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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1945
Page
14
A second toxoid clinic will be held at Averill Park School on Wednesday from 2 p m to 4 p m. On the same day a clinic will also be conducted at West Sand Lake School from 1 45 p m to 2 15 p m.
Several memorials recall Pvt Edward Grattan who died three years ago on June 3 1922. Other notices honor loving wives mothers and siblings for George Sherman Tozepty A Napotitade and Beaty J O’Donnell with family references and hospital dates Gur.
Funeral notices and brief death tribute items list several obituaries and interment plans. Entries mention Ackart, Donahue, Brown, Coo, Rohit, and Canaday families from Troy Schenectady Albany Waterford and nearby areas. Services held at St Peter's Church Oakwood Cemetery and other local chapels with requiems and interments.
The Troy Board of Education will meet to discuss a plan proposed by State Education officials to keep Troy’s training school operating as a special part of the district system. Gov. Dewey aides and local officials plan further talks as veterans’ groups urge emergency action to extend the program.
Rear Admiral Monror Kelly, commandant of the Third Naval District, will inspect the R O T C unit and naval student activities at R P L this afternoon. He travels with Capt Mark C. Bowman and Capt J. S. Fremont, inspecting major Davai facilities in upstate New York, Scotia Depot, General Electric in Schenectady, and the W-17 Unit at Union College.
Firemen from Truck 2 aided a Dalmatian stranded on a ledge near Canal Avenue and Second Streets. Capt Edward Snyder and Chauffeur Patrick Cio used a ladder rope and pike pole to reach the dog. The animal was brought to safety and the crew returned to station by 2 pm.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service at Memorial Methodist Church in Syra sway plans a 1% penny party tomorrow in the church house. Cochairs Mrs Clarence Powers and Mrs Albert Blechner lead the event open to men and women, with adults asked to bring a gift. The Sulwater fire department schedules a five day fair July 2 to July 7, including a July 4 parade with neighboring departments invited.
Harry M. Hickey announces the start of the $5.00 Automobile Use Tax Stamps sale at all post offices and internal revenue offices on Saturday. The law requires owners of motor vehicles to display the stamp from July 4, 1945, with penalties for nonpayment. Stamps sold over the counter or by mail order with payment. weathered by dampening tips, display placement, and serial recording advised to protect against loss or theft.
Firefighters responded to a 2:35 AM blaze at 179 Fourth Street caused by chimney soot. The fire caused slight damage to the second floor, with the kitchen stove and mantlepiece damaged. Occupants listed as Mrs William Korke mas, Mrs Hose Gragieli, and Mrs Joseph Cassidy.
Plans for a tri-county wreck to be conducted June 24 in Fort Edward were completed at the promenade. Delegates from Washington and Saratoga County Voitures attended, led by Chet de Garé Gordon Derby of Fort Edward and Joseph de Lateyette Balision Spa.
Mrs Harriet E Daley of Troy was reelected National Color Bearer of the Gold Star Mothers of America at a Washington meeting. Daley leads a drive to increase membership. Eligibility requires being an American citizen and having a son or husband who served in World War I.
Miss Mechteld Dirkson, who has served in Singapore and the Philippines, will be the speaker at a silver tea at Melrose Methodist Church tomorrow at 2:30. After the Japanese invasion she was returned to America and is at her home in Valhalla.
State Police report six steers escaped from a Vanderheyden Hall corral on Friday. Two were later found near Winter Street and guarded, while four remain at large near the George Hamm farm. Witnesses described fights between the steers, as fences were damaged and a meat shortage heightened concerns. Authorities urged not to pursue the missing animals and to notify troopers if spotted.
Police reports show three automobiles reported stolen in Troy were recovered during the weekend. Watervliet officers found a 1936 coach owned by Catherine Mahar stolen from 128th Street and Second Avenue Wednesday night in Watervliet Saturday afternoon. A 1934 sedan owned by William King of Oneida Avenue, reported stolen Friday night from Center Street, was recovered Saturday night at Smart's Pond by Sergeant Timothy J. Siveeney and Patrolman Thomas O'Shent of the radio patrol. Schenectady police recovered a 1941 sedan reported stolen May 22 from Front Street north of Futon Street, in that city. The car is valued at 31,080.
The Fariker of the Second Baptist Church will meet at Mrs. Wil IZ Twelfth Ara. Mrs. Louis Knethe and Mrs. Clarence Ryan will be hostesses. Group 3 is in charge of the arrangement, directed by Mrs. Kanethe. Mrs. DeWitt Shaffer will preside.
