Elks Name John Trainor Life Member
The Sche nectady lodge opened its fall season appointing John Trainor to life membership while Elks officials outlined upcoming events. Plans include a bowling party on Sept 32 and matches starting Sept 25, with a large class to be initiated Oct 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
John Trainor
Roy Lodge of Elks
Edward E. Byrne
Grand Lodge
Eger
Schenectady
Joseph Blase
Albany
Broun
John J. Bohrer
Plens
Weason
Albert J. Smith
Notre Dame Army Committee
District 50 Wins Election at Mechanicville Plant
West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co. employees at Mechanicville chose United Steelworkers Local Union District 98 as bargaining agent in a special election. Of 12 eligible voters, 561 supported the union, 214 opposed, with 5 challenged ballots and 3 voided. Robert R. Foht announced the result. Herbert Lahne oversaw the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Pulp and Paper Co
Mechanicvile
United Stane Workers of America
Tis
Robert R. Foht
Herbert J. Lahne
National ‘Labor Relations Board
War Council Plans for V Day Security and Closings
The War Council reviews patrols at intersections and air raid wardens on V Day. City officials clash with state liquor laws over sales. Krug says schools will hold V Day exercises and families attend religious services. Merchants plan store closings based on Victory Day announcements. The council will publish a concrete V Day plan after further meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahern
WHI
George H. Krug
Troy Ministerial Association
Metts Jionday
Europe
War Council
Retail Merchants' Bureau
Victory
City Trust
Ration Board Seeks Volunteers With War Need
Alvin S Ford praises Kiwanis Club members for five weeks of rationing help and urges more helpers as floods of applications for sugar tires gasoline and medical rations pour in. Troy Post members plan to assist on Tuesday evenings along with Kiwanis volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin S& Ford
Cleri
Kiwanis Club
Ford
Sienders
Troy Post
Kiwanis Jem
Rsgist
Laka
Hudson Falls Flyer Wins Oak Leaf Cluster
Hudson Falls flyer Richard Barlow of the Air Corps earned the Oak Leaf cluster to his Air Medal after completing 22 bombing missions over Germany. His four engine Liberator, damaged over Hamburg, continued home on two engines with one engine revived before landing. Major William Reiner, commanding officer of a B 24 Liberator division, approved the meritorious award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Barlow
Hudson Falls Air Corps
Germany
Air Medak
Nelly Stamford
Hamburg
North Sea
Ensgland
William Reiner
Railroad YMCA Bowler League Sets Season Start
Bowling at the Troy Railroad Y M C A begins Monday at 7 45 pm with five teams and about forty bowlers. Joseph Dunwoodie executive secretary announces after the third annual preception for old and new members. Lewis Hnotte is league secretary and Fraser chairs the business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Railroad Y. M. G
Joseph Dunwoods
EX Fraser
Lewis Hnotte
Leagues J
Bezin
Reid Simpson
Civil Engineers Meet at Rensselaer Chi Epsilon Gathering
The Rensselaer Chapter of Chi Epsilon hosted a social for eligible candidates at The Hotel Troy last night. Five RPI students, all qualified for admission, attended the informal event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer
Chi} Epsilon
Civil Engineering Society
Troy
R. P
Dion
Questy
Troy Boy 16 Charged with Burglary in City Theft
A 16 year old Troy boy returned to Troy yesterday afternoon on a warrant charging burglary and petit larceny. He was held at Helmsseizer County Jail awaiting arraignment in Police Court. A second youth was also involved in the burglary and later charged with grand larceny in the theft of a machine. The pair were picked up by the State Police in Rhinebeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Poughkeepsie
Sozeph P. Sneids
Dominick Campane
Hemsseizer
Wiliam Street
Rhinebeck
Sie
Rhinedesi
Julr
Téyearoid Boy
Legion Post Chooses Officers in Bids for Commander
Merritt F Waterman leads regular slate for Noble Callahan Post 237 against William M Burke as election set for Thursday October 5 with polls open to 9 pm. Incumbent Willard E Bonesteel to be succeeded. lists include John Keenan Richard McGlynn Harold Brennan John Heenan and others in regular and opposition slates. Installation planned for October 7 at First Street rooms. Fiesta for Armistice Night planned. proceeds aid Christmas cheer boxes for disabled veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt F. Waterman
Repular
Wiliam M. Burke
Noble Callahan Post
American Legion
Comander
Willard E. Boneste
Aferritt
F. Waterman
John J. Keenan
Richard ©. McGlynn
Harold F. Brennan
John E. Heenan
Willard E. Bonesteel
Louis >Iles
Joseph Casey
Willard E Bonesteel
