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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1943
Page
13
The Troy Record from July 30, 1943 reports hourly temperature readings for the day. Data includes time stamps and corresponding temperatures likely intended for local readers monitoring daily heat levels.
Supreme Court Justice Pierce H Russell asked to delay state hearings on Niagara River water rates, with state officials open to postponement but not cancellation. Law Department argues postponement hinges on a restraining order, noting substantial advertising costs already incurred for the rate hearing. The case stems from a 1943 act allowing annual revision of rents for 15 100 cubic feet per second used, up from the current 4 9000 cfs.
Joseph B. Mulholland was chosen chairman of a committee formed by the Exempt Firemen's Association of Troy to attend the New York State Firemen's Association convention in Buffalo on August 16 to 18. Robert H. Sheehy named secretary and Alexander C. King Jr. treasurer. The delegation will meet next Thursday to finalize arrangements and appoint remaining delegates with headquarters at the Hotel Statler, Buffalo. DISLOCATES SHOULDER. William J. Reid, Fort Edward supervisor, suffered a dislocated shoulder after a fall from a hay wagon on the Argyle Fort Edward Road and remains at home.
In memoriam notices listing Catherine Higgins Follett died July 29, 741. Notices then announce births at Samaritan and Leonard Hospitals in 1933 for the Bankers and Zyglewicz families. Several obituaries follow for Faudette Beaudette West and Mahoney families with funeral details, residences, and burial sites amid a sequence of short memorials and private services.
Attorney General Goldstein promised an opinion soon on whether the lieutenant governor vacancy should be filled at the November general election after Curran asked for guidance. The death of Lieutenant Governor left the post vacant six months into Dewey's term, with Republicans and Democrats pledging court action. Dewey ordered a special term of the Albany appellate division Monday to hear appeals in a separate city judge race in Binghamton.
A Great Dane named Eric famed as a wartime WASP carrier ship mascot visits a town with Commander Dreser’s dog master C B Perry. The dog swam to safety from a sinking carrier and arrived at Sampson Naval Training Station six months ago. After a town outing, Eric returns to Sampson when furlough ends Tuesday.
The New York State Food Merchants Association urged Gov. Thomas E. Dewey to appoint a state food administrator immediately. Executive secretary A. E F. Guckenberger said the administrator would allocate food supplies to all areas and prevent diversion to other states, noting shortages in poultry meat eggs and onions. He warned butter cheese and produce could leave legitimate channels without swift state action.
Four Rensselaer area soldiers and two East Greenbush men in North Africa rediscover old friendships. Pvt Albertus O Poole of Rensselaer located Pvt Thomas Carpinello of Clinton Heights and Pvt Albert Baker of Rensselaer, then Pvt George Smith Jr of Rensselaer, at Military Police HQ. Lt Harry P Knockerbocker Jr of East Greenbush, serving in the Army Air Corps, encountered Maj Theodore J von Storch and Maj Arthur H Klein, sharing a belated homefire moment amid the campaign.
Less than 24,000 of New York's 60,000 registered nurses have renewed. State Education Department officials urge speed in renewals. Dr. J Hillis Miller notes lists require most nurses to register and hires have been made to handle renewals. Deadline is August 31. Also Troy American Legion plans fall program Monday at Franklin Square rooms with Commander John E Marshal presiding.
Berry markets react to OPA price ceilings with wholesale and retail gaps seen. Farmers and outlets report prices near or above caps as investigation expands in Albany Troy Menands. Supplies dwindle, seven day outlook says market nearly gone with retailers boosting margins beyond ceilings.
Three Troy residents were among those who passed the written examination conducted July 7 for real estate salesmen. Elizabeth B. Murray and Claire V. Sherman, with Edward J. Nicoll & Son, and Joseph Tardi with Clarence Milenese were named among the successful candidates. Ralph M. Doray of South Glens Falls with Robert A. Ferguson also passed. John F. Burns of Albany passed the broker exam.
Harl Simpson aged 16 of 402 Sherman St Albany pleaded innocent in Albany Police Court to 14 theft charges from 14 stores and gas stations. Bail set at 3500. Police valued stolen goods at several hundred dollars. A 14 year old boy, believed to be escapee from Rochester Industrial School, also in custody. The burglaries began in early June.
