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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1945
Page
2
Noble Callahan Squadron of the American Legion will hold its senior drum corps competition at the Rensselaer campus. Several corps from the area are expected to participate with local units providing entries.
Reports show Roy Retgers Corps and Alseny Lancers Corps among top finishers in district events. Amsterdam hosts a fencing contest on Sunday July 29 sponsored by Fort Johnson AW Girls Corps. Members report to the Post Home, with additional association contests planned in Cohoes and riverside venues.
AmM3/e Peter H. Stasiak, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Stasiak of Cropseyville, is home on leave during an East break from duty. He is presently stationed in San Francisco.
The Rationing Board announces new office hours effective today at its offices. Regular hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with Saturday shortened to 8:30 am to 12:20 pm. Chairman Charles C. Prehofer cites increased mail volume and efficiency as the reason for the change.
Poestenkill blacksmith Prediger died suddenly. He was born in Hil and lived in Poestenkill most of his life. Survived by wife Emma Weinbrecht three brothers George Poestenkill Andrew New York Louis Troy and sister Mrs Christina Hull Jersey. Funeral held privately Thursday at 3 pm pastor Lauren H Grandy will officiate interment Elmwood Hill Cemetery Troy.
Confirmation arrives from Maj Gen Edward F Witse acting as adjutant general that Pvt Stew art L Wendell of Schuylerville was drawn to service in Germany on June 19. His mother Mrs Eliza Wendell received the message.
A Weston family record reports a freak snowstorm Sunday at Reichate's Lake. The porch roof and shed received heavy snow, with roofs laden and a later shower of lighter flakes carried away by wind. Thermometer showed six degrees as the family described the unusual sight.
Irving Fink of Schenectady was killed in a Schenectady crash as a tractor trailer operated by Noah D. Whitstone of Cleveland allegedly ran a red light and struck the car. Fink’s body was found with a leg pinned under the truck after the vehicle and passengers from Brooklyn were unharmed. Whitstone faced criminal negligence charges and was held on $5,000 bond awaiting Saturday hearing.
The Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association, already subscribed to 3.5 million in War Bonds, will meet at The Hendrick Hudson today to invest another large sum. Rete Mahoney, national president of the L B A, will join trustees to transact annual business.
Pfc William C Kane husband of Mrs Irene Kane of 495 Third Ave earned the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious action in June 1944 during the Cherbourg battle. Twice wounded, he aided evacuation of the wounded under heavy fire, making multiple trips to safety tents at a rear hospital. He also holds a Purple Heart with Oak Leaf, and the Infantry Combat Badge. In civilian life he ran a produce business and he is stationed in Rheims, France.
Estate tax data from Rensteiner County Syracuse Court details estates of Folkers Hatha died in city on Nov 18 1944. Gross estate 598.49 net 800. Tax exemptions noted for church gifts to Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church in Antericd Des Moines. Immanuel Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church of city received 300. Margaret Van Buskirk and Andrew Eriksen Jr received 200 and 100 respectively. Mrs Hicks gross 47085.43 net 38087.80. no state tax. Residue left to Earl J. Hicks and Schudack. Attorney Elmer M Raskinssen represents estate.
Frederick W. Zeiser senior member of D Zeiser Refrigerating Co was found dead at his residence 4B Second Street Troy yesterday Coroner J Core ruled natural death due to a heart ailment He was born in Troy son of the Zeiser family and lifelong resident. He attended LaSalle Institute and the Royal Academy before joining the family business He was a communicant of St Bernard’s Church and a member of the Troy Lodge of Bixs He leaves four brothers and four sisters and was married.
Late Sarah Bob Zeiser and her father are mentioned in an obituary note from James J. Clinton Bros Funeral Home. The service is set for 9 am with a requiem mass at St Agnes Cemetery in Menands followed by burial. An auxiliary meeting at 14 First Street seeks delegates to the state convention led by President Margaret McKeever.
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