In Memoriam Decker and Other Memorial Notices
A censored collage of obituaries and birth notices listing George W. Decker died Jan 10 1943 and family remembrances from parents and siblings. Also memorials for Mary J Seibert Sgt Thomas J Thornton and George W Van Zandt with dates and lines of tribute from relatives. Births announced including George William Bessette and multiple other newborns with hospital details and maternal names from St Josephs and other local facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decker
George W. Decker
George
Ibert
Hudson Falls Firemen Plan June Convention Session
An afternoon and evening Hudson Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association meeting in Hudson Falls laid plans for a June convention. James E Vradenburg of Niskayuna presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Falls
Hudson Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association
James E. Vradenburg
Niskayuna
Mrs Hart Dies At Home In Troy
Mrs Blanche Fennessy Hart mother of Rev Robert F Mart assistant pastor of St Marys Hudson died suddenly Saturday night at her home 2345 17th Street She was widow of James J Hart born in Saratoga Springs and lived in Cohoes Joy and other places Survived by sons James J Hart Edwin J Hart Walter M Hart daughter Margaret Hart brother John Fennessy sister Mrs William Tholl five grandchildren Funeral from home 10 am Wednesday and 10:30 am from St Paul the Apostle Church Interment in St Peters Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberry
Samaritan Hospital
Mary Louise Newberry
Cropseyville
Clara F. Newberry
Brookside
Brunawick
Ita
PHILY
Alice
Henry A. Phip
Anne Philp
H Ave
Thenen Kk SE. Patrick's Church
St Peter's
Pszesiceny
Wihitees
Watervliet
Agnes Ruta
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Scarchulle
Léonard Hospital
Frank O. Infant
Frank J
Josephine Ml.fozzi Scarcille
Waterford
Joseph F. Scarchile
Charles B. Finn
Washington Avenue
Monny
Schilleng
Caltrans
Philip J. Schiluse
Pusband
Marion B. Schilling
James S. Calking and Son
Mohawk Street
Cohors
Oeleck
Albany
Shroeder
Setinie Travers Schrender
Winifred Tomeine
Joneph Treven
Fonda
Founerel
River Siget
Tos
Savsemen
Tybrad Payer
Pileem Diolmese
North Trey
Odeck Friende Imax
Smaw
the Leonard Hospital
Arn
Grorees
WL Shaw
Ganurence
Shwe
Hurband
Catherine BL Balpla
Edward Fo Shestin
Boe Willand Scoit
Mra Bar Rete
Brethens
James Case
Mary Favereno
Tesidene
First Street
Hoelock
IAEM
Frienia
Peturs
VOREL
Jan
BTR
Joxgh
Iste
Dina TV
Geaget
Jueeph AL
Carl Teo A. Geopee
Pal A Tepe
Fren Bragle
Brame
Thirt Street
Toeslar Imarmne
Stork Tience
Laxceuer
Ant
Sen
Blanche Fennessy Hart
Robert F. Mart
St. Mary's Church
Hudson
17Th Street
James J. [P. Hart
Hart
Saratoga Springs
Cohoes and
Joy
St Paul the Apostle’s Church
Land
Court Monica
C.D.A
Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association
Father Hart
James J. Hart
Knickerbocker News
Edwin J. Hart
State Department of Labor
Walter M. Hart
State Department of Social Welfare
Miss
Margaret Hart
John Fennessy
Scarsdale
Mirs
William’ Tholl
James
Francis
Patricia Ann
Mary Frances
Margaret Theresa Hert
Jana
St. Paul the Apostle Church
St. Peiter's Cemetery
13 Month Old Infant Smothers In Crib Fort Edward
An infant named Edward Peter Joubert, 13 months old, was found smothered in his crib by his mother at 12 30 p m yesterday in Fort Edward. He was taken to Glens Falls Hospital where staff pronounced him dead on arrival. Death was listed as natural causes. Survivors include the parents a sister Rita Marie and grandparents on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Edward
Edward Peter Joubert
Gordon Joubert
Culver Street
Alexander Avrin
Roy
Borrowman
Town of
Rita Marie Joubert
Mia
Thomas E. Frawley
Rufus Joubert
Gansevoort
Frolics Visit Two Institutions in Troy Tour
The Frolics of Troy Council K of C toured local institutions yesterday. At Van Rensselaer Home 1:30 p.m. master of ceremonies Thomas Costello introduced by Lawrence J. Collins. Douglas Hudson thanked the ER C members. refreshments served. At Vanderheyden Hall 3:30 p.m. Otto Panva chaired. James J. Fox gave a basketball and volleyball to the hall. Richard L. Thomas and Mayor John Z. Ahern praised the troupe. refreshments followed. Next Sunday they visit Fairview Home and J Coleman’s home at 2:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Three Sentences Face Man On Theft Charges
