Card of Thanks and Birth Notices from Troy Area
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy kindness and floral offerings after bereavement. In memoriam dated for Edward J Miller. Birth notices record daughters born to Sgt and Mrs Joseph Bailey Shirley Theresa, Pvt and Mrs Joseph Shagalski Shirley Theresa, and Mr and Mrs William J Wilson Dianne Elizabeth with births in local hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincenzo
Nicolao Pasquale A. MII
St. Joseph’. Maternity Hospital
Joseph Shagalski
Shirley Theresa
Shagalski
Storley Belcher. Wilson
Troy Hospital
William J. Wilson
Dianne Elizabeth
Wilaun
Eva Collette
Dates of Obituaries in Watervliet Area Funeral Notices
A list of obituary notices dated July 9 to July 10 1943 from Watervliet and nearby cities. Names include Armstrong Bartle Britt Carpenter Coons Corrigan Davis Fuke Fletcher Hanlon Heenan Lally Pankake Matthews and Matthews family. Each entry notes residence, family relations and church funeral details.
State Denies Merger of Utilities
The State Public Service Commission rejected the proposal by the Niagara Hudson system and New York Power & Light for a seven company merger. It refused to accept a petition condition limiting its investigative scope and any adjustments to company accounts. The commission warned that such limitations hinder essential evidence and noted serious questions about the accuracy of certain accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Public Service Commission
W Niagara-Hudson
New York Power & Light Corp
Gas and Electric
Public Services Commission
John Wheeler Brass Foundry Partner Dies at 60
John Wheeler of 6 Congress Street Troy died yesterday at Troy Hospital after a brief illness. Born in England, he came to Troy as a boy and with his brothers founded Wheeler Bros. Brass Foundry 34 years ago. He was a member of Levings Methodist Church and Sunday school. Survived by wife Helena M. Fobare, son Harold Lee Wheeler, and brothers and sisters in Troy, Brooklyn, and Watervliet. Funeral to be held 2:30 p.m. Wednesday from the residence. interment Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coerbigan
Boyd T. Corrigan
Michael
Anna Corrigan
Helen Relihan
Rosé M. Corrigen
Pierce Mahar
Daniel D. Purcell & Son
Pawling Avye
Sacred Heart Church
Davis
Emily Bilson Davis
Richard F. Connery
Port Washington
L.L
John H. Moon
Troy
Rudolph Krause
Utica
Clarke and Blake
Brunswick
William Andrew Fuke
Mattie Dix
George Bragle
Himea
Firth Avenue
Elmwood Hill
Fletcher
the Samaritan Hospital
Agnes M. Fletcher
Elsie Fletcher
Betty Gamble
Mechanicville
Clarence D. Fletcher
Waterford
Walter J. Fletcher
U.S. Navy
Florence Fletcher
Hoosick Street
Elmwood Hill Cemetery
Hanlon
Grace Court
Helen
Ferguson
John J. Hanlon
Mirs
Harold C. Rowe
William Walsh
Brooklyn
St. Patrick's Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Heenan
Scotia
N.Y
Theresa Callanan
Center St
Thomas E. Heenan
Sergi Thomas J
California
James F
Margaret M. Heenan
Catherine Callanan
Healy & Mabee
Mohawk Ave
St. Joseph's Church
John Wheeler
Congress Street
Troy Hospital
England
Wheeler Bros. Brass Foundry
Levings Methodist Church
Wheeler
Helena M. Fobare
Harold Lee Wheeler
Martha King
Thomas C. Wheeler
Joseph and
Harry Wheeler
Frank Hall
Watervliet
Earl Bailey
Oakwood Cemetery
McGrath
Green Island
N. Y
Frances Miemac
Donald McGrath
Donald
Frances
Sandra McGrath
Joseph Niemmie
David Collier
Fort Edward
Joseph Niemie
U. S. Army
Swan Street
McGrane
Catherine E. McGrane
Rose L
Alice E. McGrane
Broadway
J. Gregory Nealon
Fourth Avenue
St. Bridget’s Church
St. Patrick's Cemetery
Meeson
Samaritans Hospital
James E
Wynantskill
Anna Mudse
Aof
James Meeson
Margaret Lee
Charles B
Sergi
Thomas Meeson
Feneral
Wynants
William P. Murray
Stow Avenue
St. Nicholas Church
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Donovan
St. Bernard's Church
Cohoes
James J. O'Donovan
Philippine Islands
Sanborn
Canoes
James Sanborn
Alice Johnson
Edward S. Sanborn
Charles Hareris
George Sanborn
Schenectady
Youngrove Avenue
George F. McBivein
Germaine
Sisters of
St. Joseph of Carondulet
St. Joseph's Seminary
Teson
Paine St
Ida Mousseau
Leo Teson
Joseph
Fred
William Teson
Gilbert Hebert
Philip
Leo Mousseau
Whealfer
Harold Pep Wheeler
WatervHet
Prospect Park Municipal Pool Registration Coupon
Public notice for Prospect Park pool registration asks guardians to submit a filled coupon to the pool attendant by Sunday July 18. Applicant must attend all classes to earn a swimming diploma. One parent or guardian of a child under 18 must sign the form.
