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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1944

Page

13

Northside Man Killed By Hit-Run Car

Joseph Glembocki 57 of 140 Saratoga Avenue Northside died from a fractured skull and leg injuries after being struck on the Waterford Cohoes bridge near 3 15 am. Police and state troopers investigate the hit and run. autopsy by Dr Scott and Dr Crissey. services arranged at Gorski funeral parlors Cohoes.

Northside Joseph Glembocki Saratoga Avenue Waterford-Cohoes Mohawk River Glembocki Waterford John F Harney Latham Salvatore Santarcangelo John Flynn Army John Copsa Cohoes Arthur W. Johnson Mechanicville F.J Scott G. W. Crissey Glembecki

Two Families Homeless After Hudson Falls Fire

A daytime fire in Hudson Falls left two families homeless when a frame dwelling burned at about 4 am. Victor Bobbins and wife and daughter, and Lester White and wife escaped after neighbors Walter E. Flood alerted them. Fire began on the Bobbins side and only a few furnishings were saved.

Hudson Falls Victor Bobbins Leste White Walter E. Flood Bobbins

Health Officers to Meet at Saratoga Springs Conference

After a year’s pause due to wartime limits the New York State Health Officers and Public Health Nurses conference will resume at the Grand Union Hotel Saratoga Springs for three days starting Tuesday June 20.

New York State Grand Union Hotel Saratoga Springs

Green Island heatly school fund raises for Lincoln Bond Day drive

Heatly School student council reports $2750 raised so far for the Lincoln Bond Day sale of War Bonds and stamps with continued efforts through month end. Booths across Green Island brought in 793.45, Central Market 252.65, Picardillo’s Store 66.30, Heatly School 578.25, and Village office 56.25.

Heatly Norvine B. Keating Central Market Green Island Teachers Association Margaret Sickles Margaret Broderick F Picardllo Margaret A. Picarillo Heatly School Margaret Kenney

U S Ships 500000 Fish Eggs to Peru by Air

Pan American Grace Airways announced a special government priority for air transport of 500000 fish eggs from the United States to Peru. The shipment includes 300000 whitefish eggs from the Great Lakes and thousands of lake trout eggs from Michigan to be planted in Lake Titicaca as a Peruvian gift.

New York United States Peru Pan American- Grace Airways Great Lakes Michigan Lake Titicaca

Bill Would Penalize Waste Paper Burners

In Trenton New Jersey an Assembly proposal would make burning or destroying waste paper a misdemeanor. The bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Lilian A Mathis would amend the State Criminal Code and punishable by up to three years in jail or a $1000 fine or both.

Trenton N. J New Jersey Lilian A. Mathis

Cooking Gas Use Cut in Columbus

The Ohio Fuel Gas Co. urged consumers to turn off hot water heaters and cook only one dish per day to ease a gas shortage that has already shut dozens of plants and left thousands without work. E. M. Tharp, VP and general manager, could not predict when supply would improve as zero weather increases demand for home heating.

Columbus O. P Ohio Fuel Gas Co E. M. Tharp Ohio Fuel Gas Midwest

Application for Mustering-out Payment Form

A wartime discharge payment application noting the inclusion of an honorable discharge or service certificate. The form references mustering-out pay for men and women honorably discharged from World War II and prompts the applicant to enclose the required discharge documents.

United States

Advertising Clinic Opens At Y M C A

A Troy Y M C A advertising clinic opens with Robert Ames as instructor to study advertising aims and create campaigns. The program runs Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings, with registrations continuing this week. The Troy Advertising Club sponsors the course and discusses television progress and equipment outlook after the war.

Troy Y M i Cc Robert Wo Ames Advertising Club of Troy Robert Stone General Electric Co Stone

Where to Apply Navy and Army Veterans Offices

Navy veterans should apply to the Bureau of Naval Personnel in Washington DC and the Field Branch Bureau of Supplies and Accounts in Cleveland Ohio. Army veterans apply to the finance officer in their induction state. New York City address listed for New York State. Maine Corps details and Coast Guard offices included.

Navy Veterans Bureau of Naval Personnel Navy Department Washington, DC Bureau of Supplies and Accounts Cleveland Army Veterans New York State Court Square Lafayette Street New York City Maine Corps Marine Corps Coast Guard U. S Coast Guard Washington, D. C

Truman Flags G O P for Criticisms at Jackson Day Dinner

Senator Harry Truman speaking at a Jacksonville Florida Jackson Day dinner urged Roosevelt’s re election and warned a Democratic defeat would hinder the war effort and threaten peace. He accused some Republican leaders of exploiting the administration’s policy of revealing mistakes to gain advantage. President Roosevelt’s potential re election frame dominated his remarks.

