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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1944
Page
11
Readable fragments show hourly temperature logs for Troy New York with times ranging from 4 am to near midnight. Several numbers and abbreviations appear, including 73 and 72 degrees, with scattered references to Sam and other stray marks, but no coherent narrative or full readings.
The Troy Times lists Fresh Air Fund contributions and a long series of obituaries and memorials. Entries name individuals and families, hospitals, and towns, with dates from 1925 to 1944 and details on funeral arrangements and survivors.
A class of 325 people will attend the Learn to Swim week at the Prospect Park municipal pool starting at 9 45 am. The program is sponsored by The Record Newspapers and the Troy Recreation Commission and aims to teach beginners basic swimming skills. Safety measures and state health regulations are observed with trained staff monitoring water quality including residual chlorine and pH levels.
The price panel has begun a review of fur service charges to guard against overcharges for storage cleaning dyeing lining and blazing of fur garments. Dealers must file ceiling price lists with the rationing board using a special form and plain paper to aid prompt processing.
Federal collector Henry Hicket says a force of federal deputies will begin issuing summonses to motorists who have not bought the $5 auto use stamps. Deputies will check parking spots and traffic points, leaving summons when drivers are away and recording license numbers. Penalties are $25 for operating without the stamp and $25 for failing to buy before July 1.
Congress approved 50,000,800 for the national school lunch program in New York and other states for 1945. The War Food Administration will reimburse local sponsors for food purchases and may distribute foods directly to schools. The program, serving four million children in 31,000 schools in 1943-44, aims to ensure meals meet daily nutrition and foster healthy eating habits. Meals are free for children unable to pay.
Richard H. Tullis, 38, general secretary of the Schenectady F M C A, drowned while swimming near his home on the Mohawk River. State Police and volunteers searched with grappling irons, with a diver possible today. He formerly lived in Rochester and was survived by his wife Grace and daughter Louise.
Iran Grotto PER conducts its annual outing at the Lau reate Club grounds foot of Glen Avenue. Activities include a ceremonial opening, sports and games such as a 32 26 softball win by Clinton Winnie and Daher J Howe. Horseshoe champion CH Mord 4 Mol defeats all. A dinner and business meeting follow with Elmer A Hampstead steward. Speakers include Victor M Roy and Ernest Bollinger. Proceeds go to the Troy Times Fresh Air Home. A vaudeville show caps the day.
The sixteenth annual conference of the New York State Association of Cemeteries opened yesterday at The Hendrick Hudson with officials and cemetery heads as delegates. Sessions continue through Wednesday. registrations began at 7 pm and the directors meeting at 4 pm led by Troy president E. A. Hoffman Jr. Last night delegates and wives enjoyed a buffet supper and impromptu entertainment. The first general meeting is scheduled for 9 am today.
The cigarette fund of Trey Post American Legion rose to 127.50 Saturday from daytime business district contributions. The drive runs daily through Friday night and may buy 2559 packs of cigarettes to ship free to service members in battle areas. Cigarettes cost six cents per pack with no tax and are delivered at no charge.
Bre Rock of Whitehall suffered severe burns to both feet when boiling water from an unattended washing machine valve spilled into the tub. She is under care of Dr. Edward V. Farral.
Two soldiers identified as Pvt. Earl Morgan of Haverhill Massachusetts and Francis J. Hes wee of Clifton Place were arrested after multiple robberies in East Greenbush and Route 7 incidents. Police say the men planned the holdups at Camp Pickett to obtain easy money and were AWOL from their army duties.
A two-vehicle collision on West High Street Ballston Spa left one man hospitalized and three others with minor injuries. Passenger car occupants Silvia Hindes Doris Ingersoll of Gloversville and George Manzer of Mechanicville were treated. driver John L. Goodnow of Ticonderoga was unhurt but shaken. The truck carried shipwood and belonged to Goodnow, who was en route from Strafford to Mechanicville.
George M. L. Sade 46 former deputy chief inspector of State Police was named deputy superintendent by Governor Bent in a broad reorganization. The appointment follows a long shift in leadership as officials including McGarvey and Nugent take senior roles in Troops A B K and C and in the Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
Leo O Rourke, a two roomer, suffered a burn to the right shoulder yesterday morning when a fire on the second floor of a two story brick building at 583 River Street broke out. Firemen confined the blaze to the front room and extensive furniture damage was reported. The building is owned by Aira Joseph Venesso. The first door houses a restaurant occupied by N Acerino and the second by Mrs Catherine Ibbott. Firemen were alerted by Box 274 at 4 43 p m and pumper 9 was dispatched at 2 05 p m yesterday to a fire in a garbage can behind 2923 Fifteenth Street.
A three member committee appointed by President Thomas Rogers at a recent meeting will plan buying an inhalator for the Wynantskill Fire Department. Capt. Jona Abrem and Whalen join Ch Charies in examining funding through town residents and donations to save time in emergencies.
Present this coupon properly filled out to attendant at the pool by Saturday July 15 for a registration card. Applicant must attend all classes to obtain a swimming diploma. One parent or guardian of a child under 48 years must sign on the line below.
Mrs. Benson was honored at a dinner at the Crooked Lake Hotel where she received a personalized engraved watch and a packet of mementos. She has served since the 1943-formed Rensselaer County Rationing Board, later leading commercial gasoline rationing and daily transport coordination.
Warden and Mrs. Joseph E. Brophy arrive in Troy from Auburn Prison where the warden’s retirement takes effect. Assistant Principal Keeper John F. Foster becomes acting warden at noon under appointment by Commissioner John A. Lyons. A civil service list will determine a permanent appointee while the Brophy family moves to the warden’s residence at 6 South Sires.
Funeral services for Edward Allan Sherman were held this morning at Victory Mills Church of St. Station. Rev. James Desey officiated and interment followed at Macy's Cemetery Schuylerville. Bearers included John McCarty Donald Sullivan John Toaber John O Brien Stephen Oslica and MacDonald Farrell with altar boys from the church serving as honorary bearers.
Storm leaves three dead as fierce winds and heavy rain sweep across the region. Crops and hayfields suffer widespread damage. power lines and telegraph services disrupted. temperatures fall sharply after a brief peak, with cooler readings by night.
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