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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1944
Page
1
Prom plans at Averill Park Central School with the junior class hosting a gala event in the gym tonight from 9 to 12. Parker and his orchestra will provide music, senior visitors will attend as guests, and committees coordinate decorations refreshments and setup with multiple student leaders named for organizing duties.
Local Rationing Board announced special application forms for Garden Gasoline. Applicants must file facts before extra coupons are issued. The measure targets Troy Area autoists who cultivate Victory Gardens within reach of home and rely on cars to reach them.
The Past Presidents Club of Bolton Helof Corps gathers Wednesday at Mrs. Alice Crogan’s home 877 Firth Avenue and finalizes plans for the June 12 25 contest at Union. Attending from local corps are Mrs. Cartie Giroever Mrs. Emma Waller Mrs. Gertrude Vanarnum and Mrs. Jessie Miller. Jessie Slade presided last night with assists from Mrs. Jessie Teller and Mrs. Anna Chartier. The next corps meeting is June 30 at Mrs. Birg A Waffaer 487 Seventh Avenue.
Officials note applicants must complete OPA form R552 and include details on garden size distance from home and weekly trip frequency to and from the garden. The process focuses on ensuring applicants disclose practical garden plans and travel commitments.
Bond reports for duty at City Hall to resume a $2800 yearly post but faces a thirty day suspension on four charges. The charges cite neglect, lethargy, and failure to follow the Building Code with multiple permit and occupancy issues. Acting superintendent John Enaupp will take over duties during the suspension.
Abe Woliss, district deputy grand master of the Rensselaer I O O F District of the Grand Lodge of New York, lists the summer visit schedule with installations and lodges from July 5 to Aug 1 across multiple towns. His accompanying staff includes Harold B. Turner and other deputies with roles from grand marshal to grand musician.
New York State Department for Public Service resumes inquiry into the Troy Albany area United Traction Co fares this morning. State experts say higher patronage justifies reductions while company witnesses cite falling ridership and postwar price relief as reasons to delay changes. System employees join protests seeking salary increases.
The record cites concerns about acts by the Supt or City officials that led to claims and lawsuits against the City of Troy. It accuses failures to seek professional counsel, follow building code provisions, and keep proper records amid discussions of charges and alleged negligence.
Avery Hall of Stephentown yesterday became deputy state tax commissioner as Fred C. Beagit moves aside. In Rensselaer County Senate member Clifford Hastings of West Rand Lake awaits official appointment to succeed Hall as county treasurer. Governor Dewey’s return from a Pennsylvania conference delayed Hastings’s start until tomorrow to complete county business. Hastings is expected to be named by Republicans for the full three year term.
Lieutenant Arthur A. Wicks of West Sand Lake received the Air Medal for exceptionally meritorious achievement during combat missions over enemy occupied Europe. The award was announced by Brigadier General James P Hodges in England. Wicks is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence A. Wicks and attended Syracuse University before joining the Army Air Corps on August 22, 1942. He serves as bombardier aboard the Liberator named Lonely Heart.
Ming Betty Casey, a clerk for the Gageline Panel in Rensselaer County Troy City Rationing Board, has resumed her duties after spending recent days in New York and Asbury Park.
Stockholders of the Troy and Bennington Railroad Co. met yesterday at 314 Fulton Street and elected a board including Charles Abson, W. Houston, Juliette Shietts, William LeHoy Shields, Frank Shrauder, Hobart W. Thomson, and Withee Lelandee. Edgar HL was reported as a director.
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