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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1943
Page
11
The Troy Record lists memorials for Frank La May and Helen Vartigian, with notes on their deaths. It records births at Troy area hospitals including Keegan, Kendrick, MacDonald, Pettitt, and Roberts, naming parents and previous hometowns.
Congressman Taylor as GOP leader appealed for a political truce with other parties and detailed new Troy city policies to start January 1. He stressed civic loyalty, cooperation across groups, and a postwar program including tax collection reforms, civil service consolidation, police and fire reorganization, and an emphasis on economic development and airport expansion. He warned the city faces an indefinite budget outlook and urged cost-cutting and prudent expenditure.
A victory testimonial dinner for Congressman Dean P. Taylor drew 470 guests at the Hendrick Hudson, hosted by Rensselaer County Republican officials led by Avery G. Hall. The event celebrated Taylor’s leadership in restoring GOP control of county government and highlighted congratulations from Gov Thomas E. Dewey and Wendell Willkie.
In Supreme Court Justice Pierce H. Russell ordered verdicts totaling 1041.75 dollars for Siegfried and Rosemary Reineke of Troy against William Boyce of Washington County after an August 31 1941 collision on the Cam bridge Salem highway. No appearance by Boyce. Rosemary awarded 536 dollars and Siegfried 505.75 dollars.
The Troy Area Hi-Y Council voted to publish a Hi-Y newspaper and enter a state competition. The paper will cover local news with thumbnail reports, sized eight by eleven inches, and published at least three times during the school year January to April. William Taylor is named editor.
Drivers of the Troy Fifth Avenue Bus Co received 25 War Bonds at a safety dinner held at Sunset Inn last night in recognition of their work during the transportation crisis. Movies evaluating drivers’ methods were shown, with pictures taken by safety engineers the prior month unknown to the drivers.
County leaders praise a pay-as-you-go system that avoided debt and saved taxpayers more than 1,000,000 in three years. Mayor-elect Ahern and County Atty. Herbert D. Hamm credit Congressman Taylor for party success and urged continued public confidence. Reverend Burns offered invocation, and the Second Regiment Band provided music.
Mrs. Mary Korutz of 38 Alden street Watervliet won a 13500 verdict from a Supreme Court jury in Albany for injuries from a January 24 1942 fall leaving General Market Inc The jury also awarded her husband Anthony Korutz 1000 for loss of services and medical costs Justice Foster presided with M J Conboy Ungerman Lynn for plaintiffs and Harold Turner for the defendant.
Announcement of Supreme Court terms for 1944 in the Third Judicial District including Rensselaer County. Regular terms begin February through December with assigned justices Rus sell Murray Bergan Foster and scheduled continuances. Naturalization sessions remain January and December.
Ownership of the Grand Union Hotel at Saratoga Springs remains with Mrs. Florence Smyth after a Supreme Court order from Justice Sydney F. Foster in Albany cancelled the mortgage foreclosure sale. The order followed a cash payment of 7309.44 to Mary A. Mulqueen, the commissioner of finance, covering taxes arrears interest and 1 percent of principal and costs.
Leonard Hospital attendants reported six victims in fair to good condition after a family outbreak. The Mainello family of North Lake Avenue includes Mr. John Mainello, Mrs. Mainello, and children Robert 6, John 4, Daniel 45, plus Mrs. Mainello's father Jerry Caputo 63, all at the same address.
Roy Donald Wooster Jr son of Mr and Mrs RD Wooster Sr of Brunswick Hills was awarded an artistic letter at the Albany Academy football banquet held at the academy last night.
A transport delay slowed the cold wave's advance, keeping Troy temperatures around ten above zero overnight, about 15 degrees warmer than forecast. The Weather Bureau noted the eastward hold and later cautious moderation with mid single digit lows expected and occasional snow flurries possible today.
Kiwanis and Rotary Club members will staff Salvation Army kettles outside Frears and Grants stores this Saturday to support Santa Claus appearances. Major Eric Smith said kettling runs December 20 through Christmas Eve with Trojan Post American Legion volunteers also assisting. The Kiwanis roster lists two-person shifts from 10 AM to 7 PM with a long lineup of names, while Rotary participants are announced in part, including Gerald Hull and J Wesley Wood among others.
John T. Ludwig, 44, of Hudson Falls and Syracuse, died in a late night crash when his car left the highway and overturned into a ditch north of Saratoga Springs. Coroner Dr. Frederick G. Eaton ruled accidental death. troopers Edwards J Holchean and A. H. Barney investigated. Ludwig, a salesman for Annhewuser Buesch Co., lived at 131 Court Street, Syracuse. funeral plans incomplete.
Vincent A Kozel 37 of 393 Second Street Albany was trapped when his General Baking Co truck left Hoosen Road near Rath's garage and hit a pole and culvert. He was rescued after about twenty minutes and taken to Samaritan Hospital with a possible left leg fracture and multiple facial and bodily injuries.
The badly burned body of David Fowler, 38, of Fort Edward, was found last night beside his parked car on a road outside Fort Edward. State Police said Fowler’s clothing apparently caught fire perhaps while lighting a cigarette and he tried to extinguish the flames by rolling in the snow.
Seven Rensselaer residents sue George D. Waghorn of East Greenbush and Prudential Insurance Co for $109,000 in damages from an automobile collision at Hast Greenbush. Trial began Monday. Justice Pierce H. Russell set morning session. motion to dismiss Prudential awaits decision. Attorneys: Lanphere for plaintiffs. Bibbey for Waghorn. Glevin for insurer.
A. J. McGinty, area director of the War Mannerommission, declared food distributers in the Schenectady area locally needed to meet minimum demands for the welfare of residents. The measure covers fresh produce, bakery items, and groceries excluding soda and candies, with emphasis on local availability and stability of employers.
Mrs. Mabel Baker was reelected president of the Bolton Relief Corps at the annual meeting in Danish Brotherhood Hall. Margaret Conroy was named vice president and Jessie Tiller treasurer. Pearl Bone and Gertrude Banaranas inducted as conductors at the January 12 installation event. Other officers include Susan Miller as delegate, Sarah Paris as alternate delegate and Emma Waffner as director.
Representing the estate of Abbey H Irving Chase Troy attorney procured letters of administration granting the right to sue in Supreme Court for Abbey's death. Abbey, an employee of Behr Manning Corp in Water voot, was fatally scalded June 22 1943 when a pump burst. Action exists against J O Ross Engineering Corp which installed the pump and Ingersoll Rand Co makers of the device. Abbey left a small personal estate to his widow.
John O. Amstuz chief engineer for Bear-Manning Corp spoke to Albany District Society of Safety Engineers at Jack’s Restaurant. He said safety engineers prevent accidents protect workers and preserve production, stressing health, hours, and proper food. He urged measuring accident frequency and severity and noted every saved man hour aids wartime manpower. Stanley G. Allen presided. a film on eye function and a frontline hospital were shown. Next meeting set for Troy on January 11.
The County Bar Association plans to install a 36 by 26 inch bulletin board on a wall of the Rensselaer County Surrogate's Court. Notices for members of the legal profession and letters from members serving in the armed forces will be posted. The association also announced a luncheon meeting next Monday at 12 30 pm at The Hendrick Hudson.
William F. Martin of the Marines, decorated for bravery at Guadalcanal, mailed Christmas gifts to his parents in Watervliet, Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Martin, 13 Third Street. He sent $100 War Bonds to each parent and a $50 bond to his sister Betty.
The Saratoga Coin Board of Elections will meet to canvass 21 overseas war ballots received recently. The Board of Supervisors will supervise the counting process.
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