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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1944

Page

17

Memorial notices and Bar Mitzvah announce Troy event

Obituaries list births and memorials for Troy residents including Bar Mitzvahs at Beth Synagogue. Figures such as Mr and Mrs, Suniel Sex, and families of Abbott, Bartholomew, Gorrold, Hatfover, Jerome, Rose appear with dates in August at Troy hospitals and local churches. Voluntary rationing adds context to a hot week and ice supply impacts.

Mes Suniel Tastor Court Atyer Sigmeed Beth Synagogue Lee Troy Busi Cohoes Albany

Obituary notices from Erie and Watervliet area

Died notices list multiple individuals with family relations and burial details. Entries cover Arch, Boylan, Burke, Cantey, Fisher, Fontaine, Freemantle, Fuller, Gradzinski, Lanny, Ostwald, F. Riccitelli, and Ross with funeral home names, dates, church services, and interment locations. Interwoven are surnames, birthplaces, and relatives, plus service times and burial plans.

Archer Erie Joseph Arch Mary Lewis Archer Helen Frank Davis J.J. O'Neil Stow Avenue St. Alichaels Church Mir Fisher Cathering Helen Bayty Thomas Fred Fisher Fritz Lene Vogelsgrsang Stelle Cleary Kerwin Bros. Funeral Home Seo St Oakevond Céemeery Beverly Slae, Daugher Pierence Simon Helius Freetoanne Grater Pic Minlard Leroy Freemantle Artay Oahu Collis Blair Ticketiag Bluewood Coumetery Schaghticoke Fredey Fuller Jeremiah Fuller Alexander C. Dewar Fifth Avenue Eagle Mill Grenzinsrh I Waterview Alexander Gradzins Adela Honyier Michael Adolph Alexander Frederick Gradzinski Kenneth Harris Ithe Bryce Ted Bess Lew Mount Ida Qlackenrt Kat Tre D. Herrick Little Falls Philips Hoosick Howard GO Quincy Jase Sophi the Ree Fiske Street Maplegrove Cemetery Hoosick Falla Riccitelli Richards A.aptomn Tequiera Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Watervliet Tore Ross Reaphew Brig Gan Ogden J. Rose Porling Ave Deasie Camp Wittiary Realy Ross Pinaral Hove Tertenesend Opeewood

No Independent Candidates File With County Board

The Pensselaer County Board of Elections reported no independent nominating petitions filed by closing time. The state deadline was midnight last night, leaving only independent tickets for state offices, to be registered with the secretary of state by midnight.

Pensselaer County

Eating Places to File Copies of Poster

Local rationing board asks Troy area eateries to display and file three copies of a forty-item price poster. Posters must be displayed by Monday and filed by August 28, each copy signed and dated with the business name.

Troy Ares Tle Troy

Wagon Driver Hart Williams Injured In Wagon Load Accident

Fort Edward milk peddler and farmer Hart Myroe H. Williams Jr. was injured when a wagon load of wood overturned pinning him. He suffered a broken collarbone fractured wrists and facial cuts. Under Dr Ayesarvin care his condition is listed as fair.

Myroe H. Williams, Jr Fort Edward Ayesarvin Williams Condi Ition

Certificate Filed By Alfred Montague Jobber

Alfred Montague has fled a certificate at the County Clerk's Office stating he conducts business as Alfred Montague Jobber at 338 Congress Street. The notice records the filing and business name in the local registry.

Alfred Montague Couty Congress Street

Obituary notices and death announcements from 1944

Notices announce deaths in August 1944 including Elizabeth Hogan wife of John J Sheehan and Albert Volker husband of Hatherine Hormann with family references. Also Anna Bellnick of Watervliet and Peter Retz with funeral details from local chapels and churches in New York state.

