Lyons Elections in Court Order Shapes Canvass
A court order signed by Supreme Court Justice Francis Bergen in Albany directs the Rensselaer County Board of Supervisors to act as a board of canvassers tomorrow to re canvass the Third Ward vote for Lyons Democrat. The decision follows a New York Court of Appeals ruling upholding a disputed Lyons ballot and returns to the Supreme Court for final analysis. The board will also tally all county offices listed in the workmen’s compensation coverage. The special meeting adjourned to June 13 at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Francis Bergen
Albany
SER
Rensselaer Ponery Board of Supervisors
Canvansers Pane
Troy
HL Lyons
Eere Gane Board of Supervisors
Justice Berga
Joseph F. Purcell
Lyons
Nex
Fess
Wek
New York State Court of Appeals
Timothy J. Mahoney
Bergan
Third Ward
Board of Ejections
Board of Elections
Board of Supervisors
Board of Canvassers
Elec
Lyonn
Ant Mahoney
Mahoney
Court of Appeals
Iesser
Herbert D. Hamm
Atttorney
County Welfare Commission
Commissioners of Election
Commissioners of Civil Service
Traction Company Plans to Hire Women Bus Drivers
United Traction Co general manager Nites Persona announced plans to employ women drivers, citing exhausted male vacancies and declining patronage. Up to thirty forty passenger buses are to be added after Labor Day with special quarters at Sus garages.
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United Tracttion Co
Sus
United Traction Co
Trox-Albany
Card of Thanks from the Carey and Donovan families
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude from the Carey and Donovan families for kindness shown after bereavement. Thanks extend to St Joseph Church clergy and groups, Sisters of St Joseph, Life Sisters of the Poor, St Joseph’s Men’s Douatity, St Lawrence’s Club, neighbors, friends, and Lion Factory Stitching Department staff.
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Art John T. Carey
St. Joseph's Church
Sisters of St. Joseph
Life Sisters of the Poor
St. Joseph's Men's
St Lawrence's Club
Iount
Carey
Helen AL Donovan
Lion Factory
Paaret
In Memoriam Willets G Fred Witheth
In memory of G Fred Willets known as Witheth who passed away years ago today. Mother and sister reminisce with verses about missing him and the home feeling lonesome.
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Willetts
G. Fred ‘Wit- Heth
Birth Notice for Burke Family at Troy Hospital
A newborn son, George Burke junior, was born at Troy Hospital on May 26 1944 to Mr and Mrs George Burke. The infant weighs in 0. No further details available. Mrs Burke formerly Margaret Bell.
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Burke
Troy Hospital
George Burke
John Francis
Merly Margaret Bell
Multiple Obituaries and Funeral Notices from a 1940s City Paper
Died notices and funeral details for several residents. George G. Butler of 18 Summit Avenue. Erika Keller spouse, Henry Swensen Butler of Albany, Saima Butler of Baxtud Mass. services Friday at 2:30 near shore residence. burial at Wood Cemetery. Marcella Shuttleworth, wife of Francia X. Connen. mother and sister listed. funeral at James J. Clinton Brothers Funeral Home and St. Mary's Church with a high mass. interment St. Joseph's Cemetery. Mary T. Corrigan obituary with service at St Peters Church Friday morning. Dee J. Cox of Catskill. funeral from Viscent De Paul Roche Funeral Home and St. Mary's Church with solemn requiem high mass. burial at St. Agnes' Cemetery. Alvina Roth Craver, widow of John W. Craver. private funeral Friday afternoon at Imes' Funeral Home. burial at Oakwood Cemetery. J. DeCelle Sr. obituary. funeral from Olivet J. Dr. cell Jr. residence. requiem at St. Jean Baptiste Church. burial at St. Jean Cemetery. Charles H. Grant obituary. Schenectady. private mass at St. Mary’s Church. burial at St. Cemetery. Mary E. Horan obituary. Leonard Hospital. services at St. Patrick Church. interment at St. Peters Cemetery. Charles J. Dermott obituary. funeral from Paine Street residence. St. Patrick’s Church requiem high mass. Charles Minniagian obituary. Watervliet. funeral at residence and interment Albany.
