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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1944

Page

7

Card of Thanks and In Memoriam notices from the Troy Record

The January 24 1944 Troy Record prints a card of thanks for sympathy offered after a wife and sister’s death. Also memorials for Silas G Feathers Jessie M Lamb Pvt Francis J O Donnell and a mother’s remembrance by Edythel Hawkins and Harry with a family note of enduring memory.

Lgeiger Philip Elgeiger Ora B. van Horn Feathers Silas G. Feathers Edward Jennie, Lamb Jessie M. Lamb Cohoes N. YJ Edythel Hawkins Qvdonnell Pvt Francis J. O'Donnell Manilla Harry Mets

BORN BRYK A GENE RHIERS AT LEONARD HOSPITAL

At Leonard Hospital on January 47 1944 a son was born to Cpl and Mrs Milton Bryk. Mrs Bryk formerly Anna Shevy of Troy. Also at Leonard Hospital on January 21 a son Robert Thomas was born to Mr and Mrs Thomas J Carr. Mrs Carr formerly Mary Elizabeth Neth. At St Edwards Hospital Ft Smith Ark on January 16 1944 a son Frank Richard Jr was born to Lieut and Mrs Frank R Thompson. Mrs Thompson formerly Muriel Grandy of Tray.

Born Bryk the Leonard Hospital Milton Bryk Bryk Anna Shevy Troy Carr Leonard Hospital Thomas J. Carr Robert Thomas Mary Elizabeth Neth. Thompson St. Edward's Hospital Ft. Smith, Ark Frank R. Thompson Frank Richard, Jr Thompson Muriel Grandy Tray

Obituary notices list multiple Troy area deaths with services

In this city several notices state Jan 1944 deaths including John Bazar Mary Szpot and family, Marjorie Rowe Bicknell, Walter Burdick, John Callahan, Martha Cipperley, Delia Connell, William Deignan, William Dissosway, Theodore Dolphin, Edward Foley, Mattie Gannon and Orville Hagen. Funeral times and churches given. burial plans and visiting hours noted. residents and relatives named. services held at St Nicholas Ukrainian Church Our Lady of Victory Church Pawling Avenue Methodist Church St Josephs St Marys Cambridge and other local cemeteries and homes.

Bazar John Bazar Mary Szpot John Flaherty Olga Hendrix Thomas Peter Bazar Nicholas Samuel Bazar Stephen Komarzanski St. Nicholas’ Ukraiian Church Bicknell Troy Hospital Marjorie Virginia Rowe Robert A. Bicknell Misa Lillian Rowe New York City Andrew Young Schenectady Walter E. Rowe Richmond Charles Coons Eugene J. Rowe St. Paul Burdick Green Island Walter B. Burdick Ruth Filkins Walter Charles Shirley Dorothy Clayton Willian J. Burdick Troy Cummings Third Avenue Watervliet Callahan South Lake aAve John J. Callahan Evangel Cipperley West Sand Lake N. Y Martha Shants George H. Cipperley John Hart Clarence Clickner Louis H. Cipperley New Orleans Erving G. Cipperley Ft. Benning Helen M. Morse Ervin Shants George Etman Connele Delia Connell John J. Gillick Franci Street St. Joseph's Church St. Joseph's Cemetery Deignan Waterford Fan William Deignan Rose Sullivan Agnes Deignan Northampton Mass Barbara Deignan Finn Funeral Home Washington Ave St. Mary's Church St. John's Cemetery Dissosway Watervilet William A. Dissosway Harriet Bibbins Snyder's Lake Chester Gray Margaret Gary Frank Dray Theodore Robinson Ytoley Cohoes Edward S. Foley James Guanifl Walter J. Duffy Columbia Street Sacred Heart Church St. Mary's Cemetery Gannon Mattie Bentley William Gannon Earl, Alfred and Eucene Gannon Patrick Gallagher Harry Baz Cornelius Hatch Peter Stewart 23Rd Street Cambridge N.Y Hagen Patterson N. J Orville Reed Hagen Crandall Hagen Joseph J. Hagen Saran Reed Hagen

Utility Network Denied by New York PSC

The New York Public Service Commission denied Niagara Hudson System’s petition to consolidate six operating utilities and one holding company into a single entity to serve gas and electric customers in upstate New York. The panel ruled unification would not benefit customers, despite potential stockholder gains, after twenty days of hearings. The decision, issued unanimously, involved New York Power and Light Corp. and the Buffalo Niagara Electric Corp. among others.

