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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1945
Page
5
A gas explosion early Saturday injures Lee Rohr a spearhead waiter and harms three others while causing a fire to the top floor of a five story building in northern Manhattan.
Notes of Sale issued under Ordinance authorizing construction and maintenance of an overhead crossing on Front Street in Troy. Public auction directed by the Commissioner of Public Works, with sale proceeds paid to the City Treasurer. The plan includes a bridge linking buildings on River Street and Grove Street, with a 20 foot clearance, for access by Fire Department and related renovations. The sale and terms follow approvals by the Board of Contract and Supply and Board of Estimate. Unclear names and dates retained from the original notice.
Troy area Girl Scout leaders gathered at Troy High School for a lecture on Camping and Hiking by Mrs. Harry W. Cowley. She outlined camping site planning, summer meeting continuity, and low cost equipment ideas to aid troop leaders as they prepare a council approved program.
American B 29s struck southern Japan airfields for the fourth time in five days, targeting five Kyushu and Honshu bases. Tokyo reported fighter sweeps over Nippon while Iwo Jima based B 29s and Nagoya area raids followed. No US confirmation given.
Fifteen year old Joan Kevnley of Pleasantdale was treated at Leonard Hospital for a puncture wound above the eye after a stone was thrown by an unidentified person. He was riding in a truck owned by Clarence Bombard on 15th Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues when injured. Police Sgt John J. Hynes and Patrolman John Delehanty reported the incident.
The university will hold its eighty first annual commencement exercises. Four Trojan graduates are listed: Patricia Connally majoring in English. Ann Crowthers majoring in education. Dorothy McShane majoring in political science. and Robert Woodfield majoring in philosophy. Each is a Liberal Arts student with affiliations noted, including Pai Kappa Tau and chapel board leadership.
A busy week of Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodge meetings outlined. Albert Barth presides at Diamond Heck Lodge tonight with social to follow. Hudson Valley Lodge meets tomorrow at Ibith Street Temple with Harry Macomber presiding. Rebekah visit to Interlochen Lodge at Avera Bark Wednesday night includes class work and passwords. Golden Rule degree staged Wednesday at Diamond Roth Hall with Charles Hansen presiding. Beano game and social after. refreshments by Wend committee. Thursday lists Albin and Rensselaer Lodges with presiding officers. Troy Union Rebekah Lodge meets Friday at Fourth Street with Mrs Mae Brown. Greenbush visit by Mrs Moorehouse Friday. Saturday Adaran Sanctorum meet at Diamond Rock Hall with Albert Baker presiding. Fayoum Sanctorum delegation and guests attend. moon feast closes.
A child health conference will be held Thursday from 2 to 4 pm at the Wynantskill Fire House. Health officer Dr A M Chapnick will lead, with Miss Ada M Faas assisting. Parents of children aged three months to six years are urged to attend and may bring their children. Diphtheria vaccine will be offered to those whose parents request it.
Thomas Van Arsdale of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute sustained a abrasion to the left knee around 1 am yesterday after being struck by a car driven by Charles J. Tighe of 30 C. A. Sage Avenue. Tighe said he was backing up with another car parked and that Van Arsdale stepped from the sidewalk between the vehicles.
The centennial observance of the First Presbyterian Church of Lansingburg was held during a morning service led by Rev. Howard Yergin. About 300 parishioners attended as the congregation reflected on a hundred years of progress and remembered past pastors at Oakwood Cemetery. The event featured music by John B. Leyd and the choir, with Rev. Beveridge and Rev. Walker noted for long pastorates.
A village canvass will begin with Nathan B Bier as general chairman and captains driving efforts across Hoosick Falls Hoosick East Hoosick West Hoosick and Buskirk areas. Volunteers will visit manufacturing plants and business places with donations collected at the New York Power and Light Corp Church Street office.
Fifty members of the Men's Rowing League held an end of season banquet at the Cambridge Hotel with Oliver XL Barhbun presiding and Jonepa A. Burrs serving as emcee. Prizes were distributed by Henry Broemirski and Thomas Murray. The funeral of Thomas Murray of Buskirk was held Friday at St Bridget's Church with a requiem mass and multiple clergy officiating. burial at St. Patrick's Cemetery.
The event featured a special program in tribute to the late Pradent with bearers Witt and others. Dorothy Douglas and Seanne Cox received letters and certificates for the baseball and basketball teams. Chorus under George Webster closed the program. George J. Desler of Schaghticoke was hospitalized after a heart attack, with local authorities describing his condition.
Mr and Mrs George Maloney of 663 Fourth Avenue Lansingburg were revived by the fire department after being overcome by gas fumes that leaked from a heater in their home. Fire crews responded late Saturday night and evacuated them to safety.
Scientific notes suggest a child’s early diet influences complexion and appearance at sixteen. Extra calcium supports bone strength and growth, with Cocomalt promoted as a tasty source rich in calcium iron phosphorus vitamin B and vitamin D. The ad urges mothers to include Cocomalt with meals for daily nutrient needs.
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