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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1943
Page
9
Whitehall police investigate a five dollar burglary at J J Sullivan Hardware Co after a midnight check found nothing wrong, but at 2 am the front door window was smashed and the five dollar bill was the only money left in the cash register.
The Troy Police Benevolent and Protective Association reelected Patrolman William J. Ryan as president and renewed most officers for a second term. Delegates were chosen for the State Police Conference at Saratoga Springs August 10 to 12. The group met after the election to honor Patrolman William F. Mons, who died yesterday. Several obituaries and notices follow, including McGrane, Meeson, Mons, Morrison, O Connor, Sanborn, and Wheeler family notices with funeral details.
The Record reports a wartime plan to boost fuel oil and gasoline shipments to the Troy Albany Schenectady area via the State Barge Canal. A survey shows potential 75 000 barrels daily through canal equipment, with Buffalo influx averaging 94 000 barrels over three weeks ended July 1. New pipelines from Texas to East Norris and a 20 inch line opening Sept 1 will feed eastern shipments, though some fuel may be diverted to foreign fields during war emergencies.
Mrs. Ethna Hayner Flower of Haynerville began as a substitute Sunday School teacher during a stormy winter 47 years ago at Gilead Lutheran Church Center Brunswick and built a 45 year tenure as primary department superintendent. She aided three generations of families, two future missionaries, and several ministers, while also tending the Snyder Century Farm.
Niagara Hudson president Earl K. Machold fled an amended petition to alter a paragraph in the June 23 submission that sought to keep consolidation accounts untouched. The plan would unite seven companies including New York Power Light, Buffalo Niagara Electrical, Niagara Lockport Ontario, and others into a single unit, with the commission noting the move as limiting its investigative scope.
The will of Dimmie Blackmer Richardson of Saratoga, who died June 28, is to be shared by relatives. Surrogate George O. Tuck admitted the probate. Mildred B. Wright, a niece, is sole executrix, as Herman T. Richardson, the deceased's husband and an executor named in the will, died a month earlier. The petition states personal property value exceeds $5,000 and real estate exceeds $1,000.
Frank H. Coffeen was elected president of the Salvation Army Advisory Board succeeding Dr. Walter E. Bean who declined renomination after terms due to business pressure. Lowell H. Bryce named vice president A Kendall Roberts secretary Emerson Pitts treasurer Major Eric Smith outlined a plan to use the King Street Temple for R O T C cadets at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the board approved. The dinner meeting with Major and Mrs Smith featured Lieut William Banks newly assigned to the Troy Temple staff. Nominations reported by Clyde W. Heer Rev Seth N Genung and Major Smith. Genung moved thanks to retiring officers. Members reelected include George F Barrett Dr John D Carroll Mayor Frank J Hogan George H Krug George H Prout Dr John J Rainey Edgar C Stillman William Ward Dexter Hunter John F Shannon Harry A VanVelser Joseph P Delaney and Alton T Sliter.
Charles Crawford Gorst, noted bird life expert, entertained Troy Day Camp members and parents with a two hour recital of native American bird songs. He explained bird habits and pest control value, showed paintings, and planned a field demonstration for the morning. A. James McCracken supervised with Frank Ward and Paul Braddon assisting.
The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors met at Basiston Spa and appointed Albert M. Garrison of Saratoga Springs as executive secretary of the Saratoga County Civil Service Commission, consolidating his roles as chairman and secretary at a salary of 1200 dollars with allowances for stenographic services up to 600 dollars yearly. The board also reauthorized funding for forms and town records printing and extended four more years of service for Dr. G. Iscott Towne on the County Public Health Commission.
The county approved appropriations of 50 dollars to the county historian 2000 dollars for the boards printing fund 1500 dollars to the county war council 1000 dollars to the county self insurance plan and authorized the county treasurer to borrow 150000 dollars in anticipation of tax collections Public health and welfare committees were authorized to study health needs and possibly appoint more county nurses A resolution to waive interest and penalties on delinquent taxes for men in jeopardy was introduced and referred to the law committee.
Red Cross blood bank in Troy reopened under summer schedule at the First Baptist Church. A total of 178 volunteers donated 15 pints of blood despite high temperatures. Notables included Isadore Paley, a Nassau blind donor, and 10 Naval students from R P I along with 100 workers from Water Valley Arsenal. Sister Francis, mother superior of the Sisters of Resurrection, gave blood for plasma. Since inauguration, 2 835 residents have contributed 2 491 pints. The mobile unit returns July 26, with biweekly boosts in July and August.
A half hour Troy thunderstorm drenched streets and overwhelmed sewers but left temperatures in the mid seventies. Albany and Schenectady reports note light rain or none, while southeast counties saw heavier damage including three fires from lightning and a burned camp in Schenectady. Cambridge trees burned and a resident was briefly injured as storms gusted through the region with forecasts of more activity.
A brief notice lists a name and address for a city matter with age and location details. The readable fragments show a single person linked to an urban address and accompanying age descriptor in a formal notice column.
The Troy Recreation Department launches a Learn to Swim campaign open to all skill levels next week. Edward A. Wachter, superintendent, says the program builds breathing, balance, and stroke technique in progressive groups. Registrations should arrive by July 36 to coordinate with the department's broader fitness efforts.
Troy monthly tin can drive collected 20 680 pounds yesterday, bringing total since rationing into the tens of thousands. Public works commissioner Thomas F. FitzGerald said shipments from Watervliet Green Island and Cohoes will arrive today, and no routes were covered yesterday with collections resuming next month.
Lieutenant Governor Thomas W. Wallace remains in critical condition with fever and respiration improved. He is in an oxygen tent after contracting chicken pox which developed into pneumonia. A Long Island boy who offered blood donation was advised none is needed, and will be thanked personally by Wallace.
Hudson woman Catherine Copit and Minot resident Margaret Calarino sought shelter at Central Police Station during a rainstorm. Sergeants Prendergast and Conroy uncovered a teletype showing they had escaped from the State School at Wassaic. Vagrancy charges were filed and arraignment set.
Kosher Meat Dealers H jman and Benjamin Aberman and the State National Kosher Provision Company paid 2041.13 to settle a court action on price ceiling violations. The Albany OPA chief said the case covered overcharges since December of last year in Delicatessen shops statewide. Simon Rosenstock represented the company which challenged OPA’s grade consideration. A consent decree restrains further overpricing at wholesale and retail levels.
Members of the Rensselaer County Republican Women's Club met at The Hendrick Hudson and named committees for two summer lawn parties. The first will be Saturday August 7 at 2 p.m. at the home of District Attorney Earle J. Wiley and Mrs Wiley, 6 Eaton Road. The session was led by arrangements chairman Mrs Nell Kraus and co chairwoman Mrs Wellie D Founks. Two more committee meetings will report on ticket and bond sales and finalize details.
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