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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1943
Page
7
Frank Joslin, 32, of R D 2 Mechanicville, was taken to Leonard Hospital Saturday night with injuries to the face and both hands after a hay rigging he was working on at the Johnston farm collapsed. The incident was reported from Troy Record dated June 2, 1903.
Birth notices list Richard Charles Engle at Samaritan Hospital on June 23 to Mr and Mrs Glenn H Engle. Jane Olivia Patton at Troy Hospital on June 24 to Mr and Mrs Nicholas Patton. Carol Dianne Gemmill born to Mr and Mrs J Gemmill at Samaritan Hospital. William F Polk's daughter Billye Lea born at Walter Reed for Captain and Mrs Polk. Craig Richard Rockwell born June 25 to Mr and Mrs Raymond Rockwell. Mrs Rockwell formerly Ann Dowd.
Thomas A. Powers of Brooklyn Chapter No 19 was elected state commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart at the tenth annual state convention closure at The Hendrick Hudson. Officers elected included James F. Cox, Arthur Wills Chapter No 17 Troy. William Penoyer Temple Hill Chapter No 1782 Newburg. Charles C. Sapp Patrick J. McCarron Chapter No 126 New York. Capt Albert Geiser Corp Arthur Wills Chapter Troy. Irving J. Davis Onondaga Chapter No 89 Syracuse. Albert Lambert Alexander Hamilton Chapter No 3 Bronx. Charles F. Eaton New Rochelle Chapter No 21. New officers installed by National Commander William Thomas with John R. McGee as sergeant-at-arms. Powers, a Utica native, served in the 107th Machine Gun Company and was wounded at the Battle of the Hindenburg Line earning the Purple Heart. He attended Albany Law School and is now deaf from his war wounds. The convention adopted resolutions on morale support for entertainment workers, disability pensions for total sight loss, opposition to subversive activity, and civil service promotions for combat wounded veterans. A memorial service was held at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument with remarks by National Commander Thomas and Rev. Edward T. Reilly. The banquet featured Deputy Atty. Gen. Edward L. Ryan and Thomas as speakers.
Thomas A. Powers of Brooklyn was elected state commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart at the convention closing yesterday. The photo shows state officers including Capt. Albert Geiser, Albert Lambert, James F. Cox, William Thomas, John R. McGee, D. M. Douglas, Irving J. Davis, Charles C. Sapp, and Charles F. Eaton. National Commander Thomas spoke at the memorial service at the Soldiers and Sailors' Monument.
The New York State Military Order of the Purple Heart urged immediate action against Selective Service Regulation No 104 101 demanding that conscientious objector training be halted and objectors barred from public office and civil service roles The resolution cites bias toward objectors and calls for revoking citizenship of conscientious objectors and universal military training for ages 18 to 25 amidst wartime debates.
Elizabeth Clum known as Aunt Lizzie dies after long illness at 124 Oakwood Avenue. She taught Sunday School at Ninth Presbyterian Church for 65 years and at Troy Orphan Asylum. Born in Troy and lasting resident, she led Aunt Lizzie’s Class and taught hundreds. Survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday at 2:30 pm from her home. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.
John J. McNamee Jr son of Mr and Mrs John J McNamee 16 Jesse Court has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the Signal Corps at Fort Monmouth New Jersey He completed the Officer Candidate course on June 26 and is assigned to duty at an undisclosed camp
Mayor Frank J. Hogan will not seek renomination for mayor of Troy, citing medical advice after illness last summer. Daniel W. Deshart is expected to be the leading successor candidate, with Democratic committees set to meet to designate nominees and assemble the city and county ticket for presentation.
The Hast Poestenkill Baptist Church schedules a quarterly business meeting for Thursday July 1 at 7:30 PM. Bible study will be held Friday at 7 PM and choir practice follows at 9 PM.
E A Peck longtime Troy lawyer and community figure dies at 69 after brief illness at 168 Seventh Avenue. Elder and clerk at Westminster Presbyterian for decades, 32nd degree Mason, secretary of Pioneer Building Loan, and active in Republican ranks. Survived by wife Edna Herrick and three daughters. funeral at Westminster Church.
The wartime biennial convention of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs will run July 8 to 12 at the Sagamore on Lake George. Attendees will be limited to board members and federation presidents, shrinking from about 2 000 delegates to 65 due to transportation issues.
The Brunswick Honor Roll dedication in Center Brunswick honored local service members from the district. Howard E. Wagar chaired the arrangements as ceremonies featured Boy Scouts, a trumpet salute by Hiram Sheffer Jr., and speakers Fred C. Filley and Benjamin Marsicano. The event closed with the national anthem and a benediction.
Beef nearly vanishes from Troy markets as shortages deepen with only about 10 percent of normal beef available this week. Stores scarce meet demand. distributors foresee little relief and warn a quick solution is needed while poultry and lamb grow scarce. Pork remains shipped in larger though seasonally weaker quantities. ham and bacon remain plentiful on hand. Distributors hope for more shipments once price rollback and subsidy issues settle.
Frank M. Noonan, village attorney for Bailiston Spa since 1926 and Town of Milton attorney since 1938, was named yesterday an assistant state attorney general. A native of Gloversville, he studied at Georgetown University and Albany Law School, admitted to the bar in 1920. The Tenth Ward Honor Roll Association plans a 7:45 p.m. meeting at Bussey Steamer House with Alderman Manning presiding to discuss honor roll site, finances, and name collection. BOY HURT IN FALL: Francis Levanbuski, 6, suffered a laceration of the left foot in a fall at 301 Second Street. taken to Troy Hospital by patrols Houlihan and Judge. He was not kept.
A Cohses native now a small business man and Rensselaer County official operates two enterprises, one started by his father and another by himself. He notes gasoline and tire restrictions make the latter venture harder, explaining his recent horse purchase. He belongs to Troy Lodge of Elks and the Mohawk Valley Funeral Directors Association. Identify him on Page 11.
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