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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1944
Page
4
Clark Morris, a Grast county stockman, drops salt from an aircraft to feed stock in Canyon City Oregon. He scattered 49 blocks of salt over 49 minutes while riding the plane at 2,000 feet, hoping to reach as many stockmen as possible with precise distribution.
The column profiles Lieut H M Follett Jr and other Troy area service members. It lists units, ships, and theaters such as the 320th Squadron Jolly Rogers Fifth Air Force in the South Pacific, D Day Navy veterans Francis R O’Brien and Orlando J Palloizzi, and soldiers like Roger Whalen Busha and Guido Palloazzi. The piece records hometown addresses, schools, and prior employment, along with brief updates on promotions and overseas service.
Local church and civic items: the Loyal Women’s Class of the Church of Christ hosts an annual pie event at Rev. and Mrs. Bass home. Banock Lake visit by Miss Marjorie Weidenbacher. Methodist official board meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Lee’s home to plan Labor Day clam bake. several residents attend lake outings and visits. Pte Henry W. Duncan and Corp Joseph J. Welch, Medical Corps, stationed in England, recently met since arriving overseas. A surprise shower for Pastor Rev John C. Wilson at the Methodist Church included Youth Fellowship and games, with gifts. Mrs Bert Ward visiting relatives in Plainfield NL.
More than 200 Army Navy and Marine emblems are sewn on a service blanket shown in Washington Pennsylvania. The blanket collects insignia from the Alaskan South Pacific European Mediterranean and other battle areas. It contrasts older and newer emblems for each service and includes insignia no longer current but still used by the three military organizations.
Anamosa Iowa osteopath Dr. AL Reeves creates horse names for thoroughbreds. He follows rules on length and originality and submits suggestions to the Jockey Club for approval. His notable pick this year is War Risk offspring labeled Lloyds reflecting London insurance ties.
A fragmented report notes a campaign for a phrase or title "Brave Maid" and references committee suggestions approved earlier in the year before the April deadline. The text shows uncertain wording and partial phrases about mock submissions and timing.
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