Publc Service Commission New York Niagara Hudson System New York Power and Light Corp Niagara Hudson Power Corp Commission Milo R. Malthiem Neal Brewster Maurice C. Burrit M. William Bray George A. Arkwright Niagara Hudson New York Power and Light Buffalo, Niagara & Eastern Power Corp Niagara Falls Power Co Buffalo Niagara Electric Corp Niagara, Lockport & Ontario Power Co Lockport & Newfane Power and Water Supply Co Central New York Power Corp Niagara Hudson Power Federal Holding Company Act

Unidentified Man Killed in Hit Run Near Rensselaer

An elderly man described as a possible transient was fatally struck on the Columbia Turnpike near South Street in Rensselaer and a hit run driver is being sought. Police and the district attorney investigate while autopsy notes internal injuries. the victim’s identity remains unknown with fingerprints taken.

Columbia Turnpike South Street Rensselaer Rensselaer County District Attorney’s Memorial Hospital Albany Harry J. Wands John J Phelan Frank Polsinello Charles Stewart Rensselaer Police Department Dist Atty Zarle J. Wiley

Watervliet Girl Crowned Queen At Navy Ball

The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Naval ROTC held its third annual Navy ball at Hendrick Hudson. Grace Healey of Watervliet was chosen queen and was escorted by naval cadet Robert H. Gebetin. The evening featured shipboard traditions from salutes to a parade of colors and an Anchor Dance.

Naval R. O. T. C Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Hendrick Hudson Annapolis Grace Healey Watervliet Miss Healey Robert H. Gebetin M. C. Bowman Department of Naval Science and Tactics Howell Jones

Prominent Bennington Resident Dies

Hiram L. Hall, 69, retired longtime head of E Z Mills Inc of Bennington, died at Putnam Memorial Hospital after over a year of illness. Survived by wife, four sons, two brothers, a sister, and extended family. Funeral at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Second Congregational Church.

Hiram L. Hall E-Z Mills, Inc Bennington Putnam Memorial Hospital Hall Ore Second Congregational Church

Dr. Falkenbury Dies at Whitehall

Dr Arthur Ezra Falkenbury longtime Whitehall physician died yesterday at his Saunders Street home after a two week illness. Born January 17 1866 in Whitehall he studied at Albany Medical College graduating in 1896. He practiced as an eye ear nose and throat specialist first in Westport then Whitehall where he led the Washington County Medical Society and served as Whitehall Presbyterian Church trustee. Survived by wife Luna Hodskins two sons Capt Frank M Falkenbury medical corps Charleston S C and Irving M Falkenbury Glens Falls and five grandchildren. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 pm from his residence with Rev L H Kerns presiding.

Arthur Ezra Falkenbury Whitehall Saunders Street Whitehall High School Albany Medical College Westport Luna Hodskins Frank M. Falkenbury Medical Corps of Charleston 8. C Irving M. Falkenbury Glens Falls L. H. Kerns Whitehall Presbyterian Church

Cohoes Officer Listed as Missing in Action

War Department reports 412 soldiers missing in action in the European theater. Second Lieut. Rawin Jacobsen of Cohoes and Staff Sergeant William R. Tracy of Saratoga Springs are among the missing. Jacobsen is son of Arthur Jacobsen of Cohoes and Tracy is brother of Mrs Marion Gorman of Saratoga Springs.

Rawin Jacobsen Arthur Jacobsen Manor Heights Cohoes William R. Tracy Marion Gorman Jefferson Street Saratoga Springs War Department

Communion breakfast speakers named for Holy Name Society

Reverend James J. Casey and Attorney William Sullivan will speak at the annual communion breakfast of the Holy Name Society at Our Lady of Victory Church Sunday. Rev. Joseph M. Heenan oversees arrangements and officers will be elected after breakfast.

James J. Casey St. Mary's Church William Sullivan Albany Law School Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Victory Joseph M. Heenan

Samaritans Induct New Officers at Diamond Rock Hall

Abe Wolvns was installed as new grand monarch at a Saturday night meeting of Adaran Sanctorum Ancient Mystic Order of Samaritans in Diamond Rock Hall. Officers named include Albert Baker Fred Hunziker Fred W. Whitehouse Earl Hohn and others with Arthur Morton and Harry Wilmot leading the ceremonies. A sauerkraut supper followed and plans were made for future joint installations and delegations in Schenectady and Albany areas.

