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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1944

Page

10

County Roads Damaged By Tractors

County highway officials warn tractors with metal lug wheels damage rural roads in Keneselaer County. Commissioner Hansen appeals to drivers to avoid public highways as law allows owners to sue for road repair costs. Repairs on 232 miles near completion by early September with two major patches remaining on the Grafton-Babcock Lake road and the Taconic Lake route.

John W. Rangen Kéneselaer County Festenday Hansen Poisi Hanses Grafton-Petersburg Babcock Lake Highway Department Schodack Farms-to- Markets Jones’ Corners Columbia County New-York Post Dorn Grafton-Babcock Lake Grafton Taconic Lake

Residents and Families Visit Over Weeks in Local Area

Mrs Stuart Knowlton and family of New Jersey return home after weeks with her mother Mrs J A Bloom. Sergi Benjamin Bicklehaupt of Oklahoma visits 15 days with wife Edith. Pvt William K Cummings of Fort Dix N J spends time with wife and family. Thomas Harrison seaman second class Navy and wife visit Pvt Kenneth Cummings. Mr and Mrs Harold Gurdrum and son Edward visit her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Teal.

Stuart Knowlton New Jersey J. A. Bloom Sergi Benjamin Bicklehaupt Oklahoma Edith Eary Loomis Frank Bunt Wiliam K Cummings Fort Dix N.J Mes Andrew Snyder Grace Taborten Frank Sorder Thomas Harrison Navy Pvt Kenneth Cummings Harold Gurdrum Edward Walter Teal

Baker Family Reunion and Local Notices in Mechanicville

The 80th Baker reunion gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Howard Goldfoot with James Baker and Ruth Post Baker among attendees. Officers elected include Dr Valentine Baker president Maud Baker VP Dr Leon Baker second VP Alfred Baker third VP and Mrs Water B Howard secretary. Community items note George Satterlee purchasing the old Frank Haight Estate residence, a Youth Camp delegation from Memorial Baptist Church at Camp Carman, a 10 000 pound paper salvage drive for Mechanicville Recreation, and a blood drive by the Red Cross seeking donors for September 2. Out of town guests and local residents are listed along with other routine notices.

James Baker Ruth Post Baker Howard. Goldfoot Baker Fees Marios Peck Valentine Baker Maud Baker Leon Baker Alfred Baker Water B. Howard William Cassedy Willam van Doren Br. Valentine Baker New York City Floyd Baker Phyllis Susanne Montclair Raymond ‘Baker White Plains Harold Clements Camp Davis Finfield Baker Elmhurst L. 1 Henry Baker Ossining Bays George Satterlee Spring Street South Third Avenue Frank Haight Youth Fellowship The Memorial Baptist Church Camp Carman Surden Lake New York Tig Faper Jules 5 Berkman Total Department of Public Works Angelo DeCrescente J. Ward Montgomery Art Gcwitbeck Gideon Palmieri Mehaniesville Recreation, Inc Prauyn’s Hill Schenectady American Red Cross Gough ¥. Phinney Blood ‘Bank Phinney New York State Electric & Gas Corp Frank DeLorenzo Saratoga Avenue Anthony. Gajnski Chase Riverside Gladys Fort Ensign Sidney W. Fort, Jr Solomons William T. Moore

Local residents return from travels and gatherings

Mrs. Fred Yee Jr and family welcome back relatives from Sharon Pa and New York City. Dr. Percy G. Waller returns from Baltimore visiting his son and daughter in law. Mrs. Hilda Wilbur resumes Selective Service Board duties after vacation. Various families report backs after trips to Lake George New York Minneapolis and Rock City Falls as church youth conferences conclude.

David BE. Armstrong Hoosick Fred Yee Thaa Sharon Walter 9. McMahon Percy G. Waller Mew Baltimore Percy G. Weller Hilda’ Wilbur Office of Selective Service Board Walter J. McMahon Abs William M¢Mahon New York City Robert Hubbs Jonesville Gough W. Phinney J. Burton Herrick J. Burton Herrick, Jr Claude Barber Marion Bemstreet Park Lake George Woeorne Burbridge Jes Ath Eist Madge Harvey Priscilla Haadleton First Presbyterian Church Rock City Falls Junipre Education Department The Presbyterian Church

Local notes reveal visits and travels around town

Valley Fails Mrs. Alice Baker visits daughter Mrs. Fannie Buckley while Frederick Fisk Myron Barpett plan a Pocono Mountain trip. Schenectady native John Lohnes visits his mother Mrs. Derrick Lohnes. Catherine Duran of Boston after two weeks with Mrs. Rose Masterson returns home, as does Barbara Masterson of Troy after vacation with her grandmother. Mrs. Mary Otis spends summer at Danby and visits granddaughter Mrs. Gordon. The Kosowsky family returns from New Haven, and Corp. Charles Masterson goes back to Camp McCoy after a ten day furlough. Mrs. M. J. Sweeney notes an auxiliary application for Chester Carkntard Post of the VFW. women may join before Nov. 15. Mrs. Peter L. Stover and Mrs. H. T. Sharpe host a dessert bridge for Mrs. Mary Otis and Mrs. Gordon Gifford of Orlando, three tables in play.

