West Stephentown Engagement Pillar in Town Notes
West Stephentown Mr and Mrs J C Haley announce the engagement of their niece Miss Marion K Trinemeyer to Sergt Hugh L Manchester son of Mr and Mrs Martin Leroy Manchester of Petersburg Miss Trinemeyer a Berlin Central High School graduate attended Berkshire Business College Pittsfield Mass and works at Frontier Machine and Tool Co Green Island Sergt Manchester also a Berlin Central High School graduate is stationed with the Army Air Forces at Langley Field Va No wedding date set
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J C. Haley
West Stephentown
Marion K. Trinemeyer
Hugh L. Manchester
Martin Leroy Manchester
Petersburg
Trinemeyer
Berlin Central High School
Berkshire Business College
Pittsfield
Mass
Frontier Machine and Tool Co
Green Island
Manchester
Army Air Forces
Langley Field
Slum Literary Club Announces March Luncheon at Hendrick Hudson
Mrs. Charles FE Collins Jr chairs reservations for the Slum Literary Club annual luncheon at The Hendrick Hudson on Friday March 31 at 1 p.m. Reservations close Monday by calling North 480. The annual meeting precedes the luncheon at noon with President Mrs. James T. Whitehurst Jr presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles FE. Collins, Jr
Slum Literary Club
Hendrick Hudson
North 480
James T. Whitehurst, Jr
Mr and Mrs Club Hears Gardens Talk at Church
Samuel B. Dorrance Rensselaer County 4H Club agent gave a Victory Garden talk with slides at the First Baptist Church for the Mr. and Mrs. Club led by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Dill. The group planned Fireside Hour for Wednesday and served refreshments after the meeting. Miss Evelyn Irene Moss of 765 Fourth Avenue is engaged to George William Phillips son of the late Fred A and Mary E Phillips. No wedding date set.
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Samuel B. Dorrance
Rensselaer County
First Baptist Church
Howard Dill
Moss
Thomas Moss
Fourth Avenue
Evelyn Irene Moss
George William Phillips
Fred A
Mary E. Phillips
Stolen Car Found At Camp Adair Service Club
First Sgt. Jack Vinson had his MPs search for his stolen car overnight. The next morning he found the same car parked in front of the service club after leaving it there the previous afternoon.
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Camp Adair
Ore
INS
Jack Vinson
Hull lays out postwar world order amid four powers debate
The article analyzes Secretary Hull's new Foreign Policy framework, contrasting Churchill's and liberal views on world policing. It notes Hull bridges positions by stressing Atlantic Charter goals while delaying immediate use, and questions timelines for implementing provisions amid Russian, British, and other power shifts.
Greenwich Plane Gunner Promoted
An 8th AF Bomber Station England Verne BP Woodward 24 flying Fortress top turret gunner son of Mr and Mrs Ashton P Woodward 6 Cooper St Greenwich promoted from staff sergeant to technical sergeant. He has made seven daylight attacks on Germany and occupied countries since joining the pioneer American heavy bombardment groups in the European theater. Prior to USAAF service he farmed and graduated Greenwich High School 1941 Wentworth Institute 1942. He has two brothers in the armed services.
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England
Verne BP
Grammatical Debate on Feel Bad or Feel Badly
The article argues that in describing emotions perceptions and senses one should use an adjective not an adverb. It asserts both “feel bad” and “look bad” are correct and explains why “badly” often misused means imperfect or unskilled. It suggests testing with the opposite “good” to confirm the correct form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
A Call for Immediate International Action Beyond the Atlantic Charter
The piece questions indefinite global governance by four powers and the risk of a hegemonic order under Britain United States Russia and China. It argues for an immediate international organization or revival of the League of Nations to ensure enduring peace and prevent a Chaos driven by might.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New World Organization
International Agency
Hull
Russia
Smuts
Europe
Great Britain
Germany
Japan
Italy
League of Nations
Britain
United States
China
Rift Between U S and Finland Seems Likely
Washington reports indicate a break in relations with Finland is nearly certain unless peace talks with Russia are shown not to have failed. Finnish officials fear future Russian dominance and seek unquestionable assurances, but Moscow cannot alter its terms.
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Washington
United States
Finland
Russia
Germany
Britain
Roosevelt
Hult
Moscow
Helsinki
Prohibition Debate Stirs Troy Letter on 1944
James H. Malloy of Troy argues against prohibition in a 1944 letter. He recalls Wilson's veto of the Volstead Act, its override, and claims Roosevelts repeal boosts county revenues and education funds while condemning prohibition as a failed law. He cites Al Capone and warns of crime and social harm from alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Roosevelt
Washington, D. C
al Capone
Alcatraz
Miami
Fla
James H. Malloy
Troy
Earl Parsons Granted Bail on Burglary and Larceny Charges
Earl R. Parsons indicted for burglary in the third degree and grand larceny in Connecticut was admitted to bail of 1500 by County Judge Harry E. Clinton. Bond signed by Robert A. and Millie M. Parsons of Milford covers real estate at 23 Woodlawn Court. Parsons linked to a September 5, 1939 indictment for a robbery at Hoosac Valley Farmers Exchange in Schaghticoke.
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Earl R. Parsons
Harry E. Clinton
Robert A
Millie M. Parsons
Stone Street
Milford
Conn
Woodlawn Court
Parsons
Connecticut
Hoosac Valley
Doody the Surveyor Probes Minds and Miners
A veteran interviewer heads a market research firm and recounts odd methods to gather opinions. He once sampled coal miners by visiting homes and mines, noting showers and fatigue, and even used a “consumers’ jury” of dogs to test dog foods. He also recounts a war plant study and a Red Cross blood drive reporting 253 360 pints collected in one month and 1 167 container trips for plasma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doody
Red Cross
President Seeks 84 Million for War Manpower Commission
President Roosevelt asked Congress for 84,948,200 dollars to fund the War Manpower Commission operations starting July 1, marking a rise from prior appropriations. The request targets manpower mobilization and related federal staffing needs for wartime labor management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
War Manpower Commission
Government budget details reveal major appropriation items
The document outlines over 7 million dollars above the appropriation for the current year. Principal items include 61,002,000 for U S employment service 3,799,000 for war training program operations 2,465,000 for importation of Trovkera and 317,682,900 for general administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Employment Service
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George Grady
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Albany
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Handbook OF Tactical English
Pulse of the People
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Canada
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Waiscorers Bank
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