Tin Can Collection Drops in Troy Declines to Three Truckloads
Troy Public Works Commissioner William F. Loby orders recanvass after two-day can drive yields only three truckloads totaling one and a half tons. Projected total salvage pounds drop to about fifteen tons. final section to canvass today covering Congress Street Pawling Avenue area and adjacent streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Fifteenth Street
Yast
Eng
Public Works
Willian F. Loby
Congress Street
Pawling Avenue
Card of Thanks from Clayton Mohl and Family
Clayton Mohl and Family extend gratitude to neighbors for kindness after the loss. Appreciation for cards, acts of sympathy, and support during this time is sincerely acknowledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayers Af Ea
Man
Clayton Mohl and Family
In Memoriam McCormick A Loving Mother
In memory of our dear mother Mrs Leatiag McCormick who God called away one year ago on December 4 1943. In God she rests and is held in heaven by her daughters sons in law and granddaughter. Heartfelt thoughts and loving memories remain with us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick
Mra
Leatiag steCormick
Pitt
Birth Notices for Fred Hont Bon and Seifert Family
At Sameritan Hospital Des 45 194 to Mr and Mrs Fred Hont a Bon Charles Allen Mirs Allen formerly Elizabeth Bellamy. Seifert Washippeter Hospital coma Park Washington 3 13 1 Mr and Seifert 2 daughter iea formerly Silvia Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hust
Sameritan Hospital
Des
Fred Hont
Bon
Charles Allen
Mirs
Allen
Elizabeth Bellamy
Seifert
Washippeter Hospital
Coma Park Washington
Iea
Silvia Campbell
Obituary notices from a 1940s city page
A collage of death notices lists multiple local residents with family ties and funeral details. Entries mention last rites at various churches and cemeteries, with times and addresses including Sixth Avenue North and Second Avenue, plus names such as Roger Ashcroft Marjorie Ashcroft and Ida Beil.
Trooper Stabbed as Suspect Held After Howe's Cave Incident
Antonin Lafiaios, 55, of Howe's Cave, arraigned on assault and resisting arrest charges after a scuffle with Trooper Finn and Deputy Sheriff at his home. Finn was stabbed below the heart and is in Albany Hospital in fair condition. Lafiaios held for Schoharie County grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James €. Finn
B.C. 1
Howe's Cave
Antonin Lafiaios
Po- Hce
James L. Gauze
Schoharie County Grand Jury
Albany
la Gaspa
Avis Boretti
Fred
la Ghipa
Corp
Theodore Rford
Cobleskin
LeGaipa
Finn
Sergi E. Pp
Conway
Corporal Ford
Hugh O’niel
Fore
Sehoharie
Army Officers to Attend Peerless Store Party
Major Robert C Wilson and Captain James Smith of Halloran General Hospital will attend the Peerless Christmas party at the Annex tomorrow night. The event honors a 31.50 donation by 150 employees to buy a station wagon for the institution. Mrs Sue Robinson leads the fund drive and will chair. Major Wilson will show films on wounded care and the wagon’s use. Joseph Rosenberg will present two 100 bonds to the top contributor. Major John Anern attends as guest. Bill Lapp Orchestra will provide music. dinner at 645 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halloran General Hospital
Robert C Wilson
James Smith
Medical Administration Corps
Annex
Sue Robinson
Wilson
Halloran
Joseph Rosenberg
John Anern
Bill Lapp
Obituary notices from St Matthew Urane and city deaths
Local obituaries list sisters and residents from various parishes and city addresses. Entries cover Dec 12 events including Sister Mabry at Convent Good Shepherd and multiple funeral services with burial details at Blooming Grove and Greenwich Cemeteries. Relatives and friends are invited to attend high mass and requiems.
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Mabry
St. Matthew Urane
Willetts
Y Mies
Benjamin A. Ay
Edita Kendall
A K. Willower
John, Phoee
Adeline Willette
Mary Halcomb
Waterford
Pends
Atelock
Ekusoon Hil
Trojan Seabee Arrives For First Peaceful Christmas At Home
John Baglan, a Seabee and former baker's assistant, returns home for his first peaceful Christmas in 27 months of service. He served in Iceland and England, helped rigging pontoons on the Normandy beach and supplying troops, then traveled through France with his unit before a deserved rest at home with his parents at Harrison Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trojan Seabee
John Bagiar
Lre
Oaker
John Keller Baking Co
Bagian
Seabees
Charles Baglan
Harrison Place
Kanks
Baglan
United States
Iceland
England
Normandy
Coset
France
Ragina
Bus Co Seeks Route Change For Fourth Street
The Schenectady Railway Co bus line seeks a route change to travel north and south along Fourth Street instead of Fifth Avenue to ease turns at Congress Street and Fifth Avenue. The plan adds larger buses and requires public hearing. Also ordinances allow selling a city land strip on Seventh Avenue at Grand Street and buying a new sterilizer for the health lab without bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady Railway Co
Troy
Seventeenth Ward
Traffic Committee
City
Congress Street
Fourth Street
Broadway
Union Street
Fulton Street
Jvest
Fifth Avenue
Smith
Commissioner of Public Works
Seventh Avenue
Grand Street
Hme
Grand
Federal Streets
Troy Ordnanceman Returns From Pacific War Service
Aviation ordnanceman 3/e Harry Edward Murphy of Troy is home from the Pacific theater. He participated in major strikes from the Zenin Islands in July during the second battle of the Philippine Sea. His unit shot down seven Japanese planes and sank or damaged about 148,500 tons of merchant shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pacific
Saratoga Soldier Dies of Wounds in the Pacific
Soldier from Saratoga Springs dies of wounds received in the South Pacific. Pie Michael FR DeChantis, son of Mr and Mrs Dominick DeChantis, died November 20 after being wounded at Peleliu two days earlier. He is survived by his parents and two mothers and two sisters, all connected to Marine service in the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pie Michael FR DeChantis
Dominick Des Chantis
Saratoga Springs
Pacific
Pet Joseph
Pra Angelo
South Pacific
Annette Mab
Louise DeChantis
Saratoga
Springs
Castleton Marine Wounded Twice in Pacific Theater
Peter Andrew of Castleton received the Purple Heart in a mass ceremony. The Yevearald Marine was wounded June 24 on Saipan and again July 44 on Tindan, a Marine Corps release disclosed yesterday.
