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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1943
Page
11
The Gleason family thanks friends and hearers for kindness after the bereavement of Mrs. Mary Gleason. The Wensel family thanks friends for kindness during the recent bereavement.
In memory lines honor Joseph J Flood who died a year ago today with family notes of missing love. Also remembered are H Leffingwell Sr who died Dec 21, Elizabeth Miner who died Dec 21 1930, and other bereavements. Various birth notices announce Raymond Theodore Bowser II and daughters Christine Sandra Jean born to Bowser and Curley families.
In this city multiple obituaries list details for Brennan Bulman Campaigne Carroll Clark Cramp De Simone Dickson Fitzgerald Gray Jensen Holden Kalaznad Kankol Rew and related relatives. Services scheduled from residences and churches, with dates December 1913 to 1948, interments at Oakwood St Mary's Albany Rural and other cemeteries, reflecting a city-wide notices page.
District Deputy Abe Wolvns was elected grand monarch of Adaran Sanctorum Ancient Mystic Order of Samaritans. New officers include Albert Baker vice grand monarch Eart Hohn s councellor Fred Hunziker registrar and Fred Whitehouse banker. A Jan 22 installation with Arthur Morton in charge was announced.
Alfred W Wehren was named master of Mt Zion Lodge F and A M at the annual election meet ing in the Masonic Temple. He succeeds J Wesley Geesler for a one year term. Other officers elected include Louis H Williams senior warden Leroy W witws junior warden R W Lucien E Clickner treasurer W Marinus E Wilcox secretary Lester F Cole lodge trustee three year term and W James T Whitehurst relief board member for three years. Mr Jamieson and Herman Krause were tellers. Whitehurst presented the lodge trustees annual report. Installation of officers and appointive selections will be announced at the January 3 meeting.
Jonathan A. Boocock was elected master of Jerusalem Lodge 355 F and A M at a meeting last night in the Lansingburg Masonic Temple. Other officers elected include William A. Mabin senior warden Ernest E. Dedicoat junior warden Harry Weiss treasurer Harold A. Sheldon secretary and Arthur Burns trustee for three years.
Margaret Barrett McGrady wife of Hugh F. McGrady mother of Mrs. Mars W. Joy and others funeral from Bulitgs over nue to Sacred Heart Church. William J. Maloney husband of Anna O'Connell father of several. funeral from 1600 Sixth Avenue to St Patrick's Church. Bridget O'Donnell aunt of James J. and Joseph F. McConville funeral from George F. Mellough in & Sons to St Patrick's Church. Vincent Francis Pasca and family noted. Lionel Pascale and Bernice Pascale with Our Lady of Mt Carmel mass. Margaret Barry Hanahan widow of Henry Hanahan funeral arrangements. Tara Shea and family. Stanley Margaret Hicks funeral in Colonie and Holyoke. Russell Van Derzer sudden death Wynantskill with services in Wynantskill and Evergreen Cemetery. Various memorials and church services listed.
Captain Carl R. Comstock of Saratoga Springs is recovering at home after crashing his plane on a mountainside near Nashville Tennessee during a localized storm en route to a medical conference. His craft burned in the incident as Army aircraft nearby crashed, killing six service members and injuring several others. Comstock plans to participate in Civil Air Patrol maneuvers in New England next month, continuing as commander of CAP Group 4.
General Hugh A Drum of the New York State Guard awards the Distinguished Service Cross to Mrs O'Donovan, widow of Major James J. O'Donovan, who died in a Japanese prison camp after the Philippine campaign. Drum reviews the Second Regiment as color guard stands at attention with Pvt. Harry al Sem and other staff sergeants nearby.
A Rensselaer County Supreme Court jury awarded seven residents a total of 9050 against George D Waghorn and Prudential Insurance Co. The auto collision near East Greenbush last August led to verdicts of 1000 for William Harrington 1500 for Alfred Smith 2000 for Marcus Smith 3500 for Edna Smith 150 for John Smith by Alfred Smith guardian 150 for Sylvia Smith by Alfred Smith guardian and 750 for Robert. The trial, paused by illness, resumed with testimony from Betty Waghorn John Ghormely and Michael J Foley. The court denied a motion to dismiss. Jurors returned after charges by Justice Pierce H Russell.
Ambrose H Gilligan of Whitehall resigns as head of the Washington County Third Wa Loan Drive to Alonzo P Adams state administrator, saying duties as a Whitehall school teacher were too pressing.
The Red Cross mobile blood bank at the First Baptist Church in Troy set a new high with 183 pints donated by Trojans and area residents to aid fighting men. Registration rose to 185, but 12 were rejected for colds. Local firms and Grange members joined in, as the drive continues to meet weekly quotas amid theater and other closures.
The McConihe Auxiliary Christmas party featured a two hour program of ski presentations and sums, with Santa Claus giving gifts. Traditional carols were sung by the group, and members of the Junior Auxiliary participated including Sally Comeskey Sally Birker Roberta Cooper Lewis Smith Patricia Smith Marilyn Wins Virginia Farnum Jean Fortin Dorothy Nelson June Campbell Shirley Purcell Beverly Purcell and Joan Comesky.
The Rensselaer Society of Engineers held its 23rd annual Christmas banquet at The Hendrick Hudson with fifty members present. Speakers included Dr. Ray Palmer Bunker and Commander Harrison B Southworth. A post dinner party followed at the fraternity house with faculty and officers from naval science and other departments.
Troy Lads of published funeral services for Dennis Brennan at the lodge on Ryer Brunsvies Road. The lodge committee led by Dr Joseph Taska plans to distribute Christmas gifts to needy families and a New Years report by Pierre Lowrey outlines arrangements. The lodge will not meet this week due to the halllain observance. committee meets tonight.
The 22nd annual Christmas dinner for Troy and Cohoes Real Estate Boards was held at The Hendrick Hudson. Gilbert H. Roberts and Edward J. Nicoll led the event which honored members who died in the past twenty years.
A one story frame house owned by Mr and Mrs Robert Green on Burgoyne Avenue Hudson Falls burned yesterday. The Green family and their two children escaped unharmed but lost all belongings except the clothes they wore. A small chicken coop and a nearby truck were saved from the blaze.
The Troy Common Council approved extending St Josephs Cemetery limits by purchasing extra property from St Josephs Church with Agnes Powers presenting the resolution. Alderman John J Burke opposed citing railroad noise and depot disturbances. a protest letter and police review were suggested before further council action.
The Christmas mail rush continued at the Troy Post Office with service windows open after 7 pm except Parcel Post. Crowds remained until after 10 pm as patrons dropped cards and letters hoping for preChristmas delivery. Postmaster Frank M. Collins said the rush peaked yesterday and may continue today before tapering off. Additional after hours service was planned if needed. The heavy volume began Saturday and was expected to continue through tomorrow, though deliveries by Christmas were uncertain. Special delivery mail would go to addressees on both Saturday and Sunday.
The Camp Fire Girls group met at Our Lady of Victory Church and arranged a Christmas carol session for next Monday. Estelle Tower heads decorations, Lorraine Purcell the program, Jean Farrell refreshments, and Mary Rose Thompson prizes. Miss Martha Wachtel assists guardian and will convene meetings at 1230 pm Thursday to decorate.
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