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Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1944

Page

11

Scholarship Grants at R P L Go to 11 Students

Eleven students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute receive scholarships from funds left by Helen Williamson of Troy William G Gotshall of Albany Hannah H Clark Powell of Chicago The recipients named by Dr Ray Palmer Baker include Bruce Campbell Robert Manning John C Westcott Richard Payne Richard Rabin Donald A Spetta David L Staiger Charles G Burger Henry O Mertens Edward L Long Jr H Philip Williams

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Helen G. Williamson Troy William G. Gotshall Albany Hannah Clark Powell Chicago Ray Palmer Baker Bruce Campbell Robert #. Manning John C. Westcott Richard Payne Schenectady Richard Rabin Saratoga Springs Donald A. Spetta Bohemia David L. Staiger Bellerose Charles G. Burger Henry O. Mertens New York Edward L. Long, Jr Yonkers H. Philip Williams Brewster

Card of Thanks for W. Cornwell's Loss

Mrs Agnes Krause Cornwell extends sincere thanks to W. and L. E Gurley employees United Mine Workers District 5 Local 12775 the Economical Market Central Station police bearers relatives friends and neighbors for sympathy mass cards floral offerings and assistance in the loss of her husband.

Cornwell Agnes Krause Cornwell W. & L. E Gurley United Mine Workers District 5

Birth announcements from Troy area hospitals April 1944

Birth notices list new arrivals from St Josephs and several Troy area hospitals including Bayard, Brust, Hammond, Lamphere, Lupo, Rainey, Sweet, Verrillo, with details of mothers former names and residences. Died notices follow for Burch, Clickner, Eller, Harrington, La Croix, Lawrence, Maebot, Minehan, Price, Springer, Woodin plus funeral details and interments.

Euro Leonarc Hospital Joseph RR. Lupo Joseph Rocco Lupo Dorothy Luttman, Rainey Troy Hospital Lita John T. Rainey Christine Ellen Amey Elizabeth Ann Putinam Canton Jr. Sweet Cohoes Hospital John S. Sweet John Stuart Sweet Blanche Fairfield Verrillo William Verrillo Anita Ellen Doreen Morgan Wiliam T. Chekner Mason Chapel Second Ave North St. Agnes’ Cemetery Menands St Augustine's Church Eller Rahway N. J Florence M. Lennon Edwin ©. Eller Adelbert J. Lennon Watervliet Emmott Joseph B Adelbert Lennon, Jr William R. Terry Bennington Hand of Troy Himes Funeral Fifth Ave Troy Albany de Harrington Frank J. Harrington Mae O'Hearn Frank Seidel H. Carleton Sohl Pittsfield Mass Frank J. Harrington, Jr Maryland Anna Harrington Trev Hugh Harrington Cohoes William Harrington Pawhing N. Y Frederick la Croix U.S. Army Frank C. Reavy- Smart Remsen St. Cohoes Sacred Heart Church St. Josephs Waterford Lawrence Waterviied Harriet A. Lawrence Etta Ellenwood Nineteenth Street Maebot Marie Marbot Fred Marbot August Lemke Elmer Marbot Warren Richard Joan Donald Lamke Bouton Road Price Joseph Mouere Price Atrs Lula Smith Westchester Va J. W. Price Fred J. Lowe Elmwood Hill Springer Emma Elizabeth Smith Albert V. Springer Malcolm D Springer Mason Reed Godfrey Pete Woodin A.D. MacAffer Mohawk St. Codes Tima

Industries To Get New Drive Plea For Red Cross War Fund

Recanvass efforts expand to Troy area plants with a goal of 258000. Legion of Honor campaign aims to secure 20000 from 10 gifts, led by Joseph Rosenberg of Peerless Store. Harold M. J. Lewis chairs the division drive with James D. McNary coordinating plans for meetings at Nirenberg and Sons Wright Underwear Carhart Laundry Rototiller Tiny Town Toys and more. Daily contributions noted as adding toward the quota. donation blanks printed in the paper invite further gifts to aid armed forces and families.

Recanhrass Red Cross War Fund Troy Legion of Honor James D. McNary Recanvass Red Cross Nirenberg & Sons Wright Underwear Co Carhart Laundry Rototiller, Inc Tiny Town Toys, Inc Harold M. J. Lewis Joseph Rosenberg Peerless Legion of Honor Committee Rosenberg

Dewey Choice of Saratoga Republicans

Saratoga County Republican committee favors Gov. Thomas E. Dewey as acceptable presidential candidate in a Ballston Spa meeting. Surrogate Tuck backed the resolution, with Benton named chairman and Dunn vice chairman, Congdon secretary, Ostrander treasurer. Committee aims to start campaign. primary contests noted as absent.