Alice Baker Fannie Buckley Frederick Fisk Myron Barpett Pocono Mountains John Lohnes Schenectady Derrick Lohnes Catherine Duran Boston Rose Masterson Barbara Masterson Troy Mary Otis Danby Vit Gordon. Gifford Martha John Kosowsky Nicholas Kosowsky New Haven M. J. Sweeney Veterans of Foreign Wars Chester Carkntard Peter L. Stover H. T. Sharpe Gordon Gifford Orlando, Fla Carl W. Lohnes

Mrs Raymond Briggse Wins Event At Local Gathering

Mrs Raymond Briggse was announced winner while Mrs Samuel Hinsdale of Latham attended as a guest at the event.

Raymond Briggse Samuel Hinsdale of Latham

Wynoneskill and Relatives Gather for Coastal Visits

Nellie Windover entertains Syracuse relatives while Seaman Bernard Mulson and Pvt Edward Witbeck visit from duties in Texas and six years Navy service respectively. Floyd and Harold Mulson with Pierson and Jones families return from Ocean Park Maine and Old Orchard Maine. The Reformed Church annual Sunday School and Church picnic occurs Saturday afternoon with games at 8:30 p.m. and supper to follow on the church lawn. Kepner, a veteran second class, spent the weekend with his family as Sturges and Mrs Carter visit Elmira.

Nellie Windover Syracuse Bernard Mulson Navy Edward Witbeck Texas Floyd Pierson Jane Ann Pierson Ocean Park Harold Mulson Gon Paul Clarence Jones Berlin Fremi Old Orchard Reformed Church

Heck Urges Labor to Air Work Disputes at NY Federation

Assembly Speaker Osswald Heck urged labor to send work dispute complaints to the State Labor Relations Board and the State Mediation Board as a first step, saying New York should handle its own issues with its mediation machinery. He criticized the federal government’s administration as chaotic and confusing. Meanwhile Albany’s Office of Price Administration said bakers may raise day old bread prices by one cent if production costs rise.

Syracuse Assembly Osswald B. Heck Labor State Labor Relations Board State Mediation Board New York Federation of Labor Heck Govermment Albany

Eisenhower praised by Forrestal after conference

Secretary James V. Forrestal lauded General Dwight D. Eisenhower for fostering Allied cooperation and focus on winning the war. He described the supreme commander as an example for unity with Britain and all allies, noting the shared spirit and concerted effort.

Eisenhower James V. Forrestal Ameri Eas Forrestal Cherbourg Highsirnes

Woman in German Uniform Found Dead On Normandy Front

A German female soldier identified as fighting with the Wehrmacht was found dead by British burial squads during the Normandy battle in the Vire sector. She wore a full German uniform with trousers boots and a pack. A silver star badge appeared on her jacket and corporal braid on epaulets. No name or ID was found on her.

Normandy Wehrmacht Dolatile Normandy Bulge Vire

Gas coupons stolen from Schenectady station

Gas coupons representing 6509 gallons were stolen from a gas station at Liberty Street and Nott Terrace in Schenectady sometime Saturday. The theft was reported to Schenectady police yesterday.

Liberty Street Nott Terrace Schenectady

Miss Hutelina Gale Returns to Gasoline Panel Duty

Miss Hutelina Gale, supervisor of the Gasoline Panel at the Troy City Rensselaer County Rationing Board, resumed her duties yesterday after a vacation spent at Lake George.

Hutelina Gale Troy City-Rengselaer County Lake George

Rites Conducted For O. K. Weaver At St Augustine

Rites for Oswald King Weaver who died in New York were held at his home and St. Augustine's Church. A 40 mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. G Hart with Rev. Dusdos and others. Delegations from Holy Name Society, Civil Service Association, Civil Service Department, Catholic Canaries, Albany Diocese, and Charles J. Brady American Legion attended and recited the Rosary.

Oswald ‘King Weaver New York Thind’ Avenue St. Augustine's Church Reghies G. Hart Patrick Dusdos AL Bs Ideaneni Thomas Kelly A. Ag Fee Ian Might Holy Name Society Grote Civ Service Association Civil Seek Ice Department Cathoe Canaries Albany Charles J. Brady Post American Legion Water Father Hart iThe American Legion Fos

Ecclesial and Funeral Service Details From An Obituary Fragment

A fragmented obituary notes Keene and Cooper as commanders with Howard Swatling as chaplain and D Weaver giving the eulogy. Bearers included Robert M L Dodds and others. interment was at St John’s Cemetery. The piece mentions clergy from Catholic Central High School and Rev John J Find of Schenectady.

Keene, Cooper Howard ‘Swatling Canes D. Weaver Cole Pander Robert ML Dodds William. ¥. McDennett Dexa Parras Prentice Carell George HL McCarthy Lawrence OW Hersin St John’s Cer Nee Es Tee Case Hart Samer Tha ‘Catholic Central High School John J. Find Schenectady

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