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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1945
Page
21
In memoriam notice honoring John Maks, with tender memories and family names. References to late January hospital departure, mentions of Mr and Mrs, Audit Aste, and family relations. Fragmented lines indicate a public obituary style with dates and names.
Several death notices and funeral arrangements appear for residents including Alfred Bauer Loretta Bennett Elsie Edwards and Emma Weaver. Services listed at Forest Park Clarkson and local chapels with times and burial plans in Oakwood and Albany cemeteries.
Corporal Reymold Manny of the Third Army was seriously wounded in action in Luxembourg during the Battle of the Pulse. He was inducted January 1952 and had overseas service since September. He trained at Aberdeen and Camp Shelby and studied at Siena College. His brother Kenneth Manny, a Tarawa veteran, convalesced at Holloran General Hospital.
Jury in Supreme Court for Saratoga County returned verdicts totaling 6600 after deliberating from 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Roland W. Meloche was awarded 1600 for expenses and Edward Meloche, infant, 5000 for permanent injuries from a crash on August 19, 1944. Others involved included Eleanor F. Meloche and Oscar E. Meloche estates administrator Thames Meloche, Anna Barcomb, Harry J. Barcomb estate administrator, and Joseph J. Bercomo driver of the car that rear-ended a lumber truck owned by Vernie L. Johnson and driven by Edward Higgins near Glens Falls.
Installation of officers for Rensselaer Lodge of Odd Fellows conducted last night with Abe Wolvens district deputy and his staff in charge. Relph Kitley named noble grand. George C. Fischer vice grand. Emery D. Meyers recording secretary for twentieth term. James E. Salisbury financial secretary for thirty third term. Frank Johnson treasurer for twentieth term. Meyers trustee for three years. Appointed officers include Hicks Rosengold wetden John Burt conductor Henry Lansing chaplain George Harrity right supporter Elmer Burdick left supporter Francis Miner right supporter Peter Miner left supporter James Fellows right scene supporter Daniel Sambdorn left scene supporter Henry Lawless inside guardian Frank Turner outside guardian. George XN Miller and Albany District staff attended. Noble grand named finance committee Henry Lansing John Burt George Icher and social committee James Sillsbury Emery D. Meyers George Fischer.
An obituary fragment notes services for Edward J. Whalen Jr and Ann Whalen with relatives including Joseph and Thomas Win. The notice requests mourners to attend at 1380 Northern Boulevard on Saturday morning and to contact relatives for further information.
Ranney again named president of the USO Council in Troy at the four banquet. Offiers reelected include A. Goldstein as vice president and Miss Wisifred Smyth as secretary treasurer. Reports highlighted volunteer work by 300 plus women in the lounge and gifts aiding soldiers, with focus on morale and postwar rehabilitation through USO programs and cross faith cooperation.
The Troy Public Library reports wartime constraints including delayed rebinding, reduced printings, and new book shortages while expanding home lending to 203 volumes. The Main Library shows increased circulation to 73,525 volumes with 2,075 added, though fiction weekly volumes decreased. Gifts, branch support, and community groups contributed hundreds of books and funds to sustain access during the period.
John J. Ahern Bowman and Brig. G. Gillespie praised the USO for its efforts. Edgar C. Stilman reported on the USO Club sessions held Saturday and Sunday in Troy. Rev. Elmer J. Donnelly gave a benediction as Troy Catholic Charities director.
State unemployment benefits for December fell to new lows with a 10 percent drop in total payments. About 2200 veterans filed for benefits in December while total payments across the state averaged around $15.99 per claim. In Glens Falls December benefits totaled $3,515 with 67 claimants, and the average check was $15.62.
Federal Army officers praised the Second Regiment New York State Guard during inspections at Troy Armory and in Cohoes and Hoosick Falls. Units inspected included Company A and detachment HQs, Medical Detachment, and Regimental List with Lt Cols Shields and Gwilliam present.
MOV.PER will hold its annual meeting and installation at the Masonic Temple Tuesday at 3 pm with Past Monarch George E. Sidley in charge. Officers to be installed include A. W. Ostrander as monarch, Fred A. Beck chief justice, Russell Graham master of ceremonies, Dr V. Russell Bird secretary, Moses Upham treasurer, Jenny Goodwin venerable prophet, Charles H. Bristol marshal, Charles C. Henry captain of the guards, Kenneth Herriton assistant guard, Arthur Wendell sentinel, Herman Krauss assistant sentinel, and Guy Bull chief greeter. Guest speaker will be Capt. Fred Ibbett, and Harry Cheney and his Grotto Orchestra provide music. Hemstead is chairman of refreshments committee.
Edwin J Lansing a lifelong Troy resident died after a long illness at his home 153 Fifth Avenue North He served in World War I and ran a trucking business in Troy for twenty years He belonged to Leo H Blume Post VFW and attended St Patrick Church He survived by his wife former Flosamond Bradley two sons Robert J Lansing and Edward J Lansing and three sisters Mrs Edward Mercier Utica Mrs Lillen Lansing Troy and Mrs John McDonald Springfield Mass
Final tests will complete the minstrel show cast sponsored by the Grand Lodge Convention committee of the Odd Fellows. The Hendrick Hudson on March 1 and 2 at 3 45 pm. Reuben B. Cohen directs with Benjamin Apple as interloper. Cast includes Sally Miler Eleanor Walsh Dolores Cupola Eleanor Bailey Shirley Walkinshaw Flora Mse Flanders Joan Burgess Jean Comiskey Patsy Colley Patsy and Sheila McConville Janet and Bobby Hoeft. Original Castleton Barber Shop Quartet appears with L Gale Perryman Charles Dufur Edwin Dufur Farry Barnhart. Charles Vogt Harrison Bonesteel Martha Smith piano accordionist.
Col Thomas head of the New York State Veterans Commission will speak to Troy Post 27th Division Veterans Association on rehabilitating returning servicemen and women. He served in World War I with the 265th Infantry and previously addressed related veterans groups. Invitations extended to Mayor Frenz J. of Albany and Col Leonard Bist of Schenectady.
A group of volunteers led by Mrs Charles A Dix helped price a panel at the office Wednesday night. Two volunteers reported from Corp and two women from Dende joined the clerical work for three hours. They will come one night each week as long as help is needed.
Election tallies show Republican dominance in Saratoga with large margins across towns. The report lists party results by district and notes totals: 24937 signers, 575 dollars with the GOP, 1005 marked as pot, 138 void, and 23 not returned, followed by town by town breakouts and percentages.
A contingent of registrants from Hudson Falls, listed by name, is ordered to report next Friday at 9:35 a.m. to the board office for transport to the Albany Induction Station for pre-induction physical examinations. The document also notes a Troy Encampment meeting where Fred Hunziner is named captain of the Dive team Bronson and the Dive team participate in a tournament.
A federal court refused to grant an injunction halting a proposed railroad merger between a major transcontinental line and the Delaware and Hudson railroad. The ruling allows the consolidation to proceed under existing state and federal approvals.
Debates over temporary relief for New York taxpayers surface as lawmakers discuss forgiving state taxes to address inflation. Senators Elmer Irvin and Thomas Desmond push measures to exempt or defer payments, while critics warn of revenue gaps and late-year budget impacts.
First Lieutenant William S. Burke age 27 from Cohoes was admitted to the New York State Bar before the Appellate Division in Albany while on leave from Marine Corps duties. Burke is son of Dr Michael R Burke, a Colices dentist based in the Panama area.
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