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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1945
Page
16
Delinquent Ballston Spa taxpayers receive a thirty day extension ending Aug 12 to pay back taxes assessed before 1919 with penalties and interest forgiven. The village trustees approved the plan this week to ease current levy pressures. Back taxes total about 46,425 dollars with 3,717.46 dollars collected and 54,1779 due across 145 accounts.
Frank Buchter of YL thanks friends for support and names Joseph Hetty and St. Mary's Church St Vincent de Paul in bereavement notices. Post readers express sympathy for the family during the recent loss and service plans noted at St. Anthony's and other churches.
In memoriam for Sgt. Cosetius J. Mit, deceased in Bragee, and for Pr.ube M. Taerert, both remembered by wife and children. Also notes on Ron Eller, Gordon C. Neitzel, and Jane A. Neitzel with dates and hospital reference, honoring their memory and service.
Multiple notices list funerals and interments for Benedict and related families from Troy area, including Anna Lombardo, Anthony Benedict, and Edward Benedict, with services at Our Lady of Victory and St Mary’s Cemetery details. Other notices include Cartwright, Bayford, Waiggins, McFes, Manderville, and Murray families, with funeral times, church rites, and burial sites across local towns.
Mrs. Nellinn Seefeldt of the State Emergency Food Commission warns a sugar shortage will worsen next winter. She cites per capita sugar use dropping from 97 to 72 pounds since before the war and outlines causes and relief—low Cuban production, higher costs in Hawaii, Philippines exports cut to zero, and European drain—plus substitutes and storage tips for canners and households.
The rationing board price panel shows fruit prices including Blackberries at 44 cents a quart down eight cents, Fed raspberries at 66 cents a quart up four, Sour cherries at 25 cents a pound down six, and honeydew melons at 11 cents per pound down one and a half. Potatoes other than Californias and Arizonas fall to 53 cents per pound with a half cent drop. The chart prints in green this week, blue last week, and consumers are urged to verify posted prices.
Certificate filed in the County Clerk system shows Owen Al Cartwright of 341 Third Street Wil operates Cartwright Sales & Service at 351 Fifth Avenue. Paper filed by Mackrell & Ranney, attorneys for Mr Cartwright.
Ethel Beatrice Taylor wife of Walter C Pandail, mother of Richard Randall, sister of Mrs Clare Tarlet Parks of Center Brunswick, burial in Altany Rural Cemetery. John J Sheehan died suddenly in this city July 3 1945, funeral Saturday 9 am from residence 2385 Fifteenth Street to Church of St Paul de Apostle, mass offered 10:30 am, burial in Patera Cemetery.
Eight county bridges were destroyed by Sundar's heavy rains. Center of destruction near Garfeld in Stephestown Town where two bridges gave way to Kinderhook Creek. Further washouts on Carpenter's Road Wynomanock Diamond's Cressing and near Sperry Fare on Houte 4. A bridge on Hoag Cor Here Dunhavy Hollow Road was also lost to Tackawasickh Creek. No total count or replacement plan yet. Stephen lawn area hardest hit with many other bridges likely down. County must rebuild a 25 foot span over ré must be rebuilt even if on a town highway.
Three persons were injured about 5 p m yesterday in a two car collision at Second Avenue and 326th Street. They were treated at Leonard Hospital. Bernice White 29 of Center Brunswick suffered a cut on the right hand and a bruise on the left side of the head. Pauline Lava 2 of 902 Third Avenue had a bruise on the right temple. Both were attended by Dr Joseph Gallo. Raymond Ward 43 of Melrose owned and drove the car in which the women were passengers and was eastbound on 126th Street when the crash occurred. Philip Lister 51 of 500 Second Avenue owner and driver of the other machine sustained injuries to the back left elbow and back of the head. Sgt Joseph B Schulze and Patrolman James Purcell of the radio patrol took the injured to hospital.
Benjamin J. Straus announced his Whiteip candidacy for the Saratoga Springs commissioner of finance. He is unaffiliated with groups, while Harry J. Waring was endorsed by the city union branch after incumbent Mary A Mulqueen chose not to run. Straus, manager of the Palace Theater for 16 years, works at General Electric in Schenectady and has past ties to WDERA. He is nephew of former Supreme Court Justice Irving I. Goldsmith.
A garden judge inspecting The Troys Record Victory Garden Contest found cucumber vines wilting from a blockheaded white worm. The pest chews stems just above ground, hindering large pickles. State bulletins offer rotenone dusting around stems as a control measure. William Tempel, Rensselaer County H Club emergency victory garden assistant, notes suggestions.
