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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1943
Page
7
A fragmented notice expresses remembrance for Thomas Pender who died suddenly at 18, with a brief loving memory from Agnes and family. The text is incomplete but conveys a memorial intent and personal tribute from a wife and relatives.
At St Josephs Maternity Hospital a son Henry Hansen born Dec 21 1943 to Seaman First Class and Mrs Maurice Hansen formerly Betty Klages. At Cohoes Hospital Dec 21 1933 a son Carl Nealand born to Lieut and Mrs Carl Nealand with Mrs Nealand formerly Marie DesLauriers. At Leonard Hospital Dec 20 1933 a daughter Dorothy Emelia Romanson born to A S and Mrs Anthony Romanson with Mrs Romanson formerly Mary Jo Leftwich.
A column of death notices and funeral details for residents of Watervliet Troy and nearby towns. Included are burials for Gertrude Backer Willam Beech Joseph Bond Arthur Burby William Carson Fred Clews Barbara Leininger Mary Lynn Rudolph Krause Ella McDermott Charles McInerney John Martin Arthur Miller Michael Moore Bertha Pitcher and others with dates Dec 22 23 1943 and service details ranging from private rites to church Masses at Sacred Heart Elmwood St Mary's Elmwood Hill and Oakwood cemeteries. Funeral homes listed include Himes Fonda MacAffer Wellington and Quandt with callers invited.
Wartime Christmas observances fill Troy with religious reflection and charity. Merchants report strong shopping despite shortages, while gifts reach children, veterans, and the needy through Salvation Army baskets and drives at local churches and homes. Arlington plants announce early closures and limited operations for the holidays.
Death notices from Watervliet and Kerns Utah detail funerals and interments for William C. Roberts Anne Roberts Margaret A Bond and Sarah E Whinnery with family relations and service times. Roberts funeral at Schleich 1225 Broadway Watervliet arrangements pending. Whinnery private service at 560 Fourth Ave North with interment Oakwood Cemetery.
Three Troy policemen were summoned to the District Attorney's office after a complaint about a craps game on River Street near Bridge Avenue. The DA said no charges were filed against the officers and they were questioned about a visit to the alleged gambling place following a youth’s complaint. A crap table was seized at 391 River Street, with no gambling found in evidence. The DA did not name the officers.
Employees of the Ide Shirt Corp held their annual Christmas party last night at The Hendrick Hudson. Guests included M Bakal president Abraham Furman superintendent Harry Steinman stitching dept manager Harry Beck cutting dept manager William Burke and George Malester of the Amalgamated Slothing Workers of America Mrs Betty Hart and Miss Agnes Woods.
First Lieut Stanley Woolman is promoted to captain. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day church services across multiple parishes feature candlelight carols, Holy Communion, special music, and sermons. Local hospitals and congregations invite the public to attend as officers and nurses observe the season.
Troy street shoppers thronged the market last night as dealers lamented a glut of Christmas trees. Prices plummeted from up to 5 dollars for large trees to 75 cents for larger leftovers and even 50 cents for smaller ones as remaining stock dwindled to a few hundred trees. Many sellers predicted a heavy leftover and vowed to be wiser next year.
Travel demand peaks across the nation but Troy reports normal holiday traffic at its rail and bus terminals. Officials note no extra trains and no overflow, while Albany enforces tighter crowd controls. Major lines predict continued high travel with sold-out reservations through January 15 and a surge today between 3 and 8 p.m. with servicemen returning.
Arthur A. DeBigare of this city, on parole from a prior offense, was taken into custody yesterday on a bench warrant issued by Dist. Atty. Earle J. Wiley. He was arrested at the Troy Health Center as he reported to Parole Officer William E. Fletcher. Lodged in county jail to await arraignment in County Court, he is charged with forging Philip J. Anthony's name on a Sunset Inn check for $25.50 dated November 19.
The Kiwanis club welcomed 34 boys from Junior Builders at a Christmas party held at The Hendrick Hudson. Guests from Hillside School Vanderheyden Hall the Salvation Army and the Troy Boys Club enjoyed a turkey dinner and gifts from Santa Claus. Rev Frank J Reid gave the Christmas message while Ernest W Russell played Santa. The Junior Builders performed Christmas music on harmonicas and choral pieces.
Richard VanGilder of Chester, employed by Veneer Products Co., fatally burned when he slipped and fell into a steam vat at the Chestertown plant. State Police reported the accident at 9:45 a.m. and said he died at Glens Falls Hospital at 9 p.m. Floyd Palmer, Warren County coroner, is investigating with Trooper John Millman and Trooper Meade Kniskern.
Two bags of ordinary value were found yesterday afternoon by Patrolman William Donovan at 11th Street and Sixth Avenue. The Park Laundry bags were brought to the station and later claimed by the owners.
Herman Tragni, 23, pleaded in nocent before Acting Judge Charles I. Hoy in Saratoga Springs on a first degree robbery charge. Bail set at 5000, case adjourned to Feb 1, with case referral to January grand jury in Ballston Spa.
The Rensselaer County Women's Republican Club will hold their annual Christmas party Sunday at Dania Hall. A supper will be served at 6:30 pm. Members bring gifts for the grabbag. Mrs. Mathilda Mallinson is chairman assisted by Mrs. Ruth Kendrick. Reception committee includes several named members and officers.
The Saratoga Springs area sent ten registrants from Draft Board 368 for active duty. Acting corporal Harry A. Corkin led the group, with Joseph Van Buren, Angelo Dit Pasquale, William Boyden, George Elementowski, Paradowski, Robert Daggs, Raymond Sanguinett, Robert Lienau, and Theophulla Bonner among those reporting for service.
Mrs Hazel Starling of Bacon Hill selected by lot to visit Camp Van Dorn Mississippi. Soldiers of the 350th Infantry contributed to a fund and drew her name from a hat. All expenses paid for her visit today tomorrow and Sunday.
Christmas carols will echo over the Tenth Ward honor roll at Hoosick and Tenth Street tonight as the committee presents a remembrance of service members. A recording device will play the updated 508 names from dusk, with gold stars for Joseph T. Humes and Leo J. McMahon.
A New York court ruled that Daniel P. Meehan’s retirement pay remaining on 37,488.06 could be split, granting half to his daughter Mrs Margaret M. Alexander of Albany. The dispute, argued before Justice Francis Bergan, centered on whether a 1912 designation naming Alexander co-beneficiary superseded an earlier designation naming the son alone.
Four residents of Saratoga County applied for admission to citizenship at Ballston Spa county clerk’s office. Applicants include Zousue LePage 88 percent, Walter Ernest Jennsor of Ballston Spa, Michael DiNaila of Mechamevii, and Lena Mary Bonneau of Rexford.
Troy residents endured a brutal cold wave with readings near zero and subzero marks across upstate New York and neighboring states. Forecasters predicted a slow warmup toward Christmas, though temperatures would stay below freezing and snow prospects remained limited.
The Warrensburg News, a weekly paper since 1878, suspended publication for the duration due to a sharp ad loss and general condition shortages amid wartime. It is owned and edited by Lieut. Paul C. Bosse and his wife contributed during his service.
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