Y M C A Reports 8367 Members and Wartime Roles
The 63rd annual report shows 5110 registered and 3257 non registered members, plus thousands served in the participating constituency. Wartime activities span several branches including education in public affairs, military readiness for soldiers, industrial morale work, railroad relief services, and dormitory programs at the Central branch with service member housing and fellowship dinners. Co-ed work with YWCA through Skill Quest is highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Y. M. C. A
Central Branch
YW. CA
Industrial Club of Troy
Lowell H. Bryce
Frank B. Ward
YMCA Activity Report Highlights War Effort and Community Service
The YMCA outlines wartime programs including blueprint reading, navigation, Victory Gardening, and intensified day and summer camps for boys. It details extensive youth and community activities, World Service work abroad, and support for war-related causes, with tallied attendance across branches and clubs. President Lowell H. Bryce and secretary Frank B. Ward oversee a broad range of youth and social services amid World War II mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People's Christian Federation
Naval Reserve
USC Council
Watervliet Man Sues for 50000 for Accident
Francis Clifford of Watervliet, with Troy attorneys John F. and Robert T. Murray, sues Complete Auto Transit Inc and Henry Sadlowski for 50000 after a Sept 14 1942 collision two miles west of Richmondsville in Schoharie County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Clifford
Watervliet
John F
Robert T. Murray
Troy
Complete Auto Transit, Inc
Henry Sadlowski
Schoharie
Clifford
Sadlowski
Richmondsville
Child Hit When 5-Year-Old Runs Into Car on Fourth Street
William N Sleicher of 9 South Lake Avenue told the First Precinct that his southbound car struck 5-year-old Nicholas Bruno of 205 Church Street as he darted from the west sidewalk into the front of the vehicle between Washington and Adams Streets at about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. The boy received forehead contusions and shock, then was taken to his home after treatment by Dr. Nicholas F. Brignola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William N. Sleicher
South Lake Avenue
First Precinct
Fourth Street
Washington
Adams Streets
Nicholas Bruno
Church Street
Albany County Seeks New Assembly District Lines
Albany County moves to redraw its three assembly districts under a new reapportionment law effective next year. The Third District, including Watervliet and Cohoes, is under close watch as Democrats seek to keep control. Court actions challenge the law’s regional changes and senate seat sharing, with ongoing Supreme Court considerations in Troy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Albany County
New York
Boards of Supervisors
New York State
Rensselaer
Schenectady
Saratoga
Washington
Warren
Hudson
Rensselaer and
John McBain
Watervliet
Watervliet and
Cohoes
Colonie
Berne
Green Island
Guilderland
Knox
New Scotland
East Side Honor for Mrs Campbell with First Aid Class Gift
Mrs Robert Campbell Jr was surprised with a party at Third Presbyterian Church Hall closing the First Aid Class she taught. Class members and organizer Mrs Colin Willetts attended. The Marie Antoinette Whitman Missionary Society of Second Baptist Church elected officers led by president Sarah Haus for the 21st year with a chicken supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Campbell, Jr
Third Presbyterian Church Hall
Lester Bonesteel
Edward J. Ten Eyck
Gordon H. Brand
Pearce Gray
Walter Allen
William Manning
Arthur Knapp
Ruby Grafunder
John Ferra
Winifred Ryan
Bonesteel
Colin Willetts
Isionary
Marie Antoinette Whitman Missionary Society
Rules on Gas Station Hours
Regional OPA office announces new rules governing gasoline hours. F. B. L agents may buy gasoline any hour and bulk deliveries of 30 gallons or more may be made anytime. Stations must post open hours in bold letters at least three inches high, visible from all approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Reapportionment Debate Sparks Albany Legislature Clash
Opponents urge upholding current representation while Gov Dewey backs the new reapportionment law to better reflect counties with population declines. Rensselaer would lose prestige but gain a GOP strong single Assembly district and a dominantly Republican Senate plan. Assemblyman Reoux urged counties to proceed, warning supervisors not to adjourn but recess until completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer County
J Eugene Zimmer
Rensselaer
Saratoga County
Harry A. Reoux
Warren County
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Annual Report
Nestle
Duart
Bonat
5Th Ave
Fifth Ave
Sunshine Gardens
Indianapolis
Wabash
Indiana
Red Cross
USO
Associaton
World Service
M. C.A
China
Hi-Y Council
Arlton
Harper's Bazaar
Ben Ross
America’s
Canada
P.S. Ita
Fey Te
Troy Boy
East Side
Winston Churchill
Britain
United States
Japan
Italy
Henry Wallace
Mr. Churchill
Alben Barkley
Thomas E. Dewey
America
K. L. Uttrich
Reg
Optometrist
Adels
Third and Broadway
the People
River Street
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