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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1944

Page

2

Contingent From Troy Goes to Camp

The final group of selectees left from Board 331 for Army induction under the old system, departing Saturday morning from USC Lounge in Troy Union Depot. The contingent includes Charles W. Dessinger Edward R. Ramroth William Lowe Joseph W. Dempsey Louis J. Sami Morris Jonas Edgar L Pfeiffer Levon M. Levonian Rocco J. Valente David C Wales James E. McKeever Thomas J. Hickey Lloyd B. Waters Jr Richard C. Blackman Peter Vanderwelle. William A. Dickerson Jr was sent directly to Reception Center. Navy inductees who left include Arnold J Redecross William A Dunne John F Manning Pollard J Hogan Edward L LaBods Leonard Woolf George F McLaughlin Alfred W Swart William G Hayes Daniel J Ryan Giram T Grimes Lawrence M Whimple Jr Vincent J Bondi Richard J Davis Harry F Brown Jr Edward E Snow joined the Marine Corps and has left.

Army Camp USC Lounge Troy Union Depot Charles W. Dessinger Edward R. Ramroth William Lowe Joseph W. Dempsey Louis J. Sami Morris Jonas Edgar L Pfeiffer Levon M. Levonian Rocco J. Valente David C Wales James E. McKeever Thomas J. Hickey Lloyd B. Waters, Jr Richard C. Blackman Peter Vanderwelle William A. Dickerson, Jr Navy Arnold J. Redecross William A. Dunne John F. Manning Pollard J. Hogan Edward L. LaBods Leonard Woolf George F. McLaughlin Alfred W. Swart William G. Hayes Daniel J. Ryan Giram T. Grimes Lawrence M. Whimple, Jr Vincent J. Bondi Richard J. Davis Harry F. Brown Edward E. Snow Marine Corps

Van Deusens Have Family Reunion at Center Brunswick

The Van Deusen family reunion gathered at the Lutheran parsonage in Center Brunswick hosted by Rev. and Mrs. R J Van Deusen. Attendees included Chaplain Dayton V. Van Deusen of Camp Pickett Virginia now a Captain, and Ruth L Van Deusen WAC librarian, plus several relatives with future postings in India, Newport News and Texas. Stanley B Wiltse will address the Advertising Club on Vocational Training as Applied to a Community.

Center Brunswick R J van Deusen Dayton V. van Deusen Camp Pickett Ruth L. Vana Deusen WAC Camp Wolters Tex Lela R van Deusen Richfield Springs India Leah F. van Deusen Newport News National Lutheran Council Clayton G. van Deusen Emmanual Lutheran Church Chatham van Deusen Stanley B. Wiltse R. P.I Advertising Club

Alienation Suit at Bennington Ended

The $50,000 alienation of affections suit brought by Katherine Borden Graves against Lilian Biggs Graves was settled and discontinued. The case, originally set for jury trial in Bennington County Court, was postponed twice during conferences before a settlement was reached. Luther Graves and Harold I. O'Brien were key named parties, with Francis BE. Morrissey representing Lilian Biggs Graves.

Bennington County Katherine Borden Graves Lilian Biggs Graves Bennington Lillian Biggs Graves Luther Graves Harold I

Officials Attend J. T. Foxell Funeral

The funeral for Joseph Thomas Foxell, former City Treasurer, was held with services at J. W. Burns' Sons Fifth Avenue Chapel and St. Mary's Church. Honorary bearers included Mayor John J. Ahern and several others. active bearers were Martin B. Stack and James L Neville. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery.

