Heavy Registration Noted in New York
A large turnout—355 277 New Yorkers registered to vote in the looming gubernatorial race as both Democrats and Republicans hailed the surge. Senator Mead and campaign leaders framed it as a sign voters are engaged on major issues, with Republicans citing determination to oust Dewey and send Ives to the Senate. The piece notes the registration during a period between presidential years and ends with an odd aside about ponies trained to drive sheep in the Faroe Islands.
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New York
Francis L. McElroy
Lee
Glen R. Bedenkapp
Clidaman
Dewey
Washington
Jaylee M. Ives
U. S. Senate
Union seeks government takeover of packing houses
Local 301 United Electrical Workers urged President Truman to seize packing houses at General Electric Co in Schenectady. The telegram on behalf of 14 000 workers argues for sale of meat stocks at fair prices to housewives and cites meat shortage and 90 cent butter as avoidable.
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General Electrla Co
Schenectady
Truman
United Telectrical Workers
Ruffed Grouse Found Dead On Lawn After Collision
Mrs Donald McChesney of Averill Park awoke to a crash and found a ruffed grouse lying on the lawn with a broken wing, apparently from striking the house. Neighbors heard the noise and a National Geographic Society book is cited noting grouse may injure themselves during a fall season.
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Donald McChesney
Feestenkill-Averill Park
McChesney
Lee S. Jones
Parenty Teacher Association meeting at School 18
The PTA in School 18 met Tuesday with Miss Lois McClellan outlining a yearlong program and Miss Eugenia Van Arnum noting a membership drive closing Oct 31. Mildred Baker’s third grade won the attendance pennant for mothers present as officers and a budget were adopted.
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Parenty Teacher Association of School
Lois McClellan
Eugenia van Arnum
Mildred Baker
William Corcoran
Reginald Reichard
Treaswpar
Cecil Nash
van Arnum
John D. Carboni
America
Esther Waterbury
Bethlehem Star Chapter officers attend Brand chapter sessions
Mra. Sarah Stewart worthy matron of Bethlehem Star Chapter 648 and Mra. Helen Jones associate matron attend Brand chapter sessions of the convention event.
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C.E
Sarah Stewart
Bethlehem Star
Helen Jones
Brand
Community Leaders Back Chest Drive Support Grows
Thomas V. Kanny announced endorsements from Troy leaders for the Community Chest campaign. County Judge Herbert D. Hani praised the Chest’s work with Children’s Court services and state institutions. Endorsements also came from Helen McKinstry Russell Sage College, Dr James Boland Health Commissioner, Louis H. Gross Troy School Board chair, and local clergy.
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Thomas V. Kanny
Vehalrman
Community Chest
Vanderhoyden Hall
Fillalde Schavl
Rensselaer County
Helen McKinstry
Russell Sage College
James Boland
Louis H. Gross
Troy Board of Education
Bradfo. Burnham
The
Troy Ministerial Association
Community Campaign For Feathan Services Planned
General Ogilon J Ross announces a campaign from Oct 18 to 28 to raise 240 780 for rad feathan services. The effort aims to support life, religion, education, and youth work in our city, urging contributions, gifts, or pledges as a civic duty.
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Ogilon J. Ross
Lous
Daria
Goa
State Farm Bureau Membership Seats Rise to Record 70,712
State Farm Bureau membership statewide hit 70,712, an all time high, with State President Warren Wy Hawley noting the figure trails only Iowa and one other state. He predicted the total would top 80,000 by year end.
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Fuerow Islands
Colossus
Mintzer Petroleum
Troy
Ford
Whitney
Albany
Gabardines
Sty-Eez
East Side
Albin Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Harry M. Mahl
Millard M. Lee
Arthur Wright
Granville L. Pfeiffer
Ralph W. Sockmian
D.T
Christ Methodist Church
Trinity Methodist Church
Dorothy Willietts Alvord
Donald Willatts
J. W. Smith
W.5.os
Vhird Presbyterian Church
Ocradly Roll
Mve
Willian Geddis
Cradle Rall
Charles N. Hutchinson
Rsalitant
John Keble
Robert J. Kelly
Gordon H. Brand
State Farm Bureau
Portland
Ore
Opue
Emerson
Emerson Radio
Emerton Phonoradio
Suegeens
Emerson Portable Electric
Gordon L Hayes
River ST
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