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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1944
Page
3
Two produce firms at Menands Market were fined a total of 1100 by Federal Judge Stephen W. Brennan after pleading duty to selling onions above ceiling prices. Caruso Fruit Distributors Inc received 600 and Meyer Cohn Inc 500.
Lansingburg Mrs Seth N. Genung's Sunday School held a meeting Monday at Mrs. Ernest W. Robillard's home with 26 present. Officers and organizers named for March and a Valentine party were listed. The Good Council Guild at St. Augustine's Church outlined plans for a Valentine party and named new officers. The Danish Singing Society in Dania Hall scheduled its officer elections for Feb 19 followed by a fish supper.
Guardian Richard Halse authorized by Supreme Court Justice William H Murray to compromise a claim against the New York Central Railroad Co for $100. The papers filed by Edward J Poland show the three year old son was injured Sept 4 1943 when a New York bound train stopped suddenly at Harmon and the child was thrown to the floor.
Laura McDowell of Cohoes placed fourth of 15 in the State Civil Service exam for library assistant in the Education Department with 82 percent. Catherine Dowd of Troy ranked 21st of 59 in the senior law clerk test at 89.6 percent, while Margaret Carmody of Troy and Sara Evers of Waterford also scored in the Labor Department stenographer exam with 86.2 and 83.4 percent respectively.
The Women’s Guild of the Thirteenth Presbyterian Church met Tuesday in the church parlors chaired by Mrs William J Baylis with Mrs Horace Salisbury supervising social hour. An announcement of family night on Sunday April 30 was made. committee members include Miss Helen Thau supper Mrs W E Baylis hosts and hostesses Mrs Richard Perheit speakers Rev John M Stuart coordinator.
The Albany area state employees of the Division of Placement and Unemployment Insurance and the Employment Service plan a communion breakfast on March 19 at the DeWitt Clinton Hotel Albany after Mass at St Marys Church Albany. General chairman William D OBrien heads the breakfast committee with Agnes Hogan as co chair and a team handling treasurer secretary seating speakers entertainment and publicity. Field office chairmen include Charles Smith Troy George Mahar Schenectady and William J Dwyer Albany.
Joseph Lawrence O'Brien of Stop 20 Troy Schenectady Road was indicted by a Federal Grand Jury in November for failing to notify the Selective Service Board of a change of address. The indictment was dismissed in Federal Court at Albany as he serves with the Canadian Air Corps in England after enlisting in Canada. The discovery came through FBI investigation.
The Mothers Club will meet Tuesday February 29 to introduce new chaplain Rex Gregory Connolly, assistant pastor, who will advise the club and Women's Service Guild. The first regular Women's Service Guild meeting at Mount Ida Memorial Presbyterian Church is tomorrow at 7 45 pm with a nomin ating committee report chaired by Mrs George Robinson. Election of officers and adoption of a constitution follow, with plans for future work and activities announced. all church women invited. Dramatization Peace On Earth presented Tuesday in Pawling Avenue Methodist was well received at the February meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service chaired by Mrs A J Gummer. Hostesses for March 14 are Mrs A H Landmesser, Mrs Gummer, Mrs Harriet Smith, Mrs Emily Good, Miss Neshie Allen. The next executive board meeting is Tuesday Feb 22 at Mrs William Manning’s 709 Pawling Avenue, with Mrs Arthur Knapp assisting. Laymen Day service is Sunday Feb 20 at 11 am, followed by the fourth quarterly conference and annual meeting at 7 30 pm with Res C J Mules PD D dais presiding. FIRST AID CLASS begins at 7 30 pm today at the Troy Auxiliary Firemen association meeting at Pumper 4 Canal Avenue and Third Street.
The U S Navy disclosed that the aircraft carrier Ranger conducted a two phase raid into Norway’s waters destroying or damaging several German ships including four merchantmen and a tanker. The operation, carried out with a British task force, involved 16 000 pounds then 15 000 pounds of bombs and was praised for its surprise and effectiveness. The Ranger’s actions contributed to North Africa operations and air superiority during invasions.
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Albany reports a bill by Assemblyman John Finch requiring weekly public notices for tax sales and unredeemed land. County Treasurer Avery G Hall says the measure would save money for the county and delinquent taxpayers. The package also includes Hastings proposals on town highway fund bonds and justice of the peace fee rules.
The Ranger moved many Army fighters and ships through submarine waters to the European theater. In one voyage Warhawk fighters reached within 40 miles of Africa and flew from the carrier to prepared airfields. Commissioned in June 1934, the Ranger built at Newport News VA Stopbuilding and Dry Dock Co features a 770 foot flight deck and carries over 80 planes.
The Empire State Building towers will glow tomorrow night to mark the 97th birthday of Thomas A Edison. Charles Edison of New Jersey will participate in a ceremonial ascent before the blackout begins, as the city prepares for wartime brownouts.
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