Joseph Thomas Foxell Samaritan Hospital J. W. Burns’ Sons, Inc Fifth Avenue St. Mary's Church James P. Lawlor Edward L O'Malley Leonard A. Hicks Agnes ©. Sheeran Martin B. Stack James L Neville Frank J. O'Connor Charles P Riordan J. Howard Cannon Harry F. Revilo Oakwood Cemetery

Leaving Key In Auto Legal Court Rules

Nine Pittsfield motorists who paid two fines in court last month for leaving ignition keys in their cars have their money back. Judge John V. Spaulding of the Superior Court ruled that no such offense is in the statutes. District Court officials at Pittsfield ordered the fines revoked. WOUNDED IN ITALY Seret Herman Spoonnoggie of Schaghticoke was wounded in Italy 18 recovering at a hospital in North Africa, according to word received by his father, George Spoonnoggie.

Pittsfield John V. Spaulding Superior Court Italy Seret Herman Spoonnoggie Schaghticoke North Africa George Spoonnoggie

Household Finance loan terms offered in small print

Instalments of 518.145 each costs 890 if repaid in four monthly installments the cost is 632 4 S300 loan repaid in three monthly installments costs 135. Payments shown in the table include principal and all charges You pay nothing more. Cash for most any purpose You may get cash at Household to pay old debts taxes doctor or dentist hall help relatives for almost any purpose if you need money. phone write or visit Household Finance WE QUARANTEX that these payments will repay loans in full of payments are made on schedule Total cost will be reduced if payments are made ahead of schedule Payments include charges at the rate of 245% per month on that part of a balance not exceeding 100 and 25 per month on that part of a balance in excess of 100

France

Navy V-12 Program To Continue Despite Inquiries

The Chief of Naval Personnel announced on Saturday that the Navy will not discontinue its V-12 college training programs including BR. P. 1. He stressed an ongoing need for technically trained young officers and noted expansion of the program. Rear Admiral Randall Jacobs cited numerous inquiries and said quotas may adjust with war-time needs but the program will continue. There are 700 V-12 students at RP-1.

Chief of Naval Personnel Navy BR. P. 1 Admr Randall Jacobs Washington Navy College

Flying Tigers pilot killed in action in China

Lieut Samuel Semelsky formerly of Bennington died in action January 23 while serving with Gen Claire Chennaults Flying Tigers in China. He was 29 and had served two years.

Samuel Semelsky Bennington Claire Chennault Flying Tigers China

Heer Fills Place on State Group of Real Estate Men

Clyde W. Heer, a Troy realtor, is named to the Educational Committee of the New York State Association of Real Estate Boards. RN, Groves of Syracuse, was named committee chairman. Heer also heads the Educational Committee of the New York State Society of Real Estate Appraisers and led appraisal clinics in Utica, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo and Niagara Falls. The committee runs clinics, study courses and convention instruction programs. The next Appraisal Society clinic will be in New York on March 8.

Clyde W. Heer Troy Realtor New York State Association of Real Estate Boards Henry Walemeade Groves of Syracuse Mr. Heer New York State Society of Real Estate Utica Rochester Buffalo Wnisgara Falls State Association of Real Estate Boards Appraisal Society New York

Firemen Rescue Two Year Old Girl in Troy Home

Two year old Jeanette Hull daughter of Mr and Mrs George Hull of 920 Fifth Avenue was rescued by Troy Fire Department when she and other children were locked in a room on the second floor. Police called for help and firemen from Truck 2 used a ladder to reach the window and open the door.

Jeanette Hull George Hull Fifth Avenue Troy Hull

Radio Schedule Describes Day's Lineup Across Stations

A dense listing outlines the Troy and regional station programs from morning to late evening. It lists shows, hosts, and time blocks including news, music, and public affairs with numerous program titles and personalities such as Temple programs, sportscasts, and religious segments.

Ahern Orders Monthly Reports

Mayor John J. Ahern will require all municipal department heads to submit monthly reports to his office. Bureau heads will be directed to submit monthly reports to their department heads. Reports should detail monthly accomplishments, outstanding activities, and pending matters to keep the mayor informed on city bureaus.

