Hourly Temperature Reading From Troy Record
The Troy Record provides hourly temperature updates for January 28, 1944. The column lists forecast and observed readings across the day for local readers.
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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1944
Page
15
The Troy Record provides hourly temperature updates for January 28, 1944. The column lists forecast and observed readings across the day for local readers.
The column lists many World War II era memorials and funeral notices. Entries include Mrs Martha Cipperley thanking mourners, and multiple in memoriam lines for Fred Bauer Philip J Bloomfield Achille Di Fruscio David A Murphy Frances Andrae and others. Funeral details, dates, places and church services are given for each obituary. Many families specify private services, interments, and calls for absence of flowers.
Local war price and ration boards reduced gasoline allowances for 7,542 book holders to a total of 241,992 gallons in upstate New York served by the regional OPA office. Eric J. Elliott, district ration officer, said every board shared in the cut and that reductions aim to eliminate unnecessary driving while essential uses remain. Officials noted a prior review of all supplemental rations and a tightening of scrutiny as war demands grow.
Herbert E. Cohen, president of the Troy Jewish Community Center junior board, was elected president of the Upstate Jewish Youth Federation executive committee at a Troy Center meeting. The group, drawing members from Troy Albany Schenectady and Gloversville, outlines the year’s program and discussed the 1939 British White Paper on Palestine. The federation unites about 30 affiliated youth groups with over 2 000 members serving as a clearing house for ideas.
Deaths and funeral details for Isaac Loman Mollie A McMahon Catherine McMahon Angeline Martine Dora Munchmyer Sadie Gallagher John Stapleton Patrick Whalen Mary Louise Wynkoop list names, dates, and service times across multiple local families. Services held at home addresses, St Mary's and St Patrick's churches with requiems. Interments at St Mary's Cemetery and Feura Bush Cemetery.
Officers of Local 150 Journey men Barbers International Union of America were re elected at a Sunset Inn dinner. Charles J. LaHall heads the group with Albert M. Catone Frank L. Walsh Theodore R. Kori Leo H. Borden Michael Busone Joseph N. Barbeau as officers. Wartime two year terms set, Mayor John J. Ahern attended with secretary Martin B. Stack. The event included talks, dancing, and entertainment.
Earle J. Machold, president of Niagara Hudson Power Corp., announced last night that the firm will revise its reorganization plan. Directors and management will seek to preserve the unified system despite the Public Service Commission denial of the consolidation proposal.
Three youths appeared in Police Court yesterday with two charged in burglary and petit larceny and one charged with stealing an automobile. John J. Brady, 17, 315 Ninth Street, and Frank Durent, 17, 77 Fourteenth Street, face burglary and petit larceny counts while Charles Krawetz, 16, 115 Mill Street, is charged with auto theft.
The Camp Fire Girls met yesterday at Miss Joan Van Tine's home 489 Fifth Avenue to discuss a scrap paper drive to raise funds for a War Bond. The drive will end Monday. The next meeting is set for Miss Lorna Hughes at Sil Sixth Avenue with Shirley Done acting as treasurer.
Raymertown Odd Fellows Hall hosts a triple ceremony for Senvncers of Raymertown Lodge Schaghticoke Lodge and Monarch Lodge of Melrose I O F C with installing officer Abe Wolvns and the Rensselaer District staff. Present will be Raymond A Wallingford and staff of the Rensselaer Washington District.
Fred Masher, 33, listed as living at 194 Fourth Street, was arrested last night by Patrolman Charles H. Burkhardt of the Fourth Precinct for passing a red signal at Fulton and Fourth Streets. Masher will appear this morning before Police Justice James F. Byron.
At Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute pre flight students dubbed V 3s gain 45 minutes after supper for Happy Hour. Lieut Gruenewald and Rev Smith started the program, drawing 300 to 400 weekly on Thursdays with singing talks skits USO acts tumbling and weight lifting by YMCA members.
The Boy Scouts of Vanderheyden Hall Troop 1 seek scrap paper to raise 100 for 22 uniforms. A horse and wagon aid collection, now with about two tons gathered. Leo Pettit leads the drive on the East Side and calls Vanderheyden Hall Troy 1083 for paper drops.
The Oriental Temple A R O N M S will hold its annual meeting at the Masonic Temple Monday night at 7 30 with candidates reporting at 3 and a ceremonial at 4. A dinner from 5 to 7 and a social period follow the election.
Girl Scouts in Troops 1 and 6 of the Troy unit will attend a 3:30 p.m. Sunday meeting at St. Peter’s Church. New Troop 7 members will be inducted alongside existing troops with Rev. John G. Tracy as speaker. Rev. Peter Sheeran will present scarves and pins.
