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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1944
Page
7
In loving memory of Frances Finn who died three years ago. Also memorial words for John E. McKeon who passed away one year ago. Notices for births in Dubuque and Leonora Hospital, naming Raymond Martin Finn and Howard James Top ping, with former names and spouses listed.
A batch of death notices for George H. Bacheldor John M. Campbell Pietro Campolli Arthur G. Clough Sidney S. Coope Mary J. Davin Timothy H. Dwyer Richard W. Holt Mary Jane Hunter John Kilfoile Marion Lawrence Marie Marbot Wilhelmena Mebs Thomas C Norton Alice E OBrien Nora Costin OBrien and related funeral arrangements list next of kin, residence details, calling hours, and interment plans across Waterford Watervliet and nearby towns with church services at St Marys and St Patricks.
Daniel Sullivan aged 32 of 25 Desson Avenue was taken to Samer itan Hospital after a Pawling Avenue crash in front of 197 Pawling Avenue. Police say his truck owned by Richard Bayly of Snyder's Corners veered, struck a pole and tree, and was towed to Rath Brothers garage.
Traction Co of Albany and Troy posted a net income of 605159.98 for last year with about 6 million more revenue passengers than 1942. Gross revenue reached 3230159.98, up from 3230028.85 in 1942 and 2458000 in 1941, with Albany Troy routes and the KLWM line among top earners.
Troy firefighters answered eighteen grass fire calls yesterday with units Pumper 8 on Hoosick Road and other locations including Lincoln Avenue Forest Avenue and Northern Drive. The Central Station Squad Wagon was sent to a minor vehicle fire at Congress and Eighth Streets at 9 05 a m. An alarm from Box 391 summoned a grass blaze at Luther Street head at 9 31 p m Saturday.
Notices list multiple 1944 funeral arrangements for Victoria Zolencz, Margaret Pendergast, Robert J. Stevens, Winfield J. Wilkes and others. Details include survivors, relatives, service times, churches, and cemeteries. Additional lines note memorial chapel services at Oakwood Cemetery and a Modern Funeral Home Waterford listing.
The War Fund drive of the American Red Cross in Rensselaer County pushes toward victory with 81 percent of the goal of 258000 raised. A two week extension follows a final luncheon showing 211000 raised and a surge of 40000 in five days.
Rensselaer County Bar endorsed the fitness and character of Supreme Court Justice F Walter Bliss at a luncheon, without backing his reelection bid. Bliss, a Democrat from Schoharie, ends a 14 year Appellate Division term December 31 and will be a candidate again. The bar’s 28 21 vote followed hours of debate, echoing a similar stance by Columbia County lawyers.
Edward M. Johnson of 419 Fifth Avenue and Frank J. Belonga Jr. of 419 Thirteenth Street Watervliet were accepted for service in the Marine Corps and have left to begin recruit training at Parris Island. Private Johnson, husband of Ruth Johnson, has four children and worked for the State Public Works Department. Private Belonga, husband of Emma Belonga, was employed by Gray and Russell Co. Rensselaer. He has a daughter Carol. His brother A. George Belonga is in Navy training at Sampson, and his step brother Pvt William Lake serves with the Army in the South Pacific.
Less than 10 per cent of an expected two million New York State income tax returns have been filed by April 15. Rollin Browne of the Tax Commission notes the volume exceeds last year and about three fourths of filers are expected to owe tax. The governor projects a substantial share of the forecast, aided by the new simplified Form 200. Concerns arise over a 25 per cent reduction not consistently applied and over unincorporated businesses not eligible for that reduction.
Plans for officer installation on April 23 were approved at a meeting of David Chodikoff Post J W V at the Jewish Community Center. Commander Max Schlamiak presided with Department Commander Bernard E Pererson of Brooklyn chosen as installing officer. A slate of twenty Memorial Day committee members was submitted and delegates to the department convention at Kiamesha Lake were elected: Schlamiak Chuckrow Horman Littman Coplan Schwartz and Dinowitz.
Wartime shortages trim Easter floral options in the Troy area as manpower and fuel limits, plus wartime constraints on imports, reduce lily supplies. Roses will be cheaper for service members, but overall variety declines with replacements like daisies and azaleas. Delivery extends to three days. last minute rushes risk being left out.
More than 200 members and friends of the Catholic Women's Service League attended the annual communion breakfast after the 8 am mass at St. Mary's Church The Hendrick Hudson. Rev Gerald H Kerwin spoke on the Challenge of the Day and was Introduced by Miss Mary L Kelly. Mrs Edward O'Brien presided and thanked guests while Miss Frances Harrington sang solos with piano accompaniment by Mrs Frank Tilley. Mrs John J Sweeney was general chairman with Mrs James G Brady as co chair.
