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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1944
Page
16
The local rationing board will return tire inspection records and DOT certificates to truck owners. Envelopes containing paperwork are mailed from the local board, with gasoline coupons sent separately from the Albany Center in September. The September 15 deadline applies for this quarter’s gasoline applications.
In memoriam for John J. Mulkerin who died four years ago. Several birth notices list newborns with parents and hospitals. Deaths include Gordinier, Granwam, Hoy Swidenly, and others with funeral details and interment plans. A stream of bereavements notes survivors and memorial services across Troy and nearby towns.
Pfc John L Birschfeld of Greenwich was killed in France on August 7 while serving in General Patton's army. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blanchfeld, two sisters Heres and Jean, two brothers Frav oly, and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Patrice Cunningham of Cambridge.
Dr Hiram A Jones defended a state education health syllabus for junior and senior high schools citing widespread approval. The New York State Science Teachers Association criticized it as replacing scientific method with indoctrination and warned it could end scientific inquiry in biology and student research.
Anthony Mangano of Saratoga Springs was slightly wounded in action in France on August 30, according to a War Department telegram. He has served two and a half years. three Mangano brothers are overseas: Salvatore in Alaska, Frank with a Field Artillery unit in New Caledonia, and Carl with troops in the Pacific.
A CSA veteran, William E. Vernon, must surrender his Farm Security Administration post after a ruling by Comptroller General Lind C. Warren. He received a salary increase from 32,400 to 32,?30 yearly and is required to refund all pay since promotion. Remedial congressional action pending. statute current dictates resignation.
Farmer Joan S. Peters of Gansevoort injured after slipping from a two level hay feeder in the yard. A rope break caused the fall, Dr. M D Duby of Stillwater transported him to Saratoga Hospital by ambulance, then moved to Albany Hospital for further treatment.
Second Lieut Harold C Hunt son of Mr and Mrs Charles T Hunt of South Glens Falls was commissioned and awarded navigator wings after graduating from Advanced Navigation School at Ellington Field Texas He worked for Union Bag and Paper Corp at Hudson Valley before entering the Army.
The Troy Record outlines prize details for the Victory Garden Contest with judges touring Troy Cohoes Watervliet Green Island and Waterford to inspect backyards and community plots. Prizes include $50 war bond top award and additional $25 and $10 awards plus war stamps for top finishers across communities and backyards.
Arraigned before Justice William B Putnam, William J Eckstein, 19, admitted as a bogus hero and teller of tall tales. He pleaded guilty to two charges of petit larceny and was sentenced to thirty days in Saratoga County Jail at Ballston Spa on each count. Impersonating an officer charges were withheld pending the larceny sentences. The theft included a suit case, camera, a woman’s watch, a woman’s pin, and a small amount of money from a camp on Saratoga Lake.
The Women of the Moose plan their first September meeting tomorrow evening at Young's Hall on State Street. Miss Virginia Bertrand, senior regent, announced the gathering and urged members to bring sunshine baskets. Regular business will be transacted.
LaSalle Institute announced four faculty transfers for the coming year. Brother Dennis becomes vice principal and cadet corps commandant, replacing Brother Joseph. Other moves shift Brother Brendan Patrick to St Marys Waith Mass and Brother Colatz Edmund to De LaSalle College Washington DC. Five new additions join the faculty including Brothers Hearn Timothy Eugene Cyril and Edward, with LaSalle opening with a large freshmen class and near last year’s enrollment.
Albany report outlines Margaret Ruth Brady Farrell's will. It leaves eight grandchildren equal shares of residuary estate at age 30 and specifies $30,000 legacies to two sons and two daughters. Substantial gifts go to Anthony Study Maternity Home, Home for the Aged, Little Sisters of the Poor, St. Peter's Hospital, and the Female Academy of the Sacred Heart. A $325,000 trust funds Catholic Charities and Catholic Childrens Aid Society with annual payments. Probate valued the estate at over $3,000 and personal property over $35,000.
A conference of the Industrial Union Council of the C I U is set to attract up to 10 million delegates to Saratoga Springs and will close the convention season there. Grand Union Hotel will serve as headquarters as Chamber of Commerce officials coordinate with Louis Hollander and Harold J. Garno on accommodations.
