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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1943
Page
11
George Sandholt, 74, of 894 River Street, was reported missing from his home since Friday. Police announced last night that he has been located in New York. His wife reported him missing on Tuesday afternoon.
In memory of Lawrence Paul Shoemaker who died December 29, 1942. Family notes you remain in memory with loving thoughts. Also listed are numerous obituaries and birth notices from December 1942 to December 1943 detailing hospital births, marriages, and funeral arrangements across Troy Watervliet Cohoes and surrounding communities, including Demski Lobdell Melius OConnor Wheeler Biscornet Bouchard Cole Cotterell Craver Doherty Goodermote Grady Hooley Johnson Lynch Mefern and others with details on hospitals, churches, and burial sites.
Governor Dewey disclosed a sanity commission found Joseph C. Mascari sane at the time of the 1942 killing of his wife near Canastota. The ruling, surprising Mascari's counsel, came ahead of a clemency hearing as Mascari faces Sing Sing execution scheduled Monday for the murder of Rose O Connell Patane. The case includes co‑defendant statements and testimony from Anna Lenway as a key witness.
Naomi Sayles Tent of the Daughters of Union Veterans held its annual benefit concert at The Hendrick Hudson to raise funds for the tent's relief fund. Stephen L. Slears of Albany led a program featuring Albany soloists and students from Vincentian Institute with the St Joseph's Academy Glee Club and an Albany-based orchestra. A late intermission appearance by Miss Rosemary Warnock added novelty dance numbers. committee members included Mrs. Alice Crogan Mrs. Mary Kane Mrs. Maie Benner and Mrs. Mabel Baker.
Obituary notices dated December 1943 record deaths and funeral details from Cohoes Troy Waterford and surrounding towns. George D McLoughlin Bridget O Rourke Ana Wisper Jonas Ravenscroft Helen Marion Spencer and other residents are named with family relations and burial plans. Funeral services are listed with times and locations including St Bernard s Church St Patrick s Church Oakwood Cemetery Petersburg Baptist Church and Waterford Rural Cemetery.
Nightlife in Troy plans a muted New Year celebration as major parties fade due to liquor license restrictions and gasoline rationing. Open houses replace gala events with first come, first served access. Elks dance limited to 78 couples. other groups suspend parties. Smaller spots remain open with limited activities.
Halley Cooper was elected commander of Rensselaer Garrison Army and Navy Union at a meeting last night in the Court House. He succeeds Charles F Lyons. Other officers named include John F Donahue senior vice commander John B Dunn junior vice commander Walter Halritter adjutant John Wy Albert paymaster Albert Janda chaplain Frank J McDuff officer of the day Francis B Quirk officer of the guard Anthony A Debolit officer of the watch Joseph E Maloland judge advocate and Capt William Preston Jr patriotic instructor. Special committees will be appointed at a meeting January 19 at the Court House.
An alarm from Box 351 at 5 35 p m summoned firefighters to a fire in an automobile at Spring and Maple Avenues. The car owned by Mrs Gordon Film caused by a short circuit damaged motor and dashboard interior.
J Frank O Donnell 44 of Elizabeth town New Jersey was seriously wounded by a self inflicted gun discharge while returning from rabbit hunting near Saratoga Springs New York. He slipped on ice and the double barreled shotgun went off striking him in the left chest. He was taken to Saratoga Hospital in fair condition. Police are investigating.
H Bosworth McChesney, longtime Mason, elected monarch of Ivan Grotta 14 at Ma sonic Temple annual meeting succeeding Albert A. Grathwol. Officers reelected include Archie Ostrander master of ceremonies and W A Upham treasurer. McChesney to lead humanitarian fund aiding National Grotto war effort. Past Monarch Ray H Prout chairs. District Deputy Swackhammer visitation set for January 17 at Mount Faron Lodge.
The x. H. Blume D. S. C. Post Veterans of Foreign Wars announced a New Year’s Eve party with dancing music a turkey dinner and special entertainment at the club rooms. New members sending greetings include William B. Peters Michael H. Dillon Dean W. Myles John H. Kane and William LeBeau. The junior Auxiliary unit staged a Christmas party with a grab bag and refreshments with Miss Anna B. McHale in charge assisted by Mrs. Margaret Mohi and Mrs. Esther Flint. Patrick Vaughn commander said the next meeting will be Tuesday night.
