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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1944
Page
14
Supreme Court Justice Hiram C. Todd ordered a dismissal action tied to former State Senator Roy M. Page. The hearing was set for 7 pm and 8 pm with defense attorney Tam and prosecutor Daniel H. Prior guiding the proceedings.
With a quorum lacking, the Rensselaer County Board of Supervisors adjourned without action on routine quit claim resolutions. Absent were several members and the area around toters, prompting the temporary chair to preside in Le Roy Nible’s absence while he serves with the Second Regiment New York Guard. meeting to reconvene today.
James J. Daley was reelected grand knight of Troy Council, K of C, for his fourth term at the annual meeting. James J. Fox and other officers were also reelected. G. Reymond Galbraith named financial secretary and Edward J. Farrell to chair the house committee. The council voted to meet monthly in July and August and planned a clam bake and annual retreat at St Anthony on Hudson. Edward Heffern attended and praised the state convention.
Livingston W. Houston Louis Cross and Robert H. McCarthy of Troy were reelected to the United Traction Company board as the full slate of directors was renewed by four voting trustees. Martin Z Nachtsiann, the Sithuistee, died last week. Other trustees listed include Charles S Aldrich of Troy Robert Whalen Neile F Towner and BS Germain Savage of Albany. Other directors reelected were Wilkes E Gillespie Poy GC Finch William Vann Waterman and Neile F Towner of Albany Wins Carnegie Ewan of Hastings on Hudson and A David Schencker of New York.
The War Department announced names of Troy area servicemen wounded in action. The list includes Arbe E. Beebe husband of Mrs Jane A. Beebe of 74 Congress Street Bergh, William J. Sifford cousin of Mrs Joseph T. Deslet of 93 Minth Street, Trdy Pte Wilbur Boomhower son of Charles Boomhower Cropseyville Pie Michael Ginskol son of Mrs Paraska Gluska 106 Jackson Avenue Cohoes Edward J. Kosek son of Sophie Kosek Short Street Cohoes First Liew Gerald G Chapin son of Mrs Florence C Chapin of Curnbeldae.
County 4-H plans fair displays as Samuel Dorranca and Mrs. Morence Thayer tour the SeRaghticoxe Fair grounds to map booth space for poultry dairy home making and vegetables. The Spirit of 42 Club and Spelgletown H Club prepare clothing projects for exhibit.
Isaac M. Smith reports thriving Patroon Club Gardens at the Defreest farm with diverse vegetables and robust potato patches. Women gardeners manage three South End plots while individuals like Edward Burke and Thomas Sage receive noted yields and large crops despite heavy rains.
In Pittsfield a physician testifies that a burn on Lawrence Noxon, aged infant son of John Noxon, could have been caused by electrical current during or after a serum test. Experts debate burn timing and whether the home wiring could have inflicted fatal injuries as prosecutors seek murder and the death penalty.
Brunswick Fire Volunteers held last night at School 18 where Paul 3. Graham was installed president and Ernest Facteau became vice president. Other officers include Capt William Preston treasurer Thomas J. Gallagher chief Frank Bentley battalion chief Raymond Carey Archie Jones captains and W W Roberson chief engineer. Eight new members increased volunteers to 77 as plans for equipment and a purseper demonstration in Brunswick Hills unfold.
War time repair parts shortages delay the Prospect Park municipal pool opening for several days. Recreation Commissioner Edward A. Wachter said the pool, slated to open today, is hindered by a broken part in the filtration system discovered while equipment was being prepared for summer. Parts have not been replaced yet, though daily deliveries are expected.
Classified notice offers five dollars for the second best backyard general item and urges readers to mail or bring it to The Troy Record before January 20. The fragment hints at a promotional or contest-like submission with a deadline.
Staff Sergeant Sergi Santo N Pensabette 21 of 53 Second Avenue is missing in action over Yugoslavia since D Day. He had been overseas two months and wrote home from the war zone. He has a brother in service and a furloughing sister at home. He attended St Augustine's School and Lansingburg High School and worked at Watervliet Arsenal before joining the Army Air Forces.
A judicial settlement of accounts was filed in Surrogate's Court by Mrs. Theresa Knights administratrix of Hannah Krug's estate. The $18,536.52 value after expenses showed $17,506.50 distributed to heirs: one fourth to Arthur and Samuel Mulson, one fourth to Theresa Knights, and one eighth to grand nephews Joseph Carl Vogel and Ronald Matson.
