Retail Credit Group Elects Mrs Greelis
Mre Thelma Trimble Greelis of National City Bank was elected president of the Retail Credit Association of Troy. Also named were John J. Leary as vice president and Evelyn M. Prentiss reelected treasurer with George Hartman as secretary. Board members include Frank Weber Victoria S Tillinghast John E Van Epps Mrs Hisse Quinlan Chaet gon Caroline Harmon and Justin Driscoll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Thelma Trimble Greelis
Jong
National City Bank
Retail Credit Association of Troy
Greelis
Credit Women Breakfast Club of Troy
John J. Leary
Misa Evelyn M. Prentiss
George Hartman
Peerless Co
Frank Weber
Victoria S. Tillinghast
John E. van Epps
Hisse 7. Quinlan
Chaet Gon
Caroline Harmon
Justin Driscoll
Hurricane Outblown Bomb Explodes Far From Wall
A 600 pound bomb detonated twenty five feet from a wall, producing pressure vastly greater than a hurricane, estimated eighty times higher per square foot, illustrating the immense destructive potential of such blasts.
Troy Auto Death Rate Unchanged
A 1943 preliminary survey by the state motor vehicle bureau shows Troy’s auto death rate near 119 percent per 100000, with 201 accidents down from 266 last year. It notes fewer gasoline purchases and general declines in accidents, while pedestrian incidents rose. other cities like Cohoes, Rensselaer, Watervliet, and Saratoga Springs report varied death rates and accident totals for 1943 and 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
State Motor Vehicle Bureau
Bureau
Cohoes
Rensselaer
Watervliet
Saratoga Springs
Employment Gains After War Forecast in Troy
Francis E. Gallagher, president of Behr-Manning Corp and local Committee for Economic Development chair, told the Rensselaer County League of Women Voters postwar employment should rise. He cited garment and needle trades as not needing machinery conversion, while a large layoff was expected at Waterview Arsenal but Troy industries could absorb released workers. The Troy Office of Economic Development, one of 115 nationwide, is studying postwar demand and employment as it develops. Mrs. Gwynne Ross presided over the tax discussion before Gallagher spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis E. Gallaghe
Behr-Manning Corp
Committee For Economic Development
Troy
Rensselaer County League of Women Voters
W.C A
Galagher
Waterview Arsenal
Gallagher
Troy Industries
Office of Economic Development
League Board
Gwynne Ross
League
Francis E. Gallagher
League of Women Voters
C. AL
New Paltz Accepts February Students for 1947 Graduation
New Paltz State Teachers College announced it will admit entrants for the second semester due to a shortage of elementary teachers. February entrants can graduate with the 1947 class by completing two of three summer sessions in about three and a half years. Beginning January 31, the second semester, details available by writing the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Paltz
Albany Lieutenant Helps Blast Japs
First Lieut. James Nauss of Albany and First Lieut. Kendall Everson of Inglewood California bombed an enemy ship over Rabaul Harbor on December 14 dropping 2000 bombs in tandem. In a follow up raid they again released 2000 bombs on an 8000 ton craft tearing it in two. Both are Marine torpedo plane flyers and praised their gunners for fending off about thirty Zero fighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Nauss
Albany
Rabaul Harbor
Kendall Everson
Inglewood
Cal
Marine
Nauss
Auto strikes bus injuring three in Albany at State and Pearl
Three people were injured Wednesday afternoon when a car ran out of control at State and Pearl Streets in Albany and struck a United Traction Co bus. Driver Lavergne Paul, 60, of Selkirk, was taken to Albany Memorial Hospital with possible broken ribs and wrist. Bus driver Edward Ten Brosch, 43, of Albany, and passenger Mrs. James Pritchard, 519 Morris Street, Albany, were treated at home for back injuries. Police said the brakes failed as the car started down State Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Pearl Streets
Albany
United Traction Co
Lavergne Paul
Selkirk
Albany Memorial Hospital
Edward Ten Brosch
Northern Boulevard
James Pritchard
Morris Street
Paul
State Street
Canton Leo Installs New Officers
Canton Leo No 100 F held an installation at Diamond Rock Hall with Maj Irwin Blanchard and Albany staff as installing officer. New officers installed were William H Van Buren captain Fred Whitehouse lieutenant Fred Hunziker ensign Henry E Page clerk Alexander C Schafer accountant and James Re Tathek chaplain. Appointed officers were Nicholas Polous color bearer and Arthur Wright banner bearer. Refreshments followed served by Leo Ladies Auxiliary No 14 chaired by Mrs Anna Whitehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Leo No
Diamond Rock Hall
Irwin Blanchard
Albany
Offcer
Wiliam H van Buren
Fred Whitehouse
Fred Hunziker
Henry E Page
Alexander C. Schafer
James Retathek
Nicholas Polous
Arthur Wright
Leo Ladies’ Auxiliary No. 14
Anna Whitehouse
Oldest Dentist at Schenectady Dies
Dr. B. F. Carmichael, Schenectady’s oldest dentist, died Wednesday in St Petersburg. He maintained his practice until a few months ago and had spent winters in Florida with Mrs. Carmichael for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Carmichael
Schenecttady
St Petersburg
Flame
Mrs. Carmichael
Florida
Travel pictures to be shown by East Side group
Gerald F. Hall of Scotia faculty Mohawk School will present travel pictures Sunday at 7 30 pm before the Young Adult Group of the Second Baptist Church in recreation rooms. Leader George Kiessling naval reserve student at R P I. Refreshments follow social time. Personal news about Winsit Vanderpool fireman first class Nava week end with his parents. He leaves for Syracuse for a four weeks course. Church Classes: third in a series at Trinity Methodist Church today at 3 45 pm. Easter membership prep by Rev Frank Jay Reid. Guest preacher Rev William C Kilpatrick at Church of the Ascension Sunday 11 am. Holy Communion 8 am at St Luke's Church by Rev John R Pelmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald F. Hall
Scotia
Second Baptist Church
George Kiessling
Naval Reserve
R.P.I
Winsit
Vanderpool Firemen
Nava
Frank W. Vanderpool
Syracuse
Trinity Methodist Church
Frank Jay Reid
William C. Kilpatrick
Church of All Saints
Middleboro
Mass
Church of the Ascension
John R. Pelmer
St Luke's Church
Pravda Report Sparks Talk of European Peace Tactics
The article analyzes alleged peace talks involving Britain Germany and Russia. It argues German efforts aim to sow British American and Russian disunity while Russian Pravda publicity signals no separate peace and warns unofficial envoys to halt. It notes Von Papen Turkish dispatches and Moscow’s likely reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Foreign Office
British Foreign Office
von Papen
Germany
Ankara
Franz von Papen
Hitler
Reich
Himmler
Secret
Turkey
Portugal
Alles
Britain
America
Russia
Wade
Pravda
Cairo
Moscow
Stalin
Temple Seth El Services Scheduled Tonight and Tomorrow
Temple Beth El hosts Sabbath services with Rabbi Joel S Geffen in charge tonight at 8 15. Ingh school clubs join the service with Herbert Goldstein as prayers reader Rosalyn Pareles leads responsive readings. Talks by Stella Joseph KE D RE 8 0 Club Richard Selzer Junior Brotherhood Ruth Brownstein Daughterhood. Tomorrow at 9 am services continue followed by children’s assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Beth el
Joel S. Geffen
Ingh
Herbert Goldstein
Rosalyn Pareles
Hstella Joseph
KE. D. R.E
Richard Selzer
Junior Brotherhood
Ruth Brownstein
Trojan Dies of Heart Attack at Home on 41T Second Street
Michael Krawczyk aged 58 died suddenly at his residence rear 41T Second Street from a heart ailment. Dr. Fred Lowinger pronounced him dead after police from the First Precinct were summoned. Officers Edward Connolly and Donald Degen found him unresponsive. he is survived by his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Krawczyk
Second Street
Fred Lowinger
First Precinct
Krawczyk
Edward Connolly
Donald Degen
Public Works Appointments Announced by Commissioner
William F Luby, public works commissioner, announced several new hires in the Department of Public Works and Water Bureau. Named are George Sibley to the Water Bureau as a clerk, George Hourigan, Kenneth Kuentzel, and Harry Fleming as foremen, Joseph Gauway as a city garage mechanic, Milton Gray as a chlorinator operator, and Vincent F McCarthy appointed regular deputy sheriff assigned to the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Works and Water Bureau
William F Luby
Public Works
George Sibley
Fourteenth Ward
Water Bureau
John Hestle
Sibley
Rensselaer County
George Hourigan
Kenneth Kuentzel
Harry Fleming
Department of Public Works
Joseph Gauway
Milton Gray
Civilian War Services Told Work Needed
The Civilian War Services Executive Committee affirmed no slackening of volunteer work despite potential enemy attack. Rabbi Joel Geffen noted continued civilian aid for community projects and postwar planning, with Mayor Ahern promising ongoing office operation. Reports cited wardens and leaders aiding the Fourth War Bond Drive and juvenile delinquency studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Services Executive Committee
United States
Joel
Geffen
State War Council
Rabbi Geffen
Peter L. Harme
State Street
John J. Ahern
James H. Donnelly
David J. Livingstone
Marcus L. Filley
Troy Council of Social Agencies
Council of Social Agencies
Russell Sage College
M. Elizabeth Sherer
James C. Covert
Knights to Present Frolics Sunday and Monday
Troy Council Knights of Columbus presents its K of C Frolics on Sunday at 2:15 PM in St Augustine's Hall for St Augustine's Church with Tom Costello and Bob O'Haire as masters of ceremony and James J. Fox as committee chairman Then Monday at 8:15 PM the frolics move to Waterford High School auditorium for St Mary's Church with Bob O'Haire solo MC The events have drawn success this year and more engagements are planned through winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Council
K of C
St Augustine's Hall
St. Augustine's Church
Tom Costello
Bob O’haire
James J. Fox
Waterford High School
St. Mary’s Church
Overheating Advice in 1890 Cookery Compendium
The Compendium of Cookery and Reliable Recipes from 1890 advises soaking feet in hot water to overcome red hands. The source notes the average American household consisted of four persons.
Native Trojan Appointed Supervisor at Carnegie Illinois Steel
George A. Whitehurst of Waterford was named supervisor of Administration Planning for Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corp. in Pittsburg. A Waterford High School and House University graduate, he formerly worked in GE Schenectady and now resides in Pittsburg with his wife and two sons. King George VI met General Eisenhower at Buckingham Palace, while urban smoke warmth exceeds rural in winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Whitehurst
Troy
George Whitehurst
Waterford
Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corp
Pittsburg
Steel Corporation
Mr. Whitehurst
Waterford High School
House University
General Electric Co
Schenectady
Also Mentioned on This Page
Retail Credit Group
Stanley
Mequade
AL Moneyues
Troy Area
Stanley's D*partment Store
Thelma T. Greelijs
River Street
LYNX
Leo
East Side
David Lawrence
Temple Seth el
Trojan
Vincent F. McCarthy
Cty
Sheff Philete F Craver
McCarthy
Jaul
War Services
King
Eisenhower
London
King George VI
Gen
Dwight D .Eisenhower
Western Front
Buckingham Palace
Cohamas
Somoti
the Square Fabric Shop
Franklin Square
Tray
Canada
Pearl Street
N.Y
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