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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1944
Page
7
A compilation of obituary and memorial notices dated April 1944 and surrounding dates. Entries honor Katherine Jaques and John Warre among others with messages from daughters, sons, and spouses, noting dates of passing and family sentiments.
In this city on April 4 Peter K Christensen husband of Bertha Kennedy father of Raymond Bonestee Hazel and arl Christensen brother of Mrs lhur Blayner Robert Ormsby and others Funeral from Fonda's Funeral Home 837 River Street Sunday at 2 Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Multiple other notices follow for Fallon Kavanagh McCarthy Maxwell Meloling Murphy Murrow Mutch Patenaude Roche Mith Tasch and others detailing funeral home, dates, times and cemetery interment.
Charles B Finn is named general director and embalmer for Modern Funeral Home in Waterford. The notice lists Finn holding leadership and mortuary duties at the Waterford facility, with the firm operating under its established arrangements.
Saratoga Springs reports expected changes in Troy area churches failed to materialize as appointments were read after ordination services. Bishop McConnell delivered a farewell sermon and J. Robert Nelson received both deacon and elder orders, joining a list of others granted orders at the session.
Fragmented obituary notices list names such as Cavanaugh Talbot Underhill Walker Wheeler and others. Entries note services at Morris Funeral Home and Oakwood Cemetery, with dates in April 1941 to April 1944 and interment details. The text lacks complete sentences and standard formatting.
Russian Army Captain Orest Shevtsov praised the United States and Britain for their aid, spoke on Moscow defense and the war’s purpose, and said Russia would win with Allied help. He discussed Lend Lease limits, Russian policy on party system, church recognition, and postwar plans during a question and answer session at First Baptist Church.
Industrial Commissioner Edward Corsi reports a continuing downturn in the Troy-Albany-Schenectady labor market from April 1943 to March 1944. Area employment fell 10.1 percent since July 1943 with payrolls up 0.2 percent, while state factory employment slid 1 percent from February to March amid war material sector cutbacks.
John E. Armstrong, former deputy commissioner of public works, joins the State Armory staff on a seven day basis at $5.50 per day. He replaces John J. Witbeck, recently inducted into the Army, and remains chairman of the Troy War Price and Rationing Board fuel oil and stoves section. Armstrong is a World War I veteran and former WPA activities director in Rensselaer County.
A Clinton Avenue gathering marked the 18th anniversary of the Clan Macfarlane U S C of Albany. Honorary member David Lithgow spoke as large delegations from the Troy Burns Clubs and Auxiliary attended. Mrs. Neil Laird led the auxiliary and James H. Baxter served as secretary. Harry Cheney and his orchestra provided music for the dance.
An army of about 2000 volunteers will canvass Troy Watervliet Green Island Cohoes Waterford and nearby rural areas from 9 am to 9 pm Saturday to raise 33000 toward the Red Cross war fund goal of 258000. Volunteers include state guards camp fire girls students and workers from Cluett Peabody.
The 76th annual Episcopal Diocese of Albany convention opens May 2 at All Saints Cathedral with Rev. Horace W. B. Donegan as principal speaker. The event includes clergy conference, a public service, music festival, and introductions of new rectors Rev. Ivan H. Ball and Rev. Arthur L. Rice.
Oscar C Buck of Troy selected by the fair board as managing director for the Albany Schenectady County Fair to be held the full week beginning September 11. Buck, president of the National Showman's Association of New York, directs the fair's directing team.
The Weather Bureau notes unusually high rainfall through mid April with 0.61 inches falling on Saturday and Sunday amid ongoing drizzle. Temperatures run 53 degrees below normal overall, with only a few days above normal, delaying spring growth despite green grass and budding trees.
Herbert A Bartholomew of Whitehall was named chair man of the Washington County Republican Committee at an Hudson Falls meeting. Jane P Claxton named vice chair man. Ralph P Smith secretary. M Waite Hicks treasurer. Committee lists include VanKirk Bird Nedde Middleworth Bascom and many others. Resignation of William R Cruikshank from the county board of elections noted. Merrill A Colvin recommended as replacement. Resolution backs Governor Dewey and requests party committee action. Next meeting set for June in Hudson Falls.