Elwin Farnsworth, 28, of Wallingford Vermont, was sentenced by Judge George A. Mathers in Bennington Municipal Court to three to four years in Windor State Prison for auto theft from Art Ward Service Station in Bennington last April. Another two and a half to three years were imposed earlier that day in a separate conviction. Farnsworth faced additional sentences for prior thefts, with two relatives also serving prison terms in connection to the cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwin
Farnsworth
Wallingford
Cons
George A. Mathers
Bensington
Windor
Art Ward
Bennington
House of Correction
Ruuland
Farsnworth
Theodore Sherman
New York State
Farenworth
Sherman
Veterans To Fete Post Commanders At Mountain View
About one hundred former members of Company A Second Regiment New York Guard are set to attend a reunion dinner at Mountain View Fire Hall honoring three former commanders John B. Prout Lester Eus tace and John W. Kennedy. The dinner’s chief committee includes Richard J. Lever Clarence T. Dwyer William J. Abbott and James T. Engeman. A slide show will feature pictures from six years of the organization’s life since its 1940 formation after the 15th Infantry left for federal service and disbanded in 194– before reactivation locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Guard
Tomers
Mountain View
John B. Prout
Lester 3. Eustace
John W. Kennedy
Richard J. Lever
Clarence T. Dwyer
William J. Abbott
James T. Engeman
IM9
15Th Infantry
National Guard
William J. Pratt Appointed Aide On Honor List
William J. Pratt, adjutant of the John J. Phelet Garrison, has been appointed department aide by Springfield College. Norton of 3 Tatsam Street is named in the New York department on scholarship. Mandel and Chester major in physical education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 3. Pratt
John J. Phelet
Acy Union of
Trey
Robert J. Norton
Norton
Tatsam Street
Department of New York
Ty Springfield College
Chester $ Mandel
New York
Dehier
Eppe
Farsaa
Aftermath of New Year flood in Rensselaer County
Water-filled cellars and damaged bridges kept Rensselaer County from ending the flood story. Pumping crews and power restoration crews worked to aid Berlin and Mechanicville regions as engineers sought to reshape Poestenkill Creek. Over 3,600 homes regained power. 1,000 workers aided recovery. Telephones and roads gradually reopened, with widespread outages totaling thousands of lines restored amid ice storm damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer County
Berlin
Poestenkill
Clarence Padgham
County Farm Bureau
Mechanicville
Proctor
Harvey C. Hoffsis
Troy
New York Telephone Co
Hoffsis
Albany
Amsterdam
Schenetady
Newburg
Canadian
Hoffus
Travelers Hit Traffic Ticket Fixing Debate at Troy Council
A Troy Council United Commercial Travelers meeting at 18th Street Odd Fellows Hall condemned alleged traffic ticket fixing by city bus operators. Officials urged fines for violators. critics cited buses stopping improperly and removed traffic meters on River Street. Members discussed posting observers to record license numbers and turn violators over to police, with other business including new applications and a Christmas party report. Speakers included Kenneth Rhodes James Ryan Oliver Dexter and A John Snyder. memorials honored Max Cooper and Louis Redman. The next meeting is Feb 12 designated as past councilors night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Troy Council
United Commercial Travelers
18Th Street
Odd Fellows Hall
Councell
Barnet Steiner
Municipal Traffic Commission
Transportation Company
River Street
Fulton Street
Franklin Square
George D. Miner
wereKenneth G Rhodes
James J. Ryan
Oliver §. Dexter
Minnest Bebernitz
New York Grand Counsel Legislative Committee
A. John Snyder
Baymen of
Bagdad
Charles, O'Connor
Max Cooper
Louis G. Redman
S Paat
Fitzpatrick Will Address Democrats in New York