Members of the M. vs. Russell Camp Auxiliary United Spanish War Veterans meet at St. Augustine's School to march in a joint body with other groups for a solemn mass at St. Augustine's Church. The 11 a.m. service is sponsored by Troy Council Knights of Columbus for the safety of those in the fighting forces.
Wallace G Gailor 36 of Saratoga Springs is in 1 A as the head of a 14 member household. His son Wallace 19 serves in the Navy and Earl 17 is in Marine training. The 11 other children will yield $300 monthly as dependents. Gailor works as a driver for Independent Coal Co. and is married to Katherine Hogan.
The Troy Lodge of Elks observed Fawn's Night with new members joining during the annual event. A social followed as Serst. Frank J. Ryan spoke of his Army experiences in Scotland Ireland North Africa and Sicily. Joseph B. Mulholland was named chairman of past exalted ruler's night with Mulholland acting exalted ruler.
Rabbi Philip R. Alstat of Temple Bnai Israel Shearith Judan New York will be guest speaker at Beth El Congregation installation of new officers Sunday at 3 pm in the vestry rooms of Temple. Raymond Kranson in charge of arrangements. The regular Sabbath service will be held at Temple Beth El today at 7 pm. Rabbi Joel S. Gell reviews the book Between Tears and Laughter by Lin Yu Tang. The Jewish naval cadets at R P I and students from Rus College will be guests. Set to-morrow will be at 9 am followed by the children's assembly.
James Francis Bakler, 74 Eagle Street, promoted from second to first lieutenant in the Army infantry. Earl Boice Unger of East Greenbush, promoted from captain to major in the Quartermaster Corps.
Auxiliary to meet Tuesday night in Spanish War Veterans Hall with Mrs. Mary Patrick presiding. Army and Nar Union of the U S A members invited to attend and participate in the proceeding.
Third Supervisory District of Rensselaer County teaches a 30 hour program on vehicle conservation and safe driving for all school bus operators. Frank Beach trains the group at Averill Park Central School with instruction on upkeep, accident response, and wartime safety. Regents public service training certificates await graduates. statewide aim reaches 3 000 drivers plus 1 000 substitutes.
State Comptroller Moore told the New York County Highway Superintendent Association in Albany that now is the time to reduce debts not taxes. He urged counties and municipalities to use wartime surpluses to cut debt and warned against borrowing except in emergencies while supporting postwar highway programs.
A 1935 sedan owned by John Anthony of 2729 Sixth Avenue was recovered within an hour after it was reported stolen from in front of the Sunset Inn. Police, including Sergt. Arthur Fitzgerald and Patrolman Harry Nolan, found the car on River Street south of Glen Avenue at 8 pm.
The Rosary Society of St. Lawrence's Church schedules a members only turkey dinner after their February 13 meeting. Mass and prayers begin at 3 PM followed by the business meeting with Mrs Marie K Snyder as general chairperson and an executive committee including Mrs Mary Wielkind and Mrs Anna Oeffler.
Interior Secretary Ickes orders tight delivery controls on domestic coke. Those with a thirty day supply cannot receive more. those under thirty days may take up to two tons in one load to reach a thirty day stock. Exemptions apply to Oregon Washington and parts of Idaho.
Ralph B Witley was reelected noble grand of Rensselaer Lodge of Odd Fellows at 81 Fourth Street meeting. Officers named include George C. Fischer vice grand Emery D. Meyers recording secretary James E. Salisbury treasurer and trustee. Next year’s committees and a Feb 24 meeting at 81 Fourth Street were announced.
Francis A. Gagnon 17 of Saratoga Springs boards a train to Parris Island joining four county residents for Marine training. He is the second in his family to join the Marines, with brother Leonard already fighting in the South Pacific. Their brothers William Stuart Roger and Victor have served in Army units overseas. Other recruits include Robert W. Clark Earl J. Gailor and William J. Seroka from nearby towns.
A Good Samaritan in Om inth Hospital with a fractured hip aided Mrs Anésen Benson of Stony Creek who suffered a similar injury at Glens Falls Hospital. Scott Knowlton of Stony Creek, who helped, was also injured and later taken to Corinth Hospital. Doctors G Scott Towne and Cecil Rogers Hadley operated to reduce the fractures. Mrs Benson is mother of Helmar Benson and Mr Knowlton is father of Ernest Knowlton.
William Peltier of Greenwich reenlisted in 1941 and served in Hawaii and the Solomons. His brother Donald, inducted last May, was shipped to Australia and then met him on a South Pacific island. Donald described working in group operations as a clerk and sleeping near his brother in a four man tent.
The Advertising Club of Troy will view a color film "Railroading" by American Locomotive Co and General Electric Co at their Monday meeting 12:15 p.m. in the Troy Y M C A. The film traces early railroading difficulties through postwar changes, with executives from Troy Albany and Schenectady invited to the dinner.
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