Lumber Stolen From Front Of Hickory Street Home
Frank Carey reported to police last night that lumber valued at 940 was stolen from the front of his home at 24 Hickory Street.
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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1945
Page
12
Frank Carey reported to police last night that lumber valued at 940 was stolen from the front of his home at 24 Hickory Street.
A collage of death notices and remembrances dated July 1955 lists family tributes for Harry Baymback Mrs Detila Banville and multiple relatives. The items record memorials for Andrew York Diane Frason and others, with funeral services, interments, and church ceremonies across Troy Watervliet Cohoes Albany and Greenwich.
Mayor Jobs J. Akers accuses Democratic leadership in Troy of obstructing three planned improvements by delaying hearings and ordering aldermen absent from the Common Council. He cites Seventh Avenue paving, a Burdett Avenue extension, and Bewnawheckond repaving as postponed due to party strategy. The mayor says the absence of Democratic aldermen undermines progress while the Republican administration is ready to proceed.
Arthur Strope of 111 East Street was treated at Samarftam Hospital yesterday after a rabbit bite on his right hand. The rabbit, reportedly owned by Ruth McDaif of 181 River Street, was taken to the hospital by Patrolmen Oliver DeCefle and John McClure in a police radio car. He was returned home after treatment. The Humane Society was mounted.
Henry F. Hawely, chair man of the fuel oil panel of the Troy City Rensselaer County War Price and Rationing Board, urged more volunteers to aid process ing applications. He praised New York Telephone Co and Troy Lodge Elks for help but said additional workers are needed to finish fuel oil rationing work for central heating plants by August 25.
Obituary notices list several deaths with locations Albany Speightstown and Troy. Details include burial at Albany Rural Cemetery and funeral arrangements from residences on Speighttown Road and Second Avenue North. Names include Maria Luise Miele and Gilbert P Williams, with family relations noted and notices to follow for funeral times.
Troy Post outlines a clambake and entertainment program on the grounds of the Heldrick Huds with veteran and current war participants. The day includes races, recitations, music, and an outing for 100 orphaned children transported by LeGrand M Smith buses to Precar Theater, with a reception committee led by Lawrence Cowen, Maurice Filson, and Charles La Hait.
Preliminary judging of the gardens entered in The Troy Record Victory Garden Contest begins Monday with a tour of gardens all week. Poor plots will be stimulated while better ones are recorded for final judging in September when prizes are awarded. Gardens must be labeled with gardeners names. Judging covers appearance, weeds, practices, variety, size proportion, and yield.
The South End Selective Service Board reclassified 26 men this week. Eight moved to 4, six from 1A, two from 2h, five from LA to 1C, and several shifts between 2A, 2A(F), LC, and 4p. Three men with no prior classification became 1C discharged, and one 1C man was inducted to LC.
James Wonnehy of 70 Cliff Street receives word from Frank T. Donnehy, machinist mate first class aboard the carrier Ticonderoga, damaged by Japanese action near Bomosa, that a mate has wags off board.
Harold Froven, 26, was found guilty of first degree murder for the Stratton home invasion killing in Windsor Vermont. Jury foreman Ra Farnham led witnesses as Frotten was sentenced to death. he was held at Windsor Prison after a dramatic court scene. Frotten escaped Bennington Jail weeks earlier and claimed Harriet Stratton Coon aided him, a claim contradicted by Mrs. Coon in Hoosick Falls.
At a New York Power and Light exhibit demonstrator Mrs Nellann Seefeldt led a discussion on sugar saving and winter canning. Aimed at households many questioned rationing while officials warn of tighter food supply. Husbands suggested helping with canning if sugar remains scarce and essential foods should be secured.
The notice lists three estates including Fahorites fied in Surregate's Courts with heirs Elmer Kenneth Wenz Wenz and W. Hoosick Falls Bitersey as executor. It details gross estate amounts from Wenz and O'Brien families, deductions, and heirs Joka t L. Mar as attorney for the estates.
Justice Frank Murphy told Bennington College graduates that democracy suits a devout disciplined people and requires poise, self control, and faith in stressed times. He warned of a world showing shambles abroad and threats at home, urging conferences, open talks, and a passion for justice to resolve differences.
Nonpalmed discharge from the United States Army at Fort Dix New Jersey lists Joseph J. Lands, Lincoln A. McKee of Troy, Joseph Federchak, Arisse Friss Hudson of Watervliet, Michael Lagatie of West Sea, James L. Green of Ba Sna, and Albert J. Brown of Schuylerville.
Former Troy resident George Fayles, now a lawyer in New York, returns to Troy and praises the district’s renewal in half a century. He notes sparkling store displays, clean streets, and favorable prices, compares them with New York, and recalls his early education work and military service with Company D, Tibbits Cadets, in the Spanish American War.
Weather reports show heavy April rain near Albany with rainfall near 25 inches in places. Streets flooded basements backed drainage overwhelmed roads halted traffic for hours as crews repaired damage from ongoing storms.
Severe thunderstorms swept Washington and Warren Counties from 11 am to 4 pm yesterday, damaging farmland and disrupting highways. Two people were injured, including Mrs Reynolds struck while at a kitchen sink, and Mrs C Walton rendered unconscious after a bolt. Damages spread across Warrensburg area with reports of widespread destruction and travel disruption.
Halfmoon Grange held a gathering with Lilian Lawrences and Bags staff directing a lecturer’s program. Participants included Adena Harris Norma Mineher Mrs. Oia Swatling and R. Tester. A stunt song featured Adel Harris and William Cratty. A letter to service was read and a picnic supper announced for Tuesday before the next meeting at 7 pm.
The convention adopted a resolution opposing Bay area female by the net any current laws governing assistance to Sever Another resolution offered as a Stated that if plans of Dewey to intervene administration is y Wway affects the for veterans there will be immediate opposition. Albany was selected as the site for next year's convention.
Ninety three students who completed the first period of the examination will receive diplomas today. Names listed include Evan Bor Catherine Ostwei Charley Lusk Raymond Wood Harry Corts Frank Myers Lawrence min James Riley and others in this group of graduates.
Mrs Hazel Malo and all officers of the Shepherds of Bethlehem were reelected last night in the Chasan Building rooms. Depute supreme commander Mrs Rachel Dalton of Albany installed officers including Thomas Walsh vice commander and Walter Artis aid to commander. Trustees Mary O Clair, Batley, and Bertha Simpkins named for 18 months. Social hour and refreshments followed.
The Ten Eyck Hotel in Albany was sold to a new corporation led by J. Mever ine of Gloversville for 1 934 the Schine-Ten Eseck Corp. The takeover will occur tomorrow as announced by Vice President Harry F. Dus Kel. The deed transfer ends negotiations begun in March 19 , during the reorganiz ation plan submission and approval process.
Aliss Eleanor Eaton, 17, of 3 coin Avenue, was thrown from a horse in front of Lincoln Avenue yesterday afternoon. She is in Samari Tan Hospital with injuries described as fairly serious, including a possible fractured rib and a fractured arm. Police, with hospital staff, conducted initial assessments as an investigation proceeds. The horse was at Riding Academy off Camp Beirs Avenue. one report suggests the horse slipped, causing the fall.
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