Troy Officer Honored by Division Paper
A torn wartime tribute honors Lieut. Cok J. OBrien of Troy for leadership under fire. Tales of his fearless assaults, bravery on open ground, and daring pushes through Japanese defenses recount a commander who never faltered, urged his men forward, and paid the ultimate price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Cok J. Obrien
Trey
William F
Bie
Ambsama
Georgic
Nickiges
Hevet
Chifield
Colenel O'Brien
O'Brien
Colonel O’brien
Steck
Colonel O'Brien
O Brien
O’brien
OPA Weighs Gas Coupon Endorsement
The OPA weighs whether to endorse gasoline coupons with vehicle license numbers. A District OPA ruling is expected in days. In Albany many inquiries arrive as owners hold coupons showing 1944 registration numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Ion Rg
Pss Gusomobie
Binghamton
District Opa
Albany
Verdict Awards $10,000 in Colonie Child Death
A Albany Supreme Court jury awarded $10,000 to Mrs. Martha Cross in a suit over the death of her daughter Phyllis Crass Cross struck by a truck on the Colonie road a year ago. The driver Elmer J Burttash of Albany and Stisde Transportation Lines faced the case, with W Joseph Shanter and Daniel H Priors for the plaintiff and Kenneth J Dugan for the defense. The verdict followed the girl's route home from school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Albany
Phyllis Crass
Colonia
Cofoes
Martha Cross
Stisde Transportation Lines
Ihe
Syracuse
Elmer J J. Burttash
Alvany
Cross
USC Club in Navy Room Opens House Tonight
The USO Club in the Navy Room at the Troy F. M. C. will host an open house from 8 p.m. to midnight for servicemen. Senior hostesses include Mrs. John H. W. Bennett with entertainment by Hower Poupert and the Troe Little Theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USC Club
Navy Room
USO Club
Troy F. M. C
Ais
John H. W. Bennett
Hower Poupert
Troe
Joseph Smith
Eugene
Court Relieves Schools with 34834 Check In Settlement
County Treasurer Clifford C. Hastings received a 34834 check from the State Department of Education for support of common schools in Hoosick Falls Lansingburgh and the City of Rensselaer for the period ending June 3 15 The distribution assigns 11811.38 to Hoosick Falls 15926.53 to the Lansingburgh district and 9847.27 to the City of Rensselaer for the schools involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford C. Hastings
State Department of Education
Housiex Falls
Latsingbore
Benstelaer
Hoosick Falls
Lansingburg
Rensselaer
Bronze Star for Merit Merritt Cropsey of East Poestenki
Corporal Merritt F Cropsey son of Mr and Mrs Verner Cropsey East Poestenki received the Bronze Star Medal for Meritorious service in France attached to the Sixth Armored Division. The citation notes his tireless driving under fire and behind enemy lines on November 11 seeking a river crossing for a task force. He enlisted April 1942 and has been overseas since February 1944. Before duty he worked on his parents farm and for local contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronze Star—Corp
Merritt F. Cropsey
Verner Cropsey
East Poestenki
France
Sixth Armored Division
Crowsey
Nassau Woman To Share in Estate In Probate Case
Nassau resident Mrs. Charles J. Sheldon of Reikout Farm inherits one fifth of the residuary estate of her brother Jesse Herbert Van Alstyne, late president of US Elevator Co. The widow Margaret Van Alstyne receives three fifths, and a sister Mrs. Frederick Marsh of Oakland Beech gets one fifth. Nephew Clinton J. Sheldon gets $5 and real estate at North Chatham and the Herkshire Industrial Farm, Canaan. Van Alstyne, born in North Chatham, rose from Otis Elevator Co. foreman to president before dying December 25 at age 72. The estate, not yet appraised, is stated as more than $20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles J. Shelder
Reikout Fann
Nassau
Jesse Herbert van Alstyne
US Elevator Co
Westchester
Clinton J. Sheldon
Reu. Farm
North Chatham
Herkshire
Canaan
Margaret van Alstyne
Rochelle
Frederick Marsh
Oxmond Beech
van Alstyne
Charles
Rebecca van Wess
Otis Elevator Co
Tve
Police Shifts Consolidate Four Pre cincts at Central Station
Chief Frank B. Kendall announced sweeping personnel changes as the city consolidates the First and Fourth Precincts with the Central Police Station. Sergeants, patrolmen and captains move among Communications, Shooting Range, Autos, Traffic Bureau, and Detective Bureau in a broad reallocation.
