Last Naval R O T C Men Commissioned at RPI
The final group of Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps seniors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute were sworn in as Ensigns on Saturday. Eighteen officers joined the Navy, among them Henny Lucey of Troy and Edgar Cortright. Capt. Mark C. Bowman administered the oath as Institute leaders praised their patriotism and duty. The ceremony occurred in the clubhouse and the new ensigns were informed they will likely serve on aircraft carriers as the fleet expands. The institute officials urged the crew to complete their engineering degrees after duty ends.
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Naval R. O. T
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Mark C. Bowman
Naval
Navy
Henny. Lucey
Troy
Bowman
Lavingston W. Houston
Institute
Ray Palmer Baker
Matthew A Hunter
Edgar M Cortright
Jenkinstown
Sheldon Claypool
Utica
Robert E Bernard
Norwalk
Conn
John L Cummings
Schenectady
Granger B. Thustone
Buffalo
Robert L. Buchanan
Hariiford
Em J. Krenzer
Thaddeus A. Gaieski
Peabody
Mass
Morton M. George
Concord
N. H
Alan M. Voorhees
New Brunswick
Houston
Pacific
Dr. Baker
Cere
Grange at Colonie Confers Degrees at Regular Meeting
Colonie Grange conferred the first and second degrees on eleven candidates at its regular meeting. Master William Jeram presided. Worthy Juvenile Deputy Mrs Donald Robinson and Worthy Deputy Donald Robinson were present. Fourth War Loan total reached 455,050 dollars, Army team leading Navy 57 percent in attendance contest. Recreation program led by Ahig Spak. baking contest won by Mrs Helen Surdam and Harald Coons. A baby beauty winner named Harry Kentzel Sr. Refreshments followed for Grange eighth anniversary. Victory Minstrel rehearsal set for Tuesday at the hall.
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Colonie Range
Willam Jeram
Donald Robinson
Army
Navy
Chaige
Ahcig Spak
Cvtke
Helen Surdam
Harald Coons
Harry Kentzel Sr
Grange
Father Gets Letters On Estate of Son
Letters of administration issued by Surrogate Edward J. Donahue to Patrick F Benson of 160 Second Street for John Francis Benson of Troy a U S Navy member killed in action near the British Isles on December 28 the estate covers government obligations to the decedent family Also named are sister Eileen H Benson and brother Joseph P Benson both at 160 Second Street and the latter serving in the Navy.
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John Francis Benson
Troy
U.S Navy
British Isles
Edward J. Donahue
Patrick F Benson
Second Street
Eileen H. Benson
Joseph P. Benson
Navy
Tie in Troy Third Ward supervisor race moves to high court
Appellate Division in Albany expected to rule on Lyons versus Mahoney ballot validity after Justice Russell voided a duel marked service vote. A reversal could seat Lyons by one vote, while affirmation may allow Mayor Ahern to appoint a temporary supervisor. The deadlock keeps the Third Ward seat vacant amid ongoing legal maneuvering.
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Supreme Court
Albany
Troy
Eugene H. Lyons
Timothy Mahoney
Pierce H. Russell
Lyons
Justice Russell
Inas
Joseph F. Purcell
Isadore Bookstein
Mahoney
Third Ward
Board of Supervisors
Appellate
John J. Ahern
Draft Board Calls 143 For Tests
The selective service board will send 143 men to Albany tomorrow for pre induction examinations. Most are fathers and many are well known business and professional men. If accepted they will be marked for Army or Navy service and later return home to settle affairs before training. At least 21 days are allowed before active duty, with possible extra time if quotas are small.
