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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1945
Page
17
The Rensselaer County Board of Supervisors approved establishing a national cemetery within the county near Troy. Veterans advocate Mr. Chuckrow cited a $1.5 million cost and local employment, urging supervisors to mobilize resident support and forward amendment copies to U.S. Senators Wagner and Mead and others.
B 29s bombed Nagoya area targets including airplane factories and ordnance plants, Osaka arsenal and propeller works, Kagamigeharz and Akeshi plants near Kobe. Five B 29s reported missing, fighters light opposition, mixed downed aircraft tallies from Tokyo and Dome agencies. Second largest Superfortress strike to date, part of an aerial campaign against Nipponese war industries.
The speaker urges prompt approval of the world organisation charter, praising its potential to unify nations, advance peace, security, and human progress, and to pressure Japan into surrender. He cites broad support at home and in the Senate for ratification and stresses the charter as a living instrument.
Samuel A. Mintz was honored with a farewell dinner after resigning as comptroller for the Unloo Fert store to pursue two new ventures. The event at the Crecle Inn featured speeches by Julius Goodman and A. L. Millssein and included a humidor gift. Mintz has long been active in Troy civic and Jewish community roles.
Delegates at the San Francisco war memorial Opera House signed a charter creating a new world organization for peace. Secretary Stettinius and President Truman presided as senators and representatives from the United States joined other nations in backing the document. Ratification by major powers and other United Nations is anticipated before year’s end.
Delegations from the Trojan Cootiette Club, a W FE W Auxiliaries branch, joined in establishing new auxiliaries in Poughkeepsie and the Bronx. Ruth Douglass directed the Poughkeepsie meeting with helpers Theresa Dugan Rose Fones and others. Troy members Thomas McGovern Fred Douglass William McCracken Jesse Robinson Louis Fones attended. Bronx activities were led by Gus Wicke with Stephen LeMay Martha Allen and Pearl Hansen assisting, as state officers attended a dinner.
Viscount Kis kujiro Ishii, former Japanese ambassador to the United States in World War I, was killed in the great Superfortress raid on Tokyo on May 23. Ishii and his wife perished. Domei noted his death is greatly regretted and cited his long diplomatic record from the Russo Japanese War era.
Fifty three Polio Emergency Volunteers attended the first class at the Health Center led by Dr James C Boland Troy health commissioner and Dr William T Shields of the Rensselaer County Infantile Paralysis Committee They discussed symptoms advances in infantile paralysis and the role of healthy carriers The session covered hospital care advantages and home precautions and outlined conditions for continued training and epidemic response Plans for Watervliet classes and a second Troy close are noted with a session at Samaritan Hospital tomorrow at 7 pm
Alvin Ford of the Troy Real Estate Board praised members who volunteered five weeks on the City Rationing Board for their service. Seven men and their wives worked on applications for Lasoline rations and seven Melrose women joined to handle paper work for sugar rationing. Joseph Rettig of Melrose recruited volunteers while William Trego of the gasoline panel was injured in a bicycle accident. Clycle Wifeer, panel chairman, vacationing at Brandt Lake.
The Danish Justice Department tests a mechanical shooting apparatus called the Machine. It would fire a volley with the touch of a button for sentences in forthcoming trials.
A new summer program called Follow the Leader launches at the public library led by Miss Elizabeth Delton with Miss Anna Hnowlson sponsoring. Children register each week pick a leader who selects the reading topic and reads at least one book. Joyce Conway is first leader after registering early.
The piece reports calls for research emphasis over munition production, Eisenhower urging focus, Crowley proposing an Allied general staff to oversee Germany, strict postwar surveillance, and complete disarmament to prevent a revival of German economic and military power.
The funeral for John F. Kelly was held at 9 a.m. from John H. Ledge Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. from St Joseph’s Church with a solemn requiem mass led by Rev. James A. Nolan assisted by Rev. Bernard J. Lannon and other clergy. Miss Julia Walsh played the organ and sang several hymns. Attendees included Vincent Incitte, George Stackpole, Earl Cooney, Charles McCarthy, and George Newport. Interment followed at St. Joseph’s Cemetery with Father Nolan officiating.