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Butler
Summit Avenue
George G. Butler
Erika Keller
Henry Swensen Butler
Albany
Saima Butter
Baxtud
Friends
Wood
Conros
Samartan Hospital
Marcella
Shuttle
Bridge
Mollie
Soho F. Cox
St Patrick's Church
Catskill
Joseph al Cox
James H
Rochester
Michel J. Cox
Chicago
Viscent de Paul Roche Funeral Home
New Scotland Avenue
Albans
St. Mary's Church
St. Agnes
Craver
Alvina Roth
John W
Cqaxrwood
Troy Hospital
J. DeCelle
Margaret Ahern
Margaret DeCelle
Josephine McCoosy
Corp
Edward J
GS. A
DeCelle
Troy
Olivet
DrCelie, Jr
Federal Street
Thureday
St. Jean Baptiste Church
St. Jeans Cembte
Grant
Schenectady
Charles H. Grant
Minengian
Watervitet
X.Y
Charles Minosewed
Incla
Moses
Mincozian
Crviers
Mit
Kenia
Hazleton Rabbi Speaks At Temple In Fund Drive
Rabbi Tarshish from Hazleton pins the historical role of Reform Judaism and the Hebrew Union Congregations as he visits Third Street Temple to promote a union funds drive. He notes 316 reforms and over 400000 members worldwide, with Hebrew Union College as the oldest rabbinical seminary. Joseph Mintzer chairs. Rabbi Alan Green also speaks. Sisterhood volunteers serve refreshments.
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Allan Tarshish
Hazleton
Center
Thire Street Temple
Joseph Mintzer
Teft
Alan S. Green
Reformed Judaism
Union of American Hebrew Congregations
Fife
America
Atlan Farshish
Third Street
Tarshish
Hebrew Union College
Cemiry
National Federation Sisterhood
Alan 3. Green
Teenple
Sisterhood
Drainage Solution and Flea Beetle Threat to Victory Gardens
Garden officials report the 103rd Street Victory Garden project near completion of drainage work with ditches and an outlet to move excess water. Flea beetles, especially seedling threats to tomatoes and peppers, are invading plots. control methods include sprays and dusts with rotenone, arsenates, and Bordeaux mixtures. Expert guidance from F B Russell notes beans like Bansei and Hokkaido as top varieties and stresses planting in late spring with proper soil fertility and spacing.
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103Rd i Street
Hnickerbocker Victory
Joseph McCormack
McCormack
Fea
Ftea
Hokkaido
F. B. Russell
New York State College of Agriculture
New York State Emergency Food Commission
Russell
Tri Y Council to Elect Delegates at Yowachas Camp
Tri Y Council at Camp Yowachas in Grafton meets to elect delegates for the Eastern Region Girl Reserve Conference. About 15 members have reservations as nominations are held for next year's officers. Miss Julis Casey and Miss Rougier headline the program with Miss Rougier named chairwoman of the eddies. Sunday morning the girls anticipate Hans chy's bread sticks, prepared by longtime Camp cook Mrs. Elizabeth Hirschman of Watervliet.
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Edidies
Hans Chy
Elizabeth |Hirschman
Watervliet
Troy Welfare Office to Close at 4 P.M
Maj. W. Frank Leversee, commissioner of the Troy Public Welfare Department, announced daily closing at 4 p.m. during June July and August with Saturday hours extended to 4 p.m. following an established custom.
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W. Frank Leversee
Troy
Fresh Air Fund donations acknowledged in Troy Times
The Troy Times notes grateful contributions to the Fresh Air Fund including a Jamaican friend, Harold E. Lamphere, a baby’s iron ageing Miss Hialpe Edge and Cathren’s books. The item reflects community support and small gifts recorded for the fund.
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Troy Times Fresh Air Fund
Rom Jamaican
Harold E. Lamphere
United Labor Conference Set for Troy on June 11
The first United Labor Conference for Troy and nearby unions will convene at Amalgamated Hall 38 King Street Sunday June 11. Topics include legislation political action and community affairs with discussion groups led by Marcus Lo Filley William Viachos Miss Freida Schwenkmey Miss Julia Maietta and others. Edward Brkowski Pacific war veteran will speak at Navy Hospital St Albans EL about home front support.
