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Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1944

Page

6

Guild Told of Home Nursing

The Woman's Guild of St Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church met with president Mrs. Peter A Hefferan presiding. Mrs Gustave Helmpold spoke for the Red Cross on home nursing and a course was organized. Guest women from Freden's Church Schenectady attended. The next meeting is March 16 after a Lenten service. World Day of Prayer at First Baptist Church on Feb 25 at 2 30 pm.

Woman's Guild of St Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church Peter A. Hefferan H. P. Veith Edward Trahan Mary Smith Carl Betke Freden’s Church Schenectady Gustave Helmpold American Red Cross Frank Tham Harold Gray Harry Nelson Red Cross First Baptist Church

Jubilee Club Notes Golden Anniversary Luncheon

The Thursday Morning Club marked its golden jubilee with a luncheon at the Young Women's Christian Association. President Mrs Everett G Ham served as toastmaster as members recalled 1900s records and the club's 25th celebration. Attendees included charter member Mrs William F Gurley, past presidents, and greetings from former leaders and friends. Decorations featured yellow daffodils and mimosa with a central birthday cake.

Young Women's Curstian Association Everett G. Ham William F. Gurley Gurley George N. Patrick L. Burton Schneider E. Milton Detzer Marion Sim South Carolina W. G. Wiley Orleans Mass George H. R. O'Donnell Hoosick Dwight Marvin Florida Victor C. Jacobsen Charles EB. Smart Biis. Schneider Eliza Feltus

Sage Students Plan Weekend Activities at Russell Sage College

At a monthly Home Economics Club meeting Miss Gay Solomon of Troy introduced speaker Mrs. Walter P. Warren, superintendent of Samaritan Hospital. Miss Shirley Johnstone of Albany dedicated a room donated by seniors for home economics. Slocum House at 72 First Street hosts a white elephant sale for War Chest. Mrs. Grace Butter will be helped by officers. tomorrow General Wool House at 75 First Street will host a supper. Jeannette Clark, president, and Miss Dorothy Brooke, house director, lead War Chest efforts.

Home Economics Club Russell Sage College Gay Solomon Troy Walter P. Warren Samaritan Hospital Shirley Johnstone Albany Slocum House First Street War Chest Grace Butter General Wool House Miss Dorothy As Ten Brooke Jeannette Clark

New Officers Installed at Buddy Club Meeting

The Buddy Club of St. Vincent's Home reorganized and installed officers at a Wednesday evening session in the homes blue room. New officers include Mrs John L McBride president Miss Catherine Burke vice president Mrs Hugh Reynolds recording secretary and Mrs William F Hayes financial secretary and treasurer. Installations were conducted by Mrs M T Ryan with a talk by Rev Francis Janis. A rosary tribute by Mrs Ryan followed a Mary Cusack solo. An executive past presidents meeting is set for March 1 and a general meeting on March 8.

Buddy Club St. Vincent's Home John L. McBride Catherine Burke Hugh Reynolds William F. Hayes M. T. Ryan Catholic Daughters of America Francis Janis Ryan Mary Cusack Joseph Houlihan

Miss Frances Lumley Honored At Valentine Shower

Mrs J C Himes of 367 Fourth Avenue entertained twelve guests at a Valentine themed shower for her sister Miss Frances Lumley whose engagement to Staff Sergeant M J Mulcahy had been announced. Corsage and gifts were given to the guest of honor.

J. C. Himes Fourth Avenue Frances Lumley M. J. Mulcahy

Society to Meet Tomorrow at Ninth Presbyterian Church

The Women Missionary Society of Ninth Presbyterian Church will meet in the chapel tomorrow at 5 30 pm, led by president Miss Helen L Bull and devotions by Mrs Edward D Barnes. Hostesses chaired by Mrs Irving Horton. All members urged to attend. Anniversary observance follows with a dinner for Mr and Mrs Charles H Burkhart Jr, honoring their second wedding anniversary. Gerald McAlister, home on fur lough from the Navy, attends. Edreso Club met at Miss Beverly Stockser’s home with Red Cross talk by Miss Norman Coons. новым A benefit social for the Marine Corps League Arnard is set for Feb 24 at 8 pm at Mrs John B Demers home. chairs set by Mrs Robert See, prizes by Mrs Jack B Rudolph, refreshments by Mrs Frank Rourke, and tables by Mrs Daniel Conway.

