Cohoes Soldier Home From Western Front
Sergeant Earle Edson Wells 23 of Cohoes arrives in New York as part of a large mix of 1365 US soldiers returning from Europe. He earned the Bronze Star for heroism in France and the Purple Heart for wounds in Africa. The parade of veterans included many decorated men from the 12th Army Group and First, Third, and Ninth Armies as they plan furloughs, reunions, and homeward plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergt
Earle Edson Wells
Beare Ser
Purple Heart
Tampatens
New York
Hope
Fagilise Wells
London Road
B.D. T Cohoes
France
Africa
Wells
Europe
Germany
Belgium
Italy
Sicily
Pennsylvania
Texas
Tall and Paints
Geoffin
New York Harbor
America
12Th
United States
M. P's
Brondie
Tammy
Malcolm Richardson
Port Washington
79Th
Seventh Army
Cherbourg
Earl
Cohoes
First Army
Ninth Infantry
England
Luxembourg
Pfc
Kenneth McNally
Norfolk
Sergi
Eric Eccleston
Mamaroneck
Pic
Pat Roncone
Warsaw
Peter Scalle
Jamaica
Pfe
Frank Matuti
Hudson
George Grossman
New Rochelle
Anthony A Pascuzzi
Rochester
John F. Pudlak
Buffalo
Matthen J. Jasinski
Second Annual Meeting of Recta Comfort Products Executives
The second annual meeting of the executives of Recta Comfort Products Co. of Cohoes was held last week at Head Nick Hudson. After a turkey dinner, plans were made for a postwar program and handling of present wet contracts. Owners Louis Bachman Alex Bachman and Simon Kaye attended, with Peter A. Beddow directing the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recta Comfort Products Co
Cohoes
Nick Hudson
Bens
Louis Bachman
Alex Bachman
Simon Kaye
Peter A. Beddow
Sibley case unfolds with arrest warrant and postmortem dispute
Sibley died December 25 1944 at the Beauty Spot leading to a warrant affidavit and exhumation order. Officials including District Attorney Wiley and Dr Wright pursued postmortem findings while Sibley’s companion Irene Clark faced arraignment and a held hearing. The investigation notes a wooden brush handle fragment near Sibley’s eye and questions whether death was natural or foul play related.
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Qhrale Warrent
Phere Ofivera
Suatiog of the Peace
Harer
Timothy E. Collins
Harold E. Harrimas
Attorner
Corp
Kerry AL ScovHle
B.C. L
Mes. Hevea
Brom
Magistrais
Bibley
Irene Clark
Pesce Cehter
Grand Jures
Weather
Weatherwax
William W. O'Connor
Vier Reraue
Sibley
Wiley
Charles H. Sproat
Valley
Sib
Sproat
Howard B. Tate
Zou
Record
Asc
Chauncey B. Packard
Berlin
Packard
Valley Falls
Marshall Sanitarium
Spreat
Coplan Heads Chodikoff Post at Jewish War Veterans Meeting
The Jewish War Veterans held a meeting at the Jewish Community Center where Coplan assumed command of the David Chatinet Post. Officers inducted included Sei 3h Hriftman as senior vice commander to Abraam Bo Sghware, A C. Golisein as advocate, Robert Weiss, Irving H. Myers, Max Schlamiak, and Paulen as quartermaster. Schmle received a retirement tribute, with remarks by Mgr. Coplas Bien of Temple. An officer was arrested to join the military as a member of the Sund tencheon service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dacop VW
David Chatinet
Max Siplamis
Sei
Hriftman
Abraam Bo Sghware
Porior
Presdert
A C. Golisein
Acvocete
Robert Weiss
Adia Max Schlamiak
Atartermes
Dacay Paulen
Fom
Luria
Schebectady
Wer Bomi
Schmle
Mgr
Coplas Bien
Toy Haight
Colemt Yich Sund
Tencheon
Income Tax Office Hours Extended for 1944 Final Date
The Radiation era tax office extended hours at the Troy Post Office to midnight tonight to handle a record number of filers. Taxpayers may file estimated returns for 1944 and pay due taxes or amend estimates. penalties apply for delays unless wages were subject to withholding or no payroll deductions. Those with no payroll deductions or extra income over 100 dollars must file tonight, as January 15 becomes an income tax date for 1954 in this historic note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Department of Internal Revenue
Troy Post Office
Harry M. Hickey
Internal Revenue
Albany
Officers Installed By Congregation Beth Israel Bikur Cholim
Installation of officers at Congregation Beth Israel Bikur Cholim held at the Synagogue 2 River Street. Newly installed were Samuel Berg president Nathan Schron vice president Max Paul treasurer Harry L. Symansky secretary Reuben D. Cohen recording secretary Morris Dunn Jacob Kline and Samuel A. Sax Aaron Architzie Samuel Sfike trustees. Jack Dembo master of ceremonies Pailin Dembo marshal for the event. Rabbi Teicher was the guest speaker Cantor Werlin offered a prayer for men and women. David Stifmacher and his orchestra provided music during the entertainment program with a minstrel show and dance planned by the I O F Grand Lodge committee at the Dewish Community Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Israel Bikur
Cholita
River Street
Samuel Berg
Nathan Schron
Max Paul
Harry L. Symansky
Reuben D. Cohen
Morris Dunn
Jacob Kline
Samuel A. Sax
Aaron Architzie
Samuel Sfike
Jack Dembo
Pailin Dembo
Teicher
J. Werlin
David Stiflmaker
Greeks Celebrate End of War Amid Victory Parades
Fragmentary report notes Greeks cheering a war end with parades and public displays. Vague references to crowds, leaders, and scattered celebrations across known cities, with glimpses of military signals and international reactions.
