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Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1944

Page

18

Cold Spell to Grip Troy Area After Storm

The Troy Record reports a cold spell with temperatures near twenty degrees in Troy and surrounding areas. Fringes of the storm linger with possible flurries today and tomorrow as western New York clears from 20 to 24 inches of snow. Main highways reopen, but some county roads remain hazardous. Six storm deaths recorded statewide, including one in Troy. schools reopen after Monday recess. transportation services resume with delays expected.

Vais Weather Bureau Bugalo Ely

Odd Fellows to Meet at Trojan Lodge in Troy

A meeting of the Trojan Lodge at Odd Fellows is set for Monday evening at its headquarters First Street. Noble Grand Bro O Cohen will preside. Officers for the coming year will be elected and all members are invited.

Odd Fellows Trojan Lodge First Street Brother O. Cohen

Masses, obituaries, and notices fill Troy parish page

A long obituary and memorial notice column lists deaths and funeral arrangements in Troy area churches. Entries include Walter Conway's seventh anniversary mass at St Mary's, with family and church details, plus multiple other interments and requiem masses at Sacred Heart, St Patrick's, St Johns, and local cemeteries. Names include Emilia Cagnon Couture, Lillian Gilligan, Matilda Hogren, Keegan, Leckontx, Nellie McCarty, Charles Miller, Francis Murphy, Margaret Walsh, George Ostrander, Mary Place, and others with parish and residence details across Troy Cohoes Schaghtygo, and nearby towns. Funeral times, places, and interment sites are provided for each deceased, reflecting a bustling church-centered obituary page.

Conway Walter ¥. Conway St Mary’s Church Albany Emilia G. Cagnon Joseph Couture Reather Sirs Beatrice Wells Troy Laurence Emilia Sisters of the Holy Name Key Herman Cherney Waterviiel Athert Baddow Tres Alderic Gabriel and Fomes Cohoes Donald Schenectady Alban G. & Army Antigua Maurice U. S. Macy Southwest Pacific Alderic Couture Bridge Ave Colines William Co. Reigea Hogren Fifteenth Street Matilda V Charles F. Hoghben Joseph F Virginia Hog- Fi Morris Funeral Fifth Avenue St John’s Episcopal Oakwood Cemetery Keegan Millertown Xii Peer Keegan Catherine Boose Pittstown Tila B. Keegan Wiltertown St Monica's Church Johnsonville St. John's Cemetery Schaghticoke William Leckenby Dot DicGivern Leckenby Raymond Leckenby St Mitchel Street St. Michael's Destiny St. Johens McCarty Cambridge N. Y Nellie McCarty John McCarty Elisha ‘Hamilton Salem John and Martin McCarty Martin Hush Mchurch Gremaxich Richard and John McBush Funsrat Momrbig St. Joseph's Church Green Island Francis Murphy Emma White Lucy James H. Liges Wilham Edward Rens Étlaer Park -Averat Gelock St. Patrick's St Peters Cemetery Margaret Baker Walsh Willian Dale O'Bren M. G Amelia Simmons Edward L. Walsh Neral Mn St. Cohoes Oakwood Ostrander Trot Hospital George W. Ostrander Wilhelmina Fejows Della Garmley Samuel Ostrander Edward. Wood Charotte Evi Henrietta Vanderpool Fost Ogleshorpe Ga Resiganca Mary Heller Tae George Y. Place D. B. Hasatorn Burgessvith Elmer Daniel Place George F. MecLoughlin

Police Holding $40 in Lost Money

The Traffic Bureau reports two cash finds turned in within eight days. Michael Morshan retrieved a $40 envelope found in front of his home at 195 Congress Street and delivered it to Sergeant Keating. The owner, if identified by envelope markings, may claim the money. In a separate case, Joseph B. Leathem found a wallet with $151 in front of Frog Theater and contacted Mrs. Beth Miter at 540 Second Avenue. she had misplaced the wallet during shopping.

