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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1944
Page
8
A dense list of radio programs and times lists in the Troy area, detailing Morning to Late Night shows, news segments, music blocks, and features. Names like Ma Perkins, Burns and Auer, and major stations appear among the jammed schedule fragments.
County Treasurer Avery G. Hall announced the apportionment of the state beverage tax for the period ending December 31, 1943, totaling 33 110.03 to Rensselaer County communities. Cities towns and villages receive varied shares led by Troy 19 106.06 and Rensselaer city 2 926.35.
The Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament of St. Henry's will meet at Averill Park church hall on Washington's Birthday after weekly devotions. Dr. Henry F. Albrecht senior will deliver an address praising the first president. A social hour with refreshments will follow and a list of organizers is provided.
City and surrounding offices close for Washington's Birthday as schools banks and county offices shut. Post office windows close with 8 20 to 10 am general delivery. special delivery and evening collection proceed. Library and newspapers remain open. Navy recruiting and selective service within courthouse stay open. State motor vehicle office closes.
Private Clarence C. Johnson, twice wounded in the Solomons, was awarded the Purple Heart at Brooke General Hospital Fort Sam Houston Texas. Brig Gen George C Beach presented the medal after a citation by Lieut Col Guy Warrick. Johnson was wounded first in July then again in August while serving with the 127th Infantry. He flies home after a 36 hour air journey and more than 6000 miles in transit. Johnson, formerly employed by a Bennington lithograph company, wrote his mother Mrs Ethel Johnson that he is recovering.
A reader question about Margarine as a trade name is answered with a definition that margarine is not owned by any company but a general term for a fat substitute. The note explains pronunciation variants and traces etymology to Greek roots, followed by a playful excerpt from Mother Goose On the Air and a prompt to request a basic English pamphlet by sending a stamped envelope.
Lansingburg DA Danish Singing Society elects Jesse J. Smith as president with Henry C. Tusch agner Larsen and H. C. Hansen as officers. Eightieth birthday honored for Hans C. Madsen and other members. a fish supper and songs followed.
James Joseph Close of Edinburg pleaded guilty in Saratoga County Court at Ballston Spa to a second degree assault charge. Sentence suspended, five years probation. He threatened Deputy Sheriff Henry J. Winne with a rifle on December 12, 1942 during civil papers service. Court adjourned to Thursday at 10 a.m.
The widow of Col. Paul D. Bunker was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal in Los Angeles. Bunker, a two time Walter Camp All America at West Point, led Manila Bay seaward defenses from December 1941 until his capture in May 1942. The War Department lauded his inspiring leadership and morale under Corregidor’s defense.
The Johnsonville Methodist Church youth group will serve a pancake supper this evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at the church parlors.
The Past Noble Grands Association of Rensselaer Rebekah District No. 1 will meet in Troy with Mrs Barbara Moreland presiding. Past noble grands of Lansingburg Rebekah Lodge host a social hour after the meeting led by Mrs Fanny Danzig.
William F. Olin of Waterford argues that unity among railroad workers waned after a leader accepted less than 25 percent of the demanded pay. He condemns labor baiters and praises railroads and workers, noting official praise from public officials and Army officers. February 17, 1944.
The answer lists contact points for WACS WAVES and SPARS inquiries. For WACS and WAVES information contact the Army Recruiting Service Federal Building Albany. For SPARS contact the U S Navy Recruiting Station Rensselaer County Court House Troy. The U S Coast Guard Recruiting Station 444 Broadway Albany is also listed.
The Circle Inn in Latham hosts a Gay Nineties themed dance this evening under the Latham Community Association. Peter Emma and his orchestra provide music for both round and square dancing, with attendees invited to wear old fashioned attire.
Brotherhood Sunday brought practical lessons as Rabbi Benjamin Schultz directed 11 o'clock worshippers from a cold Church of the Redeemer to Temple Emanuel in Yonkers where the Baptist service was moved due to heat.
The article argues for withdrawing main battle units to home waters protected by land based bombers and escorts. It advocates heavy submarine use to disrupt Allied supply ships to new bases and expanding fighter production in Japan for future assaults on China coast and the Philippines. It labels Japan and Germany as adopting defensive wars to force American war weariness. It notes Japan’s aim to deny Allied gains and compares it to a Berlin like fate, while mentioning Kashmir as a large independent state in India.
The Center Brunswick Red Cross unit will hold an all day sewing session at the home of Mrs. Robert Johnston on Thursday. A covered dish luncheon will be served.
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