Watervliet Man William OBrien Dies After Brief Illness
William E. O'Brien a longtime Watervliet Democratic City Committee member and former Fourth Ward committeeman died yesterday at 2238 Sixth Avenue after a brief illness. He served as a guard at Albany County Jail and was an exempt fireman. He is survived by his wife Clara J. and four daughters Clara Agnes Maria Joan, two sons Leo and Furst Sergt William E. O'Brien US Army, his parents Mr and Mrs James H. O'Brien of Green Island, six sisters and two brothers.
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Wiliam E. O'Brien
Albany County
Sixth Avenue
O'Brien
Clara J. Fabre
Sacred Heart of Mary Church
Clara 1
Agnes
Maria A
Joan O'Brien
Watervliet
Leo
Furst
Sergt
Willem
U.S Army
James H. O’brien
Green Island
Acra Dillon
Fred McGuire
Phileas
Messier
Lawrence Prediger
Creenle
Jand
Frank McCauley
Schenectady
John
Nevy
Frances
Mary Clyanaugh
Waterviiegr
Card of Thanks Lan zing Mary F Lan gillo
Family of the late Mary F. Lan gillo express thanks to the Sister of Charity and the staff and friends for sympathy and aid during bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanzing
Charity
Sox
In Memoriam Wildenbrand Memorial Notice
In memoriam for Frank Hildenbrand and Samuzi T. Mees, noting ten years since death and May 23 as remembrance dates. Wording reflects family tributes with names and relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adistber
Frank Hilderbrand
Frank ER Wildenbrand
Arsam
Connors
Wille
Samuzi T. Mees
Births at St Josephs Hospital and area clinics
At St Josephs Maternity Hospital on May 26 a son Alfred Robert was born to Pvt and Mrs Alfred Evans. Mrs Evans formerly Doris Archambe Beawht of Greenishind. Also at Cann Troy Hospital on May 26 a daughter Carol Ann was born to Mr and Mrs Kenneth McCann. Mrs McCann formerly Betty Kegler Ya
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Maternity Hospital
Alfred Evans
Alfred Robert
Yaizar
Donna Lee
Yaiter Wer
Marion Ia Dien
Died in Cohoes and Mexico City notices in May
Death notices list several individuals with family connections including George P Alber Loretta Poland Camus Noraeagan Creagan and others. Funeral details reference St Marys Church and local residences with dates in May and addresses such as 1 Brestin Avenue and 238 Fourth Street.
Bee Augustine Sodality Hears It From J Mackrell
J Mackrell addresses the Blessed Virgin Mary's Sodality of St Augustine's Church after a War Communion breakfast. He urges unity in liberty, sacrifice for victory, and funding postwar duties. He cites lessons from wartime service and stresses readiness, public service, and the Golden Rule in shaping future policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Mackrett
The
Blessed Virgin Mary’s Sodality
St Augustine's Church
Sodality
Thomas Kelly
Kally
Ufe
Backrell
Horville
Ile
OConnell O'Sullivan Peltier Purcela Whitehouse Williams deaths
Obituary notices from this city list Michael F OConnell James F O'Sullivan and other local deaths. Details cover funeral from residences to church services at Sacred Heart St Peter's and St Patrick's with interment in local cemeteries. Also notes calls and services for Purecela Jeremiah Purecei and others, plus recent memorial services at Gartner Bari chapel.
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Oconnell
Michael F
Catherine C. Fitzgerald
George FP
Lezotte
Alison DeGratt
Corp
Frank M. O'Connell
A. B
St Patricks Choren
Purcela
Mechanicville
South Main St
Jeremiah J. Puree
Mary
Horan Porceil
Residencr
St Paul's Church
Methanicville
St Paula Cembier Meshaniteville
Saddenis
Fifth Ave
Victor Whitehoues Hashart
Emilié Bishop
Ffather
Sybil St
Victor Waitehouse
John
H. Whitehouse
Neilie Fletcher
Mary Whitehouse
de Cataliere
Calew
Williams
Libbie Boughton
Samuel Williatos
Srrest
Troy
Donzid
Whliaast
Pourtktepele
Panerai
van Kleeck
Third ‘Street
Waterford
Feaderick Evans
Scouts Fold Camporee Ends After Two Days of Camp Traditions
Forty eight hours of roughing it ended as 8 Scouts from the Troy Area Council pulled stakes at Frear Park Campground. Parents and friends greeted the campers during a weekend filled with camping drills, flag placements for veterans, and awards at a district campfire. Scouts earned merit badges in safety, handicraft, swimming, and more, with several achieving Second Class and First Class ranks.
