Man Given $500 Grant in Workmen's Compensation Court
Bruce Edwards received a $500 award from Referee Lyman A. Kilburn for facial disfigurement incurred at work with the Rensselaer County Agricultural and Horicultural Society. Additional awards included $147.10 for lost time and $269.92 for 10 percent permanent loss of the left hand. Other injury awards covered Miss Belva Hammond, John E. Kirwan, Miss Charlotte Truax, and Harry James Bitty with various sums for disability and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Edwards
Lyman A. Kilburn
Edwards
Rensselaer County Agricultural and Horicultural Society
Belva Hammond
Edward E. Bradt
John E. Kirwan
St. Mary’s Cemetery Association, Inc
Charlotte Truax
T. A. Devane Carpet Cleaning and Rug Co
Niagara Motor Express Co
Harry James Bitty
Saratoga Springs Man Dies After Train Crash Injuries
Stuart Patterson of Saratoga Springs died yesterday in Saratoga Hospital from internal injuries suffered weeks earlier in a train accident near the Church Street crossing in Saratoga. Autopsy by Dr. Malcolm J. McGovern confirms the cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Patterson
Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Hospital
Church Street
Saratoga
Malcolm J. McGovern
McGovern
Card of Thanks for Burns and Teicher families
The Burns family thanks Rev. John Gans Captain Joe Shields friends neighbors and relatives for help during our bereavement. The Teicher family expresses gratitude for kind remembrances following the birth of their son Harvey Hille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer T.burns
John Gans
Joe Shields
Teicher
Isaac J. Teicher
Harvey Hille
In Memoriam Notes and Births From Local Pages
In memory of Mrs. Alice Bufford who died February 16 1943 and family tributes. A brother Lawrence killed in action February 18 1942. Birth announcements from Samaritan Hospital February 16 14 for a daughter Sheha Mary to Mr and Mrs Richard J Fitzgerald formerly Genevieve McCormick of Ticonderoga and February 16 1944 a daughter Veronica to Mr and Mrs Walter J Kane Jr of Green Island formerly Katharyna Wallace of Troy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bupf Onn
Alice Bufford
Kavanaugh
Lawrence Ee
Yher John
Fitzgerald
the Samaritan Hospital
Richard J. Fitzgerald
Sheha Mary
Genevieve McCormick
Ticonderoga
Kane
the Leonard Hospital
Walter J. Kane, Jr
Green Island
Veronica
Kathtryna Wallace
Troy
Obituary notices from Watervliet and vicinity deaths
Multiple funeral notices dated February 16 1944 report deaths in Watervliet and nearby areas. Jennie Barrett James T Connors Harry J Fox Ernest Maple Elizabeth Newland Heinturn Seymour Steve Valente and others named with funeral times and burial places at St Peters St Agnes Sacred Heart St Anthony St Marys and Berlin Baptist Church. Interments listed in St Peters St Agnes St Josephs Waterford Rural Cemetery and Center Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann
Thomas Connors
John_H
Lester McCallan
T. Francis
Andrew Nicol
John McDonough
Willam A
Peter F. Connors
J. Gregory Nealon
Fourth Avenue
St. Bridget’s Church
St. Agnes’ Cemetery
Fox
the Leonard Hospital
Harry J. Fox
Gertrude Connally
Joseph EL
M. M
Frank X. Fox
Edward F
Thomas A. Fox
William A. Toohey
St. Augustine’s Church
St. John's Cemetery
Maple
Watervliet
Ernest Maple
Louise Marie Goulie
Ernest
Harry Doremus
Mary Alice
Watertown
Adam Kruchesky
Robert Maple
Leon
Maryland
Conn
Cora Wilson
Witherbee
Thomas Edwards
Port Henry
Fifth Avenue
Sacred Heart Church
Newland
Northside
Waterford
Elizabeth Newland
Harry S. Newland
Railroad St
Incoronato Raviere
Joseph A. Valente
U. S. Army
Angela M
Antoinette G
Anthony L. Charles M
Maria Ann Valent
Salvatore F. Clemente
Charles J. Marchese
Humbert Grande
Giuuseppe Valente
Angeline Parrella
Anthony Valente
Antonia
St. Joseph's Seminary
Airs
Charles P. McCarthy
Troy
William J. Finn
Brooklyn
J. W. Burns Sons’, Inc
St. Joseph's Church
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Aldermen Approve Anti Black Market Law In Troy
