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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1945
Page
16
Card of thanks notices list names and family acknowledgments from a 1930s or 1935 obituary page. Entries include surnames Estes, Disunell, Dison, Sanger, Craton, Hodgkinson, Martin, Sheeran and others with hospital and birth dates, reflecting a memorial and gratitude format typical of public notices in a parish or city newspaper.
Several death notices and funeral arrangements are listed for residents of Albany area towns. Names include Florence Mogers, Jane Carr, Edward Clinton, Mart Portier, William Evans, Edward Hamilton, and many others. Services are at churches, cemeteries, or family homes with varying dates and times in early April.
William Bolton senior director of Manufacturers National Bank and longtime head of Bolton Sons Brewery died in a fire at his Osawood residence. Autopsy cited second and third degree burns. coroner and investigators probing, funeral private from Mason chapel. Bolton born Lansingburg 1872, survived by family, served on bank board with deep brewing legacy.
Troy Area teachers will join with members of the New York State Teachers Association for the cen ten nial celebration. George H H Krug superintendent of Troy schools and president of the Eastern Zone heads planning. Ceremonies begin soon and run through the year with state wide participation. Exhibits from across the state will be shown at the New York State Education Building in Albany. Schools statewide may obtain speakers through a speakers bureau set up by the committee in charge.
Memorial service performed at St Josephs Seminary Chapel Troy for Sister MM Alanthe S II. A solemn high requiem Mass was sung Sunday morning at 9:31. Interment followed at St Josephs Cemetery.
The sixty eighth annual Tibbits Cadet banquet honored members of Company D 11th Infantry at the Sure Room of the Aches on Maj Gen William B Tibbits birthday. James D B Fay received five medals for service, with Maj Frank J Mealy presenting them. Judge Sweeney spoke on lasting peace and education, while Edward L Ryan recalled Tibbits Cadets' wartime service. Posthumous tributes were given for Lt Col William J O'Brien and Sgt Thomas Baker.
Mrs. Margaret Kram of Water vHet seeks $25,000 from her father Robert Collins of Watervliet after an Albany Saratoga Road crash left her with fractured vertebrae and permanent disability. Dr. John S. McCormick testified to the injuries while her attorney William J. Conroy of Troy and defense counsel Julian B. Elway appeared.
James Burns a 3 year old salesman was arrested yesterday afternoon on a charge of petit larceny by Patrolmen John Branen and John Master son. He will be arraigned in Police Court this morning. Burns was found on Front Street with a 1 pound carton of pretzels and items in his possession. Police say the package was taken from Mile Foods on Front Street near Grand Street. Officers recovered table knives 15 forks 22 teaspoons and 11 table spoons. Investigation continues.
In France Sgt Dester Richardson and his brother James reunited after years apart at a hospital. Red Cross notes describe family joy as Dexter, recently reunified with wife Mildred and children, shares photos of his youngest born just after his departure. The piece highlights relatives serving in the military and a large family connected to West Sand Lake Road and local transport links.
Mrs Loretta Mulcahy 46 wife of Joan J Mulcahy was found dead in her New York home with a bullet wound to the temple. Police ruled death a suicide. Mulcahy said he found her with his 38 caliber revolver beside the bed. She had been ill and nervous and had undergone surgery last September. The couple had been married a year. Mrs Mulcahy was a Brooklyn native and widow of James M Golden of Brooklyn, former assistant district attorney.
Gertrude Magill of 63 George Street Green Island announced a Spurs Mounted Troop dinner on April 18. Reservations must be received before April 14.
Earl W. Coons of Troy, an engineer hunter in a 5th AAF B 23 Liberator Group, flew 35 missions over enemy territory in support of the Russian offensive and Allied armies in Italy. He joined the U S Army Air Forces in April 1942 after driving for United Traction Co at Albia. Coons wears the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters for meritorious achievement during sustained operations. His mother Mrs Mary L Coons lives at 2654 Sixth Ave and wife Mrs Mary F Coons at 2733 Sixth Ave.
An uncontested slate of Troy Lions Club officers was presented at a dinner meeting. Howard Branagan was nominated for president with Thomas A. Danarew as vice president and Harry A. Seils as secretary. Other nominees included Leslie Truax treasurer, William Eccles, William Boswell, William Lewis and Carl Swanson as directors, Aison J. Hull tail twister, and Charles H. Burkhard as entainer. Elections will occur at a later meeting at The Hendrick Hudson. The nominating committee consisted of Egbert Hoffman S Beach Parker Sheldon Jackson and Clarents G Simmons. Simmons urged clothing collection for war relief. Lt. Howard Erk USN spoke on naval engagements and training. Mc Dandrew Branagan and Parker arranged the event.
The Troy YMCA House League specials division will hold a 6 PM dinner at Edward Wachter auditorium with Troy recreation commissioner Edward Donald coaching staff as speakers. Frank Ward and James McCrathen will present awards and trophies to standout players, as a committee selects a top Desi player. Mrs. Jamies Case will coordinate serving coffee.
Miss Moore discussed postwar employment challenges noting women in industry now earn near men in many roles. She argued replacing them with fewer workers would fail, citing Waterville Arsenal Mohawk Paper Co as examples where women’s work is valued and that unemployment should drive new jobs for all seeking them.
The East Side and Syeaway branches of the Troy Public Library will resume evening hours next week due to fuel restrictions. Syeaway will be open Mondays and Thursdays from 3 to 6 pm and 7 to 9 pm, while East Side will follow the same schedule on Tuesdays and Fridays. March circulation reached 13 704 across four centers, with Feb registrations at 14 893 and increasing.
A severe 24 hour cold snap devastated the Troy area with temperatures around 13 to 15 degrees and record lows. The storm produced significant snow, high winds up to 35 mph, dense fog days, and 23 cloudy periods, while rainfall remained light and overall precipitation totals were modest.
Troyv Lodge of Elks will install officers tonight in the rooms. A dinner at 5 30 precedes the meeting. Arthur W. Mace will become exalted ruler, succeeding Edward E. Burke who will preside.
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