Mayor Donlon Inaugurates Police Radio System
Mayor Donlon and Watervilier city officials inaugurated the new police radio system last evening at the station. Present were Chief Maurice J. Rennes and several officers including Cha McAndrews James F. McMahon Frank Meyers and Frank T. Mahars who will operate patrol cars under the FCC approved setup.
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James A Donson
Waterviier
Jobo F. Quinlan
Maurice J. Rennes
Dontor S
McAndrews
James F. McMahon
Frank Meyers
Frank T. Mahars
Watervliet Father Killed in France
A Watervliet man Sergeant Francis Joseph Hansbury was killed in action in France in August according to War Department telegrams to his wife. Born in Cohoes and a Lansingburgh High School attendee, he had six children and a widow, Cecelia Hansbury nee Leddick of Stillwater. He served after reentering active duty and held the Purple Heart for his actions in Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Joseph Hansbury
Broadway
Waterviies
France
Hansbury
Ita
Wes
Cohoes
Lansingberg High School
Cecelia Leddick
Sdillwater
Margaret
Kathleen
Do Donald
James
Joseph Hansburr
Watter D. Cragen
A. Jane Crogan
Grote Court
Waterviet
Cragan
Watersviet High School
Price
Delaware & Hyerson Railroad
Watervliet Elks Initiate New Members
A class of candidates joined the Watervliet Lodge of Elks at the Elks Club with Jagi Wilkes J. Schanz in charge. Initiates include Charles A. Balsis Charles J. Aduser Frank Peters Samuel G. Kennedy Hugh A. Graham and Hurley Andrews. Bowling League Elects Reorganization completed at the Mesoric Club with Frank Branche reelected president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterviiet Lodge of Elks
Elks Club
Esahed
Wilkes J. Schanz
Club
Charles A. Balsis
Charles 3. Aduser
Frank Peters
Samuel G. Kennedy
Hugh A. Graham
Hurley Andrews
Watervliet Fraternal
Mesoric Club
Frank Branche
Branche
Ard Fetto
Wise
Harry A
Wildis
Masonic Club
Watervliet War Veteran Graduates From Air Training Command
Watervliet residents note the graduation of William J. Healey from the Army Air Force Dental Training Command at Zelman Field La. Healey, a second lieutenant, served with Company D 205th Infantry since October 1940 and later trained at Fort Benning. His brothers in service include Thomas K. Beales in France and James F. Healey with the Air Corps in Bangor Maine. Barbers Local honors, church society elections, and civic events fill Watervliet community life as it enters fall activities.
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Wiliam J. E. Healey
W. J.) Fez
Fourth Avenue
Watervhet
Army Air Force Dental Training Command School
Zelman Field la
Lisuiemany Healey
205Th Infantry
Fort Ey Clellan
Ale
Hawaii
States
Fort Benning
Camp Butner
Air Corps
Watervliet Lodge Installs District Deputy and Staff
George N. Miller was installed as district deputy grand master of Albany District 2 with a Laurel Lodge ceremony in Watervliet. Edward D. Court and staff conducted duties as Miller named staff including Frank D. Peters Grand Marshal, James S. Mulkotland Grand Warden, George Monroe Grand Treasurer, Erwin Blanchard Financial Secretary, and others serving as Chaplain, Recording Secretary, and guards.
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George N. Miller
Albany
Laurel Lodge
Ode
Sebows
Amide Amd
Sixteenth Streets
Watervliet
Edward D. Court
Staf
George XN
Miller
Marshet
Frank D. Peters
James S Mulkotland
George
Chairman of Salvage Cited At Watervliet
Albert Meneeix, chair of the Salvage Command of the Watervliet War Board, received two citations for leading four successful waste drives in the city. The War Production Board praised meritorious services to the National Salvage Program, while Governor Dewey lauded patriotic service in the Salvage for Victory effort supporting war production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Meneeix
Watervliet War Board
Weaterday
Feder
State of
New York
War Production Board
D. M. Wilson
Irecter
Nationa
Thomas E. Dewey
Patridzic
Watervliet Schools See Continued Registration and War Efforts
Registration at Watervliet High School and grade schools continues with expectations the total will approach last year. Plans include weekly war bond sales, paper collection, and gathering milkweed pods. Community events feature Hostess Mrs. Fred Alber at a Mother’s Club card party and a series of church and school activities this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watervliet
Fred Alber
Pam
Club of the Sacred Heart of Me
Yanks Reach Gothic Line In Italy
Allied forces push toward the Gothic Line in Italy with advances to Asella 17 miles NW of Florence and near Pistoia. American units penetrate the line defenses while shelling around Monte Migano and Zezzera, signaling continued pressure as the Italian campaign broadens.
