Alcohol Jim and the AA Story in 19 Years of Recovery
A 1940s report recounts Alcoholics Anonymous meetings with members from across states. Speakers describe aim to stay dry, faith in God and self, and AA as a last resort. Jim from New York credits fellow members for hosting work and staying sober, despite ongoing temptations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcoholics Anonymous
Tsien
Cote
San
Liéso
Society
Jim Deciaed
Jim
New York
Card of Thanks in Marion Family Names
A compact card of thanks note from the Ye family of Marion expressed gratitude through H E for support and to departments and firms including Peabody and Co and Veet &ek pre stu Marc for assistance. The message honors those who offered help during a time of need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Alnett
Peabody & Cy
Peel
Ming
Fur
Veet &Ek
In Memoriam Sleghan and Other Obituary Notices
Fragmented obituary notices honor Te foving rectory of Kian and Mrs Maria Fale with dates and prayers. Readings recall departed relatives, including children and family names, with scattered lines about births at Leonard and Santa Rita Hospitals and a Gittleman family mention in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sleghan
Kian
Martin Esse
Maria Fale
Obituary notices from Waterford area October 1945 deaths
Died notices list Gertrude H Davis and others from Canton Watervliet and Long Island. Entries cover deaths in October 1945, including McGrath and Fish families, funeral details, church services, and burial arrangements at St Marys and local cemeteries. Also notes on anniversaries and memorial masses for Nolan and others.
Ceiling Prices On Turkeys Set By Troy OPA
OPA sets ceiling prices for turkeys. charts must be displayed in all retail stores. Young dressed turkeys cost 3 to 53 cents per pound by group. old dressed turkeys 50 to 50 cents. young drawn turkeys 61 to 64 cents in groups 1 2 3 and 60 to 63 cents in group 4. old drawn turkeys 59 to 61 cents in groups 1 2 3 and 63 to 69 cents in group 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Troy Rationing Board
Committee to Plan Veterans Parade Set for Tonight
The citywide veterans parade committee will meet at 7 30 p m in the Court House to continue planning the event. Maj Edward A Maguire chairs the group which has established headquarters at 5 State Street. A committee will be named to discuss the program with Mayor John J Ahern and all costs will be borne by the city. Open house is planned at the Troy Armory for the public activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Edward A. Maguire
State Street
John J. Ahern
Norne
Thomas A Lloyd Dies After Long Illness
Thomas A Lloyd died yesterday at 2227 Fourteenth Street after a lingering illness. Born in Troy he lived in Watervliet most of his life. He attended St Johns Episcopal Church and belonged to Apolico Lodge F and A M and the Royal Arcanum. Surviving are his widow Eva Nicol three sons Edwin A Lloyd Chester C Liird Raymond D Lloyd one daughter Mrs Clyde W Hanley two sisters Mrs FW Haswell and Miss Lena Lloyd. Funeral from Bryce Funeral Home Fifth Avenue at 2 30 pm Wednesday with interment at Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llow
Thix
Poutternih Street
Thomas Arnold Lloyd
Eva Nis Edwin
Arc
Clyde
W. Hanley
Det
Raymmond D
Watersliet
Brether
Pet
Alfred Nolan
St. Andthom's
Fiface—Safony
Dora FS. Pely
Frank J. Pierce
John FF. Pierce
Nary- Fonerel
Nondar Mounning
St. “Mare
Seber
Frida
William HS
Minnie EcKeward
Tedoutt “Trewblan
Alfreda
Wif
Ferdinand Tremblay
Anthony J
Theodore ‘Tremblay
Fred Foster
Fonds
George
Frank and
Willam Tremblay
Joseph E
Omer M. Thernault
Mary Roberts
Thomas Doncelly
John F. Hanrahan
Punerai
Fonda
River Street
Monde
St. Joseph'sos
Waterford
Thomas A. Lloyd
Fourteenth Street
Troy
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Apolico Lodge
A. M
Royal Arcanum of
Waterviet
Eva Nicol
Edwin A. Lloyd
Seatersiiets
Chester C. Lierd
