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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1944
Page
21
The Troy area ends a multi day heat streak as rain showers arrive breaking the heat wave. The Weather Bureau predicts cooler conditions today with a fading humidity and thundershowers moving through the region.
Private William Kirby of Troy, son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Kirby, 882 Sixth Avenue, was listed missing in action in France since June 16 and later reported as a German prisoner of war. Telegrams from military offices confirm capture and Red Cross relief. Kirby enlisted November 18, 1949 for service with a medical unit, overseas eight months earlier, and is noted as a young archaeologist and member of the New York State unit of the American Archaeological Society.
One Buffalo boy visiting Troy with polio symptoms was admitted to Samaritan Hospital for observation. Health Commissioner Dr. James C. Boland said the case is an imported paralytic type and cautioned Troy parents not to panic, noting the illness is active in Buffalo.
Multiple obituaries and funeral announcements list residents with dates Aug 17 1943 Aug 17 1944 and Aug 16 19d including West L Martin Catherine Neeson Katherine Ostwald Dora Higrrick Quackenbush Elmer Herrick Philip Riccitelli and others. Services set at St Patrick s St Lawrence s Maple Grove Hoosick Falls Watervliet and St Augustine churches with dates times and burial plans noted.
Edward A. Heffern of Green Island is district deputy for District 39. Denis A. Mansfield of Saratoga Springs becomes district deputy for District 41. Edward P. Holland of Mechanicsville is named co chairman of the Audit Committee. Mansfield is past grand knight and trustee. Heffern and Mansfield serve as deputies at the state level. Raymond Quinn of Schenectady is new district deputy for the 41st District including Saratoga Springs.
New York State factory employment fell 2.1 percent from June to July, with payrolls down 33 percent as war plant reductions and seasonal garment curtailments hit hardest. Food timber and petroleum sectors gained while tobacco textile leather and abrasive industries saw declines. The aircraft industry drove much of the war plant cutbacks, and apparel led losses in employment and payrolls highlighted by a 7.2 drop in employment and 3.7 payroll decline.
Fresh egg price ceilings updated today in the area. Group I stores list Grade A extra large 64 cents large 61 cents medium f cents small 32 cents. Grade B large 55 cents medium AQ cents small 46 cents. Group 2 stores set at one cent less per dozen.
A group of volunteers filled duties at the Troy War Price and Rationing Board to handle heavy paperwork. Ten volunteers from the Kiwanis Club and many Troy Telephone Co employees assisted with applications and sugar canning requests, speeding ration issuance and easing staff workloads.
Farmers face rain scarcity and lack of power as central and northern sections lag in corn growth. Dairymen delay harvest, southern orchards report adequate rainfall, and Lemke brothers predict an 8000 bushel apple crop from 52 acres. Peach trees heavy but small fruit. apple juice demand supports higher prices for better grades. Crop pickers may arrive after Labor Day with cooperation from the Extension Service and US Employment Service. The postwar metal and machinery shortage drives innovation and self sufficiency as farmers seek alternative feeds and markets.
The Marine League and Troy Unit Marine Corps League Auxiliary finalize preparations for the annual horse show at Meadowbrook Farm Cohoes. The event Sunday starts at 10 am with 16 classes and novelty events. over 200 entries already received. trophies and place ribbons awarded. Frances Harrieton to perform as a soloist. committees led by J Casey and John F Quinn with Mrs Kelen among coordinators.
The State Education Department begins an analysis to determine study courses for an Institute of Applied Arts to serve nine counties around Troy Schenectady and Albany. Two year programs aim at vocational training for high school graduates, with capacity for 1600 to 2405 students.
The Ralston Putina Feed Co. hosted product representatives for a discussion last night at The Hendrick Hudson. W W Brane production representative led the talks focusing on postwar demand challenges, especially in rural areas.
Fred A. Glass of the local National Jewish Welfare Board reports Lieut Ira S. Appice has been promoted to captain in the Wer department. He has been with the 396 Field Artillery at Fort Knox Kentucky since July 20 after serving as an instructor at Fort Smith Arkansas. Appice is son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Appie of 123 Second Street. He graduated Trey High School in 1937 and attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for a year. He was a credit manager for Whitehill Furniture Co and became the first president of the junior board of directors of the Jewish Community Center in 1940.
Dr C Cunningham told 100 NY State Farm Bureau members that unemployment limits help farmers hold prices at fair levels as war raises production costs. Plans to aid returning servicemen entering farming were outlined by Edward J Foster. Agricultural defense committee to advise, not act as land agents.
The Rensselaer County Bar Association postpones its annual outing and clam feast to Friday September 8 due to late planning. Harry J. Barile announces the new date and committee members firm up arrangements. The venue will be announced later and the annual meeting and election are planned for June with invited attendees from Schoharie and Kingston.
William Tempel, Troy Record Victory Garden Contest judge and Rensselaer County 4H agent, reports widespread worm damage in community gardens with owners often untracked. He urges immediate pest control using rotenone or pyrethrum dusts or sprays and Cryolite for non headed cabbage, detailing application methods and cautions on edible parts. Continuous monitoring and quick treatment when young worms appear are advised.
An alarm from Box 614 at 2 25 pm yesterday summoned firefighters to a two story frame building on Fourth Street where papers were burning in a stove. The stove damper was closed and the fire was contained to the stove area. The residence is owned by Mrs J Cum ran with occupants Jessa Waters on the first floor and Thomas Harner on the second. Firemen also responded to a blaze at 20 Fourth Street later the same day.
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