Thomas E. Dewey George O. Tuck Saratoga County Republican Committee Ballston Spa Tuck William E. Benton Saratoga Springs Keiurah F. Dunn Ballston William E. Congdon South Glens Falls Gilbert L. Ostrander Schuylerville Dunn Geraldine Steves Mechanicville Congdon Mary F. Frandino Steves Carlton J. King Menton Saratoga County

Driver Injured When Auto Skids and Overturns

Thomas E. Smith of Hudson Falls suffered head and nose cuts after his car skidded and overturned in a ditch while braking to avoid a collision at the intersection of George Avenue Round Lake and the Albany Saratoga Springs Road. Passenger James D. Fish escaped injury. Smith was taken to Dr. C. A. MacMinn’s home for stitches to his forehead and nose.

Thomas E. Smith Hudson Falls George Avenue Round Lake Albany Saratoga Springs James D. Fish Smith C. A MacMinn

Apollo Lodge Confers First Degree on Class

Apollo Lodge F. A. M. conferred the first degree on a class at Masonic Temple last night. The cast was headed by Kenneth B. Herrington, master, with William E. Gibson, John R. Palmer and Leonard W. Stimson. Visitors came from Florida Pennsylvania New York City and Albany. A social followed under Kenneth W. White who directed the junior warden.

Apollo Lodge Masonic Temple Kenneth B. Herrington William E. Gibson John R. Palmer Leonard W. Stimson Florida Pennsylvania New York City Albany Kenneth W. White

Ski Club Elects Poole as President in Navy Departure

The Troy Ski Club held a farewell for President Ernest Gay bound for the Navy and Miss Marion Stewart bound for the WAC. Clyde Poole was chosen to succeed Mr Gay. A Snow Valley Vermont trip was planned for Sunday.

Troy Ernest Gay Navy Marion Stewart WAC Clyde Poole Mr. Gay Snow Valley Sundey

Albany Symphony Delights Capacity Audience in Music Hall

The Albany Symphony Orchestra in its first Troy appearance performed at Music Hall before a full house. Conductor Rudolph Thomas led ninety musicians in a program featuring Beethoven overture to Coriolanus, Mozart Symphony No. 25, Rimsky Korsakov Snow Maiden aria sung by Mme. Kurenko, Debussy Nocturne No. 2, Dupare Invitation au Voyage, Manon selections, and Wagner Tristan excerpts. Mme. Kurenko delivered a dramatic encore of None But the Lonely Heart and Hallelujah Aria as the orchestra earned acclaim from an attentive audience.

Albany Symphony Orchestra Troy Music Hall Rudolph Thomas Mme. Kurenko Rusman Ludwig van Beethoven Alta Rimsky-Korsakov Gretchaninoff Debussy Dupare Gay Gavette Mas Senet

Sorority Bazaar Planned at Jewish Community Center

Gamma Chapter of Delta Psi Sorority laid plans for a bazaar at the Jewish Community Center on May 6 and 7 featuring a white elephant bake sale games dancing and a kisses booth. The April Fool's Day dance was a success and paid up membership reached ten. Committees for the graduates banquet were named led by Alberta Braveman and Phyllis Winkler with a long list of assistants.

Gamma Chapter Delta Psi Sorority Gloria Vigadi Alberta Braveman Phyllis Winkler Gertrude Shonwetter Rosalind Glazier Phyllis Cohen Estelle Novik Estelle Sige Rosalind Schwebel Audrey Silverman Bernice Copeland Joan Levy Suzanne Freedman

All-Troy Club to Honor Member Carl A Hepp at Dinner

Carl A Hepp a member of the All Troy Club who leaves next Wednesday to enter the Army will be honored at a testimonial at the club at 3 30 p m Sunday He is a salesman at the J M Warren Co James J Foley is general chairman.

Carl A. Hepp All Troy J. M. Warren Co James J. Foley

Taborton Services Set for Good Friday at 7:30 PM

Zion's Evangelical and Reformed Church of Taborton will hold Good Friday services at 7 30 PM. Holy Communion will be celebrated during the service, with attendance encouraged for parishioners and visitors.

