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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1945
Page
14
Memorial notice listing multiple bereaved families and obituaries with names, dates, and locations, including references to Alice Buford and a series of memorial notes for spouses and children.
Obituary notices list multiple deaths and funeral details including BROWN Died at home on Frear Avenue with services at the undertaker and Oakwood Cemetery. other notices include BUCKLEY BURNS CUMMINGS DAVIS AMMINGTON MATTIN HERRINGTON HOLLINGSWORTH JOHNSON MCDONALD MURPHY and associated family relations and burial arrangements across Albany Cohoes Troy and nearby areas.
A severe cold wave, born in the Rockies, swept the region with strong winds and plummeting temperatures. Temperatures dipped to near freezing with a forecast of continued wind and sharp declines. thawing rivers and icy streets prompted transportation crews to operate cautions. Officials warned fuel shortages would ease only after weekend shipments arrive, with two dozen tanker cars en route and distribution hours extended.
Poestenkill residents formed a new 4-H Club with Wilma Miller as president and Shirley Collins Kathleen Walsh Mari lyn Mitchell Janet Hoffay Pat Hogan as staff. Charter members include Mary Walsh Larrain Waite Frances Sica Lois Link Janet Shaw Joan Nessinger. Next meeting set for Friday March 2.
The article notes Thinking Day observances by Girl Scouts to honor Lord and Lady Baden Powell. It details World Friendship Fund aid to Polish and English guides, troop organizing plans in North Greenbush, and recent activities in Troy area troops including crafts, theater outings, and service projects for veterans and USO support.
The Pray Recreation Commission announces the end of the skating season as spring approaches. Behlen Pond on Pawling Avenue and linked rinks near Rintock Park, North Lake Avenue, and St Joseph's were closed due to cold, with lighting and equipment removed.
Troy Methodist and St. Mark's entries announce a Lent speaker series led by Bishop Francis J. McConnell of New York on February 28 and pastors Charles C. Noble and Alexander B. Shaw on March 6 and March 14. A Sunday 11 am sermon series precedes with topics on repentance and conversion.
Federal income taxpayers in the district embracing Northeastern New York have paid a total of 1,252,405 dollars. About 35,000 persons contributed, according to Berry 36 Hickey, internal revenue collector. Changes in the income tax law will raise the average burden by about 35 percent from last year. Total district returns will exceed 606,000 and total payments about 500,040 dollars, versus 365,000 last year.
Camp Fire Girls to raise funds by a spring sale sponsored by leaders Merk, Rogers Gort Schatz, and Frank Cutfeen with an active committee including Jr. and Mrs. Grant Beeer Sar Stillman and Mrs. Svena on. The group opened Camp Fire Birthday Week with a service March 11 at St. John's Lutheran Church led by Rev. K Hauser. Awards committee chaired by Mrs. Raymond KK Meixsetl revealed many ranks. Community events included a mother class at Our Saviour's church and a Valentine party hosted by Mrs. Marguerite, guardian of On-On-La group. Red Cross work and group meetings provided honors for several members.
Mrs Esther UM of 3 Methagic Street has been appointed to both positions reflecting prompt appointments to the South End draft board clerical staff.
Sancetas reports were filed yesterday in Sled gate's Court on the estates of Mergeret Edward Poland and Cath aS Ral. The Patton estate is due by January 31, 1985. the widow Troy is executor.
Reverend Richard Cummings of First Baptist and Rabbi Charles Lesser of Third Street Temple led a joint National Brotherhood Week service. Cummings urged unity, condemned anti Japanese-American bias, and called for peace and justice while reflecting on exile and homeland in a September or winter-era sermon.
Surrogate Edward J. Donohue of Rensselaer County and Mik Sibrl Douglas received marriage licenses yesterday from the An shy clerk office. Danonge z at 232 Sixth Avenue was listed in the record, with notes indicating former roles and active community ties.
Frog Post of Legion schedules a short business meeting at 8 pm in the Hail Rand Building room. Commander Oto AL Krause will preside. a luncheon will be served afterward. Members will participate in the massing of the colors service sponsored by William Flood Chapter.
Legion Magazine pays tribute to Trojans for wartime radio service abroad. The feature highlights Cel Tom Lewis, former Trojan and ex vice president of NBC, and notes his leadership in building a 400 station network that supported armed forces broadcasting. The piece argues his efforts diminished the propaganda value of Berlin and Tokyo radio features.
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