Child Found Dead After Fire Rescue Ordeal
A tall man about eight years old, estimated at 140 pounds, perished after aiding a child during a fire. Officers trace the body’s location near Oseneed Avenue and suspect the victim collapsed from exhaustion. Detectives Joseph Shielts and James Mursa led the Troy Police investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susi Amden
Oseneed Avenue
Corser Cate
Leen
Joseph Shielts
Patrotmen Jauies Mursa
Donigié Deyan
Troy Police Department
Man's Body Found Near City Dump
A badly decomposed male body, estimated to be 30s, was found yesterday afternoon about 403 feet north of the Troy refuse disposal site on Alroad Avenue. The discovery was made shortly after 3 pm by Joseph Breault of North Sage Avenue while he rode through the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid
Troy
Alroad Avenue
Joseph Breatiit
North Sage Avenue
Obscure obituary notes mark August deaths and relations
Fragmentary lines record deaths and family ties with references to Mrs. Margaret Jesson and Frances Horan. Mentions include a Sunariten hospital entry on August 19 and various relatives such as a husband, child, and twins. The text references locations like Ne Tray Hospital and Troy Hocptval in a puzzled, partial state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannecci
Ne Tray Hospital
Ape
Mel
Frank J
Sand Diet Anan
Pagoucei
Margaret Jesson
Mentessl
Sunariten Hospital
TMS
Robert Strang
Strang
Obituary notices and funeral details from historic Troy area
Fragmentary obituary notices list several individuals with funeral details. Entries mention Bernard A Fiak Hest, Mary Greenwich, Theonasat, Peter’s Cemetery, Joseph’s Cemetery, and other local names. Times and locations reference St Josephs Br, Green Mt, Oakwood Cemetery, and Sacred Heart Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard
Fi Irs
St. Sunry
Mary
Greenwich
St. Josephs
Br. Joseph's
Imeband
Ry Agostine
St. Chacchmasa
Peter's Cemetery
Crary
Andway Ao Guilderland T
Anna Mee
Robert R. Farnerstoner
Harper
Schimmel
Jessie Schimmel
Corliss Park
North Troy
Oakweek
Lebrandt
Vinia M. Coonradt
Maror C
Hillebrandt
Clark
Sacred Heart, Church
Pauthkeepers
Beatrice F. Foley
Wile
Beatrice Malones
Edward J. Foley
Detroit
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge to Elect Trojan Leaders
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows plans a brief Grand Lodge session in the Pythian Temple New York to designate Elmer M Paumussen of Troy as Grand Master and name successors including Charles Hi Schermerhorn and Rev Joseph W Fisher among officers. The 146th convention will convene in Troy with restrictions on entertainment and attendance to comply with regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer M. Paumussen
Troy
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Pythian Temple
New York
ODT
Charles Hi Schermerhorn
Shadyarde Lodge
Castleton
Abe Wollins
Rasmussen
Joseph W. Fisher
Long Island
Hervey x. Parker
Jamestown
Hervey A. Goydell
Francis
Weekend Ushers In Warm Fair Weather
The forecast describes a warm weekend with improving conditions after a cool spell. Highs reached the 60s on Saturday, then around 90 degrees yesterday. today should stay warm and fair with possible afternoon clouds. Temperatures near the upper 80s to 90s are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Weather Bureau
Tle
Obituary notices from multiple families in local service listings
Burial and funeral details for several individuals are listed, including services at St Augustine's Church and Oakwood Cemetery. Names include Russhees of Waterford, Gates family members, and the Trotter and Simpson households with associated relatives and service times.
