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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1945
Page
18
The Pet Master Degree was conferred on a class of candidates during the Wednesday meeting of Apolia Chapter 48.8 at 4 PM. The report notes the achievement and identifies the chapter and attendees.
Masone Temple and Frank M. Ames, high priest, presided at a luncheon and meeting. At the next gathering on Wednesday March 21, the most excellent master degree will be exemplified.
Ninety-six New York State veterans surveyed by the Conservation Department expect to hunt fish and camp more after the war, with 60 percent saying they will do more hunting and fishing than before. The study shows postwar outdoor plans vary by region, from pheasants and deer in the West to trout stocking and land acquisition for all outdoors.
J Harold Wood of Sweet Heart Flower Shop sent a check to the Troy Police and Fire Departments pension fund in appreciation for services during a Saturday fire at his shop. Sworn in were 19 Theodore Roosevelt unit members at Albany including Josephine Derkowsky, Martha Reynolds, Mary Kenna, Elia Warner, Gertrude Robertson, Averill Park, Mary Lingh Cohoes, Mrs Thomas Dewey, and Lt Claire Cartin.
The Seventh Ward Red Cross War Fund canvassing committee will lead a house to house drive with about thirty volunteers. Co chairs Mrs Frederick A Ellison and Mrs Anthony M Stanwix oversee this effort announced Wednesday.
Pvt. John H. Spain, son of Mrs. Edward H. Spain and husband of Mrs. Josephine M. Spain, earned the Purple Heart for wounds in France on November 18, 1944. He served since April 8, 1944, left for overseas September 1944 with the Third Army, and is at General Hospital Camp Butner North Carolina for treatment. He holds the Combat Infantry Badge and European Campaign Ribbon with one battle star. His brothers include Walter Spain, a Red Cross field director in the South Pacific, and Sgt. Charles L. Spain of the Cavalry at Fort Meade Maryland.
The Women's Society of Christian Service met Wednesday afternoon at Memorial Methodist Church for its annual dollar day and covered dish luncheon. Mrs. Walter Eichenberger and Mrs. D J Livingstone led the event, followed by an Easter program directed by Mrs. Gilbert Lindgren. Mrs Wallace Bryce chaired the business session with reports from officers and group leaders. Plans were announced for an Easter supper on April 5 with a committee including Mrs. Fred Reiner and Mrs. Gilbert Lindgren. Nearby notices note residents such as Miss Midge Griffith of 10 Conway Court recovering, John Reiner of Hyde Park visiting, and several service members stationed away.
Hoosick Falls resident Robert Mc Weaver longtime Woodgong Corp assistant sales manager has been named production manager at Hungerford Terry Clayton J The firm will supply water purification apparatus to nations most affected by war in Austin China and France Under 24 months service Weaver previously worked 15 years as New York State sales manager for the New York company and will begin his new duties.
An upstate New York association of magistrates including judges and justices of the peace voted to support a legislative investigation of the operation and discipline of the state police. Erie County official Walter J. Maloney introduced the resolution and will demand a floor vote while Orange County official William J. Fogarty, speaking for the state association, said the inquiry would be a long overdue and commendable move.
Nobie-aliathan Auxiliary members met at post rooms to plan a St Patrick’s Day dinner for legion members on March 17. A social event follows on March 21 with Delia Blair as chairwoman. Refreshments will be served and a short business meeting precedes the social.
Mrs Oney PL Smith city commander of the Troy Field Army of the American Cancer Society announces Edgar Bukwan as chairman of the annual membership drive to raise funds for cancer research and education. The March 23 meeting will appoint his committee. The New York State commander Mrs Hare Parker Yad Wagener of Hingston is expected. The drive aims to educate about early symptoms and dispel fear to encourage early medical care.
A proposal would allow liquor sales on primary election days with restrictions for other general election days. The bill by Brooklyn Democrat William Conrad moves to the Assembly after Senate approval and faces potential limits on non primary dates.
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