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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1944
Page
7
War workers face possible loss of insurance as confusion over credits and survivor benefits grows. Officials cautioned that credits toward coverage may not apply to all workers and urged prompt action to clarify eligibility.
The article explains how workers moved between covered and uncovered jobs during wartime risk losing social security protections after the war ends. It discusses the 1936-37 old age insurance law, the 1 percent contributions by employer and employee, and proposals by McNutt to broaden benefits to all workers, including disability insurance, with higher employer and employee contributions.
A 1945 Evangeline dispatch urges national unity and strong defense to deter invasion and maintain Jeffersonian democracy. It calls for readiness in land, sea, and air forces, adherence to the Constitution, and a voice in peace negotiations, stressing no peace at home without world peace.
Local residents gather news of recoveries visits and family routines. George Lee Averill Park is recovering at home while John Ferris spends the week at Lake Champlain. Fred Reynolds guests his son Webbster Reynolds in Hartford Connecticut.
Poestenkill Mrs. Martin Hunt returns from Samaritan Hospital. Warren S. Jones stationed in Utica spent the week with his parents. Margie Wilder of Schenectady visiting Davitt's Lake. Harry Martin, stationed in North Carolina, spends furlough with relatives. Rev. Latren H. Grandy spoke at a recent event. Conversations mention families Lee Jones Milton Wicks Bliss and Welter Abbott.
The Troy Navy recruiting substation at the Rensselaer County Court House will be closed, with prospective enlistees to report to the Albany Recruiting Center. The unit served Rensselaer and Washington counties and part of Albany County. Chief Sullivan announced the closure and noted the Navy accepts 12 year olds with parental consent for a limited recruiting program.
Mr and Mrs Edward Sherman and family spent the weekend at Babcock Lake. Miss Annis Perry of Schusterville and Miss Isma Moore of Brooklyn visited Mrs B O Snyder last week. The H Club of Selrase elected officers and named The Merry Maids as its club title with Ledder Mrs Robert Sidebotham president Ruth Dietendorf vice president Maxine Grassel secretary Dorothy Brenenstub treasurer Barbara Herrington sunshine chairwoman Janet Brunick news reporter.
Stephentown Sherman Peck of Parishville visits his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Roland Peck. The Presbyterian and Methodist churches plan an Aug 23 picnic on the church lawn. Frere will hold services Aug 13 or 20 as Rev Albert Strobel takes vacation. Mrs Nellie E Bateman recently visited brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Benjamin Hayes in South Stephentown. George Fitzgerald, Merchant Marine, returned from South America and visited relatives last week. The Women’s Society of Christian Service Methodist Church treasury receives funds from a recent fawn party. Thelma Atwater and mother Emma Atwater vacationed at Salem New Jersey and Boston Mass. Mr and Mrs Herman Howlett and sons were guests of Mr Howlett.
A patchwork of visits and travels details relatives in Fulton Holyoke Schenectady Boston Los Alamos and Clearwater with mentions of Lieut Lovie Feulner and Sgt Francis Feulner as well as goddaughter Dee Ansa. The notes reference military assignments in England Hawaii and other U.S. locales.
Green Island resident George Nickerson, son of Mr and Mrs J Guy Nickerson, who had been on leave, has returned to duties as a radio technician in the Navy.
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