The Troy Common Council unanimously adopted an anti black market ordinance backed by the Price Panel and local labor unions. It targets violations of price and rent ceilings with a fine of 50 dollars or up to 20 days in jail. The measure aims to stamp out black market practices and enforce rationing rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Robert B. Russell
Ration Board
Spur
Clemente & Clemente
Front Street
Division Street
Louis BH. Rinn
Railroads Committee
Public Works Committee
Joseph W. Graham
First Ward
Front Street Railroad
Henry E. Smith
Seventeenth Ward
James F. Miggins
Sixth Ward
District Transportation Co
Mill Street
Traffic Committee
Campbell Avenue
Sherman Avenue
Sheridan Avenue
Branch Forum Explores The Negro Question In Troy
The Troy branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People held a forum at Liberty Presbyterian Church on the question Is The Negro Problem in America State or National Frank Jenkins led the meeting Plans were made to install officers on March 2 A program for Negro History Week is set for Sunday at 5 pm at the Cheech featuring Granville Hicks Luther and Clarence Maloney as speakers There will be Negro history displays music and a social period A meeting at the Jewish Community Center next Thursday will feature Rev Adam Clayton Powell of New York as speaker
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Troy
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Liberty Presbyterian Church
Frank Jenkins
Cheech
Granville Hicks
Lauther
Clarence Maloney
Jewish Community Center
Adam Clayton Powell
New York
NLRB Orders Poll At Adirondack Steel
The National Labor Relations Board ordered a secret election within thirty days at Adirondack Foundries and Steel Colonie plant to determine representation by the United Steelworkers or the International Moulders Union of North America or neither. The NLRB issued the order after two Albany hearings on January 14 and 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonie
Adirondack Foundries and Steel
National Labor Relations Board
United Steelworkers of America
International Moulders Union of North America
A. F.of E
NLRB
Albany
Colder Weather to Follow Snow and Rain
A mix of snow and rain formed slush up to about one and a half inches as it hit the ground. The Weather Bureau says the change will bring a new cold wave with rain turning to snow flurries mid morning and strong winds driving much colder weather tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Weather Bureau
Little Theater Elects Three Chairmen
The Little Theater of Troy elected temporary chairs Miss Mary Baes Miss Muriel Eldon and Miss Thomasine Swan to lead the new group formed at the Troy Y M C A The organization plans an experimental season using unproduced plays with aims to reach about 160 members and operate year round including Camp Van Schoonhoven Burden Lake outdoor venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Theater of
Troy
Troy Y. M. C. A
Little Theater
Mary Baes
Muriel Eldon
Thomasine Swan
Robert W. Ames
Little Theater Plan
Ames
Camp van Schoonhoven
Burden Lake
Firemen Meet in Troy Hudson-Mohawk Association Assembly
The Hudson Mohawk Volunteer Firemen's Association mid winter sectional met at the Eldorado Hotel in Troy with 248 members and 28 guests from 85 companies. Mayor John J. Ahern Fire Chief Carl A. Smith and other officials spoke as Joseph B. Mulholland chaired the organizing committee. A buffet luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson-Mohawk Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Eldorado Hotel
Rensselaer County
John J. Ahern
Carl A. Smith
John P. Judge
Michael J. McHlligott
Joseph B. Mulholland
Edward Purcell
William Manny
Robert H. Sheehy
Amaranth Court Card Party Held at 81 Fourth
