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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1945
Page
20
A fragment notes an incident at Gretwélen railway station involving travelers and officials. Details are incomplete but indicate a disturbance occurred at the Atherfen area en route to India a long while ago.
A radio program titled Lightweight Scrap airs on WTRY this evening. The fragmentary copy promotes razor brands and the idea of staying sharp, urging men to look sharp feel sharp with Gillette Blue Blades.
The article notes Watervliet resident dokin W. Boyd as the fourth man to enlist in the Army since the war’s end. It lists several men categorized as 2-C, 1-C, and unclassified, with names including Charles T. Wonlek, Taunus W. Buel, Willem Th Meper molt, Joseph A. DINarolo, and others. An additional 28 men were drafted in the week, naming Raymond A. Connery, Clarence T. Shufelt, Warren F. Skinner, John C. Carter, William Le Wagner, and many more.
Mayor James F. Dunlow asks Rev. William J. Clack to head the city clothing drive set to run January 7 through January 30. The effort will involve many local groups, building on last year’s drive that collected thousands of pounds of clothing and bedding for European refugees. Residents are urged to contribute clothing, bedding, and shoes to help the homeless in war-torn Europe.
A memorial plaque dedication at Watervliet High School honors William B. Richmond, late superintendent of schools, with remarks by Falwarden J. Sanders and Richard Connors. Leona Waite led the program. Rev Lester L. Ross gave the invocation. the hymn Lord’s Prayer closed the ceremony.
Watervliet High School continues education for servicemen in the Army Navy and other branches. Principal Edward J Sanders reports nearly 3000 letters from Tolbworth students and notes that graduates serving since discharge are enrolled at Watervliet High School. Several plans include architecture and other subjects as the war ends, with returning veterans pursuing full coursework and preparation for postwar careers. Funeral notices for local service members are also listed with memorial services set.
Officials said they are compiling a waterfowl flyway study to guide a proposed improvement program. The plan aims to map northern New York lanes followed by waterfowl and determine a location for a major conservation effort.
A string of death notices and funeral details from Troy area, including Miss Mariona Ay Tierney long-time resident of Gladfieldenly to her home address 104 Fourth Street. Also listed are services for James Wilder and Mary Wilder, with church memorials at St Marys and St Marks Methodist, and burial at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. Interments planned in Saint Joseph and other local cemeteries.
More than twenty women from 26 Home Bureau units attended a gathering at the First August Church to honor Mrs. Helen Powell Salih, a clothing specialist from Carnell University, for leading the "Let's Make a Dress" project. County officials praised the participants for mastering tailoring and dressmaking techniques, with several women displaying completed garments and others receiving recognition for their work.
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