Area Men Recognized for Atomic Bomb Work
The War Department cited General Leslie R. Groves and scientists from General Electric in Schenectady for outstanding service in developing the atomic bomb. Dr E. L. Kingdon of Jamaica and Dr H. Pollock of New Jersey led studies on uranium properties essential to weapon design. Groves coordinated wartime construction and research across multiple sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Gz. Riccinie Co
War Department
Japan
Schenectady
E EL Kingdon
Hoc
Pel Jock
Weipa
Leslie R. Groves
Lesle Bo Groves
Aldeny
Jamaica
British’ West Indies
Syilish
General Electric
Irving Langmuir
Potlark
Mart Iistown
N. J
University of Virginia
Oxford
General Groves
Office of Chief of Engineers
West Point
In Memoriam Notices and Memorial Fragments
Fragmented in memoriam notices naming individuals such as Sienie f Wino Gedaug, Jercte J. Collins, Mary Larasky, Pyi WH War W. Troy, Wilian W. Troy, and Lt. We Perry Williams. The clippings memorialize deceased spouses, siblings, and friends with dates and brief sentiments, reflecting a local obituary collage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Fiem Ls
William
Perry Williams
New Guinea
We Perry Williams
Betty Dixon
Birth notices from Troy area hospitals list multiple newborns
A batch of birth notices from Troy region hospitals records several newborns. Theresa Ans to Mr and Mrs Francia Callahan Meechanicville, Frank Joseph to Mr and Mrs Frank De Scisciolo, a son. Francis Fox to Mr and Mrs Francis Fox, a son. Thomas Robert to Mr and Mrs Neviz D Hark gers. Terry Lee Lockrow to Mr and Mrs Myron G Lockrow. Patricia Aas to Seaman Richard Kardi. Judith Ann to Cpl and Mrs Edgar Reynolds. Caro Ist ikon to Pfr and Mrs Schafer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calzaman
Troy Hospital
Francia Callahan
Meechanicville
Theresa Ans
Callahan
Mary Cardany
Troy
DE Scisciglo
Leogerd Hospital
Frank de Scisciolo
Frank Joseph
de Sctadelo
Faustina Mantel
Lock Row
Ue Samaritan Hospitel
Ais
Myron G. Lockrow
Ben
Terry Lee
Lockrow
Baleh Haymes Narde
the Samaritan Hospital
Seaman
Richard Kardi
Patricia Aas
Mra
Nardt
Eleanor Daniel
Betsolds
San Diego Natals Hospital
Edgar
Reynolds
Judith Ann
Hea
Rerselis
Blaineres
Died and Funeral Notices From Schenectady Aug 1945
Obituaries and funeral notices list multiple deaths including Catherine Behan Bettie Richards James Burke Callahan Cunningham Doyle Doyle and related survivors with funeral details and church services across Schenectady Co. Aprtements note addresses 251 Broadway St Patrick's Church St Bernard's Church and St Peter's Cemetery officials direct services and burial arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bemam
Waterrid
Catherine Heid
Martin F.behan
Fagen M
Tepr
Earl E
Jule H. Behan
Charles Heid
Hethe Sveingartoer
Funarel
Broadway
Saqueht
Schaghticoké
Ace
Bettie Richards
Edgar H. Brown
Fred RB. Brown
Fonda. W
BD. Brown
Falr Hiver
the Leonard Hospital
Sunasy
St Peter's Cemetery
Tror- Callaban
Anna Aare
N. I
Baneral
J. OW. Burm
Mary's Church
St. Maryis
Dofyle
Ihia
Mondar
Pranka
Poste
Margaret C. Toomey
Francis E. Doyte
Army
England
Margaret M. Dovie
Mirs
John Bowman
Rita £. Doyle
Mary E. Dovie
Dirs
Wes Cagey
John R. Stiren
Ioning Hattie Doyle
Beher Em
Mie
Mae Connors
Helen Eaened
Jitterbug Dance Planned at Troy YWCA for Aug 27
Teenage dancers stage a jitterbug contest Aug 27 at 9 p.m. in the Troy YWCA gym. Prizes include grand, second, and third. Dancers judged on steps, rhythm, technique, and finality by jitterbug experts. Couples may sign up at the main desk. proper jive attire required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WLC
Francis W. Sherow
Caucuses Begin as County Republicans Pick in Towns