Sherman Elizabeth G. Hogan John J. Sheehan Charles Wr. BR Jones Marga An St. Friday Memig Charen Af Betry Glass Lake Thoraday Zelnick Watervliet Anna Keix Michel’ Belnick Wether Vernon Santen Albany Eve Anne Sophie Pauline Elrick Ses Dmitri William Gater Xighoina John Peter Retz Thursttsy Baril

Troy Air Patrol Promotes Three Members to Warrant Officer

Three members of the Troy L Civil Air Patrol are promoted to warrant officer by unit commander Lieut Clinton H. Winne. Afiss Jutis Predecual Miss Betty Little and Earl A. Catlin receive war rants from Capt Richard Owens Albany Group commander. Tonight at Troy Airport drill Lieut Charles Trigg guest pilot returns from Europe after completing 31 missions over France and Germany.

Troy Civil Richard Owens L. Cinna Wiane Julia Predential Afiss Beny Litte Earl A. Carin Troy L Civil Air Patrol Clinton H. Winne Afiss Jutis Predecual Betty Little Earl A. Catlin Albasy Ares Miss Predential Miss Littleing Djsmant Mc. Callin Troy Charles ‘Trigg Europe France Germany

Man Dies in Auto Crash Near Ravens

Frank J. Weber, 68, of Acqueduct near Ravens, died when his car left River Road near Glenmont yesterday afternoon. Police and the coroner investigated whether a heart attack or loss of control caused the crash as his 1923 coupe struck a tree. an autopsy was ordered to determine the exact cause. Weber operated a nearby grocery and his widow survives.

Btaie Gregory Nealon Frank J. Weber Ravens River Road Glenmont Abbey Hotel Weber Albany Frank Maxim, Jr Revenz Babrock Funeral Home Ravena Sergt J. R. Norris Newtonvile’ Butpost Troop G

Ailment Puts Man in Hock With Blood Bank

Jessie Ward 23 of Ward village West Virginia awaits another blood transfusion at a hospital His record includes 24 transfusions over nine years with four per year since 1935 The blood is paid back by family and friends amid a rare medical case not yet in journals Memorial services for Robert Volker proprietor of Journey's End Hotel were held at Lions Club luncheon in West Sand Lake.

Charleston. W. Va Howardy Jessie Ward Tanis LIONS Robert Volker Journey's End West Sand Lake Hoon Lions Club Drick Hudson

OPA Orders 20 Percent Kerosene Cut In Area Rations

The Office of Price Administration orders a 20 percent reduction in kerosene fuel oil rations for private residences across the 18 county upstate district to curb shortages. District administrator Lester W. Herzog cites prior winter shortages caused by diversions to other uses and notes current stocks are ample but could tighten with colder weather.

OPA Troy Board Lester W. Herzog

Veteran of Two Pacific Battles Home on Leave

Navy seaman Richard Wheland returns to Troy after 14 months in the Pacific. He earned two Asiatic-Pacific stars on his campaign ribbon and served since May 1933, traveling seven days for a 20 day leave. His brothers serve in the Army and Air Corps. he plans to marry Ruth Bills after aiding the Pacific campaign. Also noted is a Cadet meeting of the Tibbitts Cadets at the Troy Post renoms.

Pacific Richard Ison Wheland Charles Wi. Wheland R. D. i. Troy Bettes Ead San Francisco Troy New York Ieveliers Jibbitts SIEET Tibbitts Congress Third Streets James D. Fay

County Car Left Against Fence in Knickerbocker Park Incident

A 1H0 sedan owned by Hensselaer County Department of Public Welfare left its prachine after hitting a fence at Knickerbocker Park at 107th Street and Seventh Avenue. The damaged car was towed to the uptown police station by Rath Brothers' tow car. Investigating officers were Parolmen Charles Page and Edward Kirkpatrick of the Fourth Precinct radio patrol.

Hensselaer County Department of Public Wallere Prachine Knickerbocker Park 107Th Street Seventh Avenue Fourth Precinct Uptown Rath Brothers Charles Page Edward Kirkpatrick Fourth Precinct Radio Patrol

Four Troy Boys Admit Guilty to Truck Theft

Four Troy youths under 32 pleaded guilty to larceny for stealing a truck owned by Frank J. Schmidt of Troy from 2 Sarzioza Lake camp. They were allowed to pend Guilty to disorderly conduct before Justice of the Peace Harry Barber of Malta and fined 30 dollars each after apprehension by Saratoga Springs patrolmen who handed them to the State Police at the Spa outpost.

