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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1944
Page
1
Fire destroyed the Cambridge bake shop and residence on Main Street after an early morning blaze. Fire crews fought stubborn flames from a tar roof, saving the baking ovens and most cash registers while salvaging some residence furnishings. Insurance covered the building and equipment losses.
Miss Constance Ackart of 149 Sixth Avenue was appointed a stenographer in the Troy Welfare Department by Commissioner W. Frank Leversee. The salary for the position is 1200 per year.
Titcomb Garrison ceremony planned for Sunday at 2 PM in Spanish War Hall. Army and Navy Union of the U S A to install officers. Mobil E. Titcomb Auxiliary sponsors. members to wear white uniforms. Bertha Colleux reelected state musician. refreshments committee named. birthday party held after meeting at Unique Restaurant.
Sacred Heart parish hall meeting outlined Aug 23 festival features an old fashioned country store and large Troy Area block party. Ticket committee sets 8 p m meeting. chairman Mrs Michael Sullivan co chair Mrs John Bosle. members listed.
Pvt. Donald Rich, former carrier for The Record News in this city and son of Mr and Mrs Henry J Rich of 55 Twentieth Street, was wounded in Haig on July 42, the 19th birthday anniversary, according to War Department notice received today. Born in Whitehall, he had resided here since childhood, attended Waterville High School, and worked for the Bee-Manning Carp.
Branch 6 of the Workman's Benefit Fund will host a three day observance in Germania Hall Oct 22. Members from Albany and Schenectady join Watervliet president G Hansen as general chairman with Trojans Brale and Bruno Andersen on the committee. About 350 persons are expected as plans advance for the anniversary event.
Rev. Seth M. Genung of First Presbyterian and St. Mark’s Methodist will conduct union services through Sept 2 at St. Mark’s Church after a summer at Thirteenth Lake Lodge Worth River. Genung delivers five sermons Aug 6 to Sept 3 with topics Carry a Little Honey Obedience to the Open God Has to Be Carried Grace in the Dungeon Blessed Are Ye That Sow Beside AN Waters. He will also handle pastoral work for both churches.
Lawrence E Davey of 10 Northern Drive and Williams BR Swartout of 382 River Street recently enlisted in the Navy at the local recruiting station. They have been examined for service and assigned to Sampeon for training, under the charge of Chief Gunner’s Mate Joseph Sullivan.
Shirley Jase Swalth spoke at United Presbyterian Church parlor in Berbever as part of Brunswick Homie Buregs meeting. She urged families to educate children for democracy and world citizenship amid war and modern conveniences. August 23 home grounds conference led by Dr Donald Bushey planned in Cropseyville. August 24 Tray Woman's Club Fruit and Flower Guild chapeau, fundraiser. 35.00 appreciation for Dr Ruby Green Smith. meetings moved to third Monday monthly. Sept 18 fruit veg exhibit. tea organizers listed.
Report from Hensecaor Polytechnic Institute describes Navy cadets experiencing better health in warm weather, noting a drop to about one third of cold weather ailments. A bizarre case involved a cadet leaping from bed and injuring himself but recovering soon after, highlighting weather-related health effects.
Hoseman David J. Shaughnessy of the Fire Department, a 71 year member with ties to Ida Street, retires effective Saturday at 8.2. The Fire Pension Board notes a temporary successor may be named within four to six days.
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