Memorial Service Held for Miss Lundin at Russell Sage
Faculty and students gathered at the First Presbyterian Church for a memorial chapel service honoring Miss Leura Lundin, physics and mathematics professor from 1938 until her death on December 28. President Helen McBinstry praised Lundin’s work at Russell Sage College over the past two years and read the memory verse.
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Russell Sage’ College
Leura’ Lundic
Helen “.Mcbinstry
Mize. Lochin
Russel Sage College
Aga George William Smith
Psakuis
Ate Riogiey
Din
Teescey
Government unveils new clothing plan to curb high prices
Washington reports a government program aimed at lowering prices for garments especially for children and workers. The plan, developed by WRB and OPA, targets more affordable items without expanding overall supply, criticizing past manufacturing shifts to higher priced goods and noting quality concerns during wartime.
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James Marlon
Washington
WRB
OPA
WEP
Government clothing program aims to cut prices for civilians
The plan would allow manufacturers to produce lower priced clothing by shifting priority to essential materials and setting price ceilings. Civilians would get access to cheaper garments as higher priced items are curtailed. The first batch of affordable goods is expected to reach stores around April and continue into September.
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Eterere
Audi
Thevti
Bar Association Plans Tribute to Marshall
A committee of Ransselaer County Bar Association members appointed by president George F. Curley will prepare a memorial for the late Charles W. Marshall a former assistant corporation counsel of Troy and long identified with the local profession. The memorial will be presented at the opening of the February term of Supreme Court. John B. Broderick Emmett A Hord and E Stewart Jones comprise the memorial committee.
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Ransselaer County Bar Association
George F. Curley
Charles W .Marshall
Troy
Feed Meaily
Tegel
Supreme Court Aeré
John BH. Broderick
Emmett 4A
Hord
E. Stewart Jones
Wounded Christmas Rose Son of Danish In Action in France
Private Per Peter Danish was seriously wounded in action in France on December 23. A letter from a evacuation hospital described a mortar shell injuring his left lung. The War Department issued formal notice on Saturday. Danish attended Trey High School and worked at American Locomotive Works in Schenectady before enlisting about a year ago. He went to England last April and France last November. His brother Samuel Danish has served two years and spent about a year in India.
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Christmas
Per Peter Danish
France
War Department
Danish
Trey High School
American Locomotive Works
Schenectady
England
Pvt
Samuel Danish
India
Waterford dinner meeting notes and local events
The Waterford Lions Club dinner at fonder's restaurant on First Street drew twenty Premiers of the Mechanicville Club. Mayor Walsh spoke on the March of Dimes drive, noting a 9 000 increase in tents parfum or similar product sales last year. The club voted a donation. Charter Night is set for Feb 22 at Jobs Brouse Memorial Church with three reservations per member until Jan 31. New members Clarence Ryder and Edward Higgens were inducted. The Marine Corps showed film footage of bombings in Europe. Future events include a skating party by the Waterford Methodist Young Adult Group tomorrow at 7 p.m. and a tea by the Ladies Aid Society today at 2 30 p.m. Tax payments due in January with a 1 percent penalty after month end. Grace Church Holy Communion service at 10 30 a.m. Conversion of St Paul observance. Knights of Columbus event at Waterford High School. Maps of gold donated items presented to Fushan residents as part of a national drive.
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Waterford
Lions City
Fonder's
First Street
Mechanicville Club
William X. Vaana Alstine
John F. Walsh
V'ilsh
Wellington B. Bishop
Jobs Brouse
First Presbyterian Church
Clarence Ryder
Edward Higgens
Star
Frank Cramer
Marine Corps
Europe
James H. Glavin, Jr
New York
New York State Bar Association
Ladies’ Aid Society
Barold M. Grout
Mabie Gordon
Héstess
Grace Church
Grace ‘Episcopal Church
James J. Fox
Troy
Tenants Receive Major Refunds Under Rent Control
Washington LP reports that tenants in rent controlled areas received about 5.5 million in refunds during 12843 with overcharges totaling 2.8 million. Formal agency actions and court filings amounted to 5 321 cases and security funds exceeded 2 000.
