Olivet Church Dedicates Service Flag and War Roll
Olivet Presbyterian Church will dedicate a service flag and honor roll for members serving in the armed forces during a 10:30 am service tomorrow. A Memorial Day program will be directed by Rev. Eugene E. Cunningham with the choir offering special anthems. CARD OF THANKS Florence Horth thanks Rev. James E. O Neil Loew James Minehan and others for support during bereavement.
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Olivet Presbyterian Church
Eugene E. Cunningham
Florence Horth
George Horth
James E. O'Neil
Loew
James Minehan
Alban
In Memoriam memorial notices for multiple relatives
In memory of Edward Fane who died May 30 1940 three years ago. In memory of Samuel T. Muller who died May 29 1934. In memory of Fred Mahl who died May 33 1940. In memory of Anna E. Van Derwerken who died May 30 1942 one year ago. By wife and children and family.
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We HK
Edward Fane
Miller
Samuel T. Muller
Moh
Fred Mahl
van Derwerken
Anna EK
VanDerwerken
Alice
Unveiling of Louis Vinikoff Monument in Troy
The unveiling will take place Sunday May 30 at 2 p.m. at Beth Israel Cemetery Spring Avenue Troy. Relatives and friends are invited. Rabbis Mosseson Teicher to officiate. The notice also lists multiple births and obituaries with dates in 1943 1913 and related family connections.
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Yvintrkofe
Louis Vinikoff
Beth Israel Cemetery
Spring Avenue
Troy
Solomon Mosseson
Rabbi Teicher
Bentley
Cohoes
Edward
Sarah
Alia A. Bentley
Brs
Charles F. Ward
Main St
Cohors
St. Bernard
Cnureh
St. Agnes
Calkins
Samantan Hospital
Ahbee Green
Charles W. Calkans
Seaman Davis Calkins
Camp Sampson
Himes
Fifth Ave
New Mt. Ida
Davis
Cropserville
Claude A. Davis
Lois Pattison
Eleanor D
Jenni Spoor
J. Myrrs
Arthur Fonda
Fonda Road
Colonie
Alfred Bentall
Union Cemetery
Glass
Charlotte M. Glass
Rensselaer Avenue
Cahoos
Waterford Rural Cemetery
Link
Leonard Hospital
Clara Chamberlain
Arthur D. Link
William Hilton
Mason Chapel
Second Ave
Oakwood Cemetery
Isaac Melgon
Marion F. Mattson
Robert Jane
Fourth Street
Nugent
This City
Edward F. Nugent
Cathrine A. Woods
Ma. Reed LaFerriere
James Ahern
Spring Lake
N. J. Mie
Charlies J. Buckley
Edward M
James A. Nugent
Anna
Theodore Nugent
Mis
Ba Ferriere
Seventeenth Street
St. Paul
Apoalle
Asa
St. Peter's
Pfaffenbach
Memorial Day Parade Order Issued by Troy Marshal
Memorial Day events in Troy led by Grand Marshal John J Tower with Joint Veterans Memorial Day Committee set for Monday at 9 30 a m From Ferry and Second Streets the parade proceeds to Monument Square then to Washington Park for an 11 a m military field mass Officials include Brig Gen A G Gillespie and other veterans leaders with divisions led by Second Regiment N R G and Civil Air Patrol The program features a massed colors ceremony and a prayer service by priest chaplains with Rt Rev Mgr Edward J Maginn delivering the sermon.
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Troy
Joint Veterans Memorial Day Committee
John J. Tower
Federal Street
Fifth Avenue
Broadway
Third Street
Washington Park
Old City Hall
Mr. Tower
A. G. Gillespie
Watervnlet Arsenal
Henry A. Horton
John W. Hays
Rensselaer
Frank J. Hogan
Joseph Sullivan
Bert Grace
Rensselaer County Mounted Patrol
Corp
Arthur Wills Chapter
Military Order of the Purple Heart
WAAC
Ne Frank Leversee
Civil Air Patrol
Garner Roney
Troy Hospital
la Salle Institute
Edward T. Reilly
Sacred Heart Church
Thomas A. Flanagan
St. Patrick's Church
Cohoes
Joseph A. Hayes
U. S. Navy
Gerald Millett
St. Joseph's Church
Mgr
Edward J. Maginn
Albany
St. Mary's Church
Agnes Sheeran
Memorial Service of Troy Typographical Union No 52
Memorial service at Oakwood Cemetery for Troy Typographical Union No 52 features Rev Alfred A Dence pastor delivering the principal address at 3 p m. John P McManus union president gives introductory remarks, Mrs John H Nolan Jr sings Ave Maria, Christian s Goodnight and a solo follows. Mortuary roll called by John H Nolan secretary treasurer with flowers placed on graves by Joan T Farley. Silent prayer offered and America sung. Taps by Charles Niles end the program.