Glen Rock
N. J
Raymond D. Lloyd
Watkreitet
Mra
Clyde W. Hanley
Delmar
FW. Haswell
Watervliet
Misa Lena Lioyd
New York
Bryce Fumeral
Fifth Avenue
Oakwood Cemetery
Parents Learn Son Charlie Campney Died on Guadalcanal
Letters from a work comrade to Mr and Mrs Leander Campney of Resin Washington County reveal their son Charlie Campney died January 24 on Guadalcanal from burns in the line of duty. Paddock, a bearer for Campney, says Charlie lies buried in a Guadalcanal cemetery with two others. Charlie enlisted March 2 1943 after working at Caputo's Garage Ford Edward. He is survived by his parents a brother Franklin and four sisters Minnie Nobert Glenis Falls Jeane Campner and Mrs Gruffle Jakeway and Mrs Carl DeLong of Smiths Basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leander Campney
Resin
Washington
Gide Canal
Ferat
Paddock
Charlie
Campney
Guadalcanal
Caputo
Ford Edward
Franklin Campney
I Minnie Nobert
Glenis Falls
Jeane Campner
Gruffle Jakeway
Carl DeLong
Att
Troy Priest Celebrates First Mass at St Josephs Church
Rev. Joseph P. Conway son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Conway celebrated his first solemn mass at St Joseph's Church in Albany area. Assisting clergy included Rev. Clare O'Dwyer of Baltimore Ma and Rev. Francis Gilchrist of Whitehall. The archpriest Rev. Edmund J. Burns attended. The St Joseph's Choir sang responses as Miss John L. Walsh played organ. Conway, a Siena College and Catholic University alumnus, studied at Suplician Seminary and was ordained recently by Rt. Rev. Lawrence J. McNamara. He awaits permanent assignment in the Albany diocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph P. Conway
Patrick J. Conway
First Street
St Joseph's Church
Father Conway
Clare O'Dwyer
Baltimore
Francis Gilchrist
Whitehall
James LA. Nolan
Edmund J. Burns
St. Joseph's Church
Walter Duty
St. Joseph's Friary
Rensselaer
Robert Hart
Albany
Aroer Rt
Lawrence J. McNamara
Nihon
Mrs Meneely Dies Bell Co. Officer in Watervliet
Elizabeth Tucker Meneely wife of Chester Meneely president of Meneely Bell Co. of Watervliet died at Samaritan Hospital. lifelong resident of the city she lived on Spring Avenue near Crossway. member First Presbyterian Church. daughter of late Henry O R Tucker who headed Troy Press. survived by husband two daughters three sons two sisters ten grandchildren and several in laws. funeral plans not yet announced.
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Strs
Chester Meneely
Meneely Bell Co
Watervliet
Samaritan Hospital
Chester Meneeis
Menesly
Henry O. R. Tucker
Tucker
Troy Press
George B. Citatt
Lisle Compton
R. F
G. Ernest Bochme
Alpine
NS. JL
Maj
Clinton Meneely
City
Chester B. Meneely
Morristown
R P I Faculty Member Addresses Area Chemists
Dr Matthew A. Hunter dean of the RP faculty and Dr L Tainter director of research of Winthrop Chemical Company spoke at a meeting of the Western New York section of the American Chemical Society in Glens Falls. The talk examined present problems in science from educator and industrialist viewpoints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew A. Hunter
U. ] L. Tainter
Winthrop Chemical Company
Rensselaer
Wastern
New York
American Chemical Setiery
Queensbury Hotel
Glens Falls
Humer
Tainter
Selzer Wins Union College Scholarship
Richard A. Selzer son of Mrs Gertrude Selzer of 2145 Fifth Avenue and the late Dr Julius L Selzer has been awarded a scholarship by Union College. He graduated from Troy High School last June with honors and is now enrolled in a premedical course at Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard A. Selzer
Gertrude Selzer
Fifth Avenue
Julius L. Selzer
Union College
Troy High
Union
Miss Harris Recital At Troy School Delights Audience
Miss Harris presented a varied program at Troy School featuring Bach and Handel fugue arrangements, Griffes and Debussy selections, and Brahms Variations. Her technical command, tonal range, and delicate nuances earned acclaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Harris
