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Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1944

Page

2

Strope Estate Tax Reports Filed Inheritance items listed

In Rensselaer County Surrogate's Court Edward J. Poland filed inheritance tax reports for the estates of Dimner Strope who died Oct 5 1942 and Thomas Herman who died Nov 10 1943. Strope estate shows gross 226264.86 net 64311.71 with various bequests to Nichols families Seger church and lodge entities and residuary to Shrine and Masons. Herman estate reports gross 28030.34 net 15488.70 with gifts to St Johns Church Holy Cross Home for the Aged and others.

Dimner Strope Thomas Herman Rensselaer Rensselaer County Edward J. Poland Strope Stanley Nichols Westminster Elmer L. Nichols Stanley L. Nichols Merton Nichols Wil’ “Suai Fi. Nichols Elmer IL. Nichols Freida Lynch Fifth Avenue Anna J. Nichols Rutherford N. J William W. Nichols Hermoine S Rommel East Greenbush William H. Nichols Henry Seger Canton Center Conn Stanley E. Nichols Bristol Paula J. Rommel Myrtle Avenue Albany Oakwood Harold W. Turner Herman Anna M. Tobin Second Street St. John’s Church Miter and Murphy Estates T. Murphy E. Mary W. Er

Auxiliary Plans Special Meeting for Past Presidents Night

The M. D. Russell Camp Auxiliary of the United Spanish War Veterans arranged a past presidents night for Monday April 3 in their rooms. Mrs. Bertha Coiteux led the meeting and the program includes dinner and a subsequent gathering with speakers and entertainment. Miss Alice Turpin was welcomed as a new member. The social committee for the March 20 meeting comprises Mrs. Margaret Guild, Mrs. Gladye Gapp, Mrs. Helen Stratta and Miss Bessie Blakeley.

M. D. Russell Camp United Spanish War Veterans Bertha Coiteux Alice Turpin Margaret Guild Gladye Gapp Helen Stratta Bessie Blakeley

M. P. s Mongrel Mascot Dies in Line of Duty

Sonny the military police battalion mascot at Headquarters Panama Canal died after being struck by a truck while joining patrol. A weathered MP sergeant recalled his service, noting Sonny earned honorary master sergeant stripes, grew old, and was buried with a simple ceremony behind the battalion bar.

Panama Canal Sonny

Estate Tax Report Indicates No State Tax Paid

The report shows no state tax on the estate and that the entire amount goes to a sister, Mary F. Murphy of New York, with attorney John J. Scully noted. Another entry lists Mary W. Miter and a total estate of 31.91, with no state tax and the entire estate going to Elizabeth Miter, 517 Third, Maurice D. Isenbergh as attorney.

Mary F. Murphy New York John J. Scully Mary W. Miter Elizabeth Miter Maurice D. Isenbergh

Lansingburg Host To Parent Teacher Canteen Dance At High School

The Irma MacNaughton studio presents four acts in a floor show as part of a Parent-Teacher Canteen Dance at the High School gym tomorrow night. Acts include tos tap by Anna May Marvelli, a cane dance by Emily Watt, an acrobatic baton routine by Dorothy Burgess, and a sailor sister act by Marvelli and Katz.junior class acts, 8 pm to midnight, doors open 8 pm, free admission. A jitterbug contest and a mystery dance are also featured with David Reynolds Orchestra. Sophomores to seniors invited. Red Rock Bureau meets today at 1 30 pm at Mrs. George L. Theroux residence. Mabel Milhan leads with Florence M. Titcomb assisting.

Irma MacNaughton Anna May Marvelli Emily Watt Dorothy Burgess Marvelli Katz David Reynolds Red Rock George L. Theroux Third Avenue Mabel Milhan Florence M. Titcomb

Estabrook Promoted to First Lieutenant in Army Air Transport

Joseph W. Estabrook of Troy on duty with the Air Transport Command at Great Falls Montana has been promoted to first lieutenant. He is a Hoosick Falls High School and Rensselaer Polytechnic graduate, former Lehigh Portland Cement plant engineer, and is accompanied in Great Falls by his wife Genevieve. A separate item notes Davenport of Albany awarded the Distinguished Cross, as disclosed by the War Department.

Joseph W. Estabrook Troy Air Transport Command Great Falls Mont Estabrook Hoosick Falls Rensselaer Polytechnic Instite Lehigh Portland Cement Co Genevieve Estabrook

Directors Renamed by Cluett Peabody Co

The annual stockholders meeting of Cluett Peabody Co Inc reelected directors A O Buckingham S L Cluett E H Green R O Kennedy J P Maguire C R Palmer B H C Pfef fer J C Turrell and S J Weinberg. The directors meeting adjourned to March 23 due to lack of quorum.

Cluett, Peabody & Co., Inc A. O. Buckingham 5. L. Cluett E. H. Green R. O. Kennedy J. P. Maguire C. R. Palmer C. Pfeffer J. C. Turrell S. J. Weinberg

Arsenal Guns Aided Victory In Marshalls

Powerful 75 mm aircraft cannon from Watervliet Arsenal helped soften Marshall Islands for the American assault. Seventh Air Force flying artillery joined with Ordnance bombs and .50 cal machine guns in preinvasion raids. Mitchell bombers delivered dozens of shells, sinking a 4,000-ton freighter and probably a destroyer, with Zeros damaged and fires lit at ground defenses.

Watervliet Marshall Islands A. G. Gillespie Seventh Air Force Corp Larry McManus Yank Magazine Taroa

Letters Granted On Hart Estate

Letters of administration issued by Judge Edward J. Done hue in Surrogate's Court grant John J. Tower, no relation, control of the Hart estate. Funeral expenses are claimed from an estimated $250 in personal property including furnishings at 350 Fulton Street. no known relatives exist.

George B. Hart Edward J. Donehue John J. Tower Fulton Street Harry F. Whiton Marjorie V. R. Bicknell Troy Robert A. Bicknell West Sand Lake Lucien E. Clickner

Ground Rent Discharge Petitioned in Supreme Court Hearing

An 1789 ground rent clause connected to Van Rensselaer deeds is set for court review as Donald A. Douglass seeks release from ground rent on 75 acres in Brunswick. Attorney John A Behan will press for discharge at the March 17 special term. The last payment was recorded in 1889 by Mrs. Mary Richmond, who inherited the rent rights from her husband.

Patroon van Rensselaer Supreme Court Donald A. Douglass Brunswick John A Behan Stephen van Rensselaer Jacob Proust Dean Richmond Mary Richmond Richmond

Funeral services for Pittsfield jeweler John Frederick Kahl

Funeral services were held this afternoon for John Frederick Kahl a prominent Pittsfield resident linked to the jewelry trade for 65 years and senior member of the J Fred Kahl Co Inc He died Tuesday morning at his home and was in his 80th year.

John Frederick Kahl Pittsfield J. Fred Kahl Co. Inc

Washington Seeks Typists and Clerks for Civil Service

The U S Civil Service Commission announced broad openings for stenographers typists and clerks in Washington D C A commission representative will be based at the WU Employment office 258 Broadway Troy to certify eligibles for these positions.

Washington U. S. Civil Service Commission Washington, D. C Commission WU. S Broadway Troy

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