Cornelius A. Casey who retires as Troy Fire Department chief on December 1 received a testimonial gift from the department men and Uniformed Firemen's Association Local 231 at Central Fire Station. Carl A. Larkin presented a harness set and colt accessories to honor his 25 years as chief, with about seventy attendees praising his leadership and noting lower fire losses and strong insurance ratings in Troy.
The Weather Bureau forecasts a low of two below zero then a gradual rise as warm air moves in. Officials note the current cold is mild compared with the brutal 1933-34 winter when temperatures plunged to ten to fifteen below. Snow predicted yesterday failed to reach the region.
Augustine L Grady a Troy area druggist for 25 years dies after a long illness at his residence 527 Third Avenue He is survived by his wife Daisy M Cobbo a daughter Mrs Thomas B Kelly two sons Rev Phillip A Grady W Donan Grady a sister Mrs John Wrenn three brothers and a nephew born in Green Island he lived in Troy 35 years funeral from home tomorrow at 10 am to St Augustine's 10 30 am solemn requiem burial at St John's Cemetery He was a member of St Luke s Church and the Holy Name Society
Mrs Mary Patrick was elected president of the Titcomb Auxiliary of the Arand Navy Union of the U.S. at a special meeting held at 696 Third Avenue. She succeeds Mrs Harriet LeBeau who resigned. Miss Agnes L Coiteux was elected color bearer and Mrs LeBean appointed secretary. Installation set for Tuesday January 18 with dinner by Mrs Bertha Coiteux.
Troy Lodge of Elks meets to plan a slipper drive for convalescent soldiers and a New Year’s Eve party with a 9 to 10 pm cocktail hour. Exalted Ruler John Fleming announces more material is needed as war casualties rise. Members are urged to donate old drapes blankets and similar items to Elk headquarters or pickup points. The meeting honors Lieut Earl Sheer with an autograph scroll token.
An all day meeting at the Mountain View Home on Miller Avenue featured a mending lesson led by Mrs. Dearstyne. Chairman Mrs. Burnap presided. a covered dish luncheon was served. Members and one visitor attended as sewing tips and basket organization were demonstrated.
Colonie announces a new tax interest plan for Calan taxes. No interest charges will be levied if paid by the due date. a 1 percent charge applies in the first month after the due date and an additional 1 percent for each further month.
Col Frank A McNamee and the Office of Civilian Defense announced at Albers the appointment of Fimen Fisas Smith as director in the Carooon Wall Services project. She succeeds Mrs Wald B Lord who resigned in December.
An 18 year old Troy youth, Dean A Liberty, deputy killed in action in Italy on December 4 with the Fifth Army. He enlisted March 29 and trained at home before going overseas. Survived by his parents, three sisters Martha Dolores and Mrs Stephen Danish, and seven brothers including William, Ben, Arnold, and Harry Liberty. He was born in Waterford and attended St Augustine’s Academy and LaSalle Institute.
The Public Service Commission discussed using women as bus operators at United Traction Co. and other workers as a manpower solution. Albany reports 23 buses out of service yesterday due to driver shortages while officials consider off duty police and fire personnel for driving and garage work and review service issues such as schedules and union rules.
Pupils of Troy Conservatory of Music enjoyed a Christmas party with group singing games and stories. Gifts were distributed after a grand march with Miss Eva C Lewis and H F Link in charge, aided by several faculty members and students.
Representatives of Division and A and the Ladies' Auxiliaries plan a joint installation on Monday. Abie An Lenertuitt and Mrs Mice O Grady are noted participants in the event as part of the Hibernians preparations.
Delaware and Hudson directors approved the sale of Chateaugay Ore and Tron Co at Lyon to Republic Steel Corp. The firm had leased low phosphorus ore properties to Republic Steel in 1939. Posthumous Purple Heart awarded to John Foster Huntley Jr for wounds in France. son of John F Huntley and wife of Wilton.
New York reels from a coal shortage as Mayor LaGuardia urges federal relief while Nassau County reports hundreds without fuel. Gov Dewey's office says state aid will come through the Agriculture Department and similar steps are planned for other hard‑hit communities.
Twenty one foreign born residents of Washington County seek naturalization papers at the winter term of Supreme Court opening Monday in Hudson Falls. Names include Marsha Butcher Shushan and others from Hamburg Cambridge Italy Fort Edward Whitehall and Hudson Falls. The list contains multiple misspelled entries and unclear lines but all are awaiting naturalization proceedings.
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