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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1944
Page
9
The Watervliet Red Cross unit has tripled its surgical quota and seeks volunteers. Mrs. Gray, city chairwoman, announces meetings at the First Presbyterian Church on Helton Street. Interested residents should contact Mrs. Gray or visit the headquarters on Mondays and Thursdays.
John Goseh Barnes son of Mr and Mrs Edward and Esrnes 368 Sixth Avenue Watervliet entered La Salle Novitiate Bloomfield Hartford. William Barnes attended entrance ceremonies at La Salle and Edouard Barnes a second class petty officer serves with the Navy overseas ten months. Robert Barnes stationed at Marine Barracks Newport after two years in the South Pacific.
James H. McMahon named chairman of the annual Watervliet sports and field day sponsored by the Knights of Columbus for St. Colman's and Fairview Homes. The Aug 1 to 20 event at St. Colman's Home includes Xavier Theroux Frank Reynolds John Burns on the general committee with James Sexe heading the ladies committee. Francis Decker heads membership and outside donations, with updates from the council meeting.
Watervliet Navy man Charlie Wheelock, on leave from a minesweeper off the French coast, avoided death when he declined a breakfast mess and drank cocoa. A mine strike and ensuing fire left his ship ablaze but he helped start emergency pumps and survived with other crew members. He recalled the daylight chaos, plane activity, and the rescue as the invasion neared England. Now on 30 day leave with wife Doris Carr, he plans further service or training after recovery.
The 3 450 000 fifth war loan quota for Watervliet was raised as chairman El Outouthout announced. Sales of E bonds to individuals lagged behind other bonds while July is target for continuing sales. Also reports on church and civic events, troop notices, obituaries, and local resignations are noted including Blagden quitting the Williamstown board and longtime town clerk Grondy’s resignation.
Richard V. O’Brien, a state department engineer of years, disappeared from his home at 156 Tibbetts Avenue, Watervliet after leaving in the late afternoon Friday, June 13. Police and authorities launched searches and a state alarm was issued.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary E Mertin Lamb widow of Peter J Lamb and mother of Vincente G Lamb were held at her residence and St Bridget s Church with a solemn mass conducted by Rev James Hanrahan and others. Interment followed at St Agnes Cemetery. Delegations from the National Guard of Troy State Engineers of Albany and city officials attended.
Obituaries and funeral notices list Miss Rite Ann Matthews, Vincent L. Walsh, Mary Donnelly, John Kinney, Ida Smith Ward, Hattie DuBois, Mrs. Stephen Longtin, Sister Mary Teresa, Mrs. Carman, Florence Bolin, William Van derzee, Mrs. Gertrude Lynch, Mrs. Nellie Morey, Mrs. James Kelly, Harry Shaver, Mrs. Helen Whittenmore Parsons, and others with funeral details in Hudson Falls and nearby towns. Services held at St Marys, St Franciss deSales, and local churches. interments in St Marys, Woodlands, Rome, and other cemeteries.
Israel Gralla posts a sign claiming the damage to his Brooklyn story was not caused by a bomb or customer but by a car. Children imitate the line turning it into a chant, leaving Gralla amused yet overwhelmed by inquiries.
A nurse who tended wounded in Africa and at Naples Cassine and Home gained audience with the pope. The encounter highlighted relief efforts and the care provided to injured civilians.
State police arrested a Hingham shipyard worker in the murder of ten year old Frances McGrath in Situate Massachusetts. A loaded revolver and a stained carving knife were found at the suspect's home. Chemical analysis will determine if the knife was used.
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