Albany Man Held for Tearing Down Posters
Peter J. Ambrose a 36 year old laborer of North Pearl Street Albany was arrested by Cenual Station police on a disorderly conduct charge after being accused of tearing down posters at the Troy Post Office. He will be arraigned in Police Court this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter J. Ambrose
North Pearl Street
Albany
Cenual Station
Lawrence Burns
Troy
Ambrose
James Cassin
John Stallmer
Central Station
Radio Patrol
Red Cross War Fund Workers Report Good Progress in Troy
In Troy and Lansingburg activity for the 1944 Red Cross War Fund campaign moves forward with volunteers forming house to house canvassing plans. Downtown Troy shows strong early support in a drive targeting $258 000 for the county with first gifts noted and organizers urging continued effort and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross War Fund
Troy
Lansingburg
War Fund
Rensselaer County
American Red Cross
Harold M. J. Lewis
John Stanton Mahony
Hendrick Hudson
Mahony
Lansingburg High School
John J. Mackrell
Cochairman
Virginia Smith
New York
Smith
England
Eagle Mills Woman Celebrates 97th Birthday
Mrs. Delia Smith of Eagle Mills marked her 97th birthday with more than fifty greeting cards, flowers, visitors, and two cakes. Born March 1, 1847, she lives with her son Paul J. Smith and son-in-law Stanley Link, with relatives including granddaughter Mrs. Harold Reynolds of Central Valley and great-grandson Harold T. Reynolds. An active poet and local historian, she remains engaged with war news, Bible study, and notes on Eagle Mills residents, despite deafness and limited sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia Smith
Eagle Mills
Smith
Stanley c. Link
Paul J. Smith
Albany Women Receive Suspended Sentences in Harboring Soldiers
Three Albany women pleaded guilty to harboring two soldiers who escaped from Albany Military Police barracks on January 8. Laura Jones Myers, 19, got eight months suspended and a year’s probation after marrying one of the fugitives’ brother. Isobel Roggins, 20, and Virginia Ploof, 19, drew six months suspended with a year of probation. all faced time for sheltering the men awaiting trial. Federal Judge Stephen Brennan denounced the act as against the country’s welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Laura Jones Myers
Stephen W. Brennan
Isobel A. Roggins
Virginia Mary Ploof
Brennan
Joseph I. Myers
Hauser Becker
Two Deputies Given Farewell Dinner Before Army Induction
A farewell dinner for Randall C. Wilkins and Benjamin Butler deputy sheriffs was held at El-Ro-Do in Hudson Falls. They depart March 9 for induction. Wilkins serves at Fort Edward and leads the auxiliary police, Butler at Washington County Jail in Salem. Undersheriff Archie Alexander was toastmaster, with guests including Strg? Sergt. Irving Butler home on furlough after Iran service, Special Deputy Sheriff John Case awaiting Navy duty, and Fort Ann officials Mayor Jay S Vaughn and Sheriff Luke N Sheldon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall C. Wilkins
Benjamin Butler
Hudison Falls
Wilkins
Fort Edward
Butler
Washington County
Salem
Archie Alexander
Irving Butler
Iran
John Case
Fort Ann
Navy
Jay S. Vaughn
Luke N. Sheldon
Gymnastic Exhibition at Haskell School
A gymnastic program by grades 3 through 6 was presented in the Haskell School auditorium under Miss Eleanor Reebeg, with 100 pupils demonstrating development in gym work. Tumbling, human pyramids, rocking chair, and other feats highlighted yearly progress. home room mothers sponsored a tea for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell School
Eleanor Reeberg
Parent-Teacher Association
Hastings Bill Passage Urged by Rensselaer Officials
Rensselaer city leaders urged passage of a Hastings bill to permit deducting 25 percent of education costs from the amount raised by direct taxation. They warn without relief the city could operate at a deficit, citing expected state aid reductions and a 318,000 limit under the two percent ceiling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer
Clifford C. Hastings
Rens Selaer
James S. Miliea
Rensselaer Corporation
Albert J. Scheibly
Hastings
Schenectady
Troy
Waterviet
Chamber of Commerce outlines postwar goals in annual report
The Troy Chamber of Commerce mailed its 43rd annual report covering Feb 1 1943 to Feb 1 1944. It emphasizes war aims, cooperation for postwar employment, and local fiscal issues including taxes and budget. Beardsley Rums will speak at the annual dinner at The Hendrick Hudson, where director results are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Chamber of Commerce
