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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1944
Page
3
Reports claim Archbishop Spellman discussed Vatican peace overtures with Pope Pius XII amid German crisis. A papal envoy or spokesman denied any peace plan talks while sources noted Weizsacker urged Allied firmness to influence postwar governance.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Supervisor of East Greenbush New York at the east Hayes Road location for Extension Summa Avenue Sewer District No. 1 bonds. The notice outlines terms including bidding, interest, payment, and schedules with reference to tax assessments and legal authority. Bids must meet stated conditions and be submitted to the Supervisor for evaluation.
Residents report recoveries at Samaritan Hospital Mrs Orlin J Bulson and Mr and Mrs George Parker return from Boston vacation The Eagle Scouts Troop 27 meets at new clubhouse at 7 3 pm Frances Fivantoder hosts the first annual event at her home Transportation arranged from Dixon's store for members and leaders ahead of the 9 45 am start
A diplomatic briefing notes that Germany’s recent developments may favor peace if a new government leads to calm. The Russian barrier is seen as the main obstacle, while the Vatican may seek channels with the United States and Britain to reach Moscow.
A letter explains why the Spanish loanword armada uses the ah sound and links it to Latin roots. It argues for pronouncing words with an ay-like vowel in stressed syllables and cites examples such as desperado tornado patron patronize and rapacious while urging adoption of the proper sound through practice and rhyme guidance.
The Red Cross and church leaders schedule a meeting at the Church of Christ Thursday at 1 p.m. to discuss armada related topics and determine the primary choices for community actions. Mrs. Will Christians from Pine area participates in planning.
A guide to pronouncing names and places such as Chuichi Nagumo Manigassas La Barre de Saint-Saëns Saint-Germain and Sainte Mere-Eglise with phonetic hints and notes on gender forms in French Saint.
Mrs Flora Herriaman learns her son Pte Henry A Harris was seriously wounded in action in Italy. Harold Thomas returns to duty in St Louis after leave with his parents. H Greene Brimmer moves to upstairs apartment on Lower Main Street. Chauncey Tier returns home from Cambridge after a week with his brother. Pte David Powell heads to Lincoln Nebraska after gunnery training at Tyndall Field. A group photo of 26 New England service men from Mountain Street, including Seeman l/c Francis Haley, was sent home from a Vermont Night Red Cross event in New Hebrides South Pacific.
Sunday morning at 11 30 Donald Vrooman of Waterford dipped over his home in a torpedo plane and waved to his parents in the garden before calling from his naval base later in the day. He is part of a torpedo bomber squadron and was undergoing radar instruction at a naval facility. A separate fire at Mrs. Joseph Curtis home caused minor damage. Grace E Swatling elected financial secretary of Waterford Methodist Church Official Board. Personal notes list residents visiting relatives and travel plans in Minneapolis and Cloverdale with Camp Wanaka and Camp Fire Girls.
Chester Gerhart of Gilbertsville was fined 350 plus court costs for permitting gambling. President Judge Hardy G. Knight commented that arresting all county players would flood jails and even implicate the judge during the hearing.
The War Department lists two Troy men as missing in action. Second Lieutenant James G. Dillon, son of James M. Dillon of 11 Parmenter Avenue, is missing in Europe. Bruno Sergeant Santo N. Pensabene, son of Mrs. Antonio Pensabene of 653 Second Avenue, is missing in the Mediterranean theater.
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