Divorce Decree Granted in Troy Court Case
An interlocutory decree of divorce was granted to Seth W. Smith of Troy from Eleanor F. Smith of Bam Diego, Cal, yesterday by Supreme Court Justice William H. Murray. The judgment, to take effect in three months, grants custody of the two children to the plaintiff with visitation rights for the defendant. Elmer Mr Buacwisses, attorney, represented Mr. Smith in the action. The couple married in Troy on July 11, 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth W. Smith
Troy
Eleanor F. Smith
Bam Diego
Cal
Supreme Court
Wiliam H. Murray
Elmer Mr Buacwisses
Smith
In Memoriam Notes From A Dated Aug. Listings
A cluttered notice page memorializes multiple obituaries and birth notices with names including Jessie Leffinzwell Micka J. Ly Passetaway and Joseph L. Lemay. It records hospital dates at Troy and Leoard hospitals Aug 1 to Aug 17 1948. The blur of families and towns hints at local grief and service details while listing funeral home contacts and burial sites.
Playground Monitors Picnic Plans Across Neighborhoods
Portable notes describe playground monitors hosting a large picnic with prizes donated by ground staff. Ninety monitors from multiple playgrounds attend, led by supervisors Jerry Griffin and Carolyn Phau. Activities include talent shows, tennis lessons, basketball and volleyball contests, and a community night with hot dogs at the 12th Street site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philground
Hourmonsters
Jerry Griffin
Uidth Street
Regimuatters
Carulyn Phau
Prospect Park
Jean Cavarish
11Th Street
Janet Reinhard
Joan Wells
125Th Street
Joe Bulmer
John Donovan
Doris Carroll
Rye Feld
Virginia Kline
Leversee
Kinloch Park
Ellen McGrane
Beman Park
Robert Kanby
Janet Walkinshaw
Paty McMullen
Judy Shoemaker
Waney Poland
Agnes O’brien
22Th Street
26Th Street
Leo Merchant
George Quackenbush
Bi Pailso
Sally Bourk
Tom Schermerhorn
Sue Bourk
Fred
Peggy Moran
Pailine Ranjan
Sally Manning
Marge] Farrell
Mickey Minehan
Dick Manning
Dave Ryan
Walter Moran
Artrey
Jane Markercher
Mars ‘Talent
Margie Baniah
Fisid
Michae
Ran
David Ryan
Ray Leckon
Margie Ballah
3Im Murray
Joan Drez
June Butler
Jim Uiltian
Tom Grauley
Paul Cook
Prises
Watervliet Boy Killed By Explosion
A July explosion at an apartment area in Watervliet injured multiple youths and killed one boy. Witness Gizzi described seeing bodies hurled by the blast near a tank as fire crews, police, and ambulance services rushed to the scene and transported injured youths to Samaritan Hospital for emergency treatment. Investigation continues with officers Corndis and Cosien leading the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Graf
Funder
Waterrdler
William H. Connors
James Kelly
Samaritan Hospital
Charles A. Krauss
Waterviet
Francie W. Corndis
Robert M. Cosien
Graffander, Connors
Helly
Gizzi
Kelly
Troy Ghd Samaritan
Guard Units Will Continue Recruiting
Lt. Gen. Hugh A. Drum urged continued recruitment for New York State Guard units until the National Guard is reestablished on a permanent peacetime basis. He said the state forces stay needed to defend the home front as federal occupation in the Far East phases in and that industry must reconvert from war to peace. Troy units will keep recruiting and drill at the Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Hugh A. Drum
New York Guard
Drum
State of
New York
Japan
Thetate Guard
New York City
Far East
Troy
Demonstration of Cottage Cheese Dishes in New York
One hundred eighteen homemakers tasted cottage cheese samples offered by Mrs. Nellann Lee at the Food Information Center in the New York Power and Light building. Dishes and recipes were distributed. Dr. Seefeldt suggested cottage cheese as a meat substitute, noting its nutrition and protein benefits for bones and teeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellann Lee, Feidt
Food Information Center
New York
Cemetery Plans Near Completion
National Cemetery Committee nears final phases for a proposed Troy area national cemetery. Aerial site photos are being developed by a firm approved by Army Intelligence and will be sent to Governor's Island for review. A veteran leaders and engineers plan to present final plans to War Department in Washington after congress reconvenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wat
Troy
National Cemetery Committee
Army
Governor's Island
Second Army Service Command
3O Stone
National Cemetery
Troy Ares
Ralph E. Winstow
Frank J. Mealy
Civ
Charles F. Crowley
