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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1944
Page
2
City Treasurer James A. Madden announced January tax collections totalled 2,242,085.44, with about 465,675 from second installments due in July. The January 1944 levy is 4,492,590.51, with half to be collected in January and half in July, and 12,097 properties paid.
City Hall plans move to consolidate Public Works and water bureau in enlarged Central Station quarters. Recreation Department relocates to welfare building third floor at State and First Streets, while City Clerk and engineer offices move to new rooms.
Joseph P. Gettings 60 died at his place of employment in Bardett Avenue while in charge of greenhouses for Barrett the Florist Inc. An autopsy ruled death from a heart ailment. Survivors include son Joseph F. Gettings and five grandchildren. funeral 2 pm tomorrow at Himes Funeral Home with burial at New Mount Ida Cemetery.
The Guardians' Association of Northeastern New York Council of Camp Fire Girls held its monthly meeting at the Y W C A and installed officers. President Mrs Robert H Gottschalk. vice president Mrs Frank P Hanson. secretary Mrs F William Richter. treasurer Mrs Andrew J Fairbanks. Committees were named including program education ways and means membership publicity. Hostesses were Mrs Howard Hills Mrs Myra Church and Miss Mollie Elgeiser.
William Norris of New London Connecticut pleaded not guilty in Federal District Court Albany to impersonating an Army officer and to a separate indictment alleging he tried to intimidate a government witness. His wife Thelma Norris faced the same charges. Three Albany women Laura Jones Virginia Pioff Isobel Roggins also pleaded not guilty to harboring two escaped soldiers. They were to be tried before Judge Stephen W Brennan. The soldiers Joseph Myers Bennettville and Hauser Becker were among five who escaped from military police barracks in Albany while awaiting disposition of AWOL charges.
John P. Myers a Plattsburg banker and Dr Stanley Brady of New York City were nominated for the State Board of Regents by the Republican majority in Albany. Their nominations are tantamount to election when the Senate and Assembly meet. Myers would complete the Madill term and Brady would serve a full 12 year term representing the First Judicial District. Assembly Democratic Leader Irwin Steingut said the board is not a political office.
Mr and Mrs Hathaway of 240 Mohawk Street Cohoes sued Anthony J Pondillo owner of the apartment house at the same address. Settlement reached out of court after a jury had been drawn in Albany County Supreme Court. Amount not disclosed. Mrs Hathaway sought 310000 for injuries from a January 21 1943 fall. Mr Hathaway sought 5000 for medical expenses and loss of services.
Troy Union Rebekah Lodge No. 30 will meet at 7 30 pm Friday in the rooms at 81 Fourth Street. After the meeting, Mrs Edith Colby will chair the game party.
Temporary letters of administration on the estate of Kate M. Joyce, who died at Johnsonville, Dec. 28, 1913, were granted by Judge Edward J. Donohue to Monica Griggs of Valley Falls. The letters allow payment of funeral and medical expenses and care of the real property pending probate. The estate totals about 15 000 dollars with expected rents of 75 dollars for 18 months. Next of kin include Frank Y. Joyce of Montclair and several nieces and nephews in New Jersey and Ireland.
Lebanon Springs residents Minnie L Harrison and Herbert S Harrison seek 10000 each, Jennie M Peterson of Pittsfield requests 10000 for injuries and 5000 for vehicle damage, Ann M Thomson of Milton sues for 10000. The suit claims the Latham company truck caused a collision on the Pittsfield Lebanon highway December 4 1943 and alleges the vehicle was parked to obscure visibility. David Morse of Rensselaer and owners Latham Truck Firm are named as defendants in suits totaling 45000 filed in Superior Court Pittsfield.
Richard F Henley 65 longtime grocer in the Tenth Ward died at his home 2733 8th Avenue after a lingering illness He was born in Ireland came to the U S 53 years ago resided Greenwich 18 years and Troy 35 years Survived by widow Mary Connalley two daughters Mrs Harry R Dempsey Cambridge and Mrs William Lubking Schenectady two sons Capt Thomas F Henley Army Fort Benning Ga and Pfc Richard J Henley Army England Funeral from his residence to St Peters Church Interment at St Marys Cemetery
The Republican Women Club of Rensselaer County schedules a February 17 social and card party at The Hendrick Hudson. Chairmen and cochairmen will meet at the hotel tomorrow to finalize plans.
A delegation from Adaran Sanctorum of the Ancient Order of Samaritans will attend a reception in Schenectady for District Grand Master Jesse P. Williams of the Schenectady L O O F District, past grand monarch of Fayoum Sanctorum. The event, at Brother Fly Love Hall on Clinton Street, includes a fraternal visit by Arthur W. Morton and a social program with refreshments. Abe Wolins leads the local group.
The Army film The War Department Reports was shown to Local 46 of the U R W A at Specialty Insulation Manufacturing Co and Colas ta Co in Hoosick Falls. Hep William T Byrne attended and spoke, introduced by James M Brahan publisher of the Hoosick Falls Standard Press.
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