Hovely Temperature Report From Troy June 6 1945
Weather note from Troy New York reports a hot spell with rising temperatures. Local observers note high humidity and heat index concerns for residents and city workers.
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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1945
Page
14
Weather note from Troy New York reports a hot spell with rising temperatures. Local observers note high humidity and heat index concerns for residents and city workers.
The Fresh Air Fund page in The Troy Times thanks contributors including John Patne and Willard Palmer. A loving memorial is noted for C. H.R. with amounts and dates implied by the readable text.
Honorable discharge announced at Fort Dix Separation Center. Spt Frank J. Koneexier of 126 Ontario Street Colores, Sgt. John J. Bennicx of 60 Flat Street, Troy, and Pic. Devil H. Comiskey of 55 VanDem Breet, Saratage Springs listed among those discharged. Card of thanks from Hallock family for kindness after mother Agnes Teator Hallock’s loss. Various obituaries and funeral notices follow for local residents with names, dates, and interment details.
Howard G. Senoma was elected chairman of the Rensselaer County Chapter Amatican Red Cross yesterday. He succeeds James C. Ryan after two years as chair, with Cronin as first vice chairman Moore second vice, Van Denburgh treasurer Coffeen assistant treasurer and Russ secretary.
Edward Walsh of Albany Packing Co. wins 31049640 for 23 percent left arm loss and 25 percent left hand loss after injuries at work. Others include Bebuniak 1280. Fitzsimmons 623.34. Germinario 637.50. Voit 3436. Poulin 632.50. Blanchard 581.95. O Sullivan 100. Kent 522.50. Wachtel 450. De Masciq 102.50. Jensen 230. Michaiokis 3581. Capenter 484.19. Reid 583.60. Adams 300. Demerizer 309.73. case remains open for one month. Jackson 22.
Two new names added and one classification changed on rear casualty lists compiled by The Record Newspapers. One soldier previously listed as missing is announced killed in action in the Pacific area. Names: Stanley P. Ackart Moped Troy. James M. Qatrander Mechanicville. Joh M. Seraanik Troy. March 17 1943.
The New York State Emergency Food Commission warns the egg shortage will persist into late summer and fall. Authorities say price supports are needed to keep flocks for production, with supplies nar row and demand high as farmers sell hens for meat. The report notes meat and produce outlooks remain tight, urging gardens and food preservation.
Ada Burkhardt leads delegates for Rev Francis A Ketley Chapter D A W as they plan to attend the state session in Utica on June 18. The group also drafts a memorial mass for departed comrades and all who gave their lives for country, with time and place to be announced.
Mrs. Eleanor Debbol president of Col A D McConbe Anitlary and Mrs. Mattie E Hohn department treasurer were chosen as delegates to the statewide auxiliary convention session 765 in Utica on June 8 9 and 10 Past Department president Mel Stavien Warner of New York was guest of honor Plans were set for a summer picnic at Mrs Helen Behms Brookwood home A report on surgery recovery for Mr Frances Martin from Samaritan Hospital was noted Social chairs and final season program were discussed with June 18 set for the final meeting A covered dish supper will follow the business meeting
Rear Admiral Monroe Kelly inspected Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute naval training and praised the program. He and staff dined with Captain Mark Bowman and officials. The admiral, honored for North Africa invasion service, led ships under dark conditions and guided shore movements with strong gunfire support.
Jacob Freedman, 73, junk dealer of Troy, was injured when a Troy Piste Avenue Bus Company bus struck him at Jacob Street and Sith Avenue. He was taken by police ambulance to Samaritan Hospital in fair condition. Bus driver Donald Dean and officers John Beau dein, Jona Moran, and Karl Penct assisted.
Four year old Thomas VanBrand fell into a twenty foot well in the Averill Park Road home cellar. He was rescued by two unnamed young men and rushed to Samaras Hospital with a scalp laceration and possible concussion. Mr VanBrand, connected with the Interior Department, did not know how the heavy cover was removed.
