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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1945
Page
14
We wish to thank all our kind friends and neighbors for their support during our recent bereavement. Wallace, Mel Lottie, Wallace Mps, Almon Wewett offer thanks for the kindness shown.
In memoriam for Be Feuscio and Aghisto Bies family members. Jan date uncertain. Expressions of sorrow from daughter Patricia Ann and sister Abtin note enduring memory and farewell. Final lines reflect longstanding grief and cherished thoughts.
A collection of death notices and funeral arrangements including dates for services at St Mary, St John’s, and St Francis de Sales. Names mentioned include Catherine RO, Averil Bark, James Sarkley, and Louise Kirkpatrick. Interments reported at Oakwood Cemetery and local parish churches, with solemn requiem masses and wakes noted for multiple families.
The City of Troy wins the first two certiorari tax-valuation cases heard by official referee Judge Noonan. Esther C Hies and Mary F Minch sought reductions in assessed values, but both petitions are dismissed on the merits with costs. The city’s deputy corporation counsel noted the decision sets a precedent as the first time in over a decade the city has won two such cases in one year.
LaSalle Institute schedules an Angus midwinter exhibition drill at the Troy Armory on February 9. Col. Lester G. Highee of Troy will review, with senior commissioned officers leading extended battlefield drills including simulated machine gun nests and bayonet charges. Cadet Col. John Brady will receive new regimental colors as a Men’s Club gift.
Helen McKinstry the president of Sage College received a service award at the State Association for Health Physical Education and Recreation annual meeting in Syracuse. Ethel Ty Klogers was elected president of the association.
A civil service examination will determine the postmaster for Cherry Plain. The test will be held in Troy on a date to be announced. Application cards must be submitted by February 15. The salary is 637 dollars. Citizens aged 21 to 65 residing in the post office area may apply. Application blanks are available at Troy Post Office or from the U S Civil Service Commission in Washington D C.
Mr and Mrs George McKernon of South Hartford Washington County report a telegram from the War Department stating their son S/Serzt George McKernon Jr has been missing in action in Belgium since December HI.
Died at rest at Waterford and Petersburg area with multiple obituary notices. Names include Sacharr Tezbir husband of Afira Jarome and father of Mra Thompson, Mrs Harbid Cab i MacKar, Mrs Stephen Edward Dayén, and others. Funeral arrangements set for Sunday at 2 o'clock from the Peters burg Methodist Church. Friends may call Saturday evening at the home of Mrs Ralph Babcock. Additional notices mention Florence Holcomb Willetts and other family members with service details and residence.
Relatives of war prisoners are told the meeting place for the American Red Cross session in Albany is now St Peters Episcopal Church at State and Ledge Streets. The 3 pm event replaces prior plans to be held at the Institute of History and Art on Washington Avenue. About 200 Troy and vicinity residents are expected.
The Rt. Rev. G. Astin Oldham, Bishop of the Atoany Episcopal Diocese, urged at the Troy Burns Club anniversary dinner that Britain and Russia would adjust policies if the United States showed commitment. He praised wartime London, recounted visits to Scotland and Aberdeen Cathedral, and noted American flags and Greek affairs amid the war mood.
Leaders at the Home Bureau training school learn salvaging faded and outdated lamp shades taught by Miss Mabel Milman at Tres Positoficé headquarters. Final lessons on fabric shades run Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs Willian Taylor selects cream rayon shade material costing about 1.75 dollars to match home colors. Mrs Forrest Phillips uses flowered chintz for a small shade and forecasts two year program viability with Brookview unit.
The Rensselaer area Rebekah Lodges united to honor Edith E. Juexaon of Herkimer, assembly president, at a reception after a dinner at the First Baptist Church. Dignitaries including state officers and local lodge leaders spoke, with Elmer M. Rasmussen and others presenting remarks.
D A V Arthur Willi Chapter announces it will send a representative to the military mass at St Joseph's Church at Troy Council request. Four members will attend the state executive committee and national membership sessions in New York City. Delegates include William A Long and Thomas Mulcahy.
A benefit music program was held last night for the Sayles Tent of the Daughters of Veterans. Albany figures DF Stephen L Sleurs and Mrs Mildred Northeast organized the event with pianist Miss Vera Bect, violinist Montgomery, clarinetist Eleanor Leverborn, soprano Mrs Ruf, and Mr Sleurs as accompanists. The program featured solos and selections performed for the fund benefiting the Sayles Tent.
A 12 year old Kenneth Rogers of 1220 Jacob Street presents a collection at the Troy Public Library. The exhibit includes a Civil War bayonet a Bo bell moasitet from 1343 a pair of World War I German crosses and other items such as a French rapier rifle medals and boatiste. The library display chaired by Ise Knowlson encourages local hobby displays.
