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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1944
Page
2
Miss Grace Law announces the engagement of her daughter to LeRoy, son of Mr and Mrs Bermond Lay. The long awaited engagement was noted with pleasure at a reception held at their residence on 5 Esmoensaarl Way.
Miss Mery Alice Coxin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert P of Brunswick was married in Bowdoin Chapel by Rev Thorp Ben Ashby DD. Her father a Pierce professor of English gave her away. The groom Mr Westun attended Harvard Graduate School and is a radio engineer based in Walthem Massachusetts. They will reside in Lincoln Massachusetts.
Dixia Ryan Fox of Schenectady was elected president of the Eastern New York Mount Holyoke Alumnae Club at its annual meeting. Officers named include first vice president Ms. Frederick Rothe of Schenectady, second vice president Mrs. Charles French of Albany, third vice president Miss Breenor Walton of Schenectady, treasurer Mrs. Edward H. Var Winkle of Troy, and counselor. Appreciation was expressed to Miss Reid Southworth of Troy for ten years as treasurer and 22 years as a member. A scholarship gift to the college was approved. Attendees from Troy included Mrs. Lucian Mucklow, Mrs. George Felius, Miss Eliza Feline, Miss Mary Scudder, Mrs. Pratt, Miss Edith Wade, Mrs. Van Winkle, and Miss Southworth.
The Junior League of Troy announces its annual rummage sale set for Friday and Saturday May 7 and 13 at 86 Third Street. Geneval chairman is Mrs David Howells Ine with Miss Nancy Deal handling fixtures and Mrs E Stewart Jones collections. Other chairs include Mrs C Stewart Ferguson workers and Mrs Alfred W Halverson publicity.
A Saturday evening miscella neous shower was given at 163 Pawling Avenue by Sirs Philip Li Quacht and Miss Olive Sedgwick for Miss Emma Riley of Morrison Avenue. She will wed Thomas Dowd of 418 Third Avenue Friday at Sacred Heart Church. Music included solos by Mire Earl Wheeler and Bernard Riley. Pink and olive decor framed a bridal cake as the honor guest received many gifts.
Misa Virginia Bardsley Burk daughter of Mas and Mrs Walter Scott Burk of Washington D C former residents of Troy wed Saturday night in Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church Washington to Stewart Worden Varn son of Mr and Mrs Elise O Varn Port Mead Fla Reception followed at Wardman Park Hotel The couple will reside in Washington where Varn is a member of the War Production Board Auxiliary to Meet The Ladies Auxiliary of the Ninth Presbyterian Church will meet today at 8 pm in the chapel Sire Thayer Montgomery is chairman of the hostesses and Mrs James Pryor is the devotional reader
Personal Sergt Howard H Salisbury son of Mr and Mrs Howard Salisbury of 2501 Jacob Street has returned to Los Angeles California after spending a two weeks furlough with his parents Society To Elect Officers of the Second Ward at its meeting at the homes of Mrs J Pearson 27 Collings Avenue Election of officers will be held at this meeting and yearly reports given Assisting hostesses are Mrs Kayer and Miss Jessie Les Calis Te igele
The Roses and Flax Society of the Centre Misses Jessie Spott will hold their May business meeting at 2212 Lavin g. Wire. Raymond.
Miss Marjorie Jean Vosburg daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Vosburg married Robert E Jobe sailor in the Navy son of Mr and Mrs Evan Jobs. The ceremony occurred at St Marys Church with Rev James F Taylor officiating. A nuptial mass, music, and flowers followed. The couple will reside in New York during his sea duty and honeymoon trip to New York and Washington.
Maj Clinton Meneely of this city, now at Leesburg Florida, transfers to Oklahoma City Ohio. Guests include Maj George W Haney of the Fourth Air Force visiting Bir and Mrs Sanford L Cluett. Mrs Freer entertains at Troy Country Club for Mr and Mrs Harlow Ide. Tea by Mrs Kennedy at Cathedral House Albany. engagement of Florence Brush to Rev Albert Hay announced. Dr and Mrs Smith Minot Thomas hosted by Mrs Oney Plth Pelham Manor. Mrs Smith to join husband Commander Oney B after South Pacific service.
The Samaritan Hospital Alumnae Association will sponsor a rum mage sale on Thursday at 109 Congress Street. Cochairmen are Misses Daisy Partridge and Irene Calhoun. Members will assist and doors open at 9 am.
Judge Jacob Gould Schurman a New York magistrate visited Hoosac School as a weekend guest. He spoke to seniors on his work in New York courts and presided at a mock trial. The visit included remarks by Rev. Meredith B Wood and a dinner with local guests from Hoosick Falls and nearby towns.
Mrs. Carolyn Herrington visits Hoosick Falls relatives after staying with the Elliott family this winter. Romine Slanney and friends hosted a surprise party marking the 33rd wedding anniversary with games and lunch. Raymond Leames of Boston attended the celebration. Charles Hanaman recently returned from an extended stay with his daughter Mrs. Mion Elwood in Poughkeepsie and plans to leave soon after visiting his daughter Mrs. Joan Cathcart in town.
The Women's Society of Christian Service meets Friday March 25 at 2 pm at Mrs Gilbert Miles's home with review of The Robe by Mrs Elis Russell. Future summer sales prep discussed. Mrs John Brown returns from hospital to her daughter and son in law in Birmingham Michigan. North Hoosick Home Bureau hosts nurse Margeret Coleman for an open meeting. Bessie Werster to visit. Arbor Day cleanup observed. pupils prepared a hot dinner and continue a May waste paper drive yielding thirty eight dollars for the school treasury.
The OPA faces major enforcement challenges from pervasive black market textile firms across the industry. Violations include false yardage figures, cash intermediaries, dummy wholesalers, and reduced quality, all ultimately raising consumer prices. OPA aims to unleash triple damages through criminal actions and settlements, with investigations centering in New York, Chicago, St Louis, and the West Coast.
War production demands drive mills, vendors, and related clothing makers toward tight markets. Officials stress not labeling industry as crooks, while enforcement, price controls, and supply challenges persist. The War Production Board studies textile directives as concerns over profits and rationing surface amid higher energy costs and limited consumer goods.
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