War Front Tales From Watervliet Soldiers and Medals
Local notices recount Soldiers Edwin Lacy of Waterslie and others in the Victory Division facing Japanese counterattacks on Leyte. Medals awarded include Combat Infantry Badge for Willsaw. Anericans like Kantrowitz and Fisher receive DFC and Good Conduct. Mentions of George Ciampoillow training, Binder overseas, and crews of the U S S Caperton earning a Silver Star as Pacific actions unfold.
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Edwin Lacy
Kinteck
Waterslie
Sncome
Leyte
Victory
Lacy
Willsaw FL Dinon
Ledford Street
Seventh Army
France
Charles
Tillotson
Sereet
Lake Placid
Stooradian
Kantrowitz
Dry Cleaning Prices Required to Be Posted Areawide
Dry cleaning and pressing shops in the Albany area must post maximum prices for 12 services under OPA rules effective January 15. The district OPA office says the move mirrors restaurant price posting and helps customers verify a shop’s ceiling prices for key services. Posters will show cash and carry and call for delivery ceilings, with four price items for men and eight for women including suits dresses coats and other garments.
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OPA
Albury District
Ces
Gnandales
Charles A. Oliver
Joral Board
Albany
Vet's Remaining Leg Fractured in Crash
Bronx resident Joseph Ruggiere, a World War II veteran who lost a leg in service, fractured his other leg when the taxi he rode in struck a bridge support. His wife Josephine suffered a possible concussion. both were hospitalized. The report notes his Air Medal and Croix de Guerre.
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New York
Joseph Ruggieri
Bronx
Josephine
Lincei Hospital
Blaze Halts at Chapel Fire in St Vincent's Home
Two alarms Saturday afternoon summoned all central fire units to St. Vincent's Home on Eighth Street for a chapel fire and a small blaze at Lewin's Grill. No serious damage occurred. eighty children evacuated as flames were fought with minimal loss. Reverend Francis J. Janis helped supervise the exodus as onlookers gathered.
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Theity
St. Vincent's
Eighth Street
Pea Avenue
Wiese Ikier
Division
Third Streets
Lewin
Anna M Gibson will probate in Albany Surrogate Court
The will of Anna Mary Gibson of Albany died December 6 1934 was admitted to probate by Judge Edward J Donohue. Clifford P Ball of 28 Winthrop Avenue Albany received letters as administrator. An estate valued under 35000 includes individual bequests of 100 dollars to Eleanor G Coon niece Fort Edward and Charles M Gibson nephew RD Salem. Grandnieces Susanna Gibson Ruth A Lamdy Clara L Gordon Isabel M Coon and Charles W Lundy of Salem receive 50 dollars each. A United States bond with unspecified amount is left to Heraldes Gibson nephew.
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Anna Mary Gibson
Albany
Edward J. Donohue
Clifford P. Ball
Eleaenor G. Coon
Fort Edward
Souvenir Paper for Troops Shows Nijmegen Bridge Battle
Mrs J A Hebe ed receives a copy of a overseas paper titled The Al American Paraglide. The edition, censored by Dr Aimsell, was sent to troops of the American 82nd Division and their families through Nijmegen, Holland. It features a photo of the Nijmegen Bridge and an article about the three day battle. The captain recalls a daring three point landing near the German border and a medical company location near No Mans Land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Hebe
Aimsell
Nijmegen
Holland
No Men's Land
Wynantskill Community Group Formed For Local Welfare
A Wynantskill community group meets to organize a Wynantskill Community Association under the chairmanship of John 3. Mabin. Two temporary committees are created on arrangements and by laws with named members. John W. Claydon appointed temporary secretary.
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John 3. Mabin
Wynantskill
Charles BruneHe
Clarence J. Fuller
Francis FP. Jones
Trojans Invited to Inspect Police Radio Facilities
Chief Frank B. Kendall urged Trojans to visit the Central Police Station radio room to learn about consolidating police operations. He noted improved coverage with radio cars, phased patrols, and direct lines to the Central Police Station for emergencies and reports.
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Trojans
Frank B. Kendall
Centra Police
Jance
Dr. Parker Murphy Dies at 76 in Rochester
Dr. Parker Murphy 76, born in England and a former resident of this city, died recently in Rochester. He studied at Union College and Albany Medical College, class of 1893. Survived by wife Estelle Mambert and son Truman M. Murphy of Rochester. he was a member of the Ninth Presbyterian Church during his residence here.
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Parker Murphy
Rochester
England
Murphy
United States
Boston
Union College
Schenectady
Albany Medical College
Estelle Mambert
Ninth Presbyterian Church
Truman M. Murphy
School Board Meeting Postponed in Wash Parent District
The school board meeting scheduled for today at 4 PM has been postponed. Directors and staff urge patience as updates are prepared. new date to be announced.
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School Boardective Board of the
Wash
Postoffice Receipts Hit Record Year Figures
Postmaster Frank Saverdar reports the post office reached one of the largest gross receipt totals in history for the year 204s. December receipts dipped due to mail sheltering, while overall yearly revenue showed strong activity despite later months.
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Postofice
Frank
Qoling Saverdar
Petar Foe Roel
Tess Ments
Gra
Caber
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Edward Hanna
Stirs
Ninth Street
English
Troy Hi ‘End
George P. Ciampolillo
Fifth Avenue
Great Lakes
Seagtwalter H
Navy
Sampoen
Harry B. Binder
Mir
Solomon Binder
Third Avenue
326Th Station Hospital
Puting oWersimada
Fort Myer
Binder
Troy
Gerald
Christiano
Guy Chris
William J. Hicks
Waterford
Flying Circus
Strother Field
Winfield
Kan
Dick Feathers
John Feathers
Berlin
Sergt. Ward Gardner
Watervliet
Ralph Vartegian
Twenty-fourth Street
Twenty-sixth Street
Sampson
TiSergt
Thomas EF. Galushky
Fourth Street
Scott Field
Save
WEA
Willeam HH. Collier
Rev. Collier
van Every Avenue
Sixnal Corps
Pacifie
Pri. Forest D. Grogan
Petersburg
Fifth Army
Italy
Blue Devil Division
Prc
James E. Bateman
Ida Street
Fort Berri
Cal
Rensselaer County
William “A. Bateman
Z7e
James J. Powell
North Carolina
Leroy Hughes
Ida Hughes
108Th Street
Woodrow Wilson General Hospital
Virginia
Corp
John L. Hughes
South Pacific
Sergi Frank | Dufour, Jr
EB. D
North Ailies
Ray Dufour
Philippines
Jack Kinnicutt
Carp
Edwin H. Erwin
Helen BR. Erwin
Sth
Custer” Division
Fifth Arty
Kial
F.C
Bert M. Twamtler
Clarence M. Twamles
Tas
W. Lawrence
Twamley
Bert M. Twamley
Munich
Germany
Nna
M. Gibson
Trojan
George A. Gibson
Mary &. Gibson
John W. Gibson
Sehodack Landing
Mr. Bell
Werner H. Pigors
Aiban
Nev
Broadway
Bonat
Sachet
Cnrts
Servier
Mobernella Beauty
Tare
Lensinghurs
South End
Ted Reis
Correction House
Trey
Yinen
Trom
Centra
Han Ensie
P. Murphy
Feders! Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
Mutual Savings and Loan Association
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