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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1945
Page
14
The family expresses gratitude for kind expressions of sorrow shown after a recent bereavement. Thanks are extended to neighbors and friends for visits, cards, and support during this sorrowful time.
In memoriam entries for Alliond Ta and others recall loved ones who died recently. Separate items mention Fr word, Mary arco, Joseph Seapiesas RHO, Geor Giovanna born Feb 5, 19 84a, and De Forest T Fascussi, with family references and locations across Troy Hospital and Schenectady, noting dates and relations.
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices from Cambridge and nearby towns announce deaths and services. Items name Buckley, Cartwright, Daley, Vick, Witcox, and others with dates, homes, and interment at Oakwood, St Patrick’s, Waterford Rural, and local cemeteries. Interlaced phrases indicate service times, churches, and family relations.
Nine men, including George Mo Ellett of Green Island, were aboard a bomber reported missing from Avory base at Mountain Hoste Idaho. Bad weather and heavy search conditions hindered locating the plane stalled near Burley, with the wreck later believed found. among the crew was Steuint RL MeMaster, another named officer, and R. Slade, brother of Mrs Joyce Vivias Stephens of New Jersey.
The will of Laure S. Lundin, professor at Russell Sage College, admitted to probate by Judge Donahue, leaves real and personal property valued over £5,000. Goods go to Russell Sage College. furnishings to Mrs. Lewis Potter. personal effects to Mrs. Emil Lund. $2,000 to A. Robert Lundin. a trust for niece Ruth Lundin with staged access at ages 25 and 30. Additional heirs include Emil W. Lund, Augusta Lundin, and Carl C. Engberg, with attorney Murphy Aldrich Brod erick handling the case. An inheritance tax report for Ada E. Coons shows a net estate of $14,384,598 with a $41.98 state tax. heirs include son G. Harold Coons and daughter Hazel M. Mann.
The New York State VFW legislative committee urged Saratoga Springs as a site for a new veterans general hospital in a resolution introduced by Assemblyman Richard J. Sherman. The measure cites mineral waters as therapeutic for nervous and cardiac conditions and seeks civil service preference for veterans. Copies were sent to President Roosevelt, Congress, and Gen. Frank T. Hines.
Miss Rose Elapi wen initiated into Leo Blume Post Auxiliary. Helena Keene presided as two other members received letters from overseas service members. The auxiliary plans to join the post during a massing at St. Pauls Episcopal Church and will present a flag to St Jean's Church at a future gate event. Next week inspector Margaret Britton will conduct annual inspection. Ellery Neroton aged 42 was assisted from Hotel Troy to his home by Patrolman Degen after a police pickup.
Supreme Court Justice Pierce H L Russell ordered eight reduction actions yesterday in Troy. Reductions ranged from 60 to 26053 dollars across properties on River Street Second Street Broadway and Congress Street. Rebate on taxes paid is available with 4 percent interest from payment date. Draper & Bartie represented petitioners, William F Darby city counsel appeared for the respondent.
Reverend John F. O Connell, a Jesuit missionary and brother of Troy resident William O Connell, died July 1954 in Surigao Mindanao amid his work in the Philippines. Survivors include his parents Mr and Mrs Joan G Connell of the Bronx, three other brothers Rexsonra and Jamnts and Gerald, sisters in Baltimore and the Bronx, and the Fordham Preparatory School community.
Private Howard R. Older, 29, of Middle Grove, listed killed in action after previously being reported missing in France. He entered service January 1923, survived by two children, and was notified of his status by telegram to Mrs Helen Older.
The Business and Industrial Girls Department of the VA sponsors a sewing school for beginners with Sunday and Tuesday classes. A simple dress will be made covering cutting to patterns, fitting and stitching. Miss Shirley Jaze Smith teaches the evening class as Home Bureau assistant demonstration agent.
Gasoline shortages extend for about two weeks across Albany, Schenectady, and nearby counties. Distributors warn only day by day deliveries, urging motorists to conserve fuel and avoid fueling until necessary while Red Cross helps physicians without access to fuel. Authorities insist no discriminatory gas sales and request public patience as tank car shipments resume.
Mayor John J. shern pledges cooperation with unions in Troy, promising labor-friendly policies for city projects. The letter to the Troy Central Federation of Labor was welcomed at a federation meeting chaired by T. Seymour Scott, with reports noting strong building trades prospects.
A jury awarded Jessie EL Greemhil $1590 in one action against the railroad company with settlements in seven other cases listed for February. The record names lawyers for plaintiffs and defendants, including Stewart Jones Foseniielé and Carter & Conboy, with several other attorneys cited for the remaining actions.
A new YMCA schedule at the Troys club targets youths 16 to 20 for a special program. Har y G Hodgkins announces a four team basketball league with weekly sessions on Saturdays and weekday open times for swimming, weight lifting, tumbling, and apparatus work. Officials John F L Raymond James Neeson and Richard Bolton oversee supervision and class activities.
Mrs. Catherine Sherman aged 52 of 6 Ferry Street suffered a possible fracture of the right hip in a fall at Congress and Fourth Streets yesterday at 1:15 p.m. She was taken to the Trax Hospital by taxi with Harold O’Neil and was attended by Dr. Joseph Padalica and held for further treatment.
Churches plan a youth rally with Rev Herbert and Rev SPEGR guiding speakers from Methodists Presbyterians and other groups. Speakers include Mrs Sydney Delmar and Rev John M O Simarez, with Eastertide sermons by Rev Hert S and Rev Leon D Sanbernard, detailing Jesus prophecy and fulfillment through March and April.
The Troy Presbytery voted dismissals for Dr. Hawthorne of Oakwood Avenue Presbyterian and Rev. Havenstein of White Brunswick. Hawthorne will leave Feb 25 for a post in Deposit, Havenstein to take Sand Lake Presby Church duties in Albany. Farewell services set for Feb 23.
Beta Omega Chapter of Seta Zana Phi sorority held a meeting at The Hotel Troy. Speakers included Hutton Carol Sebo Curtin and Gloria Burley. The chapter will make straw baskets for Rhodes General Hospital to aid wounded veterans. a dinner at the Tavern is planned next Wednesday with Peggy Evers and Miss So30s organizing.
The Veterans Information Center Group to meet at the pon venue. George Halliday from the vocational training school and William Hewitt of R. BL will speak alongside Trey High School representatives and a State Rehabilitation Committee member from Albany. Miss Beth Moore will preside.
Troy Townsend Club 3 will meet tomorrow at 3 p.m. in Diamond Rock Hall. The February birthdays of all members will be celebrated. Thomas Fox will preside at the business meeting.
Debates on Governor Thomas Dewey's postwar fiscal plan continued as committees heard arguments from employers groups and unions. Advocates urged tax relief and real estate cuts while others pushed for higher education salaries and extended public works funding.
Coroner Charles J. Cove announced pneumonia caused the death of a Troy woman who died Tuesday night after being taken from her home at the Firth Avenue Hotel. An autopsy was performed yesterday afternoon at the hospital. Further details on her identity and the involved parties were not released.
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