Stillwater Farmer Death Shocks Community
A Stillwater farmer, 53, was found dead by hanging on his barn rope after relatives reported him missing. State Police at the Saratoga Springs outpost said the autopsy was completed by 10 pm, and a coroner confirmed death as self-inflicted. The discovery happened on the farm Saturday evening, with the body found around 5 pm and the rope tied to a fence and the other end to a fork in the barn rock. A card of thanks from the family of Mrs Malibew Malice followed the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick G. Eston
Sarashite
Tota Courty
Bete
Si ‘S. Wagner
Bismee
Tner
State Police
Rhe
iSacatoga Springs
Wagner
Oreo Si
Pam
Jossph Lebowich
Saretozga
In Memoriam and Obituary Notices
Obituary notices from the New Jersey and Troy area list numerous deaths and memorials. Entries mention Jo e Wool Lawrenceon and Elizabeth Morish, Beatrice Eaton Dallas, Lester Burch, Mary J Hetler, and many others with affiliations to Troy, Green Island, and local hospitals. Funeral details include church services, cemeteries, and interment locations, with dates referenced in December 1944 and related years.
Four Hurt In Collision At Rensselaer
Four persons injured in a two head on collision on the Columbia Turnpike in Rensselaer involving three cars. Stanley Zimmermann and family from Hampton Manor hospitalized with unspecified injuries. Thomas Grady of East Greenbush and Harold Crosby of Rensselaer arrested for reckless driving. Both released on bail awaiting police court hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Turnpike
Rensselaer
Fis
Stanley Zimmer Aren
Hampton Manor
Salting
Jean
Arial
St Peter's Hospital
Albany
Memorial Hospital
Zimmerman
Thomas Grady
East Greenbuss
Honsselaer
Grady
Harold Crosby
Reisselaer
Secident
Troy Parishes Lead in Diocesan Clothing Contributions
The Albany Diocese collection shows Troy Parishes donating 20,678 pounds of clothing as part of 87 tons from 123 churches. Schenectady sent 43,721 pounds, Albany 25,560, totaling 177,922 articles weighing 173,720 pounds across the diocese. Women received 47 percent, men 37 percent, children 12 percent, infants 3 percent, rest for households. The drive supported War Relief Services of the National Catholic Welfare Conference and UN relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Albany
Schenectady
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
War Relief Services
National Catholic Welfare Conference
Signal Station Operator Dies
Funeral services for Gilbert V. Ormsby, longtime operator at the algna station, will be held Wednesday at 9 am from 38 Jefferson Street. A solemn requiem mass will follow at St Marys Church with interment in St Marys Cemetery. He died after a brief illness and was a native of Troy living in the South End. He was a member of St Marys Church and Holy Name Society. Survived by two brothers, a sister, and two nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Sixth Ave
Jones
Walter Brown
James E. Jones
New York
John Sars Jones
Troy
Beth el Baptist Church
Ti River Street
Bryce
Fifth Ave
Blonday
Oakwoot
Hurch
Greenwich
Lester Burch
Ethel Barber
Lester
Harold Burch
Greenwich Cemetery
Baltas
Samaritan Hospital
Beatrice Eaton Dallas
Messay
W. Eaton
Margaret Ann Eaton
Seventh Avenue
Elvics
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
North Greenbush
Henry ML
Arg
J. Ie DeGreaf
West Sand Lake
Stonday
Geant Cauren
McLaughlin
Arthur P. McLaughlin
Su Augustine’s Church
Macnaughtos
Deuce
Oakwend Avenue
Ther MacNaughton
Hua
Nellie Skane
Don
Aid
MacNaughton
William H. Merrigan
Arthur MacNaughton
Botterdam Junction
Dorothy Carol MacNaughton
Makecod
Massaro
Lilian A. Yarwood
Frank A. Massaro
Jana F. Massato
Samuel Holmes
Nelson Shappy
Edward
Auburn
Sampson
St. Francis de Salsa
Deemaginate Conception Cemetery
Shilson
France
John J. Neilson
Evelin Erickson
Carol
Florence
John J., iv
Sally Jean Neilson
St Peter's Church
Nates
Watervliet
Herman
Wil Ham
Peter
August
Thomas Neies
John MicBain
Broadway
Ormset