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Arst United Labor
Troy Jand
Amalgamated Hall
King Street
Ama‘gemeted Clothing Workers of Americs
Akc
Marcus Lo Filley
William 2. Viachos
Freida Schwenkmey
Julia Maietta
Jester
Edward Brkowski
L. X
Navy Hospital
St. Albans
Sporsle
Fred J. McLoughlin
Ager
Distri Am al Isamated
L Seymour Stat
Trey Central Federation of Labor
Burke
Canning Lessons To Be Given In Troy Community Classes
Mise Florence Titcomb, Red Cross nutrition instructor, will lead canning demonstrations at 7 20 p m tomorrow in Troy. Boiling water bath and pressure cooker methods explained. safety checks and ideal temperatures noted. Garden care tips and class leaders named. 34 participants registered. The Troy Record sponsors garden prizes across five communities with War Bond and War Stamp awards.
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Mise Florence Titcomb
Red Cross
Mike Thcomb
James J. Devine
Restaurant Wage Talks Near Final Conference
Operators of Troy area restaurants and AFU union representatives plan a 2 34 p m meeting tomorrow to finalize a wage contract. Barjemin F Mersicano and William P Viachos lead the sides, with wage increases sought from 2 25 to 15 per week retroactive to June 1 and subject to War Labor Board approval. Contract runs to September 1 1943 and two locals have already signed. An additional econtract with Hendrick Hudson and Hotel Troy is under War Labor Board review.
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Troy 2Nd Vicinity
AFU
Wil
Barjemin F. Mersicano
Troy
William P.viachos
War Labor Board
Latham
Econtract
Hendrick Hudson
Food Retailers Urged To Keep OPA Index
Retailers urged to keep the OPA food index to set ceilings for unlisted items. The War Price Board warns all sellers to file price sheets and use the index immediately or face enforcement actions.
Katz to Be Admitted to Supreme Court Bar
Marvin Katz, longtime Office of Price Administration lawyer and former Troy resident, will be admitted to the Supreme Court bar. He practiced at Burdett Grayd and maintains a residence at 30 Pawling Avenue. Katz is a Union College and Columbia Law School graduate, Phi Beta Kappa member, and holder of the James Krent honorary scholarship from Columbia.
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Katz
Supreme Court
Marvin Katz
Office of Price Administration
Washington
Troy
Supreme Court of the United States Mondal
Burdett
Pawling Avenue
Trey
Union College
Columbia University School of Law
Phi Beta Kappa
James Krent
Columbia University
Victory Garden Contest Entry Blank Form Location Notes
The Troy Record Victory Garden Contest is open to Troy and nearby areas including Colings Watervligt Green Island and Waterford. Gardens must be at least ten square feet with prizes totaling War Bonds and War Stamps worth 245 dollars in face value.
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Troy
Waterviiet
Cohoes
Green Island
Waterford
Dari Delay
Troy Record Victory Garden
Colings
Watervligt
Showers and heat relief drought hampered May figures
Weather across the region brought repeated showers but little relief from heat. Temperatures peaked near mid nineties with readings around 92 in Syracuse and 89 in New York City as storms cleared later. agriculture benefited as Clover and alfalfa regained losses from prior rain and frost.
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Burgzu
Ronior
Ean
Troy
Beneviciu
State Department of Agriculture
New York
Syracuse
Rochester
Buffalo
Library Notes On Uncle Sam and Wartime Curiosities
Troy Public Library reference room staff report a continual program answering a flood of questions about Uncle Sam and wartime origins. Librarians recount inquiries from a mailman, a Syracuse-bound correspondent, and a truck driver seeking law and traffic materials while collectors request poems, portraits, and genealogical data.
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Troy
U. S
Uncle Sam
C. S
United States
Reiss
Syracuse
Ferry Street
Seventh Street
Carol Dean
London
Fort Crzile
Hara Shuckburz
Seule
Cate
Ospurhi
Schodack Man Files Claim Against County
Charles Peter, sr filed a claim against Rensselaer County for $100 with the County Clerk. He alleges the county negligent on March 1 while driving on a county highway from East Greenbush to Brookview. His car skidded in snow and ice and dropped into a low mood in the road, Schodack.
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Charles Peter, Sr
Phas
Rensselaer County
Peter
Greenbush
Brookview
Schodack
Faucet Handles Stolen From Greenridge Cemetery
Saratoga police investigate theft of all faucet handles at Greenridge Cemetery reported by John Manan, the cemetery sexton, yesterday. The incident prompted an immediate inquiry into security and loss.
