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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1944
Page
11
The Speigletown Home Bureau will meet at 8 p.m. tonight at the home of Mrs Harvey L Reed with Mrs Walter J Sanderson presiding. Card of thanks notes express gratitude from several families for support during recent bereavements. Several births are listed with local hospital details and family names.
Albany County prosecutor George P. Monaghan denied a report that a man dangled from the 29th floor of a state building during questioning. Morris Zuckman, attorney for Sonny Jones, claimed violence and released an affidavit describing punches and choking. Jones, questioned in a probe of election fraud tied to the Dewey administration, left after about an hour with no complaints. Mayor Erastus Corning and Assemblyman Daniel L. Burrows discussed the matter, promising to investigate if true.
Stanley C. Timensky, 24, of Troy, a member of the 36th Engineers, was seriously wounded in action in Italy. He trained at Plattsburgh Fort Bragg Fort Benning and Fort Belvoir and sailed with troops in the African invasion. He served in Sicily and Salerno before recovery and return to Italy. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Timensky of 459 Third Street and attended Troy schools.
A compilation of death notices and funeral details for residents of Troy and nearby areas. Entries include Cirillo Dominic M., Diodati Edward Walter, Dunn Ellen Lyons, Fallon John H., Kahl Charles A., Levesque John, McKeon Ellen French, McManus Mary V Cassidy, Masse C Edward, Rea Josephine Croff, Rogers Catherine, Sheridan Margaret V Ryan, Smith Ernestine Miller, Strawson Lewis, Strunk Harnett M, with funeral times, locations, and family relations.
The article notes the end of a seven month vacation for V-12 and civilian students at R P 1 with classes resuming tomorrow. V-12 cadets report to Hull and civilian students return to classes while some transfer or enter bluejacket training. Capt Bowman describes a bustling campus as V-12 personnel relocate to dorms and begin training and several ROTC members receive commissions and depart for active duty.
Ellen French McKeon a Waterford native and Lansingburg resident for 57 years died at 582 Fifth Avenue after a long illness. She was wife of the late Cornelius FL McKeon and member of St. Augustine's Church and Sacred Heart Confr. Survived by daughters Mrs Edward J Shaughnessy and Margaret C McKeon of Troy, sons John J McKeon of Troy and Neil A McKeon of Green Island, sister Mrs Anna Tierney of Waterford, and three grandchildren. Funeral services from the residence time to be announced.
An afternoon fire on Federal and River Streets halted traffic as firefighters responded to a fuel oil truck owned by Super Service Oil Co. at 11 North Street. The driver was Joseph Foy of 26 Middle Street Waterford. Police attributed the blaze to a short circuit.
War Emergency Radio Service members met at Colonie to plan a 9 pm blackout on April 2. The Troy group led by Arthur Stuarts Jr. includes Beth lehem and Colonie operators who train thrice weekly to keep short wave communication ready if phone lines fail.
Col Thomas M Sherman 57 of Albany assistant state director of Civilian Protection died suddenly yesterday in Watertown where he was to address a civilian protection meeting. A WWI veteran, he rose to colonel before retiring and was a noted athlete at Hamilton College.
Ballston Spa born Private Dufford LeRoy Spires 19 died in Italy January 31 according to a War Department telegram received by his parents Mr and Mrs Willard E Spires. He served with Company G 30th Infantry and enlisted April 16 1943 while a Ballston Spa High School senior. He is survived by his parents a brother Edward R Spires a seaman third class on duty in the Mediterranean and a sister Bertha Spires.
A spring flood outlook suggests low flood risk for the Hudson Mohawk region with lighter than average snow in most valleys. Ice breakup is expected after mid March, but a series of heavy snowstorms could alter conditions. Snow depths vary, with Sacandaga and Hoosick areas near or below average, while Rutland and Pico Peak report substantial snow in nearby Vermont.
Filing deadlines neared for Troys Fourth Ward and Fourteenth Ward races as left and right wings of the American Labor Party filed petitions. Republicans named state committeemen from two assembly districts and two vacancies committees. Multiple contests appeared in the Fourth Ward and Fourteenth Ward, with candidates for county committeemen and vacancies.
Troy Ledge of Elks will support a Red Cross drive to raise 200000000 this month Exalted Ruler John L Fleming Jr said the chapter received a national letter noting Red Cross is the main agency for aid to American POWs and for blood plasma. Elk lodges have previously contributed ambulances equipment and other materiel. A bicycle owned by Robert Abate 480 Sixth Avenue valued at 12 pounds was reported stolen from his rear yard yesterday afternoon.
Nominations filed with the Secretary of State in Albany name Republican and Democratic delegates and alternates for the national conventions. Delegates include Kenneth S. MacAffer Albany and John J. Ahern Troy with alternates Ruth McMiner Alben Ernest B. Morris Albany among 23rd District Republicans. 28th District Democrats list Erastus Corning Fred C Casey John J. Murphy Mary Marcy with alternates. 29th District Republicans list Herbert Batholomew William E Benton Dwight Marvin Earl R Vette with Chestertown and Glens Falls tied to 20th District Democrats Jerry M. Cronin Frank J. Hogan Arthur Howland Arthur J Leonard among alternates.
A Tri-County Chamber of Commerce was formed yesterday in Hudson Falls to foster cooperation among Warren Washington and Saratoga counties. Alfred G. Farber and F Arthur Howland represented their counties along with local officials to direct activities and discuss ways to attract new industries and improve employment and housing conditions.
The A M E Zion Church Choir directed by Ted Harris will sing a program of spiritual and classical music on Friday at 8 15 pm at the church. Proceeds go to the church organ fund.
At the annual fourth quarterly conference the Fifth Avenue State Street Methodist Church elected and approved officers for the coming year. Rev Cassius J Mille presided and local preachers renewing licenses included E H Martin and Dr Charles Gould. Various trustees and stewards were named including Jacob Moore Jr, William Armstrong, Julius Keller, Bernice Landsear, Wendell Hess, James Earle, and Arthur Xander.
Twelve men with fifty years of membership in Apollo Lodge were awarded medals by the grand lodge at a ceremony in Masonic Temple. District Deputy Rob ert J Swackhammer attended from Schenectady. only six honorees were present to receive medals.
Eight babies arrived in Troy on leap day. Leonard Hospital led with four births including daughters for the Cioffi and Pelletier households and two sons for Conway and Grimes. Troy Hospital reported two daughters, Samaritan a son, and St Joseph’s Maternity a son.
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