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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1944

Page

3

Melrose Man Wounded By Shrapnel

Pfc. Francis Edward Whinnery 22 of Melrose was wounded in action by shrapnel in the South Pacific. His parents Mr and Mrs Burton Whinnery were notified by the War Department. He is in a U S Naval Hospital in San Francisco. A Lansingburg High School 1939 graduate, he worked as a precision instrument maker at Chaloux Level Co Watervliet before enlisting in August 1942. He had been overseas a month when wounded.

Francis Edward Whinnery South Pacific Burton Whinnery Melrose War Department Whinnery U. S. Naval Hospital San Francisco Cal Lansingburg High School Chaloux Level Co Watervliet

Leaders Installed by Scouts of School 18

David Fairbanks was installed as senior patrol leader and Bart Howe Jr was installed as assistant scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 16 of School 18 at a troop meeting at the school Tuesday evening. Elton Uphoff gave instruction in camp bedding. David Walrath passed the second class service in uniform test and cooking test on the Bald Mountain hike, with a hike report presented.

David Fairbanks Bart Howe, Jr Elton Uphoff David Walrath Bald Mountain

Campana Appointed Chauffeur for Ames

Nicholas Campana, patrolman at Central Police Station, is detailed in plain clothes as chauffeur for Frank M. Ames, commissioner of public safety. Campana succeeds William L. Gealey, transferred back to the Traffic Bureau as traffic officer.

Nicholas Campana Frank M. Ames Public Safety Campana Willian L. Gealey Traffic Bureau

W S C S Board Meeting Notice at Trinity Church

An executive board meeting of the W S C S of Trinity Methodist Church is set for tomorrow at 7 45 pm at the church. Donating Paper: the Pawling Avenue Church W S C S asks for old newspapers and magazines to be brought to the church basement today. Personal: Mrs Mary E Etue of 611 Pawling Avenue hosted visiting nieces Miss Alice Egan of Cleveland Ohio and Mrs Thomas Culliton of New York City, formerly Miss Catherine Foster.

Trinity Methodist Church Pawling Avenue Mary E. Etue Alice Egan Cleveland, G Thomas Culliton New York City Cullitton Catherine Foster

Armour Ideas Make the Most of the Meal

Simple edible cake improvisation uses 17 cup material cut from a carton. Beat 1 Cloverbloom egg with orange juice and water, moisten flour, bake in a cake pan at 400 PF for 20 to 30 minutes. Top with butter and a spiced sugar flour mix. Serve hot or cold.

Armour and Company

State Tax Advisors Arrive at Court House

Two representatives of the State Department of Taxation began duties at the Rensselaer County clerk's office to assist Troy Area residents with State income tax returns due by April 15. The examiner works daily until that date. Local residents without Federal returns are guided at the Federal Revenue Department on the Tray Post Office building, with the federal deadline March 15.

State Department of Taxation, Income Tax Division Rensselaer County Troy Area Federal Revenue Department Tray Post Office

Union Lobbyist Dies in Albany Hotel Room

Paul Kalbacher, 46, a legislative representative for a New York truck drivers union from Ozone Park, was found dead in a DeWitt Clinton Hotel room in Albany on Tuesday. Police said he died of natural causes after a heart ailment. coroner J Gregory Mealon issued the verdict. An associate, Thomas Gaston of New York, alerted authorities when he could not enter the room.

Paul Kalbacher Ozone Park Long Island DeWitt Clinton Albany Kalbacher New York Thomas Gaston Gaston J. Gregory Mealon

Latham Soldier Wins Citation for Meritorious Service

First Sergeant Charles W. Scully of Latham is cited by the Harbor Defenses of New York commander for exemplary merit in an artillery mine planter unit formed in May 1942. The citation credits his energetic duty, morale boost, and constant procurement of supplies. Scully, in service three years, previously worked for New York Power and Light. he is the son of Stephen A. Scully and husband of Arlene M. Brady.

Charles W. Scully Latham Harbor New York Scully Stephen A.culy Arlene M. Brady New York Power & Light Corp

Father Harzynski Moves to Schenectady Parish

Rev. John J. Harzynski, assistant pastor at St. Patrick's Church in this city, has been transferred to St. Adebert's Church in Schenectady to serve as assistant pastor under Rev. Ladislaus E. Guzielek, recently moved from Watervliet's Church of the Immaculate Conception.

