Cavalry Gelding Wins In Jumping Contest At Fort Riley
A cavalry gelding named Masquerader won the jumping competition at Fort Riley in a notable display of skill. The horse, purchased by the government for $165 in 1927, has long served on U. S. Army teams and competed internationally in Germany, England, Switzerland, and Chile, with a standout performance in the 1986 Olympic games.
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Port Riley
Ban
Masanevader
Phyearold Bey
Fort Riley
U. S. Army
Germany
England
Inland
Switzerland
Bergma
Heliand
Pere
Chile
Troy Private Earns Bronze Star and Purple Heart
Pte Robert B Clifton, son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Clifton of Lansing Avenue, receives Bronze Star Medal for bravery in Belgium and Purple Heart for wounds. The citation notes he protected three wounded men under heavy fire with morphine and care until relief. He has been overseas since last November, saw service in Holland, and is a Troy High School and Union College alumnus. His brother Sgt F Parker Curven recently rotated home after serving with the 13th Infantry.
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Robert B Cilftes
Elmer Clifton
Lansing Avenug
Belgium
Cufion
Holland
Albany Academy
Springfeld College
James M. Caird
Ridgefield, Water Co
Ridge|ield
Conn
F.parker Curven
13Hrd
Mth Division
North Africa
Italy
Troy High School
Union College
National Savings Bank of Albany
Army
Air Corps
Scott Field
Funeral Attendance and Local Social Notes in Eagle Mills
Eagle Mills residents William Millard and his brother Robert Millard were mourned as Mr. Millard's brother William C. Millard's funeral drew relatives from Detroit and area. Charles Colehamer hosted a birthday party at his parents home while other families shared dinners and birthday celebrations. The Women's Missionary Society postponed a meeting to allow members to attend the funeral, and George L. Smith celebrated his tenth birthday with a supper at his home. More than twenty attendees were noted in the notices.
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Robert, Millard
Detroit
Mich
Maurice Austin
Cropseyville
Women’s Christian . Missionary Society of the Church of Christ
William ©. Millard
George L. Smith
Bono
Ray L. Smith
Elizabeth Sharpe
Betty Wheeler
Aliee Shayer
Church of Christ
Loyal Women’s
Carl A. Patrie
Arnold W. Sliter
Lestie A. Cham
Red Cross
Forrest H. Patrie
Brunswick Hills
Mountain View
Eagle Mills
Patrie
Troy
Dummy Deer Wastes Bullets of Hunters
A Wisconsin prank involving a dummy deer wasted many bullets during the six day season. Ole Knutson of Wood County allegedly made the dummy from fence boards and burlap, and hunters fired 43 rounds at it. The scheme spread across Wisconsin's north country with more ammunition spent on fake game than in prior years.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Conservation Department
Ole Knutson
Wood County
Dees
Jubilee planned for St Joseph’s Benevolent Society program
The Diamond Jubilee of St Joseph’s Benevolent Society of St Lawrence Church is outlined with a schedule beginning April 41. Officers include Joseph Vogt chairing, Joseph Winkleman treasurer, and William Yost secretary. Sub-committee chairs report at the quarterly meeting. Requiem mass opens the jubilee with Father Buechler as celebrant and music by a children's choir. A communion breakfast follows, with a group photo and banquet to close on Sunday at the Crystal Ballroom in The Hendrick Hudson.
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St Joseph's Benevolent Society
St. Law‘rence’'s
Francis J. Buechles
Ehmed
Joseph F. Vogt
Joseph B. Winkleman
William A. Yost
Society
Joseph [Aiber
William 4. Vogt, Jr
Frank E. Pepe
Alfred H. . Piche
L. Frank Mitter
William A. Vogt
Joseph * Bilee
Snembders
Buech
Father Buechler
Mr. Mitter
Alfred Piche
Alfred Ho Piche
John Geiger
Hendrick Hudson
Taxpayer s Pilot
An Atlantic City report credits Maj. Edward J. Byron of New York City as a RAF Redistribution Station No 1 P47 pilot who served in England. He never crashed a plane in jet missions and on the credit side he shot down two ferries.
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Atlantic City
N. J
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Edward J. Byron
New York City
England
Allied Battle Lull on Italian Front Reported
Allies say fighting on the Italian front was light with minor patrol clashes and no changes in major positions. Mortars silenced German machine guns at the rose tested road stronghold of Varago southwest of Bologna, with clashes near Castel D'Aiano, Monte Giove, Monte Spigoline, and in the Serchio Valley.
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Tablas
Vargato
Bologna
Castel D’aiano
Vergete
Monte Giove
Monte Spigoline
Serchio
Schools to Observe Bird Day on April 13
Troy public schools will observe Bird Day on April 13 along with other Schools of the state. George B. Krug, superintendent, announced today. The observance usually takes the form of instruction to teach pupils the various birds found in this locality, feeding, watering and other care of birds.
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Troy
George B. Krug
Himalayas Pose Constant Menace For U S Flyers
A dispatch from Portland details the perilous Himalayan flight path between India and China. Capt Hine and a four man crew recount engine failure and jungle survival lasting six days, including food shortages, tiger tracks, and rescue by local natives. Weather challenges and monsoon patterns hamper takeoffs and landings, with pilots displaying resilience amid harsh conditions. Townsend Club notes March birthdays in Dissold Rock Land as part of a local update.
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Portland
Ore
Himalaya
India
Chira Bas
Whr
Hine J. Chaecers
Gaunt and Neggard
Maxery Tole
Gaya Ft
China
Peter
Alaska
Letters Granted om Mrs Conley's Estate
Letters of administration issued for the estate of Mrs Mary E Conley who died Feb 2 in the city. The $200 personal and real property are assigned to her son John H Conley and daughter Helen M Simmons both of 3462 Misth Sureex. Jane J Sweeney named executor.
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Mary E. Conley
John H. Conleys
Helen Mo Simmons
Jane J. Sweeney
Axtovrer
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Dowsstairs Store
Ice Ee S
FEC
Robert Clifton
Pic
Arnold Yarter
Argyle
United States Army Hospital
France
Washington Academy
Salem
Harold Carter
Government Geological Survey
Modernella
Third ST
Frears
Ig New Permanents
Helene Curts
Duchess Ue
Perm Manigure
Ite Eyeryee
Wells & Coverly's
Himalayas
U.S
Townsend Club
Townsend No
Bellar
Wells & Coverly
Clipper Crafts ‘Kenroyds
River St
Wells & Coverly’s
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