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Italy
Rome
Adriatic
Rimini
Florence
Asella
Bologna
Pistoia
32Nd
Zezzzera
Lucca
Apennines
Fifth Army
Monte Mignano
Thalys
Amer
Rebuild Cold Storage Plant Aimed in Troy
Troy Warehouse Corporation plans to reconstruct the old Troy Cold Storage Building on Adams Street at a cost upwards of 200000 dollars. City officials, including Mayor John J Ahern and Tax Commissioner Edward J Fitzgerald, were informed. The plant will store perishables and act as temporary storage for western shipments to New England. Boston interests back the project, which may create a substantial payroll and boost regional grain and shipment activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Adams Street
Troy Warehouse Corporation
Jerday
John J. Ahern
Municipel
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Boston
New England
Charles L. Cadle
Nathan L. Miller
Cadie
Albany
Ahern
Cbramis
Muskrat Industry Boom in Texas Fur Markets
J W P H McFaddin of a Gulf Coast ranch estimates muskrat pelt yields in Texas and Southwest Louisiana could reach into billions annually, with pelts valued around 200000 dollars for the fur trade feeding New York markets. The booming industry spans the coastal Southwest Texas and neighboring areas, highlighting vast untapped potential.
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Becumenittry
Texas
New York
JW. P. H. McFaddin
Gulf Coast
Louisiana
Deaths and funerals in Whitehall and nearby towns
Eugene Villeneuve 64 foreman on the state highways, Whitehall, dies of heart attack. Survived by wife Ruby and five daughters and three brothers in Canada and Ontario. Funeral at Notre Dame des Victories Church with interment at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. Delia Costello dies in Troy Hospital. no immediate relatives. Miss Costello active in St. Marys and Rosary Society. Funeral from Kerwin Brothers, with solemn requiem at St. Marys. Jennie Hewitt of Petersburg dies at Samaritan Hospital. survived by sisters and a brother. Funeral at Petersburg Baptist Church with burial in Petersburg Cemetery. Arthur J. Blanchet funeral held. requiem high mass at Sacred Heart Church. Mary Horgan dies in Three Rivers. mother of Father Horgan. survivors include other sons and grandchildren. Clarence Griggs, 60, East Northfield, MA, obituary. widow, two mothers, and nephews and nieces noted. funeral in Northfield. John H. Brassell funeral held. burial Elmwood Cemetery. Fannie Bennack funeral at Fonds Funeral Home. Elmwood Cemetery. Thomas H. Curley dies Green Island. engineer on Delaware and Hudson Railroad. funeral at residence, Oakwood Cemetery. Joseph Jundtzis funeral at Ave Maria Church Averill Park.