Barnett Steiner
Robert L. Rickerson
Winslow
War Department
Weashinston
Seoon
Congress
Troy Post
American Legion
Third Street
Washington
Fire Destroys Ives Corners Farm House
A frame farmhouse at Yves Corners near Poestenkill owned by Stewart Tubman and spouse was wrecked by fire yesterday afternoon. The chimney started the blaze. by the time Poestenkill firefighters arrived the building was beyond control, with only first floor walls standing. Firemen saved a sack of turkeys and nearby outbuildings from spread while the Tubman family escaped unharmed. The crew returned to station around 2 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Tubman
Yves
Corners
Poestenkill
Ste
Poestenkilt
Kenneth Mikler
Tubman
Gremen
Lower Ceiling Prices Set for Fresh Fruits
New OPA community ceiling price charts for fresh fruits and vegetables take effect immediately. Grapes drop 22 cents to 18 cents per pound, grapefruits to 12 cents, lemons to 43 cents, peaches to 13 1/2 cents, Crenshaw melons listed at 12 cents, wealthy apples at 13 cents, all potatoes down 1/2 cent with regional prices shown, spinach up to 14 cents, and other produce adjusted accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Greer
Léiude
Crenshaw
newsOn
Washington
Idaho
Oregon
Arizona
WTRY Seeks Permit to Launch Frequency Modulation Studio
WTRY Broadcasting Corp seeks a permit to establish an FM station in Troy. Planning stage underway under program director W. W. Carter. The project requires a new transmitter building and sending tower in the Helderberg Mountains, with FM programming starting six hours daily and expanded to full operation as soon as feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WTRY
Troy
Heider~berg
Reguier
Trust
Carter
Corporation
Dr J V Barrett Wins Navy Promotion
Navy Lt James V Barrett of this city receives commission as lieutenant commander in the Navy Medical Corps. He enlisted in October 1842, served two years overseas in Gilbert and Marshall Islands campaigns, and fought on Guam. He wears the Navy expert marksmanship, American Defense, Asiatic Pacific ribbons with three stars, Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Naval Commendation, with two commendations from Lt Gen Geiger. He oversees the dispensary at the Naval Training Station Sempson and is a graduate of Las Institute Rensselaer Albany Medical College. His family resides at Whiteview Road Wynants. Mother Mrs Mary C Barrett lives at 24 Ninth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
James V. Barrett
Navy Medical Corps
Barrett
Gilbert and Marshal Islands
Saipan
Guam
Geiger
Third
AsiphiStous’ Corps
Naval Training Station
Sempson
Commarder Garrett
Las Institute
Rensselatr Po
Albany Biedicsl College
Whiteview Road
Wynantsig
Mary C. Barrett
Ninth Street
Saratoga Boy 12 to Play in Chess Tourney
Tim Alien of Ludlow Street Saratoga Springs will participate in the 145 New York State Chess Association Congress beginning today at the Grand Union Hotel Saratoga Springs. Theodore A. Knapp chairs the tournament and belongs to the Saratoga team with Charles C. Alen Lohnas Knapp Robert E. Barron Stewart Fi Johnson and Anton Groh. The event runs through August 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Alien
Cheriss
Aklien
Ludlow Street
Saratoga Springs
Grand Union Hotel
Theodore A. Knapp
Saratoga
Charles C. Alen
Lohnas Knapp
Robert E. Barron
Stewart Fi. Johnson
Anton Groh
AFL Locals Win Two Elections For Bargaining Units
Two AFL locals won 1 year bargaining agency elections at Hughes Autograf Co. in Water and Cohoes and Sayer As. 3 To. Rensset fer. Brushworkers Local No. 115 M S and Local 61 of the International Chemical Workers Union both secured majority votes. James Laird and Edward O Bhea praised the unions while NLRA examiners Shatrox and staff oversaw the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Hughes-Autograf Co. Inc
Cohoes
Sayer
Hughes-Autograf Co
IMS
Bayer Aspirin Co
International Chemical Workers Union
A. F P. of L
MT Emproyees
James Laird
Brushworkers Union
Hughes-Autogref
Edward O’bhea
International
John Schreier
Washington
AFL
Bionarch Bresh Co
National Labor Relations Board
David Shatrox
Nlre Ex
New Yorks
Post Holiday Rush Crowds Hit Troy Stores
On Wednesday and Thursday Troy saw heavy crowds at shops and markets as post holiday demand surged. Stores restocked shelves with canned goods and meats, while gas stations and barber shops reported brisk business amid widespread layoffs as war work slowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Bates
