Troy Record June 5 1814 Brief Item
Short note from The Troy Record dated June 5 1814 reports a local event or notice. Names and exact details are illegible. context suggests a community update or notice typical of early 19th century newspapers.
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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1944
Page
14
Short note from The Troy Record dated June 5 1814 reports a local event or notice. Names and exact details are illegible. context suggests a community update or notice typical of early 19th century newspapers.
A large turnout from Troy and neighboring cities gathered for a farewell reception honoring Rabbi Joel Gef fen of Temple Beth EY after 15 years guiding the congregation. Messages from officials and leaders praised his service, education work, and interfaith outreach as he moves to the Jewish Theological Seminary.
Fort Ann family greets Staff Sergeant Howard Davis home after six months overseas in World War II. His escape from a shot down bomber over Germany ends weeks of silence and doubt for his mother Mrs. Harry Davis and brother Sergeant Earl Davis at Camp Van Dorn. His return rekindles hope for Sergeant Glen Davis, missing in the Southwest Pacific since December 1942.
Mr and Mrs Henry McGreeves Granville have word from the War Department that their son Lieut Henry P McGreevey bombardier Air Corps is missing over Germany since May 19 A Granville High School and Green Mountain Junior College graduate.
The families of the late Oliver J De Celle Sr and Frank J Vines express gratitude to friends relatives and colleagues for kindness sympathy and memorial tributes during their bereavements. They name local lodges employers and neighbors who offered support and mementos.
A flurry of birth announcements from Samaritan Hospital and Troy Hospital lists newborn daughters for Agostine Bodnar Conway Judge Powers and others, with several obituaries. Names include Eva Pance Bodnar Dorothy Shefter Conway June Vermilyea Judge and others, along with funeral details for Burdick Kirby Lawless MacIlvaine Nye Pratt Simpson White Foung and related relatives.
Berk-Ray Corp announces a Navy and Air Corps uniforms contract. The deal covers manufacture of uniforms over a period and will add at least 150 jobs beyond the existing 500 workers. Ray Berk, company president, notes the expansion to meet government needs.
Maj. W. Frank Leversee reports over 200 families on home relief and old age lists received free seeds and plants for a Victory Garden project. John J. Callahan and George B O’Connor led garden visits, with advice and assistance, while pests were controlled and surplus plants distributed to clients. The Troy Record offers garden prizes including War Bonds and War Stamps for large and backyard plots.
Brunswick volunteer firemen will meet at 8 pm in School 18 auditorium to elect officers and directors and draft incorporation papers for the Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company. John Leary will preside. Joseph Newell will report on boundaries. a new pump and equipment proposals will be discussed.
Mary Joan Gorgen nine and her mother Mrs Frederick Gorgen died from burns after flames from a kitchen stove ignited clothing. Firefighters aided by neighbors contained the blaze but water shortages hampered efforts to save the one story Delmar home. Coroner J Gregory Nealon and Fire Chief Leonard C Smith attributed the start to inflammable liquid used near the stove.
Dr Jabez Eldridge Armstrong longtime Greenwich physician and town health officer died Saturday night at his home after a heart ailment. Born in Johnsburg he trained in Watervliet before moving to Greenwich. He had a wife three children and two daughters in New York and Michigan. Funeral services will be held at 2 30 p m from his residence with ministers Edgington and Abraham officiating. Interment in Greenwich Cemetery.
The junior promenade at Averill Park School occurred Saturday evening with dancing from 9 to midnight. Music was by Paul Parker and his orchestra and seniors attended as guests. Members of seventh and eighth grades served in the receiving line and several local residents attended as hosts.
Community garden contest open to Troy and surrounding areas. Entries require name address and garden location with at least 500 square feet or 25 by 20 feet. Prizes include War Bonds and War Stamps totaling 245 dollars in face value.
Four men were ordained priests and celebrated first masses at St Paul the Apostle St Josephs Green Island Cohoes Troy. Rev Hart and Rev Majesty from Troy joined Rev Gendron of Cohoes and Rev Mansy of Green Island. Families, receptions, and dinners followed at local churches and homes as sermons stressed priestly reverence and duties.
The Rev. Edward P. Dalton Post Catholic War Veterans plans memorial rites at Our Lady of Mount Carter Cemetery in Middle Granville for Father Dalton, former 319th Artillery chaplain. Arrangements are led by Thomas J. Jackson, James C. Dundon, and J. Harry Breresford.
Rev Howard L Rubendall spoke at Emma Willard School baccalaureate, urging graduates to rely on the Bible to guide future life. He warned against discarding sacred texts and cited historical figures, calling for courage and moral purpose as graduates face postwar challenges.
A candlelighting ceremony in Slocum Hall marked a new annual June event, part of Emma Willard’s 1944 commencement calendar. Betty Luby, Jean Beiermeister, and Harriet Harvie attended, with Beiermeister and Harvie set to graduate cum laude Sunday. Organist Mr. Pickering led the service under Mrs Helen Ashley and Mrs Dorothy Kirkland.
Two men Anthony Grew and Frederick Orr were arrested after a high speed auto theft in Troy. They fled into brush near Crescent Bridge where Trooper Crommie tracked them down and they were captured at gunpoint and returned to Troy for questioning.
Harold M J Lewis is honored with a War Fund Citation for services as War Fund Chairman. The framed certificate, issued by the American National Red Cross, honors leadership for the Rensselaer County Chapter and gratitude from area manager Harold Henryiman and Norman H. Davis, chairman.
A two story frame dwelling owned by Morgan Beecroft in Schaghticoke was destroyed by fire of undetermined origin. Night watchman James Beecroft about 6 and John Meehan about 63 occupied the house. they escaped injury. Fire companies from Schaghtikoke and Valley Falls battled the blaze for about ninety minutes, saving surrounding buildings.
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