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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1943
Page
9
Fred Emmett of 518 Third Avenue Albany was fined 25 dollars by Menands Police Justice John W Howarth after being picked up for speeding on Broadway Menands Yeomany
Birth notices from Troy area hospitals list multiple newborns. Lynne Nancy Bailey, daughter of George H. Bailey and Evelyn Roeck, born December 26, 1943. Carol Downey, daughter of Daniel F. Downey and Hazel McCormack, born December 25, 1943. Edward M Dumser, son of Raymond A. Dumser and Joan Minchan, born December 1933. Edward Maxwell, son of Apprentice Schaman Maxwell and Ann MecNajiy, born December 23, 1913. Join Jacob Rebhun, son of John Jacob Rebhun and Mation Cooper, born December 21.
Death notices list multiple residents with names such as Charles Armstrong Katherine Bartels Adella Bissell Mary Bouchard Albert Brown Jo sephine Kennedy and others. Notices include residences, relatives, funeral times and burial places at Oakwood Cemetery Waterford Rural Cemetery and St Marys Church with services scheduled across December 1943.
Edmund G Lillibridge as guardian for his 7 year old son sued Mlae Whalen of Wynantskill for $10000 alleging the boy was hit by a car on Feb 9. The case in Supreme Court before Justice Pierce H Russell was settled out of court yesterday afternoon with undisclosed terms. Plaintiff's lawyers were Robert T Murray and John F Murray. defense counsel Carter & Cowboy and Charles J Ranney.
Iran Grotto officers to be chosen tomorrow at 8 p.m. in the Troy Masonic Temple following a meeting attended by monarchs and committee chairmen. Albert A Grathwol, retiring monarch, presided last night. A social hour and luncheon will follow the election.
Obituary notices list multiple families with dates in 1943 and 1945, detailing deaths in Troy Cohoes Watervliet and Albany area. Entries cover McLaughlin Miller Murphy Noonan Quimby Ravenscroft Roullier Searles Sherlock Spencer Sweeney and related family relations, with funeral home and church services, requiem masses, and interment plans.
Dominic A. Fazioli head of D A Fazioli real estate agency in Troy was elected president of the Troy Real Estate Board Inc at a luncheon meeting. Watervliet’s Janes A Ball was named vice president and Troy’s Louis H Moore was reelected treasurer. James Dunne Jr was elected secretary. Clarence Milanese Edward D Nicoll and Isak Gundersen became three year trustees. Nominating committee members include Clyde W Heer James Mac Chesney John F Shannon and James Dunne. A special joint meeting of the Troy and Cohoes boards will convene Monday at The Hendrick Hudson to select committees for local state and national associations. The annual appraisal clinics of the State Society of Real Estate Appraisers run Jan 16 to Jan 20 with sessions in Utica Syracuse Rochester Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Officers will be installed at the inaugural dinner later in January.
Mrs. Mary M Halbritter of Albany, national commander of Army and Navy Union auxiliaries, attended the annual Christmas party at 81 Fourth Street. Halley Cooper was named commander for 1944, with an election at the County Courthouse tomorrow night for officers.
Mayor Thomas H. Clark of Rensselaer will keep the same cabinet for two more years. Appointments include James S. Millen as corporation counsel Alfred Kaufman city engineer Dr Richard Gray city physician Clarence A. McNally taxation commissioner Warren Ryan plumbing inspector Myrtle McGowan sealer of weights and measures Elbert Finkle acting welfare commissioner now serving William Reagan in armed forces The Public Safety Commission will reappoint police and fire officials this week Albert Secheibly city treasurer is expected to announce the reappointment of officials in his office.
The Christmas festival at Gilead Lutheran Center Brunswick featured both morning and evening services with adult choirs led by Mrs. Herbert Hayner and Mrs. Elmer Newton. Rev. Robert J. Van Deusen spoke on The Heart of Christmas and presented an acrostic on the letters in Christmas. Miss Leila Van Deusen and Miss Mabel Meyer presented Christmas in India in dialogue, with plans to return to India when feasible.
Hannah Boardman of 96 First Street receives a $100 bequest under the will of Mrs. Frances M. Lang, late of Albany. Surrogate Edward G. Rogan admitted the will to probate yesterday. the estate lists under $3,000 real property and over $5,000 personal property in Albany.
