Cub Scouts Stage Soap Box Derby Event
Cub Pack 2 of the Fins Presasterias Coyres, Lassingiurs, hosts a soap box derby on North era Drive. Roser Eng wins Class B with rough finish, while Robert Carpenter crashes and is unhurt. The course time tops at 27 seconds as Rev Seth N. Genung presents trophies. to the event’s timing and officials, including Thomas Rafferty and Edward A. Wachier.
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Northera Drive
Te George
Macsgead
Roser Eng
Honerebir
Msselaer County
Detsit Sored
Wiliam
Martin Komertz
Seth N. Genung
First Presbyterian Church
Lansiegburg
Robert x Carpenter
Joseph Geilo
William Canaval
Robert J. Carpenter
Robert M. Geibratth
Howard Dumean
Thomas Rafferty
The
Lassingburg Boys
Edward A. Wachier
Troy Recreation
Parents Receive Son's Purple Heart Medal
Mr and Mrs Frank L Maguire of 2711 Highland Avenue have received the Purple Heart for their son Private John J Maguire who was wounded May 13 in action in Italy. The Adjutant General reports progress satisfactory. Maguire, a lifelong Fourteenth Ward resident, worked as a chauffeur for the Railway Express Agency in Troy. A Troy High School graduate, he is brother to Patrol Driver Thomas Maguire of Central Police Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L Maguire
Highland Avenue
Pri
John 1 Maguire
Teal
Maguire
Italy
Adjutant General's Office
Troy Ski Club Plans Picnic
The Troy Ski Club discussed plans for a picnic to be held Sunday July 9 at the Methodist Farm Crooked Lake. Clyde Poole, president, presided. Reports covered a tennis tournament starting June 2 and continuing until August 22 with members pairing to play six matches each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Skis Club
Troy
Methodist Farm
Crooked Lake
Clyde Poole
Egun
Slx
Alferound
Beirs
Greenfield Mass Seeks New Zealand Company Link
Fragmentary note describes Greenfield Massachusetts seeking a New Zealand company partnership. Mentions Pioneer Valley, Mohawk Trail, travel and train services between Albany and New York, and local business references. Details are garbled with several unclear names and numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Mass
Seeland Coy
Pioneer
Seth
Ross
Heston
Albany
Lex York
Bewkle
Lane
Mer
Newsmap and MapTalk Bring World News to Frontline Troops
General Douglas MacArthur supports morale efforts as Guinea Gold and a pocket size newsmap inform troops about world events. Ken Dyke and Arthur Regan lead publications that explain front lines in New Guinea New Britain and beyond with maps and stories to foster esprit de corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
CPA
Douglas Macdruut
Southwest Bacifie
Allthor Ig
Guinea
Guinea Gold
Tren
Lient
Ken R. Dyke
New York City
Generel Mac
Arteur Regan
Safi
New Guinea
New Britain
Ayer
J Essons
Iialien
Burma
Jessons
Tojo
Pariser
Angiher
Tokye
United States
Radio propaganda stations reach troops in frontline area
A fragmented report describes an operation using radio stations to broadcast messages to soldiers. The efforts, part of a two phase program, included daily broadcasts and a notable station near a harbor. Families and soldiers crowded sites during the opening moments, with reports of casualties nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slaugh
Ratio Grotp
Gulnus
Sthahafen
German Baron and Family Seek U S Citizenship
Baron Gerhard Von Kaschem behr 58 and wife Hilda Vor Koschembaler 53 with sons Heinz 24 and Wolfgang 22 petition for United States citizenship at a Cleveland Federal Court. They fled Nazi Germany after 1933 exile with extensive lineage claims including Roosevelt kinship. sons face Army induction while baron decries Germany as the aggressor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Federal Court
Gerhard von Kaschembehr
Hilda Frein
Rudoigh
Austria
Theodore Roosevelt
James 4A. Roosevelt
United States
Switzerland
Germany
Germeéeny
Speace
Gerhard
Bes
Heinz
Wolfgang
Hitler
Eal
Taconic Hiking Club Plans Three Summer Outings
The Taconic Hiking Club outlined a summer program with three hikes. The first trip on the weekend of March 26 goes to East Dorset Vermont for a shelter camp and back via Lake Eaton and Danby. A second trip on August 12 to Stratton Pond and Bourne Pond near Manchester Vermont is scheduled with Rock and Prospects. The final day trip replaces the New Year ski trip to Mount Mansfield Vermont for a three day expedition inviting area service personnel to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troys
Wc.ay
East Dorset
Mad Tam Sbleter
Nvarnignt
Eigb
Tabor
Lake Eet
Danby
Arlington
Stratton Pond
Strattonminit
Bourne Pond
Pedt Rock
Manchester
Mount Manfield
Vermont
Fe Club
150 Trojans to Attend Saratoga GOP Dinner
Republican readers from eastern New York will attend a dinner Monday July 10 at Newman's Lake House hosted by the Saratoga County Republican Club honoring Congressman Dean P Taylor of Troy as the candidate for reelection. The Troy delegation led by Mayor John J Ahern will number about 150 with full attendance near 600. Congressmen Leonard W Hall and Oswald D Heck will be principal and guest speakers alongside Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esatern New York
