Card of Thanks from Grignon Family
The Grignon family expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for donations, bearers, and all who assisted during their recent bereavement.
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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1944
Page
7
The Grignon family expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for donations, bearers, and all who assisted during their recent bereavement.
In memoriam notices honor Frank H Almond who died February 13, 1938, with family memories. Also remembered are Kathleen Kavanuagh who died February 14 two years ago, and Kathleen Sullivan noted as a dear child. Births record Barbara Ann Tazbir at Samaritan Hospital January 26 1944 and Everett Charles Wager at Putnam Hospital February 10 1944 with parental details.
Obituaries and funeral notices for Patrick J Buckley Elmer T Burns Willard A Buxton Honey Calhoun Fannie J Campion Dennis J Costello Minnie F Mead Garrett P Noyes George Santerre Sr Bernard N Schnerr Alice Reynolds and others announce deaths dates Feb 11 13 1944 in Watervliet Albany Schenectady Rensselaer and nearby towns with funeral arrangements at St Bridget's Oakwood Cemetery St Josephs and local funeral homes including Fonda Parker Brothers and Wilson Memorial Home. The notices list survivors and burial details along with private services and calling hours.
Catholic Scouts from 12 Troops in Troy Watervliet Green Island and nearby joined in a mass investiture at St Francis de Sales Church presided by Rt Rev Mgr Edward J Maginn vicar general of the Albany Diocese The service featured pledge renewals candle lighting and prayers led by Monsignor Maginn Rev John G Tracy gave the principal address urging Catholic cheerfulness and happiness as a path to God Several priests deacons and lay leaders participated with Scout milestones at 8:30 am mass and a 3 pm investiture naming new tenderfeet and second class scouts.
The State Health Department reported a sharp rabies increase in 1943 with 176 dogs and 13 other animals infected versus 62 dogs and two others in 1942. Fifty people were bitten by rabid or suspected rabid animals, up from 35 in 1942.
In this city February 13, 1944 Charles Van Allen. Friends invited to funeral at Clark and Blaks Memorial Chapel 18 River Street Tuesday afternoon at 2. Call from 7 to 9 Monday evening at the chapel.
Charles B Finn is identified as a funeral director and embalmer associated with Modern Funeral Home in Waterford. The listing provides a professional title and business affiliation, highlighting services in funeral care and embalming within the local community.
The Navy recreation room at the S Rensselaer YMCA opened Saturday night with 8 pm crowd flow, then rapid attendance after the RPI Union basketball game. Rev Seymour A Smith and Lieut Gus A Gruenewald led the christening as cadets filled the dance floor, buffet supper, and ship bell galley before midnight.
A victory celebration Saturday at the Menands firehouse honored Police Justice John W. Howarth for his reelection as town clerk of Colonie. He has served eight years as clerk and eight as justice of the peace, plus eight on the town board. He carried over 7,000 of 10,10 votes cast. A former Cohoes resident, he is a father of four.
Firefighters were summoned yesterday morning to a blaze in the cellar of a two story frame building at 17 Sherman Avenue caused by thawing water pipes. Slight damage reported. Pumper 6 responded at 9 57 am from Box 178. Building owned by Mrs John Mc Redmond 24 DeFreest Avenue occupied by Joseph Metzzer and Mrs Hick man on first floor and Edward Wesenforth and Mrs Henry Harkins on second floor. A false alarm from Box 921 at 5 pm yesterday caused a needless run to School 10.
Two upstate soldiers, Pfc. Raymond B. Whalen of Whitehall and Corp. Loren C. Gage of Hadley, are recovering from wounds received in the Allied landing below Rome. Whalen, writing to his parents, says shrapnel broke and cut his arm and he is in a general hospital in Italy. Gage’s mother received official word of his injury hours before his letter arrived.
Weekend meetings of Republican officials with Congressman Dean F Taylor may clarify Troy Police Department leadership. Belief centers on Patrolman Charles H Burkhardt or Enoch Eaton as chief with Frank B Kendal becoming Traffic Bureau captain. If Burkhardt not chosen Eaton could be named chief and Kendal captain, while Fourth Precinct may select Frederick H Ibbott or Chester F Markham as captain.
A joint class from Knights of Columbus councils in the 34th 38th and 39th districts completed the second degree yesterday afternoon at the Troy K of C rooms. District deputies Cundiff Heffern Doran led the rites with Edward J. Holland assisting. James J. Daley welcomed visiting groups and Albany Council provided a choir. Troy Council hosted a buffet luncheon. The third degree is set for Sunday February 27 at the Troy rooms.