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Greenridge
Saratoga
John Manan
Jail Official In Albany Cohoes Probe Faces Life Risk
A Catskill jail inquiry implicates Albany County officials headed by Michael Stith in alleged interference with real estate assessments via a political machine. Dingley fears retaliation if jailed in Albany and seeks safer confinement to avoid abuse by officials tied to the machine. Doherty Smith both charged. Doherty and Smith plead not guilty awaiting trial. Smith on separate indictment for alleged false registration aids.
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Bax
George P
Supreme Cours
Sondneritea
Moseghan
Davay
Mosughani
Algasy
Albany County
Igi
al- Deny County
Smith
Michael Stith
City Democratic
Dingley
Albert Dingley
Cohoes Corporation
John Doherty
Michael T. Smith
Cohoes
Isadore Bookstein
Republlican
Dingrey
Moheghan
Doherty
Gas Rations Suspended in Five Saratoga Cases
Five Saratoga Springs residents had gasoline rations suspended after hearings before OPA Hearing Officer Irving Doling. Margaret Countryman, Max Lagemat, Herald Hiergan, Mrs. John Williams, and Donald M. Kilmer faced penalties for illegal coupon use tied to moves to Florida Oklahoma and other changes in residence. No action on two additional cases.
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Saratoga’ Springs
Irving Doling
OPA
Margaret
John
J. Witiams
Oklahoma
Donald M. Kilmer
Florida
Pawling Avenue Child Struck by Automobile
A child on Pawling Avenue was hit by a car driven by Al Garrett of Park View Court near Mountain View Avenue around 7 pm Monday. The girl sustained a compound fracture of the left ankle and was taken to Troy Hospital. police report she was playing on the sidewalk when the vehicle backing into the street struck her.
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Doney
Pawling Avenue
Troy Hospital
Hosalie EL Garrett
Park View Court
Mountain i View Avenue
Miss Garrett
Central Station
Pasting Avenue
Garrett
Theft Reported by Lansingburg Woman
Forty eight dollars in cash and a wrist watch with a bracelet were stolen from Mrs. Wile Nam Film at 462 Sixth Avenue Lansingburg. Entry gained through an unlocked front or rear door. Detective Joseph B. Stilcide investigated the case.
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Mra
Sixth Avenue
Lansingburg
Josep B. Stilcide
Cape
Rabbi Geffen to Bid City Farewell in Special Service
Rabbi Joel S. Gefen of Temple Beth El will conduct a farewell service at 5 35 p m tomorrow in Troy signaling his resignation to join the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York. Cantor Benjamin Goldfarb of New York will assist with Beth El Choir during the holiday services and mark 15 years of Geffen's leadership guiding the Troy congregation to its own building and prominence.
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Joel S. Gefen
Temple ‘Beth
Troy
Jewish Community Center
United States
Gantor Goldfarb
Geffen
Utility Seeks Review of Merger Refusal
Judicial review of the Public Service Commission’s denial of a eight company Niagara Hudson merger was filed in state Supreme Court. The ruling said economies would mainly benefit stockholders, while customers would gain through lower rates and better service. Participants include New York Power and Light Corp and several Niagara region utility firms.
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State Public Service Commission
Niagare-Hudson Bra
State Supreme Court
A. N. Woodhead
New York, Power and Light Corp
Security and Exchange Commission
Public Service’ Commission
New York Power and Light Corporation
N Hadsen Power Corp
Bufalo
Niagara and
Eastern Power Corp
Niagara Falls Power Co
Cruise Season Begins as Yachts Pass at Locks
Memorial Day activity marks the start of cruising through the federal forks at Sand Street with yachts from Marblehead to Buffalo Detroit to New York and Ponzi keepsie bound. Local boat clubs enjoy trips to the 35 mile level near Schuylerville and Fort Edward while rowboats and canoes skim Hudson shorelines south of Lock One.
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Federal Forks
Sand Street
Marblehead
Mass
Buffalo
Great Lakes
Detroit
New York
Ponzikeepsie
Troy
Schuyterville
Fort Edward
Hudson
Lock One
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Troy, XY
Boucklt
Msi
Tri-Y
Yowachas
Troy Welfare
United Labor Conference
James F. Kelly
Maurice J. Kelly
First Street
Army Air Corps
Fem
Freeman Field
Seymour
Kelly
Barry Kelly
Fort Bragg
N.C
Rabbi Geffen
WIGHT
Giatled American Veterans & Third St
Freach
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