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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1943
Page
9
The family of the late Irving Waterbury thanks relatives friends neighbors and teachers at School 2 for kindnesses floral offerings and mass cards received during their recent bereavement.
In memoriam notices honor Nicholas Christie Thomas A. Donovan and Edward J. Murdy who died on August 5 in various years. Messages from wife and children, mother, sister, brothers, and daughters express enduring remembrance and affection.
The Troy Teachers Association honors Miss Rita Linney, longtime School 16 teacher of 25 years, noting her professional qualities and faithful duty. Resolutions publish in The Troy Times Record and are sent to her family.
George E. Sibley a longtime Masonic figure from Troy was named chairman of the Credentials Committee of the Supreme Council of M O V P E R of the United States and Canada. The appointment was announced by C Wilbur Foster of Indianapolis grand monarch. Sibley a past monarch of Hanorotto and ten years on the council credentials committee will serve at the M C V W P E R convention next June. He is the only Ivan Grotto member in the state to join the international governing unit.
Despite clouds, seventh annual Learn to Swim campaign at Prospect Park proceeds with rehearsals for Saturday graduation and water safety pageant. Red Cross lifesaving classes prepare for certificates and a 11:30 am Saturday program with officials Joseph Hormats and Edward Wachter present.
Governor Dewey censured the state War Council committee on discrimination in employment as inadequate and restructured it to nine members. He named Dr Alvin Johnson of the New School of Social Research as chair and pledged intensified, continuous action against economic and social discrimination to foster unity in the war effort.
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed a sofa and caused smoke and water damage to the second floor apartment of Dr. E A Barnes at 353 Broadway. The first floor occupied by Martin-White Inc. and the unoccupied third and fourth floors escaped damage. Central Fire Station Squad Wagon answered the alarm.
In this city on Aug 4 1943 Patrolman Edward P South son of the late Mrs Thomas Leonard and Thomas Smith husband of Bertha G Guenette father of Catherine T Smith stepfather of Mrs Gerard R Murphy brother of Joseph L Sma from 335 Tenth Street was taken to Yaclouk and then to St Peters Church for a 930 am requiem mass Interment in St Josephs Cemetery Friends are invited
The First Presbyterian Church of Cambridge marks its sesquicentennial with a weekend pageant and services. Events feature a 7:30 p.m. historical pageant by Ruth Duryee, a 3 p.m. Saturday program with greetings from nearby churches and Troy Presbytery, music by The Green Cathedral and reminiscences. A Sunday 11 a.m. anniversary sermon by Rev. Hunt, plus a 7:30 p.m. union service with village churches. A parish picnic is planned on the church lawn.
The Rensselaer Garrison Auxiliary Army and Navy Union met in Youngs Hall to discuss attending the national convention in Cleveland August 27 to 29. Delegates named include Miss Weaver, Mrs. Florence H. Martin, Mrs. Blanche Fonda, and Mrs. Mae Hicks with alternates Mrs. Vina Moore, Mrs. Elsa Cathout, and Mrs. Gene Johnson. Also noted was Mrs. Edith Colby’s convalescence at home. The meeting closed with a social hour and refreshments. next gathering set for Wednesday September 1.
Twenty one applicants were allowed to hire about 700 teens to work past midnight or more than 48 hours weekly. Syracuse Post-Standard can employ two apprentice printers until 12:30 am for a forty hour week, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle may hire three under similar terms. The State War Council processed 24 requests to relax miners hours to boost war production.
Rain drenched Troy for a second straight day with another quarter inch added to the total, easing heat but keeping humidity high. The Weather Bureau forecast showers through today with warmer temperatures, noting July's overall heat and 2.96 inches rainfall for the month, though most falls were brief and did not restore soil moisture.
The Record reports that 18 and 19 year old high school students ordered to report for induction may defer until the end of their academic year upon request. The amended law, Public Law 126, directs postponement for those in the last half of their school year, with summer registrants excluded unless they have begun the last half.
Allegheny-Ludum Steel Corp reports a first half 1943 net profit of 2,583,319 dollars, equivalent to 197 dollars per share on common stock. The same period last year showed 1,963,262 dollars or six dollars a share. Mrs Emma J Venditte. Castleton was granted a divorce from Vincent Venditte by Supreme Court Justice Pierce H Russell in Albany.
