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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1945
Page
12
In Troy New York August 26 a report notes injuries to James Pour 14 after an incident on Eight Street. A police parade is mentioned and Dr Joseph appears in the account. Hayward Hogas is named in connection with an investigation, and the west ankle injury was treated and healing at home.
Fragmentary card of thanks letter appears with unreadable words and partial phrases. No clear names events or recipients identified.
Obituary fragments list names such as ROBINSON and AY 47, with references to a Mary’s Cemetery and Oakwood Cemetery. Entries mention a deceased woman, a husband, children, sisters, and multiple locations including Albany, Waterford, and Oakwood. Funeral home calls, church services, and interment plans follow scattered from August 1945.
The Democratic and Republican factions in Rensselaer County met at The Hotel Troy to nominate candidates for county judge following Harry E Clinton’s resignation. Herbert D Hamm of North Greenbush was unanimously chosen for the fall term with John Judge as party leader pressing support against potential challengers.
A fragmented report notes a Nevada Republican gathering with discussion of leadership roles. Mentions include Clinton and Hen righ Panison seated, Judge Stewart Jumes Jay appointed to supervise, and county officials like Robert McCarthy and Lawrence J. Coli among present figures.
Joseph Manor, junior, Pharmacist Mate third class, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Manor, sr, of 126 Fourth Street, served on the Destroyer Escort Underhill, reported sunk in the Pacific. He sent a letter dated August A saying he was in a hospital. no sinking date announced. Manor, a veteran of Southern France invasion, had been in the Philippines area since February after Navy service began in June 1945.
Teenagers last night selected jazz records to dance to at the E W C A in preparation for the jitterburg contest August 27 at 3 pm in the gymnasium. The event, sponsored by Mrs Francis W Sherow of the physical education department, is an added feature of the dances each Monday and Friday night.
Schaghticoke Fair officials announce an expanded Children’s Day on Labor Day week long events through Sept. 6. Tuesday Sept 4 will feature contests for boys and girls and a series of novelty events. A Sunday school exhibit and a one day horseshow are planned as part of the four day fair with entries from rural areas and wider regions. The American Horse Show Association sanction will apply to winners and records.
The YWCA Day Camp awarded scholarships for prize letters titled Why I wish to attend Day Camp. Winners Shirley Ambrose and Helen Holman, both from Waterville area addresses, praised city camp benefits, making new friends, swimming, and camp activities rather than mountain trips.
Margaret Donovan aged 78 from 4481 Fimk Avenue was removed to Samaritan Hospital early last night by Driver John J. McGraw and officers of the radio patrol after being taken from her home. She remained at the hospital for observation.
Probate granted in Surrogate's Court for A death on May 23. Letters issued to Win i Yates of Melrose as sole heir of the Yates estate valued under 3 dollars real and 5 048 dollars personal. Edith M Nichols of Trox granted letters for Elmer J Nichols who died July 2 1M5 with real and personal property valued at 2 750. Heirs include widow and two sons Kenneth E and Elmer J Nichols.
A boy named Moon of Sixth Avenue fell from a rock ledge into the Hudson River at Pleasantdale Beach around 6 36 pm yesterday. Companions tried to save him as the water depth drops to about twenty feet nearby. Rescue efforts involved state police, town patrols, and local volunteers amid a difficult river bottom search. His mother Ada Moon watched from shore in tears as responders searched the area.
Three members of the Fatlow she Leaders Club at the Troy Put e library who have read the most since the club began are Zhafa Stanger John Donahue and Marion Merer Angela Mascatello was reader for this esk selected animal Cook be read during the two weeks as leader by all members of club Some of the Roos suggested were Lassie Come Howie Sliver Chief The Little Fellow Run ning Away with Nebby and Wild Animal Stories The four weeks career books and history nooks were selected for readinc Esther Coppels twas the leader lest weet
An Austrian woman physicist explains the atomic bomb idea to an RPI audience, detailing uranium 235 and 239, neutron bombardment, and fission. She notes heavy water slows neutrons enabling chain reactions and suggests peacetime benefits while warning of immense energy release.
YMCA leaders urge civilian support for veterans returning home from war camps. They emphasize community aid to ease readjustment to home life, family, and civilian work, noting gaps in postwar social and spiritual reintegration and offering counseling services.
Suiss Rose Gilbey of 325 Fash Street reported a noon yesterday burglary. A ring valued at $25 and a water edies with a Social Security card and other items were stolen. Police are investigating, with details unclear.
Citizens are alerted that horns will sound as a signal to begin a day of naval exercises. Officials say the test will involve fleets in the harbor and coordinating sound cues to ensure public readiness and safety.
Dr Jerome Edward Young of 3235 Second Avenue died yesterday at Troy Hospital after a short illness. Born in New York he had lived in Troy and was a graduate of Old Lansinghore Academy and Albany Medical College. Survived by two sisters in law and residence, funeral Monday at 11 AM from Mason Court with Rev Ernest F Tripp officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
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