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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1945
Page
14
Mr and Mrs Lacey and Mr Jake Coco express gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy shown after the death of their daughter Carat Age.
An In Memoriam and obituary column lists notices from Dorothy Fitzgerald James Hourigan Miner and others. It records memorial messages for loved ones, birth announcements, and death notices including Edward Miner Pamela Mary Cox James Warres Rita Flemming and more with brief familial connections and locations.
Eight speakers are listed for the Troy High School Career Conference to aid open high school students. Notable presenters include Mitton E Hales of Syracuse University on Civilian Occupations and Willard Sgidel on Military Occupations with GL Bill benefits for veterans. Local Kiwanis Club leaders will run discussion groups after the talks.
Obituaries list multiple individuals with deaths in 1945 including Fannie D Dodson in Albany area. Edward Arthur Cooley in Central Bridge. Andrew Duplang memorial. Allen Elisbury at Watervliet. Joseph G Gregware killed in Germany. Alice Rhoda Johnson at West Sand Lake. Mary Katork Kanthor. Daniel Lanahan of Waterford. Albert Melatyre Seaman. Hattie Myers at Bethesda Home. Pitantello family remembrance. Includes funeral times and churches.
Final team games in the Troy MLC A House Basketball League determine playoff positions for next Thursday. Nighthawks and Watervliet Pros likely tie for first. Waterford Red Raiders and Meteors may tie for second. possible championship game with Industrial League.
In a Cambridge caucus yesterday Samuel E. Weller was nominated for mayor and received 424 votes while opponent Harry Arnold had 36. Two trustees up for reelection were again selected. In the spring election Theodore Williams got 460 votes and J William Smith 120.
Died in the city on Feb 8 at residence 135 Secont Arena Charles Smith, husband of Gerry Amschier and father of George P. Interment at Mt Ida Cemetery. Also noted are deaths and family references including Miss Gertrude, Mrs Edward W. Breen, and others with funeral details and local obituaries. Funeral arrangements via E. J. Herbert & on Funeral Home Fifth Avenue.
Rev Exville B Maynard of Sa Peters Albany preached at St Pauls Episcopal Church during a Lenten service. He warned that victory requires sacrifice and lamented public reluctance to give blood or work harder for the war effort. He noted illness kept Bishop Lawrence away and that future sermons would continue the theme.
A Rensselaer County Supreme Court jury returned a no cause verdict after about an hour in the case of Edna Boney as guardian ad litem for her daughters Elaine Coney versus Rosalie E. Garreth. Damages of 20002 were sought for an August 4 incident on Pawling Avenue when Elaine Doney was struck by the defendant's car. plaintiff argued negligence, while defense contended contributory negligence by the child who allegedly ran into the path of the vehicle.
Delegates of the Troy Central Federation of Labor endorsed the War Fund campaign of the American Red Cross for Rensselaer County. LL Seymour Scott presided. unions urged member support through council work and contributions. The body also adopted a resolution opposing pending unemployment insurance reform bills in the Legislature, especially the Young Demo Act. A separate Labor Temple Association meeting followed, chaired by Michael F. Breen.
Lieut. John J. Miller of the Amy Air Corps stationed at Douglas Field Arizona is spending a three day furlough in Troy with his wife, formerly Miss Helen Sullivan. They reside at 64 Sixth Avenue. He is the son of Capt. and Mrs. Joseph F. Miller of 3344 Sixth Avenue. After the furlough he will report for further training at Fremont California.
Red Cross nurses aides earn praise from patients and volunteers at Leonard Hospital. Frances Dal ton reports 65 women completed the four year program with many serving 15 hours annually, while veterans like Mrs. MacChesney and Mrs. Strichman log hundreds of hours.
Settlements announced in three actions in the Supreme Court with Arthur Lanphier representing plaintiffs and Carter Conboy defending. Cases scheduled for February calendar. Catherine Gress and Jacob Loehringer matter moved to term. other matter involves Catherine Gress and Jacob Boehringer with Murphy Aldrich Guy Broder representing.
Rev. Herbert C. Welch D D Methodist Bishop of New York City appeals for self appraisal during a Lenten sermon at St Mark's Church. The service opened a three part series with clergy and laymen from area churches. Soloist Harold Abrams and organist Evelyn Johnson Small supported the service.
