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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1944
Page
2
Geneva dispatch reports Vichy and its surroundings have been completely occupied by German forces. Machine guns are posted on all street corners as the puppet French capital falls under control.
William A. Mabin was elected commander of Apollo Commandery No 15 E T at the annual conclave in the Masonic Temple. Fred L. Ross Charles S. Christiansen and a long list of officers were chosen and installed. The body also reelected trustees and sent officers to a high mass at St Augustine's Church for armed forces men.
Norman Rockwell neighbors from West Arlington visit the Red Cross Blood Bank at First Baptist Church braving sub zero weather to donate blood. Rosie the Riveter from the Saturday Evening Post captivates visitors while Mary Doyle of Arlington reveals herself as the model for Rockwell’s Rosie. Willie Gillis, the Army private turned naval pin up, entertains the crowd as several locals pose in line. Rockwell’s Vermont roots and use of local neighbors as models are highlighted along with a note on the photographer’s struggle to photograph a steady scene. The article also shifts to a separate notice about the Taconic Valley Lumber Co incorporation in Berlin Town files.
Red Cross Mobile Blood Bank at First Baptist Church collected 163 pints of plasma. Of 178 registrants, 15 were rejected and three minors lacked parental releases. Elks, Watervliet Arsenal, Gurley, Cluett Peabody, Manning Paper, Allegheny Ludlum, and others formed large donor groups. Donors include one fifth timer, five fourth timers, 13 third timers, and 50 second timers. The bank will return to Troy Monday with Red Cross headquarters at Proc ter Building and registrations available there.
Legal action filed in the Supreme Court by Rosina Lee against the Order of United Commercial Travelers of America has been discontinued, per filings in the County Clerk's office.
Judge Edward J. Donohue in Surrogate's Court granted letters of administration with the will annexed for Laura Dowsley who died September 12 1943 in this city. Estate valued under 5000 real and under 5000 personal with 400 left to Troy Cemetery Association for burial lot care. Residue bequests go to four cousins Gertrude P. Smith Marza Daisey Maud Dowsley all of Toronto Canada. Duncan B. Kaye attorney. Letter testamentary on Sarah A Bonesteel estate, death June 23 in this city.
In 1943 the entire estate valued at $500 real and under $100 personal was granted to Hattie V. Vincent of 57 Collins Avenue. Clark Cipperly served as the attorney.
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