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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1945
Page
7
An old article explains that cucumbers and melons do not cross with each other and describes self pollinating varieties. It notes that seeds from mixed ends can cross sowing but some crops like squash cross poorly with peppers and tomatoes. It mentions perfect flowers that fertilize themselves without wind or bees and outlines preliminary judging and awarding of garden attributes from Aug 22 to Aug 28 with five scoring points.
Residents of Troy and nearby towns compete for cash and War Bond prizes in yard and community garden categories. Winners get 350 War Bond and 75 etc. Entries must be 500 square feet or 25 by 20 feet, with name and location marked for judging.
Cleveland 421 brig Gen Leon ard P L Ayres says postwar federal spending could reach 25 billion yearly, three times the prewar level, as taxation studies show difficulty in trimming wartime outlays. He notes a slow shift to civilian economy, with cutbacks and terminations ahead and transportation, labor, and manpower remaining critical. He cites a labor force expansion to about 68 million and unemployment near seven to eight hundred thousand in mid 1950s.
Fort Hancock serviceman Jonr Weiss returns from European service and VISITS relatives in Ivan Lt. Gerald Douglas of the Army recently came home from overseas to Brooklyn Avenue. Mrs. Melva McCann and Pamela praised from a months visit. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Santora return to Woodsieex after visiting Cynthia’s grandparents Bettina and Poultney Street. Raipa Simons hosted second birthday at Merril Harper home on Bowréman Street. The High School alumni banquet was held in Methodist Church parlors. War Bond Stamp sale in the schools raised £490.95. 100 percent purchasers were Louise Waite, Mary Hogan, Isabelle Carrington, Mildred Crotty. This will be the last sale until September openings.
A fragmented tip suggests dampening large washes by punching holes in a metal cap of an empty bottle filled three quarters with warm water. An alternative sprinkling aid mentions a broom or a vegetable brush for even distribution.
In a reflective piece the author recalls crowds under rain during a pivotal 1933 transition, noting Roosevelt's steady leadership, the mood in hotels and trains, and the populace hoping for stability. The essay contrasts fear with the arrival of a plainspoken American presidency and the nation’s cautious optimism.
Boyntonville Mrs Henry School closed Tuesday for a picnic at Sasses Grove with teacher Mrs Roscoe Andries. Children's Day observed at Church of the Holy Names tomorrow at 7 30 p m. Guild of the Holy Name to hold all day meeting Tuesday. Weekend guests included Mrs Anne Wager and Alexander Gilbert of Barne t visiting Mrs Helen Aguan Min and Mrs Aiebourne Arun Streve at Grove side. Mrs Charies De La Mater returned from Ridgefield Park EZ visit. Miss Eleanor Williams of Troy weekend guest of Mr and Mrs George Williams.
The report describes internal clashes as Sturges is expelled from meetings while minutes imply his presence. A push to appoint Colase Johnston of Birmingham as general counsel surfaces, triggering resistance from Sturges and prompting intervention by Senator Lister Hill and War Mobilizer Fred Vinson, ending the effort.
A sprawling page fragment describes a battle between big and small business over the Surplus War Property Board. It mentions Moury Truman and Monopolize W. Stuare Symingtons of St Louis, alleging graft and monopolistic aims in parking meter sales and related methods.
Ambiguous notes discuss the importance of repacking the vehicles and development. Mentions a chairman and a/scopatistt in 196, referencing Bet Syaubes and a question about Hite.pee ness under a new supervisor.
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