Trojans to gain automatic chlorination for water supply
A city water project aims to install an automatic chlorinator at the Tver of Quackeniilt reservoir to fix taste and odor from excess chlorine. State health officials aided by securing priority funding and supervision, with final installation awaiting expert oversight due to wartime constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Dusham
Quackeniilt
State Department
Sturmas
Mat Hin Dunham
Tras’ Water Bureau
Department of Health
Bill
Grafton
Troy
WPS
Armed Services
Farflung
Ual
In Memoriam Omrien and Family Notices
In memoriam and death notices record the passing of Robert Wikies O Scien eight:age years at Troy Hospital and the birth announcements for Susan Ante and a Calder daughter at Catherine Booth Memorial Hospital Montreal. Also notes Ruth Bennett, Harold W. Beaneyl and related family references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eis
Che Troy Hospital
Dharlune W. “Beis
Susan “Ante
Beis
Rita A. Killeen
Calder
Catherine Booth Memorial
Montreal
Brock Calder
Darbaca
Death notices from Watervliet and Albany area 1944 obituaries
A garbled July 1944 to Aug 1944 obituary list from Watervliet and Albany area names numerous deceased and funeral details. Entries include Bergt Patrick Cons, Leonore Dowling, Mary Foley, Anna Freeman, James Hughes, Sanford Ketchum, Mary Martin, John Pisastello, Beatrice Roberts, George Rorthron, Frank Kats, and many others with birthplaces, spouses, children, funeral homes, dates, and cemetery plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Bergt
Patrick A. Cons
Benjamin Cour
Second Avenue
Edest Belt
Emmett Diodati
Waterviiet
Joseph Ricci
Troy
Mire
Leon Withey
Cehoes
Sergi
Joseph D
Benjamin J
Thomas
Our Lady of Mt. Carnie
Syracuse
N. Eo
Leonore Mahar
Wutliach c. Dowling
Sirs
John J. Falte
St. Augustine’s Church
St. John's Cemetery
Episcopal Church
Anna Freeman
Mary K. Freeman
Morris Funeral
Church of the Holy Cross
Eimewood Hill
Eall
James Hughes
Ada Smith
Lisie
Arthur
Harold Faires
George
Frank
Mildred Hughes
Edwin Reed
Francis Beil
LeRoy Hughes
Army
Ye and Corp
John Hughes
Australia
Fred C. Hughes
California
Sarah ©. Shaw
Brooklyn
N. L. Fonda
River
Eismwood
Ketchum
Wynnais- XVI
N. TL
Sanford
Sarah May de Freesi
George S
Wollarton
Mesa
Eugene C
Delmar
James Panders
Maken Chapel
Second Ave
Noeth
Nora
St Augustine's Church
St. Mart
Pisastello
John
Elvira Marcone
Eocar Blizzardana Concetta
Helen A
Patrick Pisantella
St. Patrick'’s Charch
I &T
Evelyn Adoate
Beatrice Bette
Mrg
Jennie Gora
Thomas Quigies
Paul Éris
Tos Ar
Tatermeant
Josephs Waterford
George B
George He White
Julian T. Framer
Lence
Orige Fonetal
Fifth Avenue
Inter
Casseion
Wren
James Eh Non
James EB. Quilty
Jott
Biwara
J. Heney Wheeler
Albert Soenditt
Oakwood
This Dhy
Dss
Rleventh
Taishand
Elizabeth He
Troy Man Held at Albany for Larceny
James Davis, 23, of 47 Ninth Street, Troy, pleaded not guilty in Albany Police Court to grand larceny in the second degree and was committed to Albany County Jail with his case adjourned to August 30. Davis, arrested in Troy Tuesday by Detectives Shielis and Conners and turned over to Albany police, is charged with taking $162 from Cecilia Gauntt at her home Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Davis
Ninth Street
Troy
Albany
Davis
Joseph P. Shielis
Frank J. Conners
Are
Cecilia Gauntt
Ten Broeck Place
Odd Fellows Buy 7.4 Million War Bonds in NY Lodges
War bond purchases by New York State Odd Fellows lodges total 7.4 million dollars since the war began. About half was invested during the Fifth War Loan. The figures exclude bonds bought by individual members. The Grand Lodge session in Schenectady concluded with plans for final business and officer installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
New York State
Grand Lodge
Schenectady
Prospect Park Pool Closes Wednesday for Season
Prospect Park Pool will close for the season on Wednesday, per Troy Recreation Commission official Joseph Hiermats. Workers report many star staff preparing for entry to schools as the facility ends its summer run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect Park Pool
Prospect Park
Joseph Hiermats
Baisman
Troy Récreation Commission
OPA Praises Food Stores Compliance in Rensselaer County