Gilert
Ormeby
Joseph Ormsby
Heden Coanally Ormebs
Thomas
Ormaby
Jos¢ph
Mary BR. Ormsby
Joseph
St Marys
St. Ferce
Bargéetsville
Elmer
Daniel
George F McLox & Son
Sixth Avenue
Friends Aay
Marr Pa Ivittt
Virginia Frances
Albany
aArthur Spaulding
Bertie
John Petie and
Trepanier
Green Teland
George Beebe
Green Island
George St. Gr Island
Joseph's Church
Ozepa‘'S
Gilbert V. Ormsby
Algna
State Reed
Jefferson Street
St. Mary’s Church
St Mary's Cemetery
Mr. Ormsby
South End
St. Mary's Church
Holy Name Society
Helen Connolly Ormsby
Sergi Joseph F. Ormsby
Thomas J. Ormabs
Mary &B. Ormsby
Joseph &. Ormepy, Jr
Troy Girl Tops Civil Service List
Miss Marie Cleary of Troy topped a list of 22 applicants for a stenographer job in Albany after a State Civil Service exam. Marion Alber of Cohoes placed third with 8.72, while Gretchen Sickles of Troy ranked third among four for a senior bacteriologist post in the State Health Department with a score of 852.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Cleary
Troy
Civil Service Department
Albany
Marion Alber
Cohoes
Gretchen Sickles
State Health Department
Funeral services for West Sand Lake resident Frank Wicks
Frank Wicks of West Sand Lake died recently. The obituary notes his surviving relatives including John Pison and Elizabeth Wendorph and mentions burial at Elmwood Cemetery. The obituary lists funeral arrangements at Thomas Strueber Memorial Funeral Home in West Sand Lake. Memorial services and call hours are noted, with prior services held at Garden- Sarl Memorial Joy Crematorium at Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wicks
West Sand Lake
Frank Wicks
Maria Codding
Addie Freckieson
Wear Sand Lake
Carolrsiehert Peoneae
John Piso Oa
Palani
Philip Wices
Trox
Elizabeth Wendorph
Birmingham
Thormssawl Milter
West Said Lake
Elmwood Cemetery
State Teachers Union Pleads for $1800 Minimum Salary
The State Federation of Teachers Unions seeks a minimum salary raise from 200 to 1800 dollars, citing a nationwide teacher shortage and 70000 emergency certificate holders in New York. Delegates led by Gus Niemeyer urged Governor Dewey to back legislation, warning of lowered standards and loss of inspirational teachers without action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Federation of Teachers Unions
Dewey
Albany
Gus! Niemeyer
Hibernians Reelect J H Clinton In Division 8
John H. Clinton was reelected president of Division 8 Ancient Order of Hibernians for a tenth term at yesterdays election in Troy New York rooms at 405 Broadway. Rev William S J Cleary was named chaplain. Officers including John J McGrath Patrick J Bolster Thomas Dee James A McCaillen Patrick Ryan and Timothy J Cassidy were reelected. New chairmen John F Costello and John J Dosley were named for committees. An installation date set for Jan 4 with joint installation of divisions 1 2 and 3 proposed. An Albany division invite to attend joint installation Jan 7. Irish gifts from Mayo arrive and national convention slated for Syracuse in July and state convention in Troy in August. Eight new candidates and seven new applications noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Clinton
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Broadway
William S. J. Cleary
Troy Hospital
John J. McGrath
Patrick J. Bolster
Thomas
John J. Dosley
John ¥. Costello
John F. Canfield
Howard P. Birch
Michael J. Gainer
John F. Costello
J An
Patrick J. Ryan
Emma Willard Prepares For Holidays
Emma Willard School plans a festive end to term with Christmas events in Sage Hall. The lower school hosts a 2:30 pm party Thursday, Revels dress rehearsals Thursday and Friday, and a 3 pm Saturday party for Vanderheyden Hall children. A candlelight service Sunday precedes Christmas Stories in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Willard School
Sage Hall
Troy
Vanderheyden Hall
Assembly Hall
Dar
St. Michael's Women Plan Christmas Party Details