Leon Ratchmar 32 foreman at B C Heyck and Sons was found dead under his car in his Nassau garage yesterday shortly after his daughter notified authorities. Coroner Char Cote said death likely from body condition after a fall or accident while working on the vehicle. Investigators from state police Troops G and Lebanon outpost assisted, with burial at Ukrainian Cemetery.
Green Island fraternal groups join for a community program with Knights of Columbus and guests. Old timers from the Odd Fellows Léonard-Curtin Post Am erican Legion and other village groups attended a clam chowder reception and a community sing. A first degree honoring Robert Farrell, longest living past grand knight, will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. in council rooms led by Eugene J. O’Conner and council officers. Farrell served as grand knight in 1904.
Firemen were summoned to a house fire at 37 Ida Street where paper caught fire in the kitchen oven of Edward Gagen with David Foley on the second floor and Jeanie Fo of Hill Street listed as owner. A second alarm followed for a tractor trailer fire on River Street south of Hoosick Street, with Pumper 3 using a booster line.
Loudonville resident Christopher Messerle was found dead in his barn near Turn er Lane around 3 am. Coroner J. Gregary Nealon ruled death from a heart condition. Investigating officers Bergn G. Hurler and Treéper T. ? of the state police reported the scene and noted he had been nearby on his property the previous morning.
Mrs Verry Cronkhite of Fort Howard learns her husband Sergeant William Cronkhite has been wounded overseas and is sending home the Purple Heart. The family, living in Hudson Falls, includes their months old son Barry Williams. his parents James and Mrs Cronkhite live in Fort Edward.
The first of eight lessons for Girl Scout leaders, led by Miss Catherine Corcoran at the YMCA, focused on troop management and recreational activities that help girls enjoy themselves while earning badges. Corcoran, long active in Scouting, previously captained Troop 7 at St. Peter’s and attended Camp Edith Macy.
Tibbits Cadets will host a canteen dance this evening at 7:30 p.m. in the rooms of the Troy Post American Legion at Third and Reed Streets. Servicemen on furlough are invited along with local attendees, as Nielsen and his band provide music. Committee members include William Birkby Michael Hanley Charles Gillie Jenna Demers and Edwin Myers.
Rev. Edward T. Reflix hosted a church fund workers event with about thirty attendees. The gathering featured hall entertainment and refreshments, with Mrs. W. J. Dimon and Mrs. Thomas Horton among organizers and guests.
A steak dinner honored the Rensselaer Police Department members and their spouses. William Graham served as president with Hiram Drosteletie as secretary and Frank Cassiello as treasurer. Sergt Edward Ryan was guest speaker and Chief Richard Gondé acted as toastmaster.
Fred L. Ress, eminent commander, presided at the returning business meeting of the Knights of Columbus at the Masonic Temple. The group accepted an invitation to attend a military memorial mass tomorrow at St. Joseph's Church.
Professor Slonim of Sarah Lawrence College spoke on Russia at the Dramatic Arts Theater presenting views on Russia’s borders, wartime devastation, and its stance toward a postwar league of nations. He argued U S involvement would ease Russia’s fears and influence peace enforcement.
The Brunswick Volunteer Fire Department responded to its first duty call yesterday at 4 p.m. on Hoosick Street near Troy, extinguishing a fire in a heavy sedan caused by a defective fuel pump. Volunteers led by Captain Archie Jones arrived quickly and saved the vehicle with a mounted duty pump.
Mr. and Mrs. Eiihu L. Button of Pittstown were honored by the Pittstown Grange Tuesday night for their fiftieth wedding anniversary and decades of loyal service. The event featured readings on fifty years past, a skit, and a presentation from the Grange.
Girl Scouts volunteered this week to collect for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. They gathered March of Dimes coin boxes after each function, with funds from residents to aid children with paralysis. The drive runs through January 3, aligned with a presidential birthday celebration.
Edward J. Rogers, son of Mr and Mrs, formerly of Ditsgeid, Mase, died while serving overseas after October deployment. He was connected to the Muceree Star Church, and his unit was stationed at the Arsenal, Berlin, before his death.
A Watervliet woman wins a state compensation case after the Court of Appeals upholds Referee Kilburn’s ruling that the state is responsible for a sidewalk injury on South Street Albany. The decision cites records showing city conveyance of a block between Washington and State Streets to the state.
Sixty members of the Watervliet High School senior class gathered at the Ancrèx for the annual ball as a farewell before many enter the armed forces in February. About 75 couples attended with Chariia Thierrien and his orchestra providing music. Library Loungers performed as a featured serenade. Class officers Edward McCarthy, Alite Kawa, and Dave Michasiow led the event with Mrs. Irens Mahones as class advisor.
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