Memorial notices and obituaries dated June 1944 in Troy area
The page records obituaries and expressions of thanks from families in Troy and Cohoes. It lists names such as Blanche Lapides, Clarence Jonu, Mrs. Ethel Johnson, Mrs. Clemente, and many others, noting death dates, familial relations, funeral arrangements, and memorial tributes. It also includes thanks to neighbors and clergy for funeral support and donations, with mentions of local churches and funeral homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brondige
Rena Brundice
ARES
Blanche Lapides
William Lapides
Pasolt
Clarence Jonuwan
Froward M. Hilla
Ethel Johnson
Axtwine Roberts
Nugent Named Protector of Rensselaer County
Harry E. B. Nugent, undersheriff, was named county director of civilian protection by the Rensselaer County Board of Supervisors to fill the vacancy from Lewis Y. Griffin's resignation. Griffin had earned $2,500 yearly and the appointee serves without compensation. The board also designated The Record Newspapers as official county publication and approved attendance for health staff at a Saratoga Springs conference with expense reimbursement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry EB. Nugent
Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County Board of Supervisors
Lewis Y. Griffin
Griffin
David Erenenatudl
Petersburg
Nugent
Charles P. Duncan
Record
Conference of Heart Officers
Saratoga Springs
Sabine C. Keays
Ada M. Paas
Rosina Morath
Margeret Coleman
Dorothy Dometer
Rochester
David Brenenstuhl
LeRoy B. Mile
Melrose
Cum Smings
Seymour Scott Named Delegate In Troy Labor Meeting
I Seymour Scott president of the Troy Central Federation of Labor was elected delegate to the State Federation of Labor convened at Syracuse. Michael F Breen named as alternate. Scott reported on War Manpower Commission power ceiling regulation and noted unions operating their own employment offices are not governed by it. A notice from the AFL said Washington officials secured blanket exemption from filing tax returns. A short labor temple trustees session followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Seymour Scott
Troy Central Federation of Labor
State Federation of Labor
Syracuse
Ang ‘Titi
Troy Ody
Michael F. Breen
War Manpower Commission
Scott
Env
American Federation of Labor
Washington
Srtd
A. F
Saratoga Corporal Dies in Greenland
Corporal Donald W. Eddy of Saratoga Springs died June 20 while serving with a weather squadron at a Greenland outpost. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Samuel W Eddy and by a brother Earl K Eddy and a sister Mrs Charles E Reynolds. Eddy, a State Teachers College Albany graduate, previously taught at Wappinger Falls.
Youth War Council Canteen to Close July 1
A Youth War Council canteen will close on July 1 following a recent meeting. An open house for all high school age youths is planned for July 1 at the KL of C. Hel location. The next meeting is scheduled for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth War Council
C. Hel
Speaker Urges Religion’s Role in Nation at Catholic High Commencement
Richard Reid of The Catholic News told 242 graduates of Catholic Central High School at Music Hall that without Catholic principles there would have been no Declaration of Independence or United States. He said Christian civilization shaped the common conscience to resist wrongs across centuries. Diplomas were presented. several graduates in military service were noted, and a valedictory by Edwin Placzkowski highlighted the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Reid
Catholic Central High
Music Hall
Hf Ic
Cone
United States of America
Mr. Reid
the Catholic News
New York
Qiankind
Dresetd
Edward J. Maginn
Albany
Richard Anthony Degnan
Marine Corps
Philip Anthony Barrett
Navy
Willis Robert Belanger
Arena Air Corps
John Joseph Finn
Wiliam James Bucos
Marines
George Edmund Cundiff
Thomas Joseph
Doran
Robert Herbert Finn
Lionel Eramanuel McCauler
Adware
Joseph Reza