St Michael's Church Women announce plans for the annual Christmas party. Mrs Horace Greeley is chairman with Mrs William Murray as co-chairman. Committees cover decorations prizes refreshments entertainment and music by the All Star Giese Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Michael's Church
George Connor
Bord
Allendor
Miichael
Simeailan
Mary M_ Ryan
Josepheevan
Helen Vansteenburg
Giese Civb
Troy Woman Shares In Brother's Estate
Miss Minnie A Shea of Troy receives the residuary estate of her brother Jota J Shea late resident of Glens Falls. Warren County Surrogate's Court admits the will and appoints Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Co as executor. Estate valued at about 3500 in real property and 3060 in personal property with several bequests to relatives including Minnie Shea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie A. Shea
Troy
Jota J. Shea
Glens
Warren County
Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Co
Police Take Two To Hospital After Incident
Miss Ozebeil Ross of 1635 Sixth Avenue was removed to the Troy Sosnitai by Driver John McGraw and Patrolmen John Dryer and John McClure after a home disturbance Saturday afternoon. Dr. Joseph Padalino examined her for observation. Jeremiah Lynch, 40, of the Broad Wey Hotel Albany, was taken from Central Police Station to Troy by Patrolmen Ivsyer and McClure in a police car for treatment after a brief incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozebeil Ross
Sixth Avenue
Troy
Ivsyer
McClure
Central
Lindon
Four Listed Wounded In Action From Local Area
Four soldiers from the region were reported wounded in action. First Lieutenant Leroy T. Walbridge, son of Mrs. Katherine Walbridge of Saratoga Springs, and Petty Officer Welch, son of Mrs. Cisra B. Welch of Ballston Spa, are named along with Pfe. Charles Bens, son of Mrs. Eva Louise Brady of Rensselaer, and Charles T. Koniowka, son of Mrs. Apollona D. Koniowka of Baker Avenue, Cohoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Koniowka
Apollona D. Koniowka
Baker Avenue
Cohoes
Cassualty Hst
Leroy T. Walbridge
Katherine Walbridge
Saratogs Springs
Pet Wester
Welch
Cisra B. Welch
Bailsion Spa
Pfe
Charles, B. Bens
Eva Louise Brady
Rensselaen
Sage College Carols Fill St. Peter’s Church
Eighty Sage College students and groups performed Christmas carols and hymns at a special service in Saint Peter’s Church amid high demand for tickets. Hunter led the music. Miss Lois Jean Flord was organist. soloists included Ruth Bradley and Anne Renjilian Troy with guest harpist Mrs. Jacob Herzog assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russet Bare College
Partos Episcopal Caureh
Bicket
Hunter
Dri James Laurence Meader
Russell Sage
Adesia Figetes
Rutt Bradley
Baise
Ida
Anne Renjilian
Troy
Guerie
Quinette Hauenstein
Bring. Wick
Jeanette Clark
North Abington
Mass
Jeanne Cannius
Englewood
Edith Greenwood
Queens
Executi Discuss Jobless Executi Discuss Postwar Plans
Behor Manning Corp hosts a four day Watervliet Plant conference under Henry Elliott to discuss postwar unemployment. Representatives from Detroit Grand Rapids San Francisco Tacoma St Louis Chicago Indianapolis Cincinnati Troy Pittsburgh High Point Philadelphia Boston and Chicago will outline tentative plans to expand after the war and maximize jobs for the company's employers and veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Behor-Manning Corp
Watervliet
Henry M. Elliott
Dd. Campbell
Detroit
RF. Doering
Grand Rapids
Ps. Wisvrell
San Francisco
M. M. Boucher
Tacoma
W. B. Poser
A. W. Bell
Chicago
Lansingburg High Elects Malone Athletic Council President
Lansingburg High School selects Larry Malone as Athletic Council President with Stephen Bob as vice president Virginia Racer as Secretary and Jack Wittman as treasurer. Seniors Sally Shields and Jack Wittman juniors Nancy Ballart and Stephen Bonseshomores Shitler Zeller and Bill Collopr. Managers include Football Billi Comiser Kestethill David Reynolds and baseball Jack Shermen. Captains are honorary members Inv Golasherry footbell tasket balk Jack Wittman besedail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Malone
