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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1944
Page
7
The forecast predicts a rise in temperatures today after a weekend with subzero readings. A cold mass moving from Texas and Oklahoma could bring snow tonight or tomorrow. Roads remain icy from a light thaw yesterday as temps fall again and travel conditions stay hazardous.
Troy and Lansingburg Boys Club members aboard city trucks collected about 36 tons of scrap paper on the first day of a citywide drive. Trucks from the Department of Public Works and several dealers handled the haul, with weight estimates to be finalized by a local Albia Box and Paper Co. representative. The effort, directed by Edward A. Kane and Thomas Rafferty, will continue Saturday in the hill district and areas south of Madison Street.
Funeral services for Pfe. William P. Danaher 20 of Waterford will be held at his home and at St. Mary's Church Waterford with interment in St. Peter's Cemetery Troy. Danaher attached to 553rd Ordnance Co Fort Knox Ky died after a car overturned near Troy Ohio. He lived in Waterford after moving from Hill Street area with siblings and parents James and Mary Danaher. Legion memorial service will be conducted at his home the night before the funeral.
Harold M. J. Lewis notes the Red Cross at home equals wartime relief. Rensselaer County asks 238000 for national and local work, including disaster response in Waterford Troy and Green Island, first aid, nursing, and family aid for service members. The fund covers data for allotments and relief, with no cost to beneficiaries.
The Castleton American Legion Auxiliary hosts a 25th anniversary cover dish social on March 18 at 8 p.m. in Village hall Legion rooms with Mrs. Rika Van Nederymen as president. Reports note scrapbooks of Christmas cards were distributed to children's wards in Albany and Rensselaer Counties. CASTLETON MEETING. Eastern Starchapter to meet in Masonic rooms with Msg. Helen Cooper as matron and Harry Determan as acting patron. social hour to follow.
On March 3 1944 in this city Lillian Stevens widow of the late Alstroppe Robinson sister of Seymour D Stevens of Schenectady and Fred Stevens of Miami Fla funeral at the Mason Chapel 588 Second Ave North Tuesday afternoon at 3 Interment Albany Rural Cemetery During the past week services were held at Gardner Earl Memorial Chapel and Crematorium Oakwood Cemetery for Adah Van Noppen Rudolph F Maerry Florence C W rouse Clarence B Coomba Hanson Booth George B Testing Frances E Ackart
The State Charities Aid Association urges a study commission to consider how veterans may gain preference in public employment without impairing essential state services. It opposes a resolution for unlimited veteran preference in civil service and backs a proposal to add credits for veterans. The group argues tests should balance veteran needs with maintaining qualified technical staff.
Ernest Stevens age 32 of 530 Madison Avenue Albany was rushed to Troy Hospital by police officers from Central Station after an incident at Fulton and Rover streets early last night. He received treatment and later went home.
Emma Willard School hosted a Saturday indoor horse show to aid the Red Cross War Fund. Participants included Peter Callahan Warren Witherell and numerous local girls, with judging by Florence Ryan of Russell Sage and ringmaster Dorothy Hosford. Wendy Witherell staged a Roman riding display as spectators watched horses guided through walk trot and canter.
Memorial Methodist Church elected officers and committees at the fourth quarterly conference led by Rev. Cassius J. Miller. Nine trustees for three years were chosen, with various stewards, secretaries, and district roles assigned, and church groups reported by multiple society leaders. Names include Wallace Bryce, Edward Haber, Millard Carle, Leslie Uphoff, William Patton, Henry Lawless, Robert Husband, Charles Pratt, Clarence Powers.
Frederick C. Dugan retired Lansingburg painting contractor and active Odd Fellows member died yesterday at Leonard Hospital. A past noble grand and chaplain of Hudson Valley Lodge, he held multiple district and encampment posts and will be honored at Mason Funeral Chapel with services tomorrow. He leaves wife May Hemstreet, daughter Mrs. Frank Gregory, and son Frederick C. Dugan Jr. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m.
