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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1945
Page
14
A Weather Bureau advisory warned of record cold across the nation with forecast lows around 15 to 49 degrees and potential daily records. Reports noted chills in New York Buffalo Rochester and Syracuse with comparisons to historic July lows and scattered light precipitation.
The will of Hoare White of Greenwich is probated by Surrogate John Ho Dewell. Widow Mrs Anneg Ware is named executrix managing the estate including real and personal property. The notice, dated 2k 1989, mentions other heirs and deceased sister relations in memoriam lines.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a birth or infant reference with personal names and places but is missing readable details to identify dates or full identities. The item resembles a small birth notice but lacks complete names, locations, and dates for full card creation.
Obituaries list several residents including Bliss Charlotte Rae and Lucy Markarian, noting funeral arrangements and cemetery burials. Services described as Thursday or Friday morning events, with arrivals from New York City and Albany area, and interments planned at local cemeteries.
In Troy, 9,925 cars reportedly faced federal auto tax stamps as the deadline neared. Police report dozens of summonses, with inspectors confirming many cars lacked stamps. Officials warn willful violators face up to 25 dollars, while stamping proceeds continued under the post office and internal revenue authorities.
The Troy and Rensselaer County Traffic Safety Committee distributed twenty thousand pedestrian safety pamphlets across Rensselaer County. Ten thousand were placed in Troy businesses and ten thousand mailed countywide with county supervisors' help. Three film shorts on pedestrian safety will be shown in local motion picture houses. A committee text meeting is set for Wednesday.
An inheritance tax report was filed in Surrogate's Court yesterday for the estate of Emeline M. Farlee. Edward J. Poland, transfer tax attorney, shows the gross estate at 3,086.30 dollars with a state tax of 49.80 dollars, deductions of 3,150.56 leaving net 1,936.19. Executor Joseph B. Hastings of Troy and attorney Clarence G. Simmons handled the estate with bequests to multiple persons in Florida and New York. Mrs. Farlee died January 3, 1944.
An alarm from Box 436 at 4 20 PM yesterday drew firefighters to 2516 Fifteenth Street where a painter's torch ignited the outside clay boards on the south landing. The house, owned and occupied by Mrs Frances Ting, sustained bright damage.
Junior and Senior Red Cross lifesaving classes start at Prospe pool with 75 hours of instruction required. Instructor M Ehrenbein leads sessions on swimming, diving, underwater techniques, and rescue procedures. Certificates awarded upon course completion supported by The Record Newspapers and Trey Recreation Department.
Liberty Presbyterian Church reports 57 children enrolled in its Daily Vacation Bible School now in week two. Lead by Mrs. Julia Collins with staff including Mrs. D T Murray Lillian Jean Murray Lois Narshall Douglas Haywood and Rev D Talmadge Murray. Neil K White spoke on Lord Is My Shepherd and certificates will be awarded tomorrow at 6 34 pm after faculty recommendations.
Thomas George, 6, of 258 Second Street, was treated at Frey Hospital yesterday afternoon for a bruise on the head and scratches under the right arm after a boy ran into Third Street and Adams Street into a car driven by Anthony Rinaldi, 19, of 252 Second Street. The driver reported he was traveling south on Third Street when the boy darted into the roadway, and he took the boy to the hospital before returning him home.
Police moved Mrs Mars Grahame 65 from 148 Hill Street to her home using a radio car after taking her to 1527 Benten Road where she works. Mrs Meier Swedick 29 of 55 Main Avenue was removed from her home yesterday afternoon by a police car after she fell ill on Third Street south of Fulton Street.
Apollo Lodge officers begin planning a 130th anniversary fete for fall 1946 with a general meeting of past masters. Clarence J. Ryan leads the 1946 committee as grand master-elect expected in May. a commemorative book and dinner are discussed along with invitations and ticket sales.
The OPA will mail weekly ceiling prices for fresh fruits and vegetables directly to total retailers from the New York Regional Office mailing center. A Albany district price specialist prepares fixtures and sends them to the New York office for printing. The Rensselaer County Troy War Price and Rationing Board forwarded dealer lists to the mailing center. Reports of missing price charts should go to the local price division. Changes are rare, not exceeding one cent per pound, with potatoes and onions adjusted to new unit bases and several items removed from the list.
Captain Wells Fields previously taught at Renar Polytechnic Institute and lived at 7 Eaton Road. He has been named to the physics department staff at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, commanding a battleship in the European theater during the war.
Union officers and Joseph T. McNichols discuss district labor affairs at Watervliet Hall with participants from Local 2 and Local 23 steel firms, Allegheny Ludman related locals, and Troy Chain Co. Addresses by Howard T. Curtis and David Hughes supported a resolution for guaranteed annual wage.
Fresh Air Group plans a third visit to the Tray Tinws Fresh Air Home in Graftan, leaving on August 7. Registration for this group will occur on July 17 and July 18 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Health Center. The registration is for the third party at the home and follows prior sessions for earlier groups.
The article describes maintaining clean pool water at a concrete outdoor pool. It notes water quality tests for urine residue, pH balance, and alum use to trap dirt and bacteria. It mentions pool dimensions, depth, and regulatory oversight by the city recreation department and the State Department of Health.
Day camp participants from the YMCA planned a boat trip today with activities at the rink and outdoor points. The group aims to enjoy a day of supervised recreation and group participation under camp staff supervision.
A public hearing is set regarding the Sherwood Park Light District. The notice urges residents to attend at the scheduled time to discuss charges and potential expenses related to the district’s operations.
Parish organizers set up festival grounds with games and booths to be staffed by parish members. A 3 percent charge is mentioned as part of the event details.
A state group advocates restoration of the Troy cemetery urging preservation actions. The call emphasizes historic headstones, local heritage, and community fundraising efforts to begin this project promptly.
Home Bureau guidance urges wartime households to bake bread at home to stretch food rations. Instructions mention using wheat four soy fat and sweeteners, with tips on ingredients rising times and avoiding over fermentation. Various bread varieties and yeast methods are noted as practical options.
The Troy Lions Club schedules an afternoon of golf and a dinner at Yar Schaicksland Country Club on Thursday July 19. Members also plan a card session and announce new member M. Wait and a souvenir from Germany to Thomas A. Dandrew with dues set by the secretary.
Lansingburg Boys Club members planned a Tuesday outing with Mr. Rafferty leading questions on history sports and geography. Ambassadors Jaroms Smith Joan Sehemer Rogers Bik Muri Tessier John Maws won awards and a wartime themed film sparked discussion on civic aid and summer activities.
Miss Jaborg leads YWCA activities and speaks on adolescent guidance at the institute. A 71,000 footprint crowd is noted, with tours to Shedd Aquarium and Field Museum. She plans to aid camp outreach after July, supervising local Reserve clubs and weekly dances for girls.
Waterford School District No. 1 voters reelected Mayor F. Walsh and Mrs. LaVerne Wert as trustees for a two year term amid no opposition. Thomas H. Morris was reelected president of the Board of Education, with Louis R. Brefin as clerk and W. Hart Lawrence as treasurer. Clara V. Merritt named secretary to the principal, Harry Willetts and J. Frank Murray named custodians, Edward Johnson chosen custodian for School 2. Bresfin appointed tax collector. Miss Jane Houlihan named librarian trustee of the public library for three years. The board also named the Back rd as depastory for is and for school tax funds.
Atuibeny K. Shukes, 22, Mechanicville, returned yesterday a decorated soldier. He earned the British Distinguished Service Medal and the Silver Star for crossing fifty perilous terrain missions under fire, aiding troops while lifting out comrades and facing German forces.
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