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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1943
Page
3
Miss Madeleine A Sleaty announced that Red Cross workers may assist tonight to meet the large quota. The Manufacturers Bank system will stay open from 9 30 a m to 1 p m, a departure from the usual hours that only schedule Monday evening night sessions.
Pp. G. Krishnay ya, former president of the Hindustan Association and editor of the India and U. S. A. News Service, told Russell Sage College chapel crowd that after the war India will be free and connected with the world including England. He praised Gandhi and Nehru as leaders of clean methods who favor the United Nations and will push India beyond four walls once freedom comes.
The City of Albany sold 474000 dollars of bonds yesterday to the First National Bank of Boston at 1.80 percent. The issue included 230000 dollars of debt equalization bonds amid 1144000 dollars in Albany debts Moore refused to approve for refunding. City officials deny any cash shortage and say former Comptroller Tremerne approved the 230000 bond plan years ago.
Lieut Douglas Joseph Sullivan stationed at Harrisburg Pa with the Air Corps has been promoted to captain, announced by the War Department. A Philadelphia native and Wesleyan graduate, he worked in GE publicity at Schenectady before enlisting in 1941. He is married to Christina M Hutton of Treut Fourteenth Street. Frank Arthur Freihofer Jr of Schenectady, nephew of Charles C Freihofer of Troy, also promoted to captain in the infantry.
An advertising copy touts Lady Esther Face Powder as aging lessening with a hurricane blending process. It claims smoother skin texture, longer wear, and brighter shades that look fresher and more youthful, urging readers to try the small size to see visible benefits.
The 21st annual Berkshire Industrial Farm appeal in Troy supports Berkshire Farm at Ca naan under William Leland Thompson Jr. Local committee members include Aldrich Busan Cluett Downing Paine Russell Schoonmaker Thompson Whitney. The private institution helps boys with home education and trade training. many graduates serve in the armed forces and defense work. A 14-year-old Trojan case illustrates reform toward stable schooling and farming or a trade. Checks are payable to Berkshire Industrial Farm and mailed to William J. Thompson Jr.
Supreme Court Justice Francis Bergan granted an annulment to Mrs Jennie Marro after finding Anthony Marro of Troy an habitual criminal and convict. Records show prior burglary and grand larceny convictions, with sentencing in 1936 and earlier counts in 1932 and 1934. Mrs Marro alleged she was misled about his character when they wed in New York on June 2, 1938.
Pasadena report describes Pi Camp Fi Girls selling late vegetables from their Victory garden to replace a stolen microscope and cash losses from a science-minded thief. The sale seeks to cover camp costs for the 211 summer season while expressing concern over achieving the full replacement.
Brig Gen Alexander G Gillespie presided as six arsenals commandants and officers from the Office of Chief of Ordnance toured the Watervliet cannon factory. Attendees included Maj Gen Charles T Harris Jr Aberdeen Proving Ground Maj Gen Thomas fe Haves and several colonels from Frankfort Picatinny Watertown Springfield Arsenal and offices in Washington and Albany. The group inspected the plant in the afternoon.
East Side Monday night marked the Bible study close at the Third Presbyterian Church hosted by the Women’s Guild with Rev. Joan M. Stuart speaking on Our Assurance of Being Saved. Red Cross activities, prayer meetings, Missionary Society, and a Christmas bazaar were announced with details of times and hosts.
The immanuel Danish Lutheran Church Ladies' Aid plans a Christmas sale tomorrow at 1 pm with coffee served. The Mothers' Club of St Augustine's School meets at 6 pm today to finalize plans for the Christmas luncheon and review war stamps sales. Diamond Rock Lodge Odd Fellows holds Past Grands' Night on Monday Dec 13 with veterans honored and officers seated. reports and a social period follow the business meeting.
Mrs. Michael Purcell of Pownal Vermont bagged an eight point buck weighing 185 pounds near her home. She is believed to be the first woman in her district to harvest venison this fall. Also reporting hunts include Paul E. Hitkin of Bennington with a 200 pound dressed deer in Petersburgh and antler spread of 20 inches, and Arthur F. Cardinal of Watervliet with a 95 pound spikehorn near West Arlington Vermont.
A surprise farewell party was held in the College Room of the Tavern last night for Marine Auxiliary Pvt Joan Millington of the Marine Corps who leaves today for New Ri. Hostesses were Misses Betty Malloy Alice Genther Clare Tooloojian and Virginia Evers arranged by fellow workers at William H Frear Co.
Dozens of Troy city officers including Fire Chief C A Casey and Police Chief J B Conroy retire under municipal pension boards. Eight police and three fire personnel gain half pay. ending long careers with service records and earlier notable incidents cited.
Large crowd attends the funeral of Mrs. James G mas J. Barrett mother of Rev. Barrett of Haines Falls held at 2380 Burdett Avenue. Officiating priests include Rev Willar maan deacon and Rev Gerald Mlaneen. Organist Miss Teresa F Hennessey and a quartet performed Panis Angelicus Lady of the Way and Jesus Saviour of My Soul. Attendees include many Troy residents and members of several religious orders. Interment was at St. Mary's Cemetery with Father Torpey presiding.
Mrs Robert Cluett, widow of Dr Edward H Webster, died Sunday night at her Hubbard Woods home in Chicago at age 92. Born in Albany she married Dr Webster who died in 1916. She is survived by one daughter Mrs Frederick H wife of the president of Friie Beott & Co of Chicago, and 25 grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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