Town by town caucuses mark the start of party selection in Renee' County and nearby areas. In Sand Lake the Republican session chose renominations for justice of the peace and supervisor, with several other posts filled or confirmed, while contests loom in Grafton and East Greenbush related to the supervisor and highway posts. Members gather at schools and town halls tonight and tomorrow to select candidates for Election Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand Lake
Renee' Iser County
Sheil Cambidanas
Tard Lake
Send Lake
Averi! Park Central School
Henry ¥. Hinter
Offce of
Justice of the Peace
Jehs
Raymond S. Miller
Elsie E Werger
Ierk
Abbert Flagmyer
J. Albert Teal
James E. Harriman
Carnett
Earl Styles Tohn Schreiner
Frank A Babcock
Jennie A. Feathers
Fred Lamiphier
Benjamin #. Crandall
Irving P. Bonesteel
Democratic
Grattan
Schaghticoke
P.m
Brunswick
Esten
Pittstown
Teenhancock
Schodack
East Schodack Recreation Hall
Petersburg
Greenbush
Wynantskill
East Greenbush
Clmston Heights
Charles J. Werking
Charles 31 Link
Charles
EL Myers
Soursday
Odd Peliows Hall
Repubiicans
Poestenkill
Seche
Hoo Sick
American Legion
Certificates Filed For Business and Partnership Deals
A certificate filed in the County Clerk's office shows Abram Brownstein of 239 Sixth Avenue plans to operate the Con sellation furniture store at 601 Second Avenue. Jonathan E. Lewis Jr and Irene M. Lewis of B.D. 1 Troy filed a partnership agreement to run the Silver Spoon at Pittstown and Brunswick, successors to Ernest H. and Hazel V. Halt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Abram Brownstein
Sixth Avenue
Second Avenue
Jonn
Lewis, Jr
Irene M. Lewis
B.D
Troy
Pittstown
Brunswick
Ernest H
Hazel V. Halt
Fire at Childs Hospital In Albany Draws Hundreds Of Volunteers
A major fire at Childs Hospital in Albany sent 150 volunteers to aid the Albany Fire Department. Patients were moved to Chancellor's Hall and then to several area hospitals as crews battled the blaze. Police and firefighters managed crowds and traffic while volunteers carried injured and equipment to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Hawk Street
Gabon
Spectatora
Chancellor’s
Sefey
Chancellors Hall
Chancellor's Hall
Philip Coffey
Traffc
Washington Avenue
Bettelion
Maurice Kenna
Michael Fleming
Sremen
Kennah
Pocene
Troyland
Jack Demers
Congress Street
Michael Goffey
Nelson Hare
Averill Park Road
Shepherds of Bethlehem Initiate Two Members at Meeting
Airs Florence McLuckey and Mrs Harold B Daley were initiated into the Shepherds of Bethlehem at last week's meeting in the Chasan Building rooms. Mrs Hazel Malo presided, Mrs Hattie Harris named social committee chairman with Fred Vetters as assistant. Mire LeBett Miss O Clair and Thomas Wilson served on the auditing committee. After the meeting August 27, a social will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airs
Florence McLuckey
Harold B. Daley
Shepherds of Bethlehem
Chasan
Hazel Malo
Hattie Harris
Fred Vetters
Harriet LeBatt
Mire. LeBett
O'Clair
Thomas Wilson
al Social
Vermont Death Row Case Seeks Supreme Court Review
Judge Charles Adams denied a motion in the Bennington Vermont case of Frotten. Prosecutors say Frotten killed Robert Shrettom and faces a possible death sentence if the Supreme Court upholds the conviction and order for higher court review. The State accuses Frotten and an associate of the October Woodford Hollow murder and subsequent flight to Florida before capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Adams
Besmingtos County
Colles
Graves
Haroté Froten
Robert Shrettom
Aft Guily
Frotten
Eees Supreme Court
Aighes
Vernoot
Supreme Court
Eee
Frovien
I. Bennicgtot Coen
Murier
Adams
Adams Fo
Supreene Court
Fretzen
Stratton
Woodford Hollow
Florida
Bennington
Granville
Washington County
Vermont
English Auxiliary Approves Cemetery Group Efforts
Miss Katherine was welcomed into the Lt. Joseph English Garrison Auxiliary. The Cemetery Committee's work to locate a national cemetery in the Troy area was endorsed by a resolution. An invitation was extended to the Noble Catichan AustHery American Legion for their Aug 30 anniversary and past presidents night at the Manhattan Club. The next meeting is Tuesday Sept 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine
