Watertown recalls flight of Troy balloonist Nellie Thurston
A detailed history of Nellie Thurston a Troy native and noted balloonist recalled from a Watertown newspaper account. It covers her early life with a family of flyers her ascent records in New York and upstate regions and the perilous September 7 187 event near Lewis County where she maneuvered a damaged balloon to land after a perilous night in the Lacoma forest. The piece notes her rescue by neighbors and her reception in Watertown with admiration and a subsequent column for the Watertown Times.
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Nellie Shistow
Jiay
LL Men
Sutuuday
Batwuiday
Miss Shuisler
Watertown
Witiele
New York State
New York
Athele
Upstate
Wis ‘Thuston
Troy
Sindy Creek
Igs
Tewis
Alantic
Miss Thinston
Lewig
Atlantic
Jfelpanti
Casssruea
Heipi
Woodland
Missy Thurston
Tailand
Richland
Waterlown
Iran
Reading
Woodruff House
Miss Thurston
Tigers
Thurston
Seeing Eye Leader Dorothy Hansson Pustle Dies in New York
Dorothy Hansson Pustle longtime advocate for the blind and founder of a prominent philanthropy died Sunday at a New York residence. She led the Seeing Eye project with the Wind Vis Lastis and received honors including a 1930s gold medal for distinguished service to humanity. Survivors include Walter A Wood and other relatives. The obituary notes her work with the blind and her role at the local Seeing Eye institution.
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Dorothy Hansson Pustle
New York
Waller
Lit
Shebieth
Philanthropl
Lastis
Moulstoney Nod
Gostis
Social Sciences
Exon
Menty
Hoosick
New York State
Agriculture
Walter
Wood Muklity
United States
Ottawa
Bloostek
Postoffice Promotes Rational Letter Writing Week
Postoffice officials announced a focus on Rational Letter Writing Week with a theme emphasizing the comfort of sending a letter. Postmaster VP Collins cited wartime conditions delaying active post service and outlined plans to improve letter quality and reduce apologies for missent mail.
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DI Odsery Duce
Collins
Toy
Lou
Fiers
Election Inspectors To Be Given Raises
Vague notes indicate election inspectors will receive a pay raise. The text mentions potential daily increases and different months, but details are unclear and partially garbled. No specific dates, places, or responsible agencies are identifiable.
Dewey to Speak at Forestry Meeting Today
Governor Dewey will address attendees at a forestry conference in Albany. The session, sponsored by the forestry committee of the joint legislative group, covers cooperation and issues affecting state forests, including maintenance and restatement of policies.
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Dewey
Albany
Lumbuch Furtalérs
Joint Legislative Committee On Intestine Cooperation
Flower Competition Sparks Cash Prize Challenge
London event features stations competing for final cash prizes in a decorative garden display. Amid wartime constraints, participants vie to present attractive flora while garden space shows signs of aging and restoration needs.
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London
CMS
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