Sergt Myrek Dies in Plane Crash Near Colorado Springs
Sergeant John E. Myrek of West Sand Lake is among 11 Army flyers killed when a Liberator bomber from Lowry Field, Colorado, crashed 13 miles northeast of Colorado Springs. Aparently a 12th crewman parachuted to safety. Born April 18 1918, he attended Averill Park Central High School before farm work and employment at Faith Knitting Co. His furlough visit excitedly noted. He had begun aerial gunnery training with progress in marksmanship and was recently married.
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John E. Myrek
Albert Myrek
West Sand Lake
Colorado Springs
International News 5
Times Bee
Averill Park
Averill Park Central High School
Faith Knitting Co
Lowry Field
Col
Myrek
Stillwater group elects officers at annual meeting
At a Stillwater Athletic Association meeting held Tuesday, officers were elected: president George Smodell, vice president Miss Jean Bull, secretary Henry Stockwiecz, treasurer Miss Jeane Morrissey, co treasurer. The group discussed selling student membership cards and held a Prayer Service. Choir rehearsal for Schoonmak Memorial Presbyterian Church occurred at 7:30 p.m. today. Bette Morrissey is hospitalized in Albany after tonsil surgery. A surprise birthday party honored William, turning 12, with gifts for Michael Hanehnan, Philip Case, Earlbur, and Leighton White. The Woxten's Association Circles I II III met at various homes. food sales planned, pledges discussed, and a Presbyterial meeting set for Oct at Woodside Church in Troy. Janet Bradley requested church member addresses and birthdates of men in armed forces. The program Religion In the News was led by Miss Ransome.
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Stillwater Athletic Association
Press
George Smodell
Jean Bull
Henry Stockwiecz
Jeane Morrissey
Second Baptist Church
Schoonmak Memorial Presbyterian Church
B.S
Illiam
Michael Hanehnan
Philip Case
Earlbur
Leighton White
Woxten’s Association
Maker Memorial Presbyterian Church
Arthur Wilbur
Dorothy Rogers
Oscar Bartlett
Perry's
T. S. Ryan
Becker
Ryan
Circle
Helen
Edward Gilgallon
Fred Lamb
Circle II
Association
Warren Hamilton
James Huston
Earl G. Hayner
E. C Lawrence
Woodside Presbyterian Church
Troy
Janet Bradley
Leslie Ransome
Ransome
Eleanore Doughty
Hayner
Edgar Rogers
First Presbyterian events and church notices
Side Glances notes a clam chowder supper at First Presbyterian Church on Oct 27. Rev. George Kilgus will be installed Monday at 8 pm, succeeding Rev. John R. McClein. Standard Bearers meet, with Mrs Charles J Connolly presiding, and refreshment committee listed. Mrs J Edwin Pinkham hosted a bridge table with guests including Mrs Lottie Renwick and Mrs Mary Van Buren. Grange Federation Exchange elects Leland Verbeck and A E Weatherwax as committeemen for three years.
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Frank Lesson
First Presbyterian Church
George Kilgus
Kilgus
John R. McClein
Charles J. Connolly
Louis Martin
T. Morgan Beecroft
James Edwards
Charles Lawrence
J. Edwin Pinkham
Lottie E. Renwick
Elsmere
Mary van Buren
Alice Little
van Buren
Leland Verbeck
A. E. Weatherwax
Schaghticoke
Grange League Federation Exchange
Burton Hall
Easton
P. J. Ryan
Richard Johnson
Melrose Family Relocates to Troy
Melrose residents Mr and Mrs Harold Lathrum and family have moved to Troy. Miss Ruth Simon returns to Watervliet Arsenal after a sprained ankle confinement. The Lutheran Church supper scheduled for tomorrow night has been postponed. the chicken supper remains on October 14 as planned.
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Harold Lathrum
Troy
Ruth Simon
Watervliet Arsenal
Lutheran Church
Amity Rebekah Lodge Plans Fall Meeting Tonight
Schaghticoke notes Mrs. Chester Hack at Leonard Hospital in Troy and World-Wide Communion Sunday observances. Sergt. Peter Lesson, stationed in California, has been spending time here this weekend.
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Chester Hack
Leonard Hospital
Troy
Amity Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows’ Temple
Peter Lesson
California
Families Divided When 1953 Japs Vote to Quit U S
War relocation center at Rivers Arizona hosts 1953 people preparing to move to Tule Lake California. Couples marry in Christian and Buddhist rites as loyalties split within families. Some choose America while others follow relatives to Japan or stay behind. Rail transfer arranged by Army under strict supervision and confinement.
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Arizona Desert
Edith A. Fieming
WRA
United States
Japan
Waacs
Tule Lake Center
Miss Fleming
Tule Lake
Fire claims life of retired mailman Commer
A retired mailman living alone died yesterday from second and third degree burns covering his body after a fire of undetermined origin. The blaze caused about $1,200 in damage to his home, with medical examiners confirming the cause of death.
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Commer
Screen Actress Brunette Dies After Illness
Screen actress Pi-Fritzi Brunette, 53, a blue eyed star of silent films, died Tuesday after a long illness. She was known for her work opposite leading men Jack Holt and Mitchell Lewis during the 1918 to 1928 era.
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Hollywood
Fritzi Brunette
Jack Holt
Mitchell Lewis
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