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Central Police
Frank B. Kendall
Seret
Arber
Snyder
Central Station
Sérgi Coleman Lyons
John Hanlon
James T. Dwyer
Traffic Buerea
Five
Serst
John Noosa
Frederick Tbbott
Hearold O'Neil
First Precinct
Treffic
Sérgi
Edward Glasheen Petralmen
John
Madigan
Edward Matoney
Boston Man to Speak Before Accountants
George Meyers of Ernst & Ernst will address the Albany Chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants on Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the Fort Orange Post American Legion in Albany. The topic is "Control of Maintenance Costs." Ronald Hibbard will take reservations for dinner at 6:30 p.m., and Mr Meyers authored a maintenance control plan outline in a MacMillan book "Industrial Management" by Knowles and Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Meyers
Special Service Department
Ernst & Ernst
Boston
Mass
Albany
National Association of Cost Accountants
Fort Orange Bost
American Legion
Fort Orange
Ronald Hibbard
Mervin-Neitzel Corp
Mevera
MacMillan Brothers
Knowles and Thompson
War contractors to keep area firms busy in 1945
State Commerce Commissioner P. C. Catt Dethersoot forecast that war contracts will raise manufacturing employment across Rensselaer Saratoga Washington Albany Columbia Schenectady and Montgomery counties. The survey estimates 5 percent higher employment by mid year than in late 1943.
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Wer
3 P. Catt Dethersoot
Rensselaer
Saratoga
Washington
Albany
Columbia
Schenectady
Montgomery
Crossword Puzzle Fragment From The Source Page
Crossword puzzle readable segment shows partial clues and scrambled letters. It references a seaside port area and a 34 page section with mixed digits and letters. Specifics are unclear due to OCR damage but the fragment indicates a structured puzzle portion within the newspaper page.
Chum's Corners Poultry Raiser Wins Big at New York Show
Chum's Corners farmer Andrew E. Danise earned top honors at the New York Poultry Show with New Hampshire and Leghorn birds. His New Hampshire cockerel and pullet placed first, while Leghorns swept wins including top cock, pullet, and hen prizes. Awards totaling 109 in War Bonds were presented to the Danise farm for several champion birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Pep Assembly at Troy High Preps for Hudson Game
A morning pep assembly at Troy High School led by upperclassmen prepared students for last night’s win against Lansingourg High and today’s matchup with Hudson High. Captain Bepen Ivanyshyn presided while Edward Picken and Wendell Bruce urged sportsmanship and courtesy. Cheerleaders led cheers, and Frank Carricula conducted singing of Stars and Stripes and the National Anthem for the visiting Hudson squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eld Godey
Troy High School
Lansingourg High School
Hudson High School
Bepen Ivanyshyn
Hudson High
Hudson
Trey
Frank Carricula
Dead Chief's Son Cited for Bravery
A letter to Mr and Mrs Fitzpatrick honors Corp Donald J Fitzpatrick son of the slain police chief Willian J Fitzpatrick for bravery while serving with the Air Force in the Marianas. The citation commends his superior manner and material contribution to his organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian J. Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick
Corp
Donald J. Fitspatrick
Marianas
Ict
Citrus Fruit Prices Change by Weight Under New Policy
Retail citrus prices shift to per pound under new OPA rules. Florida grapefruit and Indian River varieties priced between 1c and 5c per pound, Texas grapefruits 2c, lemons 1c to 8c per pound, oranges 2c to 10c, and California varieties vary by grade. Fresh vegetables show minor ceiling adjustments with beans, carrots, and potatoes listed in updated per pound or peck terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA Arenare
OPAL
GPA
Florida
Texas
California
OPA chart keeps most prices same with small egg carton surcharge
The OPA notes charge and extra large eggs at 45¢ and 47¢. An additional 2¢ may be added by dealers for eggs sold in cartons. All other prices stay the same as last week in the east region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Food Dealers May Seek Ration Point Adjustments
Food dealers and wholesalers have until February 10 to apply to the local Rationing Board for point adjustments due to recent meat price value changes. Bulletin says adjustments help retailers continue operating under rationing and hardship rules. Applications use OPA Form B-S14 and may cite inventory as of December 31 to January 20, with hardship due to restored point values on Revised Ration Order 1268.
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Toy Area
Theotek Trov
OPA
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Electric Quick Shoe Repairing CO
SPLM
Popular Authors
Taga Book Shop
Fourth St. Troy
Albia Lodge of Odd Fellows
Sre
Eit
Schramm
Albert R. Fox
Noble Grand
Albia Lodge
Henry F. King
Noble
Charles Hidley
Wynzntexill
Colonie
Troy Pants Shop
Zope
Bevetare
Tigma Bey
Caio Siitelas
Bk Bam
Answee
HiHorse
Brietles Benet Biblical
Gaylord W. Belcher
Germany
War Department
Lena Villa Belcher
Sixth Avenue
Belcher
Gaylord W. Belcher, Jr
Albert Belcher
Jacob Street
Allegheny- Ludlum Steel Corp
Chum‘s Corners Poultry Raiser
Troy High
Edward M. Joy
Cunell, Peabody, & Co
Iic
United Air Lines
Joy
Chicago
Chisago
A. R. Joy
Cluett, Peabody & Co., Inc
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Broadway
Fourth OF
Osite
A&p
Wage Wen
J. Ger
A&p Coffee
Y Fara
BOKAR
Cogret
Lsp Rr
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