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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1945
Page
19
The Troy Times prints a brief note acknowledging a single contribution to the Fresh Air Fund. The item states gratitude for support and reflects a community donation highlighted by the newspaper.
A May memorial resolution from the Board of Spires Mees of The Union National Bank of Troy honors Herbert M. Dibert longtime director and executive. The notice notes his Pennsylvania origin, education at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the University of Pennsylvania, and career at W. & L. Gurley with global travel. It commends his conscientious service and broad civic and philanthropic involvement, and directs publication in The Record Newspapers and a gift to his widow.
In memory notices honor Hilda Momrow Cordelia Spain Mrs Weaver and other family members. Dying years and dates surface with May memorials, interment walls and eternal life themes. Subtexts of bereavement include Bevery Gifford Samuels and Bestle family births at St Josephs and Leonard Hospital.
Multiple short death notices list residents in this city, including Bones Spetenly, Anna Write, and others. Details include spouses, families, and funeral arrangements at Walter FE. Healer Chapel, St. Jean's Cemetery, and St Augustine's Church with dates in May 1935.
Troy observed V-E Day with subdued citywide activities after the surrender announcement. Crowds gathered in downtown shops and churches, lights were restored, and civic leaders praised Red Cross efforts while urging continued support for war efforts in Europe and the Pacific.
A collection of death notices and funeral details including May 1845 in Leonard Hospital for Molvoy and Johns, with services at Maron Chapel and St. Augustine’s Church. Additional lines report deaths in Hoosick Falls May 1955, and Petersburg MethoUist Church services, with family relations and burial plans.
Miles A. McGrane Jr. will address members of the Retail Credit Association at the Troy Club during the monthly dinner meeting at 6:90 p.m. The discussion will focus on judgments and issues related to them.
A series of compensation awards were issued by Referee Leman A. Kilbuen for injuries in several firms. John D. Ward received 78.55 for 20 percent loss of right foot while at General Electric Co. John Carey got 768.73 for 15 percent loss of right foot at American Locomotive Co. Phillip A. Rainville earned 400 for 40 percent ear loss at American Locomotive Co. Frank Durand received 297 for 15 percent thumb loss at Buchman Comfort Products Co. Henry Rowekamp was paid 150 for facial disfigurement at Stanton Brewery Inc. Merrill B. Rowe and Anthony W. Gargzang, both with American Locomotive Co., got 100 each for similar injuries. Kasimer Iwanauck of White Plomatic Corp. received 100 for similar injury. Two more awards went to American Locomotive Co. Twatter B. O'Connor got 287.50 for 75 percent left index finger loss. Joseph Conway 981.25 for 15 percent left thumb loss. Peter Gonigias of Petop's Restaurant was awarded 276 for 60 percent loss of right little finger.
The English Garrison Army and Navy Union auxiliary accepts a dozen new members during the Mar 21 meeting held in the Chasan Building rooms presided by Mrs. Anna C. Dundon. Final plans were set for a May 19 dinner and reception honoring past presidents and commanders with Mrs. Ann Blair in charge. Initial arrangements for Flag Day observance were made and Mrs. Lebenteiit named chairman. She presented a flag to School 13 on behalf of the auxiliary, with the president present. An invitation from the garrison to a dinner and reception Tuesday evening in five rooms announced Sylvester A. Hurley, carpenters mate l/c, a veteran of Pacific service with the Seabees, as guest.
Firefighters pulled a dog trapped between two buildings on Ferry Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. The squad wagon responded at 4 15 pm under Chief Jast A Smith, freeing the animal with a plank and a neck brace. The dog escaped uninjured. a boy owner, about eight, helped urge the dog free.
Arthur H. Crowl special agent in charge of the FBI Albany spoke at the Trojan Post V F W meeting at Gien Avenue rooms reviewing wartime F B L activity and German espionage attempts. About 100 members attended with four new members approved and plans announced for future forum speakers on public interests.