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Alfred A. Dence
Millis Memorial Baptist Church
Troy Typographical Union
Union Printers
Oakwood Cemetery
John P. McManus
Union
John H. Nolan, Jr
Howard Millington
John H. Nolan
The
Joan T. Farley
Honor Roll Memorial Day Service Planned in Troy
Tim othy J Mahoney announced the Memorial Day service for tomorrow at 3 p.m. at the Troy Honor Roll on Third Street. Maj Frank Mealey leads State Guard, Edhe C Neilsen will sound taps, and Rev M Kenneth Doyle will be principal speaker with invocations by Rabbi Alan S Green and benediction by Rev Frederick Alien. Frances J Harrington sings as Hillside Band performs. Mayor Frank J Hogan and John F Jackson place wreaths.
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Troy
Third Street
Timothy J. Mahoney
James F. O'Crowley
Alan S. Green
D.D
John F. Jackson
Hot Stove League
Frank J. Hogan
M. Kenneth Doyle
St. Patricks’ Church
Frederick Alien
First Baptist Church
State Guard
Frank Mealey
Edhe C. Neilsen
Frances J. Harrington
Hillside Band
Mayor Hogan
Mr. Jackson
Zone Messengers Elect Keenan
Air raid messengers of Zone 2 District 10 met at 1620 Fifth Avenue and elected George Keenan captain with Ray mond Dewey first lieutenant Peter Simonian second lieutenant and Vito Gordon John Carroll John Milanese Philip LoPresti and George Yamin as sergeants New wardens sworn were Edmund Loeffler Rocco Fezio Arthur Ashworth and Anthoni J Marillo Frank Milane presided and urged names from volunteers for joining Plans for a social were made The Diamond Rock Lodge meeting Monday night was omitted due to the holiday
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Zone 2
District 10
Fifth Avenue
George Keenan
Raymond Dewey
Peter Simonian
Vito Gordon
John Carroll
John Milanese
Philip LoPresti
George Yamin
Edmund Loeffler
Rocco Fezio
Arthur Ashworth
Anthoni J. Marillo
Frank Milanese
Memorial Day travel rush swamps rail and bus lines
A Memorial Day travel surge swamped railroad and inter state bus lines as crowds crowded into trains and buses. Officials warned that gasoline shortages and capacity limits would force many travelers to be turned away with heavy delays likely. OPA officers planned strict checks to curb driving to cemeteries or celebrations unless necessary and proven.
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Inter-state
OPA
New York City
Upstate
Troy High Pupils Get Query Sheets for Education Cards
Question sheets on green cards were distributed yesterday to Troy High School students aged 16 and older. Principal W Kenneth Doyle explained the cards will go to graduating seniors and others leaving school to aid armed forces entrants and job seekers. The program, under the Vocational Division of the U S Office of Education, aims to quickly reveal students educational and general abilities.
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Troy High
W. Kenneth Doyle
Vocational Division
United States Office of Education
Grant Letters On Colonie Estate
Samuel Fritz died December 9 in the Town of Colonie leaving an estate valued under one dollar. Administration was granted to his daughter Mary Fritz of Maplewood in Albany County Surrogate's Court. Five children survive including Mary Fritz Anne Pawich and Sophie Carolana plus Agnes and Rose Fritz of Maplewood in Watervliet.
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Samuel Fritz
Samuel Fritch
Colonie
Mary Fritz
Maplewood
Albany County
Anne Pawich
Watervliet
Sophie Carolana
Agnes
Rose Fritz
Recognition Quiz Highlights a Young Trojan Leader
The young Trojan pictured rose from Troy High School to Villanova College and Albany Law School. Now a rising figure in law, he is active in Republican affairs and often linked to high posts. He served on the Delaware Water Gap New York water supply appraisal commission and was county Republican delegate to the State Constitutional Convention. Verify your guess on Page 12.
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Troy High School
Villanova College
Albany Law School
Delaware Water Gap
New York
Scouts Pitch Tents for Camporee at Frear Park
Boy Scouts of the Troy Area Council settled in at Frear Park under clear skies for the Camporee. Scouts arrived in the afternoon and erected tents as troops prepared meals. Transport issues hindered delivery of equipment to the site for the event.
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Troy Area
Frear Park
George Pinckney
George Allen
Gerald Miller
Troy
Scouts to Camporee Parade Headquarters in Troy
Scouts of the Troy Area Council announce participation in Memorial Day parades. Lansingburg troops assemble at 8:45 a.m. Monday at Sixth Street and Second Avenue. Troy troops meet at 9:00 at the Rensselaer County Court House. About 1,000 scouts are expected, with tents, cooking gear, and flags.
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Troy Area
Adirondack Foundries Heads Dine at Semi annual Meeting
Adirondack Foundries and Steel Inc department heads gathered last night at the South End Tavern Watervliet for a semi annual meeting and banquet. George Moore assistant foundry superintendent stressed department cooperation with employees as essential to keep production at full speed. Al Sager reported 100 percent employee sign up for the pay reduction plan and urged higher weekly bond allotments. Entertainment featured Red Ruffing and his Arizona Pals with solos by James Reich and George Moore accompanied by Sager at the piano.
