Fourth War Loan drive opens in New York City parade
A 400000 spectator parade and church bells marked the start of New York Citys Fourth War Loan drive for 698.5 million dollars. In the financial district executives urged generous employee pledges while war heroes and stage stars supported the appeal. Gen Douglas MacArthur was praised as Bond Buyer No 1 and a Chemical Bank executive cited a cable from MacArthur pledging a substantial contribution. The march ran from the Battery to City Hall with 2000 service members four tanks jeeps and an Army air forces float. Trinity Church bells rang from 1 to 115 pm daily until the drive ends. A bell from St Pauls Mount Vernon was also part of the event.
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New York
New York City
Douglas MacArthur
Percy H. Johnson
Chemical Bank and Trust Company
MacArthur
Army Air Forces
Broadway
City Hall
Trinity Church
St. Paul's Church
Mount Vernon
Jeannette MacDonald Leads Fourth War Loan Drive
Albany ceremony features Jeannette MacDonald selling a 10 million War Bond to New York State. Frank C. Moore pledges first avail able 10 million of an anticipated 140 million surplus as Council President Morris and WAVES from Hunter College, Coast Guard glee club, and Mary Martin pledge theatrical support.
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Albany
Jeannette MacDonald
New York
Frank C. Moore
Treasury
U. S. Treasury
Hollywood Players and
War Heroes
Council
Newbold Morris
Mount Vernon
New York Fourth War Loan Liberty Bell
Morris
F. H. LaGuardia
United States Conference of Mayors
Chicago
Hunter College
Coast Guard
Port Security
City Hall
Mary Martin
Fruit Growers to Attend NY Horticultural Society Meet
Assn. County Agricultural Agent John C. Swan will join a group of Rensselaer County fruit growers at the eastern meeting of the New York State Horticultural Society in Kingston from January 26 to 28. Carl Lemka of Schodack, chair of the county fruit committee, is among the attendees. Discussions will cover insects and diseases, smaller earlier bearing trees, apple industry trends, the 1944 labor program for fruit harvests, and other timely topics.
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John C. Swan
Rensselaer County
New York State Horticultural Society
Kingston
Carl Lemka
Schodack
Rensselaer County Farm Bureau
New York
Club to Hear Expert Tell Of Plastics
L. F. Livingston, manager of the JuPont Agricultural Extension Division, will speak at the January meeting of the Industrial Club of Troy at the Troy Central M. C. A. on Magics of Plastics. He will discuss how wartime research sped up chemical product development and how postwar science will yield new materials and uses.
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L. F. Livingston
JuPont Agricultural Extension Division
Industrial Club of Troy
Troy Central ¥. M. C. A
Livingston
Searle Home From Sicily Visit With Friends
Maj George B Searle former deputy chief inspector of the EB C I State Police arrives back from Sicily for a few hours visit with friends before reporting to Washington D C He is a Marine attached to General Eisenhower staff and left Salerno Sicily four days ago via Africa He is a World War I veteran who reentered service two years ago.
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George B. Searle
EB. C. I. State Police
Sicily
Washington, D. C
Searle
Marine Corps
Eisenhower
Salerno
Afr
United States
Army
Second Marine
Irish Leader Quits Dublin Weds Fine Gael Head
William T. Cosgrave longtime Irish political figure and first president of the Irish Free State resigned as leader of the Fine Gael party citing ill health. He led the party for more than twenty five years and announced the move in Dublin.
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Dublin
William T. Cosgrave
Irish Free State
Fine Gael
United Ieland
Local Social Notes Highlight Miss Mia Crane and Friends
Speigletown resident Miss Mia Crane visits Mrs. Crane in Philadelphia while Mrs. May A. Boles stays with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest A. Martin in Los Angeles. Mrs. John Falion hosts with daughter Barbara. Janet Abbott heads Spirit of 12 4-H Girls Club meeting planning a Valentine party and four food lessons. next gathering set at Misses Jean and Jetty Fowler’s home on Jan 27. Sergt George G. Dobson Lieut John C. Dougall and Mrs Dougall called home from Warthen Robbins Field due to their mother’s illness. Mrs Jobson’s condition improves. Patricia Langan hosts a ninth birthday party with many attendees and prizes. pink and white decorations and refreshments.
