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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1944
Page
16
The Troy Record reports the Farm Bureau expands its staff with two new men joining. The note highlights organizational changes and the implications for local agricultural reporting.
The Troy Times reports Fresh Air Fund supporters in Rensselaer County contributing money and goods while officials announce new staffing and farm labor initiatives. Edwin L Bell becomes a farm labor assistant with Cornell linkage. Swann notes import of city youth for outdoor work and farm demonstrations on poultry culling and canning.
Card of Thanks notes from Edwarte Slade Harrington and Goldsmith representing United States Hotel Corp on a city granted auction of hotel furniture and equipment with Kaliski and Gabay Inc contract. public access to be allowed and auction gate not fixed yet. Funeral notices and obituaries follow including multiple locals such as Anthony Gerecitana, Mrs. Frank Mattoon, Mrs. Van Wert, Archambeault, Berger, Bowe, Nolan, and others with service details.
Anna Hogan aged 85 mother of Rev John J Hogan and Mother Mercedes of the Sisters of St Joseph of Carondelet died in Hague after a brief illness. A lifelong Poultney Vermont resident, she was active in St Raphael's Church and survived by another daughter Miss Mary A Hogan. Funeral planned in Poultney, Vermont.
Albert Ho Meyer of Williamsville yesterday was appointed by Governor Dewey to a five year term on the State Liquor Authority with an annual salary of 375. He succeeds Joseph S. Ryan of Batavia whose term expired last April 12. Meyer is a vice president of the Marine Trust Co Buffalo and manager of the Williamsville branch bank. He also is director of the Merchants Mutual Canal Co Buffalo. chairman of the Buffalo Suburban Rationing Board. President of Pasadena Realty Corp Williamsville. president of the Chalmers and Meyer Construction Co Williamsville. chairman of the board of the Bank of Clarence. and director of the Erie and Niagara Counties Farmers Insurance Co.
United Traction Co reelected its officers by the board. Neile Towner of Albany remains president, Robert H. McCarthy of Teor as vice president, Victor J. Johnson as treasurer, Newton R. Cass as secretary, Niles Pearson as general manager, and Robert H. Watson as auditor.
L Dormer is promoted to chief petty officer in the Navy. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John Dormer of Oakmond Avenue, and their home is 1035 Fifth Avenue. His wife, with him in Pascos Washington, is Missanne Moerign.
Mrs. Charles Sharpe spoke at the Lansingburg Girl Commandos meeting held last night at the captain's home. Mrs. Donald Kirkpatrick addressed the group on International Brotherhood and displayed dolls in national costumes. The scrap paper drive netted 3000 pounds, $12 from the drive funded War Stamps. Next Tuesday the group plans to go to Kingston.
Letters of administration granted by Judge Edward J. Donohue to John Clampett of Troy in Surrogate's Court clear the way for settling Mary A. Clampett's intestate estate from Sept 3 1923. Norah and Henry Clampett siblings also involved. Jam Clampett and Bayley handle estates. Everett G. Young estate probate assigns real to widow Mattie Young. tools and watches split between sons and Sanford in Navy. estate valued at 3500 real and 1250 personal. Inheritance tax report shows John J. Murphy estate running 7500 gross. net 3733.50 after debts. Delaney relatives named. James S. Scott attorney.
Weather officials warn yesterday's cool spell will fade as heat returns. The forecast calls for moderately warm temperatures today with widely scattered showers and light river valley fog clearing after sunrise. The day opened cooler with a high near 74 degrees and a low around 54 degrees earlier in the month.
Shirley Walkinshaw and Peggy Kané were voted winners at a yesterday amateur event held at School 12 playground under the supervision of the playground supervisor. Other contestants included Joan Kelly George Kelly Margie Donovan and Jackie Durkee. Judges were Olga Bar Joan O Connor and Hazel Whitbech.
Registration for the Fresh Air Home in Grafton will take place tomorrow and Friday at the Health Center on State Street and Seventh Avenue. The Glass camping party will visit the Health Center on August 9. Children slated to go to Grafton on that date must be registered on one of the two dates next week.
In the Workmen's Compensation Court at the Court House Referee Lyman A. Silburn awarded multiple workers compensations for job injuries. Notable awards include Morton F. Casey 1360 for 20 percent loss of use of the left arm and Thomas Hester 1237.80 for 25 percent loss of use of the left hand. Other recipients include Charles Willettes 1104.34, Thomas W. Carroll 888.12, George O'Brien 16.25 for 70 percent, Isha O Keeffe 27.50 for 45 percent, Ronald Ferguson 287.50 for 25 percent right index finger, Edward Welsh 260.92, George Travers 364.4, Joseph Fox 231, and John J. OConnor 200. The injuries span Fitzgerald Bros Brewing Co, Hudson Valley Fuel Corp, City of Troy, Ford Motor Co, Albany Packing Co, DB & H Railroad Co, and others.