Farmers with limited collateral or small operations may apply for emergency crop and feed loans at the Office of the County Agricultural Agent in the Troy Post Office. John McDermott will be present to consult on Tuesday from 2 to 3 p.m. The 4 percent loans are based on prospective crop acreage or livestock to be fed and can be arranged for during the winter. Interest starts when the check is written and funds aid spring work, with loan amounts limited to what the farmer can repay from current year operations. Interested farmers should contact Mr. McDermott by letter to learn where and when to apply in their communities.
Liberty Council Daughters of Amelia honor charter member Mrs Gertrude J Foose who died last month. Deputy state councilor Mrs Harriet E Ludwik and councilor Mrs Gladys Martin spoke as the group planned a reception in Albany for National Deputy Mrs Bernice E Kahn and Mrs Lillian Sanefski. Two initiates to be admitted March 24. Social hour followed as Mrs Bertha Simpkin led entertainment. Marine Corps League Auxiliary to meet tonight at 8 in the Spanish War Veterans Hall with Mrs Helen Bate ree presiding.
Rev. Harold C. Gardiner spoke at a public address in Troy under the Catholic Women’s Service League auspices. He argued older standards for judging literature are returning amid a surrealist trend, stressing moral and emotional truth as core tests for a work’s value.
The Ration Board meeting at the Hotel Troy with Mrs Almeda Sears and district price reps agreed to enlarge the Price Panel to handle higher volume and speed up action on consumer complaints. Guests included Charles C Freihofer and Alvin Ford with Frieda Schwenameyer presiding.
The Asian Community holds a monthly board meeting at the Italian Center Canter clubrooms where the membership drive and spring recreation program will be discussed. Dominic Patti, president, chaired the session.
The Waterford family receives a Red Cross cable from Harry Seifert, prisoner of war since 1942 after the Philippines fall. He says he feels well and sends love to relatives awaiting reunion. Seifert, of the 63rd Engineering, was later moved from Camp 1 in the Philippines to a Tokyo camp, his mother notes the message boosts morale and confirms his safety hope amid wartime uncertainty. Loyat Seifert serves on the Western Front.
John A. Mahin was elected president of the King Solomon's Fellowcraft Club at the annual dinner in Troy City Temple. He succeeds H. K. Patton. Officers named include Charles H. Stuart vice president Arleigh Fish secretary Basil E. Fletcher treasurer Oliver E. Anderson drill master Edward S. Tiff drillmaster emeritus James Rieiser quartermaster Howard Bode assistant quartermaster. Dr. William Lafon spoke, praising the club's 13 year history as the oldest affiliated with a local Masonic lodge. Music by Cleydon Miller and Walter Allen. Plans set for a Fellowcraft social next month and a ladies night in April.
Bethlehem Star Chapter of O E B hosted past patrons at the Troy Masonic Temple meeting. Gertrude Woods and Oliver E Anderson presided as worthy patrons. a degree was conferred and boutonnieres given. Mrs Lotwa Richardsen organized arrangements for an upcoming reception. social hour followed the meeting with hostesses named.
Timothe A. Sheedy of 331 Flist Street, who was seriously injured several months ago when struck by an automobile in the South End, was discharged from Troy Hospital yesterday after recovery.
A weather notice describes a storm bringing four inches of snow to Troy with mixed forecasts from the Weather Bureau. Reports of slick streets, paused traffic on Congress and Hoosick Streets, and a drop in temperature follow as officials warn of continued wintry conditions into daylight.
Rev Francis A R Kelley Chapter D A V commends Capt Eddie Rickenbacker for offering to help veterans with disabilities. The group to write to him and plan May ceremonies for past commanders. Co chairs named for May events. They list non taxable allowances for veterans tax reports and back a bill in Congress to boost pay to dependents. A Guam citizens movie was shown.
Miss Groneau Groseau a Troy woman employed as a housekeeper at 64 Twenty third Street died after a fall from cellar stairs at Dr. James J. McCormick’s home. She was found conscious by the dentist and died about a half hour later at Troy Hospital. Coroner Cote ruled accidental death from a skull fracture with a collarbone injury after autopsy by Drs. Pada Hino and Birk.
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