Amaranth Court No 1 of Apallo Court O of A hosted a public card party after a brief meeting last night in the rooms at 81 Fourth Street. Minnie Newbold chaired the arrangements. Sara G. Hughes and John C. Neal led the business session. March activity committee includes Hughes Miner Woods Smith. Next meeting Thursday March 2 will feature a ritual work rehearsal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apallo Court, O. of A
Fourth Street
Minnie Newbold
Sara G. Hughes
John C. Neal
Hughes
Dalla Miner
Gertrude Woods
Edith Smith
Diver Tells Club of Experiences
Max Gene Nohl, world record deep diver, spoke to the Industrial Club at the Central YMCA about salvaging the Lusitania's cargo after the war. He shared innovations in underwater gear, a helium oxygen mix, and dangers from equipment failures during dives to 200 feet and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Herry
Wisconsin
Max Gene Nohl
Industrial Club
Central Y IM. C. A
Nohl
Navy
Pearl Harbor
Joseph Doocey
James McCracken
McCracken
John Craig
Craig
Army Favors Barge Canal Improvements for Wartime Navigation
The Army engineers urge rapid completion of the Hudson River channel project from Albany to Troy and related canal upgrades. The War Department bill funds river and harbor work, including 14 foot depth sections and 400 foot wide spans, plus a 25 million dollar program to remove bends and obstructions Waterford to Oswego. A Troy High student reported a trumpet and brown alligator case stolen from the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Record Newspapers Bureau
Washington
Hudson River
Albany
Troy
New York State Barge Canal
Board of Army Engineers
House
War Department
E. Berbold
Waterford
Oswego
E. Harold Cluett
Leon Sapsuzian
People’s Avenue
Troy High School
Detective Bureau
Gas House Gang Antics Described At Troy Lodge Dinner
Jimmy Collins former Cardinals player and Albany Eastern League manager recounted the Gas House Gang antics before more than 150 attendees at the Troy Lodge of Elks dinner. The event featured remarks by Elks leaders and a toast from Albany Lodge exalted ruler Joseph Blase as plans were discussed for an annual gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph N. Blase
Albany Lodge of Elks
Troy Lodge
James “Ripper” Collins
Albany
St. Louis
Jimmy ‘Rinne’ Collins
Cardinals
Troy Lodge of Elks
Collins
Charles E. Young
Knickerbocker News
John L. Fleming, Jr
Boston
Elks
Department of Justice
Arthur Mace
J. Edward Gallico
Albany Lodge
Dr. Gallico
Kiwanis Hears Talk on Brotherhood During Brotherhood Week
Rev. J Wilfred Findley spoke at the Hendrick Hudson Kiwanis meeting on Unity in Brotherhood. He urged true democracy for all races, criticized Jim Crow and white supremacy, and urged extending rights and protections to minorities. Rev. Seth Genung and A R Trego spoke. Rev. Livingstone presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendrick Hudson
J. Wilfred Findley
A. M. E. Zion Methodist Church
Findley
America
Finchey
North
South
Troy
WLB
Seth N. Genung
A. R Trego
David J. Livingstone
Induction timelines for selectives under new draft rules
Draft officials explain that a registrant who passes the Albany induction station physical will have at least 21 days home before service and 10 days notice before report to camp. The exact date depends on mailed fitness certificates and branch quotas, with order of call favoring volunteers, single men by dependents, then married men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service
Albany
Draft Board
Troy
Army
Navy
Marine and
Coast Guard
Wavy
Tan Ho Oes
Camp Upton
Area Hi- Council To Hold Troy Session
Northeast New York Area Hi- Council will hold its annual check-off session in Troy M C A. Delegates from Troy Albany Schenectady Amsterdam Gloversville Castleton Johnstown Mechanicville attend. Each club reviews activities to align with the year’s schedule and share ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Area
Hi- Council
Troy ¥.M.C
Troy
Albany
Schenectady
Amsterdam
Gloversville
Castleton
Johnstown
Mechanicville
Grand Jury Seeks Albany Fire Dept Involvement In Spending Probe