Robert Joseph LaTullippe nineteen of Salem died in a car crash near the village. The Chrysler sedan struck an elm and two utility poles, a fatal neck break and skull fracture listed as cause. Coroner directed cremation? burial at Holy Cross Church Cemetery with services scheduled tomorrow at 9:30 a.m.
Frank Watanabe, recently moved from a relocation camp to Syracuse University, told a Young Peoples' Christian Union meeting at First Baptist Church that nine of ten camps held intensely loyal Japanese Americans. He cited FBI figures showing minimal sabotage and discussed camp life, release criteria, and the uprooting impact on families. More than 125 students attended from nearby colleges and universities.
Ethel Barrymore Colt, famed bearer of the Barrymore name, starred as Violetta in Verdi’s La Traviata with Gabor Carelli as Alfredo and Mario Cozzi as Giorgio. The Troy audience of nearly 1,000 saw a dramatic, costumed performance with notable duets and a tragic finale as Violetta sacrifices love before death.
Three people were injured and three cars damaged in a five car collision on the Hoosick Falls North Hoosick Road near Geer's Hollow. The crash occurred as King in the second position signaled to stop, but Squires failed to notice and struck McMillen and Lewsey, with the lead car escaping. Injured: Ruth Williams, Helen Greenwood, and Carlton Squires.
Two Hudson Falls men are missing in action in the South Pacific according to word received by relatives. Lieutenant Clifford H. Blake a bomber pilot is missing since February 22. Private Joseph J Doyle left San Diego recently and entered service in October 1942.
A Albany judicial review may be needed to decide who fills a military vacancy in Troy’s Common Council presidency if incumbent Thomas H Brown is inducted. The dispute centers on whether the governor or the mayor may appoint a temporary successor, with party balance and law sections complicating the question.
John H Lawlor Sr. father of Rev James P Lawlor assistant pastor of St Marys Church died suddenly yesterday at his home 10 March Avenue Waterbury Conn native came to Troy in youth past president of United Association of Journeymen Plumbers and Steamfitters charter member business manager and treasurer of Local and active board member of federation He survived by two sons Sergt Thomas F Lawlor US Army Madison Wis John H Lawlor Jr two daughters Katherine E and Helen M Lawlor two sisters Mrs Joseph Smith and Mrs Francis Grat Waterbury and two grandchildren John H III Mary Ann Lawlor Interment at St Marys Cemetery from residence and church morning time to be announced
Miss Ann Elms was initiated at a Troy Chapter Women of the Moose meeting held at 18 State Street. She will be fully initiated at Schenectady on March 22 with four other new members from the local chapter. A social will be hosted Thursday at 7 pm at Mrs. A. H. Bertrand’s home, 2496 Eleventh Avenue, Watervliet. The chapter will meet again on March 15.
Rev Arthur L Rice of Trinity Episcopal Church Lincoln Tl takes the rector post at the Church of the Ascension. The young clergyman is noted for juvenile delinquency writings in Forth and led Lincoln parish youth outreach that drew 17 000 to activities at the parish house during its first year.
Frank A. Freihofer, 55, an official of Freihofer Baking Co. and brother of Charles C. Freihofer, died after a three week illness at Ellis Hospital Schenectady. He lived at 2156 Union Street and was active in civic affairs including the Schenectady Ration Board and former price panel chairman. He also served on the Chamber of Commerce board and the Union National Bank board. He belonged to Mohawk Golf Club and English Lutheran Church. Surviving are his widow Elsie Morris a son Capt. Frank A. Freihofer Jr two brothers E H of Albany and Walter B Freihofer Indianapolis and four sisters. Private funeral services will be held at a time convenient to the family.
Patrolman Patrick Gavin of Central Police Station was placed on sick leave yesterday afternoon by Police Surgeon Dr. R. P. Doody.
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