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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1945
Page
14
A damaged notice from The Troy Record shows garbled text about hourly temperatures, a home fire, a thank you note for sympathy and flowers, and partial names including Mrs Joseph Russell Angelo. The readable portions suggest a public notice style typical of local papers with missing details.
In sad loving memory of James J. Chintog who died April 2. The message reflects family sorrow and appreciation for the departed, noting his impact and lasting memory. Also memorial wishes for Bama Van Zandt who passed April 2, 1944 with prayers for comfort and peace.
April 21 at Leonard Hospital a daughter Patricia Elten Anderzen was born to Mr and Mrs Carl Anderzen formerly Ellen Anderson of California The report notes a fire at the Keeley residence and lists related injuries and fatalities including a Dalmatian dog perishing and several residents displaced.
Elizabeth B Beaupre wife of Leo Beaupre and mother of several relatives died at Cohoes. Funeral from 9 Johnston Ave Monday at 9 to St Agnes Church for 10:30 mass. Interment St Agnes Cemetery.
The will of Wilbur F Pender, Hudson Falls banker and store partner, is probated in Washington County Surrogate Court Salem. Wife Catherine C Pender named executrix with a $100,000 preferred legacy and a $50,000 life income to be invested in bonds or bank deposits. Upon her death the $50,000 goes to Frederick A Collins or his heirs. Residual estate valued over $5,000 with multiple bequests to store employees and equal shares in the Pender store and building for Catherine Pender and Collins. District Attorney James Gibson Jr. handles the estate.
Thomas Casey, 38, of 16 High Street, injured Saturday night when he fell on Fourth Street near Madison Street. He was taken home by Sgt. Timothy Sweeney and Patrolman John Delehanty. Funeral notices for Scheerwan and Scheutmann list affiliations and services. other obituaries note William A. Strisser, Clyde Phillips, William B. Reli, and Charles B. Finn. Cremation at Oakwood Cemetery and Augstine's Church masses mentioned.
Taconic Hiking Club elected Donald L. Mettursy president at a Saturday Albany gathering after a State Museum visit led by retiring president John Rolling. Arst vice president was named, with Lillie F. Ruley as vice president, Edoyour Germain treasurer, and Or the Hirt secretary. Five spring hikes were planned with first next Sunday. dinner guests included Dr Carl Gutbs and Dr John S. Broughton who toured exhibits and discussed mineral location using ultraviolet light.
Mrs. Sarah Murphy longtime Troy resident and Gold Star mother whose son died in the First World War dies after a short illness at 36 Brunswick Avenue. Funeral from the home at 9 am tomorrow then 9:20 am Mass at St Francis de Sales. Burial in St Marys Cemetery. Survivors include three daughters, six grandchildren and two sisters.
James A Keller reports a spare tire stolen from his car parked at Burden Avenue and Main Street valued at 10 dollars. Frederick Cook reports a spare tire stolen from his car parked in front of his home valued at 35 dollars on Winth Street.
Bed making dishwashing and housekeeping methods are outlined for eight to ten year old girls. Fifteen readers from Rensselaer County 4-H clubs met with Mrs Fox Lance Fi Thaler to map a housework project. Plans include detailed directions and approved methods, with four readers helping outline the project for club work.
The Troy Society for St Josephs Benevolent observed its 75th jubilee with a high mass at St Lawrence’s Church. Rev Anthony Emergi preached on postwar service and peace, urging support for government drives and Christian principles in shaping policy. Speakers included Major John J Ahern Frank Popp Richard Hasmerstein Peter Clute. Music by Geiger’s Orchestra and a barber shop quartet entertained.
A 13 year old boy was taken into custody on a juvenile delinquency charge after a burglary at Mrs. Hazel Coonradt’s home at 31 Eighth Street. Detectives recovered $8 from Union Street. The youth was lodged at the Humane Society shelter pending arraignment in Rensselaer County Children's Court.
Myron L. Hofman, 34, of Berlin, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Trooper F B Russell of the Averill Park outpost on a charge of driving a truck while intoxicated. He was lodged in the Rensselaer County Jail pending arraignment before Justice Henry Karl at Averill Park. Hoffman was arrested after a truck he was driving ran into a tree on the Vray Averill Park Road, west of Averill Park. no one was hurt.
The Library Committee of Leon ard Hospital met at the home of president Mrs Will iam A Toohey to discuss volunteer work by Camp Fire Girls who deliver books to patients. A resolution of appreciation was adopted, books and cart stocks were approved, and plans were set for a June card party and white elephant sale at McKean Staff House USO.
