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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1949
Page
1
Fragments describe named grandparents with farming references and a Christian Bible school context. Details are unclear with dates and full names garbled, but mention of Wing family members and visiting hours appear in the text.
Two thousand Germans will travel to the Swiss mountain resort this summer to meet Dr Frank N D Buchman founder of Moral Re-Armament. They will form task forces to spread inspired democracy back home after intensive training at Caux. One follower, Peter Petersen of Hamburg, a former Hitler Youth member who fought in the Grossdeutschland Division, recounts his conversion after meeting Buchman followers in 1947.
The piece notes Petersen as a key organizer in German universities and lists expected visitors from Germany including ministers presidents of three western zone governments, Dr Hans Ehard, Dr Mari Arnold, and Dr Gebhard Mueller, plus other officials and journalists. It mentions volunteers at a hotel kitchen, including John Pribarm and Walter Klippel, with Lady Sinha of India assisting.
A chaotic Yokohama trade fair scene features a crowd of American visitors. a prank involving a fragile bowl shatters, prompting security to fend off attendees. The incident draws attention to exhibitor reactions and fair safety measures amid a chaotic display.
Defreestville and nearby towns report visits from Nellie Morner to her mother Emmeline Jordan and Sara Hulnapple of Albany staying with Grace A Sharpe. Cornell College freshman Barbara Phillips is home for summer. Roberta Jordan RN visited her parents Frederick and family. The Missionary League puppet program is set for June 23 on the parsonage lawn. Albert Bievens and family vacationing in the Adirondacks via Keene Valley. Albert Breveng Sr. and family from New York are spending a holiday at their son’s home.
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