Daniel F L McLoughlin of 2776 Sixth Avenue remained in custody after arrest by Motorcycle Officer Martin Burke on charges of running a red light and driving without proper license. The arrest occurred at Broadway and Fourth Street. McLoughlin to appear in Police Court this morning.
The Troy Record announces a Victory Garden Contest open to residents of Troy Cohoes Watervliet Green Island and Waterford. Gardens must be at least 500 square feet with prizes totaling War Bonds and War Stamps valued at 245 dollars.
Heat rose sharply yesterday in the Troy area with 90 at 4 pm and 92 soon after, nearing a possible record. The weather service warned of continued heat and high humidity, with thunderstorms unlikely but possible, as the region and mid western areas sweltered well into the 90s and hundreds.
Staff Sergeant James H. B. Dickinson, husband of Alice Hill of Van Buren Street, reported wounded during the invasion of France while serving with the Infantry. He has served over four years and spent the last year overseas. He is the son of Mr and Mrs William Dickinson of 701 Feers Street and attended Catholic Centre High School before enlisting.
Saratoga Springs resident Clayten McCarthy lost sight in his left eye after a confrontation with Patrolman Stanley West. McCarthy, found asleep at a Lake Avenue car with a broken pair of glasses, swung at the officer and was subdued. He was taken to Lars worn Hospital and will face disorderly conduct charges when arraignment possible.
Misa Ruth Meehan of Saratoga Springs was elected president at the recent board meeting held in the chamber rooms. Also chosen were Kenth Dayton of Corinth as vice president Mary F Fiandino of Ballston Spa as secretary and J Robert Sarle of Schuylerville as treasurer.
The Republican and American Labor Parties filed separate slates for Aug primary, signaling the end of a four year alignment. J Eugene Zimmes seeks Assembly, with ALP nominee Zanpore also backed by Republicans. Republican and Democratic filings list multiple county and judicial nominees and vacancies in Rensselaer County.
Seventy six new members of Loe Bis Clothing Workers of America announced by Amalgamated Local as a pledge of service. Hendrick Hudson spoke as principal speaker with Miss Jeannette Hannigas reading letters from servicemen. Three postwar aims outlined: home front ease, voting participation, and ensuring veterans’ wartime needs are met. U S notes urged active union involvement to support returning service members. A state convention report was given and War Bond and Stamp Week designated for next week.
Directors of the nine playgrounds operated by the Troy Recreation Commission attend a training institute at Frear Park Arcadia. Edward Wachter announces a program running July 5 through August with sessions on safety first aid and story telling. Mayor Ahern and experts including E Stewart Jones Dr Nicholas Brignola and Miss Knocison lead sessions.
Camp Fire Girls site at East Poestenkill opens its eleventh year with a full house for week one. Miss Kathryn Carstichael reports 35 arrive for opening week. Staff includes Miss Jackie Esthard Miss Nancy Soule and others assisting in teaching and camp operations. Guardian Association members attend a four day training course at Camp Alpha near Buffsio focusing on campcraft and organization duties.
The Rensselaer County Troy City War Price and Rationing Board reports completion of a 2 160 percent survey of all area food and women and children's wearing apparel stores. Three clothing stores were visited, and 316 of 371 food stores were in full compliance, up from 763 percent in a prior survey. The panel praises dealer cooperation. violations mainly involved failing to post individual prices for items. Each item must be separately marked despite ceiling price charts.
War Department telegrams notified three Upstate families yesterday that relatives were wounded in action. Lieut (jg) John W. Nichols, son of Aix and Mrs. Nichols of Saratoga County, sustained jet and shoulder injuries but remains able to walk. Capt Edward Hallock of the Southwest Pacific theater piloted 89 missions and his nephew, Capt Hallock, was injured in a plane crash. Corp Kenneth Ramsden, son of Mrs Maude Ramsden of Schuylerville, was wounded in Italy and awarded the Purple Heart.
Piano pupils of Harriet F. Link and Mary R. Madgatt were presented in a recital at the Troy YWCA last night. Readings were given by Grice Maris Chalice and Mery Alles Rega, both pupils of Stenatia M. Kisley.
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