Lansingburg High School
Stephen Bob
Virginia Racer
Jack Wittman
Sally Shields
Nancy Ballart
Stephen Bon
Seshomores
Shitler Zeller
Bill Collopr
Billi Comiser
Kestethill
David Reynolds
Jack Shermen
Inv Golasherry
Footbell
Tasket- Balk
Besedail
St Anne's Social Club Pre-Christmas Dance
St Anne's Social Club held its pre Christmas dance at Congiden's with over a hundred attendees. Bill Lapp and his orchestra provided music while Frank J Milanese entertained as a vocal soloist. Anthony Mariaccio chaired the committee with Peter Varin as treasurer and Miss Josephine Rice as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Anne's
Bill Lapp
Frank J. Milanese
Ldcel
Anthony Marri¢ifo
Peter 5. Varin
Josephine Rice
Area Youth Wins Regional 4-H Vegetable Judging Contest
Rensselaer County 4-H youth from East Greenbush led by Tempel won first place in a regional vegetable judging contest in Rochester. Teams from 33 states competed with 300 entrants. scoring covered potatoes vegetables and disease and pest identification. The county team trained by Tempel included Reggers Brinewith Todd Gerald Goard and George Broadwell. Results will be announced later as scoring is tabulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenior
Amenca
TIONS
Tempel
Rochester
Rethrash
Ssmuel B Dorrance
Albany
Hi Y Boys Close Model Legislature in Albany Session
State Hi Y model legislature adjourned in Albany after a three day session with 57 bills adopted and 65 introduced. Proposals included migrant labor campus administration under the Labor Department, sex education in high schools, and civil service exams for workers with minors. More measures called for compulsory hospitalizations for low income, tax exemptions increases, and quarterly teaching tests. Delegates departed after a closing social and dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
State Labor Department
Martiare
Sequire Thai School
Walter Gorman Jr Wins Commission In Engineers
Walter Gorman Jr a former master sergeant in the UGKH Anti Aircraft Armillery and veteran of North Africa Sicily France Luxembourg Belgium and Normandy was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army Engineer Corps. He is the husband of Jeanne Murray daughter of the late Supreme Court Justice and Mrs William H Murray. He graduated from La Salle Institute and studied at Georgetown University. He informed his parents Mr and Mrs Walter McGorman Sr of 45 Glen Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water M. Gorman, Jr
Negi
North Africa
Sicily
France
Luxembourg
Belgium
Germany
Army Engineer Corps
Walter Mc Gorman
Glen Avenue
Northern
Ireland
Normandy
UGKH
Baptist Ministers Meet Today in Troy
Ministers from 35 Baptist Churches of the District Baptist Ministerial Association hold a Christmas fellowship at their monthly 3 am meeting at the First Baptist Church Troy. Rev Richard Cummings hosts and presides as music by Frank C Hunter and others is planned along with soprano solos and a box lunch auction. Rev Bruce Lambert and Rev C Crisgen serve as officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Baptist Ministerial Association
First Baptist Church
Richard Cummings
Christ
Frank C Hunter
Rossel
Sege Collere
Sanford Osierhow
First Santis
Sruce Lambert
Rensseiger Baptist Church
C. J. Crisgen
Spilled Beer Halts Traffic After Crash Near Eallston Spa
A crash involving a truck and car spilled 75 kegs and 372 beer cartons on the road near Eallston Spa, halting traffic for about two hours. The truck driver, Robert Cashin, 29, suffered rib and back injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafic
Eallston Spa
Robert Cashin
Woman Hurt in Collision on North and River Streets
Two autos collided at the intersection injuring Marie Hayes of Bronsch and another driver. Hayes suffered shoulder and back injuries and shock. Jona J. Hayes and Fred Narosky were also involved with minor head cut and other shock incidents. Paramedics sent victims to Cohoes Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Hayes
