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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1944
Page
12
Readable parts show a daily timetable with times from 6 am to midnight and scattered notes. Key items include entries for Sam Pam Ila moon ip and a sequence of time marks, but many words are garbled, leaving the overall schedule unclear.
The clipping records multiple obituary and memorial notices from a local paper. It lists families such as the Yobin, McDermott, Petersen, Munisak, Abrams, Meston, Brock, Devine, Dowd, Enderlin, Greene, Klar, Mack,ONTEL, Rodgers, Aizen, Toohey, and others with names, relatives, residences, and funeral details. Several entries announce births, marriages, and deaths with dates in 1944 to 1954, church services and interment plans.
On the final day of National Learn-to Swim Week mothers observed progress in their daughters at a beginners pool program. Instructor Mrs Francis Sherer led ducking games to ease fear while five to eight year olds jumped to display courage. eight to thirteen year olds improved diving skills as others planned July and August health program entries. Health department activities paused until July 3 for gym door refinishing. next Cactus Club dance scheduled Friday evening.
Mr and Mrs Henry Willett of Renssiger learn their son Private Clement C Willett US Marine Corps was killed in action in the Pacific theater. He enlisted on December 28 served at Parris Island and New River training attended St Johns School and Columbia High School survived by two brothers in service and two sisters. his father commands the Rensselaer City Post Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Andrew Barnes of 224 First Street collapsed in a police radio car while being taken from a physician's office. Patrolmen Dolax and Degen initially transported him to Dr. Quinlan's office on Paching Avenue around 4 pm. After remaining at the office, officers returned Barnes home and he later collapsed in the car, with Dr. Quinlan directing a hospital transfer to Troy Hospital.
A six year old boy named Stephen Curran of 53 First Street Albany was struck near Farrison Sue by an automobile driven by Johannemeider of Edison Avenue Albany. He received bruises, was treated at home by Dr. Hugh Foley, and later taken to Troy Hospital.
Dennis J. Whaley died June 30 in this city. He was son of the late Patrick Whaler and Mary Mr and brother of Mrs. Katherine O'Neil and rx. William Shaughnessy. Funeral from James J. Clrton Bros Funeral Home on OH 4th St Monday morning at 9 o'clock, then to St Mary’s Church for 2:20 Requiem High Mass. Interment in St Mary’s Cemetery. Relatives invited.
A 35 foot barrage balloon traveled atop an Army jeep over Barker Park, Albany. Lieut. Burey Kirchwehm led the crew for a nine hour exhibit drawing lively questions from spectators. The balloon weighed 125 pounds, used 3000 cubic feet of helium, and floated up to 300 feet during the visit.
Fire destroyed a two apartment farmhouse about three miles west of Argyle. Frederick Bennett and wife lived in one unit while Jasper White and his five children occupied the other. Mildred White, 10, discovered the blaze in the kitchen and escaped with minor burns to her hair. Berkley Hose Company from Argyle fought the fire at 5 PM, concentrating on nearby structures. About $2000 in furniture and clothing and some war bonds were lost. no insurance was reported.
Adirondack Foundries and Steel Inc employees in Watervliet have overachieved in the Fifth War Loan Drive raising payroll deductions from 70 to 15 percent since the drive began. Al Sager, in charge of the campaign, announced the success Saturday evening. Workers bought bonds valued from $25 to $100 each.
Lieutenant Leonard J. Schaltehn, pilot of a P-47 Thunderbolt, has been reported missing in action over the French invasion coast. Parents Mr and Mrs Bernard J Schaltehn of Saratoga Springs received the telegram. he had been based in England for two months.
Four year old Carol Wilhelm daughter of Mrs Helen Wilhelm of Schuylerville was kicked in the head by a colt in the yard at home. She was treated at Saratoga Hospital and sent home to recover.
A small delegation from the Red Cross Mobile Blood Bank in Schenectady will attend an Armory ceremony at 7:30 p.m. honoring the Army and Navy for the unit’s outstanding donations. Miss Gertrude Moore will lead the Schenectady bank group, praised by Mrs. Ethel Regnsier for aiding Troy and Schenectady centers. The Troy unit was singled out for its past record of high blood pints per visit ahead of the Fourth. Army and Navy officials will take part in the ceremony.
Major and Mrs. Charles P. West were welcomed as new commanders of the Troy Salvation Army Temple succeeding Major and Mrs. Eric Smith. Brigadier Charles Trew introduced them and William Ward welcomed them. The couple spoke after Brigadier Trew preached. Their first official act was reading the Franklin Square open air meeting.