Legion Post Expands Social Work for Children
The American Legion post plans to extend its social work by taking theater entertainment to about 70 local children and soon to homes, with future aims to reach adult shut ins. Maurice Filson chairs the children’s program, while Thomas F. Rainey will lead a welcoming delegation at the theater. Herman donated this week’s candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Post
American Legion
Widdies
Vincex
Post
Guiy' Ae
Posts Civic Prograt Committee
Baurice Filson
Thomas F. J Rainey
Herman
Weekend Temperature Rise Forecast Amid Heat Wave
The Weather Bureau expects a weekend rise in temperatures to around 55 degrees, six degrees above yesterday. Rural forecasts warn of ongoing harvesting weather for several days while cool mountain areas stay mild. New York City and Buffalo report 65 and 62 respectively as statewide lows dip into the 40s and 50s with regional variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Arete
New York City
Buffalo
Glens Falls
Ticonderoga
Fort Plain
Utica
Rome
Syracuse
Binghamton
Elmira
Rochester
Area Youths Held For Burglary at Moriah Center
Robert Garner 17 and George Clark 1 were ordered jailed in Essex County after arraignment on entering a store at Moriah Center. They waived exam and confess to related thefts including a car in New York and break-ins in Albany Watervliet and Write Bell. A Watervliet minor faces Children's Court arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Francis Garner
Watarviiet
George Michael Clark
Albany
Essex County
Eliza
Bethrown
Justice of the Peace
George X. Weston
Port Henry
Carl Bollcs
Moriah Center
Children's Court
Elmer J. Vizeant
Satte Cr
To Dolice
New York
Alling Stations
Watervlier
Bell
Six Fire Companies Buy New Pumpers
Six fire companies in Rezsécier County will purchase new pumpers. County officials emphasize updated equipment for improved protection, with county director and local representatives noting progress and safety focus. The announcement underscores cooperative effort among fire departments and county leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rezsécier County Communitiens
Drueswick
Wout Lage
Geetion
Jorasontine Edeck
Saitesestel
Masor
Brunswick Home Bureau Plans Meeting
Brunswick Home Bureau sets Tuesday session led by Mrs J Harale Hirst president. Members are asked to bring a wild flower leaf twig or branch for identification. Plast Fruit and Flower Guild of the Troy Woman's Club assists with the project chaired by Mrs Arthur Vander Voort and Mrs Ralph Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Haralé Hirst
Troy Woman's Club
Arthur Vander Voort
Ralph Austin
Herbert Bear
Willerd Simpson
Frank Brode
Harry Vihten
Foster Bosworth
Mia
Frank A Miller
James Tutty
Hirst
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The
Troy Record
Troy, N
Muurst Flnree
Jase & P
Memoriam
Menwry
Tyr Law
Jessie Leffinzwell
Lynch
J. Ly
Martins
Mario
Sorn Jensen
Leopard Hospital
Petty C
Chford ¥ Jensen
Jansch
Dort Sandhuin
le May
Troy Hospital
Joseph L. LeMay
Virginia
LeMigy
Nancy Squadritn
Provost
Hervey J. Provost
Edward Janus
Rd. Provost
May Brantan Strang
Troyse
Cuhoes
St. Josaph’s Mateuiry Hospital
Sersi
Edward Wood
Denise Carol
Wood
Berryman-Sundenly
Paters Burg
N.Y
Louise Wentworth
Daria Berryman
Mrrs
Maurice Vincent
David Jerrysian
Jeanetts Shepherd
George C. Shepherd
Barber's
Petersure
Mary Fats
Peter TE Bey
Lindley Beattie
Willan Z. D
Daniel
Woul
St Patr
Cambridge
Gilman
Img
Chanes
Giman
Agnes Byron
Waterford
Carrie F. Bydarn
Clark and
Henrietta
O. Granger
Charles Kuentzel
Betnics
Fane
Kenneth H
Arther
Columbus
Gaz
Mervin Weatherwax
Biss Evangeline Granger
James BH. Graham
Trox
George
Kenneth
Herkimer
Raoul
Corinth
Francis Granger
J. WW
Burns Sona
Fifth Avenue
Sacred Heart Church
Enix
Little
Leohard Hospital
Martha Little
Emve Hottis
Sein. i
Bryceith Avenue
Comery
Malonef
Orelia
Wis
Watozey
Michael G
Bevin
Joint
Yonex
Radar Seaman
Syc
Josephne Dorey
Watervliet
James Kerslake
Milwaukee
William_ J
Trey X.Y. Punera
Siew Ave
St. Michaels Church
St. Joeseph’s. Cembers
Gratton
N.Y. Ave
Te Gates Simmoson
Pio
John MM. Rotelli
Alex Rotelli
Hoosick Road
Herossay
Germany
Co. B
Hth Innjoriry
Sis
Alex K Roteli
Cpl
Donald Rotel
Jeares Brensan
Rhode
Peety
LaMar
Donnie Tan
Myanie Fridley
Tribley
Second Avenue
Waterville
Ives
J. V. Barrett
A. F.L
Legion Post
Brunswick Home Bureau
Congress ST
Albert E. Clement
Waterford, N. Y
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