Rotary Club ties world fellowship to United Nations work
Mechanicville reports Rotary International activity with a briefing by Gustav A. Schwenk, noting 3,876 clubs in 73 countries and 281,000 members. The event cited Paul Harris origins in 1905, and included guests J. K. Woolsey and others, with focus on world economy and rubber supply. Obituary noted Truman L. Corlew’s funeral at J. Dwight Dunn Funeral Home. Also covered Boy Scouts merit badge tests, Star of Liberty meeting, and various local notices.
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Gustav A. Selwenk
Notary
Anode
Moorarlal Bupa
Dan Vetler
Schwenk
Vefora
Rotary International
United Nations
World Fellowship
United States
Rotary
Chicago
Paul Harris
Rotary Won
Lewis Smith
J. K. Woolsey
Burt
J. Ward Montgomery, Jr
Hemstreet Park
Star of Liberty
GIS
Masonity Temple
Tonn
Eva MacKinley
Wiliam Bean
Robert M. Ware
Eanager
United States Railroad Retirement Board
Albany
Mechanicville
Labhled
Plaza
Amy C. Daly
Anson B. Collins Gup
Machanievile
Hemstevel Park
Army Reveals 100-Ton Superheavy Tank Display
The Army publicly showcased a nearly 100 ton superheavy tank with double tracks to traverse ground, a thick armor, and a 105 millimeter gun as the heaviest vehicle built for the Ordnance Department. The display, arranged by the Army Ordnance Association, highlighted late war weapons and the industrial firms aiding production.
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Cyound
Gpi
West Wall
Ordnance
Army Ordnance Associaton
Industrialisly
Sail Million Miles Staying Near Home
Portland Mu OK Casco Bay Lines crew Capt Adelbert G Stockfridge and brother Earl 52 years service total 72 years on Casco Bay Lines accumulated about 1 296 000 miles never left Casco Bay.
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Portland
Adelbert G. Stockfridge
Earl
Casco Bay Lines
Trumans Scarce Meat At White House Market
Reported meat shortages reach the White House as Miss Mary Shirpa, housekeeper, notes limited purchases. Washington insiders cite occasional chicken dishes and meager supplies, with officials unwilling to reveal full rationing, while meals feature croquettes, grapefruit salad, and occasional chops.
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Washington
Nike
Mary Shirpa
White Hans
More Housing Units Finished at Williams College
To accommodate 88 married veterans registered for the new term, the third government barracks has been completed. Veterans and two families are moving in from Windsor Locks. The facility houses 24 veterans and supports married students. Several college buildings provide housing, including Greylock Hall with 12 housekeeping apartments and Sage Annex with five units, plus Williams Annex 1.
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Williams College
Government Barracks
Windsor Locks
Gonn
Yravide
Fonty
Greylock Hall
Sage
Williams
New Scale System Made for Druggists
Pittsburg based chemist Yagle introduces a scale system for drug solutions using Yogle units. One unit equals one percent of a fluid drachm of water, redefining dosages previously tied to 454.6 grains per fluid ounce.
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Pittsburg
Louis W
Schoolmarm Learns Traffic Safety Lesson
Ned Targa reports 21 year old Georgetown Minnesota schoolmarm Bern Oberg received a warning for speeding on Fargo streets. The incident, tied to a traffic safety lesson, highlights committed efforts to promote safer walking and driving behavior in town.
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Targa
Ned
Wise Bern Oberg
Georgetown
Minn
Local Cleric Describes Travel Between Parha and Gouger Lawn
Chief Lloyd G. Jair described practices and preached driving back and forth to Parha from Gouger Lawn. Oborg, who would practice, questioned the routine as part of a community discussion.
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Thornday
Hornoois
Polley
Lloyd G. Jair
Mian Oborg
Parga
Gouger Lawn
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Truman L. Corlew
The
Samaritan
Robert Muir
Syracuse University
Fred Muir
Jackie Mcleil
Burt McNeil
South Main Street
Leonard Hospital
Pfe. Anson FB. Collins, Jr
Marines
China
Anson
B. Collins
Hawley
Harvey
W. J. Newland Chemical Company
Columbus Evatt
Council
Knights of Columbus
B. of C. Hall
Thomas E. Ryan
Joseph F. Green
Hoosick Falls
Thomas McMahon
John Hopeck
Stillwater
Peter Carp
Daniel 8. Carr
Wiliam E. Burke
Syracuse
Germantown
UPI
Mia
Sarah C. Alea
Sarah Shaub
Mra
Hira
Shaub
Third Street Temple
Temple
John K. Newell
Sol Boxer
Harold W. Faigenbaum
Harold Goodman
Hiram Sugarman
Benjamin Ungerman
Guilford
Dack
Heather
INS
Des
Panertop
Varrel Barh
Barber
America
Gprovoco
Guilford Guarantes
Euseayg
Depent
Conn
Schnell’s Jewelry Store
Third ST
Bun Green
Trumans
Han Oshal
Ehlekue
Jefferson City
Health Department
Missouri
Fashion Furs
Troy
Capitol District
Mouton
Laskin
Mouton Bombay
Smarl
Fourth ST
Ming, Bus
Cullen Brok
Adler Furniture Co
River St
Benson’s Radio & Sport
Congress St
Cooper’s Shoe Store
Max Hanken
River
National Auto Stores
the Quality Shop
Square Fabric Shop
Franklin Square
Square Stores
Cor. Grand
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