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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1945
Page
11
The family of the late Edward J. Hykk extends sincere thanks for the many expressions of sympathy and offerings received during their bereavement. Rosal Gree and the family express gratitude to friends and local community for support and kindness.
A memorial notice laments missing loved ones with verses for wives and grandparents. The piece shifts to welfare reform, detailing Van Rensselaer Home discussions on cash relief payments, plans for a single county office, and streamlined investigations to reduce red tape in state aided relief programs.
At Samaritan Hospital July 2 1945 a daughter Barbara Gladys born to Mr and Mrs Grover Ostrander. Obituaries list Anna Benedict Maria Bowes James Bramard Geor Brunele Burke Sarah Moxier and Mary Lowe with funeral details and church services. Interments follow at St Marys St Peters and other local cemeteries.
Mrs Francis W Sherow director announces that the YWCA Day Camp in Troy will end scholarships as August closes. July saw full registration and a special trial day for working parents. The camp runs daily 10 am to 3 30 pm with trained staff guiding children through planned activities to foster healthy personality growth.
A wartime list notes Lieut John Francis McGeath serving with the U S forces in the Western Pacific. It mentions his lineage, kin, and residence at 744 River Street with relatives in Watery, Tyres, Troy, and other areas, alongside other named McGrath family members.
Weather woes including frost rain and floods threaten the county harvest with an estimated 1445 yield the lowest in years. Apples suffer most with reduced acreage and late spring rains. Farmers, urged by John Swan, should preserve food now as August warmth could ease losses.
Captain Frank J. Ciccarelli, commander of a mountain infantry company and battalion executive officer with the 10th Mountain Division, receives the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in combat in Italy near the Apennines and Py Valley. He is praised for leadership and tactical skill. His wife Rose Bizzarro accepts the citation at home in Troy.
City clerk Jane s M McGrath announced changes to three polling places in Troy. In the Second Ward district two voters will use 152 Congress Street instead of 159 Congress Street. Second Ward Tenth Ward residents vote at School 3 Jay Street and Fifth Avenue instead of 41 Hoosick Street. Twelfth Ward First District polls move from 529 Fourth Street to 533 Fourth Street.
Six new registrations were recorded by Selective Service Board 330. Twenty two men had their classifications changed by board action. Eight were classed as 1G, with six from 1C or former 1C and two from other reclassifications. Multiple transfers and reclassifications occurred among 4F, 2BF, 2A, 3A, 7A, and 1A, including two moved to TA and entries with no prior classification converted to 1A.
Temporary repairs have restored traffic on the Brainard bridges washed out by Sunday's flash floods. Route 20 between here and Pittsfield is open with a 10 cent foot detour at the foot of Lebanon Mountain. V L Ostrander, head of the bureau, announced the update.
Cohoes resident Jackie Phelan 6. of 25 Mohawk Street was removed to Leonard Hospital last night after swallowing parts of a tax racing car while visiting Tyrol. Hospital attendants described his condition as good. He is under the care of Dr. Joan F. Russell. Supervisors to meet in the county in Tyots month at the Court House.
A curious report claims tomatoes are growing on potato vines, prompting calls to farm experts and the farm bureau notes unusual seed pegs this year. Green tomatoes crush to pulp. potato seed pods resist and reveal firm pith with occasional seeds.
The Achshaad Huntting Co Ballston Spa plant earned the Army Navy E for efficiency and rapid supply. Commander Stephan and Lt. Col Mark R. F. Gwillam presided as award pins were given to Albert Ackerman Gertrude Mertison Myrtle Salter and Rose Beang. Officials praised the plant for producing gloves meeting Navy standards with few or no rejections.
The War Manpower Commission reports Troy area still faces a 1 700 job shortfall despite layoffs. Construction and shipyard demand persist with firms like Scotia depot and Voorheesville depot expanding. Learn to Swim campaign enrolls 103 for a second period as officials urge participation to improve health and safety.
Saratoga County Coroner Dr. Frederick G. Eaton ruled the deaths of George Biessing and Miss Ruby H Mitchell as murder and death by own action. Biessing died from a through the brain entry wound and Miss Mitchell from a through the heart and lung wound. Mitchell, a forest preserve watcher, had visited Biessing at a shack near Middle Grove after driving to a local sawmill. Evidence indicated a struggle and foul play connected to a long term relationship.
The Weather Bureau predicts a clear sunny weekend with no thunderstorms or clouds. Temperatures reach up to 43 degrees today with a high around 83 degrees and a slightly higher Sunday, with light showers possible near the coast.
Congressman Taylor reports urgency for state and federal relief to repair seven foot deep road washouts and damaged bridges in Stephentown and Bersteleer County. He cites shattered farms, lost livestock, ruined homes, and halted marketing of dairy and crops. Authorities will inspect, document, and seek temporary relief funds for farm to market highways and emergency reconstruction.
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