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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1944
Page
13
The Troy Times Fresh Air Fund gratefully acknowledges a contribution in memory of Carrie L. Gross totaling $5. The notice thanks the donor and notes the memorial gift supports the fund’s work.
The notices express gratitude from multiple families for support after bereavements. William H. Arnold Mary Fitzgerald Ellen Johnson and relatives thank relatives neighbors and friends for kindness during funerals and mourning periods. Ford Manufacturing Co Waterford Local 898 A L for floral offerings and kindnesses are acknowledged.
In memory of Barrett Jones and Militzer family members with death notices from Cohoes area obituaries. Dates span Jan 1944 references, listing survivors, funeral details, and interment plans across Troy Cohoes Schenectady areas.
Coal dealers in Troy and vicinity warn of imminent anthracite shortage and possible shift to soft coal for home use. with hard coal scarce, dealers report soft coal orders and experiments mixing soft coal with anthracite to stretch supplies. public demand for steady prices and advance notices complicates routing amid limited government allotments. emergency soft coal ships already placed to Albany and nearby cities.
Funeral services for James Gibson retired judge of the Court of Claims died Sunday were held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church Salem with Rev. Fred A Turner officiating Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery Bearers were his sons Capt James Gibson Jr Lieut Julian Gibson and Angus Gibson and Allen D MacCartee and Douglas G MacCartee and George A Webster A prayer service was held at Captain Gibson s home in Hudson Falls at 1 p m with Rev J Hugh Hooper officiating Members of the Washington County Bar Association and many other attorneys attended in a body
Fragmentary obituary notices list Nielsen Bleckner Wedel Neil Sister Wilfred Sorense Wager Wainwright and services partially described at residences and churches. Funeral details include private and public services across New York areas with references to Ballston Spa Troy and Grafton and dates January 1944.
Troy endured a 14 hour storm that dumped 96 inches of wet snow, with high moisture making deep packed slush and ice. Plows worked late as manpower shortages limited operations, while rural regions near the Adirondacks reported up to 12 inches more. Temperatures fell from above freezing during the storm to a low around 14 degrees.
Troy Post American Legion plans a one day fundraiser on Saturday January 15 with red kettles and bells in the business district from 11 am to 9 pm. Six kettles will be staffed by post members to collect nickels for cigarettes destined for overseas service members. Each nickel buys one package of cigarettes priced at five cents after tax is removed, and the state Legion will handle direct purchases for war materiel destined to front line troops.
A Hudson Falls Supreme Court jury could not reach a verdict in the State of New York v Vernie L Johnson of Chestertown over taking white perch from Lake Champlain on April 25 1943. The state sought 110 in fines. A prior Whitehall case resulted in Johnson’s acquittal. Trial in an assault and battery action by Thomas Scaglione against Thomas Welsh will continue with Scaglione claiming 2500 for injuries and Welsh countering 5000 for injuries, both Town of Cambridge farmers, linked to a wandering heifer on Welsh’s farm.
Mrs. Jesse Tracy of Hudson Falls learned yesterday that her nephew, Staff Sergeant William Tracy, a plane gunner, is missing after a bombing raid over Germany. Sergeant Tracy, a Hudson Falls High School and State Agricultural School graduate, is the son of the late Ronald and Mrs. Tracy and has a sister, Mrs. John Gorman of Saratoga Springs.
The Troy Common Council met briefly in the new year, approving an annual contract with the Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society to operate a city dog pound. The session also presented a gavel to Thomas H. Brown, confirmed a long list of commissioners of deeds, and heard Alderman Jesse J. Smith urge councilors to serve the city for four years with dedication.
John S. Mabin, newly elected master of King Solomon's Primitive Lodge 91 F. & A. M., was installed in a ceremony at the Masonic Temple conducted by Hiram K. Patton and Arthur J. Burch. A full slate of officers, including two wardens and a treasurer, were seated, with plans announced for the first degree class on January 20 and an official visit to Troy Temple. District Deputy Robert J. Swackhammer of Schenectady attended Mt. Zion Lodge No. 311 on January 17.
Leon B H Barber of 416 Eighth Avenue was injured with three broken ribs and a punctured lung in a collision at 112th Street and Sixth Avenue yesterday morning. He told Fourth Precinct police he drove west on 112th toward the intersection center when Marshall Wheeler of 327 Sixth Avenue northbound on Sixth Avenue struck his car. Barber was attended by Dr. William B. McDonald at 462 Second Avenue.
Fort Edward boards discuss postwar construction with County Judge Bascom proposing a list to the State Postwar Planning Commission for 50 percent funding. The plan includes a fire alarm system sewage disposal plant and water system extension. Mayor Lyden forms a one member committee to hire engineers and direct forms and applications.
Authorities seized a pinball machine and two punchboards from a Pawling Avenue garage and a nearby store. The store proprietor must appear at the District Attorney’s Office. Seizures were reported by Capt. Shields and County Detective Colling with patrol officers. machines were taken to the county prosecutor and then to the courtroom.
