Former Stillwater Fire Chief Jerome Sullivan Dies
Jerome DB Sullivan longtime Stillwater fire chief for 16 years died at his Neilson Avenue home after a two week illness. He was born Schaghticoke son of Daniel and Mary Sullivan and moved to Stillwater as a child. He ran a grocery on Neilson Avenue for 30 years and worked at Buddahi Soos Clothing Store in Mechanicville before retiring. He was a St Peter's Church member active in civic affairs serving as school board trustee and village board member. Survived by wife Mary Weeks Sullivan two sisters Helen and Fannie Sullivan a brother Jake Selli van of Stillwater and a niece Mrs Edward J Mahoney of Woodside Long Island.
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Sillwater
Neilson’ Avenue
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Mary Sullivan
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Buddahi Soos
Mechanicvilla
St. Peter's Church
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Board of Education
Allied in Normandy. Easter's Note by Lloyd Stratton
Lloyd Stratton reports from Normandy on Allied war effort describing vast armor, artillery, air power and mobility. He notes beachhead fortifications silenced, dense channel traffic, and the relentless mechanized advance with both American and British forces. He compares 1944 fighting to World War I while highlighting new tactics and heavy losses in Caen and St Lo areas.
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Lloyd Straiton
Associated Press, Ltd
Associated Press
Normandy Battlefront
Lloyd Stratton
Normandy
France
Fromt
Fmr
Despethe
Navy
Londoners Repairing Robot Bomb Damage
German robot bombs spread death and destruction across Southern England the week end as rescue workers recovered victims of heavy bombardment. London and southern coast saw limited overnight hits but damage and casualties occurred elsewhere. Government orders 65 hour weeks for three weeks to speed repairs in London, despite union opposition.
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Londer
England
London
Local residents return from hospital and military postings
Wynantskill Mrs Eugene F Adams has returned home from the hospital after an operation. Staff Sergeant Clifford Emerson Hanby, recently stationed in Texas, is spending furlough with his parents. Mrs Benjamin Clickner convalesces at Troy Hospital and plans to return to Main Avenue this week. Mr and Mrs Edward Carty and son Richard join Mr and Mrs Fred Sturges for a week at Otsego Lake. Pvt Carlton Austin, stationed at Camp Wheeler, Ga, spends a week at home with wife and daughter Carole before reporting to Camp Meade, Md on August 3.
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Eugene F. Adams
Sergi
Clifford Emerson
Hanby
Texas
Clifford | Banby
Benjamin Clickner
Troy Hospital
Main Avenue
Edward Carty
Richerd
Fred Sturges
Otsego Lake
Carlton Austin
Camp Wheeler
Carole
Maron
Pvt
Austin
Camp Meade
John Smodell
New York City
Siooxiyn
Edward Bryan
Richard Brown
Norfolk
Ida Kilmer
Elmer Baker
Albany
Albert Barbott
Dramn
Jane Barbott
Nelle Gannon
Frank Moore
Edward Sheridan
Pfo
Willem F. Sheehan
Stax
Pine Camp
Jono Sheehan
Marie
Beverly Barbolt
Military and Naval Service News From Local Rotary Meeting
Capt Michael Mastriann spoke at the Rotary Club as a Medical Corps member and former Whitehall resident. Edwani Nesbitt visits his parents and Pvt Ralph Latino reports arriving safely in England. Seaman ZeRoy Williams transfers to a base at Mayport and Pfc John Welle returns to Fort Hancock after furloughs. Delbert Terry heads to Miami and Bahamas sailing plans arise.
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Michael Mastriann
Medical Corps
Rotary Club
Whitehall
Donnald Nesbit
Ates
Edwani Nesbitt
RFC
Merchant Marine
Charles Latino
Giltmore Street
Pvt
Ralph Latino
England
ZeRoy V. Williams
Naval Training
Sampson
Marvel
Maypoint
Frs
John Welle
Fort Hancock
Fred Wells
Broadway
Delbert Terry
Miami
Fia
Williams Streed
Hoe
Brom
Local Notes From Skenesborough and Area
Veterans records note Spanish American War service and a chaplain. tributes from local families. A card party at Mrs. Alex Sidur’s cottageon Hulleus Landing Lake George is reported with refreshments. Bobby Gordon transferred to paratroopers in New Guinea. Norman English, Merchant Marine, recently at Charleston S C. An orthopedic clinic will be held at the Health Center Main Street from 10 to 12 led by Dr. J T O Donnell and nurse Miss carton.
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Leste Bartholomew
Philadelphia
A. D. Bartholomew
Williams Street
Skenesborough
EL. S
Alex Sidur
Hulleus Landing
Lake George
Lester Gordon
Willam Gordon
Poultney Street
Ghder
New Guinea
Norman English
Merchant Marine
Charleston
Spem
Airs
Roy English
Adams Street
Main Street
J. JT. O’donnell
Miss. Carton
Aisteier
Stillwater Soldier Commended for Exceptional Bravery in War
Stillwater Pfc Martin Phillips cited for meritorious conduct with ten men crossing a river to seize an enemy stronghold. Note past actions at Cassino and Anzio with a Purple Heart. Citations describe fearless advance under heavy fire despite artillery and machine gun fire.
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Martin Phillips
Stillwater
Cassino
Rome
Weara
Anzio
Mm Trate
Sre
Electrical Therapy Ends Lengthy Hiccoughing
Schone, a 31 year old war worker, was to go home after his first day of relief from weeks of hiccups. The episode ended Sunday following electrical therapy. He slept well and woke hiccup free, with hope for a permanent cure. He was accompanied by Mr and Mrs Leo Comeaz of Mechanicville Waterford Road during recovery.
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Schone
Hiccoughs
Liegd
Phoysician
Leo Comeaz
Mechanicville
Waterford Road
Wees Et Auger Lake
Plattsburg
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