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Mia Crane
Philadelphia
Robert W. Crane
May A. Boles
Los Angeles
Cal
Ernest A. Martin
John Falion
Barbara
Frank Langan
Janet Abbott
Spirit of
Fais
Jean
Jetty Fowler
George G. Dobson
Warren Robbins Field
John C. Dougall
Dougall
Betty F. Jobson
Arlington
Willam Jobson
Jobson
Patricia Langan
Jean Sick
Myra Murray
Jean Langan
Laurita Fogarty
Barbara Bristol
Barbara Keary
Helen Perkins
Virginia Sanderson
Margaret and
Lynn Reed
Sally Ogden
Barbara Falcon
Joan Marie Kellehe
Burns Club to Observe 184th Anniversary in Troy
The Troy Burns Club and Auxiliary forego a Burns supper on Friday January 28 at the Masonic Temple to mark Scotland's Burns anniversary. Rev G Ashton Oldham D D will address the gathering as Topnotcher Trig Albany musicians and.local Scottish singers perform. James Bowman and David S Murray head the program with Rev John McMath Mitchell chaplain and toastmaster John F Phillips. Floral work by Mrs Ann Pettigrew. committee led by David Lithgow with Gavin Lawson dinner, James Baxter reservations, and William Milter dancing organizers.
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Troy Burns Club
Scotland
Masonic Temple
G. Ashton Oldham
D.D
T.D
Topnotcher Trig
Albany
James Bowman
David S. Murray
Piper
John McMath Mitchell
John F. Phillips
Arthur Marland
Ann Pettigrew
Burns Auxtars
David C Lithgow
Gavin Lawson
James H Baxter
William Milter
U S Offers Aid to Quake Victims
Argentina thanked the United States for aid after the San Juan earthquake that killed about 1,500 with 300 percent injured. Foreign Minister Alberto Gilbert praised Cordell Hull for a humane gesture and Red Cross cooperation while Ambassador Norman Armour offered further assistance. Officials warned the death toll could reach 3,000, with six hundred identified so far.
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Buenos Aires Pi
Argentina
United States
San Juan
Alberto Gilbert
Cordell Hull
Gilbert
Hull
United States Red Cross
Norman Ave
Mour
Girl Scouts Must Wait for Leaders in New York City
More than 7,000 girls seeking to join the Girl Scouts in New York City are blocked by a shortage of volunteer leaders. Mrs. Howard Phipps, president of the Greater New York Council, urged 1,800 adults to volunteer for troop leadership and committee work. She called scouting a preventive measure against delinquency and noted 2,124 new Girl Scouts admitted and 199 new troops formed last year while 700 girls await entry.
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New York
New York City
Girl Scouts
Howard Phipps
Greater
Garrison Given New Room Furnishings
The Army and Navy Union of the U S received a gift of new room furnishings at a meeting in the Chasan Building. Alfange Garneau presided as vice commander. the Saturday Afternoon Social Club presented the items. Members include Mrs Alice Hartnagle Miss Ann Watson and others. Garrigan officers will be installed Monday night.
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Joseph O. FF
Army and Navy Union
U. S
Chasan
Alfange Garneau
Alice Hartnagle
Ann Watson
Anna Dundon
Julia Mace
Ada Nutting
Garrigan
Curricula Must Fit Students Declared By Sage College Leader
Miss Helen M McKinstry president of Russell Sage College declared curricula must fit students at the first chapel of the new term. She outlined postwar education shaping future leaders and urged colleges to train citizens and value politics as an education. The board praised her election and faculty expressed support while noting Lt Colonel Meader’s resignation.
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Helen M. McKinstry
Russell Sage College
First Presbyterian Church
First College
Missy Mckinstry
Association of American Colleges
P&k
United States
Miss MicKinskry
Edgar H. Betts
Miss McKinstry
Board of Trustees
Betts
James Laurence Meader
Meader
McKinstry
Wealthy Aged Pair Died of Starvation in Queens
Public administrator Alfred J. Kennedy disclosed that William Kenna, a retired railroad conductor, and his sister Maria, both over 70, died of malnutrition and exposure in their Flushing home after neighbors reported they had not been seen for a week. An autopsy by Medical Examiner Jacob Werner ruled the deaths a week old. Their estate included bank accounts, mortgages, stocks, bonds, property and a Manhattan area country home at Manhasset.