Learn to Swim Campaign Opens Next Monday in Troy
The Record Newspapers and the Troy Recreation Department announce two sessioned Learn to Swim campaigns at the Troy Municipal Pool Prospect Park. Instruction runs July 19–23 and Aug 2–6, with tests for a merit certificate upon completion. Edward A. Wachter cites health, safety, and enduring skills as benefits, noting prior high enrollment and pool attendance.
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Troy
Prospect Park
Edward A. Wachter
Troy Recreation Department
Record
Recreation Department
Wachter
Mr. Wachter
Seaason
Watchter
Wacnter
Local Meat Shortage Strains Troy Grocers Hard
Local meat supply remains tight as small Saturday shipments reach Troy, but no relief is promised for the coming days. Distributors report limited beef and pork to retailers, with many stores selling out by nightfall. Some markets closed early as shortages persist and deliveries look uncertain until midweek. A private butcher describes a strained system, noting dwindling stock and pressure to serve long‑time customers and new arrivals alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Trojans
Alliance Drops Summer Meetings for July and August
The Rensselaer County Conservation Alliance will discontinue meetings during July and August due to a ban on pleasure driving. Regular monthly meetings resume in September. In the past members could use the Green Island Rod and Gun Club rooms, and the September meeting is expected to be held there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer County Conservation Alliance
Alliance
Green Island Rod & Gun Club
Green Island Club
Will probate in Saratoga County names Ballston Spa heirs
Mrs Hayner's will admitted to probate in Saratoga County Surrogate Court. Grace M Hayner of Ballston Spa leaves life income to husband Harry C Hayner with executors keeping all investments and income used only for his care. Personal property go to Helen D Middleworth and Maud M Moe. On Hayner's death, nephews and friend receive bequests. Residual estate split among Middleworth brothers and Mrs Moe. Values limit personal property not exceed 37200 and real estate not exceed 3700. Letters of administration issued to Marion E Kilmer and Carl S Wooley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga County
Grace M. Hayner
Ballston Spa
Harry C. Hayner
le Roy E. Middleworth
Hudson Falls
Harry Hayner
Mrs
Moe
George Co. Tuck
Marion E. Kilmer
Schenectady
Carl 5. Wooley
Jesse S. Wooley
Supervisors Meet Tomorrow in Rensselaer County
Leroy H. Nible, chairman, announced the regular quarterly meeting of the Rensselaer County Board of Supervisors will be held tomorrow night at the county courthouse. He said the agenda contains no items of unusual interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy H. Nible
Rensselaer County Board of Supervisors
County Court House
Mr. Nible
Scott Guest Of Honor At Dinner
Scott, longtime business manager of the Troy Local 3 Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, was guest of honor Saturday at a dinner sponsored by Local Union No. 3. The event marked Mrs Scott’s seventieth birthday and drew state and international union officers along with area labor representatives. Toastmaster Louis P. Merciante introduced speakers including Mayor Frank J. Hogan and William D. Walker who praised Scott’s 38 years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Seymer Scott
