Bivins Beats Flynn In Cleveland Ninth Round Clout
Jimmy Bivins defeated Johnny Flynn of Rochester by a 21 round decision at the Cleveland Arena. Bivins fought through a cut eye and a groin shot to control the bout, with a hard late flurry including a right to the jaw and left to the groin that floored Flynn in the second. The win keeps Bivins on track for a potential March 16 Madison Square Garden clash with Metin Bertin.
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Cleveland
Jimmy Biving
Joe Louis
Johnny Flynn
Rochester
Bivins
Piynn
Bouse
Flys
Flynn
Dev
Bryan Kent
Fiyan
Fiyna
Fivan
Bivin
Allied Breakthrough Across Rhine Front Near Cologne
Allied forces surged toward the Rhine with major advances from Düsseldorf to Cologne as Morken and areas near the Erft fell. Patton’s Third Army seized Bitburg while Ruhr approaches and Hochwald forward progress disrupted German defenses. Allied troops captured Calcar and Dem, with hundreds of German prisoners and intensified house to house fighting as the Ruhr drive aimed at Berlin’s heart.
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Erst River
Dussseldorf
Cologne
Morken
Rhine
Dueren
First Army
Erft
Courtney M. Hodges
Armericans
Associated Press
Wes Gallacher
France
Normandy
Ruhr
Gallagher
Patton
Bitburg
Bastogne
Cobblenz
Rhineland
Montgomery
Hochwald Forest
Calear
Dem
Goch
Waterford Lodge Activities and Local Notices
Waterford Sonic Chapter O E hosts a meeting at Muscule Temple voting a donation to the Red Cross War Drive. Initiation class listed with Mire Donthea Jusager and others. St Patrick’s party planned, March 1 class initiations, March 21 rehearsal, and March event details. Also firehouse meeting for Knickerbocker Steamer Company and a First Presbyterian service at 7:30 with Rev Willenberg, choir rehearsal to follow.
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Sonic
O. E
Muscule Temple
Juanita Prost
Aid Sfittord
Red Cros
Tohe Triangle
June Conkite
Mire Donthea
Jusager
Virginis Pottoct
Marion Smith
Missi Prost
Miss Frost
Washington
Mix Frances
Versa Hammensty
Mims
Edith Porter
St Patrick's Day
Daisy Catlin
First Presbyterian Church
John House Memorial
Herbert C Willenberg
Jesus
Bach
Chester B. Parkis
Army Seeks WACS for Hospital Duty
General George C. Marshall announced a vigorous recruiting drive to enlist Women’s Army Corps members for medical units at sixty general hospitals. The program targets relieving a nursing shortage by training women as medical and surgical technicians clerical workers and other skilled roles. Governors and D C officials are urged to aid the effort to fill more than 4000 WAC positions nationwide.
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Smoky Hill Army Air Base
Salina
Kan
George C. Marshall
US. Army
Women's Army Corps
Army
Marshall
District of Columbia
Boy Scout Troop Dines At Cohoes Banquet
About 125 people attended a banquet at Cohoes DeForest church hall honoring Troop 43 and Boy Scouts. Ferris presided. Van Vranken and Friedel co-chaired. Awards went to James Calkins and others. notable events included a slide show, a scout orchestra, and commemorations for missing Richard Gaston. A War Bond drive raised $33.20 in War Savings Stamps.
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Exceit Ferris
iWithed van Vrasken
Earl Friedel
the Reformed Church
Clarence Gray
Edward Vae Velkepburgh
James Wicox
New York
Powwex and Light Corp
Esgie
Watercierwig
Frank Newell
Anthony Vas- Beskirk
Wiliam Reamer
Robert Wallace
Anthon
von Buskirk
William Reamer
Eusie
Donald Calkins
Harold van
Dewsen
Karl Wasminth
Melvyn Bowen
Edward van
Vatkinburz
Witter van
Vranken
Kex J Bard Szail
Rose
Eegle
Cmty
Richard Gaston
Luxembourg
Watson Dies and Roosevelt Mourns Loss of Aide
The death of Watson, a longtime military aide and personal secretary to President Roosevelt, prompts condolences from the President. Watson, a celebrated concert pianist by birth Frances Nash, served since 1933 and previously aided President Wilson at the Paris Peace Conference. He fell ill February 11 during events surrounding the Tehran and Quebec conferences and died aboard a ship during return to America. His passing marks the loss of Roosevelt’s trusted adviser who often warned that he must tell people the truth while keeping them happy. Burial arrangements include a homecoming body to Arlington National Cemetery.
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Roosevelt
Arlington National Cemetery
Watson
Frances Nash
Wilson
Peo Plene
Egypt
America
Ross T. McIntire
White House
Howard Bruen
Teheran
Roosevelt Churcht Jateting
Quebec
Fallefi
Are
Louism. Howe
Marvin H. McIntyre
Marguerite le Hand
Cohoes Tax Bills May Be Ready Next Week
Tax bills for 2943 mult property owners in Cohoes may be ready for distribution next week if the City Council adopts the municipal budget after a public hearing. The tentative tax rate is 340.99 per thousand, down 33.04 from 470.03, with council action set after the hearing at 7 pm.