A survey by the Troy War Price and Waging Board finds 210 of 23 stores fully compliant, 66.8 percent, with 20 posting violations and 14 price violations. The report notes overcharges on lamb chops and sirloin, missed price and grade tags, and lists store groups covered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude ‘Burns
Rensselaer, County
Troy City
Cestrol
OPA
Albany
Albany County Probe Jury Recess Extended
The grand jury probing Albany County will not meet until next Thursday. Special prosecutor George P. Monaghan announced the prior schedule had resumed yesterday after 37 defendants were named in indictments for illegal voting and registration. Seventeen arrests occurred. three pleaded guilty to unlawful registration and were to be sentenced. Bonds were set at $10 for Dominick Ferragano $0 for Theodore A. Dyke and Cha Coanor, with other defendants slated for arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany County
George P. Monaghan
Teday
Zuliix
Moneghan
Wezal
Tuadey
Sio
Dominick Ferragano
Theodore A, Dyke
Cha Coanor
Polio Cases Reduced at Mamaritan Hospital
Polio patients treated at the Price Building of Mamaritan Hospital decreased from three to two. A 12 year old Buffalo boy was discharged, while a Washington boy of the same age died yesterday. Dr James C Boland, health commissioner, notes the cases are linked to recent travel from Manchester Fort Simmer camp.
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Ohtown
Mamaritan Hospital
Buffalo
Washington
James C. Boland
Manchester
Ft. Simmer
Cambridge
Tan
Two Men Ration Work Deans Two Men Ration Work Deans
Howard Nash and Brownell Garnsey completed nearly two years of service on the Rensselaer County rationing board. Both began with the old county board at the Courthouse, contributing thousands of hours across fuel and processed foods. Nash, active since Oct 1942, and Garnsey, from Dec 1942, attend weekly meetings and handle renewals, coupons, and other duties without pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Nash
Brownell Garmsey
Old County
Cour House
Sir. Nash
Boaid
Garmsey
Counery
Attacined County and Ciy Board
Troy
Sass
Rensselaer County Board
Aed
Ghastes C. Fr
North Bennington
Vermont
Nash
Processed Foods
Garnsey
Mr. Freihofer
Burns
Garnier
Old Troy Academy
Nash J
Adirondack Mountain
Sears
Tin
Rensselaer County
Episcopal Church
St Lots Episcopal Church
Rensselaer County Historical Society
C. Howard ‘Nash
Brownell Garnsey
Cation Board
Jonz
Troy City
Flying Field Makers Win Citation for 5000-Foot Runway
Seventh Army Air Force engineers completed a coral runway over 5000 feet long in 18 days. The base enabled heavy bomber operations starting day eighteen and expanded reach to Truk and Ponape. Brig. Gen. Douglass commended Tech. Corp. Shen Derushu and Tech. Sgt. Joseph E. LaFlore for transforming wreckage into a full facility while surveying and supporting assault troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Army Air Force Aviation Engineers
Inén
Robert W. Douglass, Jr
Force. Tech. Corp
Shen Derushu
Cambridge
Tech
Joseph EL LaFlore
Chestertown
Wren
New York
Truk
Ponape
Douglass
Lee
Dertsba Bee
Serénin J Air Force
Central Patute
LaFlore
Nas
Central Pacific
Toops
Marshalls
Warren County Department of Highways
Warrensburg
Delaware and Hudson Railroad Co
Two Upstate Men Wounded in France
Two upstate soldiers are reported wounded in action in France via letters to their parents. Staff Sergeant Morgan L. Stark of Comstock, oversea since October, received a wound and the Purple Heart. His brother, Sergeant Stanier C. Sierk, is also serving in France. Private Arba Winney of Bacon Falls is hospitalized in England recovering from wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upstate
France
Morgan L. Stark
Howard Stark
Comstock
O ‘Tober
Stanier
C. Sierk
Arba Winney
Irvin Winney
Bacon
England
Navy Boatswain Returns From Brisbane Hospital
Boatswain Harry C. Coons of Fourth Street returned to the United States June 4 from a Brisbane Australia hospital. He is recovering at Oakland Naval Hospital from a back injury suffered aboard the Wassimick in the Southwest Pacific campaign. Coons served in Buna Fichaven New Guinea Admiralty Islands and Bougainville and enlisted in 1943. He earned a letter of commendation and the Purple Heart for his service and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Hospital
