Certificates Awarded Under Army Training Program
Angus L Gillespie and Paul A Hughes were awarded certificates at Pomona College Claremont California upon completing a course in foreign area languages and allied subjects under the Army Specialized Training Program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pris
Angus L. Gillespie
Martha L. Gillespie
Brunswick Avenue
Paul A. Hughes
Richard G. Hughes
Granville
Army
Pomona College
Claremont
Cal
Card of thanks and family notices from 1940s era
Card of thanks from Mrs Davis for condolences from Watervliet Arsenal Phoenix Lodge and undertaker staff. Also thanks for flowers after death of William L Gibbs. In Memoriam for Ferdinand Augustinus, died a year ago. Birth announcements: Kirch daughter Joanne born March 6 1944. Masterson son born March 12 1944. Shields son Raymond Franc born March 11 1944. Names include Kareh Kagel Layden Sage Gibbs plus Shields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
William T. Davis
Watervilet Arsenal
Phoenix Lodge
No. 58
Bear Mars
Chas, Mason
Augustintus
Ferdimand Augustinus
Kirch
the Samaritan Hospital
Frederick S Kirch
Joanne
Kareh
Margaret Kagel
Johnsonville
Frank_Shields, Jr
Jackson Place
Raymond Franc
Shields
Myra Sage
Obituaries from City Letters March 12 1944
Death notices for Buckley Downie Finkle Gannon Goodermote Hull Murphy Rightmyer Robillard Sfara Solman Tobin and others list deaths dates, residences, funeral details, church services and interment plans with family relations and addresses where readers may attend or send condolences.
Troy Sailor Roberts Confirmed Lost in Liscome Bay Sinking
Navy confirms Thomas Francis Roberts 33 of Troy is deceased from the Liscome Bay sinking after the Gilbert Islands battle. machinist second class aboard the escort carrier, son of Frank and Mrs. Roberts of 541 Fifth Ave. He was a LaSalle Institute graduate and longtime Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Francis Roberts
Frank Roberts
Fifth Avenue
Liscome Bay
Navy Department
Roberts
Gilbert Islands
Navy
United States
Troy
St. Augustine's Church
LaSalle Institute
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Ferry and
Third Streete
Wavy
Pearl Harbor
Area Payrolls Show Decline in Troy Albany Schenectady
State Industrial Commissioner Edward Corsi reports a 1.9 percent drop in area employment and payrolls for February, continuing a statewide factory employment decline for the third month. Metals and machinery shed most jobs while textiles and paper mills cut workers. war plants held steady though payrolls fell. Small gains appeared in food apparel paper and chemical sectors with seasonal clothing payroll increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy-Albany-Schenectady
Edward Corsi
New York State
Upstate
Elmira
Binghamton-Endicott
Johnson City
Chamber Backs Boren Bill in Troy Chamber Meeting
The Troy Chamber of Commerce endorsed the Boren Bill aimed at repealing land grant provisions for railroads. The board referred the matter to chamber president Samuel W. McCochrane to inform Rep. Lyle H. Boren of the stance. Officials cited government freight rates and stockpiled land grants dating to 1850 with ongoing debates about postwar relief and defense transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Chamber of Commerce
House of Representatives
Hendrick Hudson
Samuel W. McCochrane
Chamber
Lyle H. Boren
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Association of American Railroads
Joseph B. Eastman
Office of Defense Transportation
Congress
Committee For Economic Development
McCochrane
W. Franklin Spafford
Harold E. Winshurst
Albany
War Production Board
Winshurst
Troy
William IL
Clash
Troy Boys’ Club St Patrick’s Day Party Tonight
The Troy Boys’ Club hosts its annual St Patrick’s Day party at 7 30 p m today under the Women’s Auxiliary. MacNaughton Dance Studio pupils will perform and refreshments are provided by the Victory Volunteer Corps. Committee members include Mrs Gardner H Patterson chairwoman, Mrs Frederick T Green, and Mrs Charles C Lanyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Auxiliary
