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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1945
Page
1
Easter blood drive urged by community volunteers at First Baptist Church. Registrations rumored low due to Easter weekend. Red Cross references suggest urgent appeals for plasma and whole blood donations to help wounded soldiers and those in need overseas.
Miss Beth Moore, manager of the USES office, said yesterday that 15 to 22 year olds applied for temporary jobs during their ten day holiday period. About twenty girls from Central High School sought positions while many applicants crowded the field for limited holiday work. The report notes more applicants than available jobs and that placing students has been easier for boys this year.
A car reported stolen was recovered by police after being found yesterday on Sarasa Street near Salen Parked in Sh.
Earl Burson 3, of 11 L Yates Street Schenectady, in serious condition at Ellis Hospital after a gunfight outside a South Avenue grill following a racial argument. William Jones, a Negro of 603 South Avenue, Schenectady County Jail, charged with first degree assault after returning with a .23 calibre revolver and firing as Burson exited the grill. Jones surrendered at his home and was arraigned for assault after a grand jury session.
A program for a testimonial dinner honoring Ger A Gillespie former commanding officer of Watervnlet Arsenal was announced by the general committee. The event set for Friday April 6 at The Hendrick House will feature Dwight Marvis editor of The Record delivering the tribute and Samuel Microchrane president of the Chamber of Commerce presenting remarks. Mayor John J Ahern will offer a brief speech and an arsenal officer will discuss wartime work and achievements. The FPL Glee Club will provide music and reservations are coming in from banks industries civic groups and individuals.
A sailor returning from Australia with his months old daughter visited a USO Lounge. Staff offered food but he insisted on feeding the baby a large slice of meat pie, saying she had eaten similarly since Australia and had not fallen ill. The scene drew shock from workers who assumed the wife had died.
Two masked bandits robbed a downtown Washington street yesterday near the Federal Bureau of Investigation as hundreds watched. They struck teller Arthur L. Phillips and escaped with $24,000 in a waiting department store run. The crime involved a black jack and a getaway car with its motor idling nearby.
Claude Perry a retired Guilderland contractor and resident of the Home for the Aged Albany died by self harm by heat in the woods at Pit Beach Thursday afternoon. Coroner J Gregory Nealon will investigate the circumstances.
Carr ie M Doney died in Rensselaer November 6 1944. Will admitted to probate in Rensselaer County Surrogate Court. Eva Boyce of 303 Washington Avenue Rensselaer named executrix with full estate value about 2600 dollars. James Milles attorney. Letters of administration on Edith F Turner estate granted to Mildred E Turner Saratoga County daughter in law. Turner heirs include two minor granddaughters Marty dyn E Turner Virginia Mr Turner and Gerald WL Turner Rexford R D 3 Clifton Park Saratoga County. John R Parker Schenectady attorney represents the estate.
The Fifth Avenue Hotel property at Fulton Street and Fifth Avenue has changed hands from J Bélth of Baltimore and Mrs EB Elfani of Troy to Charles EL and Arthur Colling of the city. Attorney for sellers was Charles Grosberg, and Murphy Aldrich Guy Broderick advised the buyers. J Weinstein Inc. acted as broker. The sale includes tenant businesses such as a drug store, grocery and liquor store.
Catholic parishes in the Albany diocese launch a April drive to collect usable clothing and shoes for war devastated regions. Rev Wilfred R Chamberlain is named diocesan director of the campaign with deans overseeing each deanery. Parishes urged to begin collections as soon as possible.
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