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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1945
Page
14
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Troy Record and an unclear byline with names and numbers, lacking coherent event or details to identify a news item or outcome.
In memoriam notes speak of a life cut short with unclear names and places. The text references medical settings and emotional reflections on loss and support for survivors amid a motel or hospital context.
Snow and cold dominate the season as the Weather Bureau predicts subzero wind chills. Temperatures hover near zero with a record stretch of subzero days, while a milder spell for Christmas remains unlikely.
Burns Club members host a hobby night featuring a Flying Cloud model ship by craftsman David Wuiay and a one year model Lon display. The event includes Indian utensils from David Colithgow and 28 volumes on Tray finch activities, with plans for Burns anniversary events and society cooperation in Albany Schonve alg and Amsterdam.
Aaujune Petit, 18, fell from a horse at Camp Bella and English Avenues, sustaining a brain concussion. He was transported from 122 Camp Bell Avenue to Wathecancussion in hospital. Police, led by Sgt Colemac J Lyoh, reported the incident as a routine accident with hospital attendants from SCUPLAT Ny attending.
The Troy USO marked its fourth anniversary with an open house attended by Mayor John J Abe, Col LC Pirtridge, visiting servicemen, and local guests. Dozens arrived before 3 pm as staff and volunteers served refreshments, distributed gifts, and planned holiday activities amid weathered crowds and festive memories of wartime service.
Obituary for Celis Raymond, longtime director at a spinning plant in Troy and Cohoes. Died at home 899 Fifth Avenue after a long illness. Survived by daughter Lyann Dovoe, son Hoy V Raymond, former wife Viola, sisters, and grandchildren. Funeral arrangements at St Augustines Church with requiem mass, burial in Waterford.
Mr and Mrs Exasa Qutresne marked their twenty seventh wedding anniversary at the home of Va and Mrs Stephen Isubine on Sinth Street. The event featured entertainment by a group and the couple received numerous gifts.
Amid a heavy travel period experts note a slowdown in the heaviest holiday rush with last minute trips ticking up. Transport officials say the bulk of volume remains concentrated on long distance rail and road routes as conditions cause delays and crowds form at major hubs.
Former Troy Fireman Thomas Wheeler died at Fray Hospital after a brief illness. He served as an engine driver for Eddy Steamer Co and as a fireman during horsefawn engine days. Survived by none, funeral at J HM Hewes Funeral Home and St Marys Church with burial at St Marys Cemetery.
A national representative of the Women of the Moose will pay an affidavit on June 4 to the Troy Chapter. Moose members have been invited to attend the Sew Yeu Ly Committee party of the Cohoes Moose.
A Latham resident and church trustee, John Purtell, died of a heart attack while driving his car outside St Ambrose Church. He had long served Princeton area faith and insurance firm workers, and is survived by a son, a wife, and other relatives.
Brother of Troy City Counsel dies in New York after illness. He was a former Wheeling Corrugated Steel Co representative born in Lansingburg, son of Mukiy and Juha C. Piles. Survived by his wife, two daughters Mrs Dorothy Sweat and Wis Matjone Fo Pusuinu, two brothers My Pulley and May Ome D Pity Sin Antonio Teas, and two grandchildren. The interment will be conducted in New York.
Retired Troy cigar maker Abraham Mehean of Vehean Brothers dies after brief illness in Troy Hospital. Born in Troy son of the late John and Mary Mann MeKton he lived with his brothers in the cigar trade from youth. Funeral services at St Am church with Mass and rites scheduled, processional and recessional music noted. Mehean resided at 413 Grina Street and leaves several nieces and nephews.
The Tray Pow Office reports a Christmas rush ending with 1772191 pieces of mail processed from Dec 13 to Friday. Cancellations reached 1550 601, metered mail contributed to the rise, and Troy delivered 846850 letters. Heaviest day was last Monday with steady mail flow into Thursday. staffing included 46 clerks, over fifty carriers, and four motor track drivers. Deliveries will continue to handle overnight incoming mail.
Elks Club held a Christmas party for about 100 children aged five to eight from St Josips Infant Home and nearby. Local officers welcomed guests. gifts, snacks, and a Christmas tree were provided. entertainment featured musical numbers and a Santa helper with organizers and volunteers coordinating transport and activities.
County 67 reports only partial progress toward the Victory Bond Drive quota. Rensselaer County War Bond Committee notes the target equals 1 147 000 bonds. by Monday night the general quota may credit the drive though the outright campaign closed. Several pledges totaling around 9 070 000 were made in a recent school campaign with upcoming redemption needed before year end.
The volume of Christmas shopping in Troy rose about 10 percent, according to J Padew president of the Retail Merchants Bureau. Purchases were heaviest in several sectors, with stores reporting immense sales across states, except furniture and electrical outlets due to material shortages. Analyst Mr Badeau calls it one of the biggest holiday shopping years in city history as Troy stores close at eight tonight.
Fire caused by a kitchen stove destroyed a home on Bald Mountain Road one mile past Paul Miller. McNaughton, trapped after checking the chimney, perished. The 100 year old residence belonged to early settlers. two sisters Miss Mangarat and Miss Margaret McNaughton survived, with Margaret previously crippled by a fractured hip.
A spate of weekend crashes across Troy and nearby areas left one person dead and multiple others hurt. Victims include Joseph Loman 52 badly hurt at Ballston Spa and Edward Holofiean among others, with state police investigating as hospitals treat several serious injuries.
Firemen answered a 9:08 am alarm for 264 Third Avenue a two story frame house owned by Albert Stembhilver. Eugene Hunt and Edward O Brien occupied the home when an attempt to thaw a frozen water pipe started a fire in the collar bone area. Slight damage occurred. firefighters used a booster line to control the blaze.
Residents of the Sixth Ward spoke to Mayor John J. Mura and city officials about relocating the new Milhonee fire house from Bur den Arena near Sixth Ward to a hill area on Mall Street and Wram Campbell Avenue. Critics argued weather, property values, and access complicate the hill site, while others favored remaining on the hill or selecting a site with easy access to new developments. The council may consider proposals and adjust plans to address resident concerns and a proposed eight thousand dollar Common Council postwar project.
Bishop Bart presided at a rededication service for St. Mark's in Albany Diocese today, marking renovations since his arrival. The parish house reception followed, with interior painting, cleaning, and roof work totaling about a thousand dollars.
James A and Kelly are critically hurt after a crash involving a parked bus in Albany. Authorities say Kelly sustained chest injuries and facial contusions. Memorial Hospital confirms their admission in serious condition.
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