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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1944

Page

4

Troy High Seniors Stage Class Play and Pageant

Seniors of Troy High present a class day program featuring a one act play set in Africa, a two-scene narrative, music by the senior class orchestra, a class history read by Robert Lynch, and awards for alumni prizes. The event includes a senior class president address by Arthur Backensto Jr and songs by Thelma Schriner.

Troy Gloria Gebes Shirley Armitage Escate Joseph Betty Larkin Grace Shompses Douglas’ Adamson Einey Kitkeer Rosen Randolph Africa LaGuardia Field Radio City Arthur Backensto, Jr Thelma Schriner Robert Lynch Shirley Belcher Suzanne Freedman Randolph Whitney Rose Akullian Jerry Clemente Florence Presenuat Alumnse Betty Hagopian Richard Bray Evelyn Buckley Marvin Cohem Roger Fairfield Lois French Yeland Roden Willie Seizer Runiny John Sanyer Ediverd Gillie Helen Catifano Helen Ivanyshyn Dawn Hall Catherine Cottrell Elsie Landau Geenne Taylor

Fighting spreads in Italian cities amid strikes and sabotage

Reports from the Italian border describe street fighting in Bologna and Milan, a general strike in Genoa, and clashes in Turin as German forces tighten grip. Partisans attack electrical works and barracks while a revolt sweeps La Spezia and surrounding areas. Assassinations occur near Bareno as prisoners escape with guerrilla help.

Bern Switzerland Bologna Milan Genoa Turin Milam Noorthland Mussolini la Suuisse Turin Segior Electrice Fascist Party Pavolini la Suisze la Spezia Sienna Arezzo Florence Gee- Man Como Bareno Lake Maggiore

Employment Office Curtails Hours

The U S Employment Office hours return to 6 30 am to 5 30 pm weekdays with 8 30 am to 5 00 pm on Tuesdays. Regional permission for evening hours to 9 00 pm is withdrawn after two weeks of Troy office evening use. Beth Moore, head, restores former schedule.

U. S To & P Troy Herve Beth Moore

Devastating Tornado Toll Rises Across Three States

News from the tornado that swept through Pennsylvania West Virginia and Maryland. Deaths rise to at least 253 with many injured and hundreds homeless. Red Cross and Army relief efforts mobilize as search and rescue teams comb wreckage for victims.

Pittsburg Pennsylvania West Virginia Pennylvania Maryland Garrett County Virginia Red Cross Pittsburgh Reeduers Sec McKeesport Wayneeburg Shinnston Clarksburg W. Va Lota Beavner Dorsey Bailey West “Virginia Shinvacon Charleston Meadowville Barbour County Disaster Service Army Elkins A. * Johnson Mcneesport Youghiogheny Johnson West

Negro Bandit Killed in Harlem Shootout

Patrolman John Gilgen was wounded in the abdomen during a Harlem street gunfight with a Negro bandit who was killed. The suspect, identified from seized papers as Curtis Madison Smith, 27, of Miami, Fla, was shot as he confronted Gilgen near his patrol car. Gilgen remained in critical condition at Harlem Hospital.

New York Harlem John Gilgen Curtis Madison Smith Miami Fla Gilgen Harlem Hospital Gue Gilgan

Storm Rips Chautauqua County Cutting Routes

Severe winds and heavy rain sweep Jamestown and surrounding areas causing extensive damage. An inch of rain fell in James town in twenty minutes, twelve hour total two inches, with hundreds of trees felled and Route 17 closed within city limits. Lightning allegedly struck the Monitor substance plant roof causing collapse.

Jamestown Damare Chautauqua County Route 17 Monitor Psubenece

Colgate Alumni Create Veterans Scholarship Fund

Colgate Alumni Plans Veterans Scholarship Fund to honor 23 Colgate men who died in World War I and 34 in the present conflict. The Colgate University Alumni Corporation announced a fund valued at $50,060 or more with 26 annual scholarships to be granted after the war, while current funds will support university benefits.