John J. Ahern

Malone Named To City Post Foreman Of Troy Cemeteries

Joseph C. Malone funeral director of 243 Congress Street was named foreman of the Troy Bureau of Cemeteries by public works commissioner William F. Luby. Malone succeeds Otto M. Voelker who resigned after leading the bureau since 1938. The salary is 1600 dollars annually.

Joseph C. Malone Congress Street Troy

Family Life Topic at Home Bureau Session

The Trojan Unit of Home Bureau met Friday with Mrs. Henry J. Holthaus at 525 Pawling Avenue. Chairman Mrs. George Helser presided. reports covered Family Life and Civics. A glove-making project for a future lesson was discussed. Florence Titcomb assisted, and Rensselaer County agent spoke of a meat demonstration in Troy on Tuesday February 9 at 7 30 PM.

Trojan Unit Home Bureau Henry J. Holthaus Pawling Avenue George Helser Frank McDonald Holthaus Stephen Comiskey Florence M. Titcomb Rensselaer County Home Bureau Troy George E. Johnson Albert Davis

Mayor's Coal Committee Averts Crisis

Mayor John J. Ahern says the emergency committee limited shortages by halting false emergency orders. Dealers verified misuses, urging advance coal purchases and reporting that some homes had excess coal. To reach those without coal, yards sell small bags. deliveries to upper floors are restricted by labor limits but may be provided for elderly or disabled residents.

John J. Ahern Department of Welfare

Veteran Canal Bureau employee retires after 23 years

Frank J. Nicholas of Glens Falls, a senior accountant typist since 1921, retires after 23 years with the Division of Canals in the Department of Public Works. A charter member of Glens Falls Post American Legion, he was active in Masonic bodies including the Oriental Temple and AAONM, and in Boy Scout affairs.

Frank J. Nicholas Glenn Falls Department of Public Works Canal Division Nicholas Glens Falls Post American Legion Oriental Temple A.A O. N.M

Troy Fiem Elects Directors at Fred K Blanchard Inc Meeting

At the company annual meeting held Saturday in the office, directors elected for the ensuing year were E. Harold Cluett Sanford L. Cluett Clark Cipperly William P. Dauchy Henry W. Hudson Maynard Lance and Clarence W. Noble. In a subsequent meeting officers chosen were H W Hudson president and treasurer Maynard Lance vice president and secretary and William P. Dauchy assistant treasurer.

Fred K. Blanchard, Inc E. Harold Cluett Sanford L. Cluett Clark Cipperly William P. Dauchy Henry W. Hud Maynard Lance Troy Clarence W. Noble Hoosick Falls H. W. Hudson

Officer Promoted In New York War Dept Announcement

The War Department released a list of temporary promotions and orders affecting New York officers. Harald Floyd Sober of 105 Broad Street Waterford, an infantry officer, is advanced from second to first lieutenant.

New York War Department Harald Floyd Sober Broad Street Waterford

Plane Lands Safely After Tense Moments

Fire equipment from Shaker Road Albany fire Department assembled at Albany Airport as a CAA war training plane circling for over 30 minutes reported a jammed landing gear. Pilot Fred Ennis, a CAA inspector, guided a four passenger craft to a safe landing once the gear freed.

Shaker Road Albany CAA Fred Ennis

Funeral Services Held for Dr Harvie

Funeral services were conducted Saturday for Dr Peter Lyons Harvie noted Troy surgeon who died early Friday after a long illness. Services were at 3 p m at the residence in Tam Rev Gray M Blandy rector of St John s Episcopal Church officiated Bearers included Sanford L Cluett Dr Gilbert A Clark Dr Crawford R Green Livingston W Houston Dwight Marvin Edward H Patt son Warren F Stow and Walter Phelps Warren Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery.

Peter Lyons Harvie Troy Tam Gray M. Blandy St John’s Episcopal Church Sanford L. Cluett Gilbert A. Clark Crawford R. Green Livingston W. Houston Dwight Marvin Edward H. Pattson Warren F. Stow Walter Phelps Warren Oakwood Cemetery

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