Abe Wolvns Adaran Sanctorum Order of Samaritans Diamond Rock Hall Charles Hansen Arthur W. Morton Harry Co. Wilmot Schenectady Albert Baker Fred Hunziker Fred W. Whitehouse Earl Hohn Mr. Hansen Arthur Wright Henry B. Page Godfrey Anderson Nicholas Giannapolo Morton Grand Herald Whitehouse Hunziker Hansen Baker Horn Giannapolous Wilmot Wolvis St. Paul Lodge Champion Lodge Odd Fellows Temple State and Hawk Streets Jesse P. Williams Troy Rensselaer Lodge Fourth Street Nobie George C. Fischer Abe Wolvis Rensselaer I. O. O. F United Lodge of Hoosick Falls Raymond A. Wallingford Rensselaer-Washington I. 0. O. F Athenian Lodge Diamond Rock Lodge Mr Wallingford Raymertown Odd Fellows Hall Monarch Lodge Melrose Schaghticoke Wallingford fBiah Hahn Act Noble Grand

Cohoes Man Dies After Stricken At Work

Frederick McClintock 91 of Ontario Street Cohoes died at Ellis Hospital after being stricken while employed as a furnace heater at the American Locomotive Co. plant in Schenectady. A Lowell Mass native, he had lived in Cohoes forty years and belonged to Cohoes Lodge F and A M and the First Baptist Church. Survived by two sons Niles F. and Franklin F. McClintock, two sisters Mrs Edgar Rock and Mrs James G. Galetty Pittsfield Mass, and two brothers Charles Pittsfield and William Hartford Conn. Funeral set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at A. D. MacAffer Funeral Home with Rev. George F. McElvein officiating. Interment Albany Rural.

Edgar Rock James Galetty Charles William McClintock A. D. MacAffer Mohawk Street Cohoes George F. Mcfilvein Albany Rural Cemetery McDermott Main Street Elizabeth Nagle Henry McDermott John J. McDermott Richard McDermott Troy John McCaffrey Scotia John F. Looby & Son St. Bernard's Church St. Mary's Waterford McGowan Green Island John B. McGowan Mary A. Dwyer Mary McGowan O'Connor Thomas J. O'Connor Alice M. Drury Ruth Lydia Thomas J John McGowan O'Connor Hanson Avenue St. Joseph's Church St. Agnes Menands Mesley Mary Chezlar Joseph Mess George M Joseph Mesley Joseph A. Me James J. Hagan Church of Blessed Sacrament Wieres Mable Mackie Arthur E. Wilkes Hattie Frank Mackie Fonda River Frederick McClintock Ontario Street American Locomotive Co Schenectady Ellis Hospital Lowell Mass McClintock Cohoes Lodge A. M First Baptist Church of May Farlin Lake Niles F Franklin F. McClintock James G. Galetty Pittsfield William Hartford Conn George F. McElvein

Stolen DeSoto Taxi Found Stripped in Ford Park

A 1941 DeSoto sedan owned by Central Tax of Troy was found stripped of wheels and tires in Ford Park north of Green Island at 11 am yesterday. The taxi stood at a stand at 7:20 am when stolen. Arthur Desautels, a Cohoes youth, spotted it while hunting and alerted Green Island police.

DeSoto Central Tax Fourth Street Troy Ford Park Green Island Arthur Desautels Cohoes

Country Club Elects Nine Directors

Nine directors were elected for three year terms Saturday night at the Troy Country Club annual meeting in the clubhouse. Named were James K Patrick Joseph M Callahan Dr J J Quinlan W G Boswell James C Ryan Henry J Lidford Parker H Rousseau Ebner C Schacht and Dr F L McCormick. Polls opened 8 to 10 p m and were preceded by a buffet supper.

Troy Country Club James K Patrick Joseph M Callahan J. J. Quinlan W. G. Boswell James C. Ryan Henry J. Lidford Parker H. Rousseau Ebner C. Schacht F. L. McCormick

Dr. Hagen Dies in Paterson New Jersey

Dr. Orville Reed Hagen former resident of Troy died yesterday at his home in Paterson New Jersey. He was son of the late Capt. Joseph Hagen once with the Troy Lansingburg Street Railway Co. He graduated Williams College 1901 and from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. He is survived by his wife Leona Crandal. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Orville Reed Hagen Troy Paterson N J Joseph Hagen Troy-Lansingburg Street Railway Co Hagen Williams College College of Physicians and Surgeons New York City Leona Crandal

Archbishop Honored At Dinner in Troy Armenian Community Event

Archbishop Karekin Hovsepian head of the church in the United States was honored in Troy with a dinner and reception at the Annex marking the fiftieth anniversary of his ordination. The event followed a postponed Dec 26 mass at St Peter’s Armenian Apostolic Church and featured remarks by Harry Hovnanian and toastmaster Khoren Torgian, plus musical solos. After Troy, the archbishop will visit California briefly before heading to Silesia.

