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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1944

Page

9

Hibernians Plan Communion Breakfast in Troy

The Hibernians outline plans for the annual A. O. H. communion breakfast in Troy at a joint meeting. Divisions 1 2 Auxiliary and Division 8 unit members will attend the 8 a.m. mass at St. Peter's Church on Sunday March 12 and receive communion together. Breakfast follows at 9 30 a.m. at The Hendrick Hudson with Mrs Julia Mace as general chairwoman and Mrs Ann Lebentritt Mrs Alice O Grady assisting.

Troy Spanish War Veterans Hall Ann Lebentritt di Vision 2 St. Peter’s Hendrick Hudson Julia Mace Lebentritt Alice O'Grady Patrick J. Ryan John J. McGrath Thomas E. Des Mary Clark Tillie Bouchey Mary Doherty Sadie Burke Harriet le Beau

Missionary Speaker at Second Baptist Church Service

Rev. James E. Mallis of Toronto, field representative of the Ceylon Interior Mission, was the guest speaker at the midweek service of the Second Baptist Church last night. Birth announcements note Gloria Jan ata to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Chiplock at St. Joseph's Maternity Hospital on Feb 14, 1944, and Frederick to Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Gabriel at St. Joseph's on Feb 14, 1944.

James E. Mallis Toronto Ceylon Interior Mission Second Baptist Church Shiplock St. Joseph's Maternity Hospital Stephen Chiplock Gloria Janata Chiplock Eva Tez- 5Bl Romaine the Leonard Hospital Ralph H. Romaine Sheila Frances Dorothy MecDonough

Obituary notices from Watervliet area dated Feb 1944

Multiple death notices from Watervliet and nearby cities list the deceased Jennie Barrett Joseph W Coonrad James T Connors Harry J Fox Joseph Glembocki George B Grady Ernest Maple Steve Valente and others. Funeral details include home addresses church names St Peters St Bridget St Michael and Sacred Heart with masses and interments at local cemeteries.

Legislature Grand Jury Probes Expenditures Hearings Begin

About six witnesses expected as Governor Dewey directs an extraordinary grand jury to probe legislative expenditures. The initial session heard William S. King and others, with subpoenas issued for today’s witnesses. Public employees testified under waivers of immunity as the panel takes over court room headquarters.

Dewey William S. King Senate Ansley B. Borkowski Assembly Charles T. Locke Ways and Ieans Fred R. Spreeman Senate Finance Committee Vera Monaghan Hiram C. Todd Todd Goren Martin T. Wyrauch Lester Rubenstein B. Bert. Brit Court House Albany County Albany Cohoes Lawrence J. Ehrhardt Charles A. Pritchard Charles M. Friend Democratic County Committee Surrogate’s Court Safe Deposit Company

Schmelzer Guest At Speaking Class Dinner

Prof. Richard W. Schmelzer of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute headlined a dinner at Terminal Tavern for a public speaking class. Eight attendees plan to form an oratorical society linked to the Industrial Club of the YMCA, with Gilbert Lindgren as temporary chairman and officers to be elected later. Walter C. Allen led arrangements.

Richard W. Schmelzer Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute M. CG. AL Terminal Tavern Pawling Avenue M. C Gilbert Lindgren Industrial Club M.C. A Walter C. Allen

Governor Signs Bill on Grand Jury Picking

Governor Thomas E. Dewey signed a bill to speed grand jury selection. Sponsored by Republican Senator Walter J. Mahoney of Buffalo, it allows a Supreme Court justice to add fifty jurors when the box runs under fifty. Democrats allege it targets the Albany County crime investigation, while Mahoney denies political motive.

Thomas E. Dewey Albany County Walter J. Mahoney Buffalo Supreme Court Albany Mahoney

Samaritan Hospital Board Elects New Officers and Directors

The Samaritan Hospital Board of Directors reelected Dr Ray Palmer Baker as president at the annual meeting. Harold Ciuett and David B Plum were named vice presidents, Ern est L Warneke secretary and Edgar C Stillman treasurer. New directors include Roy D Wooster and six others for five year terms. The report honors late board members Dr Peter L Harvie and William C Geer and notes staff entries serving in the Army and Navy. Admissions rose by 825 over last year despite staffing shortages.

Ray Palmer Baker The Samaritan Hospital Board of Directors Harold Ciuett David B. Plum Ernest L. Warneke Edgar C. Stillman Chauncey W. Cook Harry McGrath Rollin C. Reynolds Cluett Plum F. T. Cavanaugh Baker Warneke Peter L. Harvie Tecauss Dr. Baker William C. Geer James A. Eddy Army Navy R. O. Kennedy Farber Marshall Troy Helen L. Warren

Y W C A Club Plans Buffalo Session

The Industrial Club of the Y W C A outlined plans to attend an industrial conference in Buffalo on March 25 and 26 at a January business meeting. Officers for 1944 were installed: Lois Read as president Bernice Dewitt as vice president and Ethel Mae Finkle as secretary treasurer A planning committee will meet February 24 at the Y W C A to outline the March program The February 23 meeting was postponed due to Ash Wednesday Read reported on the All association Council meeting held last Monday.

Buffalo Industrial Club of the Lois Read Bernice Dewitt Ethel Mae. Finkle All-association Council W. OC

Jury Awards Brady $80.25 In Auto Case

A jury in the Supreme Court of Rensselaer County awarded John J. Brady $80.25 against Reuben C. and Emma R. Seifert for auto damages from a Jan 4, 1943 collision on the Troy Schenectady road. The Seiferts faced a counterclaim for $250, and the action arose from the Seiferts’ vehicle striking Brady’s car.