Women’s Missionary Society of the Ninth Presbyterian Church Mondey Helen L. Bull Edward D. Barnes Irving &. Horton Ernest Anderson Sunset Heights Charles HL Burkhart, Jr Valentine Gerald McAlister Navy George McAlister 1618 Fifth Avenue Edreso Club Edreso Club of the Temple | Beth el Beverly Stockser Norman Coons Rensselaer County Chapter the Red Cross Audrey Silverman Wilma Simon Marine Corps League John B. Demers Ninth Street Robert See Jack B. Rudolph Frank Rourke Daniel Conway

Furloughs Bring Coast Guard Members Home and Abroad

Personal notes report Jack McCarthy of the Coast Guard returning to Boston after a ten day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Leo la McCarthy at 425 Seventh Avenue Corp. Thomas P Meehan returns to Camp Ells Illinois after a two weeks furlough with his mother Mrs Catherine Meehen of Hoosick Street Mrs P J Rosamilia of 642 Fourth Avenue spends a few weeks with her husband Corp P James Rosamilia stationed at Camp Adair Oregon His brother Corp Joseph A Rosamilia is also on furlough with Mr and Mrs Louis Rosamilia at an unspecified location. He is also stationed at Camp Adair

Jack McCarthy Coast Guard Boston Leo la McCarthy Seventh Avenue Corp Thomas P. Meehan Camp Ells Ill Catherine Meehen Hoosick Street P. J. Rosamilia Fourth Avenue James Rosamilia Camp Adair, Ore Joseph A. Rosamilia Louis Rosamilia Camp Adain

Committees Named for Sacred Heart School Tea

The Women’s Club of Sacred Heart School announced committees for the annual membership tea to be held tomorrow from 3 to 5 30 pm at the club rooms. Mrs Frank J Weber chairs the hospitality committee with co chair Mrs Cornelius Delehanty. The refreshment committee is co chaired by Mrs John A Brady and Mrs George L Nugent. Other members include Mrs Silas Battis Mrs Leon Britton Mrs John J Daley Mrs Joseph Desler and Mrs William S Connally.

Women’s Club of Sacred Heart School Frank J. Weber Cornelius Delehanty John A Brady Gerald R. Donovan Elmer Gratton Edmund J. Benoit Stephen Lebentritt John Pierson George L

Miss Lay To Address Beth El Sisterhood Tea

Miss Clemewell Lay, co head mistress of Emma Willard School, will speak at the Beth El Sisterhood mother and daughter tea tomorrow at 3 p.m. in the Temple Beth El vestry rooms. Mrs Harry Goldberg will introduce the speaker, and Mrs Maurice Filson, president, will open the tea.

Clemewell Lay Emma Willard School Beth el Sisterhood Temple Beth el Harry Goldberg Maurice Filson Sisterhood

Credit Women To Hear Delegate At Troy Club Meeting

The Credit Women's Breakfast Club of Troy will hold its February 11 gathering Monday at Crystal Bar and Restaurant. President Mrs. M. G. Harmon will lead a post dinner review after attending the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic Credit Collection Conference in New York. A Valentine card party closes the meeting. The Women's Society of Christian Service at Fifth Avenue Methodist Church plans its monthly meeting Monday at 2 PM in the parish house, with Miss Barbara Winne of Schenectady reviewing "From Victory to Peace."

Credit Women's Club of Troy Sill Crystal Bar M. G. Harmon New Yorker New York Women’s Society of Christian Service Fifth Avenue State Street Methodist Church Barbara Winne Schenectady

About Town Return to Town in New York Visit Readied

Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Lanyon of Spring Avenue Road returned yesterday after a few days in New York. Houseguests Lieut. and Mrs. B. A. Weeks and children of Camp LeJeune N C have stayed with Mrs. E. B. Wilson 198 Pawling Avenue. Lt Weeks left Thursday morning for further training. Capped at Hudson Miss Rosalie M Dobransky daughter of Mrs Mary Dobransky of 393 Fourth Street was capped at Hudson City Hospital after a five months probationary period as a U S Cadet Nurse. She trained under the U S Cadet Nurse Corps program and graduated Troy High School last June.

Charles E. Lanyon Spring Avenue Road New York B. A. Weeks Camp LeJeune N.C E. B. Wilson Pawling Avenue Weeks Hudson Rosalie M. Dobransky Mary Dobransky Fourth Street Hudson City Hospital U. S Dobransky U. S. Cadet Nurse Corps Troy High School

Chapter Will Meet Monday Chapter Will Meet Monday

George Washington's birthday will be observed at the Monday meeting of the Philp Schuyler Chapter D A R at the Mason Temple at 2 30 pm. Mrs. Charles H Carroll regent will preside with Rev Richard Cummings guest speaker from the First Baptist Church. An Ellis Island shower will follow.