Four Navy cadets from Pennsylvania New Jersey and Missouri praised Troy during a USO Club session at the Troy Masonic Temple calling it a swell liberty town with sweet girls. Cadets and servicemen heard praise from Florida groups in prior weeks and a wife of a sailor joined the event. Local women from St Pauls Episcopal Church provided supper while Rennselaer District No 1 Odd Fellows hosted weekend hosts.
Waterford surpassed its Fourth War Loan quota by 26000 dollars, part of Saratoga County exceeding its 1700000 dollar target. Edwin T Laughlin praised Waterford volunteers and credited four leaders from the merchants division the bank and the Ford Manufacturing Co and the mayor for driving the excess while noting most volunteers contributed strongly. Sales continue through tomorrow on an appeal basis to push the over the top percentage higher.
Judge Louis E. Levinthal of the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas told the Empire State Zionist conference in Albany that Palestine should become a self governing autonomous commonwealth where all inhabitants will enjoy equal rights. He advocated a Jewish majority in a free democratic state and noted congressional resolutions favoring continued free immigration until March 31 under the British white paper.
The Troy Public Library lists new acquisitions to be shown for a week. Naval Officer's Guide by A. A. Aer t on, Our Invisible Friends by Maurice Allen, Jiu Jitsu by F P Lowell, and Rise to Follow by Albert Spalding appear alongside fiction titles including Women and Children First by Sally Benson and In Bed We Cry by Hira Chase.
An exhibit of eight College of Fine Arts faculty watercolor paintings is on display at the Troy Public Library. The works, mainly landscapes, will remain in Troy until February 25.
Bernard W. Schnurr 25 was found dead in his Troy apartment after a gas heater burned unattended. Coroner will send his blood for testing. investigators and Dr. A. C. Chapnick conducted the autopsy at Fonda's Funeral Home. Schnurr, a New York native and former Bennington resident, left a widow Ellen Dumas, two sisters and two brothers in service in the South Pacific. Funeral set for Wednesday at Fonda's, Interment at Stephentown.
Graduate nurses may apply for trainee posts at $1 620 a year plus overtime with no experience required. Must be a state or DC registered graduate nurse. Six month training in Veterans Administration facilities precedes promotion to $1800 yearly. Also aeronautical inspector trainee positions at $2600. Apply via Troy Post Office.
Henry Calhoun 84 of Watervliet dies at his home 1323 First Avenue after a short illness. lifelong Watervliet resident he served as alderman and acting mayor under Mayor Hilton. active in Watervliet Waterworks commission and a heating firm founder later in electrical supplies. longtime Mason and lodge leader. survived by two daughters Eleanor Voris Isabelle Calhoun a son Henry M. Calhoun and two grandchildren. Interment is Albany Rural Cemetery with Masonic services by Evening Star Lodge.
Snow fighting forces in Troy and Rensselaer County cleared almost five inches of snow from Saturday's storm. Streets were open and traffic easily passable. county roads declared open. Weather Bureau put depth at 4.8 inches and warned of high winds that could cause drifts, though none appeared. Snow plows and loaders worked from Saturday to Sunday, clearing business districts and streets with little difficulty.
More than 75 students from Russell Sage College and R P gathered at the Young People Christian Union meeting at the First Baptist Church to view a sound movie Valley Town about social conditions in an average American town. A dinner preceded the gathering and Dr. Robert Campbell led a post screening discussion.
Albany VP plans for a state school of industrial relations at Cornell University to promote mutual understanding between workers and employers. A temporary board of trustees would report by Jan 15 1945 on structure and operation. Members include Cornell president Edmund Day Assembly Leader Irving Ives labor leaders and business representatives.
Danes in Troy Albany Schenectady and vicinity heard a talk on Denmark's Nazi resistance and sabotage, given by Dr Harold Ingholt, then Copenhagen resident, at Dania Hall. The address covered invasion events, government resistance, Jewish refugee efforts, and ongoing defiance despite German pressure. Funds for Danish relief were raised by local volunteers with Danish stamps, music, and refreshments.
The Troy branch of the NAACP plans National Negro History Week observances from February 12 to 20. Displays at the Troy Public Library and Liberty Presbyterian Church will feature books on Negro history with a program starting at 5 pm next Sunday. Granville Hicks of Grafton, noted author on social questions, will be the principal speaker. Clarence Maloney of Albany is also slated. A branch meeting Thursday at 8 pm at the church will include an open forum on race relations. public attendance is invited.
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