Jacksonville Fla Chaiman Harry Truman Senate Truman Roosevelt Republican Party

Canned Food Supplies Shrink Across 1943 Figures

Washington reports 1943 output of canned fruits and vegetables at 321,800,000 cases, down 38,900,000 from 1942. Civilian supplies totaled 235,790,000 cases, a drop of 11,400,000 from 1942 and 85,700,000 less than 1941, reflecting military and lend-lease allocations.

Washington Office of Price Administration

Fugitive Surrenders After Breaking Jail

Elmira police report one of four Chemung County jail escapees surrendered after confessing the group hid near Sabinsville Pennsylvania. District Attorney Walter B. Reynolds said Walter La Barr 27 gave himself up to avoid a worse jam and potential violence. Police located a farmhouse refuge but the fugitives had fled by yesterday afternoon.

Elmira Chemung County Sabinsville Walter B. Reynolds Walter la Barr Pennsylvania Reynolds

Ike's Helmet and Gertie's Nightie Head to Bond Auction

Items including a helmet worn by Gen Ensen Howe and a pink silk nightie embroidered with Gertrude Lawrence are listed for a Kew Gardens War Bond tally announced by the Treasury. An original Toscanini score and a hockey stick autographed by the New York Rangers are among the lots, with Broadway show tickets for sale.

Ike Gertie New York Gen. Ensenhowe Gertrude Lawrence Kew Gardens L. S Treasury Arturo Toscanini New York Rangers

Kindergartener Killed In Valentine Tragedy

Five year old Albert Stauffer died after being struck by a truck while hurrying home from kindergarten. He carried a Valentine card reading To Mama and a small bag of candy from a school party. Nurses at St Margaret’s Hospital confirmed the heart card in his hand and the driver said he did not see the child as he turned right.

Pittsburg

Page Keeps In Shape For Yankees Contract

Joe Page Jr a 25 year old southpaw who signed with the New York Yankees last week works out in winter by lifting 50 pound pigs at the Aluminum Company of America plant in Springdale Pa. He has slimmed 21 pounds to 200 and 6 3 and 200 pounds. Page began in the Penn State League with Butler s in 1940 and played in Augusta Ga and Newark in the International League during 1941 and the two preceding years.

Springdale UPI Joe Page New York Yankees Page Newark Aluminum Company of America Augusta

Impossible bowling splits and rare lucky breaks

Optimists deem nothing impossible yet the seven ten split remains a purely accidental rarity in bowling. The author notes he and others have achieved it, explaining it happens when a hit rebounds to strike the second pin. He also mentions other tough splits like 49, 7-9, 8-10 and 6-7-10, occasionally conquered by top bowlers using specific methods.

Bowling advice on aiming pins and safe play

The text counsels bowlers to target only the most reachable pins and avoid aggressive power plays. It argues for playing safe to maximize total count, noting many bowlers risk weaker results by attempting complex pin combinations.

Meyer Quits Efforts To Purchase Dodgers

New York May 3 Meyer Brooklyn magnate said he would drop his bid to buy the Brooklyn baseball club after selling his Boston Braves stock. He and associates believed even with full funding they would lack comfortable working capital and decided to retire from negotiations. He aimed to acquire 75 percent of Brooklyn stock from Ebbetts, the McKeever estate, and Mrs Stephen Ryan.

New York Meyer Brooklyn Eveler Brooklyn Meyer Boston Braves Ebbets Hens Stephen Ryan He Edinward McKeever

Dempsey Firpo Thrill Tops My Sports Memories

By James A. Farley former Postmaster General recalls the Polo Grounds boxing classic on Sept 14 1922. He describes Dempsey’s savage exchange with Firpo the wild crowd the dramatic knockdowns and the brutal finish that left spectators exhausted and exhilarated.

James A. Farley Jack Dempsey Luis Firpo Polo Grounds Isheer Dempsey Fupo Jack Firpo

Lupien Signs 744 Contract With Braves

Bruins veteran Tony Lupien signed his 1944 contract at Fenway Park after delivering it in person. He described working in a defense plant since last season and gaining about 10 pounds to around 200 pounds, hoping the weight increase boosts his play after a slow start last season when he hit .225 in 154 games.

