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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1944
Page
7
In loving memory of Anthony L Jesmain husband and father one year passes since April 10. Gone but not forgotten. From his son and daughter.
The page lists multiple death notices and funerals occurring in April 1944 across Troy Watervliet and nearby areas. Entries include Burk, Carafano, Clark, Chonin, Davidson, Downing, Dusten, Ewing, Hunter, McMahon, Mahaba, Moses, Muffson, Mullen and related family relations, hospital births, and funeral arrangements with locations such as Leonard and Troy Hospitals Oakwood Cemetery and St. Mary’s Church noted.
Joseph Wheeler founder of Wheeler Bros Brass Founders with brother Harry in 1909 died at Samaritan Hospital Troy after a short illness. He was 71, born in England, long resident of Sixth Ward, active in Masonry and church work. Funeral Wednesday at 2:30 pm from his residence 246 Stow Avenue Elmwood Hills Cemetery interment.
County party committees formed after spring primaries will meet at The Hendrick Hudson for Republicans and The Hotel Troy for Democrats to choose officers. Key figures include John P. Judge as Democratic county chairman and Cornelius A. Casey maintaining GOP leadership with Dean P. Taylor likely to lead the GOP in statewide affairs. Leaders from Albany and New York will also assemble this week with possible challenges to James A. Farley and support for Dewey’s presidential nomination. Roosevelt fourth-term prospects loom in Democratic discussions.
Raymond M. Hunter a former motorcycle speed champion died yesterday at his residence 845 Third Street after a lingering illness Born in Pittstown he lived most of his life in Troy He served as a motorcycle messenger in World War I and played violin with his own orchestra He was a painter with the New York State Highway Department and a member of American Legion posts Funeral services set for 2 p.m. at the William A Toohey Funeral Home Interment at Oakwood He leaves two sisters Myrtle Young Green Island and May E Hunter Troy plus a long civic and church record.
A Troy Evening School sewing class reuses castoffs to prepare outfits for girls in the district. Miss Mary A. McDonnell directs clothing classes at Troy High School with Miss Margaret K. Saunders overseeing home economics. Sessions extend beyond March 8 due to popularity. Students pay a deposit to attend and those outside the district incur a higher fee. Participants read patterns and choose materials, using commercial patterns for simple items like slips, dresses, and snow suits for children, with accessories such as hats and bags to complete ensembles.
Harry R. Davidson lifelong Waterford resident dies at 72 Third Street home. He served Waterford as town clerk in 1914, supervisor 1916 to 1921, and sealer of weights and measures for Saratoga County since then. Survived by wife Charlotte A and two sons, with funeral set at 2 pm from the residence. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
A year long Troy test succeeds and Regional OPA plans a district mailing center in Albany to handle ration stamp issuances for 16 counties in Northeast New York. From May 15, local boards determine allocations while stamps are mailed from the center. emergency certificates remain for servicemen, hardship, or sickness cases.
Cigar counters face shortages as government directs manufacturers to divert 10 percent or 32 million cigars monthly to military channels. Cheap brands endure but 12 and 13 cent varieties may remain scarce. Trade group seeks reclassification citing labor access issues and overseas shipment levels.
Diamond Rock Lodge and related lodges schedule meetings at Diamond Rock Hall and 81 Fourth Street. Fred Hunziker reports on the social committee. socials follow each meeting. Hudson Valley Lodge confers first degree on Laurel Lodge candidates at the 112th Street Temple. John J. Johnson to head the degree east. Troy Encampment also meets with presiding officers and a social afterward. Athenian Lodge meets Friday at Diamond Rock Hall with Nicholas Ginniapolus presiding. social to follow.
Richard Reidenbach reports injuries to his left knee right hand and forehead after two autos collide head on at Pawling Avenue and Congress Street around 3 30 am Saturday. He said he was turning left from Pawling into Congress when William Wagner of 6 Plum Avenue approached eastbound. Reidenbach was treated by Dr. John J. Quinlan at Central Station.