Troy School
Witter
Othens
Jun
Frasz List
de Bussey
Fountain of Pardua
Griffes
DeBussey
Firefighters battle four alarms at rear storage area
Firemen answered four alarms for a blaze at a rear storage area behind a gate on Street. A barrel of baiting fuel fed the fire, causing hundreds of dollars in damage. Wagons responded from Box 187 at 3:32 a.m. and later from Box 543 at 9:10 a.m. A 1939 sedan owned by Bernard A Bell at 608 Fourth Street was damaged by the fire and a still alarm was also reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
God Pam
Broadway
Bernard A Bell
Fourth Sree
Box 187
Third Avenue
Founders Day Observed At Troy Church Service
Rev. Joseph C. Robbins D D of world church service at First Baptist Troy marks 250th anniversary. Pastor Rev. Rich Cummings led the Founders Day observance while Robbins urged religion tested by its work with children women and the underprivileged in making civilization possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C. Robbins
D.D
First Baptist Church Vestergar
Rodains
Rich Cummings
Robbins
Tan Theological School
Ican Baptist
State Plans Postwar Scholarships
State education officials propose a postwar scholarship program to aid 12,000 students, with 359 dollars yearly per recipient, replacing the current 730 university scholarships. The plan aims to boost New York’s college opportunities, reduce loan reliance, and place the state among leaders in higher education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Regents
George D. Stoddard
Commissioner of Education
Phamphlet
He Wenis
State of
New York
Education de Pariskent
Albany County Crime Probe Leader Hurt In Blast
Albany County prosecutors probe leader suffered injuries in a home blast that delayed eight trials. Officials said the explosion was accidental as Monaghan, hospitalized, faced postponements to the lottery case and related prosecutions involving eight defendants. The blast occurred when a game trash was incinerated, authorities noted.
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Albany County
Hurt B
George FP
Dewer
Red Friday Ag
Monaghan
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
New York
Steinberg
Man Shot During Stop By Troy Patrolman
A farmer from Avocate, Samadan Hos, was shot in the left leg during a police stop after a report of suspicious actions. The wounded man, Skip, was taken to the hospital with non critical injuries and questioned by officers including Chief Ibbott and Detective O’Neil. He was arrested later for public intoxication with a suspended sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Jobo Sulogigz
Samadan
Wilhelm
Sktopiss
Skcopiak
Chie
Frank 5
Hrendad
Expeh
Estun
James F. Syren
Thieves Ransack Bus Terminal at Union Bus Terminal
The Union Bus Terminal at 20 River Street was entered Saturday night or Sunday morning and $45 from two cash drawers vanished. Proprietor Fergie Abbott, 1346 Servod Avenue, reported the loss. Detectives William Hi Van, Steenderx Albert Prezio, and Michael J. Kane investigated. Bart Meira and other locations mentioned in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
River Street
Fergie Abbott
Servod Avenue
William Hi van. Steenderx
Albert Prezio
Michael J. Kane
Bart Meira
Willams Coll
Mass
USO
Depo
Youth Arrested After Firing Pistol In Home
Richard Minkles aged 13 of 236 Rireei was arrested Saturday morning on a charge of violation after firing a pistol inside a home. Detectives Josesk elds and Michael J. Kane reported the incident and prepared the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Minkles
Rireei
Joseskelds
Michael J. Kane
Germ
Troy Couple Celebrate Wedding Anniversary
A Troy couple marked a wedding anniversary. The pair lived in the Second Ward until moving to Jefferson Street. They have three children Mrs. Russell Watson Emil Hog Jr Seaman l c Warren Hog and three grandchildren.
