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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1945
Page
14
Police impose a ban on night parking from 3 to 6 a.m. to curb street congestion. Bad weather delayed strict enforcement, but officers on midnight duty were instructed to issue warnings and signs to vehicles parked during prohibited hours.
About a hundred high school students attended last night's Easter dance The Bunny Hop conducted by the Rainbow Room committee at Central U C A. Committees for the dance were Jane Lendiear publicity Helen Ivenyshyn decorations Bill King soda bar and Bill Warren the door. Dances will be held each night this week with music provided by jukebox. Fred Fetcher of Troy High School is the general chairman of the Rainbow Room committee.
In memory of Frances Finn who died four years ago on August 4 193. Deep in my heart is the picture that never grows old. Also a memory of Mrs Barry Geiser and Mrs McKeon. A touching note of love expresses sorrow for a father Juan El Mekega who died two years ago today. Wife and daughters remember him.
A long OCR fragment lists births and death notices with dates in April and March, including Blanchard and Hittabeth Blanchard births at Sanis and Samarimes Hospitals, and numerous funeral arrangements for Gracie Elizabeth Snedeker, Lis, Corr, Dick, Hunnigan, Esmond, Estes, Combe, Orffler, Schoonover, and Sitterley plus local family relations and burial details in Troy New York.
Troy residents gave 155 pints to the local blood bank though a prior aim was 246 pints. Twenty of 148 reported were rejected. Miss Gertrude Moore, chairwoman of the local Drive Desk, expressed disappointment at failing to meet the quota amid wartime needs. Donors from Troy and Averill Park, Watervliet, Cohoes, and Manchester documented multiple donations with several achieving ninth, seventh, or sixth time pledges.
Inheritance tax reports filed in Surrogate's Court detail estates of William A. Carney and Catherine E. Fanning. Carney died April 21 1943 leaving a gross estate of 3700 with net 7300 after deductions. widow Margaret M. Carney executrix, and son Edmund Carney to inherit after wife’s death. Fanning died December 8 1844 in Troy. net estate 2462.12 with several $25 bequests and a $100 mass donation to St. Augustine's Church. Attorneys of record are Waleham F Donohue and Leonard K. Craves.
The General Electric plant at Fort Edward received the Army Navy EE award for excellent performances on war contracts. The designation was announced yesterday by the Army and Navy.
Crowds at the Red Cross Blood Bank on November 15 show the public mood as relief nears. Only 165 pints were collected though a 240 pint goal remained, prompting Miss Gertrude M. Moore to urge more donors to report and register with the Red Cross to support a front line man.
An intensive one week drive to enroll subscribers to the Troy Chromatic Concerts was launched at a dinner meeting at the Annex. Mrs. Sistare spoke for Community Concerts of New York City as Miss Rugs and Mrs. Schmelzer outlined the campaign. Final reports and awards will follow the drive’s Saturday conclusion with top workers recognized.
County farm figures report March warmth aided fruit orchards and grain sowing, with risks from frost and pests noted. McSwan says favorable weather could lift milk output by June as Extension Service aids farmers. emphasis on labor efficiency and better handling in dairies and equipment use.
James Dooley, 35, is arrested on a petit larceny charge connected to a Fulton Street store theft. Police report the suspect, with ties to 83 Wing at Grant Avenue, allegedly took socks from the D. Al Schulte shop near Fulton and River Streets.
Three members of Mt Zion Lodge 311 FL and A M were presented 50 year medals at a meeting at the Masonic Temple. Honorees were Robert Doring Charles Thompson and Willem R Scales.
The American Legion Troy Post will honor past post commanders at an annual dinner on Thursday April 26 at The Hendrick Hudson. Charles Letihan chairs the committee with George D Caswell as cochairman. Ouoa A Krause presided at the monthly meeting and a World War II speaker was pledged. The event also honors William Ray a retired commander. George Robinson announced the county membership goal of 1450 was nearly met. Col Waller D McHenna spoke at the meeting.
Members of the R P 1 alumni chapter elected officers as shown on page 3. Stace Wiltse was named president with secretary role assigned to another member. The notice notes athletic staff and wartime service details, with timing cited as May 7.
Weather officials predict temperatures will fall to around forty degrees but will stay above freezing in the lower elevations. Rain showers shift to steady rain with a chance of wet snow as a strong cold front passes, bringing cloudy and windy conditions today.
Mrs Harriet LeBeau of 695 Third Avenue is confined to her home with injuries after a fall Saturday on Third Street near Canpress Street. Dr John J Curley is attending.
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