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Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1944

Page

15

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.

Troy

Remembrance notices fill local obituary page

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.

DI Fruscio Achille di Fruscio Murphy David A. Murphy

Gas Rations Cut In Upstate New York District

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.

Upstate New York OPA Eric J. Elliott Troy Board Elliott

Upstate Group Elects Cohen President of Youth Federation

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.

Herbert E. Cohen Troy

Obituary notices from Melrose area January 1944

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.

Loman Melrose Isaac Loman Georgiaena Hayner Leroy Nible Eliza Loman Etta Bonesteel Eagle Mills Oliver Coonradt South Shaftsbury Harold Loman Schaghticoke McMahon Troy Hospital Mollie A. Martin John P. McMahon James J. Clinton Watervliet Catherine C. McMahon James J Julia McMahon John H Julia E Anna F James A. McLean Broadway St. Bridget's Church Martine Muscio Angeline Potenza John Martine Joseph Moscatello Jennie Martine Michael Anthony Muscio Andrew Joseph Minnie Martine Joseph Vadala Theodore John Potenza Ams Ciampione William Farrell Ball Place St Patrick's Church O'Neil Sadie Gallagher James O'Neil James F. McGuirk James H. Wilson James Kelly Seventh Avenue John B. Stapleton Winifred V._O'Boyle Timothy J. Mahoney Wiliam J. D. McMurray Thomas J. Halpin St. Peter's Church St. Joseph's Whalen Patrick Mary Powers Whalen State St Schenectady N. Y Frank P J. Howard Whalen St. Columbus’ Church Wynkoop Green Island Mary Louise van Wie Wal- Viem Wynkoop Millard Ray Wynkoop Adeline van Biskirk Emeline Wood James Street Feura Bush Cemetery

Barbers Local 150 Installs Officers at Sunset Inn Dinner

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.

Journeymen Barbers Charles J. LaHalt Journeymen Barbers Union Sunset Inn Joseph N. Barbeau Albert M. Catone Theodore R. Korn Frank L. Walsh John J. Ahern Martin B. Stack Journeymen Barbers International Union of America Charles J. LaHall Theodore R. Kori Leo H. Borden Michael Busone Guardian

Power Firm Plans Revision After PSC Denial

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.

Niagara Hudson Power Corp Earle J. Machold New York Public Service Commission Machold

Three Youths’ Cases Adjourned by Byron

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.

John J. Brady Ninth Street Frank Durent Fourteenth Street Charles Krawetz Mill Street

Camp Fire Girls Plan Scrap Paper Drive for War Bond

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.

Camp Fire Girls Joan van Tine Fifth Avenue Lorna Hughes Sil Sixth Avenue Shirley Done Miss Hughes

Plan Triple Installation Ceremonies in Raymertown Lodges

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.

Senvncers Raymertown Lodge Schaghticoke Lodge Monarch Lodge Melrose Raymertown Odd Fellows Hall Abe Wolvns Rensselaer Raymond A. Wallingford Rensselaer- Washington

Masher faces traffic charge after red light arrest

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.

Fred Masher Fourth Street Charles H. Burkhardt Fourth Precinct Fulton Fourth Streets Masher James F. Byron

Happy Hour Entertainment Becomes Weekly Navy at RPI

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.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute G A. Gruenewald Seymour A. Smith USO Seventh Avenue Aem Zaon Church Nat Fierce Institute Fordham University

Scrap Paper Drive Funds Boy Scouts Uniforms

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.

Boy Scouts Vanderheyden Hall Troy Leo Pettit

Oriental Temple To Elect Monday

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.

Oriental Temple

Induction Sunday for New Troop 7 at St Peter’s Church

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.

Girl Scouts of

Mass Procession by Veterans to Honor Fighting Forces

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.

M. Vs. Russell Camp Auniliary United Spanish War Veterans St. Augustine's School 114Th Street Fourth Avenue St. Augustine’s Church Troy Cuncil Knights of Columbus

Saratoga Man Faces 1 A classification for draft

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.

Sam Wallace G. Gailor Petatdeal Springs Gailor Saratoga Parris Island S. C Rem.ning 11 Pearl Harbor Independent Coal Co Katherine Hogan

Fawns Night Noted By Troy Lodge of Elks

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.

Elis Frank J. Ryan Scotland Ireland North Africa Sicily Joseph B. Mulholland Mr. Mulholland

New York Rabbi To Speak at Troy Installation

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.

Philip R. Alstat Temple Bnai Israel Shearith Judan New York Beth el Temple Raymond Kranson Temple Beth el Joel S. Gell Lin Yu Tang Rus College

Army promotions honor Troy man and East Greenbush officer

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.

Troy James Francis Bakler Eagle Street Army War Department Infantry Earl Boice Unger East Greenbush Quartermaster Corps

Auxiliary Meeting Notice at Spanish War Veterans Hall

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.

Army and Nar Union of the Spanish War Veterans Hall Mary Patrick

School Bus Drivers Complete 30 Hour Safety Course

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.

Rensselaer County State War Council Herford A. Smith Smith Averilla Park Central School Frank Beach Avenil Park

Reduce Debts Not Taxes Warns State Comptroller

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.

Moore New York County Highway Superintendents’ Association Albany

Stolen Auto Found Hour After Theft

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.

John Anthony Sixth Avenue Sunset Inn Arthur Fitzgerald Harry Nolan Fourth Precinct River Street Glen Avenue Joan S. Johnson Fourth Avenue Lansingburg Central Station State Second Adway Second Street

St Lawrence’s Society Plans Members Turkey Dinner

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.

Rosary Society of

Ickes Imposes Emergency Limits on Coke Deliveries

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.

Ickes Associated Press Washington Lence Oregon Idaho OPA

Rensselaer Lodge elects Ralph Kitley as noble grand

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.

Ralph B Witley Rensselaer Lodge of Odd Fellows Fourth Street Kitley George C. Fischer Emery D. Meyers James E. Salisbury Frank C. Johnston Mr. Salisbury Hicks Rosengold Willard Snyder Henry Lansing Henry Lawless Raymond Quimby James Fellows George Harriett Harry Grimm Fight Scene Elmer Burdick Daniel Sanborn Guardian John Burt Abel Woling Rensselaer Herbert Tweedy Charles Black Lansing Rosengold Arthur W. Morton Order of Samaritans Samuel Cohen Albert Barth Grand Salisbury Meyers Salisbury Fischer

Saratoga Youth Enlists in Marines Sixth Brother Follows

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.

Saratoga Cora Asheyck Ballston Avenue Saratoga Springs Francis Francis A. Gagnon Saratoga County Parris Island Marine Corps Leonard South Pacific William Army Air Corps Stuart Army Signal Corps Roger Infantry Hawaii Victor Robert W. Clark Stella Clark R. D. J. Schuylerville Earl J. Gailor Wallace Gailor Granite Street William J. Seroka Frank Seroka West Street Mechanicville

Good Samaritan and couple hospitalized after crash

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.

Scott Knowlton Stony Creek

Brothers from Greenwich Meet on Pacific Isle

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.

William Peltier Greenwich South Pacific Bill Donald Australia Don Bill Peltier Serst William Hawaii Solomons Air Corps

Advertising Club To See Railroad Film

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.

American Locomotive Co General Electric Co Advertising Club of Troy Troy Y. M. c. A Albany Schenectady

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