Joseph Xavier Vallee
State Guard
Camp Smith
Peekskill
Bovas
Peeskill
Troy
Helen Catherine ‘Kelly
Catholic High
Edwin’ Joseph Placzkowsi
Arthur Edward. Ferrell
Edwin Piaczkowski
Helen Kelly
Margaret Kane
Frances Graber
Helen Maler
Cauley
Guinan
Helen Crater
James K. Totin
Prise
Edvin Piacskowski
Hélen Buchnski
Mary McGrath
Jane Murrey
Ann Parker
Joan Schillinger
Carolina Connore
Caroline Connora
Arthur Farrell
Madeline Jarvis
Margaret Ran
Hass
Bymai Sahraterr
Manusignor Magion
Richard
Key Biggs
Theresa
Bonelli
Walter Brennan
Reid
Clubroot Threat Hits Local Cabbage Patch in Troy
An infected garden near Roselawn shows clubroot disease in cabbages with enlarged knotted roots and wilting leaves. The mold-like parasite thrives in wet acidic soils and can persist seven years, prompting control steps such as soil disinfection tablets and careful bed placement. The Roselawn Victory Garden in Troy showcases well planned, staggered crops including beans, tomatoes, and cabbage as officials warn neighbors to monitor for spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roselawn
Troy
United Presbyterians Convene 89th Meeting in Cambridge
The 89th annual convention of the Women's Missionary Society of the Argyle Presbytery gathers at Cambridge United Presbyterian Church. Events include morning prayer led by Miss May Mexwell, a 10:30 business meeting with junior music, a 7:1? panel led by Mrs. David J. Black, and remarks from Mrs. Joseph Cogdell and others. Luncheon follows with reports from the National Convention and an address by Mrs. Paul Whitney, dean of Eastwood High School Syracuse, with officer installations to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Societiary
Argyle Presbytery
Cambridge United Presbyterian Church
May Mexwell
David J. Black
Joseph Cogdell
John P
Tyne Type Contest Opens to Troy Area Gardeners
Typer contest invites all residents of Troy Cohoes Watervliet Green Island and Waterford to enter gardens of at least 500 square feet or equivalent 25 by 20 or similar size. Prizes include War Bonds and War Stamps with a total face value of 245 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Cohoes
Watervliet
Green Island
Waterford
Democrats Block G O P Appointment in Rensselaer County
The Rensselaer County Board of Supervisors delayed an immediate vote on appointing Gardenier as county purchasing agent at 3500 a year. Democrats opposed unanimous consent, citing budget concerns, while Republicans argued the post would save money in coming years. The measure was tabled to tonight for final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iamasdiate
Nassau
Gardenier
Cummings
Tedeys
Uodaimous Conseat
Leo T. Doras
Thia
Systen
Rensselaer County
Troy
Cogamitreeman
Schaghtivoke
Board of Supervisors
Williams College Receives $432 862 in Gifts This Year
Gifts to Williams College totaled $432 862 98 in the past year announced by the president and trustees. The estates of Katherine Adams Wells and Louise Barnes plus Bilis Barnes supported the donations with earmarked uses for salaries, scholarships, and general college purposes. Alumni gifts include a major sum to the reconversion fund and additional endowments from insurance policies totaling thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams College
Katherine
Adams Wells
Louise 2B Barnes
Schenectady
Bilis P. Barne
Henry R. Johnston
Area Machine Firm Gets Third E Award
Simmons Machine Tool Company of Menands earns its third Army Navy E flag for a continuous production record. The firm becomes the only three star E flag writer in its field with only three other U S machine tool makers having won the award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Area Machine Firm
Simmons Machine “Foul Corp
Menands
C. A. Siximons
United States
Simmons Firm
Troy Pastor Gets Post As Chaplain