George Washington Philp Schuyler Daughters of the American Revolution Masonic Temple Charles H. Carroll Richard Cummings First Baptist Church Ellis Island F. H. Lonergan Henrietta Brockum Anna Chambers E. Gertrude Cowee Irving Dater Edith Davis Leland Wadsworth J. T. Mitchell

Altrusa Club Plans Dinner and Charitable Work

Altrusa Club members met at The Hendrick Hudson with President Miss Vina C LaVigne to discuss the charter dinner in April and anniversary events. They approved a clothing drive for Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society and noted Afghan donations to Rhodes General Hospital Utica and a veterans hospital. new committee assignments were announced.

Altrusa Club Hendrick Hudson Vina C. LaVigne Altrusa Lillian Russ Rhodes General Hospital Utica A. J. Canning Veterans’ Hospital Gwynne Ross Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society Nan Lyons William Cr

Cohoes Priest Receives Bequest From Sweeney Will

New York report states Edward P. Sweeney left Rev. Thomas A. Flanagan of St Patrick's Cohoes and Rev. John King and Mary King of Altamont each 3000 dollars. Remainder of estate over 20000 dollars to others, with Elizabeth Marley Priefer named executrix. Proving set for March 8.

New York Edward P. Sweeney James S. Delehanty Thomas A. Flanagan St. Patrick's Church Cohoes John King Mary King St. Lucy's Altamont Albany County Elizabeth Marley Priefer Thayer Street

Johnsonville Women's Missionary Society Annual Meeting

The Presbyterian Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society held its annual meeting at Mrs. Clarence Herrington’s home. Rev. James Schofield reviewed the study book as reports were presented by Miss Harriet Stalker and Mrs. Clarence Herrington. Officers for the coming year were nominated, with Mrs. Irving Sewell named president and Mrs. Clarence Herrington named treasurer. An honorary member, Mrs. Ernest I. Van Doren, was announced and thanks given to Mrs. Schofield for her three years as president. Refreshments followed, hosted by Mrs. Herrington with help from Mrs. Margaret Stevens and Mrs. Clarence Dunham.

Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society The Presbyterian Church Clarence Herrington Walter Schofield James Schofield Harriet Stalker Cora Warner Irving Sewell Ralph Akin Clarence Dunham Warrier Stalker Charles Warren Waldo Becker Chester Newcomb John Esmond Jesse Frisbie Willet Hunt Ernest I. van Doren Schofield Margaret Stevens

Worker Held Suspect In Niagara Falls Killing

Police in Niagara Falls held a 40 year old construction worker, six feet tall, in connection with the murder of Dorothy Newgarden, 40, whose body was found in a vacant building near her home. An autopsy cites death by broken neck and strangulation by a slayer wearing greasy gloves. The suspect was arrested boarding a New York City train at the Lehigh Valley terminal and allegedly quit his job the previous Wednesday.

Buffalo Dorothy Newgarden Niagara Falls New York City Lehigh Valley The Falls

Martin Not Seeking White House Berth

Washington P House Republican Leader Joseph W Martin Jr of Massachusetts withdrew from the presidential race after a poll showed him as the best potential dark horse in a deadlock. Martin, a publisher from southeastern Massachusetts, welcomed the gesture but said he does not seek further headaches and remains in line for Speaker if Republicans gain control.

Washington House Joseph W. Martin, Jr Massachusetts Congress Leo E. Allen R. II Martin

Rubber Footwear Prices Raised By Price Office

Washington AP reports the Office of Price Administration announced a 6 percent increase in the retail price of waterproof rubber footwear including galoshes and rubber boots. Officials said higher quality and longer wear life will offset the higher cost.

Washington UP Office of Price Administration

Latham Community Association holds third regular meeting

The Latham Community Association meets at the Pitts Hose House with President Donald E Weed in charge. Music head Mrs Goldey announces weekly Glee Club rehearsals and welcomes more singers. A new theme song to Marching Along Together is presented. The bi monthly children shows are planned for Saturday afternoons. An old fashioned dance is set for Tuesday Feb 22 at Circle Inn. Lee Smith reports progress on bus stop shelters with blueprints by Germain Casabonne. shelters to be built in two weeks. Executive committee report by Samuel Hinsdale. by laws presented by Fred Hollis pass unanimously. Officers to stay until permanent officers elected March 16, with two nominating committees named during recess. The Glee Club sings, community singing proceeds, and a mahogany gavel and plate are presented by Fred LaRose from Charles Stubblebine. A novelty number by Mary McGrath, Alice Luke, Ruth Radigan, and Phyllis Weed is performed. Meeting well attended and viewed as a success.