Harry C. Coons
Fourth Street
United States
Brisbane
Australia
Oakland Naval Hospital
Food List Order Requires Forty Items at Menus
The board states forty foods meals and beverages must be posted with ceiling prices. If a restaurant offers fewer items it lists as many as it has and adds other commonly sold items to reach forty. All posters must display forty items unless the establishment sells fewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Restaursseurs
Este
Sacred Heart Party Returns With Crowds and Fun
The Sacred Heart Party was repeated amid a lively Spring Avenue crowd. Vendors offered cakes and stock for sale while a dancing mouse charmed children. Rain paused outdoor dancing as Edward W. Golden and Mrs. Edward Schultz led parish volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartans
Im- Tein
Spring Avenue
Paw- KR Avedue
Extent Files Orchestra
Edward W. Golden
Edward Schultz
Fruit and Vegetable Ceiling Prices Updated Now in Effect
OPA ceiling prices for fresh fruits and vegetables have changed with Florida plots returning to the list. Prices vary from 37 to 73 cents per dozen, red onions at three pounds for 21 cents, and other items such as blackberries at 39 cents per quart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Florida
War Department lists two Troy men killed in action
The War Department casualty list from the European theater reports two Troy residents among U S service members killed in action. Names include Stan Serzi Jonna Wo McDonald and Edward F Teal among others from upstate New York, with families listed at addresses in Troy Fort Edward Rensselaer and Glens Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Troy
Upstate
Stan Serzi
Jonna Wo McDonald
Nel McDonald
Ninth Street
Pri
Edward F. Teal
Kaherine Tea
Vanderhrden Stree
Troy Wen
Students Told to Plan World Role After War
Miss Helen McKinsky president of Bussey Sage College urged students to become citizens of the world and take a more active role in international affairs. She outlined traits for future leaders including knowledge, character, and active college participation as essential for those elected to offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brestoe
Helen McKinsky
Busse
Sage College
Westerday
McHinetey
Fev. Frege
Evans
D.D
Presbytertien
Woitlas So
Gree
Georges Weizes
Bee Halt
Keterias Brooks
Press Govpranzient
Frank Tant
Img
Miss McHinstry
Evers
Snd
Canteen Dance Becomes Weekly Youth Event In Troy
The Boys and Girls Canteen, a teen club venue serving Troy Green Island and nearby, held its third night and drew several hundred dancers in a jitterbug session from 3:39 to 7:39. High school students ran admissions and the soda bar, with Emmett Roe and Ronald Anderson on the organizing committee. The Green Island group plans weekly Wednesday canteen nights with talent picked from dancers and a High School band called Solid Seven, enforcing rules against fights and boisterous conduct. A lodge sale and business certificate notes follow in the notice column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Waterview Green Island
Troy Raights of Columbus
Green Island
Janey Caight
Emmett Roe
Ronald Anderson
K. of C
Treasury
Orchestra
Solid Seven
Frank D' Amico
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Seana
Hermisa Fostaise
Renés
Volker
Albert Volker
Journee’s End
Wert
Sanda Lake
Troysons
Rensselaer
Averill Park
Sand Lake
Cermantx Hall
Kindnesex
Edward T. Nehill
Rensselzer
State Association of Election Commissioners
Buffs
James R. Lawley
Erie County
Mr. Nehill
Charles Eckie
Kate ‘E. Grant
Watertown
Robert Lafflin
Harry C. Werger
Association
Omrien
Robert Wikies O' Scien
Ene Aga
Flying Field Makers
Sacred Heart
Frank Heghes
Syatterine Hughes
Fort Edward
T George
Biter
J. Cerme Biter
Saratngs Springs
Eb Walter
Fonds
Onde
Pye
Frescoe Ewail
Giens Fats
Pic
Auguetes D Labate
Mes
Mary Ashare
Hiam
J. Camas Ciara
Seri
Yates Ae
Reed L Rroumas
M. Brow
Alanza PL Adams
Ard
Alonzo P. Adams, Jr
Bethlehem Rebekah
Rhey
Havin VanDerwerken
Herbert
Amin Marsicano
Garistopher A
Mary L Conten
Exgeleior Avenue
Conedan
Pawling Avenue
North End
Roy and
Sarah Moore Harris
North Troy
M. T
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