Supreme Court Rensselaer County John J. Brady Reuben C Emma R. Seifert Scotia Brady Seiferts Troy- Schenectady W. Joseph Shanley E. Stewart Jones Oliver Scully Burns & Delaney John J. Scully Joseph Esposito Mr. Esposito Dominick Amedo Pereschino Paramount Taxi Northland Petroleum Transport Co Henry Carmody Carmody Paramount Co

Steve Valente Dies at Home Contractor and Sand Gravel Dealer

Steve Valente a longtime Troy contractor and sand gravel dealer died yesterday at his home 1250 Fifth Avenue He had lived in Troy 35 years was a member of St Anthony's Church and husband of the late Incoronato Raviere Survivors include three sons A Valente in England Anthony L and Charles M Valente all of Troy three daughters Angela M Antoinette G and Maria Ann Valente of Troy three sisters Mrs Salvatore F Clemente Mrs Charles J Marchese and Mrs Humbert Grandy all of Troy and an uncle Antonio Valente of Waterbury Funeral will be from his residence to St Anthony's Church for a solemn requiem mass burial in St Mary's Cemetery.

St. Agnes Fox the Leonard Hospital Harry J. Fox Gertrude Connaily Frank X. Fox Edward F Thomas A. Fox William A. Toohey Glembocks Northside Cohoes Joseph Glembocki Frances Marcinowska Albert Glembocki Erie Eugene Sophie Glembocki Northside Cohoes Theodore Glembocki A. Rea Trov Eleanor Hige Inkster Mich L. P. Gorski Ontario Street St. Michael's Church St. Michael’s Cemetery Waterford Grady Watervliet George B. Grady Bertha I Anabel Wrena William D Francia K. Grady 16Th St Patrick's Church St. Peter's Cemetery Troy Maple Ernest Maple Louise Maris Goulie Ernest Harry Doremus Mary Alice Wate Town Adam Kruchesky Robert Maple Leon Maryland Conn Cora Wilson Witherbee Thomas Edwards Port Henry Fifth Avenue Sacred Heart Church Valente Steve Vale Steve Valente Jin Troy St. Anthony's Church Incoronato Raviere Ph A. Valente England Anthony L Charles M. Valente Angela M Antoinette G Maria Ann Valente Salvatore F. Clemente Charles J. Marchese Humbert Grandy Antonio Valente Watervitet Linterment St. Mary's Cemetery

University of Maine Fire Claims Student Losses in Orono

Pvt. Robert McCarty of Fort Edward and other University of Maine students lost all personal belongings when a campus fire destroyed several buildings in Orono. McCarty reported he was uninjured, though two students died. He and others were housed in Bangor.

Pvt Robert McCarty John McCarty Fort Edward University of Maine Orono Banpor

Troy Gains $100,956 Despite Slash in State School Funds

The state table projects a net $100,956 gain for Troy next year from utilities tax revenue despite a cut in education aid. Cities statewide face a $5,042,286 education cut, yet utility tax returns total $17,537,956 for a net $12,495,670 gain. Other area towns show varied gains and losses from changes in education and utility funding.

Troy Assembly Ways and Means Committee Troy Area Cahors Rensselaer Saratoga Springs Watervliet Albany

Mackrell Answers Democrats At Dinner In Troy

Former Senator John J. Mackrell led a testimonial dinner for mayoral candidate Hogan at The Hendrick Hudson outlining Democratic Party faults. He urged broad vision, warned against factional loyalty and pressed for leadership with public service motive to restore party strength in Troy and Rensselaer County. He defended Hogan’s tenure and praised Daniel W. Carhart and other loyal party workers.

Frank J. Hogan Second Left Hendrick Hudson Democratic Party John J. Mackrell Mackrell Daniel W. Carhart Hogan

LaBarre Opposes Extradition In FHA Fraud Case

Clarence D. LaBarre, 49, arraigned before U S Commissioner Willam C Rogers in Boston on charges he mulched area residents of about 13000 while posing as an FHA official. He denies being the wanted man and will fight extradition as F B I agents prepare to identify him in Boston. Bail set at 10000 with witnesses awaited.

FHA U. S Willam C. Rogers Boston Clarence D. LaBarre F. A. Soucy Boston F. B. I Albany J. B. Wilcox Troy LaBarre Stephentown Washington, D. C

County Five Million Over Bond Quota in War Drive

War Bond drive by banks retailers and Troy post office surpasses quota. In Rensselaer County total sales reach 18 835 280 with 721 800 in the Fourth War Loan drive. County pledge honored at Troy theater preview of A Guy Named Joe. John J O Keefe Jr Finance Committee secretary praised the county effort.

Building and Loan Association Troy Post Office Troy Theater John J. O'Keefe, Jr Rensselaer County War Finance Committee Joe Spencer Tracy Irene Dunne Troy John J. Ahern Forrest Willis Albany Watervile Arsenal John Coleton Rensselaer County la Salle Glee Club John Sang Thomas W. Rourke Rourke Treasury Department New York State

War Plant Employment Declines in New York State

Industrial Commissioner Edward Corsi reported New York State war plant payrolls fell from December to January while total payrolls rose by 0.5 percent. Upstate factories gained 1.6 percent but New York City war plants suffered a sharp drop, with apparel seasonal gains not offsetting declines in printing metals machinery and civilian goods.

New York State Edward Corsi Upstate New York Corsi

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