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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1945
Page
12
The Troy Record lists the hourly temperature readings for January 3 1846 in Troy X.Y. The short weather data provides a sequence of temperatures by hour, reflecting the daily climatic conditions of the period.
The family of Seren Brenpia and Don Brenpia express gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for bouquets sympathy cards and kind words during the recent illness and at the time of their bereavement. They thank Rev J W Findler and the medical staff for care and comfort.
In memoriam notices for Irene Bink Photas Cross Jane Alfred etc list death dates Jan 3 Jan 21 1953 and other dates. Other lines announce funerals and memorial services for Corcoran Barringer Breckwell Corteell Diedrich Dormandy Jordan Jorvan and more with church services and interments in local cemeteries.
Twenty seven Troy firemen took the examination for lieutenant and six entered the battalion chief test conducted last night at Troy High. Salaries for the two ranks are $2250 and $2000 yearly. One applicant failed to appear for the lieutenant exam. The Civil Service Commission members conducting the tests included Michael J. Maloney and Willem P. Steehan. William J. Smith remains battalion chief at Purser 4, serving provisionally since Oct 3. Patrick J. Burse and John E. Stattery are provisional fire officials appointed in October and January respectively. Candidates for lieutenant must be a fireman for six months. captains must have served six months to be eligible for battalion chief.
Inheritance tax reports were filed yesterday in Surrogate's Court for two estates. The Connolly estate shows no state tax due though a $29.62 tax on George H. Thompson's estate. Details: Connolly, who died March 9, 1939, left $7,164 gross with real estate valued at $7,200 and $394 in insurance, expenses $31,293.37 leaving $6,470.63 for distribution. Thompson's estate, died Dec 5, 1924, had $7,493.42 gross all personal property, expenses $987.83, net $6,505.55, with legacies to Katherine Barringer, Ellen Sinclair, Alexander Thompson, Helen Rothhell, Irving Thompson, Ida Hoague, and Mary Lundy. George F. Curley named executor for Connolly estate. Emmett A. Howd attorney for Thompson estate.
Delegation of Sir Nobles from the Troy section of Vega Caravan Order of Alhambra will join the Sche nectady section for a dinner and entertainment at Pete and Sallys Inn at Brosser s Grove Garfeld and Albany Streets Stop 4 on the Albany Schenectady Road. Reservations through the Troy Section Board of Governors Otto Panze Edward Farrell Frank Keinhofer Claries Walsh Charles AL Cassidy. The group will leave the K of club house at 7 30 p m.
Several death notices and funeral details from Waterford and surrounding towns. Entries include Gilbert Robert of CoToes with service at Sacred Heart Church, Adelie Chartrand, Leon Sener, and Sister Antoinette of St Joseph of Carondelet, with dates, residences, church services, and cemetery interments.
Archibald W. Ostrander was crowned monarch succeeding H. Bosworth MacChesner at the Troy Masonic Temple during Iran Grotto's annual meeting. Officers installed included Fre Al Beck Russell Grehan Dr W Russell Sird Moses Upham Charles R Bristol and others. Elmre A Hempstead elected trustee. past monarchs honored. guests from Rae Rheux Yahn Rae Albany Je La Me Cobbe and Rutland Grotto attended.
Several workers receive awards for injuries in their jobs. Recipients include Harry T. Hennigan of Hegsey Ludihim Steel Corp for $252 with two months compensation, John Wachtel of Asierhart Locomotive Co $350, Clarence Christiansen of American Locomotive Co $315.48, William Gauthier $264.13 for Simmons Machine & Tool Co, Bernard Bell $340.34, Allen Reid $140 for Adirondack Foundries & Steel Co, Harry Sic Guire of U S Papers Board Co, and John D. Ward of General Electric $280 with two months continued compensation.
Sister Antoinette of the Sisters of St Joseph of Carondelet died at Holy Family Content in North Greenbush. She taught in the area and is survived by six sisters and a brother. Funeral at St Joseph's Seminary Chapel Friday at 9:30 am with a solemn requiem mass, interment in St Joseph's Cemetery in Troy.
The Hudson Valley Lodge degree team will travel to Schenectady to confer the first degree on a class of candidates from Mohawk Valley Lodge. John R. Johnson, past grand, serves as degree master.
