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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1944
Page
11
Obituary and funeral notices from Troy including Biffer and D'Amico families, births at Samaritan Hospital, and church services. The column lists survivors, residences, and service details for multiple residents and their relatives in Troy and surrounding towns.
A three day bond drive at Troy Airport raised 6575 in war bonds. Sixty one buyers earned free plane rides while local pilots and volunteers, including John S Magie Levi Avenue and Civil Air Patrol members, supported the effort amid heavy demand.
A city survey shows about 70 percent of Troy automobile operators displayed the new federal use stamp on windshields. About 30 percent lacked stamps, with 126 moving vehicles counted and 15 without any stamp. Authorities plan street checks and summonses with a $25 fine for violators.
The New York State Emergency Food Commission offers a home canning information center this Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm at the New York Power and Light Office 19 Second Street. Mrs Arthur Van Buren hosts with Karen displaying canning gear and addressing common homemaker problems. Miss Manel Milhan notes greens and wax beans will soon be canned and urges equipment checks for safe preservation. A gauge tester will be at the Postoffice Building Home Bureau office Monday.
James Colbert, 87, of 2253 Sixth Avenue, was treated at Trey Hospital last night for cuts under the eye and cheek. He was taken to the hospital by a police radio car from Foosick Street and Sixth Avenue. Patrolman Karl Peadt and Officer John Gatiner transported him. he returned home after treatment. Circumstances of the injuries were not clarified.
Death notices from Albany area list Helen L Toohey of Hudson Green Island aunt to Miss Wan Green Island. funeral at J W Burns Sons Funeral Chapel with requiem mass at St Bernard Church. Interment St Agnes Cemetery Menands. Also Caroline Annexera Vanderpool widow of William Vanderpool mother of Jean Maud Frederick Vanderpool with private service at 44 Fifteenth Street burial Oakwood Cemetery. Wilton Wiener death reported at Hotel Tray family names and funeral details to follow.
Boy Scout Troop 51 resumes waste paper collection in Coire Saturday covering streets from Sam to Moss bounded north by Middleburg Street east to 15th Street south to College Avenue and west to Eighth Street. Scoutmaster Edward H. Freeman and Cadet Jack Connelly supervise. Residents asked to stack paper in bundles for easy pickup. City trucks and welfare station wagon assist the drive.
Melvin Leon a 16 year old from Brooklyn drowned at Schroon Lake while attempting to rescue friend George Solow 17 also of Brooklyn after Solow fell from a rowboat and could not be pulled back. A third youth David Brewer 17 also from Brooklyn witnessed the incident. State Police continued search as darkness halted recovery efforts.
Gunther VenSheer a Great Dane owned by Frederick J. Douglas of West Sand Lake won two prizes at the Albany Kennel Civs dog show including first in class and best of breed. Jozeph A. Chambers of his City won a Doberman Pinscher DoD bidding $1 000 in War Bonds at the show. Mr. Douglas plans to enter his prize winner in the Albany Kennet Child’s Aug 20 show and the Mohawk Cir show in Schenectady on Sept. %
Edward F. Travis aged 36 of Glen Avenue Scotts was arrested Monday night by Motorcycle Officer Harold J. McKeon on a charge of passing a red light. He left a $3 cash bond for appearance in Police Court today.
Mrs. Harry Tamanian reports to Central Station Police that her 16 year old son Harry was bitten on the left leg by two dogs Monday night. The incident occurred near 31 Harri son Place. Authorities are investigating the attack.
Gardeners in the victory era replant areas washed by recent floods. Volunteers replenish soil, plant corn beets turnips carrots lettuce tomatoes peppers celery cauliflower and cabbage. Fire Chief Smith drains gardens enabling planting and seed exchanges continue despite past losses.
Mrs Martha Freemantle 22 of 2061 Sixth Avenue was driven by police in a car to Leonard Hospital yesterday morning from her home where she was ill. Olivie Crawford 22 of 1682 Sixth Avenue was taken to Troy Hospital yesterday morning by Central Police Station patrolmen after being ill at her home.
