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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1945
Page
11
New York reports gains as investors react to war developments. Stocks advance with notable climbs for United States Steel Bethlehem Steel Caterpillar and Montgomery Ward among leaders. Wheat rose while cotton and other grains held near closing prices.
New York May 3. Flour prices steady with spring patent and winter straight types listed. Rye flour and cornmeal quoted steady. Egg prices firm with wholesale ranges cited. General wholesale prices summarized for current market conditions.
VA officials report 4,200 veterans on waiting lists for bed spaces March 16 while emergency beds expand capacity at 13 hospitals. Some facilities run over standard capacity due to staff and equipment shortages, with 122 service-connected cases awaiting care among those on lists.
Regional market and community notices feature Mrs Arnold Yank e of Schenectady visiting her sister Mrs Oranges. Various names, moving notices, church and business updates appear, including Albert Gannon relocating to Cambridge, and the Methodist Church pastor Rev. Int Pete Ryte. Supplies listings show produce prices for Endive Beets Carrots Peppers Onions and more with regional references to Texas Maine Florida and California.
Waterford town board will hear a garbese and ashes collection petition from the Prospect Hill area. The Prospect Hill Improvement Association met at Howard Newsbaum's home where Joseph Hartnett, fire chief, attended and a report on a successful food sale was given. The association will meet the first Wednesday each month through summer. A Ladies’ Water meeting at the First Baptist Church was postponed to Wednesday due to a spring concert. The elementary School 1 assembly was held with Roscoe L. Williams welcoming guests. students performed songs recitations and dances ending with God Bless America. Red Cross meeting followed.
First Lt LeRoy T. Walbridge 26, son of Mrs. Benjamin K. Walbridge of Saratoga Springs, has completed two weeks leave and is undergoing treatment at a Pennsylvania hospital after being wounded in France and Luxembourg. Overseas 18 months, he served with Patton’s Third Army, earned the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster and other honors, and is a Saratoga Springs High and Ohio University graduate.
Fond Committee members gathered Tuesday at School 1 with Afra as Wilbur HL Casey presiding. Students led by Beverly Ang Fintan sang, while J Jeff A. Busha praised the workers for their cooperation. Mayor John F. Walsh lauded Waterford generosity as Howard G. Seames presented a Red Cross overseas work photo. Mrs Nor ree Coons outlined home service advances and urged more volunteers amid a 24 hour shift. Virginia Bray attended as executive secretary, with illness delaying Mabel Gordon and Mrs. Grieve. Refreshments followed.
Veterans who returned to the University of Colorado in Boulder are performing better academically, according to Prof. W B Toepelman, the armed forces service director.
Robert Dupont home on leave after boot training at Sampson. Jolly Light Soeta Club hosts surprise party for 23rd wedding anniversary hostess Mrs. Kehn. Girl Scout Troop 20 notes future date with Sgt Dorothy Freeman WaACs. Mothers Day observance planned. committee formed. Atlantic City reports Speed King of 1st Air Force Lt Robert F.T. Dalton claims world 50 yard dash record after plane crash and concussion encounter.
First Lt Hereld F. Bryant of 50 River Street earned the Silver Star for gallantry in action near Metz France. He previously served as a sergeant in Company A 103rd Infantry and also holds the Purple Heart. his wife is Alice Fisher and he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bryant of 812 River Street.
Portland firemen discovered an English made pumper could both pump and draw water into its tank, ending a long period of bucket brigade work. Fire officials had used the device for 25 years and now faced chagrin at the unexpected capability.
An American air force letter to a mother warns against excessive celebration of BE Day. Lt Joseph Perry 20 a bombardier navigator died in action on April 15, the date of the letter. He notes the cost of victory and the lack of wonder in triumph.
The United Kingdom will construct a major aviation research and development center in London to advance civil and military aeronautics, modeled after U.S. efforts. The project will be government financed and cost several million dollars.
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