Troy Boys’ Club
MacNaughton Dance
Victory Volunteer Corps
Gardner H. Patterson
Frederick T. Green
Charles C. Lanyon
Obituaries and Funeral Notices for Tuttle Wheeler Zullo Area
In this city March 14 1944 at 9 Bleeker Avenue Ely H Tuttle husband of Jennie J Wagar grandfather of Frances L Tuttle of Cincinnati Ohio father in law of Mrs Burlin W Quivey of Grinnell Iowa funeral from Himes Funeral Home 1938 Fifth Avenue Thursday afternoon at 230 Friends may call Wednesday evening burial at Elmwood Hill Cemetery In Schenectady March 13 1944 Emeline Lina Utter wife of William B Wheeler mother of Miss Elizabeth Wheeler and Mrs A B Marshall of Schenectady Kenneth N Wheeler of Providence and sister of Mrs Mary Pallis of New Jersey funeral at Clark Blake Memorial Chapel 318 River St Thursday morning at 11 Burial in Oakwood Cemetery friends may call at chapel Wednesday evening 7 to 9 Anthony Zullo in this city March 12 1944 husband of Angeline Ambriana father of Michael Zullo Mrs Joan Dolan and the late Thomas Zullo funeral from residence Woodward Avenue Seaway Wednesday morning at 930 and from Saint Anthony’s Church at 930 solemn requiem high mass interment in St Mary’s Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aung
St. Mary's Cemetery
Downie
Northside
Cohoes
Helen Douglas
George Downie
Helen E. Downie
Fairview Ave
Rev
F. L. Me
Cauley
Waterford Rural
Finklf
Lansing Ave
Alta H. Finkle
William H
Mary Finkle
Eagle Mills
Himes
Fifth Ave
Eagle Mills Gannon
Thomas R. Gannon, Jr
Thomas R. Gannon
Anna M. Comiskey
Gloria M
Mary Jane
Rose Mary
Kathleen
Gannon
Fourth Avenue
Church of St. Augustine
Mary BE. O’brien
Bernard Murphy
John A
Bernard J. Murphy
Joseph E Fettig
William J. Hennesse
Mary C. Mango
Fourth Street
St Mary's Church
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Rightmyer
Tomhannock
Carrie Margaret Rose
Julius €. Rightmyer
Ralph Brenenstuhl
Sarah Finch
Valley Falls
DeWitt Rose
Corp
Norman Brenenstuhl
Evan
Michael Jo Raan
St. Peter's Church
Sfara
Samaritan Hospital
Rocco Sfara, Jr
Rocco Sfara
Nancy Pettignelli
William M
Vincent_A. Sfara
Malone
Congress Street
St. Francis de Sales
Solman
Green Island
N. Y
Charles J. Solman
Lucy Dougherty Solman
Charles C
Edmund J
Mary M
Frances M. Solman
Joseph Balska
Thomas A. Styles
Troy
St. Joseph's Church
Periorm
Tobin
Watervliet
Johanna Tobin
Michael Tobin
Bridget Comerford
Robert Drummond
Utica
Dorothy
Marine Corps
Harry J. Emily
Rita M Bartle
Miles
Sanders
James P. Brndrakeyya
Edward Witery
Gea Ridge
Readerie
Seventh Avenue
St. Patrick’s Church
Tuttle
Bleeker Avenue
Ely H. Tuttle
Jennie J. Wagar
Frances L. Tuttle
Ciminnati, O
Burlin W. Quivey
Grinnell
Iowa
Fifth Avenue
Bural
Elmwood Hill
Wheeler
Schenectady
Emeline
Lina) Utter
William B. Wheeler
Elizabeth Wheeler
A. B. Marshall
Kenneth N. Wheeler
Providence
Mary Pallis
New Jersey
Clark & Blake
Oakwood Cemetery
Zullo
Anthony Zullo
Angeline Ambriana
Michael Zullo
Joan Dolan
Thomas Zullo
Woodward Avenue Seaway
Anthony
St. Mary
Tent Marks Anniversary Of Naomi Sayles Tent Event
The 25th anniversary of Naomi Sayles Tent Daughters of Civil War Veterans was observed with a dinner and social at the Troy M C A. Charter members Mrs. Sarah Slattery Mrs. Anna McGinnis and Mrs. Alice M Crogan were honored guests with Crogan acting as toastmistress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Sayles
Daughters of
Troy ¥. M. C
Lansingburg Hi-Y Club Names Program Group
Members of the Sophomore Hi-Y Club of Lansingburg High School met last night in the Troy. M.C.: A. with Donald Rising presiding. Nicholas Englar, Troy Kiwanis Club member and advisor to the boys, attended. The group planned future programs with Kenneth Jayne John Hodgkins and Robert Bryce assigned to arrange upcoming meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansingburg High School
Troy ¥. M.C
Donald Rising
Nicholas Englar
Troy Kiwanis Club
Kenneth Jayne
John Hodgkins
Robert Bryce
Delta Psi Sorority Hears Past Presidents