Firemen and officials appeared before the Albany County grand jury as part of a legislative spending inquiry. Special Prosecutor Monaghen stayed silent while subpoenas issued for Fire Chief Fleming and other chiefs. Witnesses included Batallion Chiefs Kenah Geel and Fire Commissioner Pritchard, plus records from the Cohoes Civil Service Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Albany County
George P. Monaghen
Michael J. Fleming
Maurice Kenah
Barend Geel
Charles A. Pritch
Sion
Bond sale drive maps upstate plan for war bonds
Rensselaer County joined other upstate areas at New York State War Finance Committee headquarters to map a drive for Series FE and Series C notes. District 5 chairman Herbert J. Kneip outlined the February push to reach a $911,900,000 state quota with Rensselaer’s local target at $4,000,000, half already secured, as W. Randolph Burgess and Nevil Ford voiced confidence in New York leading the national campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer County
New York
State War Finance Committee
Herbert J. Kneip
Albany
Treasury Department
W. Randolph Burgess
Nevil Ford
Kneip
Alain
Rensselaer
Albans
Schenectady
Montgomery
Fulton
Saratota
Franklin
Warren
Essex
Greene
Washington Clinton
Sego
Schoharie
Edward F. Letchworth Buffato
Ig Upstate
Col
Club Rensselaer Vermmen GOP Event at The Hendrick Hudson
More than 240 attendees gathered for the Rensselaer County Vermmen's Republican Club meeting at The Hendrick Hudson last night. Matilda F. Mallinson chaired, assisted by Ruth Wendrick and Mary Zobel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer County Vermmen's Republican Club, Inc
Hendrick Hudson
Mes Mathilda F. Mallinson
Chaiman
Ruth Wendrick
Mary Zobel
Fire damages shed on Spring Avenue caused by unknown blaze
Firemen responded to Box 147 alarm at 4 48 p.m. yesterday to a shed fire in the car at 23 Spring Avenue owned by Cosmo Gentile of 244 Spring Avenue. Slight damage resulted and the cause was not determined. Insurance covers the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
23 Spring Avenue
Cosmo Gentile
244 Spring Avenue
Knaupp Seeks Repairs At Troy Airport
John F. Knaupp, former airport director and new Buildings Superintendent, submits a survey to William F. Luby detailing improvements at Troy Airport. He calls for a fire pump relocation, hydrant adapter, roof repaint, heater upgrades, a stronger ladder, and safety fixes to hangar and administration radio gear. He also notes facility rentals, service for visiting planes, and proposes bus service from the Thomas Street line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
William F. Luby
John F. Knnaupp
Knaupp
Aspire
Troy Flyers, Inc
CAA
Thomas Street
Parish Card Party Aids St Patrick’s Fund
St Patrick's Parish societies hosted a card party in the parish hall drawing capacity attendance to support the church and rectory fund. Cards, games, and refreshments filled the venue with entertainment including songs dances and instrumental numbers by Sandra Rogers Carol Rogers Marilyn McCarthy Rosemary Warnock and Capt William Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Patrick's Church
Frank J. Hosan
Anna R. Rabbitt
Sandra
Carol Rogers
Marilyn McCarthy
Rosemary Warnock
William Smith
Also Mentioned on This Page
N. Y
Burns
Aldermen
James H. Connell
Congress Street
Seventh Avenue
John J. Burke
Fourth Ward
Ahern
Frank Dewan
Thomas A. Graham
Ernest H. Smith
Walter C. Whalen
Edward E. Riel
Adirondack Steel
Amaranth Court
Cecille B. DeMille
Wohl
John M. Stuart
Third Presbyterian Church
John Gass
St. John's Episcopal Church
Joseph Sullivan
Morris W. Paine
Michael Carpiac
Joseph Miller
George Rasmussen
Harry Fonda
J. Girvin Cluett
Gilbert Lindgren
Martin Komertz
William McNulty
Edward M. Lance
James H. Warwicke
William T. Sherman
Ernest F. Tripp
St. Mark’s Methodist Church
Trumvet
Kiwanis Club
St. Patrick’s Parish Societies
John J. Boland
J. Buchman
16Th St
David H. Meehan
Hadlick ST
Daniel J. Michel
Jacob Street
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