Troy Frank J. Schmidt Sarzioza Lake Justice of the Peace Harry Barber Malta Saratoga Springs Spa

Three Vehicles Collide Near Saratoga Springs Injury Report

Three drivers George Greenhalgh of Waterford Lester Williams of Albany and Fred A Stairs of Saratoga Springs were treated at Saratoga Hospital after a hot collision on a hill south of Saratoga Springs Tuesday night around 9 pm. State Police are investigating the accident.

George Greenhalgh Waterford Lester Williams Albany Fred A. Stairs Saratoga Springs Saratoga Hospital

War Ballot Request From Active Duty Serviceman

A service member declares active duty status and requests a war ballot sent to a specified home address for military voting. The notice forms part of a voting rights process and may include eligibility confirmation and mailing details.

United States

Ballot Application Instructions for Servicemen

A serviceman may fill out a ballot application and send it to the Board of Elections of his home county or to the New York State War Ballot Commission in Albany. The note mentions a Mr M. Y. Glap and a scribbled address, indicating wartime ballot procedures.

Board of Elections New York State War Ballot Commission Albany M. Y Pond

County Legion Installtion Ceremony Details

The report describes an American Legion convention in Castleton and Rensselaer with officers seated including vice commander Joseph and George Erroy. It notes a five year celebration, colored banners, and recognition of nominees and post activities at the Castleton gathering.

The American Legion Nowlin Uatan Roozebofen Castleton Joseph 1 Rensselaer Rhodes Pass

Five Year Plan Urged For Home Grounds Conferences

Professor Donalac Bushes of Cornell University leads Home Grounds Conferences in the county under the Home Bureau extension service. He urges homeowners to prepare a five year plan to beautify yards, considering mature size of shrubs and trees before planting. Conferences run Tuesday to Thursday with Dr. Bushers addressing landscaping concerns at 9am and 1:35pm sessions at various homes, ending with a 3:30pm session Thursday.

Donalac Cornell University Garden Authority Busher Frank Couttiss Cropee Leslie Hakes Allen Lewis Steviews Lester Campbell Covinsboro Sirs Jerome Zaha Longview Herold Briton Meron Ward Clinton Heights J. Wesley Wood Eagle Mills W. Richmond Robb Edward Grant Exgie Mills Uyome Bireau Mabel A. Milhan Redoris Aliss Milhan Srockview Hubert Collins Luther Home Bureau Straam To. Gay Helen Hoefer Cornell University George Grey Chain Man Will Preside

Funeral Services Held for J. B. Elgie

The funeral of John B. Elgie occurred yesterday afternoon with a prayer at Collins Avenue residence followed by a service at the Church of the Ascension. Rev. Aftinue L. Rice officiated with bearers Charles and Aldrich and pallbearers John H. Broderick James M. Caird Edward C. Pattison Donald Taylor and Sanford J. Ryan. Interment was in Elmwood Hill Cemetery.

John B. Elgie Collins Avenue Church of the Ascension Aftinue L. Rice Charles & Aldrich John H. Broderick James M. Caird Edward C. Pattison Donald 5. Taylor Sanford J. Ryan Elmwood Hill Cemetery

Trov Army Nurse Lands In England

Army nurse from New York served as a nurse at Su Loke's Hospital and the Health Hospital at Sheepshead Bay before joining the Army Air Corps on March 15 1945. She trained at Mitchel Field and returned home in July on a ten day leave.

Land Fred Rdan Nurta Green Wstuin Isak June ES Su Loke New York the Health Sheepsheed Sar Army Air Corps Mitchel Field L 1 Jorden

Melrose 4-H Club Elects Staff

Melrose 4-H Club elects officers for the ensuing year at teacher Mrs Sidebotham s home. Diefendorf named president with Gressell vice president Brenenstuhl secretary Herrington treasurer Sairsako news reporter Grusseil song leader and Janet Brunick named in staff roles.

