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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1944
Page
19
Postmaster Frank Collins reports Christmas mail volume so far is well below last year at this time. He warns only a speeded mailing effort can assure Christmas delivery. parcel post for distant points should be sent now and cards and letters must be in the box by Tuesday next week to reach destinations by Christmas.
Attorney General Nathacie Le Goldstein stated that the Todd Law, a 1937 measure prohibiting discrimination because of sex, does not apply to state or municipal employers. She noted no enforcement via labor commissioner or civil penalties and warned the Legislature would have included procedures if applicability extended to government employers.
Thirty Wrights Underwear Co employees from the spinning and cutting rooms stayed home after quitting Wednesday, demanding a wage increase and conference with the company. The firm disputes union status, citing a Nov. 14 open shop vote and stating conferences must go through its New York office. The rest of the workforce returned to work, and union officials say the dispute is now before the National Labor Relations Board.
A short, era style guide suggests thoughtful gifts for coin and stamp collectors. It recommends items like coin albums, envelopes, cases, catalogs, stamp albums, hinges, and certificates from stamp shops, noting lower prices for starter sets and the educational value of these hobbies.
Landlords cannot raise rent for added services or equipment without a petition approved by the OPA and a written order from the area rent director. Penalties include refunds of up to triple the overcharge or a civil sum between 25 and 50 dollars, with adjustments if the violation was not wilful.
Mrs Gladys Martin was elected to a second term as councilor of the Liberty Council Daughters of America at a Wednesday meeting in the Chasan Building rooms Installation of new officers is set for the January 10 meeting The council approved a contribution to the national orphan fund Visitors from Albany attended
Mrs. Sarah Harris was elected president of Bolton Relief Corps at a meeting in Danish Brotherhood Hall on Wednesday. Retiring president Mrs. Mabel Baker led the session and was named a delegate. New officers include vice president Mrs. Margaret Conroy, junior vice president Mrs. Pearl Bont, treasurer Mrs. Jesse Teller, chaplain Mrs. Bertha Brusie, conductor Mrs. Altice Crogan, guard Mrs. Jesse Miller, alternate Mrs. Susan Miller, and federation director Mrs. Bessie Coutois. A covered dish supper preceded the meeting. Anha Chartier was named chairman of a grab bag with plans for the next gathering.
Postmaster Frank M. Collins warns that overseas Christmas cards will not reach recipients unless they bear the correct postage. All overseas letters must use a three cent stamp. Air mail letters can carry only half an ounce with a six cent stamp. He notes cards are heavier than half an ounce and air mail is causing many returns. Extended post office hours for the season will be announced soon.
Arthur A. Davis of Rensselaer filed an action in Supreme Court for 10000 against Dennis P. Ryan and Sally Cohen doing business as United Engineering Co. The suit cites injuries from a July 2 auto collision with a truck driven by Ryan, with Herbert D. Hamer representing Davis.
In a first for two years a large decorated Christmas tree stands in the rotunda of the Rensselaer County Court House. The tree, donated by County Treasurer Clifford Hastings of West Sand Lake, was placed on the property and erected by the court house staff. Edmund Dutbridge and John Lanzglot oversaw lighting and decoration as Superintendent Littlridge announced the switch on.
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