Troy Man Hurt In Schenectady Gun Shop Blast
Troy man Aschie Fazio and John Meyers from Baratoga Springs sustained burns to hands and legs after an explosion at the American Lodomesive Co. gun shop in Schenectady. They were hospitalized at Ellis Hospital. officials investigate cause and extent of damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aschie Fazio
Ferry
Troy
John Meyers
Baratoga
Schensctad
Ellis
Schenectady
Bas Vet
Lentz
Jaak
Lieut Walrath Missing Over Italy
Lieut Donald G Walrath of Ballston Center is reported missing over Italy since August 34. An Air Corps officer, Walrath had a chance meeting with Corp Clarence C Askew in Italy months ago and later aided a stranded soldier before vanishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald G. Walrath
Ballston Center
Corp
Clarence C. Askew
Italy
Otina
Walrat
Balléton Center
Air Corps
Wal- Fath
Askew
Lieutenant Watrath
In Memoriam Notices From Local Journal
In memoriam notices for Kennedy and other local families recall deaths and anniversaries. Obituaries list Mrs James H mit, Hoz, Reborn, and many others with details of funerals, cemeteries, and church services across Troy Cohoes and Watervliet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
George S
Miller
James H. Mit
Rehorn
Dad
Court to Hear Troy Arrest Case Argued
The case centers on William Hilon Kronin, a New York man arrested in Troy on June 20 and Brooklyn on July 31 for fugitive from justice from Pennsylvania. Proceedings before Supreme Court Justice Harry E. Sehirick are set for September 13 with related habeas corpus actions and appeals linked to a Brooklyn arrest and Albany special term. Kronin’s son died in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Harry E. Sehirick
Wiliam Hilonin
New York
Pennsylvania
Troy
Brooklyn
Sir. Kronin
Philadelphia
Anas Klonin
Jude
Skis
Nathan H. Richman
Robert T. Murray
Rensselaer County
Kiosin
William H. Murray
Francis Bergan
Elonin
Murray
Schirick
Tewey
Klonin
Kronin
Justice Schirick
Albany
Civil Service Hearing Slated Friday in Troy
Civil Service Commission to hold a public hearing Friday at 8 p m in City Hall on proposals to temporarily expand rules for civil service appointments. Changes would ease age and health barriers to fill vacancies in manpower shortage areas for wartime duration, reverting to status quo after the war. The commission would determine the changes to best serve municipal service interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Civil ‘Service Commission
Acuit
Civil Service Com
Girl Three Treat Red Polio Case in Local Hospital Ward
A three year old girl was admitted Sunday to the isolation ward of Samaritan Hospital with a mild poliomyelitis case. Dr James Boland says it may be another imported infection after a visit to Russia. Two other hospital cases are under treatment with hot packs and the Kenny method to ease muscle pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
Samarian
James ‘C. Boland
Trey
Rufssia
Kenny
Troy Auto Toll Drops and Statewide Accident Trends
The report shows Troy’s six month road tolls easing with 109 accidents and one death. Statewide figures total 23 709 crashes with 120 fatalities and 30 348 injuries, up from 20 454 crashes, TL deaths and 23 525 injuries a year earlier. June brought a downturn in some towns but higher totals overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meet Vehicle Bureau Ties
Upstate
Acme
Troy
Albany
Schenectady
Watervliet
Cohoes
Glens Falls
Rensselaer
Saratoga Springs
Watersliet
Lthrer
Rerd Rensselaer
Garatogk Springs
Saratoga Brothers on Casualty List
War front notices reach Saratoga Springs families as the DeRossi and Gagnon clans report injuries and missing men in France. Alphonse and Joseph DeRossi are among several brothers in naval service, while Sergei Felix DeRossi is listed slightly wounded and Frank Stephen DeRossi missing. Victor F. Gagnon is missing in action. Joseph Gagnon killed in June. Bernard Case unconscious after a hip fracture in San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonse DeRossi
Beekman, Avenue
Saratoga Springy
War Department
Sergi
Felix DeRossi
France
Frank
Stephen DeRossi