Shirley Brimmer eleven takes over The Times Record deliveries after the regular newsboy quits. She covers Christie Street Highland Avenue Tibbetts Orchard Brunswick avenues and Brunswick Road using a wagon then a bag as numbers dwindle. Her mother and younger sister help along with two neighborhood girls when needed. Local customers praise the effort with few missed deliveries and no major lateness.
Two eight year olds told police they played with matches in the old Soutar and Ritche carpentry shop on Bridge Avenue, destroyed by fire yesterday along with an adjoining three story brick dwelling. The fire started in the shop owned by Charles Collins Sons and spread to the Swink residence at 2 Billings Avenue. Both buildings were unoccupied. Capt. Joseph P. Shields and officers picked up the boys. A still alarm and a box alarm sounded as smoke drove residents away, with the fire visible across much of the city as it rose into the sky.
Cambridge and Ballston sailors Arthur Perrault and Ernest Craig Cull were reported missing by the Navy. The list of 65 casualties includes three dead ten wounded and 52 missing. Since December 7 1941 total Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard casualties reach 8836 dead 4875 wounded 9802 missing and 4164 prisoners of war.
Twenty percent of the net proceeds from Saratoga racing at Belmont Park on Travers Day August 14 will go to Saratoga Hospital. The charity plan, organized to avoid corporate tax on funds, was announced by Saratoga Association president George H. Bull at a New York conference. Other beneficiaries include National War Fund Inc and allied groups, Nassau County Hospital and Stage Door Canteen.
Sergeant Paul W. Mandeville of Watervliet was identified by Pendleton Field as one of nine airmen killed in the B-17 crash near Cape Lookout on the Oregon coast. He was to wed Miss Evelyn Smith of Troy when furlough began. Mandeville, a Sacred Heart and Watervliet High School alumnus, had worked for Trojan Ice Cream Co before enlisting in June 1940.
The Rutland Railroad bondholders seek 454 780 to be paid. Judge Leamy heard the petition filed by John D. Babbage of Washington D C, who controls a large mortgage block. The Brotherhood, via counsel, warned that if ordered, employees may seek an equity action to challenge surplus earnings.
The will of Mrs. Bila Winans Golden of Menands died June 24 grants her son Charles Winans Golden life use of the home at 17 Clifford Road. On his death the property goes to his widow and Mrs Golden’s daughters Ella M Diozd Tier and Beulah May Coons Alpar. Remainder to the sons and daughters. Estate under $10 000. Letters of administration to Emil W Youns Colonie. Also $3009 estate of Margaret Young died June 12 Colonie with two daughters Catherine E Young and Elizabeth M Young Colonie.
Frank J. McCook and Thomas H. McCook paid $1250 each to the Conservation Department at Glens Falls for shooting black bass in Indian Lake on July 28. District Game Protector William H. Winters at Glens Falls reported their apprehension by Protections Woodrow McCall and John H. Farrell.
The Civil Service Commission lists eight applicants for Fort Edward postmaster in Washington County. The $2,600 yearly role followed Edward Kelleher’s resignation and interim appointment of Mrs. Clementine Keays. Other candidates include George E. Morrison Edward F. Walsh Joseph H. Hebert J Harris Woodcock Stephen Davie Edward J. Blackall and Miss Anna C Murray.
A great-grandson of Admiral Robert E Peary, discoverer of the North Pole, was born Tuesday to Mrs. E P Stafford of Bennington Vermont, the former Mare Dolores Haite. The father is Lieut. Edward P Stafford. The child’s grandmother, Mrs. Marie Annighito Peary Stafford, is said to be born farther north than any other white child. The birth occurred at Bowdoin Bay during one of her father’s expeditions, and the baby Edward Peary Stafford is expected to be at Memorial Hospital, Albans.
Preparations for entertaining the state convention of the Columbian Republican League in Troy on Sept 10 and 11 are underway. Rensselaer County Chapter members met at The Hendrick Hudson to outline plans with Frank A. Mancini leading the general committee and a long list of chairmen appointed for publicity reception registration and entertainment duties.
Twenty six volunteer nurses aid students at Samaritan Hospital were capped after completing eighty hours of basic training. Mrs Beatrice C Kinney head of the nursing school presented the caps in a ceremony at the nurses home. A social hour and refreshments followed with remarks by hospital officials and nursing staff.
Betty Ann O'Brien, 11, of 1516 Bifth Avenue, suffered a cut hand and loss of direction when she skated into a car driven by Edward L. Gagen, of 24 Fales Court, on Hill Street near Spine Avenue Junction. She was taken to her home by Gagen, per First Precinct police.
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