Troy Watervliet St. Peter's Armenian Apostolic Church Karekin Hovsepian United States Kato‘logos Church For Silesia Hovseplan Hovsepian Harry Hovnanian New York Khoren Tortgian Celia Vartigian Gladys Bedian Yevkin Bedrosian Hovjsepian California

Camp Fire Leadership Course Slated

A leadership training course begins tomorrow at 7 30 p m at Troy High School sponsored by the Northeastern New York Council of Camp Fire Girls. The program includes four sessions covering organization group financing symbols music folk dancing and handicraft with roles for Bullet Bird leaders Camp Fire Guardians and Horizon Advisors.

Troy High School Northeastern New York Kathryn Carmichael

Jurors Drawn For Ballston Spa Court Term

Saratoga County jurors were drawn for the February County Court term in Ballston Spa. Acting judge George O. Tuck will preside on Feb 7. The list includes residents from Ballston, Clifton Park, Corinth, Galway, Greenfield, Hadley, Halfmoon, Moria, Moreau, Northumberland, Saratoga, Saratoga Springs, Stillwater, Wilton and surrounding areas.

Saratoga County Ballston Spa George O. Tuck Ballston Hubbard M. Craig Rose H. Cunningham Winnie E. Curtiss Charlton Lenore Bradt Franzen Clarence M. Holbrook Clara Belle Myers John P. Morgan Clifton Park Charles N. Wend Sara Hazel Searles Corinth Maude Clothier Goldie Rocker Galway William W. Crawford Greenfield Herbert E. McKnight Alvira McKnight Nellie L. Clayton Wilhelmina C. Callenius Hadley Frank Dwyer Daisy Gilbert George D. Madison Halfmoon Helen A. Jennings Blanche B. Brown Maita Alice H. Hettrich Oscar §. Little Harry M. Franklin Elmer Corp Thames Montgomery Owen D. Shaver Stillwater Harry E. Davis Wilton Anna Marie Wilson Osborn Swears Kenneth Petteys

Kk of C Frolics Close Run With Benefit Show

The Troy K of C Frolics presented their penultimate program yesterday at St. Augustine's parish hall for the church, with masters Thomas F Costello and Bobby O'Hara presiding. They plan one more show at Waterford High School for St Mary's Church then disband until next season. James J. Fox organizes the annual event bringing entertainment to Troy area homes and institutions.

Troy K. of St. Augustine's Parish Hall Waterford High School St. Marys Church Watty T i James

Chimney Fire Attend Brunswick Hills Home

Firemen from Eagle Mills and Pumper 5 responded yesterday afternoon to a small chimney fire at J. Girvin Cluett house in Brunswick Hills. Troy apparatus joined briefly at 5 41 pm and returned by 6 16 pm. Chief Harold J. Winnie led Eagle Mills crew.

Eagle Mills

Southern Navy Cadets Favor Northern Girls Says Trove

A newly arrived naval cadet battalion from the South voiced preference for Northern girls after a weekend gathering at the USC Club in the Troy Masonic Temple. The group, mostly from Florida, praised Northern women for looks, dress, conversation, and dancing while noting cold weather as a factor. Navy officers funded a buffet as Troy volunteers hosted the post-dance reception, with services from the Business and Professional Women's Club and a Knights of Columbus group.

Troy USC Club Troy Masonic Temple South Florida Pensacola North California R P. I Masonic Temple Navy Business and Professional Women’s Club of Margaret M. Cronin Lansingburg County Knights of Columbus

Rev H M Hills Resigns Ration Board Post in Protest

Reverend Howard M Hills pastor of Petersburg Methodist Church and local labor distribution officer for Petersburg resigns from the Hoosick Falls War Price and Rationing Board amid protest over OPA reorganization and removal of chairman Miss Helen Waddell.

OPA Hoosick Falls Howard M. Hills Petersburg Methodist Church Petersburg Hills Sniss Helen Waddell

Hudson Falls High Loses Two Veteran Teachers

Hudson Falls High School opens the new semester with two veteran teachers leaving. Miss Elizabeth Whittemore retires after 35 years in local schools, including 28 in the Hudson Falls High School where she taught mathematics. Elmer Nelson will take over plane geometry and trigonometry. Mrs Mildred Halperin also retires after long service since 1929. Louise Chartier will take over bookkeeping and accounting duties, with J Regis Hammond teaching typewriting and business arithmetic.

Hudson Falls Veterar Elizabeth Whittemore Mildred P. Halperin

Tax Proposal Hits Trojans In Washington

Washington debate on a bill to let federal employees pay income tax only to their domicile state. The judiciary committee report argues to relieve double taxation for those living and working in different states. Officials note Maryland and Virginia residents face multi state taxes and urge swift passage.