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Begene
Wilheneuve
Eugene
Villeneuve
Whitehall
Ruby Villeneuve
Angrew Marnes
David. Precy
Jobs Precy
Doris Villeneuve
Stiss Ethel. Villeneuve
Whitehal
Isiah Villeneuve
Quebec
Canada
Calix Villeneuve
Moose Creek
Alfred
Parry
Sound
Alfred LaFine
Harold A Seow
White Balk
Notre Dame Des Victories
Our- Lady of Angels
Whitesalt
Delia Costello
Delia Cysteto
Fourth Street
Troy Hospital
James Costello
Mary
Behan
Miss Costello
St. Mary's Church
Rosary Society
C.B. A
Kerwin Brothers Funeral Home
Third Street
St. Patrick's Cemetery
Watervniet
Jennie Hewitt
Petersburg
Samaritan Hospital
Jennie Hukes
Petersburg Baptist Church
Byron Hewitt
Arthur Hewitt
Winifred Moses
Berlin
Willis Myers
Uppsick Falla
Herbert P. Bakes
Albany
Merers
A. J. Blanchet
Arthur J. Blanchet
George J. McLaughlin & Sons
Sixth Avenue
Clarence
Griggs
Clarence John Griggs
Winchester Road
East Northfield
Mass
Grafton
George
Ids Bonestert i
Luer Witkins
Wil
Northfield
Northfeld School For
Clinton E
Troy
Warren
Cropserville
Gust Boerthfield
J. Glover
Yestern
Williem F. Gilligan
Andrew & Brown
John
Murphy
Fred
Elmwood J Bind Cemetery
Fannie
Benack
Fannie Bennack
Fonds Funeral Home
River Street
Jake Gass
D.D
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Elmwood Cemetery
Schaghticoke
Thomas. H. Curley
Thomas H Curley
George Street
Green Island
New York City
Delaware
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Oakwood
Mt. Dimexis
Joseph Jundtzis
Henry's Church
Averill Bark
John J. Gaffigan
Charles A. Gaffigan
John 5. Fearey
Interment Service for Local Residents at St Henry Cemetery
The procession included Jewel, John Veldzu, Remy Martin, Paul Yekates, Joseph Jame kauskes and Alejanden Jece with interment at St Henry Cemetery officiated by Father Galfigen.
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Jewel
John Veldzu
Remy Martin
Paul Yekates
Joseph Jamekauskes
Alejanden Jece
St. Henry's Cemetery
Father Galfigen
Blacksnake Taps on Bugle At Cemetery In Indiana
A report describes a unusual incident in Petersburg Indiana where a 1 year old girl Janice Dorsey reportedly saw two six foot black snakes near her feet as a bugle played at a cemetery. The tale contrasts with historical ship counts noting Allied Sicily operations and the 16 50 vessels used by the Spanish Armada in 1583.
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Petersburg
Ind. A
Janice Dorsey
White
Sicily
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Donlon
Waterviiet Elks
Harry AL . Deese
E. V. Tolertino
Pretior
Peterman
ANT Food
Henry
da SoNey Bal
Barbers
Ford's Park
Waterview
Luca Pascale
Carmen Bonfante
Steve Pisa
Martin Vertazien
Society
Fred Prins
Loyal Ladies’ Society
First Baptist Church
Lewis Jones
Fred Erwin
Rose Plum
War Relief Committee
Jones
Theresa Fisk
Jared S. Hotton
Vailey
Mineteenth Street
Stanley
Theresa Catricale
Robert Usaner
Horton
Spenser
Anna
Spensor
Winifred Moessitt
1511
Seventh Avenue
Jona A! Patten Post
American Legion
Andrew Rivage
Wien
Arederic
OCR
Rou
Tove
Ord
Wah Ad
Vierem
Watervliet Lodge
St. Anthony of Padua
Our Lady of Ma Carmel
St. Sridget's
Stu Patrick's Church
Women's Society of Christian Service
First Avenue Methodist Church
Seoute
Board of Education
Board of Trustees
Girls’ Society of Christian Service
WHS
Charles Hon
Adair Fellowship
E Weemens
Bor
First Presbyterian Church
Y Jam
Fellowship Hall
Davie Deiory
F. F
Paris
Haswell
Gertrude Palmer
Woman's Christian
Temperance
Third Avenue Methodist Church
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Assembly Hall
Louis E. Barker
Elizabeth Halpin
City Nirse
Port Schuyt Bowling League
Celonie
Olf
Thomas J. Halpin
1670
Twenty-fourth Street
Willan Bush
Ann Fabbeli
Baffara
the Leonard Hospital
Troyner
John Holtz
John F_ McXanhon
Third Avenue
First Street
John V
Mizoshi Women
Temperance Union
Mee Io
Gertrude Palwer
Dany
Serchio
Veechiano
Pisa
Eighth Army
Rinvici
Coriano
Gemmano
Signal Corps
NEA
Interior
Minist Y of Aviation
A.rife Range
Aire Jennie Hewitt
Limerick
Optometrists
Opticians
Glawser
Empire
Empire Monument Co. Tasy
Cemetery Avenue
Menends
Menends Edge
Wetervliet
Union National
Union National Bank
Troy's
A . Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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