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Troy
Holiday traffic surges as private cars rise ten percent
Area transportation officials report a holiday exodus with private cars 10 percent higher than last year. Trains and buses run at or beyond full capacity, with some routes sold out weeks in advance. Auto travel up 16 percent over peak, aiding summer camp openings. Albany depots report record holiday volumes and Day Line steamers book to capacity for Hudson trips.
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Endi Ag
Enes
Iers
Troy
New York
Bur
Montreal
Albany
Hudson
Grill licenses suspended by state in Troy and Watervliet
The New York State Liquor Authority announced disciplinary actions against local licenses including two in Troy and three in Watervliet for violations. Frank Scheuer of Troy received a ten day suspension for sales to intoxicated persons and obstructed windows. William L. Carley Eloy Peacock of Albany Avenue Watervliet and George A Sherlock of Sherlock's Tavern Watervliet faced ten and ten day suspensions respectively for sales during prohibited hours. Curtis Gruntin's Curtin's Grill Watervliet and Prank J Dillon of Watervliet also cited for sales during prohibited hours with related window obstruction issues.
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New York State Liquor Authority
Troy Places
Watervliet
Frank Scheuer
River Street
Troy
William L. Carley
Eloy Peacock
Fifth Avenue
George A Sherlock
Sherlock's
Officer Promoted in Troy Infantry Rank Rise
Leonard Lewis Rosenthal of 2 Locust Avenue, a former Troy lawyer, has been promoted from second to first lieutenant in the infantry. Promos reported by the War Department detail assignments to Troops 19, 21, 49 and multiple First and Second Class Scout troops in the Troy area with names such as Edward Ripley, Joan Dee, Donald Bell, and others receiving merit badges and dispatch bearer certificates.
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Leonard Lewis Rosenthal
Locust Avenue
Troy
Infantry
Pm. Net
War Department
Ming
Joseph O'Connell
Edward Ripley
Star Scouts
Joan Dee
James Quest
Denali Bartel
George Eccleston
Donald Bell
Ear Smith
William Cavin
Robert Cardart
Frank Finn
Albert E. Bibb
Garry Novick
Bernard Butler
Leonard Filson
Irwin Appel
Seymour Robbin
Marvig H. Adler
John C. Godfrey
William McBride
Joby H. Collins
Raymond Myers
Frank .Finn
Charles Ranney
Raymond Gallagher
Robert Crimmy
John Ricci
Jack Kolaian
Eugene Rogers
Jack Rolaian
Leland Hill
Jack Gibson
Victory Garden Contest Entry Blanks Sealed for Troy Areas
Contest open to Troy Cohoes Watervliet Green Island and Waterford residents. Gardens must be at least 500 square feet or 25 by 26 feet. Prizes include War Bonds and War Stamps with a total face value of 245 dollars.
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Troy
Cohoes
Watervliet
Green Island
Waterford
Printers Hold Annual Memorial Service in Troy
The Troy Typographical Union No. 52 held its annual memorial services at Oakwood Cemetery in Oskoood with Rev. E Eugene Cunningham delivering a meditation on what stones signify. Union president P Mehananua and secretary treasurer John Nolen led tributes as flowers were placed on graves for the deceased members Frederick S Titcomb Edward A Keyes and John W Qualey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Eugene Cunningham
Olive
Preshboierine
Troy
Joshus
Mr. Cunsingham
Jet P. Me3ianus
The
Union
Co Cerry
John H. Nolen
Easurer
Joan Kelicher
Trase
Frederick S. Titcomb
Edward A. Keyes
John W. Qualey
James J. Dion
Frances Harrington
Charles Niles
Tans
Esseendlage
Defective Shells Tied to Local Plant Amid Contract Termination
Federal court in Albany heard that defective shells produced by Frontier Machine and Tool Co. of Green Island helped cause the Army contract cancellation. The case seeks release of 25 247 dollars held in a controlled account to cover payroll of 7 458 dollars and other wages as the plant with 130 workers faced closure. A show cause hearing is set for June 5. a state labor board proceeding on wage complaints by women workers is planned for Albany next week.
