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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1945
Page
12
About two hundred workers at the New York Central Railroad shops in West Albany and friends held their annual team event at Sharpe's Grove yesterday. The afternoon featured sports and dancing as part of the entertainment program.
The Marvin Neitzel Corp marked its 100th anniversary with a Saturday night dinner in Troy attended by 490 guests including bankers educators hospitals and local firms. Raymond P Neitzel urged cooperation to win postwar growth as founder William Gornison and Water Stewart’s 1845 organization history was cited by Samuel W McCochrane Troy Chamber president who lauded the firm’s service to the community and nation over a century.
Notices list multiple obituaries and funeral details including Rush and Kalil families, dates, times, and locations. It notes burial at Saint Mary Cemetery, Mount Kisco, and references survivors and residence details. Also mentions memorials for Clara Byron Minna Segal Sara T. Shriver and Melvin H. Smith, plus Major John Finck Bronze Star recognition and family connections.
A brief note expresses gratitude for the outpouring of sympathy and support from friends and fraternal groups following the loss of our sister. The family thanks all who offered comfort.
Obituary notices list residents with deaths at Leonard Hospital Samaritan Hospital Troy Hospital and other local sites. It names families, survivors, and funeral details including service times, churches, and cemeteries across Cohoes Waterford Albany and Troy.
Budget forms for the fiscal year beginning November first and ending October thirty first have been sent to all Rensselaer County department heads by County Auditor H. Kenneth Henderson. Forms must be completed in duplicate and returned to the auditor by September tenth.
The article notes a labor supply shortage and optimistic outlook for more orders in the coming months. It covers a 80th anniversary dinner for a Troy company founded in 1835, honoring long service employees with gold pins and tributes from workers and friends. Speakers include Mr. MacKenzie and clergy from St. Patrick's and Trinity Methodist churches. Bertha Katsky, who began at age 14, is highlighted for 53 years of service.
Lucy Madigan 24 a WAC stationed at Stewart Field Newburg suffered a fractured right ankle after an Army training flight ran out of fuel and forced a bailout near North Hebron. The trainer plane crashed on Herman Hab terms farm. Pilot reported fuel loss in a storm to state police.
A larger harness racing program at the Sebaghticoxe Fair includes two special stake races with purses of 400 added. One race on Labor Day and the other Wednesday afternoon, with routine races slated for Tuesday. Total purses for the three days reach about 2000, exceeding prior years. The event features Sir Volo and a Labor Day match race between Linit Allen and his father Foberk Allen. Grounds work is finished, grandstand enlarged, Hell Drivers show scheduled, and ex hibitors may begin setting displays Sunday Sept 2 with Cornell University judging.
Funds will be raised through a series of socials at the Midtown Ball in the Chasan Building starting Thursday night Sept 20. Dr Mario Cuoco leads planning citing dire medicine shortages and high infant mortality in Italy. Assistants include Mrs Pasquale Rizzo Joseph Belotte Clarente Milanese John Mongiello and others. Francis Rubino chairs the socials committee.
More than 200 reservations were received for the annual W. F. We clams team outing sponsored by Leo Hi Blume Post. The event was announced at a Harmony Hall meeting led by Wikies Houser. The outing will be Sept 18 at Sherp's Grove on the old New York Road and will include sports a baseball game and dancing. Albert O Flint and Norman JLicholls were named chairmen. The army film Returned to Duty was shown after the session. The poets meet Tuesday Sept 4.
Two area men likely among the first American troops to set foot on Japanese soil as conquerors within six months are Second E A Frank F. Gardiner of Rensacolaer and First Lt John J. Wilpera of Saratoga. They join hundreds of troops bound for the advance echelon.
Captain John J. O'Brien of Whitehall is cited for heroic action in Belgium during a January 1945 operation. He reorganized Company K after its leader was killed, leading to about 160 enemy deaths and 200 captures as Mayerade fell and held for three days before relief.