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George Moore
Adirondack Foundries and Steel, Inc
Watervliet
South End
al Sager
Red” Ruffing
Arizona
James Reich
East Schodack News: Honor Roll Dedication Tomorrow
East Schodack to dedicate its honor roll tomorrow at 3 p.m. with ceremonies. The project honors 36 service members and was built by John Ring of North Chatham. Parade forms at 2:15 p.m. at Recreation Hall and proceeds to the Fire House with local veterans, scouts, 4-H and students marching.
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East Schodack
Men's Club of
Castleton American Legion Post
John Ring
North Chatham
Thomas Ayers
Robert Sordet
F. H. Matthaus
Earl Hicks
William Proper
C. M. Witthoff
Eton
A. Petsch
Recreation Hall
Wil
The
Legion
Nassau Hose Company
Boy Scouts
Gal
Grange
Liquor Seizure After Raid Brings Three Arrests
Central Station police and Rensselaer County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board officials seized liquor after an investigation. Toby Johnson 19 Brooklyn entertainer and Caroline Wright 30 Chicago maid were arrested on a First Street dwelling second floor for vagrancy and selling liquor without a license respectively. Edward Davis 38 Danville Va musician faced Penal Law Section 1146 charges for operating a disorderly house. Arraignments set for this morning.
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Central Station
Rensselaer County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Toby Johnson
Brooklyn
Caroline Wright
Chicago
Ill
First Street
Johnson
Wright
Edward Davis
Danville
Davis
Ferry Street
Joseph Ormsby
Patrick J. Hogan
William Bell
Central Police Station
Edward M. Mullin
Floyd Karxer
Greenwich Draft Board Lists 17 for Physical Examinations
Washington County residents were named for upcoming physical examinations by the Greenwich Draft Board. The list marks the smallest call to date and includes Guy P. Pozzuoli Merril F. Conikey Orhs L Pattee Greenwich Elmer H Phillips Alan W Foster Malcolm E Clark Cambridge Carlton W Pierce Nicholas P Canzeri White Creek James M Curtis William C Gibcrest Salem Fort Edward Charles F. Smith Robert W. C Bascom Charles E. Grant William C. Holmes Aubrey G Huntington Walter K. Lewis William H. Knickerbocker.
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Washington County
Greenwich
Guy P. Pozzuoli
Merril F. Conikey
Orhss L. Pattee
Elmer H Phillips
Alan W. Foster
Malcolm E. Clark
Cambridge
Carlton W. Pierce
Nicholas P. Canzeri
White Creek
James M. Curtis
William C. Gibcrest
Salem
Fort Edward
Charles F. Smith
Robert W. C. Bascom
Charles E. Grant
William C. Holmes
Aubrey G. Huntington
Walter K. Lewis
William H. Knickerbocker
Helen s of Troy Chosen as WAAC Recruits Name
Recruits for the Womens Army Auxiliary Corps from this area will be dubbed Helen s of Troy upon acceptance into that branch. The winners are Mrs. Robert H W Moeller, Mrs. Delmar H Miles, and John J Knapp who submitted the same winning name. Miss Mary J McGovern became the first Helen of Troy to be accepted and will depart for Fort Devens next week.
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Womens Army Auxiliary Corps
Troy
WAAC
Robert HW. Moeller
Spring Avenue Road
Delmar H. Miles
Third Avenue
John J. Knapp
Army Corps of Engineers
Dalton Post I To Direct Next Parade
The Joint Veterans Memorial Day Committee set plans for the upcoming holiday parade at a Rensselaer County Court House meeting led by William A. Lanigan. Dalton Post Catholic War Veterans will run next year’s parade program while Marcus D. Russell Camp United Spanish War Veterans will name the committee chair. Scouts miss grave decorations due to the Boy Scout Camporee. volunteers are urged to assist at cemeteries including Oakwood Cemetery. Gold Star Mothers and disabled veterans can ride in Mondays parade. St Mark's Methodist Church memorial service tomorrow night was postponed.
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Joint Veterans Memorial Day Committee
Rensselaer County Court House
William A. Lanigan
Dalton Post
Catholic War Veterans
Marcus D. Russell
United Spanish War Veterans
Oakwood Cemetery
Benjamin Chuckrew
St. Mark's Methodist Church
German Prisoner Report For Lieut Alexander Yonych
First Lieutenant Alexander Yonych son of William Yonych Route 1 Bailston Spa is reported a German prisoner at an unstated camp according to a War Department announcement.
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Alexander Yonych
William Yonych
Bailston Spa
War Department
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the Samaritan Hospital
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Tower
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Troy Post
American Legion
27Th Division Association
Chodikoff Post
Jewish War Veterans
Francis A. Kelley
Noble-Callahan
Sons of the Legion
Bugle and Drum Corps
Auxiliary
Marine Corps League
Matera-Mele Post
English Garrison
Army and Navy Union
Gold Star
Samaritan Hospital
Edward L. Ryan
Hillside
Rensselaer County
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George S. Robinson
Lansingburg High School
Tibbits
Troy Victory Corps
WatervHet Arsenal
Second Street
Troy Public Library
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Charles Fendrych
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St. Mary’s Hall
Edmund F. Gibbons
Joseph B. Nial
F.N
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Holy Trinity Church
John J. Mesley
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Congress St
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