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Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1944

Page

2

Last Naval R O T C Men Commissioned at RPI

The final group of Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps seniors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute were sworn in as Ensigns on Saturday. Eighteen officers joined the Navy, among them Henny Lucey of Troy and Edgar Cortright. Capt. Mark C. Bowman administered the oath as Institute leaders praised their patriotism and duty. The ceremony occurred in the clubhouse and the new ensigns were informed they will likely serve on aircraft carriers as the fleet expands. The institute officials urged the crew to complete their engineering degrees after duty ends.

Naval R. O. T Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Mark C. Bowman Naval Navy Henny. Lucey Troy Bowman Lavingston W. Houston Institute Ray Palmer Baker Matthew A Hunter Edgar M Cortright Jenkinstown Sheldon Claypool Utica Robert E Bernard Norwalk Conn John L Cummings Schenectady Granger B. Thustone Buffalo Robert L. Buchanan Hariiford Em J. Krenzer Thaddeus A. Gaieski Peabody Mass Morton M. George Concord N. H Alan M. Voorhees New Brunswick Houston Pacific Dr. Baker Cere

Grange at Colonie Confers Degrees at Regular Meeting

Colonie Grange conferred the first and second degrees on eleven candidates at its regular meeting. Master William Jeram presided. Worthy Juvenile Deputy Mrs Donald Robinson and Worthy Deputy Donald Robinson were present. Fourth War Loan total reached 455,050 dollars, Army team leading Navy 57 percent in attendance contest. Recreation program led by Ahig Spak. baking contest won by Mrs Helen Surdam and Harald Coons. A baby beauty winner named Harry Kentzel Sr. Refreshments followed for Grange eighth anniversary. Victory Minstrel rehearsal set for Tuesday at the hall.

Colonie Range Willam Jeram Donald Robinson Army Navy Chaige Ahcig Spak Cvtke Helen Surdam Harald Coons Harry Kentzel Sr Grange

Father Gets Letters On Estate of Son

Letters of administration issued by Surrogate Edward J. Donahue to Patrick F Benson of 160 Second Street for John Francis Benson of Troy a U S Navy member killed in action near the British Isles on December 28 the estate covers government obligations to the decedent family Also named are sister Eileen H Benson and brother Joseph P Benson both at 160 Second Street and the latter serving in the Navy.

John Francis Benson Troy U.S Navy British Isles Edward J. Donahue Patrick F Benson Second Street Eileen H. Benson Joseph P. Benson Navy

Tie in Troy Third Ward supervisor race moves to high court

Appellate Division in Albany expected to rule on Lyons versus Mahoney ballot validity after Justice Russell voided a duel marked service vote. A reversal could seat Lyons by one vote, while affirmation may allow Mayor Ahern to appoint a temporary supervisor. The deadlock keeps the Third Ward seat vacant amid ongoing legal maneuvering.

Supreme Court Albany Troy Eugene H. Lyons Timothy Mahoney Pierce H. Russell Lyons Justice Russell Inas Joseph F. Purcell Isadore Bookstein Mahoney Third Ward Board of Supervisors Appellate John J. Ahern

Draft Board Calls 143 For Tests

The selective service board will send 143 men to Albany tomorrow for pre induction examinations. Most are fathers and many are well known business and professional men. If accepted they will be marked for Army or Navy service and later return home to settle affairs before training. At least 21 days are allowed before active duty, with possible extra time if quotas are small.