John J. Harzynski St. Patrick’s Church St. Adebert’s Church Schenectady Ladislaus EB. Guzielek Church of the Immaculate Conception Watervliet

Morning Radio Schedule Highlights at Troy Station

A dense listing of program times and shows across WTRY and WGY in Schenectady detailing morning, noon, and afternoon segments. Notable items include Top of Morning, Breakfast Club, Farm Bureau Luncheon, News, and musical interludes with hosts such as Mel D, Gil Martyn, and Isabel Hewson.

FomNews Sweet River Troy Chapel Sardi Gil Martyn Bluebird Troy Baby Institute Texas Jim Lewis Bankhage

Waterford Church Class Postponed and Local Union Meeting

Waterford Methodist Class 11 meeting postponed this evening pending a further announcement. Workers to Meet Local 9 United Textile Workers of America of Ford Manufacturing Co will hold its regular meeting today at 7 30 p m in rooms on Broad Street. Red Cross Unit Meets 1 to 9 30 p m at John House Memorial First Presbyterian Church to fold bandages under Mrs B Emerson Dev itt chair.

Waterford United Textile Workers of America Ford Manufacturing Co Broad Street Red Cross Unit Red Cross John House First Presbyterian Church B. Emerson Devitt

Sage College enters national contest

Marcia Mendelson of Bridgeport Connecticut and Janis Warren of Holley will represent Russell Sage College in a national Inter American Affairs discussion contest after Tuesday night’s college elimination. Their manuscripts on The Basis for Permanent Cooperation Among the American Republics will go to judges in Washington for the national final on April 14.

Marcia Mendelson Bridgeport Washington, D. C

Reverend Harvey Simmonds Visits Family Then Returns Home

Rev Harvey F Simmonds was weekend guest of his parents Mr and Mrs William A Simmonds at 2217 Fourteenth Street and returned today to his home in Winston Salem North Carolina.

Harvey F. Simmonds William A. Simmonds Fourteenth Street Winston-Salem N. C

Columbia High Names Honor Pupils

Columbia High School announced the 1944 honor pupils, naming valedictorian Arthur Summers and salutatorian Donald Raunick. Honor speakers listed are Mary Adams, Mary Eleanor Wells, Philip Malafsky, Faith Richen, Allen Pinney, Leroy Kelley, Isobel Leavitt, and Mary Laraway. Summers and Raunick meet top academic and extracurricular standards.

Columbia High School Frederick S. Appleton East Greenbush Central Arthur Summers Selby Summers Hampton Manor Navigation Club Donald Raunick Allen Raunick Nassau Mary Adams Mary Eleanor Wells Philip Malafsky Faith Richen Allen Pinney Leroy Kelley

Lansingburg P T A marks 47th Congress anniversary and play

Mrs. Charles Vedder spoke at the Lansingburg Junior High P T A to mark the 47th anniversary of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers. The ninth grade Dramatic Club performed Papa Pepper Patriot directed by Miss Margaret Wheeler with vocal numbers by Lois Dambury and Joan Frazee. Thomas Treharne addressed the gathering as district superintendent. Robert Turner read a paper by Mrs. Freeman Van Buren. After the business session, community singing and refreshments followed. A separate Air Raid Wardens meeting at the Twining Steamer House featured film of Italian battle fronts shown by Sgt. Frank Cramer with anticipation of more war footage at the March meeting. The Ladies Aid Society of Emmanuel Danish Lutheran Church will meet at 2:30 p.m. with hostesses Mrs. Carl Isager and Mrs. John Kempton.

Charles Vedder Lansingburg Parent-Teacher Association Thomas A. Knickerbocker Junior High School Vedder National Congress of Parents and Teachers Papa Pepper Patriot Margaret Wheeler Lois Dambury Joan Frazee Thomas Treharne Robert Turner Freeman van Buren John Church District 18 Twining Steamer House Italy Sergt Frank Cramer U. S. Marine Corps William Woods Albany Office of War Training Aid Society

Man Stops Trolley Chase in Norristown

Howard Pressler, 66, of Norristown, chased a Lehigh Valley trolley and halted it but was struck on the head as he failed to get a ride. The incident occurred in Norristown, with details continuing.

Norristown, Pa INS Howard Pressler Norristown

All-Bran Claim Victorious Constipation Relief

A reader from Charleston Missouri touts Kellogg's All-Bran as the cure for years of constipation. The letter emphasizes dietary cellulose, gentle regulation, and no purgative effects, urging regular use with water and Kellogg's Battle Creek production.

Mr. S Leebe Charkeston Missouri Kellogg Kellogg’s Kellogg's Battle Creek

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