Shirt order reshapes Troy plants for war effort
The Cluett company accepts a 1,000,000 unit war order, triggering schedule changes and a shift to extended hours across Corinth Fleetwood and Troy plants. About 2600 workers will be affected as production expands to meet Army and Navy shirt and uniform needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Foe
E & Bay
Oebeless
IRE Comer
Joe Oy Lee Ae
Baetories
Company
Locales Ete
Pe We . A
Corinth
Fleetwood
East Apm
Wisnett
Ea! Piner
Yoo ;Sahis
Tihe
Cluett
Thet Chiett
Troy
Cluetts To Manufacture Army Shirts In Major Run
Cluetts Peabody and Co will produce the bulk of L KO90 flannel shirts for the Army Quartermaster Department at the plant shown, with production details revealed in the latest disclosures. The contract covers a million shirts, signaling a large wartime supply effort and substantial industrial involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cluet, Peabody and Cos
Quartermaster Department of the Army
In Memoriam Beauchamp and Others Remembered
Memorial notes honor Envie Beauchamp and Evalyn Barton with dates of passing and family dedications. The list includes Alfred Jones Fireman Thomas Ryan and others with brief remembrances from wives, siblings, and children, noting hospital births and family ties.
Obituary notices from Valley Falls and surrounding towns
Died baker at Valley Falls N Y June DS 1945 Alice Finch Baker. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Enning Jan 29 1535 Johanna Sueve 36 Hudson Ave widow of Hermen Benning sister of William Stieve and Lena Steve Martin. Funeral Tuesday Dasher Funeral Home Albany. Frances Mitchell Haswell widow of Ignac G Braman. Dougre y entered into rest June 38 1245 Jane Mat Reh berg wife of George FL Dougrey. Hanrahan Watervlis Jan 25 1945 Margaret Smollins mother of Frank J Rev Jane P Mary Elisabeth Hanrahan and others. Margaret Pa Frank J and Diana M Hazeahan. Margaret A Howe widow of Willard A M Howe grandmother of Biles M Haw. Maginnity John 24 Ist St died Jan 21. Marshal Selina F E Ash mother of Alfred C Marsh. Rourke William F Rourke died Feb 20 1945 Troy area. Various funeral notices from local homes. Smut h k in action Dec 9 1935. Sund e Rutland Rutland funeral Feb 3. Weatherwax Samuel B Weatherwax husband of Lena Smallget father of Moeard Katharin Weatherwan and Mrs. Jaferkigsen. Funeral Tuesday 2pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enning
Johanna Sueve
Hudson Ave
Hermen
Ignac G. Braman
Finnerat
16Th St
Dougrey
Jne
Jane Mat Rehberg
George FL Dougrey
Georgia Dougrey
Corp
John M. Dougrer
Denver
Col
Donald Dougrs Miece
Anna K
Minnie Wilde
Mineral J. Mark
Methodist
Hanrahan
Watervliss
Margaret Smollins
Thomas J. HanrAhan
Frank J
Janes P. Mary
Elisabeth Honrahar
Tate Thomas J
Edward A. Hoahrata
Jean Smollins
Margaret Pa
Diana M. Hazeahan
Margaret A. Howe
Willard AM. Howe
Biles M. Haw
Seleckrom
Pawtuckst
Troy Hospital
Selina FE. Ash
Joseph C. Marsh
Alfred C. Marsh
Howard O. Marsh
Fonda
River St
Rourke
Wiliam F. Rourke
Tate
Claralington
William Pee U
Palen 'Eierk
Si Josenh
Aption
Eagla
Pen
Thomas
Sony M
Mary Nick
John
France
Francis
Ann
Tess Gaz Mording
Welock
St. Micarael
Troy
Fribes
Sory
Yave
Eng
Sunde
Butland
Sonde
Sae Robes
Sumde
Robert FL Davis
Rutland
Serhees
Willams T
Tick’s
Stra Cohnes
St Bernard's Church
Weatherwax
North Green Byth
San
Samuel’ B. Weatherwax
Lena Small- Get
Moeard
Mrz
Katharin Weatherwan
Jaferkigsen
Frente
Volunteers Learn About Ambulances
About to familiarize volunteers with ambulances they will drive were given 38 volunteer drivers from the Trop Post 27th Division Veterans Association at Leonard Hospital. The group will serve as ambulance drivers and stretcher bearers at North End Hospital with a full schedule to be announced tonight. Officials approved moving to two drivers and two stretcher bearers per shift, a change prompted by 38 volunteers. Arthur J. Burch praised hospital volunteers, while Miss Frances E. Dalton outlined patient handling and ambulance operation. Lansingboro High School students will discuss volunteering for service as stretcher bearers or orderlies at Leonard Hospital this afternoon. Final Troy Hospital program details to assign a man for stretcher bearer each evening will be decided at a committee meeting tonight. Terry McGovern, Frank Mealy and George D. Caswell will meet Clyde W. Heer. Ebbe Nielsen heads Leonard Hospital group. Troy Hospital program has run one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trop Post
Veterans Association