The Civil Service Commission sets Sept 22 as the deadline to file for the Cohoes postmaster post. Eligible candidates aged 25 to 63 will be ranked on exam performance and experience with a $3360 base salary plus temporary $200 and 15 percent bump for overtime under the June act. Congressman Byrne may back the chosen candidate from the eligible three.
The Weather Bureau projected a gradual end to the cool spell, noting temperatures near 79 degrees today with a low around 60 degrees. Expect gradually warmer conditions, increasing cloudiness, and possible showers tomorrow as warm air returns.
Richard Taireaule, 32, of FR. D. 1 Waterford, suffered a deep facial wound on his right hand when he fell near his room. He was treated at Leonard Hospital by Dr. William E B McDonlan and later discharged home.
Staff Sergeant Gerald W. Firnn, 24, waist gunner on a Flying Fortress with the Fifteenth Air Force, recounts a rugged mission over Ficesti Romania on April 24. His crew fought ME 109s and FW 194s for 45 minutes with holes in the plane but no injuries. He earned the Air Medal with six bronze stars after overseas service and prior work at Watervliet Arsenal.
Prospect Park Pool ends its season earlier than usual after a strong summer. Edward A. Wachter notes the eighth annual Swim Campaign was the best on record with more adult participation and Red Cross training activity. A handicraft display of 1138 items by children, exhibited at WH Frear & Co Inc shows broad community involvement.
The Freezing of Foods exhibit at the Schaghtikoke Fair will showcase a home size freezer, a locker plant drawer, and various home freezing tools. Mrs. Nancy Yeager notes the exhibit will draw many visitors and include demonstrations on preparing foods and using the equipment.
William Harris 26 of Tenth Shest was arrested by Officer William Egan on speeding at 38 mph on Fitch Avenue. Harris posted a cash bond of SIO for his Police Court appearance this morning.
A Troy marine identified as Sergi Rovers of Trex died recently from wounds received in action with the Third Division. The casualty list names Marine Corse and Navy Degamimes among those noted as serving in the war zone. Edward A. Neves, Sacquer, and Mrs. Sharp are also mentioned in connection with the unit and honors.
Supreme Court Justice Francis Bergan hears arguments on barring Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman from the American Labor Party ballot. John J. O’Connor seeks an injunction against certification by Secretary of State Thomas Curran. A Liberal Party action remains pending with election boards and war ballots to be mailed this week.
Two Saratoga Springs men wounded in action share letters to families. Pfc Albert E Stewart seriously wounded in Italy on May 26 is recovering at Utica General Hospital with shrapnel in his eye and knee. he has not regained sight in the eye and has received the Purple Heart. Pic Robert S Decker wounded in France on August 4 is convalescing in England, per a War Department telegram to his parents. Marine Private Robert F Boothby writes from a hospital in the Pacific about optimism for a quicker return home and mentions Saipan casualties.
Private O Brien 18 of Troy was wounded in France after arriving overseas a month earlier. A graduate of Danburg Bish School class of 1933, he served in the Infantry after training at Camp Gruba Oklahoma and sailed to England before reaching the front.
Corporal John P. B. Horton son of Major and Mrs Thomas R Horton of 502 Pawling Avenue has been missing in action in France since August 24. He enlisted in June 1942 trained at Fort Meade Camp McCoy Wis and Camp Kilmer N J. He served overseas since June and arrived in England briefly before going to France where he was attached to the Infantry. His last letter home is dated August 3. Horton, a 1939 LaSalle Institute graduate, worked for Montgomery before enlistment. his father a Major in the Air Corps and former member of the 105th Infantry is stationed in Heb.
Attendance at Ballston Fair was above average on the second day of the feeder program. Harness racing and grandstand entertainment continued. Judging of grange exhibits concluded with Charlton unit first at 95, Bailston Center second with 91, followed by Malia 89 Milton Saratoga tied 87 and Bacon Hill 83. Judges were Miss Laura Seeier, B D Dar and Langsey V Coliver of the Coblishill Institute of Agriculture and Home Economics.
Eighty Troy Club members and guests gathered yesterday afternoon at the Waterford Mechanicville Road home of James Whitehurst Sr. The event, chaired by E. A. Hoffigan Jr, featured garden inspection before a clamsteam meal and later card games.
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