Peter A. Heeting Michael Morshan Congress Keating Joseph B. Leathem Frog Theater Beth Miter Second Avenue

OPA Sets Ceiling On Flashlight Battery Prices

The OPA sets a ten cent ceiling on civilian sale prices for surplus Signal Corps hashlight batteries. Batteries manufactured within a year of sale fall under the limit, with over 20 million units already declared surplus. Treasury Procurement will allocate sales to ease consumer shortages.

OPA Signal Corps District Opa Treasury Department Treasury Procurement

World War I Men Must File for Bonds by Jan. 1

Veterans of World War I must exchange their adjusted service certificates for U S government bonds by January 1 1935. Bond maturity is set for June 15 1945 and those who already exchanged should finalize actions by June 15. A nationwide poll shows 30000 veterans have not yet applied. Form 1701 from the Veterans Administration is required for those not yet exchanged.

Total Red Cross Chapter Veterans Administration

Reinhart Rites Held in Watervliet Funeral Plans

The Reinhart family announces the funeral of Charles H Reinhart Sr husband of Jennie Jesmain and father of Charles H Reinhart Jr and Mrs Floyd Tucker. The service is Thursday at 2 PM from 2208 9th Ave with a requiem mass at St Anthonys Church followed by burial at Elmwood Cemetery Troy.

Reinhart Aireat Watervliet Charley i. Reinhart Huband Jennie Jesmain Charles H. Reinhart, Jr Floyd Tucker Airs Earl B. Manchester Walter Showers Arlie’ Latetjek Lucia Anthonys Siany Josephine Frank James Stoptelo Anthony Pag Yeig Seager Capt I Federal Strest St. Anthons’s Jennie Sickle Eam Biix Duane Frederici Egbert van de Sark U. S. Army Arth t-Bhaker Elmwood Cemetery Troy Troy Hospital Ann Robinson Thomas, Wood John T. Coléman John T. Wood St. Beth of Troy John Thomas Woodie Cs. SB. Army Airforces Edwart J. Thomas Weed George Thomas Weed Joseph Raymand Wood Margarets and Wood John V. Wiliams Joseph Rooney Purnerai Bryce Funeral Fanttal Elmwood Hi

Boards Told How to Aid Veterans

Major Foss outlined how Selective Service Boards should assist returning veterans. He urged prewar preparation with coordination from the Veterans Administration and U S Employment Service, noting boards must help with housing, employment, forms, and disability pension guidance to prevent delays and confusion.

Veterans Administration U.S. Employment Service Focal Draft Board

R P I Graduate Named President of University

Rear Admiral Norman M. Smith, a 1906 U S Naval Academy and 1909 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduate, was named president of the University of South Carolina by the board of trustees. He succeeds the late Dr J Rion McKissick. Smith retired in 1928 and was recalled at war outbreak, becoming rear admiral in 1933 and serving as chief of Bureau of Yards and Docks and chief civil engineer of the Navy to 1938.

Norman M. Smith U. S. Naval Academy Renseelter Pohtechnic Institute University of South Carolina University J. Rion McKissick Smith Navy Bureau of Yards and Docks

Troy Boys Club Holds Community Sing

A community sing at the Troy Boys Club Tuesday night opened a month of social activities planned by the Board of Directors and the Auxiliary. Mrs Cherie Lanyon accompanied, with Edward Kane directing. Helpers served cake and ice cream after the program.

Troy Boys’Club Cherie’ Lanyon Edward Kane J. Warren Jclub Raymond J Weitzel Eric Rutledts Joseph Portland Frans Vetter

Specialist to Train 4-H Club Leaders

Mrs. Gertrude Passinger of Cornell University H Club clothing specialist leads a training class for 4-H club leaders today from am until 2 30 pm at the FLW CA. The session, run by associate county club agent Mrs Florence Thayer, targets leaders planning an accessory project for the new year. The economical feature focuses on materials used to make mittens begg s simple hats dickies and similar items.

