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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1944
Page
17
Report on D-Day operations describes Allied air bombardment to weaken coastal defenses. Troops parachuted inland amid heavy anti aircraft fire as ships bombarded shore positions. Eyewitness notes gliders and aircraft bearing invasion markings, while German flak resisted the assault.
London reports Premier Stalin sent a congratulatory note to Winston Churchill on the Allied liberation of Rome. The message praises the victory of Anglo American forces and notes widespread reception in the Soviet Union with satisfaction.
Piano pupils of Miss Thelma G Moty present a recital at St Mack’s Hell Green Island at 8 35 pm Mrs Samuel O Hinsdale soprano assists with a varied program including chapel chimes spring flowers Tales from the Vienna Woods and a piano duet Le Ballet from Rosamond performed by pupils Nancy Feather Shirley Bream Pauline Bilinski Meriya Bes Carolyn Bennett Narcy Feather and Louise Pudney Thelma Mott Janet and other local names appear in various solo duets and group numbers.
The tapping ceremony at Troy High School welcomed juniors with three year averages above 34 percent into Purple Hey. Officers Robert Lynch Gloria Gilbert Rose Mazzola Arthur Backensie presided. New members listed include Dorothy Arnold Richard Bray Alberta Braveman Wendell Bryce Helen Califano Nazareth Chaderian Kathryn Cottrall Howard Dinowitz John Driscall Rose Marie Fletcher Edward Gillie Dawn Hall Helen Iwaithyn Irene Jermakian Victor Kramer Estelle Joseph Emily Jane Landsear Elsie Landau Ada Levine Jean Lavering Audrey Schmar Richard Selzer Audrey Siiverman John Snyder Betty Jane Uline Cecilia Sheéllaci. Elsie Landau announced 14 French Club honor students and Latin Honorary Club The Toga with new members from Caesar Cicero and Virgil classes. Charter members Ada Levine Estelle Novick Marvin Chodikof Richard Selzer.
Hope Dare, former showgirl, filed for divorce from Dixie Davis in Los Angeles. She accuses cruelty and seeks division of community property including a lanice creat plant, a chain of malted milk shops and a Hollywood home. They married August 6 1937 at Nyack and separated in May 1938.
At the national biennial nursing convention last night Mrs Elmira B Wickenden executive secretary of the National Nursing Council for War Service Inc urged an immediate plan for postwar nursing. She proposed creating a national nursing planning committee to coordinate all postwar nursing activities and future education distribution and remuneration for nurses who wish to practice.
German high command claimed fighting around Cherbourg and Le Havre was intense as Allied beachheads widened and reinforcements arrived. Nazi radio boasted of advancing air power while Allied air forces guarded convoys and struck Nazi positions. French civilians waved from doorways as the assault began.
President Roosevelt reported at a news conference that the European liberation drive was on schedule and led a radio prayer for victory freedom and peace. He warned against overconfidence and said the invasion had not ended the war, stressing the goal to win the war 100 percent.
Allied forces in New Guinea push toward Mokmer airfield on Biak Island as of late May, advancing along cliffs to within about a mile of the objective. The move, described by headquarters, aims to bring U.S. bombers within range of the Philippines.
Major Joseph Lawrence Riley of Satataza Springs is elevated from captain to major in the Medical Corps per a War Department release issued yesterday.
Stephen Early reports that President Roosevelt spent the day in detailed study of the invasion progress. Blackout curtains closed as invasion reports arrived at 1:20 p.m. He knew when fast barges began across the Channel and when they landed, then watched several hours go by before signaling success.
A US PT boat off France reports the invasion catching German forces completely by surprise. Dawn reveals ships everywhere as heavy American and British naval fire rumbles against German installations. Minesweepers and PT boats led the assault through the Channel under air cover with no losses.
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Churchill expected to present an almost daily account in the House of Commons on the fortunes of the western front. This would follow his two appearances yesterday detailing military developments.
Cohoes announces a bond quota of 575000 with a drive led by Normen Vi Kavanaugh. The campaign plans to raise funds through civic, fraternal, patriotic groups and a local school children project, with a general committee meeting at the Elks clubhouse.
Apollo Lodge officers will confer the third degree on a class at Cohoss Lodge during the regular meeting. W Lee Blood will open, Ken Harrington directs the degree, followed by a social period with refreshments. New GPA price charts issued for 36 retailers and distributed by Troop 44 Scouts. Rotary Ladies Night at Van Schuyler Island Civic. Choir rehearsals for St James Church children scheduled today. Mr and Mrs James Corbett visiting Washington D C. Sacred Heart School meets tonight at 5:30.
In Angeles UP Elvnsworth Wise Farver a 14 year old attempted elopement with a 3 year old girl. He told Mrs Sisine he never wants to sell the woman again before being ordered for trial on child stealing charges. Wisecarver's mother said proceedings will be instituted.
Washington Republicans pressed for swift action as the House approved 305 to 35 legislation to start court martial proceedings for Pearl Harbor within three months. Democrats sought a 12 month extension to delay trials past the November election, sparking a bitter party fight.
A Cohoes couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary by renewing their vows at St Bernard's Church. Mr and Mrs G G McGin of 28 Bemian Street attended a ceremony led by Rev Thomas. The couple, married February 26, 19XX, were honored by friends and family including Mr and Mrs McGill and their two children.
Cohoes sailor Edward Grogan and his wife Mrs. Edward Grogan announced that he is a crew member aboard an escort carrier sunk in the Atlantic. The Navy man has served nine months. son of Mrs. Edward Couch, he resides at 13 Morris Street. Also noted are Red Cross first aid certificates awarded to Troop 18 Girl Scouts and a vital statistics update listing births and deaths for the week ending June 3.
Ringers filled Stresis and other churches in Cohoes as communities offered prayers on D-Day. Rev George Iain led Baptist and Episcopal services, with eras of penance and a D-Day specific prayer service titled A Call to Prayer conducted at St Jones Episcopal. Berly communion scheduled for 10 a.m. across churches through the week.
The Cohoes Fellowcraft Club wrapped its season with a turkey dinner for 325 at Fellowcraft rooms in the Max sonic Temple. Committee servers included Mrs. Bertha Lootan and Mrs. Wile A. Krause among others. FBI district talk by Wilcox followed business with President Chris Beck reporting. health nurses then conducted a clinic examining 15 patients and administering vaccines and treatments. Soldier John Hahoesom, son of Mrs. Mary B. Hahoe, was promoted to sergeant in an anti aircraft unit of the Army.
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