Troy
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Hendrick Hudison
Aise
Scott
Electrical Brotherhood
Louis P. Merciante
New Jersey State Federation of Laoor
Joseph E. Bleau
Brotherhood
Frank J. Hogan
William D. Walker
Local Labor Leaders Honor Bleau at Troy Event
The gathering honored Bleau a longtime local labor figure with 1903 membership and 1913 full time status. Guests included Michael F. Breen Troy Labor Temple Association president and Walter Cooms National Board of Fire Underwriters inspector among many local union officials. A program featured Toby Middlebrook and his trio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. McGinty
War Manpower Commission
Harry E. van Asdale, Jr
New York
Te Pay
Michael F. Breen
Troy Labor Temple Association
Walter Cooms
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Richard Carmichael
Schenectady Federation of Gabor
Joseph Ligget
Schenectady
Frank
Toby Middlebrook
Bleau
DeLuce
Clellan
Wohl
School Trustee To Be Elected In Schuylerville District
A five year term trustee will be elected in Schuylerville School District 1 Saratoga at the annual election on Wednesday. The change from three to five years aims to limit trustee elections to two per year with one term expiring annually. Incumbents continuing are James P. McGarry president Milton Larmon James Mealey and J Kenneth Bullard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Cummings
Schuylervile
Saratoga
James P. McGarry
Milton Larmon
James Mealey
J. Kenneth Bullard
Recognition Quiz By Carl Hulett Prominent Troy civic leader
A profile of a Rensselaer County Bar Association member born in Binghamton, a Hamilton and Columbia Law School graduate, Phi Beta Kappa, longtime Junior Chamber of Commerce leader, and director or trustee with Troy Prudential, Bethesda Home, Salvation Army Temple, Presbyterian Home, First Presbyterian Church, Kiwanis, Sons of the Revolution, Troy Club, and Troy Country Club. Identify him on Page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer County Bar Association
Binghamton
Troy
Hamilton College
Columbia Law School
Phi Beta Kappa
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Troy Prudential Association
Bethesda Home
Salvation Army Temple
Presbyterian Home
First Presbyterian Church
Troy Ministers Letter Reads in Negro Churches Deploring Racial Tragedies
A Troy Ministerial Association letter read in Liberty Presbyterian, Seventh Avenue, A M E Zion and Beth E Baptist Churches expresses solidarity with Negro citizens and a pledge to rectify injustices. signed by 49 pastors from Troy Watervliet Cohoes and nearby areas the message condemns recent racial tragedies and urges liberty and justice for all through peaceful means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
United States
Troy Ministerial Association
Watervliet
Cohoes
Liberty Presbyterian
Seventh Avenue
Zion and
Beth E Baptist
Ministerial Association of
Iith
Minute Men Headache for Ration Board
The Troy War Price and Rationing Board faces a persistent group of self seeking individuals who demand immediate service while ignoring CPA regulations. They present as the minute men who want shortcuts, licenses, and extra stamps, often citing personal urgency. The board notes these behaviors disrupt orderly rationing and violate OPA rules.