Gertrude Cornell University FLW. CA Florence FL. Thayer

Northside Woman Hurt In Collision

Mrs. Ida Verehereau, 55, of 22 Rail Road Street, Northside, was treated at Leonard Hospital after a collision between the car she rode in and a truck at Columba and Third Streets, Waterford. Her condition was described as fairly good. The northbound truck driven by Michael Bilinski of Mechanicville struck a sedan operated by Mrs. Audrey Bourgois of Cohoes. Police say the Ford Mill workers were passengers. the accident occurred about 4:35 p.m. She suffered shock and bruises and was cared for by Dr. F I Scott of Waterford.

Ida Verehereau Railroad Street Northside Leonard Hospital Columba Third Streets Waterfare Michael Bilinski Coons Crossing Mechanicville Rexuck &Sedan Audrey C. Bourgois Vital Street Cohoes Columbia Street Third Street Ford Mill John F Harney Waterford Verchereau F. I. Scott

Senior Hadassah Holds Party in Jewish Community Center

The Troy Chapter Senior Hadassah held its annual paid-up membership party at the Jewish Community Center. Program chair Set Boxer introduced Mrs. Isreal Chodikof who honored Henrietta Zold. Chodikof lit the Chanukah candle as piano music played by Tillie Blum accompanied a recital by Wilma Simon. A playlet and convention report by Jules Buchman framed the event with national Hadassah notes and Churchill’s tribute to the Jewish Brigade. Social committee members Sol Bratman and Samuel Sheftel organized the gathering.

Troy Hadassah Set Boxer Isreal Chodikof Henrietta Zold Chodikof Tillie Blum Wilma Simon William Gold Sidney Sebergwitz Bertram Nachtman George Symansky Abs Jules Buchman Jewish Brigade Churchill Ali Wied North Africa Palestine Sol Bratman Samuel Sheftel

California Oranges Return to Price Ceiling List

California oranges are back on the OPA price charts for fresh fruits and vegetables. Prices range from 39 to 63 cents per dozen depending on size with no change in citrus fruit prices. The weekly update shows small increases for other items such as Spanish onions two pounds for 19 cents and peas two pounds for 22 1/2 cents, along with modest rises for potatoes spinach yams and sweet potatoes.

California OPA Ava

Divorce Granted in Interlocutory Judgment

Frances Dean receives interlogatory divorce from Anthony Bean and Supreme Court Justice Pierce H. Russell. Decree becomes final in three months with sole custody of their 14 year old daughter to the plaintiff. Mrs Bean represented by Willard A. Sam and De Gret & Foy of Albany. Married in Colonie on March 15, 1633.

Frances Dean Anthony Bean Supreme Court Pierce H. Russel

Keep Off the Ice Wachter Warns Local Children

Recreation department superintendent Edward A Wachter warns children to stay off ice as area measures only three inches thick. He notes two weeks of continuous freezing weather needed for safe ice and urges parents to keep kids away from streams creeks and rivers even where ice appears along edges.

Edward A Wachter Recreation Department Wachter

Hi Y Clubs and Local High Schools Plan Holiday Activities

Local high school clubs organize Christmas toy drives and room decorating efforts. Lansingburg High School Junior Tri-Eghab, Troy XV CGA Heatly Tri-Y, and Heatly High School Tri-Y clubs coordinate toy repairs, tree decorations using crepe paper, and holiday events at Y halls and Vanderheyden Hall. The Troy Trio Council merges efforts of Troy High, Lansingburg High, and Heatly High with a monthly dinner meeting at the Elks.

Lansingburg High School Tri-E Vaederheyden Hall Troy XV CGA Heatly High School Tri-Y Clube Clu Heatly Troy High School Troy Trio Council

Denby's Inc. Employees Attend Annual Christmas Dinner

Denby's Inc employees enjoyed a Christmas dinner party at the Antex with a program of skits and songs and dancing. President Isaac Honigsbaum gave seasonal wishes and praised the management staff while Manager Irving Stockser urged purchases of War Bonds and blood donations for the bread bank. Awards were presented to Misses Ann Horley Adel Roache and Helen Kevan as 221 Sepp led the music during the dancing.