Army service ends for 73 area men in diverse towns
A list of 73 area soldiers completing Army service is shown with names spanning Troy to Cambridge. Notable locals include George W. Berne, Irving Mark, Marc J. Heyes, Nicholas Kosowsky, Gilbert H. Tyrrell, and George W. Pidgeod among others. The roster covers residents from Watervliet to Saratoga Springs and reflects broad regional service cessation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Crartes Harsiat
Henters
EB. Cn
Sues J. Riesesinen
First Street
Birney Street
First Sfet
Fourth Av
Rowskl
Hennings Rence W. Crozan
Joseph J. Bartix
Jobs
Linden Avenue
Wile J. Wifoyle
Burdete
George W. Berne
Indeet
John EB. LaFerriere
Teenth Street
Irving Mark
Yeenth Suisen
Congress Street
Marc J. Heyes
Festa
Pant Telisherty
Robert ©. Hoefer
Arthur C. Sasullirg
F J. Nestan
Waterv
Nicholas Kosowsky
Gilbert H. Tyrrell
Waller Pass
Albert H. Rankin
Frank
Gacabe' Fohr
A. Frank Wni
Stillwater
Percival Lo Shaw
Selemynthony FF
Canone
Saratoga Springs
George W. Rodd
Whitehall
William H. St. Lawrence
William 3
Holland
Corinth
Miford W. Johnson
Leke George
Hascifson Mayotte
George J. Duprer
Samuel Cutter
Morris L Spector
Clarence R. Palmer
Falls
Carl ¥. Bevilacada
Johny F. Goodrow
Ernest L. Rafferty
Ticonderoga
Nelson W. Pincheon
Hréton Falls
Robert Adamson
Grzenwic
James J. Considine
Granvildle
Harold D. Sherman
Boiton Landings
Funeral Services Held For Mrs Julia McMillian
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia A. McMillian aged 65 sister of Josephine Cedar of Watervliet were held Saturday from St Poetry Chately Sannogs Springs in her hometown. McMillian native of the city died Wednesday in Saratoga Hospital. She is survived by her son Flora McMillian of 35 Marvin Street and three other sons Elmer W Meron Stir Gil jeth EL MecMillign, and five grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia A. McMillian
Sirs
Joséphine Cedar
Watervliet
Sannogs Springs
McMillian
Yer City
W. J
Saratoga Hospital
Je Flora McMiliiian
Marvin Street
Elmer W
Baileston Lake
Méron SL Eng Gil’ Jeth EL MecMillign
New Ca
Erandchildren
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Bam
Sam Az
National
Organization “Alcoholics Anonymous
Peters
Traby
the Leonard Hospital
Pyar
Mes
Oun J. Brady
Acon
Janet Juan Syer
Santrite
Get
Charles Daiemyer
Doana Jane
Dammayer
Edit Saal Upson
Gittleman
the Tray Hospital
Mr. and Airs
Sol Gine Street
Fox
Gittléman Wes For Gantuary of
Cis
Rekins
Gertrude H. Davis
Charles D. Calkins
Ze. C. Davia Calkins
H Oak Canton
Waterviiet
Margaret Mo McGrath
Joseph D. Canion
Daugh
Patrick's Intong Island
Gertrude Bei
Jacl FE Coons
Hinsband
Grace Gibson
Bmtrs
Rude Reid
Mildred E. Reid
Long Island
William H
Conrad Ami Mary Collins Fish
John E. Malkie
Helene Pier
Donn
St. Mary's Cemetery
James J. Hall
Josephina Fitzgerald
Alfred Gussow
Grace Peart
William J. Hall
Eleanor Hall
Bence
Gardner Earl
Oaknot Cemetery
Annie W. Weaver
William Christian
Rickard E. Koch
William L. Daniel
Troy Opa
Charles L. Campney
Mrs. Meneely
Bell Firm
Lotai
I & Munitiga
Azo
Yisora
Sher
Elem
Judas
Las Fiext
Sinth
Trojan
Okinawa
Artie
Bud” KE
Sirs Hing
Sint Mes
Troy Church
Noonan
Orret
Joan Willigan
Sarin Dlass
Risaciuna
Ation
James Mc
Brearton
Julia McMillian
Rensselaer County
Froy
N.Y
Ransen Gardenier
Flensselaer County
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