The Junior League of Troy presented Paul Draper and Larry Adler in a recital at Muse Hall Saturday night. The crowd near capacity enjoyed a two part program blending classical pieces by Debussy Brahms Rameau and Gershwin with popular numbers folk tunes and dances plus encores. Adler and Draper delivered strong violin and harmonica performances with Draper inviting audience participation and finishing with crowd favorites. Arthur Ferrante accompanied with quiet effectiveness.
Police locate a 1336 coupe owned by Archer Bayly of 563 Congress Street. It was found Saturday night in Mill Street by agt. Timothy Sweeney and Pa trolman John Delehanty. Valued at 406 dollars, the car was reported stolen from Brunswick Avenue Saturday morning. A 1937 coupe worth 100 dollars was reported taken from Karl Motor Lates Company lot on Sixth Avenue.
Captain Robert C. Chassie, husband of Dorothy M. Hagadorn of Cohoes, has been promoted to captain with the First Service Command at Boston. He has four years in service and is a Farmington College graduate who previously worked in Montgomery Ward's executive division before enlisting.
Weather Bureau warns of heavy killing frost across Upstate New York with temperatures near 35 degrees expected this morning. Strong winds subside, frost formation imminent, risking further damage to blossoming fruit trees and early crops. warmer but unsettled conditions may follow with light showers later today and tonight.
A grounded Liberty ship in the Hudson River near Albany was rocked onto a sand bar as winds drove it off the channel. Tugboats and work crews began towing at 2 am but progress was unclear as water fell during the receding tide yesterday. The vessel had grounded after noon while heading to load grain, with preparations made for the next flood tide.
Enrollment in the Lansingburg High School district reached 99 on Saturday with voters set to elect three trustees on election day. The annual district finance meeting follows on Tuesday May 1. Registration drive conducted by the Board of Registration and Canvass led by Thomas A Fox Harold Sheldon William B H Russell and Theresa Van Ariam.
The Board of Supervisors of Rensselaer County will meet tomorrow at 3 pm in the Court House. The gathering aims to discuss county affairs and county officers.
Donors are needed to meet a 4 percent blood quota at the Troy blood bank today. Miss Gertrude Moore, chairman of the Blood Donors Committee, urged direct donations at the First Baptist Church blood bank center with many openings for individuals. A mass donation by friends and relatives of the 205th Infantry will be held in memory of Lt Col William J. O'Brien and all fallen regiment members.
The Trey Public Library lists new acquisitions on display for one week. Highlights include Teather is Americas, Seeing the Invisible, and Strings of titles by authors such as Aleksander Polczynski and H. E Luccock. Also features vocational guides and practical works on preaching and handicapped employment.
Mrs Helen Danyla wife of the late John Danyla died at the residence 381 Fourth Street yesterday after a short illness. She attended St Nicholas Ukrainian Church was a member of St Olga's Society and Tara Scherenko Society of St Nicholas Church. Survived by two daughters Mrs Emmett T Catlin and Annz Danyla two sons Sgt Nicholas Danyla and Michael J Danyla all of Troy and three brothers Harry Suchanchak Michael Suchanchak and Antony Suchanchak of New Jarany.
The body of seven year old Glen Ingles, son of Beartan Ingles, was recovered from the Mill Flume after he drowned March 13 while walking with companions near the canal. The coroner ruled accidental drowning. uncle Ingles provided the death verdict. Survived by parents and three brothers. Funeral services set for Trinity Episcopal Church, Whitehall, with interment at Green Mount Cemetery.
Emma Willard School students present Stage Door a light comedy by Ferber and Kaufman this Saturday directed by KL Hickland. Virginia Calhoun stars as Terry Randall with Dianne Frage and Dianne Knight in key roles and a cast including Kendell Adama Tour Gillette in a Footlights Club setting of aspiring actors.
Camp Fire groups of Troy join nationwide ceremonies at 3 p m to mark the San Francisco Conference opening. Local leaders Mr Relen Gottschalk and Mrs Marge rite Philo direct the ritual symbolizing youth interest in the conference. Members worked on stuffed animals for the British War Relief and attended Blue Bird graduation at Westerford.
British radio reported that General Petain and Pierre Laval took refuge in a hideout at gmastingen as troops of the French First Army captured the area. CBS recorded the broadcast yesterday, detailing the take in New York.
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