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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1944
Page
12
George J. Muriey of Sare Foxsa Springs received the Bronze Star from the War Department yesterday. He is among ten New York soldiers named for valor among the infantry.
Troy highlights include 8 244 total attendance for the week at Frear Park with Frear Park leading in registrations. The season ends Tuesday with dismantling of equipment and final reports by playground directors.
Private William W. Trey, son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Troy of 5 Ashland Place, was killed in action in France. A member of the Watch Infantry 312 Division he entered service May 40 1982 and was stationed at Camp Livingston Louisiana and Camp Pickett Virginia. He went Overseas Sept 7 1923. He received a last letter Aug 19 and was educated at Sa Meru’s School and Troy High School. He worked for the Delaware and Hudson Railroad Co at Cottonie. Survived by parents a sister Mrs Roy Honsinger and two nephews Roy and Robert Honsinger. Father was formerly Mary Fitzgerald.
The Central District Boy Scouts of Tray Ares Council hold a two day fall camporee at Camp Rotary with Troops 1, 4, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 23, 24, 48 and 82 among others reporting to Davids Lake site between 9 and noon. Officials include Roland H Tritden and John J Leary Jr among Neighborhood commissioners. Troop 24 of Cohoes from St Agnes parish joined a week long Camp Rotary trip led by Scoutmaster William Donion with tests in judging, axe, tracking, nature, knife and hatchet, thrift, service, map making and first aid.
Health Center reports 171 preschool children inoculated for smallpox yesterday under Dr. James C. Boland. He notes one more Friday clinic before school opens and reminds parents the law requires smallpox vaccination for school entry. Vaccinations for diphtheria drew 11 children, though not compulsory, as the clinic runs weekly through the year.
William F. Raleigh, recently reelected president of Local 108 International Molders Union for a second term, received a leather traveling case as thanks for his service at a gathering in the Troy Labor Temple last night. Members praised his interest and work as chief representative of the union. He is employed by Ludox Valve Mfg. Co.
The crowning of the King and Queen tops the week with a Monday picnic at 12 30 pm. Other events include a talent show and this week’s awards for pets and a field night on Monday at 7 pm. Tuesday offers a dramatized story hour and daily crafts, singing, basketball, and softball. Monitors for next week are Shirley Hunt, Margaret Nelligan, Joan Brehm, Judy Shoemaker, Kathleen McMullen, and Mary Butler.
The Military Summer Book Club at the Troy Public Library extended its closing date to September 9. The program rewards service-minded readers among 117 fourth to eighth graders based on books read and reports submitted. Navy and Army names appear on a bulletin board including rear-admirals Muriel Holden and Douglas Guerineau and colonel Foy, with other officers and ranks listed.
Mrs. Arthur Var Keuren representing the New York State Commission conducts a canning information center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday at the New York Power and Light Office, 19 Second Street. Tomatoes in season can be canned by boiling water bath, equipment on display, problems discussed with attendees. The series has drawn 150 to 200 people per session, with bulletins on canning and pickling available at the Renesselaer County Home Bureau office in the post office.
Four men from upstate New York write home about wounds received in France or England. Pfc Leslie O Paddock Ballston Spa describes silencing a long range gun before hospital recovery in France. Nicholas Chakolis Fort Edward notes improving condition after June 12 injury. Russell Bombard Hudson Falls reports wound while writing with left hand and transfer to an English hospital. Harold Hurtubis Whitehall writes of an accident in France.
Private Albert F Liebert of Granville was killed in action after serving in the storming of the toast on D Day. He joined the Army in February 1451 and trained at Fort Sam Houston and Camp McCoy before deployment. Survived by four sisters, including Mrs Neil L Hiperti and Mrs Lucy Tomenzo, with other relatives listed.
A Colonie family learns their son Captain Arnold A. Champine, reported killed in Italy July 3, is alive and well. He joined after Pearl Harbor and served four years in North Africa Sicily and Italy. a War Department telegram reversed the earlier death notice.
Four motorists were arrested by Endtorcrele police in Lansingburg last night. Three faced speeding charges and one was charged with driving without an operator license. They posted $39 cash bonds for court appearances. Officer Frederick Claessens arrested a driver on Second Avenue. Guy Carner of 2613 Fifth Avenue was detained for dishoe charges.
Summer visitor James Mahoney 47 of Englewood New Jersey drowned at Lake George when he lost balance starting an outboard motor about 300 yards from shore. His daughter Patricia 13 dove in and was rescued by fellow visitors Clee Washes 36 and Eric Pa. Mahoney’s body was recovered after several hours of search.
Mrs. Alice Belleau of 309 Ontario Street Cohoes sustained a dislocated left elbow when a horse she rode on West Columbia Street bolted after a bus frightened it. Armand Longton took her to Cohoes Hospital for evaluation by Dr. A. M. Steautz. Miss Jean Desrocher, riding with Belleau, also bolted and escaped injury. a parked car owned by Franklin Ashby was damaged when the horse jumped on it.
Applications flooding the State War Ballot Commission in Albany push total past 3,000 as 62 counties await ballots. Rensselaer County reports 246 on Monday and 894 on Tuesday amid sorting delays and post office assistance to ease the workload.
The Lansingburg Boys' Club postpones its corn roast planned for tomorrow in honor of Oswald Weaver who died recently. Weaver, a 20 year member and club officer, helped shape the event. A new date will be announced next week. Tables and benches will be placed on the Victory Garden grounds for the gathering.
Arthur Serer of Pitestown was lured Wednesday night as his car burst into flames. He jumped free, hit his head and was unconscious for minutes, sustaining bruises and facial lacerations. The vehicle tore through a fence near the Tamarack Reservoir and burned to destruction on a back road. Serer had been returning from Samaritan Hospital where his wife is confined.
Special Prosecutor George F Moereghan leads an inquiry into alleged Election Law violations in Albany County. Among 37 indicted, twelve pleaded guilty or were sentenced during the current court session. Several cases adjourned for further information and sentencing.
Cool end of Augustirregular chill wave grows in strength as Weather Bureau predicts a low near 44 degrees today, just shy of the 1910 all time record. Forecasts call for continued cool and fair conditions over the weekend with frost not yet officially observed. Rural areas reported frost-like temperatures yesterday.
Archbishop Francis Spellmen met with Troy soldier Frank Finelli in Italy amid a European tour. The encounter prompted a warm letter from Rev. Francis Shea to Antoinette Finelli, noting the soldier’s three years in the Medical Corps with overseas service including North Africa and Sicily. Another Finelli, Anthony, serves with the Marines in the Southwest Pacific.
The Forty first anniversary celebration of North Star Circle was held at the Airport Inn. Mrs Casdon presided over the event with Mr. Jeds Calla among the honored members. Guests included Sergeant and Mrs William Fitzgibbons reflecting long-time ties to the organization.
Miss Eileen Daly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Daly of Granville, has left for Fort Ogletthorpe, Ga to report for active service in the WAC. A June graduate from Adelphi College Chen Head with cum laude honors, she also completed Granville High School as an honor student in the class of 19.
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