Zion's Evangelical and Reformed Church of Taborton

Odd Fellows Confer Second Degree at Lansingburg Meeting

The Trojan Lodge of Odd Fellows conferred the second degree on a class of candidates during a Hudson Valley Lodge meeting in Lansingburg. Hans Lund presided, John Johnson led the degree work, and a reception for Andrew J. Smith preparing to enter the armed forces followed. Speakers included Elmer Rasmmusen and Abe Wolvis, with several other lodge officers attending. A district grand committee meeting is set for Interlochan Lodge Averill Park on Friday April 14 to confer a district degree and elect a new district deputy, pending state Grand Master approval.

Trojan Lodge of Odd Fellows Hudson Valley Lodge Lansingburg Hans Lund Grand Noble John Johnson Andrew J. Smith Mr. Johnson Elmer 8. Rasmussen Grand Lodge of New Yok State Abe Wolvis Rensselaer Theodore Martins, Jr Albert Butler Herb Tweedy Sam Wnisoff Noble Trojan Lodge Louis Grandjean Harold Turner John Beck Interlochan Lodge Averill Park Abe Wolvns

Man Awarded $915 for Injury To Hand at Work

Michael Wimmer received $915 for 15 percent loss of use of his right hand from Referee Lyman H. Kilburn at the Compensation Court. He was employed by Hedrick Brewing Co. Other awards included $624.47 to Henry G. Adrian for 10 percent loss of left leg with Wood Flong Corp. and $553.92 to Louis J. Schneider of Station Brewery, Inc. for 80 percent loss of use of his right middle finger. Bertha H Pena of General Electric Co. got $345 for 30 percent loss of use of her right index finger. Ruth McManus Thomas of Whitcomb Manufacturing Co. received $307.65 for Dec 23 1943 to yesterday and Kermit Murphy of O Bryan Bottling Works $224.20 from Jan 27 to Apr 4.

Michael Wimmer Lyman H. Kilburn Court House Wimmer Hedrick Brewing Co Henry G. Adrian Wood Flong Corp Louis J. Schneider Station Brewery, Inc Bertha H Pena General Electric Co Ruth McManus Thomas Whitcomb Manufacturing Co Kermit Murphy O Bryan Bottling Works Jannuary

Castleton Appoints Village Officers

Village Trustee Paul F Han reeder was named deputy mayor of Castleton on Hudson by Mayor Fred H Miller at the village board meeting. Reappointments include village attorney Hyman Rosenblum for a fifth term, John C. VanDeWal chief of police, Walter Amsler streets superintendent, Charles Van Wormer assistant streets superintendent, and Chris Peter Jr village engineer, with Abraham Decker Gustav Gnesh and Robert W Metzger as other trustees.

Paul F Hanreeder Castleton Hudson Fred H Miller Hyman Rosenblum John C. VanDeWal Walter Amsler Charles van Wormer Chris Peter, Jr Abraham Decker Gustav Gnesh Robert W. Metzger

Mrs Glover Favored For Deputy In Rensselaer District

Mrs Norma L. Glover, former noble grand of Troy Union Rebekah Lodge, is recommended for district deputy president of Rensselaer Rebekah District No. 2. The past grands committee will present the recommendation at the State Assembly in New York May 15 to 18, where the new assembly president will typically make the appointment. The district raised 114 dollars for the Victory Fund aiding service men in rehabilitation. The meeting included a supper and a reception for Triumph Lodge and its deputy’s official visit.

Norma L. Glover Noble Grand Troy Union Rebekah Lodge Rensselaer Rebekah Rensselaer County Albin New Assembly Triumph Lodge Versa Hammersley Triumph Rebekah Lodge Hammercler Albia Odd Fellows’ Hall

Saratoga Draft Board Examines 74 Men in Albany

Seventy four men under 26 from the Saratoga Springs Draft Board underwent physical examinations in Albany on Monday under new rules to recruit younger servicemen. Those examined include William P. Richmond, Charles Mann, Thomas Kondenar, and many others listed, with potential reclassification to 1-A if physically fit.

Saratoga Springs

Halfmoon Man Found Dead In Home At 58

W S Philo aged 58 was found on his Halfmoon kitchen floor about 8 p m yesterday. He lived alone and had not been seen since noon Monday. Neighbors reported him after peering through a window. State Police at Newtonville and coroner officials ordered an autopsy. Dr Johnson and Dr Crissey attributed death to heart attack with arterial hardening.