Selective Service Board Albany Tomorow John W Sutphen George W Swayze Herbert C Swartfiguer Irving F. Gallup John P. Hanigan George R. Meyer Joseph H. Peters Edward C Wagar Roderick EH. LaFleu Morris Tucker Anthony Coler Frank FE. Reid Howard D Green Chester FL Mullhouse George Mardigan William L. Fobare Roger P. Suppo John J Croker Howard R. Baldwin Paul BP. McMeel John H. Waugh Charles I. Alger John J. Thero Donald F. Young Charles J. Passonno William P McConnell Joseph H Webb Louis J. DeRusso Forrest F. Bentley Edward F McDonough Robert Fordun Thomas J Bailey John G. Halligan John J. Witbeck, Jr Wiliam J Langton David F. McClure Meron P Shakow Alden J Green Buddie Rezey Carl R. Matthie Stephen H. Sampson Joseph Levine Lee J Henry George EF. Nuttall Charles E Duncan Joseph M’ Behan Peter J. O'Such Edward J Sullivan Rocco J. Fazio Robert J. Ryan William C. Jobson Richard O. Hennedy John N. Liberty John F Prezio Wilfred E. LaBrack Thomas H Brown Thomas J Butter Richard D Margosian Edward J. Weisenforth Matthew L Shannon Thomas Wilson Harry O Stufflebeam James A. Gerighty Anthony J Cifello Andrew A. Malkona Lawrence Vallee William C Snyder Stephen Siuti Nathan Shapiro John J. Neilson Isidore H. van Herpe Matthew J. Scully Edward F. Reeves Samuel Kelton Louis A. Kardos Harvey Clems Harold E Paris George H Dean Truman Schoonmaher Alfred Wall, Jr Thomas F. Stapleton Michael J. Brennan Forrest E Cushine Abraham Bernear Chester Rysedorph Alphonse Verdile Joseph G. Stallmer Angelo Palermo Thomas J Joseph Hagei Lawrence Shevlin Jr Walter F Wals Jenn Carborm Israel Mushnickh Joseph Moris Arthur Quinn William E Root Ropert OQ Woodward Eduard Beal George E Reddick James O Danielis Noirean F Cox Frank T Jacek Joseph J Schultz

Man Held For Assault With Meat Cleaver

A Troy Police Court adjourned the case of a 31 year old man charged with first degree assault. George Griffin of 1719 Seventh Avenue is accused of attacking Percy Hyminich of 24 2009 Fifth Avenue with a meat cleaver, wounding his scalp. Hyminich’s condition is not serious. Griffin was arraigned and remanded to jail with adjournment to next Friday. Also noted: Leslie B. Elden, 21, of 472 Sixth Avenue, previously in anti mine operations in North Africa, transferred to England to help train troops. In Schenectady, Local 301 of the U E R M was frozen as to leadership after two elections, pending a decision.

Troy George Griffin Seventh Avenue Percy Hyinich Fifth Avenue Giffin Edward J Houlman William H van Steenberg Griffin Gail England Pfe Leslie B. Elden Sixth Avenue North Africa Army Great Britain Schenectady

Navy Bomber Crew Rescued by British Navy

After 24 hours in small boats eight of eleven U S Navy Liberator crew members were picked up in the Bay of Biscay by British air sea rescue craft. The bomber was shot down by al

London INL Bay of Biscay

Estates Granted In Probate In Rensselaer County

The will of M Frances Alger was admitted to probate in Rensselaer County Surrogate's Court. The estate is under $2,000 with half to Marthe L Fancher and half to Helen F Rimbach both residing at 606 Third Avenue. Maurice D Isenbergh is attorney. Letters of administration for Owen A Seymour were granted. The estate totals about $300 personal and under $3,000 real. Widow M Bessie Seymour Catherine Cartwright and William E Seymour share the estate with domicile details. Owen D Connolly represents the estate. Nazi Junkers fighter bomber noted in antisubmarine patrol off France.

M. Frances Alger Edward J. Donohue Rensselaer County Marthe L. F. Fancher Helen F. Rimbach Third Avenue Maurice D. Isenbergh Owen A Seymour Troy Fire Department Mason Bridgeport Conn M. Bessie Seymour First Avenue Catherine Cartwright Loudonville Road William E. Seymour

How You can team with Uncle Sam to hold down living costs

This message urges readers to work with federal programs to reduce expenses by securing adequate life insurance and savings, lowering personal debts, and buying only necessary items while extending the utility of existing belongings. It emphasizes practical steps for personal security and frugality.

Uncle Sam Elmer Christiansen

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