Samuel W. McCochrane
Beardsley Rums
Federal Reserve Bank
New York City
Hendrick Hudson
Fort Ann youths fined after truck theft case
Clayton Collins 23 and George D Frost 34 were arrested in Fort Ann for stealing a truck owned by Albert Anderson. Collins pleaded guilty to petit larceny and was fined 25 dollars while Frost pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and paid 10 dollars. The pair were arraigned before Justice B J Mattison. Fort Ann Sheriff Luke SN, Shel dan, made the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Ann
Clayton Collins
George D. Frost
Albert Anderson
Justice of the Peace
B. J. Mattison
Collins
Frost
Luke SN
Sheldan
Little Theatre Rehearsing Three Plays for Trojans
The Little Theater of Troy selected three one act plays for its next production. Rehearsals have begun with dates and venue to be announced. The cast includes Mary Bass Thomasine Swan Florence Predential Carroll Dunham Muriel Eldon Anita Rioux Phyllis Salsbury Henrietta Mullin Yolanda Ioannone Nelson Salisbury Homer F Poupart Jr Albert Ackart Robert Hoar Harold Vincent and Fred Mingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Theater of
Troy
Robert W. Ames
Mary Bass
Thomasine Swan
Florence Predential
Carroll Dunham
Muriel Eldon
Anita Rioux
Phyllis Salsbury
Henrietta Mullin
Yolanda Ioannone
Nelson Salisbury
Homer F. Poupart, Jr
Albert Ackart
Robert Hoar
Harold Vincent
Fred Mingham
Daniel Rifenburgh
Y W C A Groups To Dine Hear National Officer
Miss Verna Woods national industrial secretary of the YWCA will address a dinner of industrial and business committees and younger girl representatives at the association rooms at 6 p m today. Dr Geneva Sayre of Russell Sage College will speak as general chairman. Final plans were set at a Business and Industrial Girls Clubs meeting which voted to aid the Red Cross and named delegates for the industrial conference in Buffalo March 25 and 26. Mrs Helen Rumble Mrs Mary Fitch and Miss Ruth Ewing chosen. Miss Ann Swensson to accompany. Following, the first round of the tenaquoit tournament through March was played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Woods
YW. C. A
Miss Woods
Geneva Sayre
Russell Sage
Red Cross
Buffalo
Helen Rumble
Mary Fitch
Ruth Ewing
Ann Swensson
Auto stolen from Granville found burned north of Glens Falls
Nelson Jenkins reported his automobile stolen in Glens Falls on February 10 was found six miles north on the Bay Road with flames extinguished by State Police. The car was identified by investigators after the fire was put out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Jenkins
Granville
Glens Falls
Bay Road
March Lion Roars Early and Prophets Hope for Lamb
The March lion roared into Troy with strong cold winds and a sudden temperature drop to 13 above zero at midnight. Forecasters expect continued cold and fair weather with a low near five above zero this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Weather Bureau
Troy Scrap Paper Collection Slated Saturday
A city scrap paper drive will occur Saturday with nine trucks starting at 9 a.m. Residents must bundle magazines and newspapers and pack other scrap paper in cartons. Curbside pickup will occur in designated sections including Lansingburg areas and streets from First Avenue to Eighth Avenue, plus surrounding roads.
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Lansingburg
126Th Street
120Th Street
First Avenue
Eighth Avenue
Northern Drive
New Turnpike Road
Glen Avenue
Hoosick Street
Hudson River
Boston & Maine
Fulton Street
Seventh Avenue
Division Street
Madison Street
Spring Avenue
Madison Avenue
Coal Prices Drop Monday in Upstate New York
The OPA announces a return to pre February 1 ceiling prices for anthracite coal in Troy effective Monday. Overtime Sunday work in February raised mine costs by 45 cents per ton. March 1 ends Sunday overtime, reducing costs. Local delivery and retail prices shift to the lower rate with a 50 cent per ton discount for cash payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
OPA
Lester W. Herzog
Upstate
Youths Pay 3100 for Celebrating Induction
Two Saratoga youths aged 18 were arraigned on charges of willfully destroying private property after allegedly breaking eighty glass panes in downtown office buildings during celebrations for induction into the Army. They were released on the condition they pay nearly $1 in damages. Bloss Council to meet. Masonic Temple to host royal master degree class at 8 pm tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratog
Edward Gries
Eugene Beech
Saratoga
Bloss Council
Masonic Temple
Dr Salmon Preaches at Union Service in Troy
Dr E F Salmon preached at St Pauls Episcopal Church during Troy ep is copal Lenten services. He urged that the church is essential as a outward expression of inner religious strength, urging cooperative members to active service to embody Christianity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
St. Pauls Episcopal Church
E. F. Salmon
Church of the Holy Trinity
Philadelphia
John Ga
H. Boardman Jones
Cust Episcopal Church
Christ
Dr Salmon
Hoosick Street Girl Injured in Auto Crash
Mary E. Whimple of Hoosick Street received a hip injury in a traffic accident at Hoosick Street and Sixth Avenue. Driver Fred G. Gillie of Troy reported he waited for a signal then began moving as a Fifth Avenue bus discharged passengers. the girl ran from the east curb and was struck by his car, the incident occurring at 3:30 a.m. at the southeast corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Whimple
Hoosick Street
Sixth Avenue
Fred Lowinger
Fred G. Gillie
R. D
Troy
Central Station
Fifth Avenue
Gillie
Troy Woman's Song Published by Mrs. J. Warren Barnes
Mrs J Warren Barnes of 10 Eaten Road is the composer of a marching song titled My Soldier Boy. Written during the last war and dedicated to her brother Kenneth H Goss of Boston in the Navy it has seen recent publication and radio play. It was first sung in Troy at the Second Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Watervliet
N. Y
Richard J. Burton
Catherine Blackwell
Charles Burton
Charles J
Latham
William Burton
Troy
Cummings Thurd Avenue
St. Patrick’s Church
St. P Atrick's
Cirillo
Italy
Dominic M. Cirillo
Frank Cirillo
S44
Fourth St
Victoria
Marie
Dunn
Troy Hospital
Ellen Lyons
Patrick Dunn
Nonie Lyons
Charlies Peters
John Dunn
New York City
James Cutthoys
Dorothy
Charles Peters
Sixth Avenue
St. Peter's Cemetery
Fallon
AL Schenectady
Hoag
Sycaway
Mareh
Ellie Francisco
Ward Hoag
Samuel Hulett
Irma Hoag Soper
Millsdale
Ida Hunt
Tomhannock
Warren Ave
Schaghticoke
Lucas
Church Street
Cohoes
Victoria Brunelle
George Lucas
Alexander Yauray
Ernest D'Auray
May Lucas
Leo Kerns
Trefile LaChapelle
Louis Romanelli
Margaret
Austin
St John's Cemetery
O'New
Edward H. O'Neil
Margaret Brennen
Edward UW. O'Neil
Byron S. Ide
John Jo
Fxelya M O'Neil
Bea
Josephine Cioffi
Saverio Rea
Genevieve
John Rea
Samuel Prock
Watervilet
Anthony Jannacito
Hill St
St. Anthony Church
St. Aay
Geers
Catherine Rogers
John
Alice Sheridan Rogers
Isabella Landman
E. J. Collins & Co
J. Warren Barnes
Eaten Road
Horse Show At Emma Willard Saturday Lower School Event
Local pupils with prior prizes will compete in a lower school horse show Saturday at 2pm in Emma Willard School indoor ring. Notables include Wendy Withereil Lois Sherman Nancy Wahn Gail Whitehurst Carol Collins Diana Caird Helen Kirkland and Lee Warnecke. Miss Florence Rayon of Albany will judge jumping horsemanship and two five gaited sections with a trotting and a doughnut race as features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Willard School
Wendy Withereil
Lois Sherman
Nancy Wahn
Gail Whitehurst
Carol Collins
Diana Caird
Helen Kirkland
Miss Kirkland
Lee Warnecke
Witherell
Florence Rayon
Albany
Russell Sage College
Degree Conferment by King Solomon's Lodge at Temple
King Solomon's Primitive Lodge 91 F and A M will confer the second degree on a class of candidates at Masonic Temple at 8 p m today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Solomon's Primitive Lodge
Masonic Temple
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Troy Record
Bronson
Gerritte Catlin Bronson
Mary M. Large
Grimes
the Leonard Hospital
Hiram T. Grimes
James Hobert
Anna Ruth Robinson
Broadway, Troy
Srynezuk
Pfc
Gene Hrynezuk
Eugenia Marie
Srynesuk
Effie van Hoegan
Waterford
James D. McNary
McNary
Thomas A. Graham
John J. Ahern
Olive Gould Lawrence
Ralph M. Bacon
Wallace J. Addison
Robert Wells
Lewis
Ahern
Wells
Ames
Chamber
Charles B. Vedder
Fred Smith
Lloyd Bingham
Harold Mallary
Raymond Mason
James B. Lloyd
Little Theatre
125Th Street
115Th Street
6Th Street
Gurley Avenue
110Th Street
105Th Street
Second Avenue
ELKS
C. Edward Masse
Hoosick St
John L. Fleming
Dr. Salmon
Troy Woman's Song Published
Emma Willard
Troy Real Estate Board, Inc
Clarence Milanese
Mary M. Miller
Louis H. Moore
E, J. Nicoll & Son
John F. Shannon
James H. Richards
Forest S. White
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