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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1944
Page
3
The report notes that more than 12,000 gallons of gas are consumed in training operations for U S. military aviation personnel, highlighting the scale of fuel use and training demands.
The Red Cross War Fund campaign opened with conferences at the Broadway headquarters. Harold M. J. Lewis named general chairman and announced division heads including Walter D. Ewing industrial chair and El mer C. Schacht cochairman, plus Grout and MacCochrane special gifts, Bult women's division head, Matthews public service, McKiernan national firms, Rosenberg commercial, Hoffman men, Caplan clubs, Stack government, Watervliet and Lansingburg divisions led by McNary Gray and Covert Mackreil respectively. Publicity by Deke Russell and Mrs. Hilda Goodwin. Also noted is the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crews of North Adams celebrated with family at home.
A dense listing of radio programs across multiple stations including WOY Schenectady and WOKU Albany. Highlights feature morning shows, news segments, musical hours, dramatic programs, and serials with numerous hosts such as Evelyn Johnson Duke Ellington and Paul Neilson.
The Rev. Francis A. Kelley Chapter of Disabled American Veterans and the Women's Auxiliary held a joint meeting at Harmony Hall. Five World War II veterans Frank La Pasta Ralph K W Baker Stanley Covell Leo A Fredette and Leo A Morris were admitted. A new American Flag was presented for St Peters Cemetery. A massing of Flag services is planned at St Pauls Episcopal Church. The chapter attends Purple Hearts and Silver Star presentations by Edward L Ruane Post American Legion. A musical program directed by Ebbie E Neilsen accompanied by a local orchestra. James Cashel and Frank J Leathem chaired refreshments after the meeting. Tomorrow the chapter plans its weekly square dance.
Assemblyman Joseph R. Younglove told about 2 000 delegates that the state's real estate assessment system is inadequate and a hodge podge of inconsistencies. He urged adoption of Bewl Commission recommendations for a workable assessment and review procedure.
Levi I. Rogers former president of the State Firemen's Association and longtime Troy fireman was named superintendent of the State Firemen's Home at Hudson. He joins the home after serving on its l-man board of trustees and fills the vacancy from William J. Coleman's death. He will begin duties around March 1.
Special Friday evening services under Orthodox auspices for Washington's Birthday will be at the Sherah Tephilah Synagogue. Rabbi Isaac J. Teicher will preach, Cantor Shaye Sud and Hebrew school children will chant prayers. Regular Sabbath services follow today at 6 p.m. and tomorrow at 8 a.m. Sunday Father and Son services are at 9 a.m. Bi Monthly Jewish Youth League meeting set for Monday at 8 p.m.
Doris B Nelson R N named head nurse at Pawling Sanitarium by Board of Managers succeeding Helen Ryan R N who resigned. Nelson has long service at the county sanitarium including roles as first floor supervisor since 1940 and earlier from 1932 to 1935. Board notes fire door work and fire protection upgrades with public inspections planned. Civilian Defense volunteers from North Greenbush aided staff during nurse shortages.
Charles A. Ainsworth of Glens Falls died December 22 1943 and left an estate over 31000 real and 5000 personal. In Warren County Surrogate Court Lake George probate issued to Green Island residents Jennie Shanahan Evelyn Deconne and Pauline Thebodeau each receiving 106. Others receive 100 including St Marys Church Glens Falls and several relatives. The residue is divided between Ethel Clarke and Beulah Powell Levine.
The Rensselaer Common Council approved pursuing a tax relief plan to eliminate or cut by 25 percent the real estate levy for educational purposes. Corp. Counsel James F. Miles will coordinate with county lawmakers to introduce legislation. In New York, West End Synagogue reports Rev. Bernard J Bamberger will begin duties at Beth Emeth in Albany around April 1.
William J. Monahan longtime Hoosick Falls restaurateur died at his Hoosick Falls home at 10 15 a m after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage at 3 a m He was born in the village to the late John and Margaret Monahan and lived there his whole life Survivors include his wife Helen Houlihan and daughter Helen Monahan Funeral from his residence and the Church of the Immaculate Conception with interment in St Marys Cemetery Hoosick Falls
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