Joseph PG
English
Army and Navy
Galen
Caesar Building
Anna
CS. Dundon
Troy Ares
Catichan AustHery
American Legion
Manhattan Club
Draft Board 330 Reclassifies 22 Men
A group of 22 men was reclassified by Selective Service Board 330 last week. Three with previous classification were placed into ix and five with no former classification were discharged. The board added two new registrants and transferred five men from 2B to 1A, with three moving from 1C to 1C. One man moved from 4F to 7A, and another classed 1AB became 4F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service Board
County Leaders Start Campaign Plans To Elect Successor to Judge Clinton
Edward McDonald reports in Clinton County that political leaders begin ground work for a successor to Judge Clinton. Gov Dewey appointed Judge Harry Clipton to the State Tax Commission, with Clinton’s resignation triggering temporary vacancy and a November election to fill the six year term. Potential candidates include Joseph Mesnig and others, with party committees meeting this week to decide nominations and strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Rensselaers County
Thomas E Dewey
Harry
Clipton
Trey
State Tax Commission
New Eo Emeadive
Dewey Ano
Ciinton
Cunton
Joseph Mo Mesnig
Cinton
Dewey
Italan
Bey
Offee
Hamm
Cousty Atty
Herbert
Hemm
North Greendych
Dean P. Talfor
John PB. Jude
Stephentown Woman's Will Probated
The will of Ella B. Atwater of Stephentown was probated by Judge Be ward J. Donohue. Letters testamentary were granted to Maury Atwater, daughter, with $5,000 value of real property and about $500 personal property. Bequests of $100 to the Presbyterian Church of Garfield, Garfield Cemetery Association, and Emma Atwater. Heirs include several Atwater descendants. estate totals around $20,057.60 with deductions leaving a balance for legatees. Attorney Harry E. Tynan represented interests. Mary A. Tynan’s estate also noted with a final decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella B. Atwater
Stephentown
Beward J. Donohue
Mentary
Maury 5
Atwater
Garfield
Garfield Cemetery Association
Emma Atwater
Mary Atwater
Gertrude Hoag
John FH
Calvi H. Atwater
Daniel A. Atwater
Balmen
Donald
Wiliam Hal
William EB
John A. Atwater
Irene H. Silvernail
Thelma Hall
Virginia Vincent
Doris G. Hicks
Dalton
Stass
Mary A Anderkiewicz
Pittsburg
Cal
Harry F. Whiton
John J. Muckrell
Mary A. Tynan
Troy
Mackrell
Harry E. Tynan
Harry A. Tynan
Wilford
Real Proper le Forestier
Eugene ¥. Coffey
John Herdy
Little Sisters of the Poor
Frances M. Smith
Charles E. Brennen
Mary Shaw Brooks
George Brooks
City of
Rensselser
Helen Brooks
Ernest L. Boothbe
Death Letter Details Whitehall Sergeant’s Accident
Mrs. Gabrielle Chase of Clemens received a War Department letter detailing the accidental death of her husband, Sgt. Robert Chase U.S.A. He was on guard duty returning to his unit when he was crushed under an overnursing box car at Spittau Austria on July 12. The note said further details would come from his commanding officer or regimental chaplain. Sgt Chase, a Delaware and Hudson Railroad team man, held three campaign stars on his European Theatre of Operations Ribbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabrielle Chase
Clemens
War Department
Robert Chate
U.S. A
Edward Chase
Williams Street
Whitehall
Chase
Spitaita
Austria
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Kelley Auxiliary Reports From State Meeting
Reports were received from Alice Peterson past department commander and Ada Lurk hardt commander at Harmony Hall. They represented the auxiliary at the executive meeting in Utica. Helen Bateman hospital chairman was named to represent the auxiliary at St Alban's Veterans Hospital on Long Island. Bessie Dorr was initiated with Burkhardt presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Peterson
Ada Lurkhardt
Harmony Hall