Trojan Post in Troy votes to memorialize Congress and the War Department to bring home the bodies of local service members killed overseas at the earliest opportunity. The group appoints leaders to press Representatives Byrne and Taylor and sets plans for a state convention and cemetery efforts in coordination with city officials. Six new veterans joined the post as it prepares for broader wartime memorial actions.
Three Troy boys aged ten to thirteen were lodged in the Humane Society shelter after taking a rowboat from Lansingburg and paddling to the Cohoes side with intent to steal oars. They were arrested and later linked to the recovery of two men's watches stolen from Troy Hospital. Five other Troy boys, aged twelve to fourteen, have adjourned hearings for break-ins, thefts, and weapon possession.
John Brosemer’s riding stable at 38 Campbell Avenue in Troy will be removed by August 1 after a Health Department order to abate nuisance. The case, heard in Troy Police Court, was adjourned to August 2 per attorney Daniel J. Michel, with Brosemer promising removal by the deadline. George Hill of Albany defended the defendant.
The Cohoes casualty list grows with Maurice P. Picard reported killed in action on Okinawa April 26. Picard, a veteran of Company B, 8th Division, previously served overseas from 1956 training at Fort Benning, and after promotion to second lieutenant, served in staff roles. He is survived by a son Maurice, two sisters, four brothers, and his wife Margery Vere Picard.
Matthew Hayes named honorary chairman and main organizer for St Agnes Church annual summer festival at Lyceum Grounds Cohoes running July 4 to 7. Alfred Gagnon leads grounds, Léo Higgins decor, Omer Senecal and Wesley Cole handle electricals, James Downey chairs gate, War Bond sales led by Anna Coorey and Mary Coorey, refreshments chaired by Mrs Ellen Mannix with Mary Corbett and Eleanor Chamberlain as cashiers.
Miss Katherine Newell and Miss Clara Adkins along with Rar ward J. Sanders will judge Cohoes High School essay contest and attend the Rotary Club lunch at Van Schaick Island Country Club. Readings and awards follow at tonight's commencement. winners named for William S Schneider and Dr Edward Hayward memorial prizes.
Ridney L. Wolkenberg, an agent for Union Central Life Insurance Co, purchased a one million dollar war bond during a George Gershwin Jubilee bond show at the Times Square bond center. Officials said it was the largest purchase in the center’s history.
At a recent board session Cohoes reclassified eleven discharged veterans from allied forces. Robert Pettigrew received 4G status. others moved include John, Frank Miron, Peter Felnyck, Francie Gilligan, Frank Boute, Paul Audet, Wilder Parker, Frank Rowalik, George Myers reclassified 5 and Roger Tart listed 2-B. Julian Bo was placed in A.
Edward J. Clifford a World War I veteran died yesterday at his home 63 Saratoga Street Cohoes after a long illness Born in Troy he belonged to St Peters Church later moved to Cohoes He served with Company C 195th Infantry wounded in Belgium in 1918 He belonged to Disabled American Veterans and Cohoes Post VFW He is survived by his wife Agnes Yates and a son First Lt Joan E Clifford of the USAF station Bryant Field Texas Funeral from his home and St Bernards Church with burial at St Marys Cemetery Waterford
Pic James Dowd, son of Mrs. Mary Dowd of 70 Willow Street, has returned to Cohoes on a brief convalescent furlough. He entered service December 3, 1943, went overseas for combat duty October 1944, was wounded in the left forearm, then leg, received emergency treatment, and was hospitalized in France before returning to the United States for further care after this leave.
A social event under Cohoes Lodge No. 137 will be conducted tomorrow night at the clubhouse on Oneida Street. Glenn Miller serves as general chairman of the arrangements committee.
Miss Rosemary Blais of Cohoes has been appointed at Lever Bent Hospital in Boston for a one year internship as hospital dietitian. She earned a bachelor of science in home economics from Cornell University after graduating from St Agnes School Cohoes Catholic Central High School in Troy. While at Cornell she joined the Newman Club Home Economics Club and Residence Council and served with the Red Cross.
Cohoes War Council seeks volunteers to provide home care for polio victims. Recruits called Polio Emergency Volunteers will complete eight two hour sessions at Albany Hospital between July 15 and August 35. Residents may register at City Hall War Council offices by Friday.
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