Wood Cutting Contest Set At County Fair
A four day fair program includes a pulpwood cutting contest with logs measured for size. Top prize is a 330 War Bond, second 25 War Bond, third 10 in war stamps. Entries open with Carl W Lohnes, fair secretary. The event supports the State Conservation Dept and county woodlot production through a vaudeville and stunt filled fair week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ness
Vuetest
Aring Iahor
Carl W. Lohnes
Schaghtiahke
State Conservation Department
Fensselaer County
Fair Management
Conservation Department
Cigarette Tax Reaches Six Year High in July Revenue
Alger B. Chapman, president of the State Tax Commission, says July cigarette receipts rose to 2,366,062 from 2,479,317 in 1944, the second highest in six years, as gasoline and beverage taxes also showed movement. Total state tax receipts for the four months exceeded last year, with the four month state share at 229,848,797, up 11.0 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alger B. Chapman
State Tax Commission
Chapman
State Department of Taxation and Finance
Chapman Sted
Home Bureau Units Seek New Members in Drive
A membership drive is underway for the Pleasant Water U. of Home Bureau. Officers met at Mrs. Millard Littlefield’s home to plan a tentative program of business and easing. The next meeting will be at Mrs. William McLaughlin’s home on Sept. RR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Water U. of Home Bureau
Off Cere
Sirs
Millard Littlefield
William Mcbhaughlin
Arrivals Scheduled for New York Aboard Explorer
Lt Thomas N Nolan, Cpl T Harold Potts, and T/S Howard E Gresser are scheduled to arrive in New York today aboard the Explorer. The men listed live at 133 Second Street Troy 154 Wohawk Street Codces and 1601 Seventh Street Renseelatz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas N.nolan
Second Street
Troy
T. Harold Potts
Wohawk Street
Codces
Howard E. Gresser
Seventh Street
Renseelatz
New York
Explorer
Governor Dewey Begins Five Day State Tour Across Eight Counties
Governor Thomas E. Dewey starts a five day tour visiting eight counties including Warren and Warren County, then proceeds to Castade for John Brown's Grove and Laon Lake guest to Senate Majority Leader Benjamin Feinberg. Wednesday includes Sintone and Cooperstown for the New York State History Society dedication followed by a Madison County event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weveld
Chieetat Caans
Thomas E. Dewey
Sewer
Ary Beard
Cooperstown
New York State Hisat Society
Offici
Aturdly
Gove
Norwith
Madison Coun Fear Committee
Father and Son Whitney Arrested on Assault Charge
William Whitney senior and his son were arrested on second degree assault charges after an alleged incident at the Turf Inn in Brunswick. Both were held at Rensselaer County Jail with hearings set for tomorrow evening before Justice James E. Salsbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Whitney, Sr
Seventh Avenue
Rensselaer County
Turf Inn
William Whitney, Jr
Congress Street
James E. Salsbury
Brunswick
Whitney
Kenneth Kuentzel
Courtland Street
James MacLucas
Harry Hedrick
John
Trey
Turf
Alonzo Casey
Whitmer
Plan Funeral for Benjamin A Singleton
Funeral services for Benjamin A Singleton aged 52, assistant clerk of internal revenue at Troy office, who died suddenly in Montreal Thursday night, will be held tomorrow at 9 am from the residence 13 Ninth Street, to St Peters Church where a solemn f MC will be sung. Burial will follow at St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin A . Singleton
Assisien
Internal Revenue
Troy
Montreal
St. Peters Char
St. Peter's Cemetery
OPA Eases Ration Rules While Pending Violations Stand
The Office of Price Administration says pending criminal cases for OPA violations must still go to court though rationing relaxations ease controls in several areas. Dealers and offices are told to hold records until national guidance arrives while general limits on passenger cars and tires are adjusted with some allowances for hardship and essential operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Washington
Fire crews respond to awning and canopy fires
Firemen answered two calls yesterday. At 2 29 am they extinguished a canopy fire at the Trojan Hotel and returned at 2 25 pm. They also fought a small blaze in an awning at the Fifth Avenue Pharmacy Fulton Street and Fifth Avenue at 1 33 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Trojan Hotel
