host Feb 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold McRae
New York
J. Wester Hudson
Saratoga Springs
Wesley Hudson
Grangerville
J. Wesley Hudson
Grangeville
Gerald’ Irwin
Wynantskill
Helen Hewitt
Thomas Clancy
Winston Prindle
Prindle
Florida
Fis K. Bridge
Nelson Drew
Henry Heighton
Prindie
Wanda Wood
Grants Me
Howard Wood
Fred Caviter
Greenwich
Thomas Wood
Mabel Booth
Easton
Sara B. Heath
Emil Ladvig
Carrie Allen
Schuylerville Free
Mae Barker
Whitehall
Ray W. Pringle
Waterford Marine Wins Bronze Star For Heroic Action
Joseph N. Scarchini of Waterford has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Presidential Unit Citation for heroic achievement while serving with a Marine infantry unit in action against enemy forces on Saipan and Tinian Islands from June 15 to July 9, 1944. He volunteered to evacuate casualties under heavy fire, carrying wounded over dangerous terrain for two hours.
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Pacife
Marine DP Marz
Joseph N. Scarchini
Xanet Sie
John Scarchinii
Stead ‘Street
Waterford
Scarchiti
Saipan
Tinian Islands
Dassier
Atarsi Islands
Sarenit
Scarcaill
Bcer
Searchitl
Almany
Tve
Searchilii
United States Naval Service
Hit and Run Deserter Arrested in Rensselaer
Stanley P. Drabick, arrested in Rensselaer for a hit and run after striking a parked machine in Hudson, is identified as a deserter. He received ten years hard labor and a dishonorable discharge from the Army after escaping a California rehabilitation center last May and being tracked through a woman passenger. His car had stolen plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley P. Drabick
Rensselaer
Hudson
California
Rensselaer County Leader Hogan Dies in Troy
Former Troy mayor and community leader John J. Hogan, active in business, civic affairs, and Democratic politics, died at an advanced age. He served as mayor for a four year term and held numerous local roles including Elks, Kiwanis, Chamber of Commerce, and parish leadership. His death prompted official half staff honors and tributes from city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Hogan
Democratic Party
James A Fey
Gwer
I Jobs J
Halfmoon
Patrick
Patrick's
Academia
LaSalle
Jona T. Hopking
the &E
John T. Rapkins Coat Co
Mayer
Troy Lodge
Kiwanis Clap
Goat Club
Eenih Ward
Itas
Chamber of Commerce
Troy Ga
Troy Armory
Patrith
Holy Name Society
Nand
Rensselaer County
Rochester
Resolutions Committee
iMad
Chicago
New York State
Security Deposit Company
Alien Arms
Troy Central
Rensselaer County Red Cross
Troy Club
Kiwaats Club
City Planning Commission
Cornelis F. Burna
Josephine Kelly
Ure Brothers
John T. H. Bogan
Joseph V. Hogan
Mary L. Boland
John J. Ahern
Firm Plans Small Airfields in Milwaukee Homes
A Milwaukee firm led by A B Taylor and Victory Air Activities aims to build one or more tiny airports in residential areas. The plan envisions families each having a private hangar and easy access to light planes for commuting or leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Victory
A.B. Taylor
Victory Air Activities Corp
Anniversary Program At St James Cohoes Church
Cohoes Church holds week long observance for the anniversary of its founding with Rex Freer presiding and Milner delivering the sermon focusing on personal faith over church edifice. A special musical program was led by Maurice Starkey. a youth rally with Wilebur Nidder of Behr Manning Corp speaks on youth and church. Obituary notes for Miss Nellie Hamilton, Mass at St Bernard's, burial at St Agnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jasmes’ Cohoes
Rex
Bart Cl Freer
Milner
Unat
Maurice J. Starkey
Nellie HamiZstem
Washington Avenue
St. Bernard's Church
Peter He Smith
Mary Coyle
Loretta Haydensant
Henry la Hall Wilfred Vadriew
George Chiepine
Joseph Clairmont
William Mabb
William Forman
Buvist
Stagnes
Menands
Montreal Youth Fined in Reckless Driving Case
Jean Guillaume, a 15 year old Montreal student, was fined 325 in Troy Police Court for reckless driving. The incident occurred Sunday night and was witnessed by Patrolman Kati Pendt and John Moran. Fountain pens valued at 150 were reported stolen from Lavendst's Book Shop at 268 River Street, with the robbery investigated by the Detective Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Guillaume
Montreal
Canada
Troy
Kati Pendt
John Moran
Lavendst’s
River Street
Sitag
Detective Bureau
Cohoes City Offices Close Thursday For Fuel Saving Plan
Cohoes municipal offices including Selective Service Board 345 and War Price and Balloting Board will close Thursday as a fuel saving measure. St. John’s Episcopalian group meets at 2 30 p.m. and veterans of Foreign Wars plan a 3 p.m. session at Remsen Street quarters. Robert Gerard, son of Mr and Mrs, leaves today for Navy training. farewell held at Kenneth Garrison’s home. Health department to run welfare clinic at 9 30 a.m. Devotions and church activities noted with prayers and Medal traditions scheduled weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Ames
Saratoga Avenue
John Elcher
iCelia Mitchell
Waterford
Milowaukee
Wis
Sadie Jones
Fourth Street
A. Mereuog
Coury St. Manies
K of C
Sarah Whelan
Grand
Annette Boudreau
Elizabeth O'Connor
First Baptist Church
First Baptist
Effie Hancox
Waterford-Stebanieville
Hancox
Coheses
Selective Service Board No
Cohoes
Ballioning Board
St. John’s Episcopst
Tuess
Robert Gerard
and Avenue
Navy
Rampson
Kenneth Garrison
Davis Avenues
Northsids
Health Department
Jigail
Hans
Nmiwings
Mary Lynch
Pe Heath
Cohoez Pass
Remsen Street
David Mavero
Pam
Scrap Paper Saved In Cohoes 41 Years
Scot Donald Brand of Troop 45 Cohoes works on a paper drive and brings home a 1685 copy of a poplar weekly magazine to show his family how long scrap paper has been saved. The issue features an article Japan Through My Camel and a leading editorial Neither for Russia nor for Japan. It discusses Russia and Japan and a piece on South Africa After the War with a focus on reconstruction after the Boer War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Brand
Troop 45
Cohoes
Japan
Russia
Hecin
South Africa
Athemes Jan. Sronis
Three Cohoes Soldiers Win Decorations
Overseas decorations awarded to Cohoes soldiers include medals for service in Europe and the Philippines. Recipients include K P Daige and others noted for duty in Italy and the Pacific theater, with prior recognitions such as the Expert Infantry Badge and mechanics training.