Twelve graduates from Troy and surrounding areas will receive diplomas at 8 pm on August 3 in the Albany Institute of History and Art. The list includes Margaret Kearney Regina M Kelsey and Joan O Connor from Cathole Central High School and others from Troy Watervliet Lansingburg Averill Park and Lansingburg High Schools. Clifford C Shore will speak on Opportunities in Civil Service for Young People.
Albany inquiry into alleged crime in Democratic dominated Albany County, launched by Gov Thomas E Dewey, resumes early next month. Nine months of special grand jury activity yielded 51 indictments against 64 people, 36 guilty pleas, 26 trials set, DA Delaney resigning, bar association calls for judicial impropriety review, and recovery of unpaid state income taxes sufficient to cover the probe’s cost. The legal fight over the grand jury's legality had reached the Court of Appeals.
Daniels of the 1125 Street playground won the city wide checker tournament at Berman Park clearing Francis Corrigan for runner up. Competitors included Tsidy Diel owa Bemwan Park Berty Wel come Bobby 3imehan Roe Field Joe Daniels and Irwin Guy Fre Fielé Johnny Topalian Reman Park Hill McConnell Prospect. Final games extended over an hour and a half with Daniels prevailing in a best three out of five set.
Fair and warmer conditions are expected for Troy and surrounding areas easing two days of heat and humidity after a major storm in Rensselaer County. The Weather Bureau in Albany calls for slightly lower temperatures and lower humidity today. Route 2 remains closed near Brainard due to a washed out bridge. alternate travel advised via Route 68 through Averill Park to Denaults Corners. Five families marooned near New Lebanon were reached by telephone to Canaan for aid as relief efforts deliver meat bread and vegetables. Charles Orr’s Burden Lake farm suffered flood damage including a culvert break and destroyed buildings with chickens moved to high ground.
Troy youth James Brassard, 17 or 18, died after a 45 caliber revolver bullet entered his stomach at the Palace Theater vicinity in Albany. Coroner Harry J. Wands withholds decision pending mother interview. Brassard, formerly at Watervliet Arsenal, lived on Waite Place, survived by mother, brother Joseph, sister Margaret. funeral held at Morris Funeral Home.
The Troy Civil Air Patrol plans a National Air Force Day event at the Armory on Tuesday night. A softball game pits CAP regulars against a cater corps team, followed by the Army Sim “Returned to Duty” shown by the American Red Cross county chapter. A wounded, may be veteran will attend to provide explanation. Mayor John J. Ahern will speak and refreshments will be served.
Sam Hassman of Saratoga Springs who runs a taxicab found a picket book with several hundred dollars and returned it to a female passenger. He earned a $6 reward. Last summer he also returned a $75 wrist watch left in his car and received $5.
Murder suspect Dennis FH, 28, released on a 35,000 bail from Saratoa County jail at Hausien Spa where confined since June 2. He is charged with the murder of Bras Pee Ewiks, 23, a neighbor. Surrogate George Ester day set conditions for bond. Celine Eggierton posted garage property on Like Avenue, Sara Woz Springs, valued at 5000. Mary Ounce, Sa Springs, owns property at toga Springs, urged bond conditions.
Ballston Spa outlines a five day Saratoga County Fair with exhibits in stock chicken and garden classes. Girls will display home making and food preserving projects. Clubs must turn in records by August 15 to Saratoga County Club Office to receive premiums. $150 allocated for club preparation.
City clerk James M. McGrath announced that ballot boxes and enclosed adtab boxes stored at School 3 are ready for distribution to fifty polling places in Troy. Public Works will begin Saturday morning. two boxes per polling place will be delivered Tuesday by the Police Department, a practice dating from the Republican administration.
Firemen were called at 4 09 p m yesterday to the church rectory on State Street St Antheap s Church Rectory on the third floor smoke issued from a front window Chief Cark A Smith summoned the squad wagon from Central Fire Station He was late for supper.
P A Tompkins, long time member of New York State Department of Welfare, resigns as Syracuse area director to become a commissioner. He spent four months in Troy with John J Givney and had earlier served as director of public assistance in Onondaga and as head of several welfare bureaus in Oswego, New York City, and Boston.
Four year old Richard Crooks son of Mr and Mrs M P Crooks of Albany suffered a severe laceration to the right palm at Burden Lake while near a dock. He was aided on site and transported to Simiaritan Hospital by the Wynantskill rescue squad and North Greenbush ambulance, under Chief Herold E Rowe.
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