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Frontier Machine and Tool Co
Green Island
Tien
Albany Seturday
Frank J.alwood
Rochester Ordance District
T. Edmund Ackart
Thomas V. Kenney
Troy
Niagara National Bank of Buffalo
Rochester Oramace
Stephen W. Brennan
Buffalo Bank
Ordnance District
Frontier Tool & Machine Co
Albany
State Labor Board
Auxiliary Conducts Memorial At Grave Titcomb
The Mollie E Titcomb Auxiliary Army and Next Union leads a memorial service at Oakwood Cemetery for Mollie E Titcomb. Chaplain May Pratt presides assisted by Mary Pat i, Cessie Williams, Harriet LeBeau, and Bertha bers. They will assemble 4:20 am tomorrow at Congress and Second Streets for the Memorial Day parade. Past Presidents' Club Bolton Relief Corps meets 8:30 pm Wednesday at 677 Fifth Avenue, Mrs. Alice Cragen hosting. Mrs. Jessie Stade to preside.
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Agnowal
Mollie E. Titcomb
Oakwood Cemetery
Army
Union of Thesa
May Pratt
Wey
Arrs
Mary Pat
Cessie Wiliams
Sherriet LeBeau
Bertha Bers
Auxiliary
Congress
Second Streets
Bolton Relief Corps
Alice M. Cragen
Jessie Stade
Bishop Installs New Rec Bishop Installs New Rec
Rev Arthur J Sice was installed as rector of the Church of the Ascension in a ceremony led by Bishop Oldham of Albany. The sermon urged unity of worship and service, noting the parish must build on past generations. An informal reception followed the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J Sice
Church of the Astension
G. Asbink Oldham DD
Tivkop
Episcopadese of
Albany
Onham
Oldham Greseset
David
Rhe
Oldham
Fr. Bice
Oldham Ahd
Prustese
Battlefield Park Opens for Summer Season at Saratoga
Saratoga National Historical Park announces season start for Memorial Day weekend with facilities ready for public use. Block House Museum and Neilson House open daily 8 30 am to 5 pm under current conditions. Picnic grounds open for lunches only. charcoal or gasoline grills allowed.
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Saratoga National Historical Park
Block House
Neilson House
Three Area Soldiers Listed Wounded in WWII Dispatch
War Department release lists three area soldiers wounded in action. Samuel A. Campbell, son of Mrs. Grace Campbell of Troy, wounded in the Southwest Pacific. Kenneth W. McDonald of 37 Egbert Street, Cohoes, wounded in the Mediterranean area. Frank H. Williams, son of Mrs. Eva Williams of 62 Cael Street, wounded in the Mediterranean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qaree
Troy Area
War Department
Pre Samuel A. Campbell
Grace Campbell
RDS
Wardens Hear Farbell At District 18 Defense Meeting
John 3 Farm, state director of civilian defense, addressed a meeting of air raid wardens in District 18 Friday evening January. He stressed the importance of continuing civilian defense organizations. Refreshments were served.
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Farbell
John
Farm Depuis
Graves of 3500 Veterans Decorated in Troy Cemeteries
In Troy, about 3,500 veterans from wars from the Revolution to the Civil War were honored Saturday afternoon as volunteers placed fresh American flags and repaired toppled markers across 14 city cemeteries. The effort, led by Veterans Memorial Day Committee leaders Joseph Rourke and Zera Link, lasted about five hours with Boy Scouts, Victory Patrol, and 4-H clubs assisting.
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Troy
Joseph A. Rourke
Zera D. Link
Oakwood Cemetery
Freat Park
Rensselaer County Victory Patrol
Bad Cast Hurts Boy Lodges Two Hooks in Back
Edward Hallenbeck, 25, of River Bead Pitasantale, injured while fishing in the Hudson River at Plegnantdale. A companion’s cast allegedly caused two hooks to lodge in his back. Hooks were removed at Leonard Hospital by Br. Eugene F. Conneally and the boy went home.