Boston Ulysses Tony” Lupien Boston Red Sox Fenway Park Lupien

Texas May Name It Public Calamity

The 1919 Texas Legislature designated World War I a public calamity by a two thirds vote in both houses, enabling poll tax relief to aid returning soldiers. The governor was asked to convene the legislature again for similar action. Wounded in action Staff Sergeant Clement E son of Remi Hebert Route 2 Ston Spa was listed among 380 soldiers wounded in the European theater by the War Department.

Austin Tex Texas House Senate Sergi Clement E Son Remi Hebert

Birthday Celebrations in Peabody This New Year

Christine Millen to celebrate first birthday on New Year’s Day in Peabody Massachusetts. Her mother marks 34th birthday and grandmother 59th birthday. Festivities reflect a multi generation celebration in local family.

Peabody Mass Christine Millen

Navy plans to grow food in Trinidad

The Navy seeks legislative power to manage plantations outside the U S to supply food for armed forces and civilians. The Trinidad operation covers about 10 696 acres with producing crops such as citrus fruits tonka beans coffee coconuts nutmegs and mangoes and could expand to vegetables and livestock. Profits go to the Treasury and the project aims to be self supporting.

Washington United States Navy Trinidad British West Indies Congress David J Walsh Mass Bluejackets Midshipmen Mid-West Navy Walsh Senate Naval Affairs Secretary of the Navy United States Wll Bureau of the Budget Naval Trimidad Treasury Senate Naval Affairs Committee

Employers File Income Tax Forms Under 1943 Rules

More than 100000 New York employers must file now with the state tax bureau. Forms 105 and 106 report salaries or wages paid to employees in 1943. Non resident withholding returns on forms 102 and 103 are deferred until March due to pending legislation to cut last year’s income tax 25 percent.

New York State Income Tax Bureau State Tax Commission Roslin Browne

Edward Xander Elected By Troy DeMolay

Edward Xander was elected master councilor of Troy Chapter Order of DeMolay at a Masonic Temple meeting last night. Eugene Rogers is elected senior councilor and Hugh Brown junior councilor, to be installed February 28. Plans were made for the 21st anniversary celebration on March 19 and a drive to gain 21 new members. The new president presided.

Edward Mander Troy Order of DeMolay Masonic Temple Eugene Rogers Hugh Brown

Garage hens blamed for lowering egg prices in Missouri

Chaos in St Louis as garage hens spark price drops amid meat shortages. Economists warn garage operators push down egg costs, threatening chicken farmers and regional meat markets with instability.

St Louis

Tax reports filed on two estates in Surrogate Court

Inheritance tax reports filed by Transfer Tax Examiner Edward J Poland cover the estates of Mary Cathout Conlin who died March 17 1941 at Hastings Greenbush and Anna L Cavanaugh who died November 8 1913 in this city. Conlin left net 170 722 with a 12331 state tax and a stepdaughter Clare V Killackey of New York entitled to the estate. Cavanaugh left gross 981 899 net 9 023 79 with no state tax and his estate going to son Dr Pred T Cavanaugh. Henry Bayl iy is attorney for the estate.

Edward J Poland Mary Cathout Conln Hast Greenbush Anna L. Cavanaugh Mary Gabhour Conlin Clare V

Convicted Kidnapper Thwarted in Jailbreak at Jefferson County

Louisville sources report convicted kidnapper Thomas H Robinson Jr, sentenced to death for the 1934 abduction of Mrs Alice Speed Stoll, attempted to escape the Jefferson County jail with three accomplices on Sunday. They overpowered a guard but lacked keys to the outer door, delaying the plan and leaving Robinson en route to Milan Michigan federal prison.

Louisville Thomas H Robinson, Jr Alice Speed Stoll Louis Milan Mich Jefferson County L E Crancer Robinson Stoll

Dairsmen Meet Jacob Pratt In Argyle Grange Hall Talk

Jacob Pratt, president of the Rensselaer County Dairymen League, speaks at subdistrict 3 meeting in Argyle Grange Hall at 1 pm reporting on the last director’s meeting. Henry H. Rathburn, vice president of the State Association, will deliver the afternoon address after luncheon.

Jacob Pratt Rensselaer County Dauymans League Grange Hall Argyle Henry H Rathburn State Association

Population Decline Reported Across Rensselaer Area Counties

The national Census Bureau reported sharp population shifts during 1940 to 1943. Rensselaer County fell from 121 834 to 111 562, while Schenectady rose to 124 358. State totals dropped 7.4 percent to 1 244 784.

Rensselaer County National Bureau of Censis Bureau Lroy Schenectady Schenectady County Census Bureau Troy Area Columba Saratoga Warren Washington

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