Leonard Hospital
Fhe
North End Hospital
Arthur J. Burch
the Leonard Hospital
Frances E. Dalton
2Tsa
Tibe
Lansingbore High School
Troy Hospital
Clyde W. Heer
Terry McGovern
State Education Official to Speak at School 38 Night Panel
New York State Education official Dr John W Herring will moderate the Fathers night panel at School 38 at 3 pm. RSPLL history professor Samuel Rezeck will introduce Elizabeth Scherer of Russell Sage College and Alan A Cobbes as speakers on Our Part in Planting a Postwar World. Frances Warrinstein and Felicitas Murphy will sing and the PTA hosts supervise refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Herring
New York State Department of Education
Rensselaer County Forum
Wimdrids
Samuel Rezeck
RSPLL
Elizabeth Scherer
Russell Sage College
Alan A. Cobbes
Frances Warrinstein
Felicitas
Murphy
Eulalie
Parent
Local theater retreat details and residents listed
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a theater event or retreat near a residence at Sand Lake. Names such as Elizabeth H., Holland, Green, Boyer, Jeannette Develin, and associates are hinted. Some frayed phrases reference Gardner net and past events. The text remains unclear and partially unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner Net
Eizabeth H. Ge AL Holand
F. Green
Mi Am
Boyer Jeannette
M. Develin
Funeral Director Charles B Finn obituary note
Charles B Finn, funeral director and embalmer of Modern Funeral Home Waterford, is referenced in a condensed notice. The item notes his professional role and the associated funeral home. No dates or further details are provided in readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Finn
Funeral Home
Waterford
Tourss
Larceny arrests in Lebanon Springs trio face charges
Trooper E B Hanchett and Detective Joseph P Shields led the arrest of Elmer Rex Bentley Stephen Shepard and Joseph A Shepard of Lebanon Springs on petit larceny warrants issued by Justice Edward Brooker. The elder Shepard faced cruelty to animals counts and all were fined or jailed with sentences suspended. Humane Society head Chester Irving backed the cruelty findings noting stock was deprived of food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lebanon
Troope J
Lebanon Springs
Elmer Rex -Beniley
Jacob Street
Stephen A. Shepard
Jfather
Joseph A. Shepard
Frooper Hanchett
Joseph P. Shields
Serge
Troy
Justice of the Peace
Edward E. Brooker
Brooker
Young Bentley
Younger Shepard
Columbia County
Shepard
Chester al. Irving
The
Humane Society
Herbert
R P I Student Named To Annapolis Seaman Laverie Appointed
Seaman John F. Leverle, a sophomore in engineering at R P I, is named to the U S Naval Academy for 1935 by Rep Jay LeFevre for the 30th district. Leverle, son of Mr and Mrs Frank J Leverle of Poughkeepsie, attended Knezer Public School and Poughkeepsie High School, graduating in 184. He held junior high school offices, was treasurer of the High School bond, class president, and led the Eagle Scout and Bronze Scout organizations. He completed a freshman year in engineering at Cornell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Guibert & Purdy
Claude’ Purdy
West Albany
Hudson Polls
War Department
Pfc
Floyd Purdy
Marines
Ralph Purdy
Marie Purdy
William Purdy
Hudson Pals
Wendell Danforth
Warren Street
Hudson Falls
Purdy
Armed Forces
Seaman John F. Laverle
United States Naval Academy
Jay LeFevre
Seaman Leverie
Frank J. Leverle
Poughkeepssie
Knezer
Poughkeepsie
Ibond
Gas
Bee High School
Lutgierian of
Ais
Eazie Scout
Red the Bronze
Scout Organization
Seaman Lerevie
Sarsazi Fot Sierhanie
i + Corneil
Enrollment of Nurses Aids Is Urged
Mrs Amstuz chair of the Nurses Aids Committee of the Red Cross Rensselaer County urges Troy residents to enroll as nurses aids. A 150 hour program earns a nurses aids certificate eligible for service in veteran hospitals as assistants to registered nurses. The push follows growing hospital aid needs from increased casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Jonn O. Amsiuz
Troystrez Stomen
Amsiuz
Rensselaer County
The
Red Cross
Seven Injured in Three Auto Accidents in Troy
Seven people were hurt in three Troy accidents over the weekend. A sedan and a truck collided on Fifth Avenue near Wehr Street injuring multiple occupants, with two girls on a Toboggan striking a car. Victims include William Parrell and Hendricks, both treated at Troy Hospital. the hospitalized injuries ranged from head lacerations to leg fractures. The incident was investigated by local patrols.