The Bureau to Elect Mrs J Harold Hirst chairman of the Brunswick Home Bureau unit of 86 members has announced that election of officers will be held Wednesday during an all day meeting at the W C A. Mrs Willard Simpson home grounds leader will lead the program offering suggestions for landscaping.
Lieutenant June Reed formerly June Emlertsen, an Army nurse from Troy now visiting Champaign, recalls 18 months in North Africa. She describes long hours, hard work, and mail delays, notes marriage to Captain James R. Reed Jr., and the morale work with wounded soldiers. She and her sister nurses served after the torpedoed troop ship, regaining clothing and support from fellow nurses. The Statue of Liberty and reunion with family mark bright spots amid wartime duties.
William J. Gordon 58, a Whitehall building contractor, died Saturday about 12 hours after a fall from a platform in front of the Anthony Ross Building. He suffered a fractured skull and other injuries and was treated at Dr. Edward V. Farrell’s office before transfer to Glens Falls Hospital. Gordon served on Whitehall Council and was active in Knights of Columbus and Notre Dame des Victoires Church. He is survived by five sons, a daughter, and a brother.
Dr Edwin R Van Bleeck assisted by the New York State Education Department addressed the Washington County Teachers Conference at Fort Ann Central School on Your Wartime Job. Representatives Mrs Bartholomew Lena Brown Caroline Perry attended along with Raymond Brown who greeted the assembly.
William J. Hopewell 39 of Roxbury Mass was jailed in Rensselaer County after a justice sentenced him to 15 days for petit larceny. He was arrested by New York Central Police at Pittstown.
Frank Harrington aged 58 was found dead in his room at the Fifth Avenue Hotel by a hotel clerk. Coroner Dr. Thomas Duffy ruled pulmonary edema and chronic myocarditis as the cause. Harrington, born in Waterford, lived at the hotel since late February and worked for Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corp. He leaves a wife Mary Ahearn Harrington, a son Sergeant Frank J. Harrington, and two daughters Mrs. Frank Seidel and Mrs. Carleton Sohi. Detective Connery Patrolman Cunningham and Joseph Buchanan investigated with the coroner.
Miss Vasanthe Rama Rau daughter of Sir Rama Rau of India spoke on India Today at Emma Willard School. She contrasted past and present India, noting wide income disparities and multilingual unity challenges. She urged American understanding to help India adopt a functioning democracy for world peace.
Adaran Sanctorum of the Ancient Mystic Order of Samaritans attends Fayoum Sanctorum meeting in Schenectady Saturday night. Both groups rehearse the humility degree to confer on Sair Sanctorum, Poughkeepsie, April 15, led by Abe Wolvis and Arthur W. Morton. Diamond Rock Lodge of Odd Fellows meets tonight at Diamond Rock Hall with Noble Grand Earl Hahn presiding. Bethlehem Rebekah Lodge holds Thursday meeting with Vice Grand Ruth Shaw directing ritual work and a game social to follow, assisted by several members.
About 2300 youths from the Troy Area attended the Youth for Christ rally at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday night. An estimated 20,000 filled the Garden with thousands more in the streets using an amplifying system. Merril and Wilma Dence, children of Rev. Alfred A. Dence, performed songs and instrumentals for the area delegation traveling by train arranged by Vernon Spurr of Amsterdam who organized three railroad coaches.
The Board of Elections report shows a tax cost of 1.35 dollars per vote for Saratoga County primaries with only 2,280 ballots cast due to lack of contests, totaling around 3,000 dollars in expenses.
Troy Typographical Union No 32 met in the Labor Temple to nominate officers for the state of officers. John P. McManus was nominated for a sixth term as president and John H. Nolan for a sixth term as secretary treasurer. James T. Church and Walter J. Raleigh were named as vice president and recording secretary, with Frank C. Ratigan George W. Herring and Cecil H. Farrar as auditors. Delegates to the Central Federation of Labor were William H. Connors Walter J. Raleigh Ceral H. Farrar and William A. Hunt. McManus was nominated as a delegate to the International Typographical Union convention at Grand Rapids in August. Nolan and McManus will attend the Empire Typographical Conference at Syracuse April 29 to 30.
Governor Dewey approved legislation to abolish state party conventions for 1944 and replace gubernatorial nominations with state party committees for statewide offices. New York will elect two statewide officers this year, with conventions in Albany and New York City to be skipped due to wartime travel costs. The measure affects nominations for U S Senate and Court of Appeals seats currently held by Wage ner and Rippey. The bill also creates a temporary county law codifying commission and extends the 315 mile per hour speed limit to July 1 1945, while enabling care plans for children of deployed service members.
Howard F. Leffler was guest of honor at a farewell dinner at the Vane Schaick Country Club in Cohoes. Mrs. William McDonald and Mrs. John Fleming hosted, with entertainment by guests and group singing. Leffler was given a purse, with attendees including John Fleming and Dr. William B. McDonald.
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