Maj John J Curtis of Lowell General Hospital Fort Devens Massachusetts was principal speaker at the monthly dinner of the Rensselaer County Medical Society at the Troy Club. He illustrated jaw fractures and oral surgery with slides. The society approved a restriction accepting the Blue Point medical plan. Dr John F Connor presided.
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About one hundred YWCA members and friends in Troy attended the spring membership dinner at the YWCA. Mrs. Dorothy Clarke explained the national convention and its legislative role, USO work, wartime effects, and plans for postwar goals in education, employment, and minority integration.
The enlarged Price Panel of the Rationing Board, reorganized a month ago, held its first general meeting led by chairman Charles C. Freihofer. It set Tuesday 3 p.m. as regular meeting time and discussed activities, problems, and regulations, plus a call for volunteer assistants for half-day weekly support.
The purgher of stock corpora tions chartered in the state during the first four months of this year totaled 4 043, up from 3 362 in 1944 and 2529 in 1943. Washington Counts led upstate capitalization at 350 000 dollars. In April 1 057 stock enterprises were granted charters, surpassing April 1943 by 443. Of the new formations 371 were capitalized for 10 985 200 dollars, up 820 300 from April 1943. The remainder involved stocks of par value six dollars.
WMC Chief J McGinty states local manpower and war production remain steady despite V E Day. He cites shifted demand from Europe to the Pacific, with textiles and munitions plants operating above civilian levels as many workers remain on war tasks.
State Conservation Department opens pheasant egg program for 4 H members in Rensselaer County. A total of 427 eggs will be distributed between May 15 and June 20 with a limit of five settings per member. Each pheasant released at five weeks earns one dollar. prizes may be offered by sportsmen's clubs. Members must build a rearing coop and follow care instructions. Apply to Samuel B. Dorrance for blanks.
Final decree of the Surrogate's Court filed in yesterday. Mary Fane and Harry Whitton named executors of Anna E. Leonard of Brunswick. Receipts total 3690.02 with expenses 2074.55 leaving 3615.37 to be divided among five heirs. Delta Fisher, Effa Sams, Esther Webster, Miliary Cure, and Dorothy Ritter receive specified amounts. Harry F. Whiton acts as estate attorney.
Community welfare agencies plan a session with 10 representatives from Troy Cohoes Watervliet and Albany to discuss how to increase public participation in social welfare programs. The event, sponsored by the National CIO War Relief Committee, features Wat Klein as principal speaker. A floor discussion will cover CIO involvement in war chest campaigns. A rubbish fire on Six-Mourth Street prompted Pumper 9 to respond at 9:45 p.m yesterday.
Mrs. Bernard G. Smith was elected president of the School 14 Parent-Teacher Association. Other officers include Mrs. George J. Bohrer Icicé president Miss Anne Nugent Leehindhee president Mrs Hobart Mason fourth vice president Mrs Joseph Chambers secretary and Mrs Nicholas Zaccary treasurer. Installation conducted by Mrs Pawisk t McKeen. Spring Conference set for May 23 Adirondack District. Twelve reps chosen for annual Tuesday May 28 at School 18 Tregy Council meeting. Donation of 25 to State Student Loan Fund. Sunshine basket to Mrs Ive D. Merzi. Home Bureau talk by Miss Mabel Mithan on gardens and canning. Community unit planning discussed with meeting to be held May 29 at 2 pm.
Members of the Rev. Francis A. Kel ser Auxiliary DAV nominated delegates and alternates to the state convention to be held in Elmira early in June at Harmony Hall. Delegates are Thelma Warren Harriet Daly and Wen Haskins with Augusta Statman Helen Bateman and Catherine Quinan as alternates. Commander Burkhardt and past commander Alice Peterson will accompany the delegates. The chapter endorsed Commander Burkhardt for state junior vice chairman and Harriet Daly for state chaplain.
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