First Street Woman Injured In Collision
A woman on First Street was injured in a traffic collision and taken to Samaritan Hospital. Police report the driver Samuel LaBarge was northbound and stopped, claiming a Vermont bus struck from behind. vehicle details and other drivers are listed with limited readable addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budsowex
First Street
Samaritan Hospital
LaPountain Treet
Burliggton Vi
Clarence Siede
Fourth Avenue
Front reports describe Doughboys defending towns in Allied counteroffensive
Reports show Fifth and Sixth Army sectors in flux as American infantry push south of Bastogne and reach the Wiltz River in Luxembourg. German efforts to reopen routes toward St Vith fail, while Seventh Army pressures the Bitche salient and holds lines near Strasbourg.
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St. Vith
Houffalize-Bastogne
Third Army
Bastogne
St Hubert
Shiper
Wiltz
Luxembourg
Wasserbillig
Luxembourg City
Saar
Moselle
Sixth Army Group
France
France Was Centered Mainly North of the ‘Haguenau Forest
Strasbourg
Alexander M. Patch
Seventh Army
Hatten
Earby Rittershofian
Rhine Valley
Vosges
Bitche Salient
Husband Accused of Knife Attacks in Divorce Suit
Mrs. Helen Fratten of Portland Maine sues Harold Fratten 26 accused murderer Hubert Stratton 55 of Woodford rear Bennington now in Waterbury Wisconsin for sanity tests. She charges cruelty claiming he choked her and threw knives. They wed Worcester Massachusetts in September 1582.
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Harold Fratten
Hubert Stratton
Woodford
Rear Bennington
State Hospital
Waterbury
Helen = Fratten
Portland
Frotten
Worcester
Mase
Army Seizes Cleveland War Plant in Labor Fight
The Army took control of Cleveland area war plants after a 11 hour union and company conference. Colonel Lynn ordered power conservation while talks with CIO executives and local leaders continued to avert a complete shutdown of electric service to two thousand plants producing war goods.
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Cleveland
Eteveland Ordausce
Armed Forces
Stellers
Colone
Lyon
Sren
Palmer
Straub
Ashtabule
Avon
Crawford
Frederick Griffin
Ben Venue Laboratories
Bedford
Pearl Harbor
Lynn
Harold J. Straub
New York
Red Cross Seeks Enrollees in Nutrition Course
Red Cross calls for enrollment in a nutrition course. The notice lists course details and enrollment needs, inviting interested individuals to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Recheck Planned for Honor Roll Corrections
The Troy Stks Club meeting chaired by Philp Kovitz discusses duplications found in the honor roll. Due to weather reducing attendance, a recheck process continues with Kovitz guiding a small committee to correct errors and conserve funds for future plate work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Philp Kovitz
In the Elks Chua
Kovitz
Chairman
Honor Folk Committee
Five Additional Hospital Ships To Be Utilized Soon
Washington reports five more ships will be converted to hospital ships to speed repatriation of sick and wounded soldiers. These ambulance vessels will total 29 with capacity over 19,000 and be ready by June or July. The Saturnia Colombie Athos II Republic and President Tyler are among the ships converted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Surgeon General
Saturnia
Colombie
Athos II
Republic
Tyler
Mancini Elected Head of Holy Name Society at St. Anthony’s
Thomas Mancini was named president of the Holy Name Society of St. Anthony's Church for 1953 at a church hall meeting. Other officers include Nicholas Greco as vice president Louis Marchese treasurer Dominic Pafundir secretary and Jena Cardaute sergeant at arms. The group currently lists 33 parishioners with Rev. Sylvester DiNanzis OFM as spiritual director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mets Holy Name Society
St. Anthony's Church
Thomas Mancini
Nicholas Greco
Louis Marchese
Dominic Pafund
Jena Cardaute
Sylvester DiNanzis
OFM
Three A. O. H. Units Seat New Officers
An article notes three A. O. H. units elect new officers including Mary G'Clis as recording secretary and Mary Walsh as standing secretary. Mary Coons is named vice president with Mr. Miller as treasurer. Mrs. Mary Crarg serves as financial secretary and Mrs. Boa Ambuhl as recording secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O
Sioeg
S. Acs Tescessinle
Arding
Secrei
Mary G'Clis
Mary Walsh
Mie
Lesentrint
Mary Coons
Te Miller
Apes
Mary Crarg
Boa Ambuhl
Standing
Econmites
Mrs . Sentinel
Rose TR
Trish History
Connally Seeks Interim World Body For Global Issues
Sen. Joseph Connally D Texas proposed creating a provisional world council to speed international handling of world problems. The panel would advise during the period before a permanent security organization is finalized and would operate with UN backing. Also, Capt. George E Darfel of Salem earned the Bronze Star for gallantry in action per the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senaior Gennelly
D-Tex
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Agid Na Wikt
Stettinius
United Nations
United States
Ceorse &. Darfler
Salem
Wer
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Cohees
Western Front
Blondi
Blondie
Wil
Raleigh
Raleigh, North Car
Camp Shanas
Onde Gry
Corp. Tech
Anthony A. Pascural
Aachen
Lust
Household Finance
Bes
Baince
Piardete Building
Ofice
Nat's Savings Bank
State St
Buchman
Aghacy
Coplan
Chodikoff Post
Grand Lodge
Dewish Community Center
Gen D. Cohen
Cig
Loewen
Renels Moscobie
Nehony Creecs
Soma
Pepinsuis
Funny
Mumfreville
LIF meXverh
Sencicare, Inc
P Colie’s 5
Alfred
Army
Church Society
Ideal Beauty Parlor
Reeka Shor
Troy Ius
NAVY
Lewis
Waterford 510
Mohawk St
Saratoga Ave
Northside
National Automotive Fibre, Inc
WMC
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