Record Newspapers Bureau Washington, D.C New York Washington Maryland Virginia House Judiciary Committee Clarence Hancock Syracuse Troy New York State Judiciary Biddle United States John L. Sullivan the Treasury Paul V. McNutt Bethesda North Carolina Alabama Col. McNutt

North Hoosick market proprietor dies in Florida

William J. Reinfurt aged 48 of North Hoosick dies in Palm Springs Florida after a long illness. He owned a Hoosick Falls meat market and grocery for 16 years and will be buried back home. Survived by his parents wife two daughters two sons three sisters a brother and several grandchildren.

North Hoosick Market Florida William J. Reinfurt North Hoosick Hoosick Falls Palm Springs Fla Mr. Reinfurt Hoosick Joseph Reinfurt Mary Hurst Stevens and Thompson Paper Co Dollar City Paper Board Co Cohoes Reinfurt Church of the Immaculate Conception Mary Cummings John Ellis Hoosick Junction Madelon Reinfurt Joseph North Ireland William J. Reinfurt, Jr Sampson Fannie Reinfurt Vincent Ryan Rensselaer Albert Nicholas Edward Reinfort

Police Assist Two Sick Persons and One Injured on Saturday

Patrolmen from the Fourth and Central Stations aided three people on Fourth Street near Feriy Street. Margere Driscoll received a left arm injury and back cut and was taken to Troy Hospital where she remained. Chester Hillman and Elizabeth Young were also transported to Troy Hospital for illness.

John Delehanty Edward Connally Furst Margere, Driscoll Troy Hospital Fourth Street Feriy Street Chester Hillman Harrison Place Sergt J. A. Hartnagle Nenneth Fake Central Station Elizabeth Young Hoosick Street William Cunningham Fred Ibbott John Hickey

Practice Teacher Miss Bashford Teaches in Oyster Bay

Miss Ruth Bashford a senior at Russell Sage College has been practice teaching physical education in Oyster Bay public schools for two weeks as part of her training. The Wynants Kill resident participates in the college program to gain practical teaching experience.

Ruth Bashford Wynantskill Oyster Bay Russell Sage College Bashford

Pair Held in North Adams Gas Coupon Ring Case

Two Albany men were arrested in North Adams Mass on counterfeit gasoline coupons worth thousands of gallons. OPA regional director Backman linked arrests to a Northeast counterfeit ring with ties to New York City. Federal grand jury proceedings and further arrests were anticipated as investigators pursued multiple groups across Massachusetts and New England.

Albany North Adams Mass Boston Associated Press OPA Kenneth B. Backman Massachusetts Backman New York City New England Cornelius J. Moynihan U. S Beamund J Brannon Newark N.S North Adams District Court

Four Held for Car Theft At Hoosick Falls

Four North Adams men who visited Hoosick Falls for a weekend outing borrowed George Wolfrum's car while he was at church. They were arrested in North Adams after abandoning the vehicle in Williamstown and will be arraigned in Hoosick Falls police court before Justice Ezra Tiffany. One man posted bail. the others remain jailed.

North Adams Mass Hoosick Falls George Wolfrum Chhurch Ezra Tiffany Williamstown Frank Driscoll Driscoll Wolfram East Hoosick William Hennessey Gilda Campedelli Hoosick Albert H. Seegila William J. Morris Frank Giglicotti

OPA to Slash Vegetable Prices Feb 15

Retail vegetable prices in Troy will be slashed as much as 40 percent Albany OPA has revealed in announcing a new series of vegetable price ceilings effective February 15 The exact reduction is not known and is awaiting completion of tables now being worked out Vegetables affected include carrots spinach beans peppers snap beans vegetable plant and cucumbers Approximate prices after Feb 15 are as follows Carrots 9 cents a bunch until June spinach 11 cents a pound until June peas 22 cents a pound until March and then 18 cents until June snap beans 20 cents a pound until March 16 cents from then through May and 15 cents through June explant 13 cents a pound cucumbers 18 cents a pound through March 13 cents for April and May and 9 cents in June

Troys Albany Opa

Waterford Man Saved From Flaming Tanker

Joseph Mazula of Waterford, a second assistant engineer in the Merchant Marine, was among 13 rescued from a flaming tanker several miles off Delaware. Coast Guard officials reported the fire started after the tanker collided with a Liberty ship. One crewman remains missing as the tanker was towed by a nearby vessel that escaped serious damage.

Joseph Mazula Waterford Merchant Marine Delaware Lewes Del Coast Guard Mazela

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