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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1945
Page
11
Troy public schools resume sessions this morning following a two week holiday break. Christmas vacation extended two days longer this year than usual, with the second term set to begin as midyear reviews and examinations approach.
In sad remembrance of Mrs Christine foe Gel Sage and family as a husband and sons mourn the loss. The notice notes a husband and daughter and lists names such as Walsh and Phoenix. It reflects on the passing on January 2 1943 with the line Gone, but never to be forgotten.
Several birth notices list new arrivals at the Samarian and St Josephs Matern Hospitals. Names include Bruce Edwards Barnes and a son born to Mr and Mrs William Law, with several others noting parents Frances Schultz Ruth Cannon and Elwin Scriven. The announcements mention dates in December and March and reference hospital records.
Death notices list multiple Troy area individuals. Frederick J Bradt husband Ida Conway Bradt and father to three, with private funeral at Mason Chapel. Catherine E Brown sister to Sisters of St Joseph and relatives. Agnes C Butler Os mother and grandmother, funeral at Oakwood Cemetery. Agnes, Maria De Freest, Dooley, Katherine Greene and others named with funeral details and family connections.
Hubert Gardner Savage aged 58 of 290 Sixth Avenue Landegburg was stricken early evening near 34 Fulton Street. He died at Cure Hospital after police and ambulance attendants transported him. survived by son Edward Savage and widow Florence Weigel. He served with the Corpora sion Tax Research in New York.
Mrs Peter Trembley 24 of Lis Reum Avenue suffered facial cuts, a chin wound, forehead lacerations and shock after her car was struck by another vehicle operated by Mrs Gertrude Mann at Third Street and Mill Street Burden Avenue. She was taken to the hospital by Stanley B Albright. Attending physician Dr Joseph Padolino. Funeral notices and obituaries follow across the notice page.
A Livingston county claim that Major Henry Livingston wrote the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas” is backed by exhibits shown at the Harvard Club in New York. Researchers compare Livingstone’s verse to the poem to argue style and content align with his writings, while Moore supporters insist the authorship remains with Clement C. Moore and that his scholarly reputation stands unchallenged.
A special service at Liberty Church honored the church's young men joining the army and nine others leaving soon. Retired Pastor D Talmadze Murray led the program with civic and political League leaders present, chaired by Mr. Murray.
Sadie Wolvis is promoted within the WAVES branch, noted as a 25 year old graduate of Lanse ingburg High School and Trey Hospits. The unsteady clipping mentions her parents and affiliations, with references to Watervlet Arsen Service and Clery.
St Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church council will convene today at 3 p.m. at the church on Fifth Avenue and Fulton Street. The Ladies Aid Society plans a meeting Thursday at 1 p.m. A congregational supper is set for Thursday at 6 p.m. ahead of the annual congregational meeting at 8 p.m.
A group of five Selective Board 267 registrants from Hudson Falls report today at 3 AM at 184 Main Street for induction. Another group of twenty report for pre induction physicals. Inductees include Ronald W. Stewart Robert Y. Dashnaw Frederick A. Rainville Joseph F. Hart and Harold F. May. Pre induction examinees include William Paro Victor J. Porter John Macara James N. Conway Hugh R Thomas Leo P. Paquatte and others from Hudson Falls Granville Whitehall and nearby boards.
Two Colonie boys suffered powder burns yesterday when an old musket they found at Grounds home discharged. Aden K. Schurick, 34 Elmhurst Avenue, was treated at Albany Hospital for burns under the left eye, while Norton L. Grounds, 16 Central Avenue, sustained burns to the left side of his face. The musket belonged to Ralph Grounds, Norton’s father. Investigating troopers from the Best Greenbush post led the inquiry.
Two residents suffered injuries in falls reported by police Last night in Trax area Fredericy Fell 73 of 135 Pr Street is at Tray Hospital with a right side injury from a fall at home He was transported by Patrolmen Pendt and Carey from Ceninei Police Station John Ryan 35 375 First Street received a left eye laceration at Samaritan Hospital He was brought by Patrolmen Ryan and Prezio and returned home after treatment
Rev Eycleshimer promotes church revival in East Poestenkill after locating a 22 year unused building. Volunteers cleaned and repaired the Union Gospel Church with a women's aid sewing cushions, electric lights installed, an organ donated, and annual donations totaling 23 406 dollars, while the pastor receives no salary. The church now operates as a non denominational body with a growing Sunday School and active membership.
A four month-old cat woke residents during a fire at a Sut Tooming house in Albany. Richard Haywood, a third floor roomer, roused others and triggered the alarm. James Froliente was overcome by smoke and taken to Memorial Hospital in fair condition. Firemen extinguished the blaze after it caused some damage. cause undetermined.
In Troy’s Sixth Ward Democratic factions press for party unity behind Murphy with two rival camps citing loyalty and patronage. Key figures include Michael J. Maroney and James Madden as backers while past leaders pressure for new direction ahead of the primary.
Weather sweeping across the state brought full thaw then a sharp cold snap. New Year’s Eve and Day rain left an inch of precipitation in cities while rapid freezing created slick roads and ice jams. Forecasters predicted 2 degree lows with strong winds, snow furies, and rising flood risk in streams and rivers.
Holiday travel surged briefly to pre Christmas levels as rail and bus services faced a rush on peak days. Officials said transportation systems coped with sufficient space and urged travelers to plan ahead amid ongoing congestion concerns.
A series of birth notices report a son born to Mr and Mrs John Fr at 322 Fourth Avenue. The Leonard Hospital also records a birth of a boy with parents unnamed. Other local mentions include a set of New Year congratulations and a note about visitors and neighbors at various addresses.
First Baptist Church of Troy schedules home prayer meetings across seven neighborhoods tomorrow at 7 45 p m. Rev Richard Cummings oversees a plan by deacons and deaconesses with district leaders guiding attendees to hear a sermon on How Population Migration Afects Our Church from John 19. The sessions will rotate hosts at various addresses including 29 Eu Avenue 493 Pawling Avenue and 333 Third Avenue among others with leaders named for each location.
Jane Perrault, 28, of River Street, Wes all early last night on charges of driving and passing a red light. Patrolmen Thomas Cater and Karl Pend of the Central Police Station radio squad on Kak i Street reported the case. She appeared in court today.
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