Merry Maids H Club Melrose Robert Sidebotham Diefendorf 4Raxine Rensselaer Couuty Tuberculosis Associatior Clifford Cooper Warren AiHer Mountain View Florence A. Tharer Associata Club Stephentown Thrifty Winifred Heowlentrestler

Coroner Probes Upstate Auto Fatality

Coroner H A Scott of Whi is withholding a gendered investigation into the death of Parrot Lee Duccan 24 of Chittenden after a car left the road and struck a bridge near the State Line Bridge in Hampton. Driver John Gilnomey 35 and James F L Stewart 38 of Chittenden were injured. Bark men are in Ruth land Hospital with facial injuries. Police investigate auto radio stolen incident and a car parked at Pe and River Street.

Parrot Lee Duccan Chittenden State Line Bridge Hampton H. A. Scott Whi Tf Bridge John Gilnomey Ana James FL Stewart Chittesden Ruthland Stele Police Whitehal Aire Ans

Showers Bring Slight Relief to Heat Wave Across State

The region saw a dip in temperatures after a heat wave with a temporary cooling effect of about 16 degrees for a few hours. Showers were scattered, easing crop stress in many areas while fears of ongoing drought lingered. New York reported cooler readings in Syracuse and Rochester, though most of the state remained hot with forest fires under control in northern and western areas.

Eastern York Karmment ¢Ane New York Syracuse Glens Falie Rochester Binghamton

Four Files for Presidency on State Ballot

The New York ballot adds four presidential candidates with independent parties backing various nominees. Franklin D. Roosevelt is backed by the Liberal Party, which also nominates Henry A. Wallace for vice president. Harry S. Truman challenged Wallace at the Chicago Democratic convention. Augustus W. Bennet of Naxb urg seeks both Liberty and Good Government nominations after a prior primary loss.

New York Wes i Liberal Party Franklin D. Roosevelt Henry Aa Wallace Harry S. Truman Chicago Augustus Wi. Bennet Nexburg

Saratoga Springs Soldier Wounded in Seipan Action

Pic Examott B. Washburn of Company L 203rd Infantry was wounded on Seipan July 32, his father and sister in Saratoga Springs reported yesterday. In a letter he said shrapnel wounds to the hand and a rapier section developed. He is all right now. Washburn previously served as a cook in Company I before enlisting.

Pic Examott B. Washburn 203Rd Infantry Seipan Saratoga Springs Kenneth H. Cary Povate Weshburn

Navy Man Recovering From Wounds at Newport Hospital

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Shurileff, a gunners mate first class, has been taken off duty at the Naval Hospital in Newport Rhode Island after being confined for more than a week. Parents received word from the Navy Department confirming his recovery progress.

Arisuy Shurtied Arthur M. Shurileff Tag Naval Hospital Newport Navy Department

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LMA Alkemtson Menerys Tour Fa Bo Altera Robert Sluank Mionard & Steane Toni Mary Yager Lore Moulton Algbott Taonant Hospital Air Janen Abbott Rice Mary Mra Abbot Viola Wheeler Barthelomew Cedpard Hospital Joan A. Bartholomew Linda Kholumesr Gorrold Troy Hospital P.O. Tract Aviation Ordnanceman Edward Uoeraid Guervin Goerold Frieda’ Vanderpovi Hatforer Samaritan Hospital Donald Hayford Pan Bona Hayford Roth Hayner Wetervhier Deluar J. Reichard Pre Hastiegs & Co, Inc Reichard Écraptetety Boise Hart Air Patrol Man Richard A. Wheland County Legion Staff Gr .Ottis J. B. Elgie Eliot MacRoberts Victoria Avenue Js Romain Trov England Isedt Roberta Jordan Melrose 4-H Club Upstate Stglen Ravi Sionim Pe and River Street Bre Themetyn Federal Department of Articulture Troy Record Co North End Loge
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