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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1945
Page
14
Rensselaer County Board of Supervisors schedules a meeting tomorrow at 1 pm in the Courthouse House. The notice references city judge and supervisor matters on the agenda.
The passage lists multiple obituaries and funeral notices from Troy area hospitals and residences. It records names such as Mog Gilchrist, Mish, Haughney, Glasheen, Hebert, Johnston, Patten, Ciamprone, and Dewine, with associated dates, hospitals, and family relations. Many entries specify burial plans, church services, and interment details across local cemeteries.
The Troy city contest centers on the Democratic nomination for City Court and party leadership after Judge Nugent’s ineligibility. McLaughlin, backed by the party, faces Dougherty with factions led by Shannon and Byron visible in ward results. Troy and Rensselaer county nominations and write ins shape the ballot as party control hangs on the outcome.
Obituary notices and funeral details from Hoosick Falls and nearby towns list deaths for Frank J Reynolds Henry Rosas Natalie Safer Julia Elizabeth Bergmann James Tulisry and others. Notices include service times at local churches funeral homes and interment locations with dates in 1945 and 1935.
Nodble-Callahan Post of the American Legion hosts an open house at 14 First Street with Commander Wham M Burke presiding. Local armed forces members are invited, refreshments served, and the post denounces upcoming Congress measures it says would cut GI benefits. The Legion advocates amendments to the Servicemen's Adjustment Act to remove inequities and broaden benefits.
Cohoes resident George Robitaille 27 escaped injury when his Aeronez plane struck a fence during takeoff and toppled into a marsh at Blane's Bay Town of Colonia. The plane was damaged but Robitaille was unharmed. state police and local investigators reviewed the scene.
A $200,000 milk processing plant is under construction at Eagle Bridge by H P Hood and Sens Milk Co of Boston. The plant will be 261 by 319 feet with a railroad siding, due for occupancy mid fall. Frederick Dunham named manager, Ernest Carlson & Co. contracted for work. The facility will process surplus milk into powder or other products for Boston area bakeries and food uses.
The Record reports 201 enrollments in Troy Recreation Department Learn to Swim classes an increase of 22 from Monday. Students practiced jellyfish float and dead man’s float as they prepare for Saturday graduation at Prospect Park pool. Edward A. Wachter outlined the ceremony with certificates, flags, and speeches by local officials. Red Cross certificates will be awarded to various participants.
Three people were fined 25 each after State Police arrested them for selling alcoholic beverages during prohibited hours on Primary Day. Bernice Declines of Albany Road, a barmaid, pleaded guilty before Justice Williams. Benjamin Froehlich of Colonie and Angela Marr Audi of West Albany were also fined after arrests at stores on Central Avenue and Exchange Street. Justice Nordin Swambrook administered the penalties.
Local observance featured 152 attendees and the Army Air Forces Day program. Lt Edward Larner spoke on wounded treatment and return to duty while Pfc Henry Poate and other South Pacific veterans addressed the audience. Civil Air Patrol members showed a film as Sen Walter Patten led closing activities.
Andrew Fogarty III, a retired Troy Police sergeant, was taken yesterday afternoon in a police radio car by Donald Desén and John Beakdoin. He was described as in good condition last night.
Weather Bureau data show July marked record rainfall in many areas with heavy showers and cooler nights. The report notes widespread precipitation and temperature swings, including a peak heat day and a coolest spell in mid month, affecting local conditions.
Harry J. Waring leads in the Saratoga Springs primary with a write-in surge for commissioner of finances. Other results show Meyer Addison Mallory 734 for public safety, Dr. Arthur Leonard 749 for public safety, Jerome Pitney 711 for accounts, and James J. McNaughton 533 with one district missing.
News reaches Gabrielle Chase of Clemens Washington County that her husband Sergeant Robert G. Chase 128 son of Mr and Mrs Edward Chase of Whitehall was killed in Austria on July 10 The telegram gave no details but promised a fuller letter Sergeant Chase served about three years and spent a year overseas A Whitehall High School standout athlete he worked for the Delaware and Hudson Railroad before enlistment He belonged to Notre Dame des Victories Church and was a member of Company T Solent New Dorothy McGinnes Haver Virginia and Breiott Rose Whitehall and two others among U S Ranks.
Annual meeting of the New State Federation of Women's Clubs planned for early fall. Mrs Carl Wwo hoes announces travel details and Vahey Ee chairs. A county federation meeting is set for Valley Falls on Wednesday Sep 25 to review the county program and discuss new plans.
An 11 year old boy on Fifth Avenue fell from a tree in his yard injuring a laceration under his right arm and a cut on the side. He struck a fence and was taken to Samaritan Hospital by patrolmen Ryan and Masel. He was treated and returned home.
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