Mario DeRossi
Navy
Washington
Alphonse DeRossi, Jr
Pacific
RKO
Victor F. Gagnon
Armed Services
Aurora Gagnon Asheych
Ballston Avenue
Saratoga Springs
Gagnon
Victor Gainault
Greenfeld
Pfc
Joseph Gagnon
Sapian
Bernard Case
San Diego
A. B. Case
Whitehall
Case
Red Cross
Pleasantdale Home Bureau Demonstrations Planned
Pleasantdale Home Bureau held a demonstration on kitchen tasks led by Miss Mavei Miihan a county agent at Mrs J Rasmussen sen s home. A home nursing course was set to begin Sept 7 at 7 30 pm at the school with Mrs Charles Batchelor as instructor. The regular meeting will be Sept 12 at Mrs James McAllister home with Mrs George Robarts giving a coat refining demo and Mrs Rasmussen demonstrating shirt boxing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangemenas
Mavei Miihan
Pleasantdale
pur @ai
James McAllister
George Robarts
Rasmussen
Dwelling Fire Halts Blaze at 433 Sixth Avenue
A stove fire in a two story frame dwelling at 433 Sixth Avenue halted by Pumper 31 last night. The building is owned by Ralph Stevens with his second floor occupant and Robert Stevens on the first floor. Police said the blaze was caused by the stove and Bose mags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Avenue
Ralph Stevens
Robert Stevens
Liberty Ship Named for Late Journalist-Diplomat Launched
The Liberty ship Jesse Cottrell was christened at Bethlehem Fairfield yard in Baltimore, honoring the late journalist diplomat and Washington reporter for The Record Newspapers. The ceremony featured a champagne splash by Miss Betty Anne Cottrell, with family, National Press Club members, and government officials in attendance. The ship, soon to carry cargo, was named to reflect Cottrells Tennessee roots and Washington influence, with a commemorative library to be installed aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Yard
Malzina Stephenson
Washington
Jesse Cottrell
Record
Jesse Courell
Bethlehem Fairfield
Belmore
Patapato
Jekte Coteren
Hotel Belvedere
Baltimore
Betty Anne Cottrel
Airs Cottrell
J. Monroe Johnson
Cottrell
Wit Knoxville
Wational Press Club
Bethlehem
Belvedere Hotel
Cottrel
Tennessee
Bolivia
Miss Cottrell
Alrs. Johnson
Megan Vester
Fom
Jim
Capitol
James F. Byrnes
Senator McWkellar
Tom Stewart
Robert I. Doughton
House
Ways and Means Committee
North Carolina
Congress
Capitol Hil
Miss Cottreil
Civer
J. C. ‘Long
Beeth
Sf Hes
Cottvell
Sarina Press Club
Paul, Wooton
Board of Governors
Wooten
Edward Jamiezon
Tun
William
Hassett
Roosevelt
Professon Eed Cariad Bete
Blood Bank Sets Area Record with 279 Donors
The Troy Red Cross Blood Bank at First Baptist Church reported a new local high with 279 donors yesterday. Mobile units collected 240 pints, staff improvised to reach an extra ten pints, and only 29 people were deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Tai
Troy
Wilford P. Fowler
Sixth Avenue Baptist Church
Eldon H. Martin
Fitts Avenue
Stuite Street Methodist
Donald Anderson
Jemez Street
Green Island
Calvsigée Rassmussen
Second Avenue
L. M. Cropper
Utah
R.blt
Gallon Club
Wigin Miller
Thomas Street
Felix Dessautels
Waterford
Nan Graham
Sixth Avenue
Lawrence Lozzo
Cavert Manufacturing Co
Margaret Danforth
Irene Simmons
Grand Street
Marthe G. Filkins
Third Avenue
Red Cross Blood Bank
Anite
Blood Bank
Watervliet Arsenal
Covert Manufacturing Co
Lehr-Manning Corp
Cluett, Peabody & Co. W. & L. B. Gurney
Colonie
Jono A. Manning Paper Co
Republic Steel
Ludlow Valve Manufacturing Co
Ford Mo J For
Tiny Town Toys, Inc
Albany Corrugated Container Co
New York State Troopers
Union Home Furnishers, Inc
Red Cross
Procter
Troy Blood Bank
Gertrude M. Moore
T the Blood Donors’ Committee
105Th Infantry
Pacific
State Guard
105Th
Saipan
Frank Laversee
Liewt Allan Fisher
Wavy Medical Corps
Fisher
Naval Hospital
Sarmipson
Naval Base
Africa
Fireman Injured When Backing Car Pinning Incident
Fireman Frank LaParl of the Kinloch squad wagon at Central Fire Station was bruised in both legs when a car backed up while firefighters loaded inhalator equipment. He was taken to Troy Hospital where Dr Doody treated him. His injuries are not serious. LaParl lives on Kinloch Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