Francis Laviolette
John Bowker
Ernest LaValley
Williamm. Burke
John Keenan
Richard McGlynn
Harold F. Brennen
John J. Waterman
Fred Anderson
Michael A. Jubic
Frank McKeever
Thomas Manning
Joseph J. Reardon
Raymond Warren
Edward Jones
Dave Birney
Timothy K. Collins
J. L. Lavio
First Street
Legion
Bonesteel
Post Building Committee
Salvation Army Office Hours Listed at 25 King Street
Maj Arthur West of the Salvation Army announced the Troy Corps office opens this week at 25 King Street. A secretary will handle business matters. hours are 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 4 pm daily except weekends, with Saturday mornings open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur West
Troy Corbs
Salvation Army
King Street
Troy
Cambridge Will Filed In Washington County Clerk Office
The will of Mrs. Fannie M Robertson of Cambridge leaves her entire estate to daughter Pauline Robertson Parsons with Theophilus Parsons Jr named as co executor. Executors are listed and papers show related business partnership plans involving Fifth Avenue Tavern in Watervliet with Arnold v Leonard and John Tedesco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie M. Robertson
Cambridge
Washington County
Hudson Falls
Pauline Robertson Parsons
Theophilus Parsons, Jr
Arnold v. Leonard,Troy
John Tedesto Watervliet
Fifth Avenue
Tedesco
John Cooney
Leonard
Men Fined After Fracas With Troopers
Two men faced charges of third degree resisting an officer and reckless driving after a fracas with state troopers. Jon O Keefe and another driver received fines for reckless driving and assault, with additional penalties assessed at arraignment before Justice Kendell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
Kenneth Kendell
Corinin
Jon O'Keefe
Tarzerne
Drew
John Swing
Hadley
Corp
Walter
Cruden. Corp
Edward ‘J. Holoneam
Sue
Fred J. Sayers
Emma Willard School Announces Seven New Faculty Members
Emma Willard School announced seven new faculty members at the first chapel service led by Miss Clemewell Lay. New appointees include Rev. Charles Noble as religion teacher, Miss Alice Jean Ingersoll for piano and music, Miss Virginia Ryder in art, Miss Martha Pettus in physical education, Miss Jean L. Potter teaching French and Spanish, Miss Porter in junior high studies, and Mrs. Hazel Morehouse teaching grades 5 and 6. Additional staff hires cover housekeeping, dietitian assistance, and secretarial positions. a Troy girl list includes Miss Inglis, Mrs. Bouthillier, and Miss Rowlson. Pvt Henry Gile received the Military Order of the Purple Heart for wounds in France on Aug. 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma. Willard School
Clemewell Lay
Cone
Charles €. Noble
First Methodist Church
Synacase
Howard L. Rubendail
Mt. Hermon School
Noble
Willams College
Union Theological Seminary
Christ Methodist Church
Glens Falls
Troy
Piatos
Alice Jean Ingersoll
Washington, D. C
Ingersoll
Washington College of Music
Edwin Hughes
Fanny Amstair Roberts
J. M. Thurmond
Navy School of Music
Washington College Music
Virginia
Ryder
Boston
Amy Sacker
Desien
Vesper George
Emma Willard School
Montclair
N. 5
Brookside School
Martha Pettus
4Tledia
Pennsylvania
Miss Pettus
Boure-Boston School of
Jean L. Potter
Manones- N.H
Potter
Wellester
Wellesley College
Middlebury College
Porter
Farmington, Conn
Rensselaer
Hazel Guernsey Morehouse
Morehouse
New York State College For
Albany
H.C. Morehouse
Marty Morehouse
Emma Wilard
Bliss Edith Gates Snow
Emme Willard
Old Trail School
Akron
O. Bliss Snow
Pembroke College
Brown University
Columbia University
Esther T. Eaton
Springfield
Mass
Eaton
Path Business College
Springfield College
Sophorhore Horemother
Massachusetts State College
Amherst
Florence
Eastford
Moses Willams
Drexel Institute
Franklin, NX
Margaret Inglis
Kathryn Carey Bouthiller
Dorothy Rowlson I
Plattsburg
Inglis
Bouthillier
Troy High School
Mildred Etley Secretariat School
Rowlson
Matharine Gibbs School
University of Miami
Coral Gables
Fla
Pvt
Henry Gile
France
Oldie
Mra
Averill Park
Potato Spray Rings Prove Value in Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County reports a strong potato crop despite dry weather thanks to custom spraying rings. Operators, organized by the Farm Bureau, sprayed seven to ten day cycles from seven inches high, using copper sulfate and hydrated lime. Growers note higher vine condition, fewer rotten potatoes, and promising yields with plans for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer County
Renssélaer County Farm Bureau
Jenna C. Swan
Farm Bureau
Rensselaer
Owen
Fermers
Merchants Endorse Early Mailing Program to Aid Overseas Residents
Merchants urged residents to participate in an early mailing initiative to support overseas Christmas deliveries. The appeal emphasized timely mail for holiday packages and urged compliance to ensure smooth handling.
