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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1944
Page
10
Watch experts urge buying a rugged model and avoiding self repair. Do not wind or adjust watches yourself and keep them away from heat water and shock. Wearers should remove watches during vigorous work and sleeping to prevent damage.
In Surrogate's Court Transfer Tax Examiner Edward J. Poland filed inheritance tax reports for three estates. Walter F. Witman died Sept 14 1943 leaving a gross estate of 237440.3 with net 18115.22 and a state tax of 58.47. heirs include Martha Coleman Walter Witman Ida Wittman Tom Coleman and W Garrett Coleman with attorney Frank H Deal. Mrs Stanislaw Derkowski died Oct 25 1943 leaving gross 3338.03 net 2497.38 and heirs Anna Derkowski Alexander Thomas Leo Joseph and Frank Derkowski with attorney William F Donohie. Harry A TenBroeck died Feb 18 leaving gross 2635.25 net 1803.10 and no state tax. widow Amelia TenBroeck is sole heir with attorney W Joseph Shanley.
Daniel Gilmore, Gay Nineties Review general director, announced a partial cast for a Watervliet Arsenal revue to open in May. Marjone Egan of Troy plays Anna Held. Arthur Murphy as Sharpie and Flora is Grace Farnan. Dora and Andrew C. Dickson as Stoogie. Eneen Kilson as Annie Rooney. other cast members include Orrin Galbram, Charles Coffey, James Hunt, Doris Mack and Sally Faulkner. Scene two features Diamond Jim Srady's saloon with Fred Burgess as Diamond Jim. Soloists include Wilfred Willetts, William Phoenix, Tom and Bill McShane, John Spairiana Jr and a quartet. Ralph M. Bacon writes the music. Art Joyner handles scenery and effects.
Waterford Tonic Triangle of Daughters of the Eastern Star will gather at 7 30 p m today in the Masonic Temple with Beloved Queen Shirley L LeVan presiding. Members attended Saratoga Springs installation Friday and include LeVan Burgess Hazzard Waterbury and Waterbury LeVan.
The St Louis Chamber of Commerce reports 177 federal state and local tax obligations for 1944 impacting Missourians including corporations and individuals. The list highlights rising tax burdens and the need to meet new duties next year.
A Dalmatian named Jim started a fire in Mankota Minnesota when a can of varnish remover spilled onto a water heater. The blaze nearly burned down Carl Nelson’s house, while a separate report from Birmingham Alabama notes a cat saved G R Grass’s home from flames but lost its supper. San Francisco requires cash basis budgeting and annual balance.
Gardeners can grow good tomato plants at home with proper care. Plant seeds in late March to early April, soak seeds at 122 degrees for 25 minutes to prevent disease, use sandy loam soil or well prepared mixtures, and keep flats in a sunny window at about 70 degrees. Transplant after first true leaves, spacing plants two to three inches apart.
Whitehall residents receive hospital observation reports and home care updates. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Guy Noonan in Scie nectady visiting Mrs Milly Cameron on West Street, while Terrance Prindle arrives in England to join Edward Prindle Jr. family.
The will of Anna W. Cederlund, died in this city on March 4 1943, admitted to probate. Estate valued at $300 real and under $300 personal, left to Harry Meens of 2182 Fifth Avenue. Also letters of administration granted for Elizabeth Doyle estate of Troy who died April 10, personal property valued at $1 590, shares divided among daughter Loretta Shackett and other heirs. Several Doyle family members named in connections. attorney J Howard McIsaac. Additional administration granted for Fannie A Williams Bentley who died Nassau June 30 1941, estate valued at $800 left to Mariel Mantz of Redlands California. Attorney Clark Ciptperly.
A Friday meeting approved a public auction of property at 38 North Main Street to Fivel & Aronson, Inc. for 130 dollars on April 6. The council also appointed Dr. Frank Mastrianni as city health officer for four years and reviewed police reports for March, noting nine complaints, two doors found open, one fire, 16 lodgers, and 17 arrests.
The Bethany Bible Class of the Methodist Church hosts a supper at 6 30 pm at the church with hostesses Mrs Edward Reilly Mrs Harry Partington and Mrs Edward Rubeck and devotions led by Mrs Willard Hunt A chest clinic is set for 2 pm today at Hearly High School with Dr R J Ericson and county nurse Mrs Mildred Brown in charge
Whitehall has named Father Huffman pastor of the Church of the Holy Name at Ausable Forks. He was appointed by Rev Bryan J. Me Engart bishop of Ogdensburg to fill the vacancy after the recent death of Rev J J Kelley. The interim pastor served 16 years in North Lawrence. Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen held an anniversary dinner Wednesday night at the New Arlington Hotel. Mrs Eleanor Crounce, a forty year member, received a pin. Card games followed the meal with Mrs Leo O Connors and Mrs Holland assisting.
Beans thrive in warm fertile soil with ample drainage. Sow green and wax beans 10 days before frostproof date, 1 inch deep and 2 3 inches apart, with July 4 last plantings advised for pale beans. Bush beans mature 50 60 days with three harvests. keep pods picked and mulch to curb weeds.
A sulfa related chemical is injected into New England trees to treat bleeding canker. The method uses a three inch wood hole and a Lubber tube to deliver about four pints of medicine. Trials on 822 trees showed faster growth under treatment. the disease often kills trees and affects maples elms beeches oaks lindens and birches.
War Production Board official Bradley Dewey told Boston rubber manufacturers that no ban on pleasure driving is anticipated this summer though tire shortages will keep rubber use tight for months. He noted stricter military draft rules may slow synthetic rubber production.
Several local Masonic bodies have degree work planned this week. Mt. Zion Lodge No. 311 A F and A M holds a business session at the Troy Masonic Temple today, Jerusalem Lodge will confer the third degree at the Lansingburg temple, Apollo Lodge No. 13 conducts the second degree at Troy, Phoenix Lodge No. 58 the first degree at Lansingburg with a social to follow. Apollo Chapter A A M meets at the Troy temple Wednesday. King Solomon's Primitive Lodge No. 91 F and A M conducts the second degree Thursday at the Troy temple, Phoenix Chapter No. 133 R A M holds a business meeting at the Lansingburg temple.
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