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New Yok Pi
Flushing
Alfred J. Kennedy
Queens
Manhasset
William Kenna
Maria
Jacob A. Werner
Apollo Lodge Confers First Degree
Apollo Lodge conferred the first degree on a class of candidates at a Masonic Temple meeting led by Master Kenneth B. Helington with assistants Walter A Douglas Leonard Wr Stimpson George L Koller Clifford A Lewis and Rev. John R Palmer. Plans announced for the next meeting Tuesday night February 1 when another first degree will be conferred by Junior Warden Kenneth H. White.
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Apollo Lodge
F. J
A. M
Masonic Temple
Kenneth B. Helington
Walter A Douglas
Leonard Wr. Stimpson
George L Koller
Clifford A Lewis
John R Palmer
Kenneth H. White
Discharge Pay Bill Debuts in House Amid Debate
The House took up a veteran discharge pay bill with proposed top grants of 300 dollars. Members split on adequacy, some calling it niggardly while others warned larger sums could strain finances. The bill, from the military committee, faces amendments to 500 or 700 dollars as debate expands to broader veteran benefits. Chairman May urged keeping mustering-out pay separate from later compensation measures.
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Washington
UPI
House
Military Committee
Senate
Chaiman May
Girl Scout Troop Elects Lan singburg Chairman and Officers
Mrs. Earl D. Fay was elected chairman of the executive committee of the Lan singburg Girl Scout troop at a meeting at Mrs. Ch de W. Heer’s home. The new troop with 17 members has applied for national membership and expects a number within two weeks. Officers named include Elizabeth McAuley vice chairwoman, Mrs. William McNulty secretary treasurer, Mrs. Heer publicity, Eleanor Rehburg recreation, and Marshall Wheeler program. Mrs. Maurie Frior leads the group, which meets at Powers School on Thursdays, and members will vote on a troop name next meeting. The executive committee has functioned unofficially until last night.
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Earl D. Fay
Lansingburg
Ch.de W. Heer
Seventh Avenue
Fay
Elizabeth McAuley
Wiliam McNulty
Heer
Eleanor Rehburg
Marshall Wheeler
Maurie Frior
Powers School
Frior
White Lily Lodge Installs New Officers at Cropseyville
White Lily Lodge of Odd Fellows installed new officers at the T. O. O. F. Temple in Cropseyville led by District Deputy Raymond Wallingford. Les ter Haynor is noble grand, with Philip Davies vice grand and Charles B. Betts, Al fred Shaver, Arthur D. Jones in key posts. Visitors from Troy included Abe Wolvns, Elmer Rasmussen, Alexander Schaffer, and Henry Page. A social period followed with refreshments.
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White Lily Lodge of Odd Fellows
Cropseyville
Raymond Wallingford
Lester Haynor
Philip Davies
Charles B. Betts
Alfred Shaver
Arthur D. Jones
Abe Wolvns
Elmer M. Rasmussen
Grand Lodge
Alexander Schaffer
Henry Page
Troy
State Savings Bank Loans Proposed New York Plan
A state savings bank loan proposal was recommended by the Savings Banks Association of New York committee on legislation. It supports personal loans with a $500 limit and up to 1 1/2 percent interest per month on the unpaid balance, plus changes to mortgage amortization and unemployment insurance contributions.
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New York UP
Savings Banks Association of
New York
Waterford Parade Opens War Loan Drive Tonight
Waterford plans a parade through its streets to precede a War Loan rally at Waterford High School. Local organizations join in, funding a $100,000 fighter plane goal with bond booths, two War Bonds to be given away, and speeches by Mayor Walsh and others.
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Waterford
Waterford High School
Armed ‘Forces
Waterford ‘Lion's Gh
Clintan Lodge
Foane
A. M. American Legion Post
J'american Legion Auxiliary
Knights of Columbus
Knickerbocke, Steamer Company
Kavanaugh Hook and
John G. Cole
Wellington B. Bishop
Thomas F. Gaynor
C. Wilson Chamberlin
Raymond L. White
Louis R. Breslin
Charles H. Field
Stanley A. Boudreau
Louis Cuomo
Stephen Faulkner
Compulsory School Age May Be Raised To 18
State Education Commissioner George D. Stoddard urged raising the compulsory school age from 16 to 18 at a regional superintendents meeting. He argued current efforts fail to educate children adequately and suggested expanding scholarships and two year institutes in agriculture, technical subjects and business to boost skills.