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Troy
Edward J. Rowan
OPA
CPA
John Trojan
John
Ration Board
Mackrell Urges Neighbors to Meet for Postwar Solving
Former Senator John J. Mackrell told Waterford Council Knights of Columbus members at a communion breakfast that postwar problems demand close neighborly gatherings. He urged more footpath and backyard meetings to reveal virtues, foster cooperation, and apply the Golden Rule as nations emerge from war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Mackrell
Waterford Council
Knights of Columbus
Waterford R. of
C.j
St. Mary's Church
James R. Simpson
Francis J. Scott
William A A. Crowther
Mackreill
United States
Brotherhood of Man
America
Hiurope
Citizenship Granted to Three Soldiers at Ballston Spa
Seventeen applicants were granted citizenship by Supreme Court Justice Daniel F. Imrie at Ballston Spa. Among new citizens are Alfonso Saccucci of Mohawk Avenue, John Raymond Smith of Waterford, Giuseppe Garuf of Johnstown, Elizabeth Freiberger of Wayville, and Laura E. Winford of Bailston Spa. Three more applications were approved later for Sadie Fink, Carmen Christine Vassil, and Joseph Rapens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballston Spa
Supreme Court
Daniel F. Imrie
Alfonso Saccucci
Mohawk Avenue
Waterford
John Raymond Smith
Fourth Street
Guseppe Garuf
Johnstown
Elizabeth
Freiberger
Wayville
Bailston
Spa
Sadie Fink
South Glens Falls
Carmen Christine Vassil
Woods
Eighth Street
Katherine Beywick
Broadway
Saratoga Springs
Michael Rkasewich
Galway
Alexander Mickiewicz
Fulton Waterford
Szyder Aussie
Charlton
Mare Noella Lalonde
Maple Avenue
Pauline Jabion
Clark Street
Girls' State Reverses Stand On War Marriages
Delegates at Empire Girls' State in Saratoga Springs voted to approve war marriages by 156 to 46, reversing last year's Troy decision. Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, the session also urged education of German children after the war to be planned and supervised by democratic nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Empire Girls
Saratoga Springs
American Legion Auxiliary
Reception for Chaplain Rev Seymour A Smith in Troy
A welcome reception was held in St John s Memorial Garden for Chaplain Rev Seymour A Smith recently named to serve Protestant students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Mrs Smith attended. The event featured remarks by Edgar H Betts Dwight Marvin Ray Sweetman and Rev Gray M Blandy with discussion on the student work plan and goals for a college chaplaincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour A. Smith
Troy
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
St. John’s Memorial Garden
Smith
Edgar H. Betts
Dwight Marvin
Marvin
Ray Sweetman
Student Christan Movement
New York State
Sweetman
Projanis
Gray M. Blandy
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Richard Tweedy
Lansingburg Club Boys Form Armies
Lansingburg day campers will stage war games at Diamond Rock on Wednesday with "General" Marzello defending the flag and "General" Winkler leading the attack. New handicraft classes include wood burning and sandwich plate making. The week features six educational war effort films and a pet show planned for 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansingburg
Diamond Rock
Marzello
Winkler
Paul S. Young
Miami Beach
Bluesday
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eam
Milano
Miller
Edward J. Muller
Brother
Bailey
Sergt
Joseph Bailey
Lutan Robitaille
Myles H. Saunders
James P. Budraxey
Harry J
Enul
Rita M. Bartle
B. Stephen Waberly
Glen Ridge
N. J
Robert J. Drummond
Johanna Tobin
Britt
Emily Britt
Thomas J. Britt
Thomas J., Jr
Francis J
Wiliam J. Britt
President Street
St. Patrick’s Church
Bt Feter’s
Carpenter
Middlebury
Emma Snyder
George Carpenter
Brs
Frank Lamb
McClure Funeral Home
Valley Falls
Elmwood
Schaghticoke
Coons
Igus
Grace Gibson
Jacob H. Coons
Dirs
Walter H. Reid
Mildred E Reid
Lynbrook
George H. Gibson
Packanack Lake
Warren E. Gibson
Bryce Funeral Home
Fifth Avenue
Woodbine Cemetery
Sand
Rkb
Lally
Andrew B. Lally
Sylvester Wright
Fred Masge
George Street
Foelock
Sonic
Elia
Pankake
Charles Lodge
Wilson
St. Agnes’ Cemetery
Menands
Brass Foundry
Gardner Earl
John Dabulewicz
MEDAC
Mattoon
Harriet A. Sutherland
Mabelle M. J. Sterling
Mattie E. Muhlfelder
the Record
Parent's
Record Newspapers
Seymour Scott
By Carl
Hulett
Mackrell
S. A. Smith
Granville
Helen I. Wagner
Broadalbin
Granville High School
Wagner
Ontonta State College
State College For Teachers At
Albany
Chasan
Nowsea Pee
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