Denby’s Denby's Inc Antex Isaac Honigsbaum Ther Bread Bank Stockser Ann Horley Adel Roache Helen Kevan

Elevator Stalled Juvenile duo held by police

Two boys aged 15 and 14 were held on juvenile delinquency charges after an elevator at the Lenox Hotel was used and then stalled. Central Station police transferred them to Rensselaer County Children's Court for arraignment. Complainant is Lenox Hotel proprietor Steve Vamvakias.

Humate Societs Central Station Rensselaer County Children’s Court Steve Vamrakias Lenox Hotel Vamvakias

Pulpwood Meeting for Woodland Owners Tonight

Woodland owners and woodchoppers attend the Reneselser County Pulpwood meeting at Berlin Central School tonight at 7 pm to learn about pulpwood marketing as a war material. Edwin L. Setl opens. speakers include David B. Cook Vernon Odell of the State Conservation Department. Westin Pulp and Paper Co. discusses specifications. Arto Marcellus talks on buying and deliveries. two films show pulpwood use in planes and ships.

Reneselser At & Pm Berlin Period Cration Rensselaer County Edwin L. Setl David B. Cook Vernon Odell State Conservation Department Westin Pulp and Paper Co Arto Marcellus Schaghticoke

Labor Federation to Back Sixth War Loan Speakers

Labor Federation speakers from the Trey Central Federation of Labor will tour theaters and public gatherings in the coming days to urge support for the Sixth War Loan. The event was led by L Seymour Scott with a schedule organized by the county War Finance Committee. The state federation pledged to buy 1,000,000 in War Bonds during the campaign. Scott reported on the state legislative committee’s Albany session, noting bills for the next legislature on compensation laws and unemployment insurance.

Trey Central Federation of Labor L Seymour Scott Co County Comte U.S Treasury State Federation of Labor Bir Scott State Legislative Committee Albany

Gas Truckmen Warned to File Ration Applications

Alvin Ford of the Rensselaer County War Price and Rationing Board warned truck owners they may lose gasoline rations for the first quarter of 1845 if applications are not filed immediately. Nov 23 deadlines sent to all registered truck owners have yielded only about two thirds returned, with processing normally taking ten days to two weeks and mail delays expected during the busy season.

Alvin 5 Ford Rensselaer County-Trey City

Coat Stolen From Kitchen Recovered in Local Store

A coat owned by Merrit Waterman was stolen from the kitchen of the Bixs' Cin on Third Street and recovered within thirty minutes at a Secondhand store in Troyvester. Detectives Shields Kane and a Bu ish Avenue officer reported the incident and valued the item at 2 dollars. Waterman and Carney, employees at the Elks' Club, were identified in the police report.

Bixs’ Cin Third Street Merrit Waterman First Street Elks’ Club Waterman Carney

Auxiliary Meets in Rensselaer County

The American Legion Auxiliary held a meeting at 34 First Street with chairwoman Mrs Frederica Haley and guest Mrs Mas Matthews from the Third District. Spaghetti supper followed at the rooms Wednesday evening chaired by Myre Thema Warren and cochairman Miss Catherine Quinnan.

Rensselaer County American Legion Auxiliary Nedle -Callahan Rocens First Street Frederica Haley Mas Matthews Third District Noble CsHzhan Aury Owl Myre Thema Warren Catherine Quinnan Cochairman

Trojans Attend State Veterans Planning Session

Troy Post leaders John J Dougherty Frank J Mealy and John Connally participate in the first session of the State Veterans Service Agency planning meet at Chancellors Hall Albany. Col Edward C O Thomas notes multiple agencies serving veterans fit each role while reforms aim to guide postwar aid for servicemen and women.

