U S Base in China Faces Encirclement
Allied base at Wanhsi or Hweilin area under heavy Japanese pressure as forces push toward Kunming and Tanchuk. Japanese converging on strategic centers along the west river while aiming to seal the Hunas-Aiwangsi railway south of Hweilin and threaten northern assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
Kgweilin
China
Kunzehens
Hles
Kwangsi
Hunas- Aiwangsi
Hweilin
Eghring
Uhat
Tse
Paoching
Cungming
Siott
Hongkongz
Mananchtria
Tanchuk
West River
Waechow
Jimgyun
Wuchow
Junggun
Green Island Students Boost War Stamp Drive for Ambulance
Green Island Heath School students have raised 3650 in War Stamps toward a 31086 goal by October 12 to fund a field ambulance. Fifth and sixth graders joined a milk weed pod collection for sailors jackets, with classroom instruction and bags provided. Art students sketched portraits of Robert Bailey, Eugene Spansavick and Carl Whitakker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heath
Esther Anderson
Robert Bailey
Eugene Spansavick
Carl Whitakker
Red Devils Withdraw From Arnhem After Ten Days Of Battle
Allied forces report that the British First Airborne and Polish reinforcements were forced to withdraw from the Arnhem bridge area under heavy fire. Many troops were left behind, with uncertain counts of killed or captured as the Allies regroup along the Maas and across Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnhem
Bernard L. Montgomery
Neder Rhine
Siegfried Line
Firhi
Sir Bernard B. Montgomery
Norch
Eindhoven
Xiegen
Fremila
Reith
Nijmegen
Rieve
Maas
Meuse
Box
Meer
Groningen
Reich
Germany
Kleve
Iowa
Wiessem
Dilsen
Boxmeer
Wessen
Holland
Berlin
Veghel
Middle Holland
Megen
Pulietin
Nancy
Aachen
Belfort
Epinal
Metz
France
U.S
U. & Third Army
Marsal
Saccarat
Seventh Army
Bpinal
Vosges
Gap
Meninn
Moselle
Chatel-sur-Moselle
Remire- Tmjont
Cohoes Girl Weds Police Officer in St Bernard’s Church
Miss Florence McDermott niece of Mrs Charles Schreader marries Harry Vaughen of 35 Brest Street in St Bernard’s Church Cohoes Reverend Joseph A Veily officiates Reception at the Bride’s home with detailed dress and corsages The bride is connected with the Schreader furniture store and is a member of the police department family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence McDermott
Charles Schreader
Remsen Street
Cohoes
Harry Vaughen
Brest Street
Joseph Vaughen
St. Bernards Chures
Joseph Aveiy
Alice Gilroy
George Vaughen
Vaughan
Schreader Funiture
Minan
Jury to Hear Details On Assault Case
Chester Wieesi of Olfien Park was ordered held for the Saratoga County grand jury on charges of third degree assault after an argument over three cattle and a bull. The filing names Benjamin Heckman and Beatrice Wentworth as involved in the incident. The case hinges on Wieesi’s claim of being struck with a stick and insulted during cattle pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Wieesi
Olfien Park
Saratoga County
Grand Jury
George O. Tuck
Essault
Wirecki
George Heckman
Benjamin Heckman
Benjamin Heckmans
Beatrice Wentworth
Witecki
Benjamin Heek- Hey
May Ship Steel Plant To Russia After War
Sen Edward V Robertson asserted the federal government is weighing dismantling the Geneva steel plant near Provo Utah and shipping it to Russia under lend lease. He said shipment has been postponed to allow production of steel for munitions for European battlefields. The proposal was discussed before the Senate committee of which he is a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Edward V. Robertson
R-Wro
Geneva
Provo
Uttar
Russia
Utah
Robertson
Beffore
Senate Committee
Yank Conquest of Peleliu Speeds Up
United States forces report rapid progress on Peleliu as the First Marine Division advances in the northern sector and Army troops push through the center of the western arm. The Pacific Fleet headquarters at Pearl Harbor notes strong advances against Japanese resistance and states the invasion of the Palaus is proceeding with bold pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
Palaus
Peleliu
Angaur
Extended Florida trip follows Buskirk Paul Steffi Sr
Community notes list residents and guests including Mrs Belva Derby of Troy visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Herbert Guile and Mr and Mrs Clarence Wallace Bien with Earle Sutherland at Latham. Flord Townsend and daughter from Hoosick visit her parents with Mr and Mrs Wesley E Burch and Mr and Mrs A M Bailey and daughter Amit and Mr and Mrs Harvey Bailey attend union of the Alien family at Lake George Sundar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Steffi, Sr
Florida
Belva Derby
Troy
Herbert Guile
Clarence
Wallace
Earle Sutherland
Latham
Flord Townsend
Daugh~ters
Hoosick
Wesley E. Burch
A. M. Bailey
Amit
Harvey Bailey
Peter Getlansen
Foster
Lake George
Sundar
Nurses Confer to Boost City Health Zone Efficiency
Nurses in four city health zones met with Dr. James C Boland health commissioner and State Health Department official Anna Hudson at Heszith Center. They discussed methods for efficiency and emphasized strict record keeping of cases handled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunses
James C. Boland
Heal
Heszith Center
Anna Hudson
State Health Department
Sutlinedibe
