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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1944
Page
14
A damaged OCR sample from The Troy Record dated December 23, 1934 includes scattered phrases and unreadable segments, with no coherent event or names clearly identifiable for summary.
A dense obituary column lists numerous December and January notices from Troy and nearby towns. Names include Carrie Gross, Recta Sropieta, James Ashcroft, Irene Yetts Bent, Mary Bragie, George Bell, Irene Bent and many others. Funeral details, residences, and interment sites are given for each entry.
Railroad officials faced the year's heaviest holiday traffic as crowded trains filled Troy Union Station and Albany and bus travel remained normal but rising toward Christmas Eve. Officials reported sold out tickets, standing room signs, and priority seating for armed forces as trains ran late and extra services were planned to handle the surge.
Sale of two downtown River Street properties to be converted into a furniture and electrical appliance store. The 3 River Street building formerly housed Endicott Johnson Shoe Store. 345 River Street was Wilson Your Tailor. Purchases by Henry S. Mantel of Troy. Clyde W. Heer solicited the sale with E. J. Nicol and Son and James Dunne Jr. Taylor and Taylor advised the purchaser. Charles J. Ranney represented the Farrell Estate at 343 River Street. Joseph H. Behan represented Troy Savings Bank at 45 River Street.
The Troy Union Rebekah Lodge hosted its annual Christmas party last night at the rooms on Fourth Street. Mrs. Mae Brown led the event with Santa Claus distributing gifts portrayed by Charles Bristol. Emily Becket led refreshments with Edith Colby and Sophie Barris assisting.
Raymond L. Brown of Watervliet was awarded $800 after a Supreme Court action arising from a collision on Green Street near Madison Avenue in Albany. Brown claimed injuries from a bus strike against Gaited Traction Co.
Beatrice Hanville of Cohoes has obtained Supreme Court authority to settle for $50 a claim arising from injuries in an auto crash at Menands on November 18 last year. The Lansingburz WoC event at Mre F. R2 Kenyon's home on Third Avenue includes a covered-dish supper and games.
The Troy Public Library will close from as today until 9 jade, Tuesday, due to an unspecified issue, with reopening planned for later notice.
Thirteen tons of tin cans were loaded into a railroad car yesterday at the Boston and Maine yards after a five day salvage drive covering Troy. City trucks on the East Side delivered about four tons in two loads to finish the roundup. Lansingberg and the East Side matched prior totals, while other areas lagged.
The Rainbow Room Chub invites youths to join nightly dances next week at the Rainbow Room Troy starting Tuesday. Memberships available directly at LMCA since schools are closed. Today at noon the Boys' Department Christmas party features lunch, a decorated tree, carols, gifts, and a Harmonica Band program.
Bethlehem Rebekahs of the Bethlehem Rebekah Lodge conducted their annual Christmas party on Thursday night in Diamond Hock Fiall after a short business meeting led by Miss Ruth C. Shaw noble grand. Children of members attended as guests with a grabbag and Santa Claus by Charles Dickinson. Carol singing and readings by Miss Florence HL Martin supplemented decorations by Mrs. Mary Vanderwerken and Mrs. Martin. Refreshments were organized by several members including Mrs. Della Clark and Mrs. Myrtle Colley.
Members of the traffic shipping motor truck and salvage departments of Cluett Peabody and Co Inc attended a Christmas party at the Annex last night. Wwen Dipperiy traffic manager spoke to the group and Joseph Jacon on leave from European service attended. Entertainment included magic tricks, piano numbers by Richard McDonald, and an exhibition waltz by Mary McLaughlin and Joan Nitz. Sophie Jacon led the arrangements committee.
Afolio Commandery 15 KT conferred the order of the temple in full form on a city of candidates at a meeting last night in the Grey Masonic Temple. The session was conducted by Williams a Mabin, commander.
Henssilaer County Department of Public Welfare staff will hold a luncheon at Hendrick Hudson today. Each attendee will receive a gift bag as a Christmas parity event adds seasonal cheer.
