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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1944
Page
17
Rescuers search for victims after Wednesday's London blitz as thousands shelter with bedding and babes in arms. A second wave follows a thunderous barrage while nine enemy planes are claimed destroyed. Britain’s rocket gun project earns note as London endures renewed strikes.
A Surrogate's Court in Rensselaer County sets March 20 1944 for cause to admit the will of Ellen Butman late of Troy to probate. The petition lists numerous heirs at law and next of kin with uncertain names and addresses. Also noted is a beer license issued for off premises consumption at 2000 Fifth Ave Troy under Central Law.
The piece notes no resumption of evacuations in 1940 41 as a new streamlined blitz puzzles evacuees who hoped their ordeal was over. It suggests people remain uncertain about continued German air attacks and the ongoing danger.
German bombers raided London in a deadly stretch with fires wrecked homes and dozens of localities hit. A Dornier 217 landed undamaged after the crew bailed out. Five planes were shot down while civilians stockpile helmets and sand pans as theaters shift to earlier curtains.
Brockport reports peaches are scarce but expected to be plentiful this year if sub zero weather stays away. Frank W. Beneway of Ontario, president of the Western New York Peach Marketing Association, said the crop indications are excellent after a group meeting Wednesday.
The Greenbush 4-H Club held a skating party at Snyders Lake on Tuesday followed by a sauer kraut supper at their clubrooms. Guests included Mrs Webster Scoville. Misses Jean Manzerra Patricia Phillips led arrangements with Jeanne Wendt Mary Kowalczyk Lillian Bell Alicia Durivage assisting. The group also donated money to the USO Lounge at Union Station.
Kentucky Senator Barkley resigns over the Roosevelt tax veto and is unanimously reelected as Senate Democratic leader. McKellar notes the caucus did not discuss Roosevelt, and Barkley accepts the new leadership after a choked, emotional acceptance.
The senior division of Blessed Virgin Sodality met in the parish hall with Miss Grace Harrigan presiding. A makeup demonstration and dancing followed the social hour. Betty Delehanty and Patricia Murray served refreshments. Frances Riskey and Agnes Coiteux will lead next week's program.
Lester W. Herzog Albany district OPA director says hardship cases will receive supplemental fuel oil from local rationing boards. He withdrew a request to declare the area a critical fuel shortage area after learning Albany has ample coal. He hopes dealers will meet all needs as boards loosen restrictions this week.
Telegrams flooded Sen. Alben Barkley’s office praising his opposition to the president’s tax bill and his resignation of leadership. Messages hailed him as protecting democracy and resisting White House pressure, with a few urging different viewpoints.
The Maisie E. Tit comb Auxiliary meeting planned for Tuesday at 8 p.m. at 1403 Broadway Watervliet has moved to 695 Third Avenue the home of Mrs Harriet LeBeau. Hostesses are Mrs Cassie Williams and Mrs Mary Patrick.
The M. D. Russell Camp United Spanish War Veterans held a triple observance for Washington's Birthday Lincoln's Birthday and the Maine sinking with a memorial service for members who died in the previous year. Frederick C. Filley spoke on Lincoln while Rev. Walter A. Hauser and Mr. Givney gave talks on Washington and the Spanish American War.
R. Melander was reelected chairman of the Saratoga County Victory Garden Committee at a Wednesday night meeting at the Extension Service Office in Saratoga Springs. Douglas C. Duel was reelected secretary. The committee includes residents from Schuylerville Ballston Spa Stillwater Mechanicville and Saratoga Springs.
A three week old baby boy William Brunete 3rd arrives in Albany after a 2500 mile journey by airplane and train from Childress Texas. Cadet Willam L Brunelle Jr is the baby’s father hospitalized in Oklahoma with a leg injury from a plane crash. The infant stays with paternal grandparents as his father resumes treatment next week. Mrs Quackenbush accompanies the child to Albany and will remain with him. The mother and cadet were married in July 1942 and lived in Albany before his induction in November 1942.
Dawn Hall and Mary Louise Oxholm perform two pianos in a Emma Willard School program arranged by Carrazan. Joy Nancy and George H. Pick accompany the Waelemane Fomi ensemble. Pieces include works by Rachmaninoff Debussy Liszt Grieg and Schumann with titles noting Aria from Suite in D major for Two Pianos and Clair de Lune among others.
The Detective Bureau investigates the theft of 14 diamond wedding rings valued at $500 from Posner's jewelry store at Broadway and Fourth Street. The rings were in a small box taken from the counter. The theft occurred Wednesday, and the report was filed yesterday afternoon.
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