Hartford farmer dies from potato wagon accident
Hartford area farmer Robert Shields was fatally injured when a wagon loaded with potatoes overturned. He died yesterday at Emme Laing Stevens Hospital in Glanville from injuries. The Women of the Moose plan a social today at 7 pm at Mrs Bila Primer’s home. Early next week auditing committee meetings will be held at the same location. Virginia Bertrand announced. PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVES. Weir and Hamilton an insurance agency formerly at River Street Hoosick Falls becomes sole ownership by Harry N. Weir of Classic Street Hoosick Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Shields
Hartford
Emme Laing Stevens Hospital
Glanville
the Moose
At & Pm
Bila Primer
Oat Broanwas
Waterviser
Virginia Bertrand
Weir & Hamilton
Plasma Saves Life of Cohoes Soldier
Cohoes native Pico Willam H. Smith on Heat Avenue received the Silver Star for bravery at Anzio and subsequent actions in Italy. He was wounded, received a blood transfusion and plasma, and credits blood donors with saving his life. A Red Cross blood drive is slated as part of ongoing wartime support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pico Willam H. Smith
Heat Avenue
Cohoes
Rillem
Wes
Jane Seith
Cohees
Sion Sark
Mowiliahet
Ange
Anzio
Rome
Chereine
France
Sam
Qian
Red Cross
Qet & Telephone
Troy
RPL
Naval
Obituaries for Cohoes residents mark multiple funerals
Obituaries note the deaths of Mrs. Anna M. Jackson of 133 Bridge Avenue a longtime Cohoes resident and Mrs. Joseph LaPorte and Emelie Lemieux Guerin with funeral details. Surviving relatives include children siblings and grandchildren. Services are planned at St Josephs Church Waterford and local funeral homes with interments in Waterford Rural Cemetery and St Joseph's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna M. Jackson
Bridge Avenue
Albany
Cohoes
First Methodist Church
Elizabeth P. Jackson
Ite
James C. Jackson
Arthur V. Jackson
Evie Jones
Donald R. Lewis
Waterford Rural
Joseph LaPorte
Cohanes Hospital
LaPorte
St. Joseph’s Church
Mary LaPorte
Canada
Rose O‘hearn
Elizabeth Fleming
Trev
Alexis LaPorte
Cohoez
George LaPorte
Northside
Nur LaPorte
Columbus
Ohio
Louis LaPorte
Lacolle Canada
Eugene LaPorte
Tomiorrow
A. G. Boivin
Cohees Army Air Officer Missing
Lieut John Taylor of Cohees Army Air Corps reported missing in action. Born to Mr and Mrs Taylor of Sarasota Street, he has served overseas for months. Two brothers in service are Cadet Gerald Taylor and another unnamed sibling. a Santa Ana casualty is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Caropreso
Jackson Avenue
Cannes
Evie Sweds
France
Caropreso
Sevard
John
Taylor
Sarasota Street
Codees
Army Air On
War Department
Mildred At. Taylor
Florence Price
Troy
Toga Street
Add
Athe Air Corps
Gerald Taylor
Santa Ana
Cal
Cohoes Soldier Cited for Bravery Sergi John Priznar Honored
Army Military Police officer John Priznar of Cohoes was commended by the War Department for evacuating wounded soldiers from a mine infested sector near Nettung Kal on January 22 1942. He volunteered entered the mine field made several trips and ensured all wounded were removed to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergi
John Priznar
Cohoes
Nettung
Kal
War Department
Two Cohoes Soldiers on Casualty List
Two Cohoes soldiers are reported casualty list with details of their names and addresses. Private Walter Wilzclassi of Boundeer and Private Denis Sourdeau of ts Catured Street are listed as engaged in action in France. One soldier was wounded in September and one was captured. further confirmation pending from Army records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee More Cohsesiers
Cassah
Walter Wilzclassi
Ace
Water Wigolasa
BS x
France
Captains for Cohoes Drive Announced
Local event lists team captains for the Cohoes Drive with 8 teams and named organizers. Marine Corps Pvt Louis J. Ferner, promoted to private first class, resides with wife Marie and children on 12 Maagam Street, after overseas service since 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis J. Ferner
Marine Corps
Pfc. Ferners
Marie Fernet
Sve
Shirley
Fheresa
Henry
Fiord
Joseph
Maagam Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Green Island
DB Jayne & Son
America
Cary
Marco Diamond
Marco Dions
Gin Wan
Margo Chemical
117Th Street
Mother Gray
Red Devils
Rebbekahs
F. D. Lonergan
Municipal Electric Utilities Association of
New York State
New York State Public Service Commission
Gilbert
Paine Street
Anthony Lawaro
Green Island Council
K. of C
Everett Brannigan
Allers of Troy Council
Nanila
May
Buskirk
Nurses In Conference
Farmer
ELKS
Cohees Army
Faelor, JR
Cohoester
Patrick Corbett
Simmons Avenue
Harvey's Girl White
Main Streets
Leo Friedmann
Cohoes Hospital
Wil
Piremensi Association
Cohoex
Presbyterian Church
Francis J. McCauley
Silliman Memorial Presbyterian Church
Cohoes Drive
Aghoolkesthent Wat
Sara Lees
Leo Jarry
Elevanor McCanter
Coca Plains
Walter Graham
Grace Stewart
Jacob Muller
BL Herrick Conners
Mhss
Arlene Shaw
Edgar Holarook
Matthew AL Benson
Francis L Ready
A. Donaldsoa
Tean
Charles Monk
Ge Xin ‘Schmeichel
Marine Advanced
Cordova
Osher
Savard
Laan Roe
Algo
Wria & C
Malix SS
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