Two Troy Fighting Men Given Banzai Charge Top Valor Medal Posthumously
The ceremony honored Colonel William T. O'Brien and Sergeant Thomas Baker for conspicuous gallantry on Saipan. The presentations, led by Lt Governor Hanley, included personal tributes from General John O’Ryan and numerous dignitaries. O'Brien earned his Medal of Honor for leading assaults and overcoming heavy enemy fire. Baker, a younger soldier, died holding ground after exemplary infantry service. Widows Mrs. O'Brien and Mrs. Baker received the medals.
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Lester €. Higbee
Becoze Regiment
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Ei R. Pi
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Mira
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Ma Haniev
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Ebal
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Domen
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Sune
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Tampi
Getty
Cordnel O Brien
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Joel Hanley
John O'Ryan
Hanley
Thomas E. Dewey
O'P Ryan
Richardson
Lfe
Marianas Islands
Beker Agein
10Sth
Constance Cecelia Baker
Ferre Street
Eman’ Baker
River Street
Medal of Honor Tribute at Saipan Ceremony in D.C.
Report on a solemn Saipan Medal of Honor ceremony in Washington with widows, kin, and officials including Undersecretary of War Patterson. Sgt Baker’s heroism highlighted as stars and bands recall the battle on Saipan, June 29 to July 7, 1944. The event links to Lincoln’s early Medal of Honor ceremony and marks a moment of national remembrance.
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Saipan
State Guard
RP L
la Salle
Fame
Mary Baird O'Brien
Charlotte O'Brien
Constance Coyne Baker
Emma. Baker
Robert P. Patterson
Patterson
Prince Abdul Miah Arrives in New York for U.S. Visit
Prince Abdul Miah, regent of Trey and descendant of the Prophet, arrived in New York City by plane from Cadablanca on an official visit at the invitation of President Truman. The 33 year old emir toured the city Saturday as part of the visit.
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New York
INS
Abdul Iiah
Trey
New York City
United States
Truman
Monam‘med
Cadas Blance
Red Cross Urges Greenwich Workers to March in Memorial Parade
The Red Cross calls all workers including production, nurse aides, bond drive, blood donors, home service, instructors, and admins to join the Memorial Day observances honoring fallen soldiers and sailors. They will meet at the hotel, and women are asked to wear white dresses.
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Red Cross
Home Service
Hoosick Falls Inducts Honor Society Members at Assembly
Hoosick Falls High School inducted senior and sophomore members of the National Honor Society during a Friday assembly in the school gym. Rev Paul K Lynch and Supt Marvin Loveys spoke, followed by a tapping ceremony and pledge. Members include Jane Dough erty Marie Genrean Water Roaights Ward Knightfeld Ane Wood and others from the Class of 1945.
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Batty Jape Croperly
Jane Dougherty
Marie Genrean
Water
Roaights
Ward Knightfeld
Ane Wood
Hoosick Falls High School
Mellonst Boner Society
Sehool Gymasim
Paul K. Lynch
Marvin Loveys
National Fower Society
Wancy Newsthwander
Mary Emmett
Ruth Usher
Barbara
Miss Naugckwander
Usner
Loveys
Robert Brett
Melvin R. McGaughey
America
Berlin Central School Prom Promises May Queen Crowning
Berlin Central School plans the June prom tomorrow with the Queen of May to be crowned. Robert Janni's 12 piece orchestra from Retland VI provides music while dancing runs until midnight. The prom committee includes Miss Marie Laker Miss Ruth Maxon Clifford Green Wryeth Lewis and Chauncey Pateman. A Bing of May will escort the Queen to her throne. Decorations show a springtime garden.
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Berlin Central School
Robert Janni
Retland
Marie Laker
Ruth Maxon
Clifford Green
Wryeth Lewis
Chauncey Pateman
James Ham Honored At Vermont College
James W. Ham son of Mr and Mrs E G Ham of Seymour Court has been tapped for membership in the Blue Key honorary society at Middlebury College. Selection honors scholarship athletics and active participation in extra curricular activities. Ham has been active in intramural sports served as class secretary and is now vice president He is also a member of the Men's Assembly and treasurer of the lodge committee.
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James W. Ham
E.G. Ham
Seymour Court
Blue Key
Middlebury College
Iam
Palestine Chapter Supper Program Ends Season
Palestine Chapter C E S met Friday for a pot luck supper led by Mrs Dorothy Briggs and Mrs Janet Pinney with committees. A drill was conducted under Harry Hardenburgh. A memorial service honored deceased members. Duets by Mrs Jesse Hulstrum and Mrs Ottie Steinkider accompanied Myra and Florence Rousseau. The group adjourned until Sept 13 after a business session. A game party followed at the Lanc ingburg Masonic Temple.
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Palestine
C.E.S
Dorothy Briggs
Janet Pinney
Harry” Hardenburgh
Jesse Hulstrum
Ottie Steinkider
Lancingburg Masonic Templa
Waterford High School drive boosts Seventh War Loan sales
Waterford schools held a special drive for the Seventh War Loan with white elephant sales in home rooms. Prize winners included Irene Adler and a first prize funded by the local theater. The drive, sponsored by the Bank of Waterford, runs until June 30 with several students listed as pledge recipients. Scouts attended Camporee at Frear Park as Class Day taps honored new National Honor Society members. The Altar Society and Holy Name Society coordinated Memorial Day service participation.
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Jagier High Schook
Robert Jackson
Ascend
Irene Adler
Brace
Bank of Waterford
George Flynn
Chester Campoli
Jose Loughrea
Irenee Adler
Pattricia Carter
Paul Hopebs
Robert * Palmateer
Scout Cuomo
Daniel” Crowthér
Alexander Ciccheniik
Nancy McNamara
William Jackson
Lloyd Harris
Jona Chenex
Shirley Ssolth
David Farrer
Community notices from First and Broad area events
Clety asks members to assist at the corner of First and Broad Streets at 3 36 PM. Memorial Day service was held at Waterford Methodist Church with Rev William Perry preaching Death Enriches Life. Choir anthem by Hird Mos. Prances D. Moore organist. Foe Youth Fellowship met at 640 PM and Epworth League at 739 PM led by Franklin Sims. Eastern Star chapter hosts Berstoga District officers with guest Mary E Purvis of New York. Victor Shaggins presents contralto solos. Socials planned with Irene Patton chair. Miss Joanita Frost and Milifard Frost preside.
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Clety
Methodiat
Waterford
Fire Church School
Epworth League
Franklin Sims
Order of the Eastern Star
Berstoga
Stefanic Temple
Mary E Purvis
Utes
State of New York
Victor Shaggins
Japan Blockaded by Allied Navies and Air Forces
London envoy Lord Selborne, former British minister of economic warfare, stated on Saturday that all of Japan's foreign trade has been throttled by Allied navies and air forces, signaling a near-total blockade.
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Japan
London
Lord Selborne
Dapar
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