Troy Watervltet Cohoes Hendrick Hudson Selective Service Plads C. A. Foss State Selective Service Headquarters Buresu Troy Post State Veterans Service Agency Chancellors Hall Albany Edward C.O. Thomas Service Agency Loce

Engineers Learn About FM Radio In Troy Meeting

The Society of Engineers of Easier New York hosted a Troy meeting where William G. Broughton of General Electric presented an illustrated lecture on frequency modulation. He described FM as a path to reduced interference and expanded broadcasting after the war, estimating room for about 640 properly equipped stations once time manufacturing is allowed. The session, led by president Cutler D. Perry, included a report by Arthur Bibb and notes that several new members were accepted.

Society of Engineers of Easiier New York Troy Wiliam G. Broughton General Electric Co Schenectady Broughton A J. Tobin Cutler D. Perry Tray Sing Co Arthur Bibb

Troy Sergeant Returns Home from India

Sergt. Joseph Jones, son of Mr and Mrs Richard Jones of 426 Fiver Street, has returned after 33 months in India. He is on a 30 day furlough with his wife, the former Haskell Gregory, at 170 Remsen Street, Cohees. Jones has two brothers serving overseas Pic Daniel Joses with the Army in Tran for two years and Halph Joses MM 3/e with the Seabees in Hawaii for nine months.

Joseph Jones Richard Jones Fiver Street India Asia Haskell Gregory Remsen Street Cohees Stoyes Oversezz Pic Daniel Joses Tran Halph Joses Seabees Hawaii

Widow Granted Letters On Estate Of Soldier

Letters of administration issued to Alfreda Overlock for the estate of her husband George J. Overlock of Stephentown who died in action in France on January 5. The estate consists of a savings account under A P Hisfield Mast. Sank. Attorney Joseph Musholland represents the widow who was formerly Alfreda Reynolds and plans to enter nurse cadet training next date.

Alfreda Overlock George J. Overlock Stephentown France Esigie Hisfield Mast Joseph Musholland Exare Soune Mra Overieck Alfreda Reynolis

Ford Plant Officials Indicted in Albany County Case

A grand jury in Albany County indicted Ford Motor Co and three plant employees for docking pay for voting on election day. Named defendants include Ralph Myers of Albany, Patrick Poletto, Frank G. Miller, and Austin Boudreau. The indictment details two hours' docked time and monetary deductions for each worker. All defendants pleaded innocent and were released. The statute cited sets penalties for denying wages for exercising voting rights.

Albany County Ford Motor Co Ralph Myers Albany Eee iBherwoot Conass Thomas Delaney Trev Proclara & Warren Cee Peersey Arend Patrick Poleto Frank G. Mileter Austin Boudreau

Tax Reports On Two Estates Filed In Surrogate Court

Tax reports filed in Surrogate's Court detail estates of Laura Norton and Martha Jones. Laura Norton died Sept 30 leaving a gross $5450 with $2088.74 deductions, net $3331.26 for distribution. Nephew Harold Norton named executor, bequests to three nephews and a niece, residue to Catherine Norton and Catherine Lins. Macy Ella Van Zandt receives all remaining share. William A. Dunne represents estate. No letters issued for Mrs. Jones estate. net $3221.62 to Macy Ella Van Zandt, sole distributee. Robert G. Hanlon handling estate.

Laura Norcop Macthe Jones Edward J. Boland Nation Estere Jones Laura Norton Harold Norton Troy John and Herold Norton Nortsa Bailey Larchmont Lotiery Catherine Norton Catherine Lins Park Ridge William A. Dunne

Degree Conferred On Candidates Of Encampments

The patriarchal degree was conferred on a class of candidates by Troy Encampment L G O F and North Star Encampment of Jonesville at Diamond Rock Hall. Degree master was Alexander C. Schafer, drill master Fred W. Whitehouse.

Troy North Star Jonesville Diamond Rock Hall Alexander C. Schafer Fred WW. Whitehouse Charles Hansen Trey Jar Might Dondér Oy Floyd C Bronson V. Schafer Carl Horn Ehisf Carl Bruno A.C. Purdy George Burton Harmon M. Sali Mechanicville Henry Hallee Depair Charles W. Wend Fred Hunziker Charles Ingalls Diamond Feck Ball

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