Latham Latham Community Association Pitts Hose House Donald E .Weed Goldey Glee Club Walter Ruhtz Circle Inn Lee Smith Community Association Germain Casabonne Samuel Hinsdale Fred Hollis Executive Board Frank Roberts Fred Weinbender Delphis Gendron Jules Tatreault Charles Luke William Schultz Hol. MacDonald Robert Beveridge Hiram Peck John Phillips Robertson Fred LaRose Charles Stubblebine Mairzy Coats Mary McGrath Alice Luke Ruth Radigan Phyllis Weed

Whitehall Legion prints forms for discharged soldier bonus

Edgar H. La France announced that Whitehall Post has produced application forms for the discharged soldier bonus. About 25 to 30 local residents are estimated eligible. Mrs. William Hughes hosted a fifth birthday party for her son Ernest Waynes with games and guests Rita Ann Briggs William Pike Nancy Giles Jean and Joan Fish. Dennis J. Burns died at his brother Postmaster William T Burns home and funeral services were held at Our Lady of Angels Church with burial in St Peter's Cemetery. Survivors include five sisters and his brothers.

Whitehall Edgar H. la France Whitehall Post American Legion Post William Hughes Davis Street Ernest Waynes Rita Ann Briggs William Pike Nancy Giles Jean Joan Fish Dennis J. Burns William T. Burns Skene Street Our Lady of Angels’ Church Thomas McBride Stillwater St. Peter's Cemetery Mr. Burns Dennis Burns James McSweeney Nellie Lehan Hudson Falls Mary McSweeney Broad Brook Conn Catherine Russom Mechanicville Harry Bailey Springfield Mass

Laymen's Sunday planned at Memorial Church service

Sycaway reports final plans for Laymen's Sunday at Memorial Church with about 100 men expected to attend the 10 30 service. Floyd Haber will be guest soloist. Each man is to be represented by a family member. Senior Youth Fellowship guests the Official Board tomorrow at 7.00 pm, then monthly board meeting follows. Monday evening the Business Girls meet at Mrs Helen Campbells Worth Lake Ave home to plan March annual meeting.

Sycaway Memorial Church Floyd Haber Helen Campbell Worth Lake Avenue

Round Lake visitor and church services noted

Round Lake residents welcome Mrs. Lillian C Lavery during a visit to Mr and Mrs Ralph Fargo in Pattersonville. All Saints Episcopal Church will hold Holy Communion and prayers with Rev W L Fielding Haylor as rector.

Lillian C. Lavery Ralph Fargo Pattersonville All Saints’ Episcopal Church W. L. Fielding Haylor M. G. Cole Troy Woman’s Society of Christian Service Ballston Spa Chester A. Finch Church Bible School William M. Lighthall Finch Young Peoples C A. Finch Teading

Nazi Pillbox Used for Phone Post

HAL BOYLE recalls a German pillbox near Cassino used as a field switchboard by U.S. troops. The two-man fortification, with periscopes, air vents, and an escape hatch, withstood shelling and sheltered supplies while the doughboys faced heavy fire in the Rapido valley. An old Italian woman, misread as a German, was rescued from a minefield area.

Hal Boyle Fifth Army Cassino UPA Sergt. Laurel Bergman Waverly Icena Bergman Lloyd Helton Davis City Iowa Rapido River

Gene Tunney Addresses Marines at Pacific Outpost

Cmdr Gene Tunney U S N spoke to Leathernecks sailors and Seabees at a remote base in the Pacific. He recalled his Devil Dog days in World War I noting he joined as a private and left still a private but stressed Marine physical conditioning and morale. He urged Marines to stay in peak shape since physical skill is essential in Marine Corps service.

Pacific Cmdr Gene Tunney Navy Marine Corps Tunney

Chinese Journalists to Start Eight Page Tabloid Paper

Chinese journalism students will publish an eight page tabloid in English in Chungking soon. Dr. Houllington K Tong, director of the Chinese Post Graduate School of Journalism, said Columbia University staff will direct 34 students, including seven girls, in a bamboo and mud building.

New York Chungking Houllington K. Tong Chinese Post Graduate School of Journalism Harold L. Cross China Graduate School of Journalism Columbia University

Captured Mule and Rescue Tale From the Marshy Front

Captain Nabity in David City sends interpreter Stasi to guide a woman to safety after shelling. Stasi crosses tank tracks to avoid mines and brings her to safety. Rain and mud bog roads as mules and jeeps struggle in the marshy valley. A mule hauling ammunition collapses. Pvt Dallas McAtee calls it a Nazi mule and jokes about its stubbornness as rain continues.

Donald Nabity David City Neb Stalo L. Stasi Elizabeth N. J Stasi Pvt Dallas McAtee Marion Ind McAtee McAfee

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