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New York State
George D. Stoddard
Lewis A. Wilson
A. F. L. Voices Concern Over Prisoner Labor
The American Federation of Labor executive council voiced concern over the indiscriminate use of prisoners of war in competition with free American workers. The council warned the practice is dangerous and risks arousing resentment, unjustified by manpower shortages or other reasons.
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Miami
Fla
American Federation of Labor Executive Council
Council
Security Safe Deposit Directors Elect Feathers President
The newly elected board of directors of Security Safe Deposit Co. met yesterday to organize. William C. Feathers was named president, with Thomas C Boswell and Hans McGrath as vice presidents, and J Don Welch as secretary and treasurer. Feathers served as temporary chairman and Welch as temporary secretary. Charles C Freihofer and Harry McGrath were tellers.
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The
Security Safe Deposit Co
William C. Feathers
Thomas C Boswell
Hans McGrath
J Don Welch
Feathers
Welch
Charles C Freihofer
Harry McGrath
November Lend Lease To Reds Sets Record
Washington AP Foreign Economic Administrator Leo Crowley announced that Lend Lease exports to the Soviet Union for November totaled 338 million dollars, the largest monthly amount. He noted the total now stands at 3.2 billion, with military equipment making up more than half as the Red Army advances.
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Washington
Leo T. Crowley
Soviet Union
Red Army
Crowley
Gourmet Club Invasion Of Troy Y M C A Kitchen
The Troy Y M C A adds the Gourmet Club to its roster. First session served a dormitory member meal with bacon and eggs pancakes stew and beef sandwiches. Club will allow dormitory men access to the kitchen at any reasonable hour to cook meals.
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Troy Y. M. C. A
Robert W. Ames
Ames
Troy
Discharge Pay For Merchant Seamen Urged
Washington proposes a bill HR4007 to grant mustering-out pay to merchant seamen similar to armed forces. Representative Celler notes merchant losses exceed eight times military rates since entry into war and argues seamen earn less than the lowest paid privates once benefits for soldiers are excluded.
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Washington
Representative Celler
D-N. Yo
Celler
Congress
United States
George Birtwell Dies in Hospital
George Birtwell a longtime banker in the area died after a short illness at Samaritan Hospital. He retired from Manufacturers National Bank in January after prior work at Powers Bank and Peoples Bank before its merger. A Trinity Episcopal Church vestry member and Phoenix Lodge F. and A. M. member, he is survived by his wife Mildred Lade Birtwell of 25 Woodrow Court and a sister Jane Cottrell of this city.
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George Birtwell
Samaritan Hospital
Birtwell
Manufacturers National Bank
Powers Bank
Peoples Bank
Manufacturers
Trinity Episcopal Church
Phoenix Lodge
Mildred Lade Birtwell
Woodrow Court
Jane Cottrell
Mrs Edith G McLaren in Serious Condition After Hit and Run
Edith G McLaren remained in serious condition after a hit and run on the Troy Poestenkill Road last Wednesday night. She was slightly improved at Samaritan Hospital last night, but her prognosis remains guarded.
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Edith G. McLaren
Troy-Poestenkull
Samaritan Hospital
Missionary Details Jap Internment Experiences in China
Rev Frederick Scovell D D who returned on the Gripsholm told Troy Presbytery members of missionary internment in inland China noting Japanese guards slapped some prisoners faces but that overall treatment and food were comparatively good. He described hospital and church property control and eventual internment during the war. The report accompanied by church leaders and presbytery officials at Third Presbyterian Church.
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Frederick Scovell
United States
Grip
Sholm
Troy Presbytery
Third Presbyterian Church
Scovell
Tus
Alice
China
Missionanes
Johnny Hauenstein
Brunswick Presbyterian Church
Committee On Foreign Missions
Arthur Johnston
Mtoorda Memorial Presbyterian Church
John S. Stuart
Wyatt B. Johnson
Liberty Presbyterian Church
Johnson
William H. Hudnut
Presbytery
Connecticut Valley
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