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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1945
Page
15
The article advises sowing delphiniums pansies and other hardy flowers soon, with guidance on seed soil mix, sterilization, shading, and cold frames. It covers sowing depth about an eighth inch, dusting with sulfur, two burlap coverings, and gradual removal of shade as seedlings grow.
A reader asks for the correct name and address for a garden location, specifying a backyard setting and a community area. The request emphasizes checking the type and value of the garden location in relation to the Dee area and ras community.
The Record Newspapers offer prizes for Victory Gardens in Troy Cohoes Watervliet Green Island and Waterford. Entry closes July 1 with a grand prize of 50 War Bonds for best garden and 25 War Bonds for top backyard and community gardens. Eligibility excludes staff and families.
General Electric of Schenectady announces a warning device for boom type cranes on floating drydocks. The system signals when an unsafe load is moved and shows crane stability. Engineers say such cranes were prone to overturning when overloaded because of narrow operating tracks.
Cropseyville cadet nurse Carolyn Roden visits her parents Mr and Mrs Chester Roden while Mrs Glen Foster of Sarasota returns home from visiting Mrs George Wissick. Wilting Workers meet at Miss Alice Berney and Mrs George Gummer home. Mrs Lucy A Lynd and Mrs Emma L Gilles of Arlington N J spend the summer at Mr and Mrs Willard Lynd residence.
Free School District No. 3 Waterford held a Tuesday meeting led by W Earl Lawrence with Rose de Lo Wen presenting a 1935-36 budget totaling 89081 dollars. Tax plans show no rate increase, local tax 62670, state aid 54216, balance 12480, and July 186 balance projected at 19060. Trustees John F. Walsh and Mrs. LaVerne Conklin nominated for three-year terms. Other items include local notices, playground results, and Lions Club events with guests Lt. William N Van Alstine and Sgt. Joseph Myers.
A Boston tailor shop reports a burglary with thieves stealing suits and trousers recently, disrupting inventory and prompting police inquiry into stolen items and suspects in the local area.
The OPA and District Authority plan checks on local boards to review March May and April gasoline ration applications. Early results show blocs with high average overissuance triggering potential reductions and readjustments to maintain PAW allotments and prevent shortages.
The Associated Press reports U S Army units arriving in the United States from Europe. New York arrivals include 103rd General Hospital advance units and many divisions and support units across air and ground forces. Hampton Roads and Newport News also list detachments and battalions from various divisions.
A permanent memorial library will be erected at Norwich to honor members of the American Second Air Division who died attacking German targets. The library will house commemorative sculpture, art, plaques, decor, books on their achievements, and rolls of honor. Woman driver killed near Corning. Mrs. Julia Brewer, 27, died when her car crashed into a bridge abutment east of here. a companion was slightly injured.
The Stillwater School district approved a budget of 51 034.83 for the coming year including garden expenses. Matthew Britt was elected to the board for ten years, Milton J. Carter to fill a vacancy for one year, and James Brooking to serve the unexpired term of Andrew Mohan for two years. A land purchase behind the high school from Eugene Smith for recreation was approved. Matthew Bri a chaired the meeting.
The Cohoes Council and Knights of Columbus discuss a summer festival at a meeting on Water Street. William J. Tres Dieu will chair. 3 knights will preside. A committee of Wilfred P. LaMarche Frank Gelteri and George Dame was named to organize an honor program for veterans. LaMarche and Armand Pelletier were chosen as delegates to the Union St Jean de Baptiste D Ameriqaine convention in Worcester Massachusetts scheduled for Oct 1.
A Navy man from Williamsburg Va and Miss Savoie of Cohoes wed in a Cohoes church ceremony. The event featured a ring bearers party in uniform, 110 guests at St Jos Hall, and a reception with magic and music. The groom, recently returned from the Mediterranean theater, will live at home during the duration.
A Cohoes infant with impaired vision is scheduled for an eye operation this Saturday. Doctors report the baby can distinguish only light from dark and hopes are placed on the procedure to restore sight.
A report notes the Cohoesier plans to share or cut an Albany woman's estate after a suit. The item mentions visitors from Geneva hosted by Mrs. D. Afrs. Wal ter Onin Cink Hult and a Mothers' Mind event at Sacred Heart School in Prospect Park Troy.
The Cohoes Fourth Degree Knights announce a social event under the auspices of veterans in G A B rooms scheduled for Friday and Saturday. A general chair and program specifics will be announced. the event includes a social gathering and installation details. In other news James Drombette of 51 White Street was injured by a car on Tuesday near White Street and Congress Street and is receiving medical care.
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