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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1945
Page
6
In memoriam notices honor mementos of deceased relatives and loved ones. The items mention dates of death, relationships, and affectionate dedications from wives, siblings, and children across multiple names and places.
A batch of death notices and funeral details from Richmond and Troy areas lists Lettie Ashby and several others, with services at Clark Blake Memorial Chapel and local churches. The items include names, residences, dates, times, and interment sites such as St Marys and St Josephs Cemeteries along with parish church masses and burial plans.
Public works commissioner William F. Luby says Tombannock Reservoir wastes excess spring water as flood damage hits Stephentown and nearby rural communities. He notes the spillway has run continuously since early spring, contrasting with drought years and dry spells of other years.
Installation of officers of Liberty Daughters of America held at Diamond Red Hall with Deputy State Councilor Harriet E Ludwig officiating. Named staff include Mrs Bertha Jacquey and Mrs Elsie Mathson as Sag bearers and Mrs Ida Roberts as remalia Dexter. Mrs Mary O'Clair seated as councilor with staff Aliss Loscita Mabosey Irene Hayden Anita Martin Gladys Martin Maury Upton Pertha Simpkins Thelman Hiller Estelle Craver Charlotte Ogden and others. A buffet lunch followed and the next meeting is set for Aug 9.
Rumors of a gasoline shortage are idle talk, say Troy filling station distributors. They note government use rises for wartime needs but insist local supplies are sufficient. August will demand more fuel due to travel, yet there is no expectation of a runout if drivers curb excess.
Announcements list several funeral and anniversary masses across local parishes. Entries name individuals such as Frank J. Le Bele Cecilia Laurent John Franks Merah Daniel Manderville and Maurice Moore with church services at St Bernard St Patrick Saint Paul and St Peter. Other notices record sudden deaths and interments at Elmwood Cemetery St Peter's Cemetery and local burial sites.
Democrats call a special City Council session at the request of John P. Judge to act on street projects urged by Mayor John J. Ahern. Democratic absences are used to block approval of reconversion and recreation projects, with Republicans risking delay if key aldermen remain away.
Funeral services were held for George McFee who drowned in the Hancock Mass flood. The service opened at Perry Funeral Chapel Glass Lake and continued at West Stephentown Baptist Church with Rev Verse War. Bearers included Herbert Brainard Del Andrews Harrian Adams Fred Kerron Lawrence McFee and Nathan McFee. Interment was at Hillside Cemetery West Stephentown.
Ackshand Knittin Co. of Ballston Soa thin afternoon receives Army and Navy E for outstanding gloves and mittens for the armed forces. A flag and pin will be awarded for each employee at an outdoor ceremony after a 20 minute Union Fire Co. band concert.
Blevtey J. Barton, ex-FBI agent and new director of public relations for the Fersselaer, will address Mountain View Volunteer Fire Co. Inc. at Sacred Hearts Hall on Tuesday evening. The talk will cover his FBI career and a varied professional path, with motion pictures shown and proceeds aiding a new ore house project. Barton, born in Bever Utah, educated at the University of Utah and George Washington, will discuss his overseas health impact products from the Rensselaer plant and his resignation from the FBI to work there.
Correction from the War Department informs Mr and Mrs Rex Dingman of Palmer that their son Henry L Dingman was killed in Germany on March 25 after being missing in action. Born September 20 1919 in Corinth he served starting June 24 1951 at Fort Riley and Camp Polk later serving overseas from September 1944 through England France Belgium and Germany Memorial services are planned August at 3 pm at the Corinth Baptist Church Survivors include his brother Delmar and sisters Eva Beadie Emma and Marie Dingman all of Palmer and Eva Beadie's husband Howard Beadie listed as missing in action.
The Weather Bureau in Albany predicts fair weather with moderate to warm temperatures for today and tomorrow. Sunday may bring partly cloudy skies with a chance of showers, and the high today reached 85 degrees with lower humidity than yesterday.
Simeon has been a full partner since Jan 1 1988 and served as trial counsel for the firm. Henceforth one of Troy's leading law firms will be known as Murphy Aldrich Guy Broderick Simon.
The notice outlines final accounting and distributions for six estates including MacGuinness family ties and connections to local churches. It lists executors, attorneys, totals of receipts and expenses, and balances to be distributed among heirs, with specific figures for each estate and references to pending decrees.
The first general games in the Chain Bridge series opened last night to support a 120000 building fund for Redeemer Lutheran Church. More than twenty players attended as hosts pledged to run at least two tables next week. Proceeds aid rebuilding the church and outfitting a youth center in Lensingburg.
Police report an accident caused a fire alarm at Emma Willard School yesterday when painters hoisting lumber dropped a beam and struck the alarm box, prompting firemen to respond to Box 937.
Present this coupon properly filled out to the attendant at the pool no later than Saturday. Applicant must attend all classes to obtain a diploma. One of the parents or guardians of children under 18 years of age must sign on the line below.
Bergselaer County Chapter of the American Red Cross resumes garment production as 2253 items are requested for war affected Europe. The appeal targets children clothing with coats, pajamas, dresses, shirts, knitwear, and caps. Volunteers are urged to join at Red Cross headquarters or Proctor Building. Eastern chapters receive major quota for timely fall shipments to aid cold-weather relief.
The State War Ballot Commission announces distribution of post card applications for the war ballot to service members. Legislatures maintain commissions to aid voting from any location. Servicemen may vote by post card application or letter with full name rank home and military addresses. Applications must be signed but need not be attested.
Frances Helen Chicotte five months old of 408 Highth Street was treated at Samaritan Hospital yesterday for slight injuries to the nose and upper lip after a fall from a cradle in her home. Police took her in a patrol car to the hospital and she was returned home after treatment.
The Delaware & Hudson Co and its subsidiaries report a six month period ending May 3 showing a net income drop of 2 3 30 572. Gross income falls from 44 five million to 89 58 five five thousand five hundred seventy five thousand. Net income slides from 3 5 5 0 44 to 724 672.
The Troy Recreation Department and The Record News promote a Learn to Swim campaign at Prospect Park pool. Emanuel Elfenbein directs daily sessions for 107 recent certificates and urges Red Cross beginner and intermediate classes next week.
Albany County Attorney Walter L. Collins urged the immediate reinstatement of James F. Hennessey the Albany deputy county clerk formerly of Watervliet who was suspended during an investigation into irregularities in the town offices. The grand jury returned a no bill clearing Hennessey of wrongdoing and Collins said he should receive back pay for the suspension period.
A Hudson Falls selective service board will induct 15 registrants into the armed forces on Wednesday. Names include Arthur G. Bishop Arthur J. Ducharne Frederick W. Himns Catle A. Howe Rollin W. Casbot Rover a A. Cole Amos A. Wheeler Chester Rock Chester G. Mead Hampton Acelard G. Hatley Charles F. Fontaine Bernard Ro Emery Bre phen Kurcher Harry Grange Putman Stet Robert L. Prevost Middie Granville.
Miss Mabel Millian of the Courty Home Bureau provides flood cleanup guidance for Rensselaer County residents. Instructions cover cleaning basements walls and furniture with water and household disinfectants, cautions about ammonia and Lyco fading fabrics, leather and imitation leather care, and a two step solvent and lacquer process.
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