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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1944
Page
2
Departure of two officers from R. P. L’s V-5 school for sea duty signals a broader move as navy personnel begin a gradual tapering off. The incidents suggest evolving staffing patterns at naval training facilities.
The Naval Flight Preparatory School on the hill will close next July while the V-12 and ROTC units remain. Several officers depart for foreign service or new assignments, including Lieut. Milton J. Firey and Ensign John J. Munseun. New arrivals include Lieuts C. C. Pressey W. J. Kirkham and Gus Gruenwald, with Gruenwald becoming executive officer of the V-5 school. Enlisted men Raymond J. Erno and David G. Kilkus join the Navy, with Erno bound for Sampson and Kilkus on inactive status.
The February issue of Antiques highlights Prof. Karl B. Weston’s illustrated article on the Davenport collection of early American furniture at Williams College. Weston, director of the Lawrence Art Museum, notes Charles M. Davenport’s generous bequest of 168 pieces and 7 portraits, with 41 photographs by E. Crosby Doughty.
Corp Charles Blanchard returns to Fort Bragg after nine days with his mother Mrs Maude Blanchard. Coast guard man Robert F Jones resumes duties after leave with his parents. Mrs W Rivette and sister Mrs Julia Belden return from Green Island after attending Edward Coons funeral. Miss Jean Jandron, a Russel Sage student nurse, back in Albany after visiting her parents. Mrs Charles Benjamin and Patricia return from Fort Edward after wedding of Sgt Robert Merrill to Betty Pashby. New York State Guard recruit John Manuele, son of Mrs Mary Manuele, joins in Whitehall. Donald Nisbett, Merchant Marine fireman third class, resumes duties after nine days with his parents. he recently returned from England. Leonard Foster announces local Fourth War Loan drive reaches 100000. Local school war bond and stamps sales total for the week announced by the principal.
Round Lake Chauncey Madbd is recovering at Maltaville after illness. Mrs. William M. Lighthall recovers from a fall at home. Merton Bishop returns to work as D. and H. ticket agent in Saratoga Springs. A charity party moves to Feb 23 at Mrs. Arlington J. Seeley’s home. Funeral held for Maltaville native Charles Knapp at Samaritan Hospital and interment at Dunning Street. Loyal Fellowship Class hosts Greek Orphan Fund sale at Morey Drug Store tomorrow at 11. Valentine party planned at Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Gorsline home for Maria Grange. Fidelis Circle Bible School meets with covered dish supper hosted by several ladies.
The notice lists where veterans should apply for discharge certificates or service records. It specifies offices for Navy Army Marine Corps Coast Guard and Coast Guard personnel, with Cleveland and New York City addresses and commands in Washington D C. It also notes signatures and truthfulness of information and options if induction dates are unavailable.
War Department promotions list shows several Troy area officers advancing ranks. Names include William Newett Burnett of Cambridge, David Francis Murphy of Saratoga Springs, Edwin Zygmund Korkosz of Schenectady, Edward Bernard O'Brien and Richard Gluck of Albany, moving from first lieutenants to captains.
A program led by Mrs Marion G Cole featured remarks by Mrs Cole responsive Bible readings by attendees a soprano solo by Mrs Rodney O Winans with accompaniment from Mrs Clifford Arras and a talk by Miss Florence B Turner on last summer’s Methodist Youth Caravan work. Turner displayed photos of student and faculty activities followed by a business session chaired by Mrs Clifford Arras with reports and future plans. Table decorations were crystals and red candles and each guest received a valentine.
Albany dispatch reports Troy lawyer Broderick was named by Gov. Dewey to the Board of Trustees of the Supreme Court Library in Troy. Also noted is a Dewey backed highway right of way funding plan with county input via amendments and hearings. The piece mentions contrasting bills to cover rights of way costs and county powers.
St Paul the Apostle School students surpassed their Fourth War Loan target by 1940.25 dollars, totaling 5240.80 since October. The eight grades earned Treasury citations for patriotic service and plan to raise more stamps for an Army ambulance with surplus funds. A School at War flag is now displayed.
Catherine LeBeau aged 23 of 113th Street has been appointed guardian for Elizabeth Connors by County Judge Harry E Clinton to institute legal action on Connors behalf against Fred Mc Feeters of Watervliet and Arthur Peterson of Schaghticoke. Papers filed in the county.
The clerk's office report cites Mesnig Koplovita Curley as attorneys for the guard ian. It states Miss Connors was injured in an automobile accident near the Congress Street bridge on October 8, 1943.
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