Francis EB. Kelley
Utica
Helen Bateman
St. Alban's Veterans Hospital
Long Island
Bessie, Dorr
Burkhardt
Monty Woolley declines Saratoga Springs mayor bid
Monty Woolley known as the beard in stage and film declines to run for mayor of Saratoga Springs due to film commitments. He received twenty write-in votes as the printeries last week named him second choice and said accepting the nomination would violate his movie contract and time duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monty Wailer
Saver
Saratoga Springs
Woolley
Matlery
Wooller
Pmuth
Arnson
Mrs Richmond to Be Feted by Tran Caldron Event
Plans for a dinner and reception honor Mrs Jean Richmond of Water ciet are set by Iran Caldron with Bessie Clayton presiding. The event on Sept 10 at rooms St Fourth Street will feature Edith Bubie as arrangements chair and Clayton as co chair. The national convention occurs Sept 26 27 in Troy with 50 delegates expected. About 46 members and guests attended a Dyken Pond picnic at Mrs Bubie’s summer home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Richmond
Waterciet
Supreme Mighty Chosen One
Iran Caldron
Bessie Clayton
St Fourth Street
Edith Bubie
Clayton
Troy
ODT
Hendrick Hudson
Masonic Temple
Corliss Park Soldier Receives Bronze Star
Corliss Park, Meyer S Murray, was presented the Bronze Star at ceremonies at Camp Butner Convalescent Hospital in North Carolina Saturday. Brig Gen Roy C Hefltower, hospital commanding general, made the presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T/ Meyer S. Murray
Corliss Park
Camp Butner Convalescent Hopital
North Carolina
Roy C. Hefltower
Methodist Farm Camps Prove Popular Despite Rain
Wet weather fails to dampen activity at the Crooked Lake Methodist Farm as camp attendance remains healthy. Director J Wastey Wood reports high occupancy with about thirty cottages filled. transient groups and church outings bolster totals while Boy and Girl Scouts use grounds. Damages from a recent cloudburst will be repaired. Olive Desneyer serves as lifeguard and teaches swimming. A Saturday dance honored Wood, who has directed the camp for thirty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crooked Lake
J. Wastey Wood
Ares
Wood
Menta
Olive Desneyer
Tmusic
Kurt Lindquist
Birth Wood
Also Mentioned on This Page
Memoriam
Womhower
Sienie
Wino Gedaug
Azécrion
Mubrand, Daaughters
Taut
Cai
Loring
Mulband
Nother
Collins
Jercte J. Collins
SRS
Jacarry
Mary Lacasky
Cane Y
Mary Larasky
Jkor
Pyi
W. Troy
Brigit
Heaven
Brother Chines
Alice
Izoy
Prt
Wilian W. Troy
Rone
Troy Y. W. C
Ellis
Alban
Frederick L_ Mey
Susbard
David I
Howard Fr. Steevas
Hudson Ave
Hampton Manor
Rensselaer
Fleming
San Francisco
George D. Fisming
Edward Fisming
San Rranciseo
Wanley
Plante Reef
Clinton Heighie
N. Ys
Catherine
St. Agnes
Menands
Hwarrigan
Los Angeles
James H. Harrigan
Tate Story
Clampett
Jona J. Harrigan
Wiliam Harrigan
Bridgeport
Aire
Stephen O'Connell
Frank Carr
William J. Cullen
Watervliet
John Norton
James Curran
Japiss Curran
Jeffersoxt St. Toos
St. Joseph's Church
Heller
Cite
Bartrand C. Heller
Mary Dickson
Robert Heller
Albay
Howard Heller
Lougisiana
Uber
Baron Denbar
Asi Suillwster Road
St. Peters Church
Stueeter
St Peters Cemetery
Sheren
Patrick A. Sherin
St. Mary's Church
Poe
Wiliam W. Troy
France
Childs Hospital
Is Hospital
Sre
Macy
Vicini
Axsey
George W. Picker
Bureza
Tam Legion
High Court
English Auxiliary
Draft Board
Pacific
Coast
Frank
Coast Guard
Ganick and
Felix
Navy
Edward McDonald
Wade
Siotes Mesnig
G Mater
Bewley
Thomas W. Joseph E Purcell
Allert
James ZT. Foley
Ger. Berbert H. Lehmian
Ogden J
Menzig
Tia Brave Department of Law Rouge
Snasmuchas Erai Ross
Forse Cligtos
White
Cfica
Tate Sur
Irene Clark
Pisses
Wrida
Hsewn
Kelley
Monty Woolley
Mrs. Richmond
Tran
United Cra
Frank Ryan’s
Fourth Street
Third Street
State Troy
New York
National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporate
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