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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1945
Page
14
The Messer family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for support, condolences, and beautiful tributes after the loss of Edward XII Birosperg. They acknowledge kindness from relatives and well wishers during a sad time.
A memorial note honors Gusty, father prod Gusty, who died a year ago on April 10. Family names include Dorothy Banker and Edward, with other relatives from Troy and Brunswick. The notice lists multiple bereavements and funeral details across local hospitals and churches, reflecting a compilation of obituaries and memorials from the community.
Record warm spell returns to the Troy area with temperatures reaching 77 degrees, breaking the 39 percent record. Weather officials predict several more days of warmth with increasing clouds tonight and scattered showers tomorrow. Christie, in charge of observations, notes this is the fourth spring heat wave.
Dr James C Boland health commissioner reports March city deaths led by heart disease, cancer and acute nephritis. Of 31 cases, 22 were residents. Nine new cancer cases. 15 chickenpox and 15 streptococcal sore throat cases. 13k new syphilis cases. Early infectious syphilis sent to rapid treatment centers for penicillin. 227 retail milk permits issued. 1,024 health lab tests. water supply satisfactory. three smallpox vaccinations and 91 diphtheria immunizations. 154 births, 115 residents.
Jacob Zekian, 47, of 1009 Second Avenue, jailed in Albany County awaiting grand jury action on a first degree assault charge after a Wednesday fight at Adirondack Steel Co. in Cohoes near Watervliet. The victim, John Grusbovetz, 49, of 1246 Sixth Avenue, Watervliet, is at Samaritan Hospital with possible skull and rib fractures. condition listed as good. Zekian, arrested in Troy by state troopers, waived grand jury review and was remanded. Troopers said an argument led to Zekian grabbing two steel bars and striking Grusbovetz.
Troy and vicinity men have entered the Marine Corps and left for boat training at Parvis Island. Named are Jeim W. Raymond of Pleasant Acres Grafton former Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute student. John W. Therrien son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Therrien of 169 Congress Street Le Roy Simonds husband of Mrs Agnes Simonds 187 Fourth Avenue North and Clarence A Sutter husband of Mrs Elizabeth Entier 661 Fourth Avenue North a 4 graduate of Lansingburgh High School.
A county clerk filing shows Edwin M Flint conducting general heating and plumbing in East Poestenkilt. He succeeds Delton H Flint, formerly of the dissolved D. KH Flint & Co partnership.
Mariella DeRubertis wife of Tiree and sister of Mrs Tulielia Ferramoscs and Rev Demetria DeRubartis of Taly. Funeral from the residence of her sister six Avenue time later in Walgg In this city April 1945. Tamés Walchs father of James E Walch Jr Services from 64 Peoples Avenue Wednesday morning interment Albany Rural Cemetery Friends may call Tuesday evening At rest April 1945
Blood donors filled 240 pints at the First Baptist Church in Troy to honor service members. About 284 people were examined. 46 were deferred for health reasons. Memorial gifts topped the event with donors naming fallen heroes and service members, while groups from local organizations and businesses contributed. The Blood Bank plans another drive next Monday with donor slots at the Red Cross headquarters.
In Surrogate's Court Judge Edward J. Donohue admitted the will of May Adelaide Crotket t died in Troy March 24 1935 to probate. The estate valued under $3000 goes to Charles E Vanderwort of Troy who is executor with John F Murray and Robert T Murray as attorneys. Letters of administration issued for Helen Brown who died in this city November 7 1944. Her estate valued not more than $200 and will be shared by husband two sons and six daughters with Murray Aldrich Guy Broderick as attorneys.
Central FLM invites 12 younger boys to form a club under director Morelli W. Paine with Edward Gordon named as civic leader. Invitees include Larry Leonard George Smith Michael Susko Franti Mackie Richard Allen Paul Ryan Jon Casey Jr Robert Goodell Robert Gelete Robert Dempsey Peter Modar and Robert F. White wean. The club will feature two swimming programs, organized under the Minnow Club.
