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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1945
Page
15
Fragmentary late February 1965 item from The Troy Record mentions weather and local notices with unreadable lines. Names and details are obscured, leaving only scattered phrases about temperature and alerts.
A fire at 50 Pawling Avenue damaged the second floor bedroom and a wall, with minor exterior damage to a two unit duplex. Firefighters used booster lines and arrived at 10 23 dispatch from Box X85. Estimated loss about two hundred dollars.
In memoriam style items note death anniversaries and memorials for Augustine Gore Farrell Gallagher Ren Coleman Dougherty Felock McGrady Seagroatt Shevlin and others. The page lists birth announcements and hospital entries for Coleman Dougherty McGrady Felock and Riccardi with family connections and former names. It preserves period obituary phrasing and details like hospital names and dates.
A compilation of obituaries and funeral notices for several individuals including Fannie D Albertson Ellen Afeler Birg Clara Jessup James J Barnard and others. The items record residences funeral times churches cemeteries and family relations across New York and neighboring areas.
William T. Gaynor of the New York Central Lines told the Rotary Club that after the war a national transportation policy will keep railroads in contention with other carriers. He cited wartime gains in freight and passengers despite fewer locomotives and freight cars and urged competitive but fair treatment without special favors. He said postwar improvements would come through evolution, with better rolling stock, efficiency, and speed. A Cornell student, Miss Jean Beiermeister of Troy, played piano selections at the event.
Boy Scouts of Troop 2 in Pleasantdale plan a town wide paper drive to raise funds for a spring camp. Scoutmaster Leonard Wagar and troop committee chair William Simmons organize use of town trucks and 10 routes with groups collecting and others packing donations from residents. The effort targets magazines and slate paper to aid wrapping paper shortages, while a county board of merit badges will oversee troop promotions with members including George Danbury senior, Hazel Kilburn, Ed Murphy, Chris Rasmussen, and Ralph Brown.
Obituary fragment for William A Picarillo of Stop 32 Troy Schenectady Road and Joseph Ingraig family links. Western New York and Green Island names appear with funeral details and interment at local cemeteries.
Camp Fire Girls will rally at 7 30 p m Friday with 22 groups to hear plans for a bake sale for the fund raise. Birthday Week events run March 11 to 17 with co chairmen and an entertainment program including local performers. Guardian officials and district leaders head the drive as plans for displays, activities, and rank earning are announced. Roller skating and jail visit plans are noted along with group meetings at Green Island and Menands.
Visiting committees for Rebekah lodges were appointed at a meeting of the Past Nobie Grands Association of Tror at the Central M C A. Named delegates include Mrs Fannie Danzig Lansingvarg Lodge and Miss Evelyn Gray Troy Union Lodge with several others from Triumph Bethichem Taterlochan Minenaha and more. Social hour supervised by Bettys Lansingburg and Minehabs Lodges with Mollie Clark and Gertrude Hartman as co chairs.
The Oda Fellows minstrel show holds final dress rehearsal at 6 30 p m today at the Jewish Community Center. Directors Reuben Cohen and Frank M Cohen oversee the event. Proceeds go to the Troy lodge convention fund supporting the state Odd Fellows gathering in Troy.
Volunteers at Red Cross Production Headquarters mobilize goods amid war spirit, while Hadassah leaders in Troy discuss Palestine aid, school lunches, hygiene clinics, and youth programs. Mrs. Dushkin cites family service in the Philippines and France as Hadassah leadership highlights.
Volunteers across churches clubs and homes push to complete a quota of 11200 Army Kit bars and related garments. Workers at production centers sew finish and inspect items ensuring every piece meets specs. Material has arrived for 283 men's shirts 100 pairs coats and dozens of socks and sweaters for soldiers.
Captain Edward McGlinn, a veteran of the 5th Infantry, home on leave at 178 Parting Avenue, is being retired from the Army after five years of service with a medical discharge. He was a former staff member of the Troy Trust Company.
Karl Wahrlich died December 3 1944 in this city. His will was admitted to probate by Judge Edward J. Donohue in Surrogate's Court. Anne Wahrlich is named executrix and widow. She receives life use of estate real property valued under magnitude, with remainder to sons George Joseph and Thomas. Attorney Dimesa B. Kave represents the estate.
The Tri-Y Club of Troy High School announced the cast for the pantomime A Modern Melodrama to be staged in May. Director team Miss Onnie Lee and Mrs. David Hunt chose Sarah Dancis as narrator, with Maxine Dewitt Jane Wells Connie Califano Thelma Rhoades Jear Robinson Grace Hull Florence Swarthout Eleanor Bailey and Doris Yokel in the cast. Ever Young a one act connects will follow the pantomime.
Grotto meeting at Trey Masonic Temple honored RP I. basketball team for its unbeaten TZ season. Prof Marry VanVeser commended All-American candidates Henry O Keefe and Tony Orlando for leading Enginger squad toward possible national invitation.
Democratic leaders in New York plan a three part measure to aid veterans. They seek tax deductions for veterans with disabilities, veteran housing and liquor license preferences, and priority in state liquor licensing. The plan aims to supplement federal efforts and help veterans return to civilian work.
The Troy Encampment of Odd Fellows holds a meeting at 8 pm with Chief Patriarch Charles Hansen presiding. Refreshments will be served by Charles W. Wend and his social committee.
An obituary notes the death of a former Trojan at an unspecified capital location. It mentions his family, roles in clubs, and that he served as president of a society. Funeral arrangements are listed with a ceremony at a local church and burial at Este Wood Cemetery.
Rev. William McConaghy of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church Albany urged the Presbyterian Union of Troy to keep the church alive for future generations. He warned against guessing the postwar church but said tomorrow is built today by present Christians and stewardship, praise, and worship. The meeting chaired by Rev. Henry D B Smith announced a nominating committee for April 10 and featured soloist Mrs Chester Parkis and pianist Grace Bartholome.
Severe weather and new conditions caused a large January deficit for the B and M Railroad. The company reports a loss of 333,492.51 compared with January revenues of 205,957.89. Revenue for the year dropped to 967,871.16 while operating expenses rose 215,900.15. Snow removal costs for January exceeded December by 300,769.
The Catholic Women’s Service League presents a regional business and social directory tonight at The Hendrick Hudson after Rev. Hareld C. Gardiner’s lecture. The directory covers this city and nearby towns including Cohoes Green Island Waterford and Water viter. Chairmen include Mrs Frank A. Tiler and Mrs John J. Raineyan with publicity led by Mrs Edward Ran thorh and cochair Mrs John J Casey Jr.
A postwar rally addressed by Presbyterians and civic leaders urged restoring spiritual and moral reserves to rebuild after war. Speakers warned that hate and distrust yield war, calling for duties with rights and urging world peace through responsible action. Mrs. James B. Lloyd presided, with Rev. Seth N. Gening delivering the invocation.
Snow to fall today with continued cold weather across New York State and New England. Temperatures to hover near 13 degrees above zero with northwest winds at two miles per hour and occasional brief snow showers. Forecasts indicate a snowstorm potential this afternoon or tonight and no relief from the cold in the near term.
Nine workers named to raise the 255 Red Cross War Fund in Nassau township during the campaign opening tomorrow. Samuel Dor Trance, Red Cross campaign chairman, announces assignments across East Nassau Mercantile area, Millers Corners, Hoags Corners, Alps, and North Nassau with listed volunteers including Mrs Chester Miller, Mrs William Gosery, Abraham Schenker, Mrs Cistle Bassett, Mrs Steven Luckewits, Miss Mabel Stantey, Mrs Arthur Cummings, and Mrs Edward Palmer.
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