Police Launch Drive Against Speeders in City
Police Chief Frank B Kendall announced a city wide crackdown on speeding and red light running as two men arrested for exceeding speed limits in Second Avenue forfeited $19 apiece for failing to appear in Troy Police Court. The drive will use extra traffic bureau hours and school crossing duties to curb reckless driving across different city sections each night. Arthur Sowalsky and David Hil faced charges for 45 and 44 mph respectively on Monday.
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Lansingburg
East Side
Frederick Claessens
Senator’s Wife Uses Broom in Hotel Room
Chicago hotel maids report Mrs. Warren Austin, wife of the senator, demanded a carpet sweeper after saying she could not wait to have her quarters swept. She cleaned the room herself in the hotel.
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Chicago
17th Ward Honor Roll Dedication Postponed
The Seventeenth Ward sewer rail dedication scheduled for July 4 is postponed due to war conditions delaying monument placement. A monument firm official cited manpower shortages from drafting and priority war orders at the quarry. The monument will be placed late July with dedication exercises then. The committee’s next meeting is July 30.
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Monument Company
A O H Groups Plan Field Day In July Seid Day
A O H committees from Division 8 Au H and Divisions 3 2 of the Ladies Auxiliary met Monday night in Spanish War Hall to name committee chairmen for the annual Seid Day set for Sunday July 30 at Sharpe's Grove. Ann Leben presided in John F Costello's absence as general chairman. Names include Patrick J Ryan John J Ahern John J Siveeney and John J Burke transport John J McGrath and Mr Ryan tickets John H Giintos Mrs Lebertritt and Mrs Alice O Grady music Mrs Mary Hourigan refreshments Mrs Bertha Colleux publicity A final meeting is set for Thursday July 6 in the Chasan Building Division 1 after which a social will be hosted by Mrs Anne Keating Mrs Lebentritt and Mrs Lucille Milict.
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Spanish War’ Hall
Sharpe's Grove
Ann Lebentitt
John F. Costello
Patrick J. Ryan
John J. Ahern
John J. Siveeney
John J. Burke
John J. McGrath
Police Trace Lost Boy Home From Candy Store
George Martin of 2916 Fifth Avenue wandered away from Fulton and River Streets around 10 am. Police in a prowl car found him near the candy shop, questioned him, and after identifying him through the city directory, returned him to his home on Fifth Avenue. He was taken to Central Station briefly for confirmation.
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George Martin
Fifth Avenue
Fulton
River Streets
George
Joseph Beaudoin
Central Station
Martin
Chita
Father of Rev. John Gass Dies in Mississippi
The father of Rev. John Gass, D D, retired Episcopal bishop of Mississippi, Rev Theodore Bratton, died suddenly at his Jackson home. He was born in Winnsboro, educated at Sewanee and the University of the South, earned degrees from the South and Ole Miss, became a rector in 1888 and Mississippi bishop in 1903, retiring in 1938. He served as chancellor of the University of the South and as chaplain in France during the war, and authored several books including works on Rev. William Porcher DuBose.
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Mississippi
John Gass
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Auddently Mondey
Jackson
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Winnsboro
Sewanee Grammar School
University of the South
University of Mississippi
France
Brest
William Porcher DuBose
Green Island Village Board Action and Local Club Events
The Green Island village board met Monday and authorized bonds with interest paid by July 1. Treasurer Arthur J. St. John will finish tax collection on a 5 percent basis after June 30. The Mothers Club of St Joseph's School hosted a year end get together with entertainment and remarks, led by Mrs. Grant E. Golden. Naomi G. Nickerson of Green Island, recently accepted for WAC service, was feted at a party and prepares to train at Fort Oglethorpe.
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Green Island
Mothers’ Club
St Joseph's School
Annex
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Warren BD. Hurley
WAC
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J. Guy Nickerson
George Street
Nickerson
Fort Ogiethorpe
Bliss Nickerson
Miss Nickerson
W.T. Grant
Troy
Miss. Nickerson
Guy ¢. Nickerson
Navy
Tast
Choristers to Present Concert at Central Lutheran Church
The Jade Choristers under Ruth Kingsbury present a summer concert at 8:15 pm at Central Lutheran Church. Selections include The Lord's Prayer, Betanse, The Hills of Home, with piano duets by Pauline Barer and Ketterson, violin by Georgia Aird, clarinet by Daenald Christensen, and accordion by William Iacoca. Members include Jessie Love, Ann Cunningham, Edna Haglund, Clara Hammond, Edith Danish, and others.
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Ruth Kingsbury
Solow
Dorothy Ketterson
William Iacoca
Jessie Love
Ann Cunningham
Edna Haglund
Clara Hammond
Edith Danish
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Priest to Address Troy High School Graduates
Rev. Thomas H. Kay of the College of St. Rose will deliver the commencement address at Troy High School exercises at 9 15 this morning at Proctors Theater. Father Hey, a 1919 graduate, substituted for Rev. Johr Gass due to the latter's city trip after his father’s death.
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College of St. Rose
Will
Troy High School
Procter’s Theater
Father Hey
Johr. Gass, DB
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Theodore Dubose Bratton
Postwar Constellation Promises Fast Global Air Travel
Lockheed's Constellation, adopted for Army use, promises long range postwar air travel with pressurized cabins and high altitude comfort. It aims for 80 000 feet cruising, 80 mph landing, and 28 ft longer wings than the DC-3. Transcontinental routes could drop to under 6 hours Los Angeles to New York, with London and Tokyo within about 13 to 23 hours.
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Waterford Recital Honors Bannister Family at Local Church
A music recital and reception honoring Mrs Jurpin C Bannister marks the departure of Dr and Mrs Rex Bannister to the University of Alabama for posts in architecture and fine arts. The program includes works by Virlock Zeh and selections from Hanael and Gretel, with Mrs Frances Moore at the piano and Mrs Raymond Lavender directing the girls choir. A Sunday School teachers meeting and local observances occur nearby as community notes.
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Etair
Rex Bannister
University of Alabama
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School of Architecture and Fine Arts
John & Sweet
Rerey
Lawrence
Frances Moore
Raymond. Lavender
Public Health Nurses Attend Saratoga Parley
Public Health officials from Troy and Rensselaer County join nurses at the annual State Health conference in Saratoga Springs. The session opened at the Grand Salon Hotel under Health Officer Dr James Ci Boland with numerous Troy, Rensselaer County and district educators and nurses in attendance.
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Saratoga Parley
Troy
Rentseleer County
Grand Saion
Saratoga Springs
James Ci Boland
Edward J. Hannan
Department of Education
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Hig
Margaret Sheehan
E Josephine
J. Irene. Flaherty
Mary Boland
Prengselaer County
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Resins Morath
Margaret Coleman
Dorothy Dor- Aer
Principe
Health officials sought for Coventry and New York Society
Edward Godfrey and De fe ther Mewsey of Coventry seek a commissioner of health. Herbert Bauckus, president of the New York State Medical Society, is named in the plea for medical leadership.
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Godfrey
Fether Mewsey
Coventry
England
Herbert ‘i Bauckus
New York State Medica Society
Oldest New England barber eyes comeback bargain
89 year old barber Griffen believes he can reinvent his craft and work through an extended career, suggesting a plan to extend his practice and financial stability while continuing to cut hair for years.
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New England
Avi Griffen
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