Jemilton Uph Colgate University Alumni Corporation Ny Manual Servicemen’s Colgate Slasa

Wounded Ranger Visits Parents amid Battle Scarred Return

Ranger Ray Whalen, wearing the Purple Heart, visits his parents at 185 First Avenue Whiteball as he recovers at General Hospital Framingham Mass after a recent return to the United States. He will return to the hospital tomorrow for further treatment. Liquor arrests surged in May with 1152 federal violations, the highest monthly total in two years, while Virginia Guardsmen aided the devastated area as power was restored in Clarksburg and surrounding towns. In Charters, Pa., Stephen Barnish’s family suffered a second tragedy when his widow and two children were killed in a mine disaster. A tornado struck Cambridge Maryland injuring about 35 and damaging areas including Philips Packing Co. warehouses.

Richard Smith Italy Rome War Department John A. Smith Fifth Avenue Smith Africa Anzio B. F. Goodrich Tire & Rubber Co Lansingburg High School Troy Business College Pic Ray Whalen Fred Whelen First Avenue Whiteball Whalen General Hospital Framingham Mass United States Ginia Parkersburg Clarksburg West Virginia Shinaston Fairmont Shinastion Methodist Church Stephen Barnish Chartiers Barnish Star Childrey Maryland Cambridge Romes Philips Packing Co

Postoffice Officers Lead New York Postal Conference

Albert Goldman and other officials spoke at a convention highlighting overseas mail flow from Normandy to these shores. Directors were elected for one and two year terms with Collins and Patton among leaders. Goldman noted overtime efforts and 35 million overseas packages processed, urging careful packing and air mail to speed aid to service members.

Albert P. Goléman New Yorks Keyes William P. Kero Legislative Committee National Association of Postmasters Edmund J. Buros St. Joseph's Church Arthur Johnston Ida Memorial Presbyterian Church Francis M. Colling Troy Notutandy Gestion Goldman Bir. Collins Normandy Care York Delleves Frank Bahtes Tonastanda National Association of ‘Postcassters Lorena Patton Morrison Austus Crasg Easy Rockaway Chaster A. Mik Jer Queonta Charles Schreir Sag Harbor D. J. Fitzgerald Glens Falls Agnes Polley Andes Mr. Collins Viola Hawk Hadley John 8. Taylor Laurens Arthur Sharrom Plattsburg Howard McGee Copake Ruth Cerrin Potsdam David McLoughlin East Syracuse Dennis Sullivan Fort Pisin Morgan Lynk Sharon Springs Dennis Ferris Wind John HH Sheehan New York Post Office Postal Department Sheehan Sant Tme Bir. Goldman Geldman New Poys Air Mail Service Got

Purge of Rome Journalists Ordered by Poletti

Rome officials led by Lieut. Col Charles Polat plan to purge journalists with Fascist ties and select approved reporters to issue press cards. Alberto Bergamini named to carry out the vetting and compile the list of qualified editors for circulation after a conference with Italian journalists.

Rome Charles Polat Italy

Robot Bomb Attack on England Eases After Attack

Report describes a temporary lull in a German aerial and torpedo assault on southern England during a renewed terror offensive. While the drop in flying torpedoes is noted no clear cause is given, possibly linked to Allied bombing of launch sites.

London Germany England France

Trojan Home Bureau Plans August Picnic

The Trojan Home Bureau met with Mrs. Stephen E. Comiskey at 3 Third Street. A glovemaking lesson completed several pairs of gloves as the final class of the season. Plans were formed for a picnic to be held in August with refreshments served.

Trojan’ Home Bureau Stephen E. Comiskey Third Street Jostess

Plane Crashes Into Lake Ontario Air Crew Escapes

Officials at the Syracuse Army Air Base reported a twin engined troop carrier crashed and sank in Lake Ontario. Second Lieut. Frederick Frenger the pilot and Curtise T. Auleman the co pilot swam to shore after the accident following takeoff from Syracuse Army Air Base.

Syracuse Army Syracuse Air Base Lake Ontario Lieute Frederick Frenger Curtise T. Auléman Tula Syracuas Army Air Base Airforce

Graduation Exercises Held at St Joseph's Church Green Island

The annual graduation exercises at St Joseph's Church Green Island occurred yesterday. The program included diplomas and awards for the prot m progenaeg class with Rev Austin J Corbett delivering prayers and remarks.

