Mules in California Mines Chew Tobacco Before Work
Mules used in California’s mines are described as being accustomed to chewing a small cid of tobacco prior to starting their workday, a habit noted in accounts of mining labor practices.
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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1945
Page
12
Mules used in California’s mines are described as being accustomed to chewing a small cid of tobacco prior to starting their workday, a habit noted in accounts of mining labor practices.
Frankfurt reports that Germans in the American zone remain selective about taking work despite food shortages and cold weather. The official survey notes they rely on Americans to direct feeding and reconstruction, with preference shown by white collar workers and farmers.
The Northeastern New York Council of Camp Fire Girls, Inc. discussed extending summer and winter activities at a board meeting. Mrs. Howard Hits of Petersburg led the effort with reports on modernizing concert programs. Horizon Clubs aim to broaden teen social development and boost membership for broader participation.
Quebec hosts the formal founding of a United Nations food and agriculture body. Thirty of forty five UN members signed the constitution at historic Chateau Frontenac ceremonies. L B Pearson notes Russia’s expected Moscow authorization. Signatories include Australia Canada China Czechoslovakia Denmark Dominican Republic Egypt France Greece Guatemala Haiti Honduras Ireland India Iraq Liberia Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Norway Panama Peru Philippines Union of South Africa United Kingdom United States Venezuela.
President Truman reportedly prepared to send a message to Congress urging a peacetime universal military training law. Wise to conscription, many leaders doubt volunteers suffice as atomic era defense limits prompt debate on future armed forces. Congress leans to extend Selective Service while opposition grows against compulsory training now.
Mrs. Burton Jamison of Eagleville is dead at her home. Mrs. Albert Prindie recently visited friends in New York. Lee Wulf and sons occupy their cottage at Eagleville. Miss Elizabeth Wilson of Waljooms visited Was week end at Mrs. Ida Boice's home. Stephen Gordon of East Orange, Mass, stays at Undertrees, home of Mr. and Mrs. Liston Eich. Mr. and Mrs. George E. Brewer and daughter Carol of Washington DC visited Robert V. W. Tiffany at Red Gate Farm. Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Fields and daughters Muriel and Joanne spent a few days with Mrs. Fields' parents. Mrs. Dorothy Kilmer of Peeka KU and cousin Harold Tuttle of New York guests of Myra Kilmer's father and sister. Timothy Cramer, 1, fell and broke his right leg. fracture reduced at Mary McClellan Hospital, returned home. Representatives of BC U. societies from Cambridge, Colla, East Greenwich and Hebron attended the oper meeting celebrating the society's first anniversary. Bible tableaux performed. a paper on Our Birth Anniversary read by Mrs. Clifford Gilchrest. Rev. Robert Brown spoke. Guest speaker Mrs. Joseph Cogdell of East Greenwich spoke on How Well Do We See. Frederick Wager played violin and other musical selections. A tea, TEA, followed. The Parent-Teacher Association of School 2 will hold a membership tea tomorrow at 2:30 pm at the school. entertainment by children of several grades. Mrs. Loren Cronk and Mrs. Frank Pecor will host.
Adolph Roby, 45, of 1506 Third Street, Rensselaer, an NYP&L worker, fell from a tower on the Albury Saratoga Road area near School Street Road, Cohoes, during wire work as high winds toppled the structure. He was taken to Leonard Hospital with a back injury in fair condition. extent of injuries undetermined. Dr. Eugene F. Connally attends him.
A certificate shows Charles A. Btte and Oliver J. Yetto of Troy will operate the Service Laundry at 2544 Fifth Avenue under a partnership. John J. Sweeney is attorney. Harry G. and Joseph A. Werger of West Sand Lake filed to operate Brookside Park at West Sand Lake as successors to George TY Fredenburgh.
The Troy Junior League announces Saturday music classes at the Y M C A under Frank Catricala Jr music teacher at Troy High School. Open to public school children in fourth to ninth grade, the program will form a children's symphony using string and toy instruments including cymbals and triangles. Toy instruments provided by the schools. About 100 children expected. after mastery, public concerts planned with orchestrated folk song scores supplied by Junior League. Art classes also meet Saturdays.
General MacArthur ordered lifting of a restriction that would reduce newspaper correspondence for advance work under Raymond Beary. An exhibit by the Troy Public Library ends its fall season. Junior League Arts committee includes Mrs David Hans chair and several named members.
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