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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1944
Page
7
The family of the late Mrs Irene Trumble Kink thanks friends and neighbors for their kindness and help during their bereavement. MR JACOB BINK MRS MARGARET TRUMBLE
A collage of memorial notices for George J. Gunther Margret Howard Opitz and Victoria Opitz recalling Feb dates and memories plus a formal board resolution praising Dr Peter L Harvie upon retirement from Samaritan Hospital Troy New York detailing loyalty devotion and service over twenty nine years by Ernest Warncke secretary.
Birth notices list entries for Fraser Lamora Maloney Schubert Schumann Knudsen Lansing McCloskey and others with hospital and family details. Death notices cover Delaney Fellows Hydorn Knudsen and Lansing with funeral arrangements and burial locations.
The Young People's Christian Union at RPI and Russell Sage College held its first session last night at First Baptist Church. Dr. John Fily of St John's Shanghai spoke on postwar rebuilding in China and the need for Christian trained technologists. Four activity groups formed, with a spaghetti supper and social hour to close.
Police yesterday found rear doors of John J. Boland at 680 Seventh Avenue forced. Investigation began to determine if any property was taken. Detective Bureau notified after a report of an advertising sign stolen from Noble-Callahan Post American Legion at 14 First Street. Local obituaries and funeral notices follow for several residents, with services scheduled in Albany Troy and Waterford venues.
Rev. Gray M. Blandy, rector of St John’s Episcopal for four years, resigns at 11 am service to lead two missions in Harrisburg and Pasadena Texas along the Houston ship channel. He will finish March 5 then depart for new work in Diocese of Texas. Blandy, a Cambridge alumnus, has held multiple Episcopal roles and reorganized missions including Latham.
Rensselaer County Democratic and Republican leaders finalize plans for Spring Primaries filing petitions by February 29. Delegates for the 29th District include Frank J. Hogan and Jere M. Cronin with alternates, while Republican delegates feature Herbert Bartholomew and William Benton with alternates. Leadership shifts and dinners may shape county control as the parties prepare to elect local and state committees.
The Women’s Reserve of the Coast Guard drafts four local recruits for boat training starting February 24. Among them are three from Troy Mary Mannoc Jean Ballantyne and Virginia Livingston, and Rachael Leon from Watervliet. They swore in Saturday at the Albany office.
Death claimed Mrs Carrie Dixon 71 Thursday night and her son Vincent Dixon Jr 30 two days later at 50 Brunswick Avenue Troy They had recently moved from New York to work at war plants Mrs Dixon was Italian born The family includes husband Vincent Dixon Sr several daughters and a son Funeral services set for the home and St Francis de Sales Church with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery New York
Trojan Lodge of Odd Fellows convenes at the Jewish Community Center where first degree will be conferred on a class of candidates. Abe Wolvns and Elmer M. Rasmussen will speak. Social hour to follow. Diamond Rock Lodge meets at Diamond Rock Hall with Harl Hahn presiding for plans on ladies night and a degree work rehear sal. Hudson Valley Lodge meets at the 112th Street Temple with new officers. Troy Encampment also meets at Diamond Rock Hall. Athenian Lodge and Troy Union Rebekah Lodge hold Friday sessions at Diamond Rock Hall and 81 Fourth Street respectively.
Corporal Charles E. Hill of Fort Edward has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and outstanding achievement in flight during 1943 operations. He flew with the 63rd Troop Carrier Squadron in Australia, completing numerous missions delivering supplies and troops under dangerous conditions.
The Central Fire Station squad wagon was called at 10 14 pm yesterday to a rubbish fire in Elbow Alley between River and Fourth Streets north of Fulton Street. Pumper 11 26 was summoned at 3 17 pm Saturday to a car blaze at 13 sedan at 108th Street and Fifth Avenue.
State Health Department data show a 27 percent rise in December 1943 deaths from 1942 due to a mild flu season. Tracing the impact, Dr J V Deporte notes tuberculosis, pneumonia, cancer, heart disease, and diabetes all reached unusually high levels for December, with infant mortality up slightly.
Attorney General Nathaniel L. Goldstein announced that seven Department of Law investigations cost New York State $73,530.29 last year, with $9,746.81 spent in December and $171,000 overall available. The report details probe expenditures, cost reductions, and reorganizations aimed at efficiency, including fewer assistant attorneys general and bureau consolidations.
Waterford radio operator Edgar J. Mylott and crew spent a tense night three miles inside German lines near Anzio. They slept during lulls while German machine guns raked the field, then fought off counterattacks as Tiger tanks and German nests were silenced by Perry’s high explosive shot and courageous action by crew members.
Miessing Search continues for Homer H Rescott 39 of Avenue Park employee of the State Insurance Department missing since Thursday Authorities believe he may be a victim of amnesia His family reports recent headaches in the two weeks prior to disappearance
Livingston W. Houston, executive vice president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, forecast at the A P and Alumni Association meeting that postwar college enrollment will hit an all time high. He cited a university survey showing many veterans plan to study engineering and science, with tuition free war training shaping future ambitions. He warned of an initial dip in engineering college enrollments before the surge.
A board of trustees dinner at Jacks Restaurant Albany honored Samuel A Sax and Mrs Sax before their Florida departure. Isadore Soloman sang solos with piano by Mrs Samuel Mike. Ballet numbers by a four trio including Mollie Gordon Rose Lurie and Mary Siegel. Guests included Weinstein Apple Lurie Cohen and others.
John A Mannin Paper Co Inc employees at Green Island received 1885 in back pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Public Contracts Act. The restitution was made without court action, found by acting rear inspector John F L O Connor, who noted no willful or aggravated violations.
Mrs. James Forrest of 2 Brodeiich Place sustained a lacera tion of the right hand while washing dishes early last night. She was taken to Troy Hospital by Patrolman Michael Minehan and Edward Maloney, treated and sent home. Plans for a joint Townsend and Wynantskill club meeting at Twamond Rock Hall on Feb 18 were approved at Club 3 with Lee Geesler presiding.
Mrs. Mes T Peanktin Fellows of Troy dies at 80 after long service at Fifth Avenue State Street Methodist Church. A native of Saranac, she moved to Troy in 1890 and taught the Bible class later named in her honor. Survived by husband, two sons, a daughter, four grandchildren, a brother and a sister. Funeral tomorrow at home with Rev. Eldon H. Martin officiating. interment in Oakdale.
Maplewood residents surpassed the $10,000 bond quota with actual sales of 9800.85 and pledges to be fulfilled, led by Mrs. Alex Borison. A Saturday rally at St Basil's parish hall featured four war effort films, dancing, and refreshments, with thanks to local committees and supporters who helped fund field ambulances blood transfusion kits and parachutes for American armed forces.
A 12 year old boy Robert Beebe son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Breese was missing from Whitehall since Thursday night and found dead in a woodshed. He had spent three nights without an overcoat or blankets. Police investigated after the disappearance was reported Saturday night. Mrs Harold Nedde reported a whimper from her woodshed under her house and found the boy in a semi conscious state. Dr Leslie A White said exposure and shock caused his condition and he is in Glens Falls Hospital in serious condition.
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