Six area high school youths with strong grades and athletic backgrounds earned Navy V-5 interviews in New York after passing the V-12 test in November. Names include Eugene Lennek and James Hutchinson, with participants from Lansingburg, Troy, Waterford, and Port Schuyler. If they pass, they may continue schooling until 18 before V-5 training at a Navy college.
Mrs Eva Vanderzee was installed as royal matron of Apollo Court Order of the Amaranth last night at 81 Fourth Street. George E Gordon officiated with Mrs Isabelle Kehoe Mrs Della Miner and Mrs Rose Haber assisting. Other officers installed include Hazel Neal John C Neal Sara G Hughes Della Miner Anna Apple Mary Hulshizer Isa ble Kehoe Edith Smith Pauline Greenwood Ruth Rubie Jennie Baldry Elizabeth Reynolds Gertrude Woods Ada Shaw Pearl Quackenbush Susan Anderson.
Committees of Divisions 1 and 2 Ladies' Auxiliary AOH and Division 8 men unit completed plans for a joint installation last night in the Chasan Building. Patrick J. Ryan presided. The event is set for Monday night at Spanish War Veterans Hall with Mrs Nora Dwyer of Rensselaer County to install the auxiliaries and Alexander Connelly, state secretary, to install the men. Refreshment committee meets at 5 p.m. at the hall.
Louis Londy of 2101 Fifteenth Street, formerly a second lieutenant, has been promoted to first lieutenant in the Army Quartermaster Corps, per a War Department report issued last night.
Congressman Dean P. Taylor warned at a GOP testimonial in Troy that the city faces exodus of major manufacturers unless residents back the new administration and revive civic pride. Mayor Ahern, officers and local leaders attended. Frank M. Ames announced Patrolman Michael Morine as captain of the First Precinct amid a reception for newly elected First Ward supervisor Louis Rizzo and alderman Joseph W. Graham.
The Troy Lodge of Elks announced Fawn's Night will be held January 27. Officers will be chosen that night under the "On To Victory" banner. Committees focus on reinstatement, membership, and solicitation as part of a broader effort to bring back lapsed members.
Forest areas in Saratoga County show light gypsy moth activity as officials conduct systematic inspections to assess the invasion. Preliminary tests last summer identified affected towns including Chariton Corinth Edinburg Greenfield Malta Milton Providence Saratoga and Wilson Hubert Towne, son of Mr and Mrs J Blaine Towne of Saratoga Springs, suffered a severe head injury at Yale University after a fall during a frIendly scuffle, while a Navy V 12 student there.
Albany weather bureau reports a yearly average temperature of 46.2 degrees, slightly above normal. The year featured 193 warm days in mid winter and July cold spells, with a peak 97 degrees on June 26 at Albany station. December driest since 1928, November snowfall 16.9 inches, total precipitation 32.42 inches.
Retail milk prices in Watervliet Green Island Cohoes and Waterford rise one cent per quart to 15 cents starting Monday under an Office of Price Administration order issued yesterday in Washington. Local OPA officials say the raise aligns prices in the territory. Troy Schenectady and Albany have long paid 15 cents while Albany County communities lagged at 14 cents. Dealers petitioned OPA HQ for the increase and Albany dealers seek 16 cents. no action yet on Albany.
Supreme Court Justice Daniel F Imrie presided at Hudson Falls as citizenship papers were granted to 19 individuals including Martha Butcher Shushan born in Germany Colgera Bagnato Cambridge Italy Mary Scrima Whitehall Italy Josephine Savasta Fort Edward Italy James DeBase Hudson Falls Italy Guiseppe Hudson Falls Italy Rosian Marticci Whitehall Italy Ludwig Watt Hudson Falls Canada Mary Moskal Granville Czechoslovakia Charles Rosario Noel South Glens Falls Canada Ellen Amelia Ducket Greenwich Ireland Stanley Joe K Fort Edward Canada Madline Beatrice Meers White Canary Isles Spain Jennie George North Granville Scotland Anna Pacona Quinn Granville Poland Marie Anne LeClaire Clemons Canada Ernest LeClaire Clemons Canada.
James Fort of Mechanicville received 4680 dollars in Workman's Compensation Court held at Glens Falls City Hall. Referee C W Gray awarded the payout to a West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co employee for 60 percent permanent loss of use of his right arm from a work injury. John De Luca of Schuylerville Wall Paper Co was awarded 876.17 dollars for 20 percent loss of use of his right foot in a workplace accident.
Rev David J Livingstone and Alfred Senith lead Kiwanis at Hendrick Hudson meeting naming officers Clarence A Russell James McKernan treasurer Henry Schuldt secretary and boards chairmen including Merrill W Paine Harold Turner Joseph Mintzer and others Former mayor Hogan welcomed upon retirement from office and the club outlined plans for the year.
The Menands based firms Caruso Fruit Distributors Inc and Myer Cohn were named in 11 indictments by a federal grand jury in Utica. Judge Stephen W. Brennen oversaw the proceedings. Cohn faces six counts and Caruso five for selling form commodities above ceiling prices.
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