Wellington S. Philo Halfmoon Philo Newtonville A. W. Johnson Saratoga County G. W. Crissey Mechanicville Phila Hark Mary Philo D . Mechanicville Johnson

School Bus Mileage Reduced 19 Percent

A 19 percent drop in operating mileage since November 1942 reflects the state school bus conservation program. The Office of Defense Transportation notes this equates to wear and tear on 15,000 buses annually. Rehabilitation of trucks and buses includes exchange of engines, transmissions and differentials. In 1942-43, 437 new school buses were released for transportation versus the normal 10,400.

Office of Defense Transportation ODT

Plaintiff in $50,000 suit takes stand in Cobleskill crash

In Supreme Court of Rensselaer County Justice Pierce H Russell hears the case of Francis Clifford of Watervliet versus Sadlawski and Complete Auto Transit Inc over a Sept 11 1942 collision near Cobleskill. Plaintiff seeks $50 000 with witnesses including Eugene Wiseman and Dr Carson describing injuries and highway conditions. The jury selection faced shortages as war work and other factors reduced available jurors.

Jin Supreme Court Rensselaer County Pierce H. Russell Francis Clifford Watervliet Sadlawski Complete Auto Transit, Inc Cobleskill Eugene R. Wiseman Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Richmondville Carson Oneonta Plantuf Hall Russell Lst Talesmen Sherff Lawrence Jo Colne Westerday Iupeme Frank Bates Christie Street Ro Mansen Congress Street Soren Peterson Averill Park Thorwald Lauridson Northern Tarantke Merton Roy Lavin Court William Taylor Castleton May Berlin Donald W. Bulch Orchard Terrace Louie van Veghten Schaghticone Olive Kreiger Troy R. D Susie E. Mulhouse Thomas Street Emma Wagner Ienry Lash Rensselaer Edward Tilley Rensselaer Alfred Hennessey Jacob Peser Melrose Lattie Russell Adelaide Noeth Nassau Moris Werner Anna Kenna Sixth Avenue

Corinth Sends Group for Physical Test

A large group under 26, classified 2A and %-B, will report tomorrow at 9 am to the Corinth Draft Board for Albany transport to physical exams under a new recruit rule. Registrants include Bassel Miligan, William Bartlett, Richard Balcom, Foster Jenkins, Lloyd Wendell, and others across Glens Falls, Corinth, and nearby towns.

Corinth Draft Board For Albany Armed Services Bassel W. Miligan William Bartlett Palmer Richard J. Balcom Foster Jenkins Lloyd H Wendell Wiliam Towers Rodney J. Dunn Clarence Colora Norman G. Clothier Aurelio Bionzene Corinth Carl E. Mudgette Robert K. Epting Glens Falls John R. Wilccox Paul Chapman Hillard I. Young Porter Corners John S. Miklosevich Milford Tv Millington Greenfield Center Gordon W. Mortie Northville Ernest CG. Potter Schuylerville Joseph Graves Carroll Ogden Carson Beattie Cecil Barrass Otis Fisher John Edward Wolff James Robarge Franklin Woodside Gerald Gregory Arnold Dalaha Louis Bencivensa Harold Mills Emerson Rhodes Leo Bogle Derwin Peck Charles Renado William Hickey Vincent Smith Elten H. Saunders Charles Hinds, Jr Northumberland Frank Petteys Paul Smith Walter Huntley Claude Everts Stanley Dorvee Alvin Lockwood Thomas Horsfeld Gansevoort Mark Brownell James Close Conklingville Harold Baker Edward Carnall Gerald Fitzgerald Leon Dessaint Euclid Dion Roy Norton John Celeste Lester Bodette Kenyon Hamilton John

Army Chaplain to Deliver Good Friday Sermon at St Patrick's

Lieut. Col. Peter A. Dunn, an Army chaplain on leave after service in the combat area since Pearl Harbor, will give the Good Friday sermon at St. Patrick's Church at 7 30 pm. Dunn, with recent assignments in the Canal Zone and Pacific Area, has also served as chaplain director for CCC camps in New York State before enlistment. A noon solemn mass will precede the Tre Ore or Three Hours Agony, preached by Rev. Arthur Reilly of St. Fita's, Cohoes, after a Lent series at St. Patrick's.