Paul E. Fitzpatrick of Buffalo will be the principal speaker Thursday night February 17 at a gathering of the Rensselaer County Democratic Committee in The Hendrick Hudson. Fitzpatrick, long a vocal critic of Republicans who control state government, is to lead the state party committee. Committees for the dinner are to be named later and invitations are going to Democratic representatives from northeastern New York. John F. Shannon of Troy, Rensselaer leader, says committee selections follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul E. Fitzpatrick
Buffalo
New York State
Rensselaer County
Democratic Committee
Hendrick Hudson
Fitzpatrick
New York
John F. Shannon
Troy
Rensselaer
Glens Falls Physician Thomas Henning Dies at 85
Dr. Thomas Henning, longtime Glens Falls physician aged 85, died Saturday after a long illness at Glens Falls Hospital. He practiced there from 1891 until retirement twenty years ago and held memberships in local and state medical societies. Born in North Argyle, educated in Ireland and England, he studied at Queens College Galway and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons London. Funeral at 3 p.m. tomorrow at First Presbyterian Church with interment in Glens Falls Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Henning
Glens Falls
New York State
Glens Falls Hospital
Henning
Warren County Medical Society
New York State Medical Society
The
Medical Association
Giens Falls
Ireland
England
Queens College Io
Galway
Royal College of Physicsians
Lonndon
Lin Giens Falls Cemetery
Board To Meet At Salvation Army on King Street
The board of directors of the Salvation Army will meet tonight at the King Street temple. A. K. Roberts, chairman, will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dimctors
The
Salvation Army
King Street Temple
A. K. Roberts
Snow Flurries and Cold Weather Forecast Today
Weather report notes a switch to colder conditions with increasing wind. Early weekend warmth ends as snow flurries appear this afternoon and temperatures fall from Saturday’s high near 46 to lower readings tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Century-Old Whitehall Church Destroyed By Fire
A fire damaged the century old Whitehall Methodist Church causing an estimated $10,000 loss. Firemen fought the blaze for hours, with the wooden addition and sections including the dining rooms suffering major damage. The cause was believed to be a defective furnace. The church, built 82 years ago, stood adjacent to a brick main structure and was discovered shortly after Sunday school. Insurance was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheliels
Whitehall
Papermakers Install Officers at Altia Local 417 Ceremony
Arthur F. Durivage was installed as president of Altia Local 417 International Brotherhood of Papermakers A F L at U Albin Odd Pellowsa Hill last night. Other officers seated included Edward Stickles vice president Ephraim Topping recording secretary Joseph R Hastings financial secretary Roy Reardon treasurer Harry Ryemiter inside guard Thomas Perry outside guard with Joseph F Addy of Albany as secretary and treasurer of the international union the installing officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur F. Durivage
Altia
International Brotherhood of Papermakers
A. F
Albin Odd Pellowsa Hill
Edward Stickles
Ephraim Topping
Joseph R. Hastings
Roy Reardon
Harry Ryemiter
Thomas Perry
Joseph F. Addy
Albany
Internatonal Union
State Issues Accident Report
A September report from the State Motor Vehicle Bureau tallies twenty nine accidents in Rensselaer County causing two deaths and 27 injuries. Troy saw sixteen injuries in sixteen accidents. Rensselaer city had one death and four injuries in five incidents. other fatalities and injuries occurred outside city limits. Villages endured five accidents with five injuries. Across the river Cohoes and Watervliet had two injured each. Saratoga County logged two deaths and six injuries in eight accidents. Warren County reported 43 injuries in 17 accidents, with Glens Falls city accounting for ten injuries in seven accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer
State Motor Vehicle Bureau
Troy
Cohoes
Watervliet
Saratoga County
Warren County
Glens Falls
Ahern Attends Opening of Burg Teen Town
Mayor John J. Ahern attended the opening of the Burg Teen Town, with about 400 teens present. Edward Wacaler accompanied him as recreation superintendent. The center is in Lansingburg Academy’s 14th Street and Fourth Avenue building, with city groups coordinating toward a true community center. Frank D Amico and his orchestra provided music, while Lou O’Brien and Chester Lasher donated decorations. Plans include adding a game room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Ahern
Burg
Edward Wacaler
Lansingburg Academy
14Th Street
Fourth Avenue
Lansingbure Board of Edu|ocation
Benjamin Kemp
Frank D'Amico
Lou O'Brien
Chester Lasher
Youth Board At Center Elects Officers
Miss Selene Wilcov was named head of the junior advisory board of the Jewish Community Center at meeting last night. Other officers elected were Jack Siegel, vice president, Marvin Glazier, treasurer, Miss Marion Rosenberg, recording secretary and Mass Phyllis Dembo, financial secretary. The new youth advisory committee including Irving Woodroe, Stanley Woolman and Robert Lanzit and Ira Apple and Herbert H. Cohen, junior advisors, met with the group. The officers and advisors appointed twenty members to the board who will serve for the year, Miss Ruth Elieman, youth activities director, conducted the meeting. Supper was served before the business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juniior Board
The
Jewish Community Center
Stanley Woolman
Irving Woodroe
Robert Lanzit
New Youth Activities Committee
Ruth Eligman
Elliott Reppaport
Herbert Cohen
Ira Apple
Selene Wilcov
Jack Siegel
Marvin, Glazier
Marion Rosenberg
Mass Phyllis Dembo
Herbert H. Cohen
Ruth Elieman
Retired School Teacher Dies in Hospital
Miss Mary Lou Newberry of Coopseyete, hidden teacher for 49 years, died at Powan Hospital after a brief illness just before her ninety fifth birthday. She lived in Brunswick where she attended Brunswick Presbyterian Church. Survived by a sister and several nieces and nephews, funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the residence with Rev. Edward W. Hardgrave officiating. Interment at Brookside Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Louie Newberry
Coopseyete
Sa'powan
Newberry
Brunswick
Brunswick Presbaterian Church
Aehout
Mia Slate FL Mabey
Cromlee Grille
Peveras Tetes
Fresch Air Fund The Trey Times Fresh Air Fund
The fragment mentions Fresh Air Fund activity with unclear names and roles. Readable details are sparse but imply coverage of charity support or program notes. Strong entities are not clearly defined due to OCR corruption. preserved items include Fresh Air Fund reference and some garbled names.
Congregation BethEl Installs Officers and Trustees
Raymond Ellendagen installed as president of Temple Beth with Morris M. Dafaer, Abraham Goldstein as vice president, Julian Sharlot as secretary and Harry Klor man as treasurer. Twelve new trustees joined bringing total to thirty six. ceremony featured Rabbi Samuel Geffen and post office group honors. Community officers sampled by Rabbi Geffen praised Jewish revival and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Ellendagen
Temple Beth
Annua Congregational Din‘ner
Morris M
Dafaer
Abraham
Goldstein
Julian Sharlot
Harry Klorman
Trenaurer
Teanple
Sol Boxer
Martin Feigenbaum
Joseph Jacobson
Irving Margeling
Norman
Mldal
Troy
Minnie
Gabhrie Ae Pemba
Theongregae
Davin G. Novick
Temple Sisterhood
Mond Kranson
Ralph J. Germain
Brotherhood ‘Organization
Charien P. Rabie
Frank J. Nuttall
Robert A. Warnock
John B. Stewart
James J. Hilton
Charles l. Lodge
Frances J. Connery
John B. Rescott
John D. Corcoran
George A. Durand
David A. Chodikoff
Veterans Vocational School Bill Revived in Troy
The City Central Veterans Committee plans to reintroduce a bill to establish a permanent state backed vocational school in Troy. Assemblyman Thomas H Brown and State Sen Gilbert Baelyn are named as supporters, with drafts prepared for early committee review in Albany. The measure aims to replace the previously temporary Troy Vocational School housed at Seventh Avenue and Broadway, funded by the state lease, and seeks veteran education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thie City