Miss Florence Enmaker, ensign at National Naval Medical Center Bethesda, served as maid of honor when the U S S Ostara, a combat cargo vessel, was launched at Walsh Kaiser Shipyard Providence Rhode Island before about 10 000 people. Ensign Rene Vandersloot, also of Bethesda, was sponsor. Mayor Dennis J Rob erng urged yard workers to keep up wartime production as the shipyard aims to complete 32 hulls under wartime priorities.
Two Rovral Air Force airmen traveling to Toronto and England left a beige traveling bag in a Troy officer’s car after a ride from New York to Albany. They seek the Navy officer who gave them a lift to recover the bag, and will stay in Troy’s USO lounge awaiting contact.
Employees of Alda Mills Inc in Lansingburg enjoyed a Christmas dinner dance hosted by management. Klein the firm proprietor spoke about war production goals and operation results, and Irving L. Simons presented a gift. Harold Vine performed a magic act as Freddie Gray and his orchestra provided dance music.
A car owned by a resident of Elsmere left the highway and plunged into a pond near Anderson's Dairy Farm on Sprague Town Road. The driver, who fell asleep, was hauled from the pond and taken to the Grand Street garage. the car sank through thin ice but the driver was unhurt. State Police reported.
The Oriental Temple pursues 200 sustaining memberships to bolster the Shriners hospital endowment fund. As of last night 160 memberships have been reached, with 793 patients currently treated and 85 579 crippled children aided since establishment. Hospitals total 19 in the US Canada and Hawaii with 2606 beds and no patient charges.
Firefighters responded to a blaze at 3 2 Fourth Street in a building with two occupied stores. The fire started in flooring above a heater in the cellar, causing slight damage. Fire crews used a booster line. Occupants include Edward Sezalt and Joseph Melle.
A man was treated at Troy Hospital last night for a left shoulder injury after falling from a porch on Main Avenue. Police report he was transported by patrolmen Donald Degen and Frank Maseili in a police radio car from Congress Street and Sixth Avenue.
Vanderheyden Hall will replace long time Santa William Wade after 37 years due to medical advice. A substitute will be found to lead Christmas Eve gift distribution by Palestine Chapter Order of the Eastern Star with Richard L. Thomas overseeing. Knox Knights Templar Apolio Commandery will again visit with donations and a children’s Bethlehem play.
Mrs J W Shafer Jr of Ida Street will receive a black corduroy purse found in Albany by Mrs Downs of Dannemora. The purse contained $55 in bills and $2.66 in silver, plus eyeglasses and a fourunit pin. Police identified the find and arranged return after New Year’s Day.
After two nights near zero, Troy area braces for a moderating weekend with possible light snow today. Weather officials anticipate fair Saturday followed by milder conditions, with overnight readings near zero and the central state seeing more extreme cold elsewhere.
Two persons were injured in a two car crash at Morrison and Burden Avenues around 10 pm yesterday. Both were taken to Troy Hospital by police officers Donald Degen and Frank Maselli. Mrs Agnes M Healy and Samuel Henry sustained injuries but left the hospital shortly after. no further details available.
A collision on Seratosa Avenue near Waterford left three people injured. Francis Street resident Mehanetevilte suffered facial and leg injuries. Troy resident Fourteesth Street occupant Nigeltes sustained a skull fracture. All were taken to Leonard Hospital by ambulance and treated by Dr. Erferd. Police reported Mrs Toons driving toward Waterford and another vehicle in the same direction. troopers noted headlights and weather conditions contributed.
Camp Fire Girls hosted a Christmas party at Mrs Jobo Stohecker s home in Highland Avenue with gifts and games. Wahanka Camp of East Greenbush joined a Children s Christmas party at St Margaret s Home and Hospital for Babies and delivered Christmas stockings. Under leader Mrs George Bronson the group sang carols for patients and later attended a Methodist Church program featuring a Dutch St Nicholas Day show produced by Mrs Francis Van Sehaick. Refreshments were served.
Trooper James F. Fien of the BCL Troop G was stabbed Thursday during an arrest at Howe's Cave. Albany Hospital attendants reported his condition as good last night. The wound struck under the heart but remained non fatal.
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