Mrs. Max Brownstein and Mrs. Judith Uszewitz spoke at last night's Delta Psi Sorority meeting at the Jewish Community center. Miss Francis Snyder announced a dance planned for April 1 with King Lewis and His Nights of Rhythm. Miss Bernice Copeland, tea chair, said the paid-up membership tea will be March 27 at Miss Gloria Vigadi's home with refreshments and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Brownstein
Judith Uszewitz
Gamma Chapter
Delta Psi Sorority
Francis Snyder
King Lewis
Bernice Copeland
Gloria Vigadi
State housing plea heard at Junior League
Marcus L. Filley urged a State Housing Authority to aid Troy in slum clearance and better living conditions citing 1935 surveys showing 20 percent of homes lacking bathing facilities 13 percent without inside toilets 17 percent overcrowded and one fifth dilapidated. He cited civic pride as incentive for improvements. Guests included WAC Lieu t Delores Kiesaw WAVE Specialist Palmer Wilkes Marine Lieut Jane J Pyle and SPAR Yeoman Marjorie Karlen who spoke on service and recruitment. A brief business session followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Marcus L. Filley
Troy Council of Social Agencies
Hendrick Hudson
Russell Sage College
Filley
Mr. Filley
Congress Street
WAC
Delores Kiesaw
Palmer Wilkes
Jane J. Pyle
Marjorie Karlen
Frederick B. Stevens
Junior League of Albany
Stevens
Uncle Sam
Ernest L. Warnecke
F B I Warns Area Businessmen of Swindler
J B Wilcox special agent in charge Albany office warns local businessmen about Jack K Meredith 31 a notorious confidence man and bad check passer known as the man with a hundred names. He has defrauded scores of professionals and dealers of many thousands since release October 5 1942 and targets used car dealers by fraudulently obtaining dozens of autos. He builds trust by cash purchases then issues fake checks sometimes banks honor before deposits clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Wilcox
Albany
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Jack K. Meredith
Meredith
Wilcox
FBT
Appeal Brings Only One Harmonica to Troy Band
The Troy Kiwanis Club Boys Work Committee, sponsor of a boys harmonica band at the Troy M. Co. A, reports a scarcity of harmonicas. An appeal to purchase or accept gifts has yielded only one instrument. At least 11 more are needed to keep the band operating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Kiwanis Club
Troy ¥. M. Co. A
Ateast
Legislature Adopts Road Lands and Veterans Aid Bills
The Legislature approved Governor Dewey's plan to have the state take over highway rights of way costs, amid Democratic opposition. The Senate backed an $18 a week unemployment benefit for veterans and extended New York City's emergency taxes, with Assembly action on the mortgage moratorium delayed. Republicans demanded city aid guarantees before endorsing the highway measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Senate
Assembly
New York City
New York
Lazarus Joseph
County Boards of Supervisorn
State Court of Claims
Troy Exempts Plan to Attend Convention
Plans for attendance at the New York State Volunteer Firemen's convention at Rochester August 16 to 18 were outlined at a meeting of the Exempt Firemen's Association at the Troy Elks Club. Paul Reinhardt named local delegate with John A Pardee as alternate. David S Anderson to represent the Board of Trustees as delegate, big alternate William J Fagan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Volunteer Firemen's
Rochester
Exempt Firemen's Association
Troy
Townsend Clubs to Meet at Diamond Rock Hall Friday
Townsend Clubs to Meet at Diamond Rock Hall Friday night with Clubs 1 and 2 joining for an 8 15 p.m. session. Entertainment dancing and luncheon will follow the meeting. Plans for the annual Tibbits Cadets Senior Company banquet on March 31 will be discussed at Germania Hall tomorrow at : 30 p.m. James D. Fay will preside and a social hour will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key Townsend Club