Cohoes Soldier Wounded in Belgium and Local Meetings
Private Donald G. Brassard of the Army was slightly wounded January 28 in Belgium. He received treatment in Belgium and was later moved to a French Army hospital. Firemen battled a minor blaze at two-story BePierre and occupied Louis Gear. A Red Cross campaign meeting is set for tomorrow at 7 pm at 47 Mohawk Street with captains urged to attend or notify Colonel Plumiey I drive Chatman by phone. The War Savings Stamps drive and lodge meetings are also noted with community volunteers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald G. Brassard
Belgium
War Department
Ai 2
Pauling Brassard
Ontario
Cohoes
Beisium
France
Louis
Red Cross
Mohawk Street
Columel Plumiey
Chatman
Cerys
Fcatter
Mariehiativ
Manne Mszai
Garard
Sears
Saipan
Cohoes Marine Poet Gains Fame Amid War Memories
A Cohoes Marine and poet from Pacific theater days emerges in public memory after battle service in Saipan and other campaigns. He wrote verses during recovery and reception events, recalling life on the front and the home front as he moved toward a new posting.
Property Owners Pay Back Taxes in Cohces
About 250 Cohces property owners have made tax and rent payments, removing defiant status from parcels since the public auction notices. With payments in full, many names are omitted from the published list. Tax payments plus costs may be made until the day of the sale.
Cohoes Draft Board Reclassifies Eight Registrants
Cohoes Selective Service Board 313 reclassifies eight registrants. Names include Gerald J. Heslin, Leo A. Narbon, and William J. Pog in Class 1C. Charles A. Linen in AIF. George C. Boivin and Rocco A. Valente in Class 4-4. Albert P. Scott in Class ECt Diec.1. Joseph J. Romagli in 2-B1F. Interchurch School of Christian Education holds sessions. Van Schaick Island pupils meet at local community rooms under Rev. Blekkink and others supervision.
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Cohoes Selective Serveice Board
Gerald J. Heslin
Leo A. Narbon
William J. Pog
Charles A. Linen
AIF
Geerge C. Boivin
Rocco A A. Valente
Albert P. Scott
Clase EC tDiec
Joseph J. Romag
Weli
Interchuren School of Christian Education
Pam
van Schaick Island
Cag Tade Hose Community Club
Avenue
George F. McElwein
Vitter
Blekkink, DD
Francis L. McCanter
Schooia & FT
Patike
W.C. A
Jam Methodist Crotch
McElwain Avenue
Thomas Ford
Bari C. Freer
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State Board of Regents
Brees
Elmer J. Quion
Quinn
Benjamin F. Feinberg
Industriet
Chambers
Commiterce
Big Business
Sithouth
Dewey
Vey
Comper i Nas
Francis Pert
Industrial Board
Workpreen
Humphreys
Racy W
Gorverter Dewey
Industrial Commissioner
Hassala
Sexeraore Dewey
Feinberg
Leo F. Dupree
Third Street
Leone Dupree
New York General Hospital
The
Knickerbockers
Schuylerville
Waterford Marine
Tontia Laurence
Fred J. Claesseng
Belden’s Pond
Hten
Hogan Rites
Samuel FE Abég'nour
Berkeley Avenue
Colores
Germany
George E. Abdeinour
Albert B. Abdenour
Cohoes Church
Emma Willard School
Caroline Hardenhuxch
Jane Sidford
Sue Howard
Athany Ag
Galahad. Uo
American Locomotive Co
Schenectady
Rémy
Napoleon
Italy
Bishop
Saraiesa
Isadore
Termany
K. P. Daige
Hector Dale
Catecact Street
Philippines
New Gainea
Hawaii
AFL
Novesider
Aas
Remsen
Neble Grand
Stembders
Snesa
Wharea Booth
Vwoourdas
Marsha Gilligan
Jos’ Reth
Eva Conner
Cation
Cahaes Ladze
A. M
Cohoes Marine
Interchurch School
Tei
Mse
J. Brandon Timpane
D.D
Optometrist
TIS Remsen ST
Cohoes, N.Y
Mabel E. den
Hudson Beauty Shop
Weesesdal
Thurst
Third ST
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