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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1944
Page
13
The LST 340 fought off a nine aircraft raid during the Guadalcanal campaign. It survived bombardment and strafing to return to service after a June 1943 attack that left one crewman dead and several wounded while the ship shot down at least two enemy planes and likely destroyed two more.
Nine soldiers were killed as planes strafed a transport ship. The vessel was set ablaze and abandoned while gun crews stayed to fight. Lieut. William Villella of Chula Vista earned the Silver Star for skill and gallantry in steering and aiding the ship, with Capt Grayson B. Carter and Lieuts. Luther Reynolds and Boyd Blanchard praised for towing duties and defending the vessel.
Four years of shark skin use in leather making saw smooth hides when denticles were removed. Vancouver fishermen presented a sleeper shark to the fisheries experimental system, marking the first test of a rough, denticle rich leather intended for gloves and seaside rope handling.
The article commends a line officer named Galusky for his thorough work in clearing a path through Cassino for Fifth Army Ground Forces. It notes his graduation status as part of his background.
Stillwater Mrs. Harold Tompkins was elected chairman of the Stillwater Branch of the American Red Cross at a meeting Wednesday. She succeeds Nelson Armlin who presided and announced his resignation. Officers reelected: Mrs. Ralph Walsh and Mrs. James Furlong vice presidents Ira Anthony treasurer Miss Patricia Furlong secretary. Mrs. Earl Collamer remains chairman of productions and Mrs. Hart Hayner is named home service representative.
Rehearsal for participants in the Upton Chapter O E S minstrel show will be held in the lodge rooms today at 7 30 p m. Navy entry noted for Andrew Ryan son of Mr and Mrs T S Ryan placed in Naval Reserve until graduation in June. A reception was held attended by a delegation from Upton Chapter O E S in honor of R W Margaret H Talmadge and R W Arthur D Burdick at Star of Hudson Chapter Schuylerville. Frank H McLain buried at Woodlawn Cemetery Cambridge after services at his River Road home. Bearers named Edward Bentley Franklin McLenahan Charles Benson Ciar
Mrs Albert Barbett hosted a party Wednesday for her son Albert Jr who has enlisted in the U S Navy and departs Saturday for training. Guests from Watervliet Mechanicville Hemstreet Park and Stillwater enjoyed music dancing and games with red white and blue decor and gifts for the guest of honor. Circles Meet of the Schoonmaker Memorial Presbyterian Church held Tuesday with devotions reports and plans to donate to the Red Cross. Circle I at Mrs Elmer Smiths Circle II at Mrs William Sanders Circle III at Mrs Hiting Doughty.
The presiding officer led the meeting as the secretary and treasurer reports were read. The circle recommended a donation to the Red Cross. An annual association meeting was announced for Tuesday evening in the church parlors. A social time followed with refreshments served.
Miss Jane Guiney and Miss Roslyn Roberts visited homes over the weekend. Mrs. Francis Williams hosted cards Tuesday. Elizabeth Stewart visited her sister in Eagle Bridge. Barbara Sherman visited her parents while training at Amsterdam City Hospital. A Monday 2 30 tea at Mrs J Edwin Prinkham raised funds for the Red Cross War Fund. The Merribees moved their gathering to Mrs James Bevis Jr. Schaghticoke 4 H Club met at Mrs Charles Sample’s home led by Mrs George Vial. Lenten services will be held at Mrs James Cronk’s home Tuesday at 2 pm. Mrs T Morgan Beecroft reports Red Cross drive progress and hopes Schaghticoke quota is reached.
Tech Sergeant Thomas Edward Galusky of 822 Fourth Street, former CCHLS basketball star, described the Cassino bombing as terrific. AP and UP wires quoted him on the front, noting a quiet scene after the raid and a Piper Cub flying overhead. Other pilots in the raid shared the same view of Allied bombing success.
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