Diamond Rock Hall
Andy
Company of Tibbits
Germania Hall
James D. Fay
Lansingburg Club Board Reports February Activity Plans
The Lansingburg Boys Club board summarized February activity and outlined upcoming plans. Tom Rafferty reported 2,283 in February attendance, 282 total members, and 400 volunteer hours. A boxing tournament, eight basketball games, and garden committee revamp were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansingburg Boys Club
Tom C. Rafferty
Robert E Plunkett
Oscar E. Engquist
Victory Garden
Raymond B. Sherman
Thomas P. McLaughlin
Charles Dormandy
Plunkett
Oscar Enquist
Eugene R. Wiseman
Two Latham Girls Join Brothers in Army
Irene and Emily Kruzeski of Latham were sworn into the WAC at Albany to join two brothers already in the Army. They report to Fort Oglethorpe for basic training in two weeks. Their brothers Louis and Chester are stationed in New Guinea and at Camp Barkley. Both graduates of Watervliet High School and Latham public schools, they work at Behr-Manning Corp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene
Emily Kruzeski
Latham
WAC
Albany
Armed Services
Emily
Fort Oglethorpe
Army
Sergt. Louis
New Guinea
Pre Chester 13
Camp Barkley
Tex
Watervliet High School
Latham Publi School
Behr-Manning Corp
Adirondack Steel Workers Elect New Local Leaders
Peter Cutullo of Adirondack Steel Workers Local is elected president of Adirondack Steel Corp unit of the United Steel Workers of America. Other officers include Anthony Ray Albany vice president Andre Hendricks Albany recording secretary George Benoit Cohoes financial secretary Arthur A Perrin Cohoes treasurer Joseph Vanderhorst Albany guide Robert Vanderhorst Albany inside guard McKinsey Jones Albany outside guard. Negotiating committee members are Joseph Sawicki Stephen Mahoney George Vannier Wesley Mordsfeldt Joseph Brandt and Anare Hendricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Cutullo Troy
Adirondack Steel Corp
United Steel Workers of America
Anthony Ray
Albany
Andre Hendricks
George Benoit
Cohoes
Arthur A Perrin
Joseph Vanderhorst
Robert Vanderhorst
McKinsey Jones
Joseph Sawicki
Stephen Mahoney
George Vannier
Wesley Mordsfeldt
Joseph Brandt
Anare Hendricks
Police Take Two Persons to Hospital
Walter McIntosh 53 of 2112 Fifth Avenue was taken to Joy Hospital yesterday afternoon from 11 Bridge Avenue by Patrolmen James Spain and Joseph Derkowsky on Dr Rustin's order. Mary Davey 53 of 288 Earl Street was removed from her home to Trav Ae oesl last night in a police car by Sergt James Dwyer and Patrolman William Cunningham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter McIntosh
Fifth Avenue
Joy Hospital
Bridge Avenue
James Spain
Joseph Derkowsky
Central Police Station
CF. Rustin
Mary Davey
Earl Street
Sergt
James Dwyer
William Cunningham
Central Police
Taxpayers Jam Office Second Night in Troy News
Crowds lingered at the Troy Post Office second floor as hundreds sought last minute help with 1943 income tax returns. The midnight deadline loomed and a constant stream of taxpayers queued for exams and money orders while Albany’s 14th District office reported its heaviest volume ever and a grueling mail-in workload persisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Internal Revenue Office
Albany
Harry M. Hickey
Internal Revenue Department
Emerald Club Dinner Honors Navy Draftees Three Men
A testimonial dinner honoring Charles E Duncan Emerald Club president Thomas H Brown Common Council president and Timothy H Nelligan all accepted for Navy service will be held Saturday March 25 at the Emerald Club rooms. Patrick J Kearns chairs the organizing group with Patrick Jo McNamara heading the ticket committee Frank Darby in charge of entertainment and Charles Schermerhorn of the supper and house committee. Arrangements for speakers are being made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E Duncan
Thomas H Brown
Common Council
Timothy H. Nelligan
Navy
Emerald Club
Patrick J Kearns
Patrick Jo Mc Wnamara
Frank Darby
Charles Schermerhorn