Ambrose H. Gilligan of Whitehall announced a new War Bond and Stamp sales committee for Washington County. Appointees include Mrs. James O'Brien of Granville, Mrs. John H. Dewell of Greenwich, Clifford W. Higley of Hudson Falls, Mayor Frank Lyden of Fort Edward, and J. Wesley Joslin of Hudson Falls.
The War Department appropriation bill provides emergency funds to deepen the New York State Barge Canal to 14 feet and widen it, with over head obstruction removal. About 1.7 million dollars is needed to finish the project, part of a larger program that has seen nearly 20 million spent since 1934, with an emergency appropriation of 29.9 million available for new work. The corps of engineers stands ready to proceed with emergency expansion as needed for war readiness.
William E. Cashin, director of the division of criminal investigation at the State Correction Department, was named yesterday to lead the State Vocational Institution at West Coxsackie. A former NY State Police sergeant and identification expert, Cashin replaces Donald Scarborough, now a major in the Army, who had headed the institution since 1939.
Cohoes and Saratoga Springs receive over $10,000 each for wartime nurseries and child care centers. Upstate 28 communities total 33867 475. Schenectady gets 72,155 for seven nurseries and seven centers. Lanham Act funds aid 2,400 preschool children and 11,465 older children, serving mainly working mothers.
The funeral for Frank R. Dunn investigator and process server in Schenectady County DA Office was held at St. John the Evangelist Church. A solemn requiem high mass followed at 9:30 am with interment in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Survived by widow and daughter, a brother Eugene Dunn of Troy. he had been a jail guard and city employee and worked with Lieut. Gov. Thomas W. Wallace during his DA terms.
Lawrence E. West ten, son of Mr and Mrs William West formerly of Troy, drowned in Quackenkill near Cropseyville Town of Brunswick yesterday around 3 p m. Coroner Charles J Cote ruled accidental death noting he slipped on rocks while crossing the creek and was swept into deep water. Corp R Reynolds recovered the body after diving, with Dr Sidney Lewis attending. Surviving are six sisters and parents, funeral set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Himes Funeral Home with Elm Grove interment.
Coffee rationing lingered as shops kept ample stocks but sales remained weak in Troy yesterday. Psychologists and retailers predicted a gradual return to prewar volumes, while some hope a coffee spree emerges with lifted restrictions and fuller inventories nationwide. Restaurants reported patrons requesting multiple cups and takeout coffee resumes, though container shortages hindered supply.
Diplomas and armbands for North Greenbush air observers will be awarded at a Wednesday night public meeting in the Wyantskil fire hall. Recipients completed a training school course in recognizing aircraft. George O. Brunelle will present armbands to fully qualified observers, with Alex Shapiro chairing the entertainment committee which has arranged a motion picture program on observer duties.
Swimmers can earn beginner and intermediate Red Cross certificates by joining August 2 classes at Prospect Park swimming pool. The Rec ford Newspapera-Troy Recreational Department sponsors the Learn to Swim drive with graduation plans after last Saturday's 200 plus certificate ceremony. Instructor Manny Elfenbein urged applicants to submit soon as the Sunday filing deadline approaches.
A unidentified woman, last seen with her husband Carl Shimmelbush in Albany, was found unidentified for 22 hours. Police say an automobile strike is ruled out. investigators consider a blunt instrument and possible throw from a car. Husband identified her at Burns Funeral Home in Watervliet late Wednesday night. The couple had been married eight years.
The Bond Street children held their second annual USO fundraiser in Troy, collecting $189 in nickels dimes quarters pennies and a few bills. Jane Abbott presented the total to USO lounge day captain Mrs. Robert L. Rickerson after booths and games generated most of the funds.
State police at the Spa outpost, Troop G, concluded bones found near Glass Factory Mountain Road in Greenfield were from several persons likely dug from a private cemetery long ago. Eleven year old Charles K. Reeves found the skull while aiding tree disease control.
Joseph E. Miller guardian for five year old Joanna Miller of Watervliet has been authorized by Supreme Court Justice William Murray to compromise a $200 claim against Schaffer Stores Co Inc. The child was injured May 29 1942 when a package fell in a city store and struck her head.
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