Fifth Avenue
Fulton Street
Boy Crushed Under Car in Saratoga Springs
A Saratoga Springs youth, Michael John Reed, was found crushed beneath a parked car in front of the Pennell Restaurant. The driver, Adam Knezeak of Warren Ohio, backed the vehicle when the boy was discovered. he died en route to Saratoga Hospital. The incident is under coroner review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael John
Saratoga Hospital
Pennell
Saratoga Springs
Adam Steven Knezéeak
Warren
Ohio
Frederick G. Eaton
Saratoga’ County
Carlton J. King
Dish
Plan Farewell Reception for Rabbi Teicher
A farewell reception is planned for Rabbi Teicher with Jack Weinstein as master of ceremonies. The program includes a concluding talk by Rabbi Teicher and an opening chant by Camiel Bernard Mitler of Albany. Congregational greetings cover many local leaders and organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ibyanm
Mass
Issumy
Gommincred
Heth Pugs
Jack Weinstein
Ha Gregetions
Kelner
Rabbi Teicher
Camiel Bernard Mitler
Albany
Julius K. Gurmann
Third Street
David Samiel
Sharah
Faphilah
Sol Goldstone
Shaex Tephiiah
Samuel Bergr Gremi
Beth Israel
R. D. Cohen
David Lipsky
Cocairman
Frank Schwebel
Sol Reich
Isadora Gates
Benjamin Seiga
Reuben D. Cohen
Mias Rose Epstein
Ruth E. Cohen
Sot Goldstone
Plan Two Hearings On Power Cases
The New York Power & Light Corp has hearings scheduled in Albany before Public Service Commissioner Neal Brewster. At 2 pm, the commission will review the company’s practices on meter readings for billing and the use of estimates during staff shortages. Officials say production will resume normal reading cadence once suitable staff is available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Power & Light Corp
Albany
Publi Service
Neal Brewster
TAL
Brewster
Coase
Seven Local Soldiers Receive Discharges
Seven local soldiers were discharged from the Separation Center at Fort Dix. Names listed include Ther a Petry de Ar, S05 Francis, Street, T'5 Benjamin Pate of 342 Congress Street, Sst. Joseph B. Katanagh of Pie, Zizor Blvd, Tre, Havern Gooes, Sat Neil G. Gi ford of Glens Falls, and Pic. Sam F. Seerbo of Hoosick Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dix
Thera Petry de Ar
Francis
Benjamin Pate
Congress Street
Joseph B. Katanagh Ae
Havern
Gooes
Neil G. Giford
Glens, Falls
Pic
Sam F. Seerbo
Hoosick Fatls
Second Boy Dies of Blast Injuries
A blast at an abandoned storage tank site on Watervliet Avenue killed a second boy and injured others. Fred Murdock, 40, was severely hurt when the tank exploded while he worked near River Street. The incident, linked to a buried seven-hundred-gallon tank, sparked extensive glass damage and a neighborhood alarm. Funeral services for the victims were held at J. Gregory Home and a local church. Authorities cited the blast as caused by leaking fuel from the buried tank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gregory
Michael A
LaMar
Edward Ilc
Washce Avenue
Watervliet
Carmien Casite
Carmelo Casile
Broadway
Troy Hospital
Fred Murdock
E. Love
R. D
Troy Elec
al Welding Co
River Street
Murdock
McLaughlin
Troy
John Bassett
Dist Atty
SHERIFFS PLAN OCTING THE ALSSEE DEPUTY
Readable fragments indicate a local sheriff plan involving deputies and a place named Hudson Fats or Alssee, outlining law enforcement actions or scheduling in an October timeframe.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Troy, N.V
P. Slee
Musa
Charles J. Core
Peeding
Forrest
Tarn
Lael
Tsrc
Cuieren
Sap Moner
Butert
Dale Ang Bruty Clark
Ts Gad
Mra
Anna Clark
Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
James Zy
Anna
Thorning
Oak~wood Cemetery
Sempson
Forest Lake Fork
Gratton, NL FL
Rea Gates
Pie Wellington 2
Pvt
Erving
G. Simpson
Robert G
Earhars Simpson
Mawel Creer
Beston
Wiliam
Taterment
Oakwood Metry
Gardner Earl
Oakwood Cemetery
William G. Kempf
Kathe H. Neems
Wiram Jones
Patricia Jones
Home Bureau
Dewey
Benjamin Singleton
Perpereibes
Mattie Earth Aereti
Arme Ant Navy Enion
Neder
STR
LTAMS
Cyhes
Troy Man
WMC
Joseph B. Connor
ELKS
Benjamin A. Singleton
Seu
Artre R W
Trojan Post
V.F.W
Glen Ave
Thomas McGovern
Chasan
Post Office
Hot Stove League
Ninth St
Og FD
Kovitz
Albert E. Clement
Waterford, W. Y
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