Eisenhower Sees Salerno Front Satisfaction After Visit
General Dwight D. Eisenhower toured the Salerno front observing American forces under heavy shellfire as they confront German positions. He noted the hard fighting, commended the division that withstood the counterattack, and warned losses were heavier than anticipated but acceptable given the fierce resistance on beaches and inland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Lee
U.S
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Salerno
Eisenhower
Hitler
Italy
North Africa
Father of Troy Minister Dies at Rotterdam
Frank P. Tripp 8 father of Rev. Ernest F. Tripp pastor of St. Mark's Methodist Troy died after a short illness at 1563 Helderberg Ave Rotterdam He was born in Mariaville and longtime Rotterdam resident 57 years He served as town assessor and justice of the peace A longtime Fishers Methodist Church Sche nectady trustee for 49 years superintendent of Sunday Schools member of Re Nance Lodge I G O O F Schenectady Surviving wife Addie Fisher Tripp and daughter Mrs Anthony J Dixon Funeral at Fishers Methodist Church Schenectady 2:30 p.m. tomorrow Burial in Fishers Cemetery Schenectady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Tripp
Ernest F. Tripp
St. Mark's Methodist Church
Troy
Helderberg Avenue
Rotterdam
Mariaville
Fishers Methodist Church
Schenectady
Tripp
Re- Nance Lodge
Addie Fisher Tripp
Anthony J. Dixon
Fishers Cemetery
Eisenhower and Clark under shellfire at beachhead
Eisenhower and Lieut. Gen. Mark W. Clark stood at Clark’s headquarters when a German mortar shell zipped through the air. The generals faced the explosion and, like others nearby, momentarily hit the dirt while air and sea power backed the hold on the beachhead until reinforcements could move ashore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Mark W. Clark
Bemis Heights Grange Plans Gifts and Activities
Stillwater notes show Master William Eaton presiding as Bemis Heights Grange votes to send Christmas gifts to armed forces members. The meeting featured readings, songs, and a recreation number led by Mrs Spencer Kellogg, with awards to Kellogg and refreshments planned by Eaton Holmes and Cowin. Personal items mention Mrs Edward Sheridan visiting Camp Millard, Ohio. Funeral services for Mrs Henry Tweedie held with Rev John C Elliot officiating. Bond drive totals reach 4900 with high school contributing 1700. Districts 7 8 10 report small pledges. Gradaum club to meet for first fall gathering with covered dish. Bridge club hosted by Mrs Aubrey F Perry with two tables of contract. next host Mrs Aurelia Palmatier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Eaton
Bemis Heights
Grange Hall
Grange
Earl Parker
Albert Barbelt
Clifford Holmes
Spencer Kellogg
Ruth Cowin
Edward Sheridan
Camp Millard
Bucyrus
Ohio
Henry Tweedie
John C. Elliot
Methodist Church
Stillwater Union Cemetery
Michael Connelly
Martin Offenbacker
Minard Tanner
Patrick DeCota
George Emmet
Chester Coons
Nelson Armlin
Stillwater
George Lowell
Bridge Club
Aubrey F. Perry
Ernest R. Rehberger
W. E. Deyoe
Hilda Wubur
C. Hoskins
Charles Dyer
H. 5. Talmadge
A.B. Perry
William Cisler
Aurelia Palmatier
Christian Endeavor meets at First Presbyterian Church
iSchaghticoke notes a 6 45 p m Sunday Christian Endeavor gathering at the First Presbyterian Church. School taxes due Saturday at the High School 9 to 12 noon. Victorian Chapter O E S meets tomorrow evening with Worthy Matron Mrs Howard M Kenyon presiding. Women of the Methodist Church plan a roast pork supper Tuesday Oct 19. First Presbyterian hosts a clam chowder supper in church parlors Wednesday Oct 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iSchaghticoke
Christian Endeavor Society
First Presbyterian Church
O. E
Howard M. Kenyon
The
Methodist Church
Navy Beats Japs In South Pacific Says Several Officers
Navy officers with battle experience in the South Pacific say American ships hold a clear edge over Japan’s fleet. Cmdr Romoser and Lt Cmdr Meyer cite superior tactics and gunnery, noting Japan’s pride complicates surrender while U.S. methods repeatedly prevail in combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K Henry
The
South Pacific
Ins
Japan
Uncle Sam
Adar
Wiliam F. Halsey, Jr
United States
Cmmdr
William Killian Romoser
Romoser
Baltimore
Middletown
R. 1
Floyd B. T. Meyer
St. Paul
Uinally
Mbyer
Community notices and obituaries from Raymertown and Hudson
Raymertown residents travel to New York and Cres cent visitors meet in local church events include Lutheran services on October 3 and a community supper on October 2. Local residents host family visits and a school card and domino social on October 8 to aid the school. a soldier, Pvt Kenneth Grener, 23, is reported killed in action in North Africa in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymertown
Anna Robbins
New York
Ada Stickney
Luzerne Shaffer
Crescent
Church Hall
Adah van Wickel
Delia Muller
Hoosick Falls
Henrietta Holbritter
Alfred Keerl
Middleburg
E. A. Mason
Kristina Mason
Earl Wing
Louise Wagner
Elmer Campbell
Charles Bulson
Kenneth Grener
War Department
Claude Grener
Columbia Street
Hudson
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Brazil
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Salvador
Mexico
Venezuela
By Galbraith
Bernice
Edne Baker
Ruth Gailor
Harold Burgess
Gradaum Club
OPA
Paul Jones
Frankfort
Four Roses
Frankfort Distilleries, Inc
Louisville
Kompser
Whittee
Laster Sauer & Blam
Sa Core Itt
Kara Imperial
Frea
Tim
Bromley
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