Fourth Street Fire Blamed On Flatiron
Fire officials say an electric flatiron caused a two story residence blaze at 516 Fourth Street yesterday afternoon. Units from Truck 2 Pumpers 3 and 6 and the squad wagon fought the flames for about an hour, burning between floors and partitions. Chief Carl A. Smith directed the effort as smoke odors nearby prompted a second report from 459 Broadway, but no fire was found. The basement housed Mrs Sheehan, the first floor Michael Widzowsk, the second floor Philip Ryan. officers Glasheen Minahan and Maloney assisted at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Street
Carl A. Smith
Central Fre
Joseph J. Godson
Broadway
Mary Sheehan
Michael Widzowsk
Philip Ryan
Edward Glasheen
Michael Minahan
Edward Maloney
Postpone Dance Revue in Rensselaer Due to Illness
The Army and Navy Union 721 in Rensselaer postpones the School 1 dance revue from today to Tuesday February 1 due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer
Army and Navy Union
Fascists Quitting Rome In Haste
Madrid reports say thousands of Fascists and Germans fled Rome while citizens prepared to welcome Allied forces. Rumors of Allied troops near Rome swirl as Romans sew flags, youths head to castles to aid the Allies, and churches fill with prayers for Rome’s deliverance amid German confusion and rail disruptions.
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Madrid
Rome
Eternal City
Free
Vatican
London Daily Express
Pope Pius XII
Principality of
Leichtenstein
Loudonville Driver Injured in Snow Crash
Albert Bressette, 36, a Loudonville truck driver, was hospitalized in Hudson City Hospital Sunday afternoon in serious condition with a fractured spine and pelvis and possible internal injuries after his truck slid on a snow covered highway near Claverack and overturned. State police said the tires were smooth and brakes were applied as the vehicle slid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Bressette
Loudonville
Hudson City Hospital
Claverack
Veteran Barna Convalescing at Brooklyn Naval Hospital
Stephen Barna a veteran of World War I and retired carpenter’s mate in the Navy is convalescing at the Brooklyn Naval Hospital after a serious illness. His home is 522 Second Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Barna
Second Avenue
Brooklyn Naval Hospital
Mr. Barna
Cleanup Tops List, Mayor Tells Club
Mayor John J Ahern told the Troy Advertising Club that improving the city’s appearance, especially refuse and garbage handling, is a priority. He urged club cooperation, noted loose refuse on streets, and said covers and containers for trucks are being obtained. He aims to get Front Street railroad running and views the club as a local discussion hub. New officers spoke. membership nears 300. Station WTRY program director Woodbury W Carter commented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J Ahern
Troy Advertising Club
Oakwood Avenue
Front Street
Floyd Tufft
Troy
Woodbury
W. Carter
WTRY
Robert Ames
Miss Cody Alan
Edgar Stillman
John van Epps
Robert Block
Graduation Service At Public School 14 Highlights Students
Graduation services were held yesterday at 1 15 pm at Public School 14. The school orchestra directed by Harvey Provost and the graduation address by Alethea Gerbais framed the ceremony. Honor students included Warren Gibson Martin Owens Bernard Butler Cora Abbott Janet Pangborn and Nancy Beale. Luncheon followed at noon with Supt. and Mrs. George H Krug as honor guests and thanks extended to the Parent Teacher Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public School
Harvey Provost
Alethea Gerbais
Cora Abbott
Parent- Teacher Association
Warren Gibson
Martin Owens
Bernard Butler
Janet Pangborn
Nancy Beale
Parent-Teacher Association
Supt
George H. Krug
Tax Certificate Holders Seek Eviction of Delinquents
Forty real estate owners, whose tax certificates were sold by the city to the Federal Investors of New York, faced eviction attempts in Rensselaer County Court. The New York State Realty Liquidation Corp. sought dispossess orders, with several delinquents appearing and many attorneys objecting to the petition form. Adjournment set for February 16.
