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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1944
Page
16
Dr Suits promoted to director of the General Electric Research Laboratories and elected vice president of the company. Announcement came yesterday from Charles E Wilson, company president. Current VP W D Coolidge to retire at year end.
A brief card expresses gratitude for support after the loss of a loved daughter. It lists names including Bessette, John S Fussell, and others, with thanks to nurses and a guitar group, and mentions shifts and school pieces in a tone of solemn remembrance. The message thanks friends and relatives for their sympathy.
In loving memory of Mrs Alice Kashgarian who died one year ago in December. The poem expresses enduring grief and how the loved one remains missed by wife, daughter and sons. Also memorial note for sJbm Hulder with a message of silent heartache and loss.
Obituary notices list multiple deaths and funeral details across Dec 1943–Dec 1945, naming Giacomo Carella and Dominick Carella among the deceased. Services are at St Anthony's, St Mary's, St Joseph's, and other local churches with interments in local cemeteries. Other names include Catherine Carey, Elizabeth Evers, Charles Krebs, David Lavinus, Frank Lumley, John Potter, Theron Portal, Bertha Robinson, and additional relatives and survivors.
The Weather Bureau warns of subzero temperatures in the Troy area with below zero by daybreak and minimal moderating relief through tonight. Light snow may sweep today with continued cold through tomorrow night and a winter weather start time planned for 6:15 p.m. tomorrow.
Apollo Lodge in Troy Temple elected Alton Ro Holmes for master with Kenneth B. Kerrins presiding and officers including James Osborne and William E. Gibson reappointed. Phoenix Lodge in Lansing presided by Milford Frost elected Clarence Butler and Clarence Whinnery among others, installation set for January 2.
The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Glee Club performed for the Troy Rotary Club yesterday at The Hendrick Hudson. Conducted by Toet Dolvin and presented by Fev. Seymour as Smith, the program included Christmas numbers and soloists Charles Rogers Mrs. Joel Colvin and Calvin Norman with piano accompaniment.
Herman Mintzer of Mechanicsville purchases the United States Hotel at Saratoga for 333,000. He plans to raze the landmark to replace it with stores and a selling station. The city-owned property sold on condition the city retains 15 feet along Division Street for a widening project and the building is razed.
Agata McGill of Soa 7 Wood St passes at Troy Hospital. Funeral set for Thursday at 9 a.m. from James J. Clinton Brat Funeral Home to St Joseph’s Church for a requiem high mass. Edward Wood of Aviary Waisrvniet Arsenal served in U S Army Air Corps. Interment at St Joseph's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday afternoon and evening.
The article notes George P. Monaghan will appeal a Supreme Court dismissal of indictments tied to alleged crimes in Democratic Albany County. Justice Murray's ruling, plus Swift's extra term actions, accompany other July to January proceedings and a jail release of Albert Dingley amid related conspiracies and brass ring theft probes.
Shannon named to head the county executive committee with new members from Troy Rensselaer and East Greenbush as the party confirms a reorganization. John Snyder becomes secretary Stephen Johnson treasurer and a long session delay followed as evivals were awaited. Prominent figures from Rensselaer Troy and Hoosick Falls attended while Shannon pledged militant readership and rehabilitation of the party for better city and county government.
The Champlain Canal received third prize for its maintenance and operation, with WL. Ostranger announcing the award. Honorable mentions went to Lock 8 at Waterford and Lock 2 at Waterford for their performance.
The 27th Division Veterans Association announces volunteers to drive ambulances at Troy and Leonard Hospitals to relieve a night driver shortage. A three man committee, Ebbe Govern and Fran Under, will plan the schedule and recruit helpers from nearby members. A January meeting will finalize the program and monthly driver assignments.
Mohawk Hudson Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers presented a display at the Troy Building, Frensselaer Polytechnic Institute, led by GC M Ripley of General Electric. He showcased small electric motors, heated suits, remote gun controls, and aircraft power devices to illustrate electricity’s role in war production and future peace use. Prof G Heed Shaw presided as students attended.
Rev. Howard Hills and H. Robison named directors to the Northeastern Camp Fire Girls Council announced by Mrs. Edward H. Van Winkle. East Greenbush groups rehearse for Christmas Eve caroling and Dutch Carisi mag party with Holland customs.
The Tror Recreation Department opens a 200 by 200 foot rink at Selden’s Pond Pantinz Avenue Pinewoods called Troy’s Snowbowl. Six inch ice, flood started for night skating, free skating with a small fee for skates. Officials expect ongoing freezing weather to strengthen the surface.
The Troy Salvation Army will issue grocery orders on Christmas Day to seventy families, replacing baskets and allowing recipients to choose foods. Major West notes orders match basket value and help avoid ration stamps, aided by sidewalk concessions. About 200 Troy children will get dinners at a Salvation Army party at Temple on King Street, with a 6 pm start and a Christmas program. County jail inmates will receive food supplements and Christmas dinners.
Five violators of OPA price controls faced hearings at a special meeting of the Price panel. Officials announced actions for March 194? price charts and reinforced enforcement, noting violations and the need for compliance with wartime price regulations.
Troy post office reports a Monday peak with about 283600 pieces processed. Postmaster Collins said the day likely set a new revenue record and stressed overtime staffing to handle the holiday rush.
Wounded in action photos feature John Barachak of Watervliet and Pfc. Raymond F. Cukrovany of Schaghticoke. Barachak is listed as son of Mrs Eva Barachak of NOI Broadway. Cukrovany is listed as son of Mrs Cukrovany. The notices reflect recent European theater action reported by the War Department.
Public works crews canvassed Hoosick Street Ferry Street and east Fifteenth Street collecting about two and a half tons of cans. The aim was thorough cleaning and preparation, with low totals but no waste material. Collections continued with detailed routes for today tomorrow and Friday, then a small fire at Congress and Second Streets prompted Central Fire Station to respond.
Police report three teenagers 13 to 15 detained after breaking into a school and a store in Bt Josaph’s area Sunday. Capt. Morite and officers recovered items. boys held for arraignment as authorities connect other burglaries and a Sunday church theft.
Odd OCR notes a Troy High event where freshmen and sophomores sang carols at Barker Park. Mrs Hendrick HudsonCALOL served refreshments and Miss Onnie Lee acted as advisor.
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