St Joseph's” ‘Schook St. Joseph's ’ Church Gredustes Axe Peter “ Connally Haley Fisk Daniel Keating Arewound Laszero Allen Marcil John WeGivers Beil” McKeon James Mohan Francis Nealon James Poleto St. John Yar Caleb Vaughan Father Corbett

Waterford High School Announces 35 Graduates

Waterford principal Miss Marion M Rankey announced the names of 35 graduates across college entrance academic and business courses plus general and other tracks. Commencement is set for 8 p m in the High School Auditorium with tickets available to townspeople on Monday or Tuesday. Drum corps competition results and local student news follow.

Waterford High School Marion M. Rankey Waterford Rose Marie Ascenzi Richard Augustine Bills Marjorie Jana Bleib‘trey Viola Mary Opitz Marie Eliza- Berk Parissi Verma Lois Scary Theresa Ant Riccardi St Alary's Sponsored Charles J. Brady Post American. Legion Delmar Nathaniel Adama Hianchard American’ Legion Drum and Bugle Corps of Johnstown Capi“City Lancers Albany Garanten Cohoes Noble Callahan S. A. L. Troy Fort Johnson St. Anthony's Co Sonal

Engineer M Starkweather retires after 44 years with NY Central

M Starkweather 70 of 15 Buchanan Street Albany retires from 44 years of service with the New York Central Lines after guiding the Twentieth Century Limited into Albany station at 8 yesterday. He served 21 years as passenger engineer and about three years as pilot of the Limited, and never had a wreck.

M. Starkweather Buchanan Street Albany Gineer Twentieth Century Limited New York Central Lines Engineer Starkweather

Legal Notice of Estate and Heirship Proceedings in Albany

The People of New York inform Fred Clay Susie Begthrood Crest Rensselaer John deDomagh and others of Thomas A. Dig deceased. The notice lists addresses in Albany and Rensselaer and invites next of kin and heirs to appear. It names Ernert Booth et al as office and postal agents and notices attorneys and petitioners in the court proceeding.

Tee New York Fred Clay Richmionville Susie Crest Rensselaer John deDomagh Harrison Avenue Remsselaer Thomas Nalley Bed Streek Renaselaxs John Salley High Street Ressedaer N. Y A. Natey County SN. K Francis JL. Salley Northern Bos Alepany Edward Naley Washington Samen Nally Devos Sacbatea Tae Thomas A. Dig Pitces Edward J. Bondive Ernert Boothet Office Postothicg Agdrees Frat Tran Company -Risk Albany Srnest Wharton Ofiies and Pontoffica Addrem N.Y

Boy Scouts to Receive Charter at Methodist Church

The Boy Scouts of the Methodist Church will receive their charter Wednesday night at the church rooms with Troy Scout leaders presiding. Green Island Rebekah Lodge meets tonight at God Fellow Hall led by Noble Grand Anna Barnea with social hour to follow. The Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War noted a large Northern New York Club gathering in Cohoes with Mariel Miller of Schenectady named department president at Utica.

Methodist Church Troy Green Island Lotte Clésex New York G. A&r Cohoes Mariel Miller Schenectady Utica Lie Vang Hoesen Focel Group

Wartime unity pledge from Wallace and Chiang Ki Shek

Vice President Henry A Wallace and Chiang Kai Shek announced a joint statement on Saturday affirming agreement to prosecute the war against Japan quickly and efficiently. They said they shared basic principles and aims including a Pacific victory and a government devoted to the welfare of its people.

Chungking Henry A. Wallace Chiang Ki Shek Japan Wallace Chiang Paent

Junior Auxiliary Formed with Eighteen Charter Members

The report to the gathering notes the spring formation of a junior auxiliary with 18 charter members. An application for a junior camp for boys aged GIG years is under way and will begin within the next fortnight. Charlotte Bailey and Lucinda Rouse will lead the project. Reports on camps and auxiliaries followed the supper. Mary Waddington chaired the supper and was helped by auxiliary members. New members will be received at today’s 2 p.m. auxiliary meeting at the G.A.R. rooms and at the next junior auxiliary meeting in two weeks. The auxiliary will hold a social Thursday at 1 30 p.m.

Abe Asid Charlotte Bailey Lucinda Rouse Mary Waddington At & P.m G.A. R

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