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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1945
Page
1
Rev Willan Hawthorne DS departs today to become presbyteral leader of a new church post. During the Oakced Aresce Presbyterian service a farewell gift was presented. Geetze J Patterson Sr. delivered the presentation speech to the congregation amid thanks and best wishes for his future in ministry.
Fragmented account notes Japan reinforcing coastal positions amid U S invasion concerns. Text is garbled with scattered phrases about Tokyo, admiral Mitscher, and radio reports, offering little coherent detail beyond heightened防 fortifications and alarm over possible American landings.
Joseph A. Rafter of the New York Police Department was placed on pension yesterday at a meeting of the Treytte Pension Board. He served since March 16, 1992 and was stationed in the Fourth Precinct. The commissioner announced his retirement citing physical disability.
Inheritance tax report filed for Nes. Alice Wilbert who died in this city on March 23, 1944 notes Margaret Christopher of Sherman Ave received life use of real estate and $9 in cash for care of mother and household furniture. Upon Mrs Christopher’s death the property at 1 Sherman Avenue goes to John Ryan and James Ryan of Marvin Avenue. 36 Campbell Avenue real estate passes to James Ryan as per the will. Wilbert estate gross value listed as 9150, includes real estate value and cash and furniture valuation. John Sweeney acted as attorney for the Wilbert estate.
Albany debates increased state aid for municipal finances as the Moore Commission reports. Democrats push for 75 million in surplus funds to cities including Troy, citing needs for traffic signals streets and police supervision. Governor Dewey’s budget stands, with action possible via supplementary appropriations.
Mrs. Nicholas Hathaway, a Potter Hill resident aged 73, died at her home after illness. She was born in Cambridge, widow of the late Jaba Ward, and survived by her husband and several children, including Mrs. Paul Weir of Walbloms, and Mrs. Arno Abrahamson of Argyle, plus sons John Ward and Nicholas Hathaway. Funeral arrangements are with Mahar Funeral Home, Hoosick Falls, tomorrow at 2 pm, with burial at Maple Grove Cemetery pending spring interment.
Word has been received of the death in Scotland last June of Mrs. Hector Hall widow of a former Troy Second Presbyterian Church pastor. Dr Hall served as pastor circa 1953 to 195? and was succeeded by Rev C Waldo Che Alshovth. His body was brought to Troy for burial in Daimread Cemetery. War conditions delayed word reaching Troy but she kept many city friendships.
Local radio schedule details programs from WIRY Troy ACM h200 Tesn Branseman 36 News Gil 5 Mormins a Sews Melodies with lists of station offerings and times for the day.
Attorney General Nathaniel E. Goldstein criticized a pending bill before the Legislature to set Lake George water levels from four feet maximum to one and a half feet minimum near Rogers Rock. He argued the measure ignores the ongoing state lawsuit against System Properties Inc over dam control and land use, stressing three state objectives and disputing current bill aims.
The Polish American Club at 307 First Street reported a Sunday night break in. Ten bottles of whisky were taken along with $2 in pennies and a radio. Walter Smolicha notified the Detective Bureau. The heist occurred at the South End clubroom.
Nora Tobis of 157 Ferry Street was sentenced to ten days in jail by Judge James F. Syren in Troy Police Court after pleading guilty to charges of polific intoxication and disorderly conduct. Arrested Sunday morning by Patrolman Edward Howard on River Street near Broadway, she gave an alias and later disclosed her real name as Nora Tobin.
Belle Brister a native of the city and widow of Charles W. Brister former Auburn mayor dies at home of her daughter Mrs Arthur Focher in Baltimore. Survived by son Carl H R Brister former Auburn mayor and Lewis K Brister two daughters 42 grandchildren five great grandchildren. Funeral tomorrow at 2 pm from 150 North Street Auburn with Rev Albert A Cham pers officiating. Interment Soule Cemetery.
Cairo reports new premier Mahmud Fanmy Nekrashi Pasha, ex foreign minister, to assemble a two member cabinet at King Farouk's request as authorities pursue the Ahmed Maher Pasha assassination probe. Over fifty arrests Sunday. actual assassin named as a 26 year old Egyptian lawyer with alleged pro German ties. State funeral for Maher held Sunday. Grand jury session in Rensselaer County, expected to deliver final report Thursday.
Albany reports Gov Thomas E Dewey and Harold E Stassen will confer tomorrow on the San Francisco World security conference opening April 25. Both Republicans vie for 1948 nomination and share views on American participation in an effective international organization to enforce peace. Dewey notes compromises may be needed for a workable plan while seeking permanent disarmament assurances for Germany and Japan.
In Surrogate's Court Evelyn J. Anthony executrix reports the Packard estate totaling $1,904, as funeral and debts reduce the funds to $1, participants. A $3,000 bond remains to be re issued with $150 allocated to Marion L Maine and $150 to Byelon J Anthony. The cash balance of $25,926.30 will be divided equally between the two named parties.
An old advert highlights Gaalmann's Gas Tablets promising fast relief from gas related stomach and abdominal pains. It claims to alleviate heartburn, belching, bloating, and nausea without laxatives, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied after one purchase. Available through a druggist with directions for use.
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