New Upgraded Power Station Near Hoosick Falls Progressing Rapidly
The Hoosick Falls district of the New York Power and Light Corp reports the old Walter A. Wood shed site is rapidly taking shape with a Mid July energy start aimed. Sitwirth says a transmission line between the Oak Hill line and the abovementioned area is strung and ready for energizing, while the substation is near completion with meters arresters relays and transformers to be installed. About sixty workers handle both the line and substation at an estimated cost near 100000 dollars.
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New York Power & Light Corp
Walter A. Wood
Aaid
Bidrwirth
New York Power & Light
Bierwirth
Crossword Clue Fragments and Odd Phrases
A puzzle item presents garbled crossword clues. The readable parts hint at a themed wordplay puzzle with mis-typed phrases and obscure references. The fragmentary text suggests entries about animals birds and portmanteau style wordplay.
Church Plans Set At Board Meeting For July Fourth Service
Church officials met Monday evening to organize plans for the Sunday July 4 communion service. Committees were appointed to arrange arrangements and coordinate activities for the event.
Two Men Held By F B I on Draft Charges
Arrests announced by Arthur Cornelius Jr, FBI SAC in Albany. William E. Humphrey, 20, of Saratoga Springs, jailed on a 5000 dollar bond for failing to report for induction on June 5 under board 363, said he would rather go to prison than serve. James R. Ackerman, 31, of Ludlow, Vermont, held on delinquency for failing to notify Whitehall board 367 of a change of address and for changing his classification from 1-A to 3-A, detained in Springfield, Vermont, awaiting transfer to Albany.
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Arthur Cornelius, Jr
Albany
Saratoga
P. F. Rex
U. S
David
Fisk
James R. Ackerman
Ludlow
Selective Service Act
Board 367
Whitehall
N. Y
Springfield
Cornelius
Ackerman
Valley Falls and Troy Residents Enjoy Short Vacations
Local residents including Reed Bladen of Troy, Second Class Seaman Speanburgh, Mrs. Gordon Gifford, Mrs. J Coyme Broderick, and others are spending short furloughs and vacations. Individuals from Troy and nearby areas visit family, travel to New York, California, and Massachusetts camps, or plan summer activities at lakes and clubs.
East Poestenkill Hosts Two Visiting Couples
East Poestenkill hosts were guests of Mr and Mrs Joseph Leguebaues. The visitors include Mr and Mrs Willard Dodge of Ridgefield Park New Jersey and Mr and Mrs Paul Buehler of R D 4 Troy.
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Willard Dodge
Ridgefield Park
N. J
Paul Buehler
Troy
Joseph Leguebaues
East Poestenkill
Don’t Forget That Others Sacrifice Top
Two women in a crowd observe that many people fail to understand wartime sacrifice. The encounter among Navy preflight cadets and two bystanders illustrates self-centered attitudes, lack of sympathy, and the belief that one’s own hardship outweighs others. The piece argues families at home share this view, though many do not.
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Navy
OPA Drops Price Control on Artichoke Hearts in Vinegar
Washington officials announce removal of price controls on artichoke hearts in wine vinegar effective June 30. The OPA says solving pricing mechanics would cost more time and effort than the commodity's importance justifies.
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Washington (P
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Furlough and dances mark Grafton events this week
Grafton John Vermilyea returns home on a 21 day furlough from Greenland. St. Regis Church plans a July 3 Town Hall dance. Miss Rennie Daley of New York visits her parents Mr and Mrs Riley Burdick. Joseph Gillotta of New York visits with his wife and son Peter. Thomas Crandall leaves Monday to serve with the Navy. a farewell party is held Saturday night in his honor. The USO hosts a dance Saturday night June 26 at the Town Hall. If pleasure driving remains banned, this will be the season’s only social. Contributions may be left with Mrs Frank A Babcock or Mrs Walter Poole.
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Stanley Ford
Camp Gordon
Ledward Brazell
New England Baptist Hospital
Boston
Charles E. Brahan
Camp
McCain
Miss
Charles E. Belair
Paul C. Black
Francis F. Black
River Street
Camp Sikert
Ala
Chemical War Division
Army
Winston W. Hart
Syracuse
Barbara
Ezra Tiffany
Parsons Avenue
Hart
International Export Division
Carrier Corp
Howard
Haynes
Officer Candidates
Fort Benning
Church Street
Camp Wheeler
Carleton Reed
Arthur S. Reed
Carey Avenua
Camp Croft
3. C
Washington, D. C
Red Crom
John Vermilyea
Greenland
St. Regis
Town Hall
Rennie Daley
New York
Riley Burdick
Joseph Gillotta
Peter
Thomas Crandall
Navy
USO
Frank A. Babcock
Walter Poole
Evacuation order amid German defenses in Ruhr
German authorities ordered the evacuation of about 3 million civilians from the bombed Ruhr valley as Allied bombing intensifies. Berlin reports say completion by week’s end, while authorities admit many residents have lost nerve. Luftwaffe and anti aircraft defenses surge, with over 1,000 heavy guns and tens of thousands of searchlights guarding Ruhr and Rhineland fortifications.
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London
Germany
Ruhr
Europe
Berlin
Royal Air Force
Krefeld
Rhineland
North Sea
Russia
Tunisia
Essen
Cologne
Bremen
Frankfurt
West Sand Lake notices and meetings in brief
West Sand Lake News notes Samuel Weatherway shows improvement after illness. Mrs. John A Lavender recovering after Monday operation at Samaritan Hospital. West Sand Lake Grange to meet Saturday night with candidates to receive first and second degrees. Loyal Berean Class met at Mrs Edward Barnes home. officers elected Florence Day president Nora Stiles vice president Mrs Robert Bicknell secretary Mrs Clifford Moul treasurer. Church School at Methodist Church Sunday morning with primary department leading the opening service. Rev John A Lavender will preach at 11 o clock on Why Jesus Came to Earth. Joash money to be received at panel.
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Samuel Weatherway
John A. Lavender
Samaritan Hospital
West Sand Lake Grange
Edward Barnes
Florence Day
Nora Stiles
Robert Bicknell
Clifford Moul
Methodist Church
Jesus
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