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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1944
Page
4
James F O Crowley appeals to Troy and nearby cities to support Red Cross War Fund with Dollar Tag Day. He stresses must raise thousands to go over the top and keep faith with service members, asking every citizen to buy at least one dollar tag Saturday.
The Railroad Y M C A bowling banquet is set for 6 30 p m today in the gymnasium at the Broadway building. Reid C Simpson leads the event with assistance from several ladies. a turkey dinner will be served and prizes for high scores will be awarded during the program. Election of a chairman and team captains for next season is planned with George MacLaren as toastmaster.
Miss Mary Ousterhout was nearly overcome by smoke on the second floor at 9 Harrison Avenue Bree. Firemen carried her to safety down a ladder as a fire caused about $3,000 in damage to the building owned by John Vogel of Rensselaer. Patrolman James Layman and Hoseman Fred Hulsapple aided at the scene.
Lieutenant Francis B. Cass, 30, formerly with the Times-Union and Associated Press in Albany, was killed in action in the Admiralty Islands north of New Guinea. He lived in Albany for about three years, entered the Army two years ago, and received his commission at Fort. Survivors include his widow and a four year old son, his parents.
The Tuesday contract club disbands for spring and summer. Karen Vail returns from New York relatives. Mrs Willam MaeMillen comes back after months in New York and Florida. Mrs. Hiram C. Carroll of Pawling visits brother Frank Hewitt and sister Vila Hewitt. Edwina and Grace Van Deusen of Bronxville stay with Harold H. Corbin. Miss Louise Powers of Canastota remains in town for the summer.
The column lists Mrs Grace H Powers visiting with family, Rev Emmett Gould calling in Wyantskill, Mrs Harry Lynn hosting at Lake Avenue after Schenectady trip, and Miss Jessie Appleman returning to Schenectady. It notes visitors from Buffalo to town, a Round Lake Library games party at 8 pm, weaving lessons by the Round Lake Home Bureau, and dinners hosted by the Hegemans for relatives of Mrs Mac Pherson and Mrs Dobberstein. Also praised are guests of Mrs Willard Ford for a wedding in the area and updates on Mrs Ray Hill and Mr Hill plans, plus Rev Howard Bennett moving to Hobart College Geneva.
Valley Falls notes Mrs E L Prickett visiting relatives in Worcester Massachusetts for a couple of weeks. The Evening Group of the W 8 Co S hosted a farewell supper at the parsonage in honor of Mrs Paul Thomas and presented her with a gift.
A Cohoes woman Yvonne B Blair has enlisted in the WAVES and seven area young men signed up at the local Navy recruiting station. Names listed include Robert T Carpenter Colbur t Reynolds Louis F Bolles Edward J Bulger Joseph Sagendorf Robert G O Connor and Philip Sax with Blair placed on inactive status.
Rev Robert Bingham Russell resigns as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Sand Lake to join the Church of New Smyrna Florida. His resignation is approved by the church board and Albany Presbytery. He and his wife and daughter depart May 1. Russell, a former Albany resident, became Sand Lake pastor in July 1940 after graduating from Auburn Seminary and previously worked with the Rensselaer County Ration Board and Troy War Price and Rationing Board.
Hoosick residents share visits with Elizabeth Stewart in Eagle Bridge and Effie Rice returning from Hoosick Falls. Baypost Church Ladies Aid to hold annual meeting with covered dish luncheon at Kate Surdam home. Church events include Hoosick Baptist sermon series on Origin at 9 30 am and All Saints confirmation at 9 30 am with Holy Communion. A bake sale and apron sale raised 27 50 and 7 55. next Guild meeting April 27 at 2 pm hosted by Carl and Harold Lohnes.
Fair Street resident Oneonta recently enlisted at the local recruiting station and has been accepted for service. He is temporarily placed on the inactive list while awaiting further orders.
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