Bronsch
Fridey
Dé l Buyer
Jona J. Hayes
Fifteenth Street
Lis
Womas
Schweiger
River Street
Delaware and Hudson Bridge
Narosky
Board & Bus
Girl Scouts Invested At St Peter's Ship Troop Ceremonies
Investiture ceremonies at St Peter's Church for Troop T Girl Scouts featured Rev Edward McMerus presenting scarves and pins and Rev Peter Smith giving the Benediction. Nineteen new members listed along with transfers from other troops and troop leaders Miss Catherine Corcoran and Miss Mary Catherine Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Peters Church
Edward 4. McMerus
Peter Smith
St. Peter's
Angélica Sangels
Christine Glasko
Jeanne Myers
Betty Herbert
Alice Owens
Gertrude Hennessy
Ann Neville
Eva LeBarron
Ruth LeBarron
Delores Mack
Charron Meek
Marie Poli
Mary E. Petersés
Sct Vincent's
Church Holds Second Retreat At Saint Anthony's
Ninety parishioners attended the Italian branch retreat of the Third Order of Saint Francis at the Convent in South Troy. Rev. Damian Sane and Rev. Valerian Pianigiani led sessions, mass at 11 am, rosary at 3 pm, and benediction at 4 pm. Transportation arrangements were noted and the event drew non-member Troy residents. A separate item reports Ivan J Hicks of Cohoes facing $325 for carrying a loaded rifle in a car per the Conservation Department report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Anthony’s
Third Order of St. Brancis
Immaculate Conception
South
Troy
Damian Sane
OFM
Third Order
Valerian Pianigiani
O.fn
Louis Fosamina
Ivan J. Hicks
Cohoesag Singe
Conservation Dedariment
Saranac Lake
Ace Pilot Elmer Guéder III Leads Dive Bomber Unit
Col Elmer G. Guéder III, a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, is cited as one of the world’s outstanding dive bomber pilots. The article notes his service with the Marines, early dives in Midway, Guadalcanal, and the Marshalls, command roles, Navy Cross awards, and current position as assistant operations officer of General Wood’s Fourth Marine Wing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer G. Guéder
III & Marine Corpe
Rensselaer Polécheie
Bredetrix X. Nealy
Colers Gidder
Bmatine Corps
Mes
Jose5e Foss
Mei
Gregory Boyenglcn
Szhterpilerg
Neely Dages
Marie
Louia Olszys
Tess
Starne & Ce
Man
West Hoxbury
Mass
Migway
Mirway
Guidal
Ameriv
Guaéatcess
Slidney
Guadalcanal
Marshalls
Assist
Wood
Maries 4
Brunswick Installs Fire Alarm Siren
Brunswick installs a new fire alarm siren with a trial run by the Brunswick Fire Department. Chief Thomes Gallagher and Chief Mechanic Willard Robertson led the exercise at Brunswick Hills. An All South Leaders meeting is planned for tomorrow evening at the chief's Oneida Avenue home to discuss important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruns Wickares
Jon Michell
Bronsiex Vohinissr
jChief
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The
Troy Record
BBC
Stillwater Farmer
McGee
Malibew
Aoy
Welliam
Clarence
Jo&e
Wool Luawrenson
Elizabeth
Morsh
Fred
Horse
Sorkutten
Alle
Monmouth Mémoirs Hospital
Long Branch
N. J
Mes. Leos Alle
Sharos Lyon
Ane
Jean Hrqubert
Luther
the Colors Hospital
Gebriel T. Couture
Jomn
Couture
Dorothy Blair
Cotoes
DE Deg
Den
Mirs
Daniel de Deo
Anthony
Sozephing Valenti
Mancino
Samariz Wd
Eng
Mac Mancipe
Merian Bulmer
Toscano
Cohets Hospital
Anthonys Toscano
Troy Parishes
Garcnar Sarl Memorial i Joie Rel
Oakwoodmetery
Seymour
Halustead
Howard
Lisle
Margery PF. Waite
Charles 8. Finn
Waterford
Hibernians
J. H. Clinton
John HB. Clinton
Emma Willard
St. Michael’s
Brother
Sage Sing Carols
Lansingburg Athletic Council
Malone
St. Anne’s Social Club
Hi-Y Boys Close Model Legislature
Walter Gorman, Jr
William Temeel
Girl Scouts
St. Peter’s
R.P
Brunswick
The Manufactuers National Bank of T.__ lembet Federal Deposit Jasuranes sry
Chasan
For
Overseas
American Red Cross
War Manpower Commission
Selective Service
Rensselaer County
Red Cross Proctor Building
N.Y
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