Firefighters halted a blaze at a one story frame shanty at the foot of Ingalls Avenue owned by William Curley. Slight damage was reported. Pumper 4 also responded to a boiler overheat in a brick garage at Hoosick and Seventeenth Streets owned by William Miney with no damage.
Samuel Taylor aged 16 of 1630 Sixth Avenue will be arraigned in Troy Police Court on grand larceny charges. Police say he stole clothing a radio and other articles from his home. He was returned from New York by Detective William McGrane and is jailed in Rensselaer County awaiting arraignment.
Early nominations loom as Gov. Dewey loyalty sharpens GOP resolve while Democrats keep Farley in leadership. County officials name Tayor of Troy GOP chair and Judge retained. Willkie's stance unsettles GOP as wartime elections approach. Ballot access rules push state and county picks ahead of fall contests.
The body of Patrick Joseph Lee, 58, was found in a well near his home on Route 3, south of Castleton, by his sister Mrs. Joseph Southwick. Coroner Dr. George Duffy ruled accidental drowning. Lee worked at the Ant. Corrosive Mill in Castleton and was last seen alive after being driven home by William Frazee. Police and state troopers investigated. funeral arrangements were pending.
Miss Travers violinist and Lansing Hatfield baritone will perform in a 3:30 p.m. Wednesday recital at Music Hall marking the 47th season finale of Troy Chromatic Concerts Inc. Hendrik Endt accompanies Miss Travers and Colling Smith accompanies Mr. Hatfield. The youthful artists program features works by Tartini Gluck Bellini Lully Dibdin Paganini Elgar Schubert Kreisler Wolf Moore Homer Bacon Wolfe and Sarasate among others in a varied classical lineup.
The patriarch militant degree will be conferred on a class of candidates of Canton Leo 8 Pa triarchs Militant Wednesday evening at Bond Rock Lodge. Canton Nemo 1 organizes the ceremony with Sandy Hill Canton Union 51 of Schenectady and Leo Auxiliary 14 as guests. Capt. William Van Buren leads the program before a banquet hosted by the auxiliary.
Averill Park High School held its annual senior ball Saturday night in Troy with fifty couples attending. Principal E. E. Stahlman and Miss Catherine Sullivan greeted guests along with James B. Wynne. Class officers Robert Lindberg Jean Link Dorothy Burger and Shirley Dickson led the planning committee.
Dr John J Rainey of this city writes on Histamine in Treatment of Meniere's Syndrome in the Yearbook of General Therapeutics just published in Chicago An abstract of the piece appeared recently in the Digest of Medicine and the Troy surgeon's article has been reproduced in other medical publications
Members of M. D. Russell Camp Auxiliary United Spanish War Veterans will meet at 5 pm today in a Spanish War Hall. Mrs Bertha Coitaux will preside.
Mrs Margaret Burstein aged 38 of 608 Grand Street was driven to Troy Hospital by police from the F1 Precinct after falling ill at Broads and Thi She was removed in a police radio car. Joseph Zeiser aged 72 was taken from Broadway and Fifth Avenue to the Fifth Avenue Hotel after a sudden illness by officers from Central Police Station.
Six recruiters from the WAC set up a recruiting headquarters in The Hendrick Hudson area on Saturday. The team, two officers and four enlisted, will conduct the recruiting effort at the New York Port of Embarkation while Mary L. Sander and others assist.
A 1986 sedan owned by Frank Wallace was reported stolen Saturday and recovered yesterday at Campbells Avenue and Thomas Street by Patrolmen Daniel H Sheehan and Frank Maselli of the First Precinct radio patrol. The car is valued at 300 dollars. Officer Ernest Amous LaValley was promoted to captain. Second Lieutenant Peter George Honcearyk has been ordered to active duty.
Haunted by misfortune James Denne, 44, leaves Rensselaer County Jail after authorities locate $1,300 believed lost in a fire that destroyed his En Poestenkill home. The money was found hidden in a sugar bag at Denne's house, with the case revealing family ties and a long awaited father daughter reunion at a welfare home.
Russell Sage College seniors from class of 1944 attended a Glenwood supper hosted by the Troy Chapter of the Russell Sage Alumnae Association despite rain. Attendees included 130 seniors, with Miss Marjone Wales and Miss Eileen Coffey among leaders, and Mrs Frances E Haag as alumnae trustee. Special guests included Chad Duncan and James T Li in organizing the event.
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