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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1945
Page
17
The Rosary Society of St Patrick's Church will meet tonight after devotions to recite prayers for the late Mrs Freak L Walsh of 4 Insets Avenue. The notice appears in Troy Records dated March 29, 1945.
The family of the late Set Stephen E Albert express deep gratitude to relatives neighbors and friends for sympathy and kindness shown during their sore loss. Father Mother Sister and Brothers acknowledge the support received.
In loving memory of our beloved mother Mrs Lillfax Brewer who passed years ago. Daughters and son recall her grace as they await the day they meet again. Lamaymere dear brother Lamphere died three years ago on March 19 19? Earl Trotman died ten years ago on March 20 a memory close to our hearts.
Multiple birth announcements list couples from St Josephs University Bromford and nearby hospitals with names such as Briane NT, Esther Babcock, Matthew A Batson, Mary Agnes Farmer, Patricia A Ryan, Jens Peter Laurence Sorensen. Dates range March 12 to March 17 across 1930s to 1940s, with prior names of mothers noted.
Deaths listed include Conway, McGraw, Collins, Cowles, Egan, Green, Higgins, Shea, Howard, Rofanegel, and Wylde with obituaries and funeral details. Services note wakes, church masses, and interment at St. Peter's, St. Mary’s, Oakwood, and local cemeteries. Names appear with spouses, children, and residences such as Ninth Street, Congress Street, St. Francis de Sales Church, and Troy Hospital references.
Traction Co workers vote to uphold a strike, with meetings in Albany and Troy, as officials urge rescission. The union retains a 30 day cooling off under the Smith-Coomally Act, while back pay of 25000 is noted. Franklin E. Van Norden is elected president of the local union.
Five new applications were received by Lt. Joseph P.F. English at the Army and Navy Union Auxiliary in the Chasan Building. Applications will be voted on April 2 and initiated April 16. A joint Garrison Auxiliary meeting on April 5 discussed a past president’s and Gold Star Mothers’ night. Ann Stair chaired arrangements, Anna Lebentritt named supper chair for department benefit. Flag Day ceremonies are set for June 14.
A list of obituaries and funeral notices from 1940s era includes McCarthy relatives at 377 Fifth Ave North with a 9 am Mass at St Augustines, interment at St Solin's, invitations extended to friends. Also includes O’Melia and Reichert families with requiem Masses at St Patrick's and St Peter's cemeteries and multiple bereavements across Albany area.
Parker of Union National Bank was named treasurer for the Troy Committee of the American Cancer Society. The drive opens April 23 at Hendrick Hudson with plans set by the local committee and Edgar Stillman as campaign chair. Mayor Ahern named honorary chair. Maj Leversee vice chair and Raymond Meissell chairs public information.
In Troy Cen bet a YMCA darts match, the Central team led by George Reilly scored 10 710 to 9 220 against Railroad Y M C A. Weingartner topped the losers with 1 980 while Reilly claimed top marks with four bullseyes. A return match at the Central Y gym is planned.
Last night the Auxiliary Has Sale 4 held a food sale and social in Young's Hat led by AD. McCanthe. Mrs. Eleanor Debbol presided with Mrs. Effie Chase and Mrs. Lila Macey in charge of the sale and luncheon. Social arrangements were by Mrs. Mattie Holen. The next meeting is set for Monday April 2 in the rooms.
Albany dispatch reports Governor Dewey seeks swift passage of a salary bill for county supervisors and approval of other measures as legislators push to end the session. Conflicts over unemployment insurance merit rating and public utilities arise, with talks of a state blood bank and new salary schedules in the assembly as heavy calendars threaten late-session jams.
Parents and widow of Latham officer Killed in England give blood in his memory at the First Baptist Church Blood Bank in Troy. Donors include Mrs Loretta Atlendarph and Mrs Alice Morrissey among others. plasma from a war nurse was donated in uniform. weekly plasma quotas increased to 240 units. appointments and donor details listed with community groups and employers supporting the drive.
Valentine Michael Smith, identified by police, fired a 33 caliber revolver in a Fifth Avenue department store injuring three women. The gunman, detained by store staff, faced felonious assault and Sullivan Law charges. Victims Elizabeth Kaplan and others treated at a hospital after the incident.
Mechanicville police continue a statewide search for the hit-and-run driver who killed Anthony Nedzvega, 81, of Easts Street, near the Champlain Canal. Witnesses describe a humming car that traveled through Mechanicville just after the incident. Coroner Dr. Arthur W. Johnson and Troops from Saratoga Springs and Ballston Spa investigate. Nedzvega, longtime West Virginia Pulp and Paper worker, survived by four stepchildren and a brother, with funeral services planned at St Paul's Church and Cemetery in Mechanicville.
The Kniexeroather Junior High School group plans a meeting with Rev Richard Cummings, pastor of the First Baptist Church, speaking on Religion in Our Way of Life. Mothers of grade pupils will be hostesses. May 3 features the Princess selection. May 23 is Bundle Day for clothing donations to aid foreigners and isolated residents. Founders Day tickets total 45. Parent and teacher reps will meet after Easter to plan graduation.
Deputies recovered two stolen bicycles yesterday afternoon on Pinewoods Avenue Foad. One was a boy's bike and the other a girl's bike, owned by Warren McMillen of 1 Ford Avenue. The theft was reported Sunday at the jail and with the State Police. Deputies Vincent McCarthy and Grover W Campbell located the bikes and returned them to McMillen.
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