Rev. Norman R Adams, longtime Westminster Presbyterian pastor, is commissioned as army chaplain and reports July 1 to Hartford University School for Chaplains. His Troy church plans a farewell service and congregational meeting. Presbytery to dissolve the pastoral relation. He previously led First Presbyterian Richfield and served in Greenville. Adams was ordained by Albany Presbytery in 1932. He and his wife with two children will reside temporarily in Troy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman R Adams
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Asso
United States Army
Hartford
School For Chaplains
Adama
Troy
Adams
Richfield
Bane
Presbyterian Church
Greenville
Albany Presbytery
War Bond Drive Holds Tickets for Proctor's Theater
War Finance Committee aims to sell 31 million in bonds during the Fifth War Loan Drive. The event at Proctor's Theater on Thursday July 8 offers admittance tickets issued with bond purchases made by July 6 at 4 p.m. through authorized agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Finance Committee
Proctor’s
Patriarchs Militant Commandant Returns from Council Session
Brig Gen Alexander Schafer returning from Cortland meeting of the Patriarchs Militant of Odd Fellows. Maj Gen M T Mitchell presided. Schafer elected vice president for a third term and touted for a higher post. Troy attendees included Col M S Jackson and Capt William H Van Buren. Also notes Van Buren may receive Grand Decoration, Schafer linked to potential new rank. Saratoga Springs Major Frederick St John wounded in French coast invasion per War Department telegram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander ©. Schafer
Odd Fellows
Department Council of the State
Cortland
M. T. Mitchell
Binghamton
Schafer
Finance
Judiciary
Troy
Col
M.S. Jackson
William H. van Buren
Canton
Lee
Mitchell
van Buren
Cornel
Apartist
Busten
Sp2
Zomrmoander
Leo 8
Saratoga
Frederick St John
Saratoga Springs
French
War Department
St John
Air mail sheets urged to speed war prisoner mail
The Red Cross and postal authorities urge the public to use air mail letter sheets to speed delivery to American prisoners of war and other detainees. Instructions emphasize proper addressing, separate envelopes for overseas routing, and typed or block letters for Japanese mail. Complete guidance has been sent to next of kin, with cautions about German and Japanese procedures and the need to avoid export of restricted items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Crotn
Frank MM
Germany
New York
Japan
Genera
Domstewid
Reown
Red Cross
Geneva
Europe
Explosion damages Mountain View Street home with water tank blast
A water storage tank exploded in the cellar of a two story frame house at Mountain View and Kemp Avenues last night causing major damage. No one was home at the time. Firemen responded at 7 47 PM but there was no fire. The blast tore through walls and roofs, with part of the building damaged and occupants away. Sheriff's deputies remained on scene until residents returned. The cause remains under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain View
Kemp
Newpe
Statj
Fort Edward Boy Aged Five Near-Drowns in Hudson
William Philips five year old son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Philips of Fort Edward nearly drowned while playing at Bradley Beach on the Hudson River. He walked out beyond his depth as a strong current swept him away. William Angell swam out and dragged the unconscious boy to safety. Patrolman Joseph OConnell and Dr R E Barrowman were summoned and gave artificial respiration. The Bradley Beach opening was delayed by high waters and swift current. Parents were warned to supervise children at the beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Philips
Lewis Phillips
Edward
Bradley Beach
Hudson River
Willian Angell
Tad
Joseph O'Connell
RE. Barrowman
Phil
Man With 15 Pairs Of Socks Nabbed For Larceny
Arthur J. McShann 8 lived at 319 Bowery New York was arrested for petit larceny after being found leaving D A Schutte cigar store Fulton and River Streets with 13 pairs of socks valued at about 10 dollars. Sergeant Lyons pursued him on William Street and McShann was jailed in Rensselaer County awaiting arraignment in police court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. McShann