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Edward Hallenbeck
Pitasantale
Hudson River
Plegnantdale
Edward
the Leonard Hospital
Eugene F. Conneally
Gardeners and Boys Grow Ahead in Troy Record Garden Contest
The Troy Record reports a joint gardening effort by the Boys and the Woman's Auxiliary at Sambrook farm on Oakwood Avenue. Edward Fane, director of the Trey Bors’ Cind, details participation, town support, and seed gifts totaling 25 dollars, with volunteers tending cabbage tomatoes and peppers. The event leads to a larger country fair and a citywide garden contest offering 50 dollar top prize and multiple War Bond and War Stamp awards across five communities. Visitors will tour Sambrook’s farm at 6:15 pm on State Street during weeknights as plans for a bigger fair unfold.
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Garéeg Coree
Edward
Fane
Trey Bors’ Cind
Sambrook
Oakwood Avenue
Johe
Middle West
Harry
Tiuis
Bever
Ars
Wiliam K. Shyne
Elcome
State Streé
Sambrook’s
Kane
Troy
Watervliet Cakoes
Green Island Land
Waterford
Eiger
Golfing World War I veteran dies at Frear Park
Leo J. Marcis a 42 year old World War I veteran collapsed while playing golf at Frear Park and died after being taken to Samaritan Hospital. Coroner Dr. Charles J. Cote ruled death due to a heart condition with autopsy by Dr. Gustavus Fx and Dr. Maxim Mero. Marcis, a Green Island resident for eight years, worked as a machine operator at Watervliet Arsenal and was active in veterans and Legion groups. He leaves a widow Helen G. Murray, two sons Roser Lane and Edward, and numerous relatives. Funeral arrangements set for residence 38 Hudson Avenue Green Island and St Joseph’s Church with Mass. interment at St Mary’s Cemetery. Legion Post members to meet and march to the home.
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Leo Jn Mercia
Frear Park
Samaritse Hospital
Charles J. Cote
Gustavus Fx
Maxim Mero
Marais
the Sark
Wazét
Estate
Marine
Sora
Roser
Lane Sdwara P. Macota
Green
Joseph Marois
Capada
Edward Surnette
Waters
Arsmand Pertas
Lan
Burp
John. Lacasse
Pieasantdele
Edward A Marois
Grean Island
Edgar G. Marois
With
Wale Ter Mercis
Cohoes
Hudson Avenue
Green Island
Joseph's Church
Auto and Truck Crash Injures Five at Granville
Five members of the Taylor family from Middte Granville were injured in a noon crash on the Wartford Granville highway. Carl Taylor halted the car at the edge of a 14 foot embankment saving further injuries. Beverly 6, Sharon 4, Shirley 6, Mrs. Carl Taylor 28, and Linda 1 year remained hospitalized with skull fractures, facial lacerations, and other injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiveyeaevid Heverly Taylor
Middte Granville
Emma Lane Stevens Hospital
Granville
Taylor
Carl Taylor
Wartford-Granville
Emma Lang Stevens Hospital
Beverly
Shirley
Sharon
Linda
Arthur Whitney
Ald Martford-Granville
Artford
K. A. French
Whitehall
Diamond Rock Lodge Social Tonight After Meeting
Members of Diamond Rock Lodge of Oda Fellows plan a social after tonight’s business meeting in Diamond Rock Hall. Earl Hohn will preside at tomorrow’s Hudson Walter Lodge meeting in the Uuth Street temple where the third degree will be conferred on candidates Meas Po Lund and John FE Johnson. Bethlenem Re bekah Lodge will meet Thursday night in Diamond Hock Mall with Mrs Anna Whitehouse presiding.
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Diamond Rock Lodge
Oda
Diamond Rock Hall
Earl Hohn
Noble Grend
Hudson Walter Lodge
Uuth Street
Meas Po Lund Noole Grand
John FE. Johnson
Bethlenem Rebekah Lodge Iil Te
Diamond Hock Mall
Anna Whitehouse
Trial date set for Roy Page in Ulster County
Former state senator Roy M. Page advances to an extraordinary term of the Supreme Court in Ulster County with a trial set for June 26. Charges include grand larceny and corrupt practices in office, per Governor Dewey's order. Defense attorney Daniel Poor represents Page amid questions about appearance while indicted for failing to file income tax returns in 1952 and 1953.