Yrop Chapter of DeMolay to observe Obligatory Sunday with ceremonies at St Johns Episcopal Church. Meeting at Masonic Temple last night presided by Hugh Brown a master councilor. Members to meet 430 p.m. Sunday at the Temple and march to the church. DeMolay dance set for Saturday at the Masonic Temple chaired by Hugh Wilks junior councilor.
A settlement was announced in the Catherine Fletcher vs Troy Fifth Avenue Bus Co and Julia Bovino case tried in Supreme Court before Justice William Murray. Fletcher sought 310,000 alleging injuries when a bus braked hard on Fifth Avenue and 1th Street July 3. Other cases settled. Fusco vs Bar Gaul pending with trial expected today.
An Albany attorney faces misconduct charges filed in the Appellate Division at Albany by Special Prosecutor George P. Monaghan. Clerk John S. Herrick confirmed the petition, noting the proceedings are confidential and may proceed to a referee for testimony before the court decides final action.
A War Bond social and dinner will be held Thursday from 8 p m to midnight at the Lector Hat 33 King Street under the auspices of the Troy Branch X A L G. Nurney Harrell and Mrs Connie Lockhart lead music with Mrs Mary Fite Miss Deborah Tucker Frank Jenkins and Mrs Fred Frank in charge of refreshments
Twelve year old Edward Wimpire fell from a Poestenkill bank onto jagged rocks in Rocky Creek, then dragged himself to safety. Fire crews formed a human chain to lift him to the bank and he was taken to Troy Hospital for possible back injuries and X rays.
The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors met at Ballston Spa and tabled a resolution to appoint Mary Cassidy Mechanicville welfare commissioner and Democratic board member. Cassidy won party endorsement 34 to 22 over Edgar King. The board delayed action, opening the door for King's candidacy. A separate note mentions a visit by a Masonic group to Schenectady.
A Workmen's Compensation Court ruling awarded Edward A. Berry 1985.35 for a right hand injury suffered at Puritan Luncheonette. Other awards included Joseph Clerk 1170 for left arm loss, Alexander Byle 331.83 for left thumb loss, Frederick Webster 4123 for facial disfigurement, and Raymond Frankoski 599 for General Aniline & Film Corp injuries. Continued for three months, and two months for Ruth St. Thomas of Whitcomb Manufacturing.
Albany hearings on the Delaware and Hudson petition to raise crossing protections began with Chief Grade Separation Engineer F B White presiding. Green Island crossings at Ti Dis Avenue Arch Street and George Street sought continued protection with electric gate bells while Center Sheet Crossing would stay unchanged.
Rehm, a medical technician from Route 4 Troy and son of Mrs. Esther Rehm, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroism on Saipan last summer. He served in the 27th Division's Appleknocker Regiment and volunteered to penetrate Japanese lines to treat wounded soldiers and guide them to safety.
The annual meeting of the Mc Rhatkudgen Funeral Directors Association is planned for Thursday night at The Hendrick in Hudson. A business session will follow a 7:30 dinner event.
New officers of the Troy Lodge of Elks were installed at exercises in the lodge rooms. Exalted ruler Ur ry Mace spoke to members and delegates from Albany, Me morph, Warervnies, Cohoes and x Falls lodges. He praised predecessors and outlined plans for war rehabilitation and Elk efforts. New officers include Daniel J. King, Albert 5. Smith, Emmanuel J. Herbert, Fred A. Beck, Harry H. McCarthy, Thomas H. Lodge, Edward J. Flanizan. Appointments were made for Frank Gurchegiain, Fred T. Hussey, Robert 2 Sheedy, Walter B. Thippendale, and Pass, District Deputy Col. Francis.
A historical note reports a bill signing expanding the worky men compensation law for restaurant workers. Debates and recommendations referenced the prescot lew and Legislature. The text mentions common concerns, state laws, and department actions related to dishwashing chemicals and worker safety, noting the need for at least four persons to provide.
Fragmentary text describes installation actions by G Reddy acting as Grand Lodge officer with other named individuals including Dr TL, Judge J Ma J Sweeney, Benjamin Teton, Thomas Cy, John L. Fi, and Suleahy. Details and roles are unreadable.
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