House
Nave
Culliton Takes Lead In Cribbage Matches
John Culliton surged to first in the Troy Elks Cribbage League with eight wins this week, lifting his season record to 66 and 33. Frank Blea trails by two games as Charlee Ginie moves to third with a 344 record, followed by Edwin Myers. Other notable results include Ruddy AltT M J Kling 5Si-4s, Hourgan 4% 30, McGrane 48-53, Hepp 45-54, Fincher Ane 3B, Kane 42-57, and Dr Huries 29-748.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Culliton
Troy Elks
Frank Blea
Charlee Ginie
Edwin Myers
John Ruddy
J Kling
Hudson Falls Soldier Missing in Action
Pfc. Leslie K. Clark, 23, son of Mr and Mrs John Clark of Hudson Falls, is missing in action as of Jan 22. He entered service Feb 17, 1943, was assigned to the artillery, trained at Camp McCain Mississippi, and previously from West Gratville. His two brothers are overseas in the artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie K. Clark
John Clark
Hudson
War Department
Fife
Clark
Italy
Artillery
West Gratville
Camp McKain
Miss
County Pays State Probe Jurors
Albany County will bear wages and mileage for grand jurors in the governor’s legislative spending probe. Jurors receive 34.10 daily including mileage, with weekly one-way travel payments. Witnesses get 50 cents daily, with limited eligibility for reimbursement. Six jurors requested pay, and the state covers prosecutors. About 440 witnesses have been questioned, with 200 more to go as 80 witnesses are slated today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Albany County
Hiram C. Todd
Knox
Albany
Neshe
Aieness
Todd
R. J. Eustace
National Savings Bank
Big Fruit Crop Expected in New York and New England
New York and New England fruit growers anticipate a near record harvest of apples peaches and cherries aided by a mild winter. But they face serious shortages of labor and shipping containers as railroads return empty crates at reduced rates. Officials warn growers to secure new or used containers and note proposed protest of OPA rules requiring stampings on containers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New England
Thomas H. O'Neill
New York and New England
Apple Growers’ Institute
de Witt Clinton
Albany
L. B. Skeffington
Roch~ Aster
Institute
OPA
Mr. O'Neill
27th Division Men to Meet at Armory Tonight
Veterans of the 27th Division gather at the Armory for a nostalgic reunion recalling World War I campaigns. The event, hosted by Ebbe C. Nielsen, features refreshments and entertainment with officers of the Second Regiment New York Guard as guests of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
France
Belgium
Hindenburg
27Th Division Veterans Association
Troys
108Th Infantry
Ebbe C. Nielsen
New York Guard
Hendry Hudson
Association
Mildred Eley Alumnae Stage St Patrick's Party
Mildred Eley Alumnae holds a St Patrick's Day party at the Troy Chapter YWCA. Vocal solos by Miss Ethel Scouten highlight the event. Justine Gilbert is general chair. Plans include a dinner at Sunset Inn on April 11 honoring the Mildred Eley Victory Queen and staff. Lucille Reed and Ton Dussault co chair the campus poll March 31 for queen selection. Anita Trombiley, president, announces a Red Cross contribution and Sunset Inn dance plans at the Tavern 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Mildred Ev
Ywo
Ethel Scouten
Justine Gilbert
Sunset Inn
Mildred Etley
Studente
Lucille Reed
Ton Dussault
Anita Trombiley
Red Cross
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Trey Record
Troy, N
Thomas F. Roberts
Boren Bill
Troy Boys
Lansingburg
Junior League
Women’s Services
Council of Social Agencies Housing Committee
Housing Committee
The
WAVES
Yeoman
Ruth L. Lynch
SPARS
Marines
League
Roger A Kinney
John J Egan
Thomas E. Rainey
Joseph B. Mulholand
Hudson Mohawk Volunteer Firemen
Eldorado Restaurant
Townsend Clubs
Tibbits
Lansingburg Club Board
Adirondack Steel Workers
Culliton
Mildred Eley
St. Patrick’s Party
Daniel J. Michel
Jacob Street
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