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Cors
Peter Andrew
Castleton
South Pacific
Yevearald
Saipan
Tindan
Marine Corps
Chaplain Describes Christmas on Funafuti Islands
Chaplain R. J. Combs recounts a Christmas celebration on Funafuti Eblice Islands for WWII servicemen. He cites aid given to troops, baptismal moments in Great Lakes and the Pacific, and urges home-front support to deter AWOL actions, with gifts to local welfare groups and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sageat
Racife Island
R. J. Combs
USBM
Troy
Cental Tmc
Chaplains Corps
Pearl Harbor
Combs
Funafuti
Eblice Islands
Uzoata
I Combs
Great Lakes
Pacific Ocean
France
Philippines
Car Hangs on Wall Dr Connor Jumps to Safety
Dr John F Connor of 44 Second Avenue escaped injury when his car skidded at 10th Street and Second Avenue, jumped a curb, hung on a wall at Bolton Hall, and was taken home by Patrolman Charles Page after the crash around 1:45 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Connor
Second Avenue
Bolton Hall
Connor
Charles Page
Mercury May Dive To 20 Below In Troy Weather
The Troy area faces a severe cold wave with temperatures dropping toward twenty below zero before relief. Officials warn of Arctic temps tonight and tomorrow with records showing the shortest day of the year and sunrise and sunset times for Wednesday through Sunday.
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Troy
Wess
Ghortes
Es Pom
Groppeé
Sirene
Tro
San Gay
Troy Navy Man Hurt as Car Hits Pole
Norman Skaarup a 19 year old from 127 Hoosick Street is hospitalized after a car he drove struck a power pole on Second Avenue between 103rd and PMtH Streets. He suffered a nose injury eye cut lip cut and was taken to Leon lard Hospital by police. Police say he fell asleep at the wheel and the crash knocked down the pole and street lights. The car was towed to Grand Street garage. Patrolmen Page Purcell Doody and Dr Stolz assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Skaarup
U.S. N
Hoosick Street
Leonlard Hospital
Second Avenue
103Rd
Pmth
Skaarup
Charles Page
James Purcell
Fourth
Bernardi Stolz
Grand Street
James Doody
Ilso
James Ashcroft Dies Suddenly at Work at Cluett Peabody
James A. Ashcroft Jr. foreman of factors cleaning at Cluett Peabody & Co. died of a cerebral hemorrhage yesterday while at the plant. Born in England July 29, 190? he came to the firm in 1933 and is survived by his wife Marguerite and several relatives. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm tomorrow at 165 Sixth Avenue with Pastor Seth Geeung officiating. interment private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A .Ashcroft Jr
Sixth Avenue
Cluett, Peabody & Co., Inc
William Trotter
Mr. Ashcroft
England
Marguerite A . Ashcroft
Tree Sisters
Shirley
Commissioner White in Very Serious Condition at Albany Hospital
State Conservation Commissioner Joan A. White was reported in very serious condition after an emergency abdominal operation at Albany Hospital. He was taken to the facility from his office Wednesday for urgent care and surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan A. White
Albany Hospital
Nazi Trophies to Be Awarded Top Bond Sellers in Scouts
War bond drive awards four mess kits and four waters potties taken from German prisoners of war. Rensselaer County War Finance Committees will distribute trophies to Bay Scouts of the Black Star Brigade who sell the most bonds. East Greenbush reports $15,000 in Series sales. Clinton County reports progress as the drive continues. A million dollar benefit show at Proctor's theater drew $1,192,480 in future security purchases.
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Blue Star Brigade
Treasury Department
Rensselaer ‘County War Finance Committees
Barnard
Townsend
Bay Scouts
Black Star Brigade
Tocal Boy Scout
Clinton
Bice Star Brigade
East Greenbush
Johnny Williams
Budget Vote Passes Amid Debate Over Teacher Pay Increase
The council approved the budget with a $57.27 tax rate amid Democratic calls for higher teacher pay and a recall of the December 7 vote. Republicans pressed for budget retention while addressing objections from Alderman Cahill about a World War veteran left out of the plan.
