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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1945
Page
3
The article reports widespread plans for Japanese civilians to evacuate as Allied bombing erodes defenses and targets industrial centers. It notes millions may flee in coming months, with homes abandoned and industrial areas damaged across cities like Yokohama, as air supremacy accelerates the exodus.
Advertisement from Pal Blade Co promoting hollow ground razor blades as superior to standard blades. It argues hollow grinding allows edge flex to follow facial contours, reducing irritation from bearing down, and urges men to prepare with water and time for a better shave.
Local items include court actions in City Court, arrests and hearings, and family notices. Obituaries mention Mrs. Margaret Dougherty Mooner of Coons Cross, with funeral arrangements at John Ryan Funeral Home Mechanicville. Additional society items cover graduation party for Miss Mary DeCelle hosted by Mr and Mrs Ford with a luncheon and gifts.
A question from Oklahoma City asks what happens if the government does not pay four bolts of calico to each Indian in August, tied to the Troy treaty. Samuel W. Meochrane, president of the Chamber of Commerce, received the letter, while Frank Couch of Seattle seeks details for a feature and cites the Seattle Times headline Troy May Go Back To The Indians.
Dr. Quo Stader inventor of Lager splints aided a local Army Signal Corps unit after a Santry dog suffered front leg injuries in an accident. The splints were applied and the dog is recovering.
Stillwater plans completed for July parade sponsored by the Stillwater Fire Department in conjunction with the door fair. The parade starts at 3 pm with multiple fire divisions and civic groups listed. Judges review at the Moosehead Inn on Hudson Avenue. Prizes awarded for best appearing unit and largest turnout after the parade near the fair platform. The June meeting of the Women’s Association of the Presbyterian Church postponed to Thursday at 8 pm. Union services scheduled July 29 to Sept 2 at various churches. Personal notes mention visits and weddings among local residents including the Marine sergeant George Bolton and Susan Shuinisky at Mechanicville.
Marine Headquarters confirms Pic. Janes T. Viger son of Mr and Mrs J A Viger 2722 Fifteenth Street sustained a concussion in action against the enemy at uk. He was evacuated for treatment June 4 and later joined the Marine Corps that summer. He trained at Parris Island and in October 1944 sailed for the Southwest Pacific with the Sixth Marine Division.
Children at Gilead Lutheran Church Center Brunswick presented a day of recitations songs and plays led by acting pastor Aster J Van Deusen and Supts Don G Keiger Floyd Hayner and Albert Sherman. Individual performers included Glennrd Nortia Hayner Hazen Coonradt Beverly Owens David Coonrad Thurston Burdick Carrol Boomhower Velma Steevns Roger Over Flora Lee Ives Ceroi Neda Haldeman Billy Duncan Garry Ives Malione Sulean Sermon Sheffer and Bobby Lock.
The 15point Club will hold its annual picnic at Babcock Leake on Sunday. Members planning to attend should contact Nelson Tarbour at 29 as soon as possible.
Hoosick Falls Kinzenis Club holds a weekly noonday meeting at Hoosick Falls Country Club today and will convene every Tuesday through the season. Past president Sylvester Scott will chair in the absence of Marvin B Loveys, with committee meetings on the agenda. A Mary McClellan Hospital return and a summer toast at Louisia Doyle’s home are noted. Miss Lydia Stearns heads Mizpah Class activities at the Methodist Church.
Esther Beerle of Hillview has been placed on the eligible list for stenographer work at East Greensbush School District No. 1. Her rating is B99 as announced by the New York State Department of Civil Service.
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