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Washington LP
OPA
Local Notes From Schaghticoke and Nearby
Schaghticoke residents report illness and home visits as Estella Davis recovers on Main Street and Miss Katherine O'Brien hosts a dinner at Elizabeth Beecroft. Donald Button leads a pinochle tournament at Hrekote while James Gordon Steele and Button Jr. transfer to El Centro Marine Base. Community meetings include the First Presbyterian Church and tax collection dates with local social visits and furloughs noted.
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Estella Davis
Main Street
Tom Keyes
James Beecroft
Donald Button
Margaret Connell
New York
Marguerita Riley
Milss Emily Hunt
North Troy
Hatherine O'Brien
Elizabeth Beecroft
Senogl Street
Sur-esy
First Presbyterian Church
Sehaghticoke
Zergis
James Gordon Steeie
Donald Button, Jr
Caroline, Snyder
Melrose Satirday
Fred Kelondis
Badloran Hospital
Staten Island
Esther Kelondis
Job. Doty
Hawaiian Islands
Flord Doty
Katherine Falston
Troy
Oliver Ralston
Navy
Pat Dale Button
Parris Island, & C
Mr. Andears
Yank Gives Life to Save Comrades
A World War II heroism tale from Butte describes James Duggan of Butte sacrificing himself to save comrades on a Pacific island. Duggan crawled toward Japanese gunners to draw fire, enabling American tanks to strike the position. He died of wounds in a hospital and is interred in an Army cemetery.
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Butte
Tee
Sai
Pan
James Duggan
Bute
Duggan
John F. Stabile
Buezan
Arawi
Yes
Court Hears 5000 Suit Against Area Firm
In Albany Supreme Court a 5000 dollar lawsuit is brought by Pauline of Albany against Selly Express Co Inc of Rensselaer and a hall of the same city for injuries from an automobile collision more than a year ago. The plaintiff claims the accident occurred January 13 1834 when her car struck a truck owned by the defendant parked without lights on a hill in East Greenbush Hall was named as driver of the truck. The Queen Insurance Co also sues the express company for 2501 dollars they say were paid on a collision policy.
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Urial
Supreme Court
Albany County
Albany
Afrs
Julis
Pauline
Rensselaer
Paolino
Express Company
East Greenbush Hall
The
Queen, Insurance Co
Express
Wis
Local social notes and visit summaries from Troy area
Verbeek Avenue relatives in Washington hospital wounds. Mrs. Alice Van Wert and Catherine visit Willian Sabin, Jr. Troy hosts a Monday tea for First Presbyterian Church women. Mrs L D Clark dines with guests. Nimble Needle Club gatherings feature jokes, games, cake slices, birthday to Miss Mary Williams. next meeting at Mrs. Arthur Petersen's home.
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Wil
Soh Sheidos
Fred F. Ackart
Louis F. Martin
James Edwards
Rennie Barth
James Cronk
Indaw
Envin Cronk
Binghamton
Jay Peckham
Pittsford
Spencer Searles
Nimble Needle Club
Roll Cail
Frank Coyley
Leon Bevis
Mildred Warren
Francis Williams
Williams
Arthur Petersen
Mary Williams
Allies Drive Japs From North Burma Front
Allied forces under Mountbatten break Japanese defenses in north Burma advancing southward toward Myebon and Wanting. British American and Chinese units coordinate with Seblan and Bulan to open land routes while a bridgehead forms northeast of the Myebon Peninsula.
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Kandy
Ceylon
Japan
Burma
Selentiniker
Lord Louis Mountbatten
Southeast Asia
Alps
Myebon
Daniel
Bulan
Lapless
Mountbatten
Seblan
Chita
Montbatten
Lede
Myitkyins
Bhame
Sheps
Burma Road
Harvard College Charter Recalled in University Archives
Fragmentary text notes Harvard College charter granted in 1690, and its preservation in the University archives. Mentions United States engineers and road readiness, reflecting an interabled effort and mission completion phrasing.
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Pe Jong
United States
Harvard College
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