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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1945
Page
9
The Watervliet Red Cross drive is mapped for this week with plans to recruit volunteers and collect donations. Organizers aim to boost assistance by coordinating courier and outreach efforts.
The Watervliet board will meet at 7 pm to review a recent survey of restaurants, dry cleaning establishments and cigarette sales. Officials consider ride sharing demands and price coupon changes amid rationing notes and permit requirements.
Private homes drew the first call on dwindling coal supplies last night as entertainment venues and clubs remained closed until further notice. Mayor James F. Donion verified orders, with coal to social clubs refused. schools were kept open while Watervliet prepares further steps at tomorrow night’s council meeting.
The third annual social for Watervliet G B was organized by the Mothers' Club to benefit Sacred Heart of Mary School. In parish hall activities ran from 1:13 pm today with two committee meetings and a lineup of volunteers handling tickets prizes games and floor duties. The high score award at the close of the business session went to Mrs Chartier Mrs Gravity Mrs Burke and Mrs Brown.
The Watervliet Squires arranged a Sunday bowling meet at the Knights of Columbus hall. Attendees included Camp Anna in Meet and Misses Walsh and Brennan, with Solom Rizk slated as a guest speaker at a Watervliet High School assembly on immigration from oppression to opportunity.
Fire Chief James J. Corbett urged Watervliet residents to clear snow from fire hydrants near homes and businesses. He stressed removing snow from hydrant tops so firemen can locate them quickly in emergencies, speeding response and potentially saving property and lives.
Watervliet pushes a drives for dimes with about 240 coin boxes 160 at the Arsenal aiding the national foundation effort. Albany County boxes stocked in stores and schools extend the campaign as officials plan staged events at Watervliet High School. Local organizers include Kelley Helpin Mooney Blair Foter and church coordinators.
The Watervliet High School Spectator announces Joseph Fows7 as editor in chief with Paula Mosier as managing editor. Sports editors are Cores Deuknafian and Cheesy Pakutar. photography by Harry Granato. art by Jean McCally. clubs editor Francis Holmes. senior roll call Joan O'Brien. features by Doralé Reagan. business and circulation by M. Janes Carpenter. material advisor Miss Anna Fortinier. Senior call committee includes Marge Pryor Chicoine Mary K Sheeta Ralph Herska Alan Carlson and Job Kayafunda.
An Alaska mountain rescue effort mounted a rare winter ascent to the summit seeking bodies from a C4 airliner wreck. The expedition used motorized gear and a 60 mile supply route across wild terrain as crews battled blizzards and cold to recover victims.
Radiomen kept the party in constant touch with its base as planes flew overhead, supporting a mission involving parachuting supplies, terrace operations, gasoling and climbing geas.
Today marks the 23rd anniversary of James J. Sheridan's appointment as chauffeur at Watervliet fire headquarters to the Fire Department. Sheridan has served the city 39 years, joining the department Feb 1, 1920 under Mayor Walsh. He started city work in 1908 under Major Quinn at the old electric light plant by the Hudson.
Closing of grills and most amusement venues in Watervliet remains in effect until further notice. Theaters bowling alleys clubs and other amusements will close Saturday but reopen on Saturday and Sunday. A Hudson River Chapter meeting is set for 7 30 pm at the Watervliet Masonic Temple with details announced. Funeral services for Mrs Mary Carey Cummings were held. interment at Corinth followed her St Patricks Church service. The Young People’s Fellowship of Trinity Episcopal Church plans a game party tomorrow. refreshment will be served. Blue Bell Theta Rho Girls elections were postponed to February and will be conducted by Miss Jean Schoonmaker with Miss Dorothy Mack presiding. Boy Scouts Troop 64 will collect scrap paper Saturday starting at 1 pm within the defined area. monthly collections will follow.
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