Democrats Plot Election Strategy
The Democratic Paris campaign team outlined plans to contest Republican incumbents in county posts in November. A meeting at Hotel Troy headquarters included county chairman James P. Judge and candidates Thomas McLangel, Joseph B. Neal, Charles A. Casio, George F. E. Cundiff, John E. Armstrose, Edward J. Flenazan, John J. Burke, Jobs J. Meleski, and Henry Messick. No schedule was set. next committee meetings will shape the campaign.
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Paris
Hotel Troy
James P. Judge
Thomas McLangel
Joseph B. Neal
Charles A. Casio
George FE. Cundiff
John E. Armstrose
Cavelizre
Edward J. Flenazan
John J. Burke
Jobs J. Meleski
Henry Messick
Red Cross Updates on Prisoners of War News
Relatives of area men held as prisoners in Romania and Bulgaria are told the Red Cross cannot provide current info due to rapidly changing conditions. News must come from the War Department, which will notify next of kin. Parcels to POWs are impossible, messages via cables 20 are being accepted, and Swiss refugees face limited services.
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Romania
Sulgatla
Rensselaer County
Red Cross
Wer
War Department
Bulgaria
France
Switzerland
Powers Parent Teacher Group to Meet
A Powers Parent Teacher Group meeting is scheduled for 3 pm. The gathering aims to discuss school activities, upcoming events, and parental involvement with the Powers Schegi Parens Teach Association.
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Powers
Do Not Pick Milkweed Pods Before They Ripen Warns Dorrance
Samuel B. Dorrance, in charge of the project, advises that milkweed pods must be fully brown before picking to avoid mold. He prescribes open-mesh bags hung on fences, testing for seeds, and guidelines to dry and store. He notes some pods in the county are not yet ready and urges careful handling to preserve kapak use in lifesaver vests aboard Navy and Army ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donny Samuel B. Dorrance
Mr. Dorrance
Arange
Grv
Iive
Heavy Rain Pummels Region Then Clears
A storm dumped several inches across parts of the area with 3.39 inches in New York City and 1.53 inches in Albany. Rain eased by afternoon as forecasts called for clearing skies though pockets of heavy showers and inquiries from residents persisted.
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Wwe
Suunner Romes
Tie Sue Ané
North Adams
Neler
New York City
Albany
Syracuse
Rochester
Buffalo
Glens Falls
Waterford Knights Install Officers Of Fourth Degree Assembly
The Waterford Council of the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree installed officers for the new term at a monthly meeting. Joseph G. B. Nial presided as faithful navigator and was installed for the sixth term. Committee members were named for war activities and various duties, honoring Thomas F. Gainer on retirement as Waterford postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Rensielt
Columbus
Waterford
Joseph GB. Nial
John J. Nelly
New York
Edward J. Sanders
Thomas F. Gainer
Seth
O'Connell
Troy
William J. Higgins
James J. Rox
Visitation
Edward Zrell
Transportation
L. Hienhofer
Green Island
Honored at Birthday Party by Family Next to Sixth Ave Mary Campbell
Mrs Mary Campbell on Sixth Avenue was honored at a family birthday gathering hosted by her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Alexander Thome of North Lake Avenue. Brothers, sisters and other immediate relatives attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Campbell
Avena
Alexander Thome
North Lake ‘Avenue
Zuesis
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Camp Fire Girls Aid
War Chest Drive
Camp Fire Girls
River Street
Kathryn Carymichel
Lady of Victory Church
Marenerite
Palo
Greta' Purcell
Marie Philo
Genevieve Jackson
Catherine Cichello
Treas Purer
Jean Farrell
Scribe
Gamex
Tensquatawey
Girls of Our Savior's Lutheran Church
Frank C. Hangen
Troy Boy
Legion Post Names
Salvation Army l
Virgenia Lyre
Paysieu Education
Edith Gates Snow
Charles C. Noble
Boies S
Ben Loire
Muss
Jean IL Potter
Hazel G. Morehouse
Merril Zweiz
Pease Brothers
Arthur
Harver
Stephentown
Columbia County
Réecord
Mali
Céristimas Parce
Dorrance
Bwsy
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