Corporal Morris T. Zusian, technician third grade, Southeast Sector, receives a recognition citation praising zealous application and devotion to service. A former Albanian, he is married to Sylvia Rosenberg of 170 Third Street and is stationed at Camp Pickett Virginia after leaving Brunswick Georgia where he taught radio operations with the Intelligence Corps. He is spending a two week furlough with his wife at the home of her parents.
Army chaplain Father Quintivan, serving 16 years, met Pope Pius during a Vatican conference of chaplains. He toured St John Lateran, spoke of Rome’s approaches, and described Sicily battles where he was wounded and earned the Purple Heart. He had served on North Africa and Sicily invasions and earned a presidential citation.
Trojan Post Veterans of Foreign Wars meets at Glenaven rooms to plan a clamsteam event on August 13. Committee includes John Connolly chair Harry Fleming George McGune Charles Hansen Thomas McClean. Commander William McCracken presided and reported Buffalo convention news. Delegates to Chicago encampment are George McCune Charles Hansen and William McGrape. Next meeting set for August 1. A thank you letter from Mayor Jona J Ahern cites the post flag gift to Barker Park.
Thomas Paskewith of Troy placed first among 34 officers machine operator qualifiers with a 94.2 percent score in the State Civil Service examination. James J. Leonard of Albany and John Taylor of Rensselaer followed. other local qualifiers include Francie Marchand Waterford J. Edward Sullivas Water View and William Reilly Cohoes. Mary Flavin Waterford ranked fourth in tabulating machine operator scores with 794.
The Gideons held their monthly meeting with prayer, singing and scripture. Regular reports from officers were read. A letter from founder Joan S Nicholson was read. The next meeting is scheduled for Aug 21.
Benjamin Rosencrans departed on the New York State Grand Council Conclave held in New York City last night. Trojan Council Royal Arcarnim met at 81 Fourth Street with Walter Bentley presiding in the absence of the regent.
Thomas Wolfe Jr. died after running into the path of a sand truck near his History Mill home. Coroner Dr. A W Jobsson ruled accidental death. Autopsy at Schuylerville performed. state police investigated. survived by parents, three sisters, and a brother.
A tax warrant for William Graulty, president of Albany Supply and Equipment Co., was filed by the State Tax Commission in Albany County Clerk's office. He faces indictment over 1942 and 1943 personnel and unincorporated business taxes, with arrears claimed at 7,432.93 and interest at 1 percent monthly.
Four motorists were arrested in Troy last night. Three faced speeding charges and one was charged with running a red light. Suspects include Joseph Humick 29 Edward Flatley 33 Donald Wakeles 17 and James Caroselli 35.
The Record reports a national shipment of spring flush milk to market despite fewer available trucks. The Dairy and the ODT describe conservation efforts and a production goal of 121,237,000 pounds, up from 118,202,400 pounds in the prior period as stated by the ODT.
The Troy Common Council will hold a public hearing tomorrow at 3 p.m. in the Rensselaer County Court House regarding Local Law No 1 of 1934. The law would permit a one year continuance of a 1 percent gross income tax on utilities serving Troy to fund revenue for Weitere sents i.
Captain Rancourt credited with developing mobile X-ray units for Army Medical Corps to aid battlefield diagnosis. Units tested in Europe for months, planned for widespread use to aid evacuation and treatment, with tents serving as waiting and imaging rooms and trained personnel required.
Delegates at the New York State Association of Cemeteries convention heard Healey urge vigilance against evil forces and the need for sustained effort to secure peace. E A Hoffman Jr and William H Howell were honored. Hoffman chaired the dinner. officials elected Vernon Thompson as president to lead the 1935 convention planning.
Titcomb Auxiliary Army and Navy Union held a meeting in Spanish War Hall naming delegates Mary Patrick presiding. Frances Sloat Elizabeth Curran named delegates with Effie Bingham and Mrs Cameron as alternates. A ladies delegation to the state convention near Rochester was organized and new member Sylvia Pratt was initiated.
Citizens in Saratoga Springs rally around concerns over clothing on public street scenes. Mayor Addison mails request to consider regulating personal attire by city ordinance. Attache notes Albany contact and possible discussion at upcoming council meeting.
Pupils in the Learn-to-Swim Campaign sponsored by The Record Newspapers Troy Recreation Department learned buoyancy and floating techniques at Prospect Park Pool. Instructor Manny Elten guided three classes, stressing back floats, leg kicks, and arm movements to prevent sinking and build confidence.
Two partnership papers filed by Sylvester E Scott show the dissolution of the Barry N. West and Frank A. Smith partnership of the W. and S. Machine and Assembly Co. and the formation of a new partnership among Weir Smith and C. George Bordeaux, continuing under the original business name.
Pvt. Arthur Peters, son of Mr. and Mrs James Peters of Cambridge, was wounded during fighting in Trais, according to the War Department. A brother, Pfc. Marehall Peters, serves in the Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton, California.
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