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Lansingburg
Feachers Assoommo
Minorise
Louis ‘Rina
Third Ward
Mo Daviess
Ring
Henry E. Smith
Seventeenth Ward
Immore
All Meats Except Pork Must Bear Grade Stamps
OPA confirms all meats excluding pork must display grade stamps on display. Price panel urges vigilance as Grade A and better meat remain scarce for civilians. Grade C and D products appear, while some Grade B/C items show up. violations risk penalties for falsified or missing stamps.
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OPA
Van Rensselaer Homie Residents Christmas Party
A civic group from Rensselaer plans a Christmas party tonight for Van Rensselaer Homie residents. A tree will be set up in the dining room, residents will receive presents and refreshments, and an entertainment program is scheduled for Wednesday night. The event follows a Christmas music program by the East Schodack boys and girls band under Rev M Witthof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Renssee
13th Ward Man Killed In Action
Private David J. Jones, former supervisor of the Thirteenth Ward, was serving his second term in the army when he entered service in April. A War Department communication informed his wife Mary Sutfives of 7 Saint Avenue. Jones served in France and Belgium after arriving in England in September this year, and his family awaiting details. He was a city employee before enlistment, with multiple brothers and sisters listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Jones
Thirteenth Ward
Tes
Anares
Geru
France
Lily Wee
War Department
Mary Sutfives
Troy
Enelend
Belgium
Zorré
Post Ne ‘Ieees
Tynes
Peevace Jones
Mary
Bix Tigbatt
Lilian Jones
Stanley Bidwell
North Hoosick Man Found Dead in Cellar
John Gaefka 47 a handyman on the Thompson estate was found dead in the cellar of the Thompson Home in North Hoosick. Coroner Dr. Packard ruled coronary thrombosis in a death attributed to natural causes after a 1 hour estimate. Survived by wife Stella Harrington and four siblings, funeral set for Sunday at the Thompson residence with Woods Cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Goeska
Mary
Thompson
Howard
Thomason
Miss Thompson
Thompsons
Robert E. Maderer
Geetka
Charnesy
Packard
Berlin
Gaefka
Germany
North Hoosick
Jermain Hill
White Creek
Stella Harrington
John W. Gaefka
How
France
Willam A. Geefhal
William Dundas
Bertha Seitz
Brooklyn
Helen Williams
Hoosick Falls
Ells Mayfield
Vallejo
Cal
Woodlands Cemetery
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Mt & P
Pisheworessen
James A
A Rite Walsh
Laura Ashcroft
John FL
Seaman
Roger O. Ashcroft
Marjorie EB. Hurtangle
Shirley M. Ashcroft
Frank LaBojesere
Fusteral
North
J ‘UN
Tnteriment
New Mi
Ida Cemet Bentley
Irene Yetta Beniday
Mise Mary Della
Frank Cirillo
Charles Wade
Adam Dongelvic
Jota Rush
Jaores
Peter
Nirgigis
Anthony
Sax Boriat
Elmwood
Arella
Giacomo
Chiara E
James Almade
Dominick Carella
John B. Carella
Frank
Anthony Carella
St. Mary's Conant
Memorial Hospital
Worcester
Grorse Willard Conant
Roxy
Pittsfield
Bari
Auburn
Mass
Crawfort
New York City
Averill Park
Deaper
Rocks Mount
Jessamine K. Edward
Draper
Westminster
Cresbyterian
Oakwood
Mason Chapel
Aosine
Evers
Lisholm
Anag.b
Gregory *Eaton
St. Bridget
St. Agnes
Cemater
Feathers
Mrz
Gearie
Beary Salsmore
Hother
Charies
Philip Onman
Elizabeth Blancard
May Stument
Dibany
Neon
Richardson
Delia F
Butler
Cane i
All Birz
Allan
Spesker
George R. J. Holmes
Navy
J. Welfred Findley
BR. J. VanDeosen
Chaplain Combs
John S. Ruggies
Ete
A. James McCracken
Industrial
The
Bros. Et Troy
Trooper James F. Finn
James C. Boland
Health Department
Sesson
Pinn
L. Frenk Ter
Eighth Ward
Troy Ordnanceman
Castleton Marine
R. J. van Deusen
Gilead Lutheran Church
A. Mf. EL Zion
A. M. EL Zion Church
Seton Day Nursery
St Joseph's Orphanage
Vanderexden Hall
A. M.E. Zion Church
Kerry Presbyterian Church
Troy Navy
James Ashcroft
Trov
Johnor Hanier
John Hanlon
Stewart
Jones
Hanlon
Jones Sai
Cahill
Civil Service
van Rensselaer Homie
Ward
Cunning
Congress ST
Froy
Cohoes Ice Rink
Hendrick Hudson Hotel
DR. Berney
Third ST
Troy Troy
Tre Titcomb
Menxne
Prescot
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