Hundred-Year-Old Veteran Recalls Youth Days
Commander John W. Ears, a U S Cavalry veteran of the Civil War era, visited Troy and spoke on WIRY. A New York native now living in Brockport, he traveled widely, recalled the Battle of Spottsylvania, and noted medals including the Purple Heart. He emphasized family military ties and recollections of the 1860s and later river floods.
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John W. Ears
United States Cavalry
Troy
Brocktiaw
New York State
Coustos
Kantes
Virginia
Dakotas
Hej
Dave
Fasipol
Bréannon
Hayes
Troy Wich Air
Herford A. Smith
Brookview
Hastings Takes Over County Office
Senator Clifford C. Hastings of West Sand Lake assumed the duties of Rensselaer County treasurer by appointment from Governor Dewey. Clerk Lawrence J. Coling administered the oath after the appointment. Hastings will serve the remainder of the term and plans to consult with former treasurer Avery G. Hall on procedural changes. He was a longtime state senator and Republican leader from Sand Lake, born 1882, and has held various business and public roles.
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Clifford C. Hastings
West Is
Sand Lake
Scially
Remeselace County
Thomne
EL Dewey
Hastings
Avery G. Hall
Stephenstown
State of New York
Lawrence J. Coling
Dewey
Deen
Taylor
Bend
Hall
Theraternal Ag
Public Service Committee
West Band Lake
Old Troy Gas Co
Wynantskill Hydroelectric Co
Conpany
Marge Power Company
Rensselaer County Republican Committee
Rensselaer County
Lawrence J. Collins
Community notices and church events announced
Sypes readers report Kenneth Houston returns home after ten days in Samaritan Hospital. Church events include children's day decorations at the church Saturday afternoon, pink or white flowers, Youth Choir rehearsal at 6 30 pm, The Hour of Prayer at 7 45 pm led by Rev David Livingstone, and Women’s Society gathering at 2 pm tomorrow in Memorial Church House with Miss Florence Titcomb speaking on nutrition. Thistle Group plans a two shortpm teas after The I W of G S appointing committees for the jumble sale June 16. Church School Board met with Rev Livingstone as acting chairman. plans finalized for children's day service at 10 30 am next Sunday featuring chorus and baptisms.
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Sydaney
Kenneth Houston
Broadview Terrace
Samaritan Hospital
George Johnson
Henry Lawless
Edward G. Olsen
Cooper Avenue
Williamsburg
Olsen
David. J. Livingstone
Women's Society of Christian Service
Memorial Church House
Florence Btitcomb
The
Home Bureau
Thistie
G. S
Timmage
Church School Board
Fidelity
David J. Livingston
Edasera Baker
Wesley Griffith
Charles Bitely
Home Department
Robert Leslie
Church School to Begin Summer Session in June
A Church School summer session will istarte in June with a change of hours from 12 o clock. A committee led by Leslie Upholt will plan the summer program for the entire school.
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Leslie Upholt
Waterford Legion Holds Seventieth Grand Army Memorial Service
Waterford Charles J. Brady Post 225 American Legion led a memorial service Sunday night at First Baptist Church Halfmoon. Rev. George Folsom spoke, and honors included taps by Miss Hose Esterby, with addresses by Rev. Richard Cummings of Troy and Hubert Woodin. Methodist notices report weekly activities and visits, including Girl's Division meeting at the parsonage and travel updates from local residents.
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Charles J. Brady
American Legion
Grand Army of the Republic
First ‘Baptist
Halfmoon
the Legion
Oscar ‘Cooper
Brady Post
Howard Swalling
Harold Redclife
Fourth District
Willard. Holsomh
Bugter
Waterford
Local Notices and Student Achievements Highlighted
The mini committee and Young Adult Group meet at 8 PM in church venues including Mrs Turping Bannister and Wersomak. Naval officer visits, residents returning from New Jersey and Texas are noted alongside Melrose High School student Benaneih Batnes earning a diploma and a New York tryout despite accelerated study.
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Difloma
Melrose, Masett
Benaneih Batnes
Melrose High School
New York
Will of Alice Wilbert Leaves Estate to Daughter
The will of Alice Wilbert known as Alice Burke, who died in Albany March 25, was probated in Renasalac County Surrogate's Court. Margaret Christopher receives the furniture, farm and funds held by Troy Savings Bank and The Tedus.iat Building & Loan. life use of the 3 Sherman Avenue house with reversion to nephew John Ryan as executor. Grandnephew James Ryan of Newer inherits 36 Campbell Avenue. Estate valued over $5,000 real and $1,000 personal.
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Alice Wilbert
Alee
Alice Burke
Albany
Renaselac County
Bowshold Furniture
Gil Per‘sopal
Troy Savings Bank
Tedus
Iat Building & Loan Association
Margaret’ “Christopher
Sherman Avenue
John Ryan
Campbell Avenua
James Ryan
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Scistion Besbago
Khair
Norito
Paiza
Ronald Colman
Jimmy Durante
Jose Iturbs
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Wooder
Peterman's
ANT Food
Schaghticoke
Artis Helen Sweeney
Holiday Visher
Bnest Moor
Fred Lesson
Jack
Margaret T. Ring
Joseph Ring
Charlies
Slocum
Valley Walls
Charles Congman
Charles
Biparins
Everett Stitchell
Robert Siegell
Betty Lesson
Camp Dix
WM. J
Red Crags
Charles N. Sample
Misa Helen Hernhy
Gleas Balig
Schaghfinoke
Daniel Berling
Woman's United Society of
du Pont
Ideal Fox
Jane
Atl River ST
Robert 5. Langer
Samuel J. Langer
Fourth Street
Langer
America
Gulf
Clib
Adair
Gillon
GOSF
QULF
Gulftube
Mechanic Vilee
Gulf Denker Dé
Gail
Chicago
Itm
Curtiss Candy Co
Round Lake
Edward &. Meson
Lake Avenue
Patricia Cooper
C. A. MacMinn
Wilson N. Gorham
Linda
Retanives
Haddongeld
Nwt
Peggy Burgman
Mary Butedeau
Laverne Fox
Albertz
Francey Beagle
Misa Nora Tripp
Ballaten
Mra 3. V. Galler
Linte S. Davis
Whitehall
Gabor ‘Phuraday
St Petersburg
Gettysburg
Wersomak
Albert Beselte
Navy
Babeinghees
Beling Murohag
New Jersey
Lieut Wien, O'Mearabes
Texas
Mit
Lea O'Meara
Camal Bireet
New York You Co
ROE
Von's
Keddy
Ligeetts
Boxer's
Moneric Frends
Drake’s Pharmacy
Kixie's Phatee
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