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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1944
Page
11
Five days of extreme heat sweep the region as thunder showers are forecast. Temperatures near or above 90 across New York State bring muggy humidity and no major relief yet. Two deaths reported in Rochester during the heat spell.
Justice Daniel F. Imrie admitted 37 to citizenship at Ballston Spa in a Saratoga County Supreme Court special term. Repatriation granted to Marie Floresina Roy of Waterford. several others admitted across multiple towns with names including Weinberg, Moro Sanchez, Staiger, Kowalchuk, LaNay and Czupil among others.
Abe Wolvns district deputy of the Rensselaer Odd Fellows District will visit three lodges in Troy and vicinity this week. Tonight he attends Diamond Rock Hall to deliver the semi annual password. Wednesday he installs Interlocheen Lodge officers at Averne Park and Friday brings the password to Tsatsawassea Lodge at East Nassau. Members of Hudson Walter Lodge hold a regular meeting tomorrow at the 12th Street temple.
Peter McGee aged 59 of Park Avenue was arrested Saturday night on two charges of assault by Central Street police after his wife Yolande McGee filed a complaint. He faces arraignment in Police Court this morning. Police said the alleged crime occurred at the McGee home, with Sergt Joseph Coffey and Patrolman John Dwyer making the arrest.
Sophie Fosin of 39 Saratoga Street Cohoes had her restaurant liquor license cancelled by the State Liquor Authority for violations including sales to a minor and sales during prohibited hours. She was among 17 individuals penalized by the authority in the action.
Chester A Webster of Hudson Avenue Green Island was cited by Motorcycle Officer Harold McKeon for running a red light at Pawling and Maple Avenues. He is to appear before Police Justice James F Byron today.
An 82-year-old Green Island woman, Marie P. Modol, left 27000 to Comek University Medical College for eye disease research, with 550 to Albany Hospital. Her death occurred September 243 and the circumstances are described as mysterious but pieced together. Executor was A A Aege of Troy.
The Record reports New York state milk and butterfat prices rose in June compared with a year earlier while government payments offset higher feed costs. May ratios fell vs April, milk and butterfat outputs rose in May, and total 1944 milk production is expected near 1953 levels. Creamery butter may be slightly below last year and cheese prices were lowered for June to reflect abundant civilian supplies.
A Troy man and two other gas station operators face OPA hearings tomorrow at 10 am in Albany County Court House before Hearing Commissioner Allan Carruthers Jr. on charges of violating rationing regulations by accepting counterfeit gas coupons and delivering them to suppliers. Also named are Fred Corigan of Logan's service station Glens Falls Randall Pratt of Pratt's Esso in Albany and other area operators. plus Michael Geragosian of 25 Third Street Cash Market facing overdraft charges.
Sister Mary Teresa of St Joseph's Order died at Holy Family Convent North Greenbush. A former teacher at St Augustine's St Patrick's St Columbus Schenectady and St Bridget's Watervliet, she was born Elizabeth A Cox in Fairfield NY. Survived by brother Jeremiah Cox of Detroit. Funeral 9:30 am tomorrow at St Joseph's Seminary Chapel with solemn requiem high mass.
Johnstown Corps captured first with 96.1 in a Waterford drill meet under St Marys Sponsored Corps auspices. Fort Johnson Placed second with 93.9, Delmar’s Nathaniel Adams Bly nchard Squadron took third. other teams included Capitol Lancers Albany and Cohoes units. Special exhibitions featured baton twirling and a Boy Rangers musical display.
Joseph A Buff announces a gasoline advisory committee for the local OPA district to act as industry spokesman. Representatives from major oil firms independent distributors GLF cooperatives and retail stations will form the group to explain program changes and tackle the black market gas coupon racket. Philip Fox and James J Devine met with members to outline objectives and referral processes for violations not warranting legal action.
John J. Farrell a Water view native with long GE tenure in Schenectady has been appointed chief engineer of the Transmitter Division of the Electronics Department. A Priest division manager announced the decision. Farrell previously did tool design at Watervliet and has been an associate of the Institute of Radio Engineers and a member of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers.
Empire Girls State selected Noma Waite Plains as mayor of Colonial City in Huguens County after a full officer slate election at Laidmore College Saratoga Springs. Delegates from local high schools attended under American Legion oversight. services followed with remarks on town and county government and party platforms by Federalist and Nationalist leaders.
A dedication for the Eighth Ward honor roll took place at Third and Washington with a simple ceremony. Lemuel G. Rosenthal presided as master of ceremonies. seven new names were added to the roster this year. Frank Mazzarile and Louis Marchese spoke. the day donated by Rosenthal rose atop the stake by veterans Joseph F. McKeon and Peter A. Stellio and seaman Benjamin Lomast ro. Donelé T. Conway played the bugle.
Fire companies from Fuller Road Colonie and Wes Albany fought a stubborn fire at the Linde Air Products plant on Railroad Avenue Stop 38 Albany-Schenectady Road. Chief Harry T. Kayser estimated damage around $2000 as a dozen acetylene welding gas tanks threatened explosion. The fire began when a safety plug failed around 3 30 p.m. sparks ignited the gas as flames raced through the roof of the single story steel building and workers were kept out due to the danger before the tanks cooled and the blaze came under control.