Newman's Lake House
Saratoga County
Republican Club
Dean P. Taylor
Troy
John J. Ahern
Leonard W. Hall
Nassau County
Oswald D. Heck
Assembly
Taylor
Lost South Carolina Sword May Be Replaced In London
The missing South Carolina sword of state may be replaced by a replica sought by Lord Halifax the British ambassador. The Senate hopes a new emblem can be secured after the original weapon vanished during the winter of 2531 and has been replaced by a cavalry sword.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
South
Caroline
Sword of State
Senate
Tneré
England
Lord Halifax
Zed Hope
Stade
Caroling
Helifax
London
Strarad
Charleston
South Carolina
Great Britain
The
Commons House of Assembly
Arthur Middlson
Majestxs Council
Commons House
Finland Declared Enemy Territory
The Treasury designated Finland as enemy territory and barred Finnish government communications and transactions without Treasury license. Finland’s holdings in the United States, about 17 million dollars, were frozen June 19, 1941, with partial releases later for legitimate purposes including debt payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Finland
Catholic Central High Hosts Junior Prom Night
Catholic Central High School seniors celebrated at a junior prom held Wednesday at the State Armory. Governors orders closed armories for the event, with the CC juniors and seniors dancing to Toby Middlebrook Orchestra amid red and white decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Central High School
Leh
Tyan
C.c.els
Toby Middlebrook
Objectors Aid War on Disease Across the Army Studies
Conscientious objectors volunteered to contract influenza and pneumonia to aid Army research. Twenty-two men served as human test subjects, with some illness but all recovering. Studies by Yale and other researchers showed transmission of the flu and pneumonia via exposure to infected material, disproving earlier spraying methods. Research led by Dr Francis from Michigan and Dr Dinges from Fort Bragg ran at Gatlinburg Tennessee and Wellston Michigan camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Sa 1 Service Board
Preventive Medicine Service
Army Surgeon General’s Office
Army
Bor
Brancis G. Blake
Yale University
Murray to Face Thompson in 10-Round Bid at MSG
New York Pi Le Q Murray of Norfolk Conn heavyweight will meet Turkey Thompson of Los Angeles for 10 rounds or less at Madison Square Garden on July 27. Earlier, Julie Kogan of New Haven Conn and Ike Williams of Trenton N J agreed to terms for a boundweight bout in the Garden July 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lee Q Murray
Norfolk
Conn
Turkey Thompson
Los Angeles
Madison Square Garden
Julie Kogan
New Haven
Ike Williams
Trenton
N. 5
the Garden
Navy Recruit Edward F Cooney Farewell Dinner
Co workers in Cluett Peabody handkerchief department held a farewell dinner for Edward F. Cooney who will enter U S Navy service. Speakers included Richard Mead Frank Keegan Albert Denault and Samuel G Paddock. Gift presented by Mr Mead. Dancing followed. arrangements by Mary Gilboe Madeline Waters Mae LaMarche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Cooney
U. S
Annex
Cluett, Peabody & Co., Inc
Richard LE. Mead
Department
Frank Keegan
Albert Denault
Samuel G. Paddock
Mary Gilboe
Madeline Waters
Mae LaMarche
Paris Hints Invasion Of Southern France
Paris radio commentator Jean Paallis said the invasion of southern France could begin with Corsican harbors as a starting point and units expected in the Rumors shear region. He cautioned that rumors and unconfirmed reports circulate about planned operations.
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Paris
France
London
Jean Paallis
Corsica
Brooklyn Handi cap Draws Top Fillies and Four Freedoms
First Fiddle seeks Brooklyn Handicap glory at Aqueduct as Four Freedoms tests top weight with 126 pounds. Jockeys Johnny Longden and Eddie Arcaro ride favorites Stefanita and Four Freedoms while promising challengers include Townsend 8, Princequillo and Tola Rose in a nine horse field.
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New York
Four Freedoms
Brooklyn
Aqueduct
Ed Murrenan
Grey
Payne Whitner
Greentree
Fiddle
Johnny Lorgden
Longder
George D. Widener
Stefanita
Eddie Arcaro
Alex Darth
Millbrook
William Zieg
Ler
Townsend
Segura Faces Samson in University Tennis Final
Segura of Miami advanced to the D. C. tennis tournament final at Northwestern after a semi final win over Frank Willett of Georgia Tech. Samson defeated Harry Litas to reach the final bracket, with top seed Segura favored to meet him for the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Gpi
Fusky Francisco
Pancho) Segura
University of Miami
University of Texas
D. C
Harry Litas
Gonzala
Johany Hickman
Felix Keiley
Samson
Jerry Evert
Texans
Nick Buzolich
Gary Ruby
George Pepperdine College
Hickman
Walt Dover
Segura
Wiliet
Ecuador
Willett
Pancho
Segura Seals Win With Four-Point Rally
The narrative describes Segura stiffening to finish the late games and secure the set and match, allowing a win with a minimal four-point margin in the final stretch.
