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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1947
Page
2
A Salem tobacco shop glass door shattered as a man walked through it, sending him to hospital with injuries described as serious. The incident story notes the worker misjudged the door’s status and accidentally walked into the glass, causing a medical emergency.
Mechanicville Gough W Phinney chair Red Cross Chapter announces 1947 fund drive opening tomorrow at 8:00 AM with a diner for captains and workers. Campaign led by C Rehoun of Railroad YALCA and Lat 62 percent of funds to support current expenses and home service for veterans and their families. About 200 canvassers to be directed by captains. folders portraying the chapter’s work to be distributed to district children. certificates and other awards to be presented to members.
A public program featuring a national Red Cross speaker and moving pictures will open the event. Raymond Duran and Marjorie deLalla headline a concert with Kent Veident and Len Ayen as accompanist. F J Gaudette serves aboard USS Okanogan. Local club notes report meetings, a Russia talk, and a charity card party. Obituary noted for Mrs Margaret Helen Whalen.
Lodge and club activity outlined with details on a Rotary Club program at Memorial Baptist Church and a Ladies Auxiliary event at Putnam Hall. Scouts from Troop 34 planned a March 8 trip to Albany to tour the Capitol State Museum Education Building and to attend the Spyarlsmen's Show at the State Armory on Washington Avenue.
Grant Smith bought the Mrs. Julia Austin home on North Main Street. Mr and Mrs William McGrath of Amsterdam visit his father Michael McGrath. Mr and Mrs Percy Shaw travel to Florida. Mr and Mrs Walter Whelden of Albany visit Mrs Mary Galnor. Miss Prances Robertson of Albany visits grandmother Mrs Jessia Robertson. Charles Reilly returns from Troy Hospital. Mrs William Atkins returns from Glens Falls Hospital after an operation. Frank Dunnigan returns to Hofuse University after visiting his parents. Miss Joyce Jolley returns to Plattsburg Normal School after visiting her parents. Miss Elaine Noonan visits her parents. Mrs Lawrence Peking returns from Troy visiting her son-in-law and daughter. Mrs Ella Wirebach returns from Mary Fletcher Hospital Burlington VI where she was treated. Mr and Mrs Marius Hana and family of Glens Falls visit her parents. Visitors of Orley Roger's home. Mr and Mrs Prank Wurm and Mr and Mrs Kenyon of Lake Lauderdale return from Schonedidy where they were guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Linehan.
A 1-year widow Anna Fallon died after a Monday collapse near King Ferry in Cayuga County. She lived in the area for over eighty years and was survived by her late Civil War veteran husband John Fallon. A Tasmanian Crab plant is noted to feed ten people, with some specimens weighing up to 20 pounds.
General Douglas MacArthur told congressmen that a quick peace with Japan should be signed to foster a stronger democracy there than in Germany. Rep Norris Poulson quoted him saying delay risks Japan becoming US dependent and hindering development while Japan could become a leading center of democracy and Christianity.
Mrs Ceorge Fortlarer of Rutland Vermont was the weekend guest of her sister Mrs Emory Hasling at the parish Heir home area. The W S C S met at the home of Mrs Arthur Cockfair for a refinishing furniture lesson and a covered dish luncheon was served at noon.
Col Edward J Murray, former head of the Hank of Japan, faces charges including misappropriation of property and conduct unbecoming an officer after a San Francisco arrest for attempting to smuggle $200000 in diamonds and gems into the United States. Murray admitted guilt on only some counts and denied others while a vault at the Bank of Joyin was involved.
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