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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1945
Page
1
A missing Gloversville man, last seen Monday, was found in Troy about an hour after the alarm. Capt Frederick Slbbett Lt John Noonan and Det Harold ONe,l identified him with amnesia. He was reunited with his father.
Lansingburg High School, under the Victory Service Club, held a Red Cross fundraiser yesterday. A total of 36 percent, mostly small donations, was collected for the Red Cross War Fund. Senior girls performed chorus numbers as Mrs. Roy E Saudi of the Rensselaer County Chapter spoke on home-front efforts and disaster relief.
President Roosevelt yesterday proclaimed April 6 as Army Day and urged civilians to mobilize support for war readiness. He called governors to issue proclamations and observed the need to honor soldiers and boost supply efforts for fighting men.
Final preparations span the northeast weightlifting championships to be held tomorrow at the Bonesteel gym. Troy YMCA will host a public meet with strong local entries led by Harley Hodgkins. A team trophy will go to the group with the most points as swimmers also travel to Schenectady for a dual meet the same evening.
Sgt. John D. Schuyler of Schenectady and brother of Sister Jobs Emmanuel of St. Joseph’s Seminary, was killed in Belgium on January 8 while serving in a tank battalion. He had previously been wounded in France and was awarded the Purple Heart.
Miss Mary E. McGeogh a nurse from Cambridge and Hoosick Falls accompanied by Veronica Austen and Eleanor Austen nine teen months old arrived in New Britain Conn after a long journey from Karachi via military channels to shelter the children of Sergeant Jamies F Austin who received furlough to join them The father a 35 year Army veteran had lost his wife in India and asked the Red Cross for care of the children until after the war.
John Remington of the State Unemployment Service Division will speak at a Veterans Information Service Center meeting on Broadway. Beth Moore will chair. Remington will discuss unemployment insurance rights of veterans. reports from Samuel W. McCochrare and the publicity committee will outline the program submitted to a local fraternal organization.
Four authorities discuss postwar policy toward Japan on America's Town Meeting. Admiral H. E. Yamashiro? De C. James Yen Otto Tolischus and Wilfrid Fleisher weigh punishing or fostering Japan's recovery. Program airs 8:30 p.m. on WTRY.
Private Henry Wilkinson son of Mr and Mrs William Wilkinson of 359 Second Street died in an Army hospital on Luzon February 6 from wounds suffered in action during the battle for that Philippine island. He had been awarded the Purple Heart after a chaplain’s letter said he was on the road to recovery. He was 23, born in Pittsburgh, educated in Troy, and worked for Buchman Comfort Products before enlisting. His family notes a long military lineage including his father’s World War I service and grandfathers in Civil War and Union forces. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church and a former choir boy.
Mechanicville resident Frank Saroka was struck by a car on the Mechanicville Stillwater Road Tuesday night. He suffered possible skull fracture and head injuries and was taken to Leonard Hospital. The driver reported not seeing him until it was too late to avoid the collision.
A spring hair style demonstration for Troy area hairdressers was held Tuesday night at Lynn Smith beauty supplies. Organized by the local New York State Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association unit, the event drew many members and guests. Benardax Guro of New York outlined facial-type cuts and current styling trends using three models. Models included Mrs Charlotte Roesch Miss Janet Blood and Miss Patricia Fay. Local unit president Mrs Alice D Hayes presided as Fred Roesch introduced the speaker and board members.
William Kr Westerfield 33 of Broadway Rensstreet was sentenced to one year in Albany Penitentiary by County Judge Bari B Galup on a third degree assault charge for striking an Albany woman with a drinking glass in an Albany grill on January 23.
The Grand Lodge of New York has sponsored 42 crew members from an ILCI trawling craft. District leaders say 17 judges divide duties, with Navy Department approval. Masons fund service centers, restrooms, equipment, hospitals, media, books, and recreation for Army and Navy personnel, including ambulances and Red Cross support.
Governor Dewey praised the Girl Scouts of Troy and state wide for their integral role in American life as the organization marks its 33rd anniversary. He noted 7,300,000 girls have joined since founding and highlighted many former scouts serving in WAVES WAC Marines and SPARS as top recruits for the armed forces.
The Trojan Post plans a 25th anniversary celebration led by chairmen Dwebe commithees Ted by Wi Bam and McGrane. Invitations were sent to National Commander Jean A Bruner and Department Commander Jacob A Latone. Five applicants from Company D 103th Infantry and others enlisted were admitted. officer elections set for March 20.
Post confirmation the Senate approves Howard B. Donaldson for a key commission role. The vote confirms his seat on the Federal Election Commission, strengthening oversight of campaign finance. Donaldson is slated to implement policy changes and oversee enforcement actions at the agency.
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