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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1943
Page
9
A Cohoes woman died after being struck by a car during a freak wind storm that swept across Waterford and Lansingburg. Winds toppled trees, damaged homes, and knocked out power as rescue crews battled fires in Wynantskill and other towns.
Salida Colorado officials report no applicants for the town dog catcher post despite a salary boost. A statewide appeal and canvassing of large Colorado cities failed to generate interest, leaving the position unfilled and dogs roaming the streets.
Oswego dispatch reports 31 year old Frank E. Hollenbeck a World War veteran electrocuted while repairing an air compressor at a war plant. He served in France with the 419th Infantry and leaves three daughters a son a sister and a brother.
A three story blaze on Jay Street left a 13 year old boy in custody after he admitted starting a rubbish fire that spread to a porch. Two victims died from severe burns and skull fractures while residents fled amid smoke and flames. Autopsies named Dr. Padaline and Dr. Padalino with coroner’s office awaiting official word.
Washington reports President William Green of the American Federation of Labor pledged to President Roosevelt that officers and members will do everything in their power to make application of the new anti strike act unnecessary and to further the successful prosecution of the war. Green criticized Congress for overriding the veto, saying lawmakers acted out of anger rather than facts. He stressed AF of L support to avert strike action during wartime.
The will of Benjamin H. Baker of Lake Luzerne died June 16, filed for probate in Warren County Surrogates Court. Executors are the Manhattan Company officers. The estate totals over 10 000 personal and 5 000 real. Beneficiaries include brother Ashley B. Baker 312,600 and $1,000 to niece Violet Baker. Residue in trust to Rosa Baker who predeceased him, so pass to the brother.
Lansingburg Day Camp will cap second period registrations for the Lansingburg Boys Club program starting Monday July 5 at aae boys director Paul S Young said after the first period enrolled 74 with sixty under ten. The final week opens with beginners swimming at 10 am and craft activities at the club and Miami Beach.
The goatskin express floated into Chungking carrying 163 barrels of petroleum products from Shenshi. The 1000 inflated goatskins formed three large rafts, dismantled on arrival for land return, and drew less than a foot of water as they navigated rapids and rocks on the Chialing.
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek said Chinese forces repelled a series of Japanese thrusts in Anhwei Hunan Hubei and Yangtze corridor. More than 30 invaders were killed or wounded in the actions as reported by high command. In domestic news Donald Dudden 17 sustained a deep cut on his right wrist from a fly spray gun accident at Grand Union Co. Leonard Hospital treated him. Michael Bracken 48 of Bald Mountain Farms had a finger laceration when his hand was caught between a hay loader and a truck. he was treated and discharged.
Daytime training for war production workers begins today at the Cohoes Defense School in Cohoes High School Building. Courses run Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Men and women may attend at any time during hours. Courses cover machine shop practice with lathes, shapers, drill presses and drilling machines. Enrollment advised with William Bliss, director, at the school or evenings.
Cohoes public schools report 38 482 82 in War Savings Bonds and Stamps purchased during the school year. School 9 with 51 pupils leads total purchases at 5 785 65. Other totals include School 4 4 3, School 8 4 227.05, Schaick Island 5 416.70, Junior High 4 474.90, High School 5 605.05. School 9 also leads in per pupil average with 113.44.
Cohoes will issue induction notices to July servicemen this week as the local draft board meets Wednesday to continue reclassifications. Officials noted July's group will be unusually small, with peak contingents around sixty, and that size has fallen through spring. Many last week were classified in Class P for local physicals.
John Wuz of Cohoes filed a bankruptcy petition in Utica District Court on Saturday asking to discharge debts totaling 694 while listing 250 in exempt household goods. Creditors include Harmony Mulls Beaton 449 rent John Guzek Cohoes 70 and John Graziano Albany 120. Firemen were called Friday to extinguish dump fires on Ontario and Limden Streets with no damage.
Mr and Mrs William J OToole announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Margaret Helen OToole to Pvt Harry John Bridegroom U S Marine Corps son of Mrs Margaret Bridegroom of Troy The couple plan a forthcoming wedding Miss OToole a Cohoes High School graduate and Bridegroom a La Salle Institute graduate now serving at Paris Island SC
Benjamin Lees 52 of 14 Broaday Cohoes faces arraignment on a criminal negligence charge after his car struck Mrs Harriet Blewitt 60 of 76 Mohawk Street Saturday night near Ontario Street. Blewitt died instantly as she was dragged 150 to 200 feet before the vehicle stopped. Lees posted 5500 bail and was held at Cohoes City Court before Judge Frank L Brandt. The ambulance arrived after police called from the scene. Coroner Morrissey had not yet filed findings. Mrs Blewitt, a Langley England native resident of Cohoes 22 years, worked at Fuld Hatch Knitting Co. and belonged to First Methodist Church. She leaves four sons, four daughters and several siblings. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from her residence with Rev Donald R Lewis officiating. burial Waterford Rural Cemetery.
Cohoes Mayor Rudolph L Roulier announced plans to raze the abandoned two story brick school building at Park and Breslin Avenues after the public auction failed to attract bidders. The sale was authorized by the Board of Contract and Supply. the building will be razed for salvage purposes. Also noted: Van Schaick Island School's abandonment and earlier city use.
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