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Federal Investors’ of
New ‘York
Rensselaer County Court
New York State Realty Liquidation Corp
Albert & Kirsch
New York
Realty Liquidation Corp
Harry E. Clinton
Clinton
OPA
Margaret C. Boylan
Joseph Donovan
Wallace C. Campbell
Bestrice
Mesnig, Koplovitz & Curley
Emma Hansman
Victory Ciejka
Matthew Dunne
Anna C. Petnal
Wounds to Blood Vessels Not Always Fatal in WWII
White Sulphur Springs report notes vascular injuries from fragments and bullets rose in World War II. Ashford Hospital at White Sulphur Springs and Letterman General Hospital in San Francisco serve as vascular centers with about two surgeries weekly. Lt. Col. D. C. Elkin explains blood vessel damage leads to aneurysms and hemorrhage, but modern methods improve recovery prospects for wounded soldiers.
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White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
INS
Army
Ashford Hospital
Letterman General Hospital
San Francisco
Ashford
Victory Loan Group To Meet Thursday In North Greenbush
Plans for the Fourth Victory Loan sales campaign in North Greenbush will be announced at a workers meeting at the Wynantskill fire house Thursday at 8 o clock. Former State Sen John F Williams, chairman of the North Greenbush committee, made the announcement yesterday. A Troy Encampment S O O KF will meet tomorrow night at Diamond Rock Hall with Chief Patrician Fred Hunziker presiding. a social and refreshments follow.
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North Greenbush
Wynantskill
John F. Willams
Troy
S. OO. O. KF
Diamond Rock Hall
Fred Hunziker
Plasma and sulfa drugs aid WWI field surgery progress
Army surgeons note blood plasma and sulfa drugs cut casualty deaths and shorten recoveries. Colonels Elkin and Beck describe dangerous blood sac cases in the groin and neck, requiring long operations. arteriovenous fistula treatments also improve with proper surgery at Ashford Hospital, the Greenbrier neuro surgical center.
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Elkim
Elkin
Ashford Hospital
Fifth Service Command
Clyde M. Beck
Greenbrier
Galway Man Given Verdict of $750
A sealed verdict opened in Supreme Court at Ballston Spa shows a jury awarded $750 to plaintiff William F. Lendl of Galway in a negligence suit against Frank Martin of Glenville. Lendl claimed injuries and property damage from a collision between his car and Martin's bus on the Sacandaga Road near Scotia last St Valentine’s Day.
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Supreme Court
Saratoga County
Ballston Spa
William F. Lendl
Galway
Frank Martin
Glenville
Martin
St. Valentine’s Day
Sacandaga Road
Scotia
Greenwood Renamed by Hudson Valley Unit
At the Hudson Valley Fuel Credit Union fourth annual meeting and election in Danish Brotherhood Hall the board was renamed. Directors Greenwood Hill Morrison Steen Rasmussen Poucher were reelected. Officers were renamed with Greenwood president Hill vice president Morrison treasurer Steen secretary.
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Hudson Valley Fuel Credit Union
Danish Brotherhood
112Th Street
William W. Greenwood
Fred C. Hill
Lloyd M. Morrison
Joseph F. Steen
Michael B. McGrath
Magnus Rasmussen
Ralph M. Poucher
Robert G. Ross
Christopher W. Gilhooley
Joseph Comeau
Francis O. Halloran
Francis J. Murray
William A. Hubbs
Edward Kendell
John Carney
Greenwood
Hill
Morrison
Steen
Geveral
March of Dimes Boys Carry Credentials
Local volunteers titled as March of Dimes boys return with credentials to solicit contributions. They display badges and direct donors to designated drives. Community members are urged to verify legitimacy and support the campaign through approved channels.
March of Dimes Fund Drive Under Police Scrutiny
Police Chief George F. Preston reminded Trojans that proper credentials are required for the March of Dimes campaign. He cited a Lansingburg area incident where two boys sought to collect money under the polio fund guise, prompting enforcement of rules.
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George F. Preston
Trojans
Preston
Lansingburg
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Moncrief & Francis Congress
Armhive
D. C. Elkin
Victory
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