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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1944
Page
10
Obituaries report the deaths of Minnie Durkee of Hartford and George Y. G. Warmer, with funeral details from Mason Funeral Chapel and English Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. Surviving relatives include spouses, children, grandchildren, and siblings. Additional brief notices list Peter E. Kline, Els Porter, John A. Powell, and George Oarman with burial plans and memorial services announced.
Several Troy residents are remembered in funeral notices. Clifford Robertson, 69, died after a beating incident. services set at Averill Park and Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church. Mrs Bettie Norcross of Saratoga Springs dies after long illness with services at Bethesda Church and Greenridge Cemetery. Josephine Rosenthal, long-time employee, dies in Troy Hospital with services at Himes Funeral Home. Mrs Mary Petersen of Troy dies after short illness with private funeral in Mason Chapel. Joseph H Savard, Troy clothing firm head, dies. services held in Bridgeport and Interment in Troy area. Mrs Deimna Teatro Gurette dies in Mechanicville. several children and siblings listed. Miss Mary Shenahan’s funeral held at St Joseph’s Church. Miss Samh Ber-Tice Miller’s funeral at Mason Chapel. State notes a call for non drafted teachers. dean says experienced teachers should be valued.
Centralia Washington police reported Chief Don B banners confronted embarrassment after triggering a fire alarm during a routine test. A trapped door caused the alarm to activate prompting an icy response from the department and local officials.
In a heated closed-door session Senator Chandler pressed to reinstate his subcommittee with full powers while Senator Austin acted as peacemaker. A follow up meeting aimed to restore original authority as Patton drew sharp remarks about women and European front victory. An upcoming full committee vote would decide future promotions procedures.
Petersburg society items recall Mrs. Jane Austin and Mrs. John Moon visiting Troybeat residents. District No. 4 hosts a square dancing event and Camp Fire Girls meet Tuesday. Annual meeting elects Byron C Jones as Trustee, W Snyder as collector treasurer, and Mary Rose Sawyer as clerk. Hoosick Falls High School named official high school for the district. Berkshire Chapter hosted visiting grand officers. 325 attendees from nearby chapters. Also details about bids for a sale and other local notices.
The Clinton Lodge No. 149 plans a May 12 gathering at the Masonic Temple with Master C Chambers. Gavel from the Halfmoon ship will be presented to the lodge by Gustave Carigon as Waterford dates its first name Helfmoon. A delegation from Evening Star Lodge will attend and a Mason degree will be conferred. A social time and refreshments follow chaired by G. Raymond Adderson.
Cynwyd Pennsylvania. Army freighter crew of 29 owes their lives to radio operator Sergt William T Betis who sent the SOS and guided rescuers. Betis died when the vessel overturned during the storm.
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