Three Tax Writs Issued by Troy Property Owners
Three property owners in Troy have writs of certiorari returnable in the Albany Supreme Court at 10 am on Oct. 92, challenging excess assessments by the city. Franklin Square Properties seeks a reduction at 346 352 River Street. Hendrick Hudson Realty Corp. seeks relief for 324 326 River Street with contested values. estate of Abraham S. Freedman requests a $16 reduction for 355 63 Broadway. Back the attack and buy a War Bond today.
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Hendrick Hudson Realty Corp
River Street
Fourth ‘Ward
Abraham S. Freedman
Broadway
Third Ward
Troy Civilian Protection Units Plan Saturday Demonstration
Troy's civilian protection agencies and heavy equipment will form a public display at the old City Hall Saturday from 1 to 8 pm. The event, tied to the Third War Loan Drive, will feature fire extinguishing demonstrations, ambulances, decontamination gear, and a radio communications exhibit with volunteers and city staff staffing displays and answering questions.
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Troy
Old City Hall
War Council
Troy Fire Department
Public Works Department
Civilian Protection
New York State Office of Civilian Protection
Third Ward
Bogghs
Thomas W. Rourke
Carin A. Smith
Arthur Stuarts, Jr
Troy High School
Troy War Council
Frank J. Hogan
Office of Civilian Protection
Albany
Hogan
Troy High Classes Hear Talk on Cancer
John M. Swan executive secretary of the New York State committee of the American Society for the Control of Cancer spoke to Troy High School upperclassmen on cancer. He said cancer is not contagious and is preventable and curable by surgery, radium and X ray treatment. He listed danger signals including chronic indigestion chronic sores and tumors.
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John M. Swan
New York
Outing of Air Raid Wardens Group Opens Year
About forty attended the first annual outing of the Air Raid Wardens Association Sixteenth District at Tad DeFey’s Waterford Road camp Sunday. Activities included softball quoits and darts. Blues beat Reds 9 to 5 in softball. Howard details list officers and event highlights.
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Tad DeFey
Waterford Road
John Beck
Joseph Hoffman
John Grimmick
Chris Christopher
Fred Smith
Hans Schultz
Blues
Fred “Scully” Smith
Reds
Morris Castle
Ted Mertens
Mr. Smith
Mr. Christopher
Fred Goerold
DeFey
Mr. Schultz
Overflowing Crossword Clues Puzzle Debuts Long List
A sprawling set of crossword style clues appears, mixing terms for animals foods and actions with references to places and titles. Some entries request abbreviations or foreign language words while others hint at historical names and common phrases. The eclectic mix suggests a challenging fill designed for a wide range of wordplay skills.
Plan USO Club Program at Masonic Temple Saturday Night
The new USO Club in the Masonic Temple will open Saturday night for service men on furlough and naval students. The entertainment committee plans weekly Saturday programs with a juke box for dancing and varied acts. Bulletins will announce each week’s program at RP1 Watervliet Arsenal and the USO Lounge Troy Union Station. The group is led by Miss Catherine Delaney, with aide Miss Ruth Brownstein and others. An equipment committee, led by Miss Sarah Flynn, will supply red and blue pins and signs.
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USO
Masonic Temple
R. PL. 1
Waterviiet Arsenal
Troy Union Station
Catherine Delaney
Paul B. Hemke
Furber Mashall
John Maloney
Ruth Brownstein
Constance Mila- Henry Sidforc
Edna Sted
Ryan
Irving Kaplan
Sarah K. Flynn
Helen Barrett
Catherine Bailey
Lillian Boltwood
Bertha Gross
Thomas W. Rourke
Marine Hero Honored With War Bond Sale
Sergt. John Basilone, Medal of Honor recipient for Guadalcanal combat against 38 Japanese soldiers, visited Hariton New Jersey after a Proctor's Theater kickoff to view locals purchase 1.3 million dollars in War Bonds for the Third War Loan drive. He praised the reception, noting it felt like a dream.
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Sergt
John Basilone
Proctor’s
Hariton
N. J
Guadalcanal
Li. S
South Pacific
Carriage House Fire Threatens Century Farm Near Clums Corners
Yesterday a fire of undetermined origin destroyed an unused carriage house on the Clarence Stark Farm near Clums Corners. The blaze threatened the hundred year old two story farmhouse. Danish poultry farm called for help from Eagle Mills Fire Department. They fought the flames with limited water, using a poaster tank, and stayed several hours to protect the residence and other buildings.
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Clarence Stark
Clums Corners
Eagle Mills
Promotion for Lieut Jonn J. Fitzgerald Jr at Fort McClellan
Jonn J. Fitzgerald Jr son of Police Sergt John J. Fitzgerald and M Fitzgerald of 3 Balsam Avenue has been promoted from second to first lieutenant at Fort McClellan Alabama where he serves as an infantry instructor. He entered service in June 1942 and operates a grocery business on Winter Street. Meet at the church at 8 pm today to hear reports on the summer roundup. Hostesses named Mrs G W Hayard Mrs Ralph Bodie and Mrs Frank Hergert will assist Mrs Florence Jensen who is president.
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Jonn J. Fitzgerald, Jr
John J. Fitzgerald
M Fitzgerald
Balsam Avenue
Fort McClellan
Ala
Fitzgerald
Winter Street
At & Pam
Florence Jensen
G W. Hayard
Ralph Bodie
Frank Hergert
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Bing & Bing Management
Chas. H. Gardner Agency
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N. Ytel
James H. Flynn
The
Messenger Service
John E. 8. Burke
Edward L. Ryan
Public Safety
John B. Conroy
Public Works
Thomas F. FitzGerald
Wet Production Board
Bidusisy Sabphive
Troy High
Lansingburg
Godt Haabt
Danish Brotherhood
Christian Jensen
St. Mark's Methodist Church
Crooked Lake
Martin Bump
Palestine Court
the Order of Amaranth
Harriet C. Dolan
Palmer White
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Redeemer Lutheran Church
Ackoes
Great Lake
Peppers
Dali Anta
Constellation
Alvar
Rocky Peak
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Regan
Franklin
Bealie
Rasonal Finance CO
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York
Broadway Corner
Third St
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