A Boston and Maine Railroad engineer was struck on the head by a stone hurled by a youth while operating a locomotive near the old Conway Brewery north of Hutton Street. He received first aid at Central Fire Station before the train reached Union Station at 8:66 pm as police investigated.
The Averill Park and Sand Lake Fire Department meeting scheduled for tomorrow night is postponed to Tuesday July 11 due to the Independence Day holiday.
West Street residents will gain a new 12 inch storm water sewer to drain surface water. The 1,465 foot line includes 124 feet of cross sections with five manholes and four catch basins. Street Superintendent Welter Heffner expects completion within two weeks.
Bond buyers flocked to Troy Aix port for plane rides to support war bonds. Sixty-??teen people purchased bonds totaling 3052 dollars as planes by John Hazie and Magie flew Aeronte Chief over the city. George Canacay aided with a rented plane to ease the rush while Civilian Patrol volunteers and War Finance Committee staff managed the event.
The Prospect Park municipal pool opened Saturday after delays and drew 1,700 attendees over the opening weekend. Recreation Commissioner Edward A. Wachter said equipment is in good shape following a replacement for the filtering unit. Superintendent Anthony Pani will lead a staff of six, with summer hours offering free morning swim for kids and afternoon and evening sessions. Plans include an eighth annual BeCora and Recreation Commission swimming campaign and forming a pool team as many former members are unavailable due to service or work commitments.
Three official visits will install officers or convey the password this week. Abe Wolvns, district deputy, will deliver the password to lodges including Trojan Lodge at the Jewish Community Center and Albia Lodge at the Albia Temple. Shady Side Lodge in Reton, Diamond Rock Lodge in Diamond Rock Hall, and Weiler Lodge on 112th Street temple are slated for installations tonight and tomorrow night.
Loyd Doty and Joseph Ruthasky of Schaghticoke landed a large northern pike at Cossaguna Lake. The 35 inch catch weighed 11% pounds after a half hour battle on a pilag with third cast luck. Grange Square Dance in Johnsonville invites members to compete Thursday for a September state contest spot.
Two young Schaghticoke residents aged 9 and 11 drowned in Tomhannock Creek near Hemstreet Park after entering swift water. Victims Francis Prachick and Louis John Adamec were later pronounced dead. Relatives survive, with funerals planned at St Paul’s in Mechanicville and St Michael’s in Waterford.
The Pittsburg Symphony will tour for a third straight season under Troy Chromatics Inc. A 14 concert schedule includes Columbus, Ram on and Toledo G, Montreal and Ottawa, Buffalo, Ithaca and Poughkeepsie, Providence, Wilmington and Lancaster. Dr. Fritz Reimer will conduct during the February and March tour.
Navigators are warned to use the buoyed channel only as buoys marking shoal areas in the Hud- S00 River remain in the channel. Relocation affects buoys at Lit Street and the Federal Ioex and Gam areas near Adams Island. Mariners should proceed at reduced speed and avoid unmarked areas until new markers are confirmed.
Angelo Germain proprietor of STiE at 13th Street and First Avenue reported a burglary Friday night or Saturday morning. The Fourth Precinct investigated by Sergt John J Hynes and Patrolman Aloysius Bouchey. Also noted is Lieut Leroy I Sharp from Stillwater awarded the third Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal for sustained operations over enemy country.
Two infantry companies from Troy attacked Mocktown model village at Camp South Peexsgit. The exercise focused on grenade throwing and bayonet work with officers noting high enthusiasm, many qualified on firing ranges, and a new machine gun platoon training under Lt. Fay and Lt. Miller.
Winston Cochrane reports that George Reddick, 31, robbed him of between 38 and 19 dollars on Sixth Avenue between Farey and Liber Streets, Abann. Reddick was arrested by police at Central Police Station and tied to the complaint. He is to be arraigned in Police Court.
Troy area youths packed blankets gear and athletic equipment as summer camps Wanaka Yowachis Tekakwithe Rotary and VerSchoonhoven opened at Lake Luzerne Daviton Lake and nearby sites. Camp programs run four to seven weeks under directors Gordon L Kirkland Harold B Hinds Rex Hart and others with swimming tests and daily activities.
The Election District 4 dedication of the Honor Roll for servicemen and women will be held tomorrow at 2 pm on the Evangelical Lutheran Church parsonage lawn in Raymedtown. Frederick C. Pilley will speak, joined by Rev. Peter Fanning and Rev. Caleb Vaughan. A granite stone bearing about forty names will be maintained by a perpetual fund chaired by Mr. Fanning.
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