Harold Armitage, 42, of RSD 4 Cohoes, was arrested on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after a collision with a car owned by David Thielmann of Troy. The arrest was made by Irons and Pat Cunningham of Central Police Station. arraignment planned today in Police Court.
Present this coupon properly filled out to the attendant at the pool not later than Saturday July 15 for registration card. Applicant must attend all classes to obtain a swimming diploma. One of the parents or guardian of a child under 18 must sign on the line below.
A car veered into the side of the Green home on Salt Save Cambridge highway 2 injuring Arthur Stewart 23 and Clifford Stewart 17 who were treated and discharged from Emme Laing Stevens Hospital at Granville. The Greens and their 3 year old son Frank were on the porch and escaped uninjured as the vehicle crashed through a ground hole and a two foot concrete foundation, breaking a window and sending debris across the room. State Police and investigators attended the scene.
The Office of Price Administration ordered a third shoe inventory for retailers distributors jobbers and manufacturers as of the close of business Monday July 5. Forms will be provided to dealers soon with details to follow within two weeks. The inventory aligns with July end business counts and aims to guide future OPA policy on ration periods and stock releases.
Brig. Gen. A. G. Gililesme announced top honors went to George H. Sandholt of Troy and James W. Bartley of Green Island for manufacturing Eight inch howitzers and heavy guns respectively. Additional valuable suggestions awards were given to Mortis Lepidus Russell Patrie Robert M. Dempsey John L. Bauder Floyd E Meyers Newell A Rozelie Troy plus many residents from Water ville Albany Hudson West Sand Lake Valatie Cohoes Green Island and more.
Sergi Willem A Grooten 22 Marine Corps husband of Elsine Farler of Spruce Street Reisseizer was killed somewhere in the South Pacific per Navy Department. Son of Willem Grooten Sr and Mrs Grooten of Castleton a 1942 Marine recruit and Watervliet Arsenal former employee. Survived by wife parents a three year old son William A Grosien III and sister Miss Masie Grosien.
Charles W. Riley of Loudonville has been named director of Czech relief. A World War I veteran and former member of the Czechoslovak Legion he will work from New York offices several days weekly while continuing residence with Norwalk Vault Co. in Menands.
Paul Vartigias seven reports being bitten on the left hip by a dog on Federal Street. police transport to Troy Hospital, where Dr. Joseph Padaline treated him before he returned home. Patrolmen Karl Fendt and John Dwyer from Central Station assisted.
4 H Club members in Renastiser County may enter diverse contests organized by a Chicago committee. County records and awards, including medals and war bonds, await state and national winners who meet age and service requirements. Dorrance and Thayer invite entries and offer help to county clubs with prize-winning potential.
Two persons were injured in a late Saturday collision at Sixth Street and Sixth Avenue. Leo Fontaine of Ontario Street Cohoes was taken to Leonard Hospital with a left side injury. Clara LaMarsh of Federal Street and Fifth Avenue sustained knee abrasions and shock. Stanislaus Simard of Saratoga Avenue Cohoes said he drove north on Sixth Avenue when Fontaine crossed Elgth Street and collided with Simard’s car.
Francis J. Bonipatlas of Hudson Falls, a veteran of three Cadres in North Africa and wounded at Sicily, was killed in action in France in June. He was survived by his father Marco Bonipatibas, five sisters, and relatives including Mrs. John Marine of For, Edward, Mrs. Anna Ingle, Mrs. George Counes of New York, Miss Mere Ellen Sompetivus, and Thomas Bonipacibus.
A covered dish supper and cash party will be held at the home of A. N. Campbell on Arcade Road to benefit Apalio O. of A. WH. Mrs Eva Vanderzee rokal matron and Mrs Smith head arrangements. Cards will follow the meal with Sagg serving.
Roscoe L. Williams, supervising principal of South Glens Falls school, who recently resigned to take a similar position in Waterford, left South Glens Falls Saturday with his family to establish residence in Waterford.
The Troy War Price and Ration Board indicated it cannot list gas requests or disclose reasons for B and C supplemental gasoline allowances. Officials noted the work would be immense and sensitive, tied to Washington OPA directives, with decisions dependent on the ideal board’s timetable.
Hudson River Regulating District levies 263.55 for Sacandaga Reservoir operation and maintenance. Forde plant Green Island pays 1 677.93. Combined 1 862.14 covers retirement of 600 000 debt, with maintenance assessments to Ford, Green Island, Watervliet, and Albany and construction assessments allocated to Ford plant, Green Island, Watervliet, and Albany.
James G. Patton, president of the National Farmers Union, urged that farm lands acquired by the government during the war be turned over to the Paris Security Administration of the Agriculture Department. He argued that powerful financial interests linked to the National Association of Rest Estate Boards and affiliated groups are influencing land disposal programs.
Supreme Headquarters reports German forces are cloaking sixty ton Tiger tanks in camouflaged plastic hulls to defeat Allied sticky bombs. The smooth green surfaces allegedly shed the bombs that attach via an adhesive.
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