Democrats plan an open house at the temporary City Hall at Central Fire Station from 11 am to 1 pm with Edward J. Rowan reelected comptroller and James A. Madden elected city treasurer greeting visitors. Aldermen and supervisors are expected, staff details include Frank E. Myers named deputy comptroller. Madden may change staff.
Richard H. Auld of New Hartford a cousin of Homer C. Evans was killed Christmas Eve in a car crash near Benson Arizona while traveling to Tucson to visit an uncle. Four other soldiers were in the car. eight others were injured. Auld, a corporal stationed at Deming Army Air Field New Mexico, was an accounting graduate of Wake Forest Army School of Finance. His funeral will be held Thursday at New Hartford.
Two Troy area soldiers are listed as killed in action in the Mediterranean war theater in a War Department release naming 273 fallen men. The fallen include Pvt Ronald J. Bomard of Hudson Falls and Pvt Edward Castelis ter of Lebanon Springs, with next of kin listed as their mothers Mrs Mary J Bom pard and Mrs William Sonmer.
Snowy and icy conditions from a Sunday night freezing rain left Troy area roads slick and traffic paralyzed. Thaw began around 9 am eroding ice, with state police reporting clearer roads in Rensselaer County while western and northern sections remained hazardous. Weather officials warned the thaw would be brief with colder, cloudy conditions and possible snow flurries tomorrow. Travelers faced delays. buses ran late, and some workers didn't reach Troy area jobs. Trains ran on schedule, though one Albany station incident caused a crowd disruption.
A joint installation of Troy A O H units and Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary was discussed by Division 8 A O H and Division 1 Auxiliary with Division 2 Auxiliary in Spanish War Veterans Hall. Mary Wallace heads the installation committee with Ann Keating Lucille Miller Mollie Coons Anna Mae Ambuhl Harriet LeBeau Bertha Coiteux named as helpers. A Christmas party followed. next meeting set for Thursday January 6 in the Chasan building.
Police identified the driver in a December 9 incident on the Menands Bridge that injured a Troy youth with two fractures. Virginia Norman 28 of 707 Fulton Street faces a leaving scene charge. Joseph A. Monahan of Albia Terrace faces disorderly conduct and allowing an unlicensed operator. The collision sent Thomas McCabe 16 of 106 King Street to Samaritan Hospital with leg fractures. several others were uninjured. An arraignment is set for 5 pm tomorrow. Local events include a Virginia ham luncheon at Central Lutheran Church and the Ladies' Aid Christmas party postponement.
The Rensselaer County Women’s Republican Club held its annual Christmas party at Dania Hall with Mrs. Dean P. Taylor as guest of honor. Mrs. Mallinson chaired the program featuring a flag salute, carols, a grab bag, and motion pictures.
The Troy Y M C A will start a Boy Ranger program at 1 30 pm with chevrons like servicemen. Instruction for the Boys' Department runs 1 36 to 23n pm and tests for Ranger chevrons occur 2 30 to 3 34 pm. Four test series cover activities such as wrestling judo body strength and swimming. Eligible boys earn first and other chevrons in corporal sergeant and master sergeant.
Frederick Hillis of Watervliet died at Leonard Hospital after being found unconscious by housemate Raymond Swatling. An autopsy cited a skull-base hemorrhage, but Coroner Duffy said BCIs inquiry will continue to determine hemorrhage cause and withheld final ruling. Relatives in Kingston notified. Hillis worked in Green Island.
Earl Hahn was elected noble grand of the Diamond Rock Lodge of Odd Fellows at Diamond Rock Hall last night. Acting noble grand Charles Hansen presided as officers were named including John Henry Wheeler vice grand and Earl Wilsey recording secretary. Installations planned with Athenian Lodge. reports from treasurer Earl Summerville and social committee chair Fred Hunziker read. Tellers were Fred W. Whitehouse, Charles Wend, and Charles Inekinson.
A plan for awarding merit bars next year to Troy Chapter of De Molay members was discussed. Awards will honor attendance, sports, ritual work and similar activities. A basketball team formation was proposed with games sought after January 1.
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