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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1945
Page
5
The record lists funeral and burial details for Samuel B. Weatherwax and multiple neighbors from Schenectady and Hoosick Falls. It notes service times, churches, cemeteries, and bearers, with notes on survivors and origins, including Petersburg, Schuylerville, and West Sand Lake.
The War Price and Rationing Board at The Hotel Troy will house a new special bureau to aid servicemen on furlough by simplifying ration coupon applications. Chaired by Charles C. Frethofer, the unit will be run by Ella Winters and is expected to operate within two days. District OPA approval is noted and similar setups may expand to other boards.
The article notes Indian troops in Salonika siding with Greek groups against King George, while British and Indian leaders praise the troops. It mentions General Stilwell’s view of British Indian troops as mercenaries if India lacks independence. It also covers White House anecdotes about Fanny Perkins and Faye Emerson Roosevelt at inaugurations and social moments among officials and guests.
Allied air forces bombed Neuss rail yards on the Ruhr edge with hundreds of bombers including 100 Lancasters and Mosquitoes, destroying or damaging about 1 000 rail cars. A Duisburg oil plant and nearby fuel sites were set ablaze as night raids continued over Gelsenkirchen and Hannover with heavy explosions and extensive fires.
The Red Rock Home Bureau will meet tomorrow at 1 pm at Mrs. Bartha Thorsland’s 31 Second Avenue. Mrs. B ackner leads the project and will supervise. Members will bring materials and a covered dish luncheon will be served. Mrs. Gertrude Theroux, unit chair, will handle business.
The piece attacks a political crusade arguing for clear plans to employ veterans, housing, and urban renewal led by figures like Robert Moses. It criticizes contrasting depictions of city debt, taxes, and racial segregation while urging reform over empty promises and shaming rhetoric to rebuild postwar Chicago.
Mrs. Marie Allen, 60, of Fifth Avenue, was found unconscious at her home and died next morning from a cerebral hemorrhage. Police and coroner conducted the inquest, noting she lived alone and was discovered when the landlady and neighbor found the door locked. She was taken to Samaritan Hospital by police after being found with lights on and radio playing.
Center Cambridge Mrs. Edward J. Beckett of Westerview visited her mother Mrs. Harriet E Dodds this week. Mr and Mrs Ralph Herrington of West Hoosick visited Mr and Mrs Herbert Babcock Saturday. Miss Mery H Guiden has returned to Albany after a week with her parents Mr and Mrs Thomas J Gulden. John Tikka has word his son Timari Ticke, who entered the Army a month ago, is stationed at Camp Croft. Edward L Guldee of the paratroopers left for Fort Benning after a ten day furlough with his parents.
Mrs. Frank Wilcox received materials for Red Cross sewing projects including pajamas and bed socks for Army hospitals. Volunteers may sew at home or in sewing groups and should contact Mrs. Wilcox to participate.
The Mr and Mrs Club of the First Presbyterian Church of Lansingburg has shifted its game party from February 12 to February date. the event will be held in the parish hall of Trinity Episcopal with Mrs Doughs and Sonverteste leading as general chairmen and handling reservations.
Local pharmacy advertises Saatmanns Gas Tablets promising relief from excess gas and discomfort. Guaranteed money back if the first bottle fails to relieve. Cautions to use as directed. Availability at Bonselly 2 Hanna and W Curtis locations.
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