Attlee proclaims end of North African campaign
British Prime Minister Clement Attlee announced in the House of Commons that the North African campaign has ended with over 150,000 prisoners, 1,000 plus guns, 250 tanks, and vast equipment captured. He described it as a total destruction of North Africa and a forward base for future Axis attacks. Also noted is Thomas E. Cone of 630 Third Avenue who enlisted in the Navy and was assigned to Sampson for training.
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London
Clement R. Attlee
House of Commons
Attlee
North Africa
British Empire
United States
France
Atlee
NAVY
Thomas E. Cone
Third Avenue
Sampson
Ickes Warns East Coast Gas Rationing Will Not Ease
Federal Petroleum Administrator Harold Ickes spoke on the east coast gas shortage noting more coupons exist than fuel to honor them and no path to liberalize rations. He cited ongoing reductions, coupon inflation, and pledged farmers priority when fuel is available while denying surplus storage or imminent policy changes.
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Washington
INS
Harold L. Ickes
Ickes
Chester Davis
War Procucien
Iwe
Orote
Local Bridge Club Awards At Home Meeting
A bridge club gathering at Mrs. her home featured awards to Mrs. W. E. Deyoe, Mrs. Leroy Talmadge and Mrs. William Cisler. Guests included Mrs. Lyman W. Smith, Mrs. John Hammond, Mrs. David Dyer and others. The club votes to meet next week at Mrs. Leroy Talmadge’s residence.
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Bridge Club
W. E. Deyoe
Leroy Talmadge
William Cisler
Lyman W. Smith
John Hammond
David Dyer
Lawrence McDonald
Stillwater Civilian Protection notes orderly blackout
Percy Aldrich, Deputy of Civilian Protection, announced that the Wednesday night blackout was handled in near perfect order, contrasting with last week's. Civilians understood warnings and riots were extinguished at proper times. Pte. Robert W. Holmes of Columbus, Ind., was called home due to his grandmother Mrs Nellie Berg's grave illness, not her death as previously stated. Mrs Ellen Dean left to attend the State Convention of the Baptist Women's Mission Society in Syracuse through Friday, then plans to spend the weekend with her sister in Watertown.
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Percy Aldrich
Robert W. Holmes
Columbus
Ind
Nellie Berg
Ellen Dean
The
Baptist Women’s Mission Society
Syracuse
Watertown
Harry Bloomingdale
Plan Party at Wynantskill Hall
A fundraising plan to support the North Greenbush observation post will be conducted at Fireman's Hall Wynantskill tonight at 8 p m Mrs Charles Brunell chairs assisted by Sanford Osterhout Vernon Pierson Thomas Whalen Leslie Dickinson and Mrs Harvey Robillard
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North Greenbush
Wynantskill
Charles Brunell
Sanford Osterhout
Vernon Pierson
Thomas Whalen
Leslie Dickinson
Harvey Robillard
Round Lake Notes and Socials in May Events
Elizabeth May returns from St Petersburg Florida. The Spring W C U Institute will be held in Ballest on Spa May 18. Fidelis Circle hosts to members at a party. Miss Marth Kennedy visits Miss Elizabeth Kennedy at Fort Edward. Carolyn Morris returns to Albany Hospital after an appendectomy. Weekend callers include Harry Van Kleek and George Weldon. A double burial for Frances Weld and son James Weld at Jonesville Cemetery. Rev. Weld officiates. Weld family longtime summer residents. Mrs Weld was sister of Mary Foster who summers at the Circle cottage.
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Elizabeth May
St. Petersburg
Fie
Fred G. Leich
W. C. It. U. Institute
Ballest
Spa
Wesley Morris
Harry P. Ruble
Robert Kopp
George Corp
Fidelis Circle
Marth Kennedy
Elizabeth Kennedy
Fort Edward
Carolyn Morris Haa
Albany Hospital
William H. Pelton
Pelton
Harry van Kleek
Troy
George Weldon
Saratoga Springs
Frances m. Weld
James W. Weld
Huntington
Jonesville
Richard P. Weld
Greenfield
Methodist Church
Weld
Local social notes and church farewell in South Cambridge
South Cambridge social page reports Mrs Jennie Snow of Bennington visiting her daughter Mrs R Galloway. Home Bureau unit to meet with Mrs Belle M Welling. Miss Elizabeth Gammon of Schenectady visited her parents Mr and Mrs John Gannon. Mrs Grace McNeil returned from Schenectady where she stayed with daughters Mrs J Crazier and Mrs E Walker. Mr and Mrs James Austin and son Gary returned home after three weeks visiting relatives in Cambridge and Troy. Rev A J Cambridge preached farewell sermon Sunday evening. Rev E J Maguire will lead next Sunday. Richard Wilson, just back from Trinidad, enjoys a ten day furlough with his parents. stationed in Bainbridge MD and plans to start school in June.
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Jennie Snow
Bennington
R. Galloway
South Cambridge
Home Bureau
Belle M. Welling
Elizabeth Gammon
Schenectady
John Gannon
Grace McNeil
J. Crazier
E Walker
James Austin
Gary
Cambridge
Troy
A. J. Cambridge
E. J. Maguire
Richard Wilson
Trinidad
Ham Supper Served by Poestenkill Ladies Aid Society
The Ladies Aid Society of the Poestenkill Lutheran Church will serve a ham supper to the general public on Tuesday starting at 5 20 p.m. The event invites community members to dine and support church activities.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the
Lutheran Church
St Joseph's Parish Plans Spring Card Party
St Joseph's Parish hosts its annual spring card party at St Joseph's Club on Thursday June 10. The event features cards games entertainment and prizes with a patriotic Victory Garden theme reflecting wartime effort. A long list of committee chairs oversees arrangements including honorary chairman Rev Edmund J Burns and general chairman Mrs John J Powers.
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St. Joseph's Parish
St. Joseph's Club
Edmund J. Burns
John J. Powers
Cochairman
George W. Dupuis
Elizabeth M. Myers
Gertrude Ryan
Sarah E. Flynn
Julia L. Walsh
John Bloomfield
James F. Egan
Leo Quandt
Note Burke
Katherine T. Kane
Rosalie Morey
Helen Gruber
Dorothy Dwyer
Kay Mullen
Alice Brennan
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Coty Cafe
Yardley
Gerbers
Mennen’s Tale
Phillips
Magnesia
Phillips Milk OF
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