Peter A. Dunn Pearl Harbor St. Patrick's Church Dunn Canal Zone Pacific Area CCC New York State Arthur Reilly St. Fita’s Church Cohoes St. Patrick's

Camp Fire Guardians To Sponsor Card Party

The Guardians Association of the Camp Fire Girls meets at Mrs. Andrew J. Fairbanks home to plan a public card party. Mrs James Cummn Green Island chairs the event with Mrs Raber Gottath presiding. Funds raised support guardian training and sending guardians to the national camp fire train. An honor party with Mrs Frank Davis was held as guardians earned honors in Camp Fire crafts. assistants included Mrs Hugh Ridlon and Mrs Marguerite Philo.

Guardians’ Association Camp Fire Girls Andrew J. Fairbanks Grandview James Cumm Green Island Raber Gottatha Wno National Train Ag Jung 2 Jublat Hugh Ridlon Marguerite Philo

Local Residents Named in City Directory Fragment

A partial list of residents includes Sexual Goodermote of Berlin Alfred Tessier Nassau Harry Partis of North Lake Avenue Sarah W Large 100 Campbell Avenue Myrtle Mealy 810 Eighth Avenue Lona W Bell 3 West Sunnyside Nunzio Cioffi 1 Madison Place Merritt Felling West Sand Lake John Amstuz Brunswick Alexander Aswad East Green Delores Maracl 110 Ferry Street Richard J Rasmussen 316 Second Avenue John J Conroy 647 Seventh Ave Mary M Sage 34 Mull Street William Madsen Troy R D 4.

Sexual Goodermote Berlin Alfred Tessier Nassau Harry Partis North Lake Avenue Sarah W. Large Campbell Avenue Myrtle Mealy Eighth Avenue Lona W. Bell Sunnyside Nunzio Cioffi Madison Place Merritt Felling Sand Lake John Amstuz Brunswick Alexander Aswad Greenbush Delores Maracl Ferry Street Richard J. Rasmussen Second Avenue John J. Conroy Seventh Avenue Mary M. Sage Mull Street William Madsen Troy R. D

More Snow Flurries Due Today

The Weather Bureau notes more light snow flurries expected today with cool, windy conditions. tomorrow should be fair with rising temperatures. Recent weather shows deviations from normal with March near average. mean monthly temperature above 29.8 degrees, precipitation near normal, and several foggy mornings.

Meg Weather Bureau Wee Eary Ise

Schaghticoke Fair to Add Fifth Day

The Rensselaer County Agricultural and Horticultural Society announced it will extend the Schaghticoke Fair from four to five days to accommodate more exhibits and activities. President Philip B. Caird said growth has driven the change, with plans for a western rodeo and an enhanced Children’s Day event scheduled after Labor Day.

Rensselaer County Agricultural and Horticultural Society Schaghticoke Fair Chester DuMond Philip B. Caird Association Rensselaer Fair Fairway

Former Workers For State Group Before Grand Jury

A special grand jury hearing the state ordered investigation of legislative spending heard testimony from former employees of the joint legislative committee on assessments and law review led by Sen. William Bewley. Abbott Pulham, research director, said he accepted no pay for a three year investigation. Dorothy B Smith Waterford also testified as did Schenectady staffers. The grand jury reconvenes today for full questioning of committee employees.

Hjaint Legislative Committee On Law Review William Bewley Lockport Republican Abbott Pulham Citizen’s Bureau of Governmental Reesearch Dorothy B Smith Waterford Hiram C. Todd Schenectady Graud Guys Joint Legislative Committee

Civilian Protection Bureau Cuts Staff Amid Alerts

William W. Crome, Saratoga County director of civilian protection, reduced paid operating personnel due to suspicions of frequent blackouts and air raid alerts. Three women were released: Mrs. Helen Tracy, Mrs. Ethel Harrington, and Evelyn Stone, who joined the Draft Board. Only Anita Esmond of Corinth and Helen A'Hearn of Schuylerville remain as office assistants.

William W. Crome Saratoga County Helen Tracy Ethel Harrington Evelyn Stone Saratoga Springs

Titcomb to attend Cornell food preservation school

Misa Florence Titcomb, Rensselaer County Home Bureau assistant demonstrator, leaves for Cornell University Ithaca today to join the food preservation training school. The program covers freezing, canning, drying and salting methods of storage.

Ithaca Misa Florence Titcomb Rensselaer County Home Bureau Cornell University

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