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Segura
Miners clinch series finale with 9 2 victory over Elmira
Scranton pitcher Dwight Simonds earned his 10th win as the Miners defeated Elmira 9 to 2. Gn- Giordane led Scranton with three hits, while Elmira’s Fralick struggled though he allowed 22 hits and four runs. A crowd of 502 payees and 1,500 school children aided by a scrap paper drive supported by War Bonds was present.
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Elmira
Scranton Miners
Etire
Dwight Simonds
Moose Fralick
Warren Mason
Simonds
Pioneers
Scranton
Comyn
Elitira
Witn
Emory Strachen
Pennock Talks Harris on Player Deal for Phillies
Philadelphia general manager Herb Pennock said he spoke with Buck Harris about a player deal and denied discussing Harris replacing Fred Fitzsimmons. The potential move involved catcher Andy Seminick to Buffalo and Pennock hinted at further dealings with Cincinnati or Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Herb Pennock
Philadelphia Phillies
Buck Harris
Harris
The
Philies
Pennock
Phils
Andy Seminick
Buffato
Buffato Bisons
Bucky
Fred Fitzsimmons
Phillies
Chicago
Cincinnati
Phisburg
Sacred Heart Nine Set To Meet Watervliet Fourth Streeters
Sacred Heart of Water viiet will clash with Waterford Fourth Streeters at Watervliet High School diamond tomorrow at 3 pm. Watervliet, unbeaten this season, will start Lefty Harafunda or Bit Figna on the mound with Dick Cooney behind the plate. Sacred Heart has won three games this season defeating Berlin Bearcats Lensingourg Bors Club and Johnsonville. Watersliet call for tickets and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart
Waterviiet
Waterford Fourth Streeters
Watervliet High School
Watervliet
Tizeua
Tom Baipin
Usether
Harafunda
Bit Figna
Dick Cooney
Sacred Heart Ban
Berlin Bearcats
Lensingourg Bors
Johnson
Beer license notice for Troy stores under control law
Legal notice states License GH IStZi issued by Alcoholic Beverage Control to the undersigned to sell beer for on premises consumption at 939 Jacobs Ave Troy and another license GH-1a541 issued to PLEN BAKERIAN d b a Joe s Food Market 19 Jawb St Troy for on premises beer sales ordered by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law. The notices name Willa H Wells and PLEN Bakerian as parties involved in the licensing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingalls’ Ave
Troy
Rensinger County
New York
Willa
H. Wells
Ingalls Avs
G. Y
Et Agtice
Alco
Jacobs
Rensselaer Genaty
Plen Bakerian
Joe's Food Market
Jawb Bt
Troy, x
Ratallander
Park
Sala A
Castleton
N.Y
Main St
Nassau
Albany Ave
Renazelaes
Broadway
Rensselaer
Broadway and Fury
Meio Mt
N. F
XL OY
GREAT
Altantic & Pacific Fea Company
Congress
Hole Beverage Central
Renaselace County
Costaio Rgss
Ty A
Swiv Beats Little Kiss At Delaware Park War Relief Purse
Swiv, a four year old son of Ariel trained by Harold C. Genter, won the War Relief Purse No. 5 at Delaware Park, prevailing by a half length over J Ellis's Little Kiss after a six furlong race. Ridden by Jimmy McCoy, Swiv paid 3.90 and covered the distance in 1 4/5. Two-timer finished third as Overlin led early speed before giving way. Genter, winner of the $10,000 purse, named the War Relief agency to receive the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton
Del
Harold
Genter
Delaware Park
Ariel
J. Ellis
Little Kiss
Umer
G. T. Strother
Jimmy McCoy
Overlin
Swiv
Ellis
Harold C. Genter
War Relief Agency
Notice of License Issuance for Premises in Ironville
Is hereby given that license number 465 has been issued by the Alcoholic Beverage Control to the permit holder for premises at 355 Troy Street, Iron N.Y. The notice lists the applicant as TRASK SQUADRICG and references property at 523 Fite Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer
New York
James 'E
Sophia i
Alco
Troy
Trask Sk Squadricg
Fite Ave. Iron N.Y
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Cub Scouts
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Sicifien
Ragusa
Comiso
Rzil
Holas Tuccisig
Rover
Cerby
Langineburge
eBear
George Ladds
Joseph Gallo
William Cansvally
Rober Engle
Donald Conerty
Russel Schott
Robert Peterson
Edward Guse
Robert Galbraith
Robert M. Carpenter
Ronald Schott
William Gottschalk
MacArthur
Fulton ST. Freans
Taconic Hiking Club
Saratoga
G.O.P
Britain
Catholic Central High
Murray
Thompson
Navy
Camp van Sehoonhoven
Troy Y. Moc. A
Burden Lake
John P. Short
Red Cross
Sampsons
Saipan
Llanding
U.S
Coast Guard
Miners
Fourth Streeters
Swiv Beats
Delaware
Guy F. Atkinson
Aleutian Islands
Hare
the War Manpower Commission
Steuben St
Tersuax
Incest
G_ x
Keapingment Services
Tros
Renatelast
County
William J. Green
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