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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1945
Page
9
Mrs Roser is named speaker for the Watervliet Citywide World Day of Prayer event. The Watervliet Council of Churches announces the main speaker from College Philippi and notes other participants and benediction arrangements.
Margaret Seteitis, 33, widow of Ernest, admitted guilt and received a sentence of ten years to the State Prison at Bedford Hills. In Fulton County Supreme Court at Johnstown, Kr. Sturgess, brother of Wu- Nem EL Sturgess of Waterview, pleaded guilty to second degree murder and was sentenced by Judge John Alexander. A grand jury had charged her with first degree murder in Valentine Party. A Valentine party and business meeting followed with readings and reports. Committees, led by Frank Coates, discussed plans for a future event and a planned fundraiser.
Rev. Paul Fiypa, spiritual director of the Columbian Squires, spoke on the Lenten season at a Watervliet meeting of the religious committee. A Q A session followed in a Wright Park program organized by Henry Piesges and others.
Watervliet High announces a student program featuring Gladys Lebe and Joseph Deisignore as pianists. The program includes selections from the iris chorus and a tap dance number. Student performers Shawfoot, Drazariah, and Alenis 1 will participate in a varied musical and dance showcase.
Maplewood Auxiliary sponsors a Valentine dance on Feb 24 at St Basil's Hall with music by Neilsen's Orchestra. Proceeds support the Maplewood Volunteer Fire Dept. auxiliary activities. A special meeting announced refreshments and a committee list includes Pauline Feéor, Olca Barna.
Pi Ranchester and Dayton in Sheridan County oversubscribed their Sixth War Loan quota by 245 percent due to a misapplied figure from the county finance chairman. Local officials say the error was corrected after discovery.
Obituaries report the deaths of Mrs. Mary E. McDonald of 39 First Street after a brief illness, and multiple other local residents including Mrs. Nellie Buckler and Mrs. Wells. The notices name survivors, remembrances, and funeral arrangements, with locations across Cambridge and surrounding towns. Many entries note family relations, church affiliations, and burial details. services are announced for days ahead at local homes and churches.
Lenten services lead by Avenue Methodist Church pastors begin with a 7 30 am service in Waterford. March events include scenes from Jesus with Rev McC as pastor and March 29 Maundy Thursday service. Mrs Sidney Smith of Delmar to portray scenes, and Rev Jesse Green of Schenectady area churches participating. Also present are Bronze Star and Combat Infantryman Badge presentations for Clarence Parker posthumously, and a Waterford-Halfmoon PTA meeting planning March dinner. Local school teams, Scout banquet, and club activities fill community pages. The Indiana state tree, tulip, designated as memorial for World War II service members.
The East Side installation of officers for the Women’s Society of Christian Service at Pawling Avenue Methodist Church was led by Rev. Arthur H. Landmesser. New officers include Mrs. Harold F. Bissell as president and Mrs. Arthur Knapp as corresponding secretary.
Tax officials urge citizens to file returns by March 15 to avoid delays and penalties. Refunds are common for those under the median wage, while some owe prior balances. separate checks are required for unpaid taxes, 1945 estimates, and 1954-1345 amounts.
The Common Council passed a resolution directing police to disregard orders dated August 4 by Mayor Joce who claimed to seize control of the force for alleged inefficiency. Alderman Francis E Primeau criticized the move as harmful to the city and its administration.
Private Math aged 18 recounts front line experiences in letters to his parents of Bath Street Langton Spa. He describes jumping into a ditch surrendering to a soldier in a sunlit barrage and house fights with meals and beds in front lines. He mentions a German watch souvenir and wartime injuries. He served nine months overseas after enlisting September 24 1942 with service in England France Holland and Belgium. Survived by parents six sisters and a brother Gilbert Mebb ail Ballston Spa.
A 1944 report from the New York State Education Department shows Mathematics and Science had more failures than other subjects. English was the weakest, with foreign languages second. About 17 percent of 1908 papers graded failed.
The Recreation Department reports January 1905 activity with multiple skating rinks at St Josephs Beiden's Pond and Fielden for beginners and practice. Beiden's Pond hosted the eighth annual speed skating meet Jan 14 drawing about 1,100 attendees. Skiing and roasting facilities at Frear and Prospect Parks are praised for accessibility and safety, drawing hundreds of youths.
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