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Troy
A& Truck
Wehr
Ilfth Street
Sersing
Golle
Ham J. Farrel
Bali Place
Bart Dusenderes
Lansingberg
Reed
Dastet Anginn
Anglem
Farrell
Hendricks
Parren
Brothers
Park Boulevard
Frear
Patrica Page
Mary Teresan
Sixth Avenue
Stover Tole
Fifteenth Street
Tiwo
Troy Hospital
Joan J. Curley
Karl Pendt
Karl Retzia
Daniell_ Sheehan
Donald Degen
Elizabeth Deane
Fifth, Avenue
Bridge ‘Avenue
River Street
Martin H.rece
Barbour Place
Greenwich
Dominic Capano
Paine Street
Green Island
Delaware and Hudson Bridge
Brunswick Bureau Sets Project Dates
Brunswick Home Bureau members met at United Presbyterian Church parlors to set project dates. Demonstrations covered furniture refinishing. hospitality in wartime talk. bag making. bread and ros making. lampshade covering. and cabinet meeting plans with a February theme led by Mrs. Pierson, Mrs. Devine, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick Home Bureau
Frank Brust
Victoria Avenue
Chiton
Charles Degen
William Millington
Pierson
Eagle Mills
James Devine
Hirst
Red Points Now Last Five Weeks For Food Ration Period
The OPA announces that red point allotments for food will cover a five week period from January 25 to March 3. Housewives, still facing shortages, note the seven prior cancellations of hole discs and the impact on taste and dairy items as rationing extends.
Police Remove Two Till Persons to Hospital
Two men were removed to focal hospitals by police. John Fiynna, 62, from 140 Second Avenue, taken to Leonhard Hospital. Richard Donnelly, 11 months old, from 240 First Street, taken to Samaritan Hospital by Serge Timothy Sweeney and Patrolman Raymond Hogan yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fiynna
Second Avenue
Leonhard Hospital
James Purcell
Edward
Kirkpatrick
Richard Donnelly
First Street
Samaritan Hospital
Serge
Timothy Sweeney
Raymond Hogan
Vester
Volunteers Needed At Red Cross Blood Bank Drive
At least forty volunteers are needed at the Red Cross Blood Bank at First Baptist Church today to meet a 200 weekly quota. Blood extraction begins at 2 PM with the mobile unit on site. volunteers urged to appear as officials seek a backlog of applicants after 26 pints were collected last week amid a cold wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Blood Bank
Women Sew Over Twenty Thousand Surgical Dressings
In 1940 parish groups organized sewing sessions each Monday and Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. to produce surgical dressings for the Red Cross. More than 21 women surpassed 150 hours and 12 exceeded 200 hours toward Bib bar awards. Mrs C Ye Kling chaired the group with Mrs Marian Van Keuren as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer Cross
Red Cross
Leonard Hospital
United States
C. Ye Kling
Marian van Keuren
Jessie
A. Sr
John Baker
Alden Crandall
Home Nursing Class Forming At Proctor Building
Seven 12 week Red Cross Home Nursing courses have finished and another class opens at 7 30 pm tomorrow in the Proctor Building Nursing Center. Mrs Guster Hui Heimbold says extra classes will form if registration exceeds capacity. Twenty registered volunteers complete the staff. Red Cross certificates and pins are awarded on completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor Building
Guster Hui Heimbold
Red Cross
Russell Sage College
Trey High School
Nursing Center
Cohoes
Pleasantdale
Helmbold
Meti Ali
North Atlantic
Petersburg Forum Set For Wednesday Night Discussion
Petersburg public school hosts a Wednesday 3 p.m. public forum on postwar concerns for parents and teachers. The event, under the United Petersburg PTA, is organized by the Rensselaer County Forum Service with Leora Hills as program chair. Three ten minute talks cover themes in postwar thought by Kenny, Bennett, and McPalle, moderated by Rev Howard M. Hills with Granville RS. as commentator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eoblems
Petersburg
United Pettersburg
Parent-Teacher Association
Rensselaer County Forum Service
Leora Hills
PT. A
Yhemes V. Kenney
Trey
Community Chest
Fred Bennett
Berlin Central High School
Richard J. McPalle
Office
Ciuett, Peabody & Co. Inc
Howard M. Hills
Petersburg Methodist Church
Granville RS
Fire Destroys Farm Dwelling on Schuylerville Road
A farm dwelling owned by Adelbert Keaton on the Schuylerville Saratoga road burned before noon Saturday. No damage estimate was provided. Saratoga Springs Fire Department responded but was hampered by a lack of water and assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelbert Keaton
Schuylerville
Saratoga
Saratoga Springs
Mass for Soldier Donald Hewitt Held at Church of the Visitation