Auxiliary 70 meet tonight at 8 in Spanish War Hall. Mrs. Ann Lebentritt to preside.
Albany licensing and regulation of check cashing agencies became state law to curb gouging of defense workers and wage earners. The measure sets a 100 yearly license, a 5,000 bond, and fees at 0.5 percent or 95 cents minimum. Mobile units face doubled fees and must file operation details with the state banks chief.
Police aided two men found ill in Troy. Harry Beaudoin, 52, of 108 Ninth Street, was taken to Troy Hospital by Patrolmen Moran and Hogan after collapse at home. Dr. Patalino examined him for observation. Harry Hering, 38, of 586 River Street, was also moved to Troy Hospital after an incident on Jay Street with Patrolmen Moran and Adams.
The New York State Barge Canal opens today after a weather delay. Traffic in the Erie Oswego Cayuga and Seneca divisions starts at 8 am with the Champlain Canal delayed until May 1. Bauxite shipments were ready but not expected to be heavy. No barges were waiting at the local locks last night.
Albany officials police firemen and teachers over 25 may receive draft deferments under a directive by Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey. Brig. Gen. Ames T. Brown, state director, said mayors and city or county officials are entitled to deferment as essential personnel.
Mayor Erastus Corning 2nd of Albany asked the local draft board for permission to depart for Army service on Thursday even as a Selective Service order delayed inductions of men over 25. It was unclear if the three year mayor and father of two would be granted the request.
Brown said deferments will be decided by each local draft board under the wartime directive to suspend induction of men 26 or older who contribute to essential agriculture war production or war support. He noted 18 to 26 registrants under 260 boards are a military secret and few requests will be made for delays.
A Central Truck Tire Inspection Station opens today at 16 Watervliet Avenue Albany run by the Breshnard Kulzer firm. It aims to prevent removal of repairable tires from service while trucks are still inspected at OPA stations under a new system. Certificates after R 19 approval will specify no tires to be turned in. Government entities are exempt where barred by law from paying inspection fees.
Honorary and active bearers chosen for the funeral of Harold K. Downing former president of the Troy Trust Company who died Friday Services will be at his Caldwell apartment at 230 pm Rev John Gass DD of St Pauls Church officiating Honorary bearers include Thomas C Boswell Chauncey W Cook W Leland Thompson Frank H Dean Dr Frank M Sulzman Julian W Williams Gordon L Hayes David B Plum Samuel W Ste Cochrane Dwight Marvin Active bearers include Emmett A Howd Thomas W Rourke Leland T Lane Harold Curtis Leslie W Truax George F B Barrett Joseph Eichmeyer
The Troy Public Library shows new additions on exhibition for one week. Featured titles include Album of American History edited by J T Adams and works on world events, military subjects, fiction by Niven Busch and Catherine Hutter, and a K-9 commando story.
The Washington County Organization of the American Legion will meet in Fort Ann tomorrow with county commander Percy Shaw of Salem presiding. Fourth District Commander Radcliff of Menands will attend.
Clarence L. Burhart age 57 of Valley Falls died after a 1930 coupe left the road and plunged twenty feet west of the village on a road toward Powder Mill. He was found by Michael Sweeney and died at Leonard Hospital after an autopsy. Coroner investigating with state police. Survived by widow Elizabeth Ray, father William Burkhart and several siblings. Funeral Thursday at Valley Falls Methodist Church with interment at Brunswick.
The spring meeting of the Presbytery of Troy will convene at Glens Falls Presbyterian Church on Tuesday April 18 at 10 a.m. Rev Arthur Johnston will moderate with reports from committees including national missions promotion and records and polity. The June session will be held at Whitehall.
Four year old William Edward Merwitz of 1361 Fourth Street was found wandering at North and River Streets and was taken home by Patrolmen James Moran and John Adams from Central Perchee Station.
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