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Selective Service Board
Albany Tomorow
John W Sutphen
George W Swayze
Herbert C Swartfiguer
Irving F. Gallup
John P. Hanigan
George R. Meyer
Joseph H. Peters
Edward C Wagar
Roderick EH. LaFleu
Morris Tucker
Anthony Coler
Frank FE. Reid
Howard D Green
Chester FL Mullhouse
George Mardigan
William L. Fobare
Roger P. Suppo
John J Croker
Howard R. Baldwin
Paul BP. McMeel
John H. Waugh
Charles I. Alger
John J. Thero
Donald F. Young
Charles J. Passonno
William P McConnell
Joseph H Webb
Louis J. DeRusso
Forrest F. Bentley
Edward F McDonough
Robert Fordun
Thomas J Bailey
John G. Halligan
John J. Witbeck, Jr
Wiliam J Langton
David F. McClure
Meron P Shakow
Alden J Green
Buddie Rezey
Carl R. Matthie
Stephen H. Sampson
Joseph Levine
Lee J Henry
George EF. Nuttall
Charles E Duncan
Joseph M’ Behan
Peter J. O'Such
Edward J Sullivan
Rocco J. Fazio
Robert J. Ryan
William C. Jobson
Richard O. Hennedy
John N. Liberty
John F Prezio
Wilfred E. LaBrack
Thomas H Brown
Thomas J Butter
Richard D Margosian
Edward J. Weisenforth
Matthew L Shannon
Thomas Wilson
Harry O Stufflebeam
James A. Gerighty
Anthony J Cifello
Andrew A. Malkona
Lawrence Vallee
William C Snyder
Stephen Siuti
Nathan Shapiro
John J. Neilson
Isidore H. van Herpe
Matthew J. Scully
Edward F. Reeves
Samuel Kelton
Louis A. Kardos
Harvey Clems
Harold E Paris
George H Dean
Truman Schoonmaher
Alfred Wall, Jr
Thomas F. Stapleton
Michael J. Brennan
Forrest E Cushine
Abraham Bernear
Chester Rysedorph
Alphonse Verdile
Joseph G. Stallmer
Angelo Palermo
Thomas J
Joseph Hagei
Lawrence Shevlin
Jr Walter F Wals
Jenn
Carborm
Israel Mushnickh
Joseph Moris
Arthur Quinn
William E Root
Ropert
OQ Woodward
Eduard Beal
George E Reddick
James O Danielis Noirean
F Cox
Frank T Jacek
Joseph J Schultz
Man Held For Assault With Meat Cleaver
A Troy Police Court adjourned the case of a 31 year old man charged with first degree assault. George Griffin of 1719 Seventh Avenue is accused of attacking Percy Hyminich of 24 2009 Fifth Avenue with a meat cleaver, wounding his scalp. Hyminich’s condition is not serious. Griffin was arraigned and remanded to jail with adjournment to next Friday. Also noted: Leslie B. Elden, 21, of 472 Sixth Avenue, previously in anti mine operations in North Africa, transferred to England to help train troops. In Schenectady, Local 301 of the U E R M was frozen as to leadership after two elections, pending a decision.
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Troy
George Griffin
Seventh Avenue
Percy Hyinich
Fifth Avenue
Giffin
Edward J Houlman
William H van Steenberg
Griffin
Gail
England
Pfe
Leslie B. Elden
Sixth Avenue
North Africa
Army
Great Britain
Schenectady
Navy Bomber Crew Rescued by British Navy
After 24 hours in small boats eight of eleven U S Navy Liberator crew members were picked up in the Bay of Biscay by British air sea rescue craft. The bomber was shot down by al
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London
INL
Bay of Biscay
Estates Granted In Probate In Rensselaer County
The will of M Frances Alger was admitted to probate in Rensselaer County Surrogate's Court. The estate is under $2,000 with half to Marthe L Fancher and half to Helen F Rimbach both residing at 606 Third Avenue. Maurice D Isenbergh is attorney. Letters of administration for Owen A Seymour were granted. The estate totals about $300 personal and under $3,000 real. Widow M Bessie Seymour Catherine Cartwright and William E Seymour share the estate with domicile details. Owen D Connolly represents the estate. Nazi Junkers fighter bomber noted in antisubmarine patrol off France.
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M. Frances Alger
Edward J. Donohue
Rensselaer County
Marthe L. F. Fancher
Helen F. Rimbach
Third Avenue
Maurice D. Isenbergh
Owen A Seymour
Troy Fire Department
Mason
Bridgeport
Conn
M. Bessie Seymour
First Avenue
Catherine Cartwright
Loudonville Road
William E. Seymour
How You can team with Uncle Sam to hold down living costs
This message urges readers to work with federal programs to reduce expenses by securing adequate life insurance and savings, lowering personal debts, and buying only necessary items while extending the utility of existing belongings. It emphasizes practical steps for personal security and frugality.
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Uncle Sam
Elmer Christiansen
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