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Tocal
Common Council
Jts
Cohoes Post Notes Anniversary and War Wound Report
WOUNDED Private William E. Sicker son of Mr and Mrs Edwin E Sicker of Cohoes was seriously wounded in Germany on Feb 7. He sent a letter from a French hospital stating his status while his Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman’s Badge were cited. Sister served in the WAC two years. Cohoes Post to Note anniversary plans for ET Ruane Post with Ladies Auxiliary at Oneida Street quarters March 12 and an Albany County auxiliary event March 26. Various officers and committees named. religious and community activities also described.
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W. Brank Hines
Cohoes
Robert Brehen
Maurice Clifford
Storton Lindsay
Margaret Sullivan
Mary Devery
Laura Gorman
William E. Sicker
Edwin E. Sicker
B.D. 1
Germany
War Department
France
Sicker
Latham
Regan
van Front
WAC
Corp
Lee M. Sicker
E. H. Cairns, Jr
Chattanooga, Tenn
Camp Crowder
ET. Ruane Post
American Legion
Rose Grignon
aAlbany
Rs Sarah’ Halloran
Avents
Deist
Vern Ares
Mary Landry
Mary Roylance
Anna Mae Patnode
Miss Dla
Getet Connery
Patnode
Albany
Delmar
Elizabet
Packer
Cohoes Board Confirms Seven Men for 1-A Classification
Thirty registrants classified by Cohoes Selective Service Board No. 335. Seven men placed in Class 1-A available for immediate mobilization. Names include Louis Toma Charles Ashley Robert Korseby George Jeresek Berry Laser Frank Kize Gorski Irving Feldman Joseph Eumnie Wilkesm Eugene Bateose Joseph A Stace enaxdene Baber J Bellerose. Other men placed in Class 2 include Thomas Flesome Justine VenAistese Leonard Fredette George L sceant Peter Walke Joan McAteer Urban Samyor James Burke Eagere Chagnen Edmond Mitchell Clarence Grey Henry Satsky.
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Cohoes
Sersike Board
Moulitess
Eaby
Louis Toma
Charles
Ashley
Robert .Koresby
George N. Je
Eeegene
Bateose
Joseph A. Staceenaxdene
Baber
Bellerose
Estée
Thomas J. Flesome
Justine G. VenAistese
Caarbormean
Leonard Fredette
George L Sceant
Peter Walke
Joan J. McAteer
Urban Samyor
James A. Burke
Eagere A. Chagnengo
James HL
Cohoes Man to Enter Priesthood Ordination Planned
Rev. Baul Plosffe of Cohoes will be ordained at Immaculate Conception Church with Bishop Ryan officiating. Attending clergy include Archpriest Rev. Adden Becrard and Deacon Rev. Bebach. Rev. Armand Dube will deliver the sermon. A reception follows in the parish hall.
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Baul
Plosffe
Arthur Ploufe
Mohawk Street
Cohoes
Bertington
St .N Chere
Hill
Immaculate Conception Church
Plate
Bishon Ryan
D.D
Adden J. Becrard
3. Marie's Church
Merrend J. Bebach
Sacred Heart Church
Jean Chevalier
Randolph
Armand Dube
Degree Conferral Tonight at Cohoes Lodge No 136
The third degree will be conferred during a special communication of Cohoes Lodge No. 136 F and A M at the Masonic Temple. Charles E. Dawson, master, will preside. The session precedes the Cohoes Chapter No. 168 Royal Arch Masons meeting chaired by Matthew Adriance high priest.
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Cohoes Lodge
A. M
Masonic Temple
Charles E. Dawson
Cohoes
Royal Arch
Matthew Adriance
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Kntckerbocker Steamer Company
Daniel Lanahan
Fran Fue Rera
Washington Ave
Mae A Archambeault
Vera Smith
Ross Caldwell
Martha Gilligan
Margaret Moran
Mary Collin
Woolworth Store
John Benac
Younglove Avenue
Joan Benac
VanSchaick Island
Herrick Conners
J. Harty Soden
James Wilson
Eighth
Leonard Hospital
Earl Retzila
John Masterson
Mary Rooney
Presi
Dent Street
Sameritan Hospital
Thomas Meguire
Retclafy
Masterson
Edward Murphy
Congress Street
Troy Hospital
Retzlaff
Bethlehem
Rebekah Lodge
Diamond Rock Hall
Huth C. Shaw
Notte Grand
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Ford Manufacturing CO
North Second Street
Waterford, N.Y
W. Frank Hines
Hendrick Hudson
Troy
Charles Sullivan
Robert Brehm
Lieut. Wills Peabods
Martin Lindsay
Cohoes Group
Dax
Parent-Teacher Association of Cohoes Schoo 9
Silliman Memorial Presbyterian Church
Church House
James 5. Calkins
George W. Humphrys
Charles Wacer
Ward P. Motzan
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Elks
Oneida Street
Reginald Brooks
Moose
Cahoes Lodge
Loyal
Order of ‘Moose
Moose Temple
Ontario Street
George Gighon
Joseph A. Freaklin
St. Agnees’ Church
Cokoes Council
Knights of Columbus
K. of
Remsen
Fath Franklin
Virgin
Wiliam J. Trombley
van Schaick Island
Interchurch School of Christian Education
Cascade Eee
Daniel Poscazio
Jennie T. Poscazio
Louis 3. Bonomo
Arms
James Bonomo
South Pacific War Area
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Cohoes Board
Bank OF Waterford
Waterford, N. Y
Federal
Depome Cysursnce Corporation
Peerless
Cohoes, New York
MR. Hebert Cohoes
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