Seaman Second Class William Joseph Sheehan of the Naval Reserve, son of Mr and Mrs Daniel H Sheehan of 866 Third Avenue, receives the Bronze Star Medal from Admiral T O Kincair in Bremerton Washington for heroic action during an enemy air attack. He dove into the sea to rescue a wounded shipmate and was later hoisted aboard. He had entered service five years earlier at age 7 while a senior at Lansingburg High School. He has two brothers in service, Daniel A Sheehan and Ensign Peter R Sheehan. Another area man, Pfc Frank B Ferraro of 0 Columbia Street Rensselaer, is awarded a certificate of merit for conspicuous meritorious and outstanding performance with Company C 60th Engineer Combat Battalion on the German front.
Albany resident Mrs. Anna Johnston, 24, sustained back injuries and shock after a two car collision at Fifteenth Street and Broadway in Troy. She, a passenger in the car driven by her husband Frank Johnston, 31, was taken to Samaritan Hospital. The other vehicle was owned and driven by George A. Huff, 6 Bleecker Avenue. Both cars were northbound in Fifteenth Street when the crash occurred. An estimated 115 dollars in damages was reported.
Three Troy gasoline dealers were suspended from buying selling or dealing in gasoline following a hearing before OPA Hearing Commissioner Kenneth E Fisher in Albany. Enrico Simpson and S Simpson of 252 Fourth Ave and Victor Campagna of 21 Hill Street faced charges of acquiring possessing and transferring counterfeit gasoline ration coupons. Campagna faces a stricter outcome with no future modification of the suspension. Meardle and Carsazza Garage Co Inc was warned for acquiring and transferring counterfeit ration coupons and a gasoline stock shortage.
Charles M. Conion a toy news paperman who found fame in New York as a sports photographer died Saturday at his home in Troy after a brief illness. He had worked for Tray Press, reported for the New York World, and later became a noted baseball photographer for Spauldini’s Baseball Guide. He was linked with cad sliding into third base in early fame and spent years in New York before returning to Troy. He was born in Alba, son of Charles and Julia Conlon, and funeral services are scheduled by Berns Sons with services at St Peters Church.
The casualty list for Tro Area soldiers extends with notes of those killed, wounded or missing in action. Included are Willard D. Bulson of Central Brunswick and several wounded members such as Matthew J. Kelly, Edward R. Ormsby, Edwin Bloomer, Frank Konlecany, and Vitek, all linked to Troy and Water locales.
A Troy gathering honored veteran printers as 50 year members. Notable attendees included John Wasconan and BP McMarus. Seven veterans received awards while the event celebrated a century of service and local organizational milestones.
More than 315 4-H members from 21 county clubs gathered at Helckerbacker High School for Rally Day. Skits and tableaus highlighted club work. Brunswick won with a joint program led by Warren Miller. Awards also went to Averill Park, Sruns wick Road, and Schaghticoke Hill clubs for top displays. aalis The day ended with a nominating committee report, a luncheon, a math program by James Gosch, and a community games and dance finale.
Two persons suffered injuries in a highway collision on Lower Maple Street in Hudson Falls near Hudson Palis. Leo Blair and Walter Witkes were occupants of vehicles at the scene. Trooper J B Millmaz investigated the crash and assigned details at South Glens Felts.
Siena College will hold its annual commencement on Wednesday with thirteen graduates. Rev Betram Campbell OFM will preside. Rev Ermin Niaus OFM PhD of St Anthony's Groghan and a former faculty member will give the graduation address. Very Rev Mark Kennedy OFM will also speak.
The nine day novena for St Anthony begins today at St Anthony's Church in preparation for the Feast. Services are at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Rev. Damian Sano, OSN, will deliver the sermon.
A damaged OCR report notes a recovered portion of stolen money linked to Sandy Fordine of Jim Star Cafe. Police Chief Edzard Whelen reports the recovered notes were found on a rear porch two days after the incident. The names Whalen and Whaien appear uncertain in the text. The fragmentary item references a theft and partial return of funds.
Joseph Hagetsky 53 of 76 Division Street is in serious condition at Samaritan Hospital with head face and body injuries. Two men, Seid Zor and Michael Philips, were arrested on assault and disorderly conduct charges. Paquette and Pallips held at county jail as arraignment looms. Police reported Razatsky fixed during the attack and ax involved but not found. investigators continue work with district attorney office.
The Brunswick Presbyterian Church extended a call yesterday afternoon to Rev Eheard Hargreaves of Send Laxe Costregetional Church to become pastor. The call followed a congregation meeting with Rev Joan Mo Stuart moderating, and Rev Detome of Sand Laxe Presbyterian Church previously serving as pastor.
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