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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1945
Page
4
Army Ordnance outlines a training program using firecrackers and mock mines to teach recruits how to handle explosive devices and antiaircraft defense. The course includes blasting charges, smoke mines, and wooden mine models, aiming to conserve rare rifle ammunition while reinforcing safety and readiness.
A seven room house owned by Mr and Mrs Fiaye Fosenburg on the Eerie Mountains Wilhemstown Posd burned last week. The fire destroyed the structure and was aided by an overhested chiotrey with nearby cars in danger. details incomplete due to damaged text.
General MacArthur laughs at comic characters while discussing war strategy in a Tokyo briefing. He notes Yamashita underestimated American landings on Luzon and Lingayen Gulf, and cites heavy surf and air battles that shaped early Philippine campaign outcomes.
A speech by John T. Heuert, Washington president of District ing Si United, argues that any effort toward labor draft for war work would not raise production. He praises workers already producing and urges greater effort, noting production remains crucial despite wartime strains. The event featured speakers from labor departments, religious and civic groups, with officials from the Mine Workers and Red Cross in attendance.
An Elks organized country auction and park dinner raised funds for veterans work. A noon meal preceded a sale of 30 plus items from children’s clothing to a saddle harness set, donated by lodge members. James Armstrong presided as auctioneer. a toast followed at 11 p.m. by William R. Eger of Schenectady.
Invasion films about the D Day landings and France will be shown at Olivet Presbyterian Church this evening at 7 30. The Aren's Club meeting will feature films arranged by the club's committee and a business session led by Albert Marcou president. Sgt. Frank Cramer of the Marine Corps will appear.
Samuel 8 Darrance and Florence H Thayer of Rensselaer County attend a New York State Club Training Conference at Cornell. The Hot Stove League meets tonight at 8 p.m. at Tray Club rooms. War narrative notes Luzon airfield activity and Japanese strategic moves around 1941 42 with reflections on early American unpreparedness.
Washington reports on Truman as the nation’s second in line at the inauguration, noting his admission ticket, his being the 31st vice president under Franklin D. Roosevelt, and his modest Missouri roots. The article traces his career from county judge to U S Senator, highlighting war service, wartime investigations, and his belief in fostering harmony between the administration and Congress to support a postwar international peace organization.
Deputy County Clerk Peter Stover issued seven motor vehicle plates during two days at the Hoosick Falls Municipal Building, with 952 passenger and 129 commercial plates previously noted. A chimney fire at Mrs. Frank Stevens prompted a truck call. William Kew, 70, suffered apoplexy and was treated before hospital transfer. Regents exams begin today at Hoosick Falls High. Women’s Bar League bid banquet set for Cambridge hotel. Internal Revenue Collector Camp to visit Hoosick Falls post office February 7 and 8 to aid taxpayers.
Averill Park Mrs. James Harriman is confined to her home by illness. Regents examinations will be held at Central High School Monday morning and continue through the week. Mrs. Gertrude Butler of Central School is ill at home, with Mrs. Florence Stahlman substituting. Rebekah Lodge at Taterlochen plans a ritual Wednesday evening, led by Anna Hoffay.
Eva Hasell director of the address sewing ses at Episcopal Church speaks Sunday on Sunday school. The Woman's Lux ury will begin at 11 a.m to sew, knit for Bundies for Britain and Ban dies for America. Choir members and church groups prepare for play The Country Store to be staged Feb. 9 under Otis Blanchard Beverly Farms heading the show.
Stillwater Council of Churches met at William Sanders home and voted to run Union Sunday evening services during Lent at all three Protestant churches. Rev. Leman A Taiman presided with Rev. John Elliot giving the prayer. Offering from Week of Prayer totaled 346.37 and went to the council treasurer. Reports from Leadership Training courses were given by Mrs Hawley Harvey and Rev Zari Wooddell. Next meeting is March 19 at Miss Gertrude Farrington's home. Obituary notes Mrs Joseph Brown died Friday at home on Lake Street after four years illness. survivors include sons Joseph and Edward Brown, daughters Mrs Willem Banks and Mrs Viela Doney, a brother George Darrow, and sister Mrs Clara Ruud. Funeral at Mrs Banks home with Rev John C Eliot of the Methodist Church assisting.
More than seventy representatives from eight Catholic Daughters courts attended a day of recollection sponsored by SS Anthony's Church at the Immaculate Conception Monastery. Courts from Troy North Troy Green Island Waterford Cohoes Albany and Rensselaer joined Rev. Damian Sano as retreat master for Mass and conferences on topics including a woman's mission in life and the true cause of the loss in the world.
Local Odd Fellows lodges outline a week of meetings and officer installations. Grand Monarch Abe Wolvis leads ceremonies with Sanjuan di Santo assisting. Diamond Rock and White Eagle lodges plan degree work and social events. Hudson Valley and Reisselaer lodges prepare for January 30 and Thursday evenings respectively. Edith Erdarksen to visit Troy Union Lodge with a dinner and reception at First Baptist and Odd Fellows Hall.
A sectional meeting at Center Brunswick will elect one director and hear reports by T Harvey Holmes and Henry H Robens of Stillwater. Topics include maintaining food production in 1943 aiding returning veterans and postwar agriculture plans with R H Forsh(bush) of Springfield present to participate and address the meet. Luncheon will be served at 12:20.
Servicemen and friends attended a USO lounge program hosted by Robert M. Ames representing the YMCA. Navy personnel from RPL and others on furlough filled the largely attended evening. Miss Mary Bass presented monologues and Homer F. Poupart served as master of ceremonies as entertainment included dancing.
A February meeting of the Italian Third Order at St Anthony’s Church featured Rev Anselm Sannicia as speaker on social reform.Mrs Michael P Fazioli served as president, guiding the event. In a separate Local Chapter event at the Elks Club a Marionette Show by Joe Owens and family entertained attendees with music and dancing led by Freddie Gray and his orchestra.
Federal Works Administrator General Fleming warns Governor Dewey that Lanham Act funds are limited and not sufficient for new facilities, urging state financial responsibility. He notes New York totals for public services and advises delaying new projects except urgent emergencies while funds remain. PT A meeting cancelled due to exams.
The Army and Navy Union of the USA held a Friday installation at the Surf Room Annex. Mrs Slendie Pooda became president, with Mrs Mae V Hicks previous head, and Albany and Rensselaer members among the officers installed. Commander Charles B Stephan and Mrs Rose Leadbeater attended, spoke on Pearl Harbor and war unity, followed by dancing.
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