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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1945
Page
21
A card of thanks and obituaries note enduring memory of loved ones. Families express gratitude for support after bereavements and list new births with names, dates, and parental details from various hospitals, including Archambeault, Dessinger, Fale, Gorman, Pasztwese, Wood, and others.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Adolf announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son Charles at Beth Israel Synagogue on Saturday April 18 at 8 am. A reception will be held in the vestry rooms in the evening. Relatives and friends invited.
Obituaries list multiple residents including James Foy of Troy and Albany, Charlies C. Gilman, Loyena Givens, Henrietta O Grange, Evangeline Granger, Margaret Larsen, and Martha Little. Services scheduled at local homes and churches in Waterford, Troy, and Colonie with interments at regional cemeteries.
Troy resumes normal business as war holiday ends. Private Everett E. Rosenburgh of 860 River Street and Chauncey Rosenburgh of 72 River Street awarded Bronze Star for bravery near Sacadora Italy on March 9 1943. He aided nine wounded soldiers under enemy fire becoming a litter bearer and aiding three survivors. He entered service April 1 1941 and has a brother serving in Trinidad. Stores and light industry reopen. bread and gas shortages ease but remain noted.
Veterans of the 105th attend the cadets session as the American Legion plans a one day state convention in Troy. The event will streamline to two delegates per county and a meeting of the state convention committee is set at The Hendrick Hudson. Discharge certificates are urged for photostatic copies for safety. Post Commander William M. Burke presided at Noble-Callahan Post as John E. Heenan and Pst Chesiter Smith attended.
Members of the Tibbits Cadets who served in the Pacific theater attended the Troy Post American Legion meeting on Third Street. President James D. Fay led the session with reports from Joan A. Maguire and John Corcoran. Choir entertainment followed a luncheon. James Cox was introduced as a sheriff candidate.
State Police said Mrs. Elizabeth H Metcalf learned by teletype of her husband Cecil Metcalf's death. The 44 year old cook aboard a tug fell from a boat ladder and drowned Tuesday night in the Mohawk River between Waterford and Halfmoon. The body was sent to rookion from Quandt Funeral Home at Waterford.
Fragmented obituary items list names such as Sainted to attend Thomas F burial at St Bridget s Chaveh Waterri e and Anna Murdock Stone. Also announces Donald W Wilcox funeral at Memorial Chapel with burial at Oakwood Cemetery. several siblings referenced.
Provisions for wage increases an eight hour day and a closed shop were granted to Hotel Troy workers members of the Hotel and Restaurant Workers Union Local 333 in a contract negotiated by William Winchos and Philip Young. Employed in bar culinary maintenance housekeeping and service departments are covered. The contract, which aligns with a previous agreement at Hendrick Hudson, is before the War Labor Board for approval.
Edward Hansen six of 730 Tenth Street was treated at Samari tan Hospital after being struck by a bicycle in front of his home. He was taken to the hospital by Patrolmen Peter Magnetto and Patrick Garin and returned home after treatment.
Fire at a three story brick Hughes Awoseraf Brush Co building on Wind Avenue damaged the cellar and smoke filled the structure. Firemen used hydrants and masks, confined the blaze to a pile of wooden blocks with slight overall damage. Chief Carl A Smith led the response.
The Recreation Department announces playgrounds, golf course, swine and tennis courts were open over the holiday with strong turnout. Children continue handicraft projects for an August exhibition at William H Frear Co store, with 800 featured artistes. Materials supplied weekly. Miss Mariz Matteson notes supervision, learning and a patchwork quilt project at 126th Street. A new “round the clock” basketball game energized activities, with Dick Carman winning and Sir Donahue second.
Three Troy soldiers and four other area servicemen have been discharged from the Army through the separation center at Fort Dix. The men named include Lt. William M. Mertone of 680 Fourth Avenue, T/Sgt James Nehic of 9398 Fifth Avenue, T/Sgt Thomas J. Lumley of 357 Fourth Avenue, James H. Barnett of Saratoga Street Cohoes, Matthew J. Dorgan of 232 South Street Glens Falls, Norman W. Hammond of R. D. Schuylerville, and Pvt. George A. Towey of 3 Tin Ton Place Saratoga Springs.
Hosewives led a stampede for ration free canned foods as shelves emptied in Troy area stores. Wholesalers report markets bare across New Jersey and nearby states with tomatoes and many fruits scarce while spinach remains available. Stores implement own rationing as six weeks to two months elapse before any real relief.
Representatives from 12 towns meet 2:40 pm with Troy safety commissioner Frank Ames to decide whether to purchase the fire pumpers or return them to government sources. If kept, towns will arrange payment. if not, equipment returns to Troy then to a government surplus station.
Temperatures broke August records as a warm spell ended a cool period yesterday across New York state. Rochester tied an 1830s high, while cities like Pittsfield Elmira Glens Falls Ticonderoga Fort Plain Utica Syracuse Binghamton Buffalo posted lows ranging from 43 to 51 degrees. New York City dipped to 57, nearly matching an 1888 record.
North District Boy Scout leaders mapped a camporee set for September 34 15 and 16 at Schazhticoke Fairgrounds. Berton Follett and Stanley Zellner led appointments with corps chairs for gateways sanitation wood campfires drinks contests first aid and more. Twelve troops will participate with parade contests campfire and church services planned.
Eighteen swimmers at Prospect pool under Emanuel Elfendein were tested on endurance and speed as part of the New York Physical Fitness Class. They earned points for swimming durations and were ranked from migrit to excellent, superior. The lesson included the Americana crawl and a mock ship evacuation drill before continuing with kicking, breathing, and arm strokes.
Veterans seeking work receive job counseling and labor market information from USES. Miss Moore describes selective placement for disabled veterans, matching abilities to tasks and training with local firms, and relocating registrants to areas with openings. A 76 year old sergeant with injuries was guided to machine shop work after tests and training.
Report notes two Trojan students receiving state scholarships amid campus honors. Additional names and locations appear in fragmented lines, including addresses on Glea 268m and Saint Street areas.
Labor vote set for Hughes Autograf Brush Co employees today under a mutual agreement with unions and the NLRB. David Sharrow, chief NLRB examiner, leads a team counting ballots at Watervliet, with voting times across Cohoes and Bayer aspirin workers in Rensselaer also affected. Observers include Local 2468 AFL CIO, United Mine Workers, and company reps.
Irvin Abramson chairman of the naval C I O war relief appeals to Troy area public service committees and all unions to maintain support for Community Chest War Fund and Red Cross activities even after the war ends. He asserts veteran protection and continued agency assistance require ongoing union backing and humanitarian action.
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