LaPar
Central Fire Station
Troy
Dre
LaParl
Sasith
PL Doody
Kinloch Avenue
Trojan Wing Commissioned Leonard Freedman at Miami
Leonard Freedman son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Freedman of 13 Second Street was commissioned second lieutenant after earning silver wings. The ceremony at the Army Air Forces Base Unit Contract Navigation School at the University of Miami honored his mind and heart. Mrs Byrnes read a letter from her husband. Justice Byrnes praised Cottrell and Governor Broughton called the christening a fitting honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
Freedman
Alfred Freedman
Second Street
Army Air Forces Base Unit Contract
University of Miami
Statewide Health Education Program Aims at Youth Wellness
A new program to combat widespread physical defects among youths through a comprehensive health education curriculum will be inaugurated in junior and senior high schools. The syllabus covers nutrition, personal care, hygiene, safety, mental health, and the dangers of alcohol and narcotics. Regents credits will be awarded for completion, and trained personnel will teach units developed by health specialists and reviewed by various organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee
Jones
Conceh
Office of Physical
Thani
Gut
Ipig
Selective Service System
County Salon Honors Officer Mae Hennessey in Buffalo
Mrs Mae Hennessey was elected for the eighth consecutive year to a departmental post at the Eight and Forty convention in Buffalo and was honored by Rensselaer County Salon at Callahan's Restaurant. She was named activiste at the state conclave and will represent the local unit at the national convention. Attending were Mrs Nina Wyman Mrs Dora Messick Mrs Ann Kilroy Mrs Catheryn Poole Mrs Betty Hyland and Mrs Ethel Van Buren. Hennessey also received the membership award for the largest increase in the New York Department while serving as membership chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Hennessey
Buffalo
Rensselaer County
la Boutique
Callahan's
Hennessey
Mirs
Nina Wyman
la Perite Chapeau
Dora Messick
S Caissier
Ann Kilroy
Aumonier
Catheryn Poole
Secretaire
Betty Hyland
Ethel van Buren
Hennessy
Department of New York
Frears Store Employees Enjoy Clamsteam Outing at Airport Inn
Frears Store staff at Wil liam H. Frear & Co. Inc. closed all departments yesterday afternoon for a company outing at the Airport Inn. J. Harry Beresford led entertainments with oral selections and musical numbers by Miss Aan Ofkispian, Miss Lacille Custom, Miss Frances Harrington, Samuel J. MacDermott, John Cardigan, and a novelty act by George Spenarg and Denise Dalton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airport Inn
J. Harry Beresford
Aan
Kispian
Lacille Custom
Frances Harrington
Samuel 3. MacDermott
John Cardigan
George Spenarg
Denise Dalton
Troy Council Knights To Enjoy Clamsteam
Troy Council Knights of Colton announce their annual outing and clamsteam at Carralls Grove on Hoo Sick Road. Edward J. Farrell leads the event with Joan J. Alas-Rey in charge. steam served at 4 30 pm. Reservations close Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Council
Knizghis of Colton Bus
Carralls Grote
Hoosick Road
Edward J. Farrell
Omen Bers
Joan J. Alas- Rey
Auto Use Stamp Sales Reach $112,500
Ares motorists have paid a total of $112,500 for about 1,000 automobile use tax stamps. Grey M. Hickey, head of the revenue department for the area, announced the sales and noted a rate reduction starting September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ares
Tigrey M
Captain Baker Awarded Silver Star
Captain John C. Baker of the 103rd Infantry earned the Silver Star for organizing a defense and evacuation of wounded under fire. He directed the retreat of the wounded, led a defensive counterattack, and remained with his troops to ensure a safe withdrawal from the contested area. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Baker of New Turnpike Head and served seven years in the 103rd before federalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Baker
Jas Deer
Baker
Frank Baker
New Turnpike Head