Meme
City Central Veterans Committee
Ares Iutete Regislatora
Thomas H.brown
Troy
Gilbert Baelyn
Burnt Hill
Twie Legiators
Albany
Senate
Assembly
Fnally
Malin
Seventh Avenue
Broadway
Troy Veterang Vocational School
Veterans Name Rent Committee Appointed in Troy
The Troy Central Veterans Committee forms a rent problems committee to address landlord tenant issues for affiliated groups. Commander Matthew J. Maguire secretary Anthony DiLeva and William Lennon are named, with 18 organizations listed under the central panel. The move follows Fran cis x Riley urging a housing aid group to manage potential hardship from rent hikes amid tax increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis x. Riley
Acea
Troy Central Veterans Committee
Matthew J. Maguire
Joseph P. F. English
Army and Navy Union
Anthony DiLeva
Matera-Mele Post
William Lennon
Trojan Post
Vf.w
Central Committee
Riley
Nandie
Police Remove Ten Persons To Troy Hospital
Ten persons were taken to Troy Hospital Saturday afternoon by police and two patrolmen from the city. John Gapp of 9 Division Street was removed in a police car with Dr Jamon V. Barren attending. Betty Mooney of 21 Spring Street Albany also was taken to the hospital from the State Armory by officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Hospital
Satuiay
John Gapp
Ovision Street
Ternoon
Xipolice Tadig
W. L. Cunningham
Witter Wond- Jaan He van Alien
Dr. Jamon V. Barren
Betty Mooney
Spring Street
Albany
Mate Armory
August Rokjer
Milton Hemme
Firemen Answer Four Minor Calls
Four minor calls were answered to Troy tremen during the weekend. The calls yesterday reached Pamper and 1:25 pam, Hatton Street and Seventh Avenue, Pamper 4 at 7 pm, Mount Olymyas and Pamper and Tipan. Congress and our teenth Streets, at Christmas tree fires. Pumper was summoned at 2:10 pm Saturday at Depline and Jemniek and Enel Grete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Tremen
Pam
Hatton Street
Seventh Avenue
Mount Olymyas
Pamper
Tipan
Congress
Ourteenth
Christanas
Pumper
Jemniek
Enel Grete
Forty two register for state police school in Troy
Forty two students yesterday registered for the 32nd session of the New York State Police School opening today in Troy. Six candidates are from city and town police forces statewide. The class will be opened at the Masonic Temple at 9 am and will run for six weeks with instructors billeted at The Hendrick Hudson hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Troy
Masonic Temple
Sam
Rockie
Hendrick Hudson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Troy Récord
Y. W. VY
Mary J. Seibert
Woodby
Reibert
Ruth
Cap, JR
Don
Thornton
Thomas J. ‘Thornton
van Zandt
George W. van Zandt
Warbrex
Charles’ D Warren
Charles D. Warren
Peggy J. Warren
Bessette
SE Josephs Maternity Hospital
Tan
George KE
George William
Stary Drescher
Brennan
Stephen Bren
Watergiet
Alattin Joesh
Shirley Gessner
Philadelphia
Feloce
St Joseph's Maternity Hospital
John P
A. Aon
William Thomas
Ibson
Mary Cantwell
Gratton
Sargent
Samarian Hospital
Frank H. Sarent
John Quimby
Sarent
Futh Quimby
Archambault
Albany Hospital
Gilbert W. Hambault
Coronathaurette
Roger Archamault
Watervilet, Jrs
Rita Samson
Susan Archambault
Montreal
Brone
Felix Leayer
Waterliet
Rita Chalutire
Lilly Latames
Henry
Denis Archambault
Canada
Fue
Eral
Parker Brothers
Watervil
van Buren
Lary
Hsr Woul
Arial
St Joeph's
Budini
Wateyzet
Dan
Peter Nicholas Adini
Jushand
Josephine Cras
Edmund
Bodinnd
Dasquele Butini
Ale
Cummmerhind Avenue Central
Casey
Lenard Nepal
Mies Tetee
Ontario Street
Obhork
Kes
Him City
Ibsa
Lainachie
Fennesey
Wade
St Maren Church
Jamen
Bideard
Mary Wart
Tregaister
Tein
Sandal N.S
Willan
Sarah Tann
Prams Tayre
McBride
Herad
Bourly Tempanaturso
Trey Kessed
Ottiondon
Upm
William J. Pratt
Ahern
Youth Board At Center
Ireacher
Fresch Air Fund
Trey Times Fresh Air Fund
Stute
Geers
Gree SB
Congregation
BethEl
Veterans Name Rent Committee
Daniel J. Michel
Jacob Strein
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!