Center Brunswick communities held a July 4 parade with floats from local groups and prizes for boat and farm scene entries. Winners included William Dercles for a Ford model car, Gail Goulat and Carl Moise for costumes, and 20 War Stamps awarded as second prize. Rev. Gregory Connally led a recognition service after a community supper in the Grange Hall.
William G. Albright longtime Rensselaer official and president of the Common Council died at his home from a heart ailment. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 1 pm from his 6 Washington Street residence. He led the Aldermanic Association and served as alderman of the first ward for six years. He also worked for the New York Power and Light Corp and was a lifelong Rensselaer resident. He is survived by his wife, a son, and two brothers James and Archibald. All city building flags ordered to half staff by Mayor H Clark.
Holiday travel jam fills Troy transit hubs as trains from the north and buses to distant cities run full. Officials expect continued congestion after midnight with many travelers delaying return trips and packing remaining services to capacity.
The 12 day training period for the New York State Guard Third Brigade ends with 2 300 exlisted men and 269 officers stationed at Camp Smith Peekskill. Units including Co hoes and Hoosick Falls will entrain for Troy at 2 pm and arrive at the Asion Depot 5 pm. After parade, the Hoosick Falls group returns home by bus.
New OPA price charts show a decline of one to two cents per pound for all fresh fish in Group 1 and 2 stores. Only codish and haddock millets hold last month's level. Groups 3 and 4 ceiling prices drop three to five cents below Group 1 and 2 levels.
Paul Roberts, son of Mr and Mrs Joan Pass, 25 High Street, Green Island, is on furlough from his post in Nebraska. He is spending time with his parents and home comforts during a leave.
Six Scouts and an equal number of Scouters in the Troy area council were inducted as charter members of Mohawk Lodge at Camp Rotary. Honorary members include George E. Davis and others. election requires seven days’ camping and is decided by active and adult leaders.
Five Camp Fire Girls Guardian's Association members earned merit certificates at the National Camp Fire Girls Training School in Aloha Rear Buffalo. Over 125 women from several states participated. Mrs. Robert H L Gott schalk led the local association in planning future training sessions. Attendees included Mrs Andrew, Mrs Frank Bansen, Mrs Howard Enis and Mrs Joseph McGinais as the four day course closed.
Capit Vincent A Dorie a former instructor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute gave the go ahead for the Super Force raid on Japan last month. An air men commander for the 42nd bombing group set the trip time. Captain Doyle son of Mrs J John J Doyle of Albany and the late Major Doyle fought in France in World War I. His wife resides with her parents in Utica. PRESBYTERY TO MEET A special meeting of the Presbytery of Troy called for July 13 at 2 30 pm at Westminster Church to consider a pastor s request for dispensation to accept a chaplain appointment in the Army.
M M Wetner aged 67 was found dead in a Troy hotel room around 1 33 PM yesterday. He resided in Troy for years and managed the Rush Company Inc. His survivors include a widow, two sons, a brother and other relatives. funeral arrangements are set at Himes Funeral Home.
Seven people were injured in a three vehicle crash on Ballston Avenue Saratoga Springs early yesterday. Injuries ranged from bruises and lacerations to possible head and neck injuries. all treated at Saratoga Hospital and discharged except three women from Schenectady and Glens Falls who remained hospitalized.
George Polagi, 25, of Fourth Street, arrested yesterday afternoon on morals charges by First Precinct patrolmen. He faces arraignment in Police Court this morning. Case involves a seven year old Troy girl. incident claimed on Front Street near the Congress Street bridge. Detectives and Humane Society officials investigated. he was taken to the Detective Bureau and jailed awaiting arraignment.
Private Leonard Gagnon, 21, son of Aurora Asheyeh and Saratoga Springs, is reported killed in action in the South Pacific. He had five brothers in service, including William 25, Sunny 22, Victor 23, and Franery 18, all in Army or Air Force armor units. Surviving siblings include sisters Aurora Theresa and Maria.
Nicholls Bombe, 12, from 11 Broade- Titt.Place, injured in a fire caused by ignited liquid in the Broderick Place cellar. Police report he was playing with bars when the liquid ignited. Patrolmen Ryan and Prezis drove him to Samaritan Hospital where attendants listed condition as fairly good.
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