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Roy M. Page
Ulster County
Dewey
Broome Coun
Dewsy has _ seaigTiee
Ris
Dannel HI Poor
Atvany
Wader Indicimeau
Farent Hospital Transport Report From Sixth Avenue Incident
Dorothy Faren, 17, was removed from her home at 1637 Sixth Avenue to Samarian Hospital by a police team including Sergi Coleman J Ivons Patréllen William Cunningham and William Bell of Central Police Station in a radio car early yesterday.
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William O’brien
IN Memoriam
Wildenbrand
Moul
Emery
Fred Moh
Evans
Alber
George P. Alber
Hussband
Margaret E. Smith
Maxwell Traver
Sdwin Shaver
George P. Alder
Willie Joslin
Emme Fish
Lates Dickson
Lacy Sobdinson
Harold Alger
Fameral
Brestin Avenue
Camus
Mexico
City
D. FL
Loretta Poland Camus
Wfe
Edward Camus
Ann
Edward P. Camus
Anns
Kennedy
John ¥. Poland
Sfey
Axies Poland
Michael J. Pawtry
John F
Edward J. Poland
Fusera
Liberty Street
Trey
Zarseay
St. Mary's Church
Cheagan
Mary Grounds
Reten
Elizabeth
Josephine
Edward Lesenbauer
Joseph Winesk
Ferry Street
St Lawrence’s Church
Waterrite
Trebor A. Hemioway, Nesband
Wergarei Flav
Robert D
Trebor W
John Wand
Joseph Ae
SS Arny and
Mre
Charles PL McCarthy
Ramacito Patundi
Frances Ciotli
Anthony Tasnacito
Dominick Patundi
Anthony Patundi
Mary DeMunzio
Jam
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Bire
Joseph
Domi
Rick Feo
Irs
Patrick Appalla
Dominick Campana
Dominic Ciariones
Anthony Patricella
Ixo
Peliex
Anthony
St Marys
Fe'elock
F. Mings
Bora
Jefferson Roral
Catski
Starg
May
Marois
Helen G. 3Ierray
Robert L
Edward F. Marois
Adele Standard
Edward Brunette
Amand Perras
John Larasse
Edger G
Plarois
Eleck
St. Joseph's Church
Wang
St. Mary's Cemetery
Tray
Obrien
Waterviier
Las
William £. O'Brien
Teshand
Francis Cavanaugh
Bee Augustine Sodality
J. Mackrell
Gartner Bari
Oakrood Cemetery
Arthur, Shultes
Ottom
Jentzsch
Harrison ¥. Stevens
Petronea S. Boy
Charles B. Finn
Embolmer Funeral
Johnnie
Oak- Twood
John Ivimey
Merchan
Willam
Andrews, Jr
Raymond Bresne
Warren Schelde
Robert Pieig
Joseph Adams
Stanley Adams
wWaterviet
Nelson VanDenburgh
William Reed
Waterviiet
William Gruffix
James O'Connell
John Kilcullen
Harold van Duren
Donald Calkins
Edward J. Sanders, Jr
Joseph 3Iessier
Waterviet
Robert Bauvreau
Edward Sanders
Charles Robinson — Fremans
Watervist
Robert Beeble
James Calkins
Francis Ready
Kenneth Dufrane
Ronald Durocher
Joseph Burke
Francis Donlon
Daniel Lynch
James van Buskirk
Gerald Caldarello
Donald Garaache
Marlo Gismatei
Richard Clifford
Waterview
Charles Robinson
Duane J. Cooper
Francia
Life Scouts
Waterslet
Wiliam C Andrews
Cotoes
James R. Cakkins
Eagie
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East District
West Sand Lake
Earl Lawrence
Clifford Hastings
William Heck
Kenneth Hanks
Richard Clark
Eagle
John C. Wiegner
Center Brunswick
Philip 3
Morse
Gordon Knippel
Mills
Scott Jackson
Reading
Alien Decker
John, Decker
Gordon Knipper
Aiant Roppes
Petersburg
Exverett
Stewart
New Manchester
North District
Pleasantdale
George Danbury
Willian Vogt
Russell Walters
Norman Weterbury
John Matthews
Trov
Richard Bogd
Carl Isager
Wiliam Richter
Frenk
John Dest
Troy Record
Victory Garden
Tor
Battlefield Park
Boy
L. J. Marcis
Broadway
Chasan Eldg
William F. Luby
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