More than 250 people attended the installation of Rev. Harold J. Quigley as pastor of the Ninth Presbyterian Church in Troy. Rev. Willem B. Quigier, brother of the new pastor, preached the installation sermon at the ceremony attended by Troy and nearby Presbyterian ministers and church officers.
Lieut George R. O'Brien Jr of Saratoga Springs sustained the loss of a left leg and a fracture to a right leg from wounds in Belgium on January 5. A paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division, he landed with the Pathfinder group on D-Day in Normandy. He left Saratoga with Company L, 8th Infantry, October 23, 1940, and had recently returned to combat duties before this injury.
The Three Links Social Club cancelled its planned event at the 12th Street Odd Fellows Temple due to a fuel shortage. No social activities occurred and the date remains unsettled.
The Red Cross home service reports assisting many World War I veterans and families in December. They processed service certificates and aid for widows and children under new law changes, with claims for disability pension, death pension, and insurance. Total cases for December reached 971, including 712 continued, 170 new Army cases, and 83 Navy cases, plus 26 inquiries and multiple prоgrams for prisoners of war and dependents.
Thomas Wahrrich aged 42 of 317 Eigate Street sustained a forehead cut and a cut near the left eye in a fall down the stairs at the rear of his home. He was taken to Troy Hospital by a police ambulance crew including Driver John McGraw and Patrolmen Karl Pendt and Earl Rei lay. He remained held at the hospital.
Walter C. Catemen elected to the thirtieth term as president of the Industrial Loan and Servings Associs. Rev John S. Naim named its first president, with officers and directors listed. The group, headquartered on River Street then Fourth Street, has Mr Coleman as president and Joseph J. Smith as secretary among others.
The D and H system completes the merger with Rensselaer and Saratoga Rail Road. The combined 191 miles extend from Green Island to Rutland and include Schenectady to Saratoga Springs. New bonds of 8.7 million replace RL and 3 bonds, and the charter extends to 2560 after stockholders meeting at Waterford.
Dr Donald McMurray chairs a program featuring James Stokley a science writer and GE liaison who discusses scientific journalism eclipse expeditions and practical applications in medicine and industry. The organizing committee includes Dr R Stan Thomson Miss Edna Laver and Miss Ruth Damon with assistants listed.
The Troy Chapter will meet Friday at Young's Hall to finalize plans for initiating eight new candidates. Mrs. Marian Cunningham of Schenectady will participate, and Miss Virginia Bertrand senior regent asks all members to attend.
Troy Rotary heard that the Troy Public Library may close its branches without adequate funding. Speaker Mr Dunne traced the library’s history from the Young Men’s Association Library to its 1903 name change and 1937 art exhibits, noting chronic deficits despite tight expenses.
The rationing board requires furloughed servicemen to present a mileage record and car rationing record before receiving gasoline. Alvin S. Ford of the rationing board urged relatives to send the mileage record with the service member to save time at home.
A local post hosted a speaker identified as Joseph Sultives, chief mate and Navy recruiter. Letters were read from Seregi and Jota Fitzgerald in Tair, with mentions of Herters Cateaus in the South Pacific. Chester Martin, a former member, attended as a guest in Somers, Massachusetts, with Commander Raymond presiding.
Nine year old Joseph Yamic of 194 South Street died after a sled slid under a bus near Albany. The incident occurred shortly after noon yesterday during a school outing. Emergency units rushed to the scene and the boy was taken to a service station area for aid but died. The Albany bus company and Ehrlich Electric Co were mentioned in the surrounding account.
Young Yamin died after being struck by a sleigh wheel. Autopsy by Drs Wilkes Kirk Jr and Padalina to be reported to Coroner Charles Cole. The 14 year old son of Mr and Mrs Peter Yamin of Fourth Street was a St Marys School student and altar boy at St Annes Church. Survived by parents grandparents uncles and aunts. funeral arrangements pending.
Hudson Valley Lodge installed Harry Slacomber as noble grand at a meeting last night with Abe Wollas of the Rensselaer District acting as installing officer. Officers named include Urutah Williams, Earl Finch, Charles Jansen, George Miner, John Beck, Earl Crack, and others with Louis Grandeau leading the social committee.
School 14 class students are honored with a noon dinner at the school. Sponsored by the Parent-Teacher Association under the general supervision of Bernard G. Smith, president.
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