Bowery
New York
Sergi Coleman J. Lyons
Central Police Station
D. A. Schutte Cigar
Fulton Jand ‘River Streets
McShane
Lyons
McSlane
William Street
Grend Street
Rensselaer County
Florist Donates Tomato Plants For Public Welfare Aid
The Thomas Duke & Sons and Lorists florists, with the Department of Public Welfare, will distribute thousands of tomato plants by week’s end. Deputy Commissioner Rankin announced the offer, stressing it is not limited to existing clients. Garden administrator O’Connor and supervisor Callahan report broad distribution to those in need with a first come first served policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Duke & Sons
Lorists
Department of Public Welfare
Tom “Rankin Je
George P. O'Connor
John Cellaban
O' Not
Callahan
Troy Faces Hottest Day Of Year In Heat Wave
Troy endured a scorching heat day as temperatures rose toward 90s with a peak around 95 in the afternoon and unofficial downtown readings near 100. The weather bureau warned of continued heat, with a statewide record heat pattern and Rochester noted as the hottest spot at 98.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trojanis
Weather Bureau
Rochester
Buffalo
Eleven Scout Troops Plan Fall Camporee
The Northern District Boy Scouts of America schedules a Fall Camporee for the weekend of September 9 and 10. The meeting at Knickerbocker Playground approved the plan with district and neighborhood commissioners present. Thomas O Trebarne is chairman and Stanley J. Zellner was elected assistant chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
Knickerbocker
Berton M Fostett
Mahlon Wemple
Thayer Montgomery
Waterford
Arthur Livingston
Marshall W. Wheeler
Frederick T. Whiting
James C. Fellows
Stanley J. Zellner
Mr. Zellner
Thomas O. Trebarne
Bond Buyers to Get Cherbourg Roses Boost
A local effort ties Fifth War Loan promotion to Cherbourg inspired roses. Bond buyers at Frears store on Saturday will receive a ticket to exchange for a Cherbourg rose plant at 579 River Street in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherbourg
Elias
Tenkill
Frears
Josebrah
Exch
River Street
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Fresh Air Fund
Troy Times
Fresh Air
Mame
Harry McGrath
Brown
Miki
Sune
Avery Gay
Quantock
Atha Cohoes Hospital
Earl D. Quantock
Neil Dougles
Quandock
Clara LaPorte
Petal Sees
Darby
Harriet R. Darby
Charles E. van Sciver
Willa F
Thomas M. Darby
Samuel Stewart
Frank Matthews
Oakwood
Hartnett
Jane
Margaret
Nora Duty
Frances B
Catherine L. Hartnett
Marie
Morris Hallett
Feme
Second Street
St. Mary's Chereh
Howes
al Bennington
Elizabeth Howes
Edward B Howes
Chesterton
Ind
Alfred
U. S. Army
Robert Birkby
U.S. Armt
Clark and Blake Memorial
St River Street
Alice Ishkanian
Jack Bélenjian
George Rupelian
Len
Harry
Ispkanian
Taquie Satnyian
Fonda
River
Pater
McCarthy
Unie City
Mary H. Metarthy
Patrick SleCarthy
Sargeet Dever
Braramel McCarthy
Marie A
Fa Street
St. Frankciy
de Salex Church
Thutedey
Bowers
MacDonald
Watervilet
Jett
Eugeni P- McDonald
Catherine Abberton
Owen Afc
Donald
J. Frank McDonald
Neil “Hayes
James A. Me
Patrick W. Gettings
Broadway
Oeleek
St. Sridget’s Church
Requiem
Joseph
Messiem
Lee FP
Messi¢r
Theresa Gardner
Edward Schmitz
Frederick Thomas
Paul
Anthony
Siedure
George Mesnier
Puneral
William A. Feeney
14Th Street
Ima
His Tome
Garzbed
Tefiatian
Becca ‘Tomajian
Janes
Thes Aneenise Careacr Ioncre
Bimwond Hal
Atvince
Cotsin
Charles Bo Gilmore
North
Margaret Li White
Dre Willam Bo White
Mason Castelo
Second Avenue
Eta
NTS
Etiapel
Asgt
Edward J. Magian
Catholic Central High School
Greenland
United Presbyterians
Cambridge
Democrats
G.O.P
Williams
Norman EK. Adams
Patriarchs
Fort
Hudson
Florist
Joseph Keenee Sani Ick Hudson A
Tendre
Hartigans
Troy’s
Congress St
Trey
Beckiet
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