Rev Frederick W. Evans warned congregants at First Presbyterian First Baptist and Second Presbyterian that the atomic bomb reflects man's power but should not fuel fear. He urged trust in God and to focus on duties today rather than anxious thoughts about tomorrow.
Power failure left streets on the East Side and River Street south of Ferry Street in darkness overnight. Emergency crews of the New York Power and Light Corp. labored to make a temporary fix and then permanent repairs east of Ferry and Congress Streets while service to homes and boilings remained intact.
Six year old Rose Marie Miles, 219 Ninth Street, wandered Sunday night from home along In galls and h Avenues. Residents sheltered her until police arrived. Patrolmen John Branen and Karl Pendt returned her to her home. Division 2 A O H holds a social at Mrs Gladys Gapp’s home 1692 Fifth Avenue with hosts Mrs Gapp and Mrs Lebentritt.
The State Vocational School at Troy was awarded machine tools and equipment valued above a stated sum by the Rochester Ordnance District. Donor credits the gift to wartime program goals and emphasizes the tools will aid training for government service and postwar employment.
American Legion post announces a national drive to recruit veterans in Troy. It urges veterans returning from Rome and overseas to apply, notes eligibility rules after hostilities end, and invites county veterans to contact John C. Swan at the Troy post office for farming assistance and guidance. A parade and memorial observance are planned with a firing squad at the burial of Joan F. Mangan.
Secretary James H. Baxter of the Troy Burns Club reports the acceptance of honorary membership by Field Marshal Bernard L. Montgomery. The letter from Major T. C. Coverdale to the commander in chief states Montgomery declines thanks for the honor. The club cites greetings from three British premiers and U.S. governors, noting past honorary members and other distinguished figures.
Firemen checked a damp chimney at 1934 Finch Avenue yesterday at 2 95 pm and found no damage. Earlier a false alarm was sounded from Box 977 at Whipple School on 171st Street and Fourth Avenue.
Seven soldiers from Troy and nearby areas were discharged from the Army at Fort Dix New Jersey. The list includes T/4 Andrew Drewnbo S/Sgt Beverly J Heyner Edward Wilson Pvt Donald G Darrah Louis P Kruszecki and Pte George T Van Wie from Saratoga Springs Watervliet Troy and Saratoga Springs plus River Street addresses.
Thousands attend a Republican clamsteam at Sharpe's Grove under the auspices of local party leaders and Congressman Taylor. The event features a large tent, decorations, music by Doring's band, dancing by Marty Komiertz and his Four Club, a jit terbug contest, a greased pig contest, and a sports show, with talks largely omitted due to weather and an accident affecting key organizers.
The Auxiliary of the Rensselaer County Chapter of the American Legion meets tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. at the Novia Calizhan Post rooms 14 First Street to plan for the September 15 Albany convention. Mrs Frederick Haley, county chairman, will preside.
Edward McTammany Danneile of Washington Park will teach English at Osona Jew School on the former John Jacob Astor estate at Rhinebeck. The school is a new project of Dr. Vi V. Anderson founder of the Anderson School and a pioneer in psychiatry applied to education of retarded children.
A 19 year old Troy resident, Miss Mercia Yar Krooserly, daughter of Prof Hendrick Ven Scloorer of the Pol chemistry department, died at Mount Kisco after a period of illness. The report notes her education and ties to local institutions.
Red Cross will start home nursing courses in a few weeks in Rensselaer County. Mrs. Gustava Helmhold, chairwoman, says six lessons over three weeks will cover infant care, family health, home hygiene and illness recognition. Over 400 women were trained last year in 25 classes. interested women should call or visit the Proctor Building chapter office.
Three Troy soldiers and seven area men have returned from Europe to the United States. Names include Pic. James E Néilgan, Pvt. Edward LL Vicha, and Pic. Frederick A Shires from Troy. Area men include Tech 3 Andrew G. Felock of 2111 Third Street and Watervliet residents Sgt James Ky Wilson, T/3 Frank Berysewicz, TS Joseph M L Shook, TS Kenneth T Roberts, and Pit Fidele Caissie among others.
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