Reximust
Fort McCrellan
Cold Wave Relents in Troy Area as Temps Rise
The Troy region enjoyed eased cold as temperatures climbed into the 60s yesterday afternoon after extreme cold and wind chills. Forecasters warned that another cold spell could return within a day or two as eastern states saw varying readings and record lows while Troy recorded 46 degrees and nearby Plain reported 43.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
United Bates
Enat
Wes
Rt Plain
Taia
4-H Girls Exhibit At YWCA In Rensselaer County
Four H Club girls aged eight to fifteen demonstrated work at the YWCA supper room with leaders acting as judges for ribbons. Demonstrations covered baking cakes and muffins, garden towers, and craft projects, with several earning blue first prizes and others red second prizes. The event included a peach demonstration by Mrs. Lucille Palmer and ends with plans for further displays at the Schaghticoke Fair where top prizes are awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer County
Y. W. Cal
Lucille Palmer
Jean Farrell
Sycamore Club
Syeaway
Helen Campbell
Joan Tymeson
East Poesienkill
Ada Lyman
Shirley Flubscher
Betty Ann Husser
Liberty Bella
Mountainview
Clifford Cooper
Priscila Trumble
Eagies
Esgle Mills
Donald Waterheid
Margeret Reed
Spirit of 42
Sptgletown
Harvey Reed
Wera
Path Redden
Stitch Sisters Club
Castleton
Sne
Albert. van Nedergnen
Edward Warner
Doris Ferra
Liberty Bros Club
Millicent Taplin
Lillian Knudson
Budding Maples
Ernestine Albert
Schaghticoke Fair
Eugene P. Jairo
Weadra
Stephentown
Corp
G. Firbacher
Averii Park
Siste
Bore Yard
Troy-Averi Road
Thames
Seo
Tiros Auto
Waere
Park
Rensselact
Gardeners Urged to Keep Pulling Weeds and Start Now
Samuel B. Dorrance of the Rensselaer County 4 H Club urges victory gardeners to prepare INS gardens now to curb next year’s weed seeds. He notes many seeds come from midsummer to fall and advises sowing a cover crop, notably rye, to reduce erosion and enrich soil, with recommended rye rates and sowing methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel B. Dorrance
Rensselaer County
4-H Club
Victory
INS
Injured Troy Man In Critical Condition
Samuel Samson of 109 River Street, a local wholesale dealer, was listed in “very critical” condition after a motorcycle crash on Saturday night on Albany Schenectady Road. Anna M. Kromp of West Albany died of injuries from the same accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Samson
River Street
Direndants
Ay Ellis Hosital
Schenectady Lastaight
Anna M. Kromp
West Albany
Sitp T
Albanenectady Road
Tne
Samuel Samief
David Samief
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Troy, N. X
Ipm
Yam & Py
Troy Man
Lieut
Walrath
Paul
Troy Hospital
Four End
Witham Paw
Paul Wee
Basilice Butte
Bowen
John
Margaret
Philip Wicks
Kaneral
Firth Ave
Angie Street
Emus
Campbell
Castle
Orother
Jacob
Zi Moon
David Castle
Atbad
Sirs
Warren
Lawless
Forest Hill Cemetery
Carner
Pic
Ralph D. Carner
St. Patricks Church
Airs
Mary’ Carter
Ralph Carner
Rudolph Ciejka
Carolyn
Harvey Carner
Nellie
Ecgrley
Coh X
Ave
Christopher
Catherine Ryan
David Chamberlain
Jona Fi. Serger
Frenk J
Miami Beach
Fla
Raymond L. Curley
Aleutian Islands
Steenard
Sateed Heart Church
P. B. Dept
G. Q
Pellart
Willian ‘Hincheiit
Emma Ethier
Lieyd
Arinar Kramer
Hochester
Loch Hinchelitt
Fifteenth Street
Sacred Heart
Mary Church
St_ ate
Dignands
Holland
George’ W. Holland
Elizabeth M. Batley Holland
Sue Carroll
Alice Georgia Hollamt
Seiman
Joseph
MM. Case
Wiliam
Burdett Avene
Mt. Ida
Marina Sones
Van
ITA Ihe
Roy Hox- Pita
Joseph Baupprecht
Irisband
Catherine Matready
Catheri
Heine
Paxsing
St. Hearys
Churchaverill Park
Otiotk
van Vreanren
Piatersiet Avs
Hebana
Syl
Bang
George
Robert
Ciarna
Herter
Anna Mae
Mary
Soivier
Norman van’ Vranken
James Gartner
Stamtiather
Raward
Dern
Jeanélic van Vranken
Avie van Vranken
Cainsring van Epps
Feneral
Parkes Bros
Oreidekrate
A. D
Mohawk St. Conver
Witerferd Rural Cemetery
Leahy Baqs
Jane
Wetervliet
Saratoga Brothers
Casualty
Pleasantdale Bureau
Trojan
Frears
Silver
Joun
Averill Park
Knowlson
Broadway
Chasan Slog
Fostoffice
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