First Sgt. Jonni Heminway of Winantskill was one of six men of the Fifth Mountain Infantry Regiment who captured a German lieutenant general and eight staff members on the Fifth Army front during the Italian surrender. The prisoners were taken to the 10th Mountain Division HQ for interview by Maj. Gen. George P. Hays. Heminway later led his unit after officers were killed and saved aircrew, while two brothers, Capt. William J. Heminway and Lt. Joseph J. Heminway, were killed in action.
The William M. Dunne Supply Co. of Troy secured a $100,000 contract for a twenty family apartment building at Tahawas Lake Sanford. Construction begins June 18 and is to finish October 15. The cinder block building will house workers from National Lead Co. titanium mines and support future family housing.
Mrs T 5 Ryan was elected to a second term as president of the Village Improvement Society at Stillwater during the annual meeting in Hendrick Hudson. New officers named include Mrs Frank Thierolf as vice president Harry Talmadge as secretary and Mrs Hilda Wilbur as treasurer. The society awarded a cash prize to a Stillwater High School graduating student chosen by the faculty. A card party was hosted with Mrs Harry Talmadge and Mrs Garry Hoskins in charge.
The WatervyHet Arsenal machinists honored veteran John Quinlan with a testimonial dinner to be held later this month. Frank Stevens led a discussion on Civil Ice Law amid plant reduction. Howard Snyder presided as the group approved continuing Nobie Callahan rooms for meetings. The next meeting is set for June 18 at the Labor Temple. Mrs Louis Earlin reports her husband, Trudy Horowitz, has been promoted to captain in the Medical Corps serving at a general hospital handling psychiatric casualties.
James Herey Murphy a 21 year old freshman at Troy High School drowned at the Erie Canal locks near Waterford. Police and fire units recovered the body quickly. Coroner cites drowning as cause with pending investigation. Survived by parents a sister and four aunts. funeral plans to be announced.
Isaac G. Flack was reelected to a second term as president of the Troy Vocal Society at a board meeting held at the Central. New officers were named including MG A Hattey and C Rasmuson as vice presidents, Sherwood West as secretary, and William E. Duncan as treasurer. The society plans three concerts for the 1925-26 season featuring Ed win Steffe and Beveridge Webster with the Schenectady Singert Society joining Troy.
Weather forecasts show cool, cloudy conditions with possible showers in Troy while parts of the nation report record or near record lows. Farmers delayed planting due to a soggy land after weekend rain as temperatures dropped in Milwaukee and Des Moines. Northern regions saw light snow flurries and unsettled skies across Ohio Valley to New England.
Tomorrow is a free moviely in Troy for the benefit of Enola Sam's Seventh War loan. Four theaters Proctors Troy Lancuin and Americ will host bond buyers at stations to direct attention to the Waterview Arsenal's tutorial bend wagon. Red Cross workers will be stationed at the wagon to assist with bond sales.
The Western Arsenal plans to discharge about 1 600 workers through May 30, with 260 already leaving. Col C Partridge says layoffs are due to reduced artillery demand and not discrimination, as women were last hired and will be last released. Officials from the Voorheesville and Saratoga depots, Albany and Schenectady U S Employment Service will help place workers, with wage guarantees and 2 days pay for those seeking new jobs. Openings exist in textiles and construction as war needs continue.
Sgt. Richard F. Wachtel of FLFP D. No. 1 Teoy earned the Air Medal after completing 130 hours of operations in a transport aircraft over the hazardous India China route. Brig. Gen. William H. Tanner announced the award, citing high altitude flight over treacherous mountain terrain and enemy interception risks during missions from November 1938 to January 1940.
Wailer J. ONeil was yesterday reelected president of Local 2478 United Steel Workers of America. Joseph Chemsia was elected vice president. Recording secretary Wi fam HH Decetz. assistant secretary Feard Turser. treasurer Talatontest. Joseph Chenaille won the talent contest over Frank Ciofi in a close decision.
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