A requiem Mass for Pfc. Donald Hewitt of Schuyler will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. today at the Church of the Visitation. The service is requested by two of his soldier brothers serving in Germany. Hewitt was killed in action last November in Hal y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Visitation
Schuyler Wine
Pfc
Donald Hewitt
Haly
Geromatty
Synagogue Welcomes New Rabbi at Temple Beth El
Rabbi Reuben A Slonim was welcomed as the new spiritual leader of Temple Beth El in a dedicatory service. Rabbi Geffen addressed duties to sustain Judaism globally and within the congregation. The induction featured remarks by leaders of Beth El and nearby temples, with Cantor Goldfarb and other clergy assisting. A reception followed in the temple vestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben A. Slonim
Temple Beth el
Cereno
Trat Cor
Iimots
Joe E Geten
Sso Eigte
Jewish Theological Seminary of
Ame
Tempe
Seth Ez
Stotimene
Troy
Tois Servite
Fladb
Temple Beth
America
Geffen
Spenser
Slonin
Jerome D. Winig
Irving Dembo
Beth Ei
Benjary Levine
Beth Eli Brotherhood
Isadore L. Kaufman
Rabbi Slonim
Benjamin Goldfarb
Beth el
Cheries? Lesser
Third Street Temple
Rabis J. Teicher
Beth Israel Synagogue
Tempi
Christ ie Street Man Fractures Nose in Fair
Christie Street man Robert F. Reynolds, 26, of 45 Cr. Street, was removed to Samaritan Hospital after a fall at Congress and Third Streets. Patrolmen Masterson and McClure reported a fractured nose and facial laceration. he was later sent home. Also treated were Mary Kelly, 7, at 403 Fourth Street. James Kessan of 579 Congress Street. and others with minor injuries and shock amid a radio patrol response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Reynolds
Samaritan Hospital
John Masterson
John McClure
Radio Patrol
Congress
Third Streets
Mary Kelly
Fourth Street
Sergi
Arthur Fitzgerald
Frans Brearton
Jackson
Shapne
James Kessan
Congress Street
Samar Ian Hospital
Timokuiy
Patronen Rayimone Hogan
Joseph Beaudoin
Milk Haulers Consolidate Routes
Milk haulers consolidate routes under a plan to improve transportation of dairy mix. Pratt testified before a court council, noting state Defense Transportation coordination will save over 375.00 dollars annually. The agreement aims to streamline equipment use and reduce waste over several periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anonif
Pratt
Conan
Ofate Defense Transportation
Toutes
FBI Agent to Speak at PTA Meeting
The Haickerbacher Junior High School Parent Teacher Association hosts its annual Father’s program tomorrow at 7:15 p.m. Leon R Lonsdale chairs the affair and Edwin P. Agen, in charge of the Albany FBI office, will speak to the group on how the FBI works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haickerbacher Junior High School
Little Relief From Cold In Sight
Weather summary notes lower temperatures across the state with occasional clouds yesterday. The northeastern portion of the country saw snow escape, while the forecast calls for continued cold and chilly nights.
Christian View Varies as Pastor Contrasts Views of Man
A St Pauls Evangelicat and Reformed Church sermon argues the Christian view of man vs a democratic non Christian view. The pastor says non Christian thought makes man sole arbiter of nature and destiny, while Christian view binds man to God and his obligation to witness the gospel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's
Mar
Mans
Jude
Former Troy Presbyterian Pastor Dies
A former Troy Presbyterian pastor and founder figure associated with the 14 Mon chapter Alpha Tau Omega is reported dead, with limited readable details about his life and affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Presbyterian
Minas
Woman Dies On 58th Anniversary at West Sand Lake
A Salem Evangelical Church member Mrs Zweig died at her home on Sand Lake, ending her 58th wedding anniversary. Survived by children Roberta and others, funeral set for tomorrow at 2 PM at Berdacsmier home with burial in Elmwood Cemetery West Sand Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Zweig
Edward
Ner Danila Herknet
Tersom
Salem Evangelical Church
Wes
Sand Lake
Ant Caushier
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Cluetts
Beaechamp
Envie
Beauchamp
Lily Bard
Sale
Evalyn Barton
Alftred Jones
Sway
Aig Brother
Thomas “Ryan
Beaunifel
Ars
Daniel RE
Ig Bis
Raha Waa
Pi . Marmon
Cokoxs
Hespital
Walter
Cath
Conees
Baker
Valley Falls
Alice Finch Baker
Fannie Birchte
Elmwood
Schaghticoke
Mos
Annapolis
Brunswick Bureau
Blood Bank
Milk Haulers
P.T. A. Meeting
Pall BR. Hickok
Mid-Town
